WDW

As we wrote a while back, modern hotel thermostats are, in a word, a pain. Well over a decade ago, we noticed the kind of thermostat where you were supposed…

Scientists have discovered that the sense of smell has a stronger link to memory and emotion than any of the other senses. That’s why when you smell certain things, it…

If you ask people to give one-word adjectives that describe Walt Disney World, you might hear words such as, “magical,” “expensive,” “fun,” “crowded” and “creative.” From the very beginning, it’s…

Walt Disney World and Disneyland, like any good theme park, have always had their share of signature snacks. Over the years, Dole Whips, Mickey ice cream bars, citrus swirls, churros…

When Disneyland first opened in 1955, it was “dry” – no alcohol was served. When Walt Disney World opened 16 years later, it was also an alcohol-free park. However, that’s…

Most visitors to Walt Disney World (WDW) fly to Central Florida and land at Orlando International Airport (although some fly into Sanford or even Melbourne). From there they take ground…

Considering that it’s just a theme park resort, Walt Disney World (WDW) is a huge place. And I mean HUGE. It’s just shy 40 square miles (it used to be…

If you think about it, Disney is amazingly good at fooling people. Sometimes it’s for good, like when they want to enhance our experience in a park, and sometimes it’s…

In 2005, Walt Disney World (WDW) began offering what was considered by most of its guests to be a wonderful option – free bus service between Orlando International Airport and…

Can you imagine what would have happened if Harry Potter had become a Disney franchise, like Pixar and Star Wars? It almost happened. And in some ways it’s kind of…