Tom Bricker Archive
As Walt Disney World continues its phased reopening, we head to Epcot for that park’s first day back. In this report, we’ll share photos, crowds & wait time info, health & safety measures, mask compliance, entertainment details, plus thoughts on being back in World Showcase and Future World. This follows our reopening reports from Magic
We’re back with a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder update, and this time, it’s all good news! We cover the latest about AP hotel & merchandise discounts, refunds, and more Park Pass theme park reservation availability. We’ll also offer some additional commentary about all of that and other Annual Passholder issues of interest. Let’s start
Walt Disney World has announced the first-ever Mary Poppins attraction, slated to come to Epcot’s United Kingdom pavilion as part of a Cherry Tree Lane expansion. In this post, we’ll share details, concept and poster art of the area, and offer some commentary about what this means for World Showcase. (Updated July 16, 2020.) This
Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers is one of the most popular things in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World and Disneyland with reservations in high demand. In this review, we’ll share photos & video from this build-your-own lightsaber shop and whether it’s worth the $200. This contains spoiler-free info & analysis, then a section
We’re back with another Walt Disney World news & rumor roundup! In this post, we’ll share tidbits we’ve gleaned from reopening, new permits being filed for Star Wars & Toy Story Land projects, the Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom walkway, NBA bubble life, and more! Let’s start with the NBA. The topic many of you
With the reopening of Walt Disney World, Tony’s Town Square Restaurant is the only table service dining option at Magic Kingdom that offers outdoor seating. In this tale of redemption, we’ll review our recent experience eating outside at Tony’s on a hot and humid day, share food photos, views of entertainment, and more. For those
Travel restrictions for certain states, including self-quarantine requirements for travelers to and from Florida and Walt Disney World, plus timelines for the lifting of bans from most countries have become common reader questions. We’ve addressed these in past posts about WDW’s park and resort reopening dates & info, but confusion still abounds on the issue.
FuelRod kiosks can be found at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, airports, and other locations. The service offers reusable, portable charging to fuel or charge your phone on the go, and then swap for a fresh battery. In this FuelRod review, we’ll cover whether the “unlimited” service is worth the money and effort. (Updated July 14, 2020.)
Following visits to Magic Kingdom for Walt Disney World’s reopening day and AP preview, we head to Animal Kingdom to see modified operations there. In this report, we’ll share photos, crowds & wait time info, health & safety measures, mask compliance, concluding with commentary about the rising case numbers in Florida. Once again, we opted
After reopening last month, Hong Kong Disneyland is temporarily closing again on July 15, 2020. This comes after Hong Kong tightened its social-distancing measures following a rise of cases in the city. In this post, we’ll cover the details, why this is happening, and what it could mean for the domestic parks. (Updated July 13,
We spent the day at Walt Disney World for reopening day, visiting Magic Kingdom as a follow-up to our Annual Passholder preview day two days ago. In this report, we’ll share photos, crowds & wait time info, eBayer thoughts, health & safety measures, mask compliance, and more. Essentially, this is a continuation of Our First
