A new family raft ride is coming to Typhoon Lagoon at Walt Disney World in 2017! The water park hasn’t seen any major additions since Crush ‘N’ Gusher in 2005, and with this 2-minute attraction, Typhoon Lagoon sees its slate of offerings rounded out with one thing it was missing as compared to Blizzard Beach.
Few things are as special to us as closing time in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Standing in front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom–or in front of any of the various castles, really–in a nearly empty park is truly special. It’s even more special once “When You Wish Upon A Star” starts playing and
“Mix red and gold, from autumn flowers; purple and blue, from twilight hours. Green summer hills, and rainbows play a part. A painter’s brush, a work of art!” The realm of art starts the second act of Journey into Imagination, as the first scene after flying alongside the Dreamcatcher and taking a brief tour of
Disney has confirmed that “The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History” will debut in Walt Disney World’s Liberty Square in October 2016. This outdoor, live show (or “Great Moments with Mr. Eagle,” as I’ll be dubbing it) will be presented above Hall of Presidents in the Heritage House windows, and will feature popular Muppets
Frontera Cocina is a new table service restaurant in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. This dining review includes food photos, thoughts on our experience eating at Frontera Cocina, including ambiance and value. In terms of basic info for WDW vacation planners, this is a 1-credit table service restaurant on the Disney Dining Plan, but
Starting this summer, Animal Kingdom has been ‘awakening’ at night, for several new experiences that keep the park open well into the night. From Jungle Book: Alive with Magic to Tree of Life Awakenings, and more, there’s a variety of new entertainment that offers a new experience for guests experiencing Animal Kingdom after dark. We’ve
Confirming months of rumors, Disney announced today that Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! will be coming to Disneyland Resort, specifically to Disney California Adventure’s Tower of Terror. The new attraction will anchor a future Marvel Land (although not explicitly using the word “Marvel” due to contractual limitations on that) in the park, the
Trying to choose the right ultra wide angle lens for you? This post compares and contrasts the most popular options for Canon and Nikon DSLRs, and weighs the pros and cons of each, including price, sharpness, size, field of view, distortion, and several other factors that will–or should–impact your decision when choosing an ultra wide
This post features my real-world impression and photos taken with the Nikon D750, my opinion on it as compared to the Nikon D810 (including why I think it’s the better all-around camera–and the absolute best camera for those who are serious about Disney photography), the pros and cons of the D750, and other assorted thoughts
This list of the best-value Character Meals at Walt Disney World will help you maximize your value on the Disney Dining Plan. Eating at these character restaurants gets you the most bang for your buck and saves you the most money on the Disney Dining Plan, because these are normally the most expensive meals. Even
Flying Fish Cafe is a high-end seafood restaurant on the Boardwalk in Walt Disney World. Flying Fish Cafe recently had a top-to-bottom refurbishment that re-imagined the restaurant thematically. We have more details below about this re-imaging that will introduce a (partially) new menu, and an airier design, with more room for the popular Chef’s Counter