Tom Bricker Archive
It’s no secret that spring break is busy at Walt Disney World. Crowd levels increase during these school holidays, normally culminating with the peak week of Easter. That holiday has some of the year’s highest wait times, attendance, and congestion in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios–but it’s not the only week of
This guide to face coverings at Walt Disney World offers info & tips, our recommendation for the best masks, rules & policy changes, and answers to frequently asked questions on wearing masks at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Blizzard Beach water park. (Updated February 27, 2021.) The question of “are face masks
Space 220 Restaurant is one of the most highly-anticipated new additions at Walt Disney World, opening in Epcot’s Mission Space pavilion. This post covers everything you need to know–plus new construction photos, the latest on when Space 220 will open, concept art, and info about this upcoming WDW table service dining option. (Updated February 27,
It’s time for another update on Magic Kingdom construction, crowds, and changes. In this Walt Disney World park, we’ll take a look at the current projects around the park, plus sunset and evening photos from around Magic Kingdom. Since our last update, Walt Disney World recently announced Dates, Details & Decor for “The World’s Most
It’s time for a look at Outdoor Kitchen food booth menus for the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, the spring and summer event at Walt Disney World. This previews the new & fan-favorite savory snacks and decadent desserts, plus beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. For 2021, the EPCOT Flower & Garden
Mardi Gras week plus the holiday weekend of Presidents’ Day, Lunar New Year, and Valentine’s Day plus scattered winter school breaks resulted in heavy crowds at Walt Disney World. This stretch of February is typically one of the busiest times of the year, with higher wait times, attendance, and congestion in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal
A Touch of Disney is a new hard ticket shopping and dining experience in outdoor areas of California Adventure. Essentially, this is Disneyland Resort’s workaround to reopening rules that are keeping theme parks closed. In this post, we’ll cover event dates, details, pricing, what’ll be open, and more. For starters, A Touch of Disney will
It’s been a busy 24 hours, and we’re back with another Walt Disney World news roundup as a result. Among other topics, this one covers fireworks testing at EPCOT, the Disney+ Magic Kingdom Universe, more character dining returning, and an iconic Imagineer blasting off to infinity and beyond. Let’s start with the Walt Disney World
New rides, restaurants, hotels, and more are coming to Walt Disney World in 2021 and 2022. Here’s what’s next for the 50th Anniversary celebration and beyond, plus construction info, expansion plans, opening dates so you know what to expect when planning your WDW vacation. (Updated February 23, 2021.) With just over six months until October
The Boathouse restaurant in Disney Springs has a new weekend brunch: “The Captain’s Sing-Along.” In this Walt Disney World dining review, we’ll share food photos, menu info, and thoughts on the seemingly self-contradictory experience. To my knowledge, the Captain’s Sing-Along has still not yet been announced via a press release or update to the Boathouse’s
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is Disneyland’s flagship resort with a AAA four-diamond rating. It has the best location of any on-site accommodations, with a direct entrance into California Adventure and Downtown Disney. This review features room photos, pros & cons, and other thoughts on this Anaheim luxury hotel. (Updated February 23, 2021.) With
