food IS a theme park
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is one of Disney World’s EPCOT-area hotels, located a short distance away from both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.
Yacht Club with Scaffolding
Recently, we visited the Yacht Club to check out the newly reopened Yachtsman Steakhouse, and we saw some construction happening around the hotel as well. Last night, the Yacht Club Resort was brought to our attention again when a reader informed us that the hotel was being evacuated.
Sometimes you encounter unexpected problems in Disney World that are completely out of your control.
Space Mountain Closed
Rain can pop up out of nowhere, rides can be closed with no explanation, or your favorite food item could be missing. Sometimes problems can pop up due to Disney transportation as well. It can be a bit unreliable or entire transportation systems can be closed unexpectedly. That’s exactly what is happening to guests trying to get to Magic Kingdom this morning — and it’s causing a big traffic jam!
Amorette’s Patisserie is a Disney Springs bakery with all sorts of delicious treats, including new Halloween offerings like the Haunted Mansion Petit Cake!
Amorette’s in Disney Springs
Today, we stopped by and tried one of their offerings that you might have totally overlooked!
Well, we’re back, DFB friends!
Muppets Haunted Mansion Chocolate Eclair
We’ve been busy this week eating our way around Disney World (like we do), including munching on a LOT of cupcakes, sipping on a margarita with a pear twist, chowing down on a SPICY caramel apple, and actually enjoying a snack from PizzeRizzo. But we’re also tracking all the menu changes at Disney World restaurants!
The parks are starting to look more and more ready for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebrations!
Hollywood Studios
The party kicks off on October 1st and Disney has been busy wrapping up all of the lingering construction projects that need to be completed just in time for it all! From brand new projection shows to daytime entertainment, and more, we’ve got a lot of updates to cover, so let’s get to it!
Gideon’s Bakehouse, in Disney Springs, is known for its amazing cookies, cakes, and cold brews, as well as the sometimes VERY long line of cookie fans waiting to grab some of the sweet treats inside this spot.
A long line!
Gideon’s is also known for its intricate theming and unique characters. This month we saw the new Lemon Poppyseed Cookie and Bonnie Brae character arrive. But, if you really want to prove you’re a MASSIVE Gideon’s fan and you want to bring home more than just cookies, there are some NEW souvenirs you’ll want to pick up! [Read more…]
Dockside Margaritas in Disney Springs is home to a variety of margaritas, and it sometimes features creative concoctions like the Chipotle-Pineapple Margarita!
Cheers!!!
Right now, this spot has a special drink available, just in time for the Halloween season, and we’re checking it out to see if it’s something you should get.
So it’s already September, somehow?! It feels like August was either a single day or a lifetime.
Hey Mickey!
It’s time to discuss everything that will be different in Disney World in September, and there’s a LOT. If you have a visit coming up in September, you might want to know some of these upcoming changes!
Labor Day weekend is here, Halloween is just around the corner, and the holiday season will be here before you know it! That means one thing: the potential for crowds…lots and lots of crowds!
Happy Halloween!
Recently, we’ve seen crowds and wait times reach VERY low levels in Disney World. Today, we’re taking a look at how Labor Day weekend has affected crowds at Disney World.
Disney World’s Halloween festivities are in full swing, which means it’s time for cool decorations, spooky merchandise, and, of course, delicious treats.
Halloween shopping at Disney Springs!
Today, we’re in Disney Springs trying out a Halloween cocktail!Â
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