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🎃 Not us getting emotional saying goodbye to Ha 🎃 Not us getting emotional saying goodbye to Halloween! 😭💀

To be fair… we’ve been celebrating since the very first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary, so that’s nearly three months of nonstop spooky magic. 👻✨ The best part? After eight not so scary parties, we finally met Jack and Sally! 🖤 It was simply meant to be. 🥀

This family has loved every minute — but now it’s time to trade pumpkins for pixie dust and welcome all things merry at Walt Disney World. 🎄🏰

🖤 Until next time, spooky season — see ya real soon!👇 Tag a fellow Halloween lover who’s not ready to let the season go either! 

#mnsshp #disneyparks #disneyworld #disneywithkids #disneytravel #disneyfamily #disneyhalloween
🐾 It’s official…. we’re “Better Zoogeth 🐾 It’s official…. we’re “Better Zoogether!” 🦊🦓

We got a sneak peek of the brand-new Zootopia: Better Zoogether 4D show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — and it’s everything we hoped for and more! 🎬✨

This hilarious, heartwarming adventure officially opens November 7th, replacing It’s Tough To Be A Bug. Join Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde & friends for a wild ride packed with laughs, surprises, and Zootopia charm. 🌿💚

🎟️ Link in bio and stories to start planning your Disney World getaway! 

#DisneyWorld #Zootopia #AnimalKingdom #DisneyParks #Disneytravel #disneytips #disneywithkids
🚨 BREAKING: GROUND DELAY issued at MCO, effecti 🚨 BREAKING: GROUND DELAY issued at MCO, effective immediately 10/30/25

Flights to MCO are experiencing significant delays. Averaging about 161 minutes (nearly 3 hours), due to a ground delay program implemented because of staffing shortages in Orlando. Earlier today the FAA warned there would be no certified air traffic controllers working tonight, and is now relying on air traffic control supervisors to help keep flights moving.

If you’re traveling with kids, here are a few airport survival tips to make the wait a little easier:

🧩 Create an airport scavenger hunt — Have your kids spot certain signs, colors, or airlines.
🍕 Turn snack time into an adventure — Let them pick one “special” treat from an airport shop.
🎬 Download shows or movies now — Wi-Fi can be spotty when everyone’s streaming.
✈️ Storytime — Have them look out the terminal window, pick an airplane and make up a fun story about it. Where did it come from? Where’s it going? Are there any famous people on it? 
🚶‍♀️ Walk it out — Explore terminals and burn some energy before boarding.

💡 Pro tip: Follow your airline’s app for real-time updates before heading to the gate — many are adjusting departure times as conditions evolve.

#TravelAlert #mco #orlandoairport #DisneyWorldOrlando #FAA #DisneyParks #travelnews #disneyworld #disneytravel #disneytips
🎅🏻✨ Disney parents, this one’s for you! 🎅🏻✨ Disney parents, this one’s for you! 👇
The real Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party foodie guide — Disney Kid Picks! 🎄

Because when it comes to Disney Parks food… there’s always something for the kids (and the kids at heart)! 💫

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
🍪 Milk & Cookies Shake — Vanilla shake with caramel, holiday cookies & cookie dough topped with whipped cream and festive sprinkles (New!)

Storybook Treats
🦌 Reindeer Sundae — Chocolate soft-serve topped with caramel, pretzels, peanut butter–dusted cereal & a reindeer chocolate piece (New!)

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café
🎄 Frozen Hot Cocoa — Joffrey’s frozen hot cocoa with toasted marshmallow syrup, chocolate sauce & festive sprinkles (New!)

Golden Oak Outpost
🎁 Festive Beignets — Fluffy beignets dusted with blue sugar cookie dust & served with cookie butter icing

Friar’s Nook
✨ Pig in a Blanket — Parmesan puff pastry–wrapped all-beef hot dog, crispy onions & honey mustard BBQ sauce with tots (New!)

From sweet treats to savory snacks, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 is packed with holiday foodie fun for every age! 🍬✨

👉 Save this post & tag your Disney crew — which treat are you trying first? 😋

#DisneyHolidays #disneyparks #disneytips #disneywithkids #disneytravel #disneyfood #disneysnacks #disneyworld #mickeysverymerrychristmasparty
🚢 Disney mom tip you need to know 👇✨ The 🚢 Disney mom tip you need to know 👇✨

The best time to book your next Disney Cruise is when new deals drop! Right now, you can book by January 18, 2026 and pay only 50% of your cruise deposit up front. 🙌

💰 Plus, book a December sailing on the NEW Disney Destiny with @academytravel and get a $100 onboard credit!

