Thousands of flights, including those out of and into the Orange County airports in Florida and California that serve Walt Disney World and Disneyland, are getting cancelled. This comes as Southwest Airlines is experiencing a meltdown due to a mixture of winter weather and other issues, leaving travelers stranded coast to coast. Part of this
We’ve already been getting a lot of questions about the 2023 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This FAQ answers those common inquiries about crowds, tickets, pre-sale eligibility, best & worst dates, when to visit Magic Kingdom, and much more. Aside from the two years when it wasn’t held, we’ve attended Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Flight cancellations upend travel plans for millions of Americans each year, with tons of flight disruptions caused by staffing shortages and winter weather. This post covers how to avoid being impacted, what to do to improve your chances of a successful rebooking when your flight is canceled, and how to minimize headaches. (Updated December 26,
Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel First Resort is located within walking distance of Tokyo Disneyland, and located on the monorail loop. This review features room photos, details & info, thoughts on my stay here, and to whom I’d recommend the hotel. (Updated January 16, 2023.) From many of the guest rooms at Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel
A day at Magic Kingdom can be fast-paced and tiring. That’s putting it mildly, and probably goes without saying to Walt Disney World vacation planners reading a resource about avoiding crowds, racing around at rope drop, extended hours, Genie+ and Lightning Lanes. This is especially true at Christmas, when there’s almost nowhere to go to
Walt Disney World fans have a lot of complaints right now, so much so that the Festivus-style airing of grievances has become a year-round tradition. There have been many changes that are unpopular with loyal guests, including cutbacks, temporary policies that have become permanent, price increases, and more. Plus, decisions viewed as short sighted to
Walt Disney World Railroad will reopen this holiday season at Magic Kingdom with an all-new narration and more. It’s an early Festivus and/or Christmas miracle (probably both–sorry, but this one took two miracles). In this post, we’ll share the official announcement and offer commentary about the return of the trains. In case you missed it, Walt
Since the firing of Chapek and returning to the top spot, Disney CEO Bob Iger has already had a lot to say. He’s addressed common complaints of Cast Members and diehard Walt Disney World and Disneyland guests, both directly and indirectly. This post covers the latest–a letter he’s sent to the company’s “biggest fans.” We
This post rates the best & worst Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates based on which are likely to be the least and most crowded. November and December can have roller coaster crowds at Walt Disney World, so this is worth considering before buying tickets if your dates are flexible. In addition to offering tips
If you’re visiting Walt Disney World during winter months of November through February, you need to pack clothes for cold weather. This post offers an update on the freezing forecast for Christmas 2022, plus tips for dealing with chilly temperatures in Central Florida. (Updated December 22, 2022.) “Winter” weather is once again returning to Orlando–just
The stockings are hung by the chimney with care…and cold, flu, and COVID season are here. It’s a few days before Christmas, Walt Disney World is packed with people, and a lot of them are sick. This post offers my favorite tips to avoid joining them, with ways to keep your immune system strong and