food IS a theme park
Y’all, we have breaking churro news, which for us is one of the biggest pieces of news we can announce.
Nomad Lounge Churros
We love churros a little bit too much, and we especially love the Nomad Lounge churros. They’re some of our favorites at Disney World, but good news, everyone: it just got easier to get them!
It’s day three of learning more about Disney Believe, Disney’s newest cruise ship, and the day keeps getting better. We’re on board the Disney Wish, which will have the same layout as Disney Believe, debuting in late 2027. While onboard, Disney keeps giving us more hints about what to expect when the Disney Believe sets sail.
Let’s go!
You can catch up on day one and day two right here so you know everything we do, but today’s big news is a livestream for everyone to enjoy at 4:30 PM EST. We’re expecting some big news, and we’re crossing our fingers to learn about the rotational dining restaurants, lounge themes, and everything else we could want. Let’s dive into what we know so far.
As huge Christmas fans, we’re trying to stay present and enjoy the spooky season, but Disney isn’t making that easy with this brand-new pop-up shop at Disney Springs. It looks like we now have a reason to start shopping for Christmas decor and gifts a little early this year!
New Hallmark Pop-Up!
A new Hallmark Pop-Up shop has just opened at Disney Springs, and now we can’t stop thinking about the most wonderful time of the year. The store is filled with tons of Christmas ornaments, souvenirs, and more. We had to run to Disney Springs to check out the store on day one, and we’re taking you inside with us!
Just like the parks, Disney World restaurants are constantly changing. A new chef can take a menu from ‘meh’ to amazing, a refurbishment can change the entire atmosphere, or a limited-time dish can be the best thing you eat on your whole trip.
Brunch at Olivia’s Cafe in Old Key West
Olivia’s Cafe at Disney’s Old Key West Resort has discontinued brunch, a longtime favorite of ours and a hidden gem in Disney World. Now, the restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day, and Disney just released the new breakfast and lunch menus!
There’s a new toy in Andy’s backyard, and not everyone is sure she belongs there.
Lilypad!
Lilypad, the frog-shaped tablet from Toy Story 5, has officially moved into Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and while plenty of guests are excited to see her spinning tunes, a whole lot of fans have one big question: what is one of Bonnie’s toys doing in Andy’s backyard?!
Uh oh, a storm is moving closer to Florida, and we might see some pretty intense weather. We’re in the middle of storm season, so massive weather changes aren’t surprising, but storms haven’t gotten this close.
Rainy Day in Magic Kingdom
That may be changing as Tropical Storm Isaias forms in the Gulf of Mexico.
If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, you’ll receive A LOT of perks, including free transportation to and from the parks and Disney Springs, an advanced window to book Lightning Lane reservations, and early entry into the parks before the general public! But there’s one perk that’s EXCLUSIVELY available for guests staying at some of the cheapest resorts on property!
Pop Century Resort
Typically, the Deluxe Resorts will be home to more perks, including Extended Evening Hours, but not this perk — this one’s for the cheapest resorts. This perk actually begins before your vacation officially starts: at the airport. And it can take A LOT of stress and weight off your plate.
Uhm, Disney? Did you mean to take away one of our favorite hidden discounts?
Bottled sodas are pricey in Disney World
Disney World is expensive; there’s no way around that, but there are some ways to save some money. One way is to use discounts, especially if you’re an Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club Member. We used to use a merchandise discount to grab drinks, but Cast Members have confirmed it’s gone!
Here at Disney Food Blog, we’re at Disney World almost 24/7 for work. We’re always checking out the Disney World parks for new snacks, so we’re Disney World veterans with tried-and-true park essentials.
There’s a new FuelRod you’ve GOT to try!
It’s Amazon’s Big Deal Day, which means some of our favorite Disney essentials are on sale. These are Disney World lifesavers that will come in handy in any scenario, and they’re up to 45% off!
Disney World does something to children. Maybe it’s the heat, or the sugar, or the fact that they woke up at 5:47 AM because their parents watched every “rope drop” video on YouTube and have been operating on caramel apples and adrenaline ever since. Whatever the reason, spend enough time in Disney World, and eventually you will see a child do something so spectacularly strange that you have to stop, stare, and briefly wonder about all of the factors that brought you to this moment.
Hi Bingo!
And listen, kids are kids. They’re curious and creative, and their impulse control is still under construction. Sometimes the weird thing they’re doing is completely harmless and objectively hilarious. Other times, you find yourself wondering why somebody is licking the Haunted Mansion queue. Yes, licking. Our team has spent a LOT of time in Disney World, and we started comparing notes about some of the wildest things we’ve witnessed kids do in the parks and hotels. Friends, we had stories.
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