The Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin are on-site hotels near Epcot that are Deluxe-caliber. This resort review features room photos, thoughts on amenities at both hotels, value for money, and how these resorts compare to Disney-owned accommodations. Reviewing the Swan and/or Dolphin is a tricky proposition. One big question is how to categorize them?
If Nintendo Switch’s “Year in Review” feature is any indication, my #2 hobby was playing the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Walt Disney World doesn’t offer up similar stats on how much time or money we spent in the parks (probably for the best), but it’s safe to say that was #1. Despite
Due to heavy holiday crowds at Walt Disney World, high demand for Genie+, and the system collapsing in crowds during Thanksgiving, the company tweaked Lightning Lane selections for the weeks leading up to New Year’s Eve. The latest change is the addition of Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade at Magic Kingdom to the Genie+
Walt Disney World continues to update the resort reopening timeline for 2022, with revised dates for hotels that were TBD. This looks at the schedule, how refurbishments and construction are delaying opening dates, and offers predictions for what’s next. (Updated December 22, 2021.) As a quick recap, all Disney Vacation Club resorts welcomed guests back
We are back with another COVID-19 report covering new case, positivity, and hospitalization data from Florida and Orange County as of December 22, 2021. Plus, commentary and an update on the potential impact of the Omicron surge on crowds at Walt Disney World in early 2022. Let’s start with a quick housekeeping note. These data-driven
There have been a lot of rumors, speculation, and predictions about the future of former CEO Bob Iger as he prepares to leave the Walt Company in 10 days. Against that backdrop, the current chairman has embarked on a media tour to set the stage for his departure, control the media narrative, and write his
With Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser less than three months away from opening, Walt Disney World has embarked upon its final marketing push for the Halcyon hotel. This has resulted in some “interesting” moves by the company, fan backlash, theories, and more. In this post, we’ll try to answer the question: what the heck is going
Like clockwork, peak season crowds have arrived for the week of Christmas at Walt Disney World. Wait times are already up and are only likely to go higher as the parks see their heaviest attendance during the closing weeks of 2021. This report shares recent data, thoughts on what’s likely to happen next with attendance
Aunt Polly’s is a counter service restaurant in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This dining review features food photos, thoughts on the quality, our experiences here, how Aunt Polly’s compares to other alternatives in the park, and what it brings to the table on peak season days. If you’ve never stopped at, passed by,
As an indirect result of Genie Collapsing in Crowds During Thanksgiving, Walt Disney World has tweaked Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane selections for the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve. This post will take a look at the changes, reasons why, and offer speculation for the future. By way of recap in
Story Book Dining at Artist Point in Wilderness Lodge reopened as Walt Disney World’s first modified princess meal! In this WDW dining review, we’ll share photos & video of the modified experience, commentary as to whether it’s worth your time and money, pros & cons, food pics, and info. The question for us is whether
