General - Magical Trip Guide

Disney World Just Quietly Gave Moderate Resort Guests a Perk Even Some Deluxe Guests Don't Have

Disney World's free airport luggage transfer expands to its first Moderate resort, Universal permanently closes a Fast & Furious ride, and Disneyland swaps its entire nighttime lineup this week.

General Aug 18

Disney Just Named Villains Land and Brought the Yeti Back to Life: Every Big D23 2026 Reveal for Walt Disney World

D23 2026 named Magic Kingdom's Villains Land and Cars attractions, confirmed the Expedition Everest Yeti is being repaired, revealed Monstropolis, and teased a new 2029 Disney Cruise Line ship class.

General Aug 14

Disney's Biggest Fan Weekend in Two Years Just Kicked Off — Here's What Went Down on Day One at Disneyland

D23 Day flooded Disneyland with a Disney Legends cavalcade and free ear hats, a new Disney patent reveals a ride illusion that fakes hills, and 'The Music of EPCOT' vinyl tracklist drops.

General Aug 13

Disney Just Dropped Its First Interactive Ewok at Droid Depot — and Two More Companions Are Coming

Disney's first interactive Ewok debuts at Droid Depot, Universal spreads Halloween Horror Nights into nine hotels, and the Disney x BÉIS travel collection sells out fast.

General Aug 12

Universal Just Set a Date for Its First-Ever Epic Universe After-Hours Party—Here's When Tickets Drop

Universal's first-ever Epic Universe after-hours event, Universal Nights, runs October 3 and 17 with tickets from $179.99 on sale August 13, while free Passholder Nights hit August 15-16.

General Jul 21

Universal Orlando Tips for Families: 20 Things to Know

The best Universal Orlando tips for families: height requirements, Child Swap, single rider lines, stroller logistics, and how to plan around Epic Universe crowds.

General Jul 16

How Much Does Universal Express Pass Cost in 2026? Pricing by Date and Park

Universal Express Pass costs ~$90–$210+ per person per day in 2026. See how price varies by date and park, plus which hotels include it free.

General Jul 6

Universal Express Pass Rides List: Every Attraction Covered

Universal Express Pass covers most rides across Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Here's the full list, plus what's excluded at Epic Universe.

General Jun 17

Universal Orlando Early Entry: Which Hotels Qualify, Which Rides Open Early

Universal Orlando's Early Park Admission gives on-site hotel guests one hour of early access. Here's which hotels qualify, which rides open, and how to use it.

General Jun 16

Universal Orlando Tips and Tricks for First Timers

First trip to Universal Orlando? Get insider tips on park order strategy, Express Pass decisions, rope drop timing, must-do rides, and everything you need to know before you go.

General Jun 10

Is Universal Express Pass Worth It at Epic Universe? (2026 Guide)

Is Universal Express Pass worth it at Epic Universe? We break down the cost, which rides it covers, and exactly when it pays off — and when to skip it.

General Mar 10

Cruise Comparison Guide: Disney vs Royal Caribbean and Beyond

An honest side-by-side comparison of Disney, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian cruise lines covering food, pricing, and family amenities.

General Mar 10

The Ultimate Theme Park Packing Guide for Every Trip

What to pack for Disney World, Disneyland, and cruise vacations, from park bag essentials to suitcase strategies and seasonal tips.

General Jan 16

60 Guests Stranded on Disneyland’s Monorail for HOURS After Power Failure—And the Rescue Involved Fire Department Ladders

When you hop on the Disneyland Monorail for a breezy ride between Tomorrowland and the resort hotels, the last thing you expect is to spend the next several...

General Feb 20

6 Reasons to Work with a Travel Agent When Planning Your Next Disney Vacation

If you’re considering a Disney vacation or have gone on one in recent years, you likely already know that it can be extremely overwhelming to plan. Advanced...

General Jan 19

20 Things Every Savvy Walt Disney World Guest Packs in their Park Bag

It can be overwhelming to think of what you may need for a day in one of the Disney parks. It is possible that you may be spending 12-14 hours touring, so...

General Aug 1

Tips on Getting Souvenirs Home from Walt Disney World

Going on a vacation to Walt Disney World is a lot of fun, but there tends to be a lot of souvenir buying, especially if you have children. And if your...

General Jun 30

How to Use Resort Airline Check-In at Walt Disney World Resorts

There is nothing fun about vacation coming to an end, especially a Walt Disney World vacation. If you stay on property at a Walt Disney World Resort, you...

General Jun 1

7 Tips for Your First Trip to Walt Disney World with Children

Walt Disney World is one of the most magical places on earth, and for children, their first visit will likely be something they remember for their entire...

General May 31

WDW Rides with Air Condition: Magic Kingdom Edition

We’ve previously covered why summer is the best time to visit Walt Disney World. If you do decide vo take our advice and hit the House of Mouse during those...