Walt Disney World Archive
Walt Disney World will soon be making another change to Genie+ and it’s an unequivocally positive one! This post runs through recent changes to the paid FastPass service, explaining how this is an improvement for Lightning Lane power users and newcomers alike. In the last several months, Walt Disney World has been making a ton
The Walt Disney Company and its Parks & Resorts division are defendants in a lawsuit over the Genie and Genie+ services, with the plaintiff alleging patent infringement. (That’s right, someone is claiming ‘credit’ for this mess being their original idea!) This post covers the complaint and offers our commentary about what this means for the
Attendance levels and wait times have dropped to start December 2022 at Walt Disney World, as predicted. This crowd report shares recent data, thoughts on what’s likely to happen next with attendance this week, and our experience with “feels like” crowds at Walt Disney World in the week-plus since Thanksgiving. We always spend a lot
In a twist that no one could’ve seen coming (wink wink), it now appears unlikely that Florida will actually dissolve Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), which gives Walt Disney World its own government within Osceola and Orange County. This post takes a look at what’s happened, what’s likely to happen next, and how the latest
The cheapest Fantasmic Dining Package at Walt Disney World is available at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, which offers reserved seating to the reimagined nighttime spectacular at Hollywood Studios. Here’s how it works, food photos, thoughts on the view from the reserved section, our review of whether the upcharge is worth the money, and an overall
Disney has revealed closing date for Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World. Additionally, new details have been released about the reimagined ride for both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland. This shares all of the details, new concept art, and commentary about the condition of the attraction and the turnaround timeline. As previously shared, the reimagined ride
Walt Disney World has revealed a reimagining for Caribbean Beach Resort’s Trinidad area that replaces the Pirate Rooms with Little Mermaid themed styles. This post shares the original announcement, a new sneak peek inside the redesigned rooms, and other commentary. Let’s start with the official info from Disney Destinations, which was first shared earlier this
Need help choosing where to stay while planning your 2023 Walt Disney World vacations? How about we start by narrowing down which accommodations NOT to book, with a rundown of the worst 5 resorts for 2023, including a few hotels that we normally love–and one big time fan favorite! What makes this list of the
Christmas is my favorite holiday. Figment is my favorite Disney character. For me, putting the two together is like combining bacon and cupcake, but more awesome. (Seriously.) Even as I’ve downsized my Figment collection that I’ve shared previously, my Figment ornament collection has grown. I acquired my first Figment ornament in college, either when my
Last week was the third busiest of the year at Walt Disney World, and that predictably-high attendance brought with it a substantial price increase to the Genie+ service. This came after Disney announced last month that paid FastPass would be subject to surge or demand-based pricing. When that change first occurred, Walt Disney World indicated
Walt Disney World fans have sky-high expectations for the changes Bob Iger will make now that he’s back in the CEO seat. Already, he has plans for an upcoming town hall with Cast Members that lays out his vision for the future and given his restructuring plans in a way that “honors and respects creativity
