Tag: Magic Kingdom

Best and Worst Times to Visit Disney World

~ SA Otey
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Walt Disney telling you to leave!

When a hurricane is there

The park will be closed and you won’t be able to get through the gates, Well you probably could, but you would go to jail. Not Disney jail, but a real jail, where the mice bite. However, if you are on the property then you are safe. Disney Resorts are made to withstand a Category 5 hurricane. They will treat you like royalty and since they are their own municipality, you will have power sooner. However, if they stay open during a hurricane you will have little wait times because people will cancel their vacations.

When it’s hot

You will sweat profusely and you will get dehydrated if you don’t buy the $4 bottles of water. Don’t drink the soda and beer or you will dehydrate faster. And be broker faster

When there are numerous amount of people there

Holidays and weekends are the worst, and holiday weekends are a no-brainer to stay away.

When you just bought new shoes

That is unless you like blisters on your feet. Never take a brand new pair of shoes into the park. Don’t buy a brand new pair of waterproof timberland boots for your July trip. Your boots will be filled with pain and suffering.

When a new ride is open

Well, it might be a good time to visit other areas of the parks except for Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, Tron Lightcycle Run, or Peter Pan’s Flight. Make sure to get a virtual queue

No one really knows the best time to visit

There is no slow season no matter what anyone tells you. If you are going to go, just do it and enjoy your time. Be patient with people because 95% of people are not self aware and will bump into you. If someone says they got on all the rides with no waiting they are lying, and you shouldn’t be friends with liars.

Get drunk at Magic Kingdom!

~ SA Otey

Disney’s newest pirate-themed lounge is ready to welcome EPCOT Drink Around the World guests starting August 29, 2025. The Beak and Barrel brings swashbuckling fun to Magic Kingdom with an immersive Pirates of the Caribbean experience featuring tropical drinks, tasty bites, and nautical entertainment.

What to Expect

This family-friendly pirate pub offers something for every buccaneer:

  • Themed beverages for all ages, including creative non-alcoholic options like the mysterious Treasure Trove and cookies-and-cream inspired Cursed Treasure
  • Adventurous food ranging from octopus tentacle salad (Kraken’s Catch) to cheesy corn griddle cakes
  • Specialty cocktails with Caribbean flair, featuring unique ingredients like ube, hibiscus, and mezcal
  • Exclusive draft beers and wines from around the world
  • Interactive entertainment including sing-alongs and storytelling

Don’t Miss These Highlights

  • Siren’s Whisper: A captivating blue cocktail inspired by the Fountain of Youth
  • Plunderer’s Punch: Comes in a limited souvenir pirate skull mug (one per guest)
  • Island Provisions: Shareable Caribbean-inspired appetizers perfect for crews

Plan Your Visit

Reservations open August 14, so mark your calendars! Whether you’re a seasoned swashbuckler or budding buccaneer, The Beak and Barrel promises an unforgettable adventure across the Seven Seas.

Arrr you ready to set sail?

Coolest rides at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

~ SA Otey
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When I say coolest rides, I mean rides that you can sit down and cool off. These are not necessarily fun rides but rides when you need a  break from the heat and crowds and want to relax a bit. Here are my go-to rides that have relatively low wait-to-ride ratios.

Carousel of Progress

Large air-conditioned theater, low lights, and a nice view of the evolution of technology for the upper-middle-class family. I have noticed that people will get up in the middle of the ride and exit, which will prompt the PA announcer to bellow out hateful instructions to park their can in the seat. But this is my go-to ride on when I’m exhausted, it’s the most comfortable.

Haunted Mansion

Again, cold and dark, but a bit funky smelling. One portion of the ride even reclines so that you can stretch out a bit. Very relaxing until that hitchhiker at the end removes your noggin.

People Mover

It’s air-conditioned the old-fashioned way, wind! Pretty comfortable and they will let you stay on if it’s not to busy. Sit back, put your feet up, and don’t forget to WOOO! when you enter Space Mountain.

Hall of Presidents

Another great show with some history, ignore the massive revisionist history. Just enjoy the show and the people booing Barack Obama and Donald Trump robots.

Disney World Railroad

Best if you ride in the evening and get some more of that wind air conditioning. You can ride as long as you like and it makes a nice alternative to walking from Frontier Land to Main Street at the end of the day.

Disney’s Pirates Ride Controversy: A Closer Look

~ SA Otey

Remember when Disney had the “human trafficking” scene in the popular Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom? Yes, the ride that features pirates. Just look up what real pirates have done in the past. So if you really think about it, the whole ride should be shut down. This scene was removed and replaced with a lady pirate with red hair trying to move Rum to keep the men drunk. However, the war-mongering, torture, arson, thievery, drunkenness, and domestic violence toward men scenes will stay.

Please just leave the rides alone.