food IS a theme park
MagicBand+ is proving to be so popular in Disney World that it’s causing some delivery issues.
MagicBand+
MagicBand+ is the new version of the MagicBand technology in Disney World. While it can do the things a regular MagicBand can do, it can also interact with the 50th Anniversary statues, unlock a special Star Wars scavenger hunt, and more. But if you ordered a MagicBand+ to be sent to your home ahead of your upcoming Disney World hotel stay, you might encounter a problem.
A NEW restaurant will soon be open in Disney World!
BoardWalk
BoardWalk Deli is taking over the former location of the BoardWalk Bakery, and it’ll bring with it bagels, sandwiches, and sweet treats. We’ve already gotten a look at the FULL menu with prices for this spot, and we spotted some dates on which it was showing operating hours. But now we have MORE updates.
If you thought you were done buying Mickey or Minnie ears…get ready.
Ears
We’ve seen ears themed to Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel, the Tower of Terror, donuts, and SO much more. But now another set of ears is just calling to be part of your collection.
You might find yourself drenched in sweat in Florida, but the pumpkin-flavored treats tell the story of a different season. It’s…FALL!?
It’s TIME
Pumpkin wreaths are up in Magic Kingdom, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back, and Halloween treats are starting to arrive. We actually grabbed one of the NEW Halloween treats available in Magic Kingdom and it turned us ORANGE. But was all of the food dye (and mess) worth it?
We waited 160 MINUTES to get an exclusive 50th Anniversary souvenir in Disney World…and now it’s coming BACK.
Very sparkly!
Annual Passholders previously got the chance to get a sparkly 50th Anniversary passholder magnet. But the magnets were only available for a limited time. So what if you didn’t get the opportunity to pick one up? No worries, they’re making a return appearance!
Grab your little chairs and pull them into your own little corners because some huge Cinderella news is coming in HOT.
©Disney
Back in 2021, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (a.k.a. Brandy’s Cinderella) FINALLY came to the Disney+ streaming service (and the world rejoiced!). Then we cried our eyes out watching the Cinderella cast reunite. Now it seems like it’s time to grab those tissues again because an anniversary special for this fabulous movie is coming soon!
If meeting a celebrity chef is on your bucket list, then listen up — we’ve got some BIG news!
Morimoto Asia
Celebrity Chefs have created many restaurants in and near Disney World, especially over at Disney Springs. There’s Homcomin’ from Chef Art Smith, Morimoto Asia from Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Jaleo from Chef Jose Andres, and even Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill from Chef Wolfgang Puck. Sometimes the famous chefs behind these oh-so-delicious spots grace guests with their presence in these restaurants, and soon one will be doing just that!
Feel like you’re spending MORE during each and every Disney trip? Well, you’re probably not wrong.
Bob Chapek
During the Q3 earnings call for 2022, Disney revealed that it increased revenue for the Parks, Experiences, and Products division by $4.3 BILLION compared to the same quarter in 2021. What led to the increase? A number of things, including higher guest spending. That higher guest spending in Q3 was due to higher average daily hotel room rates and Genie+ and Lightning Lanes. We’ve also seen increased prices for food and sneaky ticket price increases too. But could things in the parks be getting even MORE expensive soon?
If you own Disney stock and had been sadly watching it drop in value over the last few months, you can safely open your investing apps and look at the value of the stock now without crying. 😆
EPCOT
In June and for some time after that, Disney stock hit some new LOW values for 2022. These numbers were a far cry from the highs seen in 2021, especially the incredibly high values from March of 2021. But, ahead of Disney’s Q3 earnings call for fiscal year 2022, stock values started to go up. And now it seems like the news Disney presented during the earnings call has encouraged investors to once again believe in the power of the Mouse and the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Want to save some money ahead of your next trip? OF COURSE you do! Well, we’ve got some huge things you need to know about.
Have you been keeping up with the travel news?
Air travel costs are expected to decrease soon (we’ve actually got LOTS of data breaking down the price trends right here) and we’ve got all kinds of air travel tips that’ll change your life. But what if your future travels require the use of a passport and your passport needs to be renewed? If you act fast, you could renew your passport in a convenient way!
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