Lydia Storks

Theme Park Journalist at Freelance

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REVIEW: Hate the Chaos of Chef Mickey’s? Go HERE for Brunch in Disney World Instead!

1 day ago | allears.net | Lydia Storks

Did you know that some of Disney World’s BEST restaurants are outside of the theme parks? Not only are there several delicious spots in the Disney World hotels, but you’ll also find some premier dining in Disney Springs. Among the options in Disney Springs is Terralina Crafted Italian, and we recently stopped by to see if it’s worthy of a spot on our list of favorite restaurants in Disney World!BackgroundTerralina Crafted Italian is located in The Landing at Disney Springs.
Think You Have What It Takes to Live in EPCOT's Tiny Train Town?!

2 days ago | disneyfoodblog.com | Lydia Storks

Who’s ready to party in our favorite tiny town?!The Tiny Train Town in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion is well known around here for its mischief-making residents, and we love checking in on them to see how things are going. What’s happening there this week? Let’s go see! For our first excursion of the day, we’re heading to a local farm where a crime was committed a few weeks ago. If you recall, we were investigating a series of livestock murders which originated here, with some unlucky cows.
REVIEW: We Found a Surprisingly Good Snack at One of Magic Kingdom's Worst Restaurants

2 days ago | disneyfoodblog.com | Lydia Storks

Who’s in the mood for a snack?!No trip to Magic Kingdom is complete without a yummy treat to enjoy partway through your day, and it seems like Disney’s constantly adding new options to try. Recently, we headed over to Pinocchio Village Haus to try out a sweet snack that just arrived. Say hello to the new Pinocchio Cookie Tart for $6.29! This new snack is filled with chocolate ganache and topped with chantilly cream, cookie dough crumbles, and a chocolate piece.
NEWS: Halloween Horror Nights Tickets Are Now on Sale for Universal Orlando!

2 days ago | disneyfoodblog.com | Lydia Storks

Who’s already planning their fall trip to Orlando? Raise those hands!We’ve heard quite a few people say that they’ll be heading to Universal Orlando this fall to check out Epic Universe. But you know what else happens in the fall at Universal Orlando Resort? Halloween Horror Nights! And now tickets are available for 2025. Single-night tickets are now on sale for Halloween Horror Nights online. This year, the event runs from August 29th to November 2nd at Universal Studios Florida.
Read THIS Before You Worry About the Rivers of America CLOSURE in Magic Kingdom

2 days ago | disneyfoodblog.com | Lydia Storks

New attractions are coming to Magic Kingdom, so your trip is going to look a lot different in a few years!On top of the new land themed to the Disney Villains, parts of Frontierland are going to be transformed into a Cars-inspired space with two new attractions. People have had mixed opinions about this change since it was first announced, but now we’ve got more information that will hopefully help people feel better.
NEW Shoes for Disney World Are Dropping at ALDI — and They're Under $8 | the disney food blog

2 days ago | disneyfoodblog.com | Lydia Storks

Hey there, ALDI shoppers, we’ve got some new merchandise for you!We’re constantly on the lookout for hot new Disney merchandise in ALDI stores, and thankfully, they give a sneak peek at upcoming products online. So what’s on the lineup this week? Well, let’s dive in. Starting out our list, we spotted these Toddler Disney Character Sandals. There are designs for Ariel, Minnie Mouse, Paw Patrol, and Spider-Man.
We Just Met A RARE 'Toy Story' Character in Disneyland

3 days ago | allears.net | Lydia Storks

Every once in a while, Disney will add some rare character meet-and-greets to its theme parks. We often see these at special after-hours events or holiday parties, as well as for limited-time celebrations or movie releases. But recently, Disney made a surprise announcement — a rare Pixar character is coming to California Adventure!Rex from Toy Story is now meeting at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure.
First Look at 4 New Loungeflys Releasing SOON

3 days ago | disneyfoodblog.com | Lydia Storks

If you know us, you know we LOVE Disney-themed accessories. Between all the members of our team, we have pretty large collections of things like Minnie ears, Loungefly backpacks, Lug bags, and Disney hats. And if you’re as obsessed as we are, then you’ll probably be hyped about this — we’re sharing a sneak peek at a NEW Loungefly collection coming soon!DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission.
Something’s MISSING From Disney World, According to Wait Times

4 days ago | allears.net | Lydia Storks

There’s something MISSING from Disney World right now. We’ve been tracking the wait times in the parks every day, and right now, they’re pretty mild…which is unusual for this time of year! Typically, after Memorial Day, we start to see the summer break crowds arrive in full swing. So where are they? One phenomenon that we’ve noticed since the pandemic is a rise in crowd levels throughout the non-summer months of the year.
Disney World Guest Files Lawsuit for $50K After Water Park Injury

4 days ago | disneyfoodblog.com | Lydia Storks

Over the years, Disney has faced several lawsuits. We’ve seen lawsuits filed for policy changes, for injuries from theme park visits, and even lawsuits filed by former Cast Members. One of the most frequent ones we’ve seen is people suing Disney World for water park injuries, and now we can add another lawsuit to that list. Click Orlando reports that Disney World has been targeted in a lawsuit after a man was hurt going down a waterslide at Blizzard Beach Water Park.