food IS a theme park
Today marks the 120th birthday of Walt Disney!
Partners Statue in Magic Kingdom
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Walt’s birthday, from nomming on his favorite foods to checking out an underrated Disney World spot dedicated to his vision. And now, we’ve got one more exciting activity to add to the list!
Happy birthday, Walt! Who could have predicted that this little guy would go on to create the most magical place on earth? Back in October, Disney World celebrated its 50th anniversary, but today we’re celebrating the birthday of the man who made it all possible: Walt Disney! But did you know that there’s a place in Disney World where you can celebrate Walt’s legacy year-round?
Obligatory birthday baby picture
There’s a majorly-overlooked little area in Disney’s Hollywood Studios that pays tribute to Walt Disney, and most people just walk right by. In honor of Walt’s birthday, we decided to stop in and show you around. Who knows, you might even learn something new!
If you’re visiting Disney World for the holidays, there’s generally one thing you can count on — crowds.
Holiday Crowds
Celebrating the holidays in Disney World is a blast, but the larger crowds aren’t always so fun. So what can you do to beat the crowds? We have a few suggestions you can try when the crowds start to get to you, so take a look!
‘Tis the season for holiday-themed Disney merchandise!
Holiday Merch
As usual, Disney has dropped a ton of new goodies to help up get into the season. And we’ve got great news for those of you ready to get in some holiday shopping —Â Disney is offering up to 40% off on select holiday merch for a limited time only!
It’s our professional opinion that one of the best parts of the holidays is the food!
Festival of the Holidays
There are so many amazing holiday snacks, and sharing a meal with loved ones is one of the best parts of the season! If you don’t have a signature holiday dish that you bring to the table every year, then you’re in luck! D23 had you covered with a new holiday recipe! [Read more…]
If you’re anything like us, you probably take a LOT of photos while you’re in Disney World. Picture this: you planned out the perfect outfit, put on a matching pair of Minnie ears, and are all ready to take some pictures in the parks. But what about your nails?Â
He’s always photo-ready!
With all that time and money you spent on a Disney vacation, maybe you didn’t have time to worry about your nails! Luckily (or should we say surprisingly!) Disney’s got you covered.
FastPass+ will not be returning to Disney World. In its place is the new, paid Disney Genie+ system and the related Individual Attraction Selection (or pay-per-ride) system.
Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lane
When Genie+ was first announced, there were a lot of…feelings about it. When we reached out to our fantastic DFB readers back in August of 2021, over HALF of them said that they would NOT pay for the Genie+ service. Genie+ has now been available in Disney World for a number of weeks (since about mid-October 2021), and we’ve worked on testing it in all kinds of different ways. So, now that Genie+ has been out for a while, we wondered…have feelings about the system changed?
Much like its sister show in Disney World, the Candlelight Processional in Disneyland is a celebrity-hosted event featuring a live choir!
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland
But UNLIKE Disney World, Disneyland’s event usually occurs just over one weekend at the front of the park. Today, we’re at the event to see what this year’s Processional is all about!
Disney World is AMAZING at decorating Christmas trees!
Magic Kingdom Holiday Decorations
Disney World’s Christmas trees are nothing short of marvelous, and they never fail to impress year after year! But this year, it looks like Disney World has some major competition in tree decorating, and you won’t be able to find it in the parks!
If you’ve been to Disney World a time or two (or more) throughout the years, you probably have a solid to-do list filled with places to stay, things to do, and food to eat that you don’t stray from much.
Magic Kingdom
There’s certainly nothing wrong with that (we’ve got our own lists too!), but we’re proposing a bit of a challenge for your next vacation — try something completely different that you wouldn’t necessarily consider doing. Here are a few things you can give a go!
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