food IS a theme park
Today was our lucky day — we hit the Disney merch JACKPOT!
New ears!
We’ve seen some great merch collections released lately in the Disney World parks and online, but we recently spotted a HUGE release that we just HAD to share! [Read more…]
Okay, y’all, we are DAYS away from 2024 — and we have some advice for you.
Fireworks!
We have reporters in the parks every single day, so we learn what some big mistakes are very quickly– by making them ourselves. With the New Year right around the corner, we want to share some of those mistakes with you so you can avoid them! Since Disney trips take a lot of planning and preparation, we want to give you all the tools you need to have the BEST trip ever — even if that means admitting to our mistakes. [Read more…]
It’s been just over a year since Bob Iger returned to The Walt Disney Company as CEO.
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When he returned, he made it clear that his leadership within the company wouldn’t last forever. However, he did promise that he would be involved in the search and training of his successor — the person who would take over as CEO after Bob Iger’s (updated) contract ends in 2026. Bob Iger’s successor is a major concern not only for Disney fans, but for company stakeholders and investors in The Walt Disney brand. Well, media executives are now chiming in with their predictions for who they think the successor could be.
Pop quiz! What happens when Disney World reaches Park Pass reservation capacity, Genie+ reaches a record-high price, and crowds flood the parks and resorts? Let us show you.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
OK, first, a little background. On December 27th, Disney World was BUSY. Park Pass reservations completely sold out at all four parks, which essentially means the parks reached capacity. Additionally, it was $39 to use Genie+ at multiple parks or Magic Kingdom. That’s $39 per person for one day — a new record-high price based on Disney’s surge pricing system. So, what happens when this perfect storm of events happens in one day? Let’s take a look.
We all love character dining, right?
Goofy at Ravello
There are many great places to have a character meal in Disney World. Sure you can go to places like Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT, Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom, Tusker House Restaurant in Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood & Vine Restaurant at Hollywood Studios, but there are also spots in the resorts you should check out! We’ve talked about the character dining at Ravello Italian Restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando, but we learned about another dining experience at the resort that had our jaws drop. Let’s talk about it!
It’s almost 2024! Are you ready?!
Fantasy in the Sky for New Year’s Eve 2022
With the new year, you can expect a lot of new experiences. When thinking about your next Disney World trip in 2024, we wanted to talk about something that might have been missed but definitely needs to be a part of the budget planning. We’re talking about what the Genie+ prices could look like in 2024.Â
We have passed Christmas and are nearing ever closer to 2024!
Magic Kingdom
This week is when we really start to see the crowds hit Disney World. Everyone celebrating the holidays is still visiting the parks, and now, those who want to be there to ring in the New Year are starting to join. We noticed a few not-so-subtle clues that indicate the parks are going to be busy today (and most likely the rest of the week)!
It’s been a rough year for Disney Springs stores!
Disney Springs
We said goodbye to Sosa Family Cigars, the Ugg Store, Melissa Clube, and more, and it looks like another retail location will be shuttering for good in the near future, too. Hopefully, this just means something new and exciting is on the way — but here’s everything you need to know about this closure.
It’s the DFB VIDEO you’ve ALL been waiting for! What are our Disney World restaurant recommendations for 2024?
If you love food and Disney World, you’re in luck!
Sit tight, buckle up, and hang on — because some of our choices this year are really gonna make your jaw DROP.
Three Disney World hotels allow you to walk to Magic Kingdom. At any other, you’ll need to take Disney transportation, a rideshare, or your own car.
Magic Kingdom
These hotels are Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. If walking to the park is super important to you, here’s the CHEAPEST hotel room you can stay in to be close to Magic Kingdom.
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