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Are you excited to see the new Moana movie?
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Moana 2 comes to theaters Thanksgiving weekend, so our new adventure with the wayfinder is coming soon! We can’t wait to see where this new adventure takes Moana, Maui, Pua, and any new characters joining them along the way. And while we patiently wait for the new movie to come out, Disney has made another exciting Moana announcement!
The holiday season has arrived at Disney World, and we are bringing you full coverage of the first night of this year’s Disney Jollywood Nights!
Jollywood Nights
The streets were decked out in festive decor, and our reporters got in the holiday spirit. We tried out everything that Jollywood Nights has to offer to help you decide if the event is worth the price tag.
Happy Holidays from DFB. The holiday season is officially in FULL swing at Disney World now that the holiday decorations are up, the hotel gingerbread displays are ready, and the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom has happened.
Mickey Linzer cookie
We’ve been busy checking out all the holiday snacks around Disney World, too. BUT we’re doing our weekly thing where we take a look at Disney World restaurant menus to see what’s changed — and we’ve got some updates to share with you this week.
It’s been about 2.5 years since the release of MagicBand+ in Disney World (we know, it feels like it hasn’t been that long, right?), and it’s been accepted pretty well.
MagicBand+
MagicBands aren’t required for your vacation in the slightest, and neither is a MagicBand+, but they can make things easier and add a little extra magic. The difference between MagicBand and MagicBand+ is that while both will hold your information and allow you to make purchases, tap into Lightning Lanes, and unlock your hotel room, MagicBand+ needs to be charged regularly so it can interact with the golden statues and other aspects of the Disney World parks. However, Disney recently added some new features to MagicBand+ bands that you won’t want to miss out on!
Christmas will be here before you know it, and if you’re trying to stick to a budget this year — we’ve got you covered!
It’s that time of year!
We know buying gifts can add up quickly, and it can be easy to blow your budget if you’re not paying close enough attention. But you also don’t want to waste your money on something that looks cheap. Fear not! We’ve found over 30 cheap Disney Christmas gifts that actually look expensive!
Okay, so the last time I was in Disneyland, as a Star Wars nerd, I ended up spending a LOT of time in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
So while my friends rode Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run (and sorta got stuck on it), I was enjoying a Cold Brew Black Caf and sitting UNDER the Falcon, just enjoying a quiet evening in Batuu. Then, a Cast Member came up and told me I had to move because the fireworks were starting soon. Okay, so I was confused. But wait…then Cast Members came out and blocked out an area near the Falcon for fireworks viewing. Yes, you could see the Disneyland fireworks from there (but without the music) — and not a lot of people even knew about it. It was AWESOME…but now things have changed.
The holiday season has officially arrived in Disneyland. Actually, it arrived BEFORE Halloween because Sleeping Beauty Castle got its snow before spooky season ended (it happens every year, but we STILL think it’s a little TOO early).
Snow on Sleeping Beauty Castle
We’re ready to visit the Disney Festival of the Holidays in California Adventure and eat a TON of holiday snacks. However, another Disneyland holiday tradition is coming up soon, too, and that’s the Candlelight Processional. Well, now we know WHEN you’ll be able to see the Candlelight Processional in Disneyland.
The holiday season is officially in full swing in Disney World. The decorations are up. The giant Christmas trees are here. We’ve been to both Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party AND Jollywood Nights.
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
It’s such a great time to visit Disney World. One of our favorite things about the holidays in Disney World, though, is seeing all the amazing gingerbread displays at the hotels. We’ve already seen the gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, as well as the gingerbread castle Disney’s Contemporary Resort, but now the display at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is up. So come with us as we check it out!
Deciding where to eat in EPCOT can be daunting!
Spaceship Earth
There are SO many quick service and table service restaurants to choose from, not to mention the food booths that are spread throughout the park for most of the year. But here at DFB, we’ve been to all the restaurants, and we like to revisit them frequently to see if they’re worth recommending for your vacation. That’s why I’m taking you along with me to dine in the Mexico Pavilion!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a very special after hours event that happens each year.
Snoap almost always makes us emotional
Between the snoap (that’s snow+soap) falling on Main Street, U.S.A., the holly jolly atmosphere, ride overlays, exciting entertainment, the iconic parade, and fireworks, there are a lot of moments that can make you emotional. While we were definitely feeling the emotions throughout the night, there was something we stumbled upon that genuinely made us burst into happy tears.
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