food IS a theme park
We know it’s been a rough couple of years at Disney World, years where we saw a lot of great options disappear.
Welcome Back Sign at Disney Springs
Now, it feels really good to see that almost everything has returned in one way or another since the pandemic. But there’s one program that we’re still waiting to see make a comeback and that is Tables In Wonderland!
So, we know a lot of you visit Disney World pretty often.
Wawa
And maybe, just maybe, you’ve stopped at a few locations OUTSIDE Disney World for food, like at the massive McDonald’s nearby, the White Castle, or maybe even the Wawa gas station. We’ve actually taste-tested some food at Wawa and found some snacks similar to the ones at Disney World! Well, you will soon be able to grab some of those snacks in Ohio!
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (formerly the Reedy Creek Improvement District), has been enforcing some changes lately.
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Earlier this month, the governing district held a board of supervisors meeting that resulted in the removal of a long-held benefit for its employees. That benefit granted employees free access to the Disney World parks (essentially a Disney World Annual Pass). Now, following backlash from that decision, the board has decided to put in place a new system to benefit its employees.
This is not a drill! There are brand-NEW Disney Loungefly bags on Amazon right now!
Well, time to buy more Loungeflys.
We spot new Disney Loungefly bags in the parks pretty frequently, but it’s always exciting to find them online because that means you don’t need to travel or purchase a park ticket to get them. Let’s check out these new bags, which feature Marvel characters, the villain from Moana, and more. [Read more…]
What recent announcements is Disney now attempting to sweep under the rug? What park rules are still making us scratch our heads?
EPCOT
And why, oh WHY, are we still seeing prices skyrocketing for upcoming vacations? Today, we’re talking about the most RIDICULOUS Disney World changes — and how YOU can still have a good time in the parks.
Within the entertainment industry, there are some personas that are recognized and loved seemingly everywhere.
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Sir Michael Gambon, the Irish actor who played Albus Dumbledore throughout the last six Harry Potter films was one of those personas. Children and adults around the world fell in love with Gambon’s portrayal of the kind, wise, and selfless Hogwarts Headmaster. At 82 years old, Gambon has passed away, leaving behind a magical legacy celebrated by many across the globe.
When we think of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, food typically isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The park is jam-packed with thrilling attractions, entertaining shows, and some pretty great merchandise. Not to mention all the characters that are available to meet. While Hollywood Studios isn’t necessarily what we’d consider to be a park overflowing with delicious cuisine, there ARE some of our favorite Disney World meals there. Let’s talk about it!
Have you ever looked at the Disney World snack stands in the park and thought, “if only I could take that home with me,” well, now it looks like you can!
Storybook Circus Snack Cart
Disney World is known to have some iconic snacks like the Dole Whip and Mickey Ice Cream Premium Bar, so if you’ve ever wanted to recreate the feeling of a Cast Member handing your snack over to you from home, now may be your chance! [Read more…]
With a Disney World hotel closing this month, there are a lot of other things going away with it.
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcrusier hotel opened in March 2022 and offered guests a completely immersive Star Wars experience. It is now officially closing its doors on September 30th and with that, a lot of unique things will disappear from Disney World.
Beep beep! We’re pulling up to share an update on the parking situation in Disney World. We don’t know about you, but when it comes to driving around Disney World, we like to know the parking rules ahead of time so we don’t get turned away or caught paying extra for a parking spot.
Disney Springs
The good news is that most Disney World locations have plenty of parking spots available — even on a super busy day! But if you’re planning to visit Disney Springs this year, you may need to know this important parking update.
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