food IS a theme park
The holiday season is in full effect in Disneyland and we are enjoying it!
Sleeping Beauty Castle at night
We’ve got our candy cane (which we accidentally broke — oops!), we’ve had a TON of amazing holiday snacks, and we saw the Candlelight Processional. But what else is going on in Disneyland? Well, let’s find out!
Our return to Genovia might end up being a bittersweet one. Disney has been on a roll lately in revisiting some of its movie franchises: there have been a ton of live-action remakes, and, most recently, we got sequels to both Hocus Pocus and Enchanted!
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Fans of the original Princess Diaries movies, though, have been waiting for a sequel, and recently, it seemed like it might happen. However, a third Princess Diaries movie may not feature queen of Genovia actress Julie Andrews.
One of the most popular characters in Disney World isn’t necessarily a character you can meet from a movie or TV show.
Sunshine Tree Terrace
Nope, it’s a little orange bird, aka Orange Bird, who’s the mascot for the Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom. This little bird is so popular that he got his own 50th anniversary statue, and he appears on a variety of merchandise, from Crocs to scarves to MagicBand+ designs. Well, now, there’s a NEW Orange Bird souvenir you can take home with you.
Okay, we’re just going to say it — the best part of Disney World is the food. You know us, that’s what we’re here for!
YUM
So although we enjoy the OTHER parts of Disney World, we’re going to tell you a lot about the food because that’s our passion. We’ve told you all about everything we ate at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. We’ve kept you updated on all the holiday snacks that have turned up. And we’ll keep telling you about any restaurant menu changes that happen.
A LOT has happened within the Walt Disney Company over the past month after Bob Iger stepped back into the role of CEO of the company after Bob Chapek stepped down. That means that a lot might change moving forward.
Disney World entrance
Back in 2021, Disney purchased land in the Lake Nona region of Orlando to build a campus to relocate thousands of the company’s employees there. Disney later announced this was delayed, and after Iger stepped back in as CEO, he stated that he had not yet made a decision on it. Now, though, we have our latest update on the project.
One of the most fun things to do in Disney World is meet your favorite characters!
Mickey and Minnie meet-and-greet in Animal Kingdom!
There are so many to meet, too! From meeting Mickey and Minnie in their 50th anniversary outfits to hanging out with Olaf to chatting with the princesses, character meet and greets are always so special. Speaking of princesses, though…ANOTHER Disney princess is now available to meet guests in Magic Kingdom!
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Are you planning a Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation for 2023??
Cinderella Castle
Disney has a whole line of 2023 merchandise (including ornaments!) in the parks AND online to commemorate and/or prepare for your trip, so here’s a look at ALL the 2023 merchandise we’ve seen in Disney World (and some pieces on shopDisney) so far.
If you’re looking for Italian food in Disney World, there’s one restaurant you HAVE to try.
Trattoria al Forno
You can find Trattoria al Forno on Disney’s BoardWalk, where you can opt to eat breakfast or dinner without even needing a Disney Park ticket. Recently, we decided to stop by and give dinner a try again, so find out all our thoughts here!
Everywhere you look in Disney World, things are changing.
Animal Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is getting a new thrill ride, and EPCOT is undergoing a massive transformation that Disney hopes will revitalize the park. But with so many changes, there is a LOT to keep up with — so let’s take a look at the biggest Disney World construction updates you might have missed this week!
We’ve been keeping a close eye on TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom as the ride continues to get ready for its opening.
TRON construction
The new Tomorrowland ride will be making its official debut in spring 2023, and we’ve been bringing you the latest construction updates as we prepare for its arrival. As the ride gets ready to open, it has gone through a variety of different phases of testing the ride vehicles. And now we have an updated look at the latest phase of tests.
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