food IS a theme park
We love the smell of a good discount! Especially one that can save you some big bucks on your room at Disney World.
Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort
And while earlier Disney World Swan and Dolphin released a deep discount on bookings for Annual Passholders, we just picked up the wonderful fragrance of this room deal for Florida residents.
It certainly is a beautiful day to take a stroll around Disney Springs.
Disney Springs
We’re swinging by Disney World’s own shopping, dining, and entertainment complex to see what there is to see. Will we find new snacks? New merchandise? You’ll have to read on to find out! Check out EVERYTHING new in food, construction, and merchandise in Disney Springs!
EPCOT is gearing up for its grand reopening celebration tomorrow — which will also be the official start date of the Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival.
Food and Wine Festival
And while we’ve been exploring the park during a special Cast Member preview this week, EPCOT’s World Showcase has felt a little different. Each pavilion is normally staffed by cultural representatives from each of the represented countries, but for now, it could be a long time before all of the cultural ambassadors can return to Disney World.
Disney World has reopened, but there are still some changes to be made to some of the new systems.
Walt Disney World Annual Passholder
Annual Passholders have been on a bit of a rollercoaster this year when it comes to getting their money’s worth. Many folks have had their passes extended for the length of the closure — but that’s not the end of things. With the introduction of the Disney Park Pass reservation system to limit capacity, Passholders aren’t necessarily guaranteed entry into the parks.
To help mitigate Passholder concerns, Disney recently announced an added 30-day extension on top of the closure extension to make up for the capacity limits. Now, we know that those extensions are coming soon — and Passholders have another option.
Disney just revealed a sneak peek at an exclusive pin collection for its D23 Gold and Gold Family Members — and it will transport you to a world of fantasy and fun!
D23 Gold Membership
If you haven’t joined D23—The Official Disney Fan Club, then now might be a great time so you can take advantage of this limited-time offer.
Disneyland Resort has been closed since March with no established reopening date.
Disneyland Annual Passholder Magnet
Annual Passholders were granted an initial extension when the park first closed. Passholders who paid in full automatically had their expiration date extended for the number of days the parks will be closed or have the option to receive a partial refund. Monthly payments were paused for Passholders who were on the monthly payment program. Disneyland has now issued another statement regarding pass extensions. [Read more…]
Two of Disney World’s theme parks have already reopened to the general public while the remaining two are set to open tomorrow.
EPCOT
All guests who visit must have valid theme park admission and a reservation to visit Disney World during its reopening phase. And availability for Annual Passholders has been pretty slim. Now, Disney has shared that they will be increasing availability for Annual Passholders.
A long time ago (May 21, 1980) in a galaxy far, far away… Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back made its debut.
It’s Chewbacca!
And now a new line of merchandise in Disney Springs is available to commemorate the film’s 40th Anniversary! You can find a selection of t-shirts at World of Disney (and we even spotted a couple of these online at shopDisney, too). [Read more…]
We’re always on the lookout for Walt Disney World souvenirs that capture the charm of the characters and the parks. It’s fun to bring a piece of the magic home with you, right?
Emporium’s Check-Out
We found a fabulous collection of keychains that are almost too cute for words at one of Walt Disney World’s best-known shops.
Last week when World of Disney in Downtown Disney District reopened for the first time since the temporary closures, we got a sneak peek of the new Disneyland Park 65th-anniversary collection!
65th Anniversary Merch
And while the new MerchPass system went live today on shopDisney, shoppers are also queueing up in a MASSIVE virtual line for their chance to buy some of the 65 Years of MAGIC goodies.
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