25 Free Things To Do at Disney World, Ranked by a Blogger
There are lots of words that leap to mind when I think of the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Free isn’t one of them. Don’t get me wrong. We love our Disney vacations. It’s a bonding time for our family, where we make memories that last a lifetime. There’s plenty of free stuff for the kids to…
Is a Disney World Annual Pass Worth It? Tips From a Disney Pro
Disney passes are expensive. But are they worth it? Well, as a newly reinstated annual passholder, I’m obviously going to say yes! My family and I have been passholders off and on over the years. When Disney announced sales were resuming, we again snapped up passes. However, I do recognize…
How To Rope Drop Universal Studios, Tips From a Park Pro
I’m not a morning person. I prefer the nightlife. In fact, I’m the reason the snooze button was invented. But on vacation, things change. Give me park tickets to a place like Walt Disney World or Universal and I’m a completely different person. Sunrise? Get me a front-row ticket. There’s a…
18 Best Rides at Islands of Adventure, Ranked
Rope drop at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is unlike any theme park I’ve been to, including its sister park, Universal Studios Florida. Part of it is because the newer Islands of Adventure clearly has superior rides. I mean, I like Escape from Gringotts, Revenge of the Mummy, the Hollywood Rip…
24 Best Restaurants in Magic Kingdom Ranked by a Disney Pro
There are touchstones to a Disney vacation in our family that go beyond traditions. For example, we always start our first day in the Magic Kingdom with rope drop, entering Fantasyland through Cinderella Castle, with no shortcuts. Along the way, we make jokes about how all the other princesses got…
Does EPCOT Have Roller Coaster Rides? 4 Most Thrilling Rides Ranked
Previously, you didn’t go to EPCOT for the rides. At least, you didn’t go just for the rides. Guests arrived for World Showcase pavilions to enjoy the festivals and sample food, drink and culture from exotic locales brought to Central Florida. They went for the attractions, half educational and half…
16 Best Things To Do at Animal Kingdom
I vividly remember my first time visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It was about a year after it opened on Earth Day in 1998. I’d just finished 5th grade and was about to celebrate my 11th birthday. I was an animal lover and dreamed of becoming a veterinarian one day. My…
32 Best Things To Do in Hollywood Studios, Ranked
Hollywood Studios has gone through massive changes in recent years. They have been wildly successful. But in the process, they’ve left the park feeling slightly disjointed. Star Wars and Toy Story have bigger footholds than the classic Hollywood theming – at least it seems like they do – and a…
Does Disney World Have Lockers? My Advice for Using a Locker at Disney
I remember the days you could show up at the Magic Kingdom with nothing more than a wallet and your keys. Of course, I also remember using travelers’ checks so, you know, I’m getting old. But today’s typical Walt Disney World theme park visitors are a little more plugged in,…
5 Best Shoes for Disney World: Advice From a Theme Park Blogger [2023]
When it comes to the topic of the best shoes to wear at Disney World, Disneyland, or any theme park for that matter – there are really only three things that matter: comfort, comfort and … of course, comfort. I mean sure, it would be nice to add some stylish…