food IS a theme park
A few weeks back, Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts reopened (Riverside on October 14th and French Quarter shortly after on October 28th). However, Riverside’s beloved table service restaurant, Boatwright’s Dining Hall, stayed closed during the initial opening phase.
Let’s go get some dinner!
But now, Boatwright’s has opened to the public once again after being closed for nearly two years, and we’re here, ready to chow down and tell you our thoughts! Let’s dig in.
We’re heading into EPCOT today to take a look at what’s new in this park.
EPCOT
Recently, we’ve seen heavy crowds and fun holiday merchandise, especially in the World Showcase section of EPCOT. But what new things have we found in the last few days? Let’s check out some updates with food, souvenirs, crowd levels, and more. [Read more…]
Happy Holidays, DFB Friends!
It’s so FESTIVE here!
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is next week and that the year is almost over! We’ve been enjoying all the holiday decorations, snacks, drinks, and merchandise at Disney World, that’s for sure. But soon, we’ll be gearing up for the EPCOT Festival of the Arts and Valentine’s Day! Where does the time go? But for now, we’ve been hanging out at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, checking for all the latest updates!
Hi, DFB friends! It’s time for more of what’s new at Magic Kingdom.
Cinderella Castle
As Christmas approaches, we have LOTS of merchandise updates from Magic Kingdom! Let’s jump right into it.
When you think of Disney World, you probably think about the amazing rides, delicious food, and cool merchandise. As magical as Disney World, emergency situations and evacuations can happen in the parks and resorts.
Image from DFB reader @ptolley_ on Twitter
Last night, we shared the news about a fire having been reported in Magic Kingdom and what happened as a result. Now, we’ve got an update from the Reedy Creek Firefighters Association about what reportedly caused the entire situation to transpire.
Are you looking for a light meal in Disney World? Maybe one that doesn’t leave you feeling super full when all you want to do is drink around the world?
France Pavilion Expansion
Disney World has taken an iconic French treat to the next level with this new EPCOT restaurant, with a menu full of sweet AND savory items and a tasty meal that isn’t quite the usual theme park experience. But, is it worth YOUR time & money?
As much as we love Disney World, we’d be lying if we said there wasn’t at least one thing we wouldn’t mind seeing removed from the parks.
Cinderella Castle
You might like to see a certain ride removed, or maybe a restaurant, or you might want to see policies changed. We asked our readers (that’s YOU!) what you’d like to see gone from Disney World. Here’s what you said!
Prix fixe menus, or multi-course meals at a singular fixed price, have become more commonplace around Disney World. More recently, menus at new restaurants like Space 220 are totally centered around the prix fixe experience (EPCOT’s other new restaurant, La Crêperie de Paris, has a prix fixe option on their menu as well). Some long-standing restaurants have shifted to a prix fixe model as well, including Be Our Guest Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table, and the new three-course menu at California Grill for the 50th Anniversary Celebration.
8oz Filet Mignon from Space 220
Is this just a slick new way for Disney World to get guests to pay more for more food than they’ll actually eat while disguising it as a bargain?
UPDATE: As of the next day, December 15th, Magic Kingdom is back to normal. The small fire was quickly and safely extinguished, and now the Cinderella Castle and surrounding area are open again for guests to visit. Cinderella’s Royal Table (which was evacuated during the emergency) is also open again now.
As magical as Disney World can be, emergency situations and evacuations can happen in the parks, resorts, and on transportation.
Image from DFB reader Sara W.
We’ve seen rides evacuated, transportation shut down, and more. Earlier tonight, a fire was reported in Magic Kingdom, causing some emergency vehicles to be sent into the park. Here’s a look at how Disney handled the guests after the reported fire.
UPDATE: As of the next day, December 15th, Magic Kingdom is back to normal. The small fire was quickly and safely extinguished, and now the Cinderella Castle and surrounding area are open again for guests to visit. Cinderella’s Royal Table (which was evacuated during the emergency) is also open again now.
Disney World is known as the Most Magical Place on Earth, but sometimes emergency situations can arise or evacuations can take place in the parks and resorts.
Image from DFB reader @ptolley_ on Twitter
Earlier today we shared about our experience on the Disney Word monorail and how that took longer than expected due to some technical issues. We’ve also shared news about Skyliner crashes in the past and more. Most recently, we shared with you the news about a fire reported near Cinderella Castle tonight, and now we’ve got an update on that situation.
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