food IS a theme park
I used to be a Disney Cast Member, and did you know that Cast Members have their own secret language at Disney World?
Cast Members!
It’s true! Disney World employees communicate with a secret language, and we’re going to pull back the curtain to let you in on the secret. So next time you’re at Disney World, keep an ear out and see if you can pick up on any of these codes.
Airport security changes have been happening at a rapid pace, and they don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
TSA lines at MCO
Air travel inherently has some complicated or taxing procedures that can turn folks off from flying. Often, a major deterrent can be the invasive and time-consuming security process. However, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), some big security changes are on the horizon that will make the airport experience much smoother.
World Princess Week is coming up soon and will run from August 23rd through August 31st in Disney World.
Moana Mini Cake
Now, you know what that means. It means we get to celebrate Disney Princesses in Disney World. And how do we celebrate? By eating Disney Princess-themed snacks! Now, we’ve already found a few of these snacks in Disney World, including the Rapunzel Berries and Cream Cake and Pocahontas-themed Colors of the Wind Petit Cake, but we just tried two MORE Princess treats, and one involved quite a long wait!
When it comes to Disney rides, we have all of the tips, tricks, and hacks!
EPCOT
Over in EPCOT, things are heating up! We’re getting ready for the park’s Food and Wine Festival, and with that, we’ve been keeping an eye on things happening over there. That’s when we started getting a little worried about these EPCOT rides.
It’s a great time to plan a trip to Disney World!
Orlando International Airport
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is ramping up, the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is about to begin, and before we know it, holiday parties will be here. It’s also a great time because more and more destinations are coming to Orlando Airport, and we’ve got all the details.
I go to Disney World a lot. More than most people. I don’t say this to brag — if anything, I go too much. But when you go to the parks as often as I do, you tend to become a little souvenir blind. What does that mean? Well, I’ve seen new t-shirts come and go. I’ve seen more new ears, park bags, and plush characters than I can count. After a while, it all starts to blur together. I’ve gone numb. You can’t impress me with a basic Spirit Jersey, Disney!
EPCOT
But on my recent visit to EPCOT, something came over me. I splurged on not one, but TWO big souvenirs. And we’re not talking silly little $20 trinkets. I went big. It was a rush. Wanna see what I got?
Disneyland’s “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” may soon fall temporarily silent.
Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland
While Disney has yet to make an official announcement, a look at the Disneyland park calendar indicates that the Frontierland staple, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, will be closing for refurbishment early next month.
According to ABC News, a guest was injured onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship after a water slide malfunctioned.
Royal Caribbean — Enchantment of the Seas (Left) and Mariner of the Seas (Right)
The incident happened on August 7th, 2025. A water slide on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas injured a guest when an acrylic glass panel broke off while the guest was using the slide.
The 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival kicks off August 28th and runs through November 22nd, and there’s a lot more to it than just strolling around World Showcase with a drink in hand.
2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
From exclusive eats and returning fan-favorite booths to live music and limited-edition merch, the Festival is PACKED with options — and your day can get overwhelming fast if you show up without a plan. Before you start mapping out your booth-hopping strategy, here are a few things you’ll want to know so you can hit the ground running when the Festival opens later this month.
Okay, there is a LOT of construction happening in Disney World. In the parks, Magic Kingdom is getting a new expansion and a new land, plus two rides are getting updated. In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, an area is getting updated, and a new land is being constructed. In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new land is on the way. Yep, there are construction walls EVERYWHERE.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney World hotels are also undergoing quite a bit of construction right now. In fact, recently, a total of FOUR hotels have announced closures due to refurbishment and construction work.
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