The Anaheim Hotel is the first place we ever stayed when visiting Disneyland over a decade ago. Back then, it was known as the Anaheim Plaza Hotel & Suites. It owns a “special” place in our hearts as the negative note of an otherwise exceptional first trip. Honestly, I was fine with the idea of
Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy & His Pals is a character meal at Ravello. In this Walt Disney World dining review, we’ll share photos with Mickey Mouse and friends, a look at our food, and thoughts on how this breakfast at Four Seasons Orlando stacks up to the alternatives at other hotels. Prior to Good
If you’re confused by the differences between the free Genie feature, paid Genie+ service, Lightning Lanes, and individual attraction selections at Walt Disney World, this comparison and explanation is here to help. It breaks down what each are and offer, along with an analogy and further explanations. This is intended to supplement our Lightning Lane
Disney will mandate all non-union hourly and salaried Cast Members at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and other on-site locations in the United States to get vaccinated against COVID-19. This post will share details plus commentary about any potential guest impact. (Updated August 23, 2021.) Earlier this month, the Walt Disney Company released a statement that
Starting October 1, 2021 as part of The World’s Most Magical Celebration, guests staying in Walt Disney World resorts and other select hotels will be able to enjoy Early Entry and/or Extended Evening Hours. This post covers the ride rosters for mornings and nights, along with a reminder of how these perks will work, eligibility,
Here’s the weekly Florida COVID-19 report with data from Orlando, Orange County, and around Walt Disney World as of August 23, 2021. This provides an update on new cases, positivity, hospitalization, etc., plus public health expert commentary and a look at some of the headlines that made national news in the last week. As always,
Disney has released more details about the upcoming reimagining of Splash Mountain inspired by the Princess and the Frog that’s coming to Disneyland and Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. In this post, we’ll share new concept art and story details shared by Imagineers working on concept who discussed some behind-the-scenes inspirations. To quickly recap,
When it comes to buffets at Walt Disney World, there have long been two outliers: Tusker House and Boma – Flavors of Africa. For the last two decades, they have been the rare buffets that serve a wide selection of ambitious and adventurous cuisine. Don’t get me wrong–I love indulging at some other buffets, stuffing
Walt Disney World has shared new song, movie, character info about “Disney Enchantment,” the new nighttime spectacular debuting in Magic Kingdom on October 1, 2021 for the launch of the World’s Most Magical Celebration. This post shares more details, concept art, and everything we know so far about this new anniversary fireworks show. As a
Walt Disney World has announced the return of select buffets, reopening of restaurants, more Cinderella Castle dining, and early debut of added Epcot Food & Wine Festival booths. In this post, we’ll offer opening dates, Advance Dining Reservation timeframes, plus what else we can expect from WDW dining for the next few months. As always,
Walt Disney World has shared a sneak peek at the newly reimagined guest rooms at Contemporary Resort and other changes coming to the hotel. This post features photos of the “Incredibles Injection,” first impressions on how these compare to other refurbished rooms in WDW hotels, and more. (Updated August 20, 2021.) Let’s start by quickly
