Meeting Disney characters at Disneyland is one of the most magical experiences you can have — whether you’re hugging Mickey, chatting with a favorite princess, or spotting a rare character wandering by. These moments bring your favorite stories to life, and with a little planning, you can make each one extra special.

Some years call for upgrades. Some years call for bold choices.
And then there are the years that whisper, “Make memories that last.”
2026 is shaping up to be that kind of year. The year where you don’t just take a trip… you create a moment your people will talk about over dinner tables, graduation parties, and family group chats for years to come.

You know that feeling when life starts to feel a little too full?
When every day asks a little more from you, and all you want is one place where you don’t have to think, plan, or make a hundred tiny decisions?

A cruise can be that place.

The first EPCOT Festival of 2026 begins this Friday with Festival of the Arts, and we’re here to sketch out all the details of this special event that celebrates food, art, and entertainment in the most magical place on earth. 

You know that spark you feel every time you imagine your family wandering down Main Street, racing toward a coaster, or stepping into a world you’ve only ever seen on screens?

That spark is trying to tell you something.

You know that trip you keep talking about “one day”?
The dream that pops up every time life feels a little too routine?
The vacation you save posts about, imagine yourself in, and swear you’ll finally make happen next year?

Well… what if next year becomes this year?

Each fall, EPCOT transforms into a food lover’s paradise during the International Food & Wine Festival—and 2025 is shaping up to be the most delicious year yet! From August 28 to November 22, guests can sip, savor, and sing their way around the World Showcase with more than 35 global marketplaces, live music, and family-friendly fun sprinkled with Disney magic.

Epic Universe is full of intricate details and immersive entertainment. The park consists of five lands (Celestial Park, Isle of Berk, Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, and Super Nintendo Land), each with tons of things to ride, watch, and eat. Match that with wait times and crowds that will hit it this summer, queues can easily eat up chunks of your day. 

Planning a Universal Studios Hollywood vacation? Get ready for more than just rides—this destination is packed with experiences both in and out of the park. From shows to behind-the-scenes movie magic, here’s a guide to making the most of your trip.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (or, MNSSHP) is an annual ticketed special event that takes place at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; in 2025 you’ll find party nights on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.