food IS a theme park
Disney World can cost a pretty penny!
Magic Kingdom
From tickets to hotel rooms to souvenirs, it’s easy to spend a lot while on vacation in the Most Magical Place on Earth. It’s very rare we ever see prices go DOWN in Disney World. Instead, they seem to be returning at a higher cost. So, here are the things you’ll be paying more for in Disney World in 2022.
Welcome back to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
KiteTails!
We’ve been in the park lately checking out all the new food, holiday decorations, and, of course, KiteTails (we can’t get enough!). We like to keep you updated with what’s going on around the parks, so let’s see what’s new in Animal Kingdom!
There are holiday treats galore in Disney World right now, whether you’re at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, heading to Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours event, or just visiting the parks and resorts.
Magic Kingdom Holiday Decorations
But, some of the best snacks can actually be found outside the parks, at Disney World’s hotels. We’re heading to a popular resort today to check out a returning treat that looks very different this year — but how will the taste compare to last year’s version? [Read more…]
We’re big fans of eating around the world in EPCOT, and right now you can do that holiday-style with EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays. This year’s festival had some returning favorites as well as new snacks, drinks, and even an entirely new holiday kitchen to try!
The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays!
We’ve already got a list of our favorite items at this year’s festival, but we wanted to know what YOU liked best. We’ve been hosting the Festival of the Holidays Food Face-Off on our Instagram page, with readers voting for their faves. Now, we have finally arrived at the moment you’ve all been waiting for: the results are IN.
If you’ve never visited Disney’s Polynesian Resort, you’re missing out on some delicious food!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Even if you aren’t staying in a Polynesian room, it’s worth a visit just to check out the MANY food options at the resort. From restaurants like Kona Cafe to ‘Ohana to other spots like Pineapple Lanai and Trader Sam’s, there’s a little bit of something for everyone. Come along with us as we snack at the Polynesian!
Disney gift cards — they can be the perfect gift for the fan who has it all, a great way to help you stick to your budget while in Disney World, and a fun souvenir too!
Gift Cards
You’re probably familiar with physical Disney gift cards (including the ones we typically see with wristbands in EPCOT around festival time). But, have you ever bought a digital Disney gift card and used it in the parks? If you’re thinking of doing that on your next trip, we’ve got some important information you need to know.
Want to stay in Disney World after the official closing time? There’s a way to do that but you have to be staying at a Disney World Deluxe Resort, a Deluxe Villa, or other select hotels.
Spaceship Earth
As long as you’re staying in a qualified Disney World Resort hotel, you can take advantage of Extended Evening Hours, which allows guests extra time in two Disney Parks after closing time on scheduled dates. Only a select amount of rides are open during Extended Evening Hours, and a new ride was just added to the list!
Dooney & Bourke has some of the fanciest Disney-themed purses out there.
Main Street U.S.A.
We’ve seen some incredible designer bag collections from them in the parks, including some themed after specific attractions, a holiday collection, and a couple of 50th Anniversary bags as well. Now, there’s a NEW collection of Dooney & Bourke bags in the parks that bring out the inner artist in us all. [Read more…]
Mickey and Minnie ears…can you ever have enough pairs?!
So. Many. Ears.
We definitely don’t think so! Disney regularly released new designs — we can hardly keep up with which one is our favorite. There are some really fun ears that have come out for the holidays, like Christmas wreaths and sugar cookie ears, and we’ve also seen a lot of new designs for the 50th anniversary, like the EARidescent ears. And, there is another new pair of holiday ears now available in Disney World!
There are A LOT of different snacks to try when you’re visiting Disney World.
Yes, we’ll take ANYTHING Mickey-shaped, please!
And, if you’ve been following us for a little while here at DFB, you know that we’re suckers for some carbs (especially the ones covered in CHEESE). So, today we’re taking you along with us on a special type of “crawl” — a PRETZEL CRAWL! So, where can you find the best pretzels in Disney World and how can you get to them all in one day? Well, it’s time to put on those stretchy pants because we’re laying out how to have one salty, carby, and cheesy day!
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