food IS a theme park
Universal Orlando is seriously upping their food game.
Universal Orlando
So today, we’re exploring the WHOLE Universal area – across the parks, hotels, and shopping district – to show YOU just how exciting (and tasty) this place can be!
A long-closed Disneyland restaurant is finally reopening!
Napa Rose
We recently stopped by Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel to see what had changed about the restaurant, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Happiest Place on Earth? Find out here!
Before Pixar, before digital animation, and before live-action remakes took over the big screen, Disney experienced what fans lovingly call its Golden Era.
Snow White at Akershus
This was a time when hand-drawn animation and timeless stories paved the way for everything Disney is today. Spanning the late 1930s through the early 1940s, this era gave us iconic films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, and Bambi. It’s no surprise that these classics continue to be fan favorites decades later, and right now, you can find these Disney Golden Era Loungefly backpacks on Amazon.
There’s one Disney World hotel that is a hot commodity right now!
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been through a major transition phase these past few years. With new dining, some updated rooms, and changes to the lobby, there’s a lot to experience here. So, should you join the trend and book a stay here? Let’s dive into some of the big updates.
When it comes to Walt Disney World, there are a lot of rules to follow. Some are officially mandated by Disney, while others are unwritten and unofficial “rules” that guests should be following at Disney’s theme parks, including EPCOT.
Walt Disney World Monorail
For example — no running, no horseplay, no vulgar words or disrespect towards other guests or the workers at the park — these are all the rules you expect, but Disney World parks come with a few additional rules that may have you giving them a second glance. EPCOT, in particular, has a few rules you’ll definitely want to know about before you plan to spend a whole day there!
We cannot stress enough how important it is to bring your own water bottle to Disney World. You certainly don’t want to drink the Florida tap water (trust us on this one), but you also don’t want to be paying exorbitant prices for bottles of water while visiting the parks. Bringing your own water bottle means you can fill it throughout the resort at water bottle refill stations.
It’s important to stay hydrated!
And we get it…not everyone really even likes drinking water, but it’s important when you’re visiting a state that can get as hot and humid as Florida. Dehydration is a very real thing, but if you need something that doesn’t taste so much like water, we’ve got you covered with our favorite hydration and flavor packets — and you can get them on Amazon.
Flying into Orlando International Airport for a Disney World vacation is one of the most exciting moments of your trip, and it’s just the beginning!
Mears Connect Bus
You just landed, and you’re ready to get to Disney World, but there’s one decision that can seriously impact your budget: how to get there. Between Uber surge pricing, rideshare add-ons, and Disney-area shuttle services, the cost of simply getting to your hotel can be surprisingly high. Here’s what I wish I had known before paying $54 for Disney World airport transportation, and how you can choose the option that makes the most sense for your trip.
We got some big news for sports fans!
©ESPN
Disney’s ESPN and the NFL are entering into a new type of relationship. It was just announced that the NFL is now becoming a minority owner of ESPN. What could this mean for the future of the NFL or ESPN? Will there be new experiences for sports fans? Let’s take a look at the details!
One thing I absolutely love about my job is being able to say: DISNEY WORLD RELEASED A NEW POPCORN BUCKET!!! And yes, I want to scream it.
New popcorn bucket has arrived
New popcorn buckets and sippers are a big deal around here, and to me, it’s not a trip to the parks without a bucket of popcorn swinging off my backpack. A new one just dropped at Hollywood Studios, and it has me even MORE excited for the Monstropolis expansion being built. Is this a sign of all the good souvenirs we’re going to get once it opens?
There’s a secret soda flavor at Disney World…and it’s not in the parks!
We found it!
While everyone’s busy hunting snacks inside the theme parks, Disney has quietly tucked an exclusive soda flavor inside one of its newest hotels. And if you know JUST where to search for it, this drink is one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it details that feels very Disney, but we’re spilling all of its secrets!
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