AUTHOR: Zoë Wood

Zoë Wood is a travel writer from Sydney, Australia. Since her first visit to Disneyland at the age of 6, she has spent her years frequently visiting Disney Parks and traveling around the world. Join Zoë as she lets you in on all the tips, tricks, anecdotes, and embarrassments that arise from her family adventures.

New Paddlefish Cocktail of the Month

By Zoë Wood | Published August 21, 2023

I love a seasonal cocktail! Even though I am not a huge drinker in general, having the opportunity to try a special occasion drink whenever I am in town is something I always look forward to. The creative forces at work in restaurants like Paddlefish in Disney Springs always make such beautiful drinks with a … New Paddlefish Cocktail of the Month

World Princess Week Brings New Dessert to Disney Springs

By Zoë Wood | Published August 21, 2023

More celebrations for World Princess Week at Disney have seen a new dessert arrive at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs Marketplace. The Little Mermaid Waffle Sundae from Marketplace Snacks features vanilla soft-serve in a bubble waffle with rock candy, green apple sauce, pineapple wedges, and chocolate decor. This gorgeous treat is available now through August … World Princess Week Brings New Dessert to Disney Springs

New Disney Merch: Villain Figures, Lanterns, Goblets, Chalices & More!

By Zoë Wood | Published August 21, 2023

Welcome back to a brand new week of Disney news and planning here at The DIS! It’s time for our weekly Monday Merch Meeting, a social catch-up where we check out the latest and greatest merchandise that Disney has freshly released. There are some interesting items this time around, with lots of figures, goblets, and … New Disney Merch: Villain Figures, Lanterns, Goblets, Chalices & More!

Disney’s Princess Week Kicks Off With New Drink in EPCOT

By Zoë Wood | Published August 21, 2023

Princess Week officially began on August 20th, and we are celebrating all things Disney Princess! There will be exciting things coming up all week; however, Disney has kicked things off with a new drink in EPCOT! The new beverage is called Jasmine Pomegranate Yogurt Drink and can be found in the Morocco Beverage Cart at … Disney’s Princess Week Kicks Off With New Drink in EPCOT

New ‘Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3’ Mixed Tape, On Vinyl & Cassette!

By Zoë Wood | Published August 20, 2023 | Updated August 18, 2023

If you saw Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 and loved it, now is your chance to get the soundtrack or mixed tape. The coolest part, this musical collection is actually available on a limited-edition cassette! A throwback for us oldies who had some of these tracks on vinyl and cassette back in the day, … New ‘Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3’ Mixed Tape, On Vinyl & Cassette!

Ronto Roasters’ Batuuan Ronto Wrap Recipe From Disney Parks

By Zoë Wood | Published August 20, 2023 | Updated August 18, 2023

Nothing says weekend like spending some enjoyable time in the kitchen cooking up some new snacks for the family. I’m so time-poor during the week that my only opportunity to really attempt anything exciting in the kitchen is on Sunday in between chauffeuring my teens around. This week, I’m trying the Ronto Roasters’ Batuuan Ronto … Ronto Roasters’ Batuuan Ronto Wrap Recipe From Disney Parks

Do the Disney Parks Need More Thrill Rides?

By Zoë Wood | Published August 20, 2023 | Updated August 18, 2023

The Disney Parks in California and Florida were celebrating National Roller Coaster Day this past week, taking a look at some of the attractions Roller-Coaster fans love. Expedition Everest in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT, were … Do the Disney Parks Need More Thrill Rides?

Disney’s New Munchlings Dynamic Duos Collection Release

By Zoë Wood | Published August 19, 2023 | Updated August 18, 2023

Disney’s cute plush food item collection, called Munchlings, are highlighting famous duos. The most recent release is Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille movie, featuring Remy & Emile! These brothers are the sweetest pair in all of Paris and they are prepared to keep you snug this season. Check them out in more detail below: … Disney’s New Munchlings Dynamic Duos Collection Release

New FIRST Robotics Season With Disney Imagineers

By Zoë Wood | Published August 19, 2023 | Updated August 18, 2023

I love seeing the details of this competition each year! It’s a brand new season for FIRST Robotics, an international, project-based robotics competition for students. Kids from Kindergarten to 12th grade can participate in the varsity program, known as FIRST Robotics Competition, which challenges teams of students to create large-scale robots. Taking part in regional competitions, … New FIRST Robotics Season With Disney Imagineers

Your Complete Character Meet & Greet Guide to Disneyland Park

By Zoë Wood | Published August 19, 2023

Welcome back to our Character Meet & Greet Guide series as we cross over to the West Coast. We’ve already covered Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, EPCOT World Showcase, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Now it’s time to take a walk through Disneyland Park and see which of our favorite friends can be … Your Complete Character Meet & Greet Guide to Disneyland Park