Walt Disney World Archive
This guide to face masks at Walt Disney World offers info & tips, recommendation for best masks, rules & policy changes, and answers to frequently asked questions on wearing masks at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, plus traveling to and within Florida. (Updated April 18, 2022.) The question of “are face masks required
Salt & Straw ice cream is coming to Walt Disney World! The scoop shop that’s been a huge hit at Disneyland will soon join the Disney Springs lineup, with a new location in 2022. This post covers details, Salt & Straw’s opening date, plus commentary about our ice cream “research.” (Updated April 17, 2022.) Let’s
“Hey, Disney!” is a new Alexa service by Amazon that’ll be used in hotel rooms at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. This post covers details about the new voice-activated assistant, which promises to help guests order amenities, speak with Cast Members, get answers to common questions, plan park days, and more. (Updated April 15,
Walt Disney World has added more hours to the calendar for June 2022, and extended hours for early May through the start of summer season at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom. This post shares the new hours, what can be expected during the upcoming tourist season, and how to leverage the earlier
Walt Disney World is once again tweaking the Genie+ attraction lineup, moving an Individual Lightning Lane selection from each park into the bucket for the paid FastPass+ replacement. This post takes a look at the changes, reasons why, and offers speculation for the future. (Updated April 14, 2022.) Let’s start with the why of this.
Trying to find the hotel with the best pool at Walt Disney World? This post ranks the 10 best resort pools, along with tips for families, pool photos, and other assorted ramblings. For a lot of families, the hotel pool is really important. We’ve lost track of how many times readers have told us that
Walt Disney World has sent out invitation emails and opened booking for Annual Passholder previews of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in Epcot. We have the details and how to register in case you’re one of the many APs who did not receive an email. Reservations can be made by any eligible Walt Disney
PizzeRizzo (“Pizza Rizzo”) is a Muppets-themed restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World serving Italian cuisine (mostly pizza). This review shares food photos and a look inside this recently-redone counter service dining option nearby the entrance of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. For those who have been away from Walt Disney World for a
It’s Easter week at Walt Disney World! As spring break season winds down, we thought it’d be worthwhile to take a look at wait time data and trends in the parks. This crowd report covers average waits at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, while also offering a look forward at what to
Walt Disney World has finally officially announced that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot will open Memorial Day Weekend 2022! In this post, we’ll share the details from Disney plus info about AP previews, soft openings, virtual queue v. standby, Lightning Lane status, and more! (Updated April 13, 2022.) In case you’re unfamiliar
Walt Disney World offers discount rooms, packages, and other money saving promos, including military pricing and free dining. This post covers the best & worst deals, and when they’re typically available. A few Walt Disney World special offers have been released through Fall 2022, with more to come. (Updated April 12, 2022.) Some of these
