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There’s one little hidden detail in EPCOT that we love, but many people walk straight past.
Tiny EPCOT Train Town
Yep, we’re talking about our beloved train town! This tiny village is decked out with houses and miniature figures of people, along with real working trains. They even decorate for the various EPCOT festivals! What could be better than a tiny model of a town? Well…one Disney fan in California is giving EPCOT a run for its money!
Did you know there are plenty of things to do in Disney World outside of the regular snacks, rides, and entertainment offerings?
Disney Springs
One of our favorite things to do is check out limited-time events in Disney Springs. Often, this area of the property will be home to special entertainment or dining experiences that are only available for a limited time. Recently, I made a trip to Disney Springs for a NEW event where I got to eat some delicious food and meet a celebrity chef!
Disney Cruise Line is planning some big additions in the future!
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Later this year, we’ll get the opening of Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, as well as the first sailing of the Disney Treasure. But in 2025, a brand-new ship is setting sail — the Disney Destiny! Disney shared some sneak peeks at what we can expect from this boat, and we’re digging through the clues.
There has been a leadership battle going on at The Walt Disney Company for quite some time now.
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Activist investor Nelson Peltz has been trying to snag a spot on Disney’s board for many months, and Peltz’s company has nominated him for one of the spots. However, executives at Disney don’t agree with some of Peltz’s ideas, and the company has put forth its own list of nominations. Who will get the spots?
We’ve talked frequently in the past about what happens when Disney characters enter the public domain.
Winnie the Pooh
Mickey Mouse in his Steamboat Willie form entered the public domain at the beginning of 2024, but before even that, Winnie the Pooh became public domain back in 2022. Now that Disney no longer exclusively owns the rights to Winnie the Pooh, people have been doing some WILD things with his image…including making horror films!
Disneyland Park is getting a big change!
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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is replacing Splash Mountain in both Disney World and Disneyland, and we’ve been watching the construction on both coasts for a while now. But along with the updates to the ride, it looks like Disneyland is going to get some new shops!
We’re constantly on the hunt for new shows and movies to watch!
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Thanks to the era of streaming, we have SO many choices at our fingertips. That’s why we like to stay updated with the new shows and movies coming to our favorite streaming services, especially Disney+. And if you were hoping to stream Disney’s newest movie, we’ve got some important news!
Disney World uses paint in some really unique ways!
Using paint to conceal the Cosmic Rewind building
From varying the color of sidewalks and curbs so that people don’t trip walking down Main Street, U.S.A. to painting utility boxes and light posts in “go away green” so that they’re less noticeable, Disney has been known to use colors to subtly affect your in-park experience. But we don’t have to be that subtle in our homes! And if you want to paint your home just like Disney World, we’ve got great news.
Like many of you, we’re huge fans of Target!
Let’s go to Target!
Whether we’re popping in to buy groceries, shuffling through the racks in the clothing section, or just browsing for general entertainment on a weeknight, those Target trips are healing for the soul. And as Disney fans, we often find ourselves looking for Disney merchandise on Target’s website. However, if you want to see a MEGA Disney merchandise stash, you need to head to one store in particular!
Listen, it can be a CHALLENGE to survive Disney World without any caffeine!
Shaken espresso
We’re constantly on the lookout for opportunities to drink Starbucks or Joffrey’s coffee or have a Diet Coke along with our meals in the parks. It’s what’ll keep you going when you’re on day six of your vacation and you’re running on magic and fumes! And if you’re visiting Starbucks in the Disney Parks on your next trip, we’ve got a little secret you might want to know.
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