Tips & Tricks Archive
With California fully reopening, Disneyland has returned to normal park opening procedures for Summer 2021. In this rope drop report, we’ll walk you through the line for security on Harbor Blvd and to enter the park, plus our step by step morning in Fantasyland and beyond. Staying a short walk from the parks, we actually
Currently, both Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure in Marvel’s Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland are using virtual queues. This post will offer strategy for scoring boarding groups for both in the same day. Much has been made of the virtual queue “rules”
Walt Disney World’s theme parks & hotels have reopened and been safely operating for months amidst the coronavirus pandemic with physical distancing, face masks, and health rules. This planning guide addresses how WDW is keeping guests safe from COVID-19, tips & advice for navigating this period of “temporary abnormal,” plus the latest news out of
Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom is a Walt Disney World hard ticket event with lower crowds, short waits, and special Halloween-inspired entertainment. In this review, we’ll share party photos, what’s new, info on what we did, and whether it’s worth the money. Let’s start with a quick description of the event. Villains After Hours
Quarantine rules to Florida from many states apply to Walt Disney World visitors returning home. This covers travel restrictions, mandates & recommendations, international testing requirements, updates on numbers, and relaxation of rules for fully vaccinated people by the CDC. (Updated April 26, 2021.) In addition to travel rules, this post has become our monthly status
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme park reservations are now available with no virtual queue or website woes. Now that the dust has settled, we thought it’d be worth offering some analysis and Summer 2021 crowd predictions for Disneyland and DCA. We’ll preface this with the standard disclaimer that this is highly speculative, dependent upon
It’s time for another in-park face mask update from Magic Kingdom! As covered in our Guide to Face Masks at Walt Disney World, there was a significant rule relaxation this week: “You may temporarily remove your face covering while actively eating, drinking or taking an outdoor photo, but you must be stationary and maintain appropriate
Wondering about the status of character dining at Walt Disney World? This post covers which in-park and resort restaurants have returned and what modified meals they’re offering, plus a promising development on taking photos with characters–rather than of them. For those who missed it, Walt Disney World temporarily suspended character meet & greets back when
Thinking of using Uber or Lyft instead of a taxi, rental car, or bus transportation at Walt Disney World? Ride-sharing services are the most efficient way for getting to parks, resorts, and Universal Studios Florida; these tips will help save money and improve your experience with it. (Updated March 24, 2021.) During the phased reopening,
Our guide to the best attractions in Islands of Adventure reviews the top rides, with numerical scores for every roller coaster, show, and more–including in Jurassic Park and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. If you’re planning a trip to Universal Orlando, it’s a great starting point for things to do and skip, and what’s
Bounceback offers are one of the best ways to book Walt Disney World discounts, and the easiest for scoring Free Dining. In this post, we’ll clear up confusion with info about 2021 bounce-back deals, who is eligible, and how to book these coveted WDW deals. (Updated March 2, 2021.) Also known as “Future Stay Offers,”