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Tips & TricksJune 24, 20264 min read

I Saved $400 Ordering Instacart to My Disney Hotel — Here's How

A mom of three breaks down exactly how to use grocery delivery at your park hotel to slash food costs without sacrificing the fun.

By Maya Chen

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View of the iconic Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, with crowd and statue.
Park ExperienceJune 24, 20266 min read

Disneyland at 70: How Walt Disney Invented the Theme Park Out of Nothing

Seventy years ago Walt Disney opened a park that had no precedent — and quietly invented an entire industry. Here's how the first themed park actually came together.

By Jordan Mills|Industry Correspondent

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Celestial Goodnight: Epic Universe Finally Gets Its Nighttime Spectacular
Industry NewsJune 22, 20264 min read

Celestial Goodnight: Epic Universe Finally Gets Its Nighttime Spectacular

Universal's Epic Universe is debuting Celestial Goodnight, a new nighttime show in Celestial Park. Here's what we know and why it matters for the park's identity.

By Jordan Mills|Industry Correspondent

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Universal Kids Resort Opens July 1: A Real-Talk Guide for Texas Families
Industry NewsJune 21, 20265 min read

Universal Kids Resort Opens July 1: A Real-Talk Guide for Texas Families

Universal's first theme park built just for young kids opens July 1 in Frisco, Texas. Here's what families actually need to know before you go.

By Maya Chen|Family Travel Editor

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'it's a small world' Is Still the Most Divisive Ride in Disney History
Park ExperienceApril 13, 20264 min read

'it's a small world' Is Still the Most Divisive Ride in Disney History

Love it or loathe it, 'it's a small world' has outlasted nearly everything around it. Jordan Mills makes the case for why this 60-year-old boat ride still matters.

By Jordan Mills|Industry Correspondent

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Disney Ride Height Requirements: What Nobody Tells You Before You Go
Planning GuideApril 8, 20264 min read

Disney Ride Height Requirements: What Nobody Tells You Before You Go

Height requirements at Disney World can make or break your trip if you're not prepared. Here's what I wish someone had told me before my kids hit those measuring sticks.

By Maya Chen|Family Travel Editor

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