food IS a theme park
Can you believe we’re (hopefully) just about a year away from the opening of Epic Universe in Orlando?
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While no official opening date has been announced yet, it’s long been mentioned that Universal plans to have the new park open “certainly in time for Summer 2025,” and we count that as being less than a year away! But what’s construction looking like? Will they be able to meet this timeline? Let’s take a look!
We often recommend planning ahead when it comes to where you’re going to eat in Disney World!
Via Napoli in EPCOT
At many table service restaurants in Disney World, you’ll need to make a reservation in advance. But even the quick-service restaurants in Disney World can back up with LONG lines (especially at lunch and dinner time), and that can take a LOT of time out of your park day. That’s why we highly recommend using Mobile Order through the Disney World app, and ordering your food well in advance (you can choose a time slot later in the day and have it all ready to go!). But we talk about that stuff ALL THE TIME. We just realized, though, that there’s one thing about Disney World diningwe don’t tell you about enough — so let’s talk about it!
We spotted a new permit for work near one of Magic Kingdom‘s most iconic rides!
Pirates of the Caribbean
Things around Disney World are constantly changing. That’s why we like to keep an eye out for any permits that are filed that indicate that something new or updated could be in the works!
There’s a deserted restaurant in the middle of Magic Kingdom, and we’re starting to get worried!
Magic Kingdom
There can’t be better real estate for a restaurant than right smack-dab in the middle of Magic Kingdom, so WHY hasn’t Disney reopened this quick service spot yet? Right now, it’s just taking up a whole lot of space. Let’s take a look at what the restaurant is, what it’s been, and what we think it SHOULD be! [Read more…]
We are coming at you from Magic Kingdom as we experience Tiana’s Bayou Adventure for the first-time during Cast Member previews! We have been not-so-patiently waiting for this attraction to open and starting most of our articles with “We’re almost there!” somewhere in the opening paragraph.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom
Well, previews have officially kicked off for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, so we REALLY are getting that much closer to the grand opening. We were fortunate to be able to take part in Cast Member previews, and we are sharing ALL the details with you!
IT’S HERE! We just got a chance to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — which officially opens to the public on June 28th.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
During this time, Cast Members, Annual Passholders, and DVC Members have a chance to preview the ride before it officially opens. We’ve gotten looks at some of the new characters we’ll meet on the ride and what some of the animatronics will look like, but now we’re taking a deep dive into how detailed this queue really is!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is officially opening at Walt Disney World on June 28th, 2024!
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This new ride has been under construction in Magic Kingdom since early 2023, but it’s set to open in just a few short weeks. A few lucky groups of folks —  Cast Members, Annual Passholders, D23 Members, and Disney Vacation Club Members — get to experience this attraction early and we were fortunate enough to be part of it! So, come with us for a FIRST LOOK at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World!
While we know it can be disappointing that EPCOT currently has no festival, something new just opened up!
EPCOT
We have been so excited to see EPCOT change and transform over the last few years. Soon, when CommuniCore Hall and Plaza open on June 10th, EPCOT’s transformation will be complete. Annual Passholders have gotten to enjoy a new and exclusive lounge in Morocco for about the past month, and don’t worry if you have not had a chance to visit, you still have until June 18th! And now there is a new addition to the American Adventure Pavilion!
If you’re looking for a luxurious escape in a Polynesian paradise still within the most magical place on earth, then you’re going to want to set your sights on the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!
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We have been looking forward to this new extension of one of our favorite resorts for a while now, and with reservations available to be booked for all guests, the excitement is even more real! But how much are we looking at price-wise when booking a stay at The Island Tower? We have all the need-to-know info just for you!
Disney World is magical. You get the chance to step foot into the world of your favorite movies and stories and it really feels like a dream come true…until you’ve been standing in the hot blazing sun for an hour trying to score a ride on Slinky Dog.
Slinky Dog Dash
Now, this is not a dig at Slinky Dog Dash the ride (trust us, we love it!) but it is a dig at the ride’s queue. With rides being a big part of stepping into the magic of Disney movies and experiences, ride queues are inevitable to experience during your trip. And unfortunately, there are some UNCOMFORTABLE ride queue problems we just can’t ignore. Have an idea of what those may be? Let’s find out!
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