AUTHOR: Philip Schoen
When May TRON and Cosmic Rewind Actually Open?
A recent story published by D23 discussed “Every Upcoming Disney Movie, TV Show, Disney Parks Attraction, and More We Can’t Wait to See in 2021.” Noticeably absent was any mention of TRON Lightcycle Power Run or Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Now, perhaps these will both still open in 2021 – but I am … When May TRON and Cosmic Rewind Actually Open?
Leave It Outside the Berm
When Walt Disney and his team built Disneyland, they wanted to insulate guests from the outside world, so they constructed a “berm” to create this separation. The berm is a dirt wall that surrounds many Disney parks (particularly castle parks such as the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World) with the goal of visually separating … Leave It Outside the Berm
How to Cope When Your Happy Place Closes
For much of Walt Disney’s life, the mood in the United States followed his lead. His vision of a “great big beautiful tomorrow” – that a better world, fueled by technology and an increased understanding of each other – helped provide a sense of optimism to everyone. When he died, some of that optimism died … How to Cope When Your Happy Place Closes
Five Things From the D23 2019 Expo That Got Me Excited
The 2019 edition of the D23 Expo is in the books, having taken place from August 23–25, 2019 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Just like the previous 5 expos, a lot of announcements were made, celebrities were celebrated, and basically a whole lot of Disney fans were excited to be Disney fans. … Five Things From the D23 2019 Expo That Got Me Excited
My Family Picks Six Walt Disney World Restaurants
*DIS Contributors review meals and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts, Tables in Wonderland, or DVC membership discounts. They receive no additional compensation for dining experiences or events, so that they may … My Family Picks Six Walt Disney World Restaurants
The Top 10 Reasons 2019 Will Be Exciting at the Walt Disney World Resort
While there are always things to look forward to for any Walt Disney World visit, 2019 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years for fans in recent memory — particularly the second half! This is my list of the top 10 things to look forward to in the coming year: 10) Returning Epcot … The Top 10 Reasons 2019 Will Be Exciting at the Walt Disney World Resort
What I Learned on My First Disney Cruise
My family recently completed our first Disney Cruise Line cruise (which also happened to be our first cruise of any type) — sailing on the Disney Wonder for a 7-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary. We are veterans of the Disney Parks and I am a heavy planner (love my spreadsheets!), but the Disney Cruise was definitely a … What I Learned on My First Disney Cruise
5 Ways for Disney to Address the High Crowds at Disney Parks
On February 11, 2018, prices were increased for tickets to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. While this is certainly nothing new and was to be expected, I wonder what the impact will be to ticket sales — after all, one of the biggest complaints I see from guests is the crowd levels at … 5 Ways for Disney to Address the High Crowds at Disney Parks
Is the “Disney” Being Lost in Walt Disney World Resort Hotels?
Recently, Disney released new concept art for the expansion and re-imagination of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. My initial reaction was that is looked lovely, but like a trendy hotel that could be located anywhere and operated by any company. And it isn’t just this one resort — it feels like the concept art that has been … Is the “Disney” Being Lost in Walt Disney World Resort Hotels?
5 Under the Radar Takeaways from the 2017 D23 Parks and Resorts Panel
The 2017 D23 Expo provided the Disney community with a ton of new exciting information, especially the Parks and Resorts panel that was held the afternoon of Saturday, June 15th. With so many major announcements; a Guardians of the Galaxy attraction coming to Future World in EPCOT, the Tron coaster coming to Tomorrowland in the Magic … 5 Under the Radar Takeaways from the 2017 D23 Parks and Resorts Panel
