food IS a theme park
Packing for a Disney vacation can sometimes be a bit stressful.
A room at the Polynesian
In addition to clothes, shoes, electronics, and accessories – we all need a good pair of ears – there’s also the question of hotel room necessities. Luckily for you, we’ve gathered together some of the ESSENTIAL items you’ll need to maximize your Walt Disney World hotel room!
Okay, so there are already a ton of things to do at Universal Orlando, including visiting the brand new Epic Universe, as well as Universal’s other parks, including Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay.
Universal Studios Florida
However, Universal also has a lot of seasonal activities, including Halloween Horror Nights, which is happening right now. Another BIG thing at Universal, though, is the Rock the Universe music festival, which is Florida’s largest Christian music festival. Now, Universal has revealed the full line-up for the 2026 Rock The Universe, which is coming up SOON!
Okay, so you’re planning a Disney World trip, and YES, there is a lot to keep track of. You’ve got to figure out your budget, how long you’re staying, what tickets you need, and WHERE you’ll be sleeping. Plus, you probably need to know where you’re eating (okay, that’s a priority for us). BUT you also have to actually GET to Disney World, which, for most folks, means flying to Orlando.
©Southwest Airlines
The good news is that airlines are having sales on airfare ALL the time, including Southwest, which is currently having its Great Escape sale. With this Southwest sale, you can book flights for as low as $49 each way, so if you’re heading to Orlando, NOW might be the time to book that flight.
Okay, so we know a lot of folks are planning trips to Universal Orlando for 2026 — and we get it. Maybe you waited for the initial excitement of Epic Universe’s grand opening to quiet down so you can visit Universal’s new park without as many crowds (although we expect to see crowds in Epic Universe for a while).
Jurassic Park River Adventure
Or maybe you’re just skipping Disney World because of all the construction and opting for a Universal Orlando vacation instead, which is also totally understandable. However, if you WILL be visiting Universal Orlando in 2026, you’ll need a heads up about one popular ride: Jurassic Park River Adventure will be closed for most of the year.
Not all Disney restaurants are created equal!.
Skipper Dan’s Dan Dan Noodles
There are a lot of restaurants scattered across Walt Disney World property, to the point that it can sometimes become overwhelming to choose where to eat. That’s where we come in to help! So if you plan on visiting Disney World in 2025, we’re just going to tell you which restaurants you need to head to.
Summer is passing, and fall has made its way to Disney World (at least in the decor). That means a lot of new food has popped up in Disney World to celebrate the most spookiest of seasons.
Mole Chicken Nacho Fries
Recently, we had some loaded French fries that…well, changed our lives. And to usher in fall the ONLY way we know how, we tried the new Caramel Apple Crisp in EPCOT. Plus we indulged in a hidden drink we bet you don’t even know about (well, you do now). In the meantime, Disney World restaurants were busy updating their menus, so let’s see what’s changed this week. [Read more…]
You know, it’s a shame that it took THIS long to finally get a Moana-themed restaurant in a Disney Park.
©Disney
So we were super excited when Hong Kong Disneyland announced that it was opening a Moana-themed restaurant called Wayfinders’ Table on September 12th (yes, that’s NOW). Well, ever since this restaurant was announced, we’ve been (impatiently) waiting for Disney to reveal the menu, and y’all, OUR TIME HAS COME. Yes, we finally have the full menu for Wayfinders’ Table!
On September 12th, a smoke alarm went off on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland, prompting the evacuation of several stores and a restaurant.
Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland
Sometimes things happen in Disney Parks that you can’t control. There may be emergencies from time to time, and those situations can cause evacuations and closures. We often see rides evacuated and closed, and we recently learned about an incident during the Paint The Night parade where smoke was coming from one of the parade floats. Now, a new evacuation is unfolding in Disneyland, and we have the details.
Yes, we know, you’ve heard us go on and on about our AJ Wolfe’s new book, Disney Adults: Exploring (and Falling in Love with) a Magical Subculture, which is now available pretty much EVERYWHERE books are sold.
At the Peoplemover!
If you don’t have a copy yet, you’re TOTALLY missing out. Also, did you know that AJ narrates the audiobook, too? Yep, we know how much y’all love AJ’s voice, so if you’re wanting to check that out, we’re giving you a way to listen to AJ’s book FOR FREE through Audible.
If you’re visiting Disney World for the first time, you might not be familiar with some of the rules you’ll need to know about at certain attractions.
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disneyland
Sure, you might have researched things like the height requirements on rides, especially if you have children. You’ve probably even checked ride safety guidelines (and be sure to listen to Cast Members when you board rides). One thing you may not be thinking of, though, is your cell phone. Now, using your cell phone on rides is a controversial topic, but there are some rides that have restricted the use of cell phones in both Disney World and Disneyland.
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