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Surprise Disney Genie Message Reveals Disney Distrusts FastPass Replacement

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Whether you love it or hate it, Disney Genie and Lightning Lane have become a new part of our Disney Park experience. At Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disneyland Resort theme parks, the Disney Genie tool has changed the face of the FastPass system, bringing with it a whole range of divided opinions from Disney ...

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Extra Park Hours Available to ALL Disney World Guests in May

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Get ready for more steps, more tiredness, and more magical memories packed into one day, as Disney has revealed some extra hours for all Park Guests this May! The Walt Disney World Park Hours calendar has been updated to show some extended hours for all four Florida theme parks – Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. ...

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2023 Walt Disney World Vacations Now Open for Bookings!

Welcome to Walt Disney World! The iconic entrance arch, featuring vibrant cartoon images of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Minnie Mouse, greets fans under clear sunny skies. This magical gateway captures the excitement and anticipation as you kick off your Disney Parks adventure or arrive at one of the enchanting Disney Resorts.

The time of year that every Walt Disney World fan longs for is finally here – the booking window for next year’s Disney vacations is open! Prior to the COVID pandemic, April was the time of year that Disney fans could set their Walt Disney World vacation countdown for the following year. Prior to hotel reservations opening in April, the ...

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The Secret to Enjoying Disney’s Beloved Beignets

Tiana enjoying a powdered-sugar beignet beside the black fountain in the vibrant, sunlit courtyard of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, surrounded by lush trees and classic New Orleans-inspired buildings.

Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter creates the feeling of being right in the heart of New Orleans. It’s hard to believe you’re in Lake Buena Vista when you are strolling the cobbled streets of this Disney Resort.  Located on the Sassagoula River, Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter is a Moderate Disney Resort. As Moderate Resorts go, this is the smallest, ...

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Why Walt Disney World Should Definitely Be The Next Destination For Your Girls Trip

Cinderella, Belle, Ariel, Snow White, Rapunzel, and Tiana pose together in front of Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World under clear blue skies, embodying the excitement and enchantment of a girls’ getaway at the iconic Disney Resort.

Walt Disney World is often viewed as a family destination; a vacation that the young, and young-at-heart, can enjoy together. But with so much to offer to Guests of all ages, you shouldn’t feel that you can only travel to Lake Buena Vista with the kids. So next time you’re planning a vacation with the girls, why not make the ...

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The Place To Get Free Ice Cream & Coffee At Walt Disney World

Goofy stands between a chocolate chip-topped ice cream cone and a coffee featuring Mickey Mouse latte art, soaking up the fun atmosphere and delicious treats that make Disney Resorts magical.

Are you like us at Disney Tips, and love being welcomed home on the Disney Transportation System Buses after a day in the Disney Parks? Do you really feel at home when you are in Walt Disney World? Is your response “not yet” when a Cast Member asks if you have any discounts when purchasing Disney Merchandise? If your answer ...

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The Military Ticket Secrets You Have to Know

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Summer is fast approaching, and with it, comes school breaks, hot weather, and vacation planning. For military families, a Disney vacation can bring such happiness and relief to Guests that are often separated through deployments and training, with the Military Salute Tickets providing amazing discounts. With theme parks reopening most entertainment, attractions, and experiences after the pandemic, there’s no better time ...

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The Free Theme Park Perk That Disney’s Competitors Don’t Offer

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Amid rising Park Ticket prices, the removal of free FastPasses, and increased parking costs, Disney Parks have become synonymous lately with expensive vacations and costly extras. Disney Guests have been divided over new additions like the paid Disney Genie and Lightning Lane reservations, as well as smaller portion sizes at dining locations and the removal of Disney’s Magical Express service. ...

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The Peaceful Spots In Walt Disney World That You May Not Know About

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A Walt Disney World vacation is never short of an adventure. Between exploring the Disney Parks, visiting Walt Disney World Resort hotels, getting to dining reservations on time, and making sure you’ve browsed the shops so you take home the right souvenirs from your trip, it’s not uncommon to leave vacation, in need of another vacation. Of course, there are ...

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The Sophisticated Disney World Tradition We’re Desperately Awaiting The Return Of

A whimsical Disney character in a tall green hat greets guests amid elegant floral displays in the Grand Floridian Resort's lavish lobby, setting the scene for a magical Afternoon Tea experience.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – an iconic and elegant feature of the Walt Disney World Resort. The Disney Resort that is on every Guest’s bucket list; the one that speaks sophistication and class.  Located on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon, and one Monorail stop away from Magic Kingdom Park, this Deluxe Resort offers the perfect place for ...

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