Disney Tourist Blog

NEW: Walt Disney World will likely get one BIG announcement for EPCOT at D23. There's the one every fan wants vs. this polarizing project. Here's why we think now's the time for Spaceship Earth, and are fine if Figment & Dreamfinder wait one more year. disneytouristblog.com/spaceship-eart…

NEW: Magic Kingdom will soon have more construction walls, as the months-long saga of the shortcut through Frontierland should soon come to a close. Here's the latest piece of the puzzle... disneytouristblog.com/disney-world-p…

Be Our Guest is one of the most controversial restaurants among Walt Disney World fans, but we have a soft spot for it. And right now, you can eat here for less than it cost in 2018! Here's updated review of the good & bad... disneytouristblog.com/be-our-guest-r…

The battle for (distant) second-best. disneytouristblog.com/pixar-place-ho…

NEW: We've done this table service Walt Disney World meal deal a dozen times since 2018. I can't believe that not only does it still exist in Summer 2026, but there's now an even *better* value version... disneytouristblog.com/my-favorite-si…

For most guests, Animal Kingdom is the most skippable it's been in a decade. But as parents of a toddler, DAK is the #2 park for us at Walt Disney World right now. And that was *before* Bluey's Wild World! disneytouristblog.com/disneys-animal…

@TheDCLBlog I feel like those fond memories are intertwined with those of an era that, unfortunately, is gone for good. As for the savings alone, I have pretty great new memories of seeing 40% slashed off bills at Toledo, Tiffins, Boatwright's, etc. during VIPassholder/DVC Welcome Weeks.

@DisTouristBlog I struggle to think TibW would ever live up to the fond memories. If it does return, I hope I'm wrong.

NEW: Disney is exploring an expanded MMB program with tons of new perks, including a dining discount. We love the idea, but Walt Disney World should just bring back circa 2019 Tables in Wonderland. It's badly needed given declining restaurant demand. disneytouristblog.com/is-disney-worl…

NEWS: We spend more time here than anywhere else in the parks. God spot for naps while doing rider switch on Space Mountain, get free caffeine, etc. Here's hoping this closure is for a big D23 surprise, but it's probably a mundane project... disneytouristblog.com/star-view-stat…

NEWS: Details on the extension being made "as a result of strong guest demand," current vs. future hours, and commentary about why this is fantastic news given the failure of Walt Disney World's two previous concepts in this spot... disneytouristblog.com/level99-at-dis…

NEW: The long-rumored reimagining of Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom is gaining momentum. Here's the latest on this massive, multi-year project, how it'd compare & contrast to BTMRR's retracking, $600 million Earthrise, and bigger plans for Tomorrowland. disneytouristblog.com/space-mountain…

@brentschmidt Yeah, after this article (which makes the point that more price increases are on the horizon throughout Japan in response to demand, so going sooner means beating more of those).

NEW: We've covered how Walt Disney World trips cost more than TDR for over a decade--long before it was trendy. Here's how that's truer than ever, and why 2026-2027 is a golden window of opportunity for cheap prices *and* lower crowds. disneytouristblog.com/tokyo-disney-r…

NEW: Disney Jollywood Nights tickets are now on sale! Here are date-specific prices & increases for DJN, why we highly recommend the final three parties even if you don't care about Christmas entertainment & more... disneytouristblog.com/ticket-prices-…

NEWS: Even the difficult Walt Disney World ADRs are getting easier. Here's the latest sign of that, which is great news for fans of spontaneity! disneytouristblog.com/spaceship-eart…

NEW: If you're doing the 2026 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, prepare for $20 price increases and $200+ tickets for most nights. Here's date-specific pricing, why every MVMCP will still sell out (and when), plus everything else you need to know... disneytouristblog.com/price-increase…

@gatortebowfan15 @disneyglimpses @NickChaps96 If the answer is Tower of Terror and Best Friends, isn't it technically inaccurate? Shouldn't we also be counting Hotel du Canada, Cinderella Castle, and potentially Starcruiser?

@disneyglimpses @NickChaps96 Yeah technically accurate

Believe it or not, there are two hotels on Walt Disney World property that don’t have pools. Do you know what they are?

July being slow isn't huge news, but the lowest crowds since 2021 is. Also predictable is fan reactions expressing surprise about the parks being "dead." This post covers wait times data & discusses the real reasons for low crowds during what used to be a popular holiday.

Walt Disney World was unsurprisingly slow over the holiday weekend, but wait times were even lower than predicted. Here’s just how dead the parks have been, which days & parks were best & worst, and actionable advice... disneytouristblog.com/july-2026-is-d…

NEW: The good news is that our #2 park for extra evening hours takes over hosting duties soon! The bad news is that our #1 park likely won't have ExEH again until January 2027, and that our least-favorite park will get the perk again at Christmas... disneytouristblog.com/extended-eveni…