food IS a theme park
We love visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom because it’s just so different from Disney World’s other three theme parks. It’s part theme park, part zoo, and full of all kinds of wonderful creatures we love to see and learn more about.
Kilimanjaro Safaris
We’re also excited when new animals arrive in Animal Kingdom, especially babies. However, a new adult white rhino just recently became a new citizen of Animal Kingdom, and we would like to introduce you to him.
If you’ve ever managed to catch a Disney stage production on Broadway (or even on tour or seen Disney on Broadway at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts), you know it’s a real treat. Some of Disney’s most iconic movies have been made into Broadway plays, including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Aladdin.
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However, audience members who saw Aladdin recently were in for an additional surprise. Stitch, doing what Stitch does best, crashed the show, and he did it for a good cause.
If you subscribe to Disney+, you can get SO much more than Disney movies, TV shows, and content to watch anytime you want to watch. You can also get special perks just for being a subscriber, including discounts on Disney World tickets, merchandise discounts, chances to win Disney vacations, and more.
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Well, we’ve been following the 12 Days of Perks, and the latest gives you a chance to get a VIP tour of Walt Disney Studios, aka the place where all the magic of Disney movies happens!
Okay, so there was just something special about Disney animation in the 1990s. In our opinion, this was PEAK Disney movie-making time, and we have fond memories of seeing films like The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Pocahontas, and other movies in the theater.
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Those fond 90s memories have now been turned into…quilts? Yes, QUILTS. And you can get them online right now at BoxLunch.
When it comes to getting a margarita in Disney World, it’s kinda’ a no-brainer to visit the Mexico Pavilion, which is also why a lot of folks start their World Showcase journey in EPCOT in Mexico.
Churro Margarita
We get it, not only do you have La Cava del Tequila, often frequented by celebrities, but you can also get some pretty good margaritas at the other dining spots in Mexico, including La Cantina San Angel, which is now offering a new drink, a Churro Margarita, and we’re going to give you our honest thoughts about it.
Christmas is almost here, and you know what that means. It’s the Most Magical Time on Earth in the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Magic Kingdom
Now, we know many folks dream about a holiday vacation in Disney World, but if you can’t make it, there’s a way to experience one of the best parts of Christmas in Magic Kingdom from home: the ABC Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. Well, we got to see filming of the parade this year, but now we have all the details about how you can watch it at home.
Happy Holidays. The holidays are extra special in Disney World, and you’re sure to feel merry and bright if you’re visiting during this time.
Raglan Road
Now, we know, you’re probably focused on the parks, the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and maybe even Jollywood Nights. But don’t sleep on Disney Springs because not only can you participate in a FREE fun holiday activity, but you can enjoy five NEW and returning cocktails at one of our favorite restaurants, Raglan Road.
Okay, where are our popcorn bucket collectors at? Popcorn buckets are BIG business in Disney World, and sometimes it’s even hard to get your hands on the more popular ones (we’re still having flashbacks to the great Figment Popcorn Bucket Saga of 2022).
Holiday popcorn bucket
Well, holiday popcorn buckets are now a thing in Disney World, and if you want to get your hands on them, you’ll have to do so soon because these popcorn buckets will be gone come January 2026.
We might be neck-deep in the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, but the holidays will be over before we know it, and we’ll be counting down the days to the EPCOT Festival of the Arts (which is my favorite EPCOT festival).
Terralyn Lake hard at work
The 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts starts on January 16th and runs through February 23rd, and will bring all kinds of visual arts, performing arts, and yes, culinary arts around EPCOT with artist booths, the Disney on Broadway concert series, and outdoor food kitchens. However, an experience that’s returning this year will change a little bit…the Visual Art in Performance series will be moving to Communicore Hall.
Okay, so we all probably signed up for Disney+ because we want to have access to all our favorite Disney movies and TV shows, right? Plus all that great Star Wars and Marvel content, including shows you’ll only find on Disney+ (like the Emmy award-winning Andor).
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But you might know that your Disney+ account can score you so much more than isn’t on your TV screen. You can get discounted Disney World tickets, discounts on merchandise, access to exclusive giveaways and contests, and so much more. Well, now Disney+ is doing 12 days of Disney+ perks, and the most recent will get you discounted movie tickets.
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