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My Very Blunt Reason for Not Riding Cosmic Rewind in Disney World

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I have a confession to make that may blow your mind: I’ve never been on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT in Disney World.

Cosmic Rewind

I know, I know…it’s shocking that someone who writes for DISNEY Food Blog hasn’t been on one of Disney World’s most popular rides. Now, I usually JUMP at the chance at riding a new ride when I get the opportunity, but I’ve been to Disney World several times since Cosmic Rewind opened and I haven’t even once even thought about riding it, but I have a very good reason that I’m going to share with you.

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REVIEW: There’s Always Room For One More…Of This Cookie in Disney World

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Spooky season means one thing in Disney World. Yes, Halloween decorations in Magic Kingdom. Yes, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party…also in Magic Kingdom. But most importantly, Halloween means Halloween snacks all over Disney World!

Hitchhiking Ghost Cookie

Now, y’all know we get excited about Halloween treats, but we just found a new Haunted Mansion-themed treat that we HAVE to tell you about. So meet the Hitchhiking Ghost Cookie, now available at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea at The Landing in Disney Springs.

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Gino the Gorilla Has Passed Away at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom might be part zoo and part theme park, but behind the scenes, Disney has a long history of doing its best to help ensure the survival of endangered species, as well as introduce those species to us, the humans, in a way that we can understand them better.

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Well, for those who have visited Animal Kingdom and have been blessed enough to see Gino, the oldest gorilla at the park, we have some sad news. Gino the gorilla has passed away. 

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Disney Dropped 2 EXCLUSIVE Discounts

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Are you planning on visiting Disney World anytime soon? Well, if you are, we’re guessing you’re well into the planning phase, including deciding on a budget, how long you want to stay, what tickets you’ll need, and more.

Main Street, U.S.A.

Well, before you book that vacation, we may have a way for you to save money if you happen to live in Florida. That’s because Disney World has dropped deals on hotel rooms and tickets for Florida residents that could save you big bucks on your next holiday trip.

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We Wish We Would Have Bought These For Our Disney World Hotel Sooner

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Packing for a Disney vacation can sometimes be a bit stressful.

A room at the Polynesian

In addition to clothes, shoes, electronics, and accessories – we all need a good pair of ears – there’s also the question of hotel room necessities. Luckily for you, we’ve gathered together some of the ESSENTIAL items you’ll need to maximize your Walt Disney World hotel room!

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FULL Lineup of the 2026 Universal Concert Series Announced

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Okay, so there are already a ton of things to do at Universal Orlando, including visiting the brand new Epic Universe, as well as Universal’s other parks, including Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay.

Universal Studios Florida

However, Universal also has a lot of seasonal activities, including Halloween Horror Nights, which is happening right now. Another BIG thing at Universal, though, is the Rock the Universe music festival, which is Florida’s largest Christian music festival. Now, Universal has revealed the full line-up for the 2026 Rock The Universe, which is coming up SOON!

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Southwest Has $50 Tickets to Disney World — But You Have to Act Fast!

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Okay, so you’re planning a Disney World trip, and YES, there is a lot to keep track of. You’ve got to figure out your budget, how long you’re staying, what tickets you need, and WHERE you’ll be sleeping. Plus, you probably need to know where you’re eating (okay, that’s a priority for us). BUT you also have to actually GET to Disney World, which, for most folks, means flying to Orlando.

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The good news is that airlines are having sales on airfare ALL the time, including Southwest, which is currently having its Great Escape sale. With this Southwest sale, you can book flights for as low as $49 each way, so if you’re heading to Orlando, NOW might be the time to book that flight.

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CONFIRMED: Popular Universal Orlando Ride Will Close For Almost a Year

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Okay, so we know a lot of folks are planning trips to Universal Orlando for 2026 — and we get it. Maybe you waited for the initial excitement of Epic Universe’s grand opening to quiet down so you can visit Universal’s new park without as many crowds (although we expect to see crowds in Epic Universe for a while).

Jurassic Park River Adventure

Or maybe you’re just skipping Disney World because of all the construction and opting for a Universal Orlando vacation instead, which is also totally understandable. However, if you WILL be visiting Universal Orlando in 2026, you’ll need a heads up about one popular ride: Jurassic Park River Adventure will be closed for most of the year.

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If You Can Only Go to One Disney World Restaurant in 2025, Go Here

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Not all Disney restaurants are created equal!.

Skipper Dan’s Dan Dan Noodles

There are a lot of restaurants scattered across Walt Disney World property, to the point that it can sometimes become overwhelming to choose where to eat. That’s where we come in to help! So if you plan on visiting Disney World in 2025, we’re just going to tell you which restaurants you need to head to.

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SAD SNACK NEWS: A Popular Snack Just Disappeared From Disney World

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Summer is passing, and fall has made its way to Disney World (at least in the decor). That means a lot of new food has popped up in Disney World to celebrate the most spookiest of seasons.

Mole Chicken Nacho Fries

Recently, we had some loaded French fries that…well, changed our lives. And to usher in fall the ONLY way we know how, we tried the new Caramel Apple Crisp in EPCOT. Plus we indulged in a hidden drink we bet you don’t even know about (well, you do now). In the meantime, Disney World restaurants were busy updating their menus, so let’s see what’s changed this week.  [Read more…]

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