food IS a theme park
We know that planning a trip to Disney World can be expensive.
Disney World entrance sign
If you are planning to visit Disney World in 2025, ticket prices have gone up from 2024 prices. If you like to visit the parks a lot, we have a tip to help you save some money.
Disney World has a TON of restaurants to choose from, but when your favorite spot to grab a bite is closed, it can make for a sad trip.
1900 Park Fare
A few restaurant closures are going on right now in Disney World that might affect your trip. Each one gives you a unique experience when they’re available, but sadly, you won’t be getting into any of these places this coming week.
We have good news from Disney World!!!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Last week was, well, quite a week in the parks. In fact, it was one of the busiest weeks in all of 2024 so far! Between President’s Day Weekend and the Disney Princess Half Marathon, many people took time to visit the parks…but things are changing. We’re taking a look at the average wait times in Disney World from the past week and don’t worry — things are looking up!
Has anyone seen the new season of Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix? Spoiler alert: there’s an ORLANDO episode! That’s right, the humble city of Orlando has an impressive enough food scene to earn an entire episode of television. And yes, everything on the show looked DELICIOUS!
Disney Springs
Speaking of food on Somebody Feed Phil, Disney World snack lovers may recognize one of the treats featured on the show. Guess what? Even Phil Rosenthal knows about the beloved Gideon’s Bakehouse. Intrigued? Go watch the show! But first, take a look at the NEW Gideon’s Bakehouse menu for March!
Are you a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member?
DVC center in EPCOT
Maybe you’re thinking about becoming a member (or maybe you’re just interested in renting DVC points for a Disney World stay). We’re sure you know all about the DVC Welcome Home Centers in Disney World, but now you have a NEW DVC Welcome Home Center to visit in Disney World, and this one is SUPER interactive!
I was a Disney World Cast Member, and I’m here to let you in on a rainy day secret. Yes, rainy days at Disney World have their own sort of protocol, especially if you’re a Cast Member.
Haunted Mansion in Disney World
I used to work at the Haunted Mansion, and although I did spend a lot of time haunting the halls inside the Mansion, there are also quite a few outdoor positions that I worked as well. If you didn’t already know, attractions Cast Members’ shifts consist of rotations that typically last around 35 to 45 minutes. That means that you’ll spend your shift doing different “jobs” around the attraction. For example, a shift at the Mansion for me might have been starting in a stretch room, then heading to the loading belt, then heading to the Lightning Lane podium to scan visitors in. (Not necessarily in that order, but for the safety of Cast Members its best not to reveal where they’d be headed next — ya feel me?) Anyway, occasionally working in outdoor positions taught me a few things about RAIN.
It may seem early to start thinking about 2025 travel dates when 2024 just started, but trust us, you will want to know this!
EPCOT
Bookings for 2025 at Disney World JUST OPENED, but they opened 3 months earlier than usual. Rest assured, this is a good thing as it can give you more time to plan for your trip and to listen to our warning!
Now’s your chance to check off a MAJOR bucket list item!
Magic Kingdom
When it comes to Disney World experiences, it doesn’t get much more exclusive than spending a night in the Cinderella Castle Suite at Magic Kingdom. In fact, you can’t even pay to stay there! But if you’re lucky enough, you might be able to win a sweepstakes to get this ultra-rare opportunity!
Disney World sees MILLIONS of visitors every year.
Magic Kingdom
So you can imagine that dealing with SO many people on a daily basis can be a challenge for Cast Members. When you visit Disney World, too, there are specific rules that you need to follow (although there are some unwritten rules, too). Some rules, though, get broken so often that Cast Members are literally BEGGING you not to break them. So we’re going to outline one of the most COMMON offenses (and what to do INSTEAD).
We spotted a new park map on a recent trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Tower of Terror
The Disney parks often release new maps that sometimes include recent changes to attractions, restaurants, or seasonal offerings. This week we spotted a new map in Disney’s Hollywood Studios that features a big addition!
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