Before we say “so long” to 2023, let’s take a trip back in time to see how this year shaped the Disney parks — for better… or for worse.
Come with us to recap 2023. It was a BUSY year for Disney — and there’s a lot to cover!
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Today, we’re here to talk about regrets.
And no, we don’t mean the kind like how you gave up your lifelong dream of becoming a race car driver or how you dated that one guy in college. We’re talking about Disney World regrets. Here’s the thing: Disney World is WAAYYYYY too expensive to be regrettin’ anything. We’re here to help you make sure that when you buy your ticket or Annual Pass, you’re getting the best bang for your buck and living your Disney life to the fullest. NO RAGRETS. (If you get that joke, we can be best friends.) Anyway, we’re here to talk about Magic Kingdom regrets in particular. Let’s go!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
There’s holly and garland, Christmas trees and snow (ah, snoap), and there are lots and lots of people! Yep, you know that Christmas is just around the corner when Magic Kingdom is bustling with crowds. We’ve noticed everyone has started to make their way into the parks to celebrate the magic of the season in the Most Magical Place on Earth. And along with big crowds come record-breaking Genie+ prices!
Disney World has a lot planned for the new year.
From new restaurants and new rides to the return of the Disney Dining Plan, 2024 is going to be a big one for Disney World. In January, five new rule changes will hit the parks…are you ready for them?
Disney World is full of some fantastic dining experiences, and checking them out is something we do a lot of here. We are Disney Food Blog, after all.
While there are plenty of meals we will sing about from the rooftops, there are some that we just can’t recommend. We know your time and money are precious in Disney World, so here are some meals you might want to avoid to have the best experience possible.
The Walt Disney Company is issuing shareholders cash dividends for the first time in three years.
Disney suspended the dividend in May 2020 when it was priced at $0.88 per share. Before COVID, Disney declared dividends semi-annually. The $0.30 per share dividend will be “payable January 10, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2023,” and now, we’ve got a bit more information.
If you’re headed to Disney World, you might have researched the benefits of stocking up on some Disney gift cards for your trip.
Not only can gift cards help you stay on budget, but they can also save you some money! You can buy them at places like Target and Sam’s Club at a discount, and if you use them to buy your park tickets, the savings can add up! Unfortunately, there’s one big problem you have to look out for if you want to do that.
If you fly a lot, you might be part of a frequent flyer program.
Joining a loyalty program is a popular way to get perks for prioritizing one airline over another when you fly. The more you fly with one airline, the more frequent flyer miles you can get. But, it might not be as easy as you think. A new report states that some major U.S. airlines are being investigated for potential deceptive practices in their loyalty programs.
Picture this: You’re going absolutely wild on Whack-a-Mole after having downed at least a gallon of Hawaiin Punch, just raking in those tickets. It’s 1998 and life is good.
And then, you hear the call — it’s time to eat pizza and sing Happy Birthday to your friend at their Chuck. E. Cheese party. Does it get any better than this? In fact, it does, and we have Chuck E. Cheese’s NEW adult menu to thank for that.
A BIG event is coming up soon in Disney World!
The 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend takes place from January 3rd through the 7th, 2024. Now, we have a FIRST LOOK at some of the merchandise coming to the resort for the races! [Read more…]