Baby Bricker’s first visit to Walt Disney World was perfectly imperfect, and this trip report covers the challenges we faced as new parents in taking Megatron to Magic Kingdom (and beyond). This features thoughts on adjusting her sleep schedule, split stays, surfaces, screen time, and doing a Moderate Resort, plus a few photos (mostly unrelated
Walt Disney World announced it will host “Portraits of Courage: A Commander’s Tribute to America’s Warriors,” a special exhibit from the George W. Bush Institute, for a 12-month gallery inside The American Adventure pavilion. This post shares details and dates of the installation, plus our commentary about this addition to EPCOT. Growing out of President
Our Disneyland vacation planning guide covers what’s new & next in 2024, when to visit to avoid crowds, best restaurants, hotels in Anaheim, money-saving ticket tips, Halloween & Christmas in the parks, and more. It’s a great resource for first-timers to Southern California or lifelong WDW fans. (Updated May 1, 2024.) Let’s start with all
Walt Disney World has released a new-to-me discount offering DVC Members and their Friends & Family up to 40% off room-only rates on select resorts for stays between now and December 2024. This shares booking & travel dates for these special offers, plus commentary about the special offer. This is one of many deals that
Universal Orlando Resort has announced a variety of new, must-see entertainment offerings from day to night in Summer 2024. This post shares a rundown of what’s coming soon to Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida as the parks gear up for the countdown to Epic Universe next year plus our commentary about the additions.
After canceling plans for an on-property Brightline high-speed rail station two years ago, Walt Disney World is now open to a SunRail train station on-site at Disney Springs. This post shares details about the development and what’s changed, how much it’ll cost, plus commentary including why this was never intended to be the replacement for
Our May 2024 Walt Disney World crowd calendar offers a guide to the month, weeks to visit & avoid, weather, new attraction openings & closures, and the kickoff of summer. Plus, other info & tips for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. (Updated April 28, 2024.) We like the month of May at
Bounceback deal dates have been announced for 2025 Walt Disney World vacations! These special offers are the best way to book discounts over a year in advance and typically have the best, earliest & easiest savings. This post shares eligible 2025 dates & details, how to take advantage of these highly-coveted WDW deals, potential 2025
Disney Vacation Club has released its timeline for room refurbishments, resort reimaginings, and other construction projects at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond in 2024 & 2025. This resource provides the scheduled dates and details for work on the Deluxe Villas, and what to expect from each overhaul. (Updated April 27, 2024.) Typically, resort refurbishment
June is the huge month of the year at Walt Disney World, but May 2024 is no slouch. While the “be fair to Florida” crew is currently out in full force, envious of all the characters and everything else coming to California for Pixar Fest, it’s actually shaping up to be a decently big summer at
Disney announced that a new attraction based on the world of Wreck-It Ralph will debut at Tomorrowland in Tokyo Disneyland during fiscal year 2026 or later. This shares full details and concept art, plus extensive commentary–including the “Walt Disney World Connection” (and there are a couple big ones) for those who don’t have plans to
