food IS a theme park
Congrats, my friends! You’ve just hit the big time! What are you going to do now that you’re rich and famous?
Big Thunder Mountain
Go to Disney, of course! But remember — things look very different in Disney World when money is NO OBJECT!
If you’re as obsessed with Disney World as we are, then you are not only WELL aware of the upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration this year, but you’re orienting your entire calendar around it!
Get ready to celebrate 50 years of Disney World!
But let’s get real: as momentous and once-in-a-lifetime as this experience will surely be, it’s going to be CAH-RAY-ZAY for a variety of reasons. So if you’re still debating whether or not to visit for the occasion, here’s why you probably SHOULDN’T!
In case you haven’t heard yet, Disney World is replacing The Wave…of American Flavors with Steakhouse 71 in Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
This new restaurant will be serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner — plus there will be a lounge area with a menu of small dishes and drinks. If you’re hoping to snag a spot at Disney’s newest restaurant, we’ve got some BIG news for you!
Joffrey’s Coffee is located throughout Disney World, from Disney Parks to Disney Springs, and it’s one of our favorite places to get some much-needed caffeine.
You’ll wanna get your morning caffeine fix to conquer this day.
Joffrey’s serves some of our favorite coffee drinks (don’t tell Starbucks!) and even a delicious quick breakfast, and they recently released their Fall Disney Coffee Blends. This month Joffrey’s is serving up seasonal fall coffees throughout Disney World and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Want to know where to get some new fall coffee?
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 global pandemic continues to impact the theme park industry.
Mask sign in Disney World
COVID-19 caused extended shutdowns of theme parks in 2020, and then when they returned, there were several safety measures implemented like masks, temperature checks, and social distancing. Some of those safety measures have been reduced or done away with altogether as the pandemic continues, especially once vaccines became widely available. Vaccine mandates have been issued by President Biden, companies like the Walt Disney Company, and by individual cities and counties. And soon, Los Angeles County will be requiring proof of vaccination in more locations.
There are 50 golden character statues coming to Disney World as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration that starts on October 1st, 2021.
EARidescent Gold Statues
We’ve seen lots of them around Magic Kingdom, including classic characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse and some really fun statues of Stitch and Orange Bird. They appeared this morning in EPCOT as well, with some of the most detailed statues we’ve seen so far. And now more of them have arrived — this time in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
We’re so excited that Club Cool is finally BACK in EPCOT!
Let’s do this!
The old Club Cool closed in 2019 as part of EPCOT’s massive ongoing transformation. Now, Imagineers have brought back a revitalized version of the fan-favorite spot! We stopped by Club Cool today to check out the new decor and sodas, and now we’re bringing you a look at what’s DIFFERENT about this new location.
EPCOT’s new flagship merchandise store, Creations Shop, opened today!
Creations Shop
Along with the debut of Creations Shop was the release of the new EPCOT Light & Color Collection, with the “Light” side of the line for sale today. The Light Collection includes new merchandise inspired by the iconic Spaceship Earth, and you might need to add these new Minnie ears to your collection!
Are you all about those classic Disney snacks?
Fresh, Buttery Popcorn
Maybe you’re a huge fan of Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars, Mickey Pretzels (with plastic CHEESE), corn dog nuggets, or other classic items. Or, perhaps, you absolutely love another quintessential Disney World treat — popcorn! Well, if you’re a big popcorn fan, there’s a NEW spot in EPCOT you might want to visit.
Hello from Magic Kingdom!
How pretty does Cinderella Castle look?!
We’re in the parks alllll the time because we like to keep you updated with new things we see! And, as things are gearing up for the big 50th anniversary celebration on October 1st, there has been a lot of changes around Disney World’s original park. So, let’s go see what’s new in Magic Kingdom!
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