Flying high off the excitement from Disney’s recent announcement celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, today’s countdown post dives into something truly meaningful: The Walt Disney Company’s long-standing connection to the U.S. military. Disneyland cast members with military service are honored during Veterans Day celebrations on Nov. 11, 2024. Photo Credit and Caption from The Walt Disney Company In April 2025, Disney released a heartfelt article titled “Inside Disney: Da

One of the coolest things about Disney—beyond the resorts, parks, and characters—is how incredibly supportive they are of military families. We’ll dive deeper into that a little later in the countdown, but today’s post is all about a fresh announcement from The Walt Disney Company that dropped just yesterday! Photo Credit: https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/america-250-celebration/ 🎉 A Historic Celebration Is Coming On October 20, 2025, Disney announced a full-scale celebratio

🎉 50 Days to Go! Rare & Special Occasion Characters at Disney We’re nearing the end of our Disney character journey, and today’s spotlight is a little more niche—but oh-so-magical. If you love the thrill of spotting rare characters or catching those special occasion meet-and-greets, this post is for you! Phot Credit: https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2452/4007695854_300e387315_b.jpg These characters may not appear on the Disney App, so sometimes it’s all about being in the righ

🎉 51 Days to Go! In-Park Character Dining at Walt Disney World If you joined us for Day 52  where we explored out-of-park character dining, you probably guessed today’s topic: in-park character dining experiences ! These magical meals require valid park admission, but they offer unforgettable moments with your favorite Disney characters—right inside the parks. ✨ Planning Tip:  When searching for character dining on the Disney website , make sure to filter by “Character Dinin

🎉 52 Days to Go! Out-of-Park Character Dining at Walt Disney World As our countdown continues, we’re heading back to the East Coast to spotlight one of my favorite Disney trip planning topics: character dining experiences that don’t require a park ticket or hotel reservation . That’s right—no need to scan into a park or book a resort stay to enjoy a magical meal with your favorite characters! Photo Credit: Jillian Wallin Before we dive in, a quick tip: when searching for cha