Tom Bricker Archive
While writing our “Top” 10 NEVER AGAIN! at Walt Disney World list, I stumbled upon our old Disney bucket list post, and thought it might be due for an update. I started to edit it, only to realize that so much had changed that we probably should just do Volume 2 of our Disney Bucket
Grand Central Air Terminal is a historic airfield in Glendale, California. Disney purchased and restored the airport to its original grandeur, and we toured Grand Central Air Terminal (GCAT) recently to see the completed project. The airport is now part of the Disney Grand Central Creative Campus, which includes Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Interactive,
Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights is far and away my favorite night parade in any worldwide Disney Park. This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to readers of this blog, given that I’ve gushed about it repeatedly on the blog. It’s better than the newer Paint the Night parade and my sentimental favorite, SpectroMagic.
The dining landscape is changing at Disneyland, much as it has changed in Florida. If you read our 2016 WDW Dining Update, much of this will probably sound redundant. In California, prices have also increased (10-15% on average for counter service), while in many cases portion sizes and quality have decreased. While the price increases
Animal Kingdom’s new nighttime spectacular, Rivers of Light, officially debuts this summer (delayed from the original date of April 22). Additionally, Walt Disney World has released new information about how Disney’s Animal Kingdom will come alive with nightly magic this summer. This post provides details about Walt Disney World’s newest night show and Animal Kingdom’s
There have been some dining changes at Walt Disney World in terms of menus and pricing, and in this update, we’ll share some info on this, and our thoughts on the state of Walt Disney World dining as a whole. This is also (and mostly?) a way to alert you as to some updated restaurant
The internet, much like a Jack Handey novel, is full of one-liner deep thoughts. I often share my own photography deep thoughts (or hot takes, as the case may be) on social media, in discussions with other Disney photographers. In this post, I thought I’d give a little more exposition than 140-characters, and elaborate upon
This posts contains some of our favorite secrets, little details, and fun minor experiences at Walt Disney World that often go unnoticed by guests. They’re obviously not major elements of attractions or substantial things, but they are layers of detail that really enhance the Disney experience for a lot of guests. There are tons of
Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons is one of the best counter service restaurants at Walt Disney World. This review features food photos, our take on ambiance, and random other thoughts about the restaurant. For starters, the Sunshine Seasons menu offers a wide variety of choices, including many healthier ones, with some of the best desserts at Walt
Running the Walt Disney World Marathon or another runDisney event for the first time? I’ve been there, and this guide contains my advice for choosing an event, registering, training, where to stay, running etiquette, and other advice for making the most of the experience. As I’ve run different events, including the Disneyland Half Marathon and
With construction on Star Wars Land set to begin in April, a lot is happening around Disneyland to prep. This update features photos of current progress, news & rumors on what’s to come, and various random thoughts on what to expect in the next few months at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Since our last
