food IS a theme park
There were some surprising happenings in Disney World this week!
There’s a pretty memorable scent hanging out in Spaceship Earth!
A dining spot unexpectedly closed, Disney announced hundreds of price increases, and a new ride opened early. Read all about it here!
We’re back to check in on all of the construction projects that are going on around Disney World right now!
Magic Kingdom
A lot of things are shifting as Disney rolls into 2022 with things like refurbishments going on at popular attractions and new rides in progress. Some of the projects may have a BIG impact on your vacation so, let’s get to the latest updates from this week!
We may have said goodbye to 2021, but Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is still going strong, and we’ll be celebrating through all of 2022 AND into 2023!
Cheshire Cafe
When the celebration first started last year, we indulged in over 100+ 50th anniversary treats and drinks, but we’re not done yet! Recently, Disney announced that some of those treats would be going away, but also told us that MORE 50th anniversary goodies were coming — and y’all know we got excited about that! So we’re trying one of those new treats RIGHT NOW!
Greetings from Walt Disney World!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
January might seem like the slow season in Disney World, but we’ve seen some pretty decent crowds lately with the end of the holiday season and the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. We like to keep up with how lines are looking in order to gauge how busy it is, so here’s a look at all the average wait times in Disney World from this week!
There’s nothing quite as disappointing as speed-walking up to your favorite Disney World ride, only to find that it’s closed.
Everest is closed
Rides can close for several different reasons (like the weather, maintenance issues, etc.), but you can be prepared for some of the closures ahead of time. We’ve got this week’s list of all the rides, attractions, and hotels that are scheduled to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. [Read more…]
Popcorn buckets are a BIG DEAL in Disney World.
Time to Go to Magic Kingdom!
Right now, over at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts some guests are waiting in a multi-HOUR line to get that new Figment popcorn bucket (and some have already started to resell the buckets online). But if you’re not willing to wait in a ridiculously lengthy line to grab that popcorn bucket, you could grab another specialty item that’ll also hold your popcorn over at Magic Kingdom!
If you’re a Snow White fan, you might remember the Grumpy Cranberry Cone in Magic Kingdom not long ago.
Seven Dwarfs Cranberry Cone
At the time, the Grumpy Cone was the only Dwarf cone available, but a few days ago Disney changed the menu of Storybook Treats to include ALL seven Dwarfs, and we’re been excited to try them all! We got to try a new Dwarf cone today, so check it out!
Long lines at Disney World are to be expected from time to time, but we’re noticing more long lines this morning in the parks than usual (and we aren’t talking about the rides!).
Magic Kingdom
We’re in EPCOT today covering the first day of the Festival of the Arts, where one Cast Member estimated a 6 1/2 HOUR (yes, hours) wait for the new Figment popcorn bucket. But we also have a reporter in Magic Kingdom today who spotted ANOTHER long line!
Weighted blankets have become very popular tools for reducing anxiety and aiding sleep.
Weighted plush
Disney put their own spin on this product with weighted plushes, which we found in the parks (and online) last year. They’ve been missing from Disney World’s gift shops for a while now, but we have great news if you were hoping to grab one of these heavy plushes! [Read more…]
Let’s face it — sometimes Disney World can get crowded — busy days happen.
How do you handle a busy day at Disney World?
But how you navigate those days could determine how your day goes. And yes, although it can be frustrating when Disney World is busy, there are ways you can keep from letting a busy day ruin your magical vacation. So here are our tips — or life hacks, if you will — to help you get through the busiest day at Disney World!
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