food IS a theme park
Are you sitting down? No? Okay, well grab a seat and a blanket and get comfy, we’ve got a WHOLE BUNCH of big Disney news to share with you!
Star Wars Hotel Entrance
From ALL the details about Disney World’s newest experience (the Star Wars Hotel) to Disney Genie+ changes you need to know about ahead of your next trip, there’s a lot to get through. So buckle up. Right now we’re talking a look at the most important Disney news from the week that you can’t miss out on.
If you’re visiting Disney World soon, there’s now one MORE thing to add to your to-do (or rather, to-see) list.
Disney World
Little by little, more things have been reopening and returning to the parks. Parades are set to come back to Magic Kingdom soon, and Fantasmic! is set to reopen later this year. But today, another offering came back to the Most Magical Place on Earth, and this time it’s a bit different!
Picture this: you’re meditating on a yoga mat in front of a lit-up Cinderella Castle with the park calm and quiet around you. Life is good.
Cinderella Castle
Yesterday, some people got to experience this exact scenario! It’s Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend in Disney World and the festivities kicked off with a sunrise yoga session in Magic Kingdom. Sounds pretty awesome, right?! Well, if you’re a morning person — if not, then you would probably rather be sleeping! But, outside of the runDisney races, not many guests get to see the park before the sun rises. So, let’s take a look at how it went!
Skipping the standby lines for some of your favorite Disney World rides is about to CHANGE (for a limited time, that is).
Lightning Lane sign at EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After
Right now, Disney World guests can skip the lines at some of the most popular attractions in the parks either by using Disney Genie+ or Individual Attraction Selection — both of which are paid systems that replaced FastPass+. Certain rides are available through Genie+ while others are only available through Individual Attraction Selection. But just what rides will be on which list is about to change for a little bit!
Even in the most magical place on earth, things can go awry!
Tomorrowland
Attractions can malfunction, equipment can break, and the occasional pileup can happen, too! On a recent trip to the Magic Kingdom, we noticed that there was something going on over at a popular Tomorrowland attraction and decided to investigate. Let’s see what we could find!
We have seen some absolute stunners when it comes to Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise.
Magic Kingdom Park 50th Anniversary merchandise
From a glittery purple spirit jersey to a designer tote bag, to a pair of Minnie ears that cost $1,000 (!!!) — there is a plethora of extravagant souvenirs celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. But what about the not-so-extravagant souvenirs? That’s right, we’re talking about the humble, never fussy Disney mug. We recently spotted a popular 50th Anniversary mug in the parks once again and couldn’t wait to share!
If you’ve been to (or considered going to) Disney World recently, then you likely know that a single-day visit to the theme parks typically costs more than $100 a person making a day inside “the most magical place on earth” roughly $400-$500+ for a family of four.
Going to the parks certainly isn’t cheap!
Of course, that price can fluctuate depending on the season and the add-ons that you purchase, but you’ll be budgeting a few hundred (or even upwards of thousands of) dollars just to set FOOT in a Disney World park. So, if you’re dropping the big bucks on a day in any of the four parks, are you really getting your money’s worth? We’re breaking down the price of a Disney World ticket to let you know what every minute of your day really costs!
Disney World NEVER sleeps! Think you’ve seen it all? Think again! Between all the new merchandise, treats, and little theme park additions, there’s always something new.
Let’s visit the Magic Kingdom!
We visit Disney World pretty much EVERY single day, so we figured we’d share a little update on what’s new! Let’s take a look at what we found in the Magic Kingdom this week!
It’s been a LONG time since we’ve seen a daytime parade in Disney World. We’re not talking about those bite-size character cavalcades, here, we’re talking about a full-fledged, fantastical, good-old-fashioned Disney parade. It’s been too long! Now that Disney entertainment is coming back to the parks, we’re preparing for new and returning shows, parades, and more.
Festival of Fantasy is returning soon!
Back in 2021, we found out that the classic Festival of Fantasy parade is returning to Disney World, but now our most recent discovery proves that the big return date is quickly approaching!
The Disney World parks have varying hours, so it’s a good idea to keep up with Disney World’s schedule and DFB’s updates.
Cinderella Castle
Usually, the opening and closing times only vary by one or two hours on different days. However, there’s one day coming up when Magic Kingdom is going to close VERY early. We’ve got all the details here so that you can plan around this short day. [Read more…]
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