food IS a theme park
Over the last 40+ years, EPCOT’s World Showcase has become beloved for its authentic architecture, themes, and cuisine representing the cultures of the countries each pavilion represents…. which makes it surprising that the United Kingdom Pavilion is lacking a spot for afternoon tea, given its importance to British culture.
Rose & Crown Pub
However, some Disney Adults are taking matters into their own hands.
One of the most fun things about EPCOT is that all around World Showcase, you can find unique souvenirs from all around the world.
Mitsukoshi Department Store
While some of them are Disney-themed, many of them aren’t, and so it makes for a fantastic find if you grab something that’s truly from that country, but just happens to be sold in Disney World. One of our favorite stores in the entire area is Mitsukoshi in the Japan Pavilion. This store has been in existence since 1673, and we love taking a look inside and finding all the fun, special souvenirs we can find. Yesterday, however, we saw something that made our jaws drop — it was a gorgeous necklace…being sold for THOUSANDS of dollars.
It’s been a big week in Disney World for rides, restaurants, and everything in between, and we’re here to keep you updated on it all!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom
A Magic Kingdom ride officially reopened this past week, and we got the official reopening date for another! As if that wasn’t enough, we also got a big update about a long-closed spot in EPCOT, and, while it’s not as joyous, we also know about another pool closure coming to a popular hotel. Sounds like a lot? Don’t worry, we’ll keep it simple — here are all the closures you need to know about this upcoming week, along with all the most recent updates we have for each one!
Did you know you can live inside Disney World? Golden Oak is a residential neighborhood designed by Disney Imagineers that’s minutes away from the theme parks!
©The Hardy Team
Golden Oak homes have gone viral because they’re a very pretty penny. One home recently sold for a whopping $14 million! With seven bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, two half baths, and four garages, this two-story, 10,740-square-foot mansion is fit for Disney royalty.
Okay, we’re going to admit that we’ve got some Disney World news that might just make you cry.
We see a manatee; we fall in love
So, one of our favorite things to do in EPCOT is visit The Living Seas with Nemo and Friends and head on over to the aquarium, where you can see all kinds of sea life, including turtles, seahorses, stingrays, and more. Well, one of our favorite creatures to see is the manatees, and y’all…we fell in LOVE with a manatee named Mermaid that we first saw in March. Well, we have a huge update to share about her!
With summer just around the corner, is it really the time to be going to Disney World?
Magic Kingdom
If you have a trip to Disney World planned this summer, there’s a chance you might see it emptier than usual. Between Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom, a lot is going on at the parks this year. Even though summer is vacation time for lots of people, it might not be spent at the Most Magical Place on Earth. The question is, why?
Happy Earth Month!
Disney Springs!
Every year, Disney World seems to have some sort of thing going on to celebrate Earth Month. This year, that celebration is happening at Disney Springs! Multiple restaurants across Disney Springs will be offering a limited-time Earth Day cocktail, and we have the information you need to know.
We love The Cake Bake Shop Restaurant for its yummy entrees and over-the-top cakes, but have you tried their drinks yet?
Brûlée Martini
Cake Bake has some great cocktails like Gwendolyn’s Famous Cosmopolitan and The Black Swan, so this new martini caught our eye!
Winnie the Pooh fans, this is your warning label. If you’ve got a soft spot for Pooh, Piglet, honey pots, or anything that looks like it belongs in a storybook picnic scene, you may want to brace yourself. Or don’t. Enabling is kind of the whole point here.
Winnie the Pooh
A new Pooh Loungefly collection has arrived, and it is the exact kind of drop that lures you in with soft colors, innocent woodland charm, and the false promise that maybe this time you’ll “just look.” You won’t. None of us will. That’s not how this goes. This is how you end up emotionally attached to a mini backpack shaped like a good decision and financially attached to a matching wallet you absolutely did not plan to buy five minutes ago.
We think it’s safe to assume that we, yes WE, all love free food!
Wetzel’s Pretzels
Well, if you’re a pretzel fan, you’re going to want to mark down this specific date in your calendar. Wetzel’s Pretzels is giving out free pretzels this month — how can you say no?!
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