Cinderella Castle illuminated beneath red fireworks at night
Walt Disney World. Unfiltered enthusiasm.

Still not recovered.
Still not sorry.

For the people planning their next Disney trip before the current one is over. Honest takes, worthwhile detours, and a little healthy obsession.

No intervention required. Just another park day.

Parks   ✦   Food & drinks   ✦   Resorts   ✦   Disney Springs   ✦   Strong opinions
Good stories. Questionable self-control.

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The Addiction
Report.

A quick read on what changed, why it matters, and the NRDA take.

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Updated · Sep 22, 2026

Disney Springs: the latest published roundup

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill has closed. Our updated report includes source links and corrected planning advice.

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Seasonal menu watch

A fall stop at Homecomin’.

Disney lists the seasonal fried Brussels sprouts through November 30. Find the details in the report.

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Same obsession. Different rabbit holes.

Pick your obsession.

Food worth repeating, evenings worth lingering over, and a little Disney math.

02 / VALUE & PLANNINGDisney
Math.

Because “it’s only a little more” is how they get us.

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A $125 room rate gets our attention. Here’s what’s included, what costs extra, and what to compare before booking.

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03 / LOUNGES & LATE NIGHTSNRDA
After Dark.

Resort evenings, Disney Springs, and the art of staying out a little longer.

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Start with a few of Alan’s favorite stops, from World of Disney to a movie at AMC.

Read My Perfect Disney Springs Evening ↗

Welcome to the clubhouse.

We should probably
talk about this.

How many times have you said,
“This is our last trip for a while”?

Addict Confessions

The rituals. The souvenir justification. The attraction you defend against all evidence. Tell us the Disney habit your friends don’t understand.

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A very unofficial diagnosis

How far gone are you?

You’ve just left Disney World. Your next move?
Magic-curious.A perfectly reasonable person. Give it time.
Mentally on Main Street.You’re home. Your camera roll says otherwise.
Rope-drop dependent.Your calendar has a very specific purpose.
Non-recovering.You found your people. No intervention scheduled.
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Your people. Your happy place.NRDA blue and gold badgeLifetime member.
Zero regrets.
THE UNOFFICIAL FAN CLUBHOUSE
There’s a person behind the opinions.

Once a Cast Member.
Always a fan.

I’m Alan, Founder & Chief Disney Enabler. In 2016, I fulfilled a dream more than 25 years in the making: moving to Orlando and driving boats for Disney. I also worked as a trainer and coordinator, served at Sebastian’s Bistro and The Edison, and became General Manager at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs.

Disney Springs is a regular stop. But this obsession covers the whole World: parks, resorts, food, memories, and the next visit we’re already planning.

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