food IS a theme park
Be sure to check out our list of restaurants in the Magic Kingdom.
With the constant flow of Disney World news, updates, and changes, we’re always doing our best to fill you in on all those important dates.
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One upcoming date has several Disney fans avoiding Magic Kingdom because of a certain event taking place. What might it be, you ask? Well, here’s all you need to know!
As the weather gets cooler in Florida, fewer people will find swimming an enticing activity.
Disney’s BoardWalk
It’s during the winter months that Disney will often close pools for refurbishment since there aren’t nearly as many people swimming when the temperatures are cooler. As we’re getting into the last months of the year, we’re starting to see hotel pools close, including one that will be closed until late December.
Extra, extra, read all about it! Seriously, we’re sure Disney World hasn’t had a wink of sleep because it has dropped so many new updates this week. If you’ve missed out, this is your chance to catch up!
Cinderella Castle
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 NEW lounge coming to Magic Kingdom, a HUGE expansion for a Disney World Hotel, and the FULL LINE-UP of EPCOT Festival of the Arts Disney on Broadway Concert Series. PLUS, we got some BIG news about the Monsters, Inc. land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Let’s check it out! [Read more…]
Now, you know how we go to Disney World every day, right? Well, even though we go so often, there are still things that surprise us.
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We’re not talking about new treats, or unexpected experiences we might encounter while at the parks. What we are talking about is the crowds, or rather, the specific lack there of on this one random week. We’re not complaining about it. On the contrary, we love it, so let’s talk about why this week might be the sweet spot for your next trip, plus what you need to know before you pack your ears and head out.
It takes a certain type of person to be a Disney World Cast Member. They must be 1.) personable, 2.) energetic, and 3.) enthusiastic. No sad sacks on the job! Mickey Mouse wants his coworkers to have FUN, after all!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Cast Members
Why are we telling you this? Well, there’s an unspoken fourth trait that Cast Members must have to work at Disney World: tact. As a Cast Member, you’re gonna run into all kinds of weird situations that ONLY happen at a world-famous theme park like Disney World. They don’t teach you how to fix a Lightning Lane Multi Pass reservation in business school. So, sure, your local theme park ride attendant may be able to say, “Not my problem, lady,” when you bring them a problem, but Disney World Cast Members can’t get away with that kind of thing.
Disney World rides seem to be shutting down for refurbishment left and right.
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We want to make sure you are prepared for your upcoming vacation, so here’s a look at what attractions will be closed in December 2024.
Okay, can you believe that we are already so close to the end of the year? We’ll be saying goodbye to 2024 in like NO TIME and hello to 2025.
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Now, 2025 is going to be an exciting year for Disney World, with ALL kinds of new stuff coming to the parks like a new Villains show in Hollywood Studios, a Zootopia attraction in Animal Kingdom, a new version of Test Track in EPCOT, a new nighttime parade in Magic Kingdom, and more. However, if you’ll be visiting Disney World in January, we’ve got to warn you about one particular date: January 30th.
When you go to Disney World often, you can really notice the trends that pop up periodically.
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Whether it trends like a particular menu item that only comes during a particular season, new merch that coincides with a new festival, or even the trend of closing certain rides for annual refurbishments, we’ve seen it all at Disney World. Now, there’s one particular trend that we’ve seen appearing all over Disney World, and not gonna lie…it’s kinda CREEPY.
Have you seen any celebrities during a visit to Disney World?
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Park days are special enough when you’re at Disney World, but they can be extra special when you spot a celebrity! Â Several celebrities have visited Disney World just this year alone, and it’s a reminder that despite all the fame and fortune, celebs love Disney World just like us. In fact, one major rockstar took to Instagram to gush over a recent trip to the Disney Parks!
Disney World is extending Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving in Disney World (2023)
The holiday season is seemingly getting busier and busier at Disney World each year, with the months around Thanksgiving and Christmas becoming the resort’s most crowded and popular time on the calendar. Thanksgiving week 2024 looks like it will be no exception, and Disney is taking a proactive approach to theme park hours in response.
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