food IS a theme park
This week was a BIG week for EPCOT.
EPCOT
Of course, there is a LOT that happens in each of the Disney World parks every day, but sometimes individual parks tend to get all the spotlight. This was the case for EPCOT, which started its 2024 Flower and Garden Festival this week. You already KNOW we were there and having the time of our lives trying all the springtime sips and savors. Well, we’re taking you with us for a few EPCOT highlights from this week. Let’s go!
What do Te Fiti, Mrs. Incredible, and Princess Tiana all have in common? They’re just a small sample of the many STRONG and powerful females in the Disney cinematic universe. (And we get excited every time we see each of these ICONS in the Disney parks, too!)
Journey of Water
OK, so why are we talking about iconic Disney women? Well, it’s officially Women’s History Month! To celebrate the occasion, Disney is releasing a TON of new treats around the parks and resorts, including cupcakes, shakes, and more! With all these tempting treats to try, it can be hard to decide what’s worth it. Luckily, we’re here to help! Come with us on a snack-filled JOURNEY around Disney World as we try TONS of new Disney treats.
You have to pay CLOSE attention to those Disney World park hours and showtimes — they can be SNEAKY! One moment, you might see that Magic Kingdom is closing at 10PM — but then, the next day, that closing time may change to 11PM! (Trust us — it’s happened to our reporters dozens of times!)
Happily Ever After
Even Disney’s nightly fireworks shows can change from one day to the next — that’s why you have to keep a close eye on the My Disney Experience app! Luckily, we watch for changes like a hawk, so come with us to see the important fireworks CHANGE happening in Magic Kingdom this March.
Has anyone seen the new season of Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix? Spoiler alert: there’s an ORLANDO episode! That’s right, the humble city of Orlando has an impressive enough food scene to earn an entire episode of television. And yes, everything on the show looked DELICIOUS!
Disney Springs
Speaking of food on Somebody Feed Phil, Disney World snack lovers may recognize one of the treats featured on the show. Guess what? Even Phil Rosenthal knows about the beloved Gideon’s Bakehouse. Intrigued? Go watch the show! But first, take a look at the NEW Gideon’s Bakehouse menu for March!
OK, Disney fans, we need your opinion. Here in the U.S., there are two versions of a classic Disney ride called Soarin’. First, there was Soarin’ Over California, which transports riders to sunny California. (We can think of two words to describe this version of the ride: Orange. Groves. If you know, you know.) Then, Disney debuted Soarin’ Around the World, and, as the name implies, you get a birds-eye view of some famous places all over the WORLD! If you’ve been on both versions of the ride, which one is your favorite?
Soarin’ Over California
So, why are we talking about Soarin’? Well, every once in a while, Disney CHANGES the ride experience by swapping between Soarin’ Around the World and Soarin’ Over California. Now, the ride is changing again! Let’s take a look.
Let us begin with a little personal anecdote. As the resident Disney EXPERTS around here, our family and friends come to us with any and EVERY kind of Disney-related question. This includes questions like, “So what exactly is Genie+?” and “Where should I go to eat when I’m at Magic Kingdom?” Often, we’re also asked questions that only a human Disney encyclopedia would know the answer to, like “Where can I go to fill my water bottle?” And guess what? We have answers to it ALL!
Disney World
But if you don’t have your own personal Disney encyclopedia at your disposal, we’ve got a solution! When it comes to obscure Disney information, sometimes, you’ve gotta go straight to the source. Let us explain!
Back in 2023, Disney announced that the Cabins at Fort Wilderness would be getting a makeover. Imagineers have redesigned these spaces to become the Disney Vacation Club Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort (but you don’t have to be a Disney Vacation Club member to book a stay in a new cabin.)
©Disney
We’ve been keeping up with all the updates Disney has revealed about the new cabins, but what’s going to happen to the old ones? We know Disney will be getting rid of them, so will they be gone for good? Our answer might just be hiding…in the Grand Canyon.
EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival 2024 is here!
The Flower & Garden Festival is HERE!
Our team tried EVERYTHING at this year’s fest – every single dish, the entertainment, the scavenger hunts, all of it – and we’re ready to tell you what eats are worth your cash and what tips you NEED to know for this year’s festival.
There are several new theme parks in the works in the U.S.
©American Heartland
We’ve been talking a LOT recently about Universal’s Epic Universe, as well as another experience Universal has planned for Texas. But we also recently told you about a theme park being built right in the middle of the U.S. called American Heartland which is being built by former Disney Imagineers. But the more we think about this new theme park, the more we’re noticing that it’s sounding a lot like, well…a Disney Park.
We love visiting Disneyland on any normal day, but we especially love visiting when it can benefit a charity.
Disneyland
Disney works with many different charities, such as Give Kids The World, to help support them in their important missions. If you’re looking for a fun day in Disney that will also help benefit a charity organization, the CHOC Walk has officially set its 2024 date!
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