Tom Bricker Archive
One of the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge rides is being added to FastPass+ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and attractions are again shuffling tiers ahead of Walt Disney World’s big debut of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. In this post, we’ll detail the changes, share tips for which FastPass+ reservations to book, and offer predictions. For
The hot new attraction at Walt Disney World is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Hollywood Studios. It’s also the most difficult due to no FastPass+ or standby line. In this ride guide, we’ll answer questions about the virtual queue, boarding groups, and FAQ about the Galaxy’s Edge blockbuster. (Updated January 23, 2020.) A
Gran Destino Tower and Riviera Resort are the two newest hotels at Walt Disney World. While they are seemingly very different–one aimed at convention guests and the other at DVC members–they have a ton in common and seem built with the same goals in mind. In this post, we’ll compare and contrast the two, crowning
This post covers the best-value snack credit uses on the 2020 Disney Dining Plan. These include delicious Walt Disney World desserts, cupcakes, Epcot festival snacks, Dole Whips, Starbucks specialty drinks, and much more! Maximizing the ‘bang for your buck’ out of each snack credit is important for a couple of reasons, which we’ll cover in
Walt Disney World has 6 Starbucks coffee shops with locations in Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios, plus two stores at Disney Springs. In this guide, we’ll cover where to find them, Disney Dining Plan info & order tips, souvenir mugs, payment options, and everything else you need to know. The first thing
As part of the 2-Year Overhaul of Saratoga Springs Resort, totally new villas and hotel rooms are debuting. Thus far, only a handful of buildings with the reimagined rooms have debuted, all in the Congress Park section near Disney Springs. Here we’ll share photos and video from inside the new rooms at Walt Disney World’s
This spoiler-free Disneyland Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ride report covers our experiences with opening weekend in California. This also offers plus some preliminary strategy for arriving, using the virtual queue, and crowds, while we work on putting together our comprehensive guide to the DLR version of the attraction. We made the decision to
Restaurantosaurus Burgers & Sundaes is one of Walt Disney World’s best new counter service options, especially if you’re on the Disney Dining Plan. In this restaurant review, we’ll share food photos and cover for whom this dining experience is best suited. (Updated January 20, 2020.) Before giving this the vanilla title it has, we cycled
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts returns January 17 to February 24, 2020 at Walt Disney World. This guide previews the event, and offers info, tips, food recommendations, and our must-see highlights of this annual winter special event. (Updated January 18, 2020.) Last year, we spent a ton of time at Epcot during the event, participating
File this one under: pleasant surprises that probably won’t last long. One of the coolest pieces of merchandise in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is free. No, it’s not a park map, coasters from Oga’s Cantina, a stolen spork, “the joy of being there,” or anything cheesy. (Updated January 18, 2020.) Not only is this piece of
The 2020 Disney Dining Plan comes in 3 tiers, with prices starting at $55 per night for adults and $26 for kids. This guide covers Walt Disney World’s meal plan pricing, money saving tips, what’s included on menus, whether it’s worth getting, Free Dining dates & info, and our DDP reviews. (Updated January 20, 2020.)
