Don’t plan a trip to Walt Disney World until you read this: All the coolest new attractions for 2023 and beyond

As a frequent theme-park guest, I've been fortunate enough to try character-dining experiences at both Disney World and Universal in Orlando, Florida.

I've been visiting Disney World for over three decades, but I recently stayed at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando in Disney World's Golden Oak neighborhood for the first time.

I've been going to Disney World for almost 30 years. I often visit the parks with my family or friends, but I actually prefer to explore as a solo traveler.

If it weren't for the endless stream of folks posing with it, "Binny" might appear to be like any other flat-topped garbage bin in Disney World's Epcot.

I moved to Orlando for my Disney College Program back in 2017 — where I worked in a few different roles between 2017 and 2021 — and I've lived no more than 15 minutes from Disney World for the last five years.

Like most things we spend money on in 2023, Disney World vacations continue to go up in price. A one-day ticket for The Magic Kingdom can cost as much as $189 (though purchasing multi-day tickets does bring the per-day cost down), and even the cheapest on-site hotel options average around $150 per night.

Walt Disney World in Florida got an unexpected visitor on Monday, as a black bear on the loose in its Magic Kingdom theme park briefly shut down areas of the park while officials with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (FWC) worked to relocate it, eventually catching the bear Monday afternoon.

Walt Disney World in Florida got an unexpected visitor on Monday, as a black bear on the loose in its Magic Kingdom theme park briefly shut down areas of the park while officials with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (FWC) worked to relocate it.

Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park received an unexpected visitor — without a theme park ticket — to the Orlando, Florida property on Monday.

I visit Disney World about twice a month, so I'm always looking for a new place to stay. On a recent trip, my family booked a one-bedroom villa at Disney's Riviera Resort using our Disney Vacation Club points. 

I loved participating in the Disney College Program — where students and recent grads can work at the theme parks for a semester — so much that I did it twice. 

Guests can explore a beautifully landscaped walking trail with fun and surprises around each turn, as they engage with water in magical ways like Moana did with the ocean – from a simple greeting to a high five or even a crashing wave of fun. This lush and tropical path is the first Disney Parks experience to immerse guests into a world inspired by the hit Walt Disney Animation Studios film, “Moana.” The newest attraction in Walt Disney World is part of a multi-year transformation of EPCOT as The Walt Disney Company continues to invest in growth across its theme parks and creating unique experiences for guests.