food IS a theme park
It’s December, which means we’re in the middle of the holiday season at Disney World.
Hollywood Studios
The holiday decorations are up, the snoap is falling, and we’re eating ALL the snacks with eggnog, peppermint, and chocolate flavors. However, if you visit a certain gelato cart in Disney World, you can literally GO BACK IN TIME (just like in Doctor Who) and revisit Halloween if you want.
Y’all we’re not gonna lie. It’s BUSY at Disney World.
Crowds
But just how bad are the crowds? Well, compared to the wild week we experienced surrounding Thanksgiving, wait times and crowd levels actually feel kind of…tame? That’s also reflected in the recent Genie+ prices and park pass reservation availability. So how have wait times changed at Disney World over the past week? It’s time to find out!
There are so many underrated activities in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We’re not sure everyone takes full advantage of everything at this park. Yes, you can go on a safari and visit Pandora, but you can also check out the park’s many walking trails and see even MORE animals.
Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom
PLUS, you can head to Rafiki’s Planet Watch and visit Conservation Station, where you can actually PET animals and see the Disney World veterinarians at work. Conservation Station is also home to the Animation Experience, where you can learn to draw Disney characters — and now, a NEW drawing lesson is available.
A LOT is going to change with Disney World dining in 2024.
EPCOT
Not only will we be getting some new restaurants in 2024, including The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers, but the Disney Dining Plan is making its return on January 9th — and well, let’s just say that might complicate things. Why? Well, some of the more expensive table service restaurants are only going to be one credit on the plan, meaning it’s going to be a LOT harder to get those reservations.
Have you ever spent the holidays in Disney World?
Raglan Road
We’re not talking about the holiday season, although it’s certainly magical. We’re talking about the ACTUAL holidays, like Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Now, there are plenty of places to get a good meal on Christmas and some fun New Year’s Eve activities, too, but if you’ll be in Disney Springs on either of those days, you might want to head to Raglan Road.
How is Christmas just around the corner?!
It’s the holiday season!
This year has flown by, and it feels WILD that we’re already nearing the prime of the holiday season. Now that the weather at Disney World has dropped slightly (Yay for temps below 80!), all the holiday decorations are up in the parks, and we’ve experienced the holiday parties, we’ve decided to do some more exploring regarding the fun things you can do WITHOUT a park ticket. One of our favorite holiday activities to do without a Disney World ticket? EAT!
It’s safe to say that over the years we’ve accumulated A TON of Disney World knowledge and, with that, quite a few secrets!
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
Here at DFB, we LITERALLY have someone in the Disney Parks every day trying the latest snacks, gauging the crowd levels, and reporting on all the latest secrets and tips that they’ve uncovered. If you want the inside scoop, we’re here to spill the beans on some of the best Disney World secrets that YOU can apply to your next Disney World vacation!
The weekend is here!
Gideon’s Bakehouse
If you have plans to spend some time in Disney World soon, you may want to head to Disney Springs. Not only can you check out the Christmas Tree Stroll (which is interactive this year), but you’ll also want to pop over to Gideon’s Bakehouse for a special treat.
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!
Luminous at EPCOT
A brand new fireworks show debuted in EPCOT, and FINALLY, the walls in EPCOT have started to come down! There’s a new restaurant in Disney Springs, SO MANY events coming to Disneyland next year, AND a brand new parade.
It’s the question our Disney novice neighbors, relatives, and friends ask us all the time. “When is the best time to go to Disney World?” Of course, what they really mean is, “When should I go to Disney World to avoid as many other humans as possible,” because really, no one likes to wait in lines or stand in the middle of a big crowd.
Disney World
We’ve been tracking the Disney World crowd levels since crowd levels became a thing. (Remember when you could go to Disney World and NOT deal with insane crowds and 120-minute wait times?) Well, those days are long gone, and it seems like the crowds aren’t going anywhere any time soon. So, let’s talk about the ten weeks we’re predicting LOW crowds in Disney World in 2024.
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