food IS a theme park
Summer in Florida isn’t just hot, it’s dangerously hot. If you’ve ever spent a summer afternoon at Disney World wilting on Main Street while your ice cream melts faster than you can eat it, you already know what we’re talking about.
Magic Kingdom
Here’s how to beat it.
Ask any Disney World fan what EPCOT is known for, and you’ll get a dozen different answers — World Showcase, the festivals, the food.
Hello from EPCOT!
But over the past few years, EPCOT now has one of the strongest ride lineups in all of Disney World. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind alone can pull standby waits over an hour, Test Track keeps guests lining up to design and race their own concept car, and rides like Soarin’, Frozen Ever After, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure round out a day that can easily be swallowed whole by lines rather than actual ride time. So what if there were a way to experience nearly all of it, back to back, with almost no wait at all?
When we’re at Disney World, there’s nothing we love more than staying at a Disney resort. It’s so convenient with complimentary transportation, early theme park entry, and great food that rivals the parks!
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
But the only thing we don’t like about the Disney World resorts? Construction! Something is always being refurbished, which can mean tons of construction noise at your hotel. If you’re planning a magical vacation soon, you might spot some construction happening, because Disney just filed construction permits for five hotels!
A major reminder if you’re heading to Disney World in September — one of the resort’s parks is closing for refurbishment.
The Surf Pool was crowded!
The Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will be closed for its annual refurbishment beginning on September 9th, with its last scheduled day of operation on September 8th. Blizzard Beach will remain open during Typhoon Lagoon’s closure.
If you’ve ever been on a flight in economy where you’ve been trying to sleep, you likely know just how uncomfortable those seats can be.
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Some people seem to be able to sleep anywhere and can fall asleep on a dime in nearly any position in the seat, but for the rest of us, it often feels impossible to get comfortable. The thin seat headrest on most planes doesn’t help, as it doesn’t really support your head in any way. That’s all changing on Emirates planes, though, because the airline has just introduced new headrests in economy that may make sleeping way more comfortable.
There are tons of different ways to keep up with all things Disney!
Partners Statue in Magic Kingdom
You can check out the theme parks, follow all of the right social media accounts, read our blog, and watch DFB on YouTube daily for the quickest and latest Disney info. Even then, while being totally plugged in, you still might miss some big Disney news. That’s why we do a wrap-up of the biggest moments each week so you don’t miss a single thing!
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Test Track
Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable, and that’s especially true during the summer season.
We can’t believe we’re saying this, but it was a mostly quiet week in Disney World!
Old Key West Dock
We’re not taking that for granted, especially considering the month of August is about to be intense. We’ll be at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event earlier in the month, followed quickly by the first nights of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Oogie Boogie Bash, and then we’ve got EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival to finish up. If you’re heading to Disney World soon, though, there is a new change you need to know about, on top of all the existing closures.
This packing hack has made our lives so much easier!
Dreamegg Portable Travel White Noise Machine
After a long day at Disney World, the comfort of the hotel bed calls our name. However, for many travelers, it can be tough to fall asleep away from home. If you fall into this category, we recommend checking out this Amazon essential that can literally help you stay rested and ready for your next Disney adventure!
It’s really not so scary! Halloween is right around the corner, and Disney is already dropping new merchandise we can’t wait to get our hands on.
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From Halloween decorations to apparel, accessories, home goods, and more, there are plenty of ways to make spooky season come to life — whether you’re headed to the Disney parks or not. This new collection from Disney and Loungefly is practically perfect, and some of it is on sale — but you’ll want to hurry and grab it before it’s gone!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
