food IS a theme park
So, we know a lot of you visit Disney World pretty often.
Wawa
And maybe, just maybe, you’ve stopped at a few locations OUTSIDE Disney World for food, like at the massive McDonald’s nearby, the White Castle, or maybe even the Wawa gas station. We’ve actually taste-tested some food at Wawa and found some snacks similar to the ones at Disney World! Well, you will soon be able to grab some of those snacks in Ohio!
There are regular gas stations and rest stops, and then there are Buc-ee’s.
Our favorite beaver!
Some consider this to be the “Disney World of Gas Stations” thanks to its multitude of gas station pumps, plethora of restrooms, and tons of unique snacks. We already shared how a NEW Buc-ee’s location is going to be built in Ocala, Florida (about an hour and a half away from Disney World) but now we’ve got more news about what it’ll make it extra special.
Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations are officially over, and we’re just a little bit nostalgic.
50th Anniversary Banner
After all, it was 18 months of special entertainment, EARidescent merchandise, and more blue food coloring in snacks than Disney World had probably ever seen. What a time to be alive! But now that the celebrations are over and Disney has moved on to the 100th Anniversary, one of our readers spotted something interesting.
Over the years, we’ve eaten a LOT of Disney World snacks.
Mickey Pretzel
We’ve had cupcakes with all kinds of flavors, a wide variety of milkshakes, and our fair share of treats that made us scratch our heads. But there are some snacks that we’ve come back to over and over again — things like Disney’s chicken tenders or the classic Mickey premium bars and stuffed pretzels. And if you’re missing those classic treats when you’re away from the parks, there might be a way for you to get your theme park food fix!
We’ve seen a lot of price increases around Disney World, many of them related to the ongoing problems with the supply chain. There have been price increases on food and drink items, as well as some merchandise items, like Spirit Jerseys.
Magic Kingdom Entrance
One price increase that’s been seen by the entire country is the cost of gas. Previously, gas prices were on the rise throughout the United States, with Florida’s gas prices peaking in June at $4.891. However, we’re starting to see that trend shift now. Prices have been fluctuating in Florida as well, so let’s take a look at why driving to Disney World is a gamble right now.
There’s one topic of conversation that’s been on a lot of people’s minds lately. No, we’re not talking about Wordle (but yes, we are obsessed), we’re talking about the news that practically every local TV news station and next-door neighbor can’t stop talking about: gas prices. For those of you planning a trip to Disney World, the rising cost of gas might seriously cut into your snack budget — especially if you’re driving all the way to Orlando!
Ya can’t walk to Disney World, sadly
But even those of you who aren’t bringing your own car to Disney World might feel the impact of higher gas prices. How you may ask? One word: Uber.
No matter how much you’ve planned ahead for your Disney World trip, sometimes you just need to run an errand. Or an emergency strikes.
Cinderella Castle
While Disney offers plenty of amenities (there’s even a [very] mini “grocery store” inside many Disney hotel gift shops!), sometimes you’ve gotta venture off-property for some reason or another. We like to think Disney World has it ALL but…that’s not 100% true. And if you need to run an urgent errand, we’ve got you covered! Here’s where we recommend you refill your gas tank, run out for groceries…well, you get the point.
Now that the new McDonald’s location has just debuted at Disney World, we know where to find a fast Chicken Nuggies fill-up!
Speedway
But if you’re looking for some bubbling crude (but more likely its derivative, gasoline) to put in your family’s roadster, you’ll be happy to know the Speedway gas station next to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has reopened too!
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