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Author: Len Testa

TRON Spoiler Review cover image showing a train of the coaster running under the open canopy.
Attractions Walt Disney World (FL) 

TRON Lightcycle / Run – the Spoiler Review

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Len Testa 3 Comments TRON Lightcycle / Run

It was the middle of July, 2017. Despacito was the #1 song in the country. Garbiñe Muguruza had just defeated

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News Walt Disney World (FL) 

Blizzard Beach Reopens with Frozen Characters!

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 Len Testa 1 Comment Blizzard Beach Water Park, Orlando Water Parks, Runoff Rapids, Tike's Peak

Blizzard Beach Re-Opens! Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park re-opened this past Sunday, with a new Frozen-themed overlay at Tikes Peak,

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How to use Early Entry when staying at a Disney Good Neighbor hotel
Walt Disney World (FL) 

How to Get Early Entry With Disney Good Neighbor Hotels

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 Len Testa 11 Comments Disney Springs Area Hotels, Early Theme Park Entry, Shades of Green

A couple of weeks ago I heard from my friend Justin, who had friends staying at a Disney Springs hotel. 

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Dining Walt Disney World (FL) 

Princess Dining Returns to Norway’s Akershus at EPCOT

November 7, 2022November 6, 2022 Len Testa 1 Comment Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Character Dining, Disney World Dining, EPCOT Dining, Table Service Dining

Character dining returned yesterday to EPCOT’s Restaurant Akershus at the Norway pavilion, and our own Christina Harrison was there for

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Walt Disney World (FL) 

Fantasmic! Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios with New Scenes!

November 3, 2022November 4, 2022 Len Testa 1 Comment Disney's Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!, Fireworks Shows

Disney World’s nighttime spectacular Fantasmic! returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios tonight, after more than two and a half years since

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Site News 

We’re Hiring: Ruby on Rails Freelance Developers (6-months+)

September 19, 2022September 23, 2022 Len Testa TouringPlans Jobs

We’re starting a complete overhaul of TouringPlans’ user interface and navigation.  We’re doing this in phases, and expect it to

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Projected timeline for the Magic Kingdom's TRON Lightcycle/Run based off the Shangai Disneyland timeline for its TRON attraction.
Attractions Walt Disney World (FL) 

Our Best Guess For When TRON Lightcycle / Run Will Open at Magic Kingdom

August 29, 2022September 16, 2022 Len Testa 16 Comments Magic Kingdom, TRON Lightcycle / Run

TRON Lightcycle/Run is the only completely new ride under construction in Walt Disney World.  Lots of people, including us, want

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Attractions Walt Disney World (FL) 

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – The Spoiler Review

May 8, 2022September 16, 2022 Len Testa 10 Comments EPCOT, EPCOT Attractions, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Nearly five years in the making, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is now open for previews before its official

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Galactic Starcruiser Review Cover Image showing R2D2-style droid and resistance member with guests
Star Wars Walt Disney World (FL) 

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser – The Steamboat Willie of Themed Experiences

March 9, 2022November 5, 2022 Len Testa 32 Comments Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Overview Over its nearly 100-year history, the Walt Disney Company has invented several entirely new themed entertainment businesses. Released in

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Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
News Resorts Walt Disney World (FL) 

Disney World’s All-Star Sports Resort Reopens March 31, 2022

December 21, 2021December 22, 2021 Len Testa 2 Comments Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

With Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort re-opening on March 31, all of Walt Disney World’s hotels will be back up and

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