food IS a theme park
It’s November — and you know what that means!
The holidays are here!
The holidays have arrived in Disney World. Although we saw the first decorations WELL before this month in other parks, Magic Kingdom has now fully embraced the holiday spirit — the decorations are up and MORE holiday merchandise is in stores. But what else is new in Magic Kingdom? Let’s find out!
It’s no secret that not all Disney World dining experiences are created equally.
Japan Pavilion at EPCOT
Whether you’re just looking for a quick snack, a filling meal that won’t take up too much time, or a sit-down meal that also doubles as a break from the parks — there’s probably something for just about everyone. But, did you know there’s one table service restaurant in EPCOT where you get to see and FEEL your food being cooked right in front of you?! Come with us to check out Teppan Edo in the Japan Pavilion for a truly unique dining experience at Disney World!
It’s OFFICIALLY the holiday season in Disney World, and we’re jumping with holly jolly joy!
Happy Holidays!
We’ve already seen decorations arrive in Magic Kingdom, including the iconic Christmas tree, and holiday merchandise has popped up in The Emporium. But now, there are holiday TREATS to be eaten — let’s check them out!
There are lots of places where you can meet characters all the time in Disney World, but sometimes rare or unusual meet-and-greets pop up for a limited time around the parks.
Chip and Dale
For example, Mickey is usually at the Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom, and Olaf frequently hangs out at Celebrity Spotlight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But during some after-hours parties and events, we’ve spotted Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, Haunted Mansion characters, and even Sebastian from The Little Mermaid. Today, we found some familiar characters in an unusual spot, and they were wearing very interesting outfits! [Read more…]
There are a TON of hidden details and secrets in Disney World.
Norway Pavilion in EPCOT
You can find hidden Mickeys all over the parks, see a few secrets in the Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom, and even check out some fun details that Imagineers have left on attractions. And, Disney has no shortage of these interesting facts and secrets. In fact, we’re about to tell you about a detail in EPCOT that we’re almost positive you don’t already know!
There are lots of Disney World fans out there, but DVC members have taken their love for the parks to a whole other level. The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is essentially a timeshare program for Disney World, and it’s been a popular club since it was founded in 1991.
Disney Vacation Club
Although the DVC is made up of lots of loyal Disney fans, some of those fans have started to question their devotion to the parks. We’ve heard from several members who are wondering if now is the time to drop their membership and, if it is, how they should go about doing it. We’ve spoken to DVC members and timeshare experts to discover what the timeshare market looks like right now, why so many DVC members are considering leaving, and whether now is the time to jump ship on DVC holdings. [Read more…]
The holidays have officially arrived in Disney World!
Magic Kingdom’s Christmas Tree
There are decorations up in the parks, giant gingerbread displays, and a ton of fun and festive merchandise. We’ve already seen some cool ears, as well as a ton of other items you can pick up in the parks. One thing that’s super popular for people to buy are Starbucks items, like ornaments and mugs. And, we just found some new holiday ones in Disney World!
EVERYONE REMAIN CALM!
Christmas has arrived at Disney World!
The holiday season has officially kicked off in Disney World and that means a whole lot of exciting events, entertainment, food, and decor throughout the parks and beyond. We’ve seen our first few glimpses of festive decorations in EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, and yesterday we spotted the very first holiday bits and baubles in Magic Kingdom. But, one very important decoration was still missing — UNTIL NOW!!
Do Disney World tickets expire? Can you buy park tickets OUTSIDE of the Disney website? And can you let your friends “borrow” your single day ticket?
Cinderella Castle
We’re here to answer these park ticket questions — and MORE — here on DFB Guide!
We JUST celebrated Halloween and Thanksgiving is around the corner, but Disney is already preparing for Christmas!
Holiday decor
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning this year (tickets are on sale now and already selling out!), and we’ve been eager to learn more about this year’s party. Now we’ve got a list of all the treats coming to Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year!
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