food IS a theme park
When you think “pool bar,” you probably imagine soggy chips and bland sandwiches, right?
Bar RIVA
Well, let me tell you – Bar RIVA at Disney’s Riviera Resort is NOT your average pool bar. Nestled within the elegant Mediterranean-inspired vibes of the Riviera, this spot elevates the poolside dining experience into something worth a Skyliner trip – even if you’re not staying at the resort. And guess what? We’re taking you along with us for the ride!
Magic Kingdom currently has several attractions closed, and another is set to close this week.
The seal of the United States
While Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Astro Orbiters previously closed, the Hall of Presidents will also be closing soon with more attraction closures on the way. Other parks and hotels will also have closures this week, to find out what will be closed during your trip to Disney World this week, keep reading!
Ride closures happen all the time at Disney World, but occasionally restaurants will close as well to be refurbished.
Mickey at Topolino’s Terrace character breakfast
We’ve most recently seen hotel food courts close for remodeling, but now a signature dining location will be closing for about two weeks. This restaurant offers a character breakfast and a signature dining dinner. Keep reading below to find out which restaurant is closing and what other Disney World attractions will remain closed this week!
As the weather gets cooler in Florida, fewer people will find swimming an enticing activity.
Disney’s BoardWalk
It’s during the winter months that Disney will often close pools for refurbishment since there aren’t nearly as many people swimming when the temperatures are cooler. As we’re getting into the last months of the year, we’re starting to see hotel pools close, including one that will be closed until late December.
We’re big fans of the Disney World transportation system!
Disney World’s Skyliner
The free offerings are great for guests trying to get around the resort. Each option has several perks, but there are downsides to each as well. One of our favorite modes of transportation around Disney World is the Skyliner. It’s practically a ride on its own before even getting into the parks! It’s typically efficient and offers direct access to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. However, there are two downsides to it as well.
We are enjoying all the holiday treat offerings Disney World is offering this year!
Le Petit at Disney’s Riviera Resort
The next stop on our holiday snacking tour is over at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Le Petit Café is a small French café where you can grab some tasty coffee and pastries in the morning and wine and hors d’oeuvres in the evening. There is a variety of French pastries served here, from tarts to macarons to croissants and more. Seasonal offerings are also commonly offered here, so we stopped by to grab a couple of holiday treats!
Are you making the most of Disney World’s hotels?
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Ever since the Polynesian Village and Contemporary resorts opened along with Disney World in October of 1971, hotels have been an integral part of the resort experience. Over the last 50+ years, nearly 30 resorts have opened across the property, while several more have been left unbuilt. However, many guests aren’t taking advantage of everything Disney World has to offer.
Okay, so we witnessed some changes this week in Disney World.
Chocolate Chip Belgian Waffle at The Cake Bake Shop
One of those changes was the opening of The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers (and y’all, we visited it SEVERAL times — you know — for science). We also ate a giant mozzarella stick for science because, well, cheese. Plus there were loaded fries (yes, our job is SO HARD LOL). However, the BIGGEST change we saw this week was with Disney World restaurant menus, so let’s get into those updates. We hope you’re sitting down for this.
Have you ever thought about becoming a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member?
DVC Welcome Center in Disney Springs
A membership might make a lot of sense if you often visit Disney Parks or other Disney properties around the world. You also get a lot of perks with membership including exclusive merchandise, discounts, events, ride previews, special lounges in the parks, and more. Well, if you’ve been considering a membership, now might be a great time to sign up because Disney just revealed some new deals on DVC membership!
Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lanes are about to change, but how will that affect separately ticketed events?
Hollywood Studios at Night
Genie+ and Lightning Lanes are about to change at the Disney Parks beginning July 24th, as Genie+ becomes Lightning Lane Multi Pass and individual Lightning Lanes become Lightning Lane Single Pass. These new skip-the-line systems deviate a bitt from the previous installation with advanced reservations and tier systems, but the objective is still the same. With that said, will you be able to use the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass during Disney World’s Extended Evening Hours? Let’s investigate!
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