planning Archive
One downside to summer and fall vacations at Walt Disney World is storm season. This post contains the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season forecast, updates on potential major Category 3 Hurricane Ian, tips for staying dry during rain & preparedness info for staying safe during Florida’s intense weather. (Updated September 23, 2022.) In recent years, Hurricanes
Our 2023 Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea vacation planning guide offers info for visiting. We have tips & tricks, where to stay, how long to visit, must-eat food & snacks, best attractions, avoiding crowds, and other things to do while you’re in Japan. (Updated September 22, 2022.) Whether you’re eager to take your first visit to
Discounted MagicBand designs are available for pre-arrival Walt Disney World hotel guests and Annual Passholders. This buying guide covers the upgrade purchase process, inventory shortages, Magic Band+ styles, and new options. (Updated September 19, 2022.) To upgrade your Magic Band, use the My Disney Experience app or DisneyWorld.com, which allows you to choose from a
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Magic Kingdom’s holiday special event in November & December at Walt Disney World. This info guide offers tips, strategy, photos, 2022 dates, ticket prices, and our review based upon attending MVMCP annually for 10+ years. (Updated September 16, 2022.) In terms of basics, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party features
Our guide to Halloween Time at Disneyland, California Adventure & Downtown Disney features tips & tricks for the event, throughout September and October. Info includes Oogie Boogie Bash, decorations, food, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and more! (Updated September 8, 2022.) Halloween Time at Disneyland is now underway! The seasonal event runs through October 31, 2022 (with
Looking for the best deals & discounts for Walt Disney World between now and Christmas 2022? This post offers money-saving info and details on special offers for the general public, Florida residents, Annual Passholders, Disney+ subscribers, Visa cardholders, and other groups. Let’s start with a quick rundown of what’s not available, as we get more questions about
Wondering what to pack for Walt Disney World? This ultimate packing guide includes a checklist, backpack essentials, and 50+ unique items that’ll help you save money, stay comfortable in Florida’s weather, and improve your vacation. (Updated August 25, 2022.) The first part of this Disney packing list highlights the less-obvious items–things you never knew you
Our guide to September 2022 at Walt Disney World offers a free crowd calendar, when to visit, weather to avoid, new attraction openings & closures, plus Halloween & fall events. We also cover info & tips for what’s happening at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. (August 21, 2022.) Relative to summer, September
Our Disneyland vacation planning guide covers this year and 2023, including reservations, what’s new, when to visit to avoid crowds, best restaurants, hotels in Anaheim, money-saving ticket tips, Halloween & Christmas in the parks, and more. It’s a great resource for first-timers to Southern California or lifelong WDW fans. (Updated August 21, 2022.) A lot
We’ve all been there: that first trip to Walt Disney World and the inevitable “learning experience” that comes with discovering we’ve made a mistake. If you haven’t been there, it’s not because you’re perfect…it’s that you have been there and you just don’t recognize it. (Updated August 20, 2022.) That, or because you literally haven’t
Our Walt Disney World vacation planning guide offers tips & tricks for this year and 2023 on how to avoid crowds, save money & time, with info on Genie+ & Lightning Lanes, best rides, restaurant reviews, and itineraries for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios. It’s a great resource for first-timers or annual
