5 Disney Smells Our Readers Will NEVER Forget

There are some smells that instantly transport you to another time and place. We can pretty much all recognize the distinct yet familiar smell of crayons, and it doesn’t feel like summer until we get our first whiff of fresh-cut grass. In Disney World, they make scent into a SCIENCE! From attractions to parade floats, tasty (and stinky) smells follow you throughout the parks.

There’s a pretty memorable scent hanging out in Spaceship Earth!

Recently, we asked our readers for their thoughts on the most memorable Disney smell. Here’s what they said!

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BIG Update On the High-Speed Train Route to Disney World

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As of January 1st, 2022, Disney World’s Magical Express went away forever. And although two services — Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer — are operating paid transportation services to and from Orlando International Airport and Disney World, we’re also interested in the Brightline train that will eventually connect Disney Springs to the airport.

©Brightline

We’ve had updates about Brightline’s planned route around Florida, as well as delays in its construction. We even have a general idea of when the construction of the line to Disney World could start. And we’ve now got an update about upcoming test runs of the train!

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There’s a New Dessert TACO in Disney World, But You Can Only Get it TODAY!

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January 16th is the 1 year anniversary of Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs!

Hot take: banana-flavored treats are the best fruit-flavored treats

This unique Disney Springs spot is famous for its cookies, cakes, coffee, and LINES. Sometimes, you just gotta rope drop a cookie, that’s just the way it goes. Gideon’s puts out a new flavor of goodies every month and January 2022 is all about bananas! We tried their Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookie and Banana Nitro Cold Brew, but they just released another banana treat to celebrate their 1st birthday!

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An Overview of EVERY Disney Cruise Line Restaurant

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You might consider yourself a Disney World or Disneyland expert, knowing all of the rides, restaurants, and snacks that you absolutely love, but what do you know about Disney Cruise Line?!

The Disney Magic

Disney Cruise Line has cruise ships (filled with Disney theming!) that sail to a variety of destinations worldwide. Since we’re not currently on our way to the Bahamas (like we want to be), we’re doing the next best thing and looking at ALL of the restaurants onboard these ships. So, whichever ship you’re planning to board soon, you can check out this list to see what kinds of dining options are available! [Read more…]

Take Home a Piece of One of Our FAVORITE Disney World Spots!

By Brianna LeCompte 2 Comments

The 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts officially kicked off this weekend in Disney World!

The 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts

There has been a TON for guests to enjoy at the festival so far, including awesome food, exclusive entertainment, and, of course, plenty of Disney-inspired artwork available to buy! There are so many incredible pieces to pick from, but this weekend, we spotted work from one artist that quickly shot to the top of our must-have list.

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NEWS: Airlines Cancel 2,000 Flights Yesterday Due To Weather

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Since the holidays, the airlines have been hit hard by flight cancellations, with many flights being canceled due to weather.

Orlando International Airport

Although wintry weather might not affect the Orlando area or Disney World directly, it can affect those traveling from certain areas of the U.S. to and from the resort. And yesterday, many travelers were unpleasantly surprised when their flights were canceled.

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6 Changes Disney World Fans Kinda…Sorta Like

By Lydia Storks 3 Comments

Disney World changes…like a LOT.

EPCOT

We’re getting new attractions, restaurants, and offerings in the parks, not to mention the technology updates and merchandise and everything else. It’s to the point where if you haven’t been in five years, you might not even recognize parts of the park! And Disney World gets criticized a lot for the changes they make, but what are some changes that fans actually like? Today we discuss.

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NEWS: Here’s How Bad Weather Could Impact Your Trip To Disney World Today

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Although Florida is “The Sunshine State,” it still often sees its share of bad weather. Not only do thunderstorms seem to come out of nowhere (and disappear just as fast), but occasionally, severe weather can be an issue.

It’s a rainy day at EPCOT

That’s why it’s important to always be weather aware if you’re planning on making a trip to Disney World. And today is one of those days you’ll need to check the forecast often if you’re headed to the parks (especially if you have plans to ride an attraction that will shut down due to weather).

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Disney World Asks Guests About Disney Genie in a Pop-Up Survey

By Isabelle Deveaux 7 Comments

In October of 2021, Disney introduced Disney Genie and Genie+, a new way of navigating the Disney Parks. The Genie+ service is $15 a day and allows you to reserve a spot in the Lightning Lane of specific attractions. Disney Genie is the free version that can assist with your day by recommending rides, restaurants, and more!

Disney Genie+ can be a big help if you use it right!

With any change that comes to the Disney parks, there are gonna be people who love it, and people who hate it (as well as a couple people who don’t really have a strong opinion on it, but for the most part, Disney fans are pretty passionate. We saw what happened with the Figment buckets.) If you have thoughts on Genie+ that you need the Disney execs to hear RIGHT NOW, then you’re in luck! [Read more…]

How the Disney Dining Plan Has Changed and Will It Change AGAIN?

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Update: The Disney Dining Plan is now available to book for vacations beginning January 9th, 2024. A full list of participating restaurants, pricing, and more has been revealed. Click here for our full page with the latest Disney Dining Plan updates.

The Disney Dining Plan is coming back to the parks!

Disney Dining Plan Shirt

So far Disney has shared that the Dining Plan will be coming back at an undisclosed time in the future. Disney hasn’t really announced too many details about the return of these plans just yet, which leaves us with a LOT of questions. Most importantly — what will the Dining Plan options look like when they return? Since we can’t quite see into the future yet, we thought we’d take a little trip in our imaginary time machine to the past (*cue wind chime flashback music*). What changes has the Dining Plan seen since it was introduced? And could more changes be in store for our old friend the Disney Dining Plan? Here’s what we know. [Read more…]

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