Walt Disney World Archive
Whenever Walt Disney World resorts or cutbacks come up, readers complain or ask about scaled back or nonexistent hotel housekeeping. Specifically, whether it’s returned to normal, if there’s daily cleaning, and what can be expected of “Modified Mousekeeping.” This post attempts to answer all of that with official policies, our experiences, what readers have shared,
One of the busiest weeks of 2023 will soon arrive at Walt Disney World, to the surprise of many tourists who expect winter to be off-season at Walt Disney World. This post covers dates to avoid, why it’ll be so busy, and what to do to beat the long lines and crowds if you’re already
DuckTales World Showcase Adventure is an interactive game in EPCOT at Walt Disney World. Although suitable for all ages, the scavenger hunt is aimed at kids who might otherwise find “exploring” the international pavilions to be boring. It’s a great option to keep them interested, engaged, and (unintentionally) learn a thing or two about other
Walt Disney World has new late Spring and Summer 2023 resort discounts for Florida residents. This post shares the details of the special offers, best dates to save the most money, plus sample pricing, commentary, analysis & other info. This is actually the fourth special offer that has been released thus far in 2023 by
Walt Disney World has announced a trio of major changes–one of which is quite surprising–that will improve the guest experience and value for money in 2023. This post shares details of the additions and subtractions, potential motivations for the moves, and more. The announcement starts by recapping the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration last
Walt Disney World has finally officially announced the opening date of TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom! This post shares the new details, AP & DVC preview info, crowd predictions, soft opening speculation, virtual queue v. standby, Lightning Lane status, and more! In case you’re unfamiliar with it, the attraction is officially known as TRON
With the conclusion of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, the Enchantment Fireworks at Magic Kingdom and Harmonious will be replaced by their predecessors, Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever. This post covers dates and details about the triumphant returns (well, at least HEA) of these nighttime spectaculars plus our commentary. This was first announced last
The Sunshine Flyer is a new themed airport shuttle service to Walt Disney World, replacing Magical Express. This covers pricing, transportation info, and everything we know about the bus between Orlando International Airport and resorts, plus commentary on this v. Mears Connect. (Updated January 10, 2023.) Let’s start with a quick recap. Walt Disney World’s
It looks like Walt Disney World is finally getting ready to announce the opening date of TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom. This post shares the cryptic clue posted to social media, which could reveal the opening date and previews…or nothing at all. In case you’ve forgotten about it, TRON Lightcycle Run is a roller coaster that
We’ve received a lot of questions about the ‘free’ Dining Card deal that Walt Disney World released for select dates in Summer and Fall 2023. This FAQ answers those common inquiries about eligibility, value for money, how and where to use it, comparisons to (real) Free Dining, and much more. It’s understandable that there’s confusion,
Walt Disney World offers United States Military Salute ticket and resort room discounts for members of the U.S. armed forces. This post shares 2023 dates & details of the deals, commentary about savings, info & recommendations, and history of the company’s support for the military. It’s well documented that Walt Disney was distinctly patriotic. He
