food IS a theme park
Be sure to check out our list of restaurants in the Magic Kingdom.
We see filming quite a bit at Disney World.
Filming in EPCOT
Sometimes we even get to see CELEBRITIES filming specials and other things in the parks. Sometimes we spot commercials being filmed for future advertisements. It’s always a little exciting, so we want to share some filming we spotted recently in Magic Kingdom at an ICONIC dining spot.
Yeah yeah yeah, Disney is a magical place with happy characters and exciting attractions. Yawn. Today, we’re not talking about the flashy stuff, like new Minnie ears or a special cocktail. Instead, we’re talking about something else. Something you probably won’t see in the heartwarming Disney World commercials or the official Disney World social media accounts. Let’s talk about bathrooms.
Can you believe that this is just a BATHROOM?!
Believe it or not, bathrooms are kind of a hot topic among Disney fans. If you’ve ever participated in the discourse around the Tangled bathrooms in Fantasyland (justice for Rapunzel — she deserves MORE!) or found yourself comparing restrooms from one park to another, you get it. Now, let’s talk toilets (or lack thereof).
Country bears, thundering trains, and a huge log flume. That’s Frontierland for ya! If you’re fixin’ to feel like you’re walking through the wild west or want to pay a visit to some playful bears, this is the place to be. Lately, this section of the Magic Kingdom has been getting a lot of attention thanks to Disney’s big announcement that a NEW attraction is coming soon to the area formerly known as Splash Mountain.
Country Bears in Frontierland
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is the newest Disney World attraction coming to Frontierland, and we can’t wait to learn more about the new ride. So far, we’ve been keeping our eyes out for construction updates, sharing all the new Imagineering details, and learning about the backstory for the attraction. Now that construction is underway, it’s safe to say that Splash Mountain is completely GONE — let us show you!
One of our favorite parts about Main Street, U.S.A., is that it truly does have a Small Town, U.S.A., feel to it. After all, it WAS modeled after Walt Disney’s hometown of Marceline, Missouri.
Main Street, USA in Magic Kingdom
With old-fashioned-looking shops and confectionery, a train station, and a hotdog and ice cream shop on the corners, it truly has that vintage American feel. There’s one time of year that Main Street, U.S.A., feels even more like it came straight from a scene in an old movie — the 4th of July!
Oh, Genie+. One moment we’re watching the price skyrocket; the next, we’re celebrating a lower cost for Disney’s service to skip the standby lines. We get it. There have been a lot of changes to Genie+ since it was first introduced. Some changes are surprisingly good, while others are…not so great.
Genie+
One of the latest changes to hit Disney’s Genie+ service is a new multi-park option for guests hoping to use Genie+ in multiple parks on the same day. In the past, the price to use Genie+ was the same for all four parks, but now the cost of Genie+ may vary from park to park, or guests can buy the new multi-park option to use Genie+ in multiple parks. The change went live on June 27th, but now let’s check to see how things are looking after the big debut.
Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later.
Magic Kingdom
We saw unbelievably HUGE crowds during Spring Break, but we haven’t really seen a lot of summer crowds over the last couple of weeks. Well, those days are long gone because when we arrived at Disney World this morning, the summer crowds SHOWED UP ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Yep, y’all, it’s busy in Disney World right now.
Not all Disney World desserts are created equally — trust us, we’ve tried them all.
Joffrey’s Revive
And when a new contender pops up, well, it’s kind of our job to go try it and report back to you. Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company is known for its coffees and giant doughnuts, and we spotted something new on the menu. Can these new cookies dethrone the DFB favorite Gideon’s Bakehouse? You’ll find out soon!
A popular Magic Kingdom experience is finally RETURNING — but there’s a catch.
Ferrytale Fireworks
The Ferrytale Fireworks Dessert Cruises have been unavailable for a few months, but they’ll finally be back in July, with cruises available starting on the 12th. However, the cruises are returning with a pretty significant price increase. [Read more…]
ALERT! There are NEW drinks at Starbucks!
Main Street Bakery
If Starbucks is your can’t-miss stop every morning before work (or before a day in the Disney World parks!), you’ll want to check out these new offerings. Actually, the new drinks are also great for a once-in-a-while treat, especially if you’re looking to cool off on a hot summer day. Let’s check them out!
It’s never too early to start making plans for the winter holidays…right?
It’s such a beautiful time of year!
That is especially true when it comes to planning a Disney World trip! Disney has already released hotel deals for the holidays (including ON Christmas Day) and a new holiday event has been announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’ve also been learning a LOT about what is coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2023 and we now have another big update!
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