food IS a theme park
Disney World constantly surprises us, but that’s all part of the magic.
Flower Mickey
From seeing sea urchins with Mickey hats on to Cast Members being creative and bringing their own special magic to catching Goofy checking in at the Tower of Terror, there are magical moments going on all over the parks. We recently got to see the Dapper Dans create a magical moment for a guest!
UPDATED: September 7, 2024
If you’ve been a Disney World fan for all of about five minutes, you probably know that the parks are constantly changing.
Walt and Mickey
Not only that, but change can happen a lot more quickly than you might think. In the past five years, we’ve seen new attractions, restaurants, skip-the-line services, price increases, and more. With so much change happening in such a short period, it’s only a matter of time before we might look at Disney World and hardly even recognize it. We might not be able to see the future, but we can take a look at what the next five years look like for Disney World!
If you haven’t stayed at a Disney World hotel in a while, then you might be surprised by some of the big changes going on!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Many of Disney World’s resorts have gotten room updates and renovations recently, and changes like the end of Disney’s Magical Express and Extra Magic Hours converting to Early Theme Park Entry might be challenging to navigate. But besides those big updates, there are some smaller changes we’ve seen recently at the Disney hotels, and we’re sharing them all here!
It’s no secret that Disney World is a busy place, because, well, it’s Disney World!
So many people…
We keep a close eye on Disney World’s crowds and wait times so you know what to expect when you visit. Holiday weekends and the weeks leading up to the fall and winter holidays are notoriously busy in the parks, but sometimes Disney crowds surprise us…and not always in the best way. Today, for example, crowds are WILD in the Disney World parks!
There are a LOT of restaurants in Disney World, some of which are located in spots you’ll have to take a trek to get to — but which ones are worth it?
Gran Destino Tower
With dozens of restaurants located at Disney World’s hotels, you may also be missing out on some hidden gems without even realizing it! We’ve already shared our list of the best restaurants in Disney World for 2023 and the best value fast food restaurants for 2023. But today we’re taking a trip to one tucked-away spot to see if it’s something you’ve got to add to your must-try list!
October can be one of the BEST times to visit Disney World — and the crowds prove it.
Halloween decorations in Magic Kingdom!
Many people visit Disney World in October to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or eat at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival, or maybe you just want to take advantage of the slightly cooler weather and see all the Halloween decorations. Last week’s wait times were HIGH, so let’s check out this week’s average wait times!
This year, parades returned to Disney World!
Festival of Fantasy Parade
Disney parades give you a chance to see some rare characters, like Max Goof as Powerline at the start of the Boo To You parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year. If you’re a fan of the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, we’ve got some great news — soon you’ll be able to catch the parade twice in Magic Kingdom!
Who else is excited about all the fall treats you can grab now?
Gideon’s Bakehouse
We’ve got a list of all the fall treats you can find around Disney World and make sure to try them all so you know what you’re likely to enjoy. One Disney Springs spot has new monthly offerings throughout the year, but October brings one more additional special treat to this spot. Let’s head over to Gideon’s Bakehouse!
Chilly weather has finally come to Disney World — but whether or not it will stick around is anyone’s guess.
Crowds in Disney World
One thing that we can be sure will stick around for a WHILE is construction in Disney World. BIG changes are coming, and if you’ve found it a little hard to keep track of it all — we’ve got you covered. We’re always on the hunt for the latest construction updates from around the parks and resorts — so let’s take a look at everything you might have missed this week!
We’re getting closer and closer to Halloween, and Disney World is getting more and more busy!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
We even actually have seen the temperatures dropping in Disney World, which is giving us all of the spooky vibes for the season. If you’re going to the parks soon, there are a lot of things to do! You can take a look at all of the holiday decor, eat spooky treats, attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and more. But, you also need to take a look at the calendar before you go. And, don’t forget that you still need a Park Pass Reservation to get into the parks — so we’ve compiled ALL of that info right here just for you!
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