food IS a theme park
Universal has been doing a lot of expanding beyond its Orlando and Hollywood theme park locations. For example, Universal Horror Unleashed just opened (with terrifying results) in Las Vegas. Universal is also building a theme park in the U.K.
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However, we’ve been keeping an eye on a NEW Universal theme park in the U.S., Universal Kids Resort, located in Frisco, Texas. Well, Universal just dropped some new details about that park, and y’all…we are EXCITED.
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Who’s ready to caffeinate in Disney World?
Epic Cold Brew Spectacular!
Us, it’s us! Now, it’s already no secret that there are plenty of places to get great coffee in Disney World, including Starbucks and Joffrey’s. But sometimes, we see some new coffee drinks pop up in unexpected places, and it seems like Disney World is finally jumping on the cold brew trend (Disneyland has been riding that trend for a while), so we’ve got some new cold brew drinks in Disney World to tell you about!
We look at Disney World menu updates every week, and recently, we’ve noticed a very interesting trend: more non-alcoholic drinks and zero-proof cocktails are making it to menus. We’re talking about drinks not targeted at kids, but instead, at adults who don’t wish to drink alcohol.
Non-alcoholic cocktail
Well, this is a trend that’s taking over right now, perhaps in part thanks to Gen Z, who are drinking significantly less alcohol than the generations that came before them. Well, in timely fashion, Disney World just held its first non-alcoholic beverage-focused pairing event, and we were there to check it out — and it honestly surprised us.
Yes, we’re going to say it over and over again: You need to stay hydrated when you visit Disney World. And yes, we’re always going to recommend bringing your own water bottle.
Stanley IceFlow
That’s because water is NOT cheap in the parks (and prices keep going UP), and there are water bottle refill stations pretty much everywhere in Disney World hotels and parks. Then you can always grab that free cup of water at counter service restaurants to keep your water bottle filled. However, you want that water to stay cold, so we’ve tested four water bottles in Disney World so you know they’re worth your money.
Well, it’s been quite a week, hasn’t it? Disney World just threw a ton of announcements at us, including details about price increases for tickets, Annual Passes, and more.
The Monster Mash-tini at eet by Maneet Chauhan in Disney Springs
Pretty much EVERY Disney World restaurant also saw price increases this week, but in addition to that, we noticed some other menu updates.
When it comes to saving money on your Disney World trip, we do our best to help you plan your budget, get great deals on hotels and tickets, and teach you how to save on souvenirs and food.
Frontier Plane at the Orlando Airport
However, we also want to help you save money on your flight to Disney World, which is why we will always share a great deal on airfare with you. Well, we have a NEW deal from Frontier Airlines to share with you, and it could score you flights for as little as $29 each way.
A LOT is changing in Disney World all at once, and it’s, well, it’s A LOT to take in. We’ve got a new land and expansion coming to Magic Kingdom (plus two updated rides). We’ve got a new land and an updated Animation Courtyard coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (plus a re-themed ride). We’ve got a new land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom PLUS a new show in the Tree of Life…SO much going on. And look at what’s happening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Yep — MORE CHANGE.
The new lobby
Disney World hotels are also undergoing some huge changes, and lobby refresh seems to be the theme of the year. Disney’s Pop Century Resort is getting an updated lobby. So is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Well, we’ve got an update to share about Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort upgraded lobby…and we’re still not sure how we feel about it.
We talk about hydration a lot here at DFB because it’s one of the most important things you can do when you’re visiting Disney World. It gets hot there, and all that walking in the Florida sun can really take its toll.
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So we’re going to keep recommending water bottles and tumblers because we highly recommend you keep one on you at all times when you’re visiting the parks. Well, for those who like Stanley cups for their hydration needs, we’ve got good news: an exclusive NEW color, Thyme, just dropped online at Amazon.
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, who portrayed Nina Banks in the Father of the Bride movies, has passed away, according to People.
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The actress won an Academy Award for her performance in Annie Hall and also portrayed Kay Adams in all three Godfather movies. She was 79 and passed away in California.
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