food IS a theme park
I don’t know about you, but we love some Disney World restaurants ’round these parts!
Disney World buffet
There are so many to choose from between all the quick service  and table service restaurants, but there’s one specific kind we’ve just got to talk about — Disney World buffets. Now, we know you do your due diligence when planning out your trips to Disney World, but we want to go over some tips that show you’re a seasoned pro and help you avoid rookie mistakes!
BIG DOIN’S, y’all! We got another little perk back in Disney World, but you’ll need to trade some of your precious vacation time to get it!
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
So, you know how Disney offers the Disney Vacation Club, which is basically Disney’s version of a timeshare program? Well, a perk that we haven’t seen in several years is BACK for anyone interested in taking a tour of the DVC “show rooms” in Disney World!
Hello. Former Disney World Cast Member here. Even two years after working in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there are still a few remnants of the job that stuck around. Yes, my old Cast Member nametag has a special spot on my desk. And yes, I still have a pile of stickers I took home after the job. (Bet you didn’t know there’s a pirate Mickey sticker, eh?) But one of the most useful things I kept was allllll the notes I took in my notes app on my phone. Wanna see?
Cinderella Castle
As it turns out, when you work as a Disney World Cast Member, there’s a lot to remember. You have to keep track of showtimes, dates, stories, and all kinds of other information. It’s a lot, trust me. But even now, years later, some of those notes still come in handy! And now, I am passing my knowledge on to you, dear reader.
It’s an EXCITING day for Halloween fans! Hope you’re READY!
Cinderella Castle
The Halloween season is a fan favorite at Disney World! We simply love all the spooky Halloween decor, the exclusive snacks, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. If you’ve been thinking of attending a Halloween Party this year, we have great news — a NEW character meet-and-greet is coming SOON!
Every Halloween, we see one Disney souvenir sell out in minutes. No, we’re not talking about a popcorn bucket. We’re not even talking about a Disney X Starbucks mug (though both those items ARE super popular, too). Instead, we’re talking about the infamous light-up Mickey Mouse pumpkins, as seen at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Resort!
Who’s ready for Halloween?
These pumpkins have sold out on the Disney Store website multiple times. If you’ve missed out in the past, we have GOOD NEWS for you!
Welcome to EPCOT. The park for people who love characters, rides (hello, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind), food (there’s a World Showcase FULL of great meals), and, of course, drinks. Yep, drinking around the world has become a pretty big thing in EPCOT, but there’s one special day in May that attracts even MORE people to this park. The crowds showed up at EPCOT on May 5th. Any guesses why?
EPCOT
May 5th is Cinco de Mayo, and while Disney didn’t announce any special Cinco de Mayo offerings, we spotted plenty of people in EPCOT ready to celebrate! Wait until you see what we mean.
By now you know that Disney World is all about the change!
1900 Park Fare
“Out with the old and in with the new,” they say, and we can see it with all the projects around Disney World for the past few years. We definitely feel the change in Disney World’s restaurants. To that point, we’ve got a list of the Disney World restaurants that’ve undergone the most recent changes so that you’re not in the dark when you’re planning for your next trip!
Attention, Star Wars fans! We’ve got some new cargo you need to see. As you may know, the Disney Parks X Starbucks Discovery Series is SUPER popular. It seems like every new mug, tumbler, and tote bag sells out quickly!
Droids
Wait until you see the newest Starbucks mug to make its way to the Disney parks. We’re going to warn you now: this new Star Wars Hoth Starbucks Discovery collection is going to sell out FAST. But even if you can’t make it to the parks, we’ve got some good news. The entire new Star Wars Hoth Starbucks Discovery collection is on the Disney Store website NOW!
An ICON just returned to Disneyland Park.Â
Country Bear Jamboree
The Country Bear Jamboree was a sensation when it opened with Magic Kingdom in 1971. In fact, it was added — with TWO theaters for double capacity — to Disneyland Resort the following year. Unfortunately, the show didn’t seem to be quite as popular in California, and the Disneyland show was closed in 2001 to be replaced by The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. However, a BIG part of the show recently returned to the Happiest Place on Earth.
Do you recognize this plane wing? If so, you’re probably a well-seasoned traveler who knows how to get around an airport. You also probably like flying with Southwest Airlines — free bags are hard to come by these days, right?!
Hello from the airport!
Well, if you’re planning a trip to Disney World or are looking for a cheap flight to Orlando, we’ve got some GREAT news you may want to hear.
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