food IS a theme park
A LOT of new things are coming to Disney World. THREE out of the four theme parks are getting new lands, with some parks getting updated rides, experiences, and expansions. It’s WILD.
However, we also can’t count out Disney Springs because something new is headed there, too. It’s a gaming experience called Level 99, and something NEW has popped up at this experience’s location: Level 99’s logo and ad is running on the marquee of the building. WOO!
Fall and winter are the PERFECT times to travel to Disney World. The weather is much more agreeable than it is in the summer (well, on most days, at least). You’ve got Halloween season with all the fun, spooky decor in Magic Kingdom, as well as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Then you’ve got the holiday season with gorgeous decorations in all four parks, the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and Jollywood Nights.
Southwest
If you’ve been thinking about visiting Disney World this fall and winter, you’re in luck. Southwest Airlines just released its Wow Week deals and discounts, and you could save a LOT of money on a flight to Orlando!
It may not be a Disney movie, but Wicked is still a magical movie in SO many ways, and we’re big fans here at DFB. Let’s just say we’re counting down the days until the next movie, Wicked: For Good releases in theaters.
©Universal
BUT…wait! We just found out there’s a way to see Wicked: For Good in theaters AHEAD of its official release date (that’s November 21st), and all you need is an Amazon Prime account. Yep, Amazon just added the ultimate perk for fans of Wicked. [Read more…]
If it seems like almost everything is under construction in Disney World…well, it sorta’ is! Magic Kingdom is getting an expansion in Frontierland, a brand new Villains land, and several upgraded rides. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a new attraction in the Tree of Life and a brand new land. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting a revamped area PLUS a brand new land.
Beach Club Resort
Disney World hotels are also getting a lot of updates. Both Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Pop Century Resort are getting new lobbies. Disney’s Beach Club Resort is getting some routine exterior maintenance through 2027. That hotel’s port cochere is currently closed, too, and it looks like it won’t reopen as early as originally thought.
Yes, Disney World isn’t cheap, but it also doesn’t have to be expensive. If you’re trying to plan a Disney World trip, you need to start with a realistic budget.
Let’s go to Disney World
Now, that isn’t always easy to figure out because there’s so much to consider and involve decisions about where to stay, what tickets you’ll need, how you’re going to get there, and more. BUT we’re going to break down the costs for you to give you a budget you can get started with and work from there.
Extended Evening Hours are one of the most popular perks available at Walt Disney World. This perk gives Deluxe Tier resort guests several extra hours in the theme parks at the end of the day that the general public doesn’t have access to.
EPCOT after dark
However, did you know you don’t HAVE to pay Disney World deluxe hotel prices to get this perk?
Okay, so you’ve planned that trip to Disney World, and you’re ready. You know where you’re staying, you’ve bought your tickets, and maybe you have even booked some dining reservations (because where to eat is SO important, y’all).
ODODOS Daily Sling Bag!
But you still need to think about what you’ll be bringing into the parks, and you’ll need a good park bag to bring all of that in with you. So if you need a park bag for that next trip, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered!
There are SO many great options for dining at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe, and we’ve been to every single restaurant there, at this point. But there’s still more food we need to try, so we just keep going back.
Café L’air De La Sirène
Now, we’ve been to Cafe L’air de la Sirene Restaurant in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic before, but we recently returned to the restaurant to try out more of the menu. So what did we think? Well, we’re going to tell you!
So, we won’t lie, we think a trip to Disney World is great for whatever ails you. Let’s just say that when we’re in Disney World, our mental health improves by 100%, but it’s also a bit of a workout, too…PLUS an exercise in endurance (seriously, think about how you feel at the end of a week there).
Main Street, U.S.A.
BUT…did you know Disney World could also be the cure for something known as “dead butt” syndrome? Well, it can — and we’re going to explain what that is and how a Disney World trip can make it all better.
Okay, we’re not going to lie, we’ve been to Japan a few times, and the food is just…like…well, it’s superior, and yes, we’re saying that even about the food in Tokyo Disneyland.
©7-Eleven
But the food is great pretty much everywhere in Japan, including at convenience stores. There’s one little item everyone especially loves, and it’s the egg sandwich — don’t come at us because those sandwiches are HIGHLY popular. Well, the company that owns 7-Eleven wants to bring Japanese-style convenience stores to the U.S., including those egg sandwiches!
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