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Plan the perfect trip to Walt Disney World with Dad’s Guide to WDW! We’re sharing everything you need to know about visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth with kids of every age, from the best attractions to dining options across the theme parks and resorts to choosing the right on- or off-property resort for your stay. From visiting for the first time with infants and toddlers to traversing thrill rides across all four theme parks with tweens and teens, we’ve got guides for every type of vacation and every type of Disney fan.
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6 Disney World Mistakes Parents Make (and How to Avoid Them)
I thought I knew Disney World—until I took my toddler by myself. Here are five parenting mistakes I made and how you...
Is Lightning Lane Premier Pass Worth It for Families?
Lightning Lane Premier Pass is Disney’s most expensive line-skipping option — but we’re breaking down whether the...
Is Level99 at Disney Springs Worth It With Kids? Here’s Who It’s Really For
Is Level99 at Disney Springs a good fit for your family? Learn which ages will enjoy the interactive games, plus tips...
The Disney World “Rules” Parents Can Safely Ignore
After years of visiting Disney World with young kids, I stopped following some of the most common planning advice....
I Take My Toddler to Disney All the Time—These Are the Hacks I Swear By
Traveling to Disney World with a toddler doesn't have to be stressful. These parent-tested hacks make park days...
A Complete Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney World
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a separately ticketed holiday event that takes place on select nights annually...
EPCOT Festival of the Holidays: A Complete Guide for Families
Celebrate the holiday traditions of countries around the world – and make this festival one of your very own – at the...
Disney Jollywood Nights: A Complete Guide
In 2023, Disney debuted a new after-hours holiday event. Disney Jollywood Nights is a hard-ticketed event that takes...
A Complete Guide to the Holidays at Disney World
If you’re hoping to celebrate the merriest time of the year at Disney World, here’s everything you need to know before...
Why EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion Is One of the Best Places to Escape the Heat
Discover everything inside EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion, including Gran Fiesta Tour, San Angel Inn Restaurante, shopping,...
Is DVC Resale Worth It? My Honest Experience Buying Disney Vacation Club Resale
Thinking about buying DVC resale? Learn how the Disney Vacation Club resale process works, the pros and cons of...
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Things Disney Parents Always Pack (That First-Time Visitors Forget)
Packing for Disney World with kids? These are the easy-to-forget essentials experienced Disney parents always keep in their park bags. Packing for any vacation with kids requires a long to-do list and a bit of expertise. Packing for a Disney Parks vacation? Well,...
The Disney World Parenting Advice We Ignore (and What We Do Instead)
Not all Disney World parenting advice works for every family. Here’s the common advice we ignore—and what we do instead with our kids. There’s an awful lot of parenting advice on the internet and, if you’ve ever caught yourself scrolling and feeling like a bad parent...
The Disney World Hacks That Actually Made Traveling With Kids Easier
Disney World with kids doesn’t have to be overwhelming. These practical Disney World hacks can save parents time, money, packing space, and stress. Everyone warns parents that their first Disney World trip with kids is going to be a monumentally difficult venture. You...
I Won’t Stay at These Disney World Resorts With a Kid Under 5. Here’s Why.
Not every Disney World hotel makes traveling with toddlers easier. After plenty of Disney trips with little kids, these are the resort features I think twice about when booking. Planning a Disney World vacation with a toddler is a completely different experience from...
The Disney World Rides My Kids Ask to Ride Again (That Aren’t the Most Popular)
The most popular Disney World rides aren’t always kids’ favorites. These underrated attractions are the ones my kids ask to ride again and again. When I started taking my son to Walt Disney World, I assumed the biggest rides would be the attention-grabbers right out...