food IS a theme park
We’re not gonna sugarcoat it — some lines in Disney World are just BRUTAL.
Rise of the Resistance
If you’ve been to Disney World recently, you probably know what we’re about to say — Rise of the Resistance and Slinky Dog Dash continue to post the highest wait times in the park, and sometimes, even in ALL of Disney World. But what if we told you there is a way to skip these high wait times? Well, we’re in the mood to spill some secrets — there is a way!
We’ve got some exciting news from Disney World!
It’s time!
After Hours events are officially back for 2024 and Disney is kicking them off over at Hollywood Studios! These special events require a separate ticket and allow you to spend a few hours in the parks after closing time. There are many perks to doing an After Hours event (including super short wait times), but now we’re taking you through everything that’s included in the ticket price!
Nothing lasts forever, so they say!
Downtown Disney
That applies to the Disney theme parks as things are constantly changing. Disneyland in particular is seeing some pretty significant changes with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and new construction around the Haunted Mansion. Now, we’ve got an update that lies just outside the parks over in Downtown Disney.
The Disney Dining Plan is BACK, but if you’re going to use it, you need to be smart about it.
Mickey Ice Cream Bar!
Purchasing a Disney Dining Plan as part of a Disney World vacation package is essentially a way to pre-pay for your meals and snacks. When you buy a plan, you get a certain number of meal and snack credits (the number and type of credits depends on which plan you purchase), which you can use throughout your trip. You can use those snack credits to get lots of tasty eats around Disney World, but WATCH OUT: Some eats that count as snacks are actually a huge WASTE of a snack credit! [Read more…]
Okay, so we know a LOT of you out there appreciate Disney World’s Resort Refillable Mugs.
Resort Refillable Mug
Not only do they let you fill up on your favorite non-alcoholic beverages WHENEVER YOU WANT at your Disney World hotel (or at any OTHER Disney World hotel), but they also make great take-home souvenirs. Like who doesn’t need more Disney mugs, right? Well, there’s a pretty cool hack we know about refillable mugs that we wanted to share with you.
Yeah, we keep up with a lot of McDonald’s stuff here on this blog.
McDonald’s
It’s no secret that we’re stopping at McDonald’s A LOT, and not just when those Disney100 toys came out with Happy Meals (although we did get a LOT of them). We recently learned that McDonald’s burgers are about to get bigger, but one, in particular, is about to DOUBLE in size.
One of the most ICONIC figures in the history of The Walt Disney Company is Mickey Mouse. After all, it all started with a man and a mouse, right?
Mickey Mouse
But something interesting happened with that mouse recently. The first version of Mickey Mouse, as he appeared in the short film Steamboat Willie, officially entered the public domain this month. That means Disney’s copyright for that version of Mickey Mouse has expired (which happens after 100 years). Now, we’ve already seen what happens when an iconic character becomes public domain with Winnie the Pooh and the horror film that followed. So what’s happened with Mickey since Steamboat Willie entered public domain?
Things have changed A LOT in Disney World.
Mickey ice cream bar
We’re visiting the parks without park pass reservations (well, those of us with date-based tickets, anyway). We’re park hopping when we feel like it. AND we’re using the Disney Dining Plan, which has finally returned after FOUR LONG YEARS OF DESOLATE OUT OF POCKET PAYMENTS.
But we used the brand NEW Disney Dining Plan in the parks on debut day, and we learned a LOT. So we’re going to fill you in on some of those weird brand new Disney Dining Plan rules that are a little bit different from what you may be expecting…as well as some of the old rules that you might not remember!
Working at Disney World is an unforgettable experience filled with MANY highs. However, like with any job, you can experience some lows and regrets.
Cinderella Castle
Being a Cast Member at Disney World can truly open you up to a world of Disney most people never get to see. From knowing all the ride secrets to filling our brains with an endless amount of Disney Parks know-how, Cast Members have a wealth of Disney knowledge that goes unmatched. With that said, like everyone else, Disney World Cast Members are still susceptible to having regrets once leaving the most Magical Place on Earth.
To stay on property at Disney World or not. That is the question.
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When planning a trip to Disney World, whether you stay on property or not often is a debate between you and your budget. We won’t lie. Disney World hotels come at a premium, so if you’re looking for an ultra-affordable option, preferably for a single person, you have another option available to you, and stays there are under $30!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
