Disney Tips Your Guide To A Great Disney Vacation

The retirement of DinoLand U.S.A. marked the conclusion of a classic era at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but the speed at which its successor is climbing into the Florida sky is nothing short of breathtaking. Work on the highly anticipated Tropical Americas expansion is moving at an aggressive, vertical pace. Credit: Brittany DiCologero, Inside the Magic Targeted to open in 2027, ...

A premium summer vacation at a Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort is supposed to offer a crisp, cool sanctuary from the brutal Florida sun. Instead, for many families stranded at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the trip has turned into a waiting game against a multi-day mechanical crisis. Credit: Disney The resort’s catastrophic central air conditioning failure has officially entered its fourth ...

When Universal Orlando Resort cut the ribbon on its highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park, the internet declared the battle for Central Florida officially over. With immersive lands dedicated to Nintendo, Classic Monsters, and Harry Potter, it felt like Universal had executed a flawless tactical takeover. Critics openly mocked Walt Disney World, pointing out the glaring lack of a “fifth ...

A major Disney shopping event is returning this week. Disney fans looking to pick up souvenirs, clothing, and collectibles at a lower price will soon have another opportunity, with one resort preparing to launch its annual summer sale. Disney parks are not usually associated with major discounts inside the gates. While the company frequently offers deals on hotels, tickets, and ...

Construction activity is picking up speed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Recent documents filed by Walt Disney Imagineering indicated that work was advancing in the area formerly occupied by Muppets Courtyard, a section of the park that has undergone dramatic changes over the past year. While Disney has remained selective about revealing specific details, these permits provide another glimpse into what ...

Starting Sunday, June 28, 2026, Walt Disney World is officially changing the rules of the road. Guests trying to board a resort-bound bus or a Sassagoula River Cruise water taxi from Disney Springs will face strict, mandatory digital checkpoints. To step into the boarding queue, you must present a scanned MagicBand or digital proof of an active on-property resort hotel ...

One Disney resort is set to kick off its government-controlled sale next week. While “low prices” isn’t exactly a phrase most fans associate with the parks, Disney does slash prices on merchandise, tickets, and hotels on occasion. This year has seen Disney World introduce several surprisingly decent deals for hotel guests – including up to 35% off at Deluxe and ...

Disney has made some necessary changes to one parade today. While Disney parks across the globe have considerably fewer parades than they did in decades past (remember when Hollywood Studios had its own parade? And Animal Kingdom?), they’re still a staple at its castle parks. As of 2026, guests can enjoy parades such as Festival of Fantasy at Magic Kingdom, ...

Disney World is entering a period where intellectual property is driving more of the resort’s biggest decisions than ever before. From entire themed lands to attraction reimaginings, Disney continues looking to its most popular films and franchises when planning the future of its parks. That trend is becoming increasingly apparent as two major intellectual properties prepare for significant expansions at ...

Summer has arrived at Walt Disney World, and that means packed hotels, crowded transportation systems, busy pools, and thousands of families checking into Disney-owned resorts every single day. For many guests, staying at a Disney Resort hotel remains one of the most convenient ways to experience the parks. The perks can be significant, from early theme park entry to easy ...