food IS a theme park
We’re a little over a week away from May 26th, the official opening date of Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster Starring The Muppets in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Yes, we’re freaking out!
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As we get closer and closer to the ride’s opening, Disney has been dropping TONS of massive announcements and first looks to get us ready. If you missed any announcements, you’ve come to the right place, because we’re recapping everything that Disney has shared about the new attraction!
We’ve got an interesting development about Disneyland to share, especially if you’re invested in the adjustments happening to Autopia.
Autopia in Disneyland
Autopia is an opening day Disneyland attraction, so it’s been making guests happy since 1955. Back in April 2024, Disney announced that changes would be coming to the engines on the cars in the attraction, and while that plan in still in motion, it’s recently been revealed that a change to the engines made prior to 2024 violated rules set by the California Air Resources Board, and now, Disney has paid a hefty fine voluntarily.
Saving money on Disney World tickets can be a sweet deal, but sometimes it’s not always worth the trade-offs.
Mickey park ticket
Disney World has released a TON of discounts for the summer, but they added another new ticket deal. You can now get cheaper tickets if you visit the theme parks later in the day. While this might sound like a good deal, it’s not for everyone. We’re breaking down all the details of the ticket deal, who should take advantage of it, and who should look for other discounted deals this summer.
Magic Kingdom is a hotbed of activity right now — let’s just say, there’s a lot going on. For starters, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad just recently reopened with a ton of new changes, as did Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.
Diamond Horseshoe
Meanwhile, an entire new Villains land is being built behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, while Frontierland is getting a Cars expansion. Well, now, a Magic Kingdom restaurant has closed to make way for something new. Yep, Diamond Horseshoe has officially closed.
Disney just dropped a TON of updates, and we just rode a NEW RIDE! Soarin’ Around the World is now Soarin’ Across America, brand‑new snacks are on the way for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets, the upcoming Bluey experience is bringing virtual queues back to Disney World (plus we’ve got a first look at the food and merch you’ll want to see), and that’s only scratching the surface.
Latest Disney News: We Rode Soarin’ Across America, Food Coming to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster & MORE!
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While there are many popular souvenirs available at Disney World — pins, Mickey Ears, clothing, plush, and on it goes — one of the most popular categories of Disney World souvenirs is free! That’s right, we’re talking CELEBRATION BUTTONS.
Celebration Button!
These personalized pieces allow revelers to show other guests and Cast Members what they’re celebrating. However, there’s something about the buttons that many guests don’t see to understand. So let’s dig in!
Soarin’ Across America is the new overlay for the popular Soarin’ attraction in both Disney World and Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort, and while it doesn’t open in DCA until July 2nd, it’ll officially open to the public in Disney World’s EPCOT on May 26th.
Soarin’ Across America
However, Cast Member previews are currently ongoing, and Disney World Annual Passholders will be able to ride early on May 19th and 20th, so we’ve fortunately already gotten the chance to ride. We’ve got some thoughts of our own, but after sharing our ride through on social media as well, it seems that a lot of Disney fans ALSO have some serious thoughts about this new version of the ride. You’ve been warned now — there are spoilers ahead!
In my many adventures around Disney World, I’ve seen and experienced some weird things.
All-Star Music
I’ve tried bizarre foods, witnessed unfortunate ride malfunctions, and seen unusual behaviors from other travelers. But last year, I had a really weird thing happen to me at a Disney World hotel that I’d never experienced before.
It’s official! We’re just a few weeks away from the May 26th opening of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we could not be more excited.
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Disney is helping us count down the days because they just dropped ANOTHER sneak peek at the ride, and it’s a big one. We now know that two of the most iconic characters, a pair that we loved dearly from Muppet*Vision 3D and beyond, will be part of the ride!
Summer and Starbucks — is there seriously a better duo?! Well…maybe fall and Starbucks, but that’s not what we’re focusing on right now!
We love Starbucks!
Starbucks just dropped their new summer menu items, and we’re TOTALLY not freaking out right now. From signature beverages to tasty treats, a lot is coming to Starbucks that we can’t wait to try! Let’s take a look at all the menu items.
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