food IS a theme park
Universal Orlando is going, well, universal!
Epic Universe
It seems like everyone around the world is excited for Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s newest theme park, to open, and the celebrations are getting bigger and bigger.
What’s better than a fun Disney souvenir? A fun FREE Disney souvenir!
Jackson Square Gifts & Desires
During a recent visit to Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, we stumbled across a fun trivia game that ended with a prize! We’ve seen all kinds of fun souvenirs at Disney World, but this might be a new favorite.
Perhaps the most important part of your outfit in Disney World is your footwear.
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Seriously, wear the wrong shoes and you’ll be legitimately miserable by the end of the day. You want to make sure you’ve got something comfortable that can withstand literally thousands of steps in the theme parks. Many Disney fans swear by Brooks brand for their visits to Disney World, and we’ve compiled a list of shoes that we often see people wearing.
When you think of sweet treats in Magic Kingdom, you likely think of places like the Main Street Confectionery or Plaza Ice Cream Parlor first.
We certainly have a sweet tooth!
However, there are lots of places you can grab a sweet snack in the park that you may not know about. We took a trip to Big Top Souvenirs in Fantasyland (yes, a gift shop!) and can confirm that this snack may seem unassuming, but it definitely hits the spot!
As many hardcore Disney fans know, the company holds a vast archive of treasures from its century of animation production. Now, they’re giving YOU the chance to take something home from those archives, and it’s all for a good cause!
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From April 23rd through the 30th, Disney will be participating in the Sotheby’s AnimAID | The Art of Animation online auction along with Warner Bros., DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, and Paramount, with proceeds going to Los Angeles fire relief organizations. There are some truly incredible pieces up for auction, so get your paddles ready for bidding!
If you are taking advantage of the FREE Disney hotel perk, you will want to keep these things in mind.
Blizzard Beach
In 2025 (and now also in 2026), Disney hotel guests get a free ticket to one of the water parks on the day they check in. This is a great deal because it is FREE and this summer, both water parks will be open together! It’s been a long time since we’ve seen both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach open at the same time, but from May 21 to September 7, 2025, they will both be open. But, before you grab your bathing suit and sunscreen, there are some things you should know.
Since we visit theme parks every single day, it’s safe to say we know a thing or two about what takes a theme park to the next level for its guests.
Welcome to Epic Universe
With Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s newest theme park, opening in less than one month, we’ve been exploring every nook and cranny, and this massive theme park perk has been staring right at us. Wait till you see how easy it is to fill up your water bottle at Epic Universe.
We’re constantly wondering if Disney World will ever announce a fifth theme park…and if the announcement’s coming, when can we expect it?
Welcome to Disney World!
While Universal’s Epic Universe is dominating the theme park conversation as it ushers in a new era of Universal theme park entertainment, we can’t help but wonder what’s next for another major Florida-based theme park resort — Disney World! garnering a lot of attention from theme park fans. A fifth park would certainly shift the focus back on Disney, and we have a guess as to when Disney could potentially drop this massive announcement.
We are getting close to being ONE month out from the opening of two brand-new Disney shows in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! On April 27th, we will be just one month away from the debut of Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After and “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure.”
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We have been waiting (not so) patiently for the grand opening show, and we are getting closer and closer! However, we still have a bit before they open. Let’s take a closer look at what these shows are replacing and what else is closed in Disney World this week.
The biggest Annual Passholder event of the year is almost here — and Disney just dropped some exciting new details.
Annual Passholder
This summer, V.I.PASSHOLDER Days are returning to Disney World, and we’ve got the scoop on the first three perks that are officially confirmed. The event runs from May 14 through July 31, 2025, and if you’re an Annual Passholder, this is definitely something you’ll want to plan around. Let’s get into what’s coming — and why we’re already hyped.
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