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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Walt Disney World announced 2023 vacation packages, and with that, the end of the Genie+ ticket add-on. This post covers details about the length-of-stay prepaid Lightning Lane booking option, why it’s being eliminated, and other thoughts. With the launch of new bookings, Walt Disney World is making an “adjustment” to how guests

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Walt Disney World has announced the reopenings of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Harmony Barber Shop in Magic Kingdom. This post covers dates, details, and commentary about the return of these personal haircutting and styling, makeup, and costume services. A mainstay of Magic Kingdom since opening day on October 1, 1971, Harmony Barber

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Disney has announced Fantasmic dining packages for lunch & dinner, with regular reserved seating or premium table views for the nighttime spectacular returning Disneyland this summer. Here’s a full rundown of the different meal and viewing options, plus brief info about another “special” experience coming to California. As a quick recap, Fantasmic

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Walt Disney World’s newest attraction (for the next ~2 weeks) will soon be downgraded to Genie+ from an Individual Lightning Lane, as Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure joins the paid FastPass ride roster in Summer 2022. This post covers details and commentary about the change. This isn’t a huge surprise, as it comes after

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Walt Disney World has released more details about the virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and how it’ll operate during Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT. This post covers how both will work and what to expect once this blockbuster roller coaster opens in Summer 2022. As a quick reminder,

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Walt Disney World has announced new for Summer 2022 coming to the parks and resorts. In this guide, we’ll share details, photos, and thoughts about the decadent desserts, savory snacks, and innovative entrees being added to menus everywhere from Art of Animation to Tony’s Town Square at Magic Kingdom. Before we get

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant serves an American menu with table-side service to your “car” in Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. This WDW dining review features food photos, a look around this highly-themed drive-in eatery, discounts, and everything you need to know. (Updated May 16, 2022.) Let’s start the Sci Fi Dine

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Wondering about the least-crowded or most-crowded nights to attend the 2022 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? This post covers the best & worst dates to buy tickets for Magic Kingdom’s special event, so you can plan your vacation around avoiding these crowds. (Updated May 15, 2022.) Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween

Facebook Twitter Pinterest We’re now halfway through May 2022, and this month is once again firmly shoulder season at Walt Disney World. This report covers what that means in terms of daily crowd levels and average attraction wait times for last month at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, focusing on the first

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Walt Disney World has removed the Lightning Lane for Mickey and Minnie’s Red Carpet Dreams. This post covers why it’s no longer part of Genie+ along with some other thoughts & strategy about experiencing this popular meet & greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For those who are unfamiliar with it, Red Carpet

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Oriental Land Company announced that Disney Premier Access line-skipping will be sold on the official Tokyo Disney Resort App beginning on May 19, 2022. This post details the Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea attractions that’ll sell paid FastPass, plus our commentary on how this differs from its counterparts at Walt Disney World and

Two-day trip from NY to the Pocono Mountains | .TR HOME Weekly Travel News TWO DAY TRAVEL ITINERARY FROM NEW YORK TO POCONO MOUNTAINS May 13, 2022 If you are a New Yorker and want a place to escape from busy streets, traffic, congested public transport and the hum drum of city life? We have

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Disney reported its second quarter fiscal year 2022 earnings for this January through March on an investor call held by CEO Bob Chapek on May 11, 2022. This covers the good & bad of these results, including Genie+ performance, guest spending at Walt Disney World & Disneyland, strong revenue from theme parks,

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Automatic cameras are back in use at the Mickey Mouse meet and greet in Magic Kingdom’s Town Square Theater, replacing PhotoPass photographers, along with a new Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary backdrop. This post shares thoughts, photos, and info. Let’s begin with background. Walt Disney World first began “testing” automatic cameras for

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Facebook Twitter Pinterest World of Color is one of Disneyland Resort’s most popular nighttime spectaculars, and getting a good view isn’t easy. This DCA dessert party review takes a look at the food & drinks, seating area, and more to address whether this upcharge offering is worth the money at Disney California Adventure. Specifically, whether

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Residence Inn Orlando at Flamingo Crossings Town Center is an extended stay hotel by Marriott near Walt Disney World featuring large family suites and full kitchens. This resort review features room photos, thoughts on amenities, and pros & cons of booking at this hotel–currently the newest hotel at Walt Disney World. Whether

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a new Marvel roller coaster at EPCOT, debuting for Summer 2022 as the biggest addition of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. This spoiler-free review shares our thoughts on the thrill ride, comparisons to other attractions, and commentary about how it fits into EPCOT. Let’s start

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Walt Disney World has released new details about the World Celebration neighborhood of EPCOT, which will soon be home to CommuniCore Hall and Plaza, the reimagined core of Future World and scaled down festival center that was previously announced but shelved. This post shares new concept art, what the company is promising,

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Journey of Water Inspired by Moana is a new attraction coming to Walt Disney World as part of Epcot’s Future World overhaul. This covers everything you need to know about it: target opening date, concept art, construction progress, and answers to frequently asked questions. (Updated May 4, 2022.) Let’s begin with a

Facebook Twitter Pinterest The big new attraction opening at Walt Disney World in Summer 2022 is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in Epcot. This ride guide covers how to experience it since there will be no standby line when it debuts–strategy for successfully scoring spots in the virtual queue and buying an Individual Lightning

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Walt Disney World has revealed more details about the newest wearable, MagicBand+, which will launch in Summer 2022. This post shares information about the next gen Magic Band Plus, as well as the “Hey Disney!” digital voice assistant coming later in the year for the 50th Anniversary. In large part, Disney confirmed

Facebook Twitter Pinterest May the Fourth be with you! We’re excited to celebrate the day honoring the phenomenon created by George Lucas and continued by Disney via films, streaming series, and even theme park lands and attractions built by Imagineering. We have over 100 intergalactic Star Wars photos from Walt Disney World and Disneyland for

Facebook Twitter Pinterest We’ve made it to May 2022 at Walt Disney World! With spring break season now officially over, we thought it’d be worthwhile to recap April wait time data in the parks. This report covers daily crowd levels and average attraction wait times for last month at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and