It’s time for another COVID-19 report covering new case, positivity, and hospitalization data from Orange County as of January 19, 2022. Plus, on-the-ground commentary and an optimistic update, as it appears that the Omicron-driven surge of new cases has already peaked, and hospitalizations have plateaued. Let’s dig right into the data. Florida reported 43,179 new
Walt Disney World has announced “New Playset Fun Coming to Toy Story Land in 2022!” (their words) in the form of an addition at Hollywood Studios called Jessie’s Trading Post. This post will share the official announcement, details, and what else is on the horizon for DHS. Here’s the official introduction from Disney: “Yee-haw, attention
Starting next week, you’ll once again be able to enjoy and interact with the greatest walk-around character at Walt Disney World. In this post, we’ll share details about the return of Kevin the Bird from Up, which is underrated and underhyped–just like so many things at Animal Kingdom. Kevin first debuted at Animal Kingdom back
Winter is here at Walt Disney World, but off-season crowds are nowhere to be found in January 2022. Wait times are up for MLK Day Weekend, and will only likely worsen heading into February and its bevy of holidays. This report shares recent data, thoughts on why this is happening, and why wait times don’t
Walt Disney World has announced the reopening of three restaurants in January and February 2022, plus the return of a popular meal services at two others! This post covers opening dates, Advance Dining Reservation timeframes, plus what else we can expect from WDW dining for the next few months. Before we get started, let’s offer
It’s time for another Walt Disney World news roundup! This one covers the latest changes to park hours, more returning entertainment & characters, Grand Floridian Spa’s reopening, CEO Bob Chapek’s three strategic pillars of success, and more. As usual, we’ll start with the latest release of new and modified operating schedules. All four theme parks
Walt Disney World has released the Outdoor Kitchen lineup for the 2022 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, with a lot of returning fan favorite food booths. This post offers a preview of the culinary lineup for the spring and early summer event, locations of each, and other recent news about “Fresh EPCOT.” As a
Trying to find the best hotel near Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure? This ranks & reviews all resorts at Universal Orlando, with pros & cons, and a rundown of the ideal accommodations for families, honeymooners, solo, adults, and other travelers so you can choose the right hotel for your vacation! As Universal Orlando
The 2022 Epcot International Festival of the Arts is Walt Disney World’s first event of the new year, and one focus is the creative, culinary arts. In this post, we review the snacks and desserts at Artful Epcot’s Food Studios, share everything you need to know, including what to try and avoid, and much more!
Walt Disney World has released a new ticket deal for Florida residents that offers discounted 2-day, 3-day, and 4-day park weekday tickets for locals. This post shares info & details about the limited-time offer, plus commentary about this promo and the return of Annual Passes, and historical comparisons. As a quick recap, Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World has kicked off 2022 in style, increasing prices on tons of food items around the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. These include pretzels, popcorn, burgers, hot dogs, bottled beverages, Dole Whips, Mickey Mouse ice cream, beer, cocktails, and more. This post shares a sampling of the price jumps, plus our commentary about
