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Walt Disney World trips are ALWAYS a treat.
Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom
Whether it’s your first time, 50th time, or 500th time visiting the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” arriving is always exciting. However, there is a danger to getting overly amped on your first day.
Summer 2026 is about to kick into high gear at Walt Disney World, but there are some things guests preparing for a June stay at a Disney World hotel need to know.
They’re already hard at work
From dining closures and refurbishments to special offers and even FREE access to two in-demand Disney World parks, a lot is going on at Disney World’s on-property hotels in June.
We’ve heard some WILD stories from Disney World Cast Members over the years.
Kali River Rapids Lightning Lane
After chatting with former Cast Members on the team, we’ve learned that they’ve witnessed guests making some pretty avoidable Lightning Lane mistakes that ended up costing them valuable park time. The good news is that once you know what NOT to do, you can skip the headaches and actually make the most of your Lightning Lanes. Here are two of the biggest mistakes Cast Members have witnessed time and time again.
Can’t decide between a Disney World trip or a Disney cruise? You might be SURPRISED which one is the better value.
Disney Treasure
Disney cruises are often berated for being one of the pricier cruise lines on the market, but a Disney World trip is no budget vacation, either! If you’re already planning on spending the money to go to the parks, could you actually get more value by setting sail with the cruise line? Let’s find out!
Happy New Year! If you were able to ring in the New Year at Disney World, we have a warning for you if you are heading back home in the next couple of days. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is going to be BUSY. The busiest days during the New Year travel period are upon us, and we have some tips if you are traveling through the Orlando International Airport soon.
Orlando International Airport
The busiest travel days for New Year travel are: January 3rd (196,212 travelers), January 4th (195,960 travelers), and January 2nd (191,324 travelers). If you are heading home in the next three days, be prepared for lots of fellow travelers to be right there with you!
Did you know there are Disney cruises that aren’t part of Disney Cruise Line?
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National Geographic Expeditions is a great way to vacation around the world if you’re interested in seeing natural wonders. And if you’re the type who loves to set sail, they have their own list of cruises to check out! We recently took a Nat Geo Expeditions Cruise to Croatia, and we learned an important lesson.
We stress the importance of Disney World essentials — but there’s one thing that has become increasingly more popular to toss into your park bag.
Cinderella Castle
This item will help you have more peace of mind during your Disney World trip, and it will make sure you always know where your most important belongings are!
It is officially fall time at ALDI! ALDI recently released its ALDI Finds for September 10th through September 16th, and we spotted LOTS of Halloween and fall-related items. Plus, there are also some fun Disney-themed items for your kiddos!
ALDI
We are already scheduling a day to stop by ALDI next week, because there are some great deals and awesome finds. Let’s take a look at some of the items available next week at ALDI!
I was a Disney World Cast Member for almost four years and am still an Annual Passholder who spends much of my free time at Disney World. As cliche as it sounds, the parks are my happy place. While I didn’t grow up going to Disney World, in the past six years, I have been hundreds of times.
Magic Kingdom
While my trips to Disney World may not be the same as those of someone traveling from elsewhere, I have still spent lots of time experiencing the Disney Parks. I am sharing some of the things that I wish you knew before going to Disney World!
We are always on the lookout for ways to save our readers money, and there is a Southwest Airlines sale we want you to know about!
Southwest Airlines
There are lots of airlines to choose from when planning a Disney World vacation. Southwest Airlines offers free checked bags and a great cancellation/change policy. While we always encourage doing research and checking prices when purchasing plane tickets, we want to make sure you know about the sale that Southwest Airlines is having!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
