Merry Menagerie to Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the 2024 Holiday Season
The Merry Menagerie will return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the 2024 holiday season. This was a highlight in a string of announcements for the…
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Will Meet at Adventurer’s Outpost in Their Holiday Best in 2024
If you’re visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom during the holiday season, you’ll have the opportunity to meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse in their holiday best at…
New and Returning Entertainment Announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024
This year, the holiday season begins November 12th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! To celebrate the season, Disney has announced three new entertainment acts for the…
Santa Claus Meet-and-Greet Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2024
Walt Disney World has announced a new Santa Claus meet-and-greet for Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2024. Even Santa wants to say goodbye to Dinoland, USA….
‘The Little Mermaid–A Musical Adventure’ Opening Date Pushed Back to Summer 2025
You may remember that a new musical, The Little Mermaid–A Musical Adventure, was set to open this Fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Unfortunately, that opening…
Popular Spinner, Gift Shop, and Carnival Games in Dinoland USA to Permanently Close in Eary 2025
It’s official-official. Disney has begun to post notices for attraction and gift shop closures in Dinoland, USA, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You may remember that…
Big Thunder Mountain to Close for Extended Refurbishment + Something New!
Disney has announced that Big Thunder Mountain will close for refurbishment in early 2025. The Walt Disney World website indicates that the attraction will reopen…
Walt Disney World Water Transportation (Every Boat Route You Can Take)
Walt Disney World has a tremendous amount of transportation options. You can hop on a bus, board the monorail, and take to the sky in…
How Much Do Lightning Lanes Cost at Disney World? Resorts Gal’s October 2024 Report
We now have the entire month of Lightning Lane pricing for Walt Disney World in October 2024. Last month’s report discussed how Disney removed the…
These 4 Disney World Resorts Offer Boat Transportation to Magic Kingdom
Sailing across Seven Seas Lagoon is the perfect way to travel between your resort and Magic Kingdom. We’ve had a good deal of coverage of…
Disney Announces First Round of Closures for Select Resort Hotels Due to Hurricane Milton
Disney has announced its first round of closures as Hurricane Milton approaches. Here’s the announcement: We are keeping a timeline of Walt Disney World updates…
A Drift Down Cross Country Creek: The Lazy River at Disney’s Blizzard Beach
If you’re planning a little relaxation time during your Walt Disney World vacation, what better way to do so than by drifting down Cross Country…
Hurricane Milton Updates for Walt Disney World (Timeline)
Hurricane Milton has rapidly increased to a Category 5 Hurricane as of midday Monday, October 7, 2024. We’ve created this page to help keep you…
Tropical Storm Milton Forecasted to Become a Hurricane By Mid-Week (Will Likely Affect Walt Disney World)
I don’t know about you, but we talk about the weather almost daily in our household. Unfortunately, it’s that time of the year: hurricane season….
The Scoop on Upgraded Seating Options at Blizzard Beach: Lodge Umbrellas and Polar Patios
Those looking for a dedicated place to relax when visiting Disney’s Blizzard Beach might consider upgraded seating. Options at the water park include Lodge Umbrellas…
The Resorts Gal Character Index
The Resorts Gal Character Index When I began writing about Walt Disney World, I had little experience meeting characters. My son and I would almost…
12 Tips for Planning Your Arrival Day at Disney World
You’ve planned and planned. From dining reservations to park itineraries, you’ve done your due diligence. But there’s still one thing nagging you. What will you…
List of Special Offers Released for Walt Disney World in Early 2025
Walt Disney World has released multiple special offers and discounts for guests visiting in early 2025. These offers range from tickets and room packages, room-only…
Walt Disney World Releases Florida Resident Discounts for Early 2025
Walt Disney World has released new Florida Resident Discounts for early 2025 this morning. Below, we’ll preview the available dates, discounts, and hotels included in…
Walt Disney World Releases New Annual Passholder Discounts for Early 2025
As we celebrate the first of October, annual passholders can look ahead to 2025 and the memories they’ll make at Walt Disney World! New annual…
Walt Disney World Releases New Room + Ticket Package Discounts for 2025
It’s the first of October, and new discounts have been released for Walt Disney World in 2025. This is the first set of discounts released…
New Disney Resort Hotel Room Only Offer for 2025
Disney has released a new room-only offer for guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel in 2025. Guests can save up to 25%…
Everything Pop Food Court Refurbishment Extended at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
As you may recall, the Everything Pop Food Court at Disney’s Pop Century Resort has been under refurbishment since July 29, 2024. The refurbishment was…
10 Packing Tips for a Walt Disney World Vacation (That Won’t Weigh You Down)
It’s been a busy week. Not only have you had your usual chores, but there’s also been a gazillion other things to do so you…
3 New Merchandise Collections to Debut on Disney Treasure’s Maiden Voyage
The Disney Parks Blog has shared a preview of three new collections that are set to debut on the upcoming maiden voyage of the Disney…
Our Experience Seeing Characters at the Disney Resorts
We get questions from time to time about characters at the Disney Resort Hotels. Unfortunately, we can never give anyone an exact answer as to…
Toboggan Racers at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (A Downhill Mat Slide)
We’ll wrap up our coverage of the purple slopes at Disney’s Blizzard Beach with an overview of the Toboggan Racers. Those following along know that…
The Snow Stormers at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (Slalom-Style Mat Slides)
As we continue our coverage of the purple slopes at Disney’s Blizzard Beach, we’ll move on to the Snow Stormers. These mat slides allow guests…
Downhill Double Dipper at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (An Inner Tube Thrill Slide)
A trip to Disney’s Blizzard Beach wouldn’t be complete without a few races down the purple slopes. This side of Mount Gushmore features two mat…
Walt Disney World Closures and Cancellations in Anticipation of Hurricane Helene
According to the Walt Disney World website, the entire resort is currently operating under normal conditions. However, some experiences have been canceled for September 26,…