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2023 Gingerbread House
This Disney World holiday announcement is one we’re not too sure about. It’s certainly the end of an era as we say goodbye to one of our favorite parts of the holiday season.
Yes, we’ve been busy at Universal Kids Resort this week, but we’ve also been in Disney World learning about a new lounge, shop, and restaurant coming to Disney’s BoardWalk, as well as discovered a new favorite meal in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Cannoli Cupcake
We also noticed some changes happening at Disney World restaurants this week, so we’re going to give you all the latest updates.
While there wasn’t much news from inside the actual Disney World parks this past week, we did get TONS of news that will soon affect Disney Springs and Disney’s BoardWalk.
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For months now, there have been empty buildings over at the BoardWalk, and while there have been permits filed, there has been no official announcement as to what is on the way. Until now, that is, because this past week, Disney revealed exactly what’s coming to the BoardWalk, and we also got some exciting updates about Disney Springs projects in the works!
Since it opened back in 1988, The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been Disney World’s flagship resort.
The Perch at the Grand Floridian
Situated on the Seven Seas Lagoon, the hotel features the crème de la crème of perks, some of Disney World’s most renowned restaurants and lounges, and is just a Monorail ride away from the Magic Kingdom. However, what many fans may not realize is that the hotel shares a major thematic connection with the theme park, one which harkens back to an opening day concept.
There’s been so much happening in Disney World recently that sometimes it’s felt a little hard to catch our breath.
A trash can change happened this week!
We love hearing about all the new projects and exciting attractions coming to Disney World, don’t get us wrong, but for the past few weeks, it felt like everything hit at once. Now, though, some of the biggest attractions have opened — The Walt Disney Studios and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Jessie’s Roundup in Magic Kingdom, Bluey’s Wild World in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — the list goes on. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t still smaller changes happening around the parks each day, and there are ABSOLUTELY still closures you need to know about if you’re heading into the parks this week.
When it comes to dining at the Disney World Resorts, one of the hotels at the top of the game (perhaps even the #1 choice) is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort.
Enchanted Rose Lounge
This Monorail-area hotel is a fan-favorite for many reasons, but its dining is out of this world. From the delightful 1900 Park Fare character meal and the charming Garden View Lounge tea experience to the Michelin-starred Victoria & Albert’s, there are plenty of delicious choices. And recently, we stopped at the hotel’s Beauty and the Beast-themed lounge for a full review.
When it comes to dining at Disney World, you’ve got a TON of options. Want something quick and easy? You’ve got it. Something middle-of-the-road and comforting? Yep, that too. And if you’re looking for something upscale and luxurious, you can find that as well.
LOTS of crispy garlic
Some new snacks have rolled out at Magic Kingdom and the Grand Floridian, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Are these snacks worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Let’s find out!
There are a LOT of options when it comes to dining in Walt Disney World, so how do you decide what to add to your list for your next Disney vacation? We review Disney restaurants and food EVERY DAY, so you know what to pick!
Cítricos
Hidden on the second floor at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, you’ll find one of Disney’s 2022 Michelin Guide-recognized restaurants. Today, we’re bringing you along for our FULL review of Cítricos, so you can see if it’s a dining location you want to visit on your next trip!
Disney World dropped some BIG news about the new Monstropolis land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but the BIGGEST news was about Harryhausen’s restaurant coming to the new area!
Apple Pie Crumble Shake from Chicken Guy!
Yes, we’re always going to get excited about food news, even when it’s just about a menu change at a Disney World restaurant. Speaking of which, let’s take a look at all the menu changes we spotted this week.
This week was certainly a big one for Disneyland Resort, with tons of announcements around Oogie Boogie Bash, which kinda stuck Disney World in the backseat. Though after weeks in a row of TONS of news and changes, we think it deserves a little break.
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That’s not to say that things didn’t still HAPPEN in Disney World, because they absolutely did. Not only did one construction project FINALLY finish up after months, but we also got new sneak peeks of TWO of the new lands on their way!
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