food IS a theme park
When we wake up at Disney World, we’re usually getting ready to head out to the parks early, which means one thing — WE NEED CAFFEINE. And we do love our Disney World coffee.
Time to caffeinate!
Whether it be a fun frappuccino from Starbucks or an over-the-top cold brew topped with a donut from Everglazed or a flavored latte from Joffrey’s, we’re going to always have our morning cup of java.
The fun thing about shopping at EPCOT is that you can get some gorgeous international souvenirs without ever leaving World Showcase. And each pavilion has really unique items (most of which are made in the countries they represent!).
Germany Pavilion
From special ears to apparel to beautiful masks, each pavilion at EPCOT holds a treasure trove of wonderful things we always want to take home!
Hello from the West Coast!!!
It’s Tink!
We’ve been hanging around Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney, and the rest of the Disneyland Resort to see what’s been happening and what’s new. So let’s get on to some updates!
Although we saw a lot of crowds at Disney World throughout the summer, once August rolled around (and kids started going back to school), we’ve seen significantly lower crowds and wait times in the parks.
It’s quiet at Disney World today
This week, crowds have been so low that it’s even been easier to grab a boarding pass for Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (WELL after the time they first become available). But what are crowds like now on weekends? Well, we were at the parks today to find out!
If you’re headed to Disney World this fall, you’ll need to know some important things!
Make sure you know Disney World’s park hours!
First, don’t forget to make your park pass reservations and familiarize yourself with the My Disney Experience app. Second, make sure you know the park hours — and we’ve got you covered for trips up through early November!
When it comes to hotels, Disney World offers something for everyone — and there are SO many great hotels to choose from at a variety of price points. And then you’ve got even more hotels on Disney World property that aren’t owned by Disney, like the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin.
Swan Reserve
One of the newest hotels to arrive at Disney World is the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. This hotel is located next to the Swan and Dolphin, putting it super close to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Reservations initially opened up for the hotel in February, with an opening date of July 2021.
Although we spend a lot of time at Disney World’s parks, we also love hanging out at Disney Springs.
Cheers!
Disney Springs is home to SO many great restaurants, including all the cookies, donuts, and gelato we could ever want to eat. But Disney Springs also has some restaurants and bars with some FABULOUS drinks!
Who doesn’t love fun souvenirs from Disney World?
Mickey Birthday Souvenir Sipper
Some of our favorite souvenirs are those that have Mickey on them, because, he IS the mouse that started it all. We’ve seen just about everything like a Mickey t-shirt, mug, hat, balloon, and popcorn bucket. But there are two really pretty souvenirs that we’ve been eyeing that have been out of stock for a little while — but it turned back up at Disney World TODAY.
Disney has been known to be a socially conscious company.
Rainbow Dome Cake
Most recently, Disney dropped gender-specific pronouns from its pre-fireworks announcements. The company also embraces Pride Month (and releases a TON of rainbow merchandise AND snacks in honor of it). Now, Disneyland has embraced diversity with mannequins!
It seems like there is always some kind of construction or refurbishment going on at Disney World.
Construction at the Contemporary
Right now, we’re seeing EPCOT getting a massive overhaul, which includes the ongoing construction of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction. We’re also seeing loads of 50th anniversary details being added at the parks, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort is currently a mess as it gets a refurbishment.
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