food IS a theme park
A new area inspired by the Pixar Animation Studios movie Cars is coming to Frontierland in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!
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This NEW part of Frontierland will be called Piston Peak and will include new theming, two new rides, additional food and beverage options, and a whole lot more. Disney has shared some info here and there about this new area, but now we’ve got details about the queues of BOTH rides!
We are getting closer and closer to Test Track opening in EPCOT this summer!
Test Track construction
Disney released new behind-the-scenes pictures, and this makes us want to run to the queue and see the newly reimagined ride for ourselves.
When you think of Disney World, we bet the first thing that comes to mind is Magic Kingdom.
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom WAS the first park in Disney World, after all, and it remains the most iconic. You can’t think of Disney World without Cinderella Castle, after all. Magic Kingdom is also home to a lot of classic attractions, so if you’re visiting Disney World for the first time, Magic Kingdom is probably the park you have the highest expectations for. BEFORE you go to Magic Kingdom, though, we want to make sure you keep those expectations in check.
There are so many amazing dining options in Disney Springs!
Disney Springs
One of our favorite spots is the eet by Maneet Chauhan, which is a newer quick service! This spot serves up traditional flavors with a modern flair, and we have loved it! Now this quick service is back with new limited-time drinks for this month only.
While Disney World’s refillable mugs have some hard and fast rules that have to be followed – – free refills are only good for a certain amount of time, there are no refills in the parks, etc. – – there are some other unofficial and unspoken rules that it would totally behoove you to break next time you visit the “Most Magical Place on Earth.”
Refillable Mug
Before we get to these rules, though, how about a quick refresher on how refillable mugs work? Disney’s Refillable mugs are 16 oz. insulated coffee mugs that are sold for about $22 at Disney hotels in the primary Counter Service location. Those on the Disney Dining Plan also receive a mug as part of their package. Guests are entitled to unlimited free refills on fountain drinks, coffee, and tea from participating beverage locations at Disney resort hotels (both the one they’re staying at as well as others on property) for their length of stay up to 14 days. Each mug features an RFID barcode, which enables the mug to deactivate when the designated time is complete.
While there are literally hundreds of possible Disney souvenirs you can pick up at the Magic Kingdom, our favorite MAY be a way to immortalize your favorite four-legged friend for about $20!
Magic Kingdom
Arribas refers to the silhouette as the 18th Century Selfie, writing that they are, “meticulously hand-cut by a skilled Walt Disney World artist. This unique keepsake, inspired by an 18th-century European art form, features your profile against your choice of a white or colored background, allowing you to own a piece of personalized artistry that blends tradition with the magic of Disney.”
Now is the time to be a Disney+ subscriber!
All-Star Movies
If you’re looking for a deal while you’re planning your Disney summer vacation, we’re here to remind you about an amazing deal that is ending SOON! Get ready to pack your bags and get in on these summer savings while you can.
Annual Passholders, this is your sign that it is time for a Disney shopping spree! As part of V.I.Passholder Summer Days, Disney World Annual Passholders can get 20% off select items at the Disney Store. That’s right, you don’t have to travel all the way to Disney World to take advantage of this offer! You can get this special discount from the comfort of your sofa while wearing your favorite pajamas.
Disney World Annual Pass
However, this discount is only being offered for a limited time, so don’t wait to grab some of those Disney items you have been eyeing. We have all the details on how you can take advantage of this offer, plus a few items for inspiration!
Disney is busy, busy, busy!
Walt Disney World
From Disneyland turning 70 to Disney World working on building new worlds, there’s a lot of change happening. That’s why it’s time for our weekly news round-up so you can stay in the know!
So it’s no secret that some of our favorite dining in Disney World is actually not in the parks and is, in fact, at Disney World hotels.
Grand Floridian Resort
Okay, that shouldn’t come as a big surprise because people have been going on about restaurants like Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for years. One Disney World hotel restaurant even has a Michelin Star (yep, that would be Victoria & Albert’s). Well, we’re headed to that very same hotel, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, to try out its quick service location, Gasparilla Island Grill.
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