Theme Parks

I saw a post on Twitter suggesting that Universal may be testing controlled access to the park “portals,” possibly at Epic Universe. Some people seem upset about it, arguing that if you are paying full admission, you shouldn’t have to deal with restricted entry while others may...

Just snagged a killer deal on Disney's new spring promo - 5 nights at Pop Century for $179/night including water parks. As someone who's done Disney on the cheap dozen times, this is actually a solid 25% below what I typically see for value resorts this time of year. The real...

Just had my Pop Century booking at $124/night cancelled third time this month. Disney’s closing all the Value resorts for “maintenance” and only offering rebooks at Moderates for $284+ or Deluxe for $479+. Helpline confirmed almost half of Value bookings are getting hit between...

Disney just announced the entire Paddock Pool area at Saratoga Springs (zero-entry pool, kids play zone, and Paddock Grill) will be closed Jan–Dec 2025. Rooms in that section are about $45/night cheaper right now, but I’d honestly book Congress Park instead, closer to Disney...

Heads up if you’re planning Disney next year, Orange County’s raising hotel taxes again. My March 2024 Pop Century booking jumped from $89 to $116 just in taxes compared to October. Even All-Star Movies is creeping close to $190/night after taxes. Workarounds I’m trying: split...

This update from disneyfoodblog.com could change how we travel, and it reminded me of my last Disney World trip. I've been visiting Disney World for years, and one of my biggest challenges has always been managing the costs. Last week, I discovered Sam's Club was offering these...

This morning's travel digest included this gem about Discounted Disney Gift Cards, and it immediately reminded me of how I've been visiting Disney World for years. Having been to the parks dozens of times over three decades, I've learned that stacking discounts through gift...

Just booked flights and then saw this on unlimited disney world travel becomes available effective immediately to select guests. I've been doing Disney World trips for years, usually paying way more than I'd like to admit for flights, but this new $299 unlimited travel deal is a...

I stumbled on this article about Disney Hotel Booking Alerts, and it immediately took me back to my recent experience planning ahead for Disney World. While organizing my family's 2026 stay, I discovered that booking windows are changing dramatically. Gone are the days when you...

This Disney Dinoland Closure development from Disneytouristblog.com has me rethinking itineraries for my upcoming trips. Having visited Animal Kingdom countless times over the years, Dinoland has always been one of those areas that grew on me, especially DINOSAUR. I've learned...