food IS a theme park
Now that it’s 2023, we thought we’d take the time to reflect on the past year.
Cinderella Castle
2022 was a huge year in Disney news, from surge pricing to new park land teasers. We’re breaking down 2022 for you, so let’s take a look!
Is there any better place to be to celebrate New Year’s Eve than in Disney World?
It’s New Year’s Eve in Animal Kingdom!
Sure, it’s a bit busy, but there’s SO much going on for New Year’s Eve and Disney knows how to throw a good party. There are also a TON of New Year’s snacks to enjoy, and we’re trying them all, including a sweet treat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
So you’re planning a trip to Disney World with your little one — what do you need to know?
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Taking kids to Disney World when they’re in the toddler stage can be a challenge. Between navigating naptimes, finding food that they’ll eat, and dealing with an unfamiliar environment, there’s a lot to learn. But today we’re prepared to answer one of your big questions — which Disney World park is BEST for toddlers?
UPDATED July 1, 2024
School’s out for summer… and we know the first place you want to visit!
EPCOT
A Disney World vacation can be magical at any time of year — as long as you plan accordingly! Between weather patterns, special events, holidays, and crowds, the prep work for your trip can vary A LOT depending on what time of year you’re traveling. Here’s what you need to know if you’re headed to Disney World in June!
Forget the rides! Throw away the Genie+ guide (don’t actually — you might need that)! And walk past that merchandise. If you’re going to Disney World in 2023, there’s one big thing you may want to focus on — the SNACKS.
Hello, Beautiful
But where do you even begin?! You probably already know all about the famous Mickey-shaped waffles and pretzels, but there are dozens of snack kiosks and restaurants throughout the parks and hotels. Where do you go? What are the BEST snacks to get right now? Which ones do you need to add to your must-try list? Take a breath, friend. We’ve got you covered!
Update: Park Pass availability continues to change. We’ve placed some updates in this post but continue to check for updates on Disney World’s Park Pass availability calendars.
If you’re hoping to go to Disney World in January of 2023, there’s one date that you’ll have to cross off from your plans.
EPCOT
All Disney World guests are still required to obtain a valid Park ticket and Park Pass for the park they wish to visit in order to enter. When all Park Passes for a particular day sell out, that’s IT — no more visiting Disney World on that day (unless availability changes). Well, if you’re heading to Disney World right now or really soon and you haven’t bought those tickets yet (or forgot to grab your Park Pass), there’s a big update you need to know about.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a wildly good time. (See what we did there?)
Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life
Disney World has been pretty busy as we’re wrapping up 2022 with new menu announcements, ticket price increases, and new merchandise to prep for the New Year! Now we’re headed into Animal Kingdom to see everything new we found this past week!
If you’re heading to Disney World during these next few days, pack your patience pants. In fact, pack all the patience pants you own — you’re gonna need ’em!
Hollywood Studios
The crowds at Disney World have been weird during the holiday season, with some spots incredibly crowded while others were a little emptier. In terms of wait times, you can find some seriously LONG waits as folks pile into the parks to enjoy the last bit of 2022. Even rides you’d NEVER expect to be super busy might surprise you. But today, well…some of those wait times were really making us cringe.
Well, here we are at the end of the year, and it HAS BEEN A YEAR, hasn’t it?
Trattoria al Forno
This year saw a TON of new price increases at Disney World restaurants, as well as tons of other changes. We’ve also seen the return of buffets and character dining. Just this week, we’ve had a few changes — so let’s go over those now.
Happy holidays, DFB readers!
Crowds
We’ve been in the parks this week bringing you updates on crowds from the parks and Disney Springs, and no surprise here — it’s REAL busy! On top of that, freezing temperatures are coming to Orlando for the holiday weekend so bundle up if you’re headed to the parks. But what are the wait times like during one of the busiest times of year? Let’s find out!
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