food IS a theme park
We just heard from a Disney Imagineer regarding some of the work going into creating the new Tropical Americas-themed land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
This new land in Animal Kingdom will be called Pueblo Esperanza and is expected to open in 2027. Construction is already in progress as the first phase of closures began in DinoLand, U.S.A., on January 13th, 2025.
Okay, so you know us, and we have a lot of favorite dining spots ALL over Disney World.
Animal Kingdom
But if you asked us about our favorite park for food, we very well might tell you that if we could choose a park JUST based on its food, we’d choose Animal Kingdom every time. The food there just SLAPS. However, we have a favorite quick-service spot there, too, and yes, you know where we’re going with this if you’ve been with us for a while. Two words: Cheeseburger Pods. Yep, we love Satu’li Canteen, and well, now a former Disney Imagineer who had a lot to do with helping create Animal Kingdom has commented on that restaurant!
Most hardcore Disney park fans know that Imagineers are the real celebrities.
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From OGs like Bob Gurr and Rolly Crump to the absolute icons that are currently working hard to bring new ideas to life, Disney Imagineers are responsible for so much of the magic that makes us Disney fans in the first place. And soon, you could see an iconic Imagineer live in Orlando!
Joe Rohde is officially a Disney Legend.
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As part of the D23 Ultimate Fan Event in August of 2024, Disney inducted its latest class of Legends. Among Hollywood heavyweights like Harrison Ford, Jamie Lee Curtis, James L. Brooks, and composer John Williams, Disney Imagineering icon Joe Rohde officially took his rightful place amongst the Disney pantheon.
It has been a HUGE weekend full of announcements and sneak peeks at what is coming for The Walt Disney Company at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!
Disney Legends Ceremony
We are so grateful to have been a part of it all. We finished off the weekend by attending the Disney Legends ceremony on Sunday evening, and it was a beautiful celebration of some fantastic people.
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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There are some figures in The Walt Disney Company who just stand out as icons.
Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times
From Walt Disney himself to Mary Blair to the “Nine Old Men,” the early years of the company were filled with many important contributors. But even in modern times, there are some executives, creatives, and Imagineers who will go down in history. One of those people is Joe Rohde…and he’s returning to Walt Disney Imagineering for a limited time!
If you take a look around, you’ll see that Imagineers have all kinds of sweet tributes to the people who helped bring Walt Disney’s vision to life. You may see a window on Main Street, U.S.A. with the name of a Disney Legend. You might spot a handprint on the wall of a Disney World attraction. You might even read the names of some FAMOUS celebrities who made their mark on Hollywood (Studios).
Main Street, U.S.A.
Yeah, Disney has gotten pretty good at honoring those who embody the magic of a brilliant Cast Member. In fact, there’s an entire ceremony happening soon (August 11th, to be exact) to induct over a dozen NEW people into the ultra-exclusive “Disney Legends” group. You’ll probably recognize a lot of the names on the 2024 list, and (if you’re like us) you might even think, “It’s about time we call them a Disney Legend” when you see some of the faces on the list.
If you’ve ever taken a spin on Expedition Everest in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you may have noticed something peculiar.
Expedition Everest
Expedition Everest is Animal Kingdom’s only rollercoaster and takes guests on a tour of the fabled Himalayan mountain, but that tour is disrupted when you encounter the mythological Yeti. But, some guests have developed an odd tradition for the ride.
It’s that special time of year that people look forward to all spring. The time of year when outfits are thoughtfully selected, photos are specially posed, and everyone comes together to celebrate. (And no, we’re not talking about Easter; sorry Mr. Easter Bunny) It’s time to live vicariously through others and judge celebrity fashion from the comfort of our nice, cozy sofa — Coachella is HERE!
We just KNOW fashionista Daisy would thrive at Coachella
Of course, you might be wondering, “Umm…what does this have to do with Disney World?” Well, sweet Disney-lovers, let us explain. Toss on a little Harry Styles music and gather around, we’re going to Coachella!
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