food IS a theme park
For the 50th Anniversary, Disney World has amped up pretty much EVERYTHING.
The 50th Anniversary has been a big deal!
What do we mean? Well, we’ve got EARidescent glitter-covered snacks, shiny 50th Anniversary banners decking out all the parks, countless new merchandise collections, and it seems like that logo is slapped on everything we see! And this week, we found another 50th Anniversary-themed souvenir that you’ve probably never noticed.
Disney World has added a lot of things to the parks for its 50th anniversary, but one of our favorite new additions are the 50 gold character statues!
Best buds
These are across all 4 parks and include characters like Mickey and Minnie, Edna Mode, Winnie the Pooh, and more. Disney has also released some fun merch that look like these statues! We’ve seen ornaments, mini mystery packs, and even small replicas of a few characters. And now, there’s a NEW character statue replica that’s available online!
Hawaii seems like the dream, doesn’t it? How many of us have fantasized about visiting Disney’s Aulani Resort there?
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Of course, we’re really dreaming about having a Dole Whip in Hawaii, or maybe a Mickey Shave Ice, or maybe meeting Moana in her home country, or one of the hundreds of other things you can do at the resort. Well, you’ll soon be able to go to Aulani without ever leaving your house because two upcoming episodes of ABC’s American Idol are going to take you there!
What’s better than buying new Disney merchandise? WINNING new Disney merchandise, duh!
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Disney sometimes has contests where you can win items like Star Wars pieces, princess castles, or even a wedding dress! And now, D23 (Disney’s official fan club) is having a new sweepstakes for Valentine’s Day!
It’s not really a secret that Disney makes a LOT of money. But exactly how much money they’ve made recently was revealed recently in the Q1 Earnings Call.
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During that report, we learned about the state of the company’s financial situation, some of their plans for future Disney+ projects, and how the Disney streaming services are doing. Disney also addressed one problem that’s been a popular concern lately: the staffing shortages in the theme parks. [Read more…]
Ride closures happen in Disney World occasionally, whether for scheduled maintenance, bad weather, or unknown issues.
Tower of Terror temporarily closed
Expedition Everest is currently undergoing a lengthy refurbishment in Animal Kingdom and won’t be reopening until April. Splash Mountain has also been closed as scheduled maintenance is performed. It shut down in early January and is supposed to be reopening today, but the status of the ride is up in the air.
Ever look at the bills and credit card statements after your recent Disney World trip and want to cry a little? Well, you’re probably not alone.
Cinderella Castle
A Disney World trip can be very expensive and it seems like things are only getting pricier! If you feel like you’ve been spending more and more on your Disney trips, you’d be right. Costs for Disney World trips are going UP and now we’ve got an insight as to why.
We’re less than a month away from the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival!
Disney California Adventure!
We just found out what the food booths are going to be, and that a fan-favorite attraction, Soarin’ Over California, would be making its return for the duration of the festival! There is so much to be excited for when it comes to the festival, and one thing we can’t forget about is the merch! We just got a sneak peek at what some of the merchandise for the festival is going to look like, so let’s check it out!
Consider this — you finally get to Disneyland Resort only to discover that your favorite ride is closed for refurbishment! 😲
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Rides do need maintenance and care, though, so it happens more often than you might think. But it’s a real bummer if you had your heart set on a certain attraction and don’t realize it’s closed until you get there. That’s why we’re here — we’re going to do our best to keep you updated on ride closures and refurbishments.
Disney+ has been making a ton of original content since it launched in 2019, but there have been some issues along the way.
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We’ve seen very successful shows like The Mandalorian and Loki, but there have also been shows that were supposed to happen but got scrapped because of creative differences, like the Lizzie McGuire reboot. Sadly, another anticipated Disney+ original series is no longer happening at this time.
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