food IS a theme park
Disney World just dropped MORE new snacks, EPCOT is getting a brand‑new snack stand and brand‑new trash cans, a baby giraffe has arrived in Animal Kingdom, and Universal is letting you visit their new resort before it even opens.
Latest Disney News: Opening Date for New Snack Stand, New Trash Cans in EPCOT & MORE!
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If you’re planning a trip in the U.S. this summer, you may have noticed that the price of your hotel room is going UP.
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Across markets, large and small, from major hotel chains to independent boutique accommodations, these increases can be traced to larger societal and economic factors.
Disney World has really gone all in on making kids feel welcome at the resort this summer. Cool KIDS’ SUMMER has brought so many new things to the parks, as well as to Disney World hotels. Kids can now hang out with Jessie and friends at Jessie’s Roundup in Magic Kingdom, as well as spend some time with Bluey in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Characters are doing scheduled meet and greets at hotels, and meeting with guests during Early Theme Park Entry.
Eet by Maneet Chauhan
Well, another fun kids’ activity is also coming to Disney World this summer. A Disney Springs restaurant, eet by Maneet Chauhan, is offering a kids cooking class on July 22nd.
We’re just a few short weeks away from the long-anticipated opening of Universal Kids Resort in Texas, and you can bet we’re so looking forward to being able to check out the park for the first time!
Merchandise sneak peek!
We can’t wait to check out the attractions available for kids of all ages and their families, as well as what dining options can be enjoyed around the park, and, of course, we can’t forget about the merchandise. Turns out, though, we didn’t have to wait too long for that last one, because we just got a sneak peek at some of the items that you’ll be able to purchase soon!
Disney Springs has recently changed their parking rules at Disney World, and it could affect you.
Access from the Lime Garage
Recently, Disney Springs announced that they changed its parking rules. Disney is cracking down on Disney fans waiting HOURS for the newest pin drop. New pins are often released on Tuesdays, and while we love seeing them online, sometimes people prefer to go into Disney Springs to grab them in person. If you’re waiting for pins to drop or are planning to attend any other merchandise events, you’ll have to change your parking plan.
While it may feel like 2026 has just begun, many guests are already in planning mode for their 2027 Walt Disney World vacation.
Partners Statue at Cinderella Castle
When it comes to choosing when to visit the “Most Magical Place on Earth” in 2027, the resort will never be “empty,” and there’s not even an “off-season” in the traditional sense anymore, but there are definitely weeks that are comparatively “lighter” than others.
While we have a reporter at Disney World every day, not everyone gets to go to Disney World every day. That’s why we buy souvenirs to keep the magic alive at home!
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We found some of our favorite Disney mugs that will make you smile when you open the cabinet! From Stitch to Mickey, Minnie, and more, there are a lot of mugs that are making us happy and making us feel the magic.
We’re heading over to Amazon to bring home some awesome Disney souvenirs!
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We’re always on the lookout for great Disney merch, and time and time again, Amazon comes up clutch with some fantastic offerings. If you’re in the market for some fun, cute, and practical Disney gifts, check out some of our favorites that you can snag right now on the online outlet!
Something new recently popped up in EPCOT, and we’ve been feeling pretty curious about it.
Time for some new snacks!
Today was the day we finally got to check out the new Light Lounge in EPCOT, inside the Odyssey Pavilion. This is usually the home of a booth during EPCOT festivals, but now that we’re currently in between Flower & Garden and the Food & Wine Festivals, it’s now become a space that you can go to relax in the AC and grab a snack or two while you enjoy a show. Is it really worth a stop, though? We found out, so you don’t have to!
Summer at Disney World is no joke. Between the Florida heat index pushing triple digits, the afternoon thunderstorms that appear out of nowhere, and the sheer amount of ground you cover in a single park day, your body and your bag take a real beating.
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Having the right gear packed before you even hit the parking lot can mean the difference between a magical day and a miserable one. There’s one Amazon find under $50 that covers almost every park-day emergency you can think of, and it deserves a spot in your suitcase.
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