Tom Bricker Archive

60 Disneyland Dining Tips

Food is an awesome part of the Disneyland experience. From delicious desserts to addictively-good counter service fried chicken to table service restaurants that pay tribute to Walt Disney, there are a lot of exceptional dining options at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Many of you have loved our 101 Great Disneyland Tips post, and since

Hollywood Studios Update – February 2019

We continue to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for our ongoing February 2019 Walt Disney World construction updates, which was also the primary stop for yesterday’s Skyliner Update, as that’s where the gondolas have primarily been testing. In this DHS update, we’ll cover the latest on the Bus Stop Half Marathon, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and more.

New Magic Kingdom Ice Cream & Snacks

Walt Disney World has released another wave of cool snacks and character-themed ice cream at Magic Kingdom, further stepping up the park’s game in terms of fun treats and good uses of Disney Dining Plan snack credits. In this post, we’ll take a look at the new items, plus where they rank in the landscape

Skyliner Gondola Update – February 2019

Our Walt Disney World construction updates for February 2019 continue with photo progress reports the Skyliner, including video of the first testing of real gondolas! We also have current photos of all Skyliner stations: Art of Animation/Pop Century, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Caribbean Beach, and Riviera Resort. Before any of that, we’ll begin with a semi-brief

Riviera Resort Update: February 2019

As we continue our Walt Disney World construction updates for February 2019, we check out progress on Disney’s Riviera Resort, the new Disney Vacation Club hotel being built on adjacent to Caribbean Beach on Barefoot Bay. Here we’ll share construction photos and thoughts on the latest news at this resort. Since our last construction update

Coronado Springs Update – February 2019

Our next Walt Disney World construction update for February 2019 returns to Coronado Springs Resort where work continues on the Gran Destino hotel tower and Villa del Lago over-the-water restaurant. In this progress report, we’ll cover the latest details and take a stroll around Coronado Springs to see how things are looking now. Since our

Epcot Update – February 2019

We return to Epcot for the first of our February 2019 Walt Disney World construction reports. Although our last update from here was only a month ago, a ton has changed. Festival of the Arts is drawing to a close and Flower & Garden is almost underway, plus more visible construction progress has been made

World Premiere Food Court Review

World Premiere Food Court is a counter service restaurant at All Star Movies, which is now one of our recommended Value Resorts at Walt Disney World thanks to their new rooms. In this post, we’ll review this WDW dining option with food photos, thoughts on the cuisine, atmosphere, and whether it’s worth your time. Despite

The Mara Review

The Mara is a counter service restaurant in Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World. It’s one of the reasons Jambo House is considered one of the premier resorts for dining at WDW. The Mara is a solid option if you’re in a hurry, or want a taste of Africa without breaking the bank. In

Ultimate Guide to Wilderness Lodge

Wilderness Lodge is our #1 hotel not just at Walt Disney World, but in the entire world. In this ultimate guide, we share room resources, quick tips, info, and when to visit (obviously Christmas). Since Wilderness Lodge is also one of Disney’s most “complicated” resorts, this should be helpful in better understanding the convoluted hotel.