food IS a theme park
Disney Deluxe resorts come with a plethora of perks — close proximity to the parks, signature dining locations, Extended Evening Hours… You name it, they’ve probably got it!
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa opened in 1988, and it’s been an extremely popular hotel from the beginning thanks to its style of Victorian-era elegance mixed with modern luxury, close proximity to the Magic Kingdom, and delicious restaurants. However, it is still missing one perk.
I hope you’ve got your calendars ready because Disney has announced MAJOR dates for the rest of the year, including all of the holiday festivities. They also gave us dates for Festival of the Arts and Flower and Garden next year, and on top of that, another festival booth opened in EPCOT, and we got a sneak peek at the newest attraction in Disney World opening next week.
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We’re grabbing our sketch pads and pencils and heading straight to Hollywood Studios because The Magic of Disney Animation is almost open!
Walt Disney Studios — Animation Building
This new area of Walt Disney Studios has so much fun happening, including drawing classes with Olaf, tons of meet-and-greets, a new indoor (and air-conditioned!) playground, and just overall animation fun. With all the new experiences officially opening to the public on September 14th, something else is also coming to Hollywood Studios — a brand-new virtual queue system for the attraction!
Disney World is technically a judgment-free zone. Wear your matching family shirts. Put seven trading pins on your hat. Carry the popcorn bucket that requires its own seat on the Skyliner. Live your truth.
Magic Kingdom
But when we asked our team what they quietly judge people for bringing to Disney World, there was one VERY clear category: impractical shoes. And within that category, two particular offenders kept coming up.
Recently, we got a chance to get a good look inside The Magic of Disney Animation, the last part of the big Animation Courtyard overhaul in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to convert the space into The Walt Disney Studios. We got to see everything happening inside the building, including Olaf Draws!, the Drawn to Wonderland playground, the new store, and so much more.
The Magic of Disney Animation
Now, The Magic of Disney Animation wasn’t set to open until September 14th, but we visited it today, and guess what? The attraction has soft-opened! Yes, it’s opened early!
If you have a sweet tooth and you’ll be at Downtown Disney soon, then you need to have Disney’s newest candy on your radar!
So many options!
You can fill up a bag or mini trash can at Downtown Disney’s brand-new bulk candy station!
Disney Adults have very specific shopping habits. We can spend months debating the merits of a new Loungefly, but put a genuinely useful park-day gadget in front of us and suddenly it’s in the cart before you can say, “free shipping.”
We love our essentials
And right now, Amazon has quite a few things that immediately made us think, “Yep, Disney trip.” From the charger that can rescue multiple devices to the pillows that might make your own bedroom feel a little more like vacation, these are the Amazon finds Disney Adults should have on their radar this weekend.
When it comes to navigating a Disney World vacation, the most helpful tool you can have is the My Disney Experience app on your phone. The My Disney Experience app can do everything from opening your Disney World hotel room door to acting as your park ticket, as well as let you Mobile Order food, use Mobile Checkout when buying souvenirs, book Lightning Lanes, and so much more.
My Disney Experience App
That’s why we always want to give you a heads up when changes happen on the app. And we recently noticed a new change that we want to make you aware of.
Disney fans have been waiting for Villains Land for YEARS, as rumors of the land have been circulating since the late 1990s!
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Due to that intense anticipation, misinformation about the land (which was officially announced in 2024) has run a bit rampant. Now, it’s time to debunk some of these rumors as more details about the land have come into focus.
If you live in Canada and you’re waiting for the perfect time to come to Disney World, we may just have that time for you!
Cinderella Castle
We’ve recently been getting lots of news on certain event dates and discounts for 2027 Disney World vacations. Now, Disney has just shared NEW discounts for all those who are living up north in Canada. Let’s get those calendars out, because now is the time to start booking!
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