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Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World Resort soon? If so, you’re probably wondering when you should go. Now, if we’re being honest, anytime is a good time to find yourself in Disney World. That said, there are some times that are better than others. Of course, figuring out which time of year is best for your family’s ...

2. Disney’s Art of Animation Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is the newest and arguably most premium addition to the lineup of Walt Disney World Value Resorts. In fact, it’s really in it’s own category type—known as a “Value Plus” Resort. That’s because, in addition to the innovative techniques at work at this resort, which include energy efficient practices and ...

7. Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts These two sister resorts within the Epcot Resort Area are similar in the fact that they both follow a New England coastal theme, with the Yacht Club taking on a more elite formal fashion and the Beach Club emanating a quaint, more nostalgic pastel-hued persona. Both hotels share in many of the ...

10. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Along with Disney’s Contemporary Resort, this was the other original hotel to open in conjunction with Magic Kingdom Park’s own grand opening back in 1971. Affectionately known as “The Poly” in its heyday, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has seen many changes throughout the years, both in the minor renaming of various buildings as well as ...

The year 2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World Resort. And as any Disney fanatic knows, Disney likes to go all out in celebrating major milestones, and a 50th Anniversary definitely qualifies. While at the time of Disney World’s initial grand opening in 1971, there was only Magic Kingdom Park and two hotels, the 50th ...

3. Have A To-Do List The very first thing on your to-do list should be to start writing a to-do list. That way you won’t forget to write one, right? This is a very different beast to an itinerary or a bucket list, because there are far more things to cover that go beyond this article. For starters, there are things like ...

We could write an article that goes all the way to infinity, beyond and back again on how to plan for your Disney trip. But the truth is that if it can’t be summed up in a short and simple one, then you’ll probably never end up going! All you need to know are the basics, and the rest will ...

5. It’s An Immersive Experience Not only is the actual process of custom-building your own droid by default a completely immersive experience, but the Droid Depot workshop itself looks like something straight out of one of the movies. Yes, it’s that realistic! It’s not just about having your own BB or R unit, though – it’s also about the experience itself. In ...

  For years you’ve been able to custom-build many things from the Star Wars universe from lightsabers to pocket-sized droids. But with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge now open, you can actually assemble a custom Astromech Unit. In other words, a Star Wars droid! The Droid Depot is fully stocked with all the parts you need to build the ideal companion for your ...

Unbelievable Menu Most importantly of all, the delicious food at Docking Bay 7 speaks for itself.  Few visitors have been disappointed and this spot is now one of the most sought-after eateries in the park. Admittedly, Hollywood Studios has never been known for its cuisine – until recently. Following the example of newer quick-service venues – the menu is inventive, ...