By Paula K    The rides, attractions, and restaurants at Walt Disney World are maintained on a regular basis. This keeps guests safe. Sometimes, though, extra work is needed. A ride, attraction, store, or restaurant might close for refurbishment. It could be that the closure is just for a few days so that the elements of the area can be ...

By Paula K Spring is always a great time to visit Walt Disney World, and 2017 is no exception. While there can be crowds, the wall to wall guests of July have not yet arrived. The weather can also be a welcome change, especially for those who experienced Winter Storm Stella. Check the forecast before you leave home and pack ...

Disney World is a place full of magic, wonder and where dreams come true, but knowing a little bit about Disney beforehand will enhance your experience even more. Here are 15 things about Walt Disney World you must know. 15. The Importance of Planning Planning a good portion of your vacation to Disney World ahead of time cannot be stressed ...

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a favorite of many guests thanks to its amazing theme, attractions, experiences, entertainment, and dining. The park is home to several of the most thrilling attractions in Walt Disney World including one located at the end of Sunset Boulevard. The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith invites guests into G Force Records where they happen upon ...

If you have paid any attention at all to news about Walt Disney World, you know that there are a lot of changes going on at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There are two new lands in the works, and even the name of the park is supposed to eventually change. While it’s easy to wonder about what the park will look ...

By Sarah Chapman   As my winter trip with my oldest son was approaching I was searching for low-cost ways to “plus” the vacation and do something a little different.  Normally we add on a guided behind the scenes type tour, one year we did horseback riding at Fort Wilderness, lunch with an Imagineer—just something a little different & memorable.  ...

When people think about Walt Disney World the first thought that comes to mind is not typically thrill rides.  This does not mean that there are not some white knuckle rides waiting on you at many of the parks.  Today I will share 10 mind blowing facts about one of those rides… Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 10. ...

Hollywood Studios is my favorite park in all of Disney, so I always love going back again and again. But here are six specific reasons why we love going back to Hollywood Studios 6. Walt Disney Presents Sneak Peaks Not everyone knows a lot about the attraction Walt Disney Presents (formerly One Man’s Dream), but it’s essentially the Walt Disney ...

Toy Story Mania combines so many of our favorite things, that it’s consistently the attraction we make a beeline for when arriving at Hollywood Studios.  There are beloved characters (animatronic, virtual AND the kind that will pose with guests) from the Toy Story movies, fantastic classic toys blown up to enormous size, and a whirling 4D carnival ride that will ...

By Sarah Chapman I have dined at the Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios a few times and fell in love with the legendary Cobb Salad, the grapefruit cake and the service.  But sometimes you want a smaller meal, or you don’t have a reservation—that’s when the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge is the perfect solution. I’ve actually tried to ...