Have you ever considered looking beyond the theme parks at Walt Disney World in hopes of exploring alternate activities and endeavors? It may be more tempting now than ever before given the way things are these days. You have all-around price increases, those still-missing benefits and perks you once relied on in the past, and all the newer headaches, like ...

Shopping around Walt Disney World Resort can really be a lot of fun. From quaint little stores and venues throughout the four theme parks to unique finds within the various Resorts, and then, of course, there’s that whole impressive setup making up Disney Springs. There is no shortage of possibilities for what you can find at Walt Disney World Resort. ...

Have you ever wondered where Disney World locals head to when they aren’t actively visiting the parks or hanging out at Disney Springs? It may be difficult to believe that anyone would even want to go anywhere else, but there are in fact alternative places that area residents like to head to for shopping, dining, and more low-key experiences in ...

Like many other Disney Fanatics, the Disney Stores in my surrounding area have closed, leaving a large void in my shopping trips as well as my heart. So, I was left with a simple question: Where is the best store for a Disney Fanatic to turn for a magical in-person shopping experience? Our first adventure in pursuit of this question ...

While we like to think of the sunny state of Florida as being the ultimate hot weather haven to head to during the winter, you should note that the occasional dip in temperatures does happen here as well. While not as cold as the rest of the country, Florida’s cold fronts can catch vacationers off guard. Here are eight wonderfully ...

Looking for stocking stuffers for your fur babies this holiday season? Disney’s latest collaboration with Chewy, the favorite website for food, supplies, toys, and prescriptions by pet owners, features festive New Year’s Eve toys for both dogs and cats! The new toys feature both Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse holding New Year’s Eve banners and wearing “2022” hats. The Disney ...

Shopping for the holidays this winter at Disney Springs? Be sure to stop at Disney’s Days of Christmas to pick up handcrafted and personalized ornaments and holiday decor featuring favorite Disney characters, attractions, and more, and new to the shop, check out Bowes Signature Candles! Bowes Signature Candles has a brand new location inside Disney Springs’ go-to holiday shop, so ...

If you haven’t made it to Walt Disney World for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” we are still finding lots of new and restocked merchandise just for the 50th anniversary event online at shopdisney.com. The collection so far includes select items from EARidescent and the Vault Collections, plus items in collaborations with different designers like Dooney & Bourke, as well ...

While it is traditionally Thanksgiving that marks the official start to the holiday season, it’s Black Friday that really sets off the gift-finding frenzy that signifies what has commonly been deemed the most wonderful time of year. And if you just happen to be visiting the most magical place on Earth around the most wonderful time of year, then you ...

Whether we like it or not, shopping does end up becoming a part of our Walt Disney World Resort vacations more often than not. Who can resist the lure of a souvenir shop? Certainly not me! Sure, you can take a trip over to Disney Springs to visit the huge World of Disney Store, but with all the great smaller ...