Posts by Tom Bricker

Universal Orlando Removing #1 Ride from Express Pass at Islands of Adventure

Tom Bricker — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:56:47 +0000

Universal Orlando has announced that the most popular attraction in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in its Islands of Adventure park is being removed from Express Pass. This covers the change coming to Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, the #1 wait time in the two legacy parks, along with our commentary. Universal’s Express Pass...

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Disney World Has Two More BoardWalk Mystery Projects Coming to Empty Restaurant & Retail Spaces.

Tom Bricker — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:19:45 +0000

For the last several years, Walt Disney World has had a problem with the BoardWalk. There are currently three vacancies along the promenade that follow a wave of closures, which followed a prior slate of openings and reimaginings. To borrow a phrase from the troubled EPCOT overhaul, BoardWalk has been in a state of “becoming”...

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Virtual Queue Speed Strategy for Bluey’s Wild World

Tom Bricker — Tue, 26 May 2026 14:21:47 +0000

Bluey’s Wild World is the new dance party featuring the popular pups in Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and is difficult to experience due to no standby line. This guide shares our speed strategy for the virtual queue, and answers other questions you might have about the attraction and the land housing it. Disney...

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Disney Adds 15 New & Returning Experiences for Kids Rule Summer 2026 at Disneyland!

Tom Bricker — Mon, 25 May 2026 22:36:24 +0000

All eyes are on Walt Disney World this summer, with the debut of several reimagined rides and enhanced attractions, plus new and returning entertainment for Cool Kids’ Summer. Not wanting to be left out of the fun, Disneyland just launched Kids Rule Summer, which has its own slate of offerings including the 15 new or...

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Disney World Adds Free Resort & Room Amenities for Young Families

Tom Bricker — Mon, 25 May 2026 18:29:24 +0000

Over the course of the last year, Walt Disney World has been making improvements to shake the allegations that the parks & resorts are catering less to middle class families with young children in favor of the growing legion of Childless Disney Adults. The latest example of this is new and upgraded free room amenities...

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Review: New Baby Yoda & Mandalorian Mission Makes Major Upgrade to Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run

Tom Bricker — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:14:04 +0000

There’s a new Baby Yoda and Mandalorian mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios and Disneyland. This ride review shares photos, how the Mando & Grogu gameplay compares to its predecessor, how MFSR now ranks versus similar Walt Disney World attractions, and why this major upgrade makes the...

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