Hi folks. I'm Ben. I'm a lifelong Disney fan and proud DVC member who has been to Walt Disney World many times over the years. You're most likely to find me in the Mexico pavilion in Epcot or atop the Contemporary at California Grill. Mickey and I are pals, but I am a firm believer that Donald Duck is indeed #1. I'm always happy to discuss all things Disney Parks, so feel free to drop me a comment anytime!

  • fireworks
    Animal Kingdom,  Disney World,  Epcot,  Hollywood Studios,  Magic Kingdom,  Planning

    BREAKING NEWS: Disney Submits Reopening Plan Proposal

    Disney World Reopening Plan: What we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! The Walt Disney Company has presented a reopening plan for Walt Disney World to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force. Jim MacPhee, Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer at the Walt Disney Company, presented the plan at today’s meeting (May 27, 2020). While the plan still needs to go through additional approval processes, we currently have some key details related to the proposed reopening.

  • Living with the Land 2
    And Beyond,  Disney World,  Epcot,  Hollywood Studios,  Magic Kingdom

    If I Could Live in an Attraction: Ben’s Top 5

    As we all anxiously await the reopening of the most magical place on earth, many of us have spent considerable time indoors. I, for example, live in a small apartment in the city with my wife. (I am convinced that she believes each person she speaks to on the phone is hard of hearing, such that she shouts into the phone at maximum volume.) [Note: his wife is editing this post and thinks he’s the pot calling the kettle black…] As a result, I have spent a good deal of time pondering other places where this period of isolation might be more fun. Then I got to thinking, “Wouldn’t it…

  • Yacht Club Lobby
    Disney Resorts,  Planning,  Tips

    Ben’s Top 5 WDW Lobbies

    Courtesy of the Imagineers, Walt Disney World features some of the most magnificently themed resort hotels on the continent. Each is carefully curated to transport its guests to whatever destination the Imagineers transplanted into central Florida. Not all lobbies are created equal, though, so check out my top 5 WDW lobbies here.