food IS a theme park
It’s October, and there’s a LOT happening in Disney World!
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From construction projects to limited-time snacks, we’re constantly finding news stories to share with all of you who are traveling in the spookiest month. And if you’re heading to the parks in the next few weeks, we’ve got 8 things you need to know!
There are good snacks in Disney World, and then there are GOOOOD snacks.
Caramel Popcorn…YUM!
Some treats we just love more than others, like a classic Mickey bar, the cheeseburger spring rolls, or the Carrot Cake Cookie. One of our beloved snacks is the Caramel Popcorn at Karamell Kuche in EPCOT, and now there’s a way to upgrade that snack to the next level!
Counting down to a Disney World trip? There are a few important things you’ll need to do ahead of time!
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You’ll want to book your dining reservations and make your Disney Park Passes. It’s a great idea to download the My Disney Experience app and familiarize yourself before you travel. But if you’re one of the people who also like to buy new MagicBands for your vacation…we’ve got great news!
It has been a BUSY week for Disney, mostly due to the arrival of Hurricane Ian in Central Florida.
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The theme parks closed and the resorts cut back operations significantly to focus on taking care of the guests already in place, and many travelers had to cancel their trips due to the storm. If you’re in that boat and you’re in need of a little Disney magic, then check out the latest Disney merchandise we found online!
We’ve been following along closely with the Central Florida theme parks during Hurricane Ian.
Rain from Hurricane Ian near Disney World
Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld all ceased operations temporarily due to the storm, with closures on Wednesday and Thursday. Now, the first resort from that group has extended its closure.
If you’ve ever been to the Disney parks, you’ve probably noticed the SEA of Loungefly backpacks.
SO MANY
They’re seemingly everywhere — from guests’ backs to the shelves of all the popular stores. You’ll probably see at least six different designs that you love. But if you’re the person that takes a look at the price tags and second guesses everything, then we have a solution for you!
Ahh, Amazon Prime Day, the 48 hours where we spend an excessive amount of money on the internet. But it’s all justified by the fact that we’re saving a LOT.
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And if you’re a big fan of Amazon Prime Day, then you’ll be happy to know that Amazon is hosting a SECOND one this year. The Amazon Prime Early Access Sale is taking place on October 11th and 12th, 2022, and we’re already getting some deals before it starts!
As Hurricane Ian starts to travel inland, people staying in Central Florida are on high alert.
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With the theme parks and the airport closed, both locals and visitors are hunkering down and preparing to weather the storm as it arrives in full force later on Wednesday. However, there seems to be no “calm before the storm” as tornadoes become the next threat for the area.
With things getting back to normal after the pandemic, we’ve seen a HUGE increase in travel within this year.
Orlando International Airport crowds
Airports crowds have picked back up in 2022, and we’ve seen some airports struggle to deal with the demand due to staffing shortages. Because of this, there were thousands of flight cancelations this summer. But how has that affected customer satisfaction at airports around the country? Well, the numbers are in, and some airports are ranked much higher than others.
If you’re hoping to visit EPCOT for the International Festival of the Holidays this year, we’ve received quite a few updates recently about the festival!
The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays!
We’ve got a list of food booths (we’ll be visiting ALL of them!), a list of entertainment options (including the holiday storytellers!), and the list of celebrities who will be narrating the Candlelight Processional. When the celebrity names were first announced, there were two spots that were left as “TBA,” but now those slots have been filled!
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