There’s one Disney Vacation Club resort that we absolutely adore, but have not yet reviewed because we’ve been not-so-patiently awaiting its long-overdue room renovations. With the updated refurbishment calendar out and showing that won’t happen until 2025 at the earliest, it’s time for a quick look at the Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel (VGC)
Walt Disney World has announced an expansion of its bus fleet along with new character and movie wraps that’ll roll out throughout 2024. This post shares photos & details of the braking bus news, along with a brief on-the-ground update about my good & bad WDW transportation experiences this year. According to Walt Disney World, the buses
Universal Orlando Resort has shared a deep look into ‘How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk’ the new land at Epic Universe, their third theme park in Florida that opens in 2025. This sneak peek shares concept art and info about the rides, shows, interactive experiences, restaurants, and everything else in the upcoming
The Walt Disney Company has officially launched Hulu on Disney+ in the U.S. for bundle subscribers, bringing together the libraries of both streaming services. You’ll now find fan-favorite characters, award-winning films and series, and 100 years’ worth of stories all in one place. This post delves into the details of that, and shares our favorite
Walt Disney World and the Central Florida Tourism District have reached a settlement agreement in the lawsuits regarding, among other things, the company’s development agreements with the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. This post outlines terms of the deal plus brief commentary. As you might recall, Walt Disney World’s federal lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis,
Disney has announced that “it’s a small world with Groot” will debut in Winter 2025 at Tokyo Disneyland, as the world’s first version of the iconic boat ride with characters from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This post shares the announcement and concept art, plus our thoughts on the “The Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed”
As the Walt Disney Company’s proxy fight with activist investor Nelson Peltz and his Trian Group enters its home stretch, CEO Bob Iger has received strong showings of support from the former President of Imagineering, Star Wars creator George Lucas, and his predecessor (no, not Chapek) Michael Eisner. This shares their letters and offers a
Bookings are now open for the Cabins at Fort Wilderness, with all cash-paying guests and select Disney Vacation Club members staying on points now able to reserve the rooms at the reimagined resort for stays starting in Summer 2024. This post covers prices, perks, and other updates on the new-look accommodations. As quick background, Fort
This year’s Disney D23 Expo runs from August 9 to 11, 2024 in Anaheim. This guide covers all dates & details, strategy, area hotel recommendations, crowds, tips & tricks for the ‘Ultimate Fan Event’ that’ll be held a short walk from Disneyland and California Adventure. (Updated March 27, 2024.) As always, we’ll be attending the
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure speeds towards completion in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, entering the home stretch of the transformation before the reimagined ride’s Summer 2024 opening. With the transformation wrapping up, Imagineering has shared names and backstories for the adorable animals in the attraction. We have details & concept art, plus our own proposed
Walt Disney World has officially opened the World Celebration neighborhood of EPCOT, which will be home to CommuniCore Hall and Plaza starting in Summer 2024. This is the reimagined core of Future World and scaled down festival center that was previously announced but shelved. This post shares concept art, what’s being promised, and our commentary.