food IS a theme park
One of the most exciting and surprising announcements made at the D23 Ultimate Fan Event in August was the confirmation that Monstropolis (at least most of it, but we’ll get to that) is going to open next year, including the highly anticipated Harryhausen’s Restaurant.
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Based on the restaurant seen in the original 2001 Pixar film, Harryhausen’s — named after legendary Hollywood special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen, whose creature designs inspired Monsters, Inc.’s design team — is a sushi restaurant in Monstropolis. Its head chef is a six-armed octopus. Why six instead of eight? Because the character is a reference to the 1955 film It Came from Beneath the Sea, which features a similar six-armed creature created by — guess who? — Ray Harryhausen.
Disney Springs is known for amazing shopping, entertainment, and, of course, exceptional food and drinks. One of our favorite places to grab a bite to eat in Disney World is Disney Springs, with so many incredible options to choose from.
Disney Springs
Well, we just found out that one Disney Springs restaurant is offering a special food crawl with an amazing prize, so let’s dive into everything you need to know! [Read more…]
Cruising can be pretty expensive, but does that stop us from booking trips? Not at all! What’s better than relaxing by a pool, drinking drinks that have already been prepaid, and getting to visit incredible destinations? To many, not much!
Disney Magic Cruise Ship
However, if you’re planning to cruise to Mexico soon, we knew things were going to get more expensive, and now they have. This isn’t the end of the price hikes, though — cruise prices with stops in Mexico have already doubled, and they’ll continue to increase in the coming years.
Are you traveling to Disney World this month? September can be a great time to visit the parks because many kids are back in school, meaning you might see fewer crowds in the parks. However, there are almost ALWAYS going to be crowds in Disney World, which means you might still face long standby lines in rides.
Kilimanjaro Safaris Lightning Lane
Of course, you can bypass those long standby lines by purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass, but depending on the day you visit, the prices for those could fluctuate. So we’re giving you the full price list for Lightning Lane in September 2026.
Well, things WERE slowing down in Disney World for a second there, but it seems Disney has decided to kick things up a notch again!
New eats at the Turf Club Lounge
It was a pretty even split between new closures announced this past week, as well as finally seeing certain spots open again, or taking large steps towards reopening. Are we devastated that we found out one of our favorite Disney Springs restaurants will soon be closing? Yes, but we’re also relieved that a popular mode of transportation also finally reopened at a Disney World hotel this past week, so again, it’s all about balance.
Disney Springs has seen so many closures in 2026. First, we said goodbye to Sprinkles Cupcakes, then came Francesca’s, Shore, and Johnston & Murphy. Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill was just added to the lineup, and now we have ANOTHER closure to add to the list.
French Toast Churro
We’re regulars at Sunshine Churros, a churro cart with two locations in Disney Springs. But it’s time to say goodbye to these unique churros, because the Disney Springs locations are permanently closing soon!
Another Disney World holiday weekend has arrived, and you know what that means…CROWDS!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Everyone loves going to Disney when they have school and work off. The only problem is, everyone has school and work off. We’re currently in the middle of Labor Day weekend and had to make a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what the crowds were looking like. You’re going to be as surprised as we were!
When it comes to Disney World park bags, everyone has a preference. We’ve tested out backpacks, sling bags, Loungeflys, tote bags, belt bags, and more. If you’re a fan of carrying a lightweight, hands-free bag to Disney World that you don’t have to worry about weighing you down all day, belt bags might be the perfect option for you!
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We’ve rounded up our favorite belt bags for Disney World, and some of them are even on sale right now! Whether you’re planning your next Disney World trip or are just looking for your next favorite park bag, these are the best belt bags for the parks.
If you’re in the mood for a Disney World sweet treat, one of our favorite spots is Vivoli il Gelato at Disney Springs. The place sells gelato and sorbet, but we bet you didn’t know they also have donuts!
Chocolate Pistachio Bomboloni
We’re big fans of specialty donuts, and a new one just dropped at a popular Disney World treat spot. It’s a new Bomboloni, which is an Italian donut that’s stuffed like a Boston Cream donut. Combine that with chocolate and pistachio, and that’s exactly why we went to Disney Springs as fast as possible!
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