food IS a theme park
After all the announcements at D23, there’s a lot to look forward to in Disney World.
Disney Springs
But right now, we’re really excited about all the Halloween treats and souvenirs in Disney World, and Disney Springs has been full of all kinds of spooky eats and drinks! Come along with us to see what’s new in Disney Springs.
Some of the most popular merchandise in Disney World is actually…Starbucks cups?
Starbucks
No, really! Disney and Starbucks have created a lot of fun tumblers, mugs, and travel cups so you can add some Disney magic to your morning coffee run. Today, we spotted a couple of NEW Starbucks cups in the parks. But even if you’re not in Disney World right now, you can still buy these cups right NOW!
We’ve heard a lot of huge news over the last few days as the D23 Expo took place in Anaheim, California. One of the announcements was that some major changes could be coming to DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Moana– and Zootopia-themed lands were mentioned as possible updates for this section of the park.
Tree of Life
However, those changes are probably still several years away — Disney said that the concepts were in the early development stage for now. So what kinds of things are changing right now? Let’s go find out! [Read more…]
Thinking about going to Disney World in 2023? You may think you’ve got TONS of time to plan your adventure, but you might need to start taking action sooner than you think!
Magic Kingdom
Between Park Pass reservations, hotel bookings, and reservations for popular restaurants, there are a lot of factors to consider before booking your trip. Here are some of the things you should be thinking about as you plan your 2023 trip and some reasons why you might want to start planning right NOW.
If you’re visiting Disney World in a wheelchair or an electric conveyance vehicle (ECV), you may have questions about just how accessible Disney World really is.
ECVs in the rental area at EPCOT
When it comes to Disney World rides, there are different levels of accessibility for every ride — meaning there are some queues that accommodate wheelchairs/ECVs, and some that do not. We have a comprehensive list of every ride’s accessibility options here, so you can arrive at Disney World feeling comfortable and ready to have fun.
Disney Genie and Genie+ — a free planning tool and the paid replacement for FastPass+, respectively — launched in Disney World last October.
Genie!
Now that we’ve had Genie+ around for almost a year, we decided it was about time to fill you in on WHAT this tool can do for YOU — and HOW you can get the most out of its offerings.
Ever walked through Magic Kingdom and wished a Coco space could be added there? Or maybe you wished you could walk up to the Casita from Encanto? Well, those things MIGHT (keyword: MIGHT) be in your future!
Cinderella Castle
During the D23 Expo, we got to attend the panel all about the future of the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. During that panel, we got to hear about the return of the Happily Ever After theme song, a new fireworks show for EPCOT, and so much more. And among those announcements were some teasers for projects Disney is dreaming up!
So many announcements are coming out of the D23 Expo!
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Disney’s revealed new movies, trailers, stores, and park expansions. But how about an entire reimagining of a land? Well, check out the huuuuuuge announcement about DinoLand U.S.A.!
This week was a BIG one for Disney World. We saw lots of new announcements for Disney+ Day on September 8th, and the D23 Expo this weekend is bringing even more news! But amid all the exciting changes, there are a few warnings we need to bring to your attention.
Hollywood Studios
If you’re visiting the Disney World parks this week, make sure you know about a few CLOSURES that are currently happening in each one. Some attractions, restaurants, and shows are going to be unavailable for a while — check this list so that you don’t experience disappointing surprises on your next trip. [Read more…]
Are you ready for some EPCOT news?!
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The D23 Expo has been packed with new announcements about films, lands, and more. And during the Parks Panel, something exciting was announced for EPCOT — take a look!
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