Tips & Tricks
Morning is one of the best times at Epic Universe, and a great way to beat crowds at Universal Orlando’s newest and busiest park is at park opening. This strategy guide for rope drop shares tips & tricks for efficiently riding roller coasters and popular family-friendly attractions. It covers what time to arrive, where to
These free 2025-2026 Walt Disney World crowd calendars rate dates so you can choose best weeks to go & avoid the worst, skipping long lines and high wait times. We cover seasonal events, weather, park hours, Orlando travel trends, and factors impacting when to visit Florida’s theme parks. (Updated May 18, 2025.) Let’s start with
Tips & Tricks
There are two big fall hard ticket events at Walt Disney World and Disneyland: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom in Florida and Oogie Boogie Bash at California Adventure. This post compares and contrasts the two to see which is better for characters, parades, entertainment, crowds, and more. (Updated May 17, 2025.)
“Cool Kid Summer” is the new summer event at Walt Disney World aimed at families with children. This guide covers the seasonal entertainment and offerings you can experience in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom–plus our thoughts on what (and what not) to expect. (Updated May 17, 2025.) Walt Disney World will celebrate
Our ultimate guide to the 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival provides event dates & details, tips & info, booth lineup, snack & dessert reviews, entertainment details, things to do for kids, and everything else you need to know about Walt Disney World’s foodie event. (Updated May 18, 2025.) Let’s start with the basics. This
Universal Orlando has switched to a traditional standby line for the highly-anticipated Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, which (spoiler alert) is tied for #1 on our List of Epic Universe Ride Rankings & Reviews. This covers news of this game-changing move, what prompted abandoning the virtual queue, and our experience with a
Our guide to the best & worst Disneyland fireworks viewing locations offers a ‘where to watch’ map and photos so you can see how nighttime spectaculars look from each spot. We also share lesser-known views so you can avoid heavy crowds on Main Street. (Updated May 16, 2025.) For starters, Wondrous Journeys is back after
Our guide to the best attractions in Epic Universe reviews & ranks the rides from worst to best, with numerical scores for every roller coaster, show, and dark ride in Florida’s newest theme park. If you’re planning a trip to Universal Orlando, this guide is a great starting point for things to do and what’s
There’s a 4-month stretch encompassing Halloween, Christmas, and Lunar New Year that we love at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. These are our three favorite holidays, but can be very busy. Fortunately, there’s one window of opportunity that we’ve found has become consistently uncrowded. (Updated May 11, 2025.) Let’s start with the basics. Within the aforementioned
Tips & Tricks
EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts runs during Winter 2026 at Walt Disney World. This guide offers info, tips, food recommendations, and our must-see highlights of this annual artistic event, which is the best fest of the year–and also the shortest! (Updated May 12, 2025.) Walt Disney World has not yet released official dates for
Tips & Tricks
The best way to save money on a Walt Disney World Annual Pass is a method called price or “ticket bridging” from regular admission. This guide explains how the technique works, official policy, problems you might encounter, and the discount you’ll receive from upgrading to an AP. (Updated May 10, 2025.) In order to price
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