food IS a theme park
September is a busy month for EPCOT! Hope you can keep up, because there’s a lot going on. Let’s talk about it.
EPCOT
First of all, there’s still quite a bit of construction happening in EPCOT. But the end is near! Then, there’s the Food and Wine Festival, new 100th Anniversary celebrations, and Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana attraction previews ALL happening now. Speaking of that Journey of Water attraction, we’ve got an update to share ahead of the outdoor attraction’s grand opening!
Good food, festive drinks, live music…yeah, EPCOT knows how to show its guests a good time.
EPCOT
With all those seasonal holiday parties, anniversaries, festivals, and more, there’s pretty much always some kind of exciting event happening in the parks. Currently, we’re in the middle of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary, and we’ve already tried plenty of new treats, shopped the new merch, and checked out the new entertainment — but it looks like MORE just arrived in Disney World!
EPCOT is the place to BE right now. There’s a NEW Figment meet-and-greet, a huge new outdoor attraction, and LOTS of sweet and savory snacks at the Food and Wine Festival. And hey, while you’re in the park, celebrating the 100th Anniversary and all, you might want to grab a drink at a SPACE-themed lounge!
Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana
If you’re unfamiliar, Space 220 is one of EPCOT’s newer restaurants, and you can find a variety of unique foods on the menu, like Blue Moon Cauliflower, Space Pad “Thai,” and Rocket Flame Seared Tuna. But there’s always something new to explore in space, right? So come with us to check out all the NEW drinks available at Space 220.
We’re in the full swing of Halloween season at Disney World!
Pumpkin Mickey!
We’ve already been to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Magic Kingdom is decked out in pumpkins and leaves. We’ve seen quite a few Halloween merchandise collections, and already tried several spooky treats. But there’s more to eat! Disney just released the full list of snacks coming to the hotels and other theme parks for the fall season, and we’re ready to dig in!
Disney World Annual Passes have become a hot topic lately, but this new offer may have you patting yourself on the back for snagging one early!
Magic Kingdom
We know there have been a few perks recently announced for Annual Passholders, like new magnets debuting soon and discounts on special ticketed events. Now, if you’re an Annual Passholder, a new offer has been released just for you that will have you considering your next trip sooner than you may have originally planned! [Read more…]
You’ve obsessively researched your next Disney World trip for the best tips and tricks for everything from what to pack to which are the best places to eat, but there’s one tip we HAVE to share with you, otherwise, its reality may hit you like a ton of bricks!
Stormalong Bay
Traveling with kids is hard, and making sure you’re appeasing them and each of their individual personalities while also trying to balance the right amount of being entertained versus being overwhelmed can be rough. We’re here to offer you one tip that might bring you just the right balance because we can almost guarantee you’ll hear about it during your vacation. [Read more…]
To the uninitiated, Disney World may sound like a place just for kids. After all, the official mascot is a mouse, and some of the most popular attractions live in a place called “Magic Kingdom.” OK, so from a distance, this might not seem like a place for adults, but that is just one of the MANY lies we hear about Disney World.
Slinky Dog Dash
The truth is, there’s a lot you might not know about Disney World — especially if you haven’t been to the parks in a long time. But fear not! We’re here to correct a few common LIES people believe about Disney World rides. Prepare to have your mind blown.
Sure, the Magic Kingdom nightly fireworks show is pretty incredible, but would you believe us if we told you there was ANOTHER fireworks show that rivals even the beloved Happily Ever After? We’ll give you a hint: it happens around the holiday season.
Magic Kingdom during the holidays
Disney just shared an update on Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks happening this year during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. It’s time to bust out the jingle bells and put on your Christmas sweaters, people!
D23, Disney’s Official Fan Club, is known for its BIG events.
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Just last week Destination D23 was held in Walt Disney World, and we got a ton of news during the event. There is also the Hocus Pocus Ball they are hosting in Salem on October 7th. If those weren’t enough to make us jealous of D23 members, this next event will.
The EPCOT transformation still has a ways to go, but soon, the new Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana walkthrough attraction will open! Plus, over in Magic Kingdom, the long-awaited TRON Lightcycle / Run attraction opened earlier in 2023. Let’s face it. Lots of the big projects in Disney World are wrapping up, so what’s next for Disney World?
TRON Lightcycle / Run
It’s been a while since Disney has shared any big announcements on new projects, so fans are itching for news. For instance, remember when Disney teased a GIANT expansion for Magic Kingdom at the last D23 Expo? Since then, we’ve been on the edge of our seats, waiting for any sort of update on this BOLD new concept. Well, during the Destination D23 event, Disney shared some new information about the possible Magic Kingdom expansion!
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