food IS a theme park
Disney just announced A LOT of news!
EPCOT
We got more information about the opening timeline for Test Track and the new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern, AND we now have an opening timeline for the new Spaceship Earth Lounge in EPCOT!
Test Track is coming back… but not as soon as we thought.
©Disney
EPCOT’s Test Track has been closed for a massive refurbishment since the middle of 2024, with only an ambiguous “2025” noted as its reopening date. That is, until Disney confirmed a new reopening timeline for the iconic thrill ride today, December 3rd. However, EPCOT aficionados may not be happy to read it.
The time has come!
DinoLand, U.S.A.
Disney has shared that DinoLand, U.S.A. will be closing for good in Animal Kingdom to make room for the new Tropical Americas Land — Pueblo Esperanza. The first round of closures was announced for January 12, 2025, including TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures. When Disney first confirmed that DinoLand would be closing, they shared that there was still time to “get that dino” on Dinosaur, but we didn’t know just how much time that meant. Well, now we have a clue.
If there’s one thing that we love here at DFB, it’s a new Disney World restaurant!
Magic Kingdom
We get SO hyped any time that Disney announces a new place to dine in the parks or resorts, and coming in 2025, we’ve got a few new spots to add to that list. One of those places is a lounge coming to Magic Kingdom, and we just got more information about when it’s opening!
Okay, hear us out: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort is SO underrated. It’s one of the cheapest hotels on Disney World property, and the theming is generally ON POINT.
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Sure, it’s not like you’re staying at the Grand Floridian, but it’s comfortable enough if if you plan to mostly just sleep in your room and spend most of your time in the parks. Plus you get transportation (although it is JUST buses) to the Disney Parks, Early Theme Park Entry, and you get to stay within the “Disney bubble.” However, as a value resort, we still think there are some things at All-Star Movies that just haven’t aged well.
A popular Disneyland restaurant will be closing soon!
Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland
If you are heading to Disneyland Park soon, we want to let you know about the upcoming closure of a popular dining location!
Disney’s about to make some significant changes to Hollywood Studios!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A new Villains stage show that’s replacing Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, a new version of The Little Mermaid stage show in Animation Courtyard, and of course, the brand-new Monsters, Inc.-inspired land that’s taking over Muppets Courtyard are all on the calendar. But what about the updates to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster? We foresee a bit of a problem there!
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Southwest Airlines
It’s the Monday after Thanksgiving and you know what that means… Cyber Monday sales are HERE! We’ve been on the hunt for the absolute best deals on all sorts of Disney park essentials and souvenirs, but if you’re planning an upcoming trip to Disney World this deal is for you! Two popular airlines are having sales on flights — but you’ll need to hurry.
Tis the season for lots and lots of holiday treats!
Once Upon a Toy
The past several weeks, we’ve been trying dozens of seasonal snacks in Disney World, from offerings at the hotels to party-exclusive snacks to Festival of the Holidays menu items. And now, we’re taking you to Disney Springs to check out one of their limited-time options!
Do you want to build a snowman?
“Let it go!”
Construction on the Disneyland Paris Resort’s new Frozen area is moving full speed ahead. Recently, thanks to Mother Nature, the construction site was gifted with a weather event that even Disney Imagineering couldn’t create.
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