Tom Bricker Archive
Season of the Force is the spring and early summer Star Wars celebration featuring fireworks, limited-time offerings, and other new experiences–plus seasonal snacks, exclusive merchandise and more. This guide covers everything you need to know about the 2024 special event at Disneyland. (Updated April 7, 2024.) For starters, Season of the Force is back Disneyland
Walt Disney World has announced the return of Annual Passholder appreciation days in Summer 2024. This post shares the V.I.PASSHOLDER details that were teased in the latest AP Buzz newsletter kinda thing in the My Disney Experience app, plus our commentary about why this is happening. For those who missed out on the fun last
Walt Disney World has reiterated its ‘Beyond Big Thunder’ plans for Magic Kingdom expansion outside the existing footprint of the park. This discusses possibilities for Coco, Encanto, and Villains lands in the longer-term and shares the latest news. (Updated April 4, 2024.) The first time this was mentioned was at the 2022 D23 Expo. The
Imagineering has shared a first look on the research that they’ve undertaken to create an authentic Tropical Americas expansion of Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This post covers details about the potential Indiana Jones, Encanto, and Coco land slated to replace Dino-Rama and the latest developments. For those who haven’t been following along closely,
Disney has announced that the fan-favorite BDX “Duckling Droids,” the new free-roaming two-legged droids that appeared for a day late last year in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge are returning for Season of the Force at Disneyland. This shares the official news, my reaction to seeing them in person, and other commentary about the evolution of
Disney has shared an in-depth first look at the advanced Audio Animatronics in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World and Disneyland ahead of the reimagined ride’s Summer 2024 opening at Magic Kingdom. We have full details, plus photos & video of the characters in action, and my thoughts after seeing these AAs in person
“I wish I could be here every day,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger to kick off an Imagineering presentation I attended. He was joined at the front of the small conference room by Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro, who shared that he actually had been spending a lot more time in WDI’s Glendale offices lately and
Park Hopping was unavailable earlier this afternoon at Magic Kingdom, but has since resumed after Walt Disney World suspended the option for the first time in several years amidst peak Spring Break crowds. This post shares what’s going on and what to expect if you’re in the parks right now. As you’re likely aware, all-day
Disney has announced the lineup and dates of 2024 Disneyland After Dark parties! Returning are Star Wars and Pride Nites, joined by the first-ever Disney Channel night as part of the popular post-park closing hard ticket events. This shares details and offers commentary about these hard ticket events in California. (Updated April 5, 2024.) In
Halloween Horror Nights is a hard-ticket event held at Universal Studios Florida in Fall 2024. This guide covers dates & ticket prices, tips for maximizing your time at HHN, whether it’s worth the money, haunted house info, and photos from our experiences attending Orlando’s event. (Updated April 5, 2024.) This year, Halloween Horror Nights will
Walt Disney World has announced that the Free Dining Plan discount will return select travel dates in July, September, and December 2024. Here’s what we know so far, plus tips & tricks for booking, other special offers expected to be released on this date, and commentary about this discount. For those of you who have
