trip planning Archives - Buster and the Banshee

Is the New Lightning Lane Premier Pass Actually a Good Deal?

Two of the biggest complaints regarding the existing Lightning Lane Multi Pass is that it is complicated to use and you aren't guaranteed to be able to reserve the rides and times that you want. In response to that, Disney introduced a new product to its skip-the-line arsenal: the Lightning…

By buster November 18, 2024No Comments

Lightning Lanes

How to (Legally) Extend Your Lightning Lane Booking Window When Staying Off Property

With the introduction of the new Lightning Lane "skip the line" system in July, WDW guests are now able to pre-book their Lightning Lane reservations prior to their trip. This change took away some of the uncertainty for those who like to plan their park days in advance, but it…

By buster November 9, 2024No Comments

Imagination Institute Inventor of the Year award recipients

Disney 101

DISNEY 101: Walt Disney World FAQ, Part One

As WDW nerds, we belong to a number of different WDW online communities. It's fun being able to share experiences with other fans about the "Happiest Place on Earth"! It's also a place where people come to ask the questions of the experts who frequent these groups. We really enjoying…

By buster October 28, 20241 Comment

Trip Reports

New Things We Were Looking Forward to at WDW: A RECAP

One of the joys of Walt Disney World is that there is always something new (to us) that we get to experience on each trip. Prior to our August trip to WDW, we wrote an article detailing some of the new things we were looking forward to experiencing. Now that…

By buster October 9, 2024No Comments

Lightning Lanes

UPDATE: Potential WDW Lightning Lane Strategies

In a previous article, I discussed some potential strategies for maximizing use of the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass (LLMP). Unfortunately, at the time, there was no real world data on LLMP. Therefore that article was very speculative. However, now that we have real world experience with Disney's new skip…

By buster September 14, 2024No Comments

Exterior of the Imagination Pavillion at EPCOT

August 2024

New Things We Are Looking Forward To On Our Next WDW Trip

If you have been following us on Instagram, you know that we are leaving for Walt Disney World in just ONE WEEK! EEEEEEEEEEK! As our excitement builds, of course we are looking forward to many of our old favorites. But we are even more excited about all of the new…

By buster August 4, 2024No Comments

Lightning Lanes

Potential Lightning Lane Multi Pass Strategies

We previously reported on the upcoming changes to WDW's "skip the line system". Goodbye, Genie+. Hello Lightning Lane Multi Pass! Starting this week (July 24th specifically), you can forget everything that I've taught you about Genie+ strategies. You'll have to learn some the new strategies for maximizing Lightning Lane Multi…

By buster July 21, 2024No Comments

Theme Parks

FIVE TIPS For First Time Visitors to Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World can be both exciting and overwhelming for a first time visitor. It isn't just a theme park... it's FOUR theme parks, TWO water parks, dozens of hotel resorts, a shopping district, and more. No wonder some people feel a sense of anxiety when planning their WDW vacation.…

By buster June 16, 2024No Comments

Magic Kingdom

BUSTER THE MYTHBUSTER: Are Mondays Really the Worst Day To Visit the Magic Kingdom?

We're back with another edition of "Buster the MythBUSTER"! In today's episode, we're looking at whether Mondays are really the busiest day at the Magic Kingdom. In many Facebook groups, blogs, Disney information sites, it is a pretty commonly held belief that one should avoid the Magic Kingdom on Mondays.…

By buster June 2, 2024No Comments

Epcot

CHANGES COMING to EPCOT’s Festival Schedule

In recent years, EPCOT has been the "park of festivals". Since 2017 it has hosted four seasonal festivals for guests to enjoy: International Festival of the Arts: a celebration of the arts in all of its many forms International Flower and Garden Festival: a celebration of horticulture - perfect for…

By buster April 28, 2024No Comments