food IS a theme park
Disneyland is getting quite the makeover right now.
Downtown Disney
In Disneyland Park, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure recently opened and Haunted Mansion just got a brand-new queue and gift shop. California Adventure is getting a new Avatar-themed land and a Coco ride. Downtown Disney is also getting some new shops and restaurants — and two of those new shops are now open. Join us as we take a tour of the new Avengers Reserve and The D-Lander Shop!
We’ve seen a LOT of changes happening in Disney Springs over the past few years.
Disney Springs
First, we got a brand new restaurant, Summer House on the Lake, and we’re still revisiting the Cookie Bar there. We also feel like the new eet by Maneet Chauhan restaurant is COMPLETELY UNDERRATED (seriously, go there). We’ve also seen several shops close, while new shops have opened. Well, we recently did a quick walkthrough through Disney Springs and noticed another shop seems to have closed its doors.
We’ve had a very busy week in Disney World, especially in Magic Kingdom!
Critter Co-Op
A brand new ride, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, has finally opened, and we’ve had a chance to check out some celebratory treats, as well as get a look at some ride-themed merchandise. Speaking of merchandise, though, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will have TWO gift shops and another one of those stores is NOW OPEN.
We’re “Almost There,” y’all! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be officially opening in Magic Kingdom to the public TOMORROW, on June 28th.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Now, we finally had a chance to check out the ride for ourselves, although it’s been having some technical issues. We have seen a sneak peek at some Tiana’s Bayou Adventure merchandise, but one select group of Disney World visitors is getting EXCLUSIVE merchandise that will be available soon!
If you’ve been going to the Disney parks for a while, you know that refurbishments happen frequently!
Disneyland Park
It’s not uncommon to have a few rides closed for short periods while they get technical updates or to see a building covered in construction walls while the paint gets touched up. It’s how they keep things fresh and new! But now, we’ve got an update about a closed store…and it might not be good news if you’re a big fan.
A LOT of changes are happening in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort.
Downtown Disney
Recently, three new restaurants opened in Downtown Disney (THREE!!!). The Parkside Market, which will feature even more food, is coming soon. Din Tai Fung will be moving in soon. Tortilla Jo’s closed, but something else is coming there soon. Now, one of the most popular shops in Downtown Disney has closed for a huge makeover.
There is some big news coming from Magic Kingdom!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom — April 2024
Recently, we have been getting a TON of news from the Bayou. We have to say, we have been LOVING it. We have already met some pretty cool critters, and have even gotten a sneak peek at some animatronics that we’ll be getting to meet when the ride opens. This morning, we saw something BIG over on the Bayou, and we NEED to talk about it with y’all.
Disneyland Park is getting a big change!
©Disney
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is replacing Splash Mountain in both Disney World and Disneyland, and we’ve been watching the construction on both coasts for a while now. But along with the updates to the ride, it looks like Disneyland is going to get some new shops!
A LOT is changing in Disney World, especially at Disney Springs.
Disney Springs
A new restaurant, Summer House on the Lake is coming soon (along with a new connected dessert spot). A LOT of stores have been closing recently. One store recently got a makeover. Well, now, we can report that a NEW store is on its way and we think it’s one to get excited about.
A LOT goes into planning a Disney World trip.
Cinderella Castle
Not only do you have to figure out all the travel arrangements and where you’re going to stay, but you also need to figure out where to eat and what you’re going to do when you get there. So let’s say you’re headed to Magic Kingdom in the morning and you want to check out a shop in Fantasyland while you’re there waiting for your Lightning Lane time for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, but that store isn’t open yet. Well, that could happen!
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