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The Great 2026 Pivot: 3 Reasons Why We’re Committing to a Disney-Universal Split Stay
I honestly didn’t think I’d be saying this. Don’t tell 2016 David I’m about to say it. My family and I are doing a full split stay between Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. There, I said it! To the “Disney Purist” version of me from a decade ago, the idea of leaving the … The Great 2026 Pivot: 3 Reasons Why We’re Committing to a Disney-Universal Split Stay
5 Reasons Kids Are Overwhelmed by Characters & How to Fix It
Hey, friends! It’s something we look forward to from the very first moment we start dreaming about a Disney vacation. Seeing your child, or even yourself, come face to face with your favorite Disney friends is the kind of memory that feels like pure pixie dust. Those hugs, those photos, those magical little interactions; they’re … 5 Reasons Kids Are Overwhelmed by Characters & How to Fix It
The Emotional Side of Post-Disney Blues and How to Handle It
We joke about it all the time, don’t we? The ‘hard’ Disney life of rides, snacks, fireworks, and late nights. It’s exhausting… in the best possible way. But what we don’t always talk about is the part that comes after. The quiet, slightly heavy feeling that settles in when you walk back through your front … The Emotional Side of Post-Disney Blues and How to Handle It
Should Disney World Resort Guests Get Priority Dining Reservations?
If you’ve ever tried to book dining at Walt Disney World Resort, you already know how intense it can get. You set your alarm and log in before 6:00 a.m. Eastern, then hope you can grab that one reservation you really want before it disappears. And yet, there’s a detail in this process that a … Should Disney World Resort Guests Get Priority Dining Reservations?
How to Prepare Kids for Long Waits Before You Leave Home
If there’s one thing that can catch families off guard at Walt Disney World, it’s the wait times. We do everything we can these days to avoid making our families wait for anything. Groceries, banking, shopping, it’s all at our fingertips. Waiting has become more of an inconvenience than a normal part of life. But … How to Prepare Kids for Long Waits Before You Leave Home
Sugar Art Returns to EPCOT’s China Pavilion in Disney World
There’s a small, delicate bit of artistry happening at EPCOT right now that longtime fans are going to feel in their gut. Sugar painting, a traditional Chinese art form, has arrived at the China pavilion, where artisan Bing Bing is creating intricate designs right in front of guests. The experience runs Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, … Sugar Art Returns to EPCOT’s China Pavilion in Disney World
Disney World VIP Tours Can Now Be Booked With Vacation Packages
Planning a Private VIP Tour at Walt Disney World just got a lot easier. As part of a new pilot program, guests can now have a VIP Tour added directly to their Walt Disney World vacation package through their travel agent. That means everything can be bundled into one reservation, including securing a VIP Tour … Disney World VIP Tours Can Now Be Booked With Vacation Packages
The Disney World Planning Mistakes No One Warns You About
If you’ve planned a trip to Walt Disney World, you already know how much information is out there. Packing lists, rope drop strategies, Genie+ guides – it’s all been covered a thousand times. And quite frankly, most of it is helpful. But there’s a whole other side of Disney planning that doesn’t show up on … The Disney World Planning Mistakes No One Warns You About
Should You Plan Every Disney Meal in Advance?
Hey, Disney planning friends! Disney vacation planning has become such a refined craft that I am genuinely surprised it has not been added to the Olympic Games. There are strategies, spreadsheets, alarms set for 60 days out, and what can feel like winners and losers when it comes to advanced dining reservations and Lightning Lanes. … Should You Plan Every Disney Meal in Advance?
What To Do on a Disney Day When Everything Goes Wrong
Hey, friends. This is one of those Disney topics that almost feels a little taboo to talk about. We spend so much time dreaming, planning, and counting down the days to our Disney vacations that the idea of anything going wrong is something most of us would rather avoid. But the truth is, it happens. … What To Do on a Disney Day When Everything Goes Wrong
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