food IS a theme park
Living just 15 minutes away from Disney World might sound like a dream come true. And, in some ways, it absolutely is.
Yes, I live just a few minutes from this!
But as with most things, the reality can sometimes be a hassle! Here are some things that might surprise you about living next door to Cinderella Castle.
I need to talk about something I just learned that has totally rocked my world — Rogue waves. Yup, you heard that right.
©Royal Caribbean
I go on a lot of cruises — some for work (like a recent trip on the brand new Disney Treasure cruise ship), and some for pleasure. But now, I discovered that these enormous, freak waves can occur out of nowhere, and I’m wondering if I should second-guess my entire vacation.
I’ve been flying to Disney World for…longer than I care to admit.
Flying to Disney World
Let’s just say that while I wasn’t around on opening day in 1971, my first trip to Disney World was not long after that. And my first flight to Disney World? Well, it was on TWA — an airline that hasn’t been around for about 25 years.
Another Disney World ride will close in January 2025.
Cinderella Castle
We already know that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will close for at least a year beginning January 6th, 2025. And over in Animal Kingdom, Kali River Rapids will close for refurbishment on January 6th. Also in Animal Kingdom, TriceraTop Spin will be closing permanently on January 13th, 2025, to make way for the new Tropical Americas land. Now, Disney has just announced that a Tomorrowland ride will close soon. Let’s take a look!
Do you live in Florida? Would it be convenient for you to take a short flight to Disney World rather than drive to Orlando?
Southwest plane
Southwest just released its schedule for fall 2025, and it includes some NEW flights from other Florida airports to Orlando. Let’s take a quick look!
Walt Disney has fascinated many Americans for decades.
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His life has certainly been well documented, and there are countless historic photos of Walt and his work preserved in company and family archives, as well as in Museums. And let’s not forget about news organizations who covered Walt throughout his life. Now, the New York Times has quite literally uncovered a lost photo of Walt Disney.
Disney World is changing its premium Lightning Lane pass less than a month after its introduction.
Cinderella Castle
Lightning Lane Premier Pass allows you to use the Lightning Lanes to skip the lines at most attractions in any given Disney World park — without having to make reservations and schedule your Lightning Lanes throughout the day. With this pass, you just scan in at the Lightning Lane — no reservation needed. And starting November 22nd, Disney World has announced a big change.
The wait is over! Disney World’s newest restaurant quietly opened recently!
The Cake Bake Shop
The Cake Bake Shop opened October 24th, and we have been lucky enough to try the bakery, breakfast, lunch and the champagne bar there! This is an elegant dining location, perfect for celebrating special occasions. And now, it’s about to get easier to dine there.
Lightning Lane Premier Pass debuts in Disney World on October 30th.
Cinderella Castle
Disney introduced Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass on July 24th, 2024. Multi Pass is an optional, paid service that allows you to book reservations to “skip the line” at many rides throughout Disney World. Single Pass is another optional, paid service reserved for Disney World’s most popular rides, and allows you to book a reservation to ride one of those uber popular rides (like Rise of the Resistance or Flight of Passage). Now comes Lightning Lane Premier Pass — a premium, paid service that starts October 30th. And now, we know what pricing looks like for this top tier of Lightning Lane passes!
Another Disney World hotel is getting an upgrade.
New rooms coming to the Island Tower.
A brand-new hotel tower is getting ready to open at Disney Polynesian Village Resort, Fort Wilderness got new cabins this year, and newly renovated rooms are debuting at Port Orleans French Quarter. And now we’re learning about a $275 million expansion at another Disney World hotel.
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