It’s time for a look at attendance for the last couple of weeks at Walt Disney World, plus a preview of Jersey Week and early November 2021. In this crowd report, we’ll analyze wait time data following the rollout of Genie+ and Lightning Lanes, and offer thoughts on what’s likely to happen next with numbers
Walt Disney World released Thanksgiving and Christmas 2021 food & drink menus for Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, and resort hotels. In this post, we’ll share the savory snacks, decadent desserts, and offer thoughts on the returning items and more. The holiday season begins at Walt Disney World runs from November 12,
As previously announced, gingerbread houses are returning to Walt Disney World for Christmas 2021, making appearances in resort hotels and Epcot. This post will take a look at opening dates, details, and food & drink menus for each, plus other potential additions to the lineup. If you’ve never seen the various ‘edible creations’ and other
During this week’s government public health briefing, Mayor Jerry Demings announced the end of Orange County’s state of emergency, which he allowed to expire. This post will cover details, implications for Walt Disney World’s indoor face mask rule, case numbers, positivity data, and more. Before we get going, a quick housekeeping note. We started doing
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is an Indiana Jones themed lounge in Disney Springs–and Walt Disney World’s only Christmas-themed bar during the holiday season. This review features food & drink photos, thoughts on the ambiance, and how it stacks up against other bars around WDW. (Updated October 28, 2021.) If you’re wondering who Jock Lindsey is
Airfare costs to Southern California are one hurdle to visiting Disneyland. However, what a lot of people don’t realize is that there are 5 airports within driving distance of Disneyland. This guide to Disneyland area airports offers the pros and cons of each, along with some recommendations. Having lived in Southern California for a couple
Main Street Electrical Parade will be returning for its 938th farewell run, Disney has teased on TikTok. The night parade is likely to make its Disneyland homecoming in early 2022, running for the parade’s 50th Anniversary! (The first number was a joke, the second isn’t–MSEP is really turning 50 next year.) This comes after Main
Walt Disney World has revealed which indoor meet & greets will return in November 2021. In this post, we’ll cover the locations at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios, plus other details, and what else you might expect from meet & greets for the rest of this year and in 2022. This comes as Walt
Disney has increased parking and ticket prices for the remainder of 2021 and 2022 at Disneyland and California Adventure, with 1-day, multi-day, and Park Hopper costs now up to 8% higher. Beyond the price increases, Disneyland Resort has provided an update on Magic Keys and the trams. In this post, we’ll share price change info
Royal Rooms at Port Orleans Riverside are the only princess-themed guest rooms at Walt Disney World, featuring Tiana’s friends from animated films such as Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Little Mermaid, and Snow White. This hotel review features room photos, thoughts on staying in the rooms, and whether they’re worth the extra money. (Updated
This report walks you through my step-by-step day using Walt Disney World’s new Genie+ service in Hollywood Studios. It features Lightning Lane selections & return times, ride reservation screenshots, what I accomplished with paid FastPass, and thoughts at the end about whether Genie+ is worth the money at DHS. As quick background for those who
