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After a long closure, the popular Disney character dining restaurant 1900 Park Fare is finally reopening at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. What to wear when dining there, plus our take on the new Disney Weddings Villains Gowns. Would you wear a black wedding gown? The "Grand" Reopening of 1900 Park Fare is on April 10 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort 1900 Park Fare is re-opening at Disney’s Gr...

Wondering how to celebrate Valentine's Day at Walt Disney World? We share the top six ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in style, plus a look at new Disney Parks wedding options and the new Disney Weddings gowns for 2024. New Disney Wedding Style Options   Disney Weddings has added EPCOT with Spaceship Earth as a backdrop to its list of locations for in-park weddings at Walt Disney World.    Disne...

Always the Disney fashionistas, Mickey and Minnie are getting new designer clothes for the opening of Lookout Cay later this year. This story, plus Celebrate Soulfully styles and what to pack for your February 2024 Walt Disney World vacation.   Bahamian fashion designer, Theodore Elyett, styles Mickey and Minnie for their Disney Cruise Lookout Cay Debut   Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse turned to Ba...

Who's playing the Garden Rocks Concert Series at EPCOT in 2024, plus important dates for the new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) cabins at Fort Wilderness and top picks from the Valentine's foodie guides at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Sneak Peek 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Dates and Music Line-Up Spring is almost here and on the Walt Disney World festival calendar that m...

Disney's Country Bear Jamboree has a much longer history than many people realize. What's next for the country bears in 2024, plus Disney Imagineering is slowly slipping further away from Walt Disney's approach to park theming. The Next Chapter in the Long History of Country Bear Jamboree Country Bear Jamboree will be closing for a complete overhaul on January 27 and will re-open in the summer (no...

It may not be the biggest EPCOT festival, nor does it have the best options when it comes to food, but the EPCOT Festival of the Arts does have have nicely crafted artistic dishes worth trying and we share our top picks for what to try at the 2024 edition. Plus, a milestone is reached at Tiana's Bayou Adventure with a fine detail worth discussing. Top Picks Foodie Guide: EPCOT International Festiv...

What you want to know when planning your 2024 Walt Disney World vacation. While there may not be a brand new marquee ride or attraction launching at Disney World in 2024, there are still several reimagined rides coming your way, plus some returning old favorites and new onsite Disney accommodations. What's Ahead for Walt Disney World in 2024   Everything You Need to Know for Planning Your 2024 Dis...

As Walt Disney World announces great new additions for 2024 (including a brand new Little Mermaid attraction) they are also implementing policies that put their most loyal customers at the back of the line.  Walt Disney World's Uneven Treatment of Annual Passholders is a Problem for Some  Good-to-Go Days are Great for Local Annual Passholders, but all others are out of luck A lot of changes are co...

Major Changes to the Disney Guest Experience, plus are French Fries Disappearing from Walt Disney World?   Walt Disney World Trip Report: Christmas Holidays 2023   The Christmas Holidays vacation experience at Walt Disney World is our favorite time of year to visit. Just back from our most recent stay at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, we have a lot of news to share, including some changes we not...

Disneyland Special Events 2024: Dates and Recommendations for your Vacation The complete guide to every event happening at Disneyland Resort in 2024. With so much going on, does Disneyland top Walt Disney World when it comes to special events? Pixar Fest  Pixar Fest is back at Disneyland from April 26 through August 4, 2024, and covers Disneyland Resort theme parks, all hotels and the Downtown Dis...

Two new features at Walt Disney World including appearances by Walt Disney and the Hatbox Ghost. Which of these is a bigger draw and were the implementations up to par? The Hatbox Ghost is Now Haunting the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World The Hatbox Ghost has (finally) returned to the Haunted Mansion, but is this incarnation a hit or a miss?  Where to Find the Hatbox Ghost in the Walt Disney W...

Most guests think it's all about the parks and resort hotels when it comes to Christmas at Walt Disney World, but Disney Springs can give them all a run for their money (and even top one park as a must-do holiday destination). Here's why Disney Springs is a top pick for holiday spirit at Walt Disney World (and the fact that it's free for anyone to visit is just a bonus). The Complete Guide to Disn...

