There’s good & bad news for entertainment at Disneyland Resort, as several entertainment acts are being cut or scaled back as other additions are made to celebrate Inside Out 2. This post covers what’s ending, having performances reduced, timelines, plus commentary about the likely motivation for the changes and why these decisions are misguided or
Picking the best week of this year, 2025 or 2026 for your Walt Disney World trip is challenging, especially when dates are limited due to school breaks or work schedules. This guide was designed with that in mind, sharing our favorite times to visit and worst ones to avoid in the next 2 years based
Walt Disney World is building a new DVC Island Tower at Polynesian Village Resort. This post shares the opening date, booking timelines, room photos, and a new look at summer construction. Plus, our opinion of the Disney Vacation Club expansion and why this is likely happening. (Updated June 14, 2024.) Located on the shores of
After a few months of rumors, Walt Disney World has revealed that the newest private lounge for Disney Vacation Club members is coming to Frontierland in Magic Kingdom. This post shares details of the controversial confirmation, along with basic background info and our commentary about the good and bad of this decision. For starters, exclusive
Walt Disney World has announced the process for previews of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. We have the details and how to register for the FREE Annual Passholder preview (which is still open!), recommendations for increasing your chances of success, and speculation about soft openings. (Updated June 14, 2024.) Let’s start with the Annual
Over the last several days, we’ve been checking out the new-for-Summer 2024 additions at Walt Disney World. These really run the gamut. Some are relatively minor ‘are what they are‘ sorta things, like character meet & greets. Others are also minor but could’ve been more, like “¡Celebración Encanto!” or the Lion King 30th stuff. Then
Character breakfasts are a great way to start a day at Walt Disney World, and dinners a good way to end it. We’ve done character dining experiences at restaurants in all of the parks and several hotels, with mixed results. Some we’ve loved, others have felt like a rip-off. In this post, we’ll share our
This guide to Genie+ and Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World explains paid FastPass, with answers frequently asked questions about ride reservations, line-skipping, and itinerary tools for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Plus, tips & tricks, how to use the 120 minute rule to strategically stack and save time! (Updated June 12,
Honestly, this list should not exist. It’s true that some rides are better at Walt Disney World than Disneyland. But it’s very difficult to argue that there are 10 such attractions, even if playing fast and loose with the list and including shows and rides that are ‘spiritual successors’ to one another. There’s a reason
Walt Disney World has announced the opening date for Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Magic Kingdom in Summer 2024! This shares the latest official news & details, new concept art, plus our commentary about the attraction reimagining, soft opening speculation, AP/DVC previews, and more! In case you’re unfamiliar with it, Country Bear Musical Jamboree is
Walt Disney World has announced that “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” is coming to Hollywood Studios in Fall 2024 as a newly-reimagined stage show. This post shares the announcement and official details, plus our commentary about the upcoming addition. (Updated June 10, 2024.) Let’s start with the announcement from Walt Disney World. “The
