Jon Self

Wild Oasis Opening Brings New Animals to Tampa Park

Wild Oasis opens soon at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, featuring new animals like squirrel monkeys and capybaras in the all-new Habitat Hideaway.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago May 5, 2025

CityWalk

Cold Stone Creamery Launches Mangonada Creations with Tajín

Cool down and turn up the heat this May with Cold Stone’s spicy-sweet Mangonada Ice Cream featuring Tajín, pineapple, mango boba, and whipped topping.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago May 4, 2025

Disney Company

ZOMBIES 4: New Music Video “The Place to Be” Premieres Ahead of July Release

Get a sneak peek at ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires with the new music video “The Place to Be.” Streaming now on DisneyMusicVevo and all music platforms.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago May 3, 2025

CityWalk

Sweet and Salty Crunch Doughnut Debuts at Voodoo Doughnut for Passholders

The Sweet and Salty Crunch Doughnut at Voodoo Doughnut is only here through May 22! Find out if it’s worth the hype in our review.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago May 6, 2025

Disney Springs

Smash Burger Tacos at Disney Springs: City Works Adds a Viral Hit to the Menu

Are the Smash Burger Tacos at Disney Springs any good? We visited City Works to find out. Read our food blogger’s take on the trend.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago May 5, 2025

Bars

Guide to Zero-Proof Cocktails and Mocktails at Epic Universe

Explore the best zero-proof cocktails and mocktails at Epic Universe. Find spirit-free drink options by themed land, including Harry Potter, Celestial Park, and Dark Universe

By Jon Self, 1 year ago April 30, 2025

Disney Springs

Salt & Straw’s May 2025 Ice Cream Menu: No Flowers, Just Flavor

The May 2025 Salt & Straw ice cream flavors have arrived early! Visit Disney Springs for five fresh scoops that swap floral notes for inventive blends.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago May 1, 2025

Disney Springs

Coffee Toffee Cookie Review Gideon’s Bakehouse May 2025

From a coffee-forward cookie favorite to themed weekend events, here’s what’s happening at Gideon’s Bakehouse. We review the Coffee Toffee Cookie.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago May 4, 2025

Disney Springs

Gideon’s Bakehouse May 2025 Cookie: Coffee Toffee Chocolate Chip Returns!

Gideon’s Bakehouse brings back the fan-favorite Coffee Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie for May 2025, plus new limited-edition cakes and cold brews to enjoy.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago May 2, 2025

Disney Springs

Disney Springs Dining Update: May 2025 New Menus, Star Wars Treats, and Cinco de Mayo Fun

Planning a Disney Springs trip in May? Don’t miss new cupcakes at Sprinkles, Star Wars sweets, and a Frontera Cocina’s fiesta!

By Jon Self, 1 year ago April 30, 2025

Jon Self is an avid theme park fan. You can follow him at @pastorjonself on X/ Twitter or Jon.Self.37 at Instagram. He has been writing and editing in the theme park media world for over a decade. He also writes for several "foodie" sites as well as in the faith-based world.