food IS a theme park
It’s been quite a while since we’ve been able to step foot in the Main Street Confectionery!
The Confectionery is opening soon!
After construction on this spot was pushed back again and again, The Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom is reopening on September 29th! This sweet shop is known for its delicious candy, caramel apples, and Rice Krispie treats. Recently, Disney gave us a first look at the revamped sweet shop and the new additions to this classic Magic Kingdom spot!
Whether you’re visiting Walt Disney World in the blazing heat of the summer, or you just want something to cool down after some intense rides, you can quench your thirst for something frosty with these favorite frozen drinks!
Hello, Night Blossom!
Let us clue you in on a little secret — it is blazing hot in Walt Disney World almost all year. LOL< OK — worst kept secret EVA! The good news is, no matter where you are, you will find a refreshing frozen drink that will put a smile on the sweatiest of faces. Check out some of our team’s favorite frozen drinks.
Disney World is turning 50 years old this year! And in case you haven’t noticed, the whole resort is getting ready to put on a HUGE 50th Anniversary Celebration.
The 50th is almost here!
And there is SO much going on at the parks in anticipation of the big day. We’ve seen golden statues all over the resort, we’ve watched Cinderella Castle get a 50th anniversary update, we noticed a birthday cake and topiary appear at Magic Kingdom, and we’ve seen testing for the upcoming Disney Enchantment fireworks show!
A LOT of new 50th Anniversary merchandise was released in Disney World recently.
LOTS of merchandise!
We found new Minnie ears, a gorgeous Starbucks tumbler, and plenty of other goodies to celebrate Disney World’s 50th. But wait, there’s MORE! Some NEW Disney World x Starbucks souvenirs have arrived in the parks and we have a feeling these (like any of the other Starbucks x Disney items) could sell out quick!
We see construction around the parks and hotels pretty often in Disney World.
LOTS of scaffolding at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Since Disney is constantly updating and refurbishing the hotels, attractions, and rides, sometimes they can be shut down or at least partially closed for a bit. We’re looking at what’s going to be CLOSED for refurbishments this week in Disney World so that you can be prepared before your upcoming vacation.
The 50th Anniversary is set to bring all kinds of new things to Disney World.
We’re Going to Disney World!
One of the perks that will be available starting on October 1st is Early Theme Park Entry. This special benefit gives all guests staying at Disney World Resort hotels and select other hotels the chance to enter any Disney World theme park 30 minutes early on any day! As we noted above, this perk was set to begin on October 1st, but it looks like plans have changed.
Magic Kingdom has been hopping with exciting additions recently!
There are so many new things to check out!
We’ve seen new Lightning Lane signs, the Disney Fab 50 character statues, 50th Anniversary decorations, new merchandise, and so much more. Want to know what you missed if you haven’t stopped by in a few days? Here’s everything that’s new in Magic Kingdom!
We know there’s nothing quite like coming up to that first glimpse of Magic Kingdom, especially if it’s your first visit to Disney World!
50th Train Station
Unless you’re coming from one of the Magic Kingdom area resorts, your MK day will likely be starting at the Ticket and Transportation Center. From here, you can grab one of the two iconic forms of Disney transportation — the monorail or the ferry boat — and make your way across Seven Seas Lagoon. However, there’s another way you can get to Magic Kingdom that people tend to sleeping on.
It’s almost here — Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration kicks off NEXT WEEK!
Happily Ever After
There’s SO much new stuff to look forward to at the parks, including new merchandise, the gold character statues, the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and two NEW nighttime fireworks shows! Want to watch Disney Enchantment (Magic Kingdom’s new show) and Harmonious (EPCOT’s new fireworks show), but you won’t be in the Disney theme parks next week? No problem!
Disney World is preparing to debut TWO brand-new fireworks spectaculars next week: Disney Enchantment in Magic Kingdom and Harmonious in EPCOT.
Disney Enchantment ©Disney
Both of these shows will premiere on the first day of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, which officially begins on Friday, October 1st. As Disney puts the final touches on these shows, those around the resort area may hear (or even see!) some fireworks testing taking place.
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