food IS a theme park
Be sure to check out our list of restaurants in the Magic Kingdom.
🎶 Reach out and find your happily ever afterrrr! 🎶
Happily Ever After
That’s what you’ll be singing all day long after watching the Happily Ever After fireworks show at Magic Kingdom. Speaking of, if you have a Disney World vacation coming up, you’re going to want to be aware of changes coming to the fireworks showtimes!
When it comes to rope dropping at Walt Disney World, not every hotel is created equal.
Bright and early at Magic Kingdom
Rope dropping, the process of showing up to a theme park before it opens and then subsequently getting phased deeper and deeper into the park as it gradually becomes available to the public, has become popular among guests as it usually provides you with the shortest wait times of the day and a leg up on guests who show up later. With that said, it’s more like ripping off a Band-Aid rather than something you’ll love to do. Rope dropping at Disney World requires you to get up EARLY, and it could be even earlier than you think once you start factoring in transportation times. On top of that, Walt Disney World hotel guests receive Eary Entry benefits to the resort’s parks. We’ve rope dropped from many different hotels over the years, and if you want to quickly get to rope drop and make the most out of your day, avoid these hotels and opt for their substitutions for a shorter commute.
Calling all Winnie the Pooh fans! We may or may not have found the ultimate Winnie the Pooh souvenir (hint: we totally did).
Winnie the Pooh
Whether you’re in the market for a gift for the Winnie the Pooh fan in your life or are looking for ways to add some Disney decor to your home, you’re definitely going to want to see what we’re talking about! Check out our full review of this souvenir.
TRON Lightcycle / Run is one of the most popular rides in Magic Kingdom, but sometimes I run into problems when I ride it.
TRON Lightcycle / Run
Whether it’s the ridiculously long wait times, struggles with the lockers, or difficulties with the (in my opinion) uncomfortable seating situation, this ride can be a fairly unique experience. But recently, I encountered some problems with the lockers before hopping on the coaster, and I’m here to share with you the solutions I discovered!
Disney’s Lightning Lane system is constantly evolving to fit the needs of the resort, and 2025 has been no exception, as new rides have been added, tiers have changed, and one type of experience has been removed!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
I’ve been going to Disney World for over 30 years, and over that time, I’ve watched the “skip-the-line” system evolve from FastPass through FastPass+, Genie+, and Lightning Lane. Beyond that, within each of these systems, the company has continuously tweaked rules and shuffled offerings. These are some of the most notable changes made this past year.
Disney World is in the midst of a massive period of change that’s primed to change the resort forever. While some of these changes have proven divisive, others are definitely for the best!
Mickey!
I’ve been writing about Walt Disney World for 7 years, and visiting for nearly 5x that long, and over that time I’ve seen a lot of changes I’ve loved… and a lot I haven’t. Currently, massive construction projects are going on across the resort, with iconic rides closing to make way for the attractions of the future, some for the better and some potentially for the worse in my opinion. However, while those projects are still years away, there are several positive things going on in the parks RIGHT NOW!
What is going on in Disney World?
Main Street, U.S.A.
The parks are ever-changing, with a total of 4 brand-new lands in development right now. It’s also spooky season with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in full swing. We love this time of year for many reasons, but lately, there’s been one more reason we are loving heading to Magic Kingdom park!
There is a BIG change coming soon to Disney World! Disney’s Hollywood Studios is about to look a lot different, and you only have a few days before the changes take place.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There are quite a few construction projects going on at Disney World right now including Pueblo Esperanza in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Piston Peak National Park in Magic Kingdom, and the Monsters, Inc. Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Well, another construction project is about to begin in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Construction is well underway for the new Cars-themed area coming to Magic Kingdom, called Piston Peak National Park. Progress is also being made on what will eventually become the Villains Land in Magic Kingdom.
Magic Kingdom
You can get a great view of the construction progress from the sky, and @bioreconstruct on X recently posted LOTS of photos of Magic Kingdom, so we knew we had to share them with you!
Another week visiting Disney World…another week eating everything in Disney World. Okay, maybe not EVERYTHING, but we do spend a lot of our time in Disney World, well, eating.
Key Lime Swirl
This week, we revisited the new Beak and Barrel in Magic Kingdom and changed our mind about what our favorite item on the menu is. We’re also getting ready to try out some NEW food at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival soon. In the meantime, other Disney World restaurants have changed their menus, so let’s look at the updates.
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