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Even before Walt Disney World announced that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser would permanently close in Fall 2023, there has been speculation and wishful thinking among fans that the interactive multi-day experience would be converted from a cruise on land to a standard hotel. This post covers the many reasons why we strongly believe that will
The Mandalorian and Grogu (Baby Yoda) now meet Walt Disney World guests in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios. This post how to get selfies with or photos of these very popular free-roaming characters, how their appearances differ from a traditional meet & greet, and more. Plus, our commentary about how this improves the
Every restaurant at Walt Disney World has unique atmosphere, so narrowing down the top 10 best themed table service restaurants at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom is not easy. Nevertheless, we’ll try to rank the pinnacle of Imagineering in this list! (Updated September 25, 2023.) Some Walt Disney World restaurants are subtle
When the things go well, Hollywood Studios is the best park at Walt Disney World in the mornings. We’ve done Early Entry and rope drop many times here in the last few years, and highly recommend it. This photo report offers a step-by-step look at a perfect experience (and honestly, so lucky I should’ve bought a
Walt Disney World has released its Halloween 2023 menus of fall-themed snacks, dishes, drinks and desserts available at Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and the resort hotels. This food guide offers a full list and photos of the Halloween treats. This comes over a month after fall food season started at Magic Kingdom,
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours will go on hiatus at Magic Kingdom starting in September 2023. This post shares dates & details, and explains the ‘why’ behind this decision, as well as strategy for taking advantage of the on-site perk for Walt Disney World guests staying at a Deluxe Resorts, DVC Villas, and select other
Much has been made of the slowdown at Walt Disney World, with media reports dubbing the parks dead or ghost towns. If you’re skeptical about the claims that crowds are nonexistent or attendance is anemic, you’re smart. Calling the parks any degree of “empty” is an exaggeration, to put it charitably. Let’s start with what
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours returns to Hollywood Studios starting in September 2023. This post shares dates, details, and strategy for taking advantage of the on-site perk for Walt Disney World guests staying at a Deluxe Resorts, DVC Villas, and select other hotels. For those who are new to Walt Disney World vacation planning, Extended
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels have released new resort room-only discounts available to Annual Passholders, Floridians, and other groups for this summer and beyond. This post shares the details of these special offers, sample prices for 2023, analysis & other info. (Updated July 5, 2023.) If you’re looking for general public promos
Over the last two decades, we’ve seen numerous nighttime spectaculars and fireworks shows at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, as well as in Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Some are guest favorites standing the test of time, running for decades. Others are short-lived, only lasting a season or two by design. Much like attractions, not
Menu changes are a fact of life at Walt Disney World. You should never get too attached to an entree, dessert, or snack, as they could be gone by your next trip. Save for some iconic OG items, this is especially true at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where menus change with the wind. No restaurant at
