Disney
Taking your kids to a Disney theme park is a rite of passage for many families. Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California are the two most well-known, but there are many other places to get your Disney fix, from Disney Cruise Line to Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii to the international Disney parks in Paris, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
Wherever you want to go in the Disney universe, preparation is essential. What park tickets do you need to buy? What are the best hotels for your family? How can you avoid those famously long attraction lines? And perhaps most importantly, is it even remotely possible to do Disney on a budget?
I've been on over 70 separate trips in my lifetime to various Disney destinations. I've also been to each and every Disney theme park in the world (except just one - still working on Shanghai!). Here, you'll find my best tips for all aspects of any kind of a Disney vacation.
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2025 Annual Disneyland Guide & Tips
If you haven't been to Disneyland in awhile and are planning a trip this year, it's important to get up to date!

Prefer to get your Disney news and tips in audio or video form? I've co-hosted the Disney Deciphered Podcast with fellow family travel and Disney expert Joe Cheung weekly since 2018. Come give us a listen!
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Never Pay Full Price for Your Disney Vacation!
I've booked my Disney vacations through Get Away Today for nearly a decade, and you can use them too to get discounts on park tickets at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, hotels, Disney cruises, and more.
(Use code TYKES10 for an extra $10 off hotel + ticket package bookings.)


My Disney Favorites
- U.S. park: EPCOT
- International park: Tokyo Disney Sea
- Hotel: Disneyland Hotel
- Ride: Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
- Snack: Churro
- Souvenir: Silhouettes
Disneyland
- Ultimate 2025 Disneyland Guide: Planning & Touring Tips
- Everything You Need to Know About Flying to Disneyland 2025
- Disneyland Lunar New Year Celebration 2025: Everything You Need to Know
- 5 Smart Rope Drop Strategies for Disneyland
Walt Disney World
- How to Use a Split Stay to Hack Your Disney World Vacation
- Cashing in Disney World's Old No-Expiration Tickets Today: Everything You Need to Know
- 33 Brilliant Ideas That Will Save You Money at Disney World
- Hot Takes on Disney's New $400+ Lightning Lane Premier Pass
Disney's Aulani Resort
- Disney Aulani Splurges: 11 Extras Worth the Money
- Disney Cruise vs. Disney Aulani: Which Vacation is Right For Your Family?
- 9 Things That Are Totally Different at Disney's Aulani in 2021
- Tips for Disney’s Aulani with Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Disney Cruise Line
- Celebrity vs. Disney Cruise Line: Cruise Differences Families Need to Know
- Disney Cruises from San Diego: Everything You Need to Know
- Mistakes I Made on Our First Disney Cruise
- Tips for Disney Cruise Line with Toddlers & Preschoolers

the secret to Disney hotels for less?
Renting DVC Points through David's Vacation Club!
Even if you aren't a Disney Vacation Club member, you can rent DVC points to stay in condo-style accommodations at many Disney properties, from Aulani in Hawaii to the new Villas at the Disneyland Hotel and Island Tower at the Polynesian! Renting DVC points is the easiest way to get Disney's deluxe accommodations for much less than rack rates.
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