Walt Disney World Archive
Christmas is my favorite holiday. Figment is my favorite Disney character. For me, putting the two together is like combining bacon and cupcake, but more awesome. (Seriously.) Even as I’ve downsized my Figment collection that I’ve shared previously, my Figment ornament collection has grown. I acquired my first Figment ornament in college, either when my
Last week was the third busiest of the year at Walt Disney World, and that predictably-high attendance brought with it a substantial price increase to the Genie+ service. This came after Disney announced last month that paid FastPass would be subject to surge or demand-based pricing. When that change first occurred, Walt Disney World indicated
Walt Disney World fans have sky-high expectations for the changes Bob Iger will make now that he’s back in the CEO seat. Already, he has plans for an upcoming town hall with Cast Members that lays out his vision for the future and given his restructuring plans in a way that “honors and respects creativity
When to visit Walt Disney World is a common question, with many fans wondering whether it’s a good idea to delay a vacation due to construction, cutbacks, pent-up demand, prices, and more. Among other things, this addresses whether you should visit in 2023 for the 100 Years of Wonder Celebration, or wait until 2024? This
As crowds increase, so does “competition” for Lightning Lanes with more guests purchasing the Genie+ service. Despite surge pricing that can cause the paid FastPass service to cost ~$30 on busy days, demand is highest when attendance and wait times are at their worst. Accordingly, you need advanced-level Genie strategy to score the most ride
When the Walt Disney Company ousted former CEO Bob Chapek, few tears were shed by fans and Cast Members. His tenure had been mired in controversy, unpopular decisions, and widespread concern that he was doing irreparable damage to a brand beloved by generations. This stood in stark contrast to the outpouring of optimism at the
Black Friday 2022 has arrived, with great deals on toys, books, collectibles, travel accessories, gadgets, tech, and more! This post rounds up the best discounts on items for your Walt Disney World vacations, or that will make great gifts for the Disney fans on your Christmas gift-giving list. While Black Friday has just arrived, retailers
Walt Disney World is offering its first discount on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser resort experience (or however you prefer to categorize it)…sort of. This post explains the reason for the caveat, plus the ‘significance’ of the hotel being discounted less than a year after launch. For those who “checked out” on Galactic Starcruiser after
With each passing day following Disney’s Bob Swap–firing Chapek and rehiring Iger–new revelations come to light about what led to the board ousting one Bob and bringing back the other, as well as the fallout between the dueling Bobs. Today, we have an update on that drama, along with Iger’s next moves as he looks
If you’re anything like me, you’ve already been bombarded with dozens–maybe hundreds–of emails and alerts about early Black Friday deals and ‘sneak peek’ sales. Many of these are nothing but marketing, but others are actually good–better and earlier than the last few years. This post rounds up the best deals on clothes, books, tech, toys,
In the aftermath of Disney’s Bob Swap, firing Chapek and rehiring Iger, we’re now learning more about how things went down and the timeline of events as board members and company insiders have started talking. On top of that, Iger is already making changes to realign the company with his creative vision. This “Battle of