Photo Reports Archive
Early Entry at Magic Kingdom is a perk for on-site resort hotel guests at Walt Disney World, offering a 30-minute head start on the official park opening crowds. This photo report shares our step-by-step strategy for starting at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and continuing from Fantasyland to Adventureland and Frontierland for regular rope drop. The
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is now underway for 2023 in Magic Kingdom! This Walt Disney World event recap shares photos of the new parade additions, characters, Hocus Pocus stage show, fireworks, and more. I’ll also share thoughts on MNSSHP, review the good, bad & ugly of the experience, and more. If you’re looking for step-by-step
There are over one dozen different PhotoPass Magic Shots in Magic Kingdom at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and regular hours for all Walt Disney World guests. In this post, we share our results (good, bad & ugly), locations for the photos, tips & tricks for avoiding lines, and other commentary. (Updated August 12,
Magic Kingdom opens at 8 am on days when the park closes early for special events. We set out to determine what we could accomplish during 7:30 am Early Entry and share the step-by-step results, photos from our morning, and a Party Season plan of attack. (Updated July 28, 2023.) There are a number of
Early Entry at Magic Kingdom offers on-site guests of Walt Disney World hotels a head-start on long lines, and the ability to accomplish attractions with lower wait times…in theory. This photo report shares my step-by-step morning on an average day (crowd level 6/10), but that felt far worse due to a meltdown of many rides
Hollywood Studios can be the best park at Walt Disney World for Early Theme Park Entry. We’ve taken advantage of the perk over a half-dozen times at DHS, and highly recommend to those planning trips. With that said, sometimes things go wrong. This photo report offers a step-by-step look at what we accomplished (and didn’t)
Space 220 Restaurant has launched at EPCOT! We’ve dined at Walt Disney World’s new themed dining experience for multiple meals, and offer impressions here on the outer space atmosphere. This features photos & video, Advance Dining Reservation info, seating request recommendations, 2024 Disney Dining Plan status, and commentary. (Updated June 8, 2023.) If you’re more
Fort Wilderness Campground is one of the original three resorts at Walt Disney World. In this post, we’ll share history of the rustic retreat, why it’s a special spot you should visit on your next vacation, and what’s on the horizon in 2024. Plus, our reviews of the cabins, campground, restaurants, and our most recent
The average visitor to Walt Disney World will spend 27.8% of their waking hours on or in line for some form of transportation. I just made that number up, but it certainly feels true if you’ve felt the frustration of waiting for a Magic Kingdom bus while 5 passed for EPCOT, or been late to an ADR
Early Entry at EPCOT is a perk for on-site resort hotel guests at Walt Disney World, which offers at least a 30-minute head start on the official park opening or rope drop crowds. This offers step-by-step strategy for accomplishing as many rides as possible with minimal waits during the morning hours when arriving via the
Magic Kingdom is the best park for buying Genie+ at Walt Disney World on peak dates in 2023. For this day with Lightning Lanes, I tested my strategy for skipping standby lines to see how much time could be saved when Park Hopping to Magic Kingdom. This Genie+ photo report walks you through my step-by-step
