One of my strongest Walt Disney World ‘hot takes’ is that one of the most immersively-themed areas at any hotel is actually at a Value Resort, the much-maligned tier that is (in)famous for having oversized icons that many fans deem tacky. While I can understand why some people dislike the style of the Value Resorts,

Walt Disney World is implementing restrictions on which guests can use the free buses between Disney Springs and the resort-bound hotels. This not-so-new rule has resulted in a surprising amount of backlash on social media and confusion. Here’s what’s happening and why, along with our potentially unpopular opinion that WDW should implement harsher rules of

A discrimination complaint filed against Walt Disney World with the Florida Commission on Human Relations over Disability Access Service has advanced to investigation after missing mediation. Here’s the latest on this challenge to DAS, along with our commentary about why legal actions like this are the only viable path forward for a rollback of the

You never forget your first time setting foot in a new Disney theme park, especially your first international one. We both still fondly and vividly recall the day, back during the 20th anniversary, when we walked into Disneyland Paris for the first time. At the risk of sounding cliche, it was nothing short of magical.

Disney has released a new California resident deal for deeply discounted tickets to Disneyland and California Adventure in 2026. Here are dates & details about the special offer, an extra limited-time sale, and a hotel bundle to save even more. Plus, recommendations for when to use the ticket deal to avoid crowds, historical comparisons, and

The Jacksonville Jaguars are going to Walt Disney World!!! Technically, the Jags are going ~20 miles from WDW property to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, where they’ll play home games temporarily, but that’s still close enough for NFL fans who want to get their fix, as well as for Central Florida locals and WDW diehards

Walt Disney World has announced the return of Annual Passholder appreciation days in Summer 2026. This post shares the V.I.PASSHOLDER details that were teased in the latest AP Buzz newsletter kinda thing in the My Disney Experience app, plus our commentary. For those who missed out on the fun the last few years, V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer

One year after permanently closing its doors at the BoardWalk Resort in Walt Disney World, the fan-favorite dueling piano bar has confirmed that its reopening at a brand-new location with guest-friendly improvements in 2026. This shares full details, along with commentary about the future of the nighttime entertainment and dining at the Showplace of the

From time to time, this blog changes its perspective on things at Walt Disney World. We’ve warmed to certain attractions and experiences over time, while souring on others either due to the honeymoon phase wearing off or Disney itself making positive or negative changes. Jollywood Nights comes to mind as an easy example of the

Walt Disney World has released a new Summer 2026 resort special offer for Disney+ subscribers with deeply-discounted rooms for as low as $99 per night. This post shares the details of these special offers, commentary about why there’s such a shortage of savings, plus sample pricing, analysis & other info. This is one of many