food IS a theme park
It’s no surprise that Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been BUSY this week.
Tower of Terror
In addition to the big crowds this week, a few rides have also gone down from time to time, adding even more excitement to the holiday chaos. Yesterday, Rise of the Resistance even had a 4-hour wait. One Hollywood Studios ride is down once again today, and Cast Members brought out some fun entertainment for guests!
Last year, Bob Iger announced that he would be stepping down from his position as CEO of the Walt Disney Company.
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He remains Executive Chairman of the company until the end of 2021. Iger was the CEO of Disney for 15 years and had major accomplishments like acquiring Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm as well as opening Shanghai Disney Resort in China. Recently, the former CEO visited Disney World, and decided to share some appreciation for the cast members!
Over the past few years, thousands of flights have been getting canceled in the United States sometimes due to COVID-19 cases, weather, staffing shortages, or other issues.
It’s busy at the airport
On Christmas Eve of 2021, we saw over 3,000 flights canceled, and 3 days later, 2,000 more flights were canceled. In 2022, we’ve seen airlines announce that they’ll be cutting thousands of flights and thousands of flights have continued to be canceled, while others have been delayed. A flight cancelation can really throw off your entire travel plans, so, what should you do if your flight to Disney World gets canceled?
What’s that? You’re tired of hearing about Disney Genie+ and all the extra upgrades that are gonna cost you $7 here and $15 there?
Water for the win!
Don’t worry, because I’m about to share some Disney World upgrades and perks that won’t cost a single penny.
Ahh, Disney Genie+, the paid version of FastPass that is taking Disneyland Resort and Disney World by storm, leaving some guests overwhelmed and confused.
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The new system has multiple parts, different prices for different options, and a set of rules that you’ll have to learn in order to use it effectively. However, when used properly, it could likely save you a good bit of time during your day at the parks. So how is it on the most crowded days of the year? Does it still work? Is it worth it? We tested it out in Disney World.
DisneyFoodBlog isn’t just a blog, we’re all over the Internet giving the best Disney news! From our YouTube videos to our Twitter threads, we work hard to give you the latest scoop on every platform possible.
EPCOT
One of our latest ventures is a TikTok page! TikTok is a newer social media platform where you can post 1-3 minute long videos about anything you want. Today, let’s take a look at 20 TikToks to help you plan your Disney World trip!
One of the most highly-anticipated original series, The Book of Boba Fett, premiered today on Disney+!
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If you’re looking to celebrate the arrival of the new show, head straight to Disney Springs and stop by Amorette’s Patisserie for a unique dessert you won’t find anywhere else in Disney World!
Okay, so Disney World is currently obsessed with the color blue — and we’re not just talking about the 50th anniversary merchandise, but also with the 50th anniversary FOOD.
MORE blue dye, y’all!
We’ve eaten SO MUCH blue dye, y’all, with all the 50th anniversary snacks. Like we can’t even. From blue cupcakes to blue drinks to blue cronuts, we wouldn’t be surprised if our fingers aren’t permanently stained blue. But we’re doing this so you don’t have to, so today, we tried yet another blue snack!
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
Positive cases of COVID-19 have been on the rise once again.
Airport Crowds
As we near the end of a busy holiday travel season, states across the country are reporting new record high cases of COVID-19, led by the Delta and Omicron variants.
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
We’re just a couple of days away from the start of a new year. New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time of year where friends and family gather to celebrate, but the last couple of years have been anything but traditional with the ongoing pandemic.
Happy New Year!
In fact, according to The Washington Post, health experts are urging the public to rethink their holiday plans as cases of the Delta and Omicron variants continue to surge.
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