food IS a theme park
Disney World has brought a lot of things back over the past several months, and we’re about to see the return of even more!
Magic Kingdom at night
Holiday parties have returned, character meet and greets have gone back to normal, restaurants have reopened, and more. We also recently found out that After Hours events will return at the beginning of next year! And you can get your tickets for these events right now.
If you’re planning to visit Disney World on Halloween day and you haven’t already booked those Park Pass reservations, you’re going to need to act FAST.
Mickey pumpkins are back!
Disney has indicated that demand for the parks is resilient and “long-lasting” and that there are many days when demand EXCEEDS Park Pass availability. Popular days, particularly holidays, can fill up when it comes to Park Passes, special event tickets can sell out, and dining reservations can get booked up fast. And now we’re starting to see things getting particularly busy for Halloween!
Going to Disney World is SO much more than just visiting the theme parks.
Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney
There is so much to do, even OUTSIDE the parks, including miniature golf, nightclubs, fun bars and lounges, and shopping in Disney Springs. There’s also a fantastic show you can see in Disney Springs: Drawn To Life by Cirque du Soleil. Now, that show has released its 2023 schedule and it includes even MORE shows per week.
Wow! What a month! It’s hard to believe September has already come and gone.
Mirabel Cupcake
We’ve been celebrating a lot throughout the month, too — we’ve been enjoying Halloween since August (including a night at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party), we’ve been celebrating Hispanic and Latin Heritage Month with a TON of amazing food, and we’re still reeling from all the announcements made at this year’s D23 Expo! But we’ve also been following Disney World restaurant menus and tracking EVERY change!
It might only be October, but you know Disney likes to start preparations for things early, so there’s already a lot of planning to be done for the holidays! Festival of the Holidays is returning to EPCOT in Disney World this year, and it’s bringing with it those Holiday Kitchens we love so much, festive decorations, the Cookie Stroll, and a bunch of entertainment.
Festival of the Holidays 2021
One of those entertainment offerings is the Candlelight Processional, which is when the Christmas story is told by a celebrity narrator while am orchestra and choir accompany the re-telling. We already know the dates, who the celebrity narrators are going to be, and which dining packages are available for the event, and now, you can go ahead and book a dining package to save your spot!
If you asked a lot of Disney World guests what their favorite park is, many will probably answer Magic Kingdom.
Magic Kingdom IS magical
We get it — where else are you going to see a castle plucked right out of a princess story or ride the wildest wide in the wilderness or see a fireworks show that will probably bring you to tears? Magic Kingdom is just EXTRA magical, and we visit as much as we can to keep you updated on everything the park has to offer. So here are the latest updates.
Character dining can be a special experience in Disney World, but is it worth it to shell out almost $50 PER PERSON to eat Mickey waffles with Mickey?
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Character meals have slowly returned to “normal” in Disney World. Cape May Cafe just welcomed characters back, and The Crystal Palace features Winnie the Pooh and friends again at select meals. Now characters have also returned to breakfast at ‘Ohana but is this spot worth the HUGE price increase that came with those Disney friends? Let’s find out together.
Disney knows that we LOVE ears, and we guess that’s why new pairs get released almost EVERY day.
So many ears!
It’s hard to keep up with all the new designs, but most recently we’ve seen some gorgeous Princess Tiana Ears, some super colorful Coco Ears, some fall corduroy ears, and some awesome glow-in-the-dark Oogie Boogie Ears. Now we’re back with ANOTHER pair of new ears, but these are just for select guests only!
Coco, Encanto, the Disney Villians, Moana, and Zootopia — all of these Disney movies or characters have been TEASED for expanded/re-themed areas in the Disney Parks as a reveal of some of Disney’s “Blue Sky” ideas. But what really are Blue Sky ideas and how often do they turn into reality?
A Lot More Could Be Coming to the Parks
Today we’re taking a little look at the Imagineering process, what “Blue Sky” ideas are, and just what the future could really hold for the Disney parks.
EPCOT just celebrated its 40th anniversary in Disney World and there were a bunch of fun festivities!
EPCOT just turned 40!
We saw new snacks, special performances, photo ops, and a bunch of cool merchandise. The merchandise was so cool that people were lined up in the park to grab it for HOURS. But, there were also several items available online, so let’s take a look at what EPCOT 40th Anniversary merchandise is still available over on shopDisney!
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