Walt Disney World Archive
There’s a new option for coast-to-coast fans looking for nonstop flights between Walt Disney World and Disneyland’s home airports in their respective Orange Counties. This post will share details about the discount airline offering these direct itineraries plus details about flight price trends and other commentary. Let’s start with the basics about Breeze Airways, which is
Despite reaching its record high price, Genie+ has sold out for the day at Walt Disney World for the first time ever. This post shares details about the current crowds, Lightning Lane availability, and our commentary on the paid FastPass service selling out despite the date-based pricing scheme…including why this is a good thing! (Updated
Walt Disney World has announced that After Hours is coming to EPCOT for the first time, returning to Typhoon Lagoon, and having dates added at Hollywood Studios in Summer 2023. This post covers everything you need to know: dates, details, pricing–plus our commentary. In case you aren’t familiar with Disney After Hours, these late-night, separately
Walt Disney World has revealed the official menu, including adult and children’s pricing, for Toy Story Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant in Hollywood Studios. Additionally, we have details about the Advance Dining Reservation drop and–surprise, surprise!–it did not go smoothly! For those who are unfamiliar with it, the idea behind Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant is that
Express Pass at Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure offers the ability to skip standby lines for lower wait times, but with different tradeoffs than Genie+ at Walt Disney World. This article covers Lighting Lane v. Express Pass: benefits & downsides, pros & cons, so you can determine if either or both “paid FastPass”
Spring break is one of the busier ‘seasons’ at Walt Disney World. Crowd levels increase during school holidays, culminating with peak weeks in March and April 2023. Easter has some of the year’s highest wait times in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. That’s not the only week of elevated attendance…or even the
Walt Disney World has sent out invitation emails and opened booking for Annual Passholder previews of TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom. We have the details and how to register for that and DVC preview in case you’re one of the many who did not receive an email. TRON Lightcycle Run AP preview reservations may
Winter is no longer the sleepy off-season it once was at Walt Disney World, but wait times have dropped–in some cases, quite dramatically–from their holiday highs. This crowd report shares recent data, thoughts on what’s likely to happen next with attendance levels between now and Spring Break, and which dates will end up being the
During the Walt Disney Company’s first quarter fiscal year 2023 earnings call, Bob Iger shared more details about restructuring and spending reductions, announcing workforce reductions. This post details where layoffs will and won’t occur, including new details from Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro and how Walt Disney World and Disneyland will likely be impacted. One of
Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside are sister Moderate Resort hotels at Walt Disney World that we recommend to anyone who loves themed environments. So…which is the better option for your WDW vacation? This post offers our head-to-head smackdown to see which reigns supreme. (Updated February 11, 2023.) We won’t bury the lede–they’re both great
Moderate v. Value Resorts. Many guests planning Walt Disney World trips wonder whether it’s worth saving money or paying extra for better amenities, pools, transportation, dining, etc. This comparison weighs the pros & cons of each tier and gives our verdict as to which accommodations are the best picks for different types of travelers. (Updated
