food IS a theme park
With all of the excitement going on in the Disney World parks, it can be easy to forget about the hotels!
BoardWalk Inn Lobby
What with the start of the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, the announcement of a release date for MagicBand+ and more, there’s a lot going on! We’re going to head to some Disney World hotels to see what’s new, so we can bring you all of the updates.
There are loads of reasons to stay at a Disney World Hotel.Â
Contemporary Resort
There are tons of quick and easy ways to get to the parks, you can qualify for additional time in the parks with Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours, and some of the resorts have some amazing food. There are also tons of Annual Passholder perks like discounts! We’re always looking out for the latest Disney deals, and this one is for resort guests and Passholders alike!
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa officially reopened just two days ago with new health and safety measures in place.
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To celebrate this long-awaited day, Disney shared a recipe for a fan-favorite drink from Aulani and Walt Disney World!
Select Walt Disney World hotels began reopening to guests on June 22nd, ahead of the Resort’s theme parks which officially began reopening to guests in July, with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom reopening on July 11th followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening on July 15th.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel still have Disney’s Magical Express available as a complimentary transportation option to and from the Orlando International Airport even during this initial reopening phase. However, a modification has been made to the service that we thought future guests will certainly want to know. [Read more…]
Though the Walt Disney World theme parks won’t reopen until July 11th (starting with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom followed by EPCOT and Hollywood Studios on July 15th), select Resort hotels began welcoming guests on June 22nd.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
So, there are indeed some guests who will be spending this 4th of July weekend in Walt Disney World. And we have spotted quite a treat available for the holiday celebration: 4th of July Blondie Bomb Pops! [Read more…]
Disney’s Coronado Springs is having a bit of a Renaissance lately!
Coronado Springs
Last year, we saw the opening of the new Gran Destino Tower and the addition of FOUR New Dining Locations, including Three Bridges Bar & Grill at Villa del Lago.
Have you seen the new Briar Rose Gold Minnie Mouse Ears that arrived earlier this week in Walt Disney World and Disneyland?
Briar Rose Gold Ears
(Or the Briar Rose Gold Spirit Jersey? Or Mickey Cap? Or Mickey Sequined Tee?)
Well, as with all the fun color merchandise releases, Disney is serving up even more snacks to match your new gear! Or, you know, just to eat and enjoy 😉 .
Let’s take a Briar Rose Gold gander! [Read more…]
While you might be familiar with Animal Kingdom Lodge‘s table service restaurants like Boma, Jiko, and Sanaa, did you know it’s also home to a great counter service restaurant?
Nyala Brownie
It’s true! This magical place, The Mara, is named for a river that travels through Kenya. We recently stopped by for some sweet treats, and we have some new recommendations for you! You know how we’ve loved the Peanut Butter Brownie here for years? Well it went off the menu a few months ago, but was quickly replaced with something ALMOST as good… .Want to know all the details?
[Read more…]
The Gingerbread House in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa opened in its new spot on Wednesday, and we were there to check it out!
Grand Floridian Gingerbread House
The Gingerbread House is celebrating its 20th year in 2018, and it’s set up in an all-new location!
The holiday season has arrived at Walt Disney World! How do we know? The Magic Kingdom is decorated for Christmas. Flurry of Fun is starting at Hollywood Studios. Adorable snowman and gingerbread man drink accessories are popping up at Animal Kingdom.
Annnnd… Cinnamon Glazed Almonds and Cinnamon Glazed Pecans are available at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
Cinnamon Glazed Almonds and Pecans at Roaring Fork
These addictive, fan-favorite Cinnamon Glazed Nuts are available in the parks throughout the year, but they make a special appearance at Wilderness Lodge for the holidays.
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