How Does Mission SPACE at EPCOT Work? What You Should Know
Mission: SPACE is a popular ride at EPCOT. It’s located near the main entrance in an area previously known as EPCOT’s Future World East. Walt Disney World Resort has rebranded this part of the park. It has undergone multiple construction projects and refurbishments. Today it’s known as World Celebration. Four…
These Are the Worst Times To Go to Disney World, 12 Months Ranked
It was July and it was hot in Central Florida. Dang hot. Sahara hot. In fact, the light side of Mercury hot. The kind of hot that makes you mad at the sun. We were in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, crossing the bridge into Pandora and I was lagging behind feeling particularly oppressed by the…
EPCOT vs Magic Kingdom, Which Disney Park Should You Choose?
When you’re booking a trip to Disney World, there are a few questions that must be answered. At the forefront of these – especially now that simply having a ticket isn’t enough – is how many days, how many parks and which parks take precedence over the others. Do I need to…
Is the Grinch Disney? Who Owns It and Where To Watch
In honor of Theodor Suess Geisel, I thought about writing this in rhyme. Spoiler alert: I made it about three lines, deleted it and started over. That rhyming business is tricky. In fairness to me, Dr. Seuss – aka Theodor Geisel – made up a lot of words whenever he…
11 Best Things To Do at Diagon Alley in Universal, a Complete Guide
I was a young adult when the Harry Potter books came out. I can vaguely remember a buzz building about the books. However, it wasn’t until the fifth one was about to come out that I decided to give them a try. I immediately loved the world that J.K. Rowling created….
Does Animal Kingdom Have a Night Show? Things To Do After Dark
A few years ago, my husband and I escaped to Disney World for a weekend getaway. After dropping our bags at the hotel, we headed straight to Animal Kingdom for the evening. We arrived as hordes of families with young children headed toward the exit. The crowds were thinning. I…
22 Magic Kingdom Rides by Height, a Complete Guide
Last weekend, my oldest daughter and I went to see comedian Nate Bargatze. He has a bit about taking his very young daughter to Disney. “People told us that was a mistake,” he said. The perfect age, in my opinion, for a child to go to Disney is about five years…
Does Disney Do Fireworks Every Night? Tips for Each Park [2024]
Nothing caps off a magical day at a Disney park quite like fireworks. The visually stunning explosions set against an inky black sky are brilliant. Throw in a stirring Disney ballad from my childhood and suddenly, I’m filled with hope for the future and gratitude for the present. Does Disney…
Why Are People Mad at Disney? What You Need To Know [2023]
One of the things I like most about The Walt Disney Company is the nostalgia.Â
When I put on “Snow White” for the kids, I remember the time Nanny and Papaw took me to the drive-in to watch it back in the days before VCRs, DVD players or streaming services.
Is Disney World Fat Friendly? Tips for Plus-sized Guests
I am a plus-size person. I am morbidly obese. There’s a cocktail of self-loathing that comes with writing those words. There was a time when it would have hurt me to do so. But the mirror-like ride vehicles at my favorite theme parks don’t lie. The other day, I made the mistake of reading…