Despite the sensationalist reporting by several overly dramatic Disney YouTubers claiming that Disney Jollywood Nights was dead (after only one party), the truth is that Disney has turned things around and it's looking good. This story plus a sneak peak at the upcoming EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2024. New Details Revealed for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2024 The 2024 EPCOT Internation...

Our top food and drink picks for what to try at the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, plus first thoughts on Disney's Jollywood Nights as our predictions come true. Can the Jollywood Nights issues be fixed? Foodie Guide to EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2023: Top Picks and What's New Bavaria Holiday Kitchen  Food Items: Pork Schnitzel with mushroom sauce, spätzle, and braised red...

The trend continues as guests of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party will find a wide range of food and drink options like never before. We share our top picks, plus a sneak peak at the Disney World hotel gingerbread displays, including a brand new one for 2023! Top Picks for Food and Drink at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2023 Foodie Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2023 Mickey’...

Disney After Hours is returning to Walt Disney World in 2024, but is it paid event worth the cost? We share exactly how it works and what you get (and don't get) to help you decide if it's worth the money for you and your family. Disney After Hours Events Return to Walt Disney World Resort in January 2024 But Whether They're Worth it for You Depends on One Thing Disney After Hours events coming ba...

Disney Jollywood Nights is one of the most anticipated special events at Walt Disney World in recent memory. It's also rare for a park event to be billed as an adult affair. What to expect from Disney Jollywood Nights, including top picks for food, entertainment and more. Foodie Guide to Brand-New Disney Jollywood Nights Disney Jollywood Nights kicks off at Disney’s Hollywood Studios November 11 a...

Park Hopping is finally getting back to normal starting in January 2024, but the discrimination against annual passholders continues. Is this a good move by Disney or will a backlash lead to change as the Disney company continues to penalize its most loyal guest. Park Hopping, Park Passes and more in 2024 at Walt Disney World Starting on January 9, 2024, if you have Park Hopper on your Disney Worl...

If you plan to attend the EPCOT Candlelight Processional in 2023 (and you should), you’re in for a treat as Disney has put together one of the best line-ups in recent memory. Who's New and Who's Back for Christmas 2023 The EPCOT Candlelight Processional is a must-see retelling of the Christmas story featuring a celebrity narrator, a huge choir and a 50-piece orchestra. It also has herald trumpeter...

Another pre-pandemic offering that many thought was gone forever has come back to Walt Disney World. But there is one glaring thing still missing, leaving us wondering if and when this beloved experience will ever return. Bay Lake Resort Boats are Back (but there's a catch)   Some people thought they'd never come back, but we had faith and believed in what Cast Members were telling us.    As of th...

Details are a little fuzzy, but one thing is clear: if Disney doesn't get the guest experience right in all this talk about big expansion plans they risk alienating their existing core group and the 700 million new guests they're targeting. Disney's Global Parks Expansion Plans Sound Great, But Details are Lacking and there are some Risks  In the last episode, we discussed the potential future dev...

Is a Third Park featuring Arendelle, Zootopia or Corona Coming to Disneyland, California?   With all the Blue Sky discussion about the potential new lands at Walt Disney World, Disneyland has been quietly moving ahead with plans to add a third park to Disneyland Resort.   As reported by several California media outlets recently, the much-discussed major expansion for Disneyland seems to be one ste...

There's a lot of hype following the big announcements at this year's Destination D23 Event at Walt Disney World. But what many have missed is that several things have changed since last year's big announcements. So what's real, what can be trusted and what's as clear as mud for the future of Walt Disney World? The Big News for Disney Parks from Destination D23   We learned as much from what was sa...

There are big changes coming to the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. What will be new and what will stay the same? More importantly, what impact with this construction have for your upcoming Disney vacation? Is the Disneyland Haunted Mansion following the Lead of the Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion? Starting in early 2024, several additions will be built that add to the story of the classic origin...

Stormalong Bay is a big reason why many guests choose Disney's Beach Club Resort or Yacht Club Resort. So when the iconic pools is closed for nearly half a year, would you still choose to stay there? This story plus what's on the menu at Tiana's new Disneyland Restaurant. Would You Stay at Disney's Beach Club Resort if Stormalong Bay Weren't Available?   A Walt Disney World Pool Closure Alert that...