food IS a theme park
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Use today’s video to improve your trip, learn about NEW hidden gems, and basically become a Magic Kingdom master.
We’ve learned a LOT about Genie+ since it first launched at Disney World in 2021.
Genie+
We’ve used it countless times and learned the ins and outs, the little secrets, and all the tips that you need to know in order to get your money’s worth out of the system. (Because if we’re going to pay for it, we certainly want to get the value!) So today, we’re sharing our recommendations for the FIRST Genie+ Lightning Lanes that you should book during a visit to EPCOT.
Do you love Disney food AND ears?
Disney snack merchandise
Well, if you do, we’ve already seen some fun ears released over the past few years celebrating everything from Mickey bars to Mickey Pretzels to Mickey Beignets! HOWEVER, one of the most CLASSIC Disney snacks is the churro, and we’ll admit we got excited when we saw the Churro Ears at Disney World. Well, if you can’t get to Disney World to grab these new ears, we’ve got good news — these ears are NOW available on shopDisney.
We’ve had a LOT of Disney food news to take in this week.
Jaleo
From the closing of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to the big employee move to Florida being canceled, Disney has experienced a busy week. But we’re still also visiting the parks every day and keeping an eye out for new food, as well as seeing if any restaurant menus have changed. So let’s get to those menu updates, shall we?
Okay, it’s no secret, but we LOVE a good deal, especially when it comes to Disney.
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That’s why we always want to share the best deals we find with you — whether it’s for Disney merchandise, discounts on flights to Disney World, deals to save money on Disney World hotels, and more. Now, we’ve got a GREAT deal that could save you BIG bucks on your next Disney trip.
Okay, we know, we know, calories don’t count at Disney World. We’ve ALL said it.
Vivoli il Gelato
First, there’s a LOT of walking, so whatever you DO eat, you burn it off. Plus, if you’re one of the runners that participate in the runDisney events at Disney World, you can RUN all those calories off in no time. However, you may still have a good reason for wanting lighter snack options in Disney World, and we can respect that. If you do, there’s a new gelato we have to tell you about.
Changes are hitting Disney World left and right, and now we’ve got some clues about upcoming ones!
Cinderella Castle
We’re constantly on the hunt for Disney World permits that might signal what changes are coming next to the theme parks, water parks, hotels, and more. In recent weeks/months, we’ve seen permits that hint at changes for pools and restrooms, rides and hotels, and a new restaurant. Now we’ve spotted more updates that you should know about!
Planning your day in Disney World pretty much requires you to be tied to your phone these days.
Your phone does a LOT during your Disney World vacation!
You’ll need the My Disney Experience app to do a LOT, like checking in for dining reservations, ordering food, using Genie+, and more. You also need it for booking virtual queues for rides, as well as Individual Lightning Lane selections — or do you? Well, we found a way to do BOTH of those things without using your phone!
Okay, we’ve seen our share of strange treats in Disney World.
Trolley Car Cafe
And no, we’re not talking about that bizarre gummy worm mac and cheese. We’re not talking about that strange-looking Orange Bird cookie, that ugly pretzel we still can’t stop thinking about, or that drink with A REAL OCTOPUS TENTACLE IN IT. Nope, we’re talking about a Starbucks treat that’s already made its rounds on the internet and is making people scratch their heads.
Disney recently made a HUGE announcement about a $1 billion project it had planned for the Lake Nona area of Orlando.
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
In 2021, Disney purchased around 60 acres of land in Lake Nona, calling it a “regional campus” for thousands of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products team members (some would even relocate from California to Florida). The timeline for the project was extended, but then Disney announced it would not move forward with that project. So what’s going to happen to all that land the company purchased? Well, we have SOME idea.
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