food IS a theme park
Whether you prefer the unique foods and drinks or the art and free entertainment, EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts has something for everyone!
It’s an EXCITING day!
This year’s festival has a ton of things to see, do, and EAT, and we’re trying it ALL to let you know what’s worth it! Our next stop along the way is at Refreshment Port, which isn’t an official festival food booth, but it does have some special items on the menu!
Spirit jerseys and Disney World seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly! Now that the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is officially here, we’ve been exploring all the new foods, drinks, art, and (of course) MERCHANDISE that the festival has to offer.
We LOVE this display!
This year, Disney’s Festival of the Arts merchandise is full of color, character, and ART! Earlier this month, Disney gave us a sneak preview of the new Figment popcorn bucket, which people seem to be LOVING (seriously, the line is RIDICULOUSLY LONG!), but that’s not the only merchandise that could be a hit this year!
The holidays might be long gone (we’re sad to see the delicious eats of Very Merriest After Hours and Festival of the Holidays — but at least we’ve got Festival of the Arts!) but Disney is still keeping the festive spirit going into the new year, especially with the 50th Anniversary celebration still going on!
Main Street, U.S.A. during the holidays!
However, it seems like Disney has decided to literally keep the holidays going with their latest merch. Today we’re taking a look at new holiday merch (yes, you read that right!) at Disney World!
Catching the nightly showing of fireworks is on most park-goers ‘ must-do lists, especially after the debut of not one, but TWO new fireworks shows for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration — Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom and Harmonious at EPCOT.
Disney Enchantment Fireworks
And, while you’ll likely be smiling your way through the show (or crying if you’re anything like us — we can’t help it), one thing that might leave you with a sour taste in your mouth before, after, and maybe even during the show is crowds. Let’s face it, protecting a small piece of pavement on Main Street, U.S.A. as if your life depended on it just isn’t what we signed up for. But, there’s no need to skip the shows for fear of being shoulder-to-shoulder with thousands of strangers, because we’re bringing you our 10 BEST tips to see the fireworks without the crowds!
Let’s be honest: going to Disney World is EXPENSIVE these days! With the recent price increases and the addition of paid FassPasses, there are a lot of extra costs you might not have originally budgeted! Recently, Disney released some hotel discounts for 2022, and a new ticket option was just unveiled for Florida residents. But there are other ways to save money!
Cinderella sleeps in a castle, we sleep in a hotel!
Did you know it’s possible to stay next to all the Disney fun without staying in a Disney-owned hotel? A Disney Springs area hotel just announced a new discount — take a look and see what you think!Â
Although it feels like Disney World is constantly changing (*cough Genie*, *cough Magical Express*, *cough Happily Ever After*), there are some things that will always be a part of the parks and resorts. Disney World relies on the magic of its parks to continue to bring in new (and old) guests. That’s why we love opening day attractions like Dumbo the Flying Elephant and “it’s a small world.” And, of course, Disney’s Cast Members help create magic on a daily basis.
Disney World is always evolving, but some things never change!
It takes a village to run the most magical place on earth, and recently Disney CEO Bob Chapek sent a memo to Disney Cast Members outlining his goals and plans for 2022 and beyond.Â
Do you consider yourself a soft pretzel connoisseur? Is the Biergarten restaurant a must-visit when you’re in EPCOT? Do you own a pair of lederhosen? Well, dear German-loving friends, if you said “yes” to any of those questions, you might want to take a look at the new merchandise that just debuted in Disney World!
Guten Tag from the Germany pavilion!
Although these new items are themed after a certain European country that happens to have a home in the World Showcase, we found this new merchandise collection in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Greetings, fellow ghouls, goblins, and humans! Today is a VERY big day in Disney World! There’s a lot going on, from price increases to standby line modifications to TONS of new treats! During our visit to Magic Kingdom, we found another new dessert that caught our eye!Â
Greeting from the Haunted Mansion
And interestingly, this treat looks a little different than advertised! Let’s try the newest treat to arrive in Liberty Square!
There’s a LOT going on in Disney World right now! EPCOT is FULL of activity; there’s still lots of construction all around the park, a new attraction is a few months away from opening, Festival of the Arts is starting soon, oh, and Disney just added a standby queue to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and removed the virtual queue system.Â
Bonjour!
For those of you hoping to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, you might be wondering what your best plan of attack should look like. Luckily, we have an update that should help you tackle ECPOT in an efficient way that (hopefully) reduces your standby wait time for this new attraction!
Disney’s 50th Anniversary celebration may have started back on October 1st, but that doesn’t mean the party is over! 2022 is giving us a LOT to look forward to in Disney World, and we’ve been seeing new merchandise, drinks, and snacks pop up all over the Disney parks and resorts lately. From upcoming attractions we’ve been waiting to ride to immersive new hotel experiences, there is SO much to look forward to in Disney World!
Aloha from Aloha Isle!
All this excitement is making us hungry, and luckily we know just the place to go! There’s a NEW treat that just arrived in the Magic Kingdom for Disney’s 50th Anniversary and it’s inspired by a classic Disney attraction!Â
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