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The Disney World Rides You’re Supposed to Love - WDW Opinion Ep. 34 A couple weeks ago I posted a photo on Facebook and Instagram. It was of the entrance to it’s a small world. Now this is an iconic attraction for sure but I posed a question in my caption. Do we actually hate it’s a small world or do we really just love to hate it. The response we got was overwhelming. Almost 250 comments later and I realized that the vast majority of people really actually love that ride. It’s funny because that doesn’t always seem to be the case when it comes to classic attractions. Nowadays more than ever Disney attractions are getting bigger, faster, better themed and overall throwing you into areas you’ve never experienced before. It’s an interesting comparison when you have a ride like it’s a small world just down the road from something like AVATAR Flight of Passage. Both are loved by many but for completely different reasons. So this whole line of questioning got us thinking. What are the attractions we are supposed t

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Part II: Interview With Mike Farnham - WDW Opinion Ep. 33 Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, we’ve talked about it plenty over the previous months but just as we discuss one piece of news we learn of another that we just have to talk about. Last week Disney held a three day press event that has now given us the most information, probably ever, about this new land coming to Disneyland and Hollywood Studios in Disney World. For the past week we’ve been devouring article after article and podcast after podcast to get as much info as humanly possible. And now we’re ready to share it with you. We now know the names of the shops, restaurants and even the flow of the land itself. A couple weeks back we brought you STAR WARS GALAXY’S EDGE EPISODE I: WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR, well this week we are bringing you STAR WARS GALAXY’S EDGE EPISODE II: NEW DETAILS EMERGE. Since we have so much to talk about we felt compelled to bring another guest on today to help us weed through all this info. He’s an uber Disney f

WDW Opinion Ep. 32 - Interview With Performer & YouTuber Roxy Darr I love being a part of the Disney community. Ever since I started WDW Opinion I’ve gotten the ability to interact with so many incredible people. It’s a community filled with passionate and caring people and while our bond is through Disney we’ve grown to appreciate each other in so many other ways. I think I’m also so impressed with the talent that is represented in this community. Whether its artists, designers, performers or musicians everyone has their own creative way of showing their Disney fanhood. Our guest today is no exception to that. She is an accomplished performer and singer who has had the opportunity to perform at places like the D23 Expo which is the ultimate Disney Fan Convention and at the Indy Disney Meet. She has amassed a huge following on social media and in particular on YouTube where her covers of Disney songs have been viewed millions of times. She has some very cool projects she is currently working on as well as

WDW Opinion Ep. 31 - What Will Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Look Like? WDW Opinion’s mission is to help you plan for and daydream about your next perfect Disney World vacation. Growing up and being obsessed with the parks I found that listening to podcasts, watching videos or reading someone’s recommendations would often help ease the pain of not being at Disney World. That’s where the daydream aspect comes from in our mission statement. The content we share looks to help you daydream about that next perfect trip. But sometimes our content can only go so far. You are a specific individual and because of that you have specific needs. Since launching WDW Opinion one of my absolute favorite things to do is getting to answer your questions you send me about your Disney World trip. Because we’ve gotten a good amount recently Hank and I want to take the time to answer those questions on this episode. So let us help you plan for and daydream about your next perfect Disney World Vacation today on WDW Opinion. Plus

WDW Opinion Ep. 30 - Our Ultimate Day at Walt Disney World A few weeks ago we told you about a new tour coming to Walt Disney world. The 12 hour tour could accommodate up to six guests and would run $12,000. We questioned the reasoning behind it as it was made to seem like a simple VIP tour with unlimited FastPass+ and the ability to eat anywhere on Disney Property. For that alone the price is not worth it at all. But we are slowly starting to hear that the way Disney was describing the tour was merely just options you could select from. What this tour actually is, is an open book of sorts. Meaning if you ever wanted to experience something at Disney World or do something at Disney World that is typically off limits then this is the tour where Disney could make it happen for you. Maybe you’ve always wanted to get a tour backstage or walk through an attraction before it opens, maybe you even want to meet a certain Disney Cast Member. This tour can make almost anything happen, within reason and time constraints

