food IS a theme park
It’s time! Pixar Fest officially opened on April 26th at Disneyland Resort — and runs through August 4th — and we’re checking out this celebration of all things Pixar from food, to merchandise, to parades, and more!
Pixar Fest 2024
And right now, we’re here to talk about THE FOOD! There’s a full menu of limited-time treats that you’ll find at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and even Downtown Disney!
Disney World hotels have a lot going on right now…and by a lot…we mean a LOT of construction.
Disney’s Yacht Club
This is especially true with Disney World’s deluxe hotels. Many of them are under construction in some way. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting a brand new Disney Vacation Club Villas building. The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been under construction for what feels like FOREVER. There’s a ton of construction at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn to bring TWO new dining spots to the area. And, well, another Disney World hotel will be undergoing construction in 2025.
Who wouldn’t want to see a well-known celebrity while on their vacation? We know we’d love to!
©Disney
It’s not uncommon to see or hear of celebrities hanging out in theme parks with their families, because they’re people, just like all of us. However, it’s extra special when they work with the park to surprise guests, which is what Ryan Gosling did in Universal Studios Hollywood!
What souvenirs do you like to bring home from Disney World?
What souvenirs do you like to get in Disney World?
We know a LOT of you are all about the pins (and pin trading). We know some of us like to bring home new ornaments for our Christmas tree. Of course, ears are ALWAYS a good souvenir to grab, as are popcorn buckets and sippers. However, there’s one super UNIQUE souvenir in Disney World that we are obsessed with, and it’s BACK!
We are officially almost halfway to Halloween and couldn’t be more excited!
Magic Kingdom during the Halloween season
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be here before we know it, and while we’re still waiting to hear most of the details surrounding the party this year, we do know that some popular offerings will be returning. And now Disney has confirmed (in a roundabout way) that even MORE of our favorite offerings will be coming back!
If we can find ways to help you save on your Disney World vacation, we’ll share those tips with you.
Cinderella Castle
That’s why we always try to keep you updated on the latest sales on airfare (because you’ve got to GET to Disney World, right?). We’ll also tell you about any kind of deals and promotions Disney World is offering at any given time. We’ll even let you know when you can get discounts on Disney gift cards, which you can use for your trip. Well, now we’ve got a new Disney gift card deal to tell you about, and it’s for you, Sam’s Club members!
As much as we love staying on Disney property, the experience isn’t perfect!
Polynesian
Since Disney opened up their first true hotels with Walt Disney World’s Contemporary and Polynesian Village in 1971 — The Disneyland Hotel does technically predate them, but has a twisting backstory that involves not being owned by Disney until the mid-1980s — staying on Disney property has become an integral part of Disney vacation experience for millions at each of the company’s resorts around the world. However, just because these hotels allow guests to remain in the “Disney bubble” for the duration of their vacation, it doesn’t mean staying at them is all sunshine and rainbows. [Read more…]
We’re all eagerly anticipating news of the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party dates for this fall and when tickets will go on sale, but that doesn’t keep us from already strategizing our time throughout the party night.
Happy Halloween!
Knowing how to make the most of your time and everything that’s available to see, do, and snack out throughout Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party nights is crucial right down to how some of Disney’s most popular rides will work during the party. So if you’re looking to be a savvy partygoer, we’ve compiled a list of the longest lines you’ll see during the party (and a few tips to help you beat them, too)! [Read more…]
New nighttime show? Count us IN!
Happily Ever After
We love the nighttime shows we get to watch in Disney World — Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom, Luminous in EPCOT, and Fantasmic! in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, just to name a few. Now Disney just gave us a sneak peek at a new nighttime spectacular that’s arrived at one of their international parks!
We know a lot of our DFB readers are big fans of Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines at the Orlando Airport
The airline offers a LOT of nonstop flights to Orlando International Airport, after all, and that gets us to Disney World faster, right? You can also occasionally get some really good deals on airfare from Southwest, too. Plus who doesn’t love the whole “two free checked bags” policy that really makes Southwest stand out from the competition? However, Southwest’s boarding process has proved to be controversial — but that process could be changing SOON.
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