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Tip Tuesday! If a Cast Member makes your day on your Walt Disney World vacation, did you know you can give them a “Cast ...
10/20/2026

Tip Tuesday! If a Cast Member makes your day on your Walt Disney World vacation, did you know you can give them a “Cast Compliment” in the My Disney Experience app?

While in your app, click the “hamburger” (three little lines) in the bottom right corner. Scroll all the way down to “Cast Compliments.” From there you can select what your complimenting them for, their name, their location on their name tag, the date of the interaction, etc.

If the system successfully matches your submission to the Cast Member, the compliment is noted on their Disney permanent record card! When a Cast Member applies for a transfer, a promotion or a role as a Disney Trainer, hiring managers look closely at their record card. Having a high volume of guest compliments proves they consistently deliver exceptional service, and are living up to the Disney standard! Their direct managers are also alerted, leading to recognition within their team. 

Your small compliments can add up to big benefits for Disney Cast Members! 🫶

Some smaller Walt Disney World news: Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will begin accepting reservations on Octobe...
10/14/2026

Some smaller Walt Disney World news: Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will begin accepting reservations on October 28, 2026, for seatings beginning November 8, 2026!

This lounge is extremely popular, so I don’t think accepting reservations will be a bad thing. Highly recommend the churros here!

Your Tuesday tip has arrived at the station! When taking the monorail at Walt Disney World, note that there are three di...
10/13/2026

Your Tuesday tip has arrived at the station! When taking the monorail at Walt Disney World, note that there are three distinct lines.

RESORT MONORAIL: This train travels from Magic Kingdom and back again, stopping at the Contemporary Resort, the Ticket & Transportation Center (commonly called the TTC), Polynesian Resort and Grand Floridian Resort. Ride this line if you want to stop at any of those places!

EXPRESS MONORAIL: This train only makes stops at Magic Kingdom and the TTC, and is primarily used for people who need to get to or from the parking lot. It’s also a good line to use if you’re trying to quickly get to the EPCOT line. 

EPCOT LINE: You cannot pick up the EPCOT line at Magic Kingdom like the other two trains! The EPCOT line can only be accessed from the TTC, so you’ll want to take the monorail or ferry over to that stop if you want to access the monorail to EPCOT. 

Pay attention to the signage when you are picking which train to get on! It’s not super fun to end up on the wrong train, but the good news is that the Magic Kingdom line just goes in a big circle regardless of whether you choose Resort or Express. You can’t get too lost! 🙂

News from Universal Orlando! Universal Horror Make-Up Show featuring Blumhouse  will be in the space with old Horror Mak...
10/12/2026

News from Universal Orlando! Universal Horror Make-Up Show featuring Blumhouse will be in the space with old Horror Make-Up Show.

“In this live show, discover how Hollywood’s top special effects artists have terrified moviegoers for over 100 years — from Universal’s classic monsters to the modern horrors of Blumhouse.”

More details coming soon!

10/12/2026

Where is your favorite place to vacation in the fall? 🍁

For those looking for Disney World holiday fun AFTER Christmas- guess what? For the first time ever, Jollywood Nights is...
10/07/2026

For those looking for Disney World holiday fun AFTER Christmas- guess what? For the first time ever, Jollywood Nights is extending into January!

This year’s event at Hollywood Studios will shine bright on select nights from November 7th to January 5th. While I do love Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, this is an equally fun event (in my opinion)! If you’re a fan of shows and food, as well as some unique character meet and greets, this might be the event for you.

While in the past it’s been billed as sort of the more “adult Christmas party,” I think it’s perfect for families, too. We had a great time last year!

And speaking of the holidays… November and December of 2027 are finally open for booking! That means if you are thinking of visiting Walt Disney World in 2027, I can officially quote any time of year for you. :)

Fun!! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and Alien Swirling Saucers wi...
10/06/2026

Fun!! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and Alien Swirling Saucers will all feature festive music starting in November.

From November 4th, 2026 through January 6th, 2027, both Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and Alien Swirling Saucers will begin their holiday festivities!

Additionally, from November 25th, 2026 through January 6th, 2027, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT will replace its regular soundtrack with some holiday tunes.

Starting a series where we highlight some of the fantastic Walt Disney World shows… Don’t skip the “Disney Villains: Unf...
10/05/2026

Starting a series where we highlight some of the fantastic Walt Disney World shows… Don’t skip the “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” show on your next trip to Hollywood Studios! It’s a great mix of live actors and screens, with a bit of audience participation.

Cruella, Captain Hook and Malificent compete to see who the audience thinks was most unfairly treated! Malificent seems to win the most (and Cruella the least), but supposedly our applause helps pick the winner. 🙂

This theatre is right next to Rock n Roller Coaster, so it’s also a great time killer if there are people in your party skipping that attraction. You can expect the show to run almost 20 minutes!

Happy 55th birthday to Walt Disney World! It all began with Magic Kingdom in 1971, so here are some Magic Kingdom memori...
10/01/2026

Happy 55th birthday to Walt Disney World!

It all began with Magic Kingdom in 1971, so here are some Magic Kingdom memories from each year we’ve taken our daughter. They say childhood goes fast, and that’s not an understatement! 😭 We’ve had so many wonderful trips over the years with friends and family, celebrating birthdays and anniversaries, enjoying new experiences EVERY time.

What’s your favorite Magic Kingdom memory?

What’s my favorite pavilion in World Showcase at EPCOT? If it’s a relatively low crowd time, I’m going to pick Mexico. I...
09/28/2026

What’s my favorite pavilion in World Showcase at EPCOT?

If it’s a relatively low crowd time, I’m going to pick Mexico. I think the inside of the pyramid is so beautiful, with the market setting and night sky above you. My family enjoys riding the Gran Fiesta Tour, as well! 

Now, if it’s high crowd time at Walt Disney World, Mexico can be the seventh circle of Hell. My favorite pavilion to catch some peace and quiet has to be the Morocco pavilion. While I think Disney could be putting some more love and care into this corner of the park, you can usually find a nice quiet spot to catch your breath! Also, Morocco has a free ice water dispenser just inside the entrance to Spice Road Table. :)

Do you have a favorite country to explore when you’re in EPCOT?

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