food IS a theme park
TRON Lightcycle / Run will officially open in Magic Kingdom on April 4th, 2023, but guests already have some THOUGHTS about the experience.
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We’ve already seen part of what it’s like to ride the attraction, given you a look at Cast Member costumes for the ride, and shared details about the ride’s major milestones. But now we’ve got more information to share ahead of your ride on this new attraction!
February 8th might sound like a random day to you, but it’s a critical day that could bring some HUGE announcements from the Walt Disney Company.
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Why? February 8th is the first quarterly earnings call since Bob Iger returned to the Company as CEO. And it’s the first earnings call since the controversial one that took place in November of 2022 that ultimately led to Bob Chapek’s ouster from Disney. In other words, there’s a lot at stake. Stock values have fluctuated since Iger’s return and shareholders will likely be eager to know just what financial state the company is in right now (and how much Iger has done to change things). But there’s more on the potential agenda too.
Park Passes — love them or hate them, they’re in use right now in Disney World and you can’t avoid them, except in very specific cases!
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While a Park Pass is generally required (in addition to a valid ticket) for all Disney World theme parks, there are some situations where you can visit a Disney theme park without a Park Pass at all. But you’ll need to know ALL the rules to make sure you get it right. That’s where we come in.
A critical date is approaching for the Walt Disney Company.
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For quite some time, Disney has been in a battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz (and Trian Partners). One reporter even called it the “fight for the future of Disney.” Peltz has launched his proxy battle and is encouraging shareholders to vote “withhold” on another board nominee and “for” Peltz, giving him a seat on Disney’s Board of Directors. Disney has made it clear that they do NOT support Peltz’s bid for a seat on the Board. But just when will we know how this battle will end? Well, we’ve got an update!
The situation with Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District is really starting to heat up.
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The District was previously set to be dissolved on June 1st, but a special session of the Florida legislature that began on February 6th will address the District’s future. On February 6th, a bill was filed that gives a much clearer picture as to what the revised District could look like, and now Disney has finally spoken out on the issue.
UPDATED August 4, 2024
Picture it: You’ve just arrived at your Disney World hotel and your stomach starts to grumble…a LOT. You didn’t realize just how hungry you were until this very moment. And suddenly, you are just a few minutes away from reaching dangerously HANGRY levels. What do you do?!
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Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered! We’ve got resources about EVERY SINGLE restaurant in Disney World and have been working on complete guides to eating at each of the Disney World hotels. Now, we’re tackling the food at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. What restaurants will you find at this hotel? We’ve got all the details you need to know right here.
Throughout the peak part of the pandemic, travel was more heavily restricted and many folks remained home instead of taking their annual trips. But that has since changed.
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As restrictions began to loosen, all of that pent-up travel demand led to HUGE demands for vacations and the things that come with them (rental cars, etc.). Disney has seen some pent-up demand for its parks. But now that travel restrictions have been loosened for quite some time, is that demand going away? Will some of those longer lines at the airport be getting shorter soon? The news is not necessarily what you might want to hear.
If you see smoke and FIRE (yes, actual FIRE) at the Orlando International Airport, don’t panic!
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We’ve shared all kinds of updates about the airport recently, including how one change could make your next trip less stressful, 2 new things that could be arriving there in the future, and new non-stop routes that have been added there. But now we’ve got another important update!
Universal is taking its theme park experiences beyond its existing spots in the United States.
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Earlier in 2023, Universal announced that it would build a NEW theme park experience in Frisco, Texas for families, along with a year-round horror-themed experience in Las Vegas. We’ve already gotten a few details about the Texas experience, but now even MORE has been revealed.
Sit down, we’re about to unravel one of the weirdest and most CONFUSING things going on in the Disney parks right now.
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If there’s something Disney loves to do, it’s celebrate. They celebrate just about anything and everything — holidays, months dedicated to certain events or groups (like Earth Month or Black History Month), character birthdays, movie anniversaries, and SO. MUCH. MORE. But when those anniversaries and celebrations collide, it can become a confusing mess. That might be what some of you are experiencing right NOW.
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