HURRY! You Can Get FREE WINGS at a Popular Restaurant TODAY ONLY

Do you love free stuff? Because we LOVE free stuff!

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We’re constantly on the lookout for ways to score free food, in particular. And if you watched the Super Bowl this year, you might know about a really awesome deal that’s happening today. Who wants some FREE chicken wings?!

Because the Super Bowl went into overtime a few weeks ago, Buffalo Wild Wings is delivering on a BIG promise. On Monday, February 26th, everyone who goes to Buffalo Wild Wings from 2PM-5PM can get six free wings.

Your wings can be regular or boneless, and you can redeem the freebie either through dine-in or takeout. As an extra delicious bonus, you can choose any sauce you’d like! This offer is not available for delivery orders.

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So if you’re hoping to snag this deal, we suggest you arrive early! We’re willing to bet that Buffalo Wild Wings locations around the country will be PACKED today.

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Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.

Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!

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We’re Seriously Worried about Disney World’s Cheapest Hotels

The one great thing about planning a trip to Disney World is that you have a lot of options for where to stay on property, including hotels for lower budgets.

All-Star Resorts

We’ve all saved some $$$ by staying at the value resorts, Disney World’s cheapest category of hotels. After all, staying there frees up money to spend on more important things…like FOOD. Whether it’s the All-Star Resorts, or the Pop Century or Art of Animation Resorts, if you just need a hotel room good for resting at night between park visits, Disney’s got you covered. But we’re worried about these hotels, and we’ll tell you why.

No new value resort since 2012

Disney has not built a new value resort in over a decade. The last was Art of Animation, which opened in 2012. The most RECENT hotel built in Disney World would be a deluxe resort, the Riviera, which was opened in 2019. Here’s the thing: A LOT of families depend on the value resorts because they’re trying to save money, but are there enough budget rooms to accommodate everyone?

Crush at Disney’s Art of Animation

We think not. We also think Disney would get MORE people to Disney World if it had more value resort options. Considering Disney’s current focus seems to be on creating more Disney Vacation Club properties (which are pricey), it seems the company has forgotten the value hotel guests. We think Disney needs more value hotels!

My UNPOPULAR OPINION On The BEST Disney World Hotel Value of Them All. Don’t Knock It Til You Try It.

Rooms are all the same

One thing that Disney World has done in recent years is give the value resort rooms a refresh. Now, those rooms used to have themes that were in line with that hotel’s theme, but now, many of the standard rooms at the value resorts look EXACTLY the same. It’s like Disney completely gave up on theming those rooms to give them more personality.

Value resort room

Were the room upgrades needed, yes? But did Disney have to decide to be so uncreative with the result? No. So now, you only get great theming at the value resorts OUTSIDE your room. We’re guessing those room updates could eventually spoil the fun themed rooms at Art of Animation, too (but we hope not!).

PHOTOS: Disney’s Pop Century Resort Standard Room Tour

Food courts are all the same

One thing that has irked us the most about the value resorts is that ALL the food courts pretty much have the same menus now. We remember when Landscapes of Flavor at Art of Animation was different and offered options not found anywhere else. Even Pop Century had a menu that wasn’t the same as the All-Star Resorts.

Landscapes of Flavor doesn’t have a lot of…well…flavor anymore

Now, those menus are identical, showing how Disney has decided to pull even MORE character personality away from those hotels. We get it — it’s easier this way, but it shows that Disney doesn’t want to focus a lot of time and attention on value resorts, even with the food.

The Deterioration of Landscape of Flavors Food Court From Awesome To Awful

As we mentioned, Disney’s deluxe hotels have been getting room upgrades, refreshed lobbies, and even new restaurants. In the meantime, we’re wondering if we’ll ever see a new value resort being built again, and we hope the existing value resorts aren’t neglected!

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Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.

Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!

What do you think? Do you think Disney should put more focus on value resorts in Disney World? Let us know in the comments!

