food IS a theme park
The 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts officially kicks off next week! The newest of the four EPCOT festivals, the Festival of the Arts celebrates all things creative, from music and entertainment to painting and visual art to of course culinary art!
Festival of the Arts 2021
We’re still well over one week away from the start of the festival, but we are already seeing plenty of preparation taking place across EPCOT.
As they say on the Carousel of Progress, “there’s a great big beautiful tomorrow,” and there are some AMAZING technological developments in the works thanks to some clever Imagineers! Remember that incredible lightsaber that Josh D’Amaro tested out during a D23 event? Or what about that preview of Project EXO that will totally change the way we interact with characters?
Josh D’Amaro with a lightsaber at Destination D23
For all you technology nerds out there, these are some exciting times! Recently, we talked about the mechanics behind Disney’s REAL lightsaber, but today we’re back to discuss Disney’s interesting new patent that has SO many possibilities!
Planning to visit Disney World soon? If you’ve got a must-do attraction on your list, you’ll want to make sure that the ride will be open when you visit!
Tree of Life
From time to time, various rides, stores, or restaurants in Disney World can close for refurbishment. Sometimes those refurbishments only last a few days and the rides quickly reopen. Other times, the refurbishments are lengthy, meaning it could be a few months before you get the chance to hop on that ride again. Recently, we shared an update about a Disney World ride that will be closing for a LONG refurbishment, and now that ride is officially CLOSED.
Hello from the most magical place on earth: Disney World! Today, we’re in the Magic Kingdom to take a look at what’s new! Recently, the Magic Kingdom was FULL of guests celebrating the start of the new year! The crowds seemed to vary in size throughout the holiday weekend after Christmas, so make sure to check those average wait times using the new Disney Genie app!
Happy New Year!!
So far, the new year is looking pretty good! The sun is out, the weather is cool, and it’s a beautiful day in the Magic Kingdom. Come with us and let’s take a look at what’s new!
Once you drive past those Disney World gates, it can feel like you’ve entered a whole other dimension where the stress from the “normal” world just doesn’t exist.
Welcome to Disney World
But on your way into Disney World, or if you drive off property during your trip, you’ll likely encounter some of the stores, restaurants, or other things surrounding Disney World. We’ve kept an eye on developments in the nearby area as they may impact your trip or the things you see as you drive into or from the Most Magical Place on Earth. From new hotels to new restaurants, we’re constantly on the lookout for updates, and today we found an update about a large amount of land near Disney World that might become something different than originally planned.
2022 has arrived, and there are already SO many new Disney items to collect!
2022 is Here!
New light-up 2022 ears have arrived, and more 2022 merchandise has made its way online. Lots of new merchandise items are also set to be released this year, including some Stitch Crashes Disney items, and a new Mickey Mouse-themed series. But, the fun ain’t over yet. We just got a SNEAK PEEK at what appears to be a brand new set of Minnie Ears that might be released sometime soon!
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.
The airline industry has been majorly affected by the rise of the omicron COVID-19 variant.
Orlando International Airport
Over 3,000 flights were canceled on Christmas Eve, followed by thousands more flight cancellations through the New Year. Some of our readers have had travel plans impacted by the omicron variant as the United States hit a record 1 million daily COVID-19 cases, and the airline industry is still facing complications.
The Disney World parks are changing all the time, so we do our best to keep you updated with the latest news from each one.
EPCOT
Today, we’re looking at some recent changes at EPCOT. We spotted a LOT of new merchandise for sale, evidence of low stock problems at some stores, Festival of the Arts booths, a NEW character meet and greet, and more! Let’s see what’s new at this park. [Read more…]
Hey, y’all! Who’s ready for another edition of what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
We made it in? Where to first?
We’ve seen big holiday crowds, rides going down, four hour wait times, and lots more. We have some more updates today including a BIG ride closure, so take a look!
New year, new ways to save! Although we have to say goodbye to all those juicy holiday discounts, there are still plenty of great Disney offers out there for your next trip to Disney World or Disneyland.
New Years Eve fireworks in 2019
So if you’re looking to go to the Disney parks in 2022, here are some of the deals you need to take advantage of ASAP!
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