food IS a theme park
Can you really ever have enough Loungefly bags? You need one for all your favorite characters, color vibes, movies, and more, right? They’re so easy to collect, after all, since new Loungeflys drop nearly every day (yes, Loungefly knows what it’s doing).
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Well, we’re going to share when we find new awesome Loungefly bags online, and The Disney Store just dropped two…and if you’re a fan of Ratatouille, you’ll need at least one of these new bags!
A new perk just debuted at Disney World’s BoardWalk Inn…
BoardWalk
…but NOT every guest is eligible to take advantage of it! While anyone can stroll along the water, grab a scoop of ice cream, or invest in a $22 slice of cake, a special character meet-and-greet has returned that’s only for Disney Vacation Club members. Here are all the details!
Halloween is almost here, as is the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Now, we are READY and will be at that first party to get a good look at everything there is to see and do.
Magic Kingdom at night during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
We’ve already had some sneak peeks at the exclusive food and drinks available at the party, as well as the merchandise, but Disney also just quietly dropped some details about an exclusive popcorn buckets….and trust us, you’re going to want both!
Over the years, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has become one of Walt Disney World’s most beloved traditions. The event’s offerings of candy, treats, Halloween-themed characters, special entertainment, decorations, and the rare ability for an adult to wear a costume in the Magic Kingdom have become annual favorites of many guests, and you can bet those guests are already planning their next party.
Magic Kingdom at night during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Part of that planning? Choosing the right Disney World Hotel to stay at on their Not-So-Scary night!
We’re just a few days away from the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the year, which kicks off in Magic Kingdom on August 7th and happens on select nights through October 31st.
Cast Members at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
We can’t wait to be at the first party of the year to check out the exclusive dining options available, see the iconic nighttime entertainment that only happens at the party, and, of course, go trick-or-treating and ride some of our favorite rides with little to no wait. One of our favorite parts of the party, though, may not be what you expect — it’s seeing those iconic Cast Member costumes, and seeing just how much fun so many of those CMs have doing that shift, despite it being a late night! There’s a rumor flying around that those costumes could be going away this year — but how true actually is that, and what’s really going on?
Change has been a constant at Walt Disney World since the very beginning, as rides, lands, and entire parks have transformed over the resort’s 50+ years of history. That extends to the current day as massive projects dot the landscape, from the transformation of the Carousel of Progress to the additions of Piston Peak, Villains Land, Monstropolis, Tropical Americas, and more. However, not every change involves transforming a classic attraction or creating a new mega-land. Some are much smaller.
U.K Pavilion EPCOT
Case in point, on our most recent visit to EPCOT, we noticed some minor changes around the World Showcase. Not major, world-changing events, but small elements that, while maybe not immediately noticeable, do change the flavor of their respective pavilions.
Staying at a Disney World hotel comes with multiple different perks — complimentary transportation around the resort, Early Entry to any of the four theme parks each day, and if you’re staying at a Deluxe Resort, you can enjoy Extended Evening Hours on select dates.
Typhoon Lagoon
This summer, though, there’s been an additional perk added for anyone staying at any of the Disney World hotels, and it’s been a great way to beat the heat. If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, you get FREE admission to one of Disney World’s two water parks on the day of your check-in. The catch? You’ve only got ONE more month to use the perk before it’s gone!
Get those wallets out, because we have some shopping to do!
Loungefly bags in EPCOT
Disney Loungeflys are definitely up there for our favorite pieces of Disney merchandise. We have a big collection, and it’s always growing. The only problem with Loungeflys is that they can be pretty expensive, and they almost never go on sale…almost. Right now, Amazon has seven Loungeflys for a big discount, and you won’t want to miss out!
When we’re looking for a dessert that’s going to blow our minds, we immediately head for The Cake Bake Shop on Disney’s BoardWalk.
A new cake slice has dropped!
Is it expensive? Absolutely, there’s no way of getting around that, but have we thought it’s been worth the price every time, especially from the bakery side that doesn’t require a reservation? YES. Time and time again! There’s a new cake slice available right now for the month of August, and, it won’t come as a shock to anyone, it’s an absolute BANGER.
Summer is almost over in Disney World (okay, not really, but seasonal fall and Halloween stuff is about to appear, so we’ll pretend summer is gone). We’ll soon be sipping on pumpkin spice lattes (at Starbucks on August 24th, y’all!) and eating special Halloween food and drinking special Halloween drinks in the parks — and we can’t wait!
Marbled Swirled Cheesecake
Meanwhile, Disney World restaurants have been doing what they always do…changing. Disney World restaurants change up their menus often, so let’s take a look at what restaurants changed their menus this week.
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