We’re are setting sail with Disney Cruise Line on the Wonder for the 7-night Alaska itinerary later this summer. As temperatures here are currently frigid, naturally we’ve started daydreaming about visiting the tropical waters (wait…that’s not right) of the Last Frontier. Alaska has been on my travel bucket list for a while, and I’m beyond
During our recent stay at Art of Animation, we took some construction photos of the Disney Skyliner gondola station that will connect AoA and Pop Century to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. In this post, we’ll offer a progress report on Walt Disney World’s upcoming gondola network. This is a project we’re anxiously awaiting, as it’s
During Monday’s Parks & Resorts panel during the D23 Expo Japan 2018, Chairman Bob Chapek shared new details about some of the projects already underway at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Tokyo Disney Resort. While the presentation was light on announcements (we were expecting something Marvelous), there was one semi-interesting
As anticipated, Walt Disney World and Disneyland increased prices overnight. That’s bad news for anyone purchasing tickets or vacation packages directly from Disney today. The good news is that you can still purchase tickets from the “old” inventory at the old prices from ParkSavers (for Walt Disney World or Disneyland) or Get Away Today (for
If you haven’t heard by now, Disney announced that it would be updating Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World and Disneyland to remove the ‘Redhead Wench Auction Scene’ and replace it with a new auction scene. This was easily the most controversial Disney news since…eh…about 48 hours before. (Last updated February 26, 2018.)
Pizza Ponte is a Disney Springs counter service restaurant serving Italian cuisine (in the form of pizza, sandwiches, and desserts) to Walt Disney World guests wanting a fast-casual alternative to Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, the Edison, and Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar & Restaurant. In this post, we’ll share food photos, and discuss how our experience
The UnDISCOVERed Future World Tour is a 4-hour walking tour of Epcot, which includes backstage looks at the park, a visit to a VIP lounge, priority attraction access, and information about Walt Disney’s vision for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. In this post, we’ll review our experience on the tour, and assess whether it’s
In Japan, rumors of huge, $2.7 billion expansion, expanding Tokyo Disney Resort by 30% are swirling. The leading rumor for this expansion indicates that this will be Tokyo DisneySea, a new park completing the land, sea, and sky triumvirate. (Last updated February 11, 2018.) The Tokyo DisneySky iteration of this rumor is a new variation
We recently had the chance to attend Moonlight Magic, the after hours Magic Kingdom party for Disney Vacation Club Members at Walt Disney World. We’ve previously done these events in Typhoon Lagoon, Disney California Adventure, and Animal Kingdom, and had enjoyed each of those events for their low crowds, “free” food, rare characters, and other
If you’re vacationing to Walt Disney World, there’s a good chance that’s all you’re doing. However, there’s a lot to do in Central Florida and Orlando outside of the Disney parks. This list takes a look at 50+ options for things to do near Walt Disney World, broken down in two categories: things at Walt
Columbia Harbour House is a counter service restaurant in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, specializing in seafood, but serving a few other options, as well. In this review, we’ll share thoughts on the food, ambiance, and theme at Columbia Harbour House. In terms of basic background, Columbia Harbour House participates in the Disney Dining Plan,
