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One of the most fun things to do in Disney World is meet your favorite characters!
Mickey and Minnie meet-and-greet in Animal Kingdom!
There are so many to meet, too! From meeting Mickey and Minnie in their 50th anniversary outfits to hanging out with Olaf to chatting with the princesses, character meet and greets are always so special. Speaking of princesses, though…ANOTHER Disney princess is now available to meet guests in Magic Kingdom!
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Are you planning a Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation for 2023??
Cinderella Castle
Disney has a whole line of 2023 merchandise (including ornaments!) in the parks AND online to commemorate and/or prepare for your trip, so here’s a look at ALL the 2023 merchandise we’ve seen in Disney World (and some pieces on shopDisney) so far.
If you’re looking for Italian food in Disney World, there’s one restaurant you HAVE to try.
Trattoria al Forno
You can find Trattoria al Forno on Disney’s BoardWalk, where you can opt to eat breakfast or dinner without even needing a Disney Park ticket. Recently, we decided to stop by and give dinner a try again, so find out all our thoughts here!
Everywhere you look in Disney World, things are changing.
Animal Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is getting a new thrill ride, and EPCOT is undergoing a massive transformation that Disney hopes will revitalize the park. But with so many changes, there is a LOT to keep up with — so let’s take a look at the biggest Disney World construction updates you might have missed this week!
We’ve been keeping a close eye on TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom as the ride continues to get ready for its opening.
TRON construction
The new Tomorrowland ride will be making its official debut in spring 2023, and we’ve been bringing you the latest construction updates as we prepare for its arrival. As the ride gets ready to open, it has gone through a variety of different phases of testing the ride vehicles. And now we have an updated look at the latest phase of tests.
There’s always something new happening in Disney Springs.
Coca-Cola Store
We’ve recently spotted a new Vera Bradley collection and “The Rock”-inspired ice cream, and now we’ve got a bit of news we had to share ASAP — a new drink has arrived at the Coca-Cola Store in Disney Springs!
If you’re headed to Disney World in 2023, there’s a lot to look forward to.
Magic Kingdom
We’re excited to see the celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary, the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run in April, and the Figment meet-and-greet, to name a few. But there are also a few things we’re DREADING. Find out all about it here!
We couldn’t imagine a better time to visit Disney World hotels.
Riviera Resort Mickey Gingerbread Cookie
Between the decorations and Christmas trees, the gingerbread displays, and new snacks, the holiday season is the perfect time to resort hop if you have time! But there’s a lot more going on at the hotels, too, so let’s see what kind of updates we have for you!
What’s your favorite part of the holidays in Disney World?
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Is it Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party? Maybe it’s EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays or trying all the holiday snacks around the parks and resorts. If you’re a fan of seeing all the decorations, we suggest stopping over to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort to see a truly amazing Christmas Village set up!
The holidays are in full swing at Disney World and now we’re back with another look at the wait times!
It’s the holiday season in Disney World!
While the week of Thanksgiving brought high crowds, the week following the holiday was much quieter, although Disney World wasn’t exactly empty. And now that we’re getting closer to Christmas, have the wait times started to increase yet? Let’s find out!
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