food IS a theme park
Okay, we did something kinda’ sneaky in Hollywood Studios.
Please don’t tell the Stormtroopers about us
This one is for all you Star Wars fans who want to enjoy Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in a completely different way (and without a lot of people). Sure, you could pay for one of those pricey Hollywood Studios After Hours events, but we’ve got a hack that might work even better — even if it feels a little dodgy.
As Idalia has been upgraded to a hurricane, Disney has started to share some updates.
Be Careful Out There!
If you’re at Disney World right now, you may want to keep your ears open for updates as Hurricane Idalia gets nearer. Disney has started to take precautions and will most likely continue to do so.
Recently, we saw a change in how Disney World guests purchase Genie+.
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This change, which happened back in June, brought the ability to purchase Genie+ based on which park you plan to visit. The price of Genie+ is now different depending on which park you’re planning to use it in. Now, Genie+ has hit its LOWEST price yet since that change!
UPDATED November 18, 2024
Disney World rides can’t run forever, unfortunately. Sometimes, they need a little TLC, or their time has run out.
RIP Maelstrom
Disney does their best to tell us about these scheduled closures ahead of time so you can plan your trips around them if it’s a ride you really want to experience. Here are all the attraction closures you’ll want to watch out for in 2024 if you’re planning a trip!
When it comes to dining in Magic Kingdom, things are…complicated.
Welcome to Disney World!
Several of the quick service restaurant options leave much to be desired, and even a few of the table service restaurants are controversial. (People have certainly shared strong opinions about the prices at Cinderella’s Royal Table and Be Our Guest Restaurant in the past!) But one spot that tends to be a pretty good crowd-pleaser has recently added some new menu items, and I stopped by to try them out!
If you’ve been waiting to learn more about Journey of Water, Inspired by MOANA, we finally have a closer look.
We’ve been watching the construction progress on Journey of Water for a while now. We have seen a few details like what the Cast Members’ costumes will look like and the concept art that inspired the attraction. Yesterday, walls came down around the attraction so we could see a few more details. Now, Disney is giving us a much closer look at what we can expect.
If you’re at Disney World or visiting Disney World within the next few days, you’ll want to pay close attention.
If you’re at Disney World right now, stay weather-aware!
As Hurricane Idalia moves closer to the Southeastern coast of Florida, Orlando and its surrounding counties have been instructed to stay weather-aware as Tropical Storm Warnings remain in place. While Disney World has not yet announced park closures, they have released statements on their website ahead of the storm.Â
There’s one big thing you need to prepare for when visiting Disney World during the summer and early fall — hurricane season.Â
Storms can hit Disney World often throughout late summer and early fall
Already, Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for the counties within which Disney World is located, and Tropical Storm Idalia is projected to strengthen to become a hurricane as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico. Many Disney World visitors might be wondering what this means for the parks. Well, Disney has officially shared a statement.Â
If you’re planning a Disney World vacation for 2024, you may have already put some thought into whether you’ll purchase the Disney Dining Plan. The thing is… you’ve actually got TWO decisions to make regarding this topic.
Chef Mickey is ready to welcome you!
You see, there are not one, but TWO versions of the Disney Dining Plan, each with their own specific price points and inclusions. Here, we’re delving first into whether you should or should not purchase a Disney Dining Plan. Then, we’ll present several factors to consider when it comes to each version of the Plan so you can decide which one is better for your traveling group.
So let’s DIG IN and chat about the DISNEY DINING PLAN! [Read more…]
If you have a trip to Disney World planned this week, you may have noticed that a tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic and is expected to hit Florida in the coming days.
Storm in Hollywood Studios
While it’s important to be prepared in situations like this, don’t panic! Disney World has many systems in place to make sure guests stay safe during all kinds of severe weather. However, there are still things that you can do to make sure you are prepared for whatever situation you might encounter — let’s talk about it.
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