Tom Bricker Archive
This resort stay report covers our recent experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, where we check out the changes, dining, pools, and savanna views as Walt Disney World continues its phased reopening. Additionally, we’ll weigh whether the atmosphere in Jambo House is currently spooky or serene, and how its crowds contrast with Kidani Village. While
Walt Disney World has released its first discount for Spring and Summer 2021, the “Wish You Were Here” UK deal that offers 4 nights free during a 2 week trip, and more. In this post, we share dates and details, what this could mean for future U.S. general public WDW deals, whether the promo makes
Earlier this summer, Walt Disney World released vacation packages beginning January 1, 2021 and with checkout dates before September 27, 2021. As of today, resort hotels and Disney Park Pass reservations are available to book through January 14, 2022. In this post, we’ll take a look at some details, price increase analysis, what to expect,
We’re back for another Walt Disney World news round-up! This one begins with a handful of smaller topics, including the delayed reopening of Coronado Springs Resort, an AP pop-up shop, and restaurant closure. From there, we turn to the ‘main event’ which is Disney’s corporate reorganization and CEO Bob Chapek’s ensuing television interviews that touched
Amazon’s Prime Day is almost over! We’ve rounded up the best discounts on Disney books, collectibles, travel accessories, and more! This post lists the top deals relevant to Disney fans, WDW vacations, or that will make great gifts–for yourself or others. Prime Day is a little different this year. Normally, it’s Amazon’s Christmas in July
We virtually visit Art of Animation Resort as we continue our Walt Disney World hotel reopening updates. In this progress report, we’ll share details on recent & upcoming construction work, dates for the Big Blue Pool refurbishment, and more. (Updated October 14, 2020.) While we’ve revised this Art of Animation Resort refurbishment report, it actually
Contrary to common belief, traveling frequently does not require a six-figure salary, trust fund, or that you become a skilled jewel thief. We don’t have any of those things and aren’t skilled cat burglars (yet), but we still travel extensively thanks to travel hacks. As such, we thought we should share additional travel hacking tips
We’re back with a round-up of the latest news from Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, with a range of interesting stories from stage shows ending to new hotels opening around Anaheim to Governor Newsom’s just-concluded Monday press conference that touched upon guidelines for theme parks several times. Let’s start with the sad news. “Frozen: Live
It’s time for another Walt Disney World news round-up! This one covers a range of topics, including the reopening of another hotel, Park Pass availability/strategy, closure & opening of mini golf, the announcement of yet another movie based on a WDW attraction, and more face mask warnings appearing in the Walt Disney World theme parks
It’s been a while, but we’re back with at Animal Kingdom to check on increased fall attendance. In this Walt Disney World photo report, we’ll look at October’s afternoon crowds, posted v. actual wait times, strategy for Pandora, and share our step-by-step afternoon and early evening at Animal Kingdom. As is emphasized in our recent
Walt Disney World has added new hours through December 26, 2020 for Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios, while also extending hours for nearly every date between the end of October and mid-December 2020–including big increases for Thanksgiving. In this post, we’ll share the updated calendar, new hours for Christmas week, plus commentary
