food IS a theme park
Superman’s nemesis Lex Luthor hasn’t bought Six Flags, but it sure feels like it…
©Six Flags
Last month, Six Flags Magic Mountain announced that the iconic, once record-breaking shuttle coaster Superman: Escape from Krypton – – has been permanently closed.
Universal Orlando‘s newest hotel, Universal Helios Grand Hotel, is officially open!
Universal Helios Grand Hotel
Helios Grand Hotel opened early, on April 16th, while Epic Universe is set to open May 22nd. We got a first look at this “Mediterranean-inspired” hotel, including the highly anticipated Kids’ Suites! Come along with us for a FULL room tour!!
We are seeing Disney World undergo some major construction over the next few years, including updated rides and new lands.
Cinderella’s Castle
In 2025, there will be several rides that are seeing a refurbishment this year at Magic Kingdom. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is currently receiving an overhaul and is scheduled to reopen in 2026. Astro Orbiter also closed earlier this year and is set to reopen this summer. Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin has recently been added to that list as well so here is what we know about this ride update.
If there’s one thing we can’t get enough of, it’s shiny things. Especially shiny Disney things.
Shinyyyyy ♫♪♫♪
And thankfully, Baublebar has come through with a wonderful collection that has us wanting to travel over to Wonderland just to snag it (thankfully, the internet exists, and we can save ourselves the trip and just add it to our cart instead.)
Either before you run into Epic Universe to meet your favorite Nintendo characters or need a relaxing end to your day after flying with a dragon, enjoying a relaxing sit-down meal is a great addition to your Universal Orlando trip.
Universal Helios Grand Hotel
We visited Flora Taverna at the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, where we got amazing views of Epic Universe and an incredible meal. This is one of the three hotels built for Epic, and it overlooks Celestial Park. Let’s dive in!
We have some construction updates on Disney World’s newest resort.
©Disney
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is the newest hotel right by Magic Kingdom, which is set to open sometime in 2027.
We’re not exaggerating when we say someone from the Disney Food Blog team is in the parks every day. We’re theme park experts, and to make sure we know everything happening for you, we wander through the parks every day.
Welcome to Disney World
We like to explore every shop, restaurant, and ride to bring you all the information, so we walk a lot. Like, a lot, a lot. So, when it comes to what shoes you should wear to Disney World, we have some thoughts.
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor in Magic Kingdom‘s Tomorrowland requires quite a bit of audience participation.
Laugh Floor
You are invited into the Laugh Floor to help fill up a canister with laughs. As monsters tell their jokes, they rely on audience members to help with the bit and generate more laughs. One of the biggest (or worst) honors, depending on who you ask, is to be “That Guy” during a show. If you have ever wanted to be “That Guy” or maybe have wanted to avoid the distinction, we are sharing our best tips to get picked!
When you’re ballin’ on a budget, it can be difficult to find cheap, FILLING meals around Disney World.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Sometimes, you have to get creative. Just because something isn’t listed as such doesn’t mean you can’t have it as a meal around the parks — including snacks, sides, and kids meals too. Animal Kingdom is full of hidden gems that are perfect for a quick, cheap meal and we’re heading to one of our favorite spots to check one out!
Have you ever craved a nice, cold soda to quench your thirst during a long, hot day at Disney World?
Coca-Cola store in Disney Springs
Disney World is notorious for only selling Coca-Cola products, and if you are a fan of Dr. Pepper, which is not a Coca-Cola product, your best bet would be to order a Mr. Pibb, which is now known as Pibb Xtra. So we made sure to compile a running list of everywhere you can get your hands on this drink, but believe it or not, there are also a few sacred locations that serve Dr. Pepper!
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