food IS a theme park
Hands up if you love Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
This is just one of those iconic attractions you must ride when you’re at Disney World. If you’ve ever found yourself in line for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and overheard someone request “Row 15,” there’s a good chance they’re a fellow Disney adult. So, if you’re wondering why this row is such a big deal, buckle up, because I’m about to clue you in on why we keep asking for it. [Read more…]
What’s this? What’s this? It’s Halloween. Yep, Halloween season is officially here.
AMC
Okay, so technically, Halloween started in August with the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom. But we’re only a few weeks from October, which means it’s starting to feel even MORE like spooky season. If you’d like to celebrate all things Halloween, you’ll want to head to your local movie theater in October. Why? Because two Disney Halloween CLASSICS will be returning to the big screen.
Disney World will be busy getting new updates as work begins on the new Villains Land, Cars attractions, Tropical Americas Land, and Monsters, Inc. Land.
Hollywood Studios
Over the next few years, once construction begins on these new areas, we will likely see lots of walls and shrubs up around Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom. However, the earliest construction is set to begin on these new additions is later this fall, so we were quite surprised to see such a large area covered by construction walls and shrubs in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios the other day!
Becoming a Disney Visa Cardmember has some serious perks!
Disney Visa
Cardmembers can take advantage of different deals and discounts across the entire Walt Disney Company, including discounts on merchandise and dining at Disney World and Disneyland, discounts on merchandise on Disney Cruise Line, and even discounts for National Geographic subscriptions. If you are looking for an excuse to visit Aulani, Cardmembers can even take advantage of a special room rate offer! The list goes on and on of all the benefits that come with being a Cardmember, but there are two unique offers that we had no idea about!
If you have a Disney Visa card, you’re probably already aware of some of the perks card membership offers.
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First, you can get discounts on shopping in both Disney World and Disneyland. You can get discounts on some food, too (that’s one of our favorite perks, obviously). You can even sometimes score a discount on Disney vacations if you use your card to book your trip! However, one perk you might not know about is the exclusive character meet and greet opportunities in Disney World and Disneyland, and now a NEW one is available for Disney Visa cardholders.
Disney World is home to tons of different restaurants. Some of them we love, some of them we strongly dislike, and others…well some others we haven’t been able to experience in years.
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic park closures, there have been some Disney World experiences that have yet to return, such as Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT and Voyage of the Little Mermaid (which is going to house a new show later this year). And there’s one of our favorites we’re really starting to get worried about, if we’re being honest. So Disney, are you ever bringing the Garden View Tea Room back?
So you’ve planned your Disney World trip and figured out where to stay, how long you’re staying, how you’re getting there, and where you want to eat. You may have even booked the trip by now, but there’s one thing you might be forgetting.
Suitcases at Disney World
If you’re visiting Disney World, you’ll certainly want to consider what to pack, but more importantly, you’ll want to also think about what luggage you’re bringing with you. Instead of boring old regular luggage, why not get some fun Disney-themed luggage to make the trip that much more fun? If you’re looking for Disney luggage, we’ve got your back because we found Disney luggage ON SALE on Amazon.
It is not only the theme parks and Disney Springs that have great dining options at Disney World.
Skipper Canteen
Disney World’s hotels have SO MANY great dining options. Depending on whether you choose to stay at a Value, Moderate, or Deluxe Resort, your dining options increase. Value Resorts only have food courts, whereas Moderate Resorts will have a food court with some other quick-service and table-service options. Deluxe Resorts have the most dining options; for example, the Grand Floridian has over a dozen dining options, including a food court, a character dining experience, and the luxurious Victoria and Albert’s. But we have a controversial hotel restaurant statement to make.
Disney World is home to many different hotel options.
Disney Springs offers a variety of hotels nearby!
You can stay at one of the several hotels owned by Disney at Disney World or choose one of the hotels located near Disney Springs. These are hotels that are not owned by Disney, but they offer several Disney World perks such as transportation to the parks. There are a few different Disney Springs resort options, but a new hotel recently opened here!
I’ve been going to Disney World pretty much since I could walk, and that means I’ve got a good grip on what my “must-dos” are in every park.
EPCOT
And, although both Disney World and myself have changed here and there over the years, there are typically some things I always have to do no matter what. Ask me again in another 10 years and I’m sure my answers will change — but as someone who has been going to Disney World for 30 years, this is my ultimate ritual at EPCOT.
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