food IS a theme park
If you’re heading to Disney World soon, we’ve gotta have a chat!
Walking down Main Street
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you’re probably dreaming of all the magical moments you’ll have, Mickey-shaped treats, and riding the classics like Space Mountain. And while Disney World is absolutely the place where dreams come true, there are some brutal truths about the “Most Magical Place on Earth” that you’re probably not ready to hear, but trust us, you’ll be better for it!
There are so many new and exciting projects coming to Disney World!
Magic Kingdom
At D23 this past August, we got a look into all the new attractions that will be making their way to Disney World. Magic Kingdom will see the addition of a Disney Villains land beyond Big Thunder Mountain. Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America will close to make way for two brand-new Cars attractions. Animal Kingdom will see a big re-vamp as It’s Tough to be a Bug! will close to make way for a brand new show called Zootopia: Better Zoogether. DinoLand U.S.A. will also close and be re-themed to Pueblo Esperanza, a Tropical Americas-themed land that will feature three brand new rides. That does not even scratch the surface as other projects are coming to EPCOT, such as Test Track 3.0 and Hollywood Studios, like the new Monsters, Inc. land. While we are pumped about all these new additions to Disney World, we are wondering why nothing has been said about these five abandoned attractions.
Hurricanes can form unexpectedly and suddenly and with that, many theme parks try to come up with the best solution to keep guests and their staff safe.
Magic Kingdom during a hurricane
Hurricane Helene touched down in Florida last night and Disney World has already begun their recovery process, opening up their doors and returning to their regularly scheduled hours. As the incredible cast members came together to restore the grounds, we checked out the park to see what Disney World looks like after a hurricane.
A lot of changes are coming to Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Plane
The good news is that one of those changes is NOT charging for checked bags: the airline recently confirmed free checked bags are here to stay. However, big changes are coming to how you board a Southwest flight, including assigned seating which will become available in 2025, which has caused a little controversy with its customers. New premium seating options are also on the way, as are changes at airports. Southwest also recently announced it will be cutting routes from the nation’s largest airport.
The landscape of Disney World is changing and we’re kinda here for it!
Magic Kingdom
On August 7th, the Walt Disney Company an earnings report revealed lower demand for the company’s domestic theme parks, including Disney World. Calling it “flat” theme park attendance, Disney Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston suggested that the theme park business is in a healthy spot, but slowing down at a tolerable rate. With massive expansions involving several beloved IPs on the horizon, this bump in the road is not expected to be permanent, so for those looking to take advantage of lower Disney World attendance, now’s the time.
As if…
©Gap
Disney has teamed with one of the country’s best-known retailers, the iconic 1990s store The Gap, for a brand new collection!
When you spend as much time in Disney World as we do, it’s important that you invest in the right shoes for the theme parks!
You need the right shoes for Disney World
The members of our team tend to be pretty particular about which shoes we wear, considering we’re often walking thousands of steps per day. And if you’re shopping for your next set of vacation kicks, you’ve got to check out the shoe sale at Target!
Hurricane Helene continues to hamper Disney operations on the East Coast of the United States.
Disney Wish docked at Castaway Cay
Just this week, a state of emergency was declared for Disney World and 61 counties in Florida after Hurricane Helene strengthened and shifted course from the Gulf of Mexico, making its way into Central Florida. However, Disney World isn’t the only Disney destination affected by this storm, as we now know that the Disney Cruise Line is submitting warnings as well.
EVERYTHING is magical in Disney World, even the way things SMELL. You wouldn’t think things that smell would be special, but just think about how you smile every time you think of that unique scent to the water on Pirates of the Caribbean.
Mickey’s PhilharMagic has that wonderful apple pie smell
Then there’s that popcorn smell on Main Street, U.S.A., the scent of Rome Burning on Spaceship Earth, the smell of caramel drifting out of Karamell-Küche (one of our favorite smells!!!), and more. Well, if you’d like to bring some of Disney World’s smells home with you, NOW YOU CAN. We found some Yankee Candle Company candles on Amazon that will have you believing you’re in Disney World when you smell them.
Sometimes, Starbucks just hits, especially when you’re in Disney World and it’s rope drop or the middle of the day when you’ve lost your last bit of energy.
Disney Springs
Yeah, we’ll usually warn you about long lines at Starbucks, especially in the morning, but at the same time, we’ll often be standing in those lines (although we do go to Joffrey’s when they’re TOO long). Well, if you’re headed to Disney Springs, your Starbucks options just opened up again: a closed Starbucks there has just reopened! OH, HAPPY DAY!
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