food IS a theme park
There are some amazing places to get sweets in Disney World.
So many sweets, so little time
But what about…outside of Disney World? There’s one unique sweet shop located in New York and a favorite actor — you know, the one who never ages — co-owns it! Check it out!
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
The travel industry has continued to be impacted by COVID-19, especially as the Omicron variant spreads.
Airport Crowds
Many Disney fans have said that the variant has changed their travel plans, while thousands of flights have been canceled around the country in the past month. And now, there is a new travel advisory for people in the United States due to the variant.
There have been a ton of changes at Disney World lately! Between all the new snacks for the 50th Anniversary and EPCOT gearing up for the Festival of the Arts, there’s been a LOT going on around the parks!
There is so much to see and do in Disney Springs!
However, the fun doesn’t stop at the parks, there’s a lot of changes coming to Disney Springs too! Here’s all the new stuff we’ve spotted at the dining and shopping district lately.
Disney World has seen a lot of changes over the past couple years when it comes to how the parks operate.
Mask Signage
Character meet and greets weren’t available for a long time (and now that they’re back, they’re modified), we’ve seen a variety of health and safety measures like temperature screenings and face mask requirements, and crowd capacity was being limited after the parks reopened in July of 2020. Some changes remain in place, while other things are back to normal, but Disney seems to be looking for some feedback on what should happen next in the parks.
Ever run out of time to shop during your Disney World vacation? In between that dining reservation in EPCOT and your 4:30 Test Track return time, it can be hard to fit in time to look at all that Disney merchandise! Or maybe you try and AVOID the gift shops during your trip altogether — you’re already spending lots of money as is, after all! No matter what your reason may be, it’s easy to miss out on the newest Disney items.
So much merch, so little time!
That’s where shopDisney comes in handy! For all of us who can’t travel all the way to Florida just for a pair of Minnie ears, we can browse those classic Disney items from home. But the one problem with online shopping? Paying for shipping! Luckily, there’s a limited-time deal going on RIGHT NOW you should know about!
Rapunzel said it best – we’re looking to have the “BEST DAY EVER” in Disney World this year.
Cinderella Castle
And the “best day ever” starts right here – with the pre-trip-planning.
We’re a couple of weeks into 2022 now, but it still feels like the holidays in Disney World!
Fireworks at Magic Kingdom!
Holiday decorations are still up in the parks, and you can find plenty of ornaments, stockings, and Christmas PJs in the gift shops. Although it seems like the parks are clinging to holiday cheer for dear life, there’s one spot that has officially moved on from the festive season — and we’re actually VERY glad that it did!
Disney World has a BUNCH of great little snack stands and food kiosks around Magic Kingdom.
Adventureland has some GREAT snacks!
And now, Disney just released a new MagicBand inspired by a popular location in Adventureland, and it’s just for Annual Passholders. Looking for a new accessory to wear on your next visit to the parks? Check out this NEW MagicBand we found online!
Who’s ready for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? If you’re anything like us, you might be preparing for the first festival of 2022 by making space on your wall for some new art or saving some money for all those delicious new foods you can’t wait to try!
Festival of the Arts
While you’re in preparation mode, you might want to consider a plan of attack for when it comes time to visit EPCOT. That’s right, it even takes a little planning just to visit the Festival of the Arts! There’s one festival food booth that you might want to visit first. Here’s why!
We are getting REAL close to the start of this year’s International Festival of the Arts in EPCOT!
Festival of the Arts
From January 14th through February 21st guests can enjoy artistic creations around the park, including performances, visual arts, and tasty culinary masterpieces. The 2022 festival has fifteen food studios, including three brand NEW ones. So how are you going to keep track of all the dishes you want to try? With our FREE DFB Festival of the Arts printable, of course! [Read more…]
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