Articles by Craig Smith
Last Updated on: October 15th, 2023
Where to Meet Olaf from Frozen at Disney World
This month, Olaf, one of the most beloved Disney characters of recent memory will be coming to Disney World for official meet and greet appearances.
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How to: Make a Homemade Dole Whip (video)
Want to bring a little Disney magic to your backyard barbecue this summer? Here is a little recipe video that will help you make your own copycat Dole Whip at home.
What Do You Need to Know to Plan a Disney Vacation? | Disney World FAQ
Here is an awesome infographic that lays out the basics of Disney trip planning. It explores the pros/cons of off-property versus on for hotels; dining options and offers some helpful planning tips.
Where to Find: Disney Junior Characters at Disney World (2024)
In this installment of my “Where to Find” series, I am going to run through where the characters of the various Disney Junior shows like to hang out in the parks.
Disneyland Ride Closures With Reopen Dates (2024-beyond)
Here is a quick listing of the anticipated open dates (for new Disneyland attractions), reopen dates (for refurbished Disneyland rides) and close dates (for the dearly departed rides).
Star Wars Kitchen Items You Can Actually Buy
Here are a few of the fun Star Wars kitchen items I found that will help bring a little intergalactic flair to your cooking.
What is Disney After Hours? | Disney World FAQ
Everything you need to know about Disney After Hours, a special-ticket event when participants can enjoy hours of exclusive park time in Magic Kingdom.
Star Wars Fireworks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios | What You Need to Know
A few months ago, Disney further integrated Star Wars into the theme park experience by launching “Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular,” a Star Wars fireworks show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
22 Amazing Disney Kitchen Items You Can Actually Buy
There is no question that the Walt Disney Company has one of the great marketing and merchandising operations in the world. There are very few…
Where Can You Find Star Wars Characters in Disney World? | Disney FAQ
In this installment of my “Where to Find” series, I am going to run through where the Star Wars characters like to hang out in the parks.
Disney World Hours for 2024
A complete list of Walt Disney World park hours and schedules and resources that will help you understand all of your park options.
10 Interesting Vintage Disney Toys You Can Buy on Etsy
I was poking around Etsy recently looking for vintage Disney toys and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. Check out what I was able to dig up…
Disney Movie Release Dates from 2024-On (Incl: Star Wars, Pixar & Marvel)
Updated regularly. Here is a quick rundown of the known upcoming Disney movie release dates including movies from their subsidiaries- Pixar, Star Wars, 20th Century, Searchlight and Marvel.
Current Disney Vacation Deals (2021) | Disney World / Disneyland / Cruises
Your complete listing of current Disney resort, park ticket, PhotoPass and dining deals. Includes Disneyland, Aulani, Disney Cruise and Disney World vacations. Be sure to check this list out before planning your next Disney Vacation and save big! Updated for 2021.
Disney Sweepstakes and Contests (Updated 2021)
Complete list of Disney sweepstakes. We’ve done the searching; all you have to do is try to win a Disney vacation! Updated for 2021.
Disney World Ride Closures and Anticipated Reopen Dates (2024-Beyond)
Here is a quick listing of the anticipated open dates (for new Disney attractions), reopen dates (for refurbished Disney rides) and close dates (for the dearly departed rides).
Enchanted Tiki Room at Disney World (Full Show Video)
Sit back and enjoy the wonderful sights and sounds of Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at the Magic Kingdom
Awesome TV Special Recorded for the Disney World Opening #TBT
For this week’s throwback video, I dug up this awesome video of the opening of Walt Disney World that aired as a TV special. It is pretty amazing to think about how far Disney World (and TV specials) has come over the past 50+ years.
Walt Disney World Map 2024
These interactive Walt Disney World park maps should help you visualize where everything is within the parks and resorts and with respect to each other.
