food IS a theme park
When it comes to Walt Disney World, many longtime Disney fans have their own small traditions they’ve developed over the years. Whether it’s a specific order they move around the parks, designated spots where they always take vacation photos, a particular meal they always eat, etc.
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Personally, I’ve developed several over the 30+ years I’ve been visiting Disney parks, including a very sweet — in more ways than one — way I like to end my days at EPCOT.
Given its status as the most attended theme park on the planet, it’s hard to find many, if an,y “empty” days at the Magic Kingdom, even during traditional “off-seasons.”
Magic Kingdom
Now, one BIG clarification to make here: The Magic Kingdom is always busy. Yes, these weeks are comparatively less crowded than the rest of the year, but if you’re expecting the park to be a ghost town with mostly walk-on attractions, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.
While many it may feel like winter is never-ending in the U.S., spring is just around the corner. In fact, one of Disney’s BIGGEST SPRING EVENTS is just two weeks away!
The Lion King topiary at EPCOT
The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is scheduled to run from March 4th to June 1st, and feature many of the iconic elements that have become synonymous with the festival since its 1994 debut, including food booths, topiaries, and of course, the Garden Rocks concert series.
There’s arguably no more iconic Disney World experience than watching the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks from Main Street U.S.A. However, that’s not the ONLY spot to catch shows like Happily Ever After.
Happily Ever After
In fact, some experts would argue there are some even more interesting views of the show (especially beyond first viewings)… if you know where to look.
Each week, we scour Amazon to find the latest Disney merchandise and steepest Disney deals the massive e-tailer has to offer.
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This week, we’ve rounded up some of the NEWEST Disney items available.
Heads up, Amazon shoppers, a slew of viral Amazon favorites are online — and some are on sale — right now!
Ear Travel Case
Some of these are longtime favorites of ours, while others are NEW. No matter what you’re shopping for, there’s something for everyone, so let’s get to it!
Magic Kingdom is chock-full of different rides — and different ride vehicles — however, not all of them are created equal. In fact, there are some really good seats and some that…well…you should probably try to avoid if you can.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
From classic boat rides and iconic coasters to the latest in modern E-Tickets, these are the seats to shoot for to have the best experience on these attractions…and the ones that could ruin your day.
Since the majority of Disney Cruise Line passengers sailing out of Port Canaveral are coming from out of state, it’s integral they have a hotel room the night before their departure.
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So, whether you’re cruising after a Disney World trip, exploring the Port Canaveral/Cocoa Beach area, or flying into MCO the night before, these are some of the best hotel room options available.
If you’re planning a trip to the Magic Kingdom, there are certain items that you need to carry with you.
Loungefly Organizer
Now, some other guests may be judgmental, but trust us, they’re going to make your day much better.
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable. Sure, we can look at past data to get an estimate of the crowd levels in Disney World, but you never know what may happen from year to year. So how did Disney’s wait times hold up after DINOSAUR went extinct? Another Animal Kingdom ride took the top spot…
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