food IS a theme park
Okay, so we talk a lot about the things you need to pack for Disney World, both for your hotel room and the parks. The idea is that we want you to have the BEST Disney trip possible, and the little conveniences that these essentials offer can really make all the difference.
Pin Bag
Now, we’ve talked a lot about shoes, water bottles, ponchos, and even shoe covers. Well, we’ve got a few more essentials we think you’ll need for your next trip, so let’s take a look at those!
We’re not going to lie…we are SO ready for springtime treats in Disney World. We’re ready to eat everything shaped like bunny butts (no, really, it’s such a THING), eggs, popular rabbit characters, and more.
New popcorn mix alert!
Now, we’ve already tried some spring-worthy snacks at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, but Magic Kingdom isn’t sleeping on the springtime snacks either. If you head on over to Main Street Confectionery, you might just find one of your new FAVORITE springtime treats.
What do you think of Disney’s live-action remakes? We know that’s a loaded question because there are a LOT of opinions out there about whether Disney should be converting its animated works into live-action movies.
©Disney
Regardless of how you feel about live-action remakes, though, many have done very well for the company. The live-action Lilo & Stitch did so well at the box office that Disney decided to make a sequel. However, on the other side of the debate, the live-action Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs didn’t do well for the company. So it’s not always a sure bet that a live-action movie will be a hit at the box office. Well, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney has decided not to go down the live-action movie road for another film that it had live-action plans for: Robin Hood.
Okay, this one is for you, Costco people. You know who you are…you’re running to Costco to score deals on Disney merchandise, Disney tickets, airfare gift cards, and much, much more.
New Costco Sundae
Well, all that shopping at Costco sure makes you hungry, right? Fortunately, Costco has a food court, and almost everything in that food court is viral in some way or another because, let’s face it, Costco offers some delicious CHEAP food. Well, we just found out about a new $3 snack available at Costco, so we had to try it out for ourselves.
Okay, who’s ready for even MORE new Starbucks drinks? Trick question, because the answer is US! Now, we’ve already tried some of the new spring menu that just dropped recently (and we had thoughts), but Starbucks isn’t done yet with spring flavors.
Starbucks in Magic Kingdom
Yep, that’s right. Even MORE new spring flavors will be hitting Starbucks menus soon, and we’ve got ALL the details. Trust us…you’re going to want to run to Starbucks to check these new drinks out because they all sound AMAZING.
Have you ever thought: “Hey, I wish I could get a Crocs-themed Happy Meal?”
McDonald’s Happy Meal
Even if you haven’t, you’re thinking about it now, though, right? It’s not like it hasn’t happened before, after all. We know how much some of our DFB readers love Crocs, by the way, and we ALL love McDonald’s Happy Meals, right? Well, the Crocs-themed Happy Meals were not just a one-time thing. McDonald’s is set to release a new Happy Meal that will feature a Crocs freebie again soon. It’s really happening, y’all.
Before we buy any travel essentials, we generally keep an eye on ALDI to see what it releases every week. And that’s the cool thing about ALDI…the stores give you a heads up of what’s coming out soon.
ALDI
Well, next week, from March 11th through March 17th, ALDI is going to bring some apparel to the store, and it includes some things you’ll want to make sure you pack to take on your next Disney trip.
It’s no fun when you visit your favorite theme park only to discover that its hours have changed and you won’t have as much time there as you had hoped. Now, this is something that happens often, which is why we tell you that it’s important to check park hours before your trip so you’re on top of any early closures.
Main Street, U.S.A.
However, we also want to make sure you stay updated on park hours. So if you happen to be planning a trip to Disney World in May and wish to visit Magic Kingdom on May 13th, we’re going to tell you to reconsider your plans. That’s because Magic Kingdom will be closing early that day.
Isn’t it frustrating when you visit Disney World, and things are closed? Yep, it seems like Disney World is just nothing but a sea of construction now, especially with all the construction happening in Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Even Disney World hotels are under construction, with some getting new lobbies and rooms.
Pool at Old Key West
However, regular closures for maintenance are also still happening at Disney World hotels, and that often means pool closures. Well, we’ve got a pool closure and water play area closure to warn you about.
Epic Universe at Universal Orlando has been open for over a year, but Super Nintendo World still remains super popular with Nintendo fans…and for good reason.
Super Nintendo World portal
Where else can you go and live out your best video game fantasies by stepping into the games that have been loved by generations? We all have fond memories of playing Super Mario games, and if you love Super Mario as much as we do, well, some new Super Mario experiences will be coming to Super Nintendo World (and Universal Studios Hollywood) soon!
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