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Do Adults-Only Events Break Disney’s Family Spirit?
Walt Disney famously dreamed of a place where families could enjoy experiences together, not just children, not just adults, but a whole family unit escaping into the magic hand-in-hand. So it’s understandable that when the phrase “adults-only Disney activities” comes up, it raises eyebrows among purists of the original dream. From exclusive after-hours events and … Do Adults-Only Events Break Disney’s Family Spirit?
Disney Debate: Is Disney Really A MORE Expensive Destination?
I’ve been lucky enough to travel all of my life with the furthest reaches of my experience, not limited to the countries of World Showcase. I’ve been privileged enough to visit cities and countryside all over the world, and there is one Disney argument that has always resonated with me as a falsity. Disney is … Disney Debate: Is Disney Really A MORE Expensive Destination?
Disney Confessional: A Series of Unpopular Opinions Part 8
Hey, friends. Sometimes, when things get a little quiet, I like to get a little personal with our DIS community. Sometimes it’s Five People You Don’t Want to Be in Disney Parks, other times it’s A Brief History of Disney. Today, we are venturing back to something we haven’t done in a whole year, A … Disney Confessional: A Series of Unpopular Opinions Part 8
The New Disappointing Disney Merch Line I’ve Been Ignoring
Friends, the time has come for a serious conversation. You know, I love Disney merchandise. I am flying the flag for all the character cuteness, homewares, and accessories that I can get my hands on. I live it, breathe it, and love it. However, now and again, Disney releases something that makes me do a … The New Disappointing Disney Merch Line I’ve Been Ignoring
Disney Debate: Is Hollywood Studios in Stage Show Overload?
When you think about the Disney Parks, you might have particular rides come to mind, landmark attractions, iconic snacks, and an abundance of mouse-ear-shaped accessories. However, there is another side of Disney where world-class stage shows offer another level of entertainment. Move over Broadway, the Walt Disney World Resort has action stunt shows, stunning musicals, … Disney Debate: Is Hollywood Studios in Stage Show Overload?
Disney Adult Costume Rules: Too Strict or Too Loose?
If you’ve been around The DIS for a while now, you’ve probably established that I am a fairly opinionated person. I tend to have pretty clear-cut views, and most of the time, a well-functioning filter isn’t something I am known for. It’s not always pretty. I blurt things out, ramble, and get sidetracked pretty easily, … Disney Adult Costume Rules: Too Strict or Too Loose?
Disney Debate: Best Day of the Week to Visit Disney Parks
Avoid the weekends. For years, that sentiment circled friend groups where word-of-mouth advice was all we had to rely on before the likes of today’s internet took over. Avoid the weekends. It sounds so simple, and yet somehow, at 28.57% of the available week, it’s hard to move too far away from. When you are … Disney Debate: Best Day of the Week to Visit Disney Parks
Should EPCOT Add More Diversity to World Showcase?
Hey, friends! It’s another week, and another Disney Debate here at the DIS. This time around, we are asking our community to share their opinions on EPCOT’s World Showcase. It’s an incredible place to be where guests can wander in and out of some of the most interesting countries around the world, all without leaving … Should EPCOT Add More Diversity to World Showcase?
Disney Debate: Vacation Laundry Or Clothes For Days?
When it comes to traveling, our family is a well-oiled machine. Everyone knows their role, we all have strengths and weaknesses, and there isn’t much that can throw us off course. Although there is one topic that we are constantly divided on, it always seems to become a point of discussion before every trip: laundry. Some … Disney Debate: Vacation Laundry Or Clothes For Days?
Disney Debate: Are the Parks Better With More or Less IP?
If Disney were a recipe, it would read: one part nostalgia, two parts magic, a sprinkling of churro dust, and a heavy pour of intellectual property. Over the past decade, IP has moved into the parks like that one quirky uncle at your holiday party; you are glad they are there, but they don’t need … Disney Debate: Are the Parks Better With More or Less IP?
