food IS a theme park
Planning a Disney World vacation can be a lot of work.
Welcome to Disney World — where ya staying?
Have you researched how to use Genie+? Did you snag all of your dining reservations? Decided on a hotel for your stay? If you’re still struggling with the last one, we are here to help. There are so many resorts to choose from, and they all have their benefits depending on what you’re looking for on your vacation. But, some hotels are particularly reliable.
Toy Story Land may have gotten a new restaurant this year, but that doesn’t mean you should skip over the classics!
Toy Story Land
Roundup Rodeo Barbecue is the new family-style table service meal that has larger-than-life theming and serves up barbecue staples. But what if you are looking for something a little more convenient with (almost) as much charm? Woody’s Lunch Box is a quick-service dining location that paved the way for heavily themed restaurants in Toy Story Land. This week, I stopped by for lunch — come see how it went!
Annual Passholders, Magic Key Holders, and Disney Vacation Club members all get perks for being part of their respective clubs. But, did you know there are tons of benefits to be had just from having a credit card?
Disney Visa
That’s right, the Disney Chase Visa is a Disney-themed credit card through Chase Bank, and people love it. There are SO many ways that you can benefit from a Disney Visa. Let’s see what all the hype is about!
If you’re spending the Fourth of July in Disney World, there are a lot of ways to celebrate!
Fourth of July Makeover in
In Magic Kingdom, a special Air Force flyover presentation will take place in the morning. At night, you can watch a fireworks show that only happens two days a year — Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky. If you’re in EPCOT, there are two nighttime shows to catch: Spaceship Earth has gotten a new red, white, and blue look, and EPCOT Forever is getting a special finale — “The Heartbeat of Freedom.” But, if you are hoping to celebrate in Disney Springs, Disney has issued an important warning.
There has been no shortage of new food in Disney World lately.
Hollywood Scoops
July brought with it a huge list of seasonal snacks in Disney Springs, Fourth of July treats have hit the parks, and we even spotted a new 100th anniversary treat in EPCOT! With all of these new food updates, you might think that a little change to an ice cream sundae would go under the radar — but think again! This upgrade is Mickey-shaped so we HAD to check it out!
So you managed to snag a Virtual Queue for TRON Lightcycle / Run.
TRON Lightcycle / Run
Congrats! You’re on your way to entering the grid. You’ll soon be racing through eight Energy Gates to claim a victory against the menacing Team Orange. And, with a Virtual Queue, you won’t have to wait in a standby line, so you’ll be able to breeze right through to the ride once your group is called — right? Well, not exactly.
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Disney World food is inconsistent.
MICKEY WAFFLES at Garden Grill
Disney fries are served piping hot and fresh one moment, and cold and hard the next. We’ve had fresh, delicious churros, and we’ve almost broken a tooth on one that was cold and stale (ok, not really, but it wasn’t great). Trying to decide where to eat through all of this confusion can be a challenge, but thankfully, there are a few restaurants that just hit different. We mean the old standbys that we can rely on time and time again. Let’s take a look at three of the restaurants that haven’t let us down yet.
The rumor that Apple would buy Disney has been around for quite some time.
©PAUL SAKUMA/A.P. PHOTO (Obtained via Vanity Fair)
Bob Iger and Steve Jobs were close, and ever since Disney bought Pixar in 2006, people have been speculating that a merger with Apple could happen. While Iger has said that this is “nothing more than speculation,” we can’t help but wonder what would happen if the two companies did seal the deal.
So, you’ve spent the day in Disney World and are watching the sunset from Disney’s BoardWalk.
Disney’s BoardWalk
After working up an appetite from walking around the parks all day, you decide to grab a bite to eat before calling it a night. Where do you go? There are some great places to check out in the area — Flying Fish offers up some impressive seafood, you can find a simpler meal and some delicious pastries at BoardWalk Deli, and soon, the whimsical Cake Bake Shop will be opening for brunch, lunch, and dinner. But, if you’re in the mood for some Italian fare, Trattoria al Forno fits the bill. They recently reopened after a short refurbishment, so I decided to stop by for dinner to check it out. Come see how it went!
Dining options in Disney World are constantly changing.
Japan pavilion
Price increases hit some of our favorite restaurants, new dining locations take over old ones, and seasonal menus come and go throughout the parks. Thankfully, these changes can lead to exciting new experiences in the park, and Disney has shared that EPCOT would be getting just that this summer. Shiki-Sai Izakaya and Sushi is a table-service restaurant coming to the Japan pavilion, presenting a “festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya-style.” We’ve been waiting for the news of its exact location since it has been announced, and now, we have a new clue about its potential whereabouts.
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