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Much like every fan has a bucket list, there are things that we never want to do again at Walt Disney World. This isn’t like our list of easy first-timer blunders. This list is personal, containing things we’ve done and after which said to one another, “wow, that was a mistake.” (Last updated November 25, 2018.)
Walt Disney World is in the midst of an unprecedented amount of construction and expansion ahead of its 50th Anniversary. It’s rumored that this milestone will feature a ’50 Things for the 50th Anniversary’ celebration, with a mix of new and improved offerings comprising those offerings. This makes a lot of sense. Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary
Beyond the potential money saving benefit Disney Vacation Club offers, there are other member perks at Walt Disney World. DVC calls these its “Membership Extras,” which are usually discounts or special events. When looking at Disney’s site, it’s difficult to tell which of these benefits are truly…beneficial, and which are thinly-veiled marketing. In this post,
We spend a lot of time on this blog waxing nostalgic about EPCOT Center. When reading our 10 Worst Walt Disney World Attraction Replacements, it’s hard not to notice the presence of the original Epcot. And, as we’ve conceded in our Why We Can’t Let EPCOT Go post, even though most of those attractions went
Nothing at Walt Disney Word is “just a ride.” Backstories exist for every attraction, land, restaurant, and hotel. They provide framework and context for the Imagineered details, and a good backstory can add another layer to the visual storytelling. In this post, I’ll list my favorite backstories at Walt Disney World. In actuality, my feelings
Why do I start humming Soarin’s score when peeling an orange? Why does a peculiar smell of ‘burning wood’ put a smile on my face? What makes shampoo remind me of Disney? Am I just an obsessed lunatic?! (Note: to that question, probably. I felt compelled to update this post in 2018 with a couple
Walt Disney World has dozens of bars & lounges in the parks and hotels where you can go to relax and unwind the good ole fashioned way: with alcohol, the cause of…and solution to…all of life’s problems! In this post, we share our favorite bars at Walt Disney World. (Last updated June 21, 2018.) This
The EPCOT Center of the mid-1980s through mid-1990s is my favorite theme park of all-time. As much as I praise Tokyo DisneySea (and consider it the modern analogue), I would take the EPCOT of my youth any day if I could choose. Part of that is the prospect of revisiting childhood nostalgia. Another part is
If you’re visiting Disneyland on a tight budget or are attempting to save money, the easiest way is to book a cheap Anaheim hotel. In this post, we list the 10 best ‘value hotels’ near Disneyland, with a brief discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each, along with the sacrifices you’ll be making by
I’d describe myself as an old school Walt Disney World fan. I far prefer slow-moving dark rides to quick thrills, I love original theme park creations but am fairly ambivalent towards film IP, and I’m not particularly keen on screen-based technology. When you combine all of that, it amounts to me enjoying long, methodical attractions
Background music is one of the things that gives atmosphere to each land at Walt Disney World, yet is often overlooked. Disney’s best background music does a great job of setting the mood, and most guests would notice if it was not there, but it’s not something ordinary guests actively give much attention. For better or worse,
