food IS a theme park
It’s that time of the week where we check in on all the construction projects going on around Disney World!
Cinderella Castle
There have been a lot of BIG projects going on around the parks and resorts as Disney prepares for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebrations that will be kicking off in just FOUR months (is time flying for anyone else?). And, this week, we got an update on a few of the big hitters in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and the resorts. So, let’s take a look!
Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of ride closures in Disney World!
The PeopleMover was closed for a LONG time!
There are the typical ones, where rides close for weather-related issues or to get a routine refurbishment. But, we’ve also seen rides close for more unusual reasons, like lightning strikes or because a family of ducks decided to move in. Today, several rides closed down in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a very unexpected reason!
Umm when did Stitch become the new Baby Yoda? It seems like overnight this cutie became the new “it” alien critter in Disney World, popping up on ALL kinds of merch, and selling out faster than Rise of the Resistance boarding groups!
Stitch Hat
For further confirmation of Stitch’s newly minted Disney icon status, we found his very own pair of Stitch Ears at Magic Kingdom!
Heading to Disney World soon? Wondering what rides you could hop on with less than a 5 minute wait and what rides you’ll want to set aside more time for?
Looking Spooky With Those Clouds!!
Each week we take a look at the average wait times for Disney World’s attractions and share those updates with you. And each week we issue a bit of a wait times challenge. For this week: can you guess what rides had average wait times UNDER 5 minutes? Make your predictions for each park now. Okay, ready? Let’s go!!
Halloween is getting closer!
Halloween Cavalcade
And with that, we’ve been slowly getting details on Disney’s BOO Bash, the event which will replace Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year. We’ve already learned a lot about the food offerings, characters we could encounter, and dates the event will be held…but now it’s time to talk PRICE.
Guys, we’ve GOT to talk about Disney’s BOO Bash event.
Boo Bash ©Disney
As you may know, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is not happening this year, and BOO Bash is taking its place. When it was first introduced, it almost appeared as if BOO Bash was going to be a direct replacement for the classic Halloween party. But then, the differences started rolling in! We’re talking changes to hours, prices, entertainment offerings, and SO much more.
Slowly but surely, as Disney World tiptoes back to normalcy, mandates are being tweaked and removed throughout the resorts and the parks.
New Face Mask Policy
Things are also happening at Disney pools! We just noticed a BIG change that will make your next swim feel pretty different!
Wow! WHAT. A. MONTH.
Magic Kingdom
It seems that every month that passes has more and more BIG news. In this month alone, we saw major health and safety measures phase-out, a fan-favorite show came back, and we got information on what Halloween will look like at Disney World this year! So let’s dive into the BIGGEST updates from May in Disney World!
Even more sweet treats will be heading to the Orlando area this year!
©Crumbl Cookies
There are plenty of awesome cookies to snag around Disney World, from the huge cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs to in-park faves like the Carrot Cake Cookie in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But if you’re like us, there’s always room for (more) dessert!
We love an over-the-top pair of Minnie Ears in Disney World! There’s just something that feels so *right* about wearing pizza as an accessory, ya know? But sometimes, simplicity wins the day.
Pizza Ears!
As with the newest pair of Minnie Ears we spotted at Animal Kingdom Lodge today, which stole our hearts without many bells or whistles!
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