food IS a theme park
We know what you’re thinking. You probably read the title of this post and thought, “Well, every week at Disney World is practically perfect, if you ask me.”
Disney World
You’re not wrong, my friend. However, there were some things that we saw and did in the parks this week that had us thinking we’d officially hit PEAK perfection. From a great hotel experience, to seeing the first hints of an upcoming EPCOT festival, to finally checking out an iconic Magic Kingdom souvenir, it’s safe to say we had a GREAT week. Let’s talk about it!
One of the BEST feelings in the world is walking into your Disney World hotel on the first day of your vacation and taking a gigantic whiff of the glorious Disney smells.
Grand Floridian
Yes, each Disney World hotel has its own scent which also has a strange way of smelling like every other Disney World hotel at the same time. We often find ourselves wishing we could just bottle up these smells and take them home with us so that or houses can smell like Disney World, too. Well, we’re here to tell you how you can do EXACTLY THAT.
It’s often debated among avid Disney World goers whether or not it’s best to stay on Disney World property or to simply stay nearby.
Disney World
There’s no wrong answer, and the answer can even CHANGE depending on the size of your group, what your goals are for your vacation, and your allotted budget at the time. These things can change each time you visit! Well, for a few Disney fans, it might be the time to consider staying OFF property. 👀
One of the best parts about Disney World is that the “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere” rule totally applies.
Margarita, anyone?
Seriously! If you’re up for getting boozy at 10AM, go right ahead. No one will judge you. A lot of folks start bright and early over at EPCOT to drink around the world, while others stick to hotel lounges and even Disney Springs. One of our favorite spots to grab a drink in Disney Springs is currently offering up a GREAT deal. Let’s talk about it!
It’s always so exciting when one EPCOT festival is wrapping up and another one is set to begin.
EPCOT
As much as we love celebrating each of the festivals individually, it’s still exciting to see all the new things start to pop up! Who doesn’t love new foods and decor? Anyway, EPCOT’s 2024 Flower and Garden Festival will kick off on February 28th and run through May 27th. This is one of our FAVORITE festivals, as it brings in gorgeous blooms and topiaries along with some fresh springtime eats. Lately, we’ve been giddy as we’ve watched the first topiaries of the year be placed around the parks. A NEW one just arrived, and we need to give it a spotlight.
It’s an age-old topic. Disney adults love to politely debate whether certain aspects of Disney World or Disneyland are superior. There’s one thing, though, that everyone seems to agree on.
Let’s talk CHURROS.
Disneyland churros are better. It’s just a known fact among Disney fans. We’ve tried many churros in BOTH parks, and we must say that we agree. Disney World churros totally aren’t bad, and they’re a great option while you visit. However, they just tend to be a little lackluster if you’ve ever had one from Disneyland. (This could also be your sign to not try Disneyland churros because it will forever ruin every other churro. It’s a risk that many are willing to take.) This whole ordeal really had us thinking… What IS IT about Disney World churros that has them paling in comparison? Let’s find out!
With spring on the horizon, it’s time to get EXCITED for fresh, new treats at Disney World.
Grand Cottage
One of our favorite places to get some sweet treats (and all the vibes) in the spring is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Each spring, they build an adorable little cottage that sits in the lobby: the Grand Cottage. Inside, you can purchase all sorts of springtime sweets! Oh, and there are also some super impressive Easter egg displays that are themed to Disney stories and movies. It’s truly the perfect afternoon activity, if you ask us. Well, get excited, because the Grand Cottage is making its third annual comeback SOON!
We always try to give ample warnings before holiday weekends at Disney World.
Main Street, U.S.A.
As much as we expect the bustling crowds and high wait times to hit hard during holiday weekends and the following days, sometimes it packs just as hard of a punch although we expect it. Sometimes, it happens when we LEAST expect it. This happened to us on Wednesday, February 21st. President’s Day was two days ago, and the parks were relatively empty. However, crowds slowly started entering the park throughout the week, probably due to the upcoming Princess Half Marathon Weekend. We were visiting Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, and we suspected that it would be a busy day long before we even entered the park. Let’s talk about it!
Disney food, McDonald’s food… we love to write about ALL the food here.
Happy Meal
Not only do we love to keep up with McDonald’s food news, we also keep an eye out for new Happy Meal toys. Some might say that the nostalgia of grabbing Happy Meals heals our inner child a bit. Who else loved sitting in the back seat of the car nearly BURSTING with excitement to see which new toys you could get as you neared the drive thru menu? Well, we still feel that same excitement, but things are a bit different now that we can check out the new toys online. Speaking of new toys…
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