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All The Halloween Merchandise At Disney World: Backpacks Edition

I found just two Halloween backpacks but they are so cute I just had to tell you about them!

I personally adore this sparkly candy corn backpack. (Fashion Tip: Remember when I told you about the sparkly candy corn Minnie ears? Well my tip is to buy the sparkly candy corn Minnie ears and sparkly candy corn Loungefly backpack. This way you’re matching.)

The pumpkin backpack is cute too! (Fashion Tip: You should buy this backpack and pumpkin hat to match.)

I absolutely love the Loungefly backpacks at Disney World! Matching Minnie ears, clothing, and Loungefly backpacks are the latest trend. So if you want to stay on trend BUY A LOUNGEFLY BACKPACK!

All the Halloween Merchandise At Disney World: Minnie Ears and Hats Edition

I went to Disney World in mid August and they were already selling Halloween merchandise. Here is the list of Halloween Minnie ears and hats available now.

First up is the sparkly candy corn Minnie ears. I will be completely honest with you. I love these Minnie ears. They are probably my favorite Minnie ears ever!

You can also get the witch Minnie ears that are perfect for your witch costume for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. (To learn more about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party click here!) They read “Let’s get wicked!”

If you aren’t a big fan of sparkles and candy corns then you might like the Maleficent Minnie ears. Unlike the witch and candy corn Minnie ears, the Maleficent Minnie ears are available all year around.

If you’re more of a hat person this I’m A Monster At Heart hat might be for you. (Fashion Tip: If you get the Maleficent Minnie ears I would recommend getting the I’m A Monster At Heart hat because if it’s really hot out you might want to switch the Minnie ears for a hat.)

Don’t forget about the Pumpkin hat. Isn’t it adorable?

Well, there are all the Halloween Minnie ears and hats I spotted at Disney World! You can find all of this merchandise at all four parks.

Limited Edition Lion King Treats at Disney World

Lion King themed treats have popped up in Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. Here is a list of some of them.

The Lion Paw Cookie is a large cookie that tastes like a sugar cookie with frosting. This cookie can be found at just about every ice cream cart in Animal Kingdom. This delicious cookie is big so you might want to share it with your family.

The Lion King Cupcake is a yellow cake filled with white chocolate mousse. It even has an edible picture of Simba on it with yellow and orange icing. You can get this cupcake at Pizzafari in Animal Kingdom.

The Lion King Cake is an almond and chocolate cake with amarula mousse, pineapple jam, and also chocolate covered potato chips. This cake is really good! It can be found at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs.

Those are some of the Lion King treats at Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. Enjoy!

My Top Five Favorite Rides In Animal Kingdom

Here are my top five favorite rides in Animal Kingdom.

My favorite ride in Animal Kingdom is Dinosaur. On this ride you go back in time to bring back the Iguanadon dinosaur. I like this ride because the seats are very comfortable and it’s an exciting ride.

My second favorite ride is Kilimanjaro Safari. You get to experience seeing animals you wouldn’t see every day and every time you go on the ride, something different can happen. These are the reasons why I love Kilimanjaro Safari so much. ( For a Kilimanjaro Safari Review click here! )

My third favorite ride is Kali River Rapids. On this ride you WILL get wet. You are seated in a round boat with other families and there is one big drop. My advice is to wear a poncho. Well, unless you want to get wet.

My fourth favorite ride is It’s Tough to be a Bug. This is a 4D show where you learn what its like to be a bug. ( I know it’s not a ride but I had to include this one! ) The bugs from the movie Bug’s Life help you along the way.

My fifth favorite ride is Primeval Whirl. This ride is located in Dinoland and spins around a lot. The problems with this ride is that it jolts a lot and spins enough to make you dizzy. The good thing about this ride is I love how fast it goes.

Izzy’s Must Do Activities at Disney World! Hidden Mickey Edition

Sure Disney World has great rides but did you know they have many activities?

One of my favorite activities is looking for hidden Mickey’s. Hidden Mickey’s are basically Mickey’s head and ears that are hidden on rides, shops, and even your Disney resort! They are everywhere! Hidden Mickeys are super fun to find and add a little extra magic to your trip.

Here are just some of the Hidden Mickey’s that I have found at Disney World.

