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Tom Bricker
@tombricker.bsky.social
Blogger & photographer: Walt Disney World, Disneyland, California, Japan, etc.
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-...
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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September 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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...
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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September 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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.)

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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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July 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"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...
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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July 7, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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...
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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June 27, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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...
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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January 20, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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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January 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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...
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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December 16, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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...
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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December 3, 2024 at 7:09 PM
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.)
NEW: We are back with the 2024 TURKEY ADDENDUM!

We look at how the headline drawing of this year’s Turkeys came together along with explainging Every Single Reference in @briancooperart.bsky.social’s amazing artwork.

LINK: touringplans.com/blog/saturda...
December 1, 2024 at 11:11 PM
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.
December 1, 2024 at 5:07 PM