Magic Kingdom Archive
Disney reported its fourth quarter earnings for July through September 2021 on an investor call held by CEO Bob Chapek. This post covers the good, bad & ugly of these results, including a sharp spike in per guest spending at Walt Disney World, uptake of the paid Genie+ service, possibility of reducing food portions to
We attended Disney Very Merriest After Hours at Magic Kingdom, the new Walt Disney World special event for the holiday season offering lower crowds & shorter ride wait times, plus Christmas fireworks, stage show, and partial parade. This review shares party photos, whether it’s worth the money, or is a worthwhile replacement to Mickey’s Very
Walt Disney World released Thanksgiving and Christmas 2021 food & drink menus for Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, and resort hotels. In this post, we’ll share the savory snacks, decadent desserts, and offer thoughts on the returning items and more. The holiday season begins at Walt Disney World runs from November 12,
Walt Disney World has revealed which indoor meet & greets will return in November 2021. In this post, we’ll cover the locations at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios, plus other details, and what else you might expect from meet & greets for the rest of this year and in 2022. This comes as Walt
As an alternative to regular standby lines, Walt Disney World’s new Genie+ ride reservation system launched for select attractions in Magic Kingdom and the other parks. This walks you through my step-by-step day not using Genie+, from park opening until closing, with a look at everything I accomplished without spending any extra money. It’s a
Genie+ is a paid line-skipping service that replaces free FastPass+ for select attractions in each park at Walt Disney World. The service is now available to purchase for $15.98 per person, per day in the My Disney Experience app. This will dramatically change visiting Walt Disney World whether you buy it or not, and we’re
Walt Disney World has announced a Christmas stage show and other entertainment will return to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom this holiday season. This post will cover the details and what else you might expect from live entertainment for the rest of this year and in 2022. The news begins with Disney Very Merriest After
My favorite current TV show is Ted Lasso. Every episode brings a smile to my face with its warmth, wholesomeness, and heart. For me, it’s above reproach because it brings so much joy and happiness to my life–while I have favorites, every episode is some degree of good. As it has blown up in popularity,
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours are now available for select resort guests at Walt Disney World. This Magic Kingdom photo report offers a look at what we accomplished during the evening Extra Magic Hours replacement, strategy & tips, and more. As background, Extended Evening Theme Park Hours has a smaller pool of eligibility than its
Early Theme Park Entry is now available for on-site hotel guests at Walt Disney World, and we’ve had a couple chances to check it out. This Magic Kingdom photo report offers a step-by-step look at what we accomplished during the morning Extra Magic Hours replacement, strategy & tips, and more. For this visit to Magic
Earlier today, Walt Disney World’s announced that Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and other entertainment will return to Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom between now and December 2021. This comes as Walt Disney World continues to bring back Cast Members and atmospheric entertainers, and now seems ready to move beyond the spontaneous, and physically distanced
