food IS a theme park
If there’s one thing you’ll always find at the Disney theme parks (besides fun times, great rides, and delicious food), it’s crowds!
Crowds on Main Street, U.S.A.
Thankfully there are plenty of secret pathways and ways to avoid crowd burnout. Today, we’re talking about 5 places that are ALWAYS stressful in Disney parks and where to go instead!
Is there anything more iconic than the Mickey balloons from Disney World?
We love Mickey balloons
Okay, sure, there probably are a LOT of iconic things about Disney Parks, but there’s something extra special about Mickey balloons, right? Just seeing them on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disney World always makes us smile, and we even get excited when we spot new balloons. But now you can get Mickey balloons that you can take home with you.
Are you tired of chocolate being the main food group for Valentine’s Day? Listen, we didn’t think we could get tired of chocolate either, but sometimes it’s just too much! Sometimes we want more of a variety of flavors.
Give us some variety!
Disneyland Resort is releasing a ton of new treats for Valentine’s Day, and luckily, they’re not all about chocolate (don’t worry there is still a lot of chocolate, though). There are actually some very interesting foods being released, like a Sour Cherry Pretzel, a pizza topped with spinach and artichoke dip, a ham sandwich with brie and strawberries, and more. And today, we tried one of these new treats that fruit fans will want to check out!
Crowds are something you usually have to deal with when visiting Disney World.
Crowds in Magic Kingdom
We usually see the biggest around Spring Break, the summer, and the holidays. They contribute to long wait times for rides and food, and sometimes even merchandise! But, there are some times of the year that are less crowded than others. We usually think of right now (late January) as one of the least crowded times of the year in the parks, but that is definitely NOT the case today in Disney World!
Popcorn buckets are a BIG DEAL in Disney World.
Time to Go to Magic Kingdom!
Right now, over at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts some guests are waiting in a multi-HOUR line to get that new Figment popcorn bucket (and some have already started to resell the buckets online). But if you’re not willing to wait in a ridiculously lengthy line to grab that popcorn bucket, you could grab another specialty item that’ll also hold your popcorn over at Magic Kingdom!
One of the most fun things to do around Disney World is finding hidden Mickeys!
Hidden Mickey in Italy
Hidden Mickeys are Mickey shapes secretly placed around Disney World, with some more obvious than others. You can spot them in flooring, on ceilings, and even in your food (even if that’s by chance)! They’re so fun to find! Check out what we just discovered.
If you’ve been to Disney World before, chances are you know that feeling: you just want to get from one side of Magic Kingdom to the other, but you’re met with a wall of crowds or a parade or cavalcade, slowing you down big time! Well, did you know that there are SECRET walkways that can help you avoid those crowds?
Main Street, U.S.A.
Okay, so maybe these walkways aren’t a complete secret, but there are often-overlooked walkways in the parks that can help you save some time while getting from point A to point B — or, at least it will make your walk more pleasant and crowd-free. With the 50th Anniversary Celebration bringing in plenty of visitors, it’s more important than ever to be aware of where the shortcuts and alternate routes are in the parks!
When it comes to favorite lands at Disney World, everyone has their own opinion!
Fantasyland
While some Disney fans think Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is one of the best-themed lands in all of Disney World, others think that World Showcase is completely underrated by EPCOT guests. And some guests love the charm of Fantasyland, while others prefer the bioluminescent details of Pandora. No matter how you cut it, though, Disney fans think some lands are overrated, while others aren’t. So we asked you, our DFB readers, about the lands at Disney World! And here’s what 23,000 of you said!
Disney World is going all out for their 50th Anniversary Celebration! This is no ordinary celebration when it comes to new food and drink items. In fact, Disney is releasing OVER 150 NEW food and drink menu items across the parks and resorts!
Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen
We’ve been working on eating a whole bunch of these new items today. Now, our foodie journey has brought us to Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom to try a brand new drink that has arrived just in time for the celebration.
Grab your stretchy pants — Disney World has more than 150 new treats coming to the parks for the 50th Anniversary!
Magic Kingdom
There will be plenty of cupcakes and other sweet treats, but there will also be new drinks, burgers, and even some tropical snacks. We’ve made our way into the parks today to taste a bunch of the delicious new items and we’ve found 3 NEW snacks in Disney’s Magic Kingdom inspired by a classic attraction!
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