food IS a theme park
Even as a busy summer season approaches Walt Disney World, one of the Magic Kingdom’s most popular attractions is going to miss the whole period… and more.
Cinderella Castle
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – – the “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” – – has been one of the Magic Kingdom’s most popular attractions since the East Coast version of Tony Baxter’s E-Ticket magnum opus opened over 40 years ago. However, the coaster has been down for the majority of the 2025.
Attention travelers!
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Disney World can be an overwhelming place for introverts, with the resort’s theme parks and water parks often teeming with people in all corners. Which can make it even more important to have a peaceful hotel to return to after an overwhelming day.
Crowds
However, there are some Walt Disney World hotels that – – whether due to layout, popularity, or geographic location – – are better suited for introverted guests than others.
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Magic Kingdom
With Spring Break crowds picking up again the week before Easter, knowing what the weekly average waits are for rides can make or break your upcoming trip. If you’re heading to the parks soon, we’ve got all the info you need to know!
The Disney Destiny, the latest ship from the ever-expanding Disney Cruise Line, is just about ready to for guests, and we got to see some of the ship’s NEW elements up close!
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The ship, which will have its maiden voyage this November, will be themed to Heroes and Villains and be “inspired by the dynamic duality of every great Disney story when developing this new ship, where opposing forces of light and dark drive characters to rise to their purpose” according to Disney’s Imagineers.
Souvenirs have been a major part of the Disney theme park experience since Disneyland first opened back in 1955!
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From mouse ears and toys to expensive fashion accessories and high-end collectibles, there’s a Disney World item for every taste and budget level. In fact, there are some items so ingrained with Disney parks that certain Disney adults will visit the parks JUST to get them! However, if that’s not in the cards for you, there are some Disney World items available on Disney’s web store.
Planning a wedding is one of the most fun (yet stressful) periods in life (take it from a writer with experience), as planning out every last detail can be a painstaking process. This is why Disney Vacation Club Members looking to get married (or couples looking to renew their vows) should circle May 3rd on their calendar!
Wedding Pavilion
On May 3rd, Disney is hosting a special DVC members-only open house at the Disney World Wedding Pavilion (near the Grand Floridian Resort) for those interested in learning more or considering a wedding or vow renewal with Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings from 7 PM to 9 PM. This is your chance, people!
“It’s time to start the music, it’s time to light the lights…”
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If you’re heading down to Disney World this summer to bid goodbye to Muppet*Vision 3D or stockpiling while waiting for the Muppets version of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster to launch, Amazon has several Muppet tee shirt options for you!
As air travel becomes more expensive — and at least in perception — less safe, some younger travelers are re-embracing bus ridership as an alternative.
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As a slew of price increases, baggage policy changes, and high-profile accidents have caused bad press for the aviation industry over the last couple of years, numbers have steadily risen for commercial bus transportation. According to a spokesperson for FlixBus (the parent company of Greyhound), “ridership across the Greyhound and FlixBus network grew by a double-digit percentage year-over-year” in 2024. This is “compared to 2023, continuing an upward trend.”
Flying is almost always a stressful experience.
Orlando International Airport
However, if you’re flying out of Orlando International Airport (MCO) anytime soon, there are some NEW rules you can follow to make the experience go much smoother.
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