food IS a theme park
We’ll never say no to a good Disney deal.
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There’s no denying that being a Disney fan can sometimes be a tad on the expensive side, so when Disney has a great offer available on their online store, we ALWAYS take note.
Not every Walt Disney World restaurant is created equal.
Inside the sandwich
Walt Disney World offers a WIDE range of culinary options, from quick service comfort food all the way to a MICHELIN star restaurant. However, there are some Disney World restaurants that — to put it mildly — we feel like could disappear tomorrow and few would miss them. That doesn’t necessarily mean their food is bad either – though food quality does play a role – but it could also simply be that they’re redundant, or well past their cultural expiration date.
The availability of one of our favorite Disney wait time tricks is dwindling for the year.
After Hours at EPCOT
Waiting in long lines is as much a part of the Disney World experience as photos by Cinderella Castle and meeting Mickey Mouse. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to mitigate the wait. For example, Disney After Hours events used to be a great way to experience some of the resort’s best attractions with much shorter lines. Unfortunately, we’re running out of events for 2024…
One of Disney Springs‘ most popular restaurants is offering Memorial Day Brunch!
Chef Art Smith himself.
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ has quickly become a favorite at Disney Springs thanks to its homestyle menu, which pays homage to “Florida’s rich agricultural heritage by highlighting local ingredients and farm-to-table cuisine.” One of the establishment’s most beloved offerings is the Southern Brunch offered on weekends from 9AM-1PM. Reservations often fill up quickly, however, next week there’ll be an EXTRA shot at grabbing one…
Disney is out to show how they go “beyond” storytelling.
Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey
Disney has built an empire that has lasted over a century by combining their storytelling acumen with everything from licensed merchandise to theme parks, to “make dreams a reality for people around the world each day, building enduring franchises that stand the test of time.” Disney executives have used the phrase “beyond storytelling” to describe what the company plans to do next, but what does that really MEAN?
A new Donald Duck souvenir has POPPED up in Disney World.
New popcorn bucket
Over the last several years, popcorn buckets have become one of Disney’s biggest souvenir categories, with buckets themed to specific characters, lands, and seasonal events. Buckets have resulted in hours-long lines as people rush to get the newest one available (remember the infamous Figment popcorn bucket fiasco of 2022?). Now, a new bucket based on one of Disney’s oldest characters has debuted at Disney Springs!
You can WIN a trip to one of Disney’s MOST EXCLUSIVE resorts!
Southwest at Orlando International Airport
Ever since Disney’s Aulani Resort opened in August of 2011, the sprawling Hawaiian resort has been one of the company’s most in-demand destinations. Located in Ko Olina on the island of Oahu, the hotel is not only a tropical paradise but a monument to Hawaiian culture, too. Now, one of America’s biggest airlines is giving away a FREE trip to this resort! [Read more…]
After wait times EXPLODED last week, things got back to normal at Walt Disney World.
EPCOT
Wait times were pretty much what we expected this week, with one surprising exception: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure overtook Frozen Ever After for the title of longest average wait time at EPCOT.
Who doesn’t love a TV show filmed at a Disney theme park?
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
Television has been synonymous with Disney theme parks since BEFORE the first one even opened. Literally, the Disneyland television series debuted a year before the park, and the opening day live telecast was one of the highest viewed programs EVER at the time of its airing. Given that, it’s perhaps no surprise that MANY television shows have filmed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World over the years, with some producing more memorable episodes than others.
Disneyland’s ORIGINAL nighttime spectacular is ALMOST back.
Did we mention there was LOTS of fire before?
Fantasmic! – the journey into Mickey Mouse’s mind that takes place on the Rivers of America each night – has been a staple at Disneyland since the show opened in 1992. Or it was until April of 2023, when the massive Maleficent dragon animatronic that served as the show’s climax caught fire. While no one was hurt, the fire did significant damage to the show’s infrastructure, and the show hasn’t run at Disneyland since. Now, that’s about to change.
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