Tom Bricker Archive
We invited distinguished scientists from all over the world to test rope dropping two parks at Walt Disney World in a single day. Unfortunately, none of them showed up. So instead, I’d like to invite you on our ‘experiment’ to determine whether doing two park openings is possible, pragmatic, and fit for human consumption. (Updated
I’m not particularly keen on New Year’s Resolutions. If you have a goal, waiting for the changing of a calendar seems silly, and the common knowledge that most resolutions fail provides justification when giving up on that goal since “everyone else did too.” While reviewing posts to update for 2020, I stumbled upon this one.
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the commercials. That might seem like an odd thing to associate with Christmas, but historically, some of the best advertisements have been released this time of year. That includes spots for Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Look no further than this year’s sensation, the Meeting
Primo Piatto is the counter service restaurant at Riviera Resort, Walt Disney World’s newest DVC property. In this WDW lunch and dinner review, we’ll share food photos, thoughts on cuisine quality, atmosphere, and whether you should dine here or walk over to the quick service dining options at Caribbean Beach. For starters, Primo Piatto participates
Disney’s Riviera Resort is a hotel and DVC property on the Skyliner gondola route adjacent to Caribbean Beach at Walt Disney World. This review features room photos, the pros & cons of staying here, whether it’s worth the money, thoughts on dining & amenities, and a comparison to other WDW accommodations. This Deluxe Villa Resort
Since Walt Disney World made Another Big Change for Star Wars: Rise of Resistance, it’s been smooth sailing over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The flagship ride of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has recorded several of its best operating days yet, breezing through primary boarding groups plus backup groups, and having minimal downtime. In this post,
We recently did a Very Merrytime Christmas sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line and thought it’d be worth sharing photos, info, and our review of the voyage. Our cruise was a 4-night trip from Port Canaveral, Florida (near Walt Disney World) on the Disney Dream, but these holiday cruises are offered fleet-wide in November and December.
Now that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is open at Walt Disney World, Hollywood Studios is offering evening Extra Magic Hours. In this post, we offer evening EMH strategy & tips, detail our recent experience, and how to beat crowds during this 2-hour window exclusively for on-site guests at select Disney and third-party hotels.
There are several hotel options near Epcot at Walt Disney World, including two third party options–the Swan & Dolpin–that present an intriguing alternative to official resorts. In this post, we’ll compare those to Disney’s Beach Club Resort, which we previously dubbed the best of the official Crescent Lake options. For many Walt Disney World fans,
Castaway Cay is Disney Cruise Line’s private island in the Bahamas, and is a common port of call for virtually all DCL Caribbean-bound itineraries. This guide provides info & tips for visiting, including things to do, planning advice, and how to make the most of your day. (Updated December 27, 2019.) For starters, Castaway Cay
One of our favorite ‘hidden gem’ experiences in all of Walt Disney World is Cinderella Castle’s Kiss Goodnight. It’s a magical moment that we’ve covered in two prior blog posts: The Kiss Goodnight: Walt Disney World’s Best Thing Few Guests See and Magic Kingdom’s Kiss Goodnight, Revisited. However, we’re here today to take a Cinderella