food IS a theme park
September is a busy month for EPCOT! Hope you can keep up, because there’s a lot going on. Let’s talk about it.
EPCOT
First of all, there’s still quite a bit of construction happening in EPCOT. But the end is near! Then, there’s the Food and Wine Festival, new 100th Anniversary celebrations, and Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana attraction previews ALL happening now. Speaking of that Journey of Water attraction, we’ve got an update to share ahead of the outdoor attraction’s grand opening!
Disney World hotels are changing!
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting whole new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) villas. Meanwhile, both Disney’s Beach Club and BoardWalk Inn Resorts are getting new rooms. We previously told you that Disney’s Caribbean Beach was getting new rooms, too, and we’re going to take you on a full tour of those rooms RIGHT NOW.
Okay, I want you to take a deep breath in… and a deep breath out… Because the things we’re talking about today can be stressful. MORE than stressful, really — they can be flat-out panic-inducing.
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
But that’s why we’re talking about them RIGHT NOW; so that YOU know how to handle these situations on the slight chance that you happen to come across them during your once-in-a-lifetime Disney World vacation.
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Out of all the Disney World advice we give to our readers, some tips change as Disney World changes.
Expedition Everest at Disney World
However, there are some pieces of advice that are concrete, and we will NEVER stop telling people. One of those key pieces of advice is that no matter how much you think you don’t need to wear sunscreen, you DEFINITELY do. And you should also be re-applying it! Since it’s annoying to reapply goopy sunscreen lotion when you’re already sweaty, many folks prefer the stick sunscreens, spray sunscreens, or even powder sunscreens. We also love using these, but we WON’T be using them as much anymore.
There are TONS of restaurants in Disney World, but a few of those spots are unfortunately CLOSED right now.
Disney World
For two restaurants, Disney hasn’t given any hints at all about when they might reopen.
You probably thought you’d seen all of the food booths at the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival by now…but we’ve got some exciting news for you!
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Four booths opened LATE at this year’s festival! They arrived on September 22nd to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary, and of course we’re heading in to try out ALL the new items. Come with us to the Swirled Showcase booth to find out whether it’s worth a visit!
There are many different ways to get around Disney World.
EPCOT Monorail
Of course, if you drive yourself, you have your car to use, but you can also utilize free Disney transportation like the Skyliner, Disney buses, Disney boats, Monorail, and more. However, there are some big changes coming to Disney World transportation coming this week that you need to know about!
When you think of rides that everyone is obsessed with in Disney World, what do you pick?
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
You may be thinking about Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, or a classic like Jungle Cruise. But when you look at the wait times, there’s a clear frontrunner as the most popular ride in Disney World almost every time — Flight of Passage!
Disney World is seemingly ever-changing, and with that comes saying goodbye to fan-favorite attractions and dining experiences.
Animal Kingdom
At the 2023 Destination D23 event, Disney shared a few new things that would be coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. For new things to come to Animal Kingdom, it’s likely that we’ll have to say goodbye to some old favorites.
Disney World is usually a very serene place for us.
Magic Kingdom
Well, other than the crowds. But we won’t talk about that. Usually, Disney World just has a way of making all of our worries fade and our blood pressure lower. But, this week, things took a ride on the WILD SIDE. Let’s re-live it shall we?
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