food IS a theme park
Hey there, DFB fam! We’re back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with some new updates.
So pretty
We’ve got some new merchandise and some changes in the park, so let’s get right into it!
January is a great time to visit Disney World — it’s usually not 100 degrees, the parks are less crowded than during the holidays, and it’s the start of EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts.
EPCOT Crowds in January
And, if you’re planning a trip for January 2022, we’ve got some important info for ya! Disney World just released their park hours through January 26th, 2022. We already knew the hours through the 15th, and now we know even more!
Thanksgiving is coming up, folks!
The Edison Thanksgiving Dinner
We are READY for some turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie (and, like, 1000 other sides). Disney World has some seasonal food they put out for the holiday, like traditional Thanksgiving dinners and some twists on the classics. And, there is a returning treat at one of the Disney World hotels that is sure to make ya gobble.
There are all kinds of construction projections going on in Disney World.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Recently, a ride got a NEW scene, we shared the latest on the TRON coaster, and we’re on the lookout for updates about the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride. Now, we’ve got updates about one of Disney World’s thrill rides and an iconic figure that sits in front of it.
There’s lots to see and do in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, from the ever-popular Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to all of the fun rides in Toy Story land.
Hollywood Studios
There are also some great spots to shop throughout the park, including the stores on Sunset Boulevard and those in Galaxy’s Edge. But, if you’re hoping to stop by one Hollywood Studios shop in the near future, you may be out of luck.
Disneyland has been transformed for the holiday season, and you can find a show-stopping Christmas tree on Main Street, U.S.A..
Main Street lookin’ pretty!
That means there’s a special holiday makeover in a Disney hotel too, and you don’t need a park ticket to see this beautiful display! Check it out.
Are you visiting EPCOT today or in the near future? Well, we have news that could impact your day.
Spaceship Earth
Sometimes rides close down in Disney World, and it’s not possible to predict when or where those closures will happen. We do know, however, that a popular EPCOT ride will be closing early on select dates this week and we’re sharing all the details you need to know here.
Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration merchandise has proven to be a hot commodity!
50th Anniversary Merchandise
And the combination of Disney World’s 50th celebration, Starbucks, and our favorite purple dragon might just make one of our favorite souvenirs, yet!
Disney World recently launched its Genie planning program through the My Disney Experience app.
Disney Genie Pamphlet
Along with Genie came Genie+, which is the paid system that has replaced FastPass+ in the parks. It’s $15 per day, per person and allows you to make reservations for the Lightning Lanes (old FastPass lanes) of 46 attractions across the parks. But, when you buy Genie+, you also get some other perks! One of those perks is exclusive PhotoPass Lenses you can use on your phone. We already saw a lot of the lenses when Genie+ launched, but now there are even more for you to check out!
After a very challenging year in 2020, Florida tourism seems to be on the rise again.
Disney World entrance
Theme parks in Florida (including Disney World, Universal Orlando, Sea World, and more) have been reopening over the last year and a half. Though attendance numbers dropped dramatically in 2020 due to the global pandemic, it looks like Florida tourism numbers are now on the rise and some figures are even higher than before! [Read more…]
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