food IS a theme park
If you’ve got a trip planned to come to the Disneyland Resort this summer, you’re probably trying to figure out where the best spot to get a frozen treat is!
Happy Ice!
Well, a brand-new snack stand just opened at Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort, and this might be the spot to cool you down this summer. We had to check out this new stand, and we’re bringing you our full review. Is this worth going out of your way for? Let’s find out!
Disney recently dropped a litany of details about the upcoming Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios, including the confirmation that the land will contain a full-scale version of Harryhausen’s!
Our chopsticks
In the original 2001 Pixar film, Harryhausen’s — named after legendary Hollywood special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen, whose creature designs inspired the Monsters, Inc. design team — is a sushi restaurant in Monstropolis. Its head chef is a six-armed octopus. Why six instead of eight? Because the character is a reference to the 1955 film It Came from Beneath the Sea, which features a similar six-armed creature created by — guess who? — Ray Harryhausen. Disney fans have long hoped that the company would recreate the restaurant at one of its theme parks.
We just got back from getting the chance to check out Universal Kids Resort before its official opening on July 1st in Frisco, Texas!
Universal Kids Resort
We got to explore the hotel attached to the park, as well as all the different lands there are to check out and all the attractions inside each one. As if that all wasn’t already great to see just how much kids will adore this resort, there’s something else we noticed that shows just how much Universal worked to make this hotel kid-friendly, but it’s not where you may expect!
Summer has officially arrived at Disney World, which means new experiences, summer storms, and lots of heat. However, we weren’t expecting a major change to hit EPCOT.
EPCOT Monorail
On our last visit, we walked into the park, and we were SHOCKED by what we saw! [Read more…]
July in Disney World already comes with a built-in soundtrack of thunder, stroller wheels, and someone in your party asking if “Florida hot” is a medical category.
Disney’s BoardWalk
But in July 2026, Disney World hotels will have even more going on than the usual summer rush. We’re talking restaurant closures, room refurbishments, construction work, temporary walking paths, convention crowds, and a few resort areas that may be noisier than your average rope drop family trying to mobilize at 6:45AM.
When it comes to dining at the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT, you’ve got a TON of options. Want something quick and easy? You’ve got it. Something middle-of-the-road and comforting? Yep, that too. And if you’re looking for something upscale and luxurious that’s also in a ride, you can find that, too!
La Hacienda de San Angel
We recently stopped by La Hacienda de San Angel at EPCOT to see what was cookin’, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Mexico Pavilion? Find out here!
Not all Disney cruises are equal…
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In typical Disney fashion, the Disney Cruise Line offers all sorts of theming — including tailored experiences that celebrate the holidays and Disney IP. Throughout the year, prospective sailors have several opportunities to enjoy these events, but picking which one is right for you and your family is tricky. Luckily, we’re here to help!
There’s a lot of planning that goes into taking a Disney World trip, and surprisingly, one of the choices that may stump you is what bag to use in the parks.
When in the Disney parks, you need the essentials to keep you going!
It seems like an easy choice — you just need a bag, right? Why overthink it? Well, that’s how easy we WISH it could be, but the truth is, there are a lot of factors to consider when making your choice. If you’re traveling on your own, you may not need as much in the park with you, but what items do you KNOW you need with you? Then, if you’re traveling with family members, especially younger kids who can’t carry their own stuff, that means you need to factor in those items too. See what we mean? It gets complicated fast! I recently asked one of my coworkers, a former Disney World Cast Member, what bag she’d recommend for the parks, and her two suggestions check nearly every box you could need, no matter if you’re solo or on your own.
If you’re a Disney adult, then you likely have Disney+. But did you know that Disney+ subscribers get access to some exclusive perks just by having a subscription?
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Disney just added three brand-new Disney+ perks that we’re super excited about. Spoiler alert – you can get a free pin, apron, and a trip to D23 in August all by being a loyal Disney+ subscriber!
Some big changes have happened at Universal Studios Hollywood!
Universal Studios Hollywood
New security measures have just gone into effect at Universal Studios Hollywood, and it’s changing how guests access both CityWalk and the theme park. Let’s take a look at what to expect!
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