food IS a theme park
Atlantic Hurricane season is upon us.
Magic Kingdom during Hurricane Idalia 2023
Atlantic Hurricane Season began on June 1st and will run through the end of November. While most years typically see major storm development during the later summer and early fall months, that’s not a guarantee. In fact, the first tropical storm of 2024 has been named — and could make a massive impact — this week.
Note: Things with Disney World’s Lightning Lane systems are subject to change in the future. Stay tuned for updates. This post was last updated July 1st, 2024.
Disney World goes through changes what feels like every day. You take a trip and then a month later, things are different!
Magic Kingdom
Attractions close for refurbishment or reimagining, new rides open up, and we know there are some pretty big expansion plans and blue sky projects in the works for 2 of the 4 theme parks. If you’re heading to Disney World and trying to do everything you can, you may be thinking about buying Disney’s paid skip-the-line service — Genie+ (which will be renamed Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass as of July 24th, 2024). But we have some important news — CHANGES are coming to the system later this year (or have already hit the system) that you need to know about.
SPOILER ALERT! There’s more than ONE WAY to plan a Disney World vacation.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
So how can you make sure YOU plan the BEST way when there are so many possibilities to choose from? We’re gonna help ya out with that, today on DFB Guide!
Do you plan on visiting Disney World this summer? Make sure you’re keeping up on all the latest deals and steals first!
Disney Springs
Disney Springs is home to some of the BEST dining options in all of Disney World, and one of our favorites is Paddlefish. This steak and seafood restaurant consistently makes our list of the best Disney Springs restaurants and now you can get a big discount if you decide to eat there this summer — see if you qualify!
Who’s ready to travel for the summer?!
Orlando International Airport
This time of year is generally pretty popular for people who want to get away and enjoy some much-needed rest. We see heavier crowds in the summer at the theme parks and airports, and even the highways get busier with people embarking on road trips. But if you want to save some dough on your summer vacay (or your next vacay after that!), we’ve got a deal for you!
Pixar Fest is happening at Disneyland Resort, and we’ve enjoyed checking out all the new snacks, entertainment, and more during the big event.
Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure
And it appears we’re not the only ones excited about the festival — the stars of Disney+’sPercy Jackson series recently visited Disney California Adventure! Let’s see what they got to experience.
Are you a Disney World pro?
10 Commandments of Disney Dining
Do you know all the secret paths and ways to beat the lines? Maybe you’ve got a top-secret perfect spot for catching the fireworks. Now that’s all well and good, but let’s talk about the most challenging aspect of Disney World — the food, specifically the “dining laws”! Yup, there are unwritten commandments for dining at the Most Magical Place on Earth, and we’re guessing you might have broken a couple (we sure have). Let’s dive right in!
As the Disney Food Blog, it should come as no surprise that we take great interest in the dining options in and around Disney World. So when a Disney World restaurant is recognized by a major food magazine, you know we’ll be covering it!
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Some of the best dining options at Disney World aren’t found at the parks, but instead at the hotels. Such is the case with the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. The first Waldorf Astoria to open outside of New York, this Disney World resort is home to a steakhouse that was just recognized as one of Florida’s BEST.
There’s a lot to plan before a Disney vacation, and one of the biggest questions you may have is about what to carry into the parks!
Cinderella Castle
We go to Disney World every day here at Disney Food Blog, and our team is pretty evenly split between carrying backpacks and carrying belt bags/hip packs into the parks. And guess what? We have TWO brand-new bags to show you today — one of each variety. So your perfect bag is right here, no matter which you prefer! Let’s take a look!
Some Disney souvenirs are only useful at certain times. If you get a Disney-themed Halloween costume, you really can only use that during spooky season (unless you have a Disney costume party at another time of the year, which we think should totally happen). If you get a Christmas tree ornament, that’s pretty much just coming out for the holidays. Those Disney flip-flops are probably limited to the summer season. But there’s one souvenir that’s 100% useful ALL YEAR ROUND!
Cinderella Castle
You can grab this handy item on Amazon, which makes it all the more convenient.
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