Walt Disney World Archive
Walt Disney World has released Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser resort stays for the remainder of 2023, and also officially confirmed a reduction of “voyages” per week. This post shares dates & details, plus extensive commentary about why this is frustrating and not an actual solution to the issues. The main substantive detail is that Star
I still remember the first time I heard a scary story about Walt Disney World. I was a kid, maybe around 10 years old, and my parents were talking with a family that was staying at the new on-site budget motels. I don’t recall their laundry list of complaints, but the one has stuck with
Our Walt Disney World dining guide and restaurant reviews help you book the best ADRs, choose where to eat and where to avoid, find underrated restaurants, steer clear of overrated/overhyped food, and more. These resources cover themed dining, discounts offered, recommended dishes, and more. (Updated March 5, 2023.) With the ‘Free’ Disney Dining Card Discount at
Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossings Town Center is a hotel by Marriott located at the western entrance of Walt Disney World. This resort review features room photos, thoughts on amenities, and pros & cons of booking here as compared to its counterparts on-site and off-site near the parks. As with the rest
Our 1-day itinerary for Magic Kingdom using Genie+ and Lightning Lanes offers a step-by-step plan for the park. Its goal is to answer questions, illustrate the process of how paid FastPass works in practice at Walt Disney World, and address the best strategy for ride reservations. (Updated March 3, 2023.) This is a theoretical day
Walt Disney World has announced that Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will reopen later this month after following its routine winter closure for refurbishment. This post covers what to expect from the return, including new food and fun, H2O Glow After Hours details, and more. With this announcement, Walt Disney World has revealed that Typhoon Lagoon
Disney’s first 2023 earnings call was jam-packed with news about restructuring, cost-cutting, and the future of streaming services. Unsurprising, since those are topics CEO Bob Iger signaled he’d address upon returning. However, he also expressed optimism about Walt Disney World and Disneyland, briefly outlining expansion ideas. This also isn’t a surprise, as the Parks &
Our quest to find hidden gems of the Walt Disney World dining scene and easy last-minute Advance Dining Reservations continues, this time with an alternative to the World Showcase hotspots. This review covers one of the newest restaurants within walking distance EPCOT and Hollywood Studios in the Crescent Lake Resort Area, featuring food photos and
Cinderella’s Royal Table is a table service princess character meal inside Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. This Walt Disney World dining review features food photos, our thoughts on lunch & dinner at the restaurant, and whether the experience is worth the money. (Updated February 28, 2023.) The menu consists of American cuisine that is almost
It’s that time of year when the EPCOT hotel “rumor” returns! The previously-abandoned project is supposedly on the table again to become Walt Disney World’s first in-park resort. This shares thoughts on the revived rumors, its likelihood of coming to fruition, and comparisons to similar hotels at Tokyo DisneySea, Disneyland Paris, and Disneyland Resort. (Updated
Walt Disney World has revealed new details for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, including a sneak peek at the Encanto topiaries and Orange Bird merchandise, plus full lists of the gardens and displays. We have all of that, plus commentary and thoughts about this year’s “Fresh EPCOT” event. In case you’ve missed
