Walt Disney World Archive
Baby Bricker’s first visit to Walt Disney World was one of our best ever vacations, and this trip report continues the first installment of ‘What Went Right’ during that family trip. This features photos & thoughts from Port Orleans Riverside, as well as our approach to ADRs, fireworks, dark rides, and photography. Plus, how it
Walt Disney World has filed a long construction permit for a location corresponding with the Imagination Pavilion. This post covers details of the permit and reasons both for and against it being for Journey into Imagination 4.0, along with possible alternative projects for the permit. Some words of warning: the rumor mill is going to
Walt Disney World announced details & dates for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which is the park’s flagship foodie event of the year. This shares all of the news and our commentary about certain interesting changes for this year’s popular celebration of the culinary arts. Let’s start with the basics. The 2024
Spring break is mostly in the rearview mirror and summer is still another month-plus away, meaning Walt Disney World is now now entering “Shoulder Season.” This crowd report shares wait times data, which dates ended up being the worst of the season, and our on-the-ground observations about congestion and lines. Plus, predictions on attendance levels
Walt Disney World has announced a new reimagined stage show will replace Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom. This post shares everything we know about changes to the iconic attraction: CBJ’s opening timeframe, and concept art. Plus comprehensive commentary and our conflicted feelings about the Bear Band doing a new act. (Updated April 22, 2024.)
Walt Disney World has revealed details about some of the new perks and freebies during V.I.PASSHOLDER Days, including a return of the fan-favorite lounge at EPCOT, discounts, magnet details & more. This covers everything we know so far, plus some speculation, and thoughts on the lounge moving to Morocco from Sunshine Seasons. (Updated April 22,
Walt Disney World has announced a new interactive experience called “Smellephants on Parade.” Coming to Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom, “Smellephants on Parade” will be a family-friendly “search and sniff” adventure in Storybook Circus. (Updated April 22, 2024.) No need to check the calendar, it’s not April 1st. Yes, this is real. As you can see from
We just returned from one of the best Walt Disney World vacations ever, and the first one of the next chapter of our lives. It was immensely satisfying doing WDW as newly-minted parents, incredibly joyous to see our daughter react to everything, and also a massive learning experience. That last part is probably what’s most
In its third year, the Michelin Guide Florida has awarded Stars to 9 new restaurants in the Orlando, Tampa and Miami areas. For the first time ever, one of the Michelin-Starred restaurants is at Walt Disney World! This post covers the restaurants in around around WDW that received recognition, Bib Gourmand distinctions, or snubs from
Planning on visiting both Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World during your Florida vacation? This weighs the pros & cons, with an unbiased look at Universal vs. Disney resorts based on price, perks, amenities, location, transportation, dining, and more. For many Walt Disney World fans who were once “bubble or bust!” might now find themselves
After a multi-year hiatus, Walt Disney World has brought back the 2025 Free Dining Plan discount for UK residents! This post discusses dates and details of the deal and whether the special offer makes sense to book. Plus what this could mean for future Free Dining deals for U.S. residents. First, the details of the
