food IS a theme park
SO many members of the DFB team take Disney World vacations on the regular (it’s kind of our job).
Caribbean Beach Resort
And THIS is what we WISH we’d known before LOCKING INTO a Disney World Vacation Package.
This may come off as blasphemous…but…maybe it’s a good idea to skip a stay at a Disney World hotel during your next vacation!
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Before you blow up at me, hear me out. Staying at a Disney World hotel has always felt like the default choice, right? Great perks, themed lodging, and the safety of knowing you’re always in the Disney bubble — these benefits keep guests coming back to Disney World hotels time and time again. With that said, if your eyes started watering when you saw the hotel price points and you started thinking about looking for hotels elsewhere…well, I’m here to tell you that you might be making the right call.
For longtime experts, “Drinking Around the World” at EPCOT used to be pretty simple. You’d start in the Mexico pavilion and grab a margarita before (hopefully) slowly making your way around World Showcase in one piece. But EPCOT is constantly changing — and that includes the rules for “Drinking Around the World.”
Cheers!
Whether you’ve recently been to EPCOT or you’re going for the first time, it’s never a bad idea to brush up on the rules! In this case, we’re talkin’ unspoken rules about “Drinking Around the World”, and these are tidbits the DFB team agrees are important to know if you plan to participate in this popular Disney World pastime.
EPCOT is huge, the rides are spread out, and it is very easy to waste a ton of time, especially if you follow the wrong advice.
EPCOT
We’ve tested rope drop plans, mid-day touring plans, and every shortcut people swear by online. After all that trial and error, there are only a few ride hacks we rely on every single visit, and they’ve yet to fail us. If you want to spend less time waiting and more time actually enjoying EPCOT, these are the three ride hacks that work every time for us.
2026 is happening NOW, and believe it or not, things are changing in Disney World AGAIN.
Cinderella Castle
If we’re being honest, that’s not surprising to us, since Disney World practically changes every week. Sometimes it’s what dining options are offered, the cost of different snacks and meals around the park, the way Lightning Lane works, parade times — the list goes on! However, as each year passes and we head into another one, there are usually some larger changes that happen that are super important to know about before the year begins. If you’re heading to Disney World in 2026, here are three unspoken “rules” (we’re calling them that, anyway) that Disney is enforcing to the MAX this upcoming year.
A December Disney World trip sounds dreamy, but it’s surprisingly easy to walk into major headaches if you aren’t prepared.
Walt Disney World entrance
Disney World in December is packed with holiday crowds, shifting park hours, seasonal offerings, and a long list of construction projects that affect how you move through the parks. Add in several key ride closures and you’ve got a recipe for frustration if you don’t plan ahead. We’re laying out the biggest mistake people make during this festive month and helping you avoid it with a clear game plan.
You might think November is one of the easiest months to visit Disney World—but it’s actually full of traps for the unprepared.
Walt Disney World entrance
Between new construction projects, seasonal ride closures, and early park shutdowns for party nights, there are a few big mistakes that can completely change your trip if you don’t plan ahead. We’re breaking down what to watch for so you can avoid being that guest standing outside a “Closed for Refurbishment” sign or wondering why Magic Kingdom is closing at 6PM. Let’s get into it!
October at Disney World might seem like the perfect time to visit — the weather is cooler, the Halloween vibes are in full swing, and the parks are decorated in their fall best.
Walt Disney World entrance
But it’s also a month full of closures, construction, and schedule changes that can seriously throw off your plans. Today, we’re breaking down the Disney World mistakes you’ll want to avoid in October so you don’t end up frustrated instead of festive.
What’s it like to visit Walt Disney World EVERY SINGLE DAY? Well, we’ve been doing it for over 15 years, and in that time we’ve learned a lot.
Magic Kingdom
From knowing where to dine to which rides you might want to avoid, there’s plenty to know and “rules” to follow when heading to the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” Fear not, however, if you’ve got an upcoming trip, have Disney World on the brain, or just want to know some simple tips that’ll help you make the most out of your Disney World vacation, you’ve come to the right place!
There are lots of lessons to learn in Disney World, and unfortunately, sometimes you have to learn them the hard way.
Pirates of the Caribbean
We’ve been there FAR too many times ourselves. Some lessons you learn once and never make again, like forgetting your ID at home (that’s a one and done), while other times, we have to learn the same lesson over and over and just HOPE we’ll finally get it (like remembering to bring rain gear…oops). When we were talking as a team about hard lessons we’ve had to learn in the parks, I thought of one that I NEVER expected to run into, but alas it happened — here’s why you should never ride this ONE Magic Kingdom attraction when you’re on a time crunch.
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