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TV Review: National Geographic’s “Queens” is a Visually Stunning Look at Female Leaders in the Animal Kingdom

Let’s talk about girl power. Back in 2019 National Geographic announced a groundbreaking filming project Queens was underway spearheaded by a female creative team and film crew. This project sent filmmakers into six regions of the world for shoots set to last at least 300 days. During this time the teams would follow animal groups lead by […]

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VIDEO: New Groot Topiary Plays ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Music at EPCOT

The new Groot topiary has been installed at EPCOT for the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which officially begins on February 28.

Groot Topiary

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Groot is in a flowerbed near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in World Discovery. He’s depicted in his young form, with spacey plants around him, and holds up a large vine-covered wooden cassette tape.

Groot topiary with cassette tape

The tape reads “Green-House Mix Vol. 1,” a play on “Awesome Mix Vol. 1,” the name of Peter Quill’s cassette tape mix in the first “Guardians of the Galaxy” film.

The topiary plays a 90-second clip from one of the classic songs on the “Guardians of the Galaxy” soundtracks every 20 minutes. We first heard “Come and Get Your Love,” “Escape (The Piña Colada Song),” and “I Want You Back” from “Awesome Mix Vol. 1” and later “Mr. Blue Sky” from “Awesome Mix Vol. 2.” Hear a clip in our video below.

At the end of each song clip, there is a rewinding sound effect

Space bee topiary

Small blue and yellow insects are in the flowerbed around Groot. These space bees are from the “I Am Groot” short “Groot Takes a Bath,” available to stream on Disney+. Groot uses one of the insect’s juices in his mud bath. In the screenshot below, the bee is floating above Groot as he marvels at his bath.

i am groot bath bug

Other new topiaries this year will be inspired by “Wish” and “Coco.” “Beauty and the Beast,” Kermit and Miss Piggy, “Encanto,” Figment, “Lady & the Tramp,” and “Frozen” topiaries are among those that have been installed so far. Check out the full list of 2024 topiaries and global gardens.

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“Bluey” To Debut First-Ever Special With Batch Of New Episodes Arriving In April

The critically acclaimed and fan-favorite series, Bluey, is set to debut their first special with a batch of new episodes starting this April. What’s Happening: Disney Branded Television, BBC Studios Kids & Family and Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) have announced that the next installments of Bluey, including an extended length special, will premiere this April, marking […]

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‘Once Upon a Time’ Actor Chris Gauthier Has Passed at Age 48

Actor Chris Gauthier, best known to Disney fans as “Smee” on the ABC series “Once Upon a Time,” has passed away at age 48. His Career Gauthier was an English-born Canadian actor who made a career as a character actor in several series and films. His first big role was in 2002’s “40 Days and… Read More »‘Once Upon a Time’ Actor Chris Gauthier Has Passed at Age 48

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‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Awarded Over $21 Million Tax Credit for California Filming

“The Mandalorian & Grogu” will be the first “Star Wars” film to be shot in California with a $21,755,000 tax credit.

‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Production

"The Mandalorian & Grogu"

The tax credit is one of the biggest in the California Film Commission’s program history, topping the $20.8 million that “Captain Marvel” was awarded seven years ago, Deadline states.

“The Mandalorian & Grogu” is a movie spinoff from “The Mandalorian.” It’s to be directed by series creator Jon Favreau. The film is estimated to hire 500 crew members, 54 cast members, and 3,500 background players, generating a record-breaking $166,438,000 in qualified expenditures and below-the-line wages.

This also beats “Captain Marvel,” which generated $137 million for the California economy. “Captain Marvel” was partially filmed in Louisiana.

“The Mandalorian & Grogu” will start production on June 17, 2024. Casting has not been confirmed. Pedro Pascal stars in the series as the voice of Mandalorian Din Djarin, with Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder performing as body doubles when Pascal is not available to be on set. Grogu doesn’t speak beyond various coos (yet) and is performed by various puppeteers. Katee Sackhoff starred as Bo-Katan Kryze in a recurring role and then main role in seasons 2 and 3.

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