food IS a theme park
We think that Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew can pretty unique at times. Not only are the cold brews pretty yummy, but we’re big fans of the over-the-top donuts!
Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew
Where else are you going to get a Grilled Cheese Sandwich ON A DONUT, after all? But the hits keep on coming, because Everglazed just announced a brand new donut, just in time for Easter.
Disney tends to be on the cutting edge of technology when it comes to theme parks.
Let’s Get Scanning!
Now, Disney World is testing an all-new facial recognition system for park entry that could replace finger scanners. The process is currently opt-in through April 23rd as it’s tested and Disney collects data (You know we gave it a try!). Some folks aren’t loving the idea of facial recognition, so we wanted to break down how it works!
When’s the last time a Disney character like Meeko got any love? Or Mrs. Potts? Or Lumiere? Or Flounder?
Dooneys
Let us tell you — it doesn’t happen often! Yes, we have seen SOME merchandise with rare characters, including a MagicBand with Bunny and Ducky from Toy Story, a backpack with characters from Raya and the Last Dragon, and an entire collection dedicated to Disney animal friends. But it’s still not enough.
One STAPLE of a Disney vacation is a solid souvenir.
Popcorn Bucket at EPCOT
For many, the best Disney World souvenir is a brand new refillable souvenir popcorn bucket. Typically, we see new buckets released every few months or so to commemorate one event or another. But we have to say, the buckets are FEW and FAR BETWEEN this year. We might go so far as to say we’re in a drought — The Great Disney World Popcorn Bucket Drought of 2021.
One surprising Disney World BoardWalk location is seeing some changes today!
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Ample Hills Creamery was an ice-cream-y staple of the BoardWalk before filing for bankruptcy, getting new owners, and announcing a permanent closure during the Disney World closure last year. Now, we’ve spotted signs of change at the ol’ Ample Hills spot!Â
It’s no secret that some times of the year are better to visit Disney World than others!
Let’s plan that perfectly-timed Disney World vacation!
If you’re like us (or probably most people!), you want that low-crowd, mild weather, easygoing day in the Disney World parks. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Today, we’re sharing 10 times that you may NOT want to visit Disney World — the decision on when to take your trip is ultimately up to you, but if you avoid these times of the year, then your trip might be a smidge less stressful!
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Tree of Life — it’s so magnificent!
Guess where we’ve been? Disney’s Animal Kingdom! And we’ve been looking for all the new stuff that’s popped up since we were last there, so you can stay updated! So let’s go!
Oh PeopleMover, how we’ve missed you.
PeopleMover
It’s been closed for over a YEAR — since March 2020 to be exact. We’ve been following the refurbishment’s ups and downs closely — even as the poor ride vehicles were PUSHED by a Cast Member! And we’ve gotten our hopes up for its reopening multiple times, but Disney keeps dashing them by extending the closure over…and over…and over again. But today, we finally saw a MAJOR sign that we may get to cruise around Tomorrowland again soon.
Earlier this week, Disney World announced that they began testing a new facial recognition technology for park entry.
Cinderella Castle
It’s just another way the Disney park experience seems to be going hands-free, in the wake of the new MagicMobile service, and My Disney Experience updates that enable Mobile Order, digital merchandise check out, and more. But this tech-y new feature seems like a BIG step into the future…and a big change overall.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Disney World, and Disney is getting ready to throw a VERY glitzy birthday party!
Decorations are already going up!
And decorations at Magic Kingdom are already going up! The castle got a spiffy new paint job, along with some brand new GORGEOUS decor! Bonjour Village Gifts just got a new look, AND we’ve even learned that the Main Street Confectionery is about to get a serious makeover!
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