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Author: Lauren Writtenberry

3 Cringey Things That Make Me Rethink Walking into Disney’s Hollywood Studios Restaurants Ever Again

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As much as I love the food and theming at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there are three cringey restaurant moments that make me hesitate before booking a reservation.

50’s Prime Time Cafe

With themes ranging from retro drive-in theaters to classic sitcom kitchens, these restaurants are experiences in themselves. But while the food and atmosphere can be fun, there are a few moments that don’t quite land. In fact, some of them are so awkward that they make me hesitate before booking a table again. My job for two years has been focusing on Disney World restaurants, and after eating at these ones at Hollywood Studios, there are some moments that have just made me cringe.

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Disney’s Pop Century Hotel Will Look Totally Different In Just One Month

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Disney World is seeing a lot of construction from theme parks to resorts.

Pop Century

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has construction walls in the lobby for the new birdcage bar that is coming! Disney’s Animal Kingdom has walls up for Tropical Americas’ construction, while Magic Kingdom has the Rivers of America drained to begin construction for the new Cars area, Piston Peak. But, there’s another popular resort that we can add to this list that is seeing some construction.

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Disney World Scans Your Fingerprints — Here’s Why

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If you’ve ever tapped into a Walt Disney World park and noticed the fingerprint scanner, you might have wondered why Disney uses it in the first place.

Finger Scan

Every guest who enters a Disney World park will come to a touch point at the entrance and will need to scan their ticket and place their finger on the scanner. It can feel a little unexpected during a vacation, but the process is far less invasive than it may seem. Here’s the real reason behind it, and what to do if you’d rather not participate.

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We Created a New Secret Dining Experience in Disney Springs

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In case you missed it, Disney Adults: Exploring (and Falling in Love with) a Magical Subculture, a book by DisneyFoodBlog’s very own AJ Wolfe, is available NOW!

Disney Adults!

To celebrate this huge accomplishment, we’ve partnered with a select group of restaurants in Disney Springs to bring YOU seven EXCLUSIVE Disney Adults drinks. Therefore, it is the Disney Adult Crawl. So if you’re looking to get your hands on these exclusive drinks, you’ll want to listen up before they’re gone.

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WHOA. A Mega Popular Disney Halloween Souvenir Just Dropped Online.

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Halloween is almost here! But if you are a Nightmare Before Christmas fan, you’ll want to run to grab this item before it’s gone.

Jack & Sally

We have been celebrating the spooky season already, as we attended Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Oogie Boogie Bash! Disney has put out some great merchandise this year for the holiday, but this latest item online is going to go fast.

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Why You Might Want To Avoid the Orlando Airport on January 27th!

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Orlando International Airport is one of the busiest in the country, with travelers coming in from all over the world, but there’s one day when it might feel even more confusing!

Orlando International Airport

We have seen a few changes in the travel industry this year. From Real IDs needed for TSA to the shoes on policy change, it might feel hard to keep up with the latest policies when flying. If you are flying in or out of Orlando International on January 27th, there is something you need to be aware of!

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It’s Illegal to Bring This to Disney World, but We See It Happen Every. Single. Day.

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If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, some items are banned from the parks that you need to make sure not to bring.

Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World may be known as “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” but not everything is welcome inside the gates. The parks have a surprisingly long list of banned items. Some you’d probably expect, like weapons or alcohol, and others that might catch you off guard. These rules are in place to keep guests safe and the magic running smoothly, but there’s one particular prohibited item we still see slipping past security almost every single day…

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The Surprising Thing You Can Do at Dollywood — But Only on Sundays

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The most highly rated theme park in the United States has a unique feature inside the park!

©Dollywood

Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Dollywood is Dolly Parton’s beloved theme park offering rides, shows, crafts, and seasonal festivals. This theme park was just announced as the most highly rated in the US, according to TripAdvisor. But there is one thing that makes this theme park a little different than others, and guests can only participate in it on Sundays.

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The Orlando Airport Trick That (Almost) Always Gets You a Free Checked Bag on Southwest

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Southwest Airlines has really changed things up in 2025, and some travelers are not happy.

Orlando International Airport

Southwest Airlines has long been known for its two free checked bags and open seating policy, but big changes are shaking up the way its passengers travel. The airline has ended free checked bags, and its signature open seating will be replaced with assigned seats. For many loyal Southwest customers, this means rethinking how they pack, board, and navigate the airport. But some travelers are looking for a loophole in this new policy.

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We NEED To Chat About This Uncomfortable EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Problem

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The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of Disney World’s most beloved events, but there’s one thing that can make the experience a little uncomfortable.

2024 Food and Wine Festival

This festival is an annual celebration of global cuisine in Disney World. The festival features Global Marketplace Food Booths, a Concert Series, additional family-friendly activities, and more! The festival will run from August 28th until November 22nd. Am I excited for this festival to return soon? Yes! However, I’ve been writing about this festival for two years, and this is the one big problem I consistently see with it.

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