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It was a BIG week of surprises in Disney World!
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
From huge restaurant news to early openings of a character meet-and-greet and a highly anticipated show, we weren’t sure what else to expect this week! Find out all the news right here.
There is SO much to be excited about in Disney World right now!
Time to Meet Some Friends!
Although summer crowds and heat advisories have arrived, plenty of fan-favorite entertainment options have returned to Disney World recently! We just saw the grand reopening of the reimagined Finding Nemo musical, meet-and-greets continue to return around the parks, plus Minnie Vans are officially coming back at the end of the month (even though they have already returned a bit early)! And today marks the official return of the Minnie and Mickey meet-and-greet at Adventurer’s Outpost in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but there’s another update you need to know about!
If you’re going to Disney World with young kiddos, be sure to pack your patience. Trips to the parks with little ones in tow can have stressful moments.Â
Baby Care Center
Of course, it’s all worth it when their face lights up at the sight of Cinderella Castle, or when they meet Mickey for the first time. That’s why we encourage you to take the kiddos…but we try and prepare you properly with things like packing lists for toddlers, lessons we’ve learned about taking a baby to the parks, and more! And, to make sure you’re bringing the right stroller for your child, we took to Facebook to ask our readers for their favorite options!
Star Wars is bigger than ever!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Not only do we have new Star Wars shows continuing to release (including the current Obi-Wan Kenobi series), but we’ve also got a SLEW of new merchandise arriving both online and in Disney Parks! But now, another piece of Star Wars merchandise has dropped in Disney World, and let’s just say that if you love Star Wars AND Crocs, you’re going to want to book a trip ASAP.
There’s always something new happening in Disney World!Â
Donald and Daisy Duck Statues!
Planning a Disney World vacation can be tricky, especially with new features like Genie+ and the park pass reservation system. And with summer crowds, a limited-time fireworks show to consider, and Disney’s steadily increasing prices, planning is tougher than ever right now. If you’re heading to Disney World next week, keep reading to see some very important information!
Disney World is home to some unique sweet treats!
Baked Brie and Fig Cheesecake Ice cream and Chocolate Nocino Cherry Pie Ice Cream
We just tried a bacon, popcorn, potato chip dessert, an amazing Dole Whip creation, and the cool snack that might be good enough to dethrone it! There have also been a ton of food announcements in Disney World lately including new menus and brunch every day of the week! This sweet treat is returning to Disney Springs, but if you want to try it, you have to act fast!
Disney’s Star Wars themed cookie sandwich, the Wookiee Cookie, is beloved by many (including us!).
Wookiee Cookie!
This Oatmeal Cookie with cream filling has been satisfying guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Backlot Express since 2019. Since then, it’s also made an appearance in Disneyland! We love the Wookiee Cookie, but when we went to Hollywood Studios in the summer of 2022, we noticed something a little different.
Uhhh…Disney World, are you okay?!
Partners Statue
The rain and heat we’re experiencing around the resort today happens every now and then. But on top of that, we’ve got huge amount of closures, cancelations, and delays we’re seeing?! It seems like everywhere we look, something new is down. We honestly don’t even know where to start with this list of struggles today (as it’s quite long), but let’s just jump right in.Â
It’s ROUND 2 of our Magic Kingdom ride throwdown, and YOU are the judge!
Magic Kingdom
We’ve ranked the attractions at Magic Kingdom again…and again…but now is your chance to tell us which Magic Kingdom ride is the BEST! Those following us on Instagram (@disneyfoodblog) were able to participate in the second round of brackets, and we have the results! So without further delay…let’s get ready to RUUUUMBLE!
From new rides to limited-edition snacks, reopened meet and greets to updated shows, you might have trouble deciding what to do in Disney World!
There’s a lot to do in Disney World!
Although there are plenty of options for things to do in the parks and at the hotels, there are still a few things that you CAN’T do in Disney World right now because of ongoing refurbishments. Take a look at what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week.
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