food IS a theme park
Sometimes, a Disney vacation is even more expensive than it appears.
Cinderella Castle
It costs a lot to go to Walt Disney World, we all know that. However, beyond the blatant upfront costs, there are some costs baked in to a Disney trip that can been hidden to the naked eye. These are some of the bigger ones to be on the lookout for.
Bob Iger just dropped a TON of information on Disney’s recent past and the company’s immediate future.
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Iger, the two-time CEO of Disney who had the position from 2005 to 2020 before retiring and anointing Bob Chapek as his successor only to return to the role in 2022 after Chapek was ousted, recently participated in a Q&A session at the MoffettNathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference.
We’ve discovered a new way to get a “free” gift card at Universal.
Universal Orlando
On a recent trip to Universal Orlando, we found something pretty rare: a way to get FREE MONEY from a theme park. As you would expect, however, there is a catch.
Amazon has a slew of new merchandise for one of Disney’s MOST POPULAR characters.
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Ever since Stitch made his debut in 2002’s Lily & Stitch, the character has been one of Disney’s most popular, appearing in theme park rides, meet and greets, and most importantly for today: MERCHANDISE. Now Amazon has a slew of new merchandise for the character.
If you’re looking for some DEALS on Disney merchandise, head to Amazon.
Amazon Package
Right now, Amazon has some fantastic sales on Disney merchandise that’s perfect for everything from a day at the parks to a Disney Cruise to just integrating some magic into everyday life.
Disney Cast Members can get an EARLY LOOK at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Tiana’s testing
Over the last several days, Disney has released a SLEW of information on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, including the ride’s official opening date, how Annual Passholder previews will work, details on the virtual queue and Lightning Lane process, new merchandise, and even a preview of the attraction photo. Now, Disney has also released information on how Cast Members will be able to preview the new attraction.
ANOTHER streaming bundle is coming.
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In recent months, several streaming services, including Disney+, have announced bundle deals — sometimes teamed with specific cellular companies. Some people are drawing comparisons between these new streaming combinations and cable television. Now, some of the biggest streamers are teaming up for a bundle with one of the world’s biggest cable companies.
Is Magic Kingdom’s NEWEST merchandise location DELAYED?
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Pin
Disney is currently dropping all kinds of news about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. In recent days, they’ve revealed the highly anticipated ride’s opening date, how Annual Passholder previews will work, and that Tiana’s will utilize both a virtual queue and Lightning Lane at opening. However, there was also a bit of merchandise news that caught our eye.
A new(ish) upscale experience has debuted on the Disney Cruise Line.
Many longtime Disney Cruise Line guests are familiar with Palo, the steakhouses present aboard the Magic, Dream, Fantasy, Wish, and Wonder. Unlike the rotational dining options on these ships, a Palo meal is not included in a Disney Cruise package and is instead an upcharge option requiring a separate reservation. Despite this, the steakhouse is one of the line’s most popular, adults-only offerings. Now, Disney’s added even more to it.
Waits increased pretty much across the board at Walt Disney World this week.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
The major attractions at the magic Kingdom and EPCOT both saw quantifiable increases in average wait times over the first full week of May. Not to be outdone, Animal Kingdom’s Flight of Passage – the ride with the highest average wait time in the whole resort – leapt up close to 100 minutes.
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