As part of some extended time in Florida we wanted to take a staycation and review Extended Evening Hours, a new perk available only to guests of deluxe Disney hotels. A stay at Disney’s Bay Lake Tower—a DVC property at Contemporary Resort—was the perfect way to do this. In this post we review our experience in a one Bedroom Lake View Villa at Bay Lake Tower.
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In this post we review the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek, a luxury non-Disney hotel in the Bonnet Creek Resort area near Disney World.
Read MoreHollywood Studios Visit Report 12.1.2021
In this post I discuss an afternoon I spent at Hollywood Studios on December 1, 2021. Visit reports like this post supplement our core content, which focuses more broadly on park strategy.
Read MoreReview of Universal Orlando Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Cabana Bay Beach Resort is a value hotel at Universal Orlando Resort. As one of the better-priced on-site options, you might be wondering whether this hotel really shines, or does 50s and 60s “retro style” wind up being more “50s and 60s roadside motel” style? No worries—this one is a winner. Read on to learn about our visit to Cabana Bay Beach Resort!
Read MoreDisney Castles Around The World - Ranked
There are six Disney “castle parks” worldwide, each with an iconic castle. While some of these may appear identical, they’re actually each unique. So, how do we rank the iconic Disney castles? Read on to find out!
Read More2021 Disney Very Merriest After Hours Guide + Review
Disney has officially announced that 2021 will not see the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Instead, it will see the debut of a new event, Disney Very Merriest After Hours. In this post, we discuss what’s been confirmed about this event so far, what we expect from it, and how we’re thinking about whether or not you should plan to visit for this new holiday event.
Read MoreEpcot Extended Evening Hours Report + Strategy
Welcome to our post about Epcot Extended Evening Hours a new perk available to certain guests at Walt Disney World resort that allows late-night access to select rides at Epcot on select nights. In this post we cover the basics—when, how long, what rides—of this perk, but we also discuss strategy for getting the most out of your experience and include an example of a successful night we spent at the park. Read on to learn all about Extended Evening Hours at Epcot.
Read MoreHollywood Studios Visit Report 10.26.2021
Welcome to our visit report covering a visit to Hollywood Studios on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, subtitled “A Morning Botched and a Day Salvaged.”
Read MoreDisney World 50th Anniversary Trip Report (Part 9 - Hollywood Studios Early Entry)
Welcome to the final post of our Disney World 50th Anniversary trip report. We end with a second attempt at Hollywood Studios Early Entry!
Read MoreDisney World 50th Anniversary Trip Report (Part 8 - Epcot)
Welcome to part 8 of our Disney World 50th Anniversary Trip Report. This post covers an overall chill day at Epcot with a quick evening visit to Magic Kingdom!
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