food IS a theme park
Disney World is continuing with its phased reopening!
BoardWalk
Hotels, restaurants, and other experiences are slowly returning, and we’ve been keeping a close eye on all of it for ya. Recently, we told you that 2 spots to grab a quick bite were reopening. One of those is BoardWalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas! We’ve already stopped by for a look at the recently reopened kiosk…but of course, we had to grab some margaritas!
If you’re looking for an alcoholic beverage in Disney World, you could head to La Cava del Tequila, check out the offerings at EPCOT’s many festivals, or even get some drinks off of a SECRET menu!
Ready to Go to Disney’s BoardWalk?
But now there’s one more place for you to go grab that margarita at the end of a LONG day on your feet in The Most Magical Place on Earth, and it’s over at Disney World’s BoardWalk.
Disney World might be the Most Magical Place on Earth, but technical difficulties and ride evacuations can still happen!
Ready to Ride Splash Mountain?!
Today, as we were walking past Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom we noticed that things looked a bit different. Instead of floating around like usual, the boats were actually being evacuated! Ever wonder what an evacuation looks like on Splash Mountain? We’re sharing it all with you here!
Disney’s Magical Express service is being discontinued in 2022.
Magical Express
The shuttle currently provides free transportation for Disney resort guests between the Orlando International Airport and Disney property. We’ve taken a look at the best alternative options for you, and Mears released a statement indicating that they would continue to provide transportation services even after the Magical Express is gone. Now, we have a better idea of what that could look like.
Recently, we’ve seen quite a bit of news involving Disney and some nearby properties in Orlando.
Walt Disney World Gateway
So far, we’ve gotten some updates about Disney’s Flamingo Crossings Town Center (which is being worked on), and we’ve heard about a potential construction project Disney might be involved in elsewhere in Orlando. But, now we’ve got some news about a property Disney will actually be selling.
There are a lot of ongoing projects in Disney World right now, but one that we’re incredibly excited about is the new fireworks show coming to EPCOT, Harmonious!
Harmonious Concept Art ©Disney
This new nighttime spectacular doesn’t yet have a premiere date, but we’ve been watching the construction progress carefully. All of the barges for the show are now out on World Showcase Lagoon and we’ve seen some of the show elements testing. Today, one of our readers caught a glimpse of even more pieces working!
The cruise industry has been at a standstill due to the ongoing pandemic.
Will Disney set sail again this year?
Cruises leaving the U.S. are currently grounded — the Disney Cruise Line, for example, has canceled all departures through June. And while the CDC recently released another phase of its Framework for Conditional Sailing Order, which provides updated guidance for cruise ships’ return, the Florida governor has threatened to file a lawsuit against the public health agency. Now, that lawsuit has become a reality.
Construction on the Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, is making progress!
Disney Cruise Line
We’ve been closely following the project, from the day the ship’s name was announced to updates on WHEN, exactly, this ship will set sail. While the big debut was delayed to summer 2022, Disney is still hard at work! And today, construction reached an exciting milestone.
The majority of Disney World is full of fun nods to our favorite Disney movies and characters, cute hidden details, or delicious food.
BoardWalk Inn Nanny Chair
Buuuuut, sometimes we see things in Disney World that are just plain SCARY. Whether it’s an unexpected ride, a terrifying staple in a hotel lobby, or a larger-than-life figure that is sure to induce nightmares, Disney can be pretty frightening sometimes! Today, though, we’re looking at one of the creepiest things in ALL of the Disney Parks.
The 2021 hurricane season is approaching.
Magic Kingdom
Here at DFB, we keep a close eye on these storms so you know how they may impact your Disney World vacation. And with the season starting soon — on June 1st, to be exact — we’re taking a look at the first formal prediction.
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