food IS a theme park
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.
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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.
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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.
Disney World has seen a lot of price increases lately.
Watch out for those price increases on food menus!
We’ve seen menu prices go up in EPCOT, Disney Springs, and coming to Typhoon Lagoon, the cost of Annual Passes go up, and the new holiday After Hours events are more expensive than the former holiday parties. And now, there is another price increase in Disney World you should be aware of!
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 global pandemic has majorly affected the travel industry over the past couple years.
Flying looks different than it did a few years ago
Traveling looks different now with mask requirements in place, and for a while, international travelers were not allowed to visit the United States. Now, some travel restrictions have been lifted, but the airline industry is still experiencing the impacts of the pandemic, having to cancel thousands of flights recently. Now, the nation’s top infectious disease expert and White House Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, has spoken out about potentially imposing a vaccine mandate for air travel.
It was announced earlier this year that the Disney Magical Express would be discontinued in 2022.
We’ll miss you, Magical Express
This means there will no longer be free transportation between Orlando International Airport at Walt Disney World. We’ve already seen signs for the service disappear at some Disney hotels, and seen one of the buses for a replacement service in Disney World. The service was set to be discontinued on January 1st, 2022, but we just got an update on when the actual last ride will be for the Disney Magical Express.
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