food IS a theme park
Disney Springs is full of some of our favorite places to eat.
Disney Springs
Don’t get us wrong, we love dining in the theme parks, too, but some of our top recommendations can be found in the shopping and dining district. Specifically, The Polite Pig holds a special place in our hearts thanks to its incredible BBQ dining options, and we got word there was a new dessert to try. So, of course, we headed over there ASAP to tell you if this new cheesecake is worth the trip!
You’ve no go time to waste! Your Disney World trip is coming up and you need to save some money!
Target
We’re always so excited to share savings on all our favorite Disney World essentials and other items. And this time, we’re making sure you don’t miss out on any ways to save you some cash on the gift cards you might want to grab from Target before your trip!
When it comes to merchandise for Disney fans, we’re the experts!
Loungefly Wall at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom
We’ve done quite a bit of online shopping for Disney toys, collectibles, accessories, and apparel over the years. On top of that, we visit the theme parks every day, so we know exactly what essentials you’ll need in your park bag for a Disney World vacation. That’s why today, we’ve rounded up some awesome Amazon deals for Disney fans!
We do love some Disney World snacks, and that includes Disney World drinks.
Glacier Kitchen at Main Street Confectionery
Some drinks, though, are 100% designed with kids in mind, and that usually includes all the frozen drinks and slushies you can get in the parks. Now, don’t get us wrong, some of those frozen non-boozy drinks are our favorites (the Frozen Mint Tea in EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion comes to mind), but a lot of the drinks are going to appeal to kids. Well, let’s just say we tried one slushy that your kid will probably beg you for — and we have thoughts.
Are you making the most of Disney World’s hotels?
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Ever since the Polynesian Village and Contemporary resorts opened along with Disney World in October of 1971, hotels have been an integral part of the resort experience. Over the last 50+ years, nearly 30 resorts have opened across the property, while several more have been left unbuilt. However, many guests aren’t taking advantage of everything Disney World has to offer.
It is almost time for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to start in Magic Kingdom!
Magic Kingdom During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
On select nights from November 8th to December 20th, the Magic Kingdom hosts Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, it is a specially ticketed event. Those with tickets can enter the Magic Kingdom at 4 PM. The park officially closes for regular park operating hours at 6 PM, and the party kicks off at 7 PM. During the party, there is specialty entertainment like Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks. There are also holiday-themed character meet, and greets, and lines for attractions tend to be shorter since the party has a limited capacity. Of course, there are tons of party-exclusive food, but we are confused about why getting some of these treats is so complicated.
We track the daily Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Lightning Lane Single Pass, and Lightning Lane Premier Pass pricing, and when we notice a record-breaking high price, we let you know.
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If you choose to use Lightning Lane, it can eat a big chunk out of your budget when the prices skyrocket, and you pay for every person in your group. But what’s even better than telling you when the prices soar is letting you know when we see a drop! We would much rather come to you with this good news, and luckily we can!
This is NOT a drill! The Cake Bake Shop has FINALLY opened inside Disney World. But the big question on everyone’s mind is…. Should you REALLY eat there? Or is this a restaurant your family isn’t gonna be impressed by?
Let’s talk about it!
Find out the TRUTH today, here on DFB Guide.
Okay, we get it — it’s no fun when your favorite Disney ride closes for refurbishment, especially if that closure happens during your planned trip.
Disneyland
It happens all the time, though. Rides have to close for much-needed maintenance, although sometimes rides get big updates during their closure (or entire re-themes). One classic Disneyland ride is scheduled to close soon for what’s probably a basic refurbishment, but now we know when that ride will reopen.
Since the 2020 closures, Disney World has been treating its water parks a little differently.
Typhoon Lagoon
Before 2020, both water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, would be open at the same time throughout the summer, and then one would close in the winter for refurbishment. Nowadays, when one water park is open, the other is closed, and they switch out all year long, regardless of the season. As we’re headed into the winter season, it’s time for these two parks to swap out once again!
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