food IS a theme park
We’re officially 6 months away from Halloween and Disney World is celebrating with their annual Halfway to Halloween events!
SO much spooky fun!
All of the new treats have come and gone quickly (though some are sticking around!) and we got some MAJOR announcements on what we can expect once Halloween season officially rolls into the parks (usually around August). And, today we spotted a popular collectible that fans went nuts for in 2021 BACK in Magic Kingdom!
Disney snacks are good, but Mickey-shaped Disney snacks? Now, those are NEXT. LEVEL. good!
Mickey Beignet EARS
And, speaking of Mickey-shaped treats, Mickey Beignets are one of the most iconic and you can find them in both Disney World AND Disneyland. If you’re on the west coast, you’ll have to head to the Mint Julep Bar which features Mickey-shaped beignets in a whole bunch of unique flavors! We’ve seen Beignet flavors Pumpkin Spice Beignets, Candy Cane Beignets, Cookie Butter Beignets, and Chocolate-Strawberry Beignets. Plus, we’ve also tried some fun Mint Julep flavors here like a Strawberry Julep and a Cranberry Julep to wash down those Beignets! And, now there’s a NEW flavor of both in town — so we headed over to give ’em a try!
It’s MAY!
Mickey Mouse at Chef Mickey’s!
April was a busy month for Disney World restaurants, though. We’ve seen a ton of more price increases, but we also saw the release of new…Halloween snacks? Yep, Disney is all about celebrating “Halfway To Halloween,” and we are here for it. But in the meantime, things are still changing on restaurant menus, and we’ve got ALL the updates from the last week of April!
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disneyland Resort!
Sleeping Beauty Castle!
Lots of fun things have been going on at Disneyland. For starters, Space Mountain is NOW Hyperspace Mountain for a limited time (and trust us — it’s LOTS of fun), tickets have just gone on sale for the Grad Nite Reunion after-hours events, and Disney just announced that Oogie Boogie Bash will be returning to Disney California Adventure again this year. And, now we’ve got even MORE updates for ya!
Salt & Straw is the newest ice cream shop to open in Disney Springs, and with it comes some rather…unsual flavors.
Salt & Straw in Disney Springs
We’re talking ice cream with black pepper, olive oil, and even cheese! Sure it’s a little weird, but somehow it totally WORKS. And, much like other Disney World sweet shops, you certainly won’t be bored because the menu ROTATES each month. The newest flavors to hit the menu are inspired by the spring (it is May, after all), and we stopped by to give them ALL a try!
If there’s one thing you can count on in Disney World, it’s to expect the unexpected.
We love a good Magic Kingdom balloon pic
Among the unexpected news this week we saw several popular rides temporarily close, a surprise celebrity role in a new EPCOT ride, and a HUGE Halloween announcement! Are you ready to jump right into it?
If you’re always daydreaming about your next Disney World vacation (same), we’ve got some news you won’t want to miss!
Magic Kingdom
As awesome as it is, traveling to Disney World can be EXPENSIVE. That’s why we’re constantly on the lookout for ways to save money on your next trip. But what’s better than a cheaper vacation? How about a FREE vacation!!
MagicBands have become a go-to accessory for Disney Park guests since they debuted all the way back in 2013.
Regular MagicBands
A MagicBand can do everything from acting as your Disney World park ticket, your primary source of payment at Disney shops and restaurants, your Disney World hotel room key, your key to accessing Lightning Lanes for rides through Disney Genie+, and more! But, last year Disney announced that a NEW MagicBand was coming into town — the MagicBand+ — that can do more than ever before and we found it in Disney World for the FIRST time today!
For some people, surprising their loved ones with a Disney World vacation is a big part of the experience!
Cinderella Castle
If you’re looking for a fun way to announce your upcoming trip to your family, Disney just partnered with Build-A-Bear for an ADORABLE new option!
Disney World always has something new goin’ on!
Main Street in Magic Kingdom
Whether it’s a new dining event, the triumphant return of an iconic cupcake trio, or a revamped Disney World waffle, there’s always something new to see in the parks if you can get a reservation! The Disney Parks have been super busy lately, and if you’re heading there next week, you’re gonna want to read this first!
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