One of the quintessential cruise experiences is sitting on the sun deck enjoying a lovely, fruity, ice-cold drink... preferably with a little umbrella sticking out of it. It's a sure sign that you're on vacation! But all those drinks can easily add up over the course of your cruise. Does Disney Cruise offer drink [...]
Central Florida is certainly well-known for its theme parks. And fans are always on the lookout for new developments. Now, thanks to some hints dropped in recent government filings, some fans are wondering: Is Disney actually building a fifth theme park in the Orlando area? Let's separate fact from rumor. [...]
Planning your first Disney Cruise is exciting. But it's also a big financial commitment, and maybe you're hesitant to book because you're concerned you'll lose money if your plans change. After all, nobody wants to give up their dream vacation and their hard-earned money on the same day! So are Disney cruises refundable? In [...]
It seems like we can never get enough time at Disney World. Luckily, there are ways to get even more time inside the parks during your visit. Some of them don't cost anything extra, while others charge a separate admission fee. And some are limited to certain Guests, while others are open to anyone [...]
UPDATES July 9, 2025: Updated Disney Magic sailings for April 2026 and Disney Wonder sailings for August 2026 June 25, 2025: Updated Disney Magic sailings for April 2026 February 6, 2025: Updated with itineraries across the fleet in summer 2026 and early fall 2026 November 14, 2024: Updated with inaugural season of Disney Adventure [...]
There's little doubt that Disney's line-skipping technology, known as Lightning Lane, can help you save time in the park on most days. But the fact that you must pay for the privilege means families planning a Disney trip need to consider whether Disney Lightning Lane passes are actually worth it. After a thorough analysis [...]
If you're going on a solo trip to Disney World -- or just don't mind riding an attraction with a few strangers -- you might be able to save some time in line by using the Single Rider queue. But how does the Single Rider Line work at Disney World? Does it cost anything? [...]
Lines -- unfortunately, they're just part of the Disney World experience. But there are plenty of ways to avoid spending too much time in line. Some of these, such as Lightning Lane Passes, require you to pay money to skip the line. But others, such as the Virtual Queue service, are free. So how [...]
UPDATES January 15, 2025: Several November 2025 Disney Fantasy saildates canceled January 6, 2025: Added additional 2025 European saildates November 14, 2024: Updated with remaining 2025 Disney Adventure itineraries October 16, 2024: Updated with early information on Disney Adventure itineraries and maiden voyage September 3, 2024: Updated with remaining 2025 Disney Destiny itineraries August [...]
There's no better place to ring in the New Year than at Disney World. Unlike New York City (where you're forced to just stand in a pen on the street for up to 18 hours), Disney offers plenty to keep you occupied all day long. The parks take on an entirely different atmosphere on [...]