New Bill Could Move Up Disneyland Reopening

A new bill with bipartisan support would accelerate the reopening of Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and other theme parks in an earlier tier of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, overriding prior guidelines. In this post, we’ll share details and offer commentary, including a prediction for when the ongoing closure might end. By way

Flame Tree Barbecue: Still Worth It?

Flame Tree Barbecue at Animal Kingdom has historically been up there as one of the Top 15 Counter Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World. In our various incarnations of that ‘best of’ list, it has frequently ranked #1 or #2 among all WDW dining options. More recently, Flame Tree BBQ has faced staunch competition as

Free Disney Zoom Backgrounds & Wallpapers

With many people attending school or working from home, video conferencing via Zoom has become a common way to connect with co-workers, classmates, friends, and family. Several readers have asked for Walt Disney World and Disneyland virtual backgrounds in response to our Disney iPhone Wallpapers. (New releases February 13, 2021.) I’m a big fan of

Disneyland Ends AP Program & Cancels Annual Passes

Disney announced it will be ending the current Annual Passholder program for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, cancelling all outstanding APs and issuing refunds. In this post, we’ll share details about the termination, commentary on why it’s happening, and more. (Updated January 27, 2021.) Here’s the statement issued by Ken Potrock, President of Disneyland Resort: