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One of my unpopular Walt Disney World opinions has long been that Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is a better attraction than Toy Story Mania. Not that it had the stronger gameplay, because it definitely did not. But that it was the superior overall experience. With the recent recharge, the argument could now be made […]

Walt Disney World has announced a new pilot program, Signature Portrait Sessions, which offers private photo shoots with PhotoPass photographers at select resorts for $399. Here are full official details & FAQ, plus background about what might’ve led to this offering, whether we’d book this, and more commentary about this new service. Book a private

Walt Disney World has released a new guide to Easter Eggs in Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets complete with photos and locations of where to find each nod to MuppetVision, past park appearances of the characters, and more. Along with this, Imagineering has released its own behind-the-scenes video giving a full tour of

LEGO has announced the release of its new Disney Main Street USA set, which pays homage to the iconic opening act in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World & Disneyland. This shares the announcement of this awesome set, photos previewing the release, and our commentary about it (although the aforementioned “awesome” is probably a giveaway

“Do you believe in miracles?!” and/or “it’s been 84 years.” You pick. Since the US Semiquincentennial is right around the corner, we went the distinctly patriotic route with the Miracle on Ice header. But for anyone who saw yesterday’s article about the Kiss Goodnight or the commentary about Disney’s Magical Express returning in the Airport

Picking the best week for your Walt Disney World trip is challenging, especially when dates are limited due to school breaks or work schedules. This guide shares top times to visit and worst ones to avoid in the next two years based on past & predicted crowd levels, wait times forecasts, seasonal events, weather, and

Walt Disney World has revealed that Fourth of July fireworks will be shown over more dates during Independence Day 2026 weekend at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, in addition to Disneyland (as previously announced). Here dates and showtimes, along with an early look at what to expect from the holiday on both coasts. In case you

After bringing back Airport Luggage Transfer over a year ago, Walt Disney World is finally expanding the free baggage handling service between Orlando International Airport and WDW on-site resort hotels! This covers the latest official details, answers to common questions, and our commentary about the guest perk. As basic background for those who missed the original

One week after Jeff Vahle announced his retirement, a new president has been named for Walt Disney World as part of a bigger-picture leadership shake-up at Parks & Resorts that also impacts Disneyland Paris, Disney Cruise Line, and more. Here’s the latest, plus our commentary about why this news has us optimistic! As basic background,

There are few Walt Disney World experiences as special to us as closing out Magic Kingdom at the end of a long and satisfying day. Standing in front of Cinderella Castle on a nearly empty Main Street is nothing short of magical. The icing on the proverbial cake used to come once “When You Wish