Tom Bricker Archive
This Disney California Adventure and Disneyland ride refurbishment calendar for 2024 lists temporary attraction closures so you know what won’t be operating before planning your vacation. Additionally, we offer info about reimagining projects that are underway to enhance experiences around the resort. (Updated April 1, 2024.) While no one wants attraction closures during their visit,
Our guide to April 2024 at Walt Disney World offers a free crowd calendar, weeks to visit & avoid, weather, ride refurbishments, and tips for navigating the chaos of Easter and Spring Break. Plus, info for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. (Updated April 1, 2024.) If you’re considering a spring visit, April
It’s crazy how some things in life can come full circle. The last time I wrote a pre-trip report for Walt Disney World, this blog was not yet even a twinkle in our eyes. Such a ‘post’ would’ve come via Flickr and forums, to satiate our own excitement and solicit feedback on Advance Dining Reservations
There’s one Disney resort that we absolutely adore, but have not yet reviewed because we’ve been not-so-patiently awaiting its long-overdue room renovations. With the updated DVC refurbishment calendar out and showing that won’t happen until 2025 at the earliest, it’s time for a quick look at the Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel (VGC) and
Walt Disney World has announced an expansion of its bus fleet along with new character and movie wraps that’ll roll out throughout 2024. This post shares photos & details of the braking bus news, along with a brief on-the-ground update about my good & bad WDW transportation experiences this year. According to Walt Disney World, the buses
Universal Orlando Resort has shared a deep look into ‘How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk’ the new land at Epic Universe, their third theme park in Florida that opens in 2025. This sneak peek shares concept art and info about the rides, shows, interactive experiences, restaurants, and everything else in the upcoming
Whether you’re a character hunter or ride diehard who has never done a dedicated meet & greet, I think we all can agree that seeing Minnie & Mickey Mouse or other beloved furry friends at Walt Disney World is exciting. That’s doubly true when they’re rare characters who seldom make appearances. Ever since Walt Disney World brought
The Walt Disney Company has officially launched Hulu on Disney+ in the U.S. for bundle subscribers, bringing together the libraries of both streaming services. You’ll now find fan-favorite characters, award-winning films and series, and 100 years’ worth of stories all in one place. This post delves into the details of that, and shares our favorite
Walt Disney World and the Central Florida Tourism District have reached a settlement agreement in the lawsuits regarding, among other things, the company’s development agreements with the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. This post outlines terms of the deal plus brief commentary. As you might recall, Walt Disney World’s federal lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis,
Disney has announced that “it’s a small world with Groot” will debut in Winter 2025 at Tokyo Disneyland, as the world’s first version of the iconic boat ride with characters from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This post shares the announcement and concept art, plus our thoughts on the “The Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed”
As the Walt Disney Company’s proxy fight with activist investor Nelson Peltz and his Trian Group enters its home stretch, CEO Bob Iger has received strong showings of support from the former President of Imagineering, Star Wars creator George Lucas, and his predecessor (no, not Chapek) Michael Eisner. This shares their letters and offers a
