food IS a theme park
One ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is going to be temporarily CLOSED in early 2024.
Animal Kingdom
If you’re planning a trip for January of next year, make sure you take note of this closure!
There are quite a few Disney World restaurants that get a bad rap.
Cinderella Castle
From lounges that people dismiss because of overpriced food to food courts where the menus are sometimes considered “bland,” we’ve heard a plethora of restaurant complaints over the years. But one of the most commonly trash-talked restaurants is located in Magic Kingdom, and its TripAdvisor rating isn’t too hot either!
Disney’s looking to help you feel even more festive with a few new magic shots to capture the fun!
PhotoPass Photographers
Photo ops and magic shots around Disney World for the holidays come in so many different variations with characters, fun shapes, and overlays, and now we’re really starting to feel the jolly spirit with two more added to the holiday lineup. [Read more…]
The Disney World app has been updated, and a few key changes might affect how you use it.
My Disney Experience
The My Disney Experience app is a pretty handy tool. It allows you to check wait times, make reservations, look at restaurant menus and prices, Mobile Order your food at some restaurants, and view maps of the parks. It also keeps track of all your plans so that you can see what’s coming up for your vacation. Now, part of that planning page has been updated!
Even if you HATE the Disney World app, it has a few features that will make your trip significantly easier.
Cinderella Castle
Long gone are the days where you had to physically walk to a ride to see its wait time — you can simply check My Disney Experience. You can also use it to join virtual queues and view maps. But one of our favorite features? Mobile Order!
2024 is shaping up to be a pretty big year for Disney World!
Cinderella Castle
The Disney Dining Plan is coming back, new restaurants, rides, and more are opening soon, and park pass reservations are going away for most people. But, there are still some questions left unanswered when it comes to what exactly the parks will look like next year — and we’re going to try to answer one of them right now!
On the heels of the news that Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) employees got quite the shock of a massive outstanding tax bill recently for previous benefits from Disney, we’ve learned of another update!
Disney vs. DeSantis
Disney filed a federal lawsuit against DeSantis and members of the board in early 2023 arguing that Disney’s federal rights to free speech have been violated. Disney claims that DeSantis has waged a “relentless campaign to weaponize government power” against Disney to punish them for their political views.
We’ve seen Governor Ron DeSantis’ team attempt to dismiss the Disney lawsuit previously (actually twice already); however, it seems they’ve made plans for one more attempt for a federal judge to decide on very soon. [Read more…]
If you’ve ever driven to Magic Kingdom, you know that it can be a pain!
Magic Kingdom Entrance
The Magic Kingdom parking lot, otherwise known as the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) is actually over a mile away from the park itself. Once you park, you’ll have to take a tram to the front of the TTC (or walk if you feel like getting those steps in), go through security, and then board either a Monorail or a ferryboat to ride the remainder of the distance to the entrance. But those doing this process today might have a big hurdle to jump.
Quick! Go stand next to a fan — things are going to get heated. We’re asking a question long-debated among Disney World fans, and it could spark some intense debate.
Spaceship Earth
Buckle up, we’re asking our readers: Which is the BEST method of transportation in Disney World? Do you prefer the new but lighting-averse Skyliner? Are you team ol’ reliable, a.k.a. the bus? Maybe you like the wind in your hair as you sail on a boat? Or maybe you’re a purist, and you love the iconic Disney World monorail? OK, it’s time to see which Disney transportation method comes out on top.
January is a very BIG month for Disney World.
EPCOT
Why? Well, in several ways, things are going back to the way they were BEFORE the pandemic closures. So, for the first time in almost four years, people will be flocking to the parks for the return of the Disney Dining Plan, unlimited park hopping, and lack of park reservation requirements for most tickets. All of this will take place on January 9th! While all of that is cool and all, something happens on January 12th that we think should be a holiday. Let’s talk about it.
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
