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Helping you get the most magic for your money as you plan your Walt Disney World AND Universal Orlando Resort vacations.

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Should I Stay at the Renaissance Orlando Resort for My Disney Trip?

Apr 9, 2026

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10 min read

Should I Stay at the Renaissance Orlando Resort for My Disney Trip?

The hotel on Hotel Plaza Blvd that used to be the B Resort just went through a serious renovation. Here's what actually changed — and whether it's worth your money.

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The best portable charger for your Disney Parks trip

Oct 16, 2023

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3 min read

The best portable charger for your Disney Parks trip

So much of your time inside a Disney theme park is spent using your phone, whether it's taking pictures and videos of you and your family, scanning your tickets to get into the park, joining virtual queues for rides, checking wait times for attractions, or mobile ordering your food.

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Trip Planning

Is it Safe to Buy Theme Park Tickets from Undercover Tourist?

Sep 19, 2023

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3 min read

Is it Safe to Buy Theme Park Tickets from Undercover Tourist?

When planning a family trip to Walt Disney World or Universal Studios Florida, there's no denying that the cost of your vacation can put a significant dent in your wallet.

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Trip Planning

Should you use a travel agent for your Walt Disney World trip? It depends!

Jul 30, 2023

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8 min read

Should you use a travel agent for your Walt Disney World trip? It depends!

Free to use, genuinely useful for first-timers. Here's what to know before you pick one.

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Trip Planning

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5 ways to NOT ruin your family Disney vacation

Mar 11, 2023

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5 min read

5 ways to NOT ruin your family Disney vacation

Going on a Disney vacation with your family is an exciting and memorable experience.

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Universal Orlando

Should you stay at Sapphire Falls for your Universal Orlando Resort vacation?

Jan 21, 2023

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4 min read

Should you stay at Sapphire Falls for your Universal Orlando Resort vacation?

My family and I have visited Universal Studios Florida frequently over the years.

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Resorts

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Should you stay at the Disney's All-Star Value Resorts? The Pros and Cons of the Cheapest On-Property Resorts

Jan 18, 2023

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6 min read

Should you stay at the Disney's All-Star Value Resorts? The Pros and Cons of the Cheapest On-Property Resorts

The Disney All-Star Resorts are a group of three "budget-friendly" hotels located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

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Resorts

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Should you stay at Pop Century or Art of Animation for your Disney vacation?

Jul 12, 2021

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4 min read

Should you stay at Pop Century or Art of Animation for your Disney vacation?

If you want to stay at a reasonably priced resort with easy access to the Skyliners, there are two right next to each other that are really good options: Disney's Art of Animation and Disney's Pop Century.

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Resorts

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Should You Stay at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress for Your Disney Trip?

Aug 18, 2020

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10 min read

Should You Stay at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress for Your Disney Trip?

Last year, we wanted to do a low-key Disney trip: be in the area but save a bunch of money by staying at a non-Disney-owned resort.

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Universal Orlando

Do You Need Five Days at Universal Orlando Resort?

Nov 17, 2019

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3 min read

Do You Need Five Days at Universal Orlando Resort?

We took advantage of Undercover Tourist's "Buy 3 days, get 2 free" deal. That, combined with the Express Passes included with our stay at Royal Pacific, allowed us to get on every ride multiple times throughout the week.

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Resorts

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Can you walk to Disney Springs from the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress?

Aug 10, 2019

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5 min read

Can you walk to Disney Springs from the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress?

This post has been updated for 2026.

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Universal Orlando

Is the Universal Express Pass Worth It?

Sep 14, 2018

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5 min read

Is the Universal Express Pass Worth It?

For our 2018 summer vacation, my family and I wanted to go back to Universal Orlando for the second year in a row, but the only open part of our schedule was during the first week of August — peak season, according to Undercover Tourist’s Crowd Calendar

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