food IS a theme park
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has added two members to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD): Matt Ravenscroft and David Woods.
©Governor Ron DeSantis Website
The duo marks the governor’s latest appointees to the board, which he essentially created in 2023 as a renamed replacement for the Reedy Creek Improvement District as part of a political battle with Disney stemming from culture war issues.
You may not realize how important it is to have certain items in your bag before you travel to Disney World, but trust us, when you get to the parks and decide that it would be best to have some of those must-haves, only to find that you’re without them, it’s a bad feeling.
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Now, we’re also not fans of making purchases that we actually don’t need, because then we feel like we’ve wasted our hard-earned money on something that we will never use again. That’s why WE do all the testing and let you know what’s worth it and what’s not, so you don’t have to make those hard choices! If you’re heading to the parks this year, these are the seven products we think you absolutely need in your bag.
It’s hard to believe that 70 years old, one man’s dream became a theme park that eventually launched theme parks all across the world. But that’s exactly what Walt Disney did when he dreamed up Disneyland and created The Happiest Place on Earth, even against all odds.
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Now, we’ve learned a lot from shows like The Imagineering Story about how Disneyland and its rides were created, but a brand new documentary about the creation of Disneyland, Disneyland Handcrafted, goes even deeper with “the sights, sounds, and first-hand accounts” of those who helped create this iconic OG Disney theme park. Well, we got some NEW details about that documentary recently at a media event.
Calling all ’90s babies and Toy Story fans! We just found the perfect sweatshirt for you.
Toy Story Land!
Whether you’re planning an upcoming trip to Disney World (during the ~4 more days it’s probably going to be cold there this year) or are just looking for something cozy to wear around the house, chances are you’ll be able to find it at Target. And, if you’re a Toy Story fan, you’re definitely not going to want to miss out on this sweatshirt!
As anyone planning to vacation in 2026 can attest, inflation is wreaking havoc on the travel industry’s prices, making it imperative to find a deal wherever you can. That’s where these latest deals from Southwest Airlines come in!
Flying to our next adventure!
Currently, Southwest is offering several big deals for travelers looking to book airfare.
Guys, this is NOT a drill! One of our favorite Disney Springs spots, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, just released a NEW limited-edition donut. To celebrate their 5th anniversary at Springs, they just launched this Disney World exclusive. It was the breakfast of our dreams!
Everglazed’s Blueberry Pop-Tart Donut
The Blueberry Pop-Tart Donut is $6.95. It starts with Everglazed’s signature glazed donut – a pillowy soft donut with a sweet hardened glaze. Then it’s topped with a white icing and rainbow sprinkles that are reminiscent of our favorite childhood breakfast.
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Oh, the times they are a-changin’ over at Southwest Airlines, and passengers are paying more as a result.
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Starting on January 27th, 2026, Southwest is installing yet ANOTHER controversial protocol change after a year of questionable beloved feature removals. If you’re out of the loop but looking to fly with Southwest in the near future — or beyond — there are a couple of perks that were once free that will now cost you extra. Here’s everything you need to know…
Okay, get your calendars out because we have a new date that could be important for Disney fans to learn more about how the company is doing and what it has planned for the future.
Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank, California
The Walt Disney Company is having its first quarter 2026 earnings call at 8:30 AM ET on Monday, February 2nd.
Disney World is known for its DOLE Whips, from classic flavors like pineapple to more adventurous seasonal flavors that rotate often. So when we were in EPCOT yesterday, we were so excited to see that they added a different DOLE Whip flavor!
Yum!
Refreshment Outpost in the World Showcase offers both permanent menu items and rotating festival sweet treats. EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts begins January 16th, and while we can’t wait for all the new goodies, we’re pretty sure this DOLE Whip will be taken over by a festival offering at the end of this week.
Here at Disney Food Blog, we love Bluey. What’s not to like about the cutest Australian blue heeler? And now that she’s coming to Disney, we can write about her all we want! (Just kidding… unless?)
©Bluey
We’ve been longtime Bluey fans and have covered (more like stalked) the latest Bluey merchandise and news for our amazing, just as Bluey-obsessed readers. So imagine our surprise when a new Bluey popsicle was released! Here’s everything you need to know. [Read more…]
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