food IS a theme park
Believe it or not, the Disney parks haven’t fully returned to normal following the closures.
Under the Sea in Magic Kingdom
Slowly but surely, restaurants and meet and greets reopened — and Disney just announced that another character meet and greet is returning to Magic Kingdom!
When it comes to The Walt Disney Company, change is inevitable.
Cinderella Castle
And we’ve seen a TON of it recently. No one is more attuned to change at Disney than Disney adults, and they might have more to do with it than any of us originally realized. From reviving long-lost nighttime shows in the parks to bringing a CEO out of retirement and potentially resurrecting an imaginary dragon from the dead, Disney adults are more powerful than you think.
Did you know you can actually live in Disney World?
Tower of Terror
It’s true — Disney’s Golden Oak neighborhood is home to some seriously stunning houses with some seriously shocking price tags. Several of these homes are full of Disney theming — some subtle, and some not-no-subtle. We spotted a Golden Oak home for sale a while back that featured a haunting nod to Disney World — and it just sold at the highest price for an Orlando home so far in 2023!
Imagine: You’ve planned the perfect Disney World trip and secured tickets for each day of your visit.
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You think to yourself, “I’ve got plenty of time — I can worry about Park Pass Reservations later.” Then, “later” rolls around and you realize it’s too late! There are NO MORE park passes left for the park you want on a certain date during your trip. Don’t panic — we know it might seem like the end of the world, but all is not lost. Here are our secrets to getting Disney World park passes when they’re sold out!
Buckle up folks, we have some MASSIVE Disney news to share with you.
Get Ready for MASSIVE Changes
This week was HUGE — we got updates on fireworks shows, the TRON coaster, Park Passes, hotel parking, and SO. MUCH. MORE. There’s even a new Universal theme park experience coming to TEXAS?! We’re not kidding! So sit back and get ready to have your jaw DROP at all of the latest news!
It’s been a tumultuous few years for The Walt Disney Company, with 2022 coming in as one of the worst for Disney stock since 1974.
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From a global pandemic to disappointed shareholders and an ousting of Chapek as CEO, it’s no wonder Disney stock has fluctuated lately. We saw stock prices spike immediately following the announcement that Bob Iger had returned as CEO of Disney. Now, it looks like Disney stock prices have risen again.
There are a LOT of important dates to remember for Disney World in 2023.
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TRON Lightcycle Run is opening in the spring, with Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana opening later this year. EPCOT festivals will be returning too — and it can seem like just too much to keep up with. There is one important date we think you might want to remember — here’s why you might want to be in Disney World on January 22nd.
Did you have “NIKE executive joins The Walt Disney Company” on your 2023 Bingo Card?
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No? We didn’t either. It was recently announced that Mark Parker will be named Chairman of The Walt Disney Company, following Susan Arnold’s departure. Parker is currently the Executive Chairman of NIKE, Inc., and will succeed Arnold (who has reached the end of a 15-year term limit) on the board. But, Parker won’t just be a sitting duck — he’s been tasked with finding CEO Bob Iger’s replacement. Here’s what we know about Disney’s Succession Planning Committee.
EPCOT is one of our favorite Disney World parks for one BIG reason…
EPCOT’s World Showcase
…the FOOD! We are DisneyFoodBlog, after all. You can eat and drink your way around the world here, and there are so many tasty spots to do it. From quick service to table service, EPCOT has it all — and one spot that rarely disappoints is Spice Road Table. You’ll find it in the Morocco Pavilion, and for a while, advance dining reservations weren’t accepted here — but that has changed!
Between Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary, the Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary, and Disneyland Paris’ 30th Anniversary — we have had a LOT to celebrate lately.
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We’ve seen exclusive snacks and merchandise, new entertainment offerings, perks, and more throughout the parks. And, Disneyland Paris just announced something super exciting is coming for the finale of its 30th anniversary!
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