food IS a theme park
We’ve been dealing with a LOT of crowds in Disney World recently, thanks to the Spring Break travel season.
Tower of Terror in Hollywood Studios
That means we’ve seen some long wait times for rides, and we’ve seen park pass reservations go quickly, ESPECIALLY for Magic Kingdom, thanks to the opening of a new ride AND the return of a popular fireworks show. But we’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel when looking at next week because it’s starting to already seem a lot different.
So you are or want to become a Disney World Annual Passholder — well, you’ve got a LOT to learn.
Annual Passholder Card
You may have already taken a look at the various Annual Passholder ticket types, decided which is best for you, and set aside the funds to make your Annual Passholder dreams come true. But do you really know the ins and outs of being a Passholder? What are the Park Pass restrictions? Do you know about all the discounts? And what about other tips and tricks to really help you maximize your pass? Well, we’ve got ALL the info you need right here.
One of the best things to do on a day off from the Disney World parks is to head to Disney Springs!
Disney Springs
The shopping and dining complex is filled with activities and offerings, from live entertainment to bowling to delicious desserts, and more. And we like to visit frequently to see what’s going on and share that news with you! So what’s new in Disney Springs recently? Here’s our full report.
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th Anniversary, and a LOT has happened in the past 100 years. Even within the past five years, Disney World alone has changed in dozens of ways. If you traveled back in time to the year 2018, imagine how shocked people would be to hear that FastPasses (or “Lightning Lanes” as they’re called these days) now cost extra!
There’s always something new happening in Disney World!
Speaking of Lightning Lanes, let’s talk about the cost. Recently, the price of Disney Genie+ reached $35, but now that spring break is over, has the price decreased? Let’s take a look!
Hollywood Studios has a lot of food choices to grab a bite while you’re getting in your thrill rides.
Tower of Terror
Riding rides can work up an appetite. When you get hungry at Hollywood Studios, there are quick-service and table-service restaurants to choose from. There are also yummy snacks like the Wookie Cookie or a Lunch Box Tart from Woody’s Lunch Box. We’re going to take a look at a quick-service option here that you might be passing right by.
If you love taking a behind-the-scenes look at all the things happening at Disney World, this post is for you!
Spaceship Earth
In case you missed it, the barges used for EPCOT’s Harmonious show are currently in the process of being removed, as that fireworks show was replaced by EPCOT Forever. So far, only one has been removed — the one closest to the Italy Pavilion. But… what happens to the barges once they’re removed? Where do they take them? Well, we found part of our answer!
Listen, we all know that we’re going to spend probably way too much money on our Disney World vacations. It’s simply a fact of life.
Spaceship Earth
The price of food is a little higher, we get tempted to skip the line and buy Lightning Lanes, and there are just SO many irresistible souvenirs. But there’s one new souvenir in EPCOT that we’re not having a hard time resisting…mostly because our accountants would have a riot if we actually purchased it.
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, there are plenty of places to stay nearby.
Disney’s Beach Club
Disney World has its own host of more than a dozen hotels in different price ranges, but outside of Disney property, there are many other choices. Many hotel brands have properties in the area, and there’s a big market for vacation homes in Orlando. On top of that, there are more timeshares than you can count! And if you’re a timeshare person, it looks like a new property may be coming soon.
An important CHANGE is coming to the Fantasmic! show schedule in Disney World.
Fantasmic!
After a long closure, the show returned in late 2022 with some changes and it has been making us all dance and sing ever since (c’mon, you definitely do the Mickey dance in your seats, right?). We’ve seen some changes made to its showtime schedule in the past, but there’s a particularly important one coming up very soon that you need to know about.
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be complicated — especially when you’re trying to choose between 25 resort hotels. If you’ve narrowed down your choices to these hotels, how do you make your final selection?
Beach Club
Well, we’re here to walk you through the differences between Disney’s Beach Club Villas and Disney’s BoardWalk Villas.
Whether room size, location, pools, and/or restaurants are most important to you, we share the information that you’ll need to make an informed decision. After all, we want you to stay at the hotel that is best for your family!
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