Walt Disney World Archive
Luminous The Symphony of Us is the new nighttime spectacular at Walt Disney World, and fourth fireworks show in as many years to grace the skies above World Showcase, following EPCOT Forever, Harmonious, and IllumiNations. This review discusses how Luminous compares to its predecessors, other blockbuster nighttime spectaculars, and whether it’s a worthy addition in
Walt Disney World has announced a new interactive experience called “Smellephants on Parade.” Coming to Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom, “Smellephants on Parade” will be a family-friendly “search and sniff” adventure in Storybook Circus. (Updated March 18, 2024.) No need to check the calendar, it’s not April 1st. Yes, this is real. As you can see from
Our rankings of all Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World, the top tier of hotels, weigh themed design, value for money, amenities, location, pools, and more to determine the best, worst, and everything in between. These luxury accommodations can be great for a splurge and are all easy to love…if you don’t get sticker shock
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
Want groceries for your Walt Disney World vacation? Using a delivery grocery service is a money-saving way to get snacks and foods brought to your hotel. This post offers tips, info, and a comparison of Instacart, Amazon Prime Now, Walmart+ or Ubering to Target, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, or Publix. (Updated March 17, 2024.) There
It has been several years since a night parade performed at Walt Disney World. In this post, we’ll address the rumors of a new night parade at Magic Kingdom or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, our thoughts on the loss of SpectroMagic (etc.), and more. (Updated March 17, 2024.) More than any change at Walt Disney World
It’s been a weird year for Walt Disney World crowds. Wait times have been increasing year-over-year in 2024, reversing monthly declines for the first time since January 2023. This post takes a look at potential factors why this winter and now early Spring Break season have been busier than the same dates last year. This
This Walt Disney World ride refurbishment calendar lists the closure schedule for 2024 at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom. Attractions close for routine maintenance, safety upgrades, improvements, and reimaginings. (Updated March 15, 2024.) While no one wants attraction downtime during their trip to Walt Disney World, refurbishments are necessary to keep the
H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is a hard ticket event with limited attendance and short wait times for Walt Disney World’s most popular aquatic attractions. This post shares our experience, info about the event, dates & details, and whether it’s worth the money. (Updated March 14, 2024.) Previously known as H2O
In a new filing with the SEC, the Walt Disney Company has offered a breakdown on the allocation of its planned $60 billion investment in Parks & Resorts as part of a 10-year investment plan. This post shares the latest details, as the future of Walt Disney World and Disneyland start to come into focus.
Walt Disney World has released the full menus of entrees, sides, desserts & drinks for breakfast and dinner at 1900 Park Fare, the character restaurant at Grand Floridian Resort. This shares a sneak peek at food photos, lists of what you’ll find on the menus at each meal, prices, plus commentary about the changes. (Updated