food IS a theme park
As we’ve said many times, there are few things more important to bring on a Walt Disney World vacation than a good park bag.
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The latest park bag we’ve found has CHANGED the game to the point that we might never go back!
2026 is a year of transition for Walt Disney World, including construction, openings, refurbishments, permanent closures, and — our focus today — DINING changes!
YUM
From refurbishments and new menus to character integration and LONG-awaited reopening, these updates are changing the landscape of Disney dining.
Over the last few years, Loungeflys have become one of the most popular Disney souvenirs on the market, with guests packing them with every Disney World essential they need in the parks.
You can bring snacks in your park bag.
If you’re planning to bring a Loungefly for your next trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth”, there are some hacks you NEED to know about.
DOLE Whips have been one of Disney’s popular snacks for decades. But did you know there are several spots at Disney World where you can customize your DOLE Whip options?
Raspberry Pineapple Dole Whip
That’s right, from flavor swirls to specialty cocktails to even some…candy (?!?!), these DOLE Whip concoctions allow you to make Disney’s iconic snack your own.
Heads up honorary Guardians of the Galaxy, we found the PERFECT Loungefly for you…but there’s a catch!
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Right now, Amazon has this spacey backpack featuring Star Lord and co. available now, but it’s moving faster than the Benatar soaring through space.
Given the sheer scope of Walt Disney World and the overwhelming amount of guests they deal with, it’s no surprise that Cast Members have encountered their fair share of bizarre experiences over the years.
Cast Members
From celebrity sightings and the difficulty of maneuvering the maze of the Magic Kingdom’s Utilidors to bizarre encounters with guests, each of these stories exemplifies the kinds of things Cast Members deal with on a daily basis.
Every week, we scour Amazon for the best Disney finds available on the e-tailer, and this week we’ve found some out-of-this-world deals on Loungeflys!
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All three of these in-demand bags are on sale right now — but you’ll want to hurry!
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
DINOSAUR is gone, y’all
Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable. Sure, we can look at past data to get an estimate of the crowd levels in Disney World, but you never know what may happen from year to year. So how did Disney’s wait times hold up as February began?
While Disney World is currently defined by major construction projects like Piston Peak, Villains Land, Monsters, Inc. land, and Tropical Americas, there is also a litany of smaller projects going on across the resort.
Crew’s Cup Lounge
Case in point, a major dining closures coming to the Yacht Club Resort at the end of February.
For over a decade, the area currently known as Disney Springs has been home to numerous restaurants and dining spots. However, as far as our experts are concerned, not every eatery is created equal.
That is a MOUTHFUL of a burger
Our experts skip some of these restaurants due to their food, others thanks to tired theming, and a few simply because they can find them at home. Of course, we have to note that taste is subjective. Your go-to Disney Springs eatery may have made the list, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
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