Disney’s Halloween is the seasonal event at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea during September and October. The Japan parks definitely get into the Halloween spirit, with a special parade, fireworks, stage shows, and even special foods. At Tokyo Disneyland, some guests also get into the spirit, wearing elaborate costumes during certain weeks. This post takes a
Walt Disney World is currently adding a 15-story tower to Coronado Springs Resort, meaning part of the resort-hotel is a construction zone. In addition to that, there are ongoing room refurbishments and other enhancements going on as part of this expansion. In this post, we’ll take a tour of Coronado Springs, and offer some insight
This real-world Nikon D850 review features photos I’ve taken with the new camera, and my insights after using the camera in the field. The words “best camera ever” and other superlatives are being thrown around a lot when describing the Nikon D850, and part of my focus in this review will be some thoughts on
Today at Disney California Adventure, Imagineers are play-testing talking Donald Duck, plus Minnie and Mickey Mouse. In this post, we’ll share photos and video of Disneyland Resort’s talking trio, plus thoughts on the meet and greet experience. For starters, this meet and greet is currently in test mode, meaning that there’s no published schedule of
Although the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival has a lot of great food, there are some duds. Snacks and desserts that are just plain bad, and not worth your money or precious stomach space. In this post, we’ll take a look at the snacks and booths you should avoid. The good news is that,
If you followed our updates on social media, you might know that we were stuck at Walt Disney World during Hurricane Irma. Many readers asked for us to share the experience, so I thought I’d recount the story of how we get stuck, Walt Disney World’s handling of the situation, and other details. Being at
Best Western Plus Park Place Inn is the closest hotel to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, directly across the street from the parks. This hotel review features room photos, thoughts on amenities, and pros & cons of staying at the Best Western, particularly as compared to other hotels adjacent to it on Harbor Boulevard. Best
Last night, we headed to Disneyland to attend the first Mickey’s Halloween Party of the year. In this post, we’ll share our photos, observations, and thoughts about the California version of the popular fall, hard-ticket event. Plus, another super-rad Halloween costume that I made with zero adult supervision. Let’s get started! First of all, I
While visiting Walt Disney World last week, we spent more time in Epcot than any other park, and noticed that a decent number of construction projects are now underway, with even more slated to begin by the start of 2018. In this post, we’ll share some photos and commentary from the ongoing work at Epcot.
More than any hotel at Walt Disney World, Caribbean Beach Resort is an active construction site right now. With the re-imagining of Old Port Royale, Skyliners, and the construction of Disney’s Riviera Resort, the newest DVC addition, there is a lot going on. In this post, we’ll share a photo tour of the resort, and
The Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs is a hidden gem of a hotel. This review covers my recent stay at the hotel, featuring photos of rooms and hotel amenities. Buena Vista Palace dates back to the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village days of Walt Disney World, making it a
