food IS a theme park
There’s Disney World during regular times of the year — and then there’s Disney World during spooky season.
Halloween is HERE!
If you’ve never been to the parks and hotels during Halloween, there’s something especially enchanting about it. Pumpkins, ghosts, bats, characters in costumes, special parties, and more are everywhere you look — and Disney makes it a point to get the party started early. So early, in fact, that the first Halloween decorations have already arrived in Magic Kingdom!
There are a lot of places you’ll WANT to be during your Disney World vacation.
Magic Kingdom
You’ll want to be on time for your dining reservations and Genie+ Lightning Lanes. You’ll probably want to be in front of Cinderella Castle at night for that perfect fireworks view. And of course, at some point, you’ll want to brave the gift shops to get that must-have souvenir. But there are also plenty of places you DON’T want to be in Disney World…and we’re sharing the details!
We may not be able to block the sun from beating down on you, and we can’t wave a magic wand to make the crowds disappear, but there are a few things we can do to make your trip to Disney World a little better.
Slinky Dog Dash
Even Disney experts have a few pet peeves when it comes to the parks and resorts! The truth is, there are some unavoidable annoyances that we all encounter in Disney World — there’s just no escaping things like paying to skip the line these days. That said, we can help you navigate three common problems that pretty much everyone hates. Let’s break it down!
Disney World will surprise you in a variety of ways.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Sometimes it’s a rare character coming out to say hello to visitors. Sometimes it’s shorter ride lines than you expected. Sometimes it’s something you didn’t expect to happen, like bad weather and ride closures. However, we just recently came across a restaurant issue you might want to be aware of — let’s take a look.Â
The ONLY thing we’ve been thinking about this week is food. Okay, well, that’s every week, but even MORE so this week because the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival has officially kicked off.
Black Forest Baumkuchen at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
So while we were eating our way around the world, eating ALL the cheese, and buying new festival merchandise, we were also keeping an eye on Disney World restaurant menus for changes. So let’s look at how those restaurants have changed recently.
Every day, people call 911 while they are in Disney World. Just like anywhere else, there are medical emergencies and other situations in theme parks that warrant a call to first responders.
Reedy Creek Fire Trucks ©WESH
But, there are also daily accidental 911 calls from Orlando’s theme parks, and authorities are asking for your help in preventing them.
We’ve spent a LOT of time at Disney World hotels.
Beach Club Resort
Besides countless overnight stays, we also visit the resorts frequently to see what’s new in merchandise, food, and activities. And throughout those many hours spent at the resorts, we’ve learned all about the hidden secrets of the Disney World hotels!
If you keep Disney park maps after your vacation, save those little celebration buttons, and hold onto your old autograph books, we’ve got a secret to share with you.
Magic Kingdom
No matter how old we are, there’s something about receiving a little sticker from a Cast Member that makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Who doesn’t love a free souvenir? But these days, there’s a whole lot more than just the classic old Mickey sticker in Disney World. Prepare to have your mind blown — we’re sharing a secret tip on how to get one of Disney’s most popular souvenirs!Â
Almost nothing is worse than finding just the right souvenir to bring home with you from your Disney World vacation and realizing it’s just not in your budget.
Time to go shopping!
With the Disney100 celebration in full swing and the release of new merchandise all the time, it’s hard to keep up with the latest and greatest. Don’t worry, we’ve found something to match every budget. [Read more…]
At EPCOT, you will find so many food choices, you could have your head spinning.
EPCOT
With each country in the World Showcase offering food, multiple restaurants at the front of the park, and if there is a festival like Food and Wine happening, there are a lot of choices on where to grab your meal from. With so many options, there is one restaurant that could get overlooked. We’re here today to take you along with us to one restaurant that will fill your stomach and having you feel patriotic at the same time.
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