food IS a theme park
Disney has made countless updates to its attractions over the years!
Magic Kingdom
We’ve seen characters added to rides, like on “it’s a small world” in Disneyland and on Pirates of the Caribbean. We’ve seen complete overhauls of attractions, like with Journey Into Imagination with Figment and the upcoming Princess and the Frog re-theme of Splash Mountain. Now, Jungle Cruise, one of Disney’s most classic rides, is getting some changes, and we’re discussing all of them!
When it comes to Disney World rides, not all seats are created equal.
Big Thunder Mountain
The attraction vehicles are designed to give guests a good experience from any seat. That doesn’t mean that every seat is the best seat. Some seats offer a better view and others offer a smoother ride. You might notice that the back row of Pirates of the Caribbean is cozier and feels a bit more private than the crowded middle seat! And, thrill-seekers love to sit in the front row of Space Mountain to get the total illusion of bolting through space. It takes a few rides on each attraction before you can determine which seat has the coolest experience. Most of the time, you only have one chance to ride Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train during your vacation so you gotta make it count! To help you out, we’re breaking down the BEST and WORST places to be seated at each attraction in the Magic Kingdom!
As always, Disney has plans to LOAD US UP with new movies next year. With everything from a new Pixar film to a FEW installations in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we have lots to look forward to in 2021.
©Disney
But, with the global health crisis and Disney’s shift to streaming, some of these flicks are coming to Disney+. We’ll be watching some from our couches, some in the theaters, and we’ll have a choice with others. Here’s where you can see all the 2021 Disney movies!Â
In case you missed it, MagicBands will NOT be free to Disney resort hotel guests in the new year.
Limited Edition 2021 MagicBand
And while that may throw a wrench in some people’s plans, it also means that there’s more freedom to buy the MagicBand of your choosing beyond just feeling compelled to use a solid pink or gray one.
We’re totally #adults here at Disney Food Blog, but that doesn’t mean we’ll say no to a Happy Meal!
Goofy Toy
We especially can’t resist a good Happy Meal when it’s loaded with Disney toys! In honor of Mickey and Minnie’s 92nd birthday, McDonald’s teamed up with Disney to release some super sweet toys. We got our hands on the cutie pie Happy Meals last week. We’re back to tell you all about the awesome sweepstakes you can enter when you buy one for yourself!
Limited edition merchandise is typically in very high demand in Disney parks.
Jungle Cruise Minnie ears
The demand is SO high, in fact, that at first after reopening, Disney World halted in-person limited-edition releases to help promote social distancing. Limited edition releases have since returned somewhat, but due to Disney’s generous 10 of each item per person policy, many guests aren’t able to get ahold of these releases. Seems like FINALLY, that may have changed a bit!
UPDATE: Select locations have received new, corrected Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Happy Meal toys.Â
UPDATE: The Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Happy Meal toys have been recalled at this time.Â
If you’re like us, you remember the joy of collecting EPIC Disney dolls and toys from McDonald’s as a kid! Well, thankfully that fun doesn’t have to end.
McDonald’s
Recently, we’ve seen McDonald’s release some cool Pixar keychains, as well as some interesting (potentially terrifying) Marvel toys. But now, whether you’re stopping by the new solar powered McDonald’s on Disney property or just the McDonald’s that’s closest to you, you can pick up some AMAZING Happy Meal Toys themed to Disney attractions!
Some of our favorite Disney merch has come from the MANYÂ Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection series!
Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction — The Haunted Mansion
We just wrapped up October where we saw the spooky Haunted Mansion collection, and we’ve spotted some other incredible sets based on classic Disney attractions over the past few months. But, if you’re looking to grab the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Jungle Cruise collection, you’ll totally want to sign up for your chance to get a MerchPass right now!
Disney World is known for their innovative and unique attractions.
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
While there are clear crowd-favorites and rides you can usually count on as a walk-on, we wondered how overrated and underrated these attractions are!
The November collection of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction is almost here, and it’s based on the punniest attraction — the Jungle Cruise!
Jungle Cruise
After dropping collections based on other beloved Disney attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, Mad Tea Party, and Peter Pan’s Flight, it’s finally the Jungle Cruise’s turn! This collection of items will be available online soon, and Disney just released the details on how and when to score the MerchPass!
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