food IS a theme park
Hey there, DFB friends! We’re at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with what’s new this week!
Hollywood Studios Holiday Wallpaper
If you happen to visit Hollywood Studios get ready to SHOP because there’s a LOT of new merchandise! Let’s jump in.
It has been a wild ride since Disney Genie+ was first announced for Disney World.
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Before Disney Genie+ launched, we were told that it would be $15 per ticket, per day and that guests would only be able to book one attraction at a time. That latter part turned out to be not entirely true, as we were introduced to the world of “stacking” Genie+ reservations and the 120-minute rule. And now, all of that is changing!
Destination D23 last weekend was something else. We had SO many announcements about Disney World!
Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire
We learned that the Festival of Fantasy parade and Fantasmic! will be returning. We got a TON of new details about the Galactic Starcruiser. And we learned about an updated castle stage show!
There have been a TON of new Minnie ears in Disney World recently!
So. Many. Ears.
We’ve spotted new color trends, 50th Anniversary designs, and some that arrived just in time for the holiday season. But the latest pair of ears celebrates a brand new animated Disney film!
UPDATE:Â As of about 5:15PM, Splash Mountain was showing a 60 minute wait in My Disney Experience. Be sure to check for any future closures.
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There are lots of new things to experience in Disney World right now — from new scenes in classic rides to new fireworks shows.
Magic Kingdom
But, sometimes all you want to do is ride the classic rides — like one of Magic Kingdom’s three big mountains for example. Well, if you’re heading to Magic Kingdom today and planning to do the 3 mountain challenge, you might find a bit of an issue.
The holidays have arrived in Magic Kingdom, and so have some new souvenirs!
Holidays in the Magic Kingdom
Disney World sippers can be a really fun souvenir to hold your drink AND take home from your visit, and now there’s a returning holiday-favorite sipper that JUST arrived in Magic Kingdom!
It’s almost Black Friday, y’all!
Cinderella Castle
And that means we’re checking out all the great deals on Disney merchandise, vacations, and more. And speaking of vacations, we’ve got an awesome deal to share with you for your 2022 Disney World trip!
In just a few days, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will begin!
The Festival of the Holidays is Almost Here!
The Festival will run from November 26th through December 30th and will feature food, entertainment, fun activities, and more! We’ve already shared lots of details about the festival and the full booth menus, but today we noticed that EPCOT itself is getting ready for the festivities!
Spending money at Disney can make you wanna cry sometimes. Sure, it’s *fun* to purchase extravagant dinners, exclusive merch, and magical add-ons, but sometimes it’s hard to justify that price tag.
Gold leather Minnie ears
But what if I told you there were items you could purchase that could actually SAVE you money on your Disney World vacation? (Don’t laugh – I SWEAR it’s true. And I’m going to prove it to you NOW!)
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays kicks off this Friday, November 26th! We can’t wait to check out this year’s holiday kitchens and try both new and returning food and beverage items.
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020
If you’re heading to EPCOT this weekend (or anytime from November 26th through December 30th), you may be looking for a road map that helps you navigate the festival. That’s where we come in!
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