food IS a theme park
The first step to a successful Disney trip is packing the best essentials!
Main Street
And when we think of purchasing those essentials for our trip, a lot of stores come to mind, like Target or Amazon. But did you know that ALDI’s is also a great place to find what you need as well? They have been releasing new Disney items each week for the past few weeks. And this week, they are releasing a few essentials that would be perfect for your Disney World trip!
Oogie Boogie Bash is one of the most beloved events at Disneyland Resort, and we see why! We look forward to it every year.
Disney California Adventure during Oogie Boogie Bash
Not only can you meet tons of rare characters in a nearly-empty Disneyland, but you can also try exclusive snacks, grab special merchandise, and experience Halloween magic in a way only Disneyland creates. But when can you grab tickets for this after-hours event? Now we finally know!
FINALLY! We’ve been WAITING for this news!
Dark Universe portal photo op
Epic Universe is a brand-new theme park opening at Universal Orlando in 2025, and it will comprise five themed lands: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe.
Tons of fans are super excited about that last land, especially those who already love Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights event in the fall. Soon, there will be monsters at Universal Orlando all year round! And now, Universal has announced the RIDES that will be part of Dark Universe — check them all out!
Don’t let the Halloween season sneak up on you! There’s a LOT happening at Disneyland Resort for Halloween this year, like the insanely popular (as in, sells-out-in-under-one-week) Oogie Boogie Bash. But there’s another SUPER fun perk you can experience if you visit Disneyland during the fall. And good news — this one won’t cost ya any extra money!
Disneyland
There is a super-detailed ride overlay (it takes WEEKS to come together) that transforms a classic Disney attraction each year. Up until this point, Disney hasn’t shared any major news about the fate of this Halloween makeover. But now, we have some important NEW details to share.
Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? Oh, how time flies!
Magic Kingdom
Disney World has already revealed a lot of news this year, too! CommuniCore Hall and Plaza officially opened in EPCOT, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening at the end of June, and so much more. If you’re heading to Disney World in July, we need you to know ahead of time that these attractions will NOT be available.
I recently got lost on a deep dive into the history of prices at Disney World, comparing ticket, Annual Pass, Genie+, and food prices to the rate of inflation over the same time period, and I came out with some SHOCKING results.
Now, another recent study took a close look at those price increases, and the numbers they reported confirm my research. All of it paints a somewhat scary picture of how prices have changed and how they might change in the future.
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
Luckily, here at DFB, we have all kinds of tips to help you save big on your next trip! Let’s take a look at these price increases to get a good idea of what’s happening, and then I’ll spill some big money-saving secrets to help make your next vacation much more affordable. [Read more…]
It’s time to check out the cart!
Disney Swimwear
There really hasn’t been a better time to do so, especially since there are some sizeable discounts and free gifts on Disney merch online right now. So, let’s not waste another minute and dive right in!
Are you ready for some GOOD and BAD news about Disney World dining packages? Great — you’re in the right place! Disney just quietly updated their website with some big updates coming soon for Fantasmic! Dining Packages!
Fantasmic! || ©Disney
Disney World is no stranger to AMAZING nighttime entertainment, and one of our favorite shows is Fantasmic! Now, Fantasmic! saw some changes back in 2022 that made the show even better. And since there is always a lot of demand for this show, you might have to line up WELL in advance to catch it each night.
Of course, there is a way to make getting seats for Fantasmic! easier, and that’s by purchasing a Fantasmic! Dining Package. However, some big changes are coming to the dining packages that we need to tell you about.
Disney World is a BIG place full of all different kinds of people who are likely hot, tired, sweaty, and slightly irritable while also being extremely excited to be in the Most Magical Place on Earth.
EPCOT
If you’ve never been to Disney World, you’ve likely heard a lot about it from the people around you who have been. The good, the bad, the ugly — regardless, you’ve probably heard a lot of MIXED things. So what’s really true? Well, if you’ve heard these wild things about the parks…they’re actually really accurate.
Nearly two weeks after Disneyland employee Bonnye Lear died due to injuries sustained in an accident at the park, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to aid her family.
Disneyland
Lear, an administrator at the park’s exclusive Club 33, fell from a golf cart in a backstage area on June 5th. She suffered massive trauma, and succumbed to her injuries on June 7th.
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