Tom Bricker Archive
Guests staying in on-site hotels at Disneyland Resort have access to Early Entry. This strategy guide covers everything you need to know: eligibility, ride rosters, how the perk works, and tips for best using the time. In terms of basics, Early Entry offers admission to Disneyland or Disney California Adventure Park 30 minutes early to
Our Walt Disney World vacation planning guide offers tips & tricks for this year and 2023 on how to avoid crowds, save money & time, with info on Genie+ & Lightning Lanes, best rides, restaurant reviews, and itineraries for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios. It’s a great resource for first-timers or annual
This guide to Genie+ and Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World explains paid FastPass, with answers frequently asked questions about ride reservations, line-skipping, and itinerary tools for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Plus, tips & tricks, how to use the 120 minute rule to strategically stack and save time! (Updated August 7,
Our Guide to the 2022 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party offers tips & info for Magic Kingdom’s fall special event at Walt Disney World. This includes dates, ticket prices, discounts, strategy for seeing the parade, fireworks, and characters, plus our review of MNSSHP and whether it’s worth your time and money. (Updated August 1,
This 2022 Disney California Adventure and Disneyland ride refurbishment calendar lists temporary attraction closures so you know what won’t be operating before planning your vacation. Additionally, we offer info about reimagining projects that are underway to enhance experiences around the resort. (Updated August 7, 2022.) While no one wants attraction closures during their visit, they
One of the big complaints about Genie+ is that it “forces” Walt Disney World guests to get up early in order to book their first ride reservation at 7 am. This post will test whether that theory is accurate, with a look at Lightning Lane availability later in the morning and an explanation of when
There’s a new deal at Walt Disney World for dinner and a show at Disney Springs, dubbed Animated Evenings. This post will cover details about the participating table service restaurants, Drawn to Life by Cirque du Soleil, and which of the options offer good value for money. Let’s begin with the basics. During Animated Evenings,
Transportation is often a big problem point at Walt Disney World, with frustrated guests sharing stories of long or inconsistent wait times for buses, Skyliner delays, and more. This update will offer a report on our experiences traveling between resorts and parks–plus Orlando International Airport and the WDW area. While transportation has long been an
This Walt Disney World ride refurbishment calendar lists the closure schedule for 2022 at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom. Attractions close for routine maintenance, safety upgrades, improvements, and reimaginings. (Updated August 5, 2022.) While no one wants attraction downtime during their trip to Walt Disney World, refurbishments are necessary to keep the
Walt Disney World has not released discounts for Fall 2022 through Christmas, prompting reader questions and concerns. This post addresses what’s going on with resort availability, lack of deals, and commentary about what you can expect towards the end of this year. Earlier this summer, we covered the likelihood of upcoming deals in When Will Walt
Walt Disney World announced a new table service dining option coming to Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios named Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant. This offers details, construction progress, work permits, and when this WDW eatery will likely open. (Updated August 4, 2022.) Toy Story Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant will be themed to a backyard barbecue
