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 […]
Keep Reading >Disney Confirms Dates and Details for Festival of the Arts 2026
In 2017, Walt Disney World introduced a new festival, and the results speak for themselves. Historically, January and February had been two of the three slow months for Orlando tourism. That’s no longer the case, as people like you and me have fallen in love with the early-year festival. Well, I’m happy to report that […]
Keep Reading >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 […]
Keep Reading >Disney Announces Big Audio-Animatronic Changes
Walt Disney World was so excited to reveal big changes that it rolled out tons of news at 6 a.m. this morning. Specifically, Disney announced big Audio-Animatronic changes. Let’s discuss the state-of-the-art robotics coming to some attractions. Meet Benjamin Clawhauser November will unofficially be Zootopia month at Disney. On November 26th, Zootopia 2 will debut […]
Keep Reading >Which DVC Resorts Offer the Best Views
When you join the Disney Vacation Club, you’ll quickly discover yourself spending more time in and around your hotel room. There’s a reason for that. Once a Cast Member welcomes you home for the first time, that’s how you’ll perceive your surroundings. You’ll relish hanging out in your hotel room, partially because of what you […]
Keep Reading >2025 DVC Refurbishments Continue
We knew heading into 2025 that this would be a big year for Disney Vacation Club refurbishments. As we all remember, DVC had no choice but to delay various renovations during the pandemic. So, they’ve been stacked ever since then, with Disney desperately trying to catch up. To the company’s credit, it has made excellent […]
Keep Reading >Are Boulder Ridge and Copper Creek the Best Kept Secrets?
When you want to stay close to the Magic Kingdom, you may picture Bay Lake Tower, the Grand Floridian, or the Polynesian. These resorts along the monorail loop are among the most popular resorts. However, if the Magic Kingdom is your favorite theme park, these aren’t your only options. Though sometimes overlooked, Boulder Ridge and […]
Keep Reading >Disney Reveals the 2025 Candlelight Processional Lineup
A holiday tradition dating back to the 1950s will return to Disney theme parks this year. Even better, we just learned the names of all the celebrities who will attend. Yes, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at EPCOT, as Disney has revealed the 2025 Candlelight Processional lineup of narrators. Let’s discuss the […]
Keep Reading >Let’s Discuss the Booking Options at Fort Wilderness
Virtually every Disney Vacation Club resort features several Room Types, all of which delight members with their specific quirks. I used to say, “Every Disney Vacation Club resort,” though. I can’t anymore because of the property we’ll talk about today. Let’s discuss the booking option at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. It’s a Cabin, and you’re […]
Keep Reading >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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