Walt Disney World Archive
The America booth at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival used to be Hops & Barley. In this Walt Disney World dining review, we’ll share prices, food photos, my thoughts on the menu, and what is a good/poor bang for your buck. For several years, the Hops & Barley booth has been hit or
Walt Disney World has introduced a new special offer on 4-Day, 4-Park tickets which will not require theme park reservations and will be discounted. This shares details about the deal and whether it’s too good to be true, plus our commentary about why it’s being offered and whether it makes sense to buy. (Updated July 3,
Shimmering Sips is our next stop at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World. In this Global Marketplace review, we’ll look at the menu prices, share food photos, and offer thoughts on what is–and is not–worth your money–or not. You might recognize this Global Marketplace in a couple of different ways.
Port Orleans French Quarter is a Moderate Resort at Walt Disney World with a romanticized New Orleans theme. This hotel review features room photos, pros & cons, info on amenities, and our take on whether staying here offers good value for money. Although Port Orleans French Quarter hasn’t always ranked highly on our list of
Menu changes are a fact of life at Walt Disney World. You should never get too attached to an entree, dessert, or snack, as they could be gone by your next trip. Save for some iconic OG items, this is especially true at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where menus change with the wind. No restaurant at
If you think Happily Ever After is the perfect way to end the day at Magic Kingdom, you are not alone. This probably isn’t news to anyone, big explosions are basically an American pastime, and fireworks are big draws. With that in mind, this covers our top tips & tricks for seeing the best Walt
Walt Disney World has announced per-park pricing is coming to the Genie+ service starting this summer. This post offers details and our commentary about all of these changes, the amount of cost jumps, motivations for the new approach, and more. (Updated June 28, 2023.) Let’s start with the press release from Walt Disney World announcing
Walt Disney World is suing Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) board members that the Florida Governor appointed. This post covers allegations of the lawsuit, plus developments from the meeting of the CFTOD that precipitated this litigation. (Updated June 28, 2023.) It’s been a relatively quiet month in the battle of
Mears Connect, the spiritual successor to Disney’s Magical Express, offers ground transportation between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World. This post covers pricing, hotels serviced by the shuttle, options, and everything you need to know based on our experiences using the service! (Updated June 27, 2023.) Let’s start with a quick recap. Walt Disney
Hollywood Studios can be the best park at Walt Disney World for Early Theme Park Entry. We’ve taken advantage of the perk over a half-dozen times at DHS, and highly recommend to those planning trips. With that said, sometimes things go wrong. This photo report offers a step-by-step look at what we accomplished (and didn’t)
Walt Disney World versus Disneyland is a fierce fan debate, with each side swearing their home parks are superior. For those wondering whether to take a vacation to the California or Florida parks, the actual answer which is better is: it depends. This digs deeper, weighing weather, rides & entertainment, crowds, costs, convenience, and more
