food IS a theme park
Seeing a Disney character in Disney World is a BELOVED pastime, right up there with eating Mickey Pretzels and riding the PeopleMover!
Mickey!
Make no mistake, there are LOTS of classic characters we NEVER get tired of spotting (and HUGGING!) in Disney World, but we also get excited about spotting a RARE character!
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Toy Story Land
Is it just us or is this park just seriously underrated? Where else can you get that fabulous Carrot Cake Cookie, or get shrunk down to the size of a toy, enjoy a terrifying elevator ride (or rather, fall), and visit a galaxy far, far away? Well, we’ve been hanging around Hollywood Studios collecting all the latest updates — so join us to see what’s been going on there recently!
Did you know that Christmas merchandise is available in the Disney World parks pretty much all year round? Or sometimes, Disney even surprises us with holiday merchandise and treats when we don’t expect it like they did for Disney’s recent Halfway to Halloween event!
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Disney World
Even now in May, you can visit the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom to get your Christmas fix, explore the winter wonderland that is Disney’s Days of Christmas in Disney Springs, or find select ornaments in various Disney shops around the parks. Because, it’s never too early to find the perfect ornament for your Christmas tree, right? Well, today we spotted another new ornament in Disney World featuring one of the most popular rides in Magic Kingdom!
Magic Kingdom is getting a new coaster!
TRON construction
TRON Lightcycle Run is in the works at Magic Kingdom. Based on the Shanghai Disneyland attraction, TRON will take guests an a high-speed race on an incredible new ride in Tomorrowland! The ride is currently in the testing process, and we saw it hit another huge milestone today!Â
When it comes to planning a Disney World trip, one of the biggest decisions you have to make is where to stay.
Riviera Resort
Every Disney World Resort has something unique to offer, including a variety of perks specific to the type of hotel you are starting at. But, are those perks worth emptying out your wallet? We’re talking about all the benefits of staying at a Disney World hotel, and helping you determine if they’re worth the high price tag!
The Disney pros know you can get Dole Whip and Mickey pretzels without heading into the parks.
Dole Whip Flight
But do you know about these 15 other EXCLUSIVE snacks you’ll only find in ONE place in Disney World?
Have you ever looked down at the coins scattered in the water on “it’s a small world” or Pirates of the Caribbean, or maybe even at Cinderella’s Wishing Well, and thought about how there’s likely a small fortune living just outside of reach in the parks? Well, what you may not know is that they don’t go to waste!
Cinderella’s Wishing Well in Magic Kingdom
Periodically, Disney collects the coins out of the many places guests toss them and totals it all up to then make a donation to a charity! In the past, Disney has given to charities like Give Kids The World Village, which is a non-profit resort that works with The Make-A-Wish Foundation to provide cost-free Disney World vacations for children battling critical illnesses, along with their families. In November of 2020, Disney was able to donate $20,000 (!!) in coins from its wishing wells and fountains and in 2022 that number is even BIGGER!
It’s time to check out some NEW Disney merchandise, y’all!
Treasures of Xandar
We go to the Disney World parks almost every single day, so we love finding new merchandise as soon as it hits the shelves. From Minnie Ears to popcorn buckets to realllllly expensive stuff, we’re here to keep you updated on it all. So, let’s take a look at a new item we just found over in Magic Kingdom!
Have you been to EPCOT recently?
Mickey in EPCOT
Would you believe us if we told you you’re doing EPCOT wrong!? Maybe you did all you could to study up on EPCOT hidden secrets and tips, but you still might have made these BIG mistakes while you were exploring. Let’s stop you from doing them next time!
A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King (a modified version of The Festival of the Lion King) in Disney’s Animal Kingdom was one of the first live entertainment shows to reopen in Disney World after the unprecedented closure of the parks at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Festival of the Lion King
Right now, the show is a little different than you might remember with modified audience interaction and scenes, though soon it’ll be looking more normal with the Tumble Monkeys and the iconic flying birds returning this summer according to Disney. And, if you’re hoping to catch the updates while you’re visiting, there’s an important update on showtimes that you’ll want to know!
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