food IS a theme park
We’ve got a very important matter to discuss with you today!
Cinderella Castle and Main Street USA in Disney World
We know we’re always talking about our favorite foods at the Disney theme parks, BUT did you know many of our favorite snacks don’t even require a park ticket?!
Disney World is beginning its phased reopening on May 20th, starting with some third-party stores and restaurants in Disney Springs!
Disney Springs
While you can check out all the places you can treat yo’self, you can also take advantage of some of the best offers that Disney Springs has when you’re visiting!
Disney World has been closed for almost two months, and we’re really missing drivin’ the Disney streets.
Disney World Sign
So, we went for a little ride around the roads of Disney World to see how our dear resort is doing in our absence. Sure, we’ve seen some birds-eye-view pics of the closed parks, but we’re checking out how it feels to be IN Disney World right now. Take a look.
If meeting characters in Disney World is a priority for your family, we highly recommend you consider booking at least one character dining experience. The main benefit of character dining is pretty significant: you don’t have to wait in long lines to meet multiple characters.
Mickey Mouse
And if you want to meet the Big Cheese — Mickey Mouse himself — during your meal, you have a few great options both in the parks and at the resorts. He even has a different outfit at each of the character dining restaurants, so he’ll always have a unique look no matter which restaurant you pick! But how do you choose WHICH character meal to book? Let’s run through them here and see which meals are 100% worth it and which are totally skippable.
Undoubtedly you know how much magic there is at Disney World‘s theme parks by now!
Mickey Bar
But we bet you didn’t realize your Disney World resort hotel can be just as MAGICAL!
If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.
The times they are a-changin’, but we’re here to help!
Walt Disney World
We know you’re asking a lot of questions right now. How do I reschedule my trip? When should I go to Disney World now? Has anything changed since I was last there? Where’s my sandwich? (That last one’s just me? Cool, cool.) Anyway, there are a lot of questions and a lot of speculation; so we’re here to make sure you know how to approach planning your next Disney trip with all of this…crazy…going on!
Here are 5 important ways to adjust how you plan your next trip in light of recent updates!
An interesting piece by Keith Smith (a former Walt Disney Company employee) on Yahoo Sports presents a compelling argument as to why Walt Disney World Resort could be the perfect location “for the NBA to salvage its season.”
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
It goes without saying that the current global situation which has resulted in the temporary closure of Disney Parks around the globe has, of course, had major impacts far and wide. And this particular piece explores a way to continue the 2019-2020 National Basketball Association season, which has been suspended. [Read more…]
Maybe you haven’t noticed, but Disney World has been going through some major ch-ch-ch-ch-chaaanges!
Cinderella Castle
Even though the parks are currently closed, we want to make sure you’re prepared for your triumphant return to Disney World when the day comes! And, as tempting as it is to look forward to 2021 (aka, Disney World’s 50th anniversary) for the additions coming to Epcot and Magic Kingdom, you might be missing out on recent changes that will have a MAJOR impact on your trip! From new modes of transportation around the parks, to policy updates, we’re looking at some of the big changes in Disney World you might have missed!
Despite the parks being closed, there are a ton of NEW and exciting things in the works as well as very recent additions to the parks that we can’t wait to check out!
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ©Disney
From new rides and attractions to the latest and greatest in Disney World dining, there will be plenty to see and do when we get to return to the parks. Here are 13 new things that we can’t wait to do when Disney World reopens.
Currently, the four Walt Disney World theme parks (and both water parks) are temporarily closed as part of the efforts to promote safety due to concerns over the Coronavirus. However, following closure of the parks, select areas of the Resort remained in service of guests during a transitional phase.
Walt Disney World Entrance
As the Resort went through its closing phases, we continually updated this post daily as various parts of the Resort begin their temporary closures, and we are keeping it current at this time. Here is an at-a-glance list of the status of Disney World operations.
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