Photo Reports Archive
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
We’ve done dozens of special events at Walt Disney World and Disneyland over the last decade-plus. Halloween and Christmas parties more times than I can count, plus After Hours and After Dark Nites, and a variety of now-extinct offerings. Back when we started attending, tickets to Mickey’s Halloween and Christmas parties were ~$30. We’ve continued
Early Entry is a great perk for on-site resort guests at Walt Disney World, and that’s most true at Hollywood Studios. This DHS photo report offers a step-by-step plan for the morning Extra Magic Hours replacement plus park opening, strategy & tips, what works well and what to avoid. (Updated February 13, 2024.) Since originally
Disney’s Lunar New Year celebration is back for 2024! The festivities feature new characters from Turning Red, plus a Mulan cavalcade, Minnie & Mickey Mouse in gorgeous costumes, special food booths, and a variety of entertainment. Disneyland Resort’s annual event runs from now until February 18, 2024 at California Adventure. We’ve had a chance to
Walt Disney World’s weather is wild. That’s true year-round, but especially in winter when there can be 30-40° swings in temperatures from the daily highs to lows. This photo report shares my near-freezing day in Magic Kingdom–covering what I accomplished, and (most importantly) actionable advice for beating the crowds on cold days and nights in WDW.
Early Entry at Magic Kingdom is a good way for on-site guests of Walt Disney World hotels to get a head-start, accomplishing a few attractions with low waits. This photo report offers morning strategy on a 9/10 crowd level day, best options for accomplishing the most during the Extra Magic Hours replacement, plus how this
After a 7-year hiatus, runDisney returned to California and I returned to running with the 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon. I’ll share photos and thoughts in this race report–including my take on events at Walt Disney World vs. Disneyland, plans to run the 2024 Halloween Half Marathon or 2025 WDW Marathon, and more. When I say
Christmas is our favorite time of year at Walt Disney World, and during the holiday season, there’s a week-long window that we really love. This post discusses why we recommend visiting after Thanksgiving but before the peak weeks of winter break, with a rundown of what makes this time of year special–and different from the
The pathway between Magic Kingdom and Grand Floridian Resort gives Walt Disney World guests the option to travel by foot from the Transportation & Ticket Center or Polynesian Village Resort. This post shares photos, video, and excessive enthusiasm for this walking path project. We’ll preface this by saying we’re suckers for infrastructure projects, especially ones
I always wake up early on Christmas. As a small child, this was probably pretty unremarkable. I was excited to see what new LEGO sets or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys Santa had brought. As I got a little older, I’d continue the tradition, reading R.L. Stine’s “Silent Night” books and my favorite Calvin and
In mid-November 2023, ABC filmed the “Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” and “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” at Walt Disney World. I spent the entire day of these television specials being filmed in Magic Kingdom, from park opening until almost 2 a.m., and thought I’d share photos plus my experience of what
