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…
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,…
New in 2024: Behind the Seeds Walking Tour of Living with the Land’s Glimmering Greenhouses
If you’ve ever dreamed of walking among the Christmas lights in Living with the Land’s seasonal overlay, Glimmering Greenhouses, now is your chance. A new…
Epcot Shifts to Later Close During International Festival of the Holidays (2024)
If you visit Epcot during the International Festival of the Holidays, you’ll be privy to an extra 30 minutes plus fireworks in the park each…
Disney After Hours 2025 Pricing Guide for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney recently shared the initial dates and price range for Disney After Hours in 2025. Now that tickets are on sale, we have the full…
How Much Do Lightning Lanes Cost at Disney World? September 2024 Report
It’s time for our monthly Lightning Lane pricing report for September 2024. This month the virtual queue requirement for TRON / Lightcycle Run was dropped….
New: TRON: Lightcycle Run Will Offer a Standby Queue Beginning September 9, 2024
Walt Disney World has released details that a standby queue will be available for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. Here’s the official language…
Disney Announces New Villains Themed Show for Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A new villains-themed entertainment offering is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2025. It will be performed in the Sunset Showcase stage building, which is…
What We Know: Water Park Perk for Eligible Disney Resort Guests in 2025
Earlier this year, Disney announced a new water perk for eligible guests visiting Walt Disney World in 2025. This perk applies to guests staying in…
Everything Towels at Disney’s Blizzard Beach
If you plan a trip to Disney’s Blizzard Beach, you’ll likely need towels to dry off at some point. Thankfully, towel rentals are available to…
Disney After Hours Ticket Dates and Pricing Released for 2025
Disney After Hours is returning to Walt Disney World in 2025. This separately ticketed event will be available at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood…
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Opening Date Announced for Late 2024
Disney has posted dates for what seems to have become a semi-annual transition of their water parks opening and closing. Disney’s Blizzard Beach is scheduled…
Resorts Gal Ride Sheets (A Free Disney World Ride Spreadsheet To Help You Plan)
Update: We’ve recently replaced our spreadsheets with our popular planning course: The Roadmap to Magic. You can use that link to get started or check…
A Free Ride Spreadsheet for Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Help You Plan
Update: We’ve recently replaced our spreadsheets with our popular planning course: The Roadmap to Magic. You can use that link to get started or check the bottom…
How Much Do Lightning Lanes Cost? August 2024 Report
As you probably know, Disney overhauled its Lightning Lane offering late last month. The service now consists of two offerings: Lightning Lane Multi Pass and…
D23 Expo Excites Walt Disney World Fans with a Lengthy List of What’s To Come
This weekend, Disney hosted the annual D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. Called the Ultimate Fan Event, it’s the major event of the year where fans…
The 3 Things I Learned While Testing Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Walt Disney World has launched its new Lightning Lane service. So it’s out with the old (Disney Genie+) and in with the new (Lightning Lane…
How to Buy Lightning Lane Passes at Disney World (A Resorts Gal Guide)
If you’re not an experienced user of the My Disney Experience app, you might have a few learning curves when it comes time to purchase…
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass Pricing (July through mid-August 2024)
Disney’s Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass debuted this morning, and with its release, we can now preview the pricing. As Disney had previously…
Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Multi Pass Strategies to Maximize Your Day
It’s your first day at Walt Disney World, and you have plans to visit Magic Kingdom. You roll out of bed, wake up the family,…
The Resorts Gal Ride Selector (A Free Tool To Help You Plan Lightning Lanes)
Update: We’ve recently replaced our spreadsheets with our popular planning course: The Roadmap to Magic. You can use that link to get started or check the bottom…
Extended Evening Hours Updates Shift to Hollywood Studios This Fall
As we prepare for Disney’s new Lightning Lane system to launch next week, a few updates regarding Extended Evening Hours are worth mentioning. Extended evening…
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Guide (2024)
“We’re simply having a wonderful Christmastime!” I can’t help but smile as I reminisce about the many Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties I’ve attended. Those…
A Free Ride Spreadsheet For Magic Kingdom to Help You Plan
Update: We’ve recently replaced our spreadsheets with our popular planning course: The Roadmap to Magic. You can use that link to get started or check the bottom…
We Like to Watch ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ From These Locations
Every evening, Epcot invites guests to gather around the World Showcase Lagoon to take in a performance of ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us.’ This impressive…
A Free Ride Spreadsheet for Epcot to Help You Plan (By Resorts Gal)
Update: We’ve recently replaced our spreadsheets with our popular planning course: The Roadmap to Magic. You can use that link to get started or check the bottom…
2024 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Series Performers & Schedule
Disney has announced the Eat to the Beat concert series schedule for the 2024 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. The series will be offered…
A Free Ride Spreadsheet for Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Help You Plan (By Resorts Gal)
Update: We’ve recently replaced our spreadsheets with our popular planning course: The Roadmap to Magic. You can use that link to get started or check the bottom…