food IS a theme park
Listen, Disney World can be both the best and absolute worst.
Magic Kingdom
The food, rides, entertainment, and level of immersion are just second to none, but that doesn’t mean Disney’s knocking it out of the park with everything they do. We figured it was time to address some of the unhinged things we’re begging Disney to stop doing in 2024.
Disney World has lots of different construction projects happening right now.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Country Bear Jamboree and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure are under construction in Magic Kingdom, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is under refurbishment (again) in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and multiple different Disney World hotels have projects underway. But there’s one hotel project that we’re starting to get REALLY worried about.
We’ve warned you about that finicky Florida weather.
A rainy day in Magic Kingdom
It’s especially chaotic this time of the year. We’ve seen super cold days, as well as hot days. We’ve also seen a lot of rainy days (if it doesn’t rain at least ONCE on your Disney World trip, are you really in Orlando, Florida?). Although rainy days can put a bit of a dampener (see what we did there?) on your day in the parks, it could also give you the best park day ever. Why? Because rainy days tend to keep crowds away.
We’ve been impatiently watching construction on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom for what feels like forever.
Mural at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Okay, it’s only technically been about a year, but we’ve enjoyed watching progress on the new ride, like seeing the water tower going up and seeing all the new additions being added regularly. Well, on February 18th, we saw something HUGE happening on the ride, and we have to share it with you: WATER is flowing through Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. WATER, PEOPLE!!!
Let us set the scene. It’s a bright, sunny morning. You’re standing in line for the bus to Magic Kingdom at your Disney World hotel. It’s time to rope-drop the park! Fiiiiinally, the bus arrives, but you’re pretty far back in line. Uh-oh.
Disney World
Well, it looks like it’s going to be standing-room-only on the bus. Time to grab a handrail and head to the Magic Kingdom. Now, for a lot of people, this is probably no big deal. But for some of us, standing on a jam-packed Disney World bus is a literal nightmare. Here’s why.
You know those snacks that you just can’t be trusted to keep in your house? The ones that are so tempting, you find yourself lying awake at midnight wondering if you should go sneak a bite?
Some things are just irresistible….
We feel that way about some Disney World snacks. Like, seriously — we would totally sneak into the parks for certain snacks. Not in an illegal way, of course, but we would totally sneak away from our fam for some peace, quiet, and alone time with said treats. Can’t relate? Well, you just haven’t met these snacks yet. Let’s go!
EPCOT festival fans, you’re going to want to get your stomachs ready for the next big event!
Woody and Bo Peep topiaries
The Festival of the Arts is coming to a close and that means the Flower and Garden Festival is on its way! The Flower and Garden Festival is our annual reminder that spring is just around the corner. If you can outlast those winter blues just a little while longer, then you’ll make it to the fresh beginning that is spring. This year, the Flower and Garden Festival begins on February 28th, and we have six reasons why you’re going to want to be there!
Let’s face it — Going to Disney World is NOT a relaxing vacation. You start your day with chaotic rope drop in the morning, then you race to as many rides as possible, wait in a bunch of lines, walk approximately one million steps, and pass out cold as soon as your head hits the pillow each night. If you’re looking for some peace and quiet, the theme parks are NOT where you’ll find it. That’s why we recommend checking out the pools at your Disney World hotel to grab some actual relaxation time!
Fuentes del Morro Pool
If you’re staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort or Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter, you’ll need to know about these pool CLOSURES that could affect your vacation. But don’t worry! At both hotels, you have a few backup options so you don’t have to completely give up your chill pool time. Let’s check out those closures and all the temporary refurbishments happening in Disney World from February 18th through the 24th.
The weather is unpredictable no matter where you live. But in Orlando, Florida (especially Disney World), the weather feels EXTRA hard to predict.
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
We’ve experienced everything from extreme heat to extreme cold (at least in Florida) and everything in between. However, one weather occurrence you can count on in Disney World is RAIN. Well, it’s recently been VERY rainy and wet in Disney World, and that weather has affected one show in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
One of the most important things to keep track of on your Disney vacation is the wait times!
Magic Kingdom
The My Disney Experience app can tell you when rides are closed and what the wait time trends look like for the day at every ride. Although it’s important to look at the times when you’re in the park, it’s also good to study wait time trends ahead of time! That’s why we’re here — to warn you about what’s going on with the wait times so you know what to expect on your next trip.
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