Laura
@elby2007.bsky.social
Teacher, traveler, dog mom, Disney nerd. She/her
Park hours are difficult to factor in. I listed Thanksgiving Day because that's one of the $209 days in 2026 (but we obviously only have 2025 hours now). Still, prices have gone up across the board and, it seems, hours reduced.
October 9, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Park hours are difficult to factor in. I listed Thanksgiving Day because that's one of the $209 days in 2026 (but we obviously only have 2025 hours now). Still, prices have gone up across the board and, it seems, hours reduced.
If you pay for LLMP and both LLSP options at MK on the most expensive day of the year in 2026, you will pay $83 for something that used to be included in your ticket price. Except for the Pirates League upcharge activity, this whole category is a gut punch.
October 9, 2025 at 3:24 AM
If you pay for LLMP and both LLSP options at MK on the most expensive day of the year in 2026, you will pay $83 for something that used to be included in your ticket price. Except for the Pirates League upcharge activity, this whole category is a gut punch.
Not much on the dining front, and yes, I was being generous to count the spring roll cart as QS. Remove that and it's -2 for QS with no additions.
October 9, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Not much on the dining front, and yes, I was being generous to count the spring roll cart as QS. Remove that and it's -2 for QS with no additions.
Entertainment took (predictably) the biggest hit. I had actually forgotten about some of these entertainers. Putting the Cavalcade as an "add" is even a bit of a stretch since it's arguably a downgrade from the Move It Shake It dance party - really, nothing new in 10 yrs. Huge loss on this front.
October 9, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Entertainment took (predictably) the biggest hit. I had actually forgotten about some of these entertainers. Putting the Cavalcade as an "add" is even a bit of a stretch since it's arguably a downgrade from the Move It Shake It dance party - really, nothing new in 10 yrs. Huge loss on this front.
Next: attractions. I am not sure how to weigh re-themed attractions, so I left them out of the calculation, but one could consider them an addition. I think we can also agree that ditching Stitch was not really a loss...but he gets counted anyway. It's a net negative regardless, even into 2027.
October 9, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Next: attractions. I am not sure how to weigh re-themed attractions, so I left them out of the calculation, but one could consider them an addition. I think we can also agree that ditching Stitch was not really a loss...but he gets counted anyway. It's a net negative regardless, even into 2027.
First: prices. Two things I found interesting after adjusting for inflation:
-The % increase is less than it seems on the surface. 45% is still a lot, but it's not double.
-In 2015, tickets were not date-based. The lowest price in 2026 will actually be a little less than the 2015 price, adjusted.
-The % increase is less than it seems on the surface. 45% is still a lot, but it's not double.
-In 2015, tickets were not date-based. The lowest price in 2026 will actually be a little less than the 2015 price, adjusted.
October 9, 2025 at 3:13 AM
First: prices. Two things I found interesting after adjusting for inflation:
-The % increase is less than it seems on the surface. 45% is still a lot, but it's not double.
-In 2015, tickets were not date-based. The lowest price in 2026 will actually be a little less than the 2015 price, adjusted.
-The % increase is less than it seems on the surface. 45% is still a lot, but it's not double.
-In 2015, tickets were not date-based. The lowest price in 2026 will actually be a little less than the 2015 price, adjusted.
AI strikes again…but at the same time, I’m totally saving this for the next time I teach Modest Proposal 🤣
October 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
AI strikes again…but at the same time, I’m totally saving this for the next time I teach Modest Proposal 🤣
I want a full documentary specifically about how they pulled off these photo/video shoots.
October 4, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I want a full documentary specifically about how they pulled off these photo/video shoots.
They had me going for about half a second. Don't fall for these bots if they target you, folks
October 4, 2025 at 1:07 AM
They had me going for about half a second. Don't fall for these bots if they target you, folks
Cancel your @americanair.bsky.social flight and get a travel credit to use later, they said. It’ll be easy, they said.
October 4, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Cancel your @americanair.bsky.social flight and get a travel credit to use later, they said. It’ll be easy, they said.
High as a kite ——> out like a light
October 2, 2025 at 3:38 AM
High as a kite ——> out like a light
Yes! I actually really need to get up and make dinner but I'm trapped, LOL.
October 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Yes! I actually really need to get up and make dinner but I'm trapped, LOL.
We are home! Still a little sleepy and confused, but all is well 💕
October 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
We are home! Still a little sleepy and confused, but all is well 💕
@imagineer2017.dissky.com look at these babies (this pic came up in my Photos search for Epcot)
October 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
@imagineer2017.dissky.com look at these babies (this pic came up in my Photos search for Epcot)
Happy birthday to this beauty. She may not be perfect, but her heart is still there if you look for it. In these tumultuous times, may we never lose that "sense of belief and pride in mankind’s ability to shape a world that offers real hope to people everywhere."
October 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Happy birthday to this beauty. She may not be perfect, but her heart is still there if you look for it. In these tumultuous times, may we never lose that "sense of belief and pride in mankind’s ability to shape a world that offers real hope to people everywhere."
This random post from a public FB group popped up in my feed and it made me think of Josh, and I smiled. I love so much that a review of Italy's F&W booth was the last ever post on easyWDW. I don't really believe in an afterlife but I still hope that somewhere, he's reading this and laughing.
September 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This random post from a public FB group popped up in my feed and it made me think of Josh, and I smiled. I love so much that a review of Italy's F&W booth was the last ever post on easyWDW. I don't really believe in an afterlife but I still hope that somewhere, he's reading this and laughing.
who knew living through the rise of fascism would essentially mean becoming this meme
September 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
who knew living through the rise of fascism would essentially mean becoming this meme
I wish I could take credit for this; it's perfect
September 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I wish I could take credit for this; it's perfect
Absolutely obsessed with the fact that there’s a sticker of the oil rig guy from the Maelstrom mural
September 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Absolutely obsessed with the fact that there’s a sticker of the oil rig guy from the Maelstrom mural
A minor criticism, as I do agree with the larger point that this sounds more like a fun vacation than anything else, but I think the emphasis on "beverage coolers" is misplaced. That likely came from the amenities list of whatever Disney resort they're staying at. It's just a mini fridge.
September 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
A minor criticism, as I do agree with the larger point that this sounds more like a fun vacation than anything else, but I think the emphasis on "beverage coolers" is misplaced. That likely came from the amenities list of whatever Disney resort they're staying at. It's just a mini fridge.
I don’t watch DWTS so I hope my blind trust in you didn’t just result in a vote for a terrible person
September 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I don’t watch DWTS so I hope my blind trust in you didn’t just result in a vote for a terrible person