food IS a theme park
Something special is coming to EPCOT!
Spaceship Earth at Night during the 2023 Festival of the Arts
We’ve seen After Hours events offered at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom already in 2023. These events are separately ticketed events (meaning you’ll need to purchase a separate ticket to attend them). During the events, you can experience rides with lower waits and crowds, complimentary snacks, and more. And now After Hours is coming to EPCOT in 2023!
The 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is nearly here and Disney is getting READY!
Flower and Garden Festival Decor!
The 2023 Festival will run from March 1st through July 5th, 2023. We’ve already seen details on the Garden Rocks Concert series performers and dining packages, festival topiaries pop up in the park, and more details about the experience shared. But now we’ve got HUGE news.
Grab those western hats and bandanas, a NEW rodeo is coming to Disney World — well, a rodeo-themed restaurant that is! 😉
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Roundup Rodeo BBQ will officially open on March 23rd, 2023 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The NEW table service restaurant will serve BBQ eats family-style in Toy Story Land. We’ve already gotten some big updates about this place like the FULL menus and a peek inside the themed space, but now we have even MORE news.
Park Passes are CHANGING at Disney World.
Mickey
We’ve already seen some Park Pass changes made in the past few months, including a reveal about BIG adjustments coming for Annual Passholders. But what other changes could be made to the Park Pass system in 2023? We’re taking a close look at some of the statements from Disney’s own CEO (Bob Iger) and other executives to figure that out. Let’s break it all down.
You forget your socks. You fully bought that MagicBand+ and left it at home. Or you completely forgot a virtual queue would be required for a popular ride. These are just some of the MANY mistakes you can make in Disney World.
Slinky Dog Dash
But those mistakes don’t even begin to scratch the surface of the possible mishaps you could experience if you visit Disney World in March. Did you know some major things will be ENDING or CLOSED in March, while others will be reopening? It’s a big month for the parks, so let’s go over what you need to know.
Where can you find Mickey & Minnie waffles in all-you-care-to-enjoy skillets that are brought to your table, bottomless milkshakes, AND a unique atmosphere in Disney World?
Mickey and Minnie Waffles
Maybe a buffet-style spot comes to mind, or you figure “here they go talking about another character meal.” But today we’re diving into a restaurant that is NEITHER of those. Instead, it’s a fan-favorite spot that is tucked away at a gorgeous (yet underrated) Disney World resort. Know where we’re talking about yet? Got any guesses?
Get ready to see a NEW restaurant and theme park food unlike whatever you may have seen before!
Toadstool Cafe
Super Nintendo World has officially opened in Universal Studios Hollywood! We have been experiencing it ALL and sharing the latest details with you about the merchandise, the land’s ride, and all of the other fun things you can do here. But what about the FOOD?! Well, that’s where the adorable Toadstool Cafe comes in!
Some important things are changing in and around the Disney parks.
Disney World
New restaurants are going to open soon, a brand NEW ride will soon be available for the public to enjoy, and much more. If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest Disney news, there’s a lot to catch you up on, so sit back, grab a snack, and let’s begin!
Disney’s battle with unions representing thousands of Cast Members in Orlando is not over yet.
Cast Members!
Negotiations had been ongoing for quite some time since the Cast Member contracts expired back in October of 2022. Most recently, Cast Members took a vote on Disney’s contract offer, and it was rejected by a 96% margin. The unions and Disney came back to the bargaining table, and now we’ve got an update on that situation.
It can sometimes feel like price increases are hitting Disney World left and right.
Vacation Club Villa
We’ve seen increases impact park tickets, park hopper options, and snacks within the last few months. But now a price increase has been revealed for something else.
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