food IS a theme park
We’re back to check in on all of the construction projects that are going on around Disney World right now!
Magic Kingdom
A lot of things are shifting as Disney rolls into 2022 with things like refurbishments going on at popular attractions and new rides in progress. Some of the projects may have a BIG impact on your vacation so, let’s get to the latest updates from this week!
Ever since the Disney parks shut down in 2020, there’s been a snowman-shaped hole in our hearts. Disney has been slowly bringing back some popular shows and entertainment, like the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Festival of the Lion King, but there are still some characters we haven’t seen in a while!
There’s someone we’ve been missing!
Well, friends, it’s a HAPPY day, because a beloved Disney character is BACK in Disney World! Of course, we had to go and say hello, so let’s pop over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for some (socially distanced) warm hugs.
So picture this: you’re in Disney World, trying to figure out how to get “the” photo.
Looking to snap that perfect pic?
What’s “the” photo, you may ask? Well, it’s the one photo out of hundreds that makes it on Instagram, the one that makes you feel spectacular and photogenic. And it’s totally possible to snap that pic in the theme parks, but you know what’ll help you get there even faster? Posing with some of Disney World’s most stunning snacks!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is THE destination for Star Wars fans. Where else can they drink in an alien cantina, build their own droid, and escape the clutches of Kylo Ren!
Welcome to Savi’s Workshop
Part of the fun is Savi’s Workshop, where Star Wars fans can go to create their own custom lightsaber in an experience they’ll never forget. And if you want to customize your Savi’s lightsaber even further, you can now pick up some new custom hilts!
We may have said goodbye to 2021, but Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is still going strong, and we’ll be celebrating through all of 2022 AND into 2023!
Cheshire Cafe
When the celebration first started last year, we indulged in over 100+ 50th anniversary treats and drinks, but we’re not done yet! Recently, Disney announced that some of those treats would be going away, but also told us that MORE 50th anniversary goodies were coming — and y’all know we got excited about that! So we’re trying one of those new treats RIGHT NOW!
There are some smells that instantly transport you to another time and place. We can pretty much all recognize the distinct yet familiar smell of crayons, and it doesn’t feel like summer until we get our first whiff of fresh-cut grass. In Disney World, they make scent into a SCIENCE! From attractions to parade floats, tasty (and stinky) smells follow you throughout the parks.
There’s a pretty memorable scent hanging out in Spaceship Earth!
Recently, we asked our readers for their thoughts on the most memorable Disney smell. Here’s what they said!
As of January 1st, 2022, Disney World’s Magical Express went away forever. And although two services — Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer — are operating paid transportation services to and from Orlando International Airport and Disney World, we’re also interested in the Brightline train that will eventually connect Disney Springs to the airport.
©Brightline
We’ve had updates about Brightline’s planned route around Florida, as well as delays in its construction. We even have a general idea of when the construction of the line to Disney World could start. And we’ve now got an update about upcoming test runs of the train!
January 16th is the 1 year anniversary of Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs!
Hot take: banana-flavored treats are the best fruit-flavored treats
This unique Disney Springs spot is famous for its cookies, cakes, coffee, and LINES. Sometimes, you just gotta rope drop a cookie, that’s just the way it goes. Gideon’s puts out a new flavor of goodies every month and January 2022 is all about bananas! We tried their Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookie and Banana Nitro Cold Brew, but they just released another banana treat to celebrate their 1st birthday!
The 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts officially kicked off this weekend in Disney World!
The 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts
There has been a TON for guests to enjoy at the festival so far, including awesome food, exclusive entertainment, and, of course, plenty of Disney-inspired artwork available to buy! There are so many incredible pieces to pick from, but this weekend, we spotted work from one artist that quickly shot to the top of our must-have list.
Disney World changes…like a LOT.
EPCOT
We’re getting new attractions, restaurants, and offerings in the parks, not to mention the technology updates and merchandise and everything else. It’s to the point where if you haven’t been in five years, you might not even recognize parts of the park! And Disney World gets criticized a lot for the changes they make, but what are some changes that fans actually like? Today we discuss.
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