Skip to content
TouringPlans.com Blog Logo

TouringPlans.com Blog

Disney World and Disneyland News, Tips, Crowds and Attraction information from The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and Disneyland

  • TouringPlans.com
    • Subscribe!
    • Our Website
    • Mobile Apps
    • Forum
    • Videos
  • Walt Disney World
    • Crowd Calendar
    • Touring Plans
    • Lines App
    • Lightning Lane
    • Dining
      • Reservation Finder
      • Menus
    • Ticket Calculator
    • Closures & Refurbishments
    • Theme Parks
      • Magic Kingdom
      • Epcot
      • Hollywood Studios
      • Animal Kingdom
    • Walt Disney World Discounts
  • Disneyland
    • Crowd Calendar
    • Touring Plans
    • Lightning Lane
    • Lines App
    • Dining Menus
    • Closures & Refurbisments
    • Theme Parks
      • Disneyland
      • California Adventure
  • Universal Orlando
    • Crowd Calendar
    • Touring Plans
    • Lines App
    • Dining Menus
    • Closures & Refurbishments
    • Theme Parks
      • Universal Studios Florida
      • Islands of Adventure
  • More…
    • Disney Cruise Line
    • Washington, D.C.

Author: Kevin Bastos

Celebrations Observations Special events Trip Planning Walt Disney World (FL) 

Feel the Force Premium Package Preview

May 8, 2015May 8, 2015 Kevin Bastos 3 Comments Feel the Force Package, Star Wars Weekend

2015 Feel the Force Details Dates – During Star Wars Weekends (Friday – Sunday, May 15 to June 14, 2015) Premium

Read more
Trip Planning Walt Disney World (FL) 

Disney Planning Beyond Meals and FastPass+

December 2, 2014December 2, 2014 Kevin Bastos 11 Comments Disney packing, planning

Seasoned Walt Disney World travelers will try to impress upon friends and family who are planning first time and first-in-a-long-time

Read more
Shopping Trip Planning 

Sensible Budgeting for Souvenirs

November 23, 2014November 24, 2014 Kevin Bastos 2 Comments

My wife walked into our study – so-called the Yankees room – adorned with retired jerseys, souvenirs from baseball games,

Read more
Observations Trip Planning Universal Orlando Resort Walt Disney World (FL) 

This Ain’t Disney World! – Planning a First Visit to Universal Orlando

October 15, 2014October 18, 2014 Kevin Bastos 17 Comments trip planning, Universal Orlando Resort

On our first visit to ‘the other Orlando park,’ my oldest daughter and I attended a viewing of Universal’s Horror

Read more
Attractions Universal Orlando Resort Walt Disney World (FL) 

Friday Face Off – Aging Attractions

October 10, 2014October 12, 2014 Kevin Bastos 25 Comments attractions, Dinosaur, Jurassic Park, Maelstrom

Running a theme park has to be a dicey experiment. The more a park works to stay current, the older

Read more
Trip Planning Universal Orlando Resort Walt Disney World (FL) 

Friday Face Off – Universal Orlando Water Rides

October 3, 2014October 3, 2014 Kevin Bastos 1 Comment

When touring through any amusement park, but especially on a hot day, jumping into the line of a water ride

Read more
Trip Planning Universal Orlando Resort 

Speed Planning A First Trip To Universal Orlando

September 21, 2014September 21, 2014 Kevin Bastos 6 Comments Universal Orlando Resort

By nature, we’re crazy planners. We like to look over the scenery, plan our day, and then return to the

Read more
Observations Trip Planning 

Planning for Disney World – without fail

August 22, 2014August 21, 2014 Kevin Bastos 29 Comments

I may have a problem. On our first trip as a family to Disney World in 2009, I bought a

Read more
In the Parks Observations Walt Disney World (FL) 

Kindness Creates Cast Member Magic

August 10, 2014August 10, 2014 Kevin Bastos 19 Comments cast member magic, in the park

When traveling through Walt Disney World, we all face frustrations. On vacation, it’s quite easy to give into the frustration.

Read more
Dining In the Parks Observations Trip Planning 

Planning for Spontaneity: Disney World Counter Service Meals

July 30, 2014July 30, 2014 Kevin Bastos 12 Comments dining plan, Disney, disney dining plan, disney world, food, Restaurants - Counter Service, walt disney world

By nature, our family tends to over-plan. On one vacation, we even set aside specific time to ‘be spontaneous –

Read more
  • ← Previous

Recent Posts

  • 2023 Disney World Hotel Prices: When to Go, When to Say No
  • Reviewing a Wheelchair Accessible Room at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
  • Transportation Alternatives to the Walt Disney World Skyliner
  • Disneyland Crowd Calendar Update For Summer 2022
  • Theme Park Enjoyment Index for JUNE 2022 (Spider-Man crashes, Nemo Show at AK, Universal Orlando turns 32 and more!)
  • Strong Water Tavern – Universal’s Best Bar
  • Epcot’s Coral Reef Restaurant Sinks Instead of Swims
  • Review: Disneyland’s Lion King Inspired Menu at Troubadour Tavern
  • Why Are My Favorite Attractions Always Down?
  • Why Does It Seem Like the Parks Are Always Experiencing Downtime?

Archives

TouringPlans Blog Logo

Disney World and Disneyland News, Tips, Crowds and Attraction information from The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Podcasts

  • Disney Dish
  • TouringPlans.com Website
  • Free Subscriptions
  • Media
  • Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
  • Team
  • Jobs
  • Help
Copyright © 2022 TouringPlans.com Blog. All rights reserved.
Theme: ColorMag by ThemeGrill. Powered by WordPress.