food IS a theme park
2026 is the year of construction at Disney World. Some popular rides are still undergoing reconstruction, big hotels are getting some updates, and that’s just scratching the surface.
Wilderness Lodge in Disney World
If you’re headed to Wilderness Lodge any time soon, you should also know that even transportation is changing for a limited time. If you’re a fan of those relaxing boat rides to and from the park, you need to read this!
We’ve been spending Spring Break at Disney World, and yep, things have been PRETTY busy in the parks. But that’s our job, and we do it for you, so we can keep you updated on any new food and drinks that might arrive in Disney World.
Dynamite Roll at Kona Cafe
Now, this week, we came across a new DELICIOUS flatbread, some brand new menu items at a seriously underrated Disney World hotel restaurant, an interesting new shake, and more. However, there are even more big Disney World restaurant menu changes we need to tell you about, so let’s get to it.
Royal Caribbean just announced a brand new cruise ship!
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The cruise line has had numerous expansions lately, with the new third Icon Class ship, Legend of the Seas, debuting this year. Plus, an unnamed fourth ship set for 2027 was just revealed!
If you’re looking for a new pair of sneakers for Disney, we’ve got you covered. Nike just released so many new colors of our favorite pairs of sneakers, and we’re about to spend all of our money!
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The Nike Max Excee Shoes are inspired by the Nike Air Max 90s to bring their classic ’90s look into a new, modern space. The foam midsole and outsole provide comfort without weighing you down, and the Air-Sole unit is visible through 3 windows for an updated look. Elongated design lines honor the Air Max 90 while modernizing it, which our millennial hearts love! They come in both men’s and women’s sizes in dozens of colors, so there’s a sneaker for everyone.
We LOVE Disney news, probably more than anyone we know. We love new announcements for opening and closing dates, menu items being added to our favorite restaurants, and even hearing about new discounts and promotions that will make our next vacation even better. It was a pretty big week for Disney news, but probably not in the way you’re thinking.
Some big changes happened in Disney World this week!
No, new attractions weren’t announced, or hotels for that matter, but nevertheless, these announcements are still BIG deals. Some of them will help you save on your next vacation, some guests got to experience a refurbished ride before its official reopening, but while those things are great, there was also a new system put in place that really threw us all for a loop…and we’re hoping it doesn’t stick around.
If you’re ever craving those creamy and sweet flavors of gelato in Disney Springs, you probably know by now that you can get gelato…as well as a ton of other delicious snacks…at Vivoli il Gelato.
Tres Leches Tiramisu at Vivoli il Gelato
But what if we told you this gelato spot is opening a new location? What if we told you that this new location is just outside Disney World at Flamingo Crossings, which is pretty much right next to Disney World and is the same area where many Disney World Cast Members stay? Well, it’s happening, Vivoli il Gelato is opening up a new shop!
Disney just released a new Loungefly collection, and we’re trying not to spend our entire paycheck on it!
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This new Loungefly Winnie the Pooh collection is sweet as honey! Shop them below on Amazon with Prime free shipping to get it delivered straight to your door. Zoom like a honeybee before it sells out!
There is a new rule hitting restaurants in Central Florida.
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And it affects water?? Let’s dive in!
There’s so much construction happening at Magic Kingdom right now. When we went to check out the testing on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, a sneak peek of a brand-new land caught our eye!
‘Cars’ land!
The all-new Cars-themed land, Piston Peak, is under construction right in front of Big Thunder Mountain. We could see some of the progress during the Big Thunder Mountain test drives!
If you love Loungefly bags, you’re going to want to keep reading.
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That’s because we keep an eye out for new Loungefly bag drops ALL the time, and we’ll make sure to share the news of those drops with you when we find them. Now, we’ve got eight NEW Loungeflys to share with you that just arrived at BoxLunch, so grab those credit cards and let’s get to shopping!
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