food IS a theme park
The COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues have impacted a number of food products, merchandise items, and more, and it seems like that won’t be going away anytime soon.
The ketchup you like might be harder to find
We’ve seen supply chain problems and ingredient shortages affect runDisney, shut down a whole store in one park, and even impact popular items like chicken tenders. But now some more items might be in danger.
Your Disney World trip this summer won’t be the same as it was before.
Main Street U.S.A.
From supply chain issues to ever-changing gas prices, your summer trip may be totally unlike your trip last summer and even unlike the trip you took just a few months ago. Today we’re going through ALL the ways Disney World will be DIFFERENT this summer so you can be prepared!
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.
Have you ever opened a new bag of potato chips and wondered why it seems like half the bag has already been eaten? Yep, us too!
Lays Classic Potato Chips
It seems like every time we buy a new bag, the amount of chips we get inside is smaller and smaller — even in Disney World, where chips come as a side to a lot of quick service meals. Are chips shrinking? Are bags getting bigger? Are we overthinking it? Well, we might finally have the answer to this issue!
The whole cruise industry has experienced some ups and downs while navigating the pandemic and post-pandemic vacation atmosphere and changing protocols.
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Along with supply chain challenges and labor shortages, cruises have been under the additional pressure of navigating the complications of various international health and safety protocols, vaccination requirements, and capacity limits. But now, after a few years of sailing these turbulent waters, there are some silver linings!
“Supply chain” seems to be the hottest buzzword as of late. Supply chain problems are a hot topic in the world right now. Labor and material shortages mean that some products are getting more difficult to find.
No Merchandise Here
But you might not know that those supply chain issues can also impact your Disney World trip. We’ve seen shortages of merchandise and some food items, and there have been some transportation issues that could impact your trip as well. We’re taking a look now at all of the ways that supply issues could affect your next Disney World vacation. [Read more…]
Supply chain issues have been making an impact everywhere, including in Disney World.
Spaceship Earth
Recently we reported on the supply chain issues affecting chicken tenders. In the past we also shared about how some ketchup issues impacted the parks. Now another meat product is facing rising prices. Check out what you might have to pay more for soon.
Whew, there’s been a LOT of news in Disney World lately!
Disney World
From the announced return of Fantasmic! in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Festival of Fantasy Parade in Magic Kingdom to a new quick-service restaurant in EPCOT, we’ve got a lot coming at us. But, there’s some news we DIDN’T see coming! Here are the three most unexpected things that happened in Disney World last month!
We’ve reported recently on the supply chain issues that could impact your shopping in Disney World.
Buttermilk Chicken Tenders ©Black Tap
Now it looks like supply chain issues could impact a major kids’ menu staple at many restaurants and grocery stores around the nation. If you have a picky kiddo who always sticks to one food, you might want to read on.
We hate to say it, but Disney World has a lot of things that Disneyland doesn’t. And vice versa.
Disney World Entrance
Disney World has four theme parks compared to Disneyland’s two, which means there are more rides, more options for dining, and just more to see in general. Maybe that’s why one Disneyland native decided to hop over and pay a visit to Disney World. Even though there’s more Disney over here in Florida, we’ve got to say, we were VERY surprised to find this guy on the opposite coast today!
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