food IS a theme park
While the Disney nuiMOs might be getting extra popular, the Disney Wishables are still all the rage in the parks and online (just look at that entire Wishables wall)!
Wishables
We’ve seen Cars, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, and a whole line-up of themed plushes. And, it looks like there is another series you’ll want to add to your shelves soon!
Looking to try something new (or some limited-time snacks) in Disney World without even having to enter a theme park? Then you’ll want to head over to Disney Springs this summer for the Flavors of Florida event, which started today!
Flavors of Florida!
During this event, lots of new and limited-time treats have arrived (or reappeared) at stores and restaurants throughout the shopping and dining district. If you’re looking for some chocolate treats to try, then we’ve got just the spot for you!
Today is the grand kickoff of Disney Springs Flavors of Florida, taking place from July 6th through August 12th, 2021! We’re at Disney Springs trying all of the Sunshine State-inspired goodies.
Disney Springs Flavors of Florida
When we think of “Flavors of Florida,” one of the first things that comes to mind has got to be Key Lime Pie! We’ve already tried a variety of Key Lime-flavored treats around Disney World, including a Rice Krispies Treat and of course the new Key Lime Pie-flavored treats at Gideon’s Bakehouse.
While Disney World has been making a lot of changes to return back to “normal,” one major program has yet to return: Fast Pass+.
Oh, the good ol’ days of FastPasses!
FastPass+ has been suspended since the reopening of Disney World in July 2020 in order to maximize queue capacity for social distancing purposes. We’ve talked about why FastPass may not return to Disney World anytime soon, and we decided to ask our readers for your opinion on whether you want the FastPass+ program back at all…or whether you’d be okay paying for it.
While many Disney World staples are reopening and returning around the parks, there are still a few things that remain a mystery!
Cinderella Castle
We know that Trail’s End Restaurant at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness is reopening, but we still haven’t heard anything about the beloved Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. There’s no word on if or when FastPass+ is coming back, and we’re still unsure if parades are returning, as it’s looking like cavalcades are here to stay for a while. One of the big things Disney hasn’t brought back yet is the Disney Dining Plan, but recently they announced that it WILL be returning! So, we wanted to remind you of a change to the plan that happened RIGHT before the closures that you may have forgotten about!
We’ve been keeping our eye on Tropical Storm Elsa and the potential impact the storm may have on Walt Disney World.
A stormy day in Disney
On Monday, we saw hurricane meal kits added to the menus at several Disney hotel restaurants, and now we have an update on the tropical storm as it heads toward Florida.
On your mark, get set, GO!!
©runDisney
While many runDisney races had to be canceled or were transformed into virtual events last year, runDisney is getting ready to resume in-person races in Disney World very soon. First up is the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, which will be held this fall in Disney World. If you’re hoping to run this race and want to register early, you can start today, but only if you’re a member of a special club.
If you’re heading to Disney World, there are a whole bunch of NEW food items you’ll want to check out!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Today, the Flavors of Florida event started in Disney Springs (where you’ll get the chance to grab some new items at a whole bunch of different spots), and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will be starting soon. But now Disney has shared details about some NEW dishes coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!
Disney World has not yet brought FastPass+ to the parks, so we’ve been wondering about the future of FastPasses.
Will FastPass return to Disney World soon?
FastPass+ is a system that allows you to pre-book a couple of rides before you get into the parks. We’ve recently seen FastPass kiosks in the parks (and some of them are on!), but there hasn’t been word of when the popular system will be back. Now, Disneyland Paris is implementing a new system of paid FastPasses, called Disney Premier Access.
Bonjour, ma chère and mon cher! “It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we welcome you” to Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom!
From the day it opened as part of New Fantasyland in November 2012, Be Our Guest Restaurant has been and remains one of the most in-demand dining experiences in Disney World. From the onset, it was unlike any other restaurant in Disney World, offering a variety of dining experiences (based on the time of day: breakfast, lunch, or dinner) in a setting plucked straight out of one of the most beloved Disney animated films, Beauty and the Beast.
The demand for Be Our Guest is rivaled, in fact, only by a meal at that other Castle in Magic Kingdom 😉 — Cinderella’s Royal Table. And much like we did when we discussed Cinderella’s Royal Table recently, we asked our readers to share some of the struggles (or “fails”) that they’ve experienced at Be Our Guest Restaurant in the hopes of helping future visitors feel better prepared for what to expect and consider if this is truly the best option for their vacation dining choices.
So grab your enchanted mirror — since I know you keep one handy! — and gaze with us into this remarkable setting… [Read more…]
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