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We’re not-so-patiently counting down the days until the official opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom!
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Now that we know when it will open — June 28th — we’ve also learned quite a few details about just how the ride will work when it comes to opening day itself. And, if you’re planning on riding Tiana’s as soon as it opens, these are the six critical updates you might need to know!
Disney World changes all the time, but when something iconic goes in a new direction, we can’t help but be taken aback.
Main Street, USA
We’re used to attraction changes and holiday overlays, but it’s not every day we see costume changes. With that said, we’ve been seeing this phenomenon more frequently. Recently, Disney World Cast Members were spotted wearing new costumes on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom, and now it appears that change has extended to Cast Members working in the stores!
Have you been able to keep up with all of the recent Tiana’s Bayou Adventure news?
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom
The brand-new Magic Kingdom attraction is set to open in Disney World on June 28th, 2024 but Disney announced that select Disney World guests would get the chance to experience the attraction early via preview events. There has been a barrage of preview announcements, so if you’ve fallen behind, rest assured — we’re here to get you caught up!
As far as Disney World is concerned (okay, us too!) it’s never too early to start celebrating Halloween.
Halloween in Disney World
And if you’re feeling the spooky spirit, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the event for you! This seasonal Magic Kingdom event requires a separate ticket for entry, and this year, it takes place on select nights from August 9th through October 31st. But, which party dates are the cheapest?! Let’s find out!
We’ve seen all kinds of Disney World park maps over the years. We’ve seen familiar Disney characters grace the front cover. We’ve seen the iconic Cinderella Castle take center stage on old maps. We’ve even seen regular old Disney World visitors (or Disney models…how do we get that job?!) earn a spot on the front of the map. Talk about a big honor! But Disney also has a digital park map that comes in handy when you’re on the go.
Magic Kingdom park maps change all the time!
Not to sound dramatic, but we use the My Disney Experience app pretty much every single day. We’re in the parks every day of the year, so between all the Mobile Orders we have placed, the wait times we have checked, and the character meet-and-greet times we have confirmed, that app is like our holy grail. And recently, the My Disney Experience app just CHANGED!
Things are always changing at Disney World, and today, we have news about an important character meet and greet update in Magic Kingdom.
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
And don’t worry, this character meet and greet isn’t gone, but the location has changed! Chip and Dale have been meeting in Tomorrowland recently, but if you are headed to Magic Kingdom, be prepared to find them in a new spot.
Here at DFB, we have eaten EVERYWHERE at Disney World, and one of our favorite things to do is to share all of the knowledge we gained by eating at every restaurant with you!
Check out our snack guides!
We have created a line-up of snack guides that are a combination of our years and years of experience at Disney World, with gorgeous color photos and detailed taste notes of snacks at all four Disney World Parks. Check them all out here!
I used to be a Disney World Cast Member, and I became an EXPERT when it comes to sweet treats.
We’re here to talk about Cast Member roles!
Yes, that’s right. If you’re new around here, my name is Kayleigh, and I used to work at the Haunted Mansion at Disney World. I always tell people that writing for the iconic Disney Food Blog is the best job I’ve ever had, but let’s be honest. It’s a tie between this job and my time at the Mansion. I was a Disney College Program participant in the fall of 2022, so I spend a LOT of my time missing Disney World and haunting the halls of the Spooky Haus. That being said, I LOVE to yap about my Cast Member days. But today’s yap fest has nothing to do with the Mansion, and EVERYTHING to do with sweet treats. [Read more…]
Can you believe we’re just a few months away from the start of the Halloween festivities in Disney World?
Halloween in Disney World
Some people might think starting Halloween in August is a little too early, but we’re always excited about the special merchandise, snacks, and more to complain! If you’re thinking of celebrating the holiday in Magic Kingdom at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year, this is your reminder that tickets go on sale for EVERYONE tomorrow!
After years of waiting, Disney finally announced an opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom!
Not only that, but we’ve officially got details on how the virtual queue and Genie+ will work, and just who will get to preview the new ride before it officially opens. Disney announced that Annual Passholders, Cast Members, DVC Members, and D23 Members would all have the opportunity to preview Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and if you’re a passholder trying to snag a spot — we’ve got an update for you!
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