food IS a theme park
From Loungefly backpacks to Minnie ears, pins to t-shirts, Disney World is an excellent place to find some new merchandise.
Inside a Disney gift shop
Whichever Disney World park you’re visiting, you’re bound to see some fun items at the various gift shops. Come along with us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check out a BUNCH of new items! There’s a new Loungefly bag, a faux fur coat, an Encanto t-shirt, and more. [Read more…]
There are a lot of things that are WEIRD about a Disney World trip. You’ll walk 10+ miles in the Orlando heat and call it a “vacation,” you might wait hours to hug a giant mouse, and (speaking of giant mice) you’ll see a lot of people wearing mouse ears on their heads.
Ears in EPCOT
If you’re someone who collects Minnie and Mickey ear headbands, you’ve probably already seen a lot of the new versions that have come out recently. There were new Ratatouille ears, some gorgeous Princess Tiana ears, and even retro ears that you can get in the parks or online. Now, there’s a NEW pair of Minnie ears that you have to see! [Read more…]
Disney World is HAUNTED and you might have even seen some of the resident ghosts on property.
Okapi
We’re not talking about the 999 happy haunts at the Haunted Mansion or even the glamorous stars at the Hollywood Tower (of Terror) Hotel. No, these ghosts are much less spooky and quite a bit more solid. We’re talking about the okapis in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Reopening restaurants, new merchandise, and price increases — a lot has changed recently at Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
If you’re heading to the parks soon, you’ll want to check out some of the changes so that you’re prepared before your trip. You can click here to see some construction updates going on right now, or check out some restaurants you may not have realized are STILL closed. Right now, we have a list of all the temporary closures that you can expect to see at the parks and hotels this week (October 16th through the 22nd) — check out the full list here! [Read more…]
Disney World is expensive, but it’s not usually “$30 for a single drink” expensive. 😳
The Edison
Even with all the price increases we’ve seen recently, you can generally get a cocktail for under $20. Recently, we stopped by one Disney World restaurant to try out some new drinks, and although most of them were pretty reasonably priced (at least by Disney standards), there was one stand-out that was both incredibly delicious and incredibly bad for our wallets. But it did come with a special perk! So come with us to find out if this High Roller cocktail is worth the cash or if you should stick to the other new drinks instead. [Read more…]
Going to Disney World for the holiday season? Then we’ve got an exciting update that you’ll want to know about!
The holidays in Disney World
There are plenty of things going on in Disney World for Christmas, like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and lots of huge Christmas trees in the parks and hotels. But what about a major holiday that will take place BEFORE Christmas? No, we’re not talking about Halloween. This news is all about Thanksgiving! [Read more…]
If you’re looking for late-night dining in Disney World, there are a few spots that you should definitely know about.
Port Orleans – Riverside
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has several spots that are open into the night, and you can also find lots of restaurants, bars, and lounges at Disney Springs. But there’s one spot that you’re probably not thinking of, but you definitely should consider as a great place to grab a quick bite and a drink! Come with us to the River Roost at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. [Read more…]
Florida is still recovering from the recent Hurricane Ian, which shut down the Disney World and Universal Orlando theme parks and brought a lot of damage to parts of the state.
Tropical Storm Ian
The state is working to bring aid and relief to those areas that need it most, and as recovery continues, some things that changed during the storm are going back to normal. Now, one major change is returning to normal, and it will affect anyone who is driving in Central Florida. [Read more…]
Staying at one of the Disney World hotels provides a few valuable perks to a Disney vacation. You have access to free transportation to and from the parks, you can take advantage of Early Theme Park Entry, and there are often fun Disney-themed activities going on around the hotels.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
If you’re planning to stay at one of the themed resorts on Disney World property, you might want to know about some new things that have recently arrived or changed! Come along with us to check out lots of new eats, some Disney souvenirs, and a few construction updates. [Read more…]
If you’re reading this blog, we’re willing to bet that one of your favorite vacations is Disney World. The nostalgic atmosphere, characters, roller coasters, dining, and more make Disney World one of the top destinations in the world. But all of that doesn’t come cheap – and if you’ve been following our blog for a while, you know that the prices just keep increasing.
Disney World Entrance
As much as we love to visit Disney World, sometimes that price has us hesitating. So what should you do when you love Disney but your budget is screaming at you to PLEASE choose a different destination? Here are 10 GREAT places to vacation when your budget won’t do Disney.
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