food IS a theme park
If you’re planning to drive to Disney World, you might need to update your budget!
Driving to Disney World
For some Disney World travelers, driving to the resort offers them a way to save money on airfare and put that extra cash towards other parts of their vacation budget. But if you’ve been counting on driving to Disney World to cut your transportation costs, it might not actually save you as much as you initially planned.
Planning to head to EPCOT to eat and drink around the World Showcase soon? We’ve got an important update to know before you go!
Rose & Crown
When it comes to a visit to EPCOT, sometimes snagging delicious food and drinks from around the world is higher on the must-do list than even some of the most popular attractions — trust us, we speak from experience! But if you’re currently mapping out all the dining and drinking spots you want to hit on your next trip to the park, we’ve got an update that might shift your plans!
Another popular After Hours event is returning to Disney World SOON!
H2O Glow After Hours
Get ready to mark your calendars, because Disney World revealed when the popular H2O Glow After Hours event will return to Typhoon Lagoon water park this year, AND when you can snag your tickets!
Disney After Hours events are BACK in EPCOT! But there’s something major you need to keep in mind before planning your dream night in the park!
Spaceship Earth
Disney After Hours are specially ticketed events that allow guests to enjoy the parks with limited capacity after they close to regular day guests. The events include access to select attractions with lower wait times thanks to the limited number of guests, plus free snacks and drinks, and, of course, the thrill of being in a nearly empty park. But before you start planning out your own EPCOT After Hours visit, we’ve got an important reminder!
The new land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom park has now cleared a major regulatory hurdle!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
In 2023, Disney announced that the DinoLand, U.S.A. area of Animal Kingdom would be transformed into a new land themed to the Tropical Americas. Some DinoLand, U.S.A. closures have already begun, and a groundbreaking ceremony for the new land — officially named Pueblo Esperanza — took place earlier this year. And now, Pueblo Esperanza has cleared an important regulatory hurdle in development!
From ensuring all-day comfort to creating your own unique souvenir, your t-shirts could play a way more important role in your Disney World vacation than you think!
Cinderella Castle
For many people, t-shirts are an absolute staple when packing for a Disney World vacation! But even though t-shirts are a wardrobe basic, they aren’t all created equal. In fact, we’ve learned some super important tips when it comes to picking — and packing — your t-shirts for Disney World, and we’re here to share!
A new Universal Studios theme park is under construction in Frisco, Texas — but when will the gates officially open??
Universal Orlando
There’s a ton of new stuff in the works from Universal. Epic Universe is set to open in Orlando on May 22nd, 2025, a year-round horror attraction is expected to open later this year, AND a brand-new Universal theme park is being built in Frisco, Texas!
In October 2024, Disney launched a pricey new Lightning Lane service option — but there’s one BIG perk that’s missing!
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Want to cut down on your wait times on your next Disney World vacation? Disney offers several add-on options that allow guests to access shorter “Lightning Lanes” for select attractions in the parks. But the most expensive Lightning Lane option is missing one HUGE benefit that might make you second guess the hefty price tag!
Disney has scrapped its plans for a bundled sports streaming service.
Venu Sports
On Friday, Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery announced that they are scrapping their plans for a bundled sports streamer, citing a need to “meet the evolving demands of sports fans by focusing on existing products and distribution channels.” The now-canceled service was initially planned to show all their game telecasts and studio programs.
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that could have implications for Disneyland menus.
Disneyland
On Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order cracking down on “ultra-processed foods” and food dyes. Let’s take a closer look at the contents of the executive order and its potential impact on Disney menus in the future.
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