Walt Disney World has announced the return of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness! The dinner show has been dark for over 2 years, but will soon by back at Pioneer Hall, bringing with it family-friendly entertainment and an all-you-can eat feast. (Updated May 23, 2022.) This news of the hilarious and high-spirited hootenanny that
Walt Disney World has added more hours to the calendar through August 2022 at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom, and extended hours prior to that from June through July. This post covers the changes plus a look at the park reservation calendar and more. Let’s start with the updated calendar. All four
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot is the most highly-anticipated attraction at Walt Disney World in years. The new thrill ride is in previews now and opens May 27, and we’re already receiving lots of questions about it. This post answers the most frequently asked ones about intensity, motion sickness, lines, pre-shows, and
We’re back at Hollywood Studios to share new tips for afternoon arrivals staying through park closing and not using Genie+ or Lightning Lanes. In this Walt Disney World photo report, we’ll run through our step-by-step half-day at DHS, posted v. actual wait times, doing Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Toy Story Land, and what
Walt Disney World has released the Global Marketplace lineup for the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, with booths opening in two phases. This preview offers a full list of new and returning food booths, followed by my “old man yells at cloud” commentary. As a reminder, the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine
Walt Disney World announced 2023 vacation packages, and with that, the end of the Genie+ ticket add-on. This post covers details about the length-of-stay prepaid Lightning Lane booking option, why it’s being eliminated, and other thoughts. With the launch of new bookings, Walt Disney World is making an “adjustment” to how guests purchase Disney Genie+
Walt Disney World has announced 2023 vacation packages and resort reservations info, including what will and will not be included. This post offers dates and details about hotels, tickets, and what’s not back…yet. Let’s just get the big “not back” things out of the way at the outset. Despite a lot of wishful thinking from
Disney has announced Fantasmic dining packages for lunch & dinner, with regular reserved seating or premium table views for the nighttime spectacular returning Disneyland this summer. Here’s a full rundown of the different meal and viewing options, plus brief info about another “special” experience coming to California. As a quick recap, Fantasmic is the next
Walt Disney World’s newest attraction (for the next ~2 weeks) will soon be downgraded to Genie+ from an Individual Lightning Lane, as Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure joins the paid FastPass ride roster in Summer 2022. This post covers details and commentary about the change. This isn’t a huge surprise, as it comes after Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World has released more details about the virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and how it’ll operate during Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT. This post covers how both will work and what to expect once this blockbuster roller coaster opens in Summer 2022. As a quick reminder, Cosmic Rewind will
Walt Disney World has announced new for Summer 2022 coming to the parks and resorts. In this guide, we’ll share details, photos, and thoughts about the decadent desserts, savory snacks, and innovative entrees being added to menus everywhere from Art of Animation to Tony’s Town Square at Magic Kingdom. Before we get into the details