food IS a theme park
Welcome back DFB friends! We’re here with another what’s new at Disney hotels!
Disney’s Riviera Resort
The resorts are constantly changing, and bringing new ways to make your stay a little bit easier and a little more special. And, because they change so frequently, we visit the resorts all the time to keep you updated! So…here are this past week’s updates!
If you’ve ever found yourself returning to your hotel room super hungry at the end of a long day, you may have realized that late-night dining options can be spotty around Disney World.
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas
But don’t worry, all hope isn’t lost! There are some options for late-night dining in Disney World, including several non-Disney restaurants close by that can satisfy your cravings long past midnight. And soon, a popular restaurant will make it even easier to grab a meal at literally any time of day or night!
A malfunction on Expedition Everest that sends you FLYING over the side of the coaster. The dolls on “it’s a small world” suddenly springing to life and climbing into your boat. Cracking aquarium tanks at the Seas with Nemo and Friends. All of these are very real fears people have about Disney, even though they may be fully aware that the fears are totally IRRATIONAL!
Dapper Dans on a Derailed Trolley
We’ve already shared the 15 most irrational Disney fears of the DFB team (there are some golden ones in there!), but we just had to open it up to you all — our lovely DFB readers — to see what YOUR irrational fears are. So, we reached out via Facebook and got some pretty scary, hilarious, and unique answers! Let’s dive in so you can see how many of these irrational fears you share (or have now adopted!).
We talk about good food at Disney World allllll the time, but what about the bad food?
Mickey Pretzels — good or bad?!
Sure, we love a Dole Whip, and we’ll never say no to some corn dog nuggets and plastic cheese, but we’ve also had some not-so-great meals in Disney World. And, we know we’re not the only ones! So, we reached out to our readers to ask “what’s the WORST thing you’ve EVER eaten in Disney World,” and we got some very interesting responses — let’s check ’em out!
Disney World never ceases to surprise us, and that’s all part of the fun, right?
Can you get more classic than a Mickey Pretzel?
EPCOT’s newest restaurant unexpectedly opened and some major construction walls came down, and Disney also updated their mask policy. Find out all the surprising and unexpected news from Disney World right here!
As part of Disney World’s phased reopening, experiences are slowly returning to the parks and hotels (but some still haven’t quite yet!).
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
You can once again hug your favorite Disney characters, dine at fan-favorite restaurants, and enjoy a FULL parade in Magic Kingdom. But, if you want to take your park visit to the next level you might be considering one of Disney World’s behind-the-scenes tours. Many of these remain suspended to this date, BUT, one of our FAVORITE tours is FINALLY back and we’re taking you along with us!
We’re only ONE MONTH away from taking on the mission to save the galaxy (or something like that) on the NEW Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster in EPCOT!
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
We’ve been following every single update about the ride since Disney first mentioned it as part of the big EPCOT transformation. Most recently, we got our first look at the new Wonders of Xandar pavilion from afar WITHOUT construction walls and now, you can see ANOTHERÂ new look at the area at night!
Have the Spring Break crowds fizzled out in Disney World, or did the Easter holiday bring crowds that lingered throughout this week?
Easter Crowds!
We’ve definitely seen some high wait times in the parks lately, but we’re not sure if they’ll stick around or not. So, let’s check out how long the lines were this week in Disney World!
Do you have a favorite show at Disney World?
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Maybe you really love Festival of the Lion King (and yes, it’s a CLASSIC). Or, perhaps you enjoy singing along with Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. Maybe you prefer the action-packed heart-pounding stunts of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. However, if it’s the latter, you may notice that the show is a little different right now.
Heads up, Disney World fans!
Magic Kingdom
We are experiencing some major changes all throughout the property — from the EPCOT Transformation and the TRON coaster in Magic Kingdom to new DVC Villas at multiple hotels. If you’re planning an upcoming trip, you might want to stick around and check out all of the construction updates from around Disney World this week!
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