Tips & Tricks Archive
This covers our best money-saving tips for buying discount Disney gift cards via Target, Kroger, Meijer, Sam’s Club, Best Buy, and beyond. Some deals offer big savings for your Walt Disney World vacation, while others are modest but easier. (Updated December 11, 2023.) Since we are pretty big on stretching our vacation dollar with all
One of the coolest pieces of merchandise in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is free low cost, and it’s available at both Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World and Disneyland. It’s not a park map, coasters from Oga’s Cantina, a stolen spork, “the joy of being there,” or anything cheesy. (Updated December 10, 2023.) Not only
There are good & bad times to visit Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea for the rest of this year and in 2024. Some days have low crowds, while others have 45 minute wait times just for popcorn! Extremes in weather and seasonal entertainment are other important factors to consider when planning your Japan trip. (Updated December
This guide to Disneyland & Disney California Adventure tickets explains how to buy discounted park admission, with money-saving tips & recommended sellers of park admission and where not to buy to avoid scams. We cover potential price increases, deals at grocery stores or from AAA, and pros & cons of Park Hoppers. (Updated December 9,
TRON Lightcycle Run is now open at Magic Kingdom, and there have been issues with larger guests not fitting into the ride vehicles due to weight, height, and more. This post discusses what’s happening, how certain body sizes have had problems, and takeaways from our experiences with the roller coaster. (Updated December 7, 2023.) Unfortunately,
Our “Self-Guided Yuletide Tour of Walt Disney World Resorts” offers a Christmas itinerary for experiencing holiday highlights without using a park ticket. That’s right, this is a free way to enjoy Christmas at Walt Disney World! (Updated December 5, 2023.) This post is a step-by-step tour you can do on your own that will take
We love Walt Disney World transportation (well, not the buses) and we love using it for leisurely days outside the theme parks. Whether that mean riding the monorail or boats around for our Christmas Yuletide Tour or now using the Skyliner gondolas as a means of exploring and eating, there’s a lot of “free fun
Some Walt Disney World vacation planners question whether they should skip EPCOT due to ongoing construction and upcoming ride reimaginings. This post covers what’s happening, when projects will be completed, and how they’ll impact your experience on upcoming visits. When it comes to radical Disney park overhauls, there are two existing ‘templates’ based upon recent
Our guide to Halloween Time 2024 at Disneyland, California Adventure & Downtown Disney features tips & tricks for the event, throughout September and October. Info includes Oogie Boogie Bash, decorations, food, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and more! Disney has released the Full 2024 Calendar of Events at Disneyland, which includes the dates for spook season. Halloween
With higher crowds & wait times, you need superior strategy for saving time waiting at Walt Disney World. That’s the purpose of this post, breaking down the best & worst options–Genie+, Lightning Lanes, extra hours & rope drop–to beat long lines at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. Our goal is to find
Here’s how to save money on your 2024 Walt Disney World vacation, with tips & tricks for cutting costs on hotels, dining, souvenirs, and more. With these recommendations, you can trim the fat from your budget and get the most out of your travel dollars, with our 14 best tips to do WDW less expensively.
