food IS a theme park
Planning a visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth? There are a lot of things to consider when planning your trip, like Park Passes, ticket types, hotels, and more.
Disney World
Sound a bit overwhelming? Not sure where to start your planning process? We’ve got you covered! Here’s our ideal timeline for planning your Disney World trip.
Picture it: you’ve got your plush, ears, spirit jersey, and more in your hands. Then, you walk to the registers and realize there is an ENORMOUS checkout line.
Mobile Checkout Can Help!
That’s where Mobile Merchandise Checkout can help! With this mobile option, you can pay for all of your items and then quickly visit a Mobile Checkout desk before quickly and easily going on your way. So far, the system has only been tested in select stores, but soon you’ll be able to SKIP the long checkout lines at more spots!
Minnie ears, board games, toys, pins, and more — there is a LOT of Disney merchandise out there.
Lots to Pick From
One big shopping spot that has a lot of those collectibles is the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. As the sort-of “flagship” store for Magic Kingdom, you’ll find a whole lot of items in the Emporium, and you can also sometimes find a whole lot of lines! If you’re hoping to get some fun Disney items from the Emporium WITHOUT having to wait in a long line, there’s something you need to know about.
Yesterday (September 15th), the NEW Creations Shop opened in EPCOT.
Creations Shop
This shop is EPCOT’s new flagship store and the replacement for Mouse Gear. The shop was VERY popular yesterday, with many EPCOT fans rushing in to check out the new EPCOT-themed merchandise that is exclusive to this store (p.s. the new ears are AMAZING at night). But, what if you want to skip the checkout lines at this new and popular spot? Well, you can do that…if you know how!
We’re continuing to see ways Disney is becoming more tech-y.
World of Disney
Over the last year, Mobile Order, Mobile Dine Check-In, online hotel check-in, and more have become BIG things. Another addition? Mobile Checkout for select stores! We’ve previously seen this feature at Mouse Gear in EPCOT and Everything POP Shopping at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and now, it’s been introduced somewhere else.
Thinking of heading to the Most Magical Place on Earth soon?
Hi There, Disney World 🥰
Well, you might have your must-do rides and snacks planned out. But, there are Disney World GAME CHANGERS that you might not be using…yet (but you TOTALLY should be). If you want to make sure you have the BEST time ever at the parks these are the essentials you’ll want to use!
December was poppin’ over at Walt Disney World!
Cinderella Castle
While there are always new things happening year-round, we’ve rounded up 15 big and exciting things that were NEW to Disney World this past month! There were lots of announcements, grand openings (or reopenings), and more, so let’s dive in and check out some exciting Disney news!
Disney World is encouraging the use of virtual check-ins for dining, hotels, and Mobile Orders.
Pop Century Resort
Earlier, we reported on Disney’s new Mobile Checkout feature that allows you to scan and purchase items in a Disney gift shop. The system was being tested in Disneyland then made its way to Mouse Gear in EPCOT. One more gift shop has been added to the virtual check out option in Disney World!
Using Mobile Order to order a snack or drink in Disney World can generally make your whole experience easier and more convenient. You could even order way in advance, or while you’re waiting in line for an attraction, and schedule a later pick-up time — helping you skip the lines but still get some delicious treats.
Mobile Checkout
Well, recently Disney started testing a NEW mobile feature called “Mobile Checkout” that could offer some flexibility and convenience when you’re shopping for merchandise in the parks. We saw this being tested a few days ago in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort in California, but now Disney is testing the system in Walt Disney World as well!
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