food IS a theme park
Want to go to Disneyland? Want to go to Disneyland a LOT?
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
Well, if that’s the case, you may want to consider becoming a Magic Key Holder (the Disneyland equivalent of an Annual Pass). Now, these passes are in HIGH demand PLUS Disney only puts them on sale occasionally. However, Magic Key passes went on sale yesterday and we’ve got an update to share with you about that!
If you’re thinking about dining at California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you’ll want to keep reading.
California Grill
So the best thing about dining at California Grill is that you get a great view of Magic Kingdom. If you time your dinner just right, you can even watch the Happily Ever After fireworks (the music is piped into the restaurant) — dinner AND a show! But you may be a little hesitant to book that dining reservation for one reason: the menu is prix fixe (which means you pay one price and choose one item for each course from a limited menu) and none of the entrees appeal to you. But we’ve got a hack that changes everything.
We’ll say it once and we’ll say it again: Cast Members are what makes Disney World SO magical.
Cast Members creating magic
Cast Members are always going above and beyond to sprinkle a little extra pixie dust on our day. They’re always so sweet in sharing their personal stories. That’s why we are always telling you to use that Cast Compliment feature on the My Disney Experience app because we want to give back to them after they’ve given so much to us. Well, one Cast Member has received so much feedback from you that he’s been recognized by Disney!
Being a D23 Gold member comes with some pretty nice perks.
©D23
First, you get access to some really cool exclusive events. Sometimes, you even get early previews of rides in Disney World. You also get some discounts on merchandise AND hotels. Then there’s the exclusive merchandise you can get. Well, if you’re a D23 Gold Member, you can get two NEW and EXCLUSIVE souvenirs right now.
There are two times a year when we can’t WAIT to visit Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
One of those times is during the holiday season when the hotel puts up its elaborate — and life-sized– gingerbread house. The other time of the year is NOW, just before Easter, when the hotel puts out its amazing chocolate Easter egg display. Well, the day has arrived, and that display is NOW UP! Seriously, just WAIT until you see some of these gorgeous eggs MADE BY HAND.
What a week in Disney World!!!
Orange Bird Liege Waffle
We have made our way ALL over EPCOT to enjoy the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival (and all that glorious food!). We’re also gearing up to eat a TON of special Easter snacks in Disney World. However, we have been keeping an eye on Disney World restaurant menus and have noticed some changes we want to tell you about.
Sure, Disney Springs is fun for shopping, but we think we’d rather go shopping in EPCOT!
UK Pavilion in EPCOT
Now, hear us out. Here’s the thing. If you go shopping in EPCOT, particularly around World Showcase, you can literally shop around the world. Each pavilion has unique souvenirs FROM THEIR COUNTRY, including designer bags, handmade items, clothing, and more. Well, we recently stumbled upon a unique souvenir that’s both handy and CUSTOMIZED — and you can get in the U.K. Pavilion.
A LOT has changed in Disney World over the past several years.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
We’ve seen new rides open in both EPCOT and Magic Kingdom. We’ve witnessed the launch of Genie+ and all the changes its seen since then. We watched EPCOT completely transform! Well, we’ve got a new CHANGE to tell you about. Meeting characters in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is DIFFERENT.
What do Te Fiti, Mrs. Incredible, and Princess Tiana all have in common? They’re just a small sample of the many STRONG and powerful females in the Disney cinematic universe. (And we get excited every time we see each of these ICONS in the Disney parks, too!)
Journey of Water
OK, so why are we talking about iconic Disney women? Well, it’s officially Women’s History Month! To celebrate the occasion, Disney is releasing a TON of new treats around the parks and resorts, including cupcakes, shakes, and more! With all these tempting treats to try, it can be hard to decide what’s worth it. Luckily, we’re here to help! Come with us on a snack-filled JOURNEY around Disney World as we try TONS of new Disney treats.
Are you a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member?
DVC center in EPCOT
Maybe you’re thinking about becoming a member (or maybe you’re just interested in renting DVC points for a Disney World stay). We’re sure you know all about the DVC Welcome Home Centers in Disney World, but now you have a NEW DVC Welcome Home Center to visit in Disney World, and this one is SUPER interactive!
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