food IS a theme park
Disney held its Annual Shareholder Meeting on March 20th, 2025, and gave updates on several different areas of the company — but it wasn’t until the very end that things got interesting.
©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters
CEO Bob Iger participated in a shareholder question and answer session at the end of the meeting and was asked about the company’s plans to address domestic theme park attendance along with price increases. But don’t worry, no price increases have been announced… yet.
If you’re struggling to figure out which Disney World hotel you’re going to stay at for your vacation, may I humbly suggest the Swan and Dolphin?
Swan and Dolphin Hotel
Located in the heart of Disney World, these hotels might not be Disney-owned, but they come with some of the same deluxe benefits at a more moderate price point. I’ve stayed here multiple times, and every single trip, I find myself booking another stay before I’ve even checked out. From unbeatable location perks to incredible dining, here’s why the Swan and Dolphin keep pulling me back in.
Okay, hear us out. Sometimes you want cake, but you don’t want a WHOLE slice of cake (like those incredible and ginormous slices from The Cake Bake Shop that could feed us for DAYS).
Amorette’s Patisserie
So there are a few options. You could just get the cake slice anyway and eat just what you want of it. Or you could grab a cake pop (which is easily found at Starbucks locations throughout Disney World). However, we may have a new favorite way to appreciate cake — the Cake Bar. Now we’ve already seen a few Cake Bar options at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs, and we’ve been fans. Well, a new Thumper Cake Bar now available as part of Disney World’s Easter treats menu is now available!
Sometimes it feels good to be “bad”…
EPCOT
Well, not really bad. We obviously don’t condone breaking any Disney World rules, EVER. Let’s be 100% clear there. However, sometimes at Disney World, there are things that *feel* like they should be against the rules — to the point of being fun to “get away with” — but are actually perfectly fine to do. One of our favorites involves gift shops.
So breakfast is supposedly the most important meal of the day, but when you’re up and at it early in the mornings in Disney World, it’s way too easy to miss breakfast.
Disney Springs
Now, don’t get us wrong — we NEVER miss a meal, but sometimes finding a quick breakfast is tricky unless we want donuts or sweets (and sometimes you want something more filling). In Disney Springs, the choices can also be a little limited, especially if you want something fast, but Summer House On The Lake is now offering a grab-and-go breakfast that could be EXACTLY what you need.
If there’s anything we stress as a priority, it’s that you should consider always rope dropping Magic Kingdom.
Cinderella Castle
First, Magic Kingdom has more rides than all the other parks in Disney World, so you’ll need more time there. But, also, rope drop could get you a ride on a popular ride with a shorter wait — and all you have to do is get up a little earlier and be at the park when it opens. However, if you rope drop Magic Kingdom NOW, you might find that it’s changed. Let’s talk about how it’s different.
Magic Kingdom is about to look completely different!
Magic Kingdom
Disney World’s original park has seen many changes in the recent years including the addition of TRON Lightcyle / Run, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and an overhaul to the Country Bear Jamboree.
Even more changes are on the horizon as the Magic Kingdom expansion progresses with the addition of Villains Land “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain” and the Cars expansion on Tom Sawyer Island. While construction has yet to start on the Cars expansion, Disney recently shared new details about this new area of the park!
Ooh, we DO love a secret menu item, especially when we finally get IN on the secret. Of course, we’re bad with keeping secrets, so we’re always going to share those secret menu items with you.
Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs
For example, we won’t stop telling you about the cheese bread, aka the Pao de Queijo, at Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom — you just have to ask for it! We’ll also remind you about the Christmas Pudding dessert you can ask for at Rose and Crown Dining Pub. Well, we’ve got ANOTHER secret menu item to tell you about — a secret MARGARITA. Now, this one, you’ll have to put a little work into to get (but we’re sure it’s worth it).
I’ve been going to Disney World for over 30 years, and by this point, you’d think I’d have done pretty much all there is to do.
Mickey would be disappointed in me.
But, you would be wrong. I was lucky enough to grow up close enough to Disney World that visits were pretty frequent in my childhood, and that tradition has continued into my adulthood. In spite of all of this, there are still plenty of things around the parks, hotels, and beyond I’ve yet to do — so I’m spilling my secrets.
Spring has sprung in Disney World! The EPCOT Flower and Garden festival is happening NOW and we’ve already spent some serious time sampling ALL the food booths at the festival.
Beach Club Marketplace
Now, Easter and spring snacks are arriving all over Disney World — and we’re ready to indulge in things with Peeps on them and things shaped like bunny butts. Now, two new treats that don’t fall into those categories have arrived at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, so let’s head on over there and try them out.
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