food IS a theme park
This may come as a shock to some, but there are actually a TON of activities you and your family can take part in at Walt Disney World WITHOUT a park ticket.
Welcome to Disney World
There’s a whole world of fun to be had at Disney outside of the parks, and we’re here to shed some light on opportunities you may want to add to your next Disney vacation!
Ah, Disney World — the Most Magical Place on Earth and, potentially, also the place with the most construction barriers on Earth! Okay, okay, maybe we’re exaggerating; but there is a LOT of construction in Disney World right now. Just think about all of the different refurbishments we’re seeing around the parks!
Construction Outside of Test Track Cool Wash
Well, we like to be on top of the closures and construction and upcoming stuff so that YOU guys know how to plan around all of it. And that means keeping an eye on the building permits and patents that Disney World files.
Sometimes we see permits for work that’s visible in the parks, like for the upcoming Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot or for the maintenance on Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom. However, a lot of the permits and patents we see are for work that isn’t visible to the public…yet! So, here are a few secret, backstage updates that you CAN’T see in Disney World!
We’ve been hard at work in the parks scoping out all the latest news for you! First, a few things to remember…
Signature Shakes
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
While we’ve been fa-la-la-la-loving Disney World’s Christmas decorations this year from the enormous tree at Disney’s Contemporary Resort to the Gingerbread House inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort’s lobby, here’s a look at some of the MOST AWESOME Christmas displays WE’VE SEEN YET!
The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
And they weren’t made by Disney World either, but rather by its GUESTS!
Whether you’re a Disney World newbie, or a Disney World die-hard, there are ALWAYS new things to discover at the Most Magical Place on Earth!
Cinderella Castle
If you’re looking to break up a day of riding as many rides as possible at the parks, or eating ALL the Disney treats, we’ve got some hidden experiences and gems for you to discover at Disney World!Â
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort has many recreational activities for you and your family to enjoy without ever leaving its enormous campgrounds!
Welcome to Fort Wilderness!
But one of its activities you won’t be enjoying for quite a while is its horse-drawn carriage and wagon rides!
While we’re excited to see Main Street, USA decked out for autumn every year, there’s another delightful Disney World tradition we always look forward to that you might not even know about!
Fall at Magic Kingdom
Come along with us to learn more about this little-known fall custom!
An annual pass could be an amazing purchase for the frequent Disney World visitor. The ability to go to Disney World practically whenever you want? Um, yes, please!
Chef Mickey Annual Passholder Magnet
And it does come with some sweet perks. Potential early entrance into new lands, free PhotoPass photos, and DISCOUNTS! Drum roll, please…
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
provides an outdoorsy adventure in the midst of the hustle and bustle of a Disney World vacation. From Trail’s End to Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue, we LOVE everything Fort Wilderness has to offer.
The Pioneer Hall Players at The Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue!
And Happy Campers planning a trip to Fort Wilderness will want to know about a new campsite category available for booking on Disney World’s website — the Premium Meadow Campsite.
It has been reported that a food service worker at Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue in Disney World’s Fort Wilderness contracted hepatitis A. WFTV.com states the news of this case which was reported to the Florida Department of Health.
Pioneer Hall — Home of Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue
WFTV also shared this statement from a Disney spokesperson: “Nothing is more important to us than safety. Upon learning this news, we immediately began working with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County. The impacted cast member has not worked since being diagnosed and will not return until officially cleared by the Department of Health. We are not aware of anyone else becoming ill and continue to be engaged with the Department of Health to ensure we have all of the right processes in place to protect our cast members and guests.” [Read more…]
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