food IS a theme park
It’s been a very busy week in Disney World!
Balloons on Main Street, U.S.A.
We got TONS of announcements and news about upcoming shows, cavalcades, parades, and more! Now let’s get into all the unexpected Disney World news from the week!
There are some BIG changes coming to the Disney Parks this year!
Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom
We’ve been bringing you updates about things like the Star Wars hotel and the Splash Mountain Transformation, and we even shared a recent update on a new Toy Story restaurant! Today we’re back with a look at all the areas of Disney World that are currently under construction — let’s check it out!
In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Harambe Market is one of the more underrated spots in the park, featuring a wide range of delicious options! Since its reopening in late 2020, we’ve been wowed by the delicious ribs and chicken, salads, and cocktails we found at this spot (keep an eye for that shave ice cart, it pops up every now and then!).
Harambe Market
Recently, we stopped by Harambe Market to try out one of their vegetarian options!
Disney’s Magical Express was recently discontinued at the start of 2022…but we just spotted a trace of this piece of Disney history in the parks!
We’ll miss you, Magical Express
Disney’s Magical Express was the complimentary ground transportation service that took Disney World hotel guests to and from Orlando International Airport. The company that provided the service, Mears, now offers a similar paid option for guests, in addition to several other ground transportation services that are available for a fee. But there is still a trace of Disney’s Magical Express left in the parks (for now, at least!) that allows fans the chance to take home a reminder of this piece of Disney history!
The cold may not bother Queen Elsa, but it DEFINITELY bothers us! Hey Elsa, can you take these freezing cold temperatures back to Arendelle and out of Florida, please? We miss the sunny, tropical Florida we know and love!
We’re FROZEN!
Admittedly, it is winter time, so we always expect the temperatures to cool down in January and February, but now it seems Florida is setting records with this cold weather, and we just can’t let it go!
Back in October 2021, Disney World kicked off its 18-month long 50th Anniversary celebration!
Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom
In honor of the celebration, we’ve seen a TON of new things pop up around the parks and resorts. That includes new merchandise, entertainment, decor, and, of course, ALLLLL of the snacks! Some of the specialty snacks aren’t scheduled to be around for the entire 18-month celebration. In fact, we’ve already seen a bunch of anniversary treats disappear AND a group of new ones make their debut.
There are a lot of different rides in Disney World. Some are nice and slow. Others will jostle you around a bit but aren’t too intense. Some will give you a bit of that thrill factor. And others will truly have you screaming!
Thunder Mountain
Not all rides are created equal, and if you struggle with motion sickness, there are a few at Walt Disney World that you’ll probably want to avoid! We made a list of eight that you’ll likely want to steer clear of if your stomach tends to get queasy with too much motion.
Update: The Disney Dining Plan is now available to book for vacations beginning January 9th, 2024. A full list of participating restaurants, pricing, and more has been revealed. Click here for our full page with the latest Disney Dining Plan updates.
The Disney Dining Plan has been on pause since Disney World shut down in March of 2020.
Dining Plan Credits Could Not Only Be Used at Restaurants, but at EPCOT Festivals, Too!
Disney has said the Dining Plan will return in the future, but hasn’t mentioned a specific timeline or if it will even return in the same form. We may have received some clues that an announcement about the Dining Plan could be coming soon, and many of our readers think it could be returning this year. But, when the Dining Plan returns, will it be a better deal than it was before? Let’s take a look!
Traveling to Disney World for vacation?! How EXCITING! But before you hit up your favorite rides and feast on your favorite snacks, there’s the teensy matter of getting from the airport to your hotel.
Airport
In a perfect world, we would just roll right off the plane and into our Disney World hotel beds. But things aren’t QUITE so perfect, so let’s break it waaaaay down with a handy guide for how to get to Disney World from the Orlando Airport!
When it came to January, Hollywood Studios had an eventful month! With some major shakeups on the way and a steady stream of new things to discover, there’s never a dull moment at this park.
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Today, a long-awaited reopening happened at the park!
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