Planning Archive
Our 2021-2022 Walt Disney World vacation planning guide offers tips, tricks & info on how to save money & time, avoid crowds, best rides, restaurant reviews, and itineraries for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios. It’s a great resource for first-timers or annual visitors for WDW’s 50th Anniversary by Florida locals who go
Our guide to April 2022 at Walt Disney World offers a free crowd calendar, weeks to visit & avoid, weather, ride refurbishments, and tips for navigating the chaos of Easter and Spring Break. Plus, info for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. If you’re considering a spring visit, April crowds fluctuate dramatically depending
There’s a new lounge in Epcot where Walt Disney World guests can relax and recharge with free refreshments and air-conditioning. This post takes a look inside, food & drinks, how to access the temporary venue in World Showcase, plus some history. We’ll stop short of calling this new lounge a “secret spot” since we don’t
If you’re visiting Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, this 2021 planning guide offers restaurant recommendations, park & ride strategy, plus tips & tricks to help you save money & time, avoid crowds, and more to have the best vacation possible. (Updated August 3, 2021.) We’re Universal Orlando Annual Passholders and huge fans of
Our 2021 Disneyland and Disney California Adventure vacation planning guide covers reservations, what’s different from normal, when to visit to avoid crowds, best restaurants, hotels in Anaheim, money-saving ticket tips, ride strategy, Halloween & Christmas in the parks, and more. (Updated August 3, 2021.) We update this guide monthly, and a lot has changed as
Disney’s Magical Express is free airport transportation for on-site Walt Disney World hotel guests. This guide to the shuttle service offers tips & info about DME, a review of whether it’s worth your time, or renting a car or using Uber/Lyft is better. We’ve used Magical Express 30+ times, and have lots of experience with
Our 2021-2022 Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea vacation planning guide offers info for visiting. We have tips & tricks, where to stay, how long to visit, where to eat, best attractions to do, and other things to do while you’re in Japan. (Updated July 26, 2021.) If you’re watching coverage of the Tokyo Summer Olympics and
Taking a trip to France? Our 2021 Disneyland Paris vacation planning guide covers info & tips for visiting, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, ride ratings, and theme park itineraries. It’s up-to-date information and advice, with regular revisions from our visits to DLP and Walt Disney Studios Park. (Updated July 13, 2021.) Disneyland Paris has begun its
This August 2021 at Walt Disney World guide includes a free crowd calendar, when to visit & avoid, weather, new attraction openings & closures, and summer events. We also cover info & tips for what’s happening at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. (Updated July 7, 2021.) August is the light at the
Our Walt Disney World itineraries offer strategy for 1-day and multi-day visits to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Plus, touring plans for Universal Studios Florida, Disneyland, Tokyo, Paris, and Hong Kong. These time-saving tips will help you avoid crowds, high wait times, and long lines for rides. (Updated June 28, 2021.) The
Universal Studios Hollywood is one of Southern California’s best theme parks, and a great side trip if you’re visiting Disneyland. This planning guide offers tips & tricks to help you save money & time, avoid crowds, where to eat, and best rides to do at the “Entertainment Capital of Los Angeles.” (Updated June 28, 2021.)
