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This post features tips & info for Halloween Time at Disneyland & Disney California Adventure, which runs September 6 to October 31, 2019. Info includes Oogie Boogie Bash, decorations, food, and attraction overlays including Haunted Mansion Holiday, Ghost Galaxy, and more. (Last updated April 17, 2019.) If that first thing in the list sounded unfamiliar,
Arriving to Disneyland early in the morning, before park opening is essential to an efficient day. In this post, we share strategy and rope drop tips for California’s busiest theme park, including what time to arrive, which attractions to prioritize, and more. We also offer speculation as to how this will all change when Star
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is held in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in November and December 2019. This guide to the holiday special event offers tips, strategy, and our review of the event based upon our firsthand experiences attending the party annually for over the last decade. (Last updated April 8, 2019.) In
Want groceries for your 2019 Walt Disney World vacation? Using a delivery service is a money-saving way to get snacks and foods brought to your hotel. This post offers tips, info, and a comparison of Garden Grocer, Amazon Prime Now, Ubering to Trader Joe’s or Publix, etc. (Last updated April 8, 2019.) We’ve had groceries
Our Walt Disney World trip planning guide offers vacation tips & info for first-timers and Florida regulars. We cover how to save money and time, avoid crowds, where to eat, which rides to do, and best WDW itineraries. The information here is updated regularly, as Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and
Our ‘what to pack for Disney World guide’ includes a checklist of what to bring, items you’ll want in your park backpack, plus new & unique items we use! Everything in this packing guide will save you money or improve your experience at Walt Disney World…and potentially wherever else you travel. (Last updated April 2,
Our Disneyland and Disney California Adventure vacation planning guide covers the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, offers tips and tricks for dining, saving money on tickets, best hotels, experiencing Christmas & Halloween, and more. We also cover what’s happening in 2019, and what to expect if you visit post-Star Wars land. (Last updated
Our 2019 discount Disneyland ticket guide offers money-saving tips & tricks, where to find deals & coupons on Disney California Adventure & Disneyland park tickets, pros & cons of Park Hoppers, buying from AAA v. grocery stores v. online, and basic info on which tickets are best. (Last updated April 2, 2019.) If all you want
Need help choosing the right Walt Disney World resort? Our hotel reviews feature room photos, pros & cons, whether they’re worth the money, and what type of guests (families, honeymooners, solo, etc.) will like or dislike each style of accommodations. We also include reviews of Walt Disney World-area hotels in and around Orlando, Florida. (Last
Our guide to discount Disney World tickets offers money-saving info, an exclusive coupon, and tips for the best deals on park tickets for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and the other Florida parks. We also cover basic info on which ticket options to buy, pros & cons of Park Hoppers, the March 2019 price increases (and likelihood
One of the most difficult decisions when planning for a Walt Disney World vacations can be whether you should stay on-site or off-site. This post weighs the pros and cons of each option, and presents an unbiased look at hotels that are not Disney hotels. (Last updated April 1, 2019.) We stress this “unbiased” aspect because it
