Tom Bricker Archive
Bookings are now open for the Cabins at Fort Wilderness, with all cash-paying guests and select Disney Vacation Club members staying on points now able to reserve the rooms at the reimagined resort for stays starting in Summer 2024. This post covers prices, perks, and other updates on the new-look accommodations. As quick background, Fort
This year’s Disney D23 Expo runs from August 9 to 11, 2024 in Anaheim. This guide covers all dates & details, strategy, area hotel recommendations, crowds, tips & tricks for the ‘Ultimate Fan Event’ that’ll be held a short walk from Disneyland and California Adventure. (Updated March 27, 2024.) As always, we’ll be attending the
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure speeds towards completion in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, entering the home stretch of the transformation before the reimagined ride’s Summer 2024 opening. With the transformation wrapping up, Imagineering has shared names and backstories for the adorable animals in the attraction. We have details & concept art, plus our own proposed
Walt Disney World has officially opened the World Celebration neighborhood of EPCOT, which will be home to CommuniCore Hall and Plaza starting in Summer 2024. This is the reimagined core of Future World and scaled down festival center that was previously announced but shelved. This post shares concept art, what’s being promised, and our commentary.
Less than a week after the announcement that he’s being honored as a Disney Legend, the legendary Joe Rohde has announced his return to Walt Disney Imagineering in some capacity. This post shares the news and why we’re so excited for this development. (Updated March 25, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. Eastern.) In the wise words
Genie+ has sold out again at Walt Disney World as record high pricing has returned for the peak week of Easter 2024. Already, multiple parks have sold out today (not to be confused with the Multiple Parks options…which has also sold out). This post covers all of the sold out dates & times along with
The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers is a new table service restaurant at Walt Disney World that’ll likely open in 2024. It’ll offer sit-down dining and a bakery, replacing ESPN Club at the BoardWalk. This post shares details about what’s on the horizon, including current construction photos. (Updated March 25, 2024.) This new restaurant
The Westin Anaheim Resort is a new luxury hotel near Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. It’s one a few AAA Four Diamond hotels within walking distance of the theme parks. This review features room photos & video, thoughts on amenities, and pros & cons of booking at this hotel versus its competitors. (Updated March 24,
Walt Disney World has extended hours at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom for the second half of Spring Break season in April 2024. This covers the additions plus zig when they zag strategy for the parks and everything else you should know. We’ll start with the latest release of new operating schedules. All
Old Key West and Saratoga Springs are two of Walt Disney World’s largest resorts. Both are considered Deluxe Villas, with sprawling footprints and ardent fan-followings among the many DVC members who own at both resorts. In this, we’ll compare and contrast the accommodations, crowning a champion in categories including theme, rooms, dining, transportation, pools &
It’s currently Spring Break ‘season’ at Walt Disney World, and there have already been attendance highs and lows in March 2024. This crowd report shares wait times data along with us trying to make sense of why the parks have been so slow during what should’ve been a peak week at Walt Disney World. We
