Photo Reports Archive
The Beacons of Magic are a new addition during the World’s Most Magical Celebration at Walt Disney World. These special effects light up and transform all four park icons: Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, Spaceship Earth at Epcot, Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios, and Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom. Of these, only Spaceship
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours are now available for select resort guests at Walt Disney World. This Magic Kingdom photo report offers a look at what we accomplished during the evening Extra Magic Hours replacement, strategy & tips, and more. As background, Extended Evening Theme Park Hours has a smaller pool of eligibility than its
Early Theme Park Entry is now available for on-site hotel guests at Walt Disney World, and we’ve had a couple chances to check it out. This Magic Kingdom photo report offers a step-by-step look at what we accomplished during the morning Extra Magic Hours replacement, strategy & tips, and more. For this visit to Magic
Another new on-site hotel is opening soon at Walt Disney World, continuing the expansion of the last few years that has included Gran Destino Tower, Riviera Resort, plus Disney Vacation Club expansion, room reimaginings, and additions at Bonnet Creek, Disney Springs, and beyond. We’ve witnessed a lot of this first hand, driving past Flamingo Crossings
Harmonious is the new nighttime spectacular at Epcot for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and the long-term replacement for IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. This fireworks review shares photos of the show, plus how it compares to its predecessor, other blockbuster nighttime spectaculars, and whether Harmonious is worth its blockbuster budget and daytime visual blight. Before
We love Weird Disney World. Watching old YouTube videos of things from Walt Disney World’s first three decades is a passion, especially short-lived shows and things that are quirky and bizarre. Things like Daredevil Circus Spectacular, Totally Minnie, Splashtacular, and more–but not the Barbie show. So much of this is enjoyable unironically, as it brings together talented
Happy 50th Anniversary to Walt Disney World! Today kicks off the World’s Most Magical Celebration, the 18-month long event in honor of the milestone. We’re in Magic Kingdom today, Epcot tomorrow, and the other parks throughout the rest of the weekend, but wanted to bring you a quick photo update. On a quick personal note,
It’s time for another ride report on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Hollywood Studios. This Walt Disney World update details our first attempt at experiencing the attraction via the standby line due to “pausing” of the virtual queue, wait time data for the Galaxy’s Edge attraction since it moved to a traditional queue, and
It’s time for another EPCOT update! This Walt Disney World park report will offer photos & commentary about construction progress, the latest on Lightning Lanes and the Genie+ system, Harmonious viewing locations, a look inside Creations Shop and Club Cool, the new Fab 50 statues, and more. In the last couple of weeks, we’ve spent
Space 220 Restaurant has launched at Epcot! We dined at Walt Disney World’s newest themed dining experience on opening day, and wanted to offer impressions on the outer space atmosphere. This post features photos, video, and commentary on Space 220. In case you’re unfamiliar with it, Space 220 restaurant is located between Test Track and
We’re back with another Magic Kingdom park report in the home stretch before the World’s Most Magical Celebration kicks off two weeks (!!!) from today. In this Walt Disney World photo update, we take a look at the latest 50th Anniversary decorations installed around Cinderella Castle, Fab 50 character statues, construction finishing up, feels like
