Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge doesn't open until 2019, but that doesn't mean you have to wait for another year to have a galactic adventure on a Disney vacation. From attractions to character encounters to themed cruises, the Star Wars lover's dream vacation can be a reality today. Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World® and Disneyland Park in Disneyland® are the places to be if you want to experience Star Wars in the parks. Home to the

If you're visiting Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® in May, you'll want to make note of the information in this post. The information below includes a list of attractions temporarily closed for refurbishment, as well as dates and times for special events such as Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival and Star Wars: Galactic Nights. Please note that the dates listed below are subject to change at any time. It is always best to consult the My Disney Experience® or Dis

Yes, you read that right. The highly anticipated Walt Disney World® free dining promotion is back and the MousePros agents are excited to help you take advantage of this sweet deal! Here's the scoop: if you book a non-discounted 5-night/6-day Magic Your Way package including a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a ticket with Park Hopper® option, you may be eligible for the free dining plan promotion. You must book by July 7, 2018 and your stay must fall over specific da

If you're visiting Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® in April, you'll want to make note of the information in this post. The information below includes a list of attractions temporarily closed for refurbishment, as well as dates and times for special events such as Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival. Lucky for you if this is when you're visiting - the list of closures is short this month! Please note that the dates listed below are subject to change at any time.

If you're visiting Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® in March, you'll want to make note of the information in this post. The information below includes a list of attractions temporarily closed for refurbishment, as well as dates and times for special events such as Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival. Please note that the dates listed below are subject to change at any time. It is always best to consult the My Disney Experience® or Disneyland® app or pick up a Tim

My first trip to Walt Disney World® as the Person-in-Charge was in 2012. We booked two nights at Disney's Beach Club® Resort in the middle of March. We made made multiple dining reservations, upgraded to Park Hopper passes, and generally planned to live it up for three days. I had snacks, water bottles, extra clothes for the almost-four-year-old...I thought I was prepared for everything. What I wasn't prepared for was how the pace would exhaust him (and us!) and how overstimu

We took a couple of weeks off from ICYMI since the news was a little slower this month, but boy oh boy, is there plenty to talk about this week! So many exciting changes are on the horizon for Walt Disney World® and Disneyland®, and we have all of them right here. Did you see Minnie Mouse #rockthedots as she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? She looks like she had the best day ever! (Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog) Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea ar

If you're visiting Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® in February, you'll want to make note of the information in this post. The information below includes a list of attractions temporarily closed for refurbishment, as well as dates and times for special events such as Epcot® International Festival of the Arts. Please note that the dates listed below are subject to change at any time. It is always best to consult the My Disney Experience® or Disneyland® app or pick up a Times

This has been a very exciting week in the Blogger Amy household. We put our deposit down for a trip to Walt Disney World® in October! This is a big change for us to go in the fall, but with our school now giving us a full week off for fall break, we have more options for when we travel to see Mickey and friends. I'll be able to check off two major Disney bucket list items this trip - attending Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

This was a week of new beginnings in Walt Disney World®! From restaurant openings to the first Disney Cruise Line® special sailings of the year, there is a lot to share with you about the happiest place on Earth. In case you missed it, here's what was announced this week across the world of Disney. "Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable" in Epcot's The Land pavilion is permanently closing on February 3rd. There are three new Italian restaurants open in Disney Springs®! Maria

This is an exciting time to be a Disney Parks fan! Big things are coming this year to both Walt Disney World® and Disneyland®, and fun things are happening at sea with Disney Cruise Line®. In case you missed it, here's what was announced this week across the world of Disney. Two new promotional offers were released this week for Walt Disney World®! You can save up to 20% on your resort for stays most nights Feb. 18-April 14, 2018 and for stays most nights April 15-June 10, 20

Happy New Year, MousePros friends, family, and fans! I don't know about you, but I love the start of the new year. I love the idea of fresh starts, setting goals, and even setting resolutions. Whether you are pro-resolution or not, a Disney New Year's Resolution is likely something every Disney guest and fan can get behind. As such, I asked the MousePros Agents, "What is your Disney New Year's Resolution?" Here's what they had to say: "As many times as we have been here, we o

If you're visiting Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® in January, you'll want to make note of the information in this post. The information below includes a list of attractions temporarily closed for refurbishment, as well as dates and times for special events such as Epcot® International Festival of the Arts. Please note that the dates listed below are subject to change at any time. It is always best to consult the My Disney Experience® or Disneyland® app or pick up a Times G

There are only a few days left in what has been a magical year for Disney Parks and MousePros, and as 2017 comes to a close, I thought it would be fun to look back on our top ten posts of the year. 10. Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is Almost Here! If you didn't get to visit Epcot during this year's festival, or if you're planning to go in 2018, definitely check out this post for all the scoop on one of Walt Disney World's premiere events. (Photo Credit: Magical Pix

On the eleventh day of Disney Parks Christmas, the blog gave to us...a first look at the new Incredicoaster at Disney's California Adventure Park® as part of the new Pixar Pier. Click here to see the original blog post and watch a video from a few Imagineers on how they are going to tell the story of the Incredibles family on a fast-moving thrill ride. (Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog) On the twelfth day of Disney Parks Christmas, the blog gave to us...an exciting update on S

The 12 Days of Disney Parks Christmas continued this week with so many exciting announcements! As a reminder, between December 4th and December 16th, the official blog of Disney Parks is giving us updates about announcements made earlier this year at D23, exclusive glimpses of new attractions and lands, information on special events, and more for Walt Disney World®, Disneyland®, Disney Cruise Line®, Aulani®, and even the overseas parks. In case you missed last week's 12 Days

Christmas may be coming, but before my house starts a countdown to the arrival of the big guy in the red suit, we are counting down to the arrival of the big guy with the red lightsaber. The Last Jedi is finally coming to theaters at the end of this week and I'm not sure which member of my family is most excited. At last count, we have two Jedi robes, three Stormtrooper masks, and over a dozen lightsabers. My 9-year-old has been a Star Wars character for Halloween for the las

This week, the Disney Parks Blog gave us all a wonderful gift - the 12 Days of Disney Parks Christmas! Between December 4th and December 16th, the official blog of Disney Parks is giving us updates about announcements made earlier this year at D23, exclusive glimpses of new attractions and lands, information on special events, and more for Walt Disney World®, Disneyland®, Disney Cruise Line®, Aulani®, and even the overseas parks. We'll capture them all here in ICYMI over the

If you're visiting Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® in December, you'll want to make note of the information in this post. The information below includes a list of attractions temporarily closed for refurbishment, as well as dates and times for special events such as Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. (Photo Credit: MousePros Agent Jenna Augustine) Please note that the dates listed below are subject to change at any time. It is always best to consult the My Disney Experien

Disneyland® is home to two amazing parks, each with distinct lands, attractions, entertainment, and dining options. Part I covered all of the history and nostalgia in Disneyland Park's eight lands. Part II is all about Disneyland’s California Adventure, where stories from Disney®, Pixar®, and Marvel® come to life through attractions, character greetings, entertainment, and more. Let’s go explore! (Photo Credit: MousePros Agent Emily Milligan) Disneyland’s California Adventure