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Why Gideon’s Bakehouse is Disney Springs’ sweetest gem

ByJon Self April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

Gideon’s Bakehouse is more than a bakery — it’s an experience. Learn about the lore, cookies, cakes, and the best times to visit for Hot Cookie Hour.

Disney | Orlando | Vacation Planning | Walt Disney World Resort

Airline Luggage Transfer introduced at Disney World hotels

ByJon Self April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Traveling via Southwest from Disney World? A new Airline Luggage Transfer service helps guests check their bags before heading to MCO.

Gideon’s Bakehouse April 2025: New Carrot Cake Cookie & seasonal treats

ByJon Self April 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs debuts the Carrot Cake Cookie for April 2025, packed with spices, candied pecans, and cream cheese glaze.

Best and worst new food at Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2025

ByJon Self March 7, 2025April 15, 2025

The Epcot Flower & Garden Festival began on March 5. We tried all the new food options to find the best and worst ones.

How to ride a bike to Disney World, Universal, and SeaWorld

ByMatt Roseboom February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

Did you know there are other ways to get to Orlando’s theme parks besides a bus or car? If you’re a local, or visiting and you have access to a bicycle, you can get some exercise and visit SeaWorld, Universal, and Walt Disney World. Here’s what you’ll need to know.

Disney Springs happy hour crawl: 11 spots, 1 epic day | Report

ByJon Self February 13, 2025February 13, 2025

Did you know Disney Springs at Walt Disney World has 11 weekday happy hour options? We took a day to visit them all.

Disney | Orlando | Theme Parks | Vacation Planning | Walt Disney World Resort

5 tips to make planning your Disney vacation less stressful and more memorable

ByGretchen Whittington February 13, 2025February 13, 2025

Travel author and journalist Genevieve Shaw Brown joins us to break down how to make planning your Disney vacation smooth and memorable.

Going to Walt Disney World with my grandmother opened my eyes as a jaded theme park fan

ByMateo Osorio January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

After visiting Walt Disney World for 20+ years, I wondered if anything would ever make the parks feel like they used to. Then I went with my grandmother.