Like many kids, I grew up following (and participating in!) the Adventures of Mario, Luigi, Daisy, Peach, Bowser, and so many more characters from the Nintendo Universe. I still remember the Christmas I got my Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Mario Bros. Super Nintendo soon followed, with Super Mario World being my game of [...]
Although Disney World is first and foremost a family destination, there are plenty of thrill rides to be found at each of the four theme parks. A few of them even go beyond thrills and might be considered by some to actually be a bit scary. So what's the scariest ride at Disney World? [...]
Planning what to pack is a big part of planning your Disney World vacation. Whether you choose to plan coordinated outfits day by day, or just plan to throw a few things in your bag and go, we're here to help provide you with some guidance on how to dress for Disney World. [...]
As you're planning what to pack and how to dress for Disney World, you'll likely be wondering whether masks are required at Disney World. Masks -- or "face coverings," as Disney calls them -- have been a major component of COVID-19 policy and response over the past couple of years, and it seems like [...]
If you have your heart set on a Disney Cruise, you're no doubt excited to book your vacation. As you go about finding out all you should know about Disney Cruises, one of the most important things to know is when you can book your reservation. This will let you book as early as [...]
A Disney Cruise is an altogether different kind of vacation from a Disney theme park. So it's understandable that you might feel a bit lost if you're planning your first cruise ever. We're here to help! Although we'd never be able to fit every possible detail into a single article, here are some of [...]
For the past few years, travel requirements for vaccinations, masking, and COVID-19 testing seem to have been a moving target. Requirements seemed to change almost weekly, and it's been easy to become a bit confused about whether Disney Cruises require vaccinations, COVID-19 testing, or masks. Among all the types of vacations, cruises can be [...]
In the past, we've shared plenty of ways to save money on your Disney World vacations, such as purchasing discounted Disney gift cards, picking the cheapest times of year to visit, bringing your own food into the parks, and working with a travel agent to ensure you get the best deals. We've even told [...]
If you're planning at least two Disney World vacations in a year (or even just one really long vacation), you might want to consider purchasing an annual pass to the theme parks. Not only might you find savings versus just buying multi-day park hopper tickets for your trip, but you'll also get a few [...]
An important factor to consider when calculating your total cost to go to Disney is whether you're going to pay for priority access (AKA "skipping the lines") at some rides and attractions. So how much is a Fast Pass at Disney World? Let's dive in. Are Fast Passes Still Free? A lot has [...]