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When to Go to Walt Disney World: Best Times to Visit
***Updated 1/3/26 When’s the Best Time to Go to Walt Disney World? Planning your Disney trip and wondering when to go? You’re not alone — choosing the right time to visit Walt Disney World can feel like solving a riddle with too many answers. The truth is, there’s no perfect time that fits everyone. But there is a perfect time for you — depending on what matters most for your trip. 🧳 Want the lowest crowds? 🎉 Hoping to catch a special event? 🌦️ Prefer cooler weather? 💰

Practically Perfect Pixie Dust
Mar 25, 20243 min read


Character Meet and Greet Maps.
Helpful downloadable maps to help you easily located the different character meet and greets. Great for planning your day. Click on the...

Carolyn
Mar 18, 20241 min read


Disney’s Animal Kingdom Planning Guide (2026 Tips, Rope Drop Strategy & Touring Advice)
Every Disney family is a little different — and there’s no one-size-fits-all itinerary that works for everyone. Instead of handing you a rigid step-by-step touring plan, we’re giving you flexible tips, smart strategies, and customizable tools to help you create your own perfect day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Let's dive in.

Practically Perfect Pixie Dust
Mar 16, 202411 min read


DCL Summer 2025 Itineraries
DCL 2025 summer sailings itineraries are out now! This summer you will be able to discover the wildness of Alaska, experience the culture...

Carolyn
Mar 14, 20241 min read


NEW Walt Disney World ticket offers released today
4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket Experience 4 days of magic and thrills across the Walt Disney World theme parks when you purchase a specially...

Brenda
Mar 12, 20241 min read


2025 Walt Disney World Packages
2025 WALT DISNEY WORLD PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE WITH NEW PERK! Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms and theme park tickets for dates from...

Brenda
Feb 27, 20242 min read


Magic Kingdom After Hours Review
Disney is currently offering After Hours Events at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios. On our last trip we had the chance to...

Carolyn
Feb 25, 202410 min read
Disney After Hours 2026 Downloads & Quick Guide
Disney’s After Hours is a hard-ticket event at Walt Disney World — meaning it costs extra but doesn’t require a regular day ticket or...

Carolyn
Feb 25, 20242 min read


SAVE UP TO 30% AT SELECT DISNEY RESORT HOTELS
Book between Feb 15 – May 23 Arrivals March 25 – July 7 For Stays of 5 nights or longer, save up to 30% 20% at Disney Value...

Brenda
Feb 15, 20241 min read


Island of Adventure Overview
Islands of Adventure Cheat Sheet From high‑speed coasters to Seuss Landing delights, this sheet maps out your most efficient route. Want...

Carolyn
Jan 31, 20241 min read


Universal Studios Overview
Universal Studios Florida Cheat Sheet Plan your day around blockbuster rides, character photo‑ops, and the best snack stalls. For the...

Carolyn
Jan 31, 20241 min read


When to Visit Walt Disney World Overview Cheat Sheet - 2026
Trying to decide when the best time to go to Walt Disney World for your family? Our When to visit info graphic can help. Let's dive in.

Practically Perfect Pixie Dust
Jan 30, 20241 min read


Perks of Staying On Site at WDW - Archived
Archived Post - You can find our most updated version on the Perks of Staying on Site Comparison Sheet on our Resort Comparison Post.

Carolyn
Jan 30, 20241 min read


Disney Princess Cheat Sheet
Headed out to Walt Disney World and wanting to find the Disney Princesses? We have a cheat sheet for you! Whether you are looking for...

Brenda
Nov 10, 20231 min read


Review: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2023
🎃 Want all the 2025 party details? This post is a review of the 2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. 🎟️ For the most current...

Carolyn
Oct 19, 202316 min read


Review of Epcot Food & Wine Festival in the Rain
For those of you who have not picked up on the fact yet, we are avid Disney fans who have been to the parks many many times. So many...

Carolyn
Oct 17, 202313 min read


Epcot: International Food & Wine Festival 2023
***Update: Coming in 2024: August 29, 2024 through November 23, 2024. One of our favorite things to check out and enjoy while visiting...

Carolyn
Sep 29, 20235 min read


New Character Meet and Greets: Figment and Mirabel
Mirabel at the Magic Kingdom Mirabel is brand new to the Magic Kingdom and began meeting with guests on September 15, 2023 in the...

Brenda
Sep 16, 20231 min read


Extended Evening Hours are coming to Animal Kingdom
Archived Post Extended Evening Hours are coming to Animal Kingdom. Guests at Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts. Guests currently are able to attend Extended Evening hours at the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Animal Kingdom will be added to this perk in late 2023. The following dates have been confirmed by Disney. November 8, 2023 November 22, 2023 December 4, 2023 December 28, 2023 The following attractions will be available Animal Kingdom during Extended Evening Hours: Avatar

Brenda
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Disney Characters - Archived
📦 This Post Has Moved! Looking for Disney character meet-and-greet tips and printable cheat sheets? 🎉We’ve combined everything into one magical, updated guide: 👉 Disney World Character Guide + Free Printable Location Cheat Sheets (2025) You'll find: Character locations by park 🏰 Where to meet Disney Princesses 👑 Special event characters 🎃🎄 Downloadable maps + PDFs to make your trip easier 🧚♀️ Head over to the new post for all the details and downloads! Meeting Disn

Brenda
Sep 2, 20231 min read
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