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    How to reserve parade viewing space with just a flag and USB charging cables

    Need to reserve space for a large group of people? Just join together some USB chargers!
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    News Question marks around performance of Evolv AI security scanners according to new BBC report

    This could be a problem for Disney's security screening at Walt Disney World. More from the BBC https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-65342798
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    Best non-Disney hotel to stay at for Disneyland

    Planning a trip to Disneyland Resort and looking for recommendations on a good value hotel in walking distance to Disneyland for summer 2023. Thanks.
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    Is the Zach Riddley social media experiment over?

    So another media event has come and gone, and no sign of Imagineer Zach Riddley. Is the social media experiment to position him as the new face of WDI and the new Joe Rohde over? Any thoughts?
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    Which is the best new Disney World rollercoaster - TRON Lightcycle Run or Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind?

    So we have the rare situation of two big new rollercoasters opening in very short succession at Walt Disney World. Which is the best?
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    News Impressions de France only available for limited time in the mornings

    Just saw that Impressions de France is now only open from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. daily. The very disappointing sing-along then starts at 10am to 8:45pm.
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    Which is the best entrance into Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios

    Which entry do you prefer? I always feel the entry from the Muppets side has the best transition, but then puts you in an awkward place to the side of Rise. On the other hand, I think the Toy Story side has a less impressive transition, but a more impressive arrival area in SWGE.
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    Your three questions for Bob Iger and Josh D'Amaro

    Seeing Iger and D'Amaro walking around the parks this week and it got me thinking about what I would ask them if I had the opportunity. https://www.wdwmagic.com/other/walt-disney-company/news/19jan2023-bob-iger-makes-his-first-visit-to-walt-disney-world-since-returning-as-disney-ceo.htm What...
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    Best quick service restaurant in Disneyland Paris?

    What is your pick for the best quick serve restaurant in Disneyland Paris park?
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    Eurostar London to Disneyland Paris - direct or via Gare du Nord?

    Looking for some tips on traveling from London to Disneyland Paris via Eurostar. I see two main options - direct or via Gare du Nord. London to Gare du Nord has lots of times each day, making it very flexible. But, I'm concerned about how difficult it is to switch trains to the RER to get to...
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    YouTuber running a game show inside Magic Kingdom with cash prizes

    The quest for YouTube fame and fortune just has no limits. Wonder how Disney feels about Magic Kingdom being home to a cash prize game show.
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    This article from the Disney Parks Blog underlines some of the problems with Disney right now

    I was just trying to read this article - just full of business and management speak. What a load of nonsense. Disney needs to get back to focusing on things that actually matter...
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    Opinions on Hôtel l'Elysée Val d'Europe for visiting DLP and Paris

    Has anyone stayed at Hôtel l'Elysée Val d'Europe recently? Planning a trip to visit both DLP and the city of Paris, and this looks a good option. Looking for options. Thanks!
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    Chapek and D'Amaro continue the tradition of no bonus or Christmas gift for Disney's Cast Members

    New Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro is continuing with the tradition of giving absolutely nothing to the Cast Members for Christmas. In a year when many have been pushed to breaking point and moral is at an all-time low, there is nothing from the company to give any hint of appreciation...
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    Disney posting 'No Live Streaming, No Video and No Photos' in guest areas

    Was just at the Contemporary Resort and there are now signs up saying No Live Streaming, No Video, No Photos in some areas of the hotel. One was posted outside of the Wave entrance which is now walled off. I know these popped up in backstage areas a few weeks ago, but this is the first I have...
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    Disney executives have come up with the answer to rock bottom Cast Member morale

    So you might be thinking that when faced with rock-bottom Cast Member morale due to worse-than-ever working conditions, executives at Disney would consider things like paying a living wage, a 5 day max work week, giving cast a chance of requested days-off being granted, or even a realistic...
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    Rumor OBJ reports that Disney may move some of its divisions from California to Orlando

    It is behind a paywall, but the report suggests that some parts of the business that are currently on the West coast may move to Orlando in response to the continued shutdown in California. https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2021/01/08/disney-may-move-some-la-divisions-to-orlando.html
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    Photography gear trade-in experiences/reviews

    I've been looking at various ways of selling old photography gear, and thought it might help others to share any experience. I just sold a Canon 7D and some lenses using mpb.com. It actually went surprisingly well. The online quote offered slightly more than I could find at bhphoto or Adorama...
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    News Disney wins legal case against Orange County property appraiser

    Walt Disney World has won a case against Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh over the tax bill for Yacht and Beach Club. The ruling looks like it may cause many resorts throughout the area to request reassessments, and Disney has already said that it will have all of their resorts...
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    Walt Disney World Annual Pass closure period extension watch

    Thought it might be useful to have a thread for monitoring Annual Pass extensions/changes. My WDW Annual Pass expired 4/28/2020 during the closure, and has now disappeared from My Disney Experience.
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