Tom Bricker Archive
Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends at Topolino’s Terrace is one of a few physically-distanced character meals at Walt Disney World. In this WDW dining review, we’ll share photos & video of the modified experience, commentary as to whether it’s worth your time and money, pros & cons, food pics, and info. (Updated
It’s time for another Walt Disney World news roundup. Although it’s the winter off-season at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, there are a variety of stories of immediate impact, as well as changes on the horizon for Summer 2021. Let’s start with what’s undoubtedly the least interesting story: new and extended park
Our Disney restaurant reviews offer food photos, menus, info & tips, and thoughts on 300+ counter and table service dining spots at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo, Paris, and more. Best & worst meals, pros & cons, value for money, and more is covered to help you choose where to eat based upon theme, ambiance,
Whether to stay in an on-site or off-site hotel is a big, important decision when planning your Walt Disney World vacation. This weighs the pros & cons, with an unbiased look at third party accommodations, Universal v. Disney resorts, and other options near the parks around Orlando, Florida. (Last updated January 22, 2021.) We stress
It’s time for our first Magic Kingdom park report of 2021! In this Walt Disney World update, we take a look at the cavalcades, character greetings, crowds, wait times, construction progress, and more. While this isn’t our first visit to Magic Kingdom of the year, it is since the Christmas decorations–and crowds–have gone down. Both
Hotel refurbishments, resort construction, and character-inspired makeovers continue at Walt Disney World in 2021 and 2022. This resource provides info on room renovations, what to avoid, where to book, and what to expect in terms of hotel projects at Walt Disney World. (Updated January 21, 2021.) Our latest update comes during Walt Disney World’s phased
This Walt Disney World refurbishment calendar lists the schedule of ride closures for 2021 at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Attractions need to close for routine maintenance, safety upgrades, improvements, and reimaginings. (Updated January 20, 2021.) While no one wants attraction downtime during their trip to Walt Disney World, refurbishments are necessary
Construction walls are down around the iconic Art Nouveau Métro marquee, and the first section of the France expansion leading to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is open at EPCOT. In this post, we’ll tour the Streets of Paris area, rate the restrooms, and offer speculation about a grand opening date for Walt Disney World’s rat ride.
This Walt Disney World resort report covers our recent experience staying in the Boulder Ridge Villas at Wilderness Lodge. We share photos & video of our room, decorations, lobby, Electrical Water Pageant, and commentary on why it might be a good option for “buying low” into DVC. It’s no secret that Wilderness Lodge is my
Walt Disney World has added new hours through early April 2021 for Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios, while also extending hours for late January and February 2021. In this post, we’ll share the updated calendar, plus new commentary on best & worst days of the week for each park. Let’s begin with
Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs are hotels at Walt Disney World that have similarities in dining, pools, and rooms–but huge differences in theme and transportation. As the only two Moderate Resorts open in 2021, vacation planners might wonder which they should pick, and this head-to-head smackdown helps answer that question. A choice between Caribbean Beach
