food IS a theme park
We’ve got some sad news coming out of the Pacific Northwest, and theme park goers who grew up going to a certain theme park will have to say goodbye this upcoming season.
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Wild Waves Theme & Water Park, Washington’s largest combination theme and water park, has been operating in Washington since 1977 and has been a staple for many Washington families. However, it was just recently announced that the upcoming 2026 season will be its final one.
Saving money on flights is a BIG deal, and we’re on the lookout for all the latest travel deals and discounts to help you get where you’re going for cheaper.
Southwest Planes at Orlando International Airport
122 Million Americans are expected to travel for the holiday season this year, and if you haven’t booked your flights yet, we recommend getting on that ASAP, for one, but second, there’s also a new Southwest deal you may want to take advantage of before it’s too late!
We’ve got absolutely incredible news for Disney World fans who can’t get enough of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto (AKA, it’s us, WE can’t get enough of this spot).
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is incredibly unique!
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is a bar/lounge located inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and previously, you’d have to wait until 3 PM to get into this spot and try some of their iconic drinks. That’s changed now, and we’re stoked — yes, you can now get into this lounge FOUR hours earlier!
Disney World is preparing to change a LOT in 2026, and while we’re preparing as best we can with keeping up with all the news Disney announces, the truth is that while we’re getting a lot of NEW attractions in the parks, with all the additions, we’re also afraid Disney may be getting ready to take some things away.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
We will be the first to admit that some of the changes on the way we’re already nervous for, but there are also things Disney hasn’t officially announced yet, but we’re concerned they’re thinking about. We polled our team, and out of all of us, here are the three changes we’re REALLY worried Disney could be announcing in 2026 and beyond.
When it comes to traveling to Disney World, you may think there’s no way around spending TONS of money, but there are more ways to save than you may think!
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Saving a few dollars here and there may not seem significant, but it can quickly add up, and before you know it, you’ve saved $100, which is quite the win! If you’re heading to Disney World and are planning to grab some essentials, and even some specific souvenirs, while you’re in the park, grab them online first to save!
Heads up, ear collectors! Disney and BaubleBar have just released a new pair of ears that we know are going to FLY off the shelves.
We love our ears!
At almost any given time, there are dozens of different ears you can find in the Disney parks and online, but that doesn’t stop Disney from releasing new ones frequently (which our wallets aren’t very happy about, but hey, what can you do?). If you’ve been looking for a pair of ears that will really make you feel like you shine, you can’t miss these new BaubleBar ears!
Animal Kingdom is home to tons of our favorite eats in Disney World. In fact, there are so many great spots and options, it’s sometimes hard for us to choose what to eat when we visit!
Who’s ready for a new snack?
With that being said, when we hear that there’s a new snack or meal in the park, we say YES PLEASE and head straight there, because we almost always have high hopes. Over at Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafes (not to be confused with the Yak and Yeti table service restaurant!), there’s a new entree available that caught our eye, and after trying it, the first thing that comes to mind is that you’ll want to be ready to share!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to some fantastic treasures — you’ve got some of the most popular attractions in the whole resort, two entirely new lands on the way, and, what many people don’t know, is that you can find some truly incredible souvenirs here.
You can find some amazing souvenirs in this park!
While this park is less themed towards the MAKING of films in comparison to how it was when it first opened and in its first few decades of operation, there are still some gems you can find that nod towards how the movies are made. Over at Tatooine Traders right near Star Tours, we found some PRICELESS souvenirs that any Star Wars fan would love to have in their home, but there’s one catch — they’re EACH nearly $3,000.
No one wants to be running late for their flight, but hey, it happens! As you’re sprinting to your gate, out of breath, panicked, and crossing your fingers that you’ll make it, American Airlines has started making things easier this year.
American Airlines
Lots of changes have hit flying this year, especially when it comes to making it through TSA security, but this change happened over the summer, and many people still don’t know about it. If you’re flying American Airlines and running late for your connecting flight, they’ll hold the plane for you for a few minutes…but also send you a countdown that might cause your stomach to drop.
Anytime we need a bit of a pick-me-up, we often turn to The Muppets, because they never fail to make us laugh!
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While we’re looking forward to the new Monsters, Inc. Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’re missing Muppets Courtyard already, since we can’t see some of our favorite characters in the park as easily now. We can still find our fair share of the Muppets online, though, which we appreciate, especially when they’re giving us running tips!
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