food IS a theme park
The day we dread every year has finally arrived. Every year, around this time, we get a SLEW of price increases for Disney World, and well, here we are.
Zurg parking lot at Magic Kingdom
We’ve already told you about a ton of price increases on food and drinks, as well as price increases for tickets and Annual Passes, but we’ve got another price hike to tell you about. If you plan on driving to Disney World, parking is going to cost you more at the theme parks.
If you’re an early bird planning a stay at one of Walt Disney World’s resort hotels, we have a word of warning for you.
Mickey and Minnie Waffles
Whether you’re looking to rope drop one of Walt Disney World’s theme parks, have to catch a bus to Port Canaveral to hop on a Disney Cruise ship, or have a super early flight out of Orlando International Airport, you might be planning to get up early and grab some breakfast and caffeine at your hotel. There’s just one BIG problem you’re not thinking about.
Today is the day we’ve been dreading…Disney has announced price increases for its theme parks in the U.S.
Main Street, U.S.A.
Now, we’ve already seen price hikes in Disney World for food and drinks, tickets, and annual passes, but Disneyland is also seeing its prices go up, so we’re going to break down everything that’s going to now cost you more in Disneyland so you won’t have sticker shock if you’re planning a trip to the West Coast OG park.
Okay, so you might be planning a trip to Disney World soon, and of course, you’re probably thinking about your budget.
Tiffins spread
We keep an eye out for menu updates, which means we often see price increases on food, so that could change your budget. However, in October, we generally see a SLEW of price increases come through for nearly every Disney World restaurant on property, and that’s what we’ve got to tell you about now, those increases that have hit theme parks.
Are you ready to save BIG on Disney souvenirs and essentials…and pretty much everything else?
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Well, Amazon Deal Days is running from October 7th through 8th, and during that time, you’ll be able to score some big discounts on a lot of items. However, ahead of that, you can actually get some early deals RIGHT NOW on Disney essentials, Loungeflys, and more.
Happy October, friends!
Fruit Loops Cannoli
We’re certainly enjoying the official start of spooky season (okay, technically that was two months ago in Disney World), as well as seeing what Disney World restaurants had in store for the month (we’re still not over the Double Stuff Oreo cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse). We even found out some new desserts would be coming to Magic Kingdom’s fireworks party. NEW FOOD, y’all! In the meantime, a few Disney World restaurants changed their menus this week, so let’s see what’s been updated. Warning: Margaritas have been affected!
Disney World has been seriously embracing change recently. Changes are happening EVERYWHERE, including in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Muppets Courtyard has closed to make way for a new Monsters, Inc. land. Animation Courtyard is closed to be reimagined.
Minnie’s Summertime Dine at Hollywood & Vine
One Hollywood Studios restaurant character dining experience is also changing, and we wanted to remind you about it. The character breakfast at Hollywood & Vine will be changing on October 12th.
When it comes to flying, there are a lot of rules you need to know in order to travel. There are rules about luggage, of course (for example, most airlines only allow a personal item and a carry-on bag). Then there are rules about liquids (although that could change soon for some).
MCO Airport Security
There’s also an optional rule about biometrics, and yes, you can opt out, but if you do opt in, you’ll have your face scanned. This happens at the TSA security checkpoint, but believe it or not, this can also be something you see when you board an aircraft.
Things are a little chaotic in Disney’s Animal Kingdom right now. There’s a lot of construction going on, thanks to a new land, Pueblo Esperanza, that will be replacing DinoLand, U.S.A. Right now, only one ride has remained open in Dinoland, Dinosaur, although it will eventually close as construction progresses.
Kali River Rapids
Well, another ride will be closing for months in that park, too. Kali River Rapids will be closing for a refurbishment on October 6th. So if you have plans to ride it, you’ll need to get to Animal Kingdom ASAP.
One of the most exciting things about the beginning of the month is that it means we see new snacks in Disney World.
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Y’all KNOW we’re all about new snacks. Y’all also know that we’re all about Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs, so we look forward to seeing what cookie and cake concoctions Gideon’s is baking up for the month. Well, October is officially here, and Gideon’s has revealed its October line-up…and it includes cookies with Double Stuff Oreos in them. WHAT?
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