#DisneyCruise #disneytips #disneymom #disneytravel #disneycruiseline
Did you know that memories from family vacations a Did you know that memories from family vacations are often among the most vivid and cherished childhood experiences?❤️ It’s true! Studies show that the average Disney Park guest takes over 200 photos per trip! That’s a LOT of memories! 📸 How many photos do you think you snap on vacation?! We couldn’t even begin to count, but we’re sure lucky to have them! 🥰 

#waltdisneyworld #disneyparks #disneyfamily #magickingdom #disneytravelprofessional
Disney mom pro tip 🚢✨ — never book a Disney Disney mom pro tip 🚢✨ — never book a Disney Cruise without checking for new deals first! 👀

Right now, you can book select Disney Cruises with only 50% of the deposit due — but hurry, this offer sails away January 18, 2026! ⚓️🌊

Tag your first mate and start planning! 👉🔗 Link in stories for more info. 🌴❄️ #DisneyCruiseLine #DisneyMomTips #DisneyVacation #FamilyTravel #DisneyCruiseDeals
🎅✨ Meet Santa at Disney Springs this Holiday 🎅✨ Meet Santa at Disney Springs this Holiday Season! ✨🎅

From November 13 through December 24, 2025, guests can meet Santa Claus near Disney’s Pin Traders at Disney Springs — but note, a virtual queue will be in place (subject to availability).

📱 How it works:
You’ll need to use the My Disney Experience app to join the virtual queue — there’s no standby line available.

There will be multiple chances each day to join the queue:
🕘 9:00 AM
🕚 11:00 AM
🕐 1:00 PM
🕒 3:00 PM
🕕 6:00 PM

🎄 Important Tips:
• You must be at Disney Springs to enter the virtual queue.
• Only one person per party needs to join the queue for up to 10 people.
• When it’s your turn, you’ll get a push notification with a link to your digital entry code.
• Can’t find your code? Tap the ☰ menu in the app → Virtual Queues.

✨ Get ready for some festive fun, holiday photos, and a magical Santa meet-and-greet — only at Disney Springs!

#DisneySprings #disneychristmas #disneyparks #disneyworld #DisneyHolidays #disneytips #disneyfamily #disneytravel #disneymom
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New ‘Wicked: For Good’ Offerings at Wicked: The Experience in Universal Studios Florida

admin, October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Let us be glad, let us be grateful! We have new “Wicked: For Good”-themed offerings at Wicked: The Experience in Universal Studios Florida.

That’s right — the wait is finally over. “Wicked: For Good” is hitting theaters November 21, 2025, and we’re getting a head start on celebrating with a handful of themed, in-park exclusive experiences. From new visuals to tasty treats to one-of-a-kind merchandise, you’re in for one festivating time at Universal Orlando Resort. If you haven’t yet, secure your park tickets online to relish the magic of Wicked: The Experience!

What to Expect at Wicked: The Experience

The Wicked: The Experience you know and love has a new, swankified look to match the bewitching vibes to be seen in “Wicked: For Good.” New, vibrant graphics cover the walls of the building’s exterior while the inside displays two dress replicas for Glinda and Elphaba featured in the upcoming film.

As you walk through Wicked: The Experience, be sure to take note of all the new props throughout that transport you right into the heart of “Wicked: For Good.” Don’t forget to come sporting your finest pink and green because there are three new, exciting photo ops for you to take advantage of inside this experience.

Didn’t come prepared with fresh “Wicked” gear? Good thing we’re launching a variety of new merchandise from sweatshirts and jackets to keychains and plushes fit for all Ozians and Universal guests alike. And maybe soon, you’ll be face-to-face with some of your favorite characters from the “Wicked” films, so stay tuned!

New Wicked: For Good Food & Beverages

A day full of fun photo ops, shopping, and exploring is sure to work up an appetite, and I can’t imagine a better way to tend to it than specially themed food and beverages. Right in front of Wicked: The Experience, you’ll find the mystifying Emerald City Eats, your one-stop shop for the best tastes Oz has to offer.

A hand holding a plate with the Strawberriful Cheesecake Waffle in front of an Emerald City poster in Universal Studios Florida.

I have so much gratitution for the chefs behind the Oz-berry Cheesecake Waffle. Made with whipped cream cheese, strawberries in sauce, graham crumble, and white chocolate popping candy, this delight is nothing short of magical!

“Last year’s waffle did so well that we didn’t want to change too much of it, and everybody loves strawberry cheesecake, so with minimal change and adding a couple of different ingredients, we remade a popular waffle,” Universal’s research and development chef Luis Rivera says.

A hand holding a plate of the Emerald City Focaccia in front of Wicked: The Experience in Universal Studios Florida.

Craving a sandwich with an Ozian twist? The house-made Emerald City Focaccia does just the trick with its savory basil pesto, sliced mortadella, eggs, and sage derby cheese. Taste the Ozian goodness in every bite of this irresistible sandwich.

A hand holding a plate of the All Roads Lead to Oz Flatbread in front of Wicked: The Experience in Universal Studios Florida.

When I’m lost, I simply remember that All Roads Lead to Oz Flatbread. Nothing restores my sense of direction quite like fresh focaccia made in-house with yellow cheese sauce, cheddar sauce, roasted yellow peppers, pepperoni, and jalapeños altogether in one sensational dish.

“The pathway that you see along there is cooked pepperoni and jalapeño, so there’s a little bit of danger along that path to follow in the movies,” Chris Colón, the executive sous chef of research and development, says. “It’s delicious, but it’s dangerous, and you get a reward for carving that path.”

