Guests have now been “dropping in” to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Walt Disney World for over 25 years. As I believe this is a seminal Disney attraction that showcases Walt Disney Imagineering at its peak, and since there are a few very different incarnations of the Tower of Terror, I thought it’d
Looking for the best camera or lenses, tips for taking great photos or to improve your photography? This guide offers tutorials to take better photos in a variety of scenes at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond! (Updated March 22, 2020.) These tips are key, and will help you take better photos of Disney fireworks,
The short and sweet book review is that Walt Disney – An American Original by Bob Thomas is the seminal biography of Walt Disney. It is the definitive portrait of the man, and does a great job of separating myth from reality. Every fan of Disneyland, Walt Disney World should read it. Honestly, every American
Walt Disney World has several new discounts for summer, with travel dates between now and August 31, 2020. In this post, we’ll share the details of these discounts, and share some analysis as to how much money you’ll actually save with each. (Updated March 20, 2020.) We’ll start with the update, which is an extension
Cats have been a staple of the Disney theme park experience since 1955, shortly after Disneyland opened. In this post, we’ll share a brief history of cats in Walt Disney World and the California parks, plus an exclusive look of what the kitties of the kingdom are up to when the parks are closed. Before
All construction has stopped at Disney World according to the head of the region’s top construction trade organization (via Orlando Business Journal). In this post, we’ll cover details of the shutdown, plus speculation about how specific projects will be impacted. In our past posts about Walt Disney World closing, many readers have wondered whether the
Debating the merits of the virtual queue and boarding pass system for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is a time-honored Disney Tourist Blog tradition. (Well, as of the last few months…but it feels like an eternity!) Coverage of the boarding group process for the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge flagship attraction at Walt Disney World
Do you suddenly have a lot of free time at home to watch Disney+ movies, television shows, documentaries, and so forth? Here are our Disney Plus top picks. Rather than simply sharing what has the best scores on Rotten Tomatoes, we’ll share some personal favorites and overlooked gems. Actually, that’s mostly what the list is.
Walt Disney World has announced that all resorts in Florida will close at 5 pm on Friday, March 20 due to the ongoing public health crisis. In addition to WDW hotels, this also means Vero Beach Resort will be closing. That leaves only Aulani Resort in Hawaii and Hilton Head Island Resort in South Carolina
Participating students have been advised that this semester’s College Program at Walt Disney World is ending. In addition to their internship being over, these Cast Members have been notified that their housing complexes will be closing, and they will need to depart by March 18 at 11 a.m. This news comes after Walt Disney World
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are now closed through the end of March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. In this COVID-19 FAQ, we’ll answer common questions about Annual Pass extensions, hotel cancellations, trip rescheduling, park ticket dates, and of course, In-N-Out Burger. To proactively addresses some of the more straightforward questions that were being
