There are multiple modes of transportation to traverse the sprawling 25,000 acres of Walt Disney World’s property: car, monorail, boat, buses, Minnie vans, and now cable cars. The new Skyliner is a gondola lift system by Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group that opened...
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Disneyland and Walt Disney World Raise Prices
Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World increased prices for some tickets and annual passes today. In what has become an annual event around January/February, the parks raised ticket prices for a range of tickets and passes by a variety of...
Continue reading...A Whole New “World” : February 2020 Walt Disney World Construction Update
There are often a few trade-offs for visiting Walt Disney World in a tourist “off-season.” While you might be dealing with smaller crowds and fortunate to find less-expensive hotel rates than in peak season, the off-season often results in ride...
Continue reading...3 Reasons Galaxy’s Edge Has Disappointed Me, and 3 Reasons I’m Still Optimistic About It (Starting With Rise of the Resistance)
With Rise of the Resistance opening at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Florida this week, I decided it was finally time to put down my thoughts about the new Star Wars land at the Disney parks, before it all becomes...
Continue reading...A Comprehensive List of Everything Announced For Disney Parks at D23 2019
Every other year, the Walt Disney Company holds the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center in order to showcase “all the magic, wonder, and adventure of Disney at this remarkable gathering created especially for the most passionate and loyal...
Continue reading...Rise of the Resistance Opening Dates Announced
The Disney Parks Blog today announced the opening dates for the Rise of the Resistance rides at the “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” lands. The gigantic new ride, which will include multiple sections with different ride vehicles, will open on December...
Continue reading...What’s Next for Disney and Universal?
It has been nearly impossible to escape news about Disney and Universal in the past weeks, due to Galaxy’s Edge debuting at Disneyland and Universal Orlando unveiling Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Even major mainstream news outlets have been reporting...
Continue reading...19 for 99: Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
“Make it a stretch. No, in fact, make it a super stretch.” Welcome back to our bi-weekly look at some of our favorite roller coasters that are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, conveniently entitled “19 for 99.” This week,...
Continue reading...Book Review + Giveaway: Walt Disney World Hacks
As someone who is planning a trip to Walt Disney World trip, I have to admit that I’m a little intimidated. I haven’t visited a Disney park in nearly 10 years, and I know a lot has changed — new...
Continue reading...Disney Announces Opening Dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
According to the Disney Parks Blog, two of the most anticipated immersive theme park lands in history now have their opening dates. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is opening on May 31, 2019 at Disneyland Resort in Southern California and August 29 at Disney’s...
Continue reading...Walt Disney World’s “Magic Kingdom After Hours” Review
Growing up in South Florida, a trip to Walt Disney World was something my family did at least four or five times a year. It was just about a 2 hour drive each way, and was possible to go up-and-back...
Continue reading...Is Sunset Seasons Greetings a Worthy Replacement for the Osborne Family Lights?
For twenty-one years, it was a tradition of families around the world to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the holiday season, all to see The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Originally imported from an Arkansas family in 1995, the display moved...
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