Articles: 2014

Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting theme park news around the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks. This week’s theme park highlights: Happy Easter from the Frog Family! We hope wherever you are you will be enjoying the holiday...

Back in March, we were so fortunate to stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge during our trip to the Orlando theme parks. After that visit, it became clear that we had a new favorite Disney deluxe resort! If you'll recall from this post, for the longest time, Disney's Wilderness Lodge...

Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting theme park news around the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks. This week’s theme park highlights: *UPDATE!* There are rumors that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley will begin soft...

For many of you, and us too, meeting the characters and getting autographs are one of the most memorable experiences of a Disney World vacation. So as many of you gear up for late spring and summer trips, we wanted to share a few of our favorite Disney World character...

Almost everyone who visits Walt Disney World will take home at least a few souvenirs. The variety of options in the Disney shops seems limitless and can be overwhelming when you are trying to select one or two items as a memento of your visit. Also, given the cost of...

Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting theme park news around the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks. This week’s theme park highlights: Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort opened this week to much fanfare and praise for its fantastic retro...

Anticipating and planning for a trip to Disney World or Disneyland is part of the whole excitement. And saving can be a fun part of the process. Since every penny counts when you're headed to Disney, this cute little Disney savings jar will help the whole family start saving money...

Update: These new FastPass+ and MyMagic+ changes took effect Monday, April 28. Have you booked a fourth, fifth or sixth FastPass+ reservation? Let us know about your experience in comments below! Big news today from Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts about FastPass+ and MyMagic+. Disney is...

Disney parades are synonymous with large-scale productions, plenty of fabulous floats, beloved characters out in force and catchy tunes. And while I have seen many a parade over the years, I must admit that the new Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom Park left me in awe. The...

Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting theme park news around the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks. This week’s theme park highlights: Hopeful news this week as the Orlando Sentinel reports on the status of MyMagic+ and MagicBands. While...