If you’ve seen the headlines or planned a vacation yourself the last few years, you probably know just how expensive Disney World vacations can be. Airfare, park tickets, dining, lodging, souvenirs, and other costs can really add up. In the last couple of years, Disney began charging for several extras that used to be included …
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Rumors have been swirling for awhile that this was coming, but today Disney finally unveiled a new addition to its Lightning Lane portfolio: Lightning Lane Premier Pass. We already have Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Those aren’t going anywhere. So how is Premier Pass different? What …
Disneyland vacations can be expensive endeavors. Budget-conscious visitors often look to save money by foregoing a few of the Disneyland optional extras, from Lightning Lane line skipping to character dining. One extra that can really add to the cost of a Disneyland vacation is the park hopper ticket option. Park hopper tickets permit guests to …
Several years ago, the Disneyland Resort in California unveiled a replacement for FASTPASS and MaxPass for guests seeking ways to shortcut long attraction lines. Initially known as Disney Genie+, this service recently got a name (but not a rules) change in July 2024: Lightning Lane. Technically, there are actually two Lightning Lane products at Disneyland: …
My family doesn’t do long lines on Disney vacations. When we began planning a trip to Japan to visit Tokyo Disney Resort, we knew we were facing our biggest Disney line challenge yet. Tokyo Disney is notorious for its huge crowds and long queues. Wait times for some of the most popular attractions are regularly …
All things Pixar have taken over at the Disneyland Resort this spring and summer. Pixar Fest officially started on April 26, 2024 in both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure. The special event celebrates favorite Pixar characters with a new parade, a returning evening nighttime spectacular with fireworks, unique character meet-and-greets, special food and merchandise, …
My family just got back from a week long vacation in Tokyo, Japan. Being the Disney fan that I am, you can bet that we spent some of our time visiting the two parks of the Tokyo Disney Resort – Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Tokyo, and indeed all of Japan, has so much to …
The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at the Disneyland Resort is back in 2024 for another year of tasty treats and special events. I’ve attended the festival multiple days over many years and have always been impressed at the offerings. If you are thinking of planning a spring Disneyland visit in 2024 to …
The most anticipated Disney attraction of the decade – Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – debuted at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in late 2019 and in Disneyland a few weeks later in January 2020. Headliner ride openings at Disney parks mean long lines, some times for years to follow. Several years have now …
Looking for an upscale kid-friendly cruise line for a family vacation? Two of the most common cruise lines that many families consider are Celebrity Cruises and Disney Cruise Line. In 2023, my family sailed aboard both and got a lot of questions about how the two experiences stacked up against each other. While both cruise …