2016 saw the first Shanghai Disneyland map when the park debuted; the maps have evolved each year to reflect changes in the resort and at Disneyland. It’s fair to say that Shanghai Disneyland was the most complete resort Disney opened; the company having learned its lesson from the misfire of Hong Kong Disneyland. Hong Kong … Read more
Planning a Disney World vacation can be overwhelming! It’s crucial to find a good starting point when planning a Walt Disney World vacation. We’ve been trained that packages are often better than buying things a la carte. With a Disney World vacation, however, this isn’t always (actually rarely) the case. The Disney Park Nerds like … Read more
The Disney Park Nerds love saving time and money and TSA PreCheck Credit Cards help us do both! So, you are ready to visit the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. As you daydream about your upcoming trip, your mind begins to wander. You start to think about the airport…and the lines…and the crowds. Then, … Read more
Due to limited capacity, snagging a reservation at your favorite Disney World restaurant has become easier, but still far from easy. Which is why we’re going to share our Disney World restaurant strategy with you. From the Be Our Guest restaurant, Docking Bay 7, or the Yak and Yeti. There are always a handful of eateries … Read more
The Oriental Land Company announced that the major expansion to Tokyo Disneyland Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Toontown will open September 28, 2020! And the Nerds are excited. COVID-19 put a crimp in the Tokyo Disney Resort’s expansion efforts (not to mention the 2020 Olympics) and forced the project into a holding pattern. Read about Tokyo Disneyland … Read more
It’s about time to plan a Disney vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth and the experience will be unique, memorable and nostalgic! Surely, elements of visiting Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will feel like a blast from the past. And, no, we are not going to plan a Disney vacation while advocating for fanny … Read more
All the Hong Kong Disneyland attractions were officially built in 2005 and was derided as the smallest of the Disney “castle” parks. The critics may have been right, but with the recently announced $1B+ expansion combined with existing one-of-a-kind world class attractions, this little park is BIG on fun! Add to this a low-crowd (nearly … Read more
Welcome to our ultimate guide to Hong Kong Disneyland. The hard part is over. You decided to venture halfway around the world and visit Disney’s first Chinese theme park; its fifth “castle” park in the world. And now some nerves settle in. You begin to wonder what it will be like to arrive in China. … Read more
