food IS a theme park
Heads up, Disney World fans, today’s the day that a whole section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is temporarily closed, as of today.
Conservation Station
Today, February 23rd, Disney has temporarily closed Rafiki’s Planet Watch as a whole to make way for a new Bluey experience coming for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER. What does that mean for you? Well, a park that’s missing about four of its attractions, and in a park that’s already riddled with construction, that’s not a great addition.
There are tons of Disney World secrets that go unnoticed each day, and we’re lifting the curtain on a BIG one.
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
We LOVE to share those coveted Disney World secrets. You can tell these secrets to family and friends while you’re on vacation and impress them with your knowledge, all while using this knowledge to have the best trip ever. We’re sure most of you have no idea about this next secret, but it’s mostly because no one really pays attention to it — there’s a HIDDEN place to mail things in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
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LEGO Luxo Lamp
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We’ve seen a LOT of fantastic Disney souvenirs in the past, especially since we’re in the parks and checking online nearly every single day, but it’s not often we find a souvenir that combines a nostalgic aspect of our childhoods WITH Disney!
Country Bear Jamboree
Last year, we spotted something super special in Disneyland that we couldn’t believe existed — Lincoln Logs that were inspired by Country Bear Jamboree! We thought it couldn’t get any better, but now it has. That same set is now available online!
If you’ve been to Orlando International Airport (MCO) recently, you may have noticed a few issues.
Orlando International Airport
Maybe it was harder than you expected to find a parking spot, you noticed how much more advanced Terminal C is in comparison to Terminals A and B, or you’re noticing just how dated some of the technology and decor is. Some of that is about to change, though, thanks to the upgrades and plans MCO has over the next few years. It looks like it’ll all go through, too, because $550 million has just been approved to fund projects for the next three years.
Disney Springs is home to some of our favorite restaurants and places to shop, and we love that it’s something you can experience for free on your Disney World vacation.
Disney Springs
Parking at Disney Springs doesn’t cost anything, and you can take a bus or boat from your Disney World hotel any day of the week to experience all the shopping and dining district has to offer at no additional charge (unless you choose to dine at a restaurant or purchase something from a store, that will, of course, cost something!). If we’re being totally honest, though, we’re seeing some trends that might be getting a liiiiittle out of control.
Disney World has been seeing LOTS of closures throughout the past few months, mostly to make way for new additions, lands, and more, but if we’re being real, that doesn’t make the closures any less ideal when they’re happening.
Rafiki’s Planet Watch
This is especially true over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where DinoLand U.S.A. just closed for good to make way for the new Tropical Americas expansion, and now, there are TWO more closures happening in this park tomorrow — here’s why you need to be prepared.
We’ve got some bad news for those traveling soon, more specifically, if you use Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.
TSA lines at MCO
These services are additional costs that allow travelers to skip longer security lines, as their information and background checks have already been stored in the system, to move them through security more quickly. This is often vital for many people’s travel plans, as travelers with these additions often don’t allow as much time to get through security before their flight, or rely on the additional time to grab something to eat or relax. If you’re someone who uses these services, we’ve got bad news — as of 6 AM this morning, Sunday, February 22nd, there has been talk about TSA PreCheck and Global Entry being closed.
International Disney visitors, particularly those located in Madrid, Spain, or who can get there easily, are going to have a MUCH easier time getting to Disney World come this summer!
Orlando International Airport
Flying to Orlando International Airport is easy for some travelers if airlines supply nonstop flights in between the airports, but those who need connections often have a more difficult travel day ahead of them. That’s especially true for international Disney guests, as crossing overseas can get extra frustrating if you can’t fly directly from your home airport into Orlando. That’s why we’re thrilled that, starting this summer, this Spanish airline will have weekly nonstop flights to Orlando!
There are lots of popular rides around Disney World for many different reasons, but over in Magic Kingdom, you’ll rarely find one more popular (especially among families) than Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
This family-friendly coaster is tons of fun, isn’t too overwhelming for those not used to coasters, and we love the theming and elements inside. However, if we’re being honest, there are a few things about this ride, or about experiencing this ride, that would make it MUCH better. If we were in charge, these are the NEW rules we’d put in place for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
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