food IS a theme park
We hope you’re having an amazing time celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary so far!
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
We’ve had a blast checking out the specialty merchandise, new details, fun snacks, and more! You might have seen our reviews of Steakhouse 71, but that’s not the only new table service offering at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. California Grill has also gotten a bit of a revamp!
We’ve seen so many fun collections this year with our pal, Stitch!
Stitch Crashes Sleeping Beauty
Stitch has been spending his time crashing other Disney movies, like Sleeping Beauty, Lady and the Tramp, Aladdin, and The Lion King! The latest collection finds Stitch taking over a look from The Jungle Book. We’ve already checked it out in Disney World, and it’s bananas! And soon, you can grab the latest collection online.
Although Star Wars fans were pretty excited when Disney World first announced the Star Wars Hotel, aka the Galactic Starcruiser, some of that enthusiasm dropped a bit when Disney revealed the prices for the hotel.
Sublight Lounge ©Disney
Granted, it isn’t really a hotel at all, but a two-night immersive experience that puts guests in the middle of the action in their own Star Wars adventure. But the cost — nearly $5,000 for two people — was a shocker for many! But what if you’re a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Member? You can opt to pay for your stay with points. What’s the cost for you? Well, we’ve got some good news and some not-so-good news… .
We’ve seen tons of new merchandise in the Disney World parks recently, all celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary.
50th Anniversary Merchandise
There are different collections, including ones focused on the characters, vintage Disney World items, and even some resort-specific merchandise. Online you can find a box filled with 50th Anniversary souvenirs — if you’re willing to drop half a grand, that is. [Read more…]
Disney World’s 50th Anniversary brought us a LOT of excitement, and one of our favorites was probably the brand-new table service restaurant at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. What can we say? We love Disney food.
We ordered a flight of sauces!
Yep, you KNOW we checked out multiple meals at the retro-themed Steakhouse 71. How does this casual dining restaurant stand up in a sea of beloved Disney World restaurants? We found out!
We’ve got some important news about how YOU watch TV and movies.
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Streaming has become a major focus of the Walt Disney Company with services Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ all falling under its umbrella. As the sector continues to grow, we’ve seen price jumps for BOTH ESPN+ and Disney+. Hulu announced that it would soon be following suit, and that day has arrived.
Steakhouse 71 just opened at Disney’s Contemporary Resort just in time for Disney World’s 50th anniversary!
Inside Steakhouse 71
The restaurant replaced The Wave that used to be in the hotel’s lobby, and the 71 refers to the opening year of Disney World (and the Contemporary). If you’ve been keeping up with us, you know that we’ve really enjoyed the food at this new spot — we’ve tried breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and had positive experiences overall. But, there’s one more experience to be had at the restaurant — eating in the lounge! So, come along with us as we check out if the lounge is up to par with the rest of Steakhouse 71.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, AKA the Star Wars hotel, is set to open in March of 2022 at Walt Disney World!
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The experience is going to be like no other. Your 2-day, 2-night stay on the Starcruiser will be completely immersive, with you getting to interact with characters, train with a lightsaber, and play games like sabacc. Not to mention, you’ll go on an excursion to Galaxy’s Edge! Spots on the ship are expected to be in high demand, but some groups get to book their stay EARLY starting today!
We’ve had some delicious food and drinks at Raglan Road in Disney Springs.
Raglan Road
This authentic Pub is known for classic Irish dishes, lots of delicious drinks, and live Irish music and dancing. Now the restaurant has introduced a brand new drink…and we think it’ll be unlike anything we’ve had at this spot before.
Four times a year, the Walt Disney Company releases their Quarterly Earnings Report. This report is accompanied by an Earnings Call, hosted by CEO Bob Chapek and CFO Christine McCarthy.
Bob Chapek in Disney World on its 50th Anniversary
During these calls, we typically get a full report on the current financial state of the company, but we also often get sneak peeks at what’s to come in the parks as well as in movie theaters and at home on Disney+!
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