AUTHOR: Tim Carlson
3 Things I Don’t Think You Need to Do on Every Disney World Trip
There are certain things Disney guests do on vacation because they feel like they should. You wake up before sunrise, rope drop every morning, spend all day in the parks, and then do it all again the next day. I completely understand it. When you’ve spent thousands of dollars on a Disney vacation, you want … 3 Things I Don’t Think You Need to Do on Every Disney World Trip
The Former Disney CEO Drama Is Exactly What Disney Fans Are Tired Of
I have to admit, watching Bob Chapek and Bob Iger publicly revisit the Disney CEO saga years later has left me with one pretty simple thought: maybe this is part of the problem. The recent excerpts from Chapek’s memoir, Behind the Castle Walls, have reignited the very public postmortem over his time as Disney CEO, … The Former Disney CEO Drama Is Exactly What Disney Fans Are Tired Of
Disney Should Bring Back the Osborne Lights in Monstropolis
I can’t stop thinking about Christmas in Monstropolis. Okay, call me crazy, but I think Disney has a pretty obvious opportunity to bring back a mini-version of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And the more I think about it, the more I think it could be one of those … Disney Should Bring Back the Osborne Lights in Monstropolis
My Theory About People Who Hate Disney Parks
I have a new theory in my head, and I can’t stop thinking about it. People who don’t like, or even outright hate, the Disney Parks may have something in common: they went once as a child, and they were with someone who didn’t like the Disney Parks either. Now, I realize that sounds incredibly … My Theory About People Who Hate Disney Parks
The 5 Best Times to Visit Walt Disney World
When is the best time to visit Walt Disney World? That answer has changed quite a bit since The DIS created this list in 2017. Crowd patterns have shifted, seasonal events have expanded, and some of the traditional “best times to visit” have become victims of their own popularity. While there is no guaranteed period … The 5 Best Times to Visit Walt Disney World
The Disney College Program Isn’t a Paid Vacation
The Disney College Program isn’t easy. I know that might sound like a joke because the Disney College Program is often treated like some easy experience where college students just get to move to Florida and play in the Disney Parks for a few months. I’m not saying this to say I had some tough … The Disney College Program Isn’t a Paid Vacation
Disney Characters That Should Take Over the Hollywood Studios Animation Courtyard
Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios can expect to see roaming characters continue to pop up around the Animation Courtyard. Disney has confirmed that the character appearances will remain in place after The Magic of Disney Animation officially opens on September 14. That confirmation does raise an interesting question, though: who exactly will be roaming the … Disney Characters That Should Take Over the Hollywood Studios Animation Courtyard
Don’t Trust AI to Plan Your Disney Parks Vacation
There are plenty of reasons people have concerns about the rise of AI, but since this is a Disney blog, I think there is one specific warning worth sharing: don’t trust AI to plan your Disney Parks vacation. The biggest problem is that AI does not always have the most up-to-date information. Disney Parks are … Don’t Trust AI to Plan Your Disney Parks Vacation
It’s Time for Disney to Bring Back Disney Dollars
On May 14, 2016, Disney stopped printing Disney Dollars, and I still think it was a mistake. If you’ve never heard of Disney Dollars, they were Disney’s own currency that could be spent throughout the Disney Parks and Resorts just like cash. Instead of presidents and historical figures, the bills featured beloved Disney characters like … It’s Time for Disney to Bring Back Disney Dollars
3 Things Disneyland’s Tomorrowland Needs to Get Right
When Neil Patrick Harris and Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum took the stage for the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase and announced that Disneyland‘s Tomorrowland would be reimagined around the theme “Yesterday’s Tomorrow, Today,” there was, and still is, a lot to be excited about. But if you’ve been following Disney long enough, you know a … 3 Things Disneyland’s Tomorrowland Needs to Get Right
