food IS a theme park
Ever since Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in 2019 at Disneyland Park, Batuu has been home to many kinds of fun nods to the Star Wars universe, such as Oga’s Cantina!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
This Galaxy’s Edge staple has become a pit stop for fans and non-fans alike, and Disney is celebrating a very special day at this lounge for a very limited time. Let’s dive into the details!
BIG changes are coming to a popular EPCOT ride. Every once in a while, Disney will take a classic attraction and give it a little update! Recently, two Magic Kingdom rides were totally revamped to include new characters, new music, and new designs. But now, we’re headed over to EPCOT to talk about something NEW that is in the works.
Spaceship Earth at EPCOT
Disney’s Test Track ride has undergone several iterations since its introduction. Most recently, the ride was designed to simulate a series of tests with an innovative new car — hence the name, Test Track. But now, the ride is CLOSED. That’s because Disney has plans to update the attraction! So far, Disney has been pretty quiet about what is planned for the ride, but we do have an important new clue.
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you’ve probably been reading up on things you’ll need for that trip.
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We’re never going to stop making recommendations, especially when it comes to parks essentials like water bottles, phone chargers, cooling towels, ponchos, and more. However, you don’t have to spend a fortune on those things. Why? Well, you can find a lot of Disney essentials at your local Aldi. So let’s take a look at the Disney essentials you’ll be able to grab at Aldi next week.
There’s nothing quite like taking that first bite of DOLE Whip on a swelteringly hot Disney World day.
Classic DOLE Whip
We’re certainly not the only ones who think so either, especially since today, July 18th, is National DOLE Whip Day! Disney World is celebrating with a whole bunch of tasty treats, but if you can’t make it to the parks today — there’s still a way for you to celebrate. And, since we’ve been friends for a while now, we’re letting you in on our secret!
William “Sully” Sullivan, a Disney Legend who worked with The Walt Disney Company for 38 years, passed away on July 16th, 2024. Sullivan was 88 years old.
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William Sullivan was born in Fullerton, California. At age 19, Sullivan recalled watching the opening ceremonies for Disneyland on TV. “The following Saturday I went down and applied for a job. Monday I quit Northrop Aircraft, and Tuesday I reported to work as a ticket-taker at the Jungle Cruise,” Sullivan told Disney.
Disney Springs is now home to ANOTHER new experience and this one isn’t as exclusive as you might think!
DVC Welcome Center in Disney Springs
It wasn’t too long ago that we were introduced to a new limited-run nighttime show at Disney Springs that had swarms of people pooling into the shopping and dining district for a peek. We’ve also seen new summer menus for some of our favorite restaurants, savored a bunch of tasty treats made with genuine Florida ingredients, and had to part with a few stores — but that doesn’t mean that Disney World is ready to slow down with the changes just yet! [Read more…]
Are you planning a Disney World vacation?
Disney’s Contemporary Hotel
You’ve probably put a lot of thought into how long you plan on visiting Disney World and which park tickets you need. However, when it comes to accommodations, are you considering hotels based on their popularity like so many other folks do? Well, we’re here to tell you that the most popular hotels are often NOT the hotels you want to be staying at. However, we’re also about to tell you where you should stay instead.
With all of Disney’s recent unpopular changes and swarming controversies, the question stands: Is Disney STILL the best theme park in the world?
Slinky Dog Dash
Or has another company taken the top spot? Let’s find out what the future of your theme park vacations is gonna look like, today on DFB Guide.
Disney Cast Members are THE BEST.
We LOVE Disney World Cast Members
We will say that over and over, as many times as it needs to be said. Disney Cast Members go above and beyond to take care of visitors to Disney Parks, adding their own little special magic in the process. We’ve talked a lot about some of the amazing things Cast Members do, and we’ve even got some former Cast Members on our team. If you’ve ever been a Disney College Program Cast Member, though, we’ve got to tell you about something you may not know about.
Disney is celebrating a major milestone with a NEW ticket offer.
Disneyland
Walt Disney’s original theme park Disneyland first opened its gates for a media event on July 17th, 1955, before opening fully to the public on July 18th, meaning that the park just recently celebrated its 69th birthday. In honor of this anniversary — and as a way to goose summer season ticket sales — Disney has announced a corresponding ticket deal for the park’s hometown fans!
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