food IS a theme park
Disney is about to make a MAJOR change to a classic ride that’s gonna impact Disneyland and Magic Kingdom FOREVER.
Splash Mountain
But what, exactly, is going to change, what’s staying the same, and what changes are we HOPING for in the future? Find out today — here on DFB Guide.
Change. It’s a powerful word — a word that could mean so many good things and bring so much happiness, or could signal the loss of something important and bring lots of disappointments. And it’s a word we’ve heard (and used) a LOT lately thanks to all of the CHANGES (there we go again!) taking place in the Disney parks and resorts.
Disney’s Grand Floridian
Within the last few years and even just the last few months, Disney’s hotels have changed in a particularly big way. We’ve seen Moana-inspired rooms open at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, a NEW coffee shop open at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, and other projects announced for Disney’s future. So, what will 2023 be like at the Resort hotels? What major changes should YOU expect? We’re breaking it all down for you here.
Can you believe that in a matter of months, it’ll be spring?
Hollywood & Vine
Springtime brings larger crowds to Disney World because of spring break, and we often see new eats arriving at the parks as well. That’s the case at Hollywood & Vine, which is a restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This spot hosts Minnie’s Seasonal Dine for lunch and dinner, which changes throughout the seasons and brings characters like Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, and more to dine with you. Now we’ve got dates for when Springtime Dine and Summertime dine will return this year!
Today is THE day! The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2023Â e-book is HERE, and we’re so excited!
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Splash Mountain is about to close in Disney World — for good.
Splash Mountain
If you want to ride the classic attraction before it’s gone, you need to make sure you’re in Magic Kingdom before January 22nd. But, for guests visiting Magic Kingdom today — it wasn’t so easy to visit the Briar Patch and ride Splash Mountain.
Lots of DFB readers are excited about the new dining deal at Disney World!
Family-style character dining at Garden Grill
Thanks to Disney’s new Dining Card Promo, you can get what is essentially a gift card that you can only use at select Disney World restaurants. If you’re staying at a Disney hotel, you might be eligible to receive one!
Disney Springs is full of fun for the whole family and an awesome way to have fun at Disney without a park pass reservation. We have a Disney Springs activity for you and your littles that involves food AND fun!
Terralina Crafted Italian
Terralina Crafted Italian is a sit down restaurant in Disney Springs and features an authentic Italian menu featuring seafood, pasta, sandwiches, and a fan-favorite– PIZZA! Now, your pizza can be created by your own tiny chefs. That’s right! Your kids can cook your pizza!
We’re always excited about NEW restaurants (and new food in general) coming to Disney World!
Vintage Mickey Cookie from the NEW Carousel Coffee
But we are ESPECIALLY excited when we get the chance to try the new eats without needing to make a Park Pass Reservation to do so!
Can you believe the 50th anniversary is almost OVER in Disney World?!
50th Anniversary
We’ve been celebrating in the parks since 2021 with special decor, new fireworks shows, tons of themed treats, and festive merchandise. However, the 50th anniversary officially comes to an end this March, and Disney is celebrating its farewell with a new collection!
Do you know what food just SCREAMS “theme park?” A classic burger.
D-Luxe Burger
But Disney World isn’t always interested in being basic, so they’re trying to take things to the next level. We’ve tried some pretty delicious burgers around the parks and resorts (holla at that Steakhouse 71 Burger!), but now we’re hopping on over to Disney Springs to try out the French Onion Soup Burger…just the name has us drooling!
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