food IS a theme park
Big changes are coming for the “wildest ride in the wilderness”!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Since it opened in 1980, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been one of the most popular rides at Disney World. Despite many attractions and even full theme parks that have opened since this Magic Kingdom staple has remained one of the resort’s busiest rides consistently over the last 40+ years. However, things are about to change.
If you’ve been dazzled by the dancing display of lights twinkling around the Boardwalk lately, or dreaming of when you’ll finally be able to taste one of those fluffy cake slices from Disney World’s upcoming restaurant, we just got one step closer!
The Cake Bake Shop sign
We’ve been tracking the progress of a highly anticipated addition to Disney World since before its construction began and this latest visual update may suggest an opening date announcement could be coming soon!
Hang the garland and turn on Mariah Carey — it’s time to celebrate the holidays!
Magic Kingdom
We know what you’re saying — “It’s too soon!” — and we get it. But as soon as November 1st hits, it’s officially the winter holidays…at least according to Disney World! Heck, there are ALREADY loads of festive souvenirs making their way into the parks in mid-October. No matter where you stand on this debate, some pretty big changes are coming to Disney World in November, so let’s get into it!
Disney dropped A LOT of news on us! There is a lot happening in Disney World, and we have some updates for you.
Magic Kingdom
From closure dates for some attractions in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to the opening date for Jingle Cruise in Magic Kingdom, we are rounding up ALL the announcements Disney made on October 14th, 2024, so you are up to date with the latest Disney World news.
It may sound wild to say that there are some days when it may not be worth it to purchase a full-day Disney World parks ticket, but when you sit and think about it for a moment, there are plenty of instances where a full-day ticket isn’t needed.
Magic Kingdom
For example, if you’re flying in that morning and won’t be in the parks until 1PM, you’re flying/driving out that afternoon and won’t be in the parks past 1PM, or you just prefer to arrive at the park halfway through the day and stay as late as you can. Right now, there’s no way to purchase a half-day ticket, so you’ll need to pay for a whole day even if you’re not using it (unless you’d like to head to a water park or Disney Springs instead). But did you know there USED to be a half-day ticket option that we, along with many Disney fans, deeply miss?
High-end restaurants, exclusive amenities, and the very best pools, rooms, and lobbies — is there anything NOT to love about Disney’s Deluxe Resorts? ……Well, actually, yeah.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Yeah, there is. But we’ll cover that TODAY during this ULTIMATE GUIDE (so you can decide for yourself whether the deluxe resort pros outweigh the cons).
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Things are about to get EPIC!
This new theme park is huge!
After YEARS of rumors, anticipation, construction photos, and land reveals, we FINALLY know more details OPENING DAY OF EPIC UNIVERSE! That’s right, we now have a better idea for when guests will be able to experience Celestial Park, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, and How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk.
Universal’s Epic Universe is officially opening its gates in 2025, and we can’t wait!
©Universal | Epic Universe Concept Art
Five themed lands that will make up Epic Universe: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. We’re looking forward to exploring them all — and now we might know when we can buy tickets!
So, your plane just landed at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and you’re beyond excited to get to Disney World. Quick question: How are you getting there?
Orlando International Airport
You’ve definitely got your transport options like taxis, Uber/Lyft, or even renting a car. But you’ve got another option to consider, granted it hasn’t been getting the greatest reviews, but we didn’t let that stop us from using it to get to Disney World from the airport. So, now let’s talk about it! [Read more…]
It is almost Halloween, which means Disney World is about to transform into a winter wonderland as it prepares for the holiday season.
Christmas is almost here!
There is so much to experience during the holiday season at Disney World. On select nights, Magic Kingdom hosts Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Jollywood Nights is returning once again this year on select nights in Hollywood Studios. Plus, you can experience the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. There is so much to see and do, and if you are planning to visit for the holidays, we have tips on when you should start booking your holiday trip to Orlando!
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