food IS a theme park
The airline industry has faced some unique challenges over the past few years.
Spirit Airlines
Not only is there a pilot shortage, but many airlines have been cutting flights, despite increased demand for travel. Now, a HUGE merger could change the industry even more, and that merger is one step closer to actually happening.
It’s officially happening! Disney World’s Fantasmic! has a reopening date!
SOON!
The show has been closed since 2020, although we’ve seen some construction progress around the amphitheater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’re excited that some new things are coming to the show, too. But we’re even more excited because Fantasmic! dining packages are also returning!
Technically, it’s still Halloween Time in Disneyland, but let’s face it — the holidays are already starting to sneak in.
Halloween Time in Disneyland
We’ve already seen holiday merchandise in Disneyland, and we’ve already got a full list of food booths for the Festival of the Holidays in Disney California Adventure. Now, though, Disneyland’s iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle is showing off its snowy holiday look — in OCTOBER.
There has been a LOT of big news about Disney World restaurants this past week!
Toy Story Land
First, we saw a TON of price increases at restaurants, but at the same time, Monsieur Paul finally reopened, AND we got a reopening date for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, both in EPCOT. Now, we’ve got a little bit of a sneak peek at what some things in an upcoming restaurant will look like!
UPDATE: Hollywood Studios has sold out as well.
Although it’s still technically spooky season, Disney World is already looking ahead to the holidays.
The holidays will be here soon!
The first holiday merchandise has shown up in the parks, dining and dessert party reservations for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are now available, and we’re gearing up for EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays. We’re starting to see park pass reservations disappear for November and Christmas Day, and now another big day in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT has officially sold out.
We’ve had a LOT of big news coming out of Disneyland this week!
Buzz Lightyear at Pixar Pier
Ticket prices — along with other prices — have gone up. We’ve got a date for when MagicBand+ is coming to Disneyland. We got a full list of food booths for the upcoming Festival of the Holidays at Disney California Adventure. But what else has been going on? Let’s take a look!
Well, we saw a lot of price increases in Disney World this week.
Be Our Guest Restaurant
Some were for food (we’ll get to that in a bit), but we also saw a price increase for Genie+ and the service switched to flexible pricing, meaning you’ll pay even more when demand is high. We’ve touched a little upon the food increases, but here’s the thing — there were a LOT more and we’re unpacking ALL those restaurant menu changes for you right here.
How do you like to do your holiday shopping?
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Are you bummed out about all the Disney World price increases we saw this week?
Ears Are More Expensive Now
Everything from water to food to Genie+ just got more expensive. Not only that, even Minnie Ears now cost $5 more. BUT did you know you can still get Minnie Ears at the previous price of $29.99 online? So now’s a good time to grab those ears BEFORE your next Disney World trip!
The year 2020 provided some unique challenges for Disney World, especially after the parks were closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the parks reopened, capacity was limited, but since then, a lot has changed.
Disney World
Capacity in the parks is back up (although park pass reservations are still required and are probably not going away anytime soon), and with the 50th anniversary celebration, along with some new attractions, guests have been returning to the parks in droves. But what does attendance look like as compared to pre-pandemic levels?
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