WDW Opinion Ep. 29 - How Many Days Do You Need for a Perfect Disney World Trip? 47 square miles. That’s twice the size of the island of Manhattan. It’s also the size of Walt Disney World property. Now currently only ⅓ of that land is actually developed but, that still leaves quite a vast expanse to explore. Home to four theme parks, two water parks, over 20 resort hotels, the gigantic Disney Springs shopping, dining and entertainment district and so much more, there is plenty to see and do at Walt Disney World. Listen there’s simply no way to see and do it all in any one trip to Disney World. It doesn’t matter how long you stay either. Take it from me. I lived there for a year and in the years when I haven’t lived there I’ve made nearly 30 separate trips to the house of the mouse and there are still plenty of things I haven’t ever seen or experienced. It’s not shocking that one of the most frequent questions I get asked by people is how many days should we go to Disney World? What they actually mean is how ma

WDW Opinion Ep. 28 - Sanaa at the Animal Kingdom Lodge Dining Review I will continue to say it for as long as this podcast is a thing, Disney World is a world unto itself. It’s like its own independent city and there are so many things outside of the parks that Disney World has to offer. Attractions aside the food you can indulge in is something that makes Disney World so unique. There are the popular choices like Be Our Guest, Ohana, Le Cellier, Cinderella’s Royal Table that people are dying to get to. And then there are locations that may be off the beaten path. One of our favorite restaurants on Disney property is Sanaa. It’s a fan favorite that is still considered an underappreciated place. On this episode we are going to give our review of and share why we love Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village. Plus we discuss the new themes revealed for the Skyliner Gondola system, Maleficent the Dragon makes her triumphant return to the Festival of Fantasy Parade and we give an interesting take on

WDW Opinion Ep. 27 - Coronado Springs Resort Full Review Last week on the show we gave a walking tour of the Coronado Springs resort. We discussed the construction going on for it and what the future holds for the resort. In this episode we wanted to give our full review of this moderate resort. Plus we share the new details that have been announced for the Disney Riviera Resort, we discuss if a new Disney World attraction will be nearly 30 minutes in length and we share what international attractions we’d love to see in the domestic parks. Stories discussed in News to Opinion New Details Announced for Disney’s Riviera Resort Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge rumors: Will Disney's new ride be 28 minutes long? Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. WDW Opinion Live Join us every Tuesday Night at 7 p.m. ET on Facebook Live as we discuss the latest happenings at Walt Disn

WDW Opinion Ep. 26 - Coronado Springs Resort Walking Tour Right now Coronado Springs is undergoing massive change. At this point most if not all of the guest rooms have been renovated. But there is still plenty of work to be done at the resort. Its newest edition, the Destino Tower will be opening this July and will bring with it 545 new guest rooms. It’s going to be a massive new addition and completely change the resort. But right now it can be more of a hindrance to the guest as it is being built. Hank and I recently got the opportunity to stay at the resort. We had just stayed at the Pop Century Resort where we gave a walking tour so we decided to take a walking tour of Coronado as well. On it we discussed the construction, what it will mean for the future of the resort and we share what we like and don’t like about the place. Plus we talk about tickets going on sale for two 2019 events at Walt Disney World, we share the results of the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon and we honor a Disney legend. Stories

For years now we have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. It is pegged to be a truly revolutionary land and will bring in attractions, atmosphere and technologies that will launch a new era in theme parks. While we are only months away from the opening of the land in Disneyland and a little bit further away from the opening in Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, we are still unaware of most of the things that will be in the land. So that’s what we wanted to do here today. Discuss everything that we know so far, including some details WDW Opinion has stumbled across that haven’t made their rounds to the general public yet. Just like the films that inspired this land we anticipate having multiple “episodes” of the podcast that discuss further details in the months to come. That’s why we are calling this segment Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Episode I: What We Know So Far. Let’s go to Black Spire Outpost today on WDW Opinion. Plus we discuss new details about the “incredible celebration

