food IS a theme park
Spending a ton of time planning your Disney World vacation and then having something go wrong that’s out of your control is not super fun.
Rain, rain, go away!
The weather can impact your trip, rides can shut down with no explanation, or a place you’ve been wanting to eat at is randomly closed. And, unfortunately, we saw a closed spot in EPCOT today that caught us off guard!
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT!
Hello from EPCOT!
And, we’ve got plenty of food, merchandise, and construction updates to share with you. Plus, we even got to see how Disney World’s smallest sea creatures are celebrating the season. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s jump right on in!
Picture it: you’ve got your plush, ears, spirit jersey, and more in your hands. Then, you walk to the registers and realize there is an ENORMOUS checkout line.
Mobile Checkout Can Help!
That’s where Mobile Merchandise Checkout can help! With this mobile option, you can pay for all of your items and then quickly visit a Mobile Checkout desk before quickly and easily going on your way. So far, the system has only been tested in select stores, but soon you’ll be able to SKIP the long checkout lines at more spots!
The holidays are upon us, which could mean quite a bit of shopping for all of your friends and family members.
Magic Kingdom
Sometimes finding that perfect gift for the Disney fan in your life can be tough (especially if they’re the type of fan that’s got it all). We’ve already shared gift guides for those who love bread (Disney fan + bread lover = perfection), game nights, and more. But what if you need a SUPER last minute gift that you can easily buy online and get ASAP? We’ve got you covered!
It’s December in Disney World, which means it’s PEAK holiday season!!
The Emporium is looking jolly!
Christmas trees, wreaths, and gingerbread houses are up around the parks and hotel, and there is a ton of holiday merchandise you can get your hands on. The festivities are in full swing, and there are so many ways to celebrate, so let’s get into the BEST things to do in Disney World in December!
We’ve been really busy trying all the new holiday treats Disney World has to offer, like the Eggnog Cupcake, a Gingerbread Cupcake topped with a polar bear, and even an Elf Dome Cake.
The holidays at Disney Springs
If you make your way to Disney Springs, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew recently released six new holiday donuts, so we had to see these treats with our own eyes. Take a look!
We’ve reported recently on the supply chain issues that could impact your shopping in Disney World.
Buttermilk Chicken Tenders ©Black Tap
Now it looks like supply chain issues could impact a major kids’ menu staple at many restaurants and grocery stores around the nation. If you have a picky kiddo who always sticks to one food, you might want to read on.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is READY for the holidays!
Holiday decorations are up at the Polynesian!
We’ve already seen holiday decorations up at the hotel, a special holiday cupcake themed to Moana, and even an elf dome cake. Now, tiki mug collectors can ceelbrate the season with a festive collectible from Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. Here’s what you need to know if you want to get one of these beauties.
Bob Iger is a name many (if not most) Disney fans are likely very familiar with.
Bob Iger ©New York Post
Iger has had a long career in Disney in various roles, eventually serving for several years as the Company’s CEO and most recently as executive chairman of the Board of Directors. It has long been known that Iger would be stepping down from his role as chairman in 2021. Just yesterday, Iger’s replacement on the board was announced. And today, the Iger news continues!
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
This Post Was Last Updated On: September 29th, 2022 and will no longer be updated. For the latest updates, click the link above to see our post which is continuously updated with details about travel to Disney World and Disneyland.
The global health crisis has been ongoing for quite some time and has had its fair share of effects on Disney World.
Disney World
We’ve seen closures, significant health measures, changes in demand and capacity, and more as the world grapples with COVID-19 and its variants. In 2021, a new coronavirus variant was found — the Omicron variant — and it (and its subvariants) continues to affect certain aspects related to travel and more. Let’s take a look at its potential effects on your Disney World trip.
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