Tom Bricker Archive
It’s been just over a year since we visited Tokyo DisneySea during Super Typhoon Vongfong, so naturally, it seems like as good of time as any to write a trip report about it. In looking through my photos from the evening, I thought it was an interesting and unique evening in the park, so I
Looking for a place to eat in Anaheim within a short distance of Disneyland? This post takes a look at some of the interesting nearby dining options, with recommendations for “local,” non-chain options. We’ll also focus on inexpensive spots within walking distance, a short Uber/taxi ride, or accessible via the ART. These are some great
A while back on the blog, I offered some suggestions for choosing a camera bag for travel, including use in the Disney Parks. I’ve since gone through a few camera bags, and thought I’d offer insight based on what I’ve learned via my thoughts on the Lowepro Flipside Sport 20L AW camera bag I’ve been
I was recently in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in the middle of the day with a few hours to kill while doing other things. It was unseasonably hot, so naturally, I decided to stand in the sun, set up my tripod, and fire off a bunch of 30 second exposure photos in a bunch
Crew’s Cup Lounge is a bar & restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Yacht Club Resort. In addition to drinks, the lounge features a menu consisting of table service quality food at (roughly) counter service prices. In terms of money-saving info, it does not participate in the Disney Dining Plan, but does accept the Tables in
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Wondering if runDisney events are worth it? Here are my top 10 reasons why doing the marathons at Walt Disney World or Disneyland are worth the time, money, and training, even if you are not (currently) an avid runner. I know I used to wonder this myself, so hopefully my reasons resonate with those of
We attended the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World on October 6, 2015. This post features photos and thoughts on the party this year, including crowds, characters, new offerings, and random tips. We’ll have a few “reports” from our recent Walt Disney World trip in the coming weeks, with this being
Following our Afternoon at Epcot post the other day, here’s another live post from Walt Disney World, this time from Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Except this one actually is live! I know I said I’d try to do a live Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party post, but I realized there’s a lot to cover regarding
We’re currently at Walt Disney World, and I thought it might be fun to share some live updates from the trip via the blog with the nifty WiFi on my Nikon D750. Unfortunately, I’ve had some “issues” with my fancy iPhone 4 that have prevented me from doing that. I didn’t want to bail on
Planning a Disney vacation to figure out where to stay? We have reviews & info about Disney hotels, with pros and cons, room photos, and various tips about the different resort hotels at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. This page provides links to our Disney hotel reviews
