Your opinions are important to us so a few weeks back, Magical DIStractions asked our readers for their thoughts on several subjects. One of those subjects being “What is your favorite snack at the Magic Kingdom?“ 1st Place As you can see from the above graph, the Dole Whip/Dole Whip Float beat out the other snack options […]
Reader Survey Results: I Love the Nightlife, I Love to Boogie
OK, while busting moves on the dance floor may not make my “Favorite Things” list, the evening entertainment offerings at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks most certainly do. Recently, the folks at Magical DIStractions asked readers to rank their favorite evening events, choosing from Wishes nighttime spectacular and the Main Street Electrical Parade at […]
More Dining and Shopping Venues to Spring Up in Disney Springs!
As Magical DIStractions has been reporting for quite some time now, the area formerly known as Downtown Disney is undergoing a complete transformation and was officially renamed Disney Springs in 2015. With the transformation comes new dining and drinking establishments such as Morimoto Asia, The BOATHOUSE, Dockside Margaritas and Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar. Even more dining and shopping […]
Uncork Thrilling Flavors at Busch Gardens
Walt Disney World has been the only theme park hosting a Food and Wine Festival which is held at Epcot… but not for long. Disney has dominated this market for years, attracting Guests from afar to taste amazing food and drinks during its festival. This is soon to change as Busch Gardens debuts its very own […]
Where to “Land” Now that Soarin’ Is Undergoing a Refurbishment
On January 4, 2016, the hang gliders of Soarin’ drifted to a landing for an extended period of time so that the attraction could undergo a major refurbishment. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t visit The Land in Epcot‘s Future World during your visit to Walt Disney World. There are plenty of things to see […]
A Time of Reflection and My Top Five Favorite Articles to Write in 2015!
Now is the time when many, including myself, look back on the closing year and reflect on family, friends, life and the world around us. Today, I’d ask that you please indulge me while I share reflections of my time here on the Magical DIStractions site and reminisce about some of my favorite articles that I have written about “the […]
Walt Disney World Resort Adds Additional Food Offerings to Many Magic Kingdom Restaurants!
In preparation for the busy holiday season, it is being reported that the Walt Disney World Resort will be adding additional offering to many of the restaurants in the Magic Kingdom. Although there’s been no official confirmation, Disney knows that there will many Guests visiting the Park and they are going to be hungry after partaking […]
Snacks with Character Lifestyle & Special Diet Offerings Now Available in Disney Parks, Cruise Line and Aulani!
Guests asked and Disney answered! As was announced on the Disney Parks Blog, they just launched a Disney-branded line of better-for-you snacks that are great for Guests looking for dietary alternatives related to food allergies or lifestyle choices! Patrice Guy, merchandiser with Disney Theme Park Merchandise had this to say about the new Snacks with Character line: […]
Old Port Royale at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – A Fantastic Place to Dine, Shop & Play!
Guests staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort can drop anchor in Old Port Royale (also known as Centertown), the resort’s dining and shopping headquarters. Themed as a bustling Caribbean marketplace complete with cobblestone streets, Old Port Royale boasts five food stations: Bridgetown Broiler, Grab-N-Go Market, Old Port Royale Burger Shop, Montego’s Deli and Royale’s Pizza […]
A Drink in the Wild – Victoria Falls Lounge
During my first stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas in the Animal Kingdom area of the Walt Disney World Resort, we decided to eat dinner at Boma – Flavors of Africa restaurant. Boma is an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet that resembles a lively African marketplace located in the Jambo section of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas. However, […]