Walt Disney World Archive
Walt Disney World is once again tweaking the lineup for its paid FastPass service, reallocating attractions from the Individual Lightning Lane lineup to Genie+ for each park–making permanent changes that were previously only through summer. This post takes a look at the changes, reasons why, and offers speculation for the future. This change was actually
With the arrival of August 2022, we’re nearing the end of summer season and the official start of Halloween at Walt Disney World. This wait times report covers ride & daily data for last month at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, while also offering commentary about attraction efficiency and predictions for the
Halloween treats are returning to Walt Disney World! Magic Kingdom has themed snacks and desserts, with 2022 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party exclusives and all-day food options available August 12 through October 31, 2022. In this food guide, we’ll take a sneak peek at the spook season treats. Walt Disney World’s culinary teams have
Walt Disney World has announced that the International Programs will soon bring back the Cultural Representatives, about one year after the College Program resumed. This post shares dates, details, and commentary on what the return of Cultural Reps means for Epcot. (Updated August 2, 2022.) As you might recall, the Cultural Representative program was suspended
Taking advantage of Early Entry at Walt Disney World requires getting up (wait for it) early and being to the parks prior to park opening. This post covers whether it’s possible to accomplish that at EPCOT or DHS by relying on the Skyliner gondolas, rather than paying extra for Uber, Lyft, or a Minnie Van.
Snacking around World Showcase at Epcot it bit like the popular booze-fueled “challenge” but without the pesky downside of possibly climbing a pyramid and being banned from Walt Disney World for life. This guide covers our favorite foods and desserts, with recommendations, tips & tricks, and what to avoid. It’s actually unfortunate this delicious endurance
In a few recent posts, we’ve covered the best and worst days to do Magic Kingdom next month. This has been predicated upon the 2022 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, which causes crowd levels to fluctuate dramatically by day at Walt Disney World in August, September, and October. (Updated July 29, 2022.) This is
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has announced its plans and panels for the upcoming D23 Expo in September 2022. With pavilions, panel presentations, and retail stores, fans can buy things, see interesting displays, and be the first to learn never-before-seen details of new themed lands, attractions, shows, and more. The Disney Parks and Experiences Wonderful World
Discount MagicBand+ designs are now available for pre-arrival Walt Disney World hotel guests and Annual Passholders. This buying guide covers the upgrade purchase process, troubleshooting order issues, and the two-dozen different interactive Magic Band Plus styles. (Updated July 27, 2022 at 3:30 pm EST.) For those who are unfamiliar with it, the MagicBand+ is the enhanced
Select MagicBand+ styles are on being sold on shopDisney.com for anyone to buy, whether they’re staying on-site or off-site at Walt Disney World, or even those who want one with no plans to ever visit the parks. This post offers a quick look at the interactive Magic Band Plus designs for those who don’t want
Just when you thought the Genie+ UI couldn’t get any worse, Walt Disney World has said “hold my beer” and made more guest-unfriendly changes. This post runs through recent changes to the paid FastPass service, explaining how this will be a frustrating way to start the day for Lightning Lane power users. In the last
