food IS a theme park
Last year, we bid farewell to one of the MOST beloved nighttime shows at Walt Disney World — EPCOT’s
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
However, we learned that this long-running show would be replaced with a BRAND NEW nighttime spectacular: Harmonious.
Between La Chefs de France and Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie, we already LOVE eating at EPCOT’s France Pavilion!
Chefs de France Entrance
And we’ve been following the construction in the France Pavilion VERY closely, especially looking for news about La Crêperie de Paris, the new table and quick service crepe restaurant coming to EPCOT!
The third quarter of 2020, July to September, may have seen the reopening of Walt Disney World’s theme parks after a multi-month closure due to the global health crisis, but tourism is still only returning to Florida slowly.
Cinderella Castle
The Orlando Sentinel reported that Visit Florida, the Sunshine State’s official tourism marketing corporation, recorded a 32% drop in visitors for Q3 from 2019 to 2020.
Nothing says “it’s the holidays in Walt Disney World” like a GIGANTIC Christmas tree!
Magic Kingdom Christmas tree
Disney LOVES to put big trees up all over the place! We’ve seen them at all four parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom), as well as several resorts (Grand FloridianandWilderness Lodge both have huge ones). Now, a very ICONIC giant Christmas tree has returned to Walt Disney World — the Contemporary Resort tree!
We’ve got three words for you Christmas. Coconut. Macaroon. Oh yeah.
BoardWalk Bakery
As you’ve probably noticed, we’ve been eating our way through all of the holiday treats of Disney World and we’re not done yet! Join us as we welcome back a returning favorite with an ode to it’s sweet and chewy coconutty deliciousness.
It’s HOLIDAY TIME… and we’re also on ISLAND TIME at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort!
Caribbean Beach Christmas Decorations
We gave you a glimpse at the fun and festive decorations at this colorful Resort a few days ago, and now we’re back with a closer look at the bright and vibrant touches setting the yuletide scene. And we’re kicking off our photo tour at Old Port Royale! [Read more…]
Limited edition merchandise is typically in very high demand in Disney parks.
Jungle Cruise Minnie ears
The demand is SO high, in fact, that at first after reopening, Disney World halted in-person limited-edition releases to help promote social distancing. Limited edition releases have since returned somewhat, but due to Disney’s generous 10 of each item per person policy, many guests aren’t able to get ahold of these releases. Seems like FINALLY, that may have changed a bit!
There are currently several Walt Disney World attractions under refurbishment!
Rivers of America
The Walt Disney World Railroad has been down for a good while now due to construction with the TRON coaster, we recently saw the Rivers of America get drained for a refurbishment on the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island, and don’t even get us started on the PeopleMover! The slow-moving ride through Tomorrowland never reopened with Magic Kingdom, and we keep seeing the refurbishment end date getting pushed back. Now, we may soon be adding another ride to the list — Kali River Rapids in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Our tour of the Disney World Resort hotel holiday decorations continues! Our next destination? Why, it’s Disney’s Riviera Resort!
“Welcome Home” to Disney’s Riviera Resort!
This Disney Vacation Club Resort, which is decked out and sparkling with silver and gold, is just waiting to say, “Welcome Home” for the HOLIDAYS in Walt Disney World! [Read more…]
We’ve been keeping a close eye on all of the construction going on at the France pavilion in the area that will soon become Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, which is set to open in 2021!
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Sign
It looks like the France pavilion is getting excited too. As we walked around today, we noticed that some adorable Ratatouille merchandise we saw last year is available again, including a super cute Chef Jacket!
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