Disney’s Swan Reserve is the newest addition to the Swan and Dolphin hotels at Walt Disney World. We recently spent a few days at the hotel in a standard room with a king-size bed. Luckily, we ended up with a view of the pool and the Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios in the distance….
A new Bambi Dooney and Bourke collection was recently released on shopDisney. This collection features Bambi in various scenes with his friends Thumper and Flower. Printed on a dark navy blue background, the design includes pops of red, yellow, and green, representing wildflowers and springtime. Five pieces were released with this collection: a MagicBand 2,…
Each month, a new resort recreation calendar is released at the Walt Disney World Resorts. These calendars contain a schedule of activities at the resort for each day of the week throughout the month. For instance, each calendar lists the movies for the Movie Under the Stars program. The Movie Under the Stars program is…
In this article, we visit Epcot to attend Disney After Hours, an extra-ticketed event that allows guests per Disney to “experience more magic in less time.” We’ll discuss whether or not Disney After Hours at Epcot is worth the cost, and I’ll provide a detailed walk-through of our experience. A few months ago, Disney announced…
This article provides a summary of Disney World Resort Reviews. Each review links to further information about that resort. Are you going back and forth over which resort to stay on your next Walt Disney World vacation? Or maybe you’re in the beginning stages of planning and have no idea where to start. Some of…
In this article, we visit Main Street U.S.A., at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. While there, we’ll visit the attractions and shops. Additionally, we’ll check out a few dining and entertainment offerings. As you’re about to enter the Magic Kingdom, you’ll walk through a tunnel under the train station. A small sign hangs…
This article discusses meeting Buzz Lightyear at Walt Disney World. We’ll go over his two meet-and-greet locations, along with a few tips. Buzz Lightyear is one of the more popular character meets at Disney World. He’s so popular that he has two meet-and-greet locations. His traditional meet is at Magic Kingdom next to his ride,…
Ariel from the Live-Action The Little Mermaid is meeting guests for a limited time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Her meet-and-greet location recently debuted with the release of the new film. How long will the (live-action) Ariel’s meet-and-greet last? Disney indicated that Ariel would make special appearances this summer. But other than that, we have no…
In this article, we visit Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. We’ll discuss the rides, dining options, characters, and shopping you’ll find in the land. Howdy Partners! It’s time we burn the breeze and make our way to Frontierland as we continue our tour of lands at Magic Kingdom. Frontierland is a…
Primo Piatto is the primary counter service dining location at Disney’s Riviera Resort. You’ll find Primo Piatto on the resort’s lower level, or if you’re coming from the outside, it’s on the ground floor. In this Primo Piatto review, we revisit the popular quick-service restaurant for a fresh look at what to expect. Since the…
Centertown Market is the primary counter-service dining location at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Formerly, this restaurant was known as the Old Port Royale Food Court. Those of you who visited before the resort’s last renovation may remember how the food court was lavishly themed to an outdoor market you might find at a Caribbean island’s…
New Minnie Ears are released all the time. Unfortunately, some of these Disney Ears are so in demand they sell out quickly and are never restocked. Meanwhile, other Minnie Ears tend to come and go. Often we see styles released online that never make it to the Disney Parks. Likewise, Minnie Ears are released in…
It’s hard to believe that we’re celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo, but here we are! And what better way to celebrate than with a Finding Nemo 20th Anniversary Dooney and Bourke collection? This new collection is now available on shopDisney and in the Disney Parks. We were able to preview…
Sulley from Monsters, Inc. meets guests daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This giant yet adorable monster has a fun character meet you don’t want to miss! Below we’ll look at where to find Sulley during your Disney World vacation. In addition, I’ll share a few photos, tips, and details for pictures and autographs at this…
This article shares details for the Frontierland Hoedown at Magic Kingdom. This surprise pop-up dance party involves line dancing and a few character appearances. A few days ago, I was in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom working on updates for the site. After exiting the Country Bear Jamboree, Chip and Dale wandered by in cowboy outfits….