WDW Opinion Ep. 24 - What We're Looking Forward to in 2019 It’s a new year which means only one thing to us Disney fans. New things to look forward to. It’s a great time to be a Disney World fan and 2019 is gearing up to be a HUGE year for the parks and even the company as a whole. There is so much incredible and groundbreaking stuff, it is going to be a very dynamic year for the place we all love AND it will be setting the tone for many many years to come. So let’s break it down and share what we are most excited for coming in 2019. Plus we discuss Free Dining coming to Disney World, a new VIP food tour is coming to the Magic Kingdom and we share a holiday tradition with you. Stories discussed in News to Opinion Summer 2019 Free Dining Plan Offer Now Available for Walt Disney World New ‘Taste of Magic Kingdom Park VIP Tour’ to Begin in February Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan fo

WDW Opinion Ep. 23 - Our 18 Favorite Things from 2018 at Walt Disney World No matter what you’re looking back on, the final few weeks of December are always a good time to reflect on the past year. Since this is a Disney World podcast we, of course, are excited to look back on what 2018 meant for Walt Disney World. While we got plenty of new stuff 2018 was definitely the year of “things to come”. So on this episode let’s look back as we share our 18 favorite things from 2018 in Walt Disney World. Plus we discuss the ongoing problems with the monorails, a Disney bus gets into an accident at Epcot and we start spreading some theme park rumors. Stories discussed in News to Opinion The Continued Problems of the Monorail Bus Crash in Epcot Parking Lot Has 15 Patients Heading to Hospital with Non-Emergency Injuries Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newsletter and get a FREE copy of our Ultimate Disney Trip Task List. Use this customizable list to help plan for your next Disney trip. Visit www.WD

WDW Opinion Ep. 22 - Ralph Breaks the Internet Movie Review Wreck it Ralph ushered in a whole new direction for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Hit after hit has followed it but, some were a little worried that its sequel would fall short of the original and the other films that have followed for the studio since. On this episode, we will be reviewing Ralph Breaks the Internet, giving our thoughts on the film and what we think it means for the animation department, the parks and the company as a whole. Plus we talk about some attractions temporarily closing at the Magic Kingdom and we discuss the new artist renderings of Storybook Dining at Artist Point in the Wilderness Lodge. All that and more on this episode of WDW Opinion. Stories discussed in News to Opinion Walt Disney World Railroad has temporarily closed as construction for the Tron roller coaster picks up in Magic Kingdom. Disney Shares Artist Rendering of Storybook Dining at Artist Point Free Disney Trip Task Checklist Subscribe to our newslette

With over 20 unique resort hotels, Walt Disney World offers something for everyone when it comes to lodging. For those that go to the Orlando resort often, staying in different hotels is often part of the fun. A few weeks ago Hank and I had the opportunity to stay at the Pop Century Resort. Last week we took you on a walking tour of the grounds and this week we are giving you our full review of the property. We will be discussing the rooms, ambiance and overall amenities of the resort. Hopefully, this will help give you a better idea of if you want to give this resort a shot next time you’re there. It’s all about the Pop this week on WDW Opinion. Plus we discuss the name of the new tower at the Swan and Dolphin resort, the Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster has its first piece of track installed and we share some unpopular Disney opinions about Epcot attractions. Stories discussed in News to Opinion The New Tower at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Officially has a Name Launch Track First Piece Installed for

WDW Opinion Ep. 20 - Pop Century Resort Walking Tour I love wandering through Disney World. It’s the best way to discover new things when it comes to the parks. But when it comes to the resorts, wandering and going for a stroll can be one of the most peaceful things you can do on Disney property. Hank and I recently stayed at the Pop Century resort during a trip and while we will have a full review coming shortly for this episode we wanted to take you on a stroll of the property. We recorded it while we were down there and we hope it helps transport you to the House of the Mouse. On our stroll we talk about the resort, the size and scale of it, review a little of its history and discuss what’s coming down the pike for it. Stories discussed in News to Opinion New Details Unveiled On Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Set to Open July 2019 The Lion King Official Teaser Trailer Visit www.WDWOpinion.com for all the latest from the blog and to find out more about WDW Opinion! Subscribe to

