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Moana fans can get a FREE souvenir just for seeing the movie!
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Disney’s Moana 2 doesn’t need much help at the box office. The sequel to the 2016 smash has already set the record for the largest Thanksgiving box office weekend of all time, and its continued success has it poised to break the billion-dollar barrier worldwide. That said if you need an impetus to see the film — or see it a second time — Disney is teaming up with several theater chains to offer an EXCLUSIVE free souvenir.
Disney World is a magical place where anything can happen, right?
Magic Kingdom
And when we’re talking about magical experiences, we’re talking about things like spotting a celebrity while you’re grabbing a Mickey pretzel or waiting in line for Haunted Mansion. Speaking of celebrities, while most people might dream of catching a glimpse of a huge star like Tom Holland or Taylor Swift strolling down Main Street, U.S.A., but there’s a high chance you might bump into this celebrity on your next trip to Disney World!
There are THOUSANDS of treats to eat and drink around Disney World, and unfortunately, you don’t have enough time in one vacation to try them all.
Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT
Thankfully, we here at DFB have tried many of those treats, and we share our reviews frequently so that you know where to go for the good stuff! We have a few favorite spots around Disney World that we recommend frequently, and one of those places is tucked away in the Mexico Pavilion!
Hold on to your hats, because Magic Kingdom is about to go through a whirlwind transformation.
Magic Kingdom
Not only will we be getting a brand-new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern in 2025, but we’re also eagerly awaiting the construction of a new Cars-themed area — even if it means we have to say goodbye to Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America forever. Disney recently hit a snag when it came to some logistics for the Cars retheme, but now it looks like things are back on (race)track. HA! See what we did there?
I’m not one to point fingers, but…… YOU might be getting ready to make a HUGE, EXPENSIVE Disney World mistake.
Can we hit snooze?
I can’t just sit back and watch it happen!!
A lot’s happening at Disney World, but what’s coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a straight up TON!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is a new Little Mermaid show and new Villains show coming to the park. The Muppets are leaving Muppets Courtyard in favor of re-theming Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, and Monster’s, Inc. Land is setting up shop in that vacated area. Speaking of Monsters, Inc., since Disney has a habit of trying to be sneaky with their concept art, we thought we’d have ourselves a little looksie and see what they’ve confirmed for the new land without explicitly saying so!
Disney World draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the parks, hotels, and Disney Springs every day — so it’s no wonder the House of Mouse would require that folks pass through security to get in.
Security at Disney World
You typically just have to walk through an advanced screening scanner device (basically a souped-up metal detector) that can detect whether or not people are bringing banned items into the parks. Disney doesn’t make these scanners, of course, instead purchasing them from different manufacturers. And, one of those companies is currently in some hot water with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
December is already flying by and we’re so not ready for the holidays yet (although we’ve been celebrating the holiday season in Disney World for over a month now!).
Toy Soldier Mickey Dome Cake at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs
We’re looking forward to the opening of a brand-new restaurant coming up soon (and we now have a menu to look at while we wait for its doors to open). We’re also still eating our way around the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays (and here are the things we’re ordering over and over). Meanwhile, Disney World restaurant menus keep changing, and we’re keeping up with them all!
Both Halloween Time and the holiday season are a lot of fun in Disneyland.
Haunted Mansion Holiday
Not only do both seasons bring some awesome decor, merchandise, entertainment, and more to the parks, but they both bring one of the most fun ride overlays EVER to a classic Disney attraction. Yep, we’re talking about Haunted Mansion Holiday, which is both a Halloween and holiday ride (hey, we don’t make up the rules). However, all good things must come to an end, and now we know when Haunted Mansion Holiday will close in Disneyland, as well as when it will reopen as its original self.
Disney just dropped a ton of announcements about what’s happening in 2025 at Disneyland.
Pixar Fest Banners
We got dates for some fun After Hours events. We got more details about Disneyland’s huge 70th Anniversary Celebration. We learned when Halloween Time and the holiday season begins. We learned when the Red Car Trolley would close to make way for an Avengers Campus expansion. We also learned when we’d get to see the first EVER Walt Disney animatronic. SO much. BUT...there was something missing from those announcements: details about Pixar Fest!
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