Who says you need a park ticket to have a magical Disney day? We share five paid experiences at Walt Disney World that deliver plenty of fun without stepping through a theme park entrance. From friendly competition to fireworks on the water, these picks give your vacation budget something to smile about.
Santa has his list, and we have our snack list! Walt Disney World’s 2026 holiday foodie guide is here, bringing festive sweets, savory bites, and seasonal sips to the parks and Disney Springs.
We’re heading to Magic Kingdom and pulling up a chair at The Diamond Horseshoe for a live dining review of its limited time lounge experience. We’ve experienced the familiar feast at Liberty Tree Tavern, but this time, we’re checking out a different approach with shareable plates, specialty beverages, and a little Western flair.
Resort Wars: Showdown is back, and this time we’re heading to the EPCOT Resort Area for a battle between two of Walt Disney World’s most popular Deluxe Resorts! Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s Beach Club Resort are stepping into the ring, and while they may be neighbors, they offer two very different Disney vacation experiences.
A little pixie dust and a whole lot of ocean adventure are on the horizon! Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Believe is set to sail in late 2027, bringing a Moana-inspired Grand Hall, familiar Disney friends, and fresh reasons to start dreaming about your next cruise. Read on for the latest details from the Disney ParksBlog as this magical new ship comes to life!
We’re setting sail, checking in, and admitting we got one wrong! We share our private Happily Ever After fireworks cruise experience, from a scenic ride around Bay Lake and an up-close look at the Electrical Water Pageant to watching Magic Kingdom’s fireworks with synchronized audio onboard. We break down the experience, the cost of splitting a boat with friends, and whether this Disney extra deserves a spot on your vacation wish list.
We’re back at the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival with more bites, sips, surprises, and completely unfiltered reactions in Part 2 of our live review.
We’re eating our way around the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and sharing our completely unfiltered reactions as each dish hits the table—or, more accurately, the nearest Disney trash can.
A brand-new dining and entertainment experience is taking center stage at Disney’s BoardWalk! Disney has shared a first look at the menu for Hurly-Burly, a lively seaside-theater-inspired venue featuring flavorful bites, coastal cocktails, family fun by day, and live music for guests 21 and older by night. Take a peek at everything headed to this exciting new BoardWalk destination in the full Disney Parks Blog below.
Nine hundred episodes. That’s a whole lot of Disney opinions, vacation planning, restaurant debates, resort stays, questionable decisions, and unforgettable moments—and somehow, we’ve made it this far without completely losing control.