food IS a theme park
We have some important Disney World food news to share with you! A Disney World hotel restaurant is closing this week for refurbishment.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
We don’t want you to be excited to dine on the restaurant’s Buttery Pull-apart Rolls, Baked Fish, or House-made Coconut-Pineapple Bread Pudding only to find out that it is currently closed! We have all the details you need to know.
We are getting closer and closer to the opening of Epic Universe! Universal’s brand-new theme park opens in just 67 days — not that we are counting or anything. Who are we kidding? We are definitely counting down the days.
Epic Universe Model
Along with the brand-new theme park, there are also three brand-new hotels to support Epic Universe. Universal Terra Luna Resort opens on March 25th, and Universal Helios Grand Hotel opens on May 22nd. The first hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort, opened on January 21st, and we are sharing some of our takeaways from our stay!
Now that two Disney World attractions, Gran Fiesta Tour and Kali River Rapids, are finally open again, apparently, that means another attraction needs to close.
Kali River Rapids
An iconic Disney World attraction is closing THIS week! While many people may not actually miss this attraction, seeing it close for good is still bittersweet.
This year, the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has a new addition, and we may be slightly obsessed with it. While it is hard to beat all the delicious food and gorgeous flowers, this new addition is definitely making us smile!
2025 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
The 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival officially kicked off on March 5th and runs through June 2nd. While you enjoy the food and admire the flowers, make sure you keep an eye out for the very special new addition!
Southwest Airlines has been making A LOT of changes recently! If you haven’t had a chance to read up on the changes yet, or you want all of their big announcements rounded up, keep on reading.
Southwest Airlines at the Orlando Airport
We are covering ALL the changes announced by Southwest Airlines so you are prepared and know what to expect in the coming months.
We have an important EPCOT update for you! The park will be closing early one day in May for a private event, and we don’t want you to be caught by surprise.
EPCOT
The parks sometimes have adjusted hours for special events or buy-outs, so it is always important to check the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app for the most up-to-date information for your trip.
You’ve been having the time of your life at Disney World, but then you start to feel your tummy rumble, and you know you don’t have much time before it turns hangry. And your tummy doesn’t want just anything. No. It wants a yummy snack for less than $10.
DOLE Whip
Sure, Disney food can get on the expensive side, but there is SO much food that is available at a more reasonable price. That’s why I am sharing my 12 favorite Disney World snacks that will cost you less than $10.
Disney Imagineering just shared a close-up look at the Cars area ride testing! This new Cars area will be coming to Magic Kingdom and will feature two attractions.
©Disney
While we are still waiting for more details on the timeline for this new area that will replace Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America, it is always cool to get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a new area.
We have some BIG news from the airline industry! Southwest Airlines is changing its checked bag policy. The airline is long known for having one of the best checked bag policies: two free checked bags per passenger. However, that policy won’t be around for much longer!
©Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines announced today that changes to its checked bag policy will apply to flights booked on or after May 28th, 2025. With the change in policy, only certain customers will receive free checked bags. We are breaking it all down for you!
We always want to ensure that you are prepared for your Disney World vacation, and a huge part of that is keeping you up to date on the latest Disney World happenings.
EPCOT
We are always updating you on the latest Disney World news and closures, and this week, we have some exciting news to share. Two Disney World attractions are reopening, and we are so excited!
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