food IS a theme park
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Magic Kingdom
Disney World’s stabilized this week after shooting up last week… with ONE major exception. TRON Lightcycle / Run continues to dominate the resort’s wait times since the standby line was introduced to the attraction. This week, the ride’s wait time was over 80 minutes, cleaning the rest of the resort’s rides by over 10 minutes.
Extra, extra, read all about it! Seriously, we’re sure Disney World hasn’t had a wink of sleep because it has dropped so many new updates this week. If you’ve missed out, this is your chance to catch up!
Cinderella Castle
I’m back again with another round of WHAT’S NEW UPDATES AT DISNEY WORLD, a rundown on all the epic news and updates that happened at Disney World this past week. This week, we got the 4-1-1 on a fan-favorite character coming to EPCOT, a Disney Springs store finally reopening after a month-long closure, and a popular special ticketed event getting completely sold out! Are y’all ready? Okay, let’s go!
Not EVERY day in Disney World can be perfect, and that’s fine.
Adventureland
Sometimes, the weather just won’t behave. It can be too hot, too cold (YES, it happens), or it could be rainy (especially during hurricane season). Sometimes, rides close due to weather. Sometimes, rides just close for other reasons. Sometimes, you’re ON a ride when it closes, and you have to be evacuated from that ride. Well, that happened to us recently on two different rides ON THE SAME DAY.
Although the U.S. is just starting to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which affected states as far inland as Tennessee and prompted a Tornado Watch and Tropical Storm Warning in Disney World, there are some other potential storms forming in the Atlantic Ocean.
Flooding in Disney World due to Helene
One of these storms has the potential to become severe, and forecasters are watching it carefully. Its path could take it through the Gulf of Mexico, so let’s take a look at it.
Okay, it’s official, we have Moana fever right now!
©Disney
First, we’re just happy we can meet her in Disney World (and we like to say hi to her every chance we can get). We also LOVE Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. Mostly, though, we are HYPED for Moana 2, which will premiere in theaters on November 27th. Ahead of the movie’s debut, a TON of new Moana 2 merchandise is now available online. So let’s grab those credit cards and get to shopping!
While there are so many great food options to choose from around Disney’s Animal Kingdom, sometimes you’re just not looking to stop for a full meal. So, where’s the best-kept secret to pop by when you’re just looking to snack? We’re glad you asked!
That was a hit!
Before you go sprinting off to play midway games for prizes on the brink of extinction, hitting up the latest version of dole whip floats or Creature Comforts, and rope-dropping lounges, there’s one little place we’d love to shed some light on as you get a start to or wind down your day. However, the real secret to this small snack spot is timing your visit just right!
What’s the cheapest way to fly?
©Spirit Airlines
It’s no secret that a trip to Orlando’s tourist destinations can be an expensive proposition. Whether heading to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, or one of the area’s other tourist destinations, many travelers do their best to save wherever they can. Which in turn means that anyone who’s flying into Orlando will likely be looking for the cheapest possible flight. After digging into some research, we think these two airlines often have the cheapest flights to Orlando.
It’s been…a week in Disney World. We’ve spent a lot of it tracking Hurricane Helene and staying updated on closures and cancellations at the resort.
Pumpkin ice cream is back.
We did, however, celebrate the reopening of a Starbucks and the return of pumpkin ice cream (even if it left us a little disappointed). We also got the full list of snacks and drinks coming to this year’s Jollywood Nights (and it is a LOT). As always, we also kept a close eye on Disney World restaurant menus, and we’ve got some menu updates to share with you this week.
We’ve seen some pretty amazing Disney dolls — Disney just KNOWS how to get doll collectors (and even those of us who aren’t collectors) excited about new doll releases.
Moana
We’re still losing our minds over the Midnight Masquerade designer dolls (they just look SO cool with so many gorgeous details). We couldn’t stop oohing and aahing over the Designer Tiana Doll. The Designer Collection dolls are also SO beautiful. But we think we may have found a doll we cannot resist. One, it’s an American Girl doll, which will make it VERY popular. Two, it’s a MOANA American Girl Doll — and just wait until you see her.
Can you believe it’s almost October?
Main Street, U.S.A.
While that means it’s finally officially spooky season, it also means that Thanksgiving is only a short 2 months away, and if you’re spending the holiday in Disney World, it’s time to prepare. Grab those park pass reservations ASAP (if you need one; otherwise, if you’ve bought date-based tickets for that time, you’re all set!), and if you’re planning to eat a special Thanksgiving meal during your trip, the time to book reservations is NOW!
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