food IS a theme park
It’s the ciiiiiircle of liiiiiife!
Festival of the Lion King
If that gets you in the mood, you might be a Lion King fan, and we’re with you. To us, it’s not a day in Animal Kingdom without visiting Festival of the Lion King, which is one of our favorite shows across all of Disney World. Disney just filed a new permit for the show, and it could mean construction, refurbishments, or changes are on the way.
It’s been about 2.5 years since the release of MagicBand+ in Disney World (we know, it feels like it hasn’t been that long, right?), and it’s been accepted pretty well.
MagicBand+
MagicBands aren’t required for your vacation in the slightest, and neither is a MagicBand+, but they can make things easier and add a little extra magic. The difference between MagicBand and MagicBand+ is that while both will hold your information and allow you to make purchases, tap into Lightning Lanes, and unlock your hotel room, MagicBand+ needs to be charged regularly so it can interact with the golden statues and other aspects of the Disney World parks. However, Disney recently added some new features to MagicBand+ bands that you won’t want to miss out on!
It’s been a little while since we’ve heard anything about a new show that’s supposedly coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Voyage of the Little Mermaid will soon become “The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure”
The new show, “The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure,” was originally supposed to open in Fall 2024 but has recently been pushed to Summer 2025, and a new permit was filed for the area, but that’s the last we’ve heard of it. This new show is replacing the former Voyage of the Little Mermaid show, which hasn’t been performed since before the 2020 park closures, and the building has been sitting empty. However, we’ve got an update now that definitely shows things are moving forward — a new casting call has been released!
Pretty sure y’all have been waiting for this one…because I definitely have!! You might discount Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but I am here to tell you that YOU SHOULD NOT. This park is magical, y’all, and I’m going to prove it to you today!
Animal Kingdom
I’ve always known that Disney’s Animal Kingdom is amazing, stupendous, incredible, insert-other-great-adjectives here. But now, I wanna make sure YOU know it, too! While many folks tend to write this park off as a half-day-er (which can be understandable, since it has fewer attractions than its three older sibling parks), you can EASILY fill a full day here, just by tracking down the AWESOME things we’re gonna talk about today!
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Patience may be a virtue, but that doesn’t mean it’s always necessary.
Cinderella Castle
When booking a trip to Disney World, it’s imperative to understand you’re going to do a lot of waiting. Whether it be for your favorite ride, a new show, or sit-down dining, part of the Disney World experience is the endless abundance of lines. Although Disney World has gotten better with queue theming and virtual queues, you’re still wasting so much time doing nothing. With that said, there are select Disney World attractions with average wait times that are sure to put a smile on your face.
So you’re planning a trip to Disney World with your little one — what do you need to know?
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Taking kids to Disney World when they’re in the toddler stage can be a challenge. Between navigating naptimes, finding food that they’ll eat, and dealing with an unfamiliar environment, there’s a lot to learn. But today we’re prepared to answer one of your big questions — which Disney World park is BEST for toddlers?
Going to Disney World with little ones can be a definite challenge.
Cinderella Castle
The days are long, schedules aren’t what you’re used to at home, and there’s so much to do that it can be a challenge to decide what to prioritize! So where do you start once you get to the parks? We reached out to our readers and asked “What’s your #1 must-do in each park for families with small children?” Today, we’re sharing their answers so that YOU can be prepared!
What’s your favorite show at Disney World? There is a lot to choose from like “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or even something like “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” in Magic Kingdom!
Festival of the Lion King
One popular Disney World show is “Festival of the Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This show recently brought back more of its iconic show elements after operating for quite some time as the more limited “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King,” and now its showtimes are changing.
What’s your favorite Disney World theme park?
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Each park is very unique and offers something different to see and do than the others. One thing that they have in common is that there’s almost always something new to check out in each one. So today, we’re heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to take a look at what’s new in food, construction, and merchandise! Let’s get started!
We want to help you have the best Disney World vacation possible, and part of that is knowing how to set your expectations to avoid any disappointing surprises.
Magic Kingdom!
It’s important to address the not-so-magical realities that are bound to come up during a trip, like unplanned expenses, bad weather, and ride closures. To help you prepare, check out our posts on budgeting in Disney World and how to pack for rain in the parks. And for that last issue of ride closures, we’ve got a full list right here of what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. [Read more…]
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