food IS a theme park
Eek! We’ve been waiting over a year to say this: Test Track is officially open in EPCOT!
Test Track
It closed in June 2024 to undergo a reimagining and become Test Track 3.0, and it’s now officially open for everyone to enjoy.
We’ve waited for this day for over a YEAR, and now, after what feels like forever, it’s FINALLY time for the public to ride this iconic EPCOT attraction again!
Test Track!
Test Track closed in June of 2024 to transform the 2.0 version into 3.0. Today, July 22nd, Test Track 3.0 has officially reopened to the public! We got the chance to ride the attraction a few weeks ago, and we’re thrilled that all guests now get to experience this new reimagined version. We have to admit, though, seeing THESE crowds today was NOT what we expected!
Well, just about everything seems to be changing in Disney World right now, and it’s enough to make your head spin. Magic Kingdom is getting a new expansion AND a new land. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a new land. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting…yep, you guessed it…a new land.
Queue entrance to Test Track
There’s a huge change happening right now over in EPCOT, too. Test Track has been closed for over a year to be reimagined. Well, that reimagining is officially done, and Test Track is open to the public again. However, because of new demand for Test Track, Lightning Lane Multi Pass has also changed in EPCOT. Let’s break it down.
We never want to hear bad news about cruise lines or cruise ships, but this certainly has been the year for some not-so-great news on board.
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At the end of June, a child fell overboard on the Disney Dream but was fortunately saved with no major injuries. What we’ve seen time and time again this year on other cruise lines, though, is outbreaks of sickness, and now, there’s ANOTHER one that’s just been reported.
Disneyland is having tons of fun right now!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
The 70th anniversary celebration is going on right now, and new characters are heading to the park soon in celebration of the new Fantastic 4: First Steps film! To really feel like you’re living your fantastic fantasy, they’re also bringing in tons of new snacks for us to dive into.
D23 Destination is just over a month away, and we’re already looking forward to what Disney will announce!
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Beyond the thrilling announcements we’re expecting, though, this is also a great event to check out some exclusive merchandise, as well as get a sneak peek at some merchandise that hasn’t hit shelves yet. If you want to know what the BEST way to shop at the event is, the D23 Shopping Spree is the way to go!
We’re going to be your host, your ghost host, and we’re here to show you the best Haunted Mansion merchandise you want to buy now.
Haunted Mansion in Disneyland
We know, we know. It’s only July! Trust us, Halloween season starts early at Disney, so you’ll want to get ready now. This new Haunted Mansion collection has been selling out FAST, too, so if you have your eye on something, you’ll want to get your spooky on.
Disney Springs is full of different dining options — some of them are more on the generic side, while others are more adventurous.
Salt & Straw
Salt & Straw made its debut in Disney World in April 2022 after being a beloved offering in Disneyland since 2018. We got word that there were some new toppings available here, as well as a new flavor, so you know we headed over immediately to give them a try. As it turns out, we’re officially convinced that Salt & Straw can do NO wrong!
Here at Disney Food Blog, we’re obviously obsessed with food, so we spot any new changes that involve snacks at our favorite places on Earth.
Downtown Disney
Over at Disneyland, two new food stands have been spotted at Downtown Disney, and we’re ready to try them out!
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders get tons of perks, just like Disney World Annual Passholders do.
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You get discounts on merchandise and dining options, special magnets, and for some passes, you even get free parking and Universal Express Passes after a certain hour in the park. If you’re a passholder, we’ve got great news — Universal just teased that there’s a hot new perk on the way!
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