Since Genie+ replaced free FastPass at Walt Disney World, we’ve received questions asking about comparisons between Lighting Lanes and Express Pass at Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure. In short, both line-skipping services offer lower wait times, but with different tradeoffs. This article covers Lighting Lane v. Express Pass: benefits & downsides, pros &
Disney has shared more concept art & info about the reopening Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland. This post shares dates & details, plus our commentary about the changes and upcoming additions debuting shortly after the start of Disney100, the company’s 100th Anniversary celebration that centers around the California parks. Disneyland has already announced that the festivities
Walt Disney World has released food booth menus for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, our second-favorite event of the year in the park! This post shares a full rundown of every new and returning snack, dish, dessert, and drink at the 15 Holiday Kitchens, including the new Nochebuena Cocina. Unlike the rest
Whether you’re a character hunter or ride diehard who has never done a dedicated meet & greet, I think we all can agree that seeing Minnie & Mickey Mouse or other beloved furry friends at Walt Disney World is exciting. That’s doubly true when they’re rare characters who seldom make appearances. Ever since Disney announced that Figment
Magic Key is the reservations-based Annual Passholder program at Disneyland & Disney California Adventure. This guide covers pricing, blockout dates, renewals, discounts, and perks. Plus, comparisons to APs and everything you need to know! (Updated November 18, 2022.) With a Magic Key Pass, you can make theme park reservations for ongoing visits and hold more
This list of open & closed restaurants at Walt Disney World covers what’s operating in Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and resort hotels. We update this regularly, with info on what’s coming for the Christmas season, newly reopened, and more. (Updated November 17, 2022.) The good news is that the vast majority of
Walt Disney World has officially announced that guests can now cancel Advance Dining Reservations up to 2 hours in advance without any cancellation fee, which is a huge change with fairly far-reaching impacts. Here we’ll share the old & new policies and offer commentary about the good, bad, and ugly of this on ADR availability.
Disney Cruise Line announced the acquisition of a partially completed new ship that will join the DCL fleet and sail to new global destinations. Disney will work with Meyer Werft to complete the cruise ship previously known as the Global Dream in Wismar, Germany. In this post, we share details and brief commentary about DCL
Walt Disney World has announced that it’s earmarking nearly 80 acres of land for a new affordable housing development in Central Florida. This post will share details about the plan, plus our commentary about Orlando’s housing crisis, skyrocketing shelter inflation, and (some of) what’s causing this. (Updated November 16, 2022.) “We are invested in working
With the holiday season comes family gatherings and planning 2023 Walt Disney World vacations. With dozens of resorts from which to choose, picking the best hotel for your Walt Disney World vacation can be a daunting task. That’s why we’ve assembled this list of the top 5 hotels for 2023, which covers the hot accommodations next
Walt Disney World is reimagining BoardWalk Inn and adding of Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers, a new table service restaurant and bakery replacing ESPN Club. This post shares details about what’s on the horizon, including specifics about changes & additions. (Updated November 16, 2022.) This follows reimaginings of Disney’s Contemporary and Polynesian Village Resorts
