The Best Websites to Score Cyber Monday Deals — and How to Get the Most of Them 🛍️

Cyber Monday is here — and so are some of the biggest online deals of the year. Whether you’re hunting for electronics, clothing, home goods, or gifts, a few websites consistently stand out as reliable, broad-spectrum hubs for serious savings. Below I break down the top players for 2025, why they’re worth visiting, and a few tips to make your Cyber Monday shopping smarter.

✅ Top Sites to Check Right Now

Amazon

One of the biggest and most comprehensive Cyber Monday sale destinations. Their deals cover a massive range of categories — from electronics to toys, home goods to beauty.

• Expect deeply discounted tech (headphones, laptops, smart home devices), popular home appliances, toys, and everyday essentials. 
  

• Because Amazon has such a broad catalog, it’s a great place to start if you have a long, mixed shopping list.

Walmart

Walmart continues to offer aggressive Cyber Monday pricing — from electronics to household items and beyond. 

• Their sale covers “everything from Apple AirPods to Lego toys,” making it a good choice for both gifts and everyday bargains. 
  

• Walmart’s online presence means you can often find deals even on items that are sold out in stores. 
  

Best Buy

If you’re after gadgets, computers, gaming consoles, TVs or smart-home gear, Best Buy is a top pick. Their “Cyber Week / Cyber Monday” sale consistently delivers strong discounts. 

• Great for tech-heavy shoppers — whether you want a new laptop, home appliances, or smart devices. 
  

Target

Target’s Cyber Monday deals pack variety: from tech and gadgets to clothing, home décor, and everyday essentials. 

• Their site often includes free-shipping, store pick-up, and same-day delivery options — useful if you want fast, convenient shopping. 
  

Macy's & Other Department-Store Style Retailers

For clothing, accessories, holiday gifts, home décor, and seasonal items — Macy’s and similar retailers are often overlooked but strong this time of year. 

• Especially handy when you want variety: fashion, beauty, holiday gifts, or home-related purchases all in one place.

Niche & Specialty Sites: Home Goods, Mattresses, Bedding, etc.

Beyond the retail giants, many more specialized stores are offering discounts this year: bedding, mattresses, furniture, home décor, kitchenware, and more. 

• Ideal if you’re looking for something specific — like a mattress, a high-quality duvet, kitchen appliances, or décor pieces — at a steep discount. 
  

💡 Shopping Smart: How to Maximize Cyber Monday

• Start with broad-range retailers — Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target tend to have many of the same categories as specialty stores. Starting broadly helps you compare prices.

• Don’t ignore niche stores — If you’re shopping for home décor, bedding, or specialized gear (like kitchen appliances or mattresses), niche retailers might have better deals.

• Act fast — Cyber Monday deals often come with limited stock, especially for popular items. If you see a deal you want, don’t wait too long.

• Use deal-tracking tools or alerts — Many deals change rapidly; tools that monitor price drops or restocks can help you catch last-minute bargains. 
  

• Compare across sites — Sometimes a retailer like Walmart or Target will beat Amazon’s price, or a specialty store will undercut big-box pricing, especially for home goods or furniture.

🎯 Who Each Site Is Best For

• If you want one-stop shopping for almost anything: Amazon or Walmart

• If you’re hunting for tech, gaming, or electronics: Best Buy (and Amazon as backup)

• If you want clothing, home décor, and convenience with fast delivery: Target or Macy’s

• If you’re furnishing a home, upgrading bedding, or buying specialty items: Niche retailers and specialty-home goods sites

Whether you forgot to thaw the turkey or simply don’t feel like preparing a full Thanksgiving spread, you’ve got plenty of options for eating out on Turkey Day. A surprising number of restaurant chains will keep their doors open, offering everything from coffee to comfort food.

In general, restaurants that pride themselves on being “always open” are sticking to that promise for the holiday. Others, however, will close some—or all—of their locations. Because many chains include independently owned franchises, hours can vary from place to place.

Restaurant Chains Closed on Thanksgiving

Most locations for the following chains are expected to close for the holiday, though a few exceptions will remain open:

• Cheesecake Factory — Select locations, including Arundel Mills (Hanover, MD) and The Forum Shops at Caesars (Las Vegas), will be open.

• Chili’s

• Chipotle

• Culver’s

• In-N-Out

• Jersey Mike’s

• KFC

• LongHorn Steakhouse

• Noodles & Company

• Olive Garden

• Outback Steakhouse

• Raising Cane’s

• Red Lobster — Times Square (NYC) will stay open.

• Red Robin

• Taco Bell

• Texas Roadhouse

Restaurant Chains Open on Thanksgiving

If you’re hoping to grab a hot meal—or just a quick coffee—these chains have confirmed that most or all of their locations will be open on Thanksgiving Day:

• Arby’s

• Buca di Beppo

• Burger King

• Cracker Barrel

• Denny’s

• Domino’s

• Dunkin’

• IHOP

• Jack in the Box

• McDonald’s

• Panera

• Pizza Hut

• Starbucks

• Waffle House

• Wendy’s

Before You Head Out…

Holiday hours can vary widely, even within the same chain. Before driving over, it’s a good idea to call ahead or check online to confirm whether your local restaurant is open and if they’re operating on reduced hours.

Local, independently owned eateries may also choose to close or maintain limited service on Thanksgiving, so plan accordingly.

And if all else fails, many convenience stores and gas stations stay open year-round—perfect for a quick snack or last-minute necessity.

Disney fans are about to meet a whole new kind of magic: a fully self-walking Olaf. The lovable snowman from Frozen is set to debut at international Disney Parks, bringing an unprecedented level of realism and personality to character interactions.

The reveal came on Monday from Bruce Vaughn, president and chief creative officer of Walt Disney Imagineering, and Natacha Rafalski, president of Disneyland Paris. Guests will soon be able to spot Olaf roaming the World of Frozen areas at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris.


Image Credit: disneyparksblog.com

So how does Olaf walk on his own? Walt Disney Imagineering used reinforcement learning — a type of artificial intelligence that teaches robots to make decisions based on trial and error. IBM describes it as a process where “autonomous agents learn to make decisions by interacting with their environment.”

In the newest episode of We Call It Imagineering, Disney’s creative team explains how they used this technology to help robotic characters learn to walk, balance, and move more naturally.

This isn’t Disney’s first foray into autonomous robotics. Last year, the parks introduced BD-X droids at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. These little droids can dance, hop, bow, and even gently nudge guests like friendly pets. More recently, a self-balancing H.E.R.B.I.E. — inspired by The Fantastic Four: First Steps — made special limited-time appearances at Disneyland.

As for bringing Olaf to Disneyland in California or Walt Disney World in Florida, nothing official has been announced yet. However, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro previously teased the possibility of bringing immersive lands based on Frozen, Black Panther, and Coco to life at the U.S. parks.

For now, international visitors will be the first to witness Olaf’s new AI-powered charm — but with Disney’s robotics innovations accelerating quickly, it may just be a matter of time before he waddles his way stateside.