food IS a theme park
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Magic Kingdom!
Main Street, U.S.A.
And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise and food updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in!
Since EPCOT re-opened, you KNOW that means we’ve been visiting La Cava del Tequila at the Mexico Pavilion!
Teremana Blanco
While we’ve noticed multiple health and safety regulations in place around the pavilions already, Disney has continued to update what measures they’re taking to protect guests and Cast Members. Although EPCOT has instilled a new face mask policy and temperature checks, distancing markers and directional signs on the ground have been put in place to make sure that everyone is safely kept apart from one another.
UPDATE 8-16-20: The Islands of the Caribbean Booth is closed again today. Based on reader reports and conversations with EPCOT Cast Members, including chefs at the Islands of the Caribbean Booth, it sounds like this booth will be open infrequently going forward — likely only on Saturdays. We’ll keep you updated!
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is still going strong during Disney World’s limited capacity reopening, but things aren’t necessarily business as usual!
Food & wine 2020!
We’ve got a hybrid festival this year! Because the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival was cut short by the park closures, and because so much of the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival couldn’t go forward as planned due to safety concerns, Disney decided to smoosh the two together to make one big hodge-podge festival!
Best. Day. EVER!
Aloha Isle
When Disney World first reopened, a bunch of our favorite snacks were missing from menus around the Resort. But luckily, we’ve started to see some of these treats make their triumphant return, including the recent reintroduction of the Peter Pan Float at Storybook Treats!
The Liberty Square Riverboat will be closing for refurbishment soon!
Liberty Square Riverboat
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover was recently officially listed as “closed for refurbishment” through October after an extended downtime following the park reopening. And another Magic Kingdom attraction is also scheduled to close for refurbishment soon!
We LOVE us some Baby Yoda merch!
Baby Yoda Plush
If you’re looking for a Baby Yoda souvenir, there are plenty to choose from! We’ve seen Baby Yoda leggings, spirit jerseys, plushes, and MORE! But the latest piece of Baby Yoda merch is a mystery — and we’re hoping YOU can help us solve it!
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about the latest Disney news.
Cinderella Castle
Some major ride malfunctions, new construction at EPCOT, and what’s going to happen to all those dining reservations when they shorten the park hours?? We’ve got the details on all of that and MORE!
If you’re looking for a unique souvenir in Disney World, EPCOT is a great place to start!
Spaceship Earth
We’ve spotted a TON of awesome new merchandise around World Showcase lately! Whether you’re interested in a Norway spirit jersey, France-inspired Minnie Ears, or adorable gelato-themed merch, there are so many great options to choose from!
A trip to Disney World is going to look a little different in the short-term, including dining at our favorite restaurants!
Closed Table
When it comes to choosing what to eat at a reopened Disney World, you may have to re-strategize a bit to choose what’s best for you and your family! Many of our old favorite tips don’t apply right now, so we’ve got a new and improved batch of tricks for you! Here are some tips to consider when making dining reservations and choosing where to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout a reopened Disney World!
Disney World is currently offering limited park capacity, and one of the biggest differences we’ve seen in the parks is shorter wait times across the board! Prior to the park openings, limited capacity and the other major changes we’ve seen at Disney World caused many to wonder how the Boarding Group process for Disney’s newest attraction, Rise of the Resistance, would be impacted.
Rise of the Resistance
What we’ve experienced, however, is a whole lot more of the same when it comes to snagging a Boarding Group. So with access to this attraction being nearly as tricky as it was pre-closure, here are tips and tricks to guarantee yourself that elusive Rise of the Resistance boarding group.
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