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Tom Bricker

@tombricker.bsky.social
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Blogger & photographer: Walt Disney World, Disneyland, California, Japan, etc.

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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Children of the 1990s know the Disney Store was pure magic. Now Pizza Hut of all companies is proving that leaning into nostalgia and family memories is a winning strategy. If a fast food chain has this figured out...what is Disney waiting for?! www.disneytouristblog.com/retro-disney...
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Why It's Time to Bring Back the Disney Store for Real.
Few things excited me as a kid like my family's pilgrimages to the mall. We'd pile into my grandparents' Bronco, and head to Woodland Mall with a long list of different destinations that everyone want...
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
NEW: Imagineers have done the impossible, transforming the world's worst park, so bad that it was undeserving of the "Disney" name, into a good park I'm excited to revisit. Words I never thought I'd type about this parking lot-themed park ~15 years ago. www.disneytouristblog.com/review-disne...
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Review: Disney Adventure World is a Disney Park.
You never forget your first time setting foot in a new Disney theme park, especially your first international one. We both still fondly and vividly recall the day, back during the 20th anniversary, wh...
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
NEW: Walt Disney World and Disneyland won't see attendance growth in 2026 because the parks are already "filling up," with demand exceeding supply. Here's what Disney's CFO revealed...and why it's spin. www.disneytouristblog.com/disney-parks...
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Disney Parks Have Supply vs. Demand Imbalance.
One of the biggest complaints about both Walt Disney World and Disneyland is crowds. There is the perception among fans that the parks are always packed, there's no such thing as an off-season, and wa...
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
My take on the rumors that initial plans for Villains Land have been scrapped. IMO this is more accurately viewed as a “Reverse Toy Story Land” than on par with early development on (what became) Galaxy’s Edge or Fantasy Springs. www.disneytouristblog.com/is-disney-wo...
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Is Disney World Going Bigger & Bolder on Villains Land?
A new rumor is swirling that Walt Disney World's initial plans for the upcoming Villains Land at Magic Kingdom have been "scrapped," and Imagineering has gone back to the drawing board to come up with
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
I was nervous about this reimagining, but after a year-long closure, what was once the second-best Disney restaurant is back on top! Here's my comprehensive look around & thoughts after previewing the new menu & dining rooms... www.disneytouristblog.com/napa-rose-re...
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Disneyland's Best Restaurant is Back & Better Than Before!
After a year-long reimagining, Disneyland Resort's #1 restaurant at its flagship Grand Californian Hotel is finally ready to welcome guests. We had the opportunity to preview the prix fixe menu and ne...
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
NEW: I’m on board with Disney breaking the rules of Galaxy's Edge, and like the changes. The big problem is they don't go far enough. Here's what's on my wish list for SWGE to live up to its promise: Starcruiser stuff, dinner show, overhead action & more! www.disneytouristblog.com/star-wars-ga...
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Why Star Wars Land Finally Breaking the Rules is Great, But More Changes Are Needed.
Four years ago, I wrote "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Needs to Break the Rules." That frankly felt overdue even at the time, as the land had a lot of squandered potential outside of Rise of the
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Takeaways from my recent morning racing around Epic Universe during EPA. Definitely a big gamble starting with SNW, especially if you’re slow. This shares an easier & superior alternative. www.disneytouristblog.com/why-to-skip-...
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Why to Skip Super Nintendo World's Morning Madness During Epic Universe's Early Entry - Disney Tourist Blog
Early Park Admission at Epic Universe is a popular way to beat the rope drop rush, entering the park an extra hour earlier than regular guests and getting to a headstart on rides in three lands. This ...
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
There’s a golden window of opportunity for visiting Epic Universe right now, and id highly recommend visiting before it closes. Even if (*especially* if) you’re sitting on the sidelines waiting for APs. www.disneytouristblog.com/low-crowds-e...
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My Excellent Epic Universe Experience - Disney Tourist Blog
I just had my best day yet at Epic Universe, knocking out 20 rides, 2 stage shows, 2 casual restaurants, and 1 fine dining spot. All over the course of 14 hours from Early Park Admission to after park...
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
After seeing the show in-person a couple of times, here's my take on the strengths & weaknesses of the new Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics show. (Plus my photos & video.) www.disneytouristblog.com/walt-disney-...
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Walt Disney - A Magical Life Audio Animatronics Show Review: Good, Bad & Ugly - Disney Tourist Blog
“Walt Disney – A Magical Life” is the new stage show opening for Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary to preserve the history and legacy of the company’s founder. It’s a labor of love that introduces the man...
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
"Theme parks are not just the sum of their ride rosters, to be raced around and checked off one by one. They are as much defined by the spaces in between; by the absence of attractions, too." More here on why RoA matters: www.disneytouristblog.com/rivers-ameri...
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Why Rivers of America Is Worth Saving. - Disney Tourist Blog
Walt Disney World is gearing up to demolish Tom Sawyer Island and commence construction on the Piston Peak ‘Cars’ area of Frontierland this month. The Rivers of America will not be saved, let’s be cle...
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Would love to be wrong about this, but I feel like there’s a bit too much frothiness over regional concepts & viewing pent-up demand as new normal, when it’s already clear it isn’t. Skeptical this is viable long-term. More thoughts: www.disneytouristblog.com/universal-ho...
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Universal's Second New 'Horror Unleashed' Attraction Opening in Midwest in 2027! - Disney Tourist Blog
Comcast has announced the second location for Universal Horror Unleashed, the new year-round entertainment experience that’s basically a permanent Halloween Horror Nights, before the first has even op...
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
My latest, which is basically just commentary about the excellent interview by @toddmartens.bsky.social and not the substance of the changes themselves. www.disneytouristblog.com/disney-conce...
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Disney Concerned About Death in Haunted Mansion, A Ride About Death
Haunted Mansion has reopened after a 16-month absence at Disneyland, and features a few enhanced scenes and modernized Audio Animatronics. This follows the removal of the seasonal Haunted Mansion Holi...
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Every other Walt Disney World fan is mourning the loss of Dino-Rama, calling it under appreciated or other such nonsense. And then there’s me:
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Disney’s best theme park in the world is seeing a surge in 1-star reviews. Here are the biggest reasons why, and our recent experience that should serve as a cautionary tale for anyone visiting in the next year or so… www.disneytouristblog.com/tokyo-disney...
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Why Disney's #1 Park is Getting 1-Star Reviews
In response to one of our (many) posts effusively praising Disney's best theme park in the world, a reader recently asked whether our review is still true. They expressed concern based on a huge numbe...
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
This is a shockingly good deal, with a big year-over-year price decrease (a rarity). Will be interesting to see the impact on crowds, and what other “levers” Disneyland pulls next year. www.disneytouristblog.com/ticket-disco...
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2025 Southern Californian Disneyland Ticket Deal
Disney is offering a new Southern California resident deal for deeply discounted tickets to Disneyland and California Adventure in 2025. Here are dates & details about the special offer, plus recommen...
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
No exaggeration, I look forward to the Turkeys all year. When something crazy happens, “instant Turkey” is the first thing I think. Burgan is not the hero theme park fans deserve, but the hero we need.(Except swap in Joker for hero.)
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Tom Bricker @tombricker.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Opened this app for the first time in months (maybe a year?) and, holy cow, it’s not just alive but thriving?! Disney opinions and photos are what I do, here are a few recent ones.
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