food IS a theme park
If you’re an Amazon shopper, we’ve got some BIG news about a huge sale that’s coming up soon.
Amazon envelope
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days will be here on October 8th and 9th, and the good news is that early deals are already available on the site. However, an even better deal is waiting for you and Amazon and it could score you a free $15 to spend on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Free money? Okay, we’re in!!!
In case you haven’t heard, a brand-new theme park is coming to Universal Orlando next year.
©Universal | Epic Universe Concept Art
Epic Universe will feature lands dedicated to Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe, and it will also include three new hotels. Universal recently shared a ton of new details about the in-park Helios Grand Hotel…and it led us down a confusing rabbit hole — only to be saved by Carol in the chat.
What’s the secret to a stylish theme park outfit? How can you show off your love of Disney in a chic, stylish way? It’s simple! All you need is a nice bag. And luckily, we know just where to shop to complete your look.
Loungefly Wall at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom
Recently, the Disney Store website dropped a popular collection of designer bags. These bags are SO fun and special, and we can’t wait to show you the designs. Prepare to be wowed.
We often share news about our favorite restaurants in Disney World, and if you’ve been reading us for a while, you know that includes places like Homecomin’, Nomad Lounge, Wine Bar George, and several others.
Rainforest Cafe in Disney Springs
But you probably also know we have a few restaurants we’re NOT that fond of, and one in particular, has several locations in Disney World. Sure, it’s a “tourist trap” type place, but kids LOVE it, so maybe it makes sense that it’s coming to the top of the Empire State Building in New York. But still, this feels like such a weird flex.
It’s all about the little things.
Disneyland
Since Disneyland first opened in 1955, the small details have been a big part of the company’s theme parks. When done right, the “Disney magic” encompasses everything in its themed environment, creating an immersive atmosphere even with the most mundane things like pavement, plants, and — in this case — a drinking fountain.
We’ll just say it: the Brightline train at Orlando International Airport was a real game changer for it when it first opened in 2023.
Brightline train
We took the train from Orlando to Miami and we were SHOCKED at how nice of an experience it was and how it was SO much less stressful than driving or taking a plane. Since then, Brightline has continued to expand, not just in Florida, but even so far as over to the West Coast. Well, Brightline isn’t done getting better because even more changes are coming to the passenger rail service.
This decades-old Disney ride is being replaced.
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters (Disneyland)
Change is a fact of life at Disney theme parks. Over the years — for better or worse — many rides, shows, attractions, and even whole lands have been shuttered after decades to be replaced by new and updated ones. Next month, one of the core attractions of Tokyo Disneyland’s Tomorrowland will fall victim to this progress.
The executive team at The Walt Disney Company has been changing quite a bit since Bob Iger returned to his role as the company’s CEO in 2022.
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This is actually fairly normal for a company, especially when priorities begin to shift, and executives go on to other roles in the company or find other opportunities outside of the company. Several executives have left over the past few years, but one Disney executive recently chose to step down to focus on her other priorities within the company: making sequels to the popular Frozen franchise of films.
The new Disney Treasure cruise ship just reached a HUGE milestone.
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This brand-new ship will be the sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, and it is officially on the move!
It’s ALDI time again!
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In recent years, ALDI has become one of our FAVORITE places to shop for Disney-related items. The quickly expanding German supermarket chain offers everything from Disney souvenirs and toys to ESSENTIAL theme park items to ensure a happy trip. Each week, we scour their newest listings, and they nearly never disappoint. However, since ALDI doesn’t offer online shopping, we’ve also tracked down some equivalent items on Amazon for those of you without a geographically convenient ALDI location.
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