food IS a theme park
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It’s almost time to get spooky in Disney World!
Mickey at his very own 2024 Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off on August 15th, 2025, and we are ready! We’ve planned out all the snacks we’re grabbing, our parade watching spot, and costumes (because you can wear costumes to the party). One sign that the Halloween season is drawing near is decorations starting to materialize around Magic Kingdom, and today we finally got a hint of them!
August is here, and that means Disney fans are either heading back to school as summer ends or choosing to take their vacations now, as they don’t return to school for another month.
Lightning Lane Multi Pass pamphlet
If you’re planning your vacation for this month, there’s a lot of planning that may still need to be done! Perhaps you’re still finding the perfect hotel, or you’re still deciding on how many days you’d like to go. I totally get it — I’ve been there MANY times over the past few years of visiting Disney World time and time again. If you’ve been thinking of skipping the lines by buying Disney’s Lightning Lane service, we have the FULL list of prices you can expect to see this month, so you can budget ahead!
There’s just something about walking down Main Street, U.S.A., with the smell of popcorn in the air, Cinderella Castle in view, and that background loop music at Magic Kingdom.
Dole Whip
I’ve been going to Disney World for 2 years as my job and even longer personally, and these are the items I will never stop buying at Magic Kingdom. While every visit is a little different, there are a few tried-and-true items I always find myself buying. If you’re anything like me, these might be on your list, too.
Disney World as a whole is going through a TON of changes, but Magic Kingdom in particular is undergoing more refurbishments and projects at one time than we’ve seen in a WHILE.
Construction at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
There are construction projects in over half of the park’s lands right now, which is pretty significant. However, there are two massive projects that are affecting guests traveling to the park. If you’re heading to the Most Magical Place on Earth soon, this is what you need to prepare for in Magic Kingdom — this construction may affect your trip more than you thought, so it’s best to be prepared!
Magic Kingdom is undergoing a few transformations right now, and the next time you head back into the park, things might be a little different.
Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom
Big Thunder Mountain is still closed for refurbishment until 2026. We also have large construction walls up around the Rivers of America to make way for the new Piston Peak Cars area coming in the future. Now, over in Tomorrowland, we just had another ride close for a lengthy refurbishment. We’re talking about Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, which is getting some big upgrades.
Disney World has just released the menu for a highly anticipated new lounge coming to Magic Kingdom, and we couldn’t help but notice something glaringly familiar!
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I’ve been reporting on Disney World’s food for years and a visitor to its parks and restaurants even longer, and I’ve seen some downright bizarre food items. In between Disney World’s Halloween party exclusives and even throwing it back to Disney World’s 50th celebration, there are a few unique items I would have rather put out of sight and out of mind, but Disney just had to bring one of the weirdest back in a new life.
Aarg! If you’ve been obsessed with the idea of the pirate-themed bar coming to Magic Kingdom since it was announced, like me, you’re going to love this update.
Plunderer’s Punch ©Disney
Pirates of the Caribbean runs in my blood after my dad was a Cast Member there at Disneyland, and I’ve been keeping track of this project for months now, ready to grab my parrot plush and head straight to Adventureland. If you’ve been worried about grabbing reservations, Disney might have just made it easier to visit the lounge when it first opens.
Lightning struck Cinderella Castle at approximately 6:01 PM on August 5th, sending a loud boom resonating through Magic Kingdom.
Cinderella Castle
The noise shocked Disney World guests, and sent a few scattering. People reported seeing the lightning bolt hit the highest spire of the castle and then seemingly “radiate” down to other spires before dissapating.
It’s been a wild year for Disney World — and not just because of the weather.
Liberty Square Riverboat
Between long-standing attractions quietly disappearing and entire areas of the parks shutting down, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of BIG changes. And if you’ve been planning your upcoming trip thinking your old favorites will still be there… we’re here to help you adjust expectations. These are the major permanent closures that hit Disney World this year — and yeah, some of them definitely stung. Let’s get into it.
There is a new Pirates-themed lounge coming to Magic Kingdom!
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It’s called The Beak and Barrel, and it officially opens on August 29th, 2025! We are itching to check out the new drinks, menu, and more coming to the new lounge. As we eagerly await its opening, Disney has just given us a sneak peek at the brand-new merchandise for the new dining spot.
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