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food IS a theme park
The latest, in-demand collaboration between Disney and Starbucks is about to drop…
… BUT Disney fans with Private Access can get it online NOW!
When it comes to Disney World rides, there are a lot of things experts do… and many more that they NEVER do.
From listening to Cast Members and following safety instructions to keeping belongings in check and maintaining proper ride etiquette, if you do these things, you’re a gold star Disney guest as far as we’re concerned.
It’s no secret that MagicBands have become an integral part of a Disney World vacation over the last decade+. They can serve as room keys, payment methods, entry tickets, be used to check-in for Lightning Lanes, connect with PhotoPass, and react to select Disney theme park attractions with “lighting effects and gesture recognition”, and they’re available in a slew of cool designs!
However, there can be some negative side effects to wearing them if you’re not careful!
Each week, we scour Amazon to find the latest Disney merchandise and steepest Disney deals the massive e-tailer has to offer.
From cute bags to hip clothes, these items are essential for your next Magic Kingdom day… or EPCOT day… or Tuesday.
While EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival is one of Walt Disney World’s premier annual events, many guests may be unaware that there’s a SECOND Food & Wine Festival each year: The Food & Wine Classic, held at the Swan & Dolphin hotels.
The annual event, which is usually in conjunction with the final weekend of EPCOT’s Festival, features two days of gourmet cuisine from award-winning chefs, paired with fine wines, beers, and spirits from around the world, as well as live entertainment, seminars, and fireworks. The 2026 edition is scheduled for November 20th and 21st, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM each day.
The Magic Kingdom has been the most popular theme parks in the world pretty much since the day it opened — along with the rest of Walt Disney World — in October 1971. Iconic landmarks like Cinderella Castle have made visiting the park a rite of passage for millions each year, which makes it slightly surprising that dining at the park is a bit divisive.
Due to the large crowds that often descend on the park, the Magic Kingdom’s eateries — both quick service and table service — are often swamped, which in turn means that any meal is a time and financial commitment for guests. Unfortunately, sometimes that leads to regret.
Disney World is in a period of transition, including construction on new lands, refurbishments of old favorites, and some new dining hotspots!
Over the past year, Disney has opened some majorly popular spots, including GEO-82 (the Spaceship Earth-themed lounge at EPCOT), The Beak and Barrel (the Pirates of the Caribbean-themed bar at the Magic Kingdom), and The Perch (the gilded Victorian-themed lobby bar at the Grand Floridian).
Each of these new lounges opened to positive reviews and heavy demand, and still draw big crowds (though reservations for GEO-82 and Beak and Barrel are slightly easier to come by). Now, a new crop of spots have opened at Disney World, with several more on the way.
After spending NEARLY 6 years closed, a new version of the Grand Floridian’s Tea Room Experience — located inside the newly rechristened Garden View Lounge — is set to reopen to guests NEXT WEEK!
Afternoon tea had been a part of the hotel for decades, with the space formerly offering an afternoon tea party which was mainly geared towards adult guests, as well as the “Perfectly Princess Tea Party” for younger children and their parents.
While both daily events were hugely popular with guests, often selling out months in advance, the parties shut down due to the COVID pandemic, along with the rest of Walt Disney World, in March of 2020. However, when the Grand Floridian reopened that September, the tea parties were nowhere to be found… until March 19th!
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!
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. The Aerosmith version of the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closed forever on March 2nd, and fans gave it a massive final encore as Disney World’s busiest average wait time.
One of the most important things you can do to ensure you’re set up for success with a full day at Disney World is to stay hydrated, and there are PLENTY of water bottle options to choose from.
We’re in Disney World every day, and having a drink to sip while spending the entire day in the parks isn’t just key, it’s essential. These are our picks for the TOP 5 water bottles to bring to the “Most Magical Place on Earth.”
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