Disney just revealed the full Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party menu, and this year leans savory — a garlic-butter Angus burger at Cosmic Ray's, a braised short rib at Be Our Guest, and a black-bun devilish chicken sandwich join the usual sweets. Party nights run Aug 7–Oct 31, and most of these treats vanish the moment the last party ends.

You rarely get low crowds, low prices, and good weather all at once — so which two matter to you? Our month-by-month breakdown lands on early May as the single sweet spot: value-tier ticket dates, thin post-spring-break crowds, and comfortable pre-summer heat. September is calmest of all, if you can take the humidity.

With Epic Universe now open, Universal is a four-gate resort — and it plays differently than Disney. Measure the kids at home (height limits run 34–54"), lean on the free Child Swap so both parents can ride, and pace in a rest day. Our 20 family-tested tips sort out which park fits which age.