By Molly Is it normal for night shows to be scheduled after park close? I am trying to plan our dinner reservation in the Animal Kingdom on 09/11/2020. Park closing is listed as 8PM, but Rivers of Light is listed as 8:15PM. I’m just wondering if this is accurate so I know how early I need to plan dinner …
The Disney World Crowds When the Parks Reopen
from Michelle With WDW closing for approximately 2 weeks, what do you think the crowds will be like when the parks reopen? Do you think that the crowds will be higher in early June when we are supposed to travel? (June 3-13). My heart goes out to everyone that has had trips planned for months and years. Dad Answers …
Hurricane Coronavirus: Disney World is Closed
Disney joined the chorus. It has just been announced that (OK, I’m going to be a little sacrilegious) Hurricane Coronavirus has landed and will close Walt Disney World from March 15 through the end of the month. Disney World is closed, or will be on Sunday. It All Started Last Night It all started last night. I was minding my own …
Christmas 2020 vs Halloween 2021?
from Cindy Hi “Dad”! My daughter insists on going to Disney World next year to celebrate the 50th anniversary despite my protests. The group would include my daughter, her husband and their 8yr. old son, my husband and me, and our adult son. My daughter thinks she is running the show and wants to go at the end of October …
Disney World and Coronavirus – March 2nd, 2020
I know it’s on a lot of your minds so I wanted to write about my thoughts on Disney World and Coronavirus (yes it’s all one word) as of today, March 2nd, 2020. This could all change quickly, but here is what I would recommend today. Scream and Shout There’s a really old saying attributed to a Herman Wouks novel …
The Favorite Ride at Disney World is…
Last month I declared the Best ride at Disney World ever is Rise of the Resistance and I stand by that. It is the BEST ride that Disney has ever created. But, that doesn’t mean it’s the FAVORITE at Disney World. That would be… nope. You gotta wait… Everyone has a Favorite Ride at Disney World We all …
The 2020 Disney World crowd predictions are wrong!
This year, 2020, the crowds at Disney World have been nuts. From January 1, at least until now (February 17) crowds have been bigger than predicted. Much bigger. In some cases crazy bigger. What’s up? What’s wrong with the crowd predictions for 2020 Disney World crowds? Here’s what’s wrong with the Disney World crowd predictions for 2020 So you …
Smugglers Run or Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway?
from Jenna I will be visiting WDW in the third week of April. Should I book my Tier 1 Hollywood Studios FastPass as Smugglers Run or Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway? This is barring any issues, but we do have the 60 day window. We have a 5-day park hopper so I could potentially book both on different days as …
My Birthday is October 1, 1971
from Darin Hello! On a trip to WDW during the week of my 45th birthday, I learned something absolutely magical…I was actually born on Oct 1, 1971…the day WDW opened! Yes, WDW and I will be sharing our 50th birthday together on Oct 1, 2021!!! I would like to plan a trip with a large group of family and …
Weekend before Memorial Day
by Perri Hi! I have checked out your crowd calendar, but am curious about your thoughts! I will be visiting Disney for 5 days (May 16th-May 20th of 2020) staying at the Disney All-Star Resort. We are doing 4 days at Disney Parks at 1 day at Universal. What do you anticipate the crowds will be like during this …