food IS a theme park
Be sure to check out our list of restaurants in the Magic Kingdom.
Disney fans are many things. Passionate. Opinionated. Armed with screenshots. Spiritually incapable of letting go of one very specific retired dining experience.
Full Spread
And this week, the people have spoken.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is set to reopen on April 8th with a BUNCH of changes.
Buzz
The ride is getting new blasters, new ride scenes, a new character, and more. We got the chance to check out the ride before it officially opens as part of a preview, and while we LOVE the new changes, we did spot something that we think might be a problem going forward — and it all has to do with the new blasters.
We have shocking snack news — that may point to even bigger changes coming to Disney World.
That’s some thick bacon!
One of our favorite snacks at Magic Kingdom has MOVED to a new location. In the past, Westward Ho was where you’d want to stop to get a big ol’ skewer of candied bacon, but that snack has officially been moved over to Golden Oak Outpost — and we think we might know why.
We’re getting closer to the official opening of the NEW version of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom — we’ve only got until April 8th to go!
Let’s ride Buzz Lightyear!
Cast Member previews are currently happening, so while people have been on the ride, pictures and videos of the inside have been officially cleared to share online. Guests alike have been seeing all the details inside and seeing if the ride being closed for months has been worth it. Much to our surprise, we think we might have found something that most Disney fans agree with.
We’ve had a VERY busy week, and most of it didn’t even happen in Disney World. After we spent some time on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Adventure, we made our way to France this week to get a sneak peek at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris.
Breakfast at Crystal Palace
So we’ve been eating food ALL over the world these past few weeks. But don’t worry…we’ll never forget about our beloved Disney World restaurants. We’re still keeping track of Disney World restaurant menu changes, and we’re going to outline all the changes that happened this week.
Magic Kingdom is famous for its incredible atmosphere, the iconic view of Cinderella’s Castle, and attractions that build memories.
Magic Kingdom
But when it comes to dining? Let’s just say this park doesn’t always live up to expectations. Sure, you can find a decent meal if you look hard enough (we’re looking at you, Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen), but compared to the rest of the parks, the options here can feel surprisingly underwhelming. In fact, there are a few dining quirks in Magic Kingdom that make us cringe so hard we’ve seriously considered leaving the park altogether just to grab food somewhere else.
Three out of the four Disney World parks are under pretty intense construction right now, and Magic Kingdom is no exception.
@bioreconstruct on X
We know it’s all about bringing exciting new attractions and experiences to the parks, but right now? Well, it’s just construction walls all over, and when we can’t see how progress is going behind them (which is the point, Disney doesn’t want us to see behind the walls!), it can sometimes feel a little discouraging. However, thanks to @bioreconstruct on X, we’re able to see just how much progress is being made on these new additions from the sky!
In case you missed it, Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom is getting repainted!
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
The castle is in the process of returning to its original color scheme of blues, grays, and gold accents — a color scheme we haven’t seen since 2020. From 2020 to now, the castle has been pink, blue, and gold, which was for the park’s 50th anniversary. But because of this, there is merchandise that is about to become extinct.
This past week in Disney World, one of our FAVORITE spots opened back up after being closed for SIX years — there was a time when we didn’t even know if we’d ever be able to dine there again, and now, we can!
It’s finally back open!
This past week, on March 19th, the Garden View Lounge in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has finally opened back up its doors for guests to experience its beloved tea experience. Reservations for opening day, as well as the weeks following, booked up fast, but keep checking back for reservations! However, in true Disney fashion, that wasn’t the ONLY upcoming change announced last week.
Last month, Big Top Souvenirs, a popular shop in Magic Kingdom‘s Storybook Circus, closed for structural updates with no reopening date in sight.
Big Top Souvenirs
When we headed to Magic Kingdom recently, we had to check it out and see if they’ve made any construction progress. Spoiler alert – It looks totally different!
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