As you can see, there are a lot of Hidden Mickey’s on Living with the Land!

Disney World Annual Passholder Price Rises

Disney World Annual Passholder Prices have risen.

Disney World Florida Resident Annual Pass Prices

Epcot After 4 pm Annual Pass: Was $289.00 Now $309.00

Florida Resident Platinum Plus Annual Pass: Was $849.00 Now $999.00

Florida Resident Weekday Select Annual Pass: Was $ 319.00 Now $349.00

Florida Resident Gold Annual Pass: Was $609.00 Now $699.00

Florida Resident Silver Annual Pass: Was $479.00 Now $ 519.00

Florida Resident Theme Park Select Pass is still $439.00

Disney World General Public Annual Pass Price Increases:

Disney Platinum Plus Pass: Was $994.00 Now $1,219.00

Disney Platinum Pass: Was $894.00 Now $1,119.00

Disney Raises Prices on Reusable Shopping Bags

Disney’s reusable shopping bags are just about everywhere: the parks and the resorts. They were brought to Disney World in January and the goal of these bags was to limit plastic bag use. They currently still give you plastic bags with the purchase unless you ask for a reusable bag.

Now here is the unfortunate part. The price to buy a reusable bag was raised a dollar. At first the prices were $1.00 for a small bag, $1.50 for a medium bag, and $2.00 for a large bag. Now the prices are $2.00 for small, $2.50 for medium, and $3.00 for large.

Disney has also increased the rates to buy a Disney World Annual Pass and for overnight parking for Disney World resort guests. I will post articles on those topics later.

Christmas Will Be At Animal Kingdom

Disney World has announced holiday overlays and entertainment will be coming to Animal Kingdom during Christmas. I think it is exciting that Animal Kingdom will have decorations in every land.

Discovery Island will be filled with holiday decorations and luminaries on the roof, wire frame bird-shaped lanterns, and themed garland. Also, there will be festivities for the daytime and nighttime.

During the night the bird lanterns and rooftop luminaries make a glow through Discovery Island. The iconic Tree of Life will have winter tales. During the day Discovery Island will have sculpted puppets.

In Dinoland your favorite Disney characters will be playing Donald’s Dino-Bash. You will also be able to ‘Round the Truck-O-Saurus.”

In Animal Kingdom’s Asia, the theater district has been decorated for Diwali. Diwali is the holiday festival of lights in India.

The village Harambe in Animal Kingdom’s Africa will have western traditions with the colors and textiles of African celebrations. At Tusker House, Mickey and his friends will have a holiday overlay.

Finally, let’s head over to Pandora. There will be decorations at Pongu Pongu with pieces made from the Earth. It will begin November 8, 2019.

This news is exciting and puts you in the mood for Christmas!

Oversized strollers will be banned from Disney Parks

Al no longer needs a stroller, this picture is from three years ago.

Do you have any younger siblings in strollers? If so, then you may want to pay attention to this blog article.

Disney announced they are banning oversized strollers. They have to be no larger than 31 inches wide and 52 inches long. Stroller wagons are also banned. This new rule is also for Disney water parks and the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Florida.

This rule will begin on May 1, 2019.

Disney World Free Dining!

At Coral Reef Restaurant in Epcot you feel like you are underwater and you can watch fish swim by as you eat!

Disney World just announced a new offer for free dining! This offer is for stays between July 5, 2019 and September 30, 2019. You must sign up for the free dining offer and stay for a minimum of 4 nights. (That’s enough time to go to all 4 parks!). If you stay at a Disney Value or Moderate resort you get the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan for free. The resorts that qualify for this offer are:

Value Resorts: The Art of Animation suites, All-Star Music, Pop Century and All-Star Sports.

Moderate Resorts: Port Orleans Riverside, Caribbean Beach Resort, Ft. Wilderness Cabins and Coronado Springs.

If you stay at a Disney Deluxe resort, you get the Disney Regular Dining Plan for free. The resorts that qualify for this offer are:

Deluxe and Villas: Grand Floridian, Old Key West, Beach Club Resort and Villas, Yacht Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas, Boardwalk Inn and Villas, Saratoga Springs Resort.

This is the perfect time to go to Disney World since the dining is FREE!!! For more information, please visit Disney Free Dining Offer!