food IS a theme park
Planning a Disney World trip can be hard enough without having to expect the unexpected.
Everyone tends to head for the BIG rides at rope drop.
That’s why we always do our best to make sure you’re prepared. You’ve probably already secured your park tickets and dining reservations, and maybe you’ve even decided which special extras you’re going to experience while you’re on your trip. But, if you’re planning on rope-dropping Disney World this weekend, it’s going to be DIFFERENT — here’s why.
There is BIG business in Disney Parks memorabilia.
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We’re always seeing auctions for things like actual ride vehicles, animatronics used in rides, animatronic skins, and more! It’s all about nostalgia, right? Well, if you’re still nostalgic about Disney World’s The Great Movie Ride (gone, but not forgotten), you might just have to raise some serious cash for a piece of Disney ride history on eBay.
Disney’s proxy battle with activist investors is ramping up ahead of the annual shareholders meeting on April 3rd.
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Here, Disney shareholders will have the opportunity to vote for the Company’s next Board of Directors, which could absolutely change the trajectory of the company. Disney has made their suggestion of 12 nominees to make up the new Board, but they’re currently battling activist investor Nelson Peltz’s Trian Group and Blackwells Capital for votes. With just under a month before the meeting, one activist investor has spoken up regarding plans for Disney.
If you happen to be in Magic Kingdom and notice that a certain ride queue is causing CHAOS, I know exactly which ride is the culprit.
Loooong line
Let me level with y’all: As a remote writer for DFB, I only actually go to Disney World a few times a year. However, I’m “there” every day with our fantastic reporters, as they send us updates and photos from the parks. And hardly a day goes by when I don’t see pictures of this loooong ride queue causing problems in Tomorrowland. But here’s the good news: I know how you can AVOID that super long line! [Read more…]
As longtime Disney fans, it’s easy to feel connected to those who have played a large role in The Walt Disney Company.
Cinderella Castle
That said, it’s easy to feel the great loss when one of those leaders passes away. A Disney legend who played a great role in the Company’s growth has died at the age of 86.
New food is coming SOON!
Hollywood and Vine
We LOVE seeing things we enjoy slowly returning to Disney World. With the return of 1900 Park Fare coming up, we didn’t think that things could get any better — but we were wrong. A dish that we really enjoy will be coming back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we can’t wait! [Read more…]
Disney World can be pretty overwhelming and confusing, and it may feel hard to figure out where to begin.
Magic Kingdom
If you find yourself in this situation, you may turn to people who have visited before/visited recently and ask them for advice. It’s a great idea to turn to them; HOWEVER…how much do you trust these people? Like, REALLY trust them? No, your Disney World trip isn’t life or death, but you are spending tons of money to have the best vacation you can, and sometimes if people lead you astray, it’s game over. If you hear any of the following tips, we advise you to RUN.
We usually recommend what you SHOULD bring to Disney World, but for this one, we’re going to mix it up a bit…
Cinderella Castle
When you’re packing for a big Disney World trip, there are a ton of things you should bring from home with you on your travels. With that said, that packing list should also include items that should be left either at home or in your hotel room before venturing into the Disney parks. We talked to the travel experts here at DFB and came up with SEVEN items you should keep out of your Disney Park bags — and what you could replace them with!
Booking flights is one of the most dreaded aspects of traveling — aside from actually flying.
If you’re traveling to Orlando soon, listen up!
It’s expensive, it’s hard to know whether you booked the right time to fly and got the best possible seats, and that’s before you even have to step foot in the airport. A lot of folks rely on airlines like Spirit for budget-friendly fares and ease with booking. However, for those who rely on Spirit Airlines to get to Disney World, there will now be one less route.
Have you ever driven to Disney World?
Magic Kingdom Entrance
Sure, flying might be easier, depending on where you live, but sometimes driving is just more convenient (and cheaper). Plus, a Disney road trip can be fun! However, if you’ve ever spent time driving in the Orlando area, you know that it’s sometimes NOT so much fun and can be a hassle. A new massive road construction project could potentially change that.
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