Tips & Tricks Archive

Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire 50th Anniversary Stage Show Photos, Info & Tips

Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire is the new Cinderella Castle daytime stage show in Magic Kingdom, debuting during Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. This post features photos, showtime info, viewing tips, and my review, plus commentary about its significance to the return to normalcy and shoulder kid etiquette–something for everyone. For starters, Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire

Guide to Face Mask Rules at Universal Orlando

This guide to face mask rules at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk covers official policies, our recommendation for the best masks, answers to frequently asked questions on wearing face coverings, and differences between policies and enforcement at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. (Updated February 11, 2022.) Essentially, this goes beyond answering

Disneyland Genie+ Lightning Lane Ride Ranks

Here’s our list of Lightning Lane ride rankings for Disneyland, with how you should prioritize the 12 attractions that offer line skipping access. This offers recommendations for the paid FastPass and MaxPass replacement based upon a combination of time-saved and how quickly reservations fill up. The idea behind this post is giving you the tools

Tips for “Stacking” Genie+ Ride Reservations

One of the most common questions we’ve received about Walt Disney World’s new Genie+ service is how it’s possible to “stack” multiple Lightning Lane ride reservations. This post explains how you can stockpile selections to great success, with afternoons and evenings of line skipping at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, or Epcot. (Updated February 2, 2022.)

What’s Returning to Disneyland in 2022

“When will Disneyland bring back Fantasmic, World of Color, parades, stage shows, or ____?” have become common questions, with fans wondering when things will get back to normal. This post offers a predicted return timeline for Disney California Adventure and Disneyland. (Updated February 1, 2022.) Basically, we’re going to consolidate the answers to all of

Disney World Now Selling Airport Transportation Add-on to Vacation Packages

Walt Disney World has added ground transportation between its resorts, Orlando International Airport, and several other Central Florida travel hubs as a paid option when booking vacation packages. This post shares details and what else you need to know before buying. This development comes the same month that the free Disney’s Magical Express service ended,