food IS a theme park
A new EPCOT festival has started, we have LOTS of construction updates, plus, when you need to be in Disney Springs to get the newest over-the-top shake.
Mickey Mouse Shake
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It’s one thing to experience Disney World as a guest. You might run into the busyness of the day, the long wait times, and everything that comes with being a guest at Disney World. Then there’s the experience of being a VIP guest on a VIP Tour!
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VIP Tours are a pricey but unique experience. They allow guests to see Disney World in a completely different way. They get to skip the lines, bypass crowds by going backstage, and see behind the scenes for attractions and the park; it’s quite the experience. If you’ve ever wanted to try a VIP Tour, Disney just made an announcement that on the chance to take a VIP Tour at a discounted price!
We love being a Disney+ subscriber for all the Disney content that we can have at our fingertips. But, exclusive perks, freebies, and good deals are a pretty big plus as well!
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Speaking of perks, Disney+ just dropped THREE brand-new perks for subscribers. These perks are so good, you’d be kicking yourself if you didn’t take advantage of them!
On March 2nd, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith permanently closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to make way for a new version of the ride featuring The Muppets.
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Since its closure, Disney has been on a mission! They’ve wasted no time making changes to the exterior, and now they have just confirmed more information about the new version of the ride. We’re going to miss the OG, but we’d be lying if we didn’t say all this talk on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets is getting us excited!
Disney Imagineering just filed not one, but TWO big permits for Disney World!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
We all know that Disney World has some MASSIVE expansion plans for the coming years. Over at Magic Kingdom, we’ll eventually see the addition of Villains Land and Piston Peak. In Animal Kingdom, DinoLand U.S.A closed to make way for a new Tropical Americas Land, called Pueblo Esperanza. Then, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’re seeing Monstropolis take over what used to be Muppets Courtyard. Well, we have some news on two of the four lands that are on the horizon — let’s take a look at the details!
It’s no fun when you visit your favorite theme park only to discover that its hours have changed and you won’t have as much time there as you had hoped. Now, this is something that happens often, which is why we tell you that it’s important to check park hours before your trip so you’re on top of any early closures.
Main Street, U.S.A.
However, we also want to make sure you stay updated on park hours. So if you happen to be planning a trip to Disney World in May and wish to visit Magic Kingdom on May 13th, we’re going to tell you to reconsider your plans. That’s because Magic Kingdom will be closing early that day.
Isn’t it frustrating when you visit Disney World, and things are closed? Yep, it seems like Disney World is just nothing but a sea of construction now, especially with all the construction happening in Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Even Disney World hotels are under construction, with some getting new lobbies and rooms.
Pool at Old Key West
However, regular closures for maintenance are also still happening at Disney World hotels, and that often means pool closures. Well, we’ve got a pool closure and water play area closure to warn you about.
If there’s one thing we know about Disney parents, it’s that the thought of losing a child in the parks is the stuff of nightmares.
EPCOT crowds
With thousands of guests packed into Disney World on any given day, the crowds are real, and the chaos is real. But one Disney World feature is doing some seriously heavy lifting in the safety department, and a recent comment on one of our posts stopped us in our tracks.
We just went to a VERY special event in Disneyland — it’s a NEW after-hours event that’s only happening TWICE this year!
We’re celebrating 70 years in Disneyland!
We checked out Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites, a special new after-hours event that we’ve been looking forward to for weeks. There’s SO much to experience at this event, like meet and greets with ultra rare characters, check out special merchandise, and, of course, snack on some exclusive offerings. Is the food really worth spending time on, though, when the event is already so rare? Don’t worry, we tried out a few of the options, so you know what to expect!
Recently, Disney has announced new lands, attractions, and entertainment headed to the theme parks, new ships coming to the Disney Cruise Line, and so much more.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
One of the major projects going on in Magic Kingdom is the lengthy refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This iconic ride is getting a bit of a refresh in the form of a new track, in what Disney is calling a “mountain-top to cavern-deep refurbishment.” Needless to say, there’s a LOT of work being done here. Originally, Disney shared that the ride would reopen sometime this spring, but a new permit amendment has us thinking the refurbishment might be taking longer than originally anticipated.
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