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TRIP REPORT: 25th Wedding Anniversary WDW Trip

Banshee and I just got back from our 25th anniversary WDW getaway. Thanks to the kindness of Banshee's mom, we were able to make this trip without children... our first child-free trip to WDW since 2001! All throughout the trip, Banshee and I comment how different it is to experience…

By buster March 17, 2024No Comments

Trip Planning

Ranking the Perks of Staying at a Walt Disney World Hotel

While we personally are fans of staying off-site, we agree that there are plenty of perks of staying at a Walt Disney World hotel. Disney offers several exclusive benefits to entice guests to stay at an "on property" resort, and they are constantly tweaking them. Case in point... Disney recently…

By buster March 9, 2024No Comments

Dining Disney 101

DISNEY 101: Walt Disney World Dining

For some (including Buster and the Banshee), dining is a key part of a Walt Disney World vacation. It isn't just a way to fuel up, but it is an attraction in and of itself. Disney is known for having some really tasty meals across a variety of different cuisines.…

By buster March 2, 2024No Comments

WDW With Disabilities

Six Flags Sued Over Disability Policy. How Will This Impact Universal and Disney?

Previously, I had written an article about a new process that Universal Studios and other theme parks had implemented to handle disability accommodations. In a nutshell, Universal, Six Flags, Sea World, and others now utilize a third party company, the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), to…

By buster February 18, 2024No Comments

Dining

Free Dining Offer is a GREAT Deal (Maybe)

If you have read my previous article on the Disney Dining Plan, you know that I am not a huge fan. From a pure financial standpoint, most people are better off paying for meals out of pocket. You really have to work to come out ahead. Despite that, the Disney…

By buster February 3, 2024No Comments

Genie+

Best Genie+ Ride Selections For Each Park

Throughout its history, Walt Disney World has had a number of different "skip the line" schemes. First it was "FastPass", where you had to retrieve a paper pass at the ride entrance to get a return time. Then, the next iteration was "FastPass Plus", where you could reserve your return…

By buster January 14, 2024No Comments

Theme Parks

Get Ready for Park Reservation, Park Hopper Changes Starting January 9, 2024

Earlier this year, Disney announced that they were doing away with park reservations at Walt Disney World for most guests, starting on January 9, 2024. They followed this announcement up with news that the 2pm restriction on park hopping was also going away. As you can imagine, the elimination of…

By buster December 27, 2023No Comments

Rides

Banshee’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Refurb Recommendation

[Say that five times fast!] So Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is offline for repairs again. And seemingly it's down until Summer 2024. That got me thinking: Banshee, would you re-theme it while it's down? If so, what would you do? If the repairs are so extensive that the coaster is down for six…

By banshee December 26, 2023No Comments

WDW With Disabilities

Walt Disney World Attraction Access For Those With Mobility Issues

Our Little Banshee usually tours Walt Disney World in a wheelchair with me, Buster, pushing her. Although she is generally able to walk on her own, because of her Phelan-McDermid Syndrome she has low muscle tone and her coordination is not the best. Spending a complete day walking in a…

By buster December 17, 2023No Comments

Disney 101

DISNEY 101: Walt Disney World Theme Parks

DISNEY 101 is our ongoing series where we talk about the basics of some aspect of a Walt Disney World vacation. You can read more of our previous DISNEY 101 articles here. In this installment, we will provide an overview of the main reason why people come to Walt Disney…

By buster December 3, 2023No Comments