WDW Opinion Ep. 19 - Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party is an after-hours event that takes place on select nights in November and December. For us it is the perfect representation of Disney parks at their finest. It’s a great opportunity to experience classic rides and characters with little to no wait while also experiencing special entertainment you won’t find during regular operating hours. Hank and I had the opportunity to attend one of the first Very Merry Christmas parties this year and we wanted to share our thoughts and opinions on it. Hopefully, this info can help if you're still deciding on whether or not you want to attend this event. We’re all about the Christmas cookies today on WDW Opinion. Today we also talk New Year's entertainment coming to Disney World, we discuss the New York Times write up on Disney’s theme park investments and we review the announcements from this past weekend’s D23 event. Stories discussed in News to Opinion Ring In the New Year wit

WDW Opinion Ep. 18 - The Circles of Disney Hell A Disney World vacation is magical, fun, and sometimes even awe-inspiring. It can elicit all sorts of incredible emotions and the end of a trip only leaves you wanting more. But we’d be lying if we didn’t say there were some unmagical parts about Disney trips. Whether it’s certain attractions, shows, character interactions or even restaurants or food items, something you want to avoid like the plague during your Disney trip. As we record this it is Halloween which got us thinking about some spooky things. The underworld in particular and what that might look like for us Disney fans. God forbid we do ever go there but, if we do what would the Disney underworld look like? What experiences would we have to relive over and over and over again? The Disney things that would be pure torture. This week we’re going to hell, and not the one you experience in Mr. Toad’s wild ride, no. We’re on our way to Disney hell. Plus, we discuss new food offerings come to the Internat

WDW Opinion Ep. 17 - How to Get in a Disney Trip State of Mind For obsessive Disney World fans, time can be measured in one of two ways. Time spent at Disney World and time spent elsewhere. But both of those ways can be fun if you have the right mindset. In reality, a trip to Disney World requires the proper state of mind. Both when it comes to knowing how to execute your plans and knowing how to enjoy the place once you’re there. For die-hard fans like Hank and myself, the leading up to and planning of a trip can bring just as much enjoyment as actually going on the trip. But there is only so much anticipation one can bear. Passing the time from one Disney trip to the next can feel like an eternity. But once you have that next trip planned there are so many things you can do to get ready for it. And then when you head back home are ways to keep the Disney state of mind too. In this segment, we are going to give you ways to prepare your mind for Disney and keep your mind that way after you return. It’s all ab

WDW Opinion Ep. 16 - Power Rankings: The Mountain Attractions of Walt Disney World Sometimes a good idea just sticks. And sometimes that good idea is so cool that it builds a theme. For Disney, their good idea came in the form of a legendary Swiss mountain and decades later, with rides all over the world I think it is safe to say that the Mountain attraction idea Disney came up with has stuck as a pretty awesome theme. In fact, there are 19 mountains across the world in Disney parks. Including 4 Big Thunder Mountains, 3 Splash Mountains, 5 Space Mountains, a Mt. Prometheus, a Mt. Gushmore, a Mt. Mayday and a Forbidden Mountain to name a few. We could talk about all of them and why they are great but for this episode, Hank and I will be discussing the mountains of Walt Disney World. We will do an overview of each, discuss what we like and what we don’t like and then we will each give our power rankings of the mountains. Plus on this episode, we discuss our News to Opinion stories of the week and we remember a

WDW Opinion Ep. 15 - The Monorail Bar Crawl You know I say this all the time. Disney World is great because it really is a whole world unto itself. When you have been going for as long as I have you start to love things other than the e-ticket attractions. The details, the food, the beverages and even hopping around from resort to resort. In fact, I think one of the best things to do is resort hop. And the best tour for resort hopping I think is the monorail crawl. Each resort stop on the monorail offers a unique and totally different vibe and feel when compared to the others. The Contemporary, Polynesian and Grand Floridian have become the flagship resorts for Walt Disney World and the best part about them is you don’t have to stay there to fully appreciate them. One of the best ways to experience them is actually to hop from bar to bar and lounge to lounge. The Monorail Bar Crawl lets you see the sights while also having a few tasty beverages. So, por favor manténgase alejado de las puertas, because we are