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One of the largest off-site hotels that’s less than a mile from Walt Disney World is a conspicuous omission in our coverage here. Despite being absolutely massive and housing 1,718 guest rooms, we’ve never really covered Gaylord Palms Resort. This is also despite visiting Gaylord Palms often. Well, more like “visiting” (with air quotes) since …

Ice! by Gaylord Adds Nightmare Before Christmas, Home Alone & Harry Potter; Polar Express Returns to Orlando Read More »

Your favorite characters are ready for adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park! Since we’re always looking for ways to add extra magic to your park days at planDisney, I recently set out on a mission to track down all the character greeting spots in the park. After spending a day exploring the park, I’m …

Guide to Character Experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Read More »

July 24, 2026, 1:53 PM · The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are starting a little bit earlier this fall.Disneyland today announced that the resort’s annual holiday celebration will start November 13 and continue through January 6, 2027. That aligns the California parks with Florida’s Walt Disney World, which also will run its holiday celebration …

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Food from Friar’s Nook – our top pick for Not-So-Scary Party Exclusive food for 2024 & 2025! Friar’s Nook has been a hit in our books for the last few years! Returning Party Exclusives: Bowl of Bones, $13.49 in 2025: Pork wings fried with jalapeños and tossed in barbecue sauce made with Coca-Cola Cherry. Get …

Foodie Guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Read More »

It’s another slow summer for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Comcast just reported its latest quarterly results, during which they revealed “softness” and “weakness in attendance” that continue into the coming quarter. Here’s a breakdown of what they confirmed about crowds, along with why this is happening and our recommendations for visiting Epic Universe. …

Epic Universe Is Not Empty, But Universal Confirms “Softening” Summer Crowds. Read More »

Across Walt Disney World, Disney chefs bring their own experiences, cultures, and perspectives into the kitchens they lead. Some learned to cook surrounded by large family gatherings, watching a parent bring people together through food. Others were inspired by mentors who invested in their growth. In recognition of National Culinary Arts Month, we’re taking a …

Five Chefs Turning Meals into Memories Across Walt Disney World Read More »

July 21, 2026, 3:18 PM · Which burns more calories and builds more muscle: a yoga class, a boxing session, a cardio workout… or a day at a theme park?For people who subscribe to the popular fitness and wellness app ClassPass, that is now a real question. ClassPass today announced an expansion into entertainment and …

ClassPass now allows users to book theme park visits Read More »