food IS a theme park
A lot has changed at Disney World over the past two years and it’s more than just health and safety measures!
Magic Kingdom
While some of the changes are ones that we can get behind, there are others that have guests less excited. And, many of them aren’t ending anytime soon (at least that we know of). So, here are the alarming Disney World trends that you’ll want to be mindful of when planning your 2022 vacation.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a new ride that is set to open in EPCOT’s Future World in the summer of 2022.
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It’s part of EPCOT’s big transformation that is currently underway and has already brought us the new Creations Shop, Club Cool, and 3 new neighborhoods! The ride is one of the longest indoor roller coasters in the world and is described as a family-friendly omnicoaster, which means that the ride vehicles will spin a full 360 degrees on the track while traveling at high speeds. And, Disney just got one big step closer to completing the attraction!
How’s it going, DFB friends? We’re here with more of what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree
After spotting a terrifying pin on a foggy day in Animal Kingdom last week, we weren’t sure what to expect this week. But we did find new Minnie Ears that don’t cost $1,000, so we consider that a win! Check out what else we found.
Looking for a unique and tasty donut in Disney World?
Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew
Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew is located in Disney Springs, and here you can find delicious donut flavors including special holiday flavors, seasonal flavors, and even a 50th anniversary donut. They’ve taken their latest donut in a new direction, and the results are interesting!
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Is there such a thing as TOO much Star Wars merchandise? We don’t think so.
Rey and Chewie in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
There’s been a lot of new Star Wars merchandise in Disney World lately, like the terrifying plush we found, Life Day items, and even three popular lightsabers have returned. Now you can find a beloved Star Wars character in the form of Mickey Ears in Disney World! Any guesses as to who it is??
I’m here to tell you about the NEW secrets snacks at Disney World. Now, these are the snacks that have recently been released because of new shop openings, 50th-anniversary hoop-la, seasonal merriment, or grandiose returns that I want to celebrate.
The “Cheers to 50 Years” Sundae!
So think of these as snacks that got lost in a sea of exciting things happening in the park and deserve to be over the radar, not under it.
Disney World has been releasing TONS of different Minnie and Mickey ears lately!
Holiday ears!
We’ve seen a bunch for the holidays, like Christmas wreath ears and sugar cookie ears, a few new colors including some that look like your grandma’s couch, and several for Disney World’s 50th anniversary. We’ve even seen some pairs of 50th anniversary ears that cost from $225 to $1,000 (yep, $1,000!!!). But, today we found a new pair of anniversary ears that won’t break the bank!
Disney World made the announcement earlier this year that it would be discontinuing its Magical Express service that provided free transportation for Disney hotel guests to go to and from Orlando International Airport.
Magical Express
Magical Express will be officially discontinued on January 1st, 2022. But, there will be a new transportation service replacing Magical Express called Mears Connect. This service will not be free, meaning there is no longer a free option to get to and from the airport and your Disney World hotel (unless you have a friend in the area that wants to give you a ride!). You can take a ride share service like Uber, use a taxi, rent a car, or take the new Mears Connect system. So, let’s take a look at what Mears Connect will cost you!
If you’re like us, then you’re probably thinking about your next Disney World vacation before your current one even ends! And when it comes to planning your next vacation, one of the first decisions you’ll probably make is figuring out when in the year you want (or don’t want) to visit.
Cinderella Castle
If you’re in those earliest stages of planning your trip, we have a list of 25 dates you’ll want to consider planning your travels around! These dates can be helpful if you want to be there for all of the exciting seasonal happenings, but they can also help tell you which dates you may want to avoid if you don’t want to deal with huge crowds!
Star Wars and the Disney Parks go together like Han Solo and Chewbacca!
Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
One of the coolest things about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is how immersive it is. The moment you walk in, you feel like you’re on another planet, and you might as well be! All of the food, drinks, and merchandise were created to fit seamlessly inside the Star Wars universe. Most of the time, it’s awesome to feel like we’re completely detached from our planet, but this time, it had us a bit confused.
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