food IS a theme park
It goes without saying that 2020 has been quite the YEAR. With Disney World’s historic closures impacting travelers around the globe.
Mickey and Pluto!
If you’re like us and you are pretty ready to leave 2020 behind, you’re in luck! We can at least start to plan for next year with a NEW 2020-2021 wall calendar we spotted today in Mouse Gear at EPCOT!
If you’re visiting Disney World during the summer months, there are a few extra must-haves to bring with you if you plan on staying DRY during your vacation! When it rains, it pours in Central Florida, and you probably don’t want to get caught in the rain without the proper gear.
Rainbow Rain Jacket
But who says you have to sacrifice fashion in order to stay dry? We stopped by BouTiki today in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to scope out the latest goodies, and we discovered the PERFECT park must-have for the rainy season!
As Disney Parks worldwide continue their phased reopenings, policies have been updated to reflect current guidance from health experts. Recently, we shared the news that Disney World updated their face mask policy, which now bans face masks with “valves, mesh material, or holes of any kind.”
Updated face mask policy at Disney World
In an unsurprising move, Disneyland also updated their face mask policy to reflect this change, effective immediately.
Last week, we shared the news that Disney World’s 2020 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend would be a virtual event.
©runDisney
If you missed your opportunity to sign up for this spook-tacular Villains-themed runDisney event when it had its initial round of registrations, you’re in luck! More spots will be opening soon.
There are a few signature dishes at Captain Cooks in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort that are worth a trip on the monorail to enjoy. In the morning, it’s all about the Tonga Toast, but in the afternoon, the pulled pork nachos are what we’re after!
Captain Cook’s
On our visit to the Polynesian today, we swung by Captain Cooks and FREAKED when we noticed that we could order the pulled pork nachos once again!
An intergalactic trip to Batuu, otherwise known as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, can be filled with twists and turns. Whether we’re navigating the updated (and then updated once more!) Boarding Group distribution system for Rise of the Resistance or we’re experiencing an eerily empty Oga’s Cantina, Galaxy’s Edge sure knows how to keep us on our toes!
Stormtroopers
One of the ways Disney provides the fully immersive experience in Galaxy’s Edge is through their merchandise. So you could imagine our surprise when we noticed merchandise in a new spot!
One of our favorite new additions to the Disney World dining experience in the past few years has been Mobile Order. And during the phased reopening of the theme parks, this contactless way of ordering your food is becoming an essential part of a Disney World vacation. Disney is really pushing guests to order at quick-service dining locations through Mobile Order whenever possible.
Mobile Order Sign
Many locations like Pecos Bill was requiring guests to stand outside until their order Mobile Order was ready. Recently Pecos Bill debuted a new indoor waiting area for those that used Mobile Order.
Disney World desserts are a thing of beauty. There are not a lot of things we can think of that warm our hearts the way that a tasty sweet treat at the parks does. And with all of the desserts we’ve tried over the years, there are a few snacks we keep coming back to time and time again. One of our favorites? Pies. Specifically: TINY PIES.
Yak and Yeti Local Foods Cafe Desserts
These bite-sized circles of pure joy can be found throughout the theme parks if you really go looking for them, but we’re always wishing Disney could add MORE to their menus! So enjoy this ode to the beloved tiny pie, and why we hope Disney considers bringing more of them to the parks and resorts. Buckle in guys, we’re going on a TINY PIE adventure!
There’s no question that Disney World is a different place than it was before the closures! While some of the changes we’ve seen can certainly cause an inconvenience, we actually think some changes were for the better!
Cinderella Castle
Today, we’re sharing seven things we’ve noticed at a reopened Disney World that we actually PREFER now over the way things were before the closures.
It can be tricky to get your kiddo to wear face masks all day long at a theme park, especially the littlest of travelers. With Disney World’s current policy stating that all guests ages two and up must wear face masks indoors and on most Disney transportation, it’s important to master the art of getting the littlest travelers to be comfortable.
Disney Cloth Face Masks
Some tricks that may work on your little one is to bring masks they will actually WANT to wear, as well as masks that are SUPER comfy. Here are ten types of masks (along with tips!) we’ve spotted so far that we think the kids will be more than happy with wearing indoors.
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