food IS a theme park
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Love is in the air…and so is the smell of fresh Disney desserts!
Valentine’s treats!
For the upcoming holiday, Disney World has introduced several new limited-time treats designed to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the most Disney way possible. We sampled a mix of desserts and drinks to give you a clear, honest look at how they taste and whether they’re worth building into your day.
Another small scheduling update has popped up for Epic Universe visitors!
Isle of Berk
Universal’s latest attraction schedule update shows that a popular new ride will remain closed longer than originally announced. The extended downtime now spans several additional days, making this an important note for anyone planning their Universal park days this week.
January was PACKED with so much Disney news that it can be difficult to pick out the biggest announcement!
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We got so many updates, ranging from major closures to summer Disney World deals and special offerings. With that said, the announcement revolving around the RETURN of a beloved hotel restaurant experience literally took our breath away! Pull up a chair, grab a pastry, and get ready for some major Disney dining news — we’re spilling the tea on the long-awaited return of the Garden View Lounge — Tea Room Experience!
Walt Disney Imagineering just filed four new Notices of Commencement permits for Hollywood Studios. An NOC is a legal document where anyone starting construction, repairs, or improvements of a high budget has to tell their state government that they’re starting the project. Hollywood Studios is going to get a lot of upgrades this year!
Tower of Terror
Hollywood Studios is expanding with three new areas – Monsters, Inc land is taking over the former Muppets Courtyard, the Muppets are moving into Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, and the reimagined Animation Courtyard will open as Walt Disney Studios this summer. Here’s everything new with Hollywood Studios’ construction!
Some of the best Disney finds happen when you’re not even looking for them.
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From statement bags to everyday cross-bodies, there are more options than ever for finding Disney-style accessories outside the parks. We rounded up a few pieces that surprised us in quality, design, and overall value — especially if you love character fashion but still want something practical!
Starbucks just launched a new rewards system. We’re so excited that our caffeine addiction is coming with even more perks! The new rewards have three membership levels that will offer new and exclusive benefits.
Starbucks Drinks
Starbucks is hoping to reward customers’ loyalty and offer more benefits. The three membership levels are Green, Gold, and Reserve, and your rewards tier will be based on the number of Stars earned throughout the year in 2025.
This might be one of the more versatile Disney bags Loungefly has released recently.
Fantasia convertible Loungefly
Loungefly may be known for its mini backpacks, but this convertible bag’s style steps outside that box in a really interesting way. After using it in real-life situations (not just holding it or trying it on), I have some pretty solid thoughts on where it shines, who it’s best for, and what you should know before buying.
I didn’t expect much from these Disney Minnie ears from Amazon, and I was very wrong.
Amazon Minnie ears
I picked up a pair of classic Minnie ears from Amazon mostly out of curiosity, just to see how they compared to park ears. After actually wearing them and paying attention to comfort, weight, and overall quality, I ended up way more impressed than I expected to be.
Sometimes your go-to Disney snack order changes, and this might be one of those times.
New menu item at Wetzel’s Pretzels
Pretzel bites are usually our default when hunting for a quick snack around Disney Springs at Wetzel’s Pretzels, but we decided to switch things up and try their newest item instead. What we found was a surprisingly hearty, cheesy snack that might just earn a regular spot in our Disney Springs rotation.
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