food IS a theme park
If you’re heading to EPCOT, you’ll have a LOT of snack stands to choose from!
EPCOT
There are treats to be tried in every World Showcase pavilion, plus the lands at the front of the park, so how do you choose where to go? Well, recently I stopped by one of EPCOT’s slightly more hidden spots to try ALL the eats on the menu. Let’s head to Sommerfest!
We’re traveling back to yours, mine, and everybody’s favorite place…the tiny train town in EPCOT!
Back to the village!
This teeny tiny village in the Germany Pavillion is a fun spot for tourists to stand and watch the trains, but the casual visitor may not know that the town is absolutely RIFE with crime! We’ve spotted murders, vandalism, and plenty of shady dealings going on here in the past, and so now I keep an eye on things to let you guys know about all the tomfoolery and shenanigans. Let’s see what this week had in store!
Big changes are coming to Disney World!
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
With the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the reimagining of Country Bear Jamboree, and several hotel updates on the horizon, there are going to be quite a few new things to explore in Disney World soon. But here at DFB, you know we get extra excited about new restaurants…and one is coming soon to Disney’s BoardWalk!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is almost open in Disney World!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at night!
We’re so close to getting a new ride with new animatronics, fan-favorite songs, and a Princess and the Frog-inspired storyline. If you’re as hyped as we are for Tiana’s new attraction, then you’re going to love today’s news!
Here on the DFB team, we’ve got a lot of longtime Disney fans, and that list includes several former Cast Members!
Cast Members
We’ve had people from our team work in all kinds of fields in Disney World — from entertainment to merchandise to food and beverage to attractions. And during those stints working at the parks, they experienced some wild things! Today, we’re sharing the WORST things our former Cast Members experienced when working Disney World rides.
You can never have too many park bags!
Loungefly wall!
Many people on our team have collections of Disney bags, backpacks, or Loungeflys ready to take to the parks when our vacations roll around, and they just make any park outfit that much cooler! If you’re looking to add to your collection, there are several Disney Loungefly bags on sale on Amazon now.
Something BIG is coming back to Disneyland!
Disneyland
Last year, Fantasmic was put on hiatus at Disneyland Park after the Maleficent dragon caught fire mid-show. Since then, Disney has been reworking the show a bit in anticipation of its reopening on May 24th, 2024. And now, right before the show returns, we’ve got a sneak peek!
The Walt Disney Company has been around for 100 years, and in that time, it has developed quite a reputation!
Cinderella Castle
Disney has been known for its spectacular storytelling and immersive theme parks, but not everyone has positive opinions of the company. Each year, we check the Axios Harris reputation rankings to see where Disney stands among other major businesses, and this year’s results have now arrived!
Here at DFB, we’re big fans of McDonald’s!
McDonald’s
We love trying new menu items at the fast food giant, checking out the latest Happy Meal toys, and even making our own food hacks with the items from their menu. If you’re a big Mickey D’s fan like we are, then you need to know about their HUGE nugget deal!
As part of my job, I spend a lot of time alone in Disney World restaurants, including character meals!
Magic Kingdom
Character meals can be pretty challenging to review, because there’s a lot of content to capture (especially if they’re buffet meals!), but they’re generally a lot of fun. They’ve even made me a lot better at interacting with characters! However, what happens when the characters don’t actually show up? That happened to me recently and it was a WILD ride.
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