Ahead of the grand opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza, Walt Disney World shared new information about the transformation of EPCOT and its completion. This post covers a rundown of what to expect in the reimagined front of the park–including new food offerings and more–now that construction walls are fully down, along with some thoughts
We debated long and hard about how we’d approach the debut of Fantasy Springs. It was a day we’ve dreamed of for 5 years, and had every intention of being there to experience. But we also planned on attending opening day of Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast as well as the Tokyo Olympics,
Walt Disney World debuted a new wave of character dining a few years ago, beginning with Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno and continuing with Story Book Dining Dinner with Snow White at Artist Point. These two meals arrived at restaurants with kitchens capable of producing high-quality cuisine, and delivered on that. Then came Breakfast
Summer humidity and heat can ruin a trip to Walt Disney World if you’re not prepared. In this post, we cover tips for packing, ways to deal with hot weather, and having a comfortable experience even when the “feels like” temperature is over 100 degrees. (Updated June 8, 2024.) It’s the unofficial start of summer
This Walt Disney World ride refurbishment calendar lists the closure schedule for 2024 and 2025 at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom. Attractions close for routine maintenance, safety upgrades, improvements, and reimaginings. (Updated June 8, 2024.) While no one wants attraction downtime during their trip to Walt Disney World, refurbishments are necessary to
Magic Key is the Annual Pass program at Disneyland & Disney California Adventure that requires park reservations. This guide covers everything you need to know: 2024 prices, blockout dates, when sales will resume, renewals, discounts, perks, and more! (Updated June 8, 2024.) With a Magic Key Pass, you can make theme park reservations for ongoing
Pop Century and the All Star Resorts are the cheapest 4 hotels at Walt Disney World that have similar dining, pools, and rooms–but theme and transportation differences. Vacation planners on tight budgets might wonder which to choose, and whether it’s worth paying a premium for Pop. This head-to-head comparison helps answer common questions. Trying to
I’ve gone solo to Walt Disney World about a dozen times in the last year or so, with Sarah unable to accompany me due to erring on the side of caution during pregnancy and before Baby Bricker hit the six month mark. In so doing, I’ve made a lot of mistakes and learned a lot
We’re big fans of secret spaces and hidden gems in the parks and resorts. This List of the Top 10 Quiet Corners of Walt Disney World shares some of them, and regular readers know that we routinely sing the praises of Magic Kingdom’s little-known balcony in the busiest area of Fantasyland and another nearby relaxing
Disney Jollywood Nights is a hard ticket Christmas event with special holiday entertainment, food & beverage, and adult atmosphere at Walt Disney World. This reviews our experience with the party, covering bright spots and what went wrong. We’ll also address whether it’s worth the money, how much you can accomplish, and my step-by-step experience. (Updated
Walt Disney World shared a sneak peek at the different guest rooms types and announced the opening date of the Island Tower at the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. This shares a look inside the various villas and other details about the upcoming addition to the Poly–which will open almost exactly 5 years after DVC’s last
