AUTHOR: Jonathan Randall

Jonathan is a Disney and Star Wars aficionado who currently resides in Europe with his beautiful (and out of his league) wife and awesome kids. When not planning his next WDW vacation, he has been known to write here and there about various topics in his spare time....



Taking a Stroll with Walt: July 4th on Main Street U.S.A.

July 4th, 2016: Main Street U.S.A. was completely packed, people darting here and there throughout the colorful signage and decorated store-front glass. There was an extra air of excitement surrounding events that day, as you could feel a type of warm electricity running through the whole place. What a wonderful way to spend America’s Independence Taking a Stroll with Walt: July 4th on Main Street U.S.A.





Frustration Articulated Part II: Two open questions to Disney executives

In my previous article, I discussed why many Disney vacationers are frustrated at the direction Disney parks and resorts are headed: Specifically, in regards to their overall business strategy and branding. Far be it from me to expect such a large international company to take the advice of a customer. Nonetheless, as a long time Frustration Articulated Part II: Two open questions to Disney executives





You walked how many miles?!?: 5 tips to physically prepare for your Disney vacation

Many first time visitors to Disney theme parks are surprised to learn that Disney vacations can be a physically demanding affair. While some people prefer to spend their vacations sitting on a beach, or casually walking around small city centers, many theme park visitors find themselves ill-prepared to face the hours spent on their feet You walked how many miles?!?: 5 tips to physically prepare for your Disney vacation









Frustration Articulated: 3 big reasons some people are angry about recent park changes

If you are an avid Disney vacation fan, a newbie starting to research Disney vacations, or anything in between, you have no doubt seen or heard of all the sweeping changes at Disney parks and resorts over the past several years. During this time, we have seen steady price increases, constant rumors of price increase, Frustration Articulated: 3 big reasons some people are angry about recent park changes





The ”Extended” Disney Vacation: 6 easy tips for international travelers to save at Disney World

If you are like some of us, it takes a lot of extra planning to make our pilgrimage to the Orlando area for our vacation. There are multiple flights, stopovers, bus rides, and thousands of dollars in air travel involved in just getting there. And, as much as we would all love to bring our The ”Extended” Disney Vacation: 6 easy tips for international travelers to save at Disney World