food IS a theme park
Well, here we are, folks. Another day, another closure at Disney World — and this time, it’s permanent.
SAD
We’ve been dreading this day for a while, especially since the date of this attraction’s demise was officially announced. And, now that It’s Tough To Be a Bug is officially GONE from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, parts of this park look completely different — and those dreaded Disney World construction walls are back.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a FLURRY of change right now.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
DinoLand, U.S.A. has already started its phased closure to make room for a new land, Pueblo Esperanza (but don’t worry, Dinosaur should be open throughout 2025). Over at the Tree of Life, it’s the FINAL day for the It’s Tough To Be A Bug attraction, which is moving out to make room for Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Well, we decided to pay our final respects to this Animal Kingdom opening day attraction and see what things look like on its last day.
Hello from (sometimes) sunny Florida! We’ve been at Disney World all week just checking up on things and eating all the food (so normal week for us).
Cheers!
That includes a new treat from The Cake Bake Shop, getting ready to eat ALL the Easter snacks that will be hitting Disney World soon, revisiting one of our favorite restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and trying three Disney Springs restaurants AT ONCE (because that’s how we roll). We also kept an eye on Disney World restaurant menus this week, and we’ve got some changes to report.
Now that two Disney World attractions, Gran Fiesta Tour and Kali River Rapids, are finally open again, apparently, that means another attraction needs to close.
Kali River Rapids
An iconic Disney World attraction is closing THIS week! While many people may not actually miss this attraction, seeing it close for good is still bittersweet.
We love to keep all Disney fans updated on what’s happening in Disney World. And for all you water ride lovers, it’s time to get soaked — AGAIN!
Kali River Rapids
The Kali River Rapids ride is re-opening! After a closure that lasted multiple months, it’s finally coming back, and we have all the information here.
Picture this — in a few years, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will look wildly different.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
We are getting an entirely new area dedicated to the Tropical Americas. But with new attractions and theming coming, we have to say goodbye to a land we love, DinoLand U.S.A. We have already seen the closure of TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, but parts of DinoLand are still up and running. Now, Disney has announced those are coming to an end so it has us anxiously awaiting the BIG announcement on everyone’s mind.
You’ve been having the time of your life at Disney World, but then you start to feel your tummy rumble, and you know you don’t have much time before it turns hangry. And your tummy doesn’t want just anything. No. It wants a yummy snack for less than $10.
DOLE Whip
Sure, Disney food can get on the expensive side, but there is SO much food that is available at a more reasonable price. That’s why I am sharing my 12 favorite Disney World snacks that will cost you less than $10.
Disney World is going through a whirlwind of changes this year, and we’re keeping up with all of them to make sure you’re feeling as prepared as possible for your upcoming trip.
Animal Kingdom
Lots of changes are particularly taking place in Animal Kingdom, where DinoLand U.S.A. is going away to make way for Pueblo Esperanza, the new Tropical Americas section, but there’s another attraction getting ready to take its final bow as well. In just a few days, It’s Tough to Be A Bug will officially play its final performance.
We’re just one short week away from the permanent closure of “It’s Tough to Be a Bug!” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and to say we’re sad is an understatement.
It’s Tough to be a Bug
The show – which takes place inside the Tree of Life Theater – is closing to make way for a brand new attraction, “Zootopia: Better Zoogether! We figured we would start to see changes hit this show shortly after it officially closed — but we weren’t expecting to see them before it closed!
This week marked the start of the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, so we’ve been a little obsessed with checking out everything you can see and do at the festival, as well as EVERYTHING you can eat.
Blackcurrant Gin Cocktail
We’ve even told you about the BEST food and drinks at the festival so you can try them out for yourself. However, we’ve also been keeping an eye on those pesky Disney World restaurant menus that are always changing, and yes, we’ve got some changes to share with you this week. So on with it!
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