What’s Coming to Disney Parks in 2026

Just when we were all finally getting used to 2025, it retired on us. Now, we’re stuck with 2026, and it’s gonna be confusing for Disney fans. So much is in flux right now that it’s difficult to keep up with everything happening at the parks.  Don’t worry! That’s why you have me. I’ll tell […]

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What You Can Expect at Walt Disney World in 2026

On Tuesday, Disneyland Resort revealed its entire 2026 schedule. The following morning, Walt Disney World did the same. We now the dates for the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here’s what you can expect at Walt Disney World in 2026.  EPCOT’s Exciting Start to 2026 […]

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What Has Changed at the Parks, and What Is Coming Next?

My wife and I spent the past month writing a Walt Disney World vacation guide you can read next year. It was a challenging process beyond the obvious reasons in that we were playing at the maximum difficulty setting.  That’s because Disney is in the middle of an unprecedented theme park makeover, with four of […]

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Why I’ve Stopped Doing DVC Split Stays

I’ve been writing here for nine years, which means you may have read me suggesting a Split Stay. I’ve been an evangelist for this sort of DVC vacation for a while now, but I have a confession. At this point, I think I’m done with them. Here’s why I’ve stopped doing DVC Split Stays. What […]

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How DVC Membership Evolves over Time

How long have you been a Disney Vacation Club member? I ask because the answer goes a long way in telling me the types of DVC vacations you take. While every owner is different, some generalities exist, which I know because I’ve been reading your comments here since I started writing here in 2016. And […]

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Walt Disney World Provides Several Attraction Updates

Walt Disney World just provided updates on several attractions. Some of them are new, some are old, and one falls somewhere in the middle as a ride re-theming. So, here are the details you need to know about the big changes coming to five Disney attractions. New Scene for Big Thunder Mountain Frontierland’s roller coaster, […]

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Big Changes at Hollywood Studios: Animation Courtyard to Become Disney Animation-Inspired Land

On August 29th through August 31st, The Walt Disney Company will host Destination D23 2025 at Walt Disney World. On those dates, Disney will confirm several exciting new experiences coming to the parks. But we got a huge surprise today. Disney jumped the gun by revealing an entirely new experience coming to one of the […]

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Disney Confirms Jollywood Nights 2025

The thermometer may say 100 degrees, but Walt Disney World’s forecast calls for snow! So, while you may not know what you’re doing for dinner tonight, I can tell you your big plans for this holiday season. Disney just confirmed dates and details about Disney Jollywood Nights 2025. Here’s what you need to know. The […]

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What to Do During Extended Evening Hours

Disney Vacation Club members are so lucky. Disney has given us a gift. Whenever we spend our DVC Points at the resorts, we qualify for a unique amenity. It’s called Extended Evening Hours, and it’s incredible.  When you utilize Extended Evening Hours, you gain access to a Walt Disney World theme park during a time […]

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Disney Shocks Everyone at SXSW

A few years ago, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro appeared at South by Southwest (SXSW) and promptly revealed the existence of a real-life Star Wars lightsaber. It was cool.  In 2023, D’Amaro spoke at SXSW once again and showed off the new Judy Hopps gymnastic Audio-Animatronic. So, it’s not like Disney hasn’t shown great stuff […]

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