food IS a theme park
Dreaming of the perfect Disney vacation that’s a little more… relaxed? Maybe even somewhere tropical? Disney’s Aulani Resort might be just the thing!
Aulani
This resort, located in Ko Olina, Oahu, Hawai’i, is a tropical paradise with all the Disney magic and touches you’d expect, plus a relaxed atmosphere for soaking up the sun. A new discount was recently revealed for select members of the US military, so if you’ve been wanting to plan a trip, now could be the perfect time!
If you don’t spot us at Disney World, chances are you can find us perusing the aisles of our local ALDI store!
We love ALDI Finds!
Now more than ever, we’re trying to squeeze every last bit of value out of our purchases, and ALDI is a great place to do that. Whether we’re looking for groceries that won’t break the bank, Disney park essentials we need for our next trip, or the latest fun Disney toys and merchandise, ALDI has it all — and we’re checking out all the best ALDI Finds hitting stores next week!
After being broadcast on ABC since 1976, the Oscars will be moving to YouTube starting in 2029, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Photo op in Disney Springs
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the awards show will be streamed on YouTube through at least 2033.
Epic Universe at Universal Orlando hasn’t even been open for a full year yet, but that doesn’t mean things aren’t already changing!
Constellation Carousel in Celestial Park
A new trademark was recently filed by Universal that hints at changes coming to the main hub of Epic Universe — Celestial Park. Is this the first step toward a new nighttime show? The trademark is for a “Celestial Goodnight,” and we’re sharing all the details we know so far.
Christmas is just two weeks away, and that means there’s still time to snag those last-minute gifts!
Magic Kingdom
If you’re in the market for affordable stocking stuffers that don’t break the bank, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up 15 Disney stocking stuffers on Amazon for less than $10 and we’re sharing them with you!
Disney recently announced a new partnership with OpenAI for the company to become “the first major content licensing partner on Sora,” — OpenAI’s generative AI short-form video platform.
©Disney x OpenAI
The three-year licensing agreement means that users will be able to utilize Sora to “generate short, user-prompted social videos that can be viewed and shared by fans.” But now that word has gotten out, it doesn’t seem like fans are too thrilled about this new partnership.
A brand-new affogato cart just opened at Disney Springs!
Pistachio Affogato
That’s right, you now have double the opportunity to grab a viral affogato from Vivoli il Gelato, which has brought its affogato straight from Italy to Disney Springs. In addition to Vivoli’s regular storefront, you can now get affogatos and more Italian favorites from this brand-new cart. We were invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony and are now bringing you a review of this new spot!
We’ve said it before, and we’ll continue shouting it from the rooftops: the shoes you choose to wear to Disney World are IMPORTANT!
One of our favorite shoes
We’ve tested a ton of different products around Disney World, and that includes shoes. Which ones are the best for wide feet? Which won’t rub you the wrong way? And which shoes are worth the money? We’ve got the answers — and that’s why HOKAs and Brooks shoes are the only ones you should wear to Disney World in 2026.
I love me a good pickle. Straight out of the jar? Yep. In corn dog form? Uh-huh. Pickle martini? I’ve had a few. So, I was pretty darn excited when McDonald’s announced that McShaker fries were finally coming to the U.S. — and that they’d be pickle-flavored.
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In case you’re unfamiliar, shaker fries — or shake shake fries, as they’re sometimes called — are hugely popular in Asia, Europe, and Australia. Essentially, they’re French fries served with a separate seasoning packet that you shake onto your fries and then shake it all up in a bag. And pickled flavored ones?! Count me in. So, color me surprised when I, in fact, did not love the new McDonald’s shaker fries!
We can’t say we weren’t disappointed when Disney revealed that Muppets Courtyard would be going away forever at Hollywood Studios.
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But that doesn’t mean we’re not excited about the new Monsters, Inc. land that will be replacing The Muppets! Disney has slowly been sharing information, and we’ve been getting sneak peeks behind-the-scenes, too. Disney recently filed new permits for this transformation, and we’re diving into the details.
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