Heather Adams

Planning a Disney World vacation for 2027 or 2028? Here’s what you’ll get by going sooner—and what you might want to wait for. If you’re trying to decide when to take your next Disney World vacation, you’ve probably noticed that the answer isn’t as simple as picking the month with the lowest crowds or best ...

Planning a Disney World vacation in 2027? Here’s what will be open, what you’ll miss, and where you should expect to see construction walls. If you’re planning a Disney World vacation in 2027, you need to take a closer look at what’s happening around the parks before you book your trip. There’s a lot of ...

I’ve happily splurged on these Disney World meals—but now that I’ve paid the bill, I know exactly where my dining dollars are going next time. Disney World is home to some seriously incredible restaurants. From immersive dining experiences to character meals and upscale spots, there are plenty of places where I’m happy to spend my ...

I finally stayed at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and discovered it offers something I didn’t expect: a peaceful escape that hardly feels like Disney World at all. As a Disneyland local who’s very familiar with Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa, I automatically assumed staying at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World would be a ...

The Electrical Water Pageant won’t replace Happily Ever After, but this free, crowd-friendly Disney World tradition was far more enjoyable than I expected. Disney World’s Electrical Water Pageant has been around for decades, and I’d heard plenty about it — but I’d never actually stopped to watch it in my visits over the years. Other ...

Planning a Disneyland vacation in 2027? Here’s what will be under construction, which attraction is closing, and the biggest changes coming to Disneyland Resort. If you’re planning a Disneyland Resort vacation in 2027, don’t be surprised if you encounter construction walls, changing pathways, and a few familiar sights disappearing altogether. While Disney has several ambitious ...

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside often gets overlooked, but this peaceful Disney World hotel offers beautiful scenery, Disney Springs boat access, and a relaxing atmosphere that’s worth a second look. When people recommend Disney World hotels, it’s usually the same names over and over. The Contemporary. The Polynesian. Caribbean Beach for the Skyliner.  Meanwhile, ...

Planning a Disney World budget? Don’t forget these often-overlooked expenses, from gratuities and parking to dining policies and resort fees. Planning a Disney World vacation means budgeting for the big-ticket items like park tickets, your resort hotel, and airfare. But those aren’t the only expenses you’ll encounter once your trip begins. Over the years, I’ve ...

Here’s how to celebrate the holiday season with festive decorations, entertainment, food, and more at Disneyland Resort. Glowing lights, glittering castle decorations, green wreaths, and towering ornament-covered trees – these are the hallmarks of the holidays at Disneyland Resort, and we can’t wait to see them come to life each year! The holidays are a truly ...

Before Monstropolis and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disney Imagineers had even bigger plans for Hollywood Studios. Explore four canceled Disney World projects that never became reality. Disney’s Hollywood Studios has seen a lot of changes since it first opened in 1989. There’s only one opening-day experience left, and the park is currently undergoing another major ...

After years of visiting Disney World, there’s one mistake I see first-time guests make again and again. It often leads to more stress and less fun. You can usually spot first-time Disney World visitors pretty quickly. They’re power walking from attraction to attraction with an itinerary, trying to squeeze every ride, restaurant, parade, and fireworks ...