food IS a theme park
It’s mid-August, so you know what that means – it’s officially spooky season in Disney World! Mickey-shaped pumpkins line Main Street, grim-grinning ghosts haunt Frontierland, pumpkin spice flavors invade snack stands, but spookiest of all…that new $230 price tag to attend the exclusive Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Our team was there opening night to find out if this year’s event is really worth your time and money.
SO much is happening in Disney World right now.
Mickey pumpkin wreaths!
Fall is in the air, and around Main Street, Disney World is working on several projects, and we are itching to sip on our pumpkin-themed drinks. Right now, we’re diving into the biggest Disney news of the week, so you don’t miss a thing.
EPCOT at night during Food and Wine is not the quiet evening stroll you might be expecting.
EPCOT
With the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival kicking off August 28th and running through November 22nd, the park is already a hot spot in the evenings. Add in the fact that Magic Kingdom closes early on select nights for their separately-ticketed parties, and you’ve got a recipe for seriously crowded evenings at EPCOT. We’re talking about bigger crowds, longer lines at booths, and an atmosphere that feels more like a weekend concert than a casual festival night. So, if you’re planning to spend your evening sipping around the world, you’ll want to know exactly which nights are going to be impacted.
There is a lot coming to Disney World in the next few years! In anticipation of the new lands and expansions, Disney World is also under quite a bit of construction right now. Plus, Disney is also working on refurbishing other attractions and locations to keep everything looking nice and fresh! It can be easy to lose track of all the closure announcements recently, but we are here to help!
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
We don’t want anyone to be disappointed when you walk up to an attraction or restaurant only to find out it is having a planned closure. We want you to be prepared if you are heading to Disney World this week, so we are rounding up everything that is scheduled to be closed this week!
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Magic Kingdom
With the busy summer season here, knowing what the weekly average wait times are for those popular rides can make or break your upcoming trip. If you’re heading to the parks soon, we’ve got all the info you need to know! [Read more…]
I look forward to going to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party every year. This after-hours event is one of Disney’s most popular and is full of exclusive snacks, one-of-a-kind entertainment, and rare characters to cross off your bucket list.
2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party map
Unfortunately, prices continue to rise every year, and it’s making us question if it’s worth the cost. You only have access to the Magic Kingdom for a limited time, and not everything in the parks is open. Should you buy a party ticket this year? Let’s find out!
One of the best parts about a Disney trip has to be the dining experiences!
California Adventure
We recently stopped by Bayside Brews at Disney California Adventure to pick up a couple of snacks, and we’re telling you our thoughts. Is it worth a stop on your next Disneyland trip? Let’s find out.
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of Disney World’s most beloved events, but there’s one thing that can make the experience a little uncomfortable.
2024 Food and Wine Festival
This festival is an annual celebration of global cuisine in Disney World. The festival features Global Marketplace Food Booths, a Concert Series, additional family-friendly activities, and more! The festival will run from August 28th until November 22nd. Am I excited for this festival to return soon? Yes! However, I’ve been writing about this festival for two years, and this is the one big problem I consistently see with it.
Hey Tiny Train Town fans, we’re back again!
Tiny Train Town!
The itty bitty city is still rife with crime and shenanigans, and of course we have to stop by every once in a while to see if everyone’s on their best behavior. So join me, the mayor of the city, for the latest progress report!
Disney World is named “The Most Magical Place on Earth” for a reason, but let’s be honest — those attraction lines? Yeah, those are often FAR from magical.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Disney is a crowded place most days, and that means attraction wait times get LONG. It’s not uncommon to see wait times over an hour, sometimes an hour and a half, and for some attractions, wait times above two hours are not surprising. When you’ve only got a limited amount of time in the park, though, how can you make sure you make the most of your time and AVOID spending hours in line when you can? Sure, you can buy Disney’s Lightning Lane service to skip the lines, but if you’re traveling on a budget or just want to avoid the stress of booking them, here are our top three tips for getting on some of the most popular rides with lower wait times that don’t cost an extra cent!
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