Katie Francis 
DisneyStyle at Disney Springs has two new Artist Series backpacks from Deborah Salles and Rafael Faria. Artist Series Backpack by Deborah Salles – $49.99 Artist Series Backpack by Rafael Faria – $49.99
Raise a glass to the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom with the fanciest Dole Whip float we’ve seen — the Sparkling Sunshine from Sunshine Tree Terrace. Sparkling Sunshine – $6.99 Sparkling Apple Cider With Orange Cream Soft-serve, rimmed with EARidescent Sugar The orange cream Dole whip is the same as on the regular menu, … Read more
Two new Artist Series shirts have arrived at Walt Disney World from two new artists — Deborah Salles and Rafael Faria. We found both shirts in the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom. Mickey Mouse by Deborah Salles Shirt – $39.99 Mickey Mouse Shirt by Rafael Faria – $39.99
Walt Disney World has introduced a new 50th Anniversary VIP Tour to celebrate the momentous occasion. This private tour is available for up to 6 people and costs upwards of $6,500. Disney VIP tour guides will escort you and your party around the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Read more … Read more
Autumn is here, the air is getting crisp (okay, maybe not in Florida), and Disney Springs has the latest Spirit Jersey seasonal fashion. A new Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey track jacket and matching pants debuted at DisneyStyle. Spirit Jersey Track Jacket – $99.99 Spirit Jersey Track Pants – $89.99 If you’d rather skip right … Read more
Walt Disney World has welcomed a new motor cruiser, Tradewinds, to the watercraft fleet. Tradewinds is the first new cruiser to join since the 1990s. The boat was recently cristened by Transportation Cast Members. Captain Mickey was there to join in the special moment. Watch the Disney Parks TikTok to see the announcement. Are you … Read more
On top of the announcements that indoor character meet and greets will return, and two shows are coming back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, even more live entertainment will be returning to Walt Disney World Resort. Beginning next week, Chakranadi and Kora Tinga Tinga return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In early November, the Tam Tam Drummers … Read more
In addition to the return of indoor character meet and greets, Disney announced the return of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Disney Movie Magic nighttime show to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Movie Magic, a “cinematic nighttime experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrating Disney’s live-action film legacy,” returns on November 7 with new scenes … Read more
Disney has announced the return of indoor character meet and greets to two Walt Disney World theme parks. Returning indoor meet and greets include the following: Disney Princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall in the Magic Kingdom Mickey Mouse in his 50th Anniversary EARidescent outfit at Town Square Theater in the Magic Kingdom Minnie Mouse at … Read more
The final showing of Happily Ever After took place on September 29, and the signage for the show has finally been removed six days later. Happily Ever After has been retired to make way for the new Disney Enchantment, which had its official debut on October 1. These smaller signs had been removed slowly over … Read more
We’ve reviewed a lot of sweet treats from Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the 50th anniversary celebrations, so we decided to take a break from the sugar and try something savory instead. We set up camp outside Dino Diner for the Corn Chip Pie with Walt’s Chili. Corn Chip Pie with Walt’s Chili – $8.49 Corn … Read more
Not to be overshadowed by the 50th anniversary celebrations around Walt Disney World, new Halloween treats are still arriving. When we stopped by the Market at Ale & Compass to try the 50th tart, we also sampled these not-so-scary snacks. Mummy Cupcake – $5.29 Chocolate Cupcake filled with Pumpkin-flavored Mousse, decorated with Buttercream, and White … Read more
The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World is also the 50th anniversary of Cinderella Castle, and what better way to celebrate than with a matching Royal 50th Churro? We couldn’t think of one, so we stopped by the churro cart in Frontierland to pick one up. Royal 50th Churro – $7 Churros rolled in strawberry … Read more
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, food and beverages celebrating the history of the Magic Kingdom have been added to menus across the park. At Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland, two favorite dishes from the former Adventureland Veranda restaurant are now available. Veranda Chicken – $10.49 While the chicken was crispy, it was … Read more
Golden Oak Outpost at the Magic Kingdom is celebrating the park’s 50th anniversary with the Pecos Bill Widow Maker. The name is a fun bit of wordplay, as a “widowmaker” meal usually implies something high in cholesterol (like this fried chicken and bacon sandwich), and Widowmaker is Pecos Bill’s trusty horse companion. Pecos Bill Widow … Read more
Steakhouse 71, the newest restaurant to open at Walt Disney World, has announced it will be open on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day — but with limited menus. The Walt Disney World website notes that “selections” from the breakfast and dinner menus will be available, and the lunch menu will not be available at all on … Read more