food IS a theme park
It’s the season of love, everyone!
Valentine Cone
While we may be less than 10 days into February, Disney has already released TONS of Valentine’s Day snacks to celebrate the upcoming holiday. We’ve been on a mission to try all the snacks around Disney World, but since there are so many, here’s a cheat sheet to show you ALL the Valentine’s Day treats we’ve reviewed this year!
Disney has changed a lot over the years, and even more since COVID-19.
Who misses the old castle?!
Fast passes changed to Lightning Lane and Genie+, ticket prices have increased drastically, and park reservations became mandatory, and yet crowds are at an all time high. Each of these things can be frustrating, especially for guests who are returning to Disney after not going for several years. We asked our readers which BIG change they’d like to see happen at Disney World, and the answer probably won’t surprise you.
There are lots of hotels at Disney World, but did you know that Disney owns other hotels outside of the theme park area?
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort ©Disney
Down in Vero Beach, Florida, (about 2 hours southeast of Disney World), there’s Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. It’s a great place to visit if you’re looking for a vacation that’s a little more relaxed than the theme parks but still has a touch of Disney magic. If you’re planning to stay at this resort soon, you need to know about an upcoming pool closure! [Read more…]
Pause whatever you’re doing. If you love cakes and Disney World, there’s a snack you absolutely MUST see.
Sassagoula
Disney often has limited-time snacks available and now is no exception. Celebrate Soulfully is Disney’s way of celebrating “soul-inspiring experiences” and it gets a particular highlight during Black History Month in February. The event has actually brought a number of new snacks to the parks and resorts, and now we’re headed to one location at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter for an EPIC cake.
Get ready to feel like Tony Stark on your next trip to Disney World.
Hey, Disney has arrived!
Back in November of 2022, Disney started adding Hey Disney! Alexa devices to the hotel rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Now, we got an up close look at how Hey, Disney! works in the hotel rooms!
A new addition is coming to Disney World hotel rooms!
Hey, Disney!
‘Hey, Disney!’ is a new Alexa virtual assistant that is coming to Disney World hotel rooms this year. It’s currently testing in limited rooms in Walt Disney World Resort, and the virtual assistant can do a number of different things, but what if you don’t want it in your room?
Welcome back to Disney World’s resorts!
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
There are lots of Disney resorts to stay at, and we’ve ranked every single hotel to help you decide where to stay for your trip. Lots can change at these resorts quickly, so let’s take a look at everything new we spotted this past week!
After keeping a watch on the crowds over Christmas and New Year’s, we’ve reached another point in the Disney calendar when the parks might be seeing more guests than usual.
Marathon Weekend Crowds
The 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is here, and with it are tons of runners along with their supporters. If you are thinking of coming to the parks during a future race, you might be wondering what this means for accommodation availability.
We’re just a few days away from Christmas, and Disney World is STILL rolling out the holiday snacks!
Pineapple Lanai
We’ve been trying a lot of seasonal treats over the past few months, but now we’ve got a few more to check out in this last round before the big day. So now, we’re heading over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to pick up a fan fave — Dole whip!
2023 is shaping up to be a momentous year for the Disney company.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. After that, the Galactic Starcruiser will be permanently closed. On May 26th, Disney shared a message on the Galactic Starcruiser website stating that the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser is unavailable for new bookings. However, the message also indicated that a limited number of rooms could become available for new bookings “from time to time.” Disney urges guests to continue checking the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser website for any new availability.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
The 50th celebrations at Walt Disney World have wrapped up, and just as those come to a close the entire company is celebrating its 100th anniversary! 2023 might be an important year for many guests as well. For example, you might be taking your first trip on the Galactic Starcruiser, Disney’s immersive Star Wars experience. Also known as the Star Wars hotel, the Starcruiser combines Disney’s resort amenities, dining, entertainment, and activities in a 2-night/3-day experience. When it first opened in March of 2022, some scrambled to get a spot while others were more hesitant due to the price tag. Now that the experience has had time to settle in, you might be ready to book! Let’s take a look at which dates have already sold out for this experience in 2023.
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