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6 Things That SHOCKED Us on Our First Trip to Epic Universe

We finally got a first look at Universal Orlando’s new theme park, Epic Universe, and let’s just say our mind is STILL reeling from everything we saw.

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Now, we weren’t allowed to take photos to share with you, but we’ve done our best to describe what we saw in the park’s five lands. However, mere words cannot truly capture how EPIC this new land really is, and we’ll be back eventually for more in-depth coverage of the park. For now, though, we’ve got some hot takes about the things that REALLY surprised us about Epic Universe — so let’s get into it.

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I Never Thought I Would Wear This to Magic Kingdom, But It Made My Day 10x Better

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Okay, hear us out…some things will make your trip to Magic Kingdom in Disney World just a little bit easier.

Rainy Day in Magic Kingdom

That might include some wearable items that you might not even consider wearing (or maybe you don’t want to wear them). Well, we’ve tested a lot of essentials in Disney World and we are NOT going to steer you wrong when we say that you might just want to wear them REGARDLESS of how you feel because, in the end, they’re going to make your day WAY better.

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Trust Me, The Essentials in This List Are Worth the Space in Your Disney World Park Bag

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Are you planning a trip to Disney World? Well, you’ve got your work cut out for you! You’re probably figuring out all the basics like your budget, where you’re staying, how long you’re staying, what tickets you need, and more.

Main Street, U.S.A.

However, you also need to start thinking about what to pack, too, ESPECIALLY when it comes to what you’ll need for your park bag. Long days in the theme parks mean you’ll need to have some essentials on hand. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the essentials you’ll need to have the best day possible each day of your trip.

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This Ride Is Permanently Closing in Disney World – Here’s What Crowds Were Like on the LAST DAY of Operation

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a FLURRY of change right now.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

DinoLand, U.S.A. has already started its phased closure to make room for a new land, Pueblo Esperanza (but don’t worry, Dinosaur should be open throughout 2025). Over at the Tree of Life, it’s the FINAL day for the It’s Tough To Be A Bug attraction, which is moving out to make room for Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Well, we decided to pay our final respects to this Animal Kingdom opening day attraction and see what things look like on its last day.

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Um…A TON of Disney World Restaurants Just Quietly Changed Their Menus

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Hello from (sometimes) sunny Florida! We’ve been at Disney World all week just checking up on things and eating all the food (so normal week for us).

Cheers!

That includes a new treat from The Cake Bake Shop, getting ready to eat ALL the Easter snacks that will be hitting Disney World soon, revisiting one of our favorite restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and trying three Disney Springs restaurants AT ONCE (because that’s how we roll). We also kept an eye on Disney World restaurant menus this week, and we’ve got some changes to report.

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This Is the ONLY Correct Way To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Disney World

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We’re in the middle of March and there is a LOT going on in Disney World right now.

Raglan RoadThg

The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival has officially kicked off. Easter festivities — AND SNACKS — will soon be available (and yes, we are ready to try ALL of them). The Easter Egg displays will also be returning to hotels soon. But we also can’t forget about St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. Now, there will be a slew of snacks to celebrate, but the BEST way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Disney World is by visiting Disney World’s AUTHENTIC Irish restaurant, Raglan Road, which hosts the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival. We got a preview of this year’s festival, so let’s put on our favorite shade of green and GO!

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NEWS: Over 500 Flights DELAYED at Orlando International Airport

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How do you get to Disney World? For most folks, when it comes time to plan that Disney World trip, traveling to Orlando usually involves flying.

Orlando International Airport

Now, flying is usually a pretty easy experience, especially if you can get a nonstop flight to Orlando International Airport. Yet, sometimes, flying can be unpredictable, and delays and cancelations do happen. Bad weather pretty much anywhere in the U.S. can delay flights at Orlando International Airport, too, and today, we’re seeing over 450 flights report delays at that airport.

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SPOTTED: Mysterious Noises, Ghosts, and Downright SPOOKY Things Are Happening in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT

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It’s that time again! We need to do a quick check-up on those poor saps who call the Tiny Train Town home in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT.

Tiny Train Town

Now, this town is no stranger to crime, treachery, derailings, and more. Most recently, there was even a werewolf threat (although it seems the werewolf has skipped town…or more than likely, dealt with by the town’s brave citizens). However, there is always drama running rampant in this tiny town, so we like to keep an eye on things when we can. So let’s see what’s happening now!

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Hold Up. What’s Going On at the American Adventure Pavilion in EPCOT?

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Although drinking around the World usually means drinking an alcoholic beverage in every country in EPCOT’s World Showcase, there are also some classic non-alcoholic drinks we often like to recommend.

American Adventure

For example, a favorite is the Frozen Mint tea you can pick up in Morocco, although we also love picking up Bubble Tea in China or picking up a Ramune soda in Japan. One of the best — and most fun — non-alcoholic drink options in EPCOT, though, can be found at the American Adventure pavilion: the American Dream slushy. However, this classic beverage has since gone missing. OH NO!

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U.S. Department of State Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for a Popular Cruise Destination

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Are you planning a cruise?

Mount Rustmore at Castaway Cay

Cruising has become even more popular than ever, and cruise lines are betting BIG on new cruise ships (including Disney Cruise Line, which recently announcing it’s expanding its fleet with four MORE ships). Island destinations are popular with cruisers, and other vacationers, too, but if you’re planning on visiting Turks and Caicos Islands, we’ve got a warning: the U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory for that destination.

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6 Things That SHOCKED Us on Our First Trip to Epic Universe

I Never Thought I Would Wear This to Magic Kingdom, But It Made My Day 10x Better

Trust Me, The Essentials in This List Are Worth the Space in Your Disney World Park Bag

This Ride Is Permanently Closing in Disney World – Here’s What Crowds Were Like on the LAST DAY of Operation

Um…A TON of Disney World Restaurants Just Quietly Changed Their Menus

This Is the ONLY Correct Way To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Disney World

NEWS: Over 500 Flights DELAYED at Orlando International Airport

SPOTTED: Mysterious Noises, Ghosts, and Downright SPOOKY Things Are Happening in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT

Hold Up. What’s Going On at the American Adventure Pavilion in EPCOT?

U.S. Department of State Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for a Popular Cruise Destination

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