food IS a theme park
The EPCOT transformation has been a years-long project (and if you’ve been to EPCOT, you’ve seen ALL the construction walls).
Welcome to EPCOT
Although a lot of the transformation is complete, including two new rides (Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind), even MORE is coming, including a new attraction based on Moana. Now, we have a BIG update about that attraction.
Are you hip to all the Disney lingo?
Rise of the Resistance
From the plethora of acronyms you’ll need to understand while planning your Disney vacation to the hidden Swahili details you’ll find in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney World is filled with other languages, codes, and slang that only the biggest Disney fans will understand. Sometimes, knowing these codes can even save you some trouble! If you’ve ever been to Disney World and heard “Code 101,” you might know what we’re talking about — and probably had to rethink your plans for the day.
Today is the big day! Disneyland’s Toontown is finally reopening after the land was reimagined.
Minnie Mouse in Toontown
We previously got to ride the NEW attraction in Toontown, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway earlier this year when it reopened ahead of the land. Recently, though, we finally got a first look at the NEW Toontown and even got to eat at its new dining spots. Today, though, a closed ride there has also reopened!
There are so many different types of rides at Disney World — from slow-moving dark rides with the occasional thrill to rides that will make you question your entire existence.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
If you’re prone to motion sickness, you know all too well just how it can ruin your day when it happens. There are probably a few rides at Disney World you might want to avoid, but if you’re curious about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in particular — you’ve come to the right place!
Although Disney World’s new ride, TRON Lightcycle / Run wasn’t scheduled to officially open until April 4th, Disney just announced the ride will actually have a soft opening SOON on March 20th.
TRON Lightcycle / Run
The ride will NOT have a standby line, but will instead use a virtual queue system (like we’ve seen previously with other new rides), as well as be an Individual Lightning Lane (pay-per-ride) option. Now, one of those options is available to view in the My Disney Experience app.
You might think that your purchase of Genie+ will give you the chance to skip the lines at EVERY single Disney World ride, attraction, and experience — but you’d be…wrong!
Cinderella Castle
While many rides are included in the paid Genie+ service, some attractions and entertainment options are NOT included in the standard service. Sometimes, you can still skip the lines at these rides by paying for an Individual Lightning Lane, but other times the standby line is truly your only option. So what rides are NOT included in Genie+? Let’s break it down so you know what to expect.
When we think of classic Disney rides, we’re sure to think of “it’s a small world,” Pirates of the Caribbean, and Jungle Cruise.
Disney’s Matterhorn
But if you’re thinking in terms of Disneyland, you’ll also consider the Matterhorn Bobsleds, which opened there in 1959. That ride is so classic that it even has its own cookie! Well, if you’re visiting Disneyland soon, you’ll need to know that the Matterhorn Bobsleds will soon close for refurbishment.
For as massive and impressive as it is, there are still a lot of things MISSING from Disney World.
Magic Kingdom Park
The four parks that make up one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations may be filled with magic, but when you compare them to other Disney parks around the world, sometimes they fall short. Sure, we’ve got unique things like Animal Kingdom, Pandora — The World of Avatar, the World Showcase, Figment, and Liberty Square…but there are some things that we really miss that you can’t find at The Most Magical Place on Earth!
It’s no secret: Disney World can get HOT. When you’re on hour number five of your rope drop day in the middle of the summer, you’d give your left shoe for a dip in the water.
Blizzard Beach
Disney World has two water parks perfect for cooling off, and one has a particularly chilly theme perfect for the days when you feel like you’re melting faster than a DOLE Whip!
We talk a lot about the main four Disney World parks and their attractions, but what about the water parks?
Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Typhoon Lagoon is one of two water parks at Disney World. Located near Disney Springs, you’ll find out that this lagoon is full of shipwrecks (and plenty of activities!).
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