food IS a theme park
We’re here at Typhoon Lagoon AND Blizzard Beach to show you HOW to make the most out of your upcoming fun-in-the-sun visits (and to WARN you about the water park pitfall you MIGHT not’ve expected to run – or rather SWIM – into).
Typhoon Lagoon
Being a Disney World Annual Passholder is more than just going to the parks as much as you want (although that’s pretty much all we need!). It also means exclusive perks, discounts, and opportunities!
Disney World Annual Pass
If becoming a Disney World Annual Passholder is something you’ve had on your mind, the time to do it is right now! DisneyWorld is running a promotion where Florida residents can get a 50% discount on the down payment on new annual passes.
Over the last decade, MagicBands have become an integral part of the Walt Disney World experience. The modern MagicBand+ models serve multiple functions, including functioning as a Walt Disney World or Disneyland entry ticket, checking in for Lightning Lanes and connecting with Photopass, and reacting to select Disney theme park attractions with special lights and vibrations!
MagicBand+
However, these upgrades have come at a price… literally. The most significant difference between the 2013 model and the models we have today is that they are no longer free or even discounted for hotel guests, which is partially why experts are refusing to pay for MagicBands now.
I go to Disney World for the rides. Yes, yes, I love trying new snacks that become new favorites and watching Disney’s nighttime spectaculars, which usually end with me in tears (I swear Happily Ever After was made to have you cry, okay?), but there’s something about the rides that always keeps me coming back time and time again.
Slinky Dog Dash
I’ve been on just about every ride at Disney World (okay, admittedly, I haven’t been on Astro Orbiters yet, but I have been at Disneyland, and that should count for something), but there are some I avoid at all costs — including the beloved Slinky Dog Dash.
Disney World’s Hotel Cast Members are renowned for their excellent customer service and helpful disposition. However, just under the surface, there are some things they’re often biting their tongues to stop from saying.
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From dining to luggage to check-in and check-out issues, Disney Hotel Cast Members are often dealing with situations that they have no control over, though some guests simply ignore that. These are some of the thoughts running through their heads.
January was PACKED with so much Disney news that it can be difficult to pick out the biggest announcement!
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We got so many updates, ranging from major closures to summer Disney World deals and special offerings. With that said, the announcement revolving around the RETURN of a beloved hotel restaurant experience literally took our breath away! Pull up a chair, grab a pastry, and get ready for some major Disney dining news — we’re spilling the tea on the long-awaited return of the Garden View Lounge — Tea Room Experience!
Animal Kingdom is the name on everybody’s lips today! DinoLand U.S.A. is closed, and the park has a new map to match the direction the park is headed in.
It’s reopened!
To help ease the burden created by the loss of Restaurantosaurus, Disney has revamped Harambe Market and its menu. The quick service, which was originally slated to reopen in March before it got a new February date, has reopened EVEN EARLIER than we thought! We’re bringing you along with us to check out the reopened spot, AND its new menu.
A major shift is coming to Disney Springs, and it’s being led by one of Orlando’s most beloved local restaurants.
Disney Springs!
Gideon’s Bakehouse, famous for its half-pound cookies and gothic aesthetic, is opening an entirely new restaurant concept in Disney Springs, just a few doors down from its original Bakehouse location. Set to open mid-year, it is named Six Ravens. Instead of sweets, it will feature an all-new savory-focused menu, marking the first time Gideon’s has expanded beyond its signature bakehouse concept and signaling a larger trend reshaping Orlando’s restaurant scene.
We’re all unabashedly Disney Adults here at Disney Food Blog. We’re at the Disney parks every single day, and when we’re at home, we’re wishing we were at Disney!
Cinderella Castle
These are our nine favorite items that we think every Disney adult needs. The first five items are our park essentials for your next magical vacation, and the last four are our favorite home items to keep our park hangover at bay. They’re all available on Amazon, so you can get them delivered to your door within 48 hours with Prime. Happy shopping!
Monsters, Inc. has been one of my favorite movies since I can remember, so when Disney World announced a whole land dedicated to the movie, I was in tears. Of course, I also shed a few tears for the loss of MuppetVision, but Sulley and Mike are on the horizon.
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Monstropolis is coming along in Hollywood Studios, and @bioreconstruct on X posted new aerial photos of the construction site. We don’t have an opening date for the land yet, but given how it’s coming along, I wouldn’t be surprised if we get an updated timeline soon!
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