food IS a theme park
Big CHANGES have hit Disney this week.
Disney World
From changes with Genie+ to changes on restaurant menus, things aren’t all the same as they were just a few days ago. Let’s go through some of the biggest updates from this week!
Your Disney World trip this summer won’t be the same as it was before.
Main Street U.S.A.
From supply chain issues to ever-changing gas prices, your summer trip may be totally unlike your trip last summer and even unlike the trip you took just a few months ago. Today we’re going through ALL the ways Disney World will be DIFFERENT this summer so you can be prepared!
If you are a creature of habit, Disney World might be a tough place for you right now.
50’s Prime Time Cafe
While some things in Disney World have remained the same, we’ve seen a TON of changes too. Menu overhauls, price increases, construction changes, supply shortages — there’s a lot going on. Over at 50’s Prime Time Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the menu has gotten a revamp, with some brand NEW items and some returning favorites. So just what can you expect if you stop by this fan-favorite spot now? We went to try it out and we’re taking you with us!
Disney parks: they’re the land of snacks and souvenirs, and some items that combine both of those things into 1!
Disneyland
One popular treat and merchandise combo comes in the form of popcorn buckets! We’ve seen all kinds of popcorn buckets released in the past, including ones shaped like Mickey balloons, ones themed to Figment (we’ll never forget that one!), and more. Now, a NEW popcorn bucket has arrived in Disneyland and it’s one you might not be able to resist grabbing! [Read more…]
Hey, you! Yes, you! Are you looking for a recap of the latest and greatest Disney news? Want to make sure you can show off to your friends with the latest Disney knowledge? Planning a trip and worried you’ll miss something that could change your plans? We’ve got you covered!
EPCOT
Each week, we take a look at the biggest Disney news stories and share those with you, so you can be prepared for the trips coming in your future. This week was a big one! We got a Genie+ CHANGE that could impact your trip plans, news about a brand new restaurant, and more! So let’s dive into the biggest stories right here.
Blending the physical and digital worlds in one environment is what the metaverse is all about, and it seems Disney is ALL about the metaverse these days.
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We’ve talked in the past about what a Disney theme park metaverse is and why you should care, Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s comments on the metaverse, and the new executive appointed to oversee Disney’s metaverse. But now we’ve got ANOTHER metaverse update to share!
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
If you’re heading to Disney World and wondering just what the COVID-19 situation is like in Orlando right now, we’ve got an update.
COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign
We’ve shared updates over the past several weeks and months when it comes to COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida, the potential for a COVID-19 summer surge, and the latest on the BA.2.12.1 variant. But now we’ve got another update specific to the areas within which Disney World is located.
Character meet-and-greets have returned to “normal” in many spots around Disney World, but not all of them are back just yet.
The Tree of Life
There are some meet-and-greet locations and character dining restaurants that aren’t back yet, but as the days go by more and more things are changing in Disney World. Soon a character meet-and-greet spot will be back open in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and we’ve got the details right here!
Calling all Finding Nemo fans! Put on those fins and get those vocal chords ready — it’s almost time to go back into the Big Blue World in Animal Kingdom.
Finding Nemo
For 2 years (since the pandemic-related park closures) we haven’t been able to sing along to “Go With the Flow” while watching the Finding Nemo Musical. Other entertainment offerings have returned, but the last update we heard on this show is that it was being reimagined and would return at some point in 2022. Well, now we have a HUGE update!
Things change all the time in Disney World — sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse.
Time to EAT!
One thing we’ve seen a lot of over the last several weeks, months, and even years is menu changes! In June of 2022, some big menu changes hit a classic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant. Have the changes made this place a new must-do? Or are the new menu items something you should AVOID? We went to try it out and we’re sharing our full thoughts with you here!
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