food IS a theme park
OK, Disney fans. We need to talk. It’s time for a Disney park bag upgrade. Have you been using the same old bag? Are you ready for something new? Planning your Disney park outfits but missing that one finishing touch? Great news! We’re here to help!
Loungefly bags
Every once in a while, Amazon drops a bunch of NEW Disney Loungefly bags online, and it’s our job to find the best new releases and share them with you! So, what’s new this week? We’ve got some FUN ones to show ya — let’s take a look!
Disney World has seen a lot of changes over the past few years!
Magic Kingdom
In Magic Kingdom, Tron Lightcycle / Run has been added to Tomorrowland, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has been added to Frontierland. Recently, EPCOT just completed its multi-year transformation with the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza. Even more, change is coming to Disney World, as projects for the Dinoland U.S.A. re-theme in Animal Kingdom and Beyond Big Thunder Mountain in Magic Kingdom are currently in the works.
Hear ye, hear ye! Think of us like the local town crier. We’re here to report on the latest Disney news and talk about the current theme park trends. Well, today, dear audience, we come to you with some FUN news. There’s a new store open in Disney Springs, and the tiny shop is already proving popular.
Disney Springs
During our visit, the shop was filled with Disney fans of all ages. And when you see the NEW souvenirs available exclusively at this shop, you’ll understand why. Now, come along! Let’s gather round and see what’s new.
We’re always excited to try the new foods around Disney World because that means we get to tell you about them and help you decide if they’re good for you and your family.
Sunshine Seasons
We headed over to Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT to check out one of their new menu items for plant-based eaters — is this new wrap worth the money? Let’s find out together!
Rides close down for refurbishment all the time in Disney World.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has been closed for months!
It’s a common thing for Disney to close a ride so they can make sure everything is running correctly, give it the touchups it needs, and then, eventually, get it back running again for everyone to enjoy. Lengths of refurbishments vary based on many things, but they can be short for only a couple of weeks or much longer spanning over many months. Luckily, one ride that has been closed since January and we thought it was opening in late July, but it turns out it’s opening THIS WEEK! Let’s see what’s opening (and remaining closed) the week of June 29th through July 5th.
Are you ready to set sail on an ADVENTURE?
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Well, you can do so on the NEWEST ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Adventure. Disney has finally started revealing more details about the new ship, which will have its home port based in Singapore (how’s THAT for exciting?). Yep, you’ll be able to take 3- and 4-night cruises out of Singapore, which is a first for Disney Cruise Line. Now, the ship is still under construction, but we’ve already got some concerns about it, and we’ll just say this: the size here is important.
Universal has been dreaming BIG recently, and working to turn those dreams into a reality.
Shrek and Donkey and Fiona!
First, we saw Universal open Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. We also saw a NEW DreamWorks land just open at Universal Studios Florida. Of course, we can’t talk about BIG dreams without mentioning Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s ambitious third theme park. But Universal is also working on a big project ACROSS the pond and recently revealed a plan to build a theme park in the U.K.
Do you know a lot about the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin?
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Sure, it may not be a Disney-owned hotel, but we’ve often recommended a stay there. Not only do you get the same perks here as you would at a Disney World Deluxe hotel, but it’s often cheaper, and you can use and earn Mariott Bonvoy rewards points there. PLUS, it’s within walking distance of EPCOT. However, these two hotels also have a lot of great dining, like Rosa Mexicano, Todd English’s bluezoo, Il Mulino, and more. There’s also a hidden cafe you might know about, but we’re going to tell you about it right now.
WHAT is going on with this Disney World souvenir trend??
Spirit Jerseys in Disney World!
When we noticed this trend in the Disney World theme parks, half of our team reacted with, “WHAT are those people DOING?” and the other half were like, “Why didn’t I think of that?!” It’s a divisive trend, to say the least, and we need your help in deciding whether it’s absolutely ridiculous or completely genius.Â
When you travel to Disney World, how do you get there? Most of us choose to fly into Orlando International Airport.
Orlando International Airport
However, there are a number of things that can cause flight delays and even cancelations. In fact, it’s usually a good idea to prepare yourself for a flight change of some kind every time you fly because it does happen often. If you happen to be flying into Orlando today, June 29th, though, you can certainly expect delays because a ground stop has been issued for Orlando International Airport.Â
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