UPDATES September 10, 2025: Disney Adventure maiden voyage date delayed until March 2026 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 [...]
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 [...]
UPDATES & MILESTONES September 10, 2025: The Disney Adventure maiden voyage has been delayed until March 10, 2026. April 19, 2025: The Disney Adventure has been "floated out" and the exterior substantially complete. March 24, 2025: The Disney Destiny is now afloat in the water, with systems testing underway and interior construction continuing. January [...]
Lightning Lanes are the easiest way to avoid lines at Disney World. Understanding what they are -- and how they work -- can significantly reduce the amount of time you waste waiting to get on rides. So let's get started with our comprehensive Lightning Lane overview and tutorial. It's worth noting that Lightning Lane [...]
There have been several times in the history of Disney World that the theme parks have had to shut down unexpectedly. Let's take a look at all of the times in the past where Disney World has closed. How Many Times Has Disney World Closed? Hurricane are the most common reason Disney World [...]
There’s no denying that a cruise is a significant expense — a Disney Cruise even more so, given that Disney Cruise Line prices tend to be higher than those of other cruise lines. But is the price justifiable? Is a Disney Cruise worth it? We think so. Consider What’s Included in the Cost of [...]
Like many kids, I grew up following Super Mario World and participating in the Adventures of Mario and 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 [...]
How do you become a Disney travel agent? Over 3,000 people search this question every month on Google. That's why, in this definitive guide, I'll show you the exact steps you need to take to pursue this career path. I'll also explore some important considerations before you embark on a career specializing in Disney [...]
Each travel agency has its own set of criteria required when hiring Disney travel planners, but the best job candidates all share some key characteristics. Here are some of the most common character traits of successful Disney travel agents, as shared with me by the owner of one of the top Disney-focused travel agencies [...]
For Disney Travel Planners, like any other job, there are some tools of the trade you'll need to have on hand. If you're considering turning your passion for Disney into a career, you might be concerned that you're in for a big startup expense. Fortunately, there are only two mandatory pieces of equipment -- [...]