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There’s no reason to believe that the EPCOT overhaul has a phase 2 on the horizon. Walt Disney World has not hinted at it, and instead suggested that the transformation project is finished with the debut of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza. Even if they had, second phases of projects often fall through. However, there’s a
Whether you’re a character hunter or ride diehard who has never done a dedicated meet & greet, I think we all can agree that seeing Minnie & Mickey Mouse or other beloved furry friends at Walt Disney World is exciting. That’s doubly true when they’re rare characters who seldom make appearances. Ever since Walt Disney World brought
Every Walt Disney World fan has extinct attractions that they miss, and would give anything to see one last time. This post takes a look at some of our favorite long-gone offerings from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios, but with a twist: everything on this list actually could return. (Updated March 17, 2024.) While
This month, Walt Disney World filed a construction permit for the extinct NBA Experience building at Disney Springs. This post shares details of the demolition, a brief history of the interactive experience that time has (already forgotten), and what we’d like to see come next for the former DisneyQuest space. This is not really a
Free Dining has returned for 2024, which means it’s time to start making Advance Dining Reservations for popular Walt Disney World table service restaurants well in advance (hence the name). This post covers tips for making the best ADRs to get the most bang for your buck (so to speak) out of Free Dining. It’s
There are a lot of entertaining and amusing restaurants at Walt Disney World, with great interactive elements, characters, or immersive themes. This list looks at the most fun dining in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and the resort hotels. (Updated February 16, 2024.) This list offers something for everyone. Whether you
Walt Disney World has a new restaurant vacancy to fill on the BoardWalk after one of its longtime venues went out of business. This lists our top 10 ideas to fill the space and replace the pub, spanning everything from character dining experiences to sports bars to comedy clubs. In case you missed it, Big
Walt Disney World has made steps in the right direction thus far in 2024, improving the guest experience in measurable ways with the return of all-day Park Hopping, Dining Plans, and end of park reservations for most tourists. There’s still stuff to fix, and this list covers little-but-big ways to accomplish that. What we mean
Looking for the best counter service restaurants at Disneyland for an inexpensive and quick meal? We cover our 10 favorite dining options in California’s castle park, offering entree and dessert recommendations, and more! (Updated February 2, 2024.) Note that if you’re looking for the top options at DCA, consult our list of the Best Disney
Beyond the benefit of saving money on accommodations offered by Disney Vacation Club, there are valuable perks at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. This list ranks the 10 best DVC Membership Extras, and how they might save you more money or time, or enhance your vacation. (Updated February 1, 2024.) Disney Vacation Club calls
Crowds, plus the cost and experience of using Genie+ and Lightning Lanes all vary considerably at Walt Disney World. This covers the “top 10” times we’d recommend skipping paid FastPass based on our testing, and the superior alternatives to buying line-skipping access. (Updated January 22, 2024.) Let’s start by briefing addressing crowds and pricing, as
