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Guide to Refillable Mugs at Disney World

Walt Disney World uses refillable mugs at resort hotel food courts that offer unlimited refills. This guide offers pricing info, photos of designs, and answers frequently asked questions: whether RapidFill is worth the money, where to use these cups, and more. We also address some controversy surrounding them. (Updated May 2, 2023.) The refillable mug

Disney Cruise Line Planning Guide

This Disney Cruise Line planning guide covers things to do, packing tips, dining recommendations, Castaway Cay advice, and more. Whether you’re setting sail on a Caribbean itinerary aboard the Magic or heading to somewhere else, this will help you prepare. (Updated March 9, 2023.) Let’s start with the good news, which is that as of

1-Day Tokyo Disneyland Itinerary

Our 1-day Tokyo Disneyland touring plan covers our ideal day in the park with attractions ordered to minimize time in line and maximize efficiency. To that end, these are the attractions we would do, the restaurants at which we’d dine, the shows we’d see, and the details we’d try to enjoy. (Updated March 5, 2023.)

Disney World Dining Guide & Restaurant Reviews

Our Walt Disney World dining guide and restaurant reviews help you book the best ADRs, choose where to eat and where to avoid, find underrated restaurants, steer clear of overrated/overhyped food, and more. These resources cover themed dining, discounts offered, recommended dishes, and more. (Updated March 5, 2023.) With the ‘Free’ Disney Dining Card Discount at

1-Day Tokyo DisneySea Itinerary

This touring plan covers our “perfect day” at Tokyo DisneySea (TDS), offering a single-day itinerary for everything we would do in one day. This includes an efficient plan of attack for rides, restaurant & snacks recommendations, and most importantly, ways to slow down and enjoy the park’s exceptional atmosphere. (Updated February 12, 2023.) In our

Best Epcot Attractions & Ride Guide

Here we cover the pros & cons of Epcot’s rides & shows, must-dos, and more. If you’re visiting Walt Disney World, you need to know which attractions to prioritize, and what to skip. This rates & reviews everything in the front of the park and World Showcase. We’ve updated this EPCOT ride guide now that

Freezing Weather for Christmas at Disney World!

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

Being Spontaneous at Disney World

There’s a lot of pressure to plan for Walt Disney World down to the smallest detail. Advance Dining Reservations, dessert parties, dining packages, and other upcharge offerings–plus fear of missing out all makes it seem necessary to meticulous planning. This can create stress and sky-high expectations, and we want to underscore that months of planning