food IS a theme park
Disney World is being SNEAKY.
Reflections ©Disney
Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge was first announced in 2018, and later that year Disney filed permits for a new mystery development labeled “Project 89” to be built in an area right near Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. But then, POOF! Work halted on Reflections and Disney has been quiet on the project ever since. Lately, though, we’ve been seeing signs that Reflections may not be over after all, and we just found two more.
We’re expecting some severe weather in Florida today, and we’re here to share all the updates.
Rainy day in Magic Kingdom
Hurricane Helene is heading for Florida, set to make landfall later this afternoon, and we’ve been keeping a close eye on conditions, especially for those traveling to Disney World. We’ve already reported some closures and adjusted park hours, but now there’s an additional weather warning that may cause some issues.
Just in case you missed it, the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is happening RIGHT NOW in EPCOT and will run through November 23rd, 2024!
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
We love the Food and Wine Festival. We were there on the first day. We’ve tried all kinds of new foods and checked out every food booth. We’ve also had a look at all the new merchandise for the festival and even enjoyed the entertainment of the Eat to the Beat concert series. So, you can definitely tell we love the festival. Now, even though we love the Food and Wine Festival, there are some eats and drinks that have got us downright perplexed. I mean who even orders them anyway?! Let’s talk about it!
It’s pumpkin season, bby!
Pumpkin szn!
That’s right, we’re officially into the fall and Halloween season, and Disney World is celebrating HARD. We’ve already been to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and tried a bunch of seasonal treats, but we’ve still got room for more. And if you’re a pumpkin fan, there’s one spot you need to know about in EPCOT!
It’s hurricane season in Central Florida, and we’ve been keeping a close eye on a major storm.
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Hurricane Helene is heading for Florida, set to hit the coast on Thursday evening. However, if you’re currently vacationing in Disney World, it will likely impact your trip as well. Especially because Disney has now canceled a special event.
If you love shopping at ALDI and finding great Disney merch as much as we do, you’ve come to the right place!
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New finds are coming to ALDI between October 2nd through October 8th, including some great Halloween offerings you won’t want to miss. From LEGO sets to Harry Potter Squishmallows, we’re excited about these upcoming finds and can’t wait to share them with you!
UPDATED October 14, 2024
Okay, so we already know SO MUCH NEW STUFF is coming to Disney World over the next few years. We’re getting an entire land in Magic Kingdom dedicated to Villains (y’all, we are so ready for that to just happen already). We’re even getting a new Cars land in that same park. Two lands in one park? YES!
Magic Kingdom
Over in Hollywood Studios, we’re getting a Monsters, Inc. land. PLUS we’re getting a new land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, too, Pueblo Esperanza, that will have a new Encanto ride PLUS a new Indiana Jones ride. Okay, our heads are exploding. However, you’ll be able to do some things for the first time in 2025, too, so it could be a good year to book that trip!
Going to Disney World can be very tricky.
Magic Kingdom
Whether it’s because you have to go at a time of year that’s typically more crowded, you’re traveling with a large group and trying to juggle what everyone wants to do, you’re having trouble creating your budget, or a number of other snafus you may encounter while planning — there are a lot of working parts that go into a Disney vacation. That’s why we try to find ways to make your trip easier, including trying out products that are supposed to aid in that. Some products are great, while others aren’t, and we’re here to tell you our honest opinion about them. On this episode: something that will avoid making your Disney World popcorn bucket spill over everything you’ve brought with you.
Hurricane Helene is making its way toward the west coast of Florida.
Tropical Storm Debby at Magic Kingdom
While Disney World likely won’t see a direct hit from the hurricane, experts are predicting plenty of wind and rain in the area with possible flooding. And now, Disney World has issued an important closure ahead of Hurricane Helene’s arrival.
Happy Halloween, everyone! It’s been Halloween in Disney World since August, and we’ve been enjoying all the spookiness in the parks.
Hitchhiking Ghosts at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Of course, we’re most excited about all the fall and Halloween snacks that get released this time of year, but we especially love this season in Magic Kingdom, which gets all decorated for the season. There’s also Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to look forward to, but if you’ve been planning on going and put off getting tickets, we’ve got some bad news: EVERY single Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party date is now sold out for 2024.
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