food IS a theme park
Okay, Star Wars fans, the day has finally arrived!
Hey Dok!
No, we’re not talking about Life Day or May the 4th or even the premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ (although these are things we’re excited about!). We’re talking about the arrival of a Star Wars souvenir that’s been YEARS in the making.
There’s nothing like the feeling of landing at the Orlando International Airport at the start of your Disney World vacation, is there? After a long day of travel, you’ve finally arrived and are on your way to Disney.
Orlando International Airport 50th Anniversary Display
Back in June, it was announced that landing in Orlando would become even more magical and the airport would be adding some new displays to the arrivals area in celebration of the Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and Orlando International Airport announced today that they would begin the process of removing these displays.
Disney World is starting to get closer and closer to pre-pandemic “normal.”
EPCOT
We’re seeing some of the plexiglass barriers start to disappear around the parks and hotels, face mask mandates are changing, and the last Disney World hotel finally reopened. Now, Disney just announced another returning program that will bring some serious changes to EPCOT! [Read more…]
Travel can be stressful. Like, really stressful. Whether it’s crowded airports, flight delays, or even planning rest stops on your road trip, a lot of people breathe a sigh of relief when they finally make it to their destination after a long travel day.
Disney World Entrance
But unfortunately, if you’re flying on your next vacation, the increasing price of airline tickets might be another thing to add to your stress.
Is Hollywood Studios the BEST Disney World park?
Hollywood Studios
We don’t know if we can answer that question in good conscience, but we DO know that there has been a LOT of excitement in the park recently! With popular attractions in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land, plus new food, and lots of big changes coming soon, there’s so much news to check out. And today we’re sharing everything that’s NEW in Hollywood Studios from the past few days!
The whole cruise industry has experienced some ups and downs while navigating the pandemic and post-pandemic vacation atmosphere and changing protocols.
©Disney
Along with supply chain challenges and labor shortages, cruises have been under the additional pressure of navigating the complications of various international health and safety protocols, vaccination requirements, and capacity limits. But now, after a few years of sailing these turbulent waters, there are some silver linings!
Is it just us, or do things TASTE better when they come from a “secret” menu? Whether it’s “Animal Style” fries from In-N-Out, the Pink Drink from Starbucks, or a Wawa Rainbow Bagel, it seems it’s just human nature to want to be in on the secret.
SHHHH… Secret Menu
Disney World is also full of secrets, right? There are Hidden Mickeys everywhere, references to key Disney figures in the windows on Main Street, U.S.A., and inside jokes on the signage adorning Animal Kingdom buildings. And there are, of course, secret menu items!
Sometimes, a Disney World vacation isn’t just about the theme parks (though those are pretty great too!). It’s also about what you do outside of the parks, as well. And if you’re staying at a Disney hotel, you’ll have a lot of options for things to do back at the hotel, like movies under the stars, crafts, and other activities. Right now, guests at Saratoga Springs Resort can even perform nest checks on bird nests on Wednesday mornings!
Saratoga Springs Resort
One great amenity to take advantage of is the pool at your hotel! Disney recently announced a pool closure that may affect your upcoming trip.
Many things have returned to Disney World over the past several months, but there are still some that have yet to come back.
The stage show is back!
We just recently saw the return of the stage show and parades in Magic Kingdom, but there is one attraction that has been closed since 2018 that we’ve been waiting to return — The Walt Disney World Railroad! The Railroad has been closed due to construction in Tomorrowland on the Tron coaster, but we have a new look at some recent testing happening on the classic train!
We may be heading into warmer months in Disney World, but we’re just not ready to say goodbye to our beanies!
Spring has sprung in Disney World!
In January, Love Your Melon released a Disney Princess collection of beanies and recently they announced a new springtime Disney collection!
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