food IS a theme park
Do you want your Magic Kingdom trip to be okay…or do you wanna make it the VERY BEST?
Cinderella Castle
If you answered with “the BEST” (which I’m assuming you did), then you’re in the right place.
There’s Disney World during regular times of the year — and then there’s Disney World during spooky season.
Halloween is HERE!
If you’ve never been to the parks and hotels during Halloween, there’s something especially enchanting about it. Pumpkins, ghosts, bats, characters in costumes, special parties, and more are everywhere you look — and Disney makes it a point to get the party started early. So early, in fact, that the first Halloween decorations have already arrived in Magic Kingdom!
We may not be able to block the sun from beating down on you, and we can’t wave a magic wand to make the crowds disappear, but there are a few things we can do to make your trip to Disney World a little better.
Slinky Dog Dash
Even Disney experts have a few pet peeves when it comes to the parks and resorts! The truth is, there are some unavoidable annoyances that we all encounter in Disney World — there’s just no escaping things like paying to skip the line these days. That said, we can help you navigate three common problems that pretty much everyone hates. Let’s break it down!
There’s SO MUCH to do in Disney World — you can hop on the new TRON Lightcycle / Run roller coaster, check out the Broadway-style “Festival of the Lion King” show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and eat around the world at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. But there are a couple of things that you CAN’T do in Disney World next week due to ride and attraction closures.
Cinderella Castle
Disney occasionally has to shut down attractions, restaurants, and certain parts of hotels in order to update and refurbish them. To make sure you’re prepared before your upcoming trip, here’s a complete list of the closures scheduled for next week, from July 30th through August 5th.
We bet you’re walking right by one of the COOLEST shops in Magic Kingdom.
Crystal Arts in Magic Kingdom
We’re talking about Crystal Arts. Sure, you’ve probably peeked in the window, and maybe you’ve even seen the elaborate crystal Cinderella Castle there. Maybe you saw that AMAZING 50th Anniversary Tiara. But did you know you can also get some cool custom engraving and etching here, too? But there’s something else you can get here, too: custom 3D laser etching.
Excuse us as we try not to start this post with “Welcome, Foolish Mortals,” but we simply can’t help ourselves. Haunted Mansion stuff is EVERYWHERE right now, and it’s got us ready for spooky season.
Haunted Mansion
The Haunted Mansion movie just debuted in movie theaters. To celebrate the new film, a TON of new Haunted Mansion merchandise is popping up all over the place. PLUS, we’ve got Haunted Mansion treats in the parks (and yes, we have already tried the spooky Madame Leota Crisped Rice Treat). Well, get ready for MORE snacks because we’ve got two more to tell you about in Disney World, and here’s a teaser: we would only make room for one more of these…
Picture it: Lunchtime has arrived in Magic Kingdom and you can feel your stomach grumbling. 😟 It’s time to eat and you’re looking for something quick, delicious, filling, and worth your cash. Where do you go?
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
Once upon a time, the answer might have been Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe. Back in the day, it had a reputation for being one of the BEST quick spots to grab a burger in the Most Magical Place on Earth. These days, the menu has changed to feature more Mexican fare (though there is still a burger on the menu) and it might not always be a spot on people’s radars. But…should it be? Frankly, Pecos Bill has changed and it’s not all for the best…
Something NEW is coming to the Haunted Mansion in Disney World and now we’ve got more details about it!
The Haunted Mansion
Back in September of 2022, Disney announced that the ICONIC Hatbox Ghost would be making his way over to Disney World’s version of the Haunted Mansion ride. Since then, we’ve been waiting for more details…and now we FINALLY have some!
Disney World is constantly adding new experiences to the parks!
Cinderella Castle
Currently, we’re waiting on the completion of the transformation of EPCOT, but we’ve already seen plenty of other additions so far this year like TRON Lightcycle / Run and Roundup Rodeo BBQ. Now, Disney has announced a new addition to Magic Kingdom…one that has us scratching our heads.
It’s official — Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning this Halloween season!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Disney World (2022)
This after-hours event brings attendees lots of special ghoulish snacks, spooky holiday experiences, and so much more! But when does all of this spooky fun start?
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