Planning your first Disney World vacation? Here’s what to decide first, in order, and how we take it all off your plate, down to every ride.

Disney World, Family vacations

How to Plan a Disney World Vacation: Your First Trip, Step by Step

How to plan your first Disney World trip: Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom under a bright blue sky

October 12, 2026

Are Disney World Deluxe resorts worth the price? See what you get, how each Deluxe resort differs, and which one fits your family best.

Disney World, Family vacations

Disney World Deluxe Resorts: Are They Worth It, and Which One Fits Your Family?

Disney World Deluxe resorts: the Victorian exterior of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at dusk

October 11, 2026

The Disney Believe sails December 18, 2027 from Fort Lauderdale. Here’s what’s on board, how the sailings work, and how to book when reservations open.

Disney Cruise, Family vacations

Disney Believe: Everything Families Need to Know Before Booking

Artist rendering of the Disney Believe cruise ship sailing at sunset with Tinker Bell artwork on the bow

October 11, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 Quick Answer: The Disney Believe’s inaugural season runs from the December 18, 2027 maiden voyage through May 2028, with 29 four- and five-night sailings from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas and Cozumel. The maiden voyage started around $6,444 for two in an inside stateroom, roughly double a similar five-night sailing in […]

Disney Cruise

Disney Believe Inaugural Sailings: Is the First Season Worth It?

Artist rendering of the Disney Believe cruise ship sailing at sunset with Tinker Bell artwork on the bow

October 11, 2026

Planning Disney World for spring break 2027? Here are the busiest weeks, what’s new, the current discounts, and what to book first.

Disney World, Family vacations, Tips and Tricks

Disney World Spring Break 2027: How to Plan It

Mickey balloons on Main Street, U.S.A. with Cinderella Castle in the distance at Magic Kingdom

October 11, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 Quick Answer: Lines at Disney World can run an hour or more for the most popular rides, especially during holiday weeks. The longest lines usually belong to rides that are new, rides that everyone in the family can do, and rides that load only a few guests at a time. Long […]

Disney World, Disneyland, Tips and Tricks, Travel Agent

Disney World Long Lines: Why They Happen (You Don’t Have to Accept Them)

Disney long lines

October 11, 2026

Thinking about becoming a Disney travel agent? Here’s an inside look at our team conference, from itinerary testing at Magic Kingdom to hands-on training.

Travel Agent

What It’s Like to Work for a Disney Travel Agency: Our 2026 Conference

Disney travel agents from The Enchanted Traveler in matching team shirts in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

October 11, 2026

So you’ve decided you want to sell Disney vacations. Maybe you’ve been the friend everyone texts before their trip for years, or maybe you looked at your own color-coded park plans one day and thought, “I could do this for other people.” Either way, the next step is choosing a Disney host agency, and that’s […]

Travel Agent

How to Choose a Disney Host Agency (What New Agents Should Look For)

The Enchanted Traveler Disney travel agent team in matching lilac shirts in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World

October 10, 2026

Last updated: October 10, 2026 Quick Answer: Disney Cruise Line’s Christmas sailings are called Very Merrytime Cruises, and they run on select sailings in November and December. Every Very Merrytime sailing includes holiday decor (with a giant gingerbread house and a 24-foot Christmas tree), Mickey & Minnie’s Merrytime Tree Lighting, Season’s Greetings with Santa, and […]

Disney Cruise, Family vacations

Disney Christmas Cruises: Very Merrytime Sailings for 2026 and 2027

October 10, 2026

Last updated: October 10, 2026 Quick Answer: Christmas at Walt Disney World 2026 runs from November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027. The decorations, ride overlays, and most seasonal shows are included with regular park admission. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom (25 nights, November 8 to December 22, $189 to $229) and […]

Disney World

Christmas at Disney World 2026: Dates, Holiday Parties, and How to Plan It

October 10, 2026