Tom Bricker Archive
“How bad will crowds be when Walt Disney World’s parks reopen?” and “which months will be busiest when WDW reopens?” are two common reader questions right now. Many readers are understandably anxious about crowds when rebooking vacations, and we’ll attempt to answer here based on history and our expectations. This is an ongoing series, coming
The last few days have seen a veritable furor of filing for Walt Disney World construction permits and notices of commencement. In this post, we’ll comb through these documents submitted by Imagineering to the Orange County, Florida Comptroller and offer some commentary. For starters, you might recall our recent update that All Construction Has Stopped at
Walt Disney World has announced that Spaceship Earth will soon be closing for its multi-year refurbishment and reimagining, as Epcot continues its massive transformation. This comes after months of rumors and the official announcement of the project at last year’s D23 Expo. (Updated April 4, 2020.) In this post, we’ll cover what we know thus
Our guide to Halloween Time at Disneyland, California Adventure & Downtown Disney features tips & tricks for the event, which runs early September through October 31, 2020. Info includes Oogie Boogie Bash, decorations, food, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and more! (Updated April 5, 2020.) While official dates for Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort have not yet
Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be pausing payments for Annual Passes, and will also allow passholders to receive partial refunds on APs in some cases. In this post, we’ll cover eligibility and what’s prompting the move. As background in case you’re somehow unaware, Disneyland and Walt Disney World announced last week that the parks
“When is the best time to visit Disney?” is a question with no easy answer. Our 2020 Walt Disney World crowd calendars help avoid crowds and long lines. We cover seasonal events, weather, park hours, and other factors that impact the ideal time to visit the Florida parks. (Updated April 6, 2020.) There really is
Walt Disney World and Disneyland are notifying Cast Members that the company will be furloughing them later this month. This temporary move comes in lieu of a permanent layoff, allowing employees to potentially resume their positions once the parks are able to reopen. (Updated April 4, 2020.) As you’ll likely recall, Disneyland and Walt Disney
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a Marvel-themed roller coaster under construction at Epcot. This attraction will be the first of its kind at Walt Disney World, and is one of the biggest additions for the 50th Anniversary. This covers everything you need to know about the ride: when it’s likely to open (and
During the current closures of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, plus the international theme parks and Disney Cruise Line, the Walt Disney Company has focused on finding new ways to help make a difference in the world. Many hospitals are already over-capacity and under-supplied, which puts their hospital staff at risk. Those on the frontlines are
Synergy between ABC’s television shows and Walt Disney World is a tale as old as time. For over 25 years, sitcoms have done Disney theme park episodes that got kids hyped up and showed families everything new. This top 10 list will showcase the best of these WDW-ABC crossover episodes, and cover how they were
One downside to fall vacations at Walt Disney World is that it’s storm and hurricane season. In this post, we have preparedness info, staying dry during rain & safe during intense weather in Florida. This advice applies to tropical storm and Atlantic hurricanes, but also rainy days in Florida. (Updated April 1, 2020.) In the
