food IS a theme park
It doesn’t matter how old you are, there is nothing quite like the feeling of grabbing a Happy Meal from McDonald’s, ESPECIALLY when it has a fun theme!
Happy Meal
So everyone, grab your bikes and Eggo Waffles cause we are heading to Hawkins!
Southwest Airlines has been making a lot of changes recently, including removing its free checked-bag perk and switching to assigned seating. Now, Southwest Airlines has added a NEW perk, and wine lovers are going to be excited about this one. Southwest just announced its new Sip and Ship Program, which will allow passengers to bring home a case of wine from their favorite wine country destination. The best part? The case of wine flies for free!
©Southwest Airlines
No special membership required and no checked baggage fees. That’s right, you can bring home an entire case of wine for free when you fly on Southwest Airlines. Of course, there are a few caveats, so let’s dive into the details of this new perk.
We’ve eaten at every single Disney Springs restaurant (well, all restaurants in Disney World, for that matter), and sometimes it can be so hard to choose where to eat. That’s why we’re constantly going back to each restaurant and trying their new food to see if it’s worth a stop.
Pastor Pork Tenderloin
City Works just dropped new menu items, and we’re diving in. Should this be your go-to at Disney Springs? Let’s find out!
There are few things more exciting than the start of a Disney World vacation. The anticipation, the planning, and the travel all culminate with arrival at one of Disney’s hotels and enjoying all the perks that go along with them.
The Monorail INSIDE Contemporary Resort
However, there are a few things any guest checking in needs to keep in mind, especially when it comes to one of Disney’s newest – and most popular – resort perks.
I’m about to let you in on a HUGE Disney World SECRET.
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
Okay, not just ONE secret. A LOT of secrets. Secrets that come STRAIGHT from Disney World’s cast members– and most guests have no idea!
Universal Orlando Resort may have a lot of projects going on inside its gates — demolition finally just began on The Lost Continent, the new Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift rollercoaster is currently being built, and an expansion could be in the works for Epic Universe — but that’s not all that’s happening in the Universal world.
Universal Kids Resort
Universal is also in the process of building an entire new theme park in Frisco, Texas, called Universal Kids Resort! The park is expected to open sometime in 2026, and as we’re getting close to halfway through the year, we’re relieved to see so much progress being made on the new resort — it gives us hope that it really WILL hit its opening timeline!
Scoring a quiet Disney World hotel stay in 2026 is more possible than you think.
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
With travel patterns shifting and more guests planning around events and school calendars, there are still a handful of windows where crowds dip and resorts feel noticeably calmer. If you’re dreaming of shorter lines, easier dining reservations, and a more relaxed vibe, timing is everything. Here’s a breakdown of the weeks in 2026 when Disney World hotels are most likely to feel surprisingly empty.
According to Florida Politics, citing court records, the Magic Kingdom expansion at Disney World has been slowed due to Disney’s relationship with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Piston Peak construction
In the records, it looks like Disney’s top leaders voluntarily slowed the expansion of Magic Kingdom because they were hesitant to work with a DeSantis-controlled board.
There are more than 20 resorts you can stay in on Disney World property (and another one on the way). But where should YOU be staying on your next Disney vacation? And which resorts give you the most bang for your buck?
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
It can definitely be a tricky decision when it comes to picking your Disney World accommodations — but we’re here to help! We’re ranking ALL of the Disney World Resort hotels, so you know which is truly the best of the best.
Are you heading to Disney World this summer and want to make the absolute most of your vacation? Then it’s important to know ALL the perks you can get while you’re on your vacation!
Blizzard Beach
That’s where we come in! If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, there are a lot of perks you’ll want to take advantage of, such as Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours for those staying at Deluxe Resorts. However, in just one month, another MAJOR Disney World perk comes back for ALL hotel guests, and it’s one you won’t want to miss out on.
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