food IS a theme park
Having a Disney Visa comes with some pretty sweet perks! We’ve talked about the special dining and merchandise discounts before, but did you know that there are some special experiences and events available for those with a Disney Visa card?Â
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Disney doesn’t advertise these experiences very loudly, so it’s easy to walk right past some FREE events without even knowing that they’re available! Next time you go to Disney World, be sure to check out these exclusive experiences!
Does anyone else get super excited at the very thought of a new Disney dining location? Of course, we’ll always be loyal to our old favorites, like Trader Sam’s and the Blue Bayou, but it’s nice to mix it up every once in a while, right? Well, now that The Villas at Disneyland Hotel is open in Disneyland, we’ve got even MORE new eats and drinks to check out.
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Get ready to clear your schedules and chow down on some savory new snacks — a NEW Disneyland bar is opening soon, and Disney just shared a preview of the menu!
Tokyo Disneyland has Mickey Bread. Tokyo Disneyland has cool popcorn buckets. Tokyo Disneyland even has a MAGICAL parade. But there’s one thing Tokyo Disneyland does NOT currently have: Mobile Order.Â
Mickey BREAD!
After returning from a recent visit to Tokyo, we can safely confirm that waiting in lines for all those Disney snacks takes a LOT longer than you might think. Luckily, Tokyo Disney Resort just made a BIG announcement that could fix the problem!Â
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Say WHAT?! Around Disney World, the holidays kind of blend together by the time we reach October. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are all mixed together for a Disney-fied Hallo-giving-mas celebration. It’s a little confusing, but we just roll with it.
Halloween decorations
Like it or not, Christmas is starting now — at least it is in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, anyway. Come with us to see the newest addition to Sunset Boulevard!
Sometimes when you stay at some of the largest Disney World hotels, you want to find food nearby … especially if you’re REALLY hungry.
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
We’ve recently seen upgrades to Disney World hotel pool bars and lounge menus, but how do some of the hotels that haven’t seen changes to their menu lately compare? [Read more…]
You may not know the term “Disney rash,” but we bet you’ve seen the symptoms at least once on a Disney World trip, especially if you’ve been to Disney World in the summer.
Disney World
Or maybe you’ve just heard about it but aren’t sure exactly what it is. Whatever the case, we’re going to break it down for you so you know what Disney Rash is, how to spot it, and how to prevent it.
Even if you have the newest, most advanced smartphone on the market, if you spend a day in Disney World, prepare to charge your phone — the battery power will probably run out faster than you expect. Of course, we always recommend packing a portable charger on vacation, but even portable chargers need a recharge every so often. It’s a lot to keep up with!
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
So, whenever we find a spot to charge our phones without having to pull out a portable charger, we get super excited. Now, let’s talk about an underrated place to charge your phone! Spoiler alert: this spot doubles as a place to eat.
When you go to Disney World pretty much every single day, you start to notice things that most people walk right past without any thought. Turns out that there are a LOT of special experiences, events, and even meet and greets happening right under our noses. You just have to know where to look!Â
EPCOT
But when it comes to secret things in Disney World, the real experts are Cast Members! Take it from a former Cast Member — Disney guests are missing some of the BEST experiences in the parks. So, let’s talk about one Disney Visa cardholder perk that NO ONE seems to know about in EPCOT.Â
Disney World is one of the few vacation spots in the world with an ENDLESS supply of planning information. You may not realize it, but the internet is a seriously underrated resource for people planning a trip to Disney World. You can find information online on just about anything Disney-related — down to the walking paths you should avoid in Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
Want to plan a trip to Paris? Good luck finding a detailed photo tour online with all your hotel options. Trying to determine all your transportation options before a trip to Italy? It’s not as easy as you might think! Meanwhile, Disney World veterans have managed to carve out a section of the internet with tons of tips, tricks, and helpful updates to prepare you for your vacation. After field testing LOTS of Disney tips, it’s time to discuss one of our FAVORITE Disney World hotel secrets.
If you haven’t been to Disney Springs in a while, you might be SHOCKED by all the recent changes. There’s a new restaurant coming soon, a few store closures, and even some shop relocations! There’s a lot to keep up with, so we’re here to share all the major updates with you. You’re welcome!
Disney Springs
Speaking of changes, during a recent visit to Disney Springs, we saw a BUNCH of new things happening around the area. Come with us to see what’s new!
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