food IS a theme park
Christmas is officially less than ONE WEEK AWAY!!!
Christmas Tree at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Have you finished all your shopping yet? We may or may not know what it’s like to procrastinate — and we’re here to help. We’ve rounded up some pretty stellar last-minute gifts for that one person you totally forgot to shop for!
Disney World has come a long way since the parks first reopened after the pandemic-related closures.
Chef Mickey’s
Experiences began returning in phases, character interactions were modified, and buffets switched to family-style or prix fixe meals instead. We’ve seen a lot of that change recently, with many restaurants returning to buffet service. And now, another Disney World restaurant is switching back to a buffet!
What does your dream Disney vacation look like?
The atrium of the Disney Dream
If it involves lounging poolside with a drink in your hand, experiencing world-class entertainment, and sailing to new destinations — the Disney Cruise Line may be for you! We recently sailed on the Disney Dream, and have been sharing bits of our trip. But now, it’s time to take a tour of a Disney Dream stateroom!
We’ve been keeping a close watch on Disney stock prices since the return of Bob Iger as CEO.
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When it was announced that Iger would once again come aboard to lead the company, stock prices jumped. They’ve remained steady, even nearing $100 a share at times — and prices haven’t dipped below $94 since Iger’s return. Until recently, that is. Disney stock dropped quite a bit on Monday, and we’re taking a look at why that might have happened.
Disney World has slowly returned to normal operations since reopening after the park closures.
Cinderella Castle
But, not every experience returned at once, and not everything has returned just yet, either. As of now, one of the only character meals that features Disney Princesses is at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT. That’s all changing soon, because characters are returning to Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom!
Some of the BEST parts about being in the Disney parks around the holidays are the special overlays some attractions get!
Haunted Mansion Holiday
In EPCOT, we’ve got the Holiday Remix of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Living with the Land. And in Disneyland, few overlays are as iconic as Haunted Mansion Holiday. We’ve got some good news if you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet — Haunted Mansion Holiday has been extended in Disneyland!
2023 is right around the corner, and that means a whole lot of new content is coming to Disney+.
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Whether you’re a Star Wars fan, Marvel fan, or fan of the classics — chances are there’s something for you to look forward to on the streaming service next year. In fact, Disney just shared the first look at some of the new shows and seasons coming in 2023 and we’re even MORE excited than we already were!
There has been a LOT of news from Disney World this week!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Not only did we learn which food booths are coming back to EPCOT, but we know that the Grand Floridian lobby will be renovated soon — and we have a new opening timeline for a table service restaurant in Hollywood Studios. There have been quite a few construction updates too, so let’s take a look!
Based on the blockbuster content and large subscriber numbers we’ve seen from Disney+ in its short existence, you’d think the service would be financially successful overall.
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But, unfortunately, for The Walt Disney Company and its investors, that’s not quite the case. One of Disney’s biggest issues recently has been the mounting losses for the streaming service, even being a prime reason former CEO Bob Chapek was replaced by Bob Iger. So, what gives? If Disney+ has millions of subscribers (and counting), plus hit movies and shows, where is that money going?
What’s your favorite Disney World park?
Tree of Life
Whether it’s Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, or Animal Kingdom — we keep you updated on them all and more! Speaking of updates, we happened to find quite a few changes in one wild park on our last visit — so come check out what’s new at Animal Kingdom!
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