food IS a theme park
The holiday season is magical almost anywhere, but this time of year is just a little more special at Disney World.
The holidays at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
From the gingerbread houses to the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays and the Christmas trees to the elaborate decorations, Disney World KNOWS how to make the holiday season festive and bright. And it turns out, the 2022 holiday season is also going to be a little more DAPPER at Disney World.
We’ve got a major piece of advice for anyone planning a trip to Disney World, and it doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney parks veteran.
Tree of Life
Our advice is to keep an eye on Disney World’s calendars — not just for park hours, but also for entertainment options that have scheduled showtimes because those showtimes can change. Case in point — one popular show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is switching up its schedule SOON.
You might think that trying to eat at Disney World with dietary restrictions would be super difficult, but there are a TON more options now for all kinds of diets!
Plant-based soft serve in Disney World
There are a lot of items that are gluten free, as well as those that are plant-based, and some vegetarian options. Actually — there’s a whole BOOTH at this year’s EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival that serves plant-based food! But, if you’re looking for some plant-based food that’s not just temporarily in EPCOT, we just tried out 2 dishes over at Sunshine Seasons and are here to give you our honest review!
Even on our days off, the GRIND doesn’t stop for our amazing team of reporters! When you visit the parks pretty much every day, you start seeing Disney stuff everywhere you go. Outside of the Disney parks, there are several ways you can get ahold of some nice Disney merchandise. Of course, it’s no secret that Target has a TON of Disney products (and even some Disney Parks items), but recently, we happened to find some Disney merch in an unexpected place!
Joffrey’s Coffee is SO good!
There are only a FEW Joffrey’s locations in the U.S., but it turns out that you can get some of that sweet, sweet coffee in ANOTHER place!
Magic Shots are a fun way to make your PhotoPass pictures in Disney World, well, more magical.
PhotoPass Photographer
A Magic Shot is when a PhotoPass photographer adds something extra to your picture, like a Disney character or special effect! We’ve seen some really fun ones at Disney World, like one that makes it look like you have fairy wings sprouting from your back and another that shows you hanging out with the Hitchhiking Ghosts from Haunted Mansion. Now, there’s a special HOLIDAY Magic Shot — but it’s only here for a limited time!
We paid a few visits to Disney World’s WILDEST park recently. Want to join us?
Animal Kingdom
There’s a LOT going on in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and we made sure that we spotted alllll the fun. Let’s check out everything NEW in food, construction, and merchandise!
St. Patrick’s Day means Disney World treats are going green, and one Disney World Resort hotel is releasing not one, but TWO new holiday treats.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Recently we tried the Good Luck Charm milkshake from The Drop Off Pool Bar at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort hotel, and it’s hard to imagine another treat topping this tasty adult milkshake. But another Art of Animation location decided to give it a try!
Ever wondered what it would be like to eat like Oprah Winfrey? Well, you can come CLOSE to it in Disney World (kind of)!
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is located in Disney Springs and is owned by — as you might guess — Chef Art Smith who has cooked for some big names like Oprah and President Barack Obama and competed on Iron Chef America and Chopped All Stars on The Food Network in the past. Here you’ll find all the southern comfort food you could ever want (including a moonshine bar!), but soon you won’t have to head to Disney World to try some of the chef’s signature dishes!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom can get a bad rap when it comes to food. Everyone tends to give all the glory to Cheeseburger Pods (which we can’t deny are delicious) and forget about the other awesome places to eat — you just have to know WHERE to look!
Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery is a hidden GEM!
One of the hidden gems is Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery, which is located in the Africa section of the park near Kilimanjaro Safaris. We love hitting up this spot for a morning coffee without a long line and some sweet treats, but they also serve up a few savory items too!
We dare you NOT to smile when you see the NEW Disney World balloon!
Balloons!
It’s hard not to smile at any Disney World balloon, right? We love seeing new ones pop up, and we know a lot of you like to see them too! Most recently, we saw a balloon covered in other balloons (Disney balloon inception). The holiday balloons are also a lot of fun, especially the Christmas and Halloween ones. But now, a NEW Easter balloon has arrived!
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