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Walt Disney World & Disney Cruise Line D23 2026 Announcements: What We Learned and What We’re Still Waiting For
Last night Disney held their D23 Parks Panel, the highlight of the D23: The Disney Ultimate Fan Event for Disney Park fans, giving us a glimpse behind the curtain at all the exciting things planned for Disney Parks around the world. Let's dive in.

Bren, Lyn, and Kim
6 days ago13 min read


Inside D23’s Imagineering Pavilion: What We’re Learning About the Future of Walt Disney World
We're following the Imagineering reveals coming out of D23 and looking specifically at what they may tell us about future Walt Disney World park layouts and vacation planning. Let's dive in.

Bren Long
Aug 146 min read


July 2026 Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando News Roundup
July 2026's Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando park news, ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ July 2026 Disney World News ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ This weekly roundup covers the most significant Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando updates from the past week. Walt Disney World News Roundup | July 27, 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Food Guide Is Here for 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off soon, and Disney has revealed this year’s full lineup of spooky snacks

Bren Long
Aug 214 min read


Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour Review: Our Behind-the-Scenes Experience
On our most recent Walt Disney World trip, we finally experienced Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Magic Kingdom. This five-hour, behind-the-scenes tour is one of the only opportunities for regular guests to visit the famous utilidors beneath the park We had wanted to do this tour for a long time, but just could never squeeze the expereince in. However our 4th of July trip was slightly longer than our typical ones, and we decided it was finally time to dive in.

Bren Long
Jul 1613 min read


June Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando News Roundup
This roundup covers the most significant Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando updates from June of 2026.

Bren Long
Jul 415 min read


Disney World 4th of July Guide (2026): Fireworks, Crowds, Events & Planning Tips
Whether you're wondering if the crowds are really as bad as you've heard, which park is the best choice for July 4th, or how to survive the Florida heat without melting into the pavement, here's everything you need to know before celebrating Independence Day at Walt Disney World. Let's dive in.

Bren Long
Jun 279 min read


Walt Disney World Fall & Holiday 2026 Resort Discounts
Disney has just released several new offers that can help make those magical vacations a little more affordable. Let's dive in.

Bren Long
Jun 256 min read


Universal Orlando 2027 Vacation Packages: Discounts, Changes & Booking Tips
If you're thinking about a Universal Orlando vacation in 2027, you can officially start planning! Universal has opened 2027 vacation packages, hotel reservations, and ticket packages, giving families their first chance to price out next year's trips.
Along with those new packages comes a change to the discount structure that many Universal fans have been watching closely. Let's dive in.

Bren Long
Jun 95 min read


May Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando News Roundup
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ✨May 2026 Disney World News ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ This weekly roundup covers the most significant Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando updates from the past week. 🏰 Walt Disney World News Roundup | May 31, 2026 🎬 Disney Reveals First Official Map + New Details for The Magic of Disney Animation Image Credit: Disney Parks Blog Disney has shared the first official map and a whole batch of new details for The Magic of Disney Animation, the new experience

Bren Long
Jun 524 min read


Breaking News - H.U.M.A.N. Day Revealed for Disney’s New Monstropolis Land at Hollywood Studios
This week Disney revealed the official story behind Monstropolis, the new Monsters, Inc. land coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Rather than simply walking into a movie setting, guests will be arriving during a citywide celebration. According to Disney, the event marks the first time humans have been officially invited into Monstropolis. Let's dive in.

Bren Long
Jun 57 min read


Disney Alaska Cruise Ports Guide: Disney Magic vs. Disney Wonder Itineraries
If you’re trying to decide between Disney Alaska cruise itineraries — or simply wondering what the ports are like — here’s a full overview of the main Alaska stops, some planning tips we’ve already learned, and a few things that surprised us during the planning process. Let's dive in.

Bren Long
Jun 212 min read


We Just Returned from Disney Alaska on the Disney Magic — Here’s a Peek at Our Adventure
After months of planning, packing layers, and watching weather forecasts, we finally sailed to Alaska aboard the Disney Magic… and wow. Glaciers, whales, mountain scenery, cozy ship days, unforgettable port adventures… this trip absolutely lived up to the hype. Here's a photo sneak peak into our adventure.

Bren Long
May 312 min read


Carousel of Progress Is Changing at Walt Disney World: A Look Back at the Attraction’s History and What’s Coming Next
Disney has announced major changes coming to Carousel of Progress in Magic Kingdom, including a new Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic introduction, refreshed show scenes spanning new eras, and a newly imagined vision of the future. The attraction is expected to close in July 6, 2026 for refurbishment and reopen sometime in 2027. Let's dive in.

Bren Long
May 309 min read


Alaska Cruise Packing List (Disney Cruise Line + Other Alaska Cruises)
Packing for an Alaska cruise is completely different from packing for the Caribbean. Instead of nonstop pool days and beachwear, Alaska cruises are all about layers, waterproof gear, cozy sea days, glacier viewing, and being prepared for weather that can shift from sunshine to misty rain in a matter of minutes. Let's dive in!

Bren Long
May 208 min read


Disney Wish Review + 3-Night Cruise Experience (Day-by-Day)
We are officially in our cruising era, with our first Disney Cruise Line trip under our belt—and another one just around the corner!
Below is an overview of our recent sailing on the Disney Wish out of Port Canaveral. This was a short 3-night cruise with stops in Nassau and at Castaway Cay.

Bren Long
May 1524 min read


Why an Alaska Cruise Feels Different (Especially for Multigenerational Families)
Alaska cruises have a reputation for being once-in-a-lifetime vacations, but the more we plan our upcoming Disney Cruise Line sailing aboard the Disney Magic, the more I’m realizing this trip feels very different from almost any other cruise we’ve taken before. From glacier viewing and wildlife excursions to slower sea days and multigenerational travel, Alaska changes the entire rhythm of the vacation experience. Let's dive in.

Bren Long
May 146 min read


Virtual Queue FAQ
This guide includes step-by-step instructions for joining a Virtual Queue through the My Disney Experience app.

Bren Long
May 134 min read


Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney just dropped a HUGE update about Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and it is shaping up to be much bigger than a simple character meet-and-greet. Between the Virtual Queue, interactive games, Australian animals, themed snacks, merchandise, and the complete transformation of Conservation Station, this feels more like a full limited-area experience than a typical summer offering.

Bren Long
May 134 min read


April 2026 Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando News Roundup
This roundup covers the most significant Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando updates from the month of April, 2026.

Bren Long
May 318 min read


Kids Sail 50% Off on Disney Cruise Line (2026–2027) + Current DCL Deals
(Why this is one of the BEST times to book a Disney Cruise right now) Disney Cruise Line just dropped a fantastic family-focused offer, and honestly… this is one of the strongest promos we’ve seen in a while. ✨ Just Back from the Disney Wish…We literally just got back from sailing on the Disney Wish, and it reminded us why Disney Cruise Line is such a special experience. From the Broadway-style shows to the immersive dining (and yes… the desserts are still next-level 🍰), it’

Bren Long
Apr 264 min read
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