food IS a theme park
Disney World park bags are something of a personal discussion. That might sound silly, but it’s true! Your theme park bag holds all you need, from medication to chargers and all things weather gear.
Our park bag!
Only you can truly know what has to go in your park bag, but we do know one thing: your park bag is probably missing out on a huge essential that will make your vacation even easier. What’s the one essential? Comfort!
Start your engines, because Universal Studios Hollywood just dropped a major update that thrill-seekers have been waiting for.
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The park has officially confirmed that Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will be roaring into action soon, bringing the Fast franchise to life in coaster form. With high-speed twists, immersive storytelling, and blockbuster-level excitement, this new attraction is already shaping up to be one of the biggest theme park debuts of the season.
A Disney World snack stand just LEVELED UP.
Ice cream sandwich time!
Terra Treats in Animal Kingdom just updated its menu, and you guys are going to be SO excited about what we found there! This spot is now home to hand-scooped ice cream and ice cream sandwiches, filling the void left behind when Dino-Bite Snacks closed a few months ago. Come with us to check out the new items!
There are SO many options when it comes to transporting your family from the airport to Disney World.
Mears Connect bus
Ever since Disney World canceled its complimentary Magical Express service, visitors from around the world have struggled with the decision of how to arrive and depart their hotel. But today, we’re going to make that choice easier for you with a complete guide to your airport transportation options!
Disney World Annual Passholders sometimes get to have ALL the fun, but that’s just part of the perks of being a Passholder. Not only do you get into the theme parks, but you also get things like free magnets, discounts on shopping and dining, exclusive merchandise, and more.
Carrot Cake Sundae
However, Disney World Passholders often get their own exclusive snacks, and a new exclusive snack just arrived in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! All we can say is we’re sorry if you’re not a Passholder because this new snack is GREAT.
We’ve often said that you can find some of the best Disney World food and drinks in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and you don’t even have to walk very far in the park to find something good to eat and drink.
Cheers!
That’s even more true just with drinks because Animal Kingdom has some pretty solid bars with unique options you won’t find anywhere else. Well, we just visited one of our favorite bars in Animal Kingdom, Thirsty River Bar, to try out some cocktails, and let’s just say…one of them is perfect for a summer day (even if we drank it in the dead of winter).
We see a LOT of Disney souvenirs. Everything from ears to MagicBands, pins, clothes, and more, if there’s an item with something Disney on it, someone on our team has probably seen it. So when we say these items will probably go viral, we mean it.
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We found four items we wouldn’t be surprised if they sold out FAST. I’m already eyeing the blanket, so you’d better grab it quick!
If you’re looking to get on as many rides as possible during a day at Magic Kingdom, you’ll want to know this FREE trick.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Of course, if you want to get on as many rides as possible, the simplest solution is to add on Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, or Premier Pass to your park tickets. However, Lightning Lane is NOT a free skip-the-line service, and those prices add up fast (some faster than others — looking at you, Premier Pass). While you may be resigned to limiting yourself to just a handful of Magic Kingdom rides per day, it’s important to understand one major truth: getting on Magic Kingdom rides in a reasonable amount of time doesn’t require a ton of extra money spent or a boatload of luck — it requires fantastic time management.
Winter is an interesting time to visit Disneyland. On the one hand, this time of year brings the Lunar New Year Celebration to Disney California Adventure, which is always a lot of fun (and the food is GREAT, too!). The weather isn’t bad (it’s usually not too hot and not too cold). But there is one downside of visiting Disneyland this time of year…refurbishments.
Space Mountain in Disneyland
Ride refurbishments and maintenance have to happen to keep rides running, and generally, a lot of it happens in the early part of the year. Well, one ride will close soon in Disneyland, while two rides in California Adventure are set to close soon for refurbishment, but the good news is that they’ll only be closed for a short time.
In recent years, Early Entry — the 30-minute period each morning when guests of Disney resorts and other select hotels can access each of the theme parks — including the ever-popular Magic Kingdom — prior to the general public — has been one of Disney World’s most popular perks for years.
Early entry sign!
For the majority of that time, the main draw for guests was to immediately rush to the busiest rides at the park, like Space Mountain, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, or Peter Pan’s Flight. Some even begin lining up early for TRON Lightcycle/Run, though it does not open early. However, this year, Disney is introducing a new perk with…character!
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