Walt Disney World Archive
My days at Walt Disney World during the peak week of spring break went surprisingly well. As covered in the first installment of this two-part series, I was pleasantly surprised by the overall experience and how much I was able to accomplish despite 9/10 or 10/10 crowd levels on many days. With that said, it
Roundup Rodeo BBQ is the newest restaurant at Walt Disney World, located inside Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios. We’ve already shared the food menu, backstory, ADR info, and pretty much everything else you need to know about this all you can eat, family-style dining at DHS. For those who are new to the Roundup
Wage negotiations between Walt Disney World management and unions representing ~45,000 Cast Members are over, as the two sides have finally reached an agreement! This shares the latest news on the compromise, how pay will increase in the next several years, and offer commentary about this great development. (Updated March 23, 2023.) The Service Trades
Over our years as Walt Disney World fans, Sarah and I have developed clear preferences for favorite times to visit and returned repeatedly during those weeks. That much should be evident from our Best & Worst Months to Visit Walt Disney World, which offers several recommended ‘sweet spots’ for planning your own trips. We’ve also
Walt Disney World announced the first-ever Mary Poppins attraction for EPCOT’s United Kingdom pavilion as part of a Cherry Tree Lane expansion, which has since been delayed or cancelled. This post shares details plus concept and poster art, including of the leaked teacups-style ride that would’ve been built in World Showcase. (Updated March 22, 2023.)
Walt Disney World has extended hours on the calendar for April 2023 at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom during the peak spring break season. This post covers the changes plus zig when they zag strategy for seeing Fantasmic and more. We’ll start with the latest release of new operating schedules. All four theme
Splash Mountain has been closed at Magic Kingdom for nearly two months, and in that time construction has started on transforming the attraction into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. This photo update features a look at the progress thus far, offers an official update from Walt Disney World, and our commentary about the timeline. For starters, what’s
With much of Central Florida and other school districts being off last week, it is now officially Spring Break 2023 at Walt Disney World. This crowd report shares wait times data, our on-the-ground anecdotal experiences, thoughts on what’s likely to happen next with attendance levels, and more. As covered in our crowd report for early
Magic Kingdom’s most popular ride is Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a family-friendly roller coaster in Fantasyland based on Snow White. This Walt Disney World ride guide covers how to avoid long lines and minimize the hour-plus wait times, covering the Lightning Lane, Early Entry, Extended Evening Hours, rope drop, park closing, and more. (Updated March
Walt Disney World has announced a public preview period for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom, with soft openings starting next week prior to the ride’s official debut on April 4, 2023. This post shares dates, details, virtual queue logistics, and everything else you need to know. Plus commentary about crowds and why Disney is
If you want to do an afternoon or evening at EPCOT, this half-day itinerary offers a plan of attack for touring the park efficiently. EPCOT is arguably the least family-friendly park at Walt Disney World, so you may not need more than a few hours to do everything of interest if you have small children.
