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August 4, 2026

9 Oogie Boogie Bash Nights Already Sold Out — Book the Opener

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Parks news

Disneyland Opened Its Halloween Tour Bookings — and 9 Oogie Boogie Bash Nights Already Sold Out

Reservations for the Happiest Haunts Guided Tour ($130, with Lightning Lane to Haunted Mansion Holiday baked in) opened July 30 — the same day Oogie Boogie Bash quietly booked its ninth sold-out night. If a fall Disneyland trip is on your radar, opening night (Aug 18) is the value play.

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Sushi prepared at California Grill's counter

Disney dining

The California Grill Sushi Chef Who Cooks Off-Menu, Just for You

Disney Parks Blog spotlighted lead sushi chef Jose Fernandez Daboin, who learned Portuguese to nail Brazilian-inspired rolls and builds custom creations beyond the printed menu. Our advice: sit at the counter, tell him about yourself, and let the meal get personal.

Meet the chef →
Family with a toddler stroller at Magic Kingdom

Planning guide

Disney World With Toddlers: A Realistic 3-Day Itinerary That Actually Works

The families who have a magical trip plan for less, not more. Our toddler-tested rhythm builds two nap-anchored morning park days around one full rest day — plus the Rider Switch and Baby Care Center mechanics that save the afternoon.

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What Does a Ketchup Giant Want With Your Disney Dinner? — Disney and Kraft Heinz signed a multi-year deal bringing HEINZ condiment stations and 10 brands to hundreds of park and cruise dining spots.

Universal Orlando Tips for Families: 20 Things to Know — Height requirements, Child Swap, single-rider lines, stroller logistics, and how to plan around Epic Universe crowds.

Disney Cruise Line Dining Reservations, Explained — How rotational dining works, when your Palo and Remy booking window opens by Castaway Club tier, and what to expect at each restaurant.

Disney Springs Restaurants on the Water, Ranked by View — The BOATHOUSE, Paddlefish, Morimoto Asia, Terralina — the best waterfront tables, with prices and reservation tips.

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Lightning Lane tiers explained

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