Walt Disney World has officially opened the World Celebration neighborhood of EPCOT, which will be home to CommuniCore Hall and Plaza starting in Summer 2024. This is the reimagined core of Future World and scaled down festival center that was previously announced but shelved. This post shares concept art, what’s being promised, and our commentary.
Less than a week after the announcement that he’s being honored as a Disney Legend, the legendary Joe Rohde has announced his return to Walt Disney Imagineering in some capacity. This post shares the news and why we’re so excited for this development. (Updated March 25, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. Eastern.) In the wise words
Genie+ has sold out again at Walt Disney World as record high pricing has returned for the peak week of Easter 2024. Already, multiple parks have sold out today (not to be confused with the Multiple Parks options…which has also sold out). This post covers all of the sold out dates & times along with
The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers is a new table service restaurant at Walt Disney World that’ll likely open in 2024. It’ll offer sit-down dining and a bakery, replacing ESPN Club at the BoardWalk. This post shares details about what’s on the horizon, including current construction photos. (Updated March 25, 2024.) This new restaurant
The Westin Anaheim Resort is a new luxury hotel near Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. It’s one a few AAA Four Diamond hotels within walking distance of the theme parks. This review features room photos & video, thoughts on amenities, and pros & cons of booking at this hotel versus its competitors. (Updated March 24,
Walt Disney World has extended hours at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom for the second half of Spring Break season in April 2024. This covers the additions plus zig when they zag strategy for the parks and everything else you should know. We’ll start with the latest release of new operating schedules. All
Old Key West and Saratoga Springs are two of Walt Disney World’s largest resorts. Both are considered Deluxe Villas, with sprawling footprints and ardent fan-followings among the many DVC members who own at both resorts. In this, we’ll compare and contrast the accommodations, crowning a champion in categories including theme, rooms, dining, transportation, pools &
It’s currently Spring Break ‘season’ at Walt Disney World, and there have already been attendance highs and lows in March 2024. This crowd report shares wait times data along with us trying to make sense of why the parks have been so slow during what should’ve been a peak week at Walt Disney World. We
This guide covers what to pack for Walt Disney World, with a checkable packing list of essentials, smart stuff to bring in your backpack for park days, and 50+ unique products and clever gadgets that’ll improve your trip, helping keep you powered, stay cool & comfortable in Florida’s weather. (Updated March 23, 2024.) The first
If anyone deserves to be a Disney Legend, it’s legendary former Imagineer Joe Rohde. And he’ll soon receive that honor, during the 2024 D23 Expo. This post shares the full slate of upcoming honorees at the upcoming awards ceremony, plus why that is not the stage we want to see him on during the ‘Ultimate
Pin trading is a popular thing to do at Walt Disney World. It’s a fun way for kids to interact with Cast Members, collect souvenirs of favorite characters, rides, and more. This guide offers money-saving tips & tricks, offering a great entry point to trade without breaking the bank. (Updated March 22, 2024.) Let’s start
