Tom Bricker Archive
The United States announced that it will lift bans for fully vaccinated foreign travelers arriving to the U.S. by air or crossing land borders, effective November 8, 2021. This will begin ending historic restrictions that barred much of the world from entering the United States. This post will discuss details and the potential impact on
Walt Disney World has released new details for the 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, including Candlelight Processional Narrators & Dining Packages, Storytellers & Santas, Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt, and more. This post covers all the details we know thus far about the Christmas-time event, plus some thoughts about the quick turnaround
Oogie Boogie Bash is a Disney Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort’s California Adventure (DCA) theme park in September and October. This strategy guide offers info & tips, how to save time during the event, and whether it’s worth the money. (Updated October 15, 2021.) After being cancelled last year, Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney
Walt Disney World has announced a Christmas stage show and other entertainment will return to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom this holiday season. This post will cover the details and what else you might expect from live entertainment for the rest of this year and in 2022. The news begins with Disney Very Merriest After
This 1-day itinerary for Animal Kingdom offers a step-by-step plan using Genie+ and Lightning Lanes. In it, we present ride priorities, answer questions, and explain how paid FastPass will work while visiting Walt Disney World using the new line-skipping options. Note that this Walt Disney World Genie+ plan for Animal Kingdom is an academic exercise,
Port Orleans Riverside is a Moderate Resort at Walt Disney World. This hotel review covers its pros & cons, room photos, info on amenities, a stroll around the grounds, and more. We will also cover basics, including our take on it, and who might enjoy it best. (Updated October 14, 2021.) As Walt Disney World’s
Contemporary Resort’s overhauled “Incredibles Injection” guest rooms have started to debut and it has debuted up its lobby reimagining. This review share photos and our thoughts on Walt Disney World’s latest hotel upgrades, how they compare to the old ones, and other recent redesigns to Deluxe Resorts. Let’s start by quickly recapping what’s happening with
This post offers info & tips for using the Disability Access Service (DAS) at Walt Disney World for those with special needs to experience attractions, plus new details for the Genie system. This is based on our experience with my dad, who has a service dog. (Updated October 13, 2021.) This guide to using DAS
Our guide to the Genie+ at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure answers frequently asked questions about the paid FastPass and MaxPass replacement, info & tips based on official details, plus speculation & more about the new ride reservation, line-skipping Lightning Lanes, and itinerary tools that are coming soon. In mid-August, Disney dropped the news that
The World’s Most Magical Celebration for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is now underway! This 18 month special event features new rides, fireworks & entertainment at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom & resort hotels. This guide covers everything you need to know, plus crowd predictions, rumored additions, and more. (Updated October 12, 2021.)
Need help choosing the right location to watch Epcot’s Harmonious nighttime spectacular and fireworks at Walt Disney World? This guide offers info & tips on the best & worst viewing locations, with a map of World Showcase listing countries with the ideal spots. (Updated October 12, 2021.) Let’s start with an update. Walt Disney World’s
