DHS Archive
We love the themed design at Walt Disney World; it’s what made us diehard fans in the first place. We also think that using Lightning Lanes to skip lines can be overrated and other savvy strategy can work just as well or better. So it probably comes as no surprise that we have the unpopular
This post ranks every single ride and show at Walt Disney World–all 91 of them–with quick pros & cons. Previously, we’ve rated and reviewed every attraction at Walt Disney World, but never before have we listed them all from worst to best. (Updated November 23, 2023.) At their pinnacle, Walt Disney World attractions are iconic
Rumors have swirled for years that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will be reimagined to feature a new band or IP at Walt Disney World. This covers that, debunks what’s likely false, and engages in fun armchair Imagineering about themes, characters, movies, and bands that would work as a replacement. (Updated November 21, 2023.)
Disney Jollywood Nights is the new hard ticket Christmas event with special holiday entertainment, food & beverage, and adult atmosphere at Walt Disney World. This reviews our experience with the party, covering bright spots and what went wrong during the opening night meltdown. We’ll also address whether it’s worth the money, how much you can
After an operational meltdown on the inaugural night of the Jollywood Nights hard ticket event, Walt Disney World made a ton of improvements and additions for the second Christmas party. This covers all of the changes, how they enhanced the guest experience, and our commentary about where the hard ticket offering goes from here. For
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a new event to “compete” with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. Jollywood Nights is a brand-new hard ticket nighttime party that’ll be held after hours at DHS on select evenings this holiday season. (Updated November 12, 2023.) As discussed in our post detailing Reasons Why You Should Do
Walt Disney World has released menus for the holiday season with new drinks, appetizers, entrees, desserts and snacks for Christmas 2023 in Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, and the resort hotels. This food guide dispenses with dish details, plus photos and info about the holiday offerings coming to Walt Disney World. This
Jollywood Nights is a new Christmas party coming to Hollywood Studios for the 2023 holiday season. Our guide to the event covers dates & details for Walt Disney World’s newest hard ticket event, plus our commentary about this ‘counterprogramming’ to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, anticipated crowd dynamics at WDW in November
There are a lot of complaints about Genie+ at Walt Disney World, with one of the biggest being that return times at Hollywood Studios are frequently in the afternoon and evening. With that in mind, I tested a DHS Park Hopping day to see how much I’d be able to accomplish using Lightning Lanes to
If you want to do an afternoon or evening at Hollywood Studios, this half-day itinerary offers a plan of attack for touring the park efficiently. DHS has some of the most popular rides at Walt Disney World, so you may need to strategize differently in order to get everything done. (Updated October 27, 2023.) To
Moonlight Magic parties are back again at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort in 2024, with dates at EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Typhoon Lagoon, and California Adventure! During these free after hours parties, DVC members can experience a night full of fun: attractions with short wait times, rare character sightings, exclusive entertainment, and free
