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  • 10 Best Free Snacks on a Disney Cruise

    It’s no secret that food is plentiful on a Disney Cruise! And luckily, the vast majority of it isincluded. If you aren’t quite hungry enough for a full meal or need something to tide you overuntil the next one, you’ve got lots of options for included snacks. Here are 10 of my favorites. Tammy Whiting is our expert author for

  • 10 Ways to Use the Disney Cruise Line App Onboard

    The Disney Cruise Line App has come a long way over the years. It’s not yet perfect, but it stacks up well against apps from other cruise lines. There’s some great pre-cruise functionality, including a countdown to your cruise, a list of past cruises, and the ability to prebook activities. Once you’re onboard, it will look totally different. Here are some ways you

  • 10 Things You Need to Know About Disembarkation Day

    All good things must end, and a Disney cruise is no exception. At some point, Disney isgoing to insist that we all get off the ship (so rude!). But it’s a necessary evil, I’m afraid.So here are 10 things you should know about that sad day. What about you? Do you have any disembarkation-day tips or questions? Tammy Whiting is

  • New Flavors at 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

    New Flavors at the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

    Walt Disney World’s most tasteful seasonal event is currently in full swing, and we’ve got your Unofficial Guide to some of the best (and worst) brand-new dishes now being served at the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. This year’s edition of the annual EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival officially kicked off back on August 28, 2025, featuring

  • Universal Orlando HHN 2025 Stay & Scream Guide

    Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Stay & Scream Survival Guide

    Halloween Horror Nights has returned to Universal Orlando for 2025 with its some of biggest boos—and longest lines—in years, but you can experience all the frights in a single night using our field-tested Stay & Scream survival guide for HHN 34.