Disney World travel tips

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.

If you're planning a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando in 2023 and beyond, you're going to want to read this before you commit to any dates.

Would you wait hours in line at Disney World to meet a cartoon character?

I've been visiting Disney World and Universal Orlando for many years. Since moving from Maryland to Florida seven years ago, I usually spend several days a month at both parks. 

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is located right across the Seven Seas Lagoon from Magic Kingdom theme park. It's one of Disney's deluxe resorts and includes perks like larger rooms, a great pool, and easy transportation to parks.  

If you have a Disney vacation planned in the near future, you might want to consider packing cleaning supplies — specifically, soap-covered sponges.

Score one for the governor’s team. At least for now.

The fireworks at Disney World are magical. Magic Kingdom and Epcot come alive with lights, project mapping technology, and beautiful music.

The Japan Pavilion at Epcot in Disney World is sometimes overlooked around the World Showcase. But there's a new restaurant in the pavilion that offers sweeping views of the lagoon (and the evening fireworks display).

Disney World is the ultimate destination for rides, Mickey Mouse-shaped snacks, and, according to one TikToker, reading.

It's been about 10 years since my husband and I first visited Walt Disney World Resort with our two kids. At the time, we were the parents of preschoolers, and none of us had ever visited Disney before. The trip was hectic and stressful — and before I discovered the importance of taking an afternoon nap when visiting Walt Disney World. 

Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month is on its way to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida with brand new characters, marvelous musical performances and delectable dining delights to be discovered throughout the resort from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, 2023.

I recently stayed at Disney's Yacht Club resort, a deluxe resort located in the Epcot area of Disney World.

As one of the top travel destinations in the world, Disney World has dredged up many misconceptions over the years that may confuse first-time visitors.