food IS a theme park
McDonald’s changes up its menu pretty frequently with new items and treats. Remember the Grimace milkshake that took over the internet not too long ago?
McDonald’s
Well, now there’s another update you need to know about! [Read more…]
WATCH OUT for a schedule change happening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios soon!
Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios is a great park for entertainment, with shows like Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage and the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. One of the most popular shows in this park is Fantasmic!, which takes place every evening. Showtimes for Fantasmic! are CHANGING soon — make sure you know about this update so that you don’t miss the show during your next trip. [Read more…]
Some of the most popular Disney souvenirs right now are the Disney Loungefly backpacks. We see them ALL over the parks!
Well, time to buy more Loungeflys.
You can find Loungeflys in all shapes and designs, so whichever Disney character or movie is your favorite, there’s probably a Loungefly to represent that. We just found four new backpacks from Hot Topic that may or may not already be in our online cart…😬 Someone needs to stop us from adding even MORE to our collection! [Read more…]
If you’re staying at a Disney-owned hotel during your Disneyland visit, you can enjoy some special perks. One of the best perks is Early Theme Park Entry!
Disneyland
Guests staying at any Disneyland Resort hotel can enter the parks 30 minutes before the official park opening, which means they can get on the most popular rides before the rest of the crowds show up. However, that policy is CHANGING soon!
The DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board is not backing down from its fight against Disney, according to new details revealed at the recent meeting.
©Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board Livestream
The board is engaged in legal battles against The Walt Disney Company — they announced a lawsuit against Disney in May of this year, and Disney recently filed a countersuit against the board. These lawsuits don’t come cheap, as is evident in the Board’s budget plan for fiscal year 2024.
Did you know that you can get Disney 100th anniversary merchandise outside of the theme parks? We’re not just talking about shopDisney, either. Lots of other brands have collaborated with Disney to create their very own Disney100 collections!
Disney100 merchandise
We’ve seen 100th anniversary merchandise online at Amazon and Target, and brands like Aldo and Dooney & Bourke have joined in as well. There’s even a Disney100 CAR! But one of our favorite collections is much more affordable than some of those designer brands.
Tokyo Disneyland is getting its biggest expansion EVER with Fantasy Springs — a new land that’s opening next year.
Fantasy Springs Concept Art ©Disney
We’ve already seen a first look at the expansion, which includes themed areas for Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan. Now, Disney has finally announced more details about the rides, attractions, and restaurants that will be inside! [Read more…]
Have you heard of the NEW restaurant opening in Disneyland soon?
Tiana’s Palace
Tiana’s Palace is opening in New Orleans Square in Disneyland Park on September 7th, 2023. It’s replacing the old French Market Restaurant and will bring an all-new menu and updated decor to the space. Another change is that Cast Members who work here will have completely new costumes! Take a look at those costumes here. [Read more…]
A NEW restaurant opened in Disneyland on September 7th, 2023 — Tiana’s Palace! This spot is themed to Disney’s The Princess and the Frog movie, with a menu that’s inspired by the flavors of New Orleans cuisine.
Tiana’s Palace
We tried out everything on the menu here, and we’re sharing our FULL REVIEW with you now! Is this spot worth a visit? Which menu items are the BEST? Let’s find out! [Read more…]
UPDATE: According to WESH 2 News, Glen Gilzean resigned from his position on the Florida Commission on Ethics in favor of keeping his job as the District Administrator of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (formerly the Reedy Creek Improvement District).
There’s been a new development in the drama between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) board, and Disney.
Disney vs. DeSantis
The trio are already involved in a number of lawsuits, with Disney suing Gov. DeSantis (claiming the governor violated the company’s free speech rights) and the Board suing Disney because of agreements the company made with the previous Reedy Creek District board. The Board is now claiming that some perks Disney gave to previous Reedy Creek District employees are “unethical,” calling them a “scheme” that “raises significant questions regarding self-dealing.” [Read more…]
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