Mike Belobradic
Mike Belobradic is the creator and co-host of the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com and a longtime expert on Disney travel.
Appears in 145 Episodes
When NOT to pay For Genie+ and is Disney After Hours worth it?
In our latest Walt Disney World Trip Report for Spring 2023, we ran several real-life Disney travel tests and you may be surprised by what we found. We share our findi...
Should Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Become a Dinner Theater?
It's becoming more apparent that Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser is in trouble. Voyages have been scaled back and the financial media are calling it Disney's first Star...
A Hot New Disney Parks Collectible is Coming to Disneyland Toontown
We just learned a little more about what's coming with the reopening of Mickey's Toontown (and if you love Disney Parks collectibles, this one's for you). This story, ...
Trail's End Reaches the End, plus EPCOT Flower Garden Food Top Picks
The closings and openings coming up at Walt Disney World, including one that will upset a lot of guests. This plus EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival top food picks, mor...
Where to Find the Secret Tangled Photo Spots at Walt Disney World
From where to find several secret photo opportunities based on Disney's Tangled, to exciting new Disney Weddings and ticketed event additions coming to Disneyland Reso...
Will Frontierland as We Know it Disappear from Walt Disney World?
Will Frontierland disappear forever at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom? New details about Tiana's upcoming attraction and restaurant hint at some big changes for the...
Disney has a Big Problem at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge and No Solution
Walt Disney World has a serious problem in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge and there's no easy solution. Our take on this, plus a lengthy Disney pool closure and top picks for...
Disney Announces a Big New Freebie at Walt Disney World
Disney has announced a new free entertainment option outside the parks at Walt Disney World. This story, plus what you need to know before riding Tron and a sneak peek...
Two of the Best Disney Princess Greetings are Back at Magic Kingdom
Princess Ariel and Princess Belle are returning to Magic Kingdom Park in two of the most unique settings of all character meetings. This story plus a first look at the...
How to Ride Tron Lightcycle Run Before it Opens to the Public
You could be one of a select number of guests who may get a chance to ride Tron Lightcycle Run at Disney's Magic Kingdom Park before it opens on April 4, 2023. This st...
The Disney Dining Promo Card: Why You Might Not Get What You Think
The new Disney Dining Promo Card isn't as clear cut as it may sound (it's only $750 for a select few). Full details on the Disney Dining Card and how it works plus top...
The Rides Closing Temporarily (and Forever) at Walt Disney World
What's happening to Rock'n'Roller Coaster? With the New Year upon us, we know of a number of rides and attractions at Walt Disney World that are closing for good or th...
10 New Attractions Coming to Disney World and Disneyland in 2023
The top 10 new rides and attractions coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland in 2023. Plus, what you might not like about the return of Walt Disney World Railroad t...
Walt Disney World December Christmas Trip Report plus More News
A full trip report from Walt Disney World featuring December Christmas must-dos (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT), plus u...
The Genie+ Change that Should Never Have Been Needed
Disney Genie+ has implemented a change that should never have been needed in the first place. How it will make your experience a little less stressful, plus a brand ne...
Some Big News for Walt Disney World that You Might Have Missed
Bob Iger's return has coincided with a couple of very important news stories that will impact Disney World travelers in a very positive way. Catch up on these stories ...
The Essential Guide to Disney's Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT 2022
What to see and do at the 2022 Walt Disney World EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, plus Lunar New Year Festival and the Food and Wine Festival are returning to Disneylan...
Why the New Walt Disney World Ticket Price Hikes Might Not Matter to You
Walt Disney World is raising prices on some Disney park tickets, but will that affect your vacation? This story plus festive Disney PhotoPass options, a new Disney res...
Top Picks: 2022 Disney World & Disneyland Christmas Foodie Guide
The foodie offerings for Christmas 2022 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland are over the top. We share our top five picks plus a complete overview of the delicious Dis...
Gingerbread Guide to Christmas Holidays at Disney World and Disneyland
Disney Christmas and gingerbread go hand-in-hand. This is your complete Gingerbread Foodie Guide for Walt Disney World and Disneyland for the Christmas holiday season ...
Blizzard Beach will Reopen with a Twist, plus Thanksgiving at Disney World
Blizzard Beach will reopen November 13 at Walt Disney World, but some might not like the changes they've made. Plus, Thanksgiving dinner and treats at Walt Disney Worl...
Three Very Popular Restaurants Reopening at Walt Disney World
Three very popular restaurants are reopening at Walt Disney World in November. The full story, plus the proper way to pronounce Akershus (you're probably saying it wro...
Disney's Price Increase Won't Fix Genie+, Plus New Food at Disney World
Why Disney's price increase for Genie+ doesn't go far enough to fix the problem, plus great new food at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, the return of Fantasmic at Dis...
Disney100 Celebrations Kick-off, plus New PhotoPass Lenses
Disney100 Celebrations will Kick-Off in January, plus new PhotoPass lenses, Disney Destination Gatherings and new dining reopens at Disney Aulani, Hawaii. These storie...
Disney After Hours and Candlelight Processional: How to Book and More
Two popular events are coming back: Disney After Hours returns in January and the Candlelight Processional is back at EPCOT for the upcoming holiday season. What you n...
EPCOT 40th Anniversary Celebrations plus MagicBand+ at Disneyland
EPCOT turns 40 and Disney has food and swag to mark yet another anniversary. Plus, Disneyland is finally getting MagicBand+. So what's different from Walt Disney World...
Halloween or Christmas: Which is Better for a Walt Disney World Vacation?
Christmas or Halloween? Which is a Better Time to Visit Walt Disney World. This question answered, plus Halloween foodie guides and recommended top pics for Walt Disne...
D23 Expo: All the Disney Travel News (You Won't Believe What's Coming)
There was so much Disney travel news at the 2022 D23 event, so we unpack all of it in this week's episode. What you need to know as a Disney traveler to Disneyland, Wa...
Disneyland Halloween Foodie Guide, Plus a New DVC Lounge
There's new DVC lounge coming soon, plus is Disney really going to launch a Disney Prime paid perks program? These stories and our top picks for Disneyland Halloween t...
A Disney World Park Pass Upgrade, No Mountain for Moana and More
Walt Disney World's Park Pass reservation system finally gets a much needed improvement, plus Moana doesn't get her mountain, news on the return of full character gree...