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5. Rise and shine for new southern brunch doughnuts On June 24, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs launched a brand-new brunch option. It’s the Rise & Shine Southern Brunch, and it’s held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An entirely new menu was crafted just for the occasion, featuring an array of signature appetizers, entrées, and ...

5. Fresh new “mer” made cupcakes Disney Parks and Resorts around the world are famous for conjuring up brand-new magical themed treats. But this month in particular things have gotten a little fishy around Walt Disney World with two mermaid-themed cupcakes swimming onto the scene. You’ll find these new scaly yet shimmery sweets at both Main Street Bakery and BoardWalk ...

8. A wild new catch at Wilderness Lodge Onsite at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge you will find Artist Point—a fine dining spot that combines the splendor and beauty of nature with refined, elegant cuisine. A glance at the menu reveals a wide range of already popular culinary marvels, but recent additions continue to keep the mood inspiring and new. One such ...

It’s no secret that Walt Disney World Resort boasts some of the most enticing eats ever. From specialty snacks to more refined culinary presentations to be had at the various restaurants, the possibilities are seemingly innumerable. And as the place where brand-new magic is always in the making, it’s to be expected that you will often find a host of ...

2. Day Pack Give a thought to which bag you are carrying in the park. I have actually made it to Walt Disney World and realized the bulky backpack I used to pack for vacation was the only bag option I had for the parks. Decide which park bag is best for you and be sure to pack it in ...

5. Cheap Sunglasses Skip the nice sunglasses in the parks and snag a pair of cheap sunglasses for your vacation. Guests lose sunglasses in the park all the time and glasses get smashed in park bags as you embark and disembark rides.  A cheap pair of grocery store sunglasses are the perfect fit for a Disney vacation.  Pack a backup ...

8. External Battery Packs Between reviewing FastPass+ tickets on your phone and sharing park photos on social media, your phone battery does not stand a chance against a park day.  Snag at least two charged external batteries to use in the parks to refuel your family’s phones. My favorite external batteries are from Sam’s Club but they are also available ...

If you are preparing for a Walt Disney World vacation, you have likely scouted out packing lists on Pinterest, blogs and websites. Chances are you have thought of almost every possible vacation scenario and gave prepared for it in your packing. Still, we Disney Fanatics have a few last minute packing tips to share as you prepare for your vacation. 10. Water ...

2. Be Open to Resort Hopping If you are visiting multiple theme parks during your vacation, it would stand to reason that choosing one resort as the perfect hub for your entire vacation may be difficult. This is where resort hopping comes in.  It may make sense for you family to book more than one resort during your vacation and ...

5. Explore Nearby Shopping Centers for Groceries            Take the time to do some research on nearby shopping centers that your family could visit to snag groceries upon arrival in Orlando. While it is true that stores farther from theme park properties tend to have better prices, fighting Orlando traffic miles and miles from your resort is not a good use ...