Disney is updating its Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin ride at Tommorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. The shooting ride, based on the popular character from the Toy Story franchise, will close in August for refurbishment. There will be a new character “Buddy the Robot” as well as new ride vehicles featuring the colors of Buzz […]
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Disney Visa Card Offers Free Dining
There’s a deal for holders of the Disney Visa Card, offered by Chase. According to the Walt Disney World website, holders of the card can get a “FREE dining plan when you purchase a nondiscounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resorts Collection hotel and a […]
How to Avoid Traffic at Walt Disney World
The traffic in the areas surrounding Walt Disney World is a nightmare, particularly on Interstate 4. It’s also a mess getting onto 192 westbound from World Drive. It can back up for miles. So are there any tips to avoid such a hassle? Not really, since all the side roads are jammed too, especially traveling […]
Disney Changes Queue Policies for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Disney announced that two of its most popular attractions, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot, will no longer have virtual queues and will transition to regular standby lines. That means visitors will no longer have to try to snag a spot at 7am or 1pm […]
Ranking Yacht & Beach Club Restaurants
Dining at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club, twin resorts in the Epcot Resort area located just off Buena Visit Drive, is a treat. This post will rank the four full service/buffet restaurants at the resorts: Ale & Compass, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Cape May Cafe, and Beaches & Cream. Off we go into the wild yonder of […]
Champions Gate: The Good, The Bad, and the Congested
If you’re considering staying at off property at Walt Disney World, the Champions Gate area is a prime destination. Home to the Omni Resort, the area is also chock full of potential rentals, including apartments and single family homes (usually with caged-in pools). Here’s a few things to know about Champions Gate located southwest of […]
Disney in Inclement Weather
When it comes to the parks, nothing can spoil your day quite like a Florida thunderstorm. While you can go months with very little rain, in the summer the storm chances are usually 50/50, making it impossible to know if it’s going to rain or not on your visit to the parks. Fortunately, there are […]
Florida’s I-4 Traffic
If you stay outside of Walt Disney World property, chances are you may have to take I-4, which is currently one of the top ten highways in the nation for heavy traffic, right up there with roads in LA and New York City. Yes, even at 11pm at night you will likely encounter traffic. As […]
Waiting Tip: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
The Runaway Railway is a great ride in the Chinese Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests see a brief cartoon featuring Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy, and then board the train for a fun spin around several scenes, including a canyon, carnival, ocean, and dance studio. It’s a great ride, especially for kids, with a catchy […]
Restaurant Review: Space 220
When I do restaurant reviews I try to make them short and snappy. There’s no reason to be fully detailed on every angle. We’re going to rate them like we’re in school on an A-F scale. So let’s blast off into Space 220, located at the Mission Space pavilion at Epcot. Atmosphere: A Food: A- […]