food IS a theme park
Over our years of covering Disney World food, we’ve probably tried thousands of snacks!
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We’ve eaten classic treats like Dole Whip and Mickey Pretzels, but we’ve also tried our fair share of seasonal offerings during the holidays and other special times of year. Coming soon, Disney is celebrating World Princess Week August 25th-31st, which means there will be unique snacks at the parks throughout August. Let’s check out the full list of treats!
Well, some things have CHANGED in Disney World this week. The new Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass system went live and we tested every single thing we could to see how it worked.
Tiramisu Popsicle
However, we saw some changes with dining in Disney World, too, this week. One restaurant closed and reopened as a gift shop in Magic Kingdom. We also revisited Coral Reef Restaurant in EPCOT to see if it’s as bad as we remember. Disney World restaurant menus also changed this week, so let’s take a look at those.
Extra, extra, read all about it! Seriously, we’re sure Disney World hasn’t had a wink of sleep because they’ve dropped so many new updates this week. If you’ve missed out, this is your chance to catch up!
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I’m back again with another round of WHAT’S NEW UPDATES AT DISNEY WORLD, a rundown on all the epic news and updates that happened at Disney World this past week. This week, we got the 4-1-1 on a RARE character coming back to Magic Kingdom, the CLOSURE of a Disney World Restaurant, and the BIG CHANGE to Lightning Lanes! Are y’all ready? Okay, let’s go!
As you probably know, Disney World food is very important to us.
PB & J Croissant at Everything Pop Food Court
We keep track of attraction closures happening all around Disney World, but when we hear about a restaurant getting a refurbishment, our ears quickly perk up. That’s why this food court news was important to us! Some of our favorite snacks can be found at two Disney World hotel food courts that are getting some work done. Luckily, one will be back to full capacity this week while another will begin some changes.
Staying connected and keeping a mostly full battery around Disney World all day long is no easy task and we recently spotted a significant CHANGE to one of our favorite ways to stay fueled!
Fuel Rod
It’s no secret that we’re used to filling our bags with things to help us all day long in Disney World, but when it comes to using the My Disney Experience app to check wait times, check for showtimes, and even pick up Multi Pass and Single Pass Lightning Lanes, you could easily run your battery down quicker than you thought. So if you’re someone who’s GOT to stay charged the whole day through, one of our best Disney World park hacks just got a big upgrade we’ve got to tell you about! [Read more…]
Disney offers Private VIP tours for your trip to Disney World.
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These tours are planned for you by a Disney World Cast Member guide. You just tell them what you want to do and see, and they’ll have everything planned and ready for you. You will even get picked up by a private vehicle at your Disney World or Disney-partnered hotel to start your day. You pick when you want to start your day, and which parks you want to visit, and your guide will ensure you have a great time! We asked our readers about a time when they did a VIP tour and what they would do differently if they ever did one again. We got six great answers that might be good to know if you plan on booking one of these private tours.
OK, Disney fans. It’s time to dig deep into the depths of your memory. We’re going back in time to the days of FastPass+, Disney’s (old) skip-the-line service. Under the FastPass+ system, you could book ride reservations BEFORE your trip, giving you access to shorter lines throughout the day. Why are we bringing this up right now? Well, Disney just implemented some HUGE changes to its current (paid) skip-the-line service, and some of the new features sound pretty familiar.
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The new skip-the-line system is essentially a rebrand of Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes, now called Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass, respectively. There is a LOT to learn when it comes to the new system, and we’ve got reporters testing every possible Lightning Lane planning scenario so that YOU can be prepared for your next vacation. We’re sharing all our findings right HERE, LIVE with you! Let’s dive in.
We’re sorry for the existential crisis you’re about to have after reading this post.
Hollywood Boulevard at Hollywood Studios
Because, when we tell you that July 22nd is the 30th anniversary of an iconic ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you just might start to feel about as old as we do right now. But, that just means there have been 30 years of memories for hundreds of thousands of people — which is pretty darn cool.
We’ve had lots of news lately about changes for Disney Vacation Club and its members and today marks another “sweet” beginning of something great!
DVC Lounge in EPCOT
We just got the opportunity to tour the newest DVC lounge in Disney Springs and waiting for the next DVC lounge to be built in Magic Kingdom, there’s a few more perks for members to enjoy even sooner! Days ago, Disney announced MORE limited-time perks would be coming for Disney Vacation Club members and now that time has come! [Read more…]
Characters are a ton of fun to interact with while hanging out in the Disney World parks!
We love meeting characters in Disney World!
Meeting characters is not just for kids! Kids and adults alike enjoy these special interactions. Hugging your favorite character can make anyone’s day extra special. There are some characters that you can find regularly around the parks. Joy, Mickey, Minnie, Ariel, Edna Mode, Olaf, and more have daily meet and greets in designated locations that you can visit. However, there are a few characters that roam at random times on random days, and some characters are extremely RARE to see out and about. The other day, we stumbled upon one of these rare meet-and-greets!
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