food IS a theme park
From now until Sunday, Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays with some exciting holiday announcements, and of course limited time merchandise and food!
Gold Holiday Popcorn Bucket in Disney Springs!
We’ve already spotted the return of the Gold Holiday Popcorn Bucket in Disney Springs, and now we’re trying a limited time coffee from Joffrey’s in Disney Springs, too!
It may only be June, but that’s not stopping Disney from getting into the holiday spirit!
Christmastime in Disney Springs
We recently got a ton of news about holiday offerings that would be returning to Disney soon, like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom and the International Festival of the Holidays in EPCOT! From now until the end of the weekend, Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays with big announcements and limited time treats and merch in the parks, and today, we found one of those items!
If you’re already thinking about Christmas and the holiday season in Disney World, you’re not alone! 🎄
Christmas Tree at the Grand Floridian
We had been patiently waiting for Disney to announce what we can expect from the holiday season this year, since 2021 brought us Disney’s Merriest After Hours event instead of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but we now know that the Christmas party is returning, so let’s take a look at what else has been confirmed to return to Disney World this holiday season!
It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays… right?
Christmas Decor at Hollywood Studios
Disney recently announced so much holiday news! For example, we know that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to the Magic Kingdom this year, and that the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will be returning, as well. Disney also gave us a sneak peek at the merchandise we can expect this holiday season, including two new pairs of ears!
The 4th of July was already a holiday that many people traveled for, but now, after two years of travel restrictions, many Americans are eager to hit the road.
Fourth of July photo op in 2021
More people traveling towards the end of this month and beginning of next month will lead to larger crowds at many major tourist attractions, including the Disney parks. So what can you expect if you’re traveling over 4th of July weekend?
Ever since Disney Genie+ was introduced last year, it’s been…controversial to say the least. Disney Genie+ and Lighting Lanes replaced the previous FastPass+ system and Disney guests have lots of opinions about this change.
Splash Mountain Lightning Lane
We’ve heard a lot of bad things about Genie+, but there are a few things that aren’t so bad about it, too. We wanted to know what our readers’ favorite and least favorite things were about Genie+, so we went over to our Facebook page and asked them!
If you’ve been eyeing a Disney Vacation Club Membership, now may be a good time to join!
Now may be the time to join!
For those who don’t know, the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is a “flexible timeshare that’s represented by Vacation Points.” Members then use those points to book hotel rooms in Disney World, rooms at other Disney-owned hotels (like Disney’s Vero Beach Resort), and more places. If that’s something you’re interested in, Disney recently announced a special DVC discount!
We won’t sugarcoat it; sometimes Disney merchandise can get EXPENSIVE!
Disney merchandise can be expensive!
A great way to get Disney merchandise for less is to shop online, especially when you can find a sale! Amazon recently announced that the Amazon Prime Day event will take place this year on July 12th and 13th, with early Prime Day deals available now! If you’re looking for some Disney merchandise for a discount, we’ve rounded up some early Amazon Prime Day deals for you to check out.
Let’s face it: Disney World days can be EXHAUSTING!
Disney World days are exhausting!
Lots of folks rely on caffeinated beverages, whether that be a cup of coffee, a soda, or an energy drink to get them through the day (and really, we can’t blame them). There are lots of interesting coffee-based beverages to try in Disney World, but if you’re not a fan of coffee, you may feel like you have fewer options. Starbucks Refreshers are a good option if you’re looking for a caffeine-based drink that’s not coffee, and we spotted a new on in the Magic Kingdom today!
EPCOT may be the park undergoing a major transformation right now, but Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been getting some updates, as well!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
We’re currently seeing some construction in Hollywood Studios over in Toy Story Land as work continues on the new table service restaurant coming to the land, Roundup Rodeo BBQ. Disney hasn’t shared details on when this restaurant will open, so in the meantime, let’s head to Hollywood Studios to see what’s new in food, construction, and merchandise.
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