food IS a theme park
Come with us as we leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy in Disney World.
Disney World
That’s right — we’re back in Magic Kingdom to take in all the sights, sounds, and smells of this park. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is in full swing over here, and new treats have been popping up for World Princess Week and beyond. Exciting changes are happening all the time, so let’s take a look at what’s new in Magic Kingdom!
The drama continues between Disney World and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Here’s a quick recap in case you missed this story: When Gov. DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education Bill — commonly called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — into law, The Walt Disney Company denounced the legislation. Seemingly in retaliation to Disney’s comments, Gov. DeSantis introduced new legislation to repeal the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which is a governing body that essentially allows Disney World to function as its own government.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ©Deadline
This bill was signed into law, and it states that the district will be dissolved in June 2023. Since the bill passed, some Florida residents have filed lawsuits against Gov. DeSantis in protest. Now, we have an update about the current status of those lawsuits. [Read more…]
If you’re spending your entire trip to Disney World inside of the parks, you’re making a huuuuuge mistake.Â
Magic Kingdom
With Halloween in full swing over at Magic Kingdom and the Food & Wine Festival underway at EPCOT — we understand why you’d want to spend most of your time in the actual parks. But there are so many more unique offerings to take advantage of around the resort. So, let’s head over to Disney Springs and check out one experience you don’t want to miss — if you’re 21 years of age or older, that is.Â
Who designs the Disney fireworks shows? What happens when guests try to sneak back into the parks? And HOW can Crush the Turtle talk to us all the way from the EAC?
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Cast Member jobs can be WILD — and we’re here to talk about some of the STRANGEST, here on DFB Guide.
A lot of things have changed about Disney World since the global pandemic shut down the parks in 2020.
Magic Kingdom
The Disney Dining Plan disappeared, Extra Magic Hours shifted into something new, and the free FastPass+ was replaced by Genie+, which you have to pay for. Another thing that switched up was how you plan your Disney World vacation — you now need both a theme park ticket AND a theme park reservation in order to get into the parks. This system doesn’t seem to be leaving any time soon, but it IS changing.
🚨 RED ALERT. 🚨 The Magic Kingdom fireworks have CHANGED.
Enchantment
Now don’t get too excited. No, Happily Ever After isn’t back, and no, Wishes has not made its return to Magic Kingdom. The Most Magical Place on Earth is still showing off its 50th Anniversary Disney Enchantment fireworks, but those fireworks now feature a new segment that might just tug at your heartstrings!
We’re celebrating Disney Princesses this week the only way we know how — with FOOD!
Snow White
It’s officially World Princess Week in Disney World, and we’ve been indulging in all the new princess-themed treats we can find. We’ve already had snacks inspired by Moana, Anna & Elsa, and Aurora, but now we’re trying a snack dedicated to the fairest one of them all — Snow White!
UPDATE: As of August 23, 2022, the show is up and running smoothly again.
If you LOVE Beauty & the Beast or you simply love Disney shows, be warned.
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Beauty & The Beast Live on Stage is a popular offering at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The show returned to the park back in 2021, and has since undergone some changes, bringing things closer to its pre-pandemic form. But on August 22nd, seeing the show at all became a challenge.
We’re back with more of what’s new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Animal Kingdom
Disney World is currently celebrating World Princess Week and Halloween has already arrived in Magic Kingdom, but what’s happening in Animal Kingdom? Let’s go over what’s new!
Let’s take a walk around Disney Springs, shall we?
Disney Springs
Halloween has arrived at Disney World, bringing a ton of not-so-spooky treats, events, and merchandise with it. But the seasonal fun isn’t limited to just the parks — you can find pops of Halloween around Disney Springs, too. And just this week, we noticed some new touches of Halloween in the area. So, without further delay, let’s see what’s new at Disney Springs!
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