Tips & Tricks Archive
This guide to Genie+ and Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World explains paid FastPass, with answers frequently asked questions about ride reservations, line-skipping, and itinerary tools for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Plus, tips & tricks, how to use the 120 minute rule to strategically stack and save time! (Updated December 16,
Both Walt Disney World and Disneyland apps have been updated to now allow purchasers of Genie+ the ability to modify their Lightning Lane selections. This post will show the step-by-step process for making modifications to ride reservations, why this is such a big deal, and how to use it strategically to get more value out
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours is an on-site perk for Walt Disney World guests staying at a Deluxe Resorts, DVC Villas, and select other hotels. This strategy guide covers everything you need to know: eligibility, ride rosters, how the benefit works, and tips for best using the time at night. (Updated December 12, 2022.) In
This covers our best money-saving tips for buying discount Disney gift cards via Target, Kroger, Meijer, Sam’s Club, Best Buy, and beyond. Some deals offer big savings for your Walt Disney World vacation, while others are modest but easier. (Updated December 12, 2022.) Since we are pretty big on stretching our vacation dollar with all
Looking for the best and worst days of the week to visit each park at Walt Disney World? This strategy guide covers Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, offering info about when the wait times are lowest and highest, plus commentary about weekdays v. weekends, special events, and more. (Updated December 11, 2022.)
Hollywood Studios is the second-best park for buying Walt Disney World’s Genie+ service. Lightning Lane line-skipping access is available at 15 attractions in DHS, and many are headliners or popular thrill rides. This guide ranks all in terms of time-saved and how quickly they book up. (Updated December 9, 2022.) The goal is to give
If you’re visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland during the winter months of November through February, you need to pack clothes for cold weather. This post offers tips for dealing with chilly temperatures in Florida and California–and fun things to wear for Christmas in the parks. (Updated December 9, 2022.) “Winter” weather is once again
We review the best credit cards for travel rewards that can be redeemed for flights, hotels, or dining at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. For the most part, these same cards will also be good options for travel to any destination in the world–that includes destinations like Tokyo Disney Resort and Disneyland Paris, too! (Updated
This viewing guide features tips & tricks for watching Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This covers the best & worst views, seating locations to see the nighttime spectacular, whether dining packages are worth the money, and suggestions for taking better photos of Walt Disney World’s best nighttime spectacular. For those unfamiliar with it, Fantasmic is
Minnie Vans are private vehicle service at Walt Disney World, operated by Lyft (and similarly to Uber), but operated by Cast Members in fun cars. This reviews our experiences using the paid transportation, pricing info & cost comparisons to alternatives, plus tips & info for best using it. (Updated December 5, 2022.) For those who
Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional occurs twice nightly this weekend. This post offers dates for the show, viewing tips, celebrity narrator info, our review and history of the event, which is held at the Main Street USA Train Station during Christmas. (Updated December 3, 2022.) In contrast to Epcot’s Candlelight Processional performances that are held dozens of
