Fan-Favorite Wailulu Lounge at Poly’s Island Tower Refurbishment From Now to June 2026
When it comes to Walt Disney World restaurants that we’ll revisit again and again, Wailulu Bar & Grill in the Island Tower is our new #1 personal favorite family-friendly lounge. Which is precisely why we wanted to drop in with a quick “heads up” that this dining hotspot will soon start a refurbishment (presumably unplanned?) that’s slated to run through June 2026. Wailulu Bar & Grill gets its name from the…
Disney World Finally Reveals New Lakeshore Lodge Concept Art, Opening Timeline & Details!
After radio silence for the last 16 months, Walt Disney World has finally announced more details about Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a new mixed use hotel and DVC resort opening in 2027. Here’s the latest official details about the property, new concept art, recent construction photos, what we can surmise from permits and more. Originally announced in October 2018 as Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, the project was paused in March…
50% Off Kids for Disney Cruise Line Sailings in Fall 2026 to Spring 2027
Disney Cruise Line has released a new discount offering 50% off kids fares in Fall 2026 through Spring 2027! Here’s…
Review & News: Disney World’s Best In-Park Restaurant Makes Major Menu Changes
Our favorite in-park restaurant at Walt Disney World overhauled its menu, and as luck would have it, this came right…
Aquatopia Permanently Closing, Paving Way for Port Discovery Reimagining Plan!
Oriental Land Company (OLC) has announced the permanent closure of Aquatopia after this summer’s “Get Soaked” limited time ride overlay,…
H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon: 2026 Dates, Details, Tips & Review
H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is a hard ticket event with limited attendance and short wait…
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Disney Nears Record Number of Lowest Priced $104 Disneyland Ticket Days in 2026!
One of the best deals you can get on park admission isn’t a limited time discount or technically a special…
Stage Show Schedule Returning to Normal as Cinderella Castle Repainting Wraps Up.
Since the beginning of the year, Walt Disney World has modified two Magic Kingdom shows, reducing or changing showtimes during…
Crazy Crowds Subside & Shoulder Season Starts with 2026’s Slowest Week at Disney World!
The bad news is that Walt Disney World just had its busiest month-long stretch in over a year, with Spring…
Wilderness Lodge vs. Animal Kingdom Lodge
When comparing Deluxe Lodges at Walt Disney World, there are two hotel choices: Animal Kingdom Lodge and Wilderness Lodge. One…
Guide to 2026 Hurricane & Storm Season at Disney World
One downside to summer & fall trips to Walt Disney World is tropical storm season. This post covers the Atlantic…
Disney World’s 2026 BoardWalk Mystery Project Might Be Replacing Empty Restaurants (Plural).
Last holiday season, Walt Disney World announced construction starting around Thanksgiving and continuing throughout 2026 at the BoardWalk. At the…
Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Multi-Pass Rankings & Time-Saving Strategy
This list ranks the best Lightning Lane Multi Passes at Magic Kingdom from both tiers, along with subjective strategy since…
Should You Avoid One of Our Favorite Disney Hotels Until 2028?
One of our favorite Disney hotels in the world is currently in the midst of a year-long, top to bottom…
Disney World Moderate Resort Rankings
Which Walt Disney World Moderate Resort hotel is best? It’s a common question among vacation planners, and unlike Value Resorts,…
Best & Worst Magic Kingdom Counter Service Restaurants
This list ranks the best & worst quick service restaurants in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Despite the…
Deluxe Disney Dining Plan Costs $163 Per Night, Plus Other DDP Price Increases.
Walt Disney World has released 2027 vacation packages, revealing Disney Dining Plan price increases and changes. This includes the return…
Disney World Raises 2027 Ticket Prices to New Record of $219, With More Increases Likely for Christmas
Walt Disney World has released tickets for next year, with (unsurprisingly) price increases for 1-day, multi-day, base and Park Hoppers…
Disney World Ending Kids Eat Free in 2027
Walt Disney World has released 2027 vacation packages, resort reservations and tickets. This includes three tiers of the DDP, which…
Impressions de France & EPCOT’s Sad Sing-Along Reopening from Refurbishment
Walt Disney World has quietly confirmed the refurbishment reopening date for the Palais du Cinema the France pavilion at EPCOT….
Free Water Park Arrival Day On-Site Disney World Resort Perk Returns in 2027
Walt Disney World has announced that it’ll once again offer free admission to one of the water parks, Typhoon Lagoon…
Are Disney World’s Cheapest Hotels Actually Good?
Since as long as I’ve been visiting Walt Disney World, the All Star Resorts have had a bad reputation among…