Lauren returns from an epic summer road trip across nine parks and five hotels, with stories (and shopping bags) in tow. She and Jim break down:

The best-kept secret for scoring free Disney water park access

How the new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom stacks up (and where to sit)

What it’s really like inside Disney’s exclusive Property Control store

A merch-lover’s guide to Universal Studios’ 35th anniversary finds

Why the new Epic Universe resort Terra Luna is gorgeous—but far

The Hersey family’s hot take on Epic Universe’s sold out Friday

From Boo Boos to Back to the Future bucket hats, this episode is packed with tips, deals, and first impressions from Disney and Universal.

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