by Jim Smith | Feb 4, 2025 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney Parks & Resorts, Travel Planning, Universal Parks
In the central Florida theme park entertainment mecca, the two biggest players in the game are Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Sure, there are others like SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, and Busch Gardens. But Disney and Universal are the biggies. They offer the best...
by Jim Smith | Jun 9, 2024 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney, Lists, Role Call - The Best of Disney
It’s quite clear that I love talking about all things Disney. It’s an easy task when surrounded by others who enjoy Disney as much as I do. But talking Disney can be especially rewarding when done with someone who doesn’t live and breathe the magic quite as much as I...
by Jim Smith | May 14, 2024 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Facts and Figment Travel Planning, Travel News, Travel Planning
(A version of this article was shared with Pirates and Princesses and published on May 14, 2024.) Disney Parks Blog recently announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will open to all guests on June 28th. Today, Disney has released...
by Jim Smith | Apr 5, 2024 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Role Call - The Best of Disney
I was recently asked to do one of the most challenging things I’ve ever been asked to do…list my top five attractions in all of Walt Disney World. I thought about this for a minute (maybe a little less) and quickly concluded that there is no way I could, in good...
by Jim Smith | Feb 19, 2024 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Spotlight Series, Lists
(A version of this article was shared with Me and the Magic and published on August 7, 2023. I also had the pleasure of joining Amanda Bauner on the Me and the Magic Podcast to discuss Part One of all things “Walt” in Walt Disney World.) Disney parks worldwide...
