The Disney World Dad

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here is a throwback to our mini-moon at WDW—the trip that inspired me to create this account! ❤️🏰
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Some inspiration for your day, brought to you by Walt ✨
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HBD, Walt! 🚂🏰✨

Spent the week at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort. First vacation as a family of 5! So much to share—stay tuned.
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And just like that: we have an opening date! 🚨

Fantasy Springs opens at Tokyo DisneySEA on June 6, 2024. Mark your calendars!

The highly-anticipated land will feature attractions and restaurants themed to Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan.

What are your *most* excited about at Fantasy Springs? ✨

We officially have an opening date for Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySEA—June 6, 2024. All the details here:

Attractions and Restaurants Released for Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea Tangled, Peter Pan, and Frozen—oh my! All the details revealed about Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea.

DETAILS about Disney parks news all on one post!

🕯️Encanto and Indiana Jones areas potentially coming to a “Tropical Americas” themed land at Animal Kingdom

🚂 “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain” expansion to the Magic Kingdom remains in the works, and is anticipated to be on the scale of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Pandora - The World of Avatar

🚙 Test Track is getting updated and reimagined at EPCOT

🐰 Zootopia themed show coming to Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life

🦜 A Pirates of the Caribbean themed lounge coming to Adventureland at Walt Disney World

🎢 We got a glimpse at the new ride vehicle the for unnamed Avengers ride at Disney California Adventure

🚢 The seventh Disney Cruise Line ship will be called Disney Adventure, and will be the first to sail from Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia.

🌴 Disney’s new island destination will be called Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

🌀 Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana officially opens Oct. 16.

🌐 The World Celebration neighborhood in EPCOT opens this December!

🌈 Figment will start meeting gusts at Imagination Pavilion Sept. 10 (tomorrow)!

👻The Hatbox Ghost is coming to the Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom November 20.

More details in my bio!

PARKS NEWS FROM DESTINATION D23 🚨

-Encanto and Indiana Jones themed areas at South American-themed land at Animal Kingdom?

-Test Track is getting reimagined at EPCOT

-Zootopia themed show (not land) coming to Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life

-Pirates of Caribbean themed lounge coming to Disney World

-New ride vehicle for unnamed Avengers ride at DCA

Much of the news is unconfirmed or without much details. And lots of changes from announcements made at D23 EXPO 2022.

All serials at the link in bio or my stories!

Step into Pandora with me!

Inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar, the 12 acre land places guests right in the Valley of Mo’ara (the floating mountains).

The backstory is that Alpha Centauri Expeditions transports guests to Pandora, who can then experience the lush forest and exotic locale.

Have you visited Pandora at Animal Kingdom?

Major Zootopia-land news announced by Disney!

New ride—Zootopia: Hot Pursuit
New Food—Jumbeaux’s Cafe
New shopping—Fashions by Fru Fru

All the details about the land coming to Shanghai Disneyland are here: https://thedisneyworlddad.blog/2023/09/05/new-details-about-attractions-dining-and-experiences-announced-for-zootopia-themed-land-at-shanghai-disneyland/?fbclid=PAAaYnpvKQ0nuf5FSORrQjIgkd3KrP6kuleui-W2WA7F5gwp0ns8CNLbmW9RM_aem_AUXnMinhIwHRnyFcQVL-QZJ9INVeXDhXJShWUzpntb_MZbAwWntXFayerqjChVb9lao&=1

New Details about Attractions, Dining and Experiences Announced for Zootopia Themed Land at Shanghai Disneyland New Details about Attractions, Dining and Experiences Announced for Zootopia Themed Land at Shanghai Disneyland

Major Zootopia-land news!

Disney announced news about the attraction, dining, and shopping coming to Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia-themed land—and I can’t wait to try everything!

🎢 New ride—Zootopia: Hot Pursuit

🍦New Food—Jumbeaux’s Cafe

🛍️ New shopping—Fashions by Fru Fru

All the details on the blog—link in bio.

(📸: Disney Parks Blog.)

🍎 Here is my guide to Storybook Dining at Artist’s Point and getting a reservation.

🌳 Themed to Snow White and the Enchanted Forest, this is a truly unique character dining experience at Disney World

🍎 Meet Snow White, Grumpy, D***y, and The Queen

🍗 Choose from a pix fixe menu filled with rustic options

🍸Try themed-cocktails, like the Enchanted Apple

❓So, is it worth it? Overall, yes, but it depends what you’re looking for in a character dining experience. Plus, we ran into some issues when trying to select allergy-friendly options. Read more below ⬇️

Review of Storybook Dining at Disney World: a Magical Experience, but is it Worth the Price? Storybook Dining at Artist Point—immersive and magical, but is it worth it? My full review is here.

Did you know that Frozen-themed lands are coming to three different Disney parks around the world? Here are all the details about each Frozen land, and where iyou can find them.

