If this blog had a mission statement…that would be a little weird. (Why would a Walt Disney World fan blog need something so lofty? We’re not exactly running the Red Cross here.) But if we did, it would mostly involve tricking convincing you to like the things we like (Seinfeld) and hate the things we
In what is hopefully a sign that Be Our Guest Restaurant is in the process of reverting to its pre-closure operations, the Magic Kingdom table service restaurant is making changes. In this post, we’ll discuss what’s new, plus how the post-reopening dining experience differs from pre-closure, and what we hope happens next. As has been
Walt Disney World has released new Summer & Fall 2022 resort room-only discounts for Disney+ subscribers. This post shares the details of these special offers, commentary about why there’s such a shortage of savings, plus sample pricing, analysis & other info. In case you’ve forgotten, discounts of up to 25% off rooms at Walt Disney
Wilderness Lodge is a Deluxe Resort at Walt Disney World that is themed to the Pacific Northwest and U.S. National Parks. This hotel review features room photos, restaurant info, details on amenities, if it’s worth the money, and whether it’ll work well for your vacation. (Updated April 3, 2022.) For starters, Wilderness Lodge is essentially
Spyglass Grill is a poolside counter service restaurant at Caribbean Beach Resort, which is presently one of Walt Disney World’s largest hotel construction projects. In this review, we’ll cover breakfast and lunch/dinner at Caribbean Beach, with photos and thoughts from our meals. (Updated April 7, 2022.) It’s rare for us to review a restaurant at
This 1-day itinerary for Disney California Adventure with Genie+ and Lightning Lanes offers our step-by-step plan for DCA using paid line-skipping. The goal is to illustrate the process of how Disneyland Resort’s MaxPass replacement works in practice and cover the best strategy for ride reservations. For starters, this Disney California Adventure touring plan is best
Every time I look up at that little plaque while entering Disneyland, it brings a smile to my face. It reminds me of Walt Disney, the man who started it all. After reading the quote, I always pay careful attention to the classic and retro-classic attraction posters that line the tunnel that follow. To me,
Walt Disney World has announced that traditional character meet & greets with hugs, autographs, and other normal, non-distanced interactions will soon return to the parks! This post covers the dates, details, and offers commentary about the implication for other offerings at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and beyond. This is the culmination of several incredibly optimistic
Today marked another milestone in Walt Disney World’s phased reopening: the return of All Star Sports. We mention this not because we’re huge fans of the hotel (it’s only our second favorite A.S.S. at WDW, after Alien Swirling Saucers) but because for the first time since March 2020, every single hotel at Walt Disney World
Sebastian’s Calypso Kitchen is a Disney restaurant themed to The Little Mermaid, and is set under the sea with fish, seashells, and even a sleepy whale. This restaurant review features ‘under the sea’ interior photos and thoughts on the food in the Mermaid Lagoon port at Tokyo DisneySea. Let’s start this by backing up and
Connections Cafe & Eatery is a new counter service restaurant opening soon in Epcot at Walt Disney World. This post will share a sneak peek at the menu of this quick-service dining spot in World Showcase, plus some commentary about how it should stack up to its predecessor, Electric Umbrella. According to Walt Disney World,
