If meeting Mickey is on your Disney World To-Do List, you may not know that you’ll have lots of different options for when and where to meet him – including both traditional character meet and greets and character meals. In this guide, we’ll show you where to find Mickey Mouse in each park, plus we’ll share exclusive tips for making the most of your visit and let you know all the important details like if Disney’s PhotoPass is available and what he’ll be wearing in each spot (he has a ton of costumes!). Ready to go? Here’s where you can meet Mickey Mouse at Disney World! (more ..read more

From culinary student to magazine food editor to Next Level Chef contestant, Disney enthusiast and social media content creator Shay Spence has created the perfect job that meshes with so many of his interests. Shay chats with Shannon about his background including where his love of Disney originated, how his career path has landed him at this spot, and what he believes is the most underrated restaurant at Walt Disney World. (more ..read more

Mary Lanier drove from South Carolina to Central Florida with her husband, 14-year-old son, 11-year-old son, and 8-year-old daughter to spend Spring Break at Walt Disney World. During their split stay at Caribbean Beach and Polynesian Resort Villas, they were pleasantly surprised with good weather and lower than expected crowds.  Post trip begins: 36 minutes (more ..read more

Animal Kingdom is about to embark on another expansion – and we are extremely excited to see what all that entails. The previous large-scale project at Animal Kingdom brought us Pandora, and from the looks of what Disney has released so far, this next project will be equally spectacular. Let’s get into everything we know about what’s coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom… (more ..read more

Casey, her husband, their two young children, and her mom recently returned from a Spring Break trip to Southern California. She shares the details of a crowded, but non unmanageable, few days at Universal Hollywood (including Super Nintendo World!) and Disneyland. Listen for why she said, “Disneyland brings all of us so much joy and happiness, even as exhausting as it is.” Post trip begins: 21 minutes (more ..read more

Heading to Disney World this summer? Listen for what is new, what is changing, and tips to help your summer trip go smoothly. (more ..read more

So you are planning a trip to Disney World and think it might be a good idea to have a few groceries in your room. Or, maybe you’re craving something to eat that you can’t get on property. How does all of that work when staying on property? Thankfully, having groceries delivered to your Disney World resort or even food delivery like DoorDash is relatively easy. Here’s how it works, including addresses for all the resorts. (more ..read more

Nicole traveled with 15 people in her family to Walt Disney World – that includes nine children ranging in age from 6 months to 12 years old! They stayed for a week in an offsite home they rented so they could all stay together. Their park time was often with their nuclear family, which gave Nicole and her husband plenty of time to navigate the parks with their 6-month-old daughter. She shares about their trip and her new perspectives as a parent. Post trip begins: 38 minutes (more ..read more

The cost and rules of the Disney Dining Plan make it hard to come out ahead, but we’ve done all of the math to help you see what you’ll need to do if you do want to maximize every single credit. Here’s how. (more ..read more

Matt’s late February trip to Disney World that included Princess weekend for runDisney was “amazing, beautiful weather, mix of family and friends, and a mix of ‘go’ and ‘hold back.’” Listen as he shares about new experiences and seeing familiar attractions through his 4-year-old daughter’s eyes. Financials: Hotel $4700 (with 40% cast member friend and family discount) Flight: $950 Rental Car: $450 (includes car seat rental) Food: approximate $700 Matt redeemed Disney Visa points to help offset the cost of the hotel, and used gift cards that he accumulated to help with meals and souvenirs. Th ..read more