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Disney has announced the rides, shows, and entertainment that will return when Disneyland and California Adventure reopen, and what will return at a later date. In this post, we’ll run down what’ll be operational and closed, and the reasons for some of the more conspicuous closures. First, a few added details as there’s been a

Disney has revealed details about the theme park reservation system that’ll be used when Disneyland and Disney California reopen on April 30, 2021. This post will cover what you need to know for reserving access, reservation windows, and how to make online plans to enter the parks. As previously discussed, Disneyland and DCA will reopen

In a move pretty much guaranteed to bring his campaign right back into the spotlight, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced that he will look again at legalising cannabis in the capital for adult recreational use should he be reelected as mayor on May 6. His proposal is to create an independent drugs commission to

All parks have blurred into one. Canal towpaths are boring. There are only so many times you can say ‘ah, that’s a nice bird’ or ‘I’ve not noticed that building before’ until you want to drop to your knees and scream for so long your tonsils get signed off with burnout… What we’re saying is:

The EPCOT Hotel is back! The previously abandoned project is again on the table to possibly become Walt Disney World’s first in-park resort. This post 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. Before we dig into the

As a Walt Disney World fan first and foremost, I love that Imagineering has created unique characters for the theme parks. This is a salute to those characters with no connection to Disney’s animated or live action films, instead existing in the realm of the parks. (Updated April 3, 2021.) Don’t get me wrong–I enjoy Disney

We’re back at Animal Kingdom, with a midday visit during spring break! This Walt Disney World report checks out crowds, wait times, park and an update on the latest changes. In the process, we share photos, tips & info, our experience with lines, and more. Let’s start with park hours, which are currently 8 am

We like Black Axe Mangal. BAM are rock; they’re Ron Asheton not James Williamson; BAM don’t give a fuck (they clearly do, but you know what I mean). The meaty Highbury joint, proudly located on the premises of a former kebab house – hence the name – has attracted all the right kinds of attention

A big neon question mark still hangs over Notting Hill Carnival 2021, but there is some good news confirmed for the August Bank Holiday weekend. The first-ever UK Yam Carnival will be coming to Clapham Common on Saturday August 28, and the line-up is looking mighty tasty.  Yam Carnival, a new festival celebrating Black culture

With the reopening of Disneyland and Disney California less than a month away, preparations are underway to welcome guests back. In a wide-ranging announcement covering everything from a new dill pickle corn dog to cereal flavors of ice cream at Salt & Straw, Disney also revealed that Blue Bayou Restaurant will soon serve alcohol. In

When it comes to movies, Easter definitely feels like Christmas’s poor relation. But while it may not have a canon to match all those Yuletide classics – and there’s definitely a preponderance of bunnies and Bible stories – there are a bunch of Good Friday goodies to enjoy. We’ve picked out a few for every taste to watch

Just in time for Easter, the V&A has announced a major show of the world’s most famous and valuable Easter eggs: those created by the St Petersburg jeweller Carl Fabergé for the Russian royal family. The exhibition, ‘Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution’ will be the first time that three of his famous ‘Imperial Eggs’

Some of you haven’t heard this song in a while and it shows. As you may have heard, the sun came out for a bit yesterday and people inevitably lost their minds. London’s legendary parks became seas of (mostly socially distanced) sunbathers and picnickers. All very nice and uplifting apart from the bit where some

Our ultimate guide to the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival provides tips, dining reviews, and info about Walt Disney World’s foodie event, which will run July 15 to November 20, 2021. (Updated March 31, 2021.) Although it’s still only spring, Walt Disney World has released an “appetizer” for the 2021 EPCOT International Food

The Cinnamon Club founder and perpetual dude Vivek Singh on the kitchen essentials that have kept him sane through lockdown. Lockdown for most of us has been a rollercoaster. Aside from the uncertainty and challenges with business, I for one didn’t know what to do with myself for the first few weeks.  Then, as things settled,

There’s something about markets. Covent Gardens lost the fruit and veg decades ago to become the tourist glue-trap we all know and love today. Smithfield is ditching the meat to become the new Museum of London. And Borough Market continues to provide peerless produce while morphing into one of the city’s most vital going-out destinations.

We’re back with another roundup of Walt Disney World news & rumors. This one covers a job listing for a fireworks designer and what that could possibly mean for the 50th Anniversary, an update on MagicMobile, Cast Members’ incentive for getting inoculated, and why vaccine passports will not be used anywhere in Florida. Let’s start

If you fancy yourself as a bit of an urban planning visionary or have the street design skills of the next Camille Walala, then there’s a new competition happening in the borough of Lamberth that sounds right up your paint-strewn alley. If your design wins, you’ll even pocket some sweet, sweet cash. Only qualification you

Covent Garden in central London has a lot going for it. No cars. Living Yoda statues. Petersham Nurseries is nice. More living Yoda statues. The Moomin Shop. And, let’s not forget, more than 25 restaurants including Balthazar, Din Tai Fung, Sushisamba and the new Lebanese joint Na-Na. ‘It’s a real shame,’ says your internal monologue,

MagicMobile service is now available for Walt Disney World guests in the My Disney Experience app, and can be added to your iPhone or Apple Watch digital wallet of users’ smart devices once enabled. This post offers a step by step walkthrough of how to enable MagicMobile and use it on your smartphone. For starters,

Universal Studios Hollywood is one of Southern California’s best theme parks, and a great side trip if you’re planning a vacation to Disneyland. This planning guide offers tips & tricks to help you save money and time, avoid crowds, choose where to eat, and which rides to do during your visit to the “Entertainment Capital

The other day I was walking down Hackney Road and a thought crossed my mind that I just couldn’t shake. It was one of those moments that some people might describe as ‘the catalyst of genius’ or ‘typical of a highly intellectual and serious journalist’. But please don’t, I’m too shy for that kind of

The classic travel guidebook are still popular | .TR HOME Weekly Travel News Joe McClain – Mar 30, 2021 If you’re over the age of 30, then it was probably your guiding light on your first ever trip abroad. If you’re under 30, then you might wonder what all the fuss is about. The classic

With spring break season nearly over and summer fast approaching, it’s time to return to one of our favorite topics: “Revenge Travel” at Walt Disney World in 2021. This isn’t the first…second…or even third time we’ve broached the subject, which has significant implications for crowds, attendance, and pricing for travel to Orlando later this year.