In this article, we visit Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. We’ll discuss the attractions, dining options, character meets, and shopping in this area of the park. Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland is a tropical land in the park, lending itself to a time of pirates, adventurers, and explorers. This land is unique in…
In this article, we visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios to meet Edna Mode at The Edna Mode Experience. Below, we’ll look at a few photos of the meet-and-greet and discuss where you can find her on your next visit. “I never look back, darling, it distracts from the now.”–Edna Mode, The Incredibles Edna Mode has a…
We’re off to meet Mr. and Mrs. Incredible at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Below, we’ll look at where you can find the couple and what to expect. Mr. and Mrs. Incredible (The Incredibles) have a traditional meet-and-greet at Walt Disney World. They meet guests intermittently throughout the day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You’ll want to check…
Frozone is a character meet-and-greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He meets guests daily in the Pixar Place area of the park. Below we’ll discuss where to meet him on your next visit to the park. If you want to meet Frozone on your visit to Hollywood Studios, you’re in luck. He now has a formal…
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn is undergoing a multi-year refurbishment that includes a decent amount of construction work. Finally, we’re beginning to see some visible progress in 2023. Therefore, I thought it was time we took an informal visit to Disney’s Boardwalk Inn to see the updates and scrutinize the changes. Overall, the updates have been positive….
The Country Bears are once again mingling with guests in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. We’ve spotted them a few times recently and feel it’s safe to say that guests will no longer have to look up to see them. Formerly, they were waving to guests from some of the upper balconies in Frontierland as a…
This article shares a timeline of the renovation and refurbishment progress at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort in 2023. Disney’s Grand Floridian is undergoing a multi-year renovation and refurbishment. So far, we’ve seen several completed projects, including new rooms and other updates around the resort. With that said, considerable updates are still planned for Disney’s Grand…
In this article, we visit Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. We’ll discuss the attractions, dining, and shopping options you can expect to find during your next visit. Whether you pay much attention to it or not, theming at Walt Disney World significantly impacts your experience. For example, Magic Kingdom’s Liberty…
A new Winnie the Pooh and Pals Dooney and Bourke collection debuted on shopDisney. This collection was released online on Monday, May 8, 2023. With this collection, we see a crossbody, a drawstring bag, and a shopper-style tote. This new collection has a springtime vibe with a pretty pink background. Yellow, green, and grey accents…
We get a lot of questions about where to find roaming Star Wars characters at Walt Disney World. Unfortunately, it’s a question I’m often hesitant to answer because there are no guarantees. Lately, we’ve spent some extra time at Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World in hopes of providing a better idea of who you…
This article discusses the deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World. Additionally, we rank the best deluxe resorts based on overall amenities. It’s no secret that the deluxe resorts are the most expensive resorts at Walt Disney World. But that doesn’t mean they’re not worth the high price tag. Disney’s deluxe resorts offer amenities and features…
In this article, we visit Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. We’ll discuss the attractions, dining options, and shopping you can find while touring this area of the park. Walt Disney once said, “Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.” When asked about his favorite land…
In this article, we visit New Fantasyland – The Enchanted Forest at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. We’ll discuss the rides, dining options, characters, and shopping in this area. The New Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom was probably more years ago than any of us would like to admit. However, what was once brand new has become…
This timeline shares construction updates on the new Disney Vacation Club Tower being built at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Disney’s Polynesian Resort recently underwent an extensive refurbishment that included many updates. With those updates, we saw new rooms debut featuring design elements from the popular Disney film Moana. Additionally, the Polynesian Resort’s entrance saw significant changes,…
Below we provide a Roundup Rodeo BBQ review, the new Toy Story-themed restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As much as I hate to admit it, I didn’t have many expectations for Roundup Rodeo BBQ. When the restaurant was first announced, my initial thought was–another barbecue restaurant? Seriously, have we already forgotten Pizza Planet? Even my…