(updated 9/8/26): All about Animal Kingdom’s new land inspired by Tropical Americas – what to expect, when to expect it, and how it will affect the theme parks: We knew changes were on the horizon for Animal Kingdom’s Dinoland USA, and then we got confirmation at the 2024 D23 Expo, with the announcement of a […]
Countdown to Extinction: a farewell to Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom
A farewell post to the ride Dinosaur in Animal Kingdom: As a millennial, I am starting to hit the point where I am sometimes feeling rather old. When it comes to the Disney theme parks, nothing ages me more than having a long list of attractions I loved which are no longer open. I’m old […]
Disney mug of the month: Kilimanjaro Safaris
It’s been a few months since I’ve had a mug of the month to feature, but now I’m back! I will be honest, I have gotten a lot more picky with the Disney mugs I buy. There are so many of them (and I already own a lot!), so I have to really love it […]
Up Close with Rhinos tour: behind the scenes at Disney
All about the Up Close with Rhinos tour offered at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Disney World is so much more than just a “theme park,” and I think Animal Kingdom is one of the best examples of this. It’s a great opportunity to learn about animals and see them up close. I appreciate how Disney expands […]
Tusker House breakfast and character dining review
A look at the Tusker House breakfast featuring Safari Donald and friends: A few weeks before my most recent Disney World trip they announced that Tusker House restaurant in Animal Kingdom would be reopening serving a family style meal (it has previously been a buffet) with a modified character experience. It’s been ages since I’ve […]
Disney news, rumors, and round-up: August 2020
We made it through another month! Disney World has reopened, though most people seem to be playing it safe and not attending. We’ve seen a number of films pushed back to next year. As for me? I’m still trying to plan fun Disney stuff at home and staying safe! Even though we’re still in the […]
Disney news, rumors, and round up: February 2020
Happy February! There seems to be a smaller amount of Disney news this month, but I think part of that is because they are saving announcements for the spring and what’s to come in summer. It’s still a fun month, with the Festival of the Arts and Princess race weekend in Disney World and the […]
Celebrate Christmas in Disney (without Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)
Read on for how to celebrate Christmas in Disney, even without Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Updated 11/4/2020 – with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party not being offered this year due to restrictions, the following options are a great way to still celebrate this season. The holidays are truly a magical time in Disney World […]
Disney news, rumors, and round up: July 2019
This month we saw the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, which went surprisingly smoothly and hasn’t been as crowded as anyone expected. I’ve written a number of posts about my experience there on the blog (with a few more to come!) so make sure you go back and check those out if […]
Disney Bucket List: Take 5 Disney tours
As I’ve visited Disney more, I’ve had the opportunity to do some of the more unique things other than just visit the parks, ride the rides, and see the shows. Disney offers a number of backstage tours, which are incredible learning opportunities. Taking 5 Disney tours was something else I got to check off of […]