A hand holding a cup of the Popular Potion in front of a green wall at Universal Studios Florida for

At Universal, we know a thing or two about popular. That’s why we put in a potion — the Popular Potion, to be exact! This colorful concoction is made with rosé vodka, triple sec, dragonfruit syrup, and pink lemonade with a pink sugar rim and pink lemonade sour candy belts to garnish.

A hand holding a cup of the Enchanting Elixir in front of a pink wall at Universal Studios Florida for

One taste of the bewitching Enchanting Elixir is sure to have you seeing the Wizard of Oz. Its blend of white tequila, melon liqueur, Granny Smith apple syrup, and lemonade with a green sugar rim and lime wheel garnish is a true showstopper.

Universal’s beverage manager Liam Wedderburn says he not only designed these cocktails with the protagonists’ signature colors in mind, but also their flavors. “Tequila has that reputation that I think fits well with Elphaba’s personality,” he says. “Glinda has rosé vodka, which is a pink vodka, so she’d be very happy about that.”

Liam says these drinks are a great way to liven the in-person “Wicked: For Good” experience. “There’s two drinks, and you can pick which of the two protagonists that you identify more with,” he says.

The Yellow Road Shake in front of a green tile background for

Just a brisk walk past Wicked: The Experience in the Hollywood area are two more wickedly good treats at Schwab’s Pharmacy. Follow The Yellow Road Shake to find a flurry of flavors with dulce de leche ice cream, golden chocolate crisps, and broken yellow brick road chocolate and caramel pieces.

The Wizard Elixir Shake in front of a green tile background for

Elphaba’s mother isn’t the only one drinking mysterious green mixtures with a touch of magic. Sip on the Wizard’s Elixir Shake, which is made with a tasty blend of mint chocolate chip ice cream, chocolate popping candy, Emerald City sprinkles, sweetened condensed milk elixir, and whipped topping. Both of these creamy delectations are served in a snazzy, “Wicked: For Good”-themed cup to truly bring the charm to life!

“I have three little girls and a wife at home who love ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ so it’s always exciting to bring these really cool things that my family loves at home to let them know ‘Hey, Daddy helped make that,’ or ‘Daddy’s friends at work did that together,’” Chef Chris says.

There’s even more “Wicked: For Good” fun beyond the yellow brick road, and it’s at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen in Universal CityWalk. The wonderful Wizard of Oz has bestowed upon us three thrillifying tastes that even the wickedest of witches can’t resist!

A glass bowl of the Wicked: For Good Sundae at Toothsome in Universal CityWalk.

Toothsome does a lot of things right, and one of those things is sundaes — more specifically, the Wicked: For Good Sundae. Enjoy strawberry and mint chocolate chip ice cream with an overhaul of chocolate cream-filled cookies, pink chocolate crisps, chocolate popping candy, strawberry sauce, whipped topping, and a mint chocolate chip and strawberry ice cream sandwich.

Chef Chris feels like the sundaes at Toothsome don’t get enough love, so when presented with the task of creating something for “Wicked: For Good,” he knew he had to pull out all the stops. “This ice cream sandwich has half mint and half strawberry ice cream, so it’s the first of its kind, and it’s got a beautiful glittering butterfly to represent the butterflies at Glinda and Fiyero’s wedding,” he says. “We wanted to make sure that people knew we were really going deep, and we want to show appreciation for the movie and where it came from.”

Magic fills the air (and your stomach) with the Emerald City Sour, an Elphaba-endorsed cocktail made with vodka, elderflower liqueur, almond liqueur, lime juice, green apple syrup, and simple syrup.

Now it’s time to Tap to Bubble! This fruity mocktail has Glinda the Good Witch written all over it with its mix of lemon juice, watermelon purée, simple syrup, blueberry essence, and garnished with dragon fruit bursting boba.

Grace Yacobowsky, then Toothsome now Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant manager, is a long-time fan of Wicked and was over the moon at the opportunity to craft something for Toothsome ahead of the upcoming film. “Wicked is so incredibly important to my life, and I think taking it from the stage to the big screen is so awesome,” she says.

Each ingredient in these drinks was carefully selected to fit the essences of Glinda and Elphaba to a T. “Such a huge part of Glinda is the pink and sparkles, especially in the second movie when you learn about the making of the bubble, so that was kind of the inspiration around the Tap to Bubble mocktail,” Grace says.

She adds that the glitter in the Emerald City Sour represents Elphaba finding herself in the magic and the power within her, but that the sour holds another meaning. “Elphaba has spent her entire life dreaming of going to Emerald City and meeting the Wizard, and now she’s realizing that maybe that dream isn’t as wonderful and as perfect as she thought that it was,” Grace notes. “Kind of a play on that sour idea.”

Come bring the Glinda to your Elphaba to Universal Orlando Resort and enjoy the best of “Wicked: For Good” we have to offer!

Are you excited to celebrate the release of “Wicked: For Good” in theaters at Universal? Tell us all about it in the comments below!

Must be 21 or older with valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.

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