Ten Second Tips – Disney Over 50

Ten Second Tip: Virtual 5K to Support The Cast Member Pantry

Posted April 10, 2021April 8, 2021 Paula BrownPosted in Ten Second Tips

I’ve mentioned The Cast Member Pantry several times. It’s a volunteer group of current and former Cast Members who decided to help laid off and furloughed Cast Members to have food on their tables. There is a new way to support them! The group will be holding a Virtual 5K on June 19. There is […]

Ten Second Tip: Mears Connect

Posted April 9, 2021April 8, 2021 Paula BrownPosted in Ten Second Tips

Disney’s Magical Express may be coming to an end on December 31, but that doesn’t mean you’ll have to scramble to find a way to and from Orlando International Airport. Just sign up for Mears Connect! We don’t yet know much about the new service, but since Mears operates Disney’s Magical Express I expect it […]

Ten Second Tip: Disney’s Grand Californian Reopening – Disneyland

Posted April 8, 2021April 7, 2021 Paula BrownPosted in Disneyland, Ten Second Tips

Disney’s Grand California Resort will reopen on April 29! Reservations are going to be available on April 15. Reopening dates have not been announced for Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel or the Disneyland Hotel. You can learn more information here.

Ten Second Tip: Jurassic World VelociCoaster – Universal Orlando Resort

Posted April 7, 2021April 6, 2021 Paula BrownPosted in Outside of Walt Disney World, Ten Second Tips

We finally know when the Jurassic World VelociCoaster will open at Islands of Adventure! Guests will be able to ride starting on June 10. I know a lot of people who are excited! You can learn more information here, or watch the video below.

Ten Second Tip: Plastic Utensils

Posted April 6, 2021 Paula BrownPosted in Ten Second Tips

You might have heard that Disney has made the decision to remove plastic utensils from Walt Disney World property. This is not true! It was a well-played April Fools joke from our friends at Chip & Company. This is why I warned everyone to read articles all the way to the bottom on April 1. […]

Ten Second Tip: April Weather

Posted April 5, 2021 Paula BrownPosted in Ten Second Tips

April is one of those months where the weather is all over the place in Central Florida, especially at the beginning of the month. While most days will be hot, the evenings could be cool. There are often a couple of really nice days in April as well. Make sure you check the forecast before […]

Ten Second Tip: Sprinkles Chocolate?

Posted April 4, 2021April 3, 2021 Paula BrownPosted in Disney Springs, Ten Second Tips

Sprinkles might be known for its cupcakes, but there is now something else that you might want to buy there. Sprinkles Chocolate is now a thing! You can purchase it at your local Sprinkles (including Disney Springs) or order online. The flavors are inspired by some of the most popular cupcake flavors. You can learn […]

Ten Second Tip: Rise of the Resistance and Disney Park Pass

Posted April 3, 2021 Paula BrownPosted in Disney's Hollywood Studios, Ten Second Tips

If you hope to get into a Boarding Group for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, you must have a Disney Park Pass Reservation for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Park Hopping makes no difference. You don’t have to be physically in the park to try for the 7:00am time, but you do need to be in […]

Ten Second Tip: Vintage Star Wars

Posted April 2, 2021 Paula BrownPosted in Ten Second Tips

Vintage Star Wars is now available on Disney+! It includes both seasons of Ewoks, the two Ewoks movies, and the original Clone Wars 2D Micro-Series. Also includes is The Story of the Faithful Wookiee, which is when Boba Fett was introduced. I’d rather see all of The Star Wars Holiday Special restored (instead of watching […]

Ten Second Tip: April 1 Reminder

Posted April 1, 2021 Paula BrownPosted in Ten Second Tips

It’s April 1, aka April Fools’ Day. Take any Disney “news” that you read today with a grain of salt. Make sure you read all the way to the end of an article before believing it, and don’t trust headlines. Be careful over the next few days as well, since Facebook will often add old […]