DHS Archive
With higher crowds & wait times, you need superior strategy for saving time waiting at Walt Disney World. That’s the purpose of this post, breaking down the best & worst options–Genie+, Lightning Lanes, extra hours & rope drop–to beat long lines at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. (Updated October 6, 2022.) Our
Our Disney restaurant reviews offer food photos, menus, info & tips, and thoughts on 300+ counter and table service dining spots at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo, Paris, and beyond. We cover best & worst meals, value for money, and more to help you choose where to eat based upon theme, ambiance, cuisine & cost.
New rides, restaurants, entertainment, and more is coming to Walt Disney World in 2023. Here’s what’s next after the 50th Anniversary celebration concludes next year–construction info, expansion plans, and opening dates so you know what to expect when planning your WDW vacation. (Updated October 1, 2022.) According to Walt Disney World, the “big” thing happening
Hollywood Studios is the second-best park for buying Walt Disney World’s Genie+ service. Lightning Lane line-skipping access is available at 15 attractions in DHS, and many are headliners or popular thrill rides. This guide ranks all in terms of time-saved and how quickly they book up. (Updated September 30, 2022.) The goal is to give
Disney After Hours events will return to Walt Disney World starting in January 2023! This post shares dates and details about the post-closing parties, plus our recommendations and ‘wish list’ for these hard ticket events. Let’s start with the basics. Disney After Hours will start on January 4, 2023 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and January
“When will Fantasmic return?” is a question Walt Disney World vacation planners and fans have been asking for nearly two years. There’s been a ton of speculation and rumors about the nighttime spectacular coming back to Hollywood Studios to help with crowds. (Updated September 25, 2022.) In fact, there was a point early last year
Halloween food is finally coming to Walt Disney World! EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs will all have fall-themed snacks, drinks and desserts through October 31, 2022. In this food guide, we’ll take a sneak peek at the spook season treats. This comes over a month after fall food season started at Magic
It’s a Festivus miracle! For a limited time this holiday season, Extended Evening Theme Park Hours will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This post shares dates, details, and strategy for taking advantage of the on-site perk for Walt Disney World guests staying at a Deluxe Resorts, DVC Villas, and select other hotels. For those who are
Our 1-Day Hollywood Studios Itinerary using Genie+ and Lightning Lanes covers how the paid line-skipping services work in practice. This step-by-step Walt Disney World touring plan answers questions, illustrates the process, and offers time-saving strategy for making the best ride reservations. (Updated September 7, 2022.) This is a theoretical day at DHS due to unknowns,
MagicBand+ is Walt Disney World’s new interactive wearable device with a variety of enhancements, plus two games. This ‘real world’ review covers our firsthand experiences using it for multiple full days in the parks to determine the good, bad, and ugly of the device, to help you decide whether to “plus” your WDW vacation. For
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a highly-hyped new hotel offering 2-night experiences at Walt Disney World. The themed resort behind Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios is now open, and this guide covers everything you need to know–including pricing, 2023 reservation info, what’s included, and more! (Updated August 27, 2022.) We’ve been “aboard” Star Wars: Galactic
