AUTHOR: Jacob Vander Loop

In January of 1996 at the age of four, I first visited Walt Disney World. I was blessed to have the opportunity to go to Disney parks 15 times by the time I was 20 years old, despite living in Wisconsin. Since then I've been fortunate to work as a Walt Disney World Cast member in attractions and food&beverage. I'm very passionate about sharing my past, current and future Disney experiences.

Finding Your Castle Moment: Proposing at Walt Disney World

By Jacob Vander Loop - February 21, 2019 | Walt Disney World

The calendar shows February. Valentine’s Day has come and gone. The time of the year has me thinking of love, specifically marriage proposals at Walt Disney World. An unprecedented number of wedding proposals take place at Disney Parks each year. With the ever-increasing use of social media platforms, picturesque Disney proposals are popping up daily. … Finding Your Castle Moment: Proposing at Walt Disney World

Theming! Theming! Read all About it! – Quick Service Restaurants

By Jacob Vander Loop - December 19, 2017 | Walt Disney World

Theming is how Walt Disney World separates itself from the competition. It is an integral part of connecting guests to a story that an everyday amusement park back home maybe cannot. Quick-service restaurants are those that serve your food over the counter rather than at your table. Sometimes food offerings at quick-service locations can seem … Theming! Theming! Read all About it! – Quick Service Restaurants

The Charming Resort: Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter

By Jacob Vander Loop - December 11, 2017 | Walt Disney World

When you think of staying on Walt Disney World property it’s hard not to immediately think of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. It’s beautiful, luxurious, the closest resort to Magic Kingdom when boarding a monorail, and has been featured in Walt Disney World commercials. It’s safe to say that “The Grand”, as it’s commonly … The Charming Resort: Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter

FastPass+ and How to Make it Work for You

By Jacob Vander Loop - December 5, 2017 | Walt Disney World

Fast passes have been around in Disney Parks since 1999. FastPasses act as a virtual reservation for an attraction. You are given a one hour window to use said FastPass (e.g. 10 am – 11 am). It reserves your spot in line, allowing you to take advantage of other activities like eating, shopping or visiting … FastPass+ and How to Make it Work for You

The 5 Best and Worst FastPass+ Bypasses

By Jacob Vander Loop - October 18, 2017 | Walt Disney World

FastPass+ is designed to significantly diminish one’s wait time for an attraction, but are all attraction FastPass+ bypasses created the same? What do I mean by that? I’m talking about where, in the attraction, the FastPass+ line meets up with the standby line, otherwise known as the merge point. FastPass+ guests are given priority access … The 5 Best and Worst FastPass+ Bypasses

Living in Dole Whip’s Shadow: The Citrus Swirl

By Jacob Vander Loop - August 29, 2017 | Walt Disney World

The Pineapple Dole Whip is one of the most popular food/beverage items at Walt Disney World. Dole Whip is light and creamy, sweet, nondairy frozen pineapple treat. Once only sold at Aloha Isle in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom, this beloved frozen treat can now be found all over property and in other parts of the … Living in Dole Whip’s Shadow: The Citrus Swirl