A Sneak Peek into the Magical World of Frozen Lands at the Disney Parks Ready for the cold? Here is Everything You Need to Know About the Frozen Lands Coming to the Disney Parks.

Disney released names for new attractions and restaurants coming to Fantasy Springs, the new land at Tokyo DisneySea. Learn about all the details here:

Attractions and Restaurants Released for Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea Tangled, Peter Pan, and Frozen—oh my! All the details revealed about Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea.

Hi everybody! 👋🏼 It’s me, The Disney World Dad! 🏰

I felt it was time to change my account name to better align with my interests—all things Disney! Expect all the Disney Dad content and more, including:

👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Disney + travel tips for parents
🏰 Park strategies so you can win Disney
🍽️ Disney food recommendations
🏨 Detailed guides and reviews to all Disney World Resorts!

Basically: new name, same me. If you’ve been following me for a while—thank you, seriously. It can be hard to run this account as father and a lawyer.

If you’re new here: welcome! And see ya real soon! ✨

Did you know that you can ride Tron during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? BUT you can only do so by signing up for a Virtual Queue—so what does that mean for you?

Like all new attractions, Tron requires what’s called the Virtual Queue to ride, even during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This means that despite having a ticket, you are not guaranteed a ride, so it’s best to learn how to join the Virtual Queue. But fret not—I’ve got you covered.

As an initial matter, make sure your MNSSHP ticket is linked to your MyDisneyExperience app. Once that is confirmed, be prepared to open the app and attempt to joint the Virtual Queue at 6:00 PM the day of your party. Guests do not need to be in the Magic Kingdom on the day of the their party to join the virtual queue, so there is no need to arrive before the event begins!

Once it is time, select the option to Join the Virtual Queue—if you are right on time, you hopefully can get an assigned time slot. Remember to head over to the ride during your assigned window as it is not guaranteed a Cast Member will let you ride once it closes.

Lastly, make sure you set a reminder for 6:00 PM the day of your event! Any other questions about the event? Drop them below!

Ready for spooky season? Disney is, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off this Friday (Aug. 11)! If you’re thinking about going, here is the ultimate guide to the Halloween party at the Most Magical Place on Earth!

Guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2023 Are you ready to this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Here is your ultimate guide to the Halloween party at the Most Magical Place on Earth.

Hey everyone! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party begins in one week. What do you want to know about the e party?

-Character meets and experiences?
-Guide to spooky treats?
-Parades and fireworks?

Let me know!

Had a big of a rough morning. So I decided to look at a place that makes me happy—the lobby at Animal Kingdom Lodge. 🦒🌳
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Tell me your favorite Disney resort lobby!

Have you heard about Destination D23–Disney’s biggest fan event? It’s happening this September at Disney World—here’s what to expect: https://defactodad.com/2023/07/14/what-to-expect-destination-d23-announcements-panels-and-experiences/.

Every thing announced about Destination D23 at Disney World Every thing announced about Destination D23 at Disney World

It’s me. Hi! I’m back at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort! ☀️🏖️

This resort is located outside of the theme parks, and it is the perfect getaway for Disney fans and casual beach goers alike.

I’ll be exploring the resort again (and nearby eats 😋), activities, amenities, the pool, characters, and more—follow along in my stories and stay tuned for my updated guide!

Is Port Orleans - Riverside the best moderate resort at Disney World? I think so—find out why here.

Guide to Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside With Tips for Parents – (Review of Best Moderate Resort at Disney World) Find out why Port Orleans – Riverside is my favorite moderate resort at Disney World.

👋🏼 I get it—you’re a busy person, perhaps a busy parent. There’s not a lot of time in the day to sift through all the sources for the latest Disney news.

That’s why I started my newsletter—to deliver weekly updates about Disney World news, dad life, movies, and more.

Sign up here if you want concise yet entertaining articles about all the things you’re interested in. Thanks for following along.

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Happy Father’s Day, everyone! https://www.instagram.com/p/CtopvaCuF6g

I love being a father. Since becoming a dad mere weeks before the world shutdown, my life has completely shifted. Everything I do, every decision I make—every Disney trip I take 😉—is with my kids’ best interests in mind. And now, with two kids and another (!) on the way, I feel reflective. Blessed to call them mine, often stressed for the lack of time. As a father, lawyer, and writer/content creator, my days often stretch deep into the nights. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. Thank you for following me and letting me share my journey through fatherhood. And Happy Father’s Day to everyone!

I love being a father. Since becoming a dad mere weeks before the world shutdown, my life has completed shifted. Everything I do, every decision I make—every Disney trip I take 😉—is with my kids’ best interests in mind.

And now, with two kids and another (!) on the way, I feel reflective. Blessed to call them mine, often stressed for the lack of time. As a father, lawyer, and writer/content creator, my days often stretch deep into the nights. But I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Thank you for following me and letting me share my journey through fatherhood. And Happy Father’s Day to everyone!

Disney World is truly a sight to behold at dusk.
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