food IS a theme park
A LOT is changing in Disney World, especially at Disney Springs.
Disney Springs
A new restaurant, Summer House on the Lake is coming soon (along with a new connected dessert spot). A LOT of stores have been closing recently. One store recently got a makeover. Well, now, we can report that a NEW store is on its way and we think it’s one to get excited about.
Can you really go to Disney World without wearing a pair of Minnie ears? Or without buying a new pair of ears?
Gotta have those ears
Minnie ears are a pretty iconic souvenir, after all — wearing them is part of the fun of visiting Disney World. Plus, so many awesome pairs are available right now, including some gorgeous new Coco Ears, those incredible Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers ears that gave us nostalgic feels, and the spooky Minnie Mouse Vampire Bat Ears. But those ears can get expensive. What if we told you there was a way to get a UNIQUE pair of ears in Disney World for just $10?
There are several temporary CLOSURES in Disney World right now, including a couple of rides in Magic Kingdom and a few restaurants across the resort. But here’s the good news: One of those closures is ENDING soon!
Cinderella Castle
A Magic Kingdom attraction is reopening next week after its brief temporary closure. Let’s take a look at that reopening and what will still be CLOSED from August 27th through September 3rd so that you’re prepared for your next trip.
It’s about that time of year when Disney starts dropping new Coco merchandise in honor of Día de los Muertos.
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So we know Disneyland will soon get a TON of Coco-themed snacks in time for Día de los Muertos, but we usually expect to see some new Coco merchandise turn up around this time, too. Well, we did find a new GORGEOUS pair of Coco Ears in Disney World. Let’s take a look!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios can be the hardest Disney World park to navigate — and we get it! We go to Disney World every day and we see how hard it can be to try to do everything in the park.
Hollywood Studios
With summer break, we saw wait times skyrocket at many of the popular attractions including rides in Hollywood Studios like Rise of the Resistance and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Now, it’s Halloween season in the parks and crowds are changing, but one thing remains certain — looooooooonnnnggggg wait times at Slinky Dog Dash!
August 30th is a BIG day for Disney Cruise Line.
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That’s because we’re expecting to learn a lot more about the newest ship in the cruise line’s fleet, the Disney Treasure. We already learned a little about the ship’s theme, and Disney has shared concept art of what the ship’s Grand Hall will look like. But we just received an ACTUAL treasure chest from Disney that has a lot more clues about the Treasure.
If you’re interested in all the latest breaking Disney news, Destination D23 should definitely be on your radar!
Destination D23 in 2021
Considered the “biggest Disney fan event of the year,” Destination D23 is a huge event where members of Disney’s Official Fan Club, D23, can check out Disney exhibits, shop for exclusive merchandise, and attend panels and presentations that cover exciting updates about the Disney parks, movies, and more. This year’s event will take place in Disney World from September 8th through September 10th. And while tickets are sold out, you can still livestream the event online…but there’s a catch!
Did you know that there are TWO ways to get into EPCOT?
Mickey Head art in EPCOT
There’s the main entrance where the buses, monorails, and parking your cars will bring you, but over at the back of the park, near World Showcase, there’s a second entrance. And if you can enter through this International Gateway, you’ll get into EPCOT a LOT faster.
With the gigantic EPCOT transformation winding down, TRON Lightcycle / Run open in Magic Kingdom, and several hotel renovations wrapping up…what’s next for Disney World?!
Disney World
If it seems like Disney World’s list of ongoing theme park projects is kind of short right now, that’s probably because it is! Most of the construction projects that were originally slated to be completed for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary (but were delayed due to the pandemic) are now complete, and many fans are wondering what happens now. So when Disney World teased a GIANT expansion for Magic Kingdom, it’s no wonder that the fans were intrigued!
There are all kinds of Disney transportation options available, ranging from the classic buses to the iconic Monorail. But we just saw what might be officially the fanciest Disney transportation EVER.
EPCOT
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