food IS a theme park
STOP EVERYTHING. Put down your homework/work/etc., sit back, relax, and get ready to go on a wild trip through this week’s Disney news!
Time to Take a Visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth
From a FULL look at EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (we got to ride it and we’re taking you along with us!) to huge updates about the EPCOT Transformation and more — this week was a big one for Disney news. Ready to hear all about it? Let’s dive in!
Disney World is constantly celebrating things (and often it celebrates many things all at the same time!). This month is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, which has brought its own set of celebrations to Disney.
Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs
As part of this celebration, the talented folks at Disney have whipped up a whole smorgasbord of eats and drinks that showcase AANHPI flavors and culture — and we’re reviewing one of those treats for you today!
We’ve got a bad feeling about this… .
It’s here!
By bad, we actually mean good, but our wallets might think it’s bad because the new Vera Bradley x Star Wars collection has officially arrived at Disney World! Although we’d already seen a sneak peek at some of the designs, we made a trip over to the Vera Bradley store at Disney Springs to see the collection in its entirety.
Disney World’s reopening has been a long process, with things slowly returning to normal over the course of the past two years.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
We’ve seen dozens of restaurant reopenings, the return of many entertainment options, and some offerings that weren’t available when the parks first reopened are back now. Now, we’ve got an update on when one beloved perk may return!
Disney World is gearing up for Mother’s Day this weekend with all kinds of fun festivities.
Disney Springs
From Mother’s Day brunches to limited-edition treats, Disney World is a great spot to celebrate all the things that make moms great! We’ve already tried a yummy strawberry mousse treat and an extremely sweet strawberry cupcake — but there’s another exclusive treat coming back to a popular Disney Springs spot!
Star Wars Day may be over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate! During the May the 4th celebration, we tried the Dark Side Chocolate Creation and a Galactic Swirl Funnel Cake in Hollywood Studios, and Mango (yes, mango) Blue Milk in Disneyland!
This is the droid you’re looking for!
One of the best ways to celebrate Star Wars year-round is with a visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. There you can get into the intergalactic spirit with a spin on Rise of the Resistance, grab a Ronto Wrap, or take a trip to Oga’s Cantina. We recently stopped by Oga’s Cantina in Disneyland to try some new menu items introduced for Star Wars Day and we HAVE to tell you about them!
Although Bob Iger stepped down from being CEO of The Walt Disney Company, he doesn’t exactly seem to be taking a break from work. We’ve already seen that Iger has gotten involved with the metaverse as a member of Genies’ Board of Directors (no, not the Disney Genie). And now he’s stepping into another major role with a large corporation.
Bob Iger ©New York Post
This corporation seems to be less high-tech, but Iger’s partners in the venture have reported that they expect it to be very profitable. Read on to learn more about Iger’s latest business deal. [Read more…]
We know spending time in the theme parks is what a Disney World vacation is all about, but you actually have to get to the parks first before you can hop in line for your favorite rides! Disney offers several complimentary transportation options for guests to take advantage of, including the Monorail, Skyliner, buses, boats, and even walking paths!
The EPCOT Monorail
When you’re in Disney World, it’s super important to make sure you DON’T make transportation mistakes that could cost you time and cause some major headaches!
Sweet offerings have popped up all over the parks in celebration of Mother’s Day!
Let’s celebrate Mother’s Day!
We’ve already found some gifts for pampering mom, and if you’re in the parks for the special occasion, there are some treats you can spoil her with too! One of those treats was not our favorite last year, but has it changed for the better?
We love trying all sorts of new snacks and treats in Disney World, even if they’ll only be available for a limited time. We recently tried the May Drink of the Month at the Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar and a special Mother’s Day dessert at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort that is ONLY available for a few days.
Disney Springs
Now, we’re heading over to Disney Springs to try a treat that has made its way to Vivoli il Gelato in celebration of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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