Today is not starting well for some big attractions at Magic Kingdom today. Here is what’s closed. Downtime It is not uncommon for an attraction to experience a lot of downtime throughout the course of the day. Sometimes it’s a technical issue that needs resolved or the weather is forcing rides to close. We recently […]
Earlier this morning it was announced that Florida residents will soon be able to book rooms at hotels like Disney’s Pop Century resort with special discounted rates starting July 7th. Now, Annual Passholders can take advantage of these special rates starting today. The advanced window will end on July 7th once it opens up to Florida residents. Passholders and Florida residents stay in a standard view room at Disney’s Pop Century Resort for $149 per night plus tax. This offer is for […]
Things are returning to normal at Disney World, and we’re thrilled to announce a special nighttime experience (other than fireworks) is returning! Here’s how to see it on your next visit. When to Watch the Kiss Goodnight Magic Kingdom does not make an announcement when it closes. Instead, guests are given a final magical experience […]
To celebrate the Fourth of July, Anandapur Bus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a Star-Spangled Sundae this week. We cooled down with this patriotic snack during our visit today. Star-Spangled Sundae – $6.49 Blueberry and vanilla soft-serve topped with strawberries in a waffle bowl The blueberry ice cream was subtle and not overly sweet. It doesn’t overpower the vanilla. The cone bowl and sugar star sprinkles added a nice crunch to the treat. The strawberry preserves were the kind you […]
There’s a new resort offer for select Disney World guests out this morning and good through August. Check out the details here. New Offer Disney just released a new limited resort offer for Florida residents! Be sure to reach out to Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Mouse Class Travel to experience this amazing offer! When you […]
For the past 57 years, cast members at our Disney Parks and Resorts across the world have been honored with the role of Disney Ambassador, representing the magic of Disney that has symbolized hope for people near and far for decades.
Disney parks are known for their food, with contributions from some of their most beloved restaurants ranking among the best meals many of us have enjoyed. In countless instances, Disney’s attention to detail is second to none, leaving the traditional ‘theme park food’ in the dust. Desserts, in particular, are dressed to the nines with elaborate and intricate decoration that leaves you salivating and, in contrast feeling guilty for disturbing such edible beauty.
Churros, candied apples, and sugary treats galore; almost every shopfront and stall throughout the park has something delicious to offer. Dole whip, cinnamon rolls, and Mickey premium bars, the list of tantalizing temptations is endless. But then you see it; through the shop window, sitting on a tray of gorgeously decorated, delectable Mickey Mouse-inspired treats. It’s a cupcake; its light, fluffy-looking base topped with flawlessly whipped frosting twirled to a peak and delicately placed chocolate ‘ears’ resting on either side. It sits there, shimmering in a dusting of edible glitter, staring at you as though all the magic of Disney is kept within this single handful of sugary goodness.
You aren’t really hungry and don’t really want to stop for food, but this cupcake is calling to you. The Instagram photos alone will be worth the better part of $10 they are charging for it, right? You bite the confectionary bullet and order one to go. The server behind the counter selects a cupcake from the back, freshly slathered with richly colored frosting; excited is an understatement.
So pretty; it takes a good five minutes to take all of the photos you want, including that stunningly in-focus shot with the castle blurred to perfection in the background. You upload it instantly for all of your envious friends back home. The time has come to sink your teeth into that sweetly sensational reminder that you are on vacation; after all, you would never order something so decadent at home.
It’s a good thing you decided against that Facebook Live post. The expression of joy on your face proves fleeting, morphing into disappointment as a tasteless mouthful of airy stickiness moves around your mouth. Unfortunately, the icing that you thought would be sweet and delicious tastes more like a small cloud, confusingly fluffy and bland, like a marshmallow that forgot to be sweetened.
Perhaps you can salvage the cake portion by scraping off this tasteless excuse for frosting. Now officially old in mindset, you spare a thought for your inner child who was once only interested in the icing on top, leaving the cake portion for the birds. Now, disposing of the stickiness with a nearby napkin, you are desperately hoping that the butter cake below will possess some redeeming quality. Sadly, it tastes like it’s sugar, gluten, and dairy-free, despite being none of those things.
Food coloring stains your fingers, a reminder for the rest of the day of this travesty.
If you have made it through this story so far, I am sure you know where the tale ends. No matter how many times I have been caught in this Disney trap, disappointment always ensues. How can it look so pretty and taste so terrible? I know that some people swear by Disney cupcakes, but to me, it seems that Disney can do just about anything other than creating a cupcake that tastes anywhere near as good as it looks.
Make me feel better below by sharing which Disney treat isn’t just up to scratch in your book, and just for kicks, let’s add those that never disappoint as well. For me, you can’t go wrong with the Mickey Mouse ice cream sandwich. Though I wish it were half the size, it’s delicious every time.
Have you ever experienced the feeling of motion sickness while riding an attraction? A new patent application filed may be the answer to many guests who experience this unwelcome feeling. Find out how it works and which park filed the patent! Motion Sickness Motion sickness. Ugh! How many times have you seen an attraction at […]
Walt Disney World has released new “Summer Fun” resort room-only discounts in August and September 2021 for Annual Passholders. This post shares the details of these special offers, commentary about why there’s such a shortage of savings, plus analysis & availability info. In case you’ve forgotten, general public discounts of up to 25% off rooms […]