food IS a theme park
Halloween weekend has arrived, which means that the holidays are — quite literally — right around the corner.
Get ready to think about decorating that tree!
And Disney World is gearing up for the season — we’ve already seen holiday decorations in the parks, we got a sneak peek at some of the holiday merchandise we’ll soon find, and we even have a list of holiday treats we can’t wait to try! And now, we’ve got some details about this year’s gingerbread displays.
The holidays are coming up very soon in Disney World!
Holiday decorations at Magic Kingdom
Disney starts celebrating the holidays particularly early. In fact, there are already holiday decorations up in some areas of the parks! But, after Halloween, things really kick into high gear, with Christmas trees going up and, most importantly, special holiday FOOD being released! We recently found out about the food coming to Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Disney Springs, but we just now learned about ALL the food coming to the Disney World hotels!
We’re in that weird part of the year where it’s both Halloween AND Christmas at Disney World.
We’ve got some bad news about the Mickey beignets…
Plus it’s also still the 50th Anniversary Celebration, meaning that we’re pretty much celebrating all three events at once! And while we’re snacking our way around the parks, we’re also trying to keep up with Disney World menu updates to keep you informed of what’s changing around the resort. And we’ll warn you now — one iconic snack is now missing!
If you’ve been to Disney World before, chances are you know that feeling: you just want to get from one side of Magic Kingdom to the other, but you’re met with a wall of crowds or a parade or cavalcade, slowing you down big time! Well, did you know that there are SECRET walkways that can help you avoid those crowds?
Main Street, U.S.A.
Okay, so maybe these walkways aren’t a complete secret, but there are often-overlooked walkways in the parks that can help you save some time while getting from point A to point B — or, at least it will make your walk more pleasant and crowd-free. With the 50th Anniversary Celebration bringing in plenty of visitors, it’s more important than ever to be aware of where the shortcuts and alternate routes are in the parks!
No matter how much you plan, sometimes there can be hiccups during your Disney World trip.
Rain in Disney
You could get an unexpected storm roll through while you’re trying to enjoy the parks, your favorite ride could be down, or that piece of merchandise you really wanted could be sold out. Transportation can be another major issue, which is exactly what’s happening right now in Disney World!
Hello, DFB Friends!
Grand Floridian
Well, as you can tell, we’ve been pretty busy covering everything about Disney World’s MASSIVE 50th Anniversary Celebration, and, yes, we ate SO many blue cupcakes! But we also managed to get over to some of Disney World’s hotels to see if anything new was going on with them, so on with the updates!
Is it just us or was September the longest month ever?
Seasonal Pancakes — Pumpkin
Maybe it’s because we just couldn’t wait for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration to kick-off so that we could eat all the new foods in the parks. We also had a TON of restaurant menu changes, reopenings, and more!
Disney’s Extra Magic Hours have been replaced by Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours.
EPCOT in the morning
Early Theme Park Entry began on September 26th, with all Disney World hotel guests getting to enter all four Disney World parks an extra half-hour before opening time. Extended Evening Hours are a little different, but now we have some exciting news about this Disney hotel perk — AND some mistakes to avoid! [Read more…]
With over 20 Disney World hotels to choose from, which rooms will come out on top??
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
From super classy to ultra-themed, the Disney World Resort hotels offer a wide variety of atmosphere and decor for guests. With so many different options on the table, it’s hard to decide which hotel has the best rooms to come home to after a long day at the parks. That’s why we reached out to YOU to decide!
Disney World has rolled out a whopping 150 NEW treats for the 50th Anniversary Celebration! Whether you’re looking for a savory or sweet dish, or you’re looking for a food or drink item, there’s a massive amount of new goodies to try!
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
We’re heading over to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to see what they have to offer! And guess what? We found our very first cupcake of the day!
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