food IS a theme park
We love staying at Disney World hotels! Don’t you?!
Coronado Springs
Listen, the Disney World parks aren’t the only way to be immersed in the magic. You’ll find the Disney World hotels to be lovely bastions of Disney magic immersion no matter which one you choose. One of the team members was a previous Cast Member and they thought they’d share some Disney World hotel “secrets” with you, so let’s go!
The next time you visit Magic Kingdom, I’m begging you to just LOOK DOWN. Yes, at the ground.
Mickey and Pals at Cinderella Castle
I used to work in Magic Kingdom over at the Haunted Mansion. Throughout my time working in the Spooky Haus, I learned a lot about all things ghastly and ghoulish — but I also learned my fair share of the magical details that make Magic Kingdom… magical. (That’s a LOT of magic.) All of those details are brought to you by the brilliant minds of Imagineers who worked tirelessly to ensure that Magic Kingdom is immersive and unforgettable. Some of those details start the moment you step into the park. Let’s talk about it!
We go to Disney World every day and partake in rides, food, merchandise, character interactions, and just about everything that Disney World has to offer.
Cinderella Castle
But, we know that going to Disney World isn’t always a walk in the park — especially if it’s your first time. That, combined with the fact that Disney World isn’t exactly cheap, might be why the House of Mouse has just been awarded a rather unfortunate title.
Disney World is going through a serious transformation that will bring new rides, restaurants, hotel rooms, and experiences to the park and beyond.
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom!
Between the construction in EPCOT, the work on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom, and even the new Polynesian Resort building, it’s a lot to keep up with. And, we just spotted a new permit that’s a pretty major indicator that some HUGE construction changes are coming soon to Disney Springs!
The hustle and bustle of the Disney World theme parks can be a LOT. That makes Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground a fan-favorite place to stay within the Disney magic while still being surrounded by the peace and quiet of nature.
New Fort Wilderness DVC Cabins ©Disney
Many folks are STOKED about The Cabins at Fort Wilderness, which are set to open on July 1st, 2024. These 350 (!!!) Disney Vacation Club cabins each sleep up to six folks and will provide a refreshed, modernized cabin experience to replace the former ones. We’d seen glimpses of the Cabins as well as concept art, but we hadn’t yet seen the nitty gritty. Now, though, Disney has changed that for us!
Disney World rides can be things of wonder — but they can also be fickle beasts.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
It makes sense, after all, considering these attractions see quite a bit of constant, daily use for months and even years on end. So, every once in a while, Disney has to close a ride for refurbishment to give it a little TLC. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith in Hollywood Studios has been closed with no end in sight — but now we’ve got an update about this project!
Disney World is changing all the time and that likely isn’t stopping anytime soon.
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
They’ve teased potential expansion plans for NEW themed areas “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain” in Magic Kingdom and discussed a DinoLand U.S.A. re-theme in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And, while these may just be ideas for now, we’ve got a few signs that other changes could be happening a bit sooner.
When visiting Disney World is your full-time job and you’re there almost as much as you’re in your own house, you start to pick up on some warning signs.
Welcome to Magic Kingdom!
Yep, we’re talking about warning signs that there could be BIG crowds soon. February is what many take for a slower season at Disney World, inspiring an influx in tour groups, field trips, and sports groups. This weekend marks no exception, as a big competition is happening in Orlando!
Foolish Mortals, we are NOT here with good news.
Haunted Mansion
Disney World’s Haunted Mansion probably lands in our Top 5 Comfort Rides. It’s not weird at all that a ride about murder and ghosts and dead people and failed marriages is comforting to us. We don’t have to talk about it. Anyway, since this is our comfort ride, we ride it like, all the time. Today, we were moving right along in our Doom Buggy when we noticed that a travesty has occurred.
It’s been nearly a year since Splash Mountain closed its gates for good at Disney World.
Splash Mountain
Now, we’ve been checking in a few times per week to check out the progress on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! The upcoming Princess and the Frog-themed ride will share the same ride layout and mechanics (that we know of), but will feature theming straight from the bayou of Louisiana. We’ve seen some GREAT concept art and sneak peeks, and we can never resist seeing the construction take place for ourselves. This week, we checked in on the attraction’s progress and noticed something.
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