Dealing with Disney

Finally back at Hollywood Studios since it’s re-opening!   Photo tour CLICK HERE  What a fantastic day! Current park hours are 10am-8pm (this will be changing Sept 8th to 10-7 but could ultimately change again) Let me start with, we planned a relaxed touring day yet still with goals. I wanted to take advantage of lower crowds and take some pictures or just walk/relax.   I find it best to have access to the Skyliner for arriving at this park due to current transportation operations. (see arriving at the parks blog HERE ). Disney Character Cavalcade experience CLICK HERE   The Disney Skyliner starts operation 1 hour prior to park opening. We entered the line right at 9am and there was already a good size queue. It moved very quickly though! We made it to the Skyliner grand station at 9:15am (this is a location where you need to switch lines; EPCOT, HS or Riviera Resort). We arrived at HS at 9:27, went through Temp check, Security and scanned our bands at 9:33am!  ...

What I learned from my recent visit to  Walt Disney World under Re-opening Phase.   It was a great experience all in all. CLICK HERE for a photo tour!   There are definitely changes and that is just the way it is. I have learned that in all things, life changes. Walt said it himself. The experience is still about the Magical experiences made for children, families and adult children!   The Mask. They suck..  This seems to be a semi permanent feature for the extended time being. Basic rule of thumb for the mask. The mask needs to be 2 layers, no holes or vents within it. Must have ear loops. No Gaiters, mesh, Tulle or any other similar style material. Mask must be worn at all times except; while eating at a standing/sitting location, at pools, in personal resort room or at a relaxation station. Cast Members will reprimand you-they have to, it is not personal since it is their job. I highly recommend taking multiple masks. Masks are not really healthy in my opini...

My Magic Kingdom Park review under Re-opening!   Current Hours: 9-7 (will change to 9-6 starting Sept 8th-and this could also change again!)   Please keep in mind things will be changing continuously so please double check recommendations or updates.   Please CLICK HERE on my review for arriving to the parks and what to expect!   For a picture tour of my experience- CLICK HERE Disney Character Cavalcade experience CLICK HERE We decided to drive into the park for this day. It was free parking since I am a pass holder and we were staying at a Disney Resort. We left resort at 8:50am, went through Parking system (no parking lot trams currently), temp checked, security check and boarded Monorail to take us to Magic Kingdom. We exited Monorail , scanned our bans to enter parks and were on Main street by 8:41am.   What an amazing opportunity this was to walk around the park first thing in the morning with a low crowd. I was able to take the time to really look at some ...

I tried the  Regal Eagle Smokehouse   This quick service dining location is located at EPCOT in the American Pavilion. It is a quick service dining location.   There is large indoor seating section as well as outside picnic style seating area-Each table has large umbrellas to help provide shade!   This location’s menu was revamped not too long ago! Similar style but more BBQ theming added than before as well as more BBQ menu items. Basic items are still available-limited though.   I tried the North Carolina Chopped Smoked Pork Butt Platter!  Basically chopped butt roast served with garlic toast and a side item. It does come with a sauce already on the meat—but if you scroll on the APP when ordering the selected item—you can remove that sauce! Make sure to really look over the APP when ordering for all selections available!   You also get to add another choice sauce to your entrée; tangy mustard, sweet BBQ, Spicy mop, north Carolina vinegar or again no ...

My day visiting Animal Kingdom Park under reopening of the Walt Disney world resorts !  Current hours 8am -6pm I am still allowing myself a full hour of transportation time when traveling to another Disney location. With the strict reopening guidelines I feel it’s just good rule of thumb!  See my experiences HERE on traveling to parks!  This was are arrival day!  I felt I could get all done we wanted done  with current park hours and our plans.  From our hotel we took the bus.  Went through temp check, ‘baggage’ check and scanned into park by 2:15pm Things to keep in mind. I leisurely walked -stopped to take pictures and look over some things! I wanted to take advantage of low crowds for picture opportunities.  Immediately headed to Pandora   2:23 got in line for Flight of passage  It felt like a continuous slow walk right to the boarding. We did have to watch the pre-boarding video (not my fav) lol.  Directly after we headed...