food IS a theme park
For many families, a trip to the Magic Kingdom for the holidays has become an annual tradition, as seeing the park decked out in its holiday best has become the background to many memories… and Christmas card photos!
Happily Ever After
However, if you’re heading to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” this December, there’s something you need to know! For 13 nights, there will be NO showings of the Happily Ever After fireworks spectacular, and there’s a reason.
We’re just a few weeks away from the premiere of Disney’s newest animated feature Hexed, but the film has already attracted a fair share of criticism for production choices made before anyone has even seen it.
A closer look at our main characters
The film, out November 25th, stars Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones and revolves around “an impulsive and unconventional teenage girl named Billie (Steinfeld) who discovers secret magical abilities which, once unleashed, hurtle her into a spectacle-filled journey out of suburbia and into a vast witch realm called Hexe. Forced to team up with her cautious mother, Alice (Jones), they uncover family mysteries that could change the world of witches forever.” So, what are the issues people have found?
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Loads of Disney items are on SALE now, and some of them are already 67% off. Things are already selling out, so you will want to hop on these deals before they’re gone.
December is shaping up to be a major month at EPCOT! Disney World’s second gate will host one of its most popular annual events — complete with a truly beloved Christmas tradition — throughout the month, a seasonal take on an iconic ride, and certain guests will have extra time to see it all. Oh, and after all that, the park is set to send off 2026 and welcome 2027 with a BANG!
Spaceship Earth at Christmastime
Don’t fret if you’re heading to the park next month, though. We’ve assembled every change you’ll need to prepare for in December!
It’s been a big year of changes for the Disney World app, including new icons and the elimination of the Play Disney Parks app. However, Disney has arguably changed the biggest potential game-changer of all for the end of the year: the initial rollout of their AI planner!
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Disney’s new – – and controversial – – new vacation planner, which relies on AI to help Disney World visitors plan their trips, as rolled out in Beta to some users, and we’ve got a first look at how it works and what it does. What did we think? Who is it for? Let’s dive in!
For many Disney World guests – – ourselves, VERY much included – – snacks are as big a part of a Disney World vacation as any ride or show.
Mickey-shaped Pretzel
That’s why it can be so disconcerting when one of our favorites starts to decline, especially as Disney’s prices keep rising while portion sizes trend in the opposite direction.
Riddle me this? What part of Walt Disney World is used by every guest, every day, and is completely essential? We’re talking bathrooms, of course.
Inside
While many people may not think of bathrooms above rides and restaurants when planning a Disney World vacation, there are questions every guest NEEDS to know the answer to before they set foot in one of Disney World’s theme parks. Some are pressing online, some we’ve heard from readers, and some from our very own team members. In all cases, we have the answers!
Here’s a fun math problem: if you’re in your 50s right now, you were somewhere between kindergarten and high school when EPCOT Center opened in October 1982. That means you probably remember riding Horizons, hearing the Dreamfinder sing about one little spark, and thinking a ride through a giant golf ball was the most futuristic thing on the planet. And that history shapes how you see EPCOT today, for better and for worse.
EPCOT
Disney World offers a wide variety of attractions over its four theme parks, with rides for everyone from young children to thrill seekers to grandparents. EPCOT alone covers all of those bases. But just because Disney has a ride for every guest doesn’t mean every ride is for every guest. In my 30+ years visiting EPCOT, my own body has started reacting differently to certain rides, to the point where I’ve had to edit my every-visit list (apologies to my chiropractor for skipping Mission: SPACE). [Read more…]
It’s no secret that Disney is CONSTANTLY making major announcements — you should see our company Slack threads during busier days — and sometimes some can fall through the cracks. However, that’s where we come in!
Cinderella Castle
We keep track of EVERY SINGLE DISNEY announcement, from the large to the minuscule and everything in between, and we’ve rounded up everything notable from October!
When it comes to Disney vs. Universal, there are plenty of things to debate! Ride quality, theming, infrastructure, hotels, etc. But when it comes to our taste buds, it’s ALWAYS a comparison of snacks!
Pineapple DOLE Whip
From iconic sweet treats to unique takes on the classic cheeseburger and more, the battle between these theme park titans definitely extends to snacks!
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