food IS a theme park
Magic Kingdom is FULL of excellent live entertainment.
Cinderella Castle
In that park alone, you can catch the Dapper Dans singing on Main Street, U.S.A., Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire on the castle stage, and the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade rolling down the streets in the evening. However, perhaps the most popular offering is the Festival of Fantasy Parade which runs through the park.
We are about to see some HUGE changes coming to Disney Parks.
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
We recently learned about some plans that Disney has for both Disney World and Disneyland, as well as learned a little more about some new offerings coming to Disney Cruise Line. Then, Disney decided to blow everyone’s minds by announcing it was going to spend $60 billion in the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products segment of the company over the next 10 years. So what could Disney do with all that money? Let’s take a look.
If you’ve been following along with the announcements Disney made at Destination D23 in early September, then you know that the company has a lot planned for its parks.
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With updates to Dinoland, USA and an expansion to Magic Kingdom planned for the future, plus changes to several attractions, we know that Disney will probably be spending the big bucks on theme parks in the coming years. But just HOW much will they spend? We’ve got the answer.
Things at McDonald’s are changing.
World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s
McDonald’s has announced that new crispy chicken sandwiches are on their way to select stores. There are also new Happy Meal toys available that will have Pokemon fans excited. But there’s another change coming to ALL McDonald’s that some customers might not be happy about.
Disney World is changing all the time — just take a walk around the parks and you’ll see that pretty clearly.
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But that means there are a lot of exciting changes on the horizon, and we’re hoping to hear a lot of updates at “Disney’s Biggest Fan Event of the year“. Destination D23 will take place in Walt Disney World at Disney’s Contemporary Resort from September 8th to 10th, and we’re expecting some big news — but there’s one announcement we’re really hoping Disney makes.
Disney is hosting a huge event this September and you’ll want to pay attention.
Destination D23 2021
From September 8th through the 10th, Destination D23 will take place in Walt Disney World at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. During the event, there will be panels hosted by Disney executives that’ll give us a peek into the future of the parks and movies. In the past, we’ve seen some really important announcements made at this event, and the schedule for the 2023 event has given us some big clues about what could be coming. 👀 So let’s break it all down now and see what news we could get from Destination D23 this year!
If you’re reading this, chances are you might be looking for some Disney World tips. Planning your trip can be overwhelming in and of itself, and there is a lot of information out there on how to make your visit the most “magical.”
Welcome to Disney World!
From rides to restaurants to hotels and more, you’re gonna need to be prepared. And while you might hear a ton of Disney World “hacks” ahead of your visit, we’re sharing seven genius tips you actually need.
The Walt Disney Company has been dragged into the political campaign sphere despite not actually being able to hold public office.
Disney vs. DeSantis
In early 2023, Disney filed a federal lawsuit against DeSantis and members of the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, arguing that Disney’s constitutional rights had been violated. The company has alleged DeSantis waged a “relentless campaign to weaponize government power” against it to punish it for speaking out. But now, DeSantis seems to have “moved on” from the conflict overnight.
The battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (formerly Reedy Creek Improvement District), and Disney continues — and there have been some NEW developments.
Disney vs. DeSantis
Earlier in 2023, Disney filed a federal lawsuit against DeSantis and members of the board of the District arguing that there has been a violation of Disney’s federal rights. Basically, Disney has alleged that DeSantis has waged a “relentless campaign to weaponize government power” against Disney to punish them for their political views. We’ve seen a number of actions taken in the federal case over the last few months, but now there’s something NEW to tackle.
It’s been a major week of Disney news…again!
Genie+
But that’s why we’re here — to bring you the latest news so that you know what to expect on your upcoming trip. This week, Disney announced that Genie+ is changing again, new characters are coming to Magic Kingdom this fall, a big hotel perk is back, and exclusive fireworks are coming to EPCOT soon.
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