food IS a theme park
Disney World has announced quite a few projects in recent years!
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
Some of those projects are currently underway (like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure), while we’re still waiting on updates for others (we’re looking at you, PLAY! Pavilion). And in Magic Kingdom, there’s one project that was announced…but we’re still waiting to hear more! Honestly, this one has us intrigued.
I go to Disney World for my job a LOT. Like, a lot, a lot.
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
In fact, I’m usually in the parks multiple times a week. Unfortunately, after a while, some things lose a little bit of their charm. Visiting The Emporium is less exciting when I’m fighting for my life while trying to take pictures of a new pair of Minnie ears, and Main Street, U.S.A. loses a tiny bit of its appeal when it’s slammed with fans before a parade. But no matter how many times I visit, some things never get old.
We’re in the Disney World parks every. Single. Day.
Magic Kingdom
When you’re visiting the parks that often, you’re bound to figure out quite a few hidden secrets. And since the parks are usually pretty crowded, we’re always on the lookout for shortcuts and pathways that keep us away from the masses. We’ve amassed quite a list of park shortcuts, and today we’re sharing that list with you!
It’s been nearly four years since Disney World closed down for the global pandemic, and things are still returning to normal in the parks.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
For a while, we watched as Disney World hotels and restaurants reopened one by one. Eventually, we got the return of popular entertainment offerings and character meet and greets. But through it all, one restaurant has remained closed, and we get questions about it ALL the time!
For a while now, we’ve been waiting for Disney to make a big business move.
ESPN Wide World of Sports
Disney’s had some problems with streaming over the past few years, but particularly with ESPN+. The service hasn’t been as successful as it could be, even though there’s a high demand for sports entertainment. But now, Disney finally seems to have the solution — and it involves some other major players.
2023 wasn’t the best year for Disney at the box office, but we’ve got our fingers crossed for 2024!
AMC Theaters
Between Inside Out 2, Deadpool 3, and Mufasa: The Lion King, there are likely to be lots of Disney fans in the theaters this year. We’ve been looking forward to learning more about these upcoming films, and we could get new trailers VERY soon!
If you’re going to a Disney park on vacation, you might be expecting lovely weather!
Mickey Mouse at Disneyland
After all, the domestic Disney parks are located in California and Florida — states known for their sunshine. But if you’ve ever been to Florida in the summertime, you know that it rains nearly every day…and now it seems California is getting the same treatment in February. We’ve got a weather WARNING for those heading to Disneyland Resort soon!
You won’t go hungry in Disney World…we PROMISE.
Disney Springs
Especially in the month of February, there are SO many limited-time treats that you couldn’t possibly try them all in a week-long vacation. With Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, we’ve been running around all over the parks to test out the latest creations. And for one offering, we headed over to Disney Springs!
Some Disney World hotel restaurants are pretty spectacular, and others…well, they leave a bit to be desired.
Primo Piatto at Disney’s Riviera Resort
If you’re staying at one of Disney’s Value Resorts, your dining options will be limited to quick service cafeteria-style food. But if you shell out the extra dough to stay at a Deluxe Resort, we’ve often found that the quick service food quality improves. Riviera Resort’s quick service restaurant was one of our favorites when the hotel first opened in 2019, but how does it stack up now?
Bet you didn’t realize that February is the PRIME TIME for new Disney World snacks?!
Magic Kingdom
Between Valentine’s Day and Black History Month, Disney is really rolling out the red carpet for the new treats, and we’ve been running all around property to try them out. There are quite a few things on our buy list, but you’ll need to head to a Disney hotel for the most adorable of the bunch!
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