AUTHOR: Tim Carlson
What I Hope Is Announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
At the D23: Ultimate Fan Event 2026, I am not expecting Disney to unveil a long list of brand-new attractions for Walt Disney World. The last D23 Expo was packed with major announcements, including entirely new lands and attractions that are still years away from opening. With so many large-scale projects already in development, this … What I Hope Is Announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
The Weirdest Resort at Walt Disney World
Coronado Springs is my pick for the weirdest resort at Walt Disney World, and the more I think about it, the more convinced I am that it does not know who it is supposed to be. Ask most Disney fans to rank the moderates, and you get a familiar conversation. Caribbean Beach skyrocketed in value … The Weirdest Resort at Walt Disney World
Why Disney Should Dump Paper Straws
For years, paper straws have been one of the most consistently criticized changes at Walt Disney World, and it is easy to understand why. While I fully support Disney’s efforts to reduce plastic waste and make the parks more environmentally responsible, paper straws have never felt like the right solution. It is difficult to find … Why Disney Should Dump Paper Straws
How Disney Could Have It Both Ways on Resort Hopping
Let’s talk about the resort-hopping crackdown that has the Disney community buzzing, because Disney is clearly making moves and the writing is on the wall. Disney Springs buses will now require guests to show a valid resort key to board, and a recent Disney Parks Blog post made it pretty clear that holiday décor is … How Disney Could Have It Both Ways on Resort Hopping
Please Send the Carousel of Progress Animatronics to San Francisco
I, for one, am genuinely excited about the updates coming to the Carousel of Progress. For years, fans have wondered about the attraction’s future, especially with the outdated last scene, and so Disney’s decision to invest in it is a reassuring sign that this iconic show will continue entertaining guests in the Magic Kingdom for … Please Send the Carousel of Progress Animatronics to San Francisco
Don’t Leave Your Stroller Outside Your Disney Resort Room
One of the lesser-known pieces of Disney vacation advice has nothing to do with Lightning Lanes or rope dropping your favorite attraction. It is much simpler: don’t leave your stroller outside your Disney resort room. While this isn’t a common sight, it also isn’t unheard of. On almost every trip, I notice at least one … Don’t Leave Your Stroller Outside Your Disney Resort Room
The Worst Time to Visit Disney Springs
You hear a lot of complaints about the Ticket and Transportation Center, and honestly, fair enough. Adding an extra 30 minutes just to reach Magic Kingdom before you even set foot in the park is a legitimate grievance. But there is a place I feel like does not get nearly enough criticism, and that is … The Worst Time to Visit Disney Springs
Disney Imagineering In the Parks vs. Out of the Parks
Lately, Walt Disney Imagineering almost feels like two completely different creative teams. There is the version of Imagineering working inside the theme parks themselves, and then there is the side handling the resort and DVC expansions. The difference between the two has become hard to ignore. Inside the parks, Imagineering has been on a hot … Disney Imagineering In the Parks vs. Out of the Parks
Disney, Please Be Better Prepared for the D23 Parks Panel This Year
Does anyone remember watching the 2024 D23 Parks Panel? Unless you were lucky enough to be standing in that arena in Anaheim, squinting at a grainy YouTube livestream from some stranger’s phone, or somehow stumbled across it buried inside Fortnite of all places, you almost certainly missed it. Not because you didn’t care. Not because … Disney, Please Be Better Prepared for the D23 Parks Panel This Year
Can We Be Honest About EPCOT’s World Showcase?
I still love World Showcase. Honestly, that might be part of the problem. Most Disney fans love World Showcase. The festivals are fun, grabbing food from different countries is one of the best experiences at Walt Disney World, and spending an evening wandering around the lagoon with friends never gets old. There is something timeless … Can We Be Honest About EPCOT’s World Showcase?
