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5 best times to go to Disney World in 2025
WDW Prep School Hello - Hope your week has gone well so far. We've had a busy, busy week updating content for Tiana's, snagging our tickets to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and preparing for our upcoming summer trips. Lots of things to look forward to! Today I want to chat about 2025 travel dates since so many are planning ahead. If you're looking for the lowest crowd times (and also likely the least expensive times to go), here's our top picks: January 21-31 (moderate crowds, but...
2 days ago • 1 min read
3 ways to ride Tiana's early
WDW Prep School Hey, there - We now officially have info on Tiana's Bayou Adventure previews. Before we dive into the options, we also found out today that Tiana's is going to be part of regular Genie+ as a Lightning Lane (not an Individual Lightning Lane) and also will use a virtual queue when it first opens on June 28. Get more info on the using the VQ. Interested in trying to ride before June 28? Here are your options: Annual Passholder Previews When: June 13, 14, 16, 17, 18 and 20 How:...
4 days ago • 1 min read
We have a Tiana's opening date
WDW Prep School Hello and happy Sunday to you! Disney really decided to kick off this week with Halloween party dates and then release the opening date of Tiana's Bayou Adventure on a Sunday morning. The official opening date: June 28 at Disney World. We do expect to get more details about possible previews, but nothing has been released yet. We'll keep you updated if/when we find out more. Disney did tease that tonight's American Idol will include info on Tiana's so we'll be tuning in to see...
6 days ago • 1 min read
3 unique places to stay at Disney World
WDW Prep School Hey, there - Hope your week has gone well and that you have some fun plans this weekend. Mother's Day can come with lots of complicated feelings, so I always appreciate this meme this time of year. Let's chat Disney World resorts today. We've been lucky to stay at every Disney World resort multiple times, and we still have some bucket list rooms on the list (just booked the Treehouse Villas for August!). Here are 3 of our fave unique resort room options: The Studios at...
8 days ago • 1 min read
3 tips to make Genie+ easier
WDW Prep School Hey, there - It’s been a busy week! We snagged our Halloween party tickets this morning so we can attend a couple of nights in August. We will have all the info you need after the first party on August 9. On another note, we know that Disney World planning isn't easy, but especially the Genie+ part of it. There's a lot to learn and no way to practice until you're actually at Walt Disney World. Here are 3 ways you can make it a bit easier: Save our Genie+ cheat sheets. These...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Halloween party dates are here 🙌
WDW Prep School Hey, there - Happy Monday! Hope you had a fantastic weekend. After waiting and waiting, we finally have Halloween party dates for 2024. Here's what you need to know: Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will take place a few times per week from August 9-October 31 this year. Tickets go on sale on May 8 for guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. Tickets go on sale May 15 for everybody else. NEW at the...
13 days ago • 1 min read
No Halloween party dates yet?
WDW Prep School Hey, there - Hope your week has gone well so far. If you were anticipating Halloween party dates to be released by now, you might be as confused as we are right now. Since 2015, Disney World has announced Halloween party dates by the end of April. They've especially leaned into the whole "halfway to Halloween" thing the last few years which has now past. Why are announcements so much later this year? We don't know for sure. There is some speculation that they won't announce...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Want to meet Mickey Mouse?
WDW Prep School Hello again! We were excited to finally get Food & Wine Festival dates this week, but a little surprised that the festival start date is going back to the way it was in the before times. More on that below. Wanted to let you know that starting next week, we'll be sending shorter emails a couple of times per week vs. 1 big weekly email. We want to get info to you in a more timely, personalized way and look forward to this new format. Here's what we've got this week... Food &...
22 days ago • 2 min read
Best spots for fireworks in *and* out of the parks
WDW Prep School Hello and happy Friday! Though we still don't officially have any of the dates everybody is waiting to hear, we do have word that a media preview for Tiana's Bayou Adventure will take place in mid-June. We expect it to be open to the public soon after, but will be waiting for official word any time now. Here's what we've got for you this week. The best fireworks viewing spots People are always asking us where to watch fireworks. We have ideas for each park, including locations...
29 days ago • 2 min read
1900 Park Fare now open, 4 new promos + news
WDW Prep School Happy Friday! We still don't have an opening date for Tiana's Bayou Adventure, but Disney continues to drip details about the attraction. We are also expecting to hear soon about Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets and maybe even Food & Wine Festival dates which were released around this time last year. Hopefully lots to tell you about next week! Until then, here's what's new. 1900 Park Fare is now open A member of our team was able to dine at 1900 Park Fare where...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
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