Walt Disney World has announced more details about the replacement for Extra Magic Hours, which will be offered both in the morning and evening at every park–Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom–daily. In this post, we share more details. Plus, commentary about the “pay to play” nature of the extended hours, recent rope
Walt Disney World has released new “Summer Fun” resort room-only discounts in August and September 2021 for Annual Passholders. This post shares the details of these special offers, commentary about why there’s such a shortage of savings, plus analysis & availability info. (Updated July 7, 2021.) In case you’ve forgotten, general public discounts of up
Disneyland Paris has officially announced Disney Premier Access, which replaces free FastPass in those two parks. In this post, we’ll share details & pricing, how the upcharge line skipping service will work, and discuss the potential implications for Walt Disney World, where a paid replacement for FastPass+ feels like all but an inevitability at this
Disneyland is offering a new multi-day ticket deal for California residents. In this post, we’ll share info & details about the limited-time offer for the remainder of summer and early fall, plus commentary about the intersection of this promo and Halloween Time, and historical comparisons. Let’s start with the details on the Golden State ticket
Walt Disney World has announced new menu items debuting in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios. In this post, we’ll share the upcoming entrees and desserts landing soon at Docking Bay 7 and Ronto Roasters and offer brief commentary about menus at Walt Disney World. As a preliminary matter, it’s good to see the
Epcot Forever is back, filling the sky above World Showcase to end every night. We attended for Independence Day at Walt Disney World, and will share photos of the fireworks and other random stuff, plus thoughts on our experience, crowds & congestion, and more. As you’re likely aware, after a year-plus hiatus, fireworks have returned
Flavors of Florida is a summer food event at Disney Springs offering entrees, alcohol, and desserts inspired by the Sunshine State in Walt Disney World’s popular dining, shopping, and entertainment district. This post offers 2021 menus, reviews things we’ve eaten at Flavors of Florida, and our overall experience with the event. (Updated July 5, 2021.)
Happy Independence Day! If you’re spending July 4th at Walt Disney World, you might be curious as to where you can engage in the most patriotic of activities: devouring a gluttonous feast! This Fourth of July dining guide offers our top picks for fun summer eating at Walt Disney World. (Updated July 4, 2021.) Our
Happily Ever After has made its heartwarming, emotional, and triumphant return to Magic Kingdom. We were on hand for the first night of fireworks in over a year at Walt Disney World, and will share photos of the crowds and pyro, plus thoughts on our experience and how this was about more than just fireworks–it
Disneyland Resort has released new hotel discounts through Fall 2021 with room-only deals. This post shares the details of these special offers, analysis as to how much money you’ll save with each, comparisons to other discounts, and availability info. Before we get started, all three hotels at Disneyland Resort have now reopened! During the phased
Tusker House Restaurant is a character dining experience in Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This reviews the new modified meal, which now features distanced character greetings and family-style food, replacing the African-inspired buffet. Here we share photos from dinner, thoughts on how this all-you-can-eat meal compares to its predecessor, a look at character interactions,