food IS a theme park
Disneyland Resort may be smaller than Disney World, but we have TONS of news from the west coast!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
We tried a breakfast corn dog and a cupcake inspired by a castle, and you wouldn’t BELIEVE the amount of Haunted Mansion items we’ve found! See it all right here.
Between the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party coming up soon, and the continued 50th Anniversary Celebrations — now is an excellent time to plan a visit to Disney World!
50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle
But, things are constantly changing around the parks and beyond and it’s important to stay in the know when it comes to current construction projects happening in Disney World. Luckily, we’ve rounded up the biggest Disney World construction updates from this week so you’re prepared on your next visit!
A very special Disney tour is finally returning!
It’s back!
Disney offers many types of VIP tours throughout their parks. Some of them returned in late 2021 and others returned earlier this year. And now, another popular tour is finally returning — The Walt Disney Studios Official Tour!
GAWRSH! One of our favorite Disney Dads is about to receive the spotlight.
Goofy
Thanks to various treats, merchandise, and Disney+ shows, we’ve seen some underappreciated (in our humble opinion) characters get some well-deserved attention. And now, thanks to Harveys, we’re about to get an entire collection that’s inspired by one of the goofiest characters ever. Yes — GOOFY!
As much as we love classic Disney World eats (like pineapple DOLE Whip!), we also love trying new things!
Classic DOLE Whip
July was a BUSY month in Disney World, from the return of Flavors of Florida and the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival to new July flavors and some interesting menu additions. There were some BIG hits and some eats that missed the mark, so let’s go over the BEST and the WORST of July!
The cruise line industry has certainly been put through the wringer since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney Wish docked at Castaway Cay
Carriers have had to completely transform their operating procedures to follow international health and safety guidelines, including requiring passengers to be vaccinated, test negative for the virus before boarding, or both. With a few major cruise lines out there, you might be wondering which one has COVID policies that work for you. We’ve done the heavy lifting and are bringing you an overview of the COVID-19 policies for each major cruise line!
Did you know you can get a haircut in Magic Kingdom?
Harmony Barber Shop
Harmony Barber Shop is a barber shop on Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom! It closed back in 2020 with the rest of the park, and while we’ve seen a lot of experiences return to Disney World like Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue dining, character dining, and traditional character meet and greets, this Magic Kingdom staple has stayed closed until now!
Thinking about planning a summer trip to Disney World?
EPCOT
We don’t blame you! Between the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, continued 50th Anniversary Celebrations, and even the debut of MagicBand+ in the parks, now is an exciting time to head out on your vacation. But, Disney World can be expensive, and if you want to avoid paying full price on your trip stay tuned because we’re sharing all the ways to save on your Disney World trip in August!
The amount of new food in Disney World is pretty overwhelming…in the best way possible, of course.
Nomad Lounge
You can bite into something new virtually every single day, thanks to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival eats, Disney Springs’ Flavors of Florida items, and summertime offerings. But right now, we’re stepping away from the more seasonal food to try some new menu additions over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Have you been keeping up with all of the latest Disney World news?
Cinderella Castle
A lot has happened this week! MagicBand+ launched in Disney World with new features like the Fab 50 Quest where you find all of the 50th Anniversary statues and the Batuu Bounty Hunters scavenger hunt in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In food related news, the BoardWalk Bakery has officially closed and will be reopening as a brand new restaurant: the BoardWalk Deli. If you’re heading to the Disney World parks soon, we want to make sure that you have the most up-to-date information, so let’s take a look at next week’s park hours and Park Pass availability in Disney World!
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