food IS a theme park
When you visit Disney World, the My Disney Experience app will be your BFF during your trip.
Using Genie+ on the My Disney Experience app
The app gives you TONS of super useful information and even lets you book Genie+ Lightning Lane reservations, sign up for virtual queues, make dining reservations, Mobile Order food, and so much more. Well, we just recently discovered a NEW addition to the app that will make dining even easier in both Disney World AND Disneyland Resort.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is “Almost There” (yes, we’ll be referencing songs from The Princess and the Frog FOREVER).
Tiana’s Foods Water Tower
We’ve been following construction on both versions of the ride in Disney World and Disneyland. We’ve learned a LOT about some of the characters we’ll get to meet as we float down the bayou. We’ve also learned a bit about the new gift shops coming to Disney World and Disneyland. But what about merchandise? There HAS to be merchandise, and well, there OBVIOUSLY has to be ears. Well, we’ve got a first look at the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Minnie Ears!
Not one, not two, but SIX new restaurants are coming to Downtown Disney, and some of them are opening as early as NEXT MONTH!
Downtown Disney
To help you prepare for your next Disneyland trip and narrow down that list of where you want to eat while you’re there, we’re going through EVERYTHING we know about each of the six new restaurants.
It’s important for Disney rides to undergo refurbishment when they need it.
Matterhorn Bobsleds
We know, it’s frustrating for guests who want to experience the attraction when it’s unavailable, but if the ride isn’t kept in good shape, it could break down for even longer. That’s why Disney schedules refurbishments exactly when they’re needed for short times (not if you’re Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, though, then you’ll take forever). If you’re in Disneyland soon, beware that this ride is closing for TLC!
A brand-new Disney festival is starting SOON!
Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure
The Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival is still going on through April 22nd, but Season of the Force just started over in Disneyland and runs through June 2nd. ANOTHER festival, Pixar Fest, will begin on April 26th and run through August 4th. It will span both parks (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure), Downtown Disney, and beyond. Pixar Fest will bring even more NEW food to the park, and we now have the FULL menus for the festival FOOD BOOTHS!
How perceptive are you when you visit the Disney Parks?
Sleeping Beauty Castle
It’s no secret that Disney likes to hide little Easter eggs in EVERYTHING. From Hidden Mickeys to ride secrets, Disney likes to keep us on our toes with fun tidbits. Sometimes these secrets can be obvious or overt, and other times they are incredibly small and easy to miss — like the hidden detail we just spotted at Disneyland.
Who’s ready for a FUN, FESTIVE, and FOOD-FILLED Disney festival? Mark your calendars, Disney fans! Pixar Fest is returning to Disneyland Resort, and this year promises to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever. The event will run from April 26th through August 4th, 2024, bringing new merchandise, treats, and shows to BOTH Disneyland and Disney California Adventure (you may even spot some festival favorites at Downtown Disney, too!). As you can guess, the event will feature some of our FAVORITE Pixar pals!
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We’ve been DYING to see a full list of food offerings for Pixar Fest! So far, we’ve seen a few of the upcoming menu items, like a Pixar Fest Cake, but now, the time has come for a FULL preview of ALL the foods coming to this year’s event. Let’s dive in!
Pixar Fest is coming to Disneyland Resort SOON — from April 26th to August 4th, 2024!
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The event will include a NEW daytime parade in Disney California Adventure, plus look out for “Together Forever — A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular,” which will return with NEW scenes. This wouldn’t be a Disney festival without some special decorations, food, and characters, but now we know that two very special souvenirs will be on their way, too!
There are SO. MANY. new Disney restaurants coming soon. Hope you’ve got a clear schedule and a pair of stretchy pants. There’s a LOT of new food headed your way! Now, let’s go to Downtown Disney and talk FOOD.
Downtown Disney
There are THREE new restaurants opening at Downtown Disney. Disney recently shared some NEW concept art and revealed some exciting details about what you can expect here, and when we tell you we are EXCITED, well, you’ll see why.
Disney just dropped a TON of updates about all the changes coming to Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort.
Downtown Disney
We FINALLY got an opening timeline for Din Tai Fung, a Disneyland restaurant we are SO excited about. But before we talk about what’s coming, we need to talk about what’s GONE. A restaurant recently closed in Downtown Disney, and Disney didn’t waste any time telling us what would go in that location. Two MORE new restaurants are coming soon. Say what?!
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