Tom Bricker Archive
If you haven’t heard by now, Disney announced that it would be updating Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World and Disneyland to remove the ‘Redhead Wench Auction Scene’ and replace it with a new auction scene. This was easily the most controversial Disney news since…eh…about 48 hours before. (Last updated February 26, 2018.)
Pizza Ponte is a Disney Springs counter service restaurant serving Italian cuisine (in the form of pizza, sandwiches, and desserts) to Walt Disney World guests wanting a fast-casual alternative to Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, the Edison, and Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar & Restaurant. In this post, we’ll share food photos, and discuss how our experience
The UnDISCOVERed Future World Tour is a 4-hour walking tour of Epcot, which includes backstage looks at the park, a visit to a VIP lounge, priority attraction access, and information about Walt Disney’s vision for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. In this post, we’ll review our experience on the tour, and assess whether it’s
In Japan, rumors of huge, $2.7 billion expansion, expanding Tokyo Disney Resort by 30% are swirling. The leading rumor for this expansion indicates that this will be Tokyo DisneySea, a new park completing the land, sea, and sky triumvirate. (Last updated February 11, 2018.) The Tokyo DisneySky iteration of this rumor is a new variation
We recently had the chance to attend Moonlight Magic, the after hours Magic Kingdom party for Disney Vacation Club Members at Walt Disney World. We’ve previously done these events in Typhoon Lagoon, Disney California Adventure, and Animal Kingdom, and had enjoyed each of those events for their low crowds, “free” food, rare characters, and other
If you’re vacationing to Walt Disney World, there’s a good chance that’s all you’re doing. However, there’s a lot to do in Central Florida and Orlando outside of the Disney parks. This list takes a look at 50+ options for things to do near Walt Disney World, broken down in two categories: things at Walt
Columbia Harbour House is a counter service restaurant in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, specializing in seafood, but serving a few other options, as well. In this review, we’ll share thoughts on the food, ambiance, and theme at Columbia Harbour House. In terms of basic background, Columbia Harbour House participates in the Disney Dining Plan,
This post details the best views of World of Color, why I do not recommend the dessert party or dining package, and tips for taking great photos of the show. As a Disneyland local, I’ve seen World of Color 40+ times in the last 6 years from every possible vantage, and this is my regularly
This post reviews the new Frozen Ever After attraction in Epcot, with strategy for experiencing the ride with short a wait as possible. Page 1 of the post is spoiler-free, covering tips for minimizing your wait if you’re unable to score FastPass+ for Frozen Ever After. Page 2 features on-ride photos and my review of
Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante is the newest Italian table service eatery in Disney Springs. In this Walt Disney World restaurant review, we’ll share food photos, thoughts on the theme, our opinions on the cuisine, and whether Maria and Enzo’s is worth your time in the very competitive landscape of great dining at Disney Springs. Located
Construction walls are up around most of Paradise Pier, as this Disney California Adventure land transforms into Pixar Pier. We had a chance to stroll around Disneyland Resort yesterday, and wanted to report back with a few photo updates, starting with Pixar Pier. There are a lot of large projects throughout Disneyland Resort right now,