food IS a theme park
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Disney World, and Disney is getting ready to throw a VERY glitzy birthday party!
Decorations are already going up!
And decorations at Magic Kingdom are already going up! The castle got a spiffy new paint job, along with some brand new GORGEOUS decor! Bonjour Village Gifts just got a new look, AND we’ve even learned that the Main Street Confectionery is about to get a serious makeover!
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort has officially reopened!
All-Star Movies
Earlier this week we walked you through all of the biggest changes when it comes to health and safety measures and updates to transportation, and now we’re going to take you on a tour of a standard room!
Food at Disney World is expensive. It can be the largest part of your vacation budget so you want to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth everywhere you eat.
Monster Brownie Sundae
We asked our followers on Instagram which restaurants YOU wanted to hear about and today we’re gonna talk about the most frequently requested restaurants and if they’re worth it or not.
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine is continuing throughout Florida.
COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG
Shortly after President Biden directed that states should make all adults in the U.S. eligible for the vaccine by May, Orange County lowered its vaccination age to make anyone age 40 and up qualified. Now, as part of the state’s goal to offer the vaccine to all adults before May 1st, the rest of Florida is following suit.
Some of us are REALLY looking forward to the return of cruising when it’s safe — especially Disney cruising!
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line has been periodically canceling sailings due to the global health crisis and might resume limited operations this fall. Disney Cruises might be limited this year, but you COULD put a 2022 cruise in the books!
Lamplight Lounge has FINALLY reopened at Disney California Adventure (after a year of being shut down) as a part of the “A Touch of Disney” ticketed event!
Helloooo From Pixar Pier!
Lamplight Lounge has a prime location on the water at Pixar Pier , and their menu mixes highly themed drinks with iconic DCA dishes. Plus, they have a (not-so-secret) secret menu! We previously shared a first look at our experience, and now we’re here to give you all of the details! Let’s cross into the world of Pixar and dive right in!
Thanks to Spring Break crowds in Disney World, it has been challenging for many people to find Disney Park Pass reservations at the moment!
Expedition Everest
Since the parks reopened, reservations are required to visit the Disney World theme parks, in order to help control capacities. We’ve seen many days fill up recently, and just yesterday we reported that park passes were almost completely FULL until April 8th. But this morning, more availability opened up, and our reader Joe (@schreiberjoe on Instagram) gave us a heads up! If you’ve been trying to get in a park, now’s your chance!
Main Street, U.S.A. is getting some spiffying up soon!
Main Street, U.S.A.
We’ve been closely following all the construction at Magic Kingdom as the park gets ready for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration (ICYMI, that kicks off October 1st and lasts a whopping 18 months!). We’ve already seen the Cinderella Castle transformation begin to take shape, and now, the front of the park is getting some work, too!
Since reopening, Disney World has implemented several health and safety measures to keep guests and Cast Members safe.
Pandora
Not only are there face masks and social distancing markers, but many attraction and shops have received a plexiglass makeover. Many rides have gotten a plexiglass makeover in the queues, the loading area, and the attraction vehicles themselves, and today we noticed that more plexiglass has been added to an attraction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
There are TONS of amazing quick-service locations in Disney Springs, and today we visited one of our favorites!
D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs
D-Luxe Burger is known for their incredible burgers (obviously), and it’s one of the few restaurants owned and operated by Disney in the area! While the restaurant offers up some fun seasonal food, we grabbed a classic on the menu today.
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