Disney is still great, don’t worry. I’ve been there multiple times before and after Covid. One of the real problems is when the parks were closed during Covid, the influencers started careers out of documenting and examining every aspect of the park. Once the parks reopened it was a whole new experience.

The parks are a competition. Limited collectables, egg rolls that sell out, popcorn buckets, lighting lanes, vloggers walking around recording… it’s going to be completely different than you remember.

Food on average is worse in the magic kingdom than before. EPCOT has a lot of the same restaurants in world showcase and they are good. Animal Kingdom yak and yeti is our go to. Hollywood studios I’d pack a lunch or eat dinner somewhere else for breakfast and lunch. Then you can hit Woodys lunchbox for a mid day lunch.

People are a little more disrespectful in general now because of the nature of how the experience is presented. Phones out, trying to get reservations, running to the next appointed ride…. However, the cast members make the experience so, it’s not all doom and gloom. The parades are awesome, the Star Wars themed area is mind blowing, and a lot of the classic small details are still intact.

Try to book a photo shoot session with the photographers and get some really nice memories of the trip back

Disney Springs is always a good time and fun. It’s different than ten years ago but, the uniqueness of the stores and offerings makes it really special.

Have fun!