AUTHOR: Tim Carlson
How Disney’s Event Tickets Are Undermining the Guest Experience
Right now, Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom costs just under $200 per person. And while there is a slight discount for kids ages 3 to 9, it’s still almost the same price as the adult ticket. These events take place on select nights from 10 PM to 1 AM and offer a nearly empty park, meaning … How Disney’s Event Tickets Are Undermining the Guest Experience
The Grief of Cancelling a Disney Trip
If you are anything like me, the countdown to your next Disney trip begins the moment you wheel your suitcase out of the resort on your final day. The vacation may be over, but the anticipation never really stops. Planning, daydreaming, and mentally revisiting favorite moments become part of everyday life. Because of that emotional … The Grief of Cancelling a Disney Trip
Disney’s New Brand Leader Has a Lot to Prove in a Short Time
Disney made a big move recently, and if you’re a Disney fan, it’s the kind of thing that might not sound exciting at first but could end up shaping everything we see for years. They created an entirely new role and named Asad Ayaz as the company’s first-ever Chief Brand Officer. That title might sound … Disney’s New Brand Leader Has a Lot to Prove in a Short Time
Why EPCOT and Skyliner Resort Hotels Aren’t Ideal for Rope Drop Families
Unless you are a massive fan of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, I would argue that the EPCOT resort hotels and the Skyliner resort hotels are not the best choice for families who love to rope drop. This is especially true when you are paying a premium to stay at a Deluxe resort like Beach Club, Yacht … Why EPCOT and Skyliner Resort Hotels Aren’t Ideal for Rope Drop Families
How Kindergarten Changes the Way Families Do Disney
School schedules really do change everything. Our oldest is officially in kindergarten, and it feels like overnight, the logistics of getting to Walt Disney World have become ten times more complicated. What used to feel flexible and fun now requires spreadsheets, calendars, and a lot more second-guessing. Unless you are willing to brave Florida during … How Kindergarten Changes the Way Families Do Disney
Reaching Flow State Performance at Disney
The concept of flow state, sometimes referred to as optimal experience, represents one of the highest levels of human performance. In psychology and neuroscience, it describes the moment when cognitive load, skill mastery, and environmental conditions align so perfectly that a person operates with extraordinary efficiency and almost effortless precision. It is the science of … Reaching Flow State Performance at Disney
What Disney Could Learn from HomeGoods and the Airport
I know this might be one of the strangest headlines you have read on a Disney blog, but stick with me for a moment. One of the most consistently frustrating parts of a Walt Disney World vacation happens before you ever set foot in a park. It happens at the front gates, especially during rope … What Disney Could Learn from HomeGoods and the Airport
Why It’s Time to Shake Up Disney World’s Character Dining
While some updates, like the reimagined lineup at 1900 Park Fare, have been welcome changes, there’s still a noticeable sense of stagnation at several long-standing locations. Rotating characters or introducing new ones could revitalize the dining experience at Walt Disney World, especially for frequent visitors and annual passholders who crave fresh and evolving magic. A … Why It’s Time to Shake Up Disney World’s Character Dining
