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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Disney World, a TON of new merch has been released…and there’s still more to come!
50th Merchandise
From popcorn buckets to spirit jerseys to Minnie Ears, there’s a 50th anniversary souvenir to fit pretty much anybody’s taste. And today, we spotted another adorable addition to the celebration!
To end EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival, runDisney will be holding its annual Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend! This year’s event is Disney villains-themed and features a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and a Two Course Challenge.
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Today, we got some more details about the Wine and Dine Weekend, including a way to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and more after the park closes!
October isn’t just Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, it’s Gideon’s Bakehouse’s birthday too!
Gideon’s Bakehouse
This Disney Springs cookie, cake, and coffee spot is known for giant cookies and delicious treats with creative seasonal flavors. Recently, Gideon’s announced they’re bringing back some fan favorites to celebrate the store’s birthday!
Mickey Pumpkins Galore!
With Disney World decorations, merch, and snacks putting us in the mood for the spooky season, we think it’s a good time to bring some of that Disney Halloween magic into your OWN kitchen!
Happy Fall Y’all! It’s the Halloween season and that means an abundant supply of pumpkin spice treats at the Disney parks.
It’s the spooky season!
We’ve already tried some spooky and scary treats like the Halloween grey stuff, a pumpkin cheesecake funnel cake, pumpkin monkey bread, and more. Today, we’re trying out another pumpkin-licious treat at Disneyland!
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!
Spaceship Earth
If you’ve been waiting for character meet and greets to come back to Disney World, you’re in luck! One fan-favorite entertainment spot is opening once again, and the Star Wars Hotel just got even more expensive. PLUS we’ve got the scoop on how much it will cost to ride Rise of the Resistance with Disney Genie+ AND when you can start using it!
We forget this sometimes after neverending planning, budgeting, and preparing but going to Disney World is meant to be a VACATION. It is a destination meant to leave us relaxed, invigorated, and an escape from the pressure of the everyday. But, as we know, it can also be a little stressful at times!
Goofy gets it
Sure, there are things that happen that are out of our control (like bad weather or ride closures), there are things we can plan for, like days when we know the parks might be crowded, during a season with notoriously bad weather, or days when park pass reservations are full. But here’s the thing: there’s a reason that these days are stressful.
UPDATED July 25, 2024
Disneyland lovers get ready: Disney Genie is here! Disney Genie, and its paid version Genie+, is a new planning app that features a paid FastPass-like service called Lightning Lanes that starts at $30 per day at Disneyland, as well as Pay-Per-Attraction Lightning Lanes that are individually priced.
Disneyland!
Disney Genie launched in Disneyland on December 8, 2021, and we have a full list of all the attractions included with the price of Genie+!
WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure is a new simulation ride in the Avengers Campus section of Disney California Adventure. In it, you help save the Worldwide Engineering Brigade from Spider-Bots that have gone haywire by shooting them with webs!
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Usually, this ride uses a Virtual Queue for its line, assigning spots in line with a lottery system and then calling guests over to enjoy the ride when it’s their turn. Today, Disney made a slight change to the Virtual Queue description for the attraction on their website.
This past week was HUGE in the realm of Disney news!
It was a big week!
It was the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, so things were hoppin’ in the theme parks. However, Disney didn’t neglect their online fans — several new merchandise items dropped online, so you can still “feel the magic” shopping from your couch!
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