Epcot is the next stop in our May 2019 Walt Disney World construction updates & photo reports. As the park continues and further gears up for its massive re-imagining, work is underway in both World Showcase and Future World. However, much of this is backstage, and there isn’t a ton of visible month-to-month progress. Instead,
Alpine Inn is a popular hotel near Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and the Anaheim Convention Center. This review features room photos, plus thoughts on common areas and whether this is a good place to stay during your Disneyland vacation. For starters, Alpine Inn is a little less than a 15 minute walk to the Disneyland
There are a lot of well-known Walt Disney World hidden gem counter service restaurants, which begs the question as to just how under-the-radar they really are. Dining options like Tangierine Cafe and Sleepy Hollow are great and deserving of the praise, but just how hidden is a restaurant in the middle of Magic Kingdom or
Construction at Caribbean Beach Resort is finished…again…for now? While work remains on the adjacent Riviera Resort and Skyliner stations, the construction around Caribbean Beach is done. Presumably for good this time. In this post, we’ll share photos of the finished work, and also take a look around the Caribbean Beach at Sebastian’s Bistro, Banana Cabana,
Disneyland has announced the Disney Flex Passport, a new Annual Pass with both open admission and reservation-only days. Disney is billing the AP as being a way to deliver a world-class guest experience, while better distributing attendance throughout the year. The new Flex Pass will allow access to Disneyland or Disney California Adventure park on
Walt Disney World has unwrapped 55 Skyliner gondola cabins with character and attraction graphic designs to make the test run between Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’ll share 50 photos of those gondola designs, plus a construction update & photo report on other Skyliner work around WDW. If you’ve followed our months of
As we reported in our Star Wars Land Info & Galaxy’s Edge Guide, Disney plans to use a timed entry “boarding pass” system that guests can book via the app on their smart phones after the initial reservation period ends rather than waiting in a physical line. In this post, we’ll cover how that will
This week’s Walt Disney World news & rumor update covers the ‘blank slate’ dark ride coming to Hollywood Studios, attractions in Epcot’s upcoming Play Pavilion, a restaurant closure at Disney Springs, new MagicBand upgrades, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge music, and more. First, a newly-announced MagicBand upgrade option. Beginning May 15, pre-arrival Walt Disney World resort
Tomorrowland Terrace is a counter service restaurant in Tokyo Disneyland’s Tomorrowland. This dining spot is fairly basic by American standards, as it serves burgers, chicken nuggets, and a chicken burger. That’s it. In this post, we’ll share photos of the kawaii Mickey foods served at Tomorrowland Terrace, and offer our thoughts on whether it’s worth
The Void VR offers two interactive virtual reality walk-through experiences at Walt Disney World; Star Wars – Secrets of the Empire and Ralph Breaks VR. We recently did the former game and will review the level of immersion, quality, and whether it’s worth the money here. If you’re unfamiliar with the the Void, it’s a
Walt Disney World has announced that beginning this fall, resort hotel guests will be able to take advantage of free morning “Extra, Extra Magic Hours” starting at early as 6 a.m. in Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios–including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The Extra, Extra Magic Hours benefit will include Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
