food IS a theme park
Various unions that represent Disney World Cast Members have been negotiating with Disney about wages and benefits.
Cast Members at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Back in November, we shared that some labor unions held a rally over employee pay. Disney later released a statement on the Cast Member pay negotiations. Now, we finally have an update as to what’s going on.
NEW restaurants are coming to Disney World soon!
Let’s head to the Boardwalk.
In 2023, Summer House on the Lake is set to open in Disney Springs, The Cake Bake Shop will open at Disney’s BoardWalk, and Roundup Rodeo BBQ will open in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But another Disney spot might be opening up even sooner!
If you’re heading to Disney World during these next few days, pack your patience pants. In fact, pack all the patience pants you own — you’re gonna need ’em!
Hollywood Studios
The crowds at Disney World have been weird during the holiday season, with some spots incredibly crowded while others were a little emptier. In terms of wait times, you can find some seriously LONG waits as folks pile into the parks to enjoy the last bit of 2022. Even rides you’d NEVER expect to be super busy might surprise you. But today, well…some of those wait times were really making us cringe.
Of all the resorts on Disney World property, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground might be the least visited — at least by guests who aren’t staying there.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
It isn’t necessarily an easy location to get to if you’re staying somewhere else, but if you’re on a budget and like camping, it might be EXACTLY the Disney World accommodations you’re looking for. However, if you’re looking for something a little more bougie, you can always get a cabin onsite where you can “rough it” with all the amenities you might enjoy at a hotel. But what about food at this resort? Well, let’s take a look at what’s available.
When you pack for Disney, you probably remember to bring pajamas, your toothbrush, your Minnie ears, your MagicBand+, and other essentials. But did you pack…your gloves?
Magic Kingdom
Florida might be the Sunshine State, but sometimes it can get hit with really cold weather! A freeze warning and freeze watch were even put in place for some areas of Florida over the Christmas weekend. And while things are warming up, some cooler weather will continue for just a bit in Orlando (at least in terms of the lows). If you aren’t prepared for the cooler weather, you might arrive in Florida and be met with a rather unfortunate situation in the parks.
It’s no secret Disney World vacations can sometimes be overwhelming.
Cinderella Castle
From chaotic crowds during the holidays to changing Genie+ rules to theme park reservations fluctuating, Disney World vacations can often require a bit of preplanning to help it be the most magical vacation possible. All of this normal vacation worry plus the added aspect of a toddler (or two) can sometimes feel like it’s a bit much. Luckily it’s quite literally our entire job to help alleviate stress before you make your next trip to see the mouse — so now we want to make sure you have all of the best tips for heading to Disney World with a toddler.
How are you gonna make reservations to dine in space? When will you be able to see Te Fiti up close in person? And is there a way to swim alongside the dolphins in the EPCOT aquariums?
EPCOT
We’re uncovering the answers to all of these questions — and MANY more — in our ULTIMATE 2023 EPCOT GUIDE.
One thing that’s inevitable in Disney World is change.
Change is inevitable in Disney World
New attractions open, while old ones close. There’s always some kind of construction going on. That’s all part of Walt Disney’s original vision, after all — parks that change and expand and grow with the times. So one thing we can be sure of in 2023 is that there’s going to be even MORE change from 2022.
If you’re heading to Disney World soon and haven’t been in a while, you might be surprised to see some of the CHANGES taking place in the parks.
American Adventure
The TRON coaster is nearing completion in Magic Kingdom, there’s new audio on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, and construction on the Moana attraction in EPCOT is moving along. Recently, another Disney show saw some changes and we’re going to explore it now.
Festival of the Holidays is EPCOT’s shortest festival but it packs a wallop when it comes to the food offered there.
Festival of the Holidays is happening at Epcot!
From savory dishes to sugary snacks, a lot of the food focuses on hearty comfort foods.
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