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UNDERRATED: WDW Rides/Attractions

This is another episode in our ongoing series "Overrated/Underrated". In this installment, we will give our opinion on which rides at WDW we think are underrated. One of the big draws of Walt Disney World are the rides and attractions. However, not all attractions are created equal. Some are iconic…

By buster January 1, 2023No Comments

June 2023 Trip Planning

Trip Planning Summer 2023: When To Go?

Buster and the Banshee thought that it would be interesting to walk through our trip planning process with our audience. As part of this series, we will address many of the aspects of WDW trip planning that all families go through. The first question that most people face when planning…

By buster December 26, 2022No Comments

Dining Hollywood Studios

Rodeo Roundup BBQ: A Lost Opportunity?

This week, Disney released an update on the long awaited Rodeo Roundup BBQ at Hollywood Studios at WDW. This is a new table service restaurant that is slated to open in Toy Story Land. The key takeaways from the update are 1. The new opening date is Spring 2023 (originally…

By buster December 26, 2022No Comments

Rides

OVERRATED: WDW Rides

This is the next installment in our "Overrated/Underrated" series. Today, we are going to share rides which we feel are overrated. Obviously, rides are the main reason why most people visit the parks. We each have our must-do's and must-skips, and everyone lists are different. However, there are some on…

By buster December 26, 2022No Comments

Animal Kingdom Theme Parks

What Should Disney Do About Dinoland USA?

We don't think it is a stretch to say that Dinoland USA is, by far, the weakest part of Disney's Animal Kingdom. It has only one ride that would be considered a draw (Dinosaur) and even that ride has seen better days. Beyond that, there really isn't anything special that…

By buster December 3, 2022No Comments

WDW With Disabilities

Using the “Stroller as a Wheelchair” Option at WDW (and Universal Orlando)

One of the first thing that any visitor to WDW will notice is the sheer number of strollers in the parks. You can't walk more than a few feet before seeing a haggard parent pushing their little one(s) from attraction to attraction. However, there are some areas of the park…

By buster December 3, 2022No Comments

Dining

UNDERRATED: WDW In-Park Quick Service Dining

This is part of our on-going series "Underrated/Overrated". Today we will feature in-park quick service locations which we consider to be hidden gems. Quick service is a staple of most people's dining experience at WDW. These locations allow you to get a quick bite to eat so you can stay…

By buster December 3, 2022No Comments

WDW With Disabilities

WDW’s Disability Access Service Part 1: Introduction

This post is one of a multi part series on the WDW Disability Access Service. These posts are based upon our own personal experience with using DAS with our daughter, so your mileage may vary. What is DAS? DAS stands for "Disability Access Service". It allows qualified individuals who have…

By buster November 13, 2022No Comments