It feels as if Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in an awkward adolescent phase. Wanting to no longer be a half-day park, but not yet ready for the responsibility of being a full-day park. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is undergoing some of the growing pains we expect from such maturation. The (yet to be officially named) Star […]
My Disney New Year’s Resolutions
It’s almost the New Year and many people make resolutions. I generally avoid them because I usually end up unsuccessful. So this year, I’ve decided to make Disney resolutions. This is something I know I can get behind and perhaps really keep! Here are my five Disney New Year’s Resolutions: 1. Slow down We all […]
Travel Through Time on Ellen’s Energy Adventure in Epcot!
“Be entertained and enlightened during a zany, 45-minute multimedia trip through time and Ellen DeGeneres’s subconscious.” (Excerpt from Epcot attraction page of the Walt Disney World website) The Universe of Energy pavilion in Epcot’s Future World is the current home of Ellen’s Energy Adventure. I use the word “current” only because there have been rumors floating […]
The STEAM Behind the Magic: The Science of Imagineering DVD Series
If you’re a parent of a school-aged child, you’ve undoubtedly heard of STEM or STEAM. And, much like veggies, you may find yourself trying to sneak Science, Technology, Math, Art and Engineering into your child’s daily life. What if I told you that you could teach your child about STEAM topics and get your Disney […]
How to Maximize FastPass+ Selections Using the My Disney Experience App
As we reported in April, there have been a lot of changes to FastPass+ in the past few months. We took full advantage of these much needed enhancements during a brief visit to the theme parks last week. When we arrived at the Magic Kingdom at 2 PM on a late June afternoon we expected […]
Tips for Planning a Walt Disney World Resort Vacation with Another Disney Enthusiast
Believe it or not, planning a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort with another Disney Enthusiast can be more complicated than going with a first-time visitor. After all, Disney Enthusiasts have established touring styles and traditions while first-time visitors usually leave the planning to the Disney Enthusiast’s knowledge. All of my previous visits have been with my […]
Welcome, Foolish Mortals … to the Haunted Mansion’s Interactive Queue!
FastPasses can make your vacation experience exponentially more enjoyable, with the ability to breeze past lines of monumental volume with little to no wait. However, one downside to using a FastPass+ on certain rides is missing out on some awesome interactive queue experiences. One attraction in particular that features significantly more theming to the Guests waiting […]
Walt Disney World Weekly Refurbishment Update
There is nothing worse than discovering your favorite Walt Disney World Resort attraction is going to be down for refurbishment while you are visiting. We are here to give you weekly updates about what is currently closed and what attractions will be going down in the future. Disney announced two (2) new refurbishments for Disney’s Hollywood […]
Walt Disney World Weekly Refurbishment Update
There is nothing worse than discovering your favorite Walt Disney World Resort attraction is going to be down for refurbishment while you are visiting. We are here to give you weekly updates about what is currently closed and what attractions will be going down in the future. [table id=3 /] Disney last updated this list on […]
This is No Ordinary Tour!
Once a Guest steps into a Disney theme park they are completely immersed in the story. Disney Imagineers spend years crafting each themed area and experience. Their attention to detail is unparalleled. Once aboard an attraction, much of the the storytelling is achieved with voice overs or musical cues. However, there are a few attractions […]