There are TONS of things to do and see in Disney World! Cinderella Castle Each park has lots of rides, shows, dining options, character meet-and-greets, and more. Unfortunately, some of those attractions have to be closed for refurbishment every once in a while. If you take a look at Disney World’s websites or wander around the parks, you’ll notice that 13(!!) attractions will continue to be closed this week! From Magic Kingdom to Blizzard Beach, rides and attractions are closed all over Disney World so they can be properly maintained. If you don’t count restaurants, 13 rides, slides, and ..read more

Sometimes we just have the itch to get out and see the rest of Disney World beyond the theme parks. When this is the case, we find ourselves strategizing which is the best course to take to end up by some of our favorite Disney World hotels. The Artist’s Palette On a recent visit to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, we decided to stop by that quick service restaurant there — The Artist’s Palette — for an early dinner and see if they had anything new to the menu to try! Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort neighbors Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney Springs. However it’s a huge property and ..read more

When we mention Magic Kingdom, we bet you’re already thinking about your favorite places. Main Street, U.S.A. Maybe you love just hanging out in Fantasyland, surrounded by magic, Wonderland, and the occasional visit by Peter Pan. Maybe the Wild West vibes are more your thing, or maybe you just HAVE to be in Adventureland, where the smell of pineapple Dole Whip permeates the air. Well, we’ve got a favorite place, and the best way to spend some time in Magic Kingdom, and we’re going to tell you about it. Join us as we walk down Main Street, U.S.A., and past Cinderella Castle to make our way to ..read more

Waits were LONGER across the board at Walt Disney World this week. The Tree of Life After last week saw wait times go down pretty much across the board at Walt Disney World, this week saw that trend unfortunately head in the opposite direction. Major attractions at Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom saw increases in their average wait times, some as high as 10 MINUTES! Take a look at this week’s average wait times — going from highest to lowest! Magic Kingdom Wait Times Before we get to those big changes however, we start at the Magic Kingdom, where things remained relatively stable. Only ..read more

What would you do if you could meet Mary Poppins? Mary Poppins Meet-and-Greet Sure, we know, you’ve probably already met Mary Poppins in Disney World or you’ve seen her riding on the carousel in Disneyland. But what if you could talk to the REAL, original Mary Poppins, aka Julie Andrews, who starred in the Disney movie Mary Poppins? Would you lose your mind? Because that’s what happened to one celebrity when she got a surprise call from the Disney Legend herself. Jennifer Garner, star of Alias, 13 Going on 30, Daredevil, and our hearts, is a huge Julie Andrews fan. Journalist (and celeb ..read more

Tomorrowland Terrace used to be a quick-service spot in Magic Kingdom, but it’s been closed for years now. Tomorrowland Terrace Previously, it was a tasty counter service spot away from the crowds. Now, it sits closed MOST of the time. It still opens for fireworks dessert parties, but other than that, it’s just a large empty restaurant sitting on the outskirts of Tomorrowland. But this deserted spot may have more uses than you think! Great Spot to Work If you’re like us and you bring your work WITH you into Magic Kingdom for a change of scenery (because why not?), Tomorrowland Terrace is a g ..read more

Crowds in Disney World surge during expected times like holidays, spring break, and summer, but there are other times of the year you may be caught off guard by the crowds. Advent Health Arena in ESPN Wide World of Sports Many times this is due to special events happening somewhere in the resort, such as runDisney events around the parks, but many large sports competition companies also host their yearly events at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and/or Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort & Convention Center, drawing in massive crowds. Two of those events are coming up soon and ar ..read more

Alright, we’ll admit it. Most days, we prefer to live in sweatpants and cozy cotton t-shirts. We like wearing slippers and sweatshirts — the softer, the better. But every once in a while, it’s nice to dress up. Sometimes, we go FULL GLAM. And you know what? It’s pretty fun! Mickey and Minnie But these days, it’s pretty hard to find an excuse to break out those elegant skirts and fancy lipstick. That’s where Dapper Days comes in. Every few months, Dapper Day participants dress in their finest attire and visit the Disney parks for a special outing! This year, the Dapper Day Spring Outing to Di ..read more

Are you a member of D23, Disney’s Official Fan Club? D23 D23 members get access to a lot of nice perks, including discounts at the parks, discounts at hotels, exclusive events, early previews for rides, and so much more. If you haven’t already signed up for a D23 membership, we’ve got two NEW D23 membership perks that might convince you to sign up now! The first offer is for ALL D23 members, so you can take advantage of it even if you just have the free D23 membership. For a limited time, all D23 members who subscribe to Nat Geo Kids will receive a free downloadable activity book and up to t ..read more

If you’re anything like us, you hardly ever need an excuse to go shopping for new Disney souvenirs. We love Loungefly! But, a sale seems like a pretty good reason, don’t you think? We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney merchandise, and we just found some pretty stellar deals on a ton of Loungefly bags! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Grab the Cinderella Scene backpack for 44% off ©Amazon We love the iconic glass slipper scene from Cinderella, so it’s no wonder we’d l ..read more