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Nighttime spectaculars have returned to Disneyland, and there is more to come!
The Main Street Electrical Parade is back!
Main Street Electrical Parade is back, the nighttime fireworks have returned to Disneyland Park, and World of Color is happening again at Disney California Adventure Park! Another show that is returning soon to Disneyland is Fantasmic! and we now have the showtimes for the nighttime spectacular!
We get it, you’re sad the Great Movie Ride closed and ruined the park, but there are a LOT of our readers who still think Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the BEST park in Disney World and we’re tossing it over to them, today on DFB Guide.
Over just the last few months, the situation with Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) has greatly changed.
The Walt Disney World main gate
The RCID is a special district under which Disney World has operated since its creation in 1967. The RCID essentially allows Disney World to act as its own county and have a great deal of control and direction over decision-making for the land on which it operates in Orlando. The RCID is now set to be dissolved in 2023 due to a bill that was recently passed by the Florida House of Representatives and Senate, and then signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. But the dissolution the RCID could encounter a big roadblock when it comes to the RCID’s debts.
It’s almost May, which means that many people are getting ready for those big summer vacations! If you’ve been doing some research, you might have seen that travel can be tricky right now with big crowds at tourist destinations, technical issues and reduced staff at airports, and inflated prices. So why not make it a bit easier on yourself and just sail away on a cruise ship instead?
Ready to Get Cruising?
Disney has announced their Disney Cruise Line itineraries for summer 2023, and there are some exciting additions to the line-up, including several cruises on the brand-new ship, the Disney Wish! We’ve got the latest updates on the destinations as well as WHEN you can book your cruise for next year. Take a look now, and be sure to set your alarm for the booking date that applies to you so that you don’t miss out. [Read more…]
Disney World has seen some BIG changes lately!
Autographs are back!
Traditional character meet and greets are back, masks are not required in most places anymore, and entertainment like the Magic Kingdom stage show has returned. So, with all of these big changes, it might be easy to overlook small changes that happen, but you KNOW we’re always on the lookout for anything new that happens at Disney World. And, we just recently saw that a small change has happened at the Disney World hotels!
The Magical Express is gone! Disney has shifted its focus to streaming! Extra Magic Hours have been replaced! A LOT has changed with the Disney company and the Disney parks over the past few years, but things are only just getting started.
Flower & Garden Festival
There are some major ways that Disney could be different in the future. From the way it handles new movie releases to the types of hotels you’ll get to stay at — Disney could be dramatically different 2, 5, or even 10-15 years from now. Here’s just what things could CHANGE in a big way.
It has been a BUSY weekend in Magic Kingdom!
Cinderella Castle
We’ve had new merchandise drops, construction updates, and changes to fan-favorite snack spots — all within the span of just a few days! So if you haven’t been in a little while, we’re sharing the full list of what’s new in Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
Video of a gathering of protesters chanting “Boycott Disney” outside Disney headquarters on April 6 has now been viewed more than 1.1 million times. Thousands more people are sharing posts on social media calling for a boycott. A letter recently published in the Wall Street Journal was signed by grandparents stating they had canceled a trip to Disney World with their grandson, and they are “ashamed to be stockholders.”
©Disney | Walt Disney Corporation Headquarters
The latest movement to boycott Disney comes after the corporation issued a statement saying it would seek to have Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law by its critics, repealed by the Florida Legislature or struck down by the courts.
Anyone up for some black pepper ice cream? Or would you prefer an olive oil–flavored scoop? Believe it or not, these flavors are available (and quite popular) at Disney World’s newest ice cream shop.
Salt & Straw is OPEN!
Salt & Straw just opened its newest location in Disney Springs, and it brought some very unsual flavors with it. Now, we’ve got the EXCLUSIVE inside scoop (pardon the pun) on the new flavors coming to this spot in May! [Read more…]
There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding airlines and flying lately. Frontier is attempting a merger with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue is cutting back on staff, and Orlando International Airport is debuting a brand new terminal in September!
©Orlando International Airport
Now, your summer vacation plans may have gotten a tad bit easier with this new announcement from Orlando International Airport.
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