food IS a theme park
The mischievous Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland has inspired some of our favorite Disney treats, like the Cat Tail from Cheshire Cafe in Magic Kingdom.
Cheshire Cat Tail
But if flaky pastries aren’t your thing, there’s another Cheshire Cat-inspired treat you can grab in Disney World right now! As a bonus — you don’t even need a park ticket to order it. But can it beat the Cat Tail?? Let’s find out!
Let’s see what’s happening in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Tree of Life
As we near the 5-year anniversary of Pandora – The World of Avatar on May 27th, we’re seeing new Pandora merchandise hit the parks! And while we expected to see mostly Pandora merchandise hit the park, instead we mostly saw…Simba?! That’s right, Disney seems to be stuck in 1994 (when Lion King was released, of course), as the park was full of Simba merch. Like, seriously…Simba is everywhere. Of course, we saw other updates in the park too, like new food offerings and items unrelated to Lion King, so let’s see what’s new in Animal Kingdom!
Here at DFB, we try A LOT of new food (it is in our name, after all!).
Orange Bird Mural
We recently tried a Berries and Cream Churro (don’t worry, we were confused too) in Disneyland, two new Starbucks items in Disney World, and some new menu items at Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom, and today, we’re trying a new treat!
Listen, there are a LOT of ways to spend your money at Disney World. Seriously…temptations around every corner!
Cinderella Castle
Whether it’s special experiences, unique souvenirs, or snacks that would look spectacular on your Instagram, it’s hard to resist some of the things we spot in the parks and resorts. But today when we were at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we found a double whammy — a drink that sounds delicious…AND comes with a fun souvenir cup!
When it comes to Minnie ears, we’ve seen all sorts of different styles and designs.
Loki Ears
From special holiday ears and champagne sequins to Orange Bird ears and even Space Mountain ears, there’s probably a pair out there for just about anyone. Even Marvel fans get to show off their style with Minnie ears, and another pair of Marvel Minnie ears was just released online!
It’s been 13 years since Avatar was released in theaters, earning over $2.8 billion, making it the highest grossing movie of all time. It inspired an entire area in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Pandora — The World of Avatar (which is celebrating its 5th Anniversary soon, by the way), and since the initial movie’s release, many have been eagerly waiting for information about its sequel.
Pandora — the World of Avatar
We recently got to see the teaser trailer for the new movie, Avatar: The Way of Water, and when it is released, James Cameron is hoping to reintroduce a dying film medium: films in 3D.
Disney World’s 50th Anniversary isn’t the only celebration happening around the parks!
Pandora — the World of Avatar
A ton of celebrations will take place on May 27th too! While Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will officially launch in EPCOT that day, an entirely different celebration will be taking place as well. That celebration is the 5-year anniversary of the opening of Pandora — The World of Avatar! And if you can’t visit Animal Kingdom to celebrate, no worries! You’re able to snag some celebratory merchandise from home!
If you’re visiting Disneyland Resort soon, you might be wondering about the hotel situation there.
Disneyland Hotel
Disneyland Resort is a bit different from Disney World in that there are only three Disney official hotels, but the resort is surrounded by a number of nearby, local hotels, with some even within walking distance. So…should you stay on property, or venture out? Here’s a pros and cons list of staying in a Disneyland hotel, and you might be surprised!
The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have been at odds since Disney opposed Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law (called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by some). In retaliation, DeSantis threatened to dismantle Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District and was ultimately successful in passing a bill that would do so. This district essentially allowed Disney World to function as its own county government.
Disney World Entrance
The dissolution of the Reedy Creek Improvement District (which takes effect in June 2023) happened quickly and has left many questions about the practical issues that will need to be addressed. For example, who will absorb Disney’s nearly $1 billion in bond debt? Now, Gov. DeSantis has given an update on what might happen once Reedy Creek is gone. [Read more…]
Disney has released a TON of new merchandise in the past few months…it’s almost overwhelming!
50th Anniversary Merchandise
We’re finding new things to buy online every week — from the 50th Anniversary collections to the new Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction monthly series. And now, there’s a HUGE new collection to check out both in the parks and on shopDisney.
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