food IS a theme park
June brings us to the beginning of the summer season in Disney World, which means lots of heat and tons of crowds!
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
But sometimes you’ll arrive in Disney World and realize that one of your favorite attractions is closed. That’s why we try to keep you updated on what’s closed so you’re prepared before your trip! If you’re visiting in June, here’s what you can expect to be closed during your trip.
Take a look at this map. Right now, only some of this actually exists, but soon, Universal Epic Universe will open near Universal Orlando and bring a TON of new rides, shows, restaurants, and shops to Orlando. Who’s excited?
©Universal
So far, all we really know about the opening date is that Epic Universe will open in 2025 (but we’re closely watching and patiently waiting for an exact opening date). This new park is set to be Universal’s “most ambitious theme park yet,” and “Epic Universe will present a level of theme park immersion and innovation that is unmatched.” Whew! That sounds promising, right? Look out for over 50 new attractions, plus new entertainment, dining, and shopping. This expansion is so big that Universal revealed it will nearly double the size of Universal Orlando Resort.
There’s a tiny town filled with chaos in Disney World, and we’re keeping it in check!
Wild things are going on!
If you’ve been hanging around here at DFB recently, then you’ve probably seen our posts about all the shenanigans going on in the tiny train village in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion. This itty bitty city has suffered everything from werewolf attacks to giant lizards to mass murders. It’s anarchy! But we simply can’t stay away…so come with us to see what happened this week.
Okay, where are our Sam’s Club members at?
©Sam’s Club
We’re members, too, which means we are always looking to find the latest and greatest Disney Deals. Now, you might already know that Sam’s Club is a great place to get discounted Disney gift cards (which are great for Disney vacations), but you can also nab some pretty good deals on other Disney merchandise, too. This week, we’ve found some pretty AWESOME things that will have you screaming at Sam’s Club to take your money.
Thinking about hitting up Disney World soon? Consider this your official heads-up: it might be a wild ride before you even get to the rides.
TRON Lightcycle / Run
When planning a Walt Disney World trip, we know how important it is to prepare ahead of time for the big crowds that await you. But aside from holidays, you may not account for special events, and that could totally throw off your plans that were curated based on your crowd expectations of the day. That’s why we have you covered because we have the heads up about an event happening soon!
So, we often talk about Disney pizza and how it often disappoints us.
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
Granted, most of that talk revolves around Disney World, because we have had the occasional good slice over on the West Coast in Disneyland. Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta in Disney California Adventure has always offered a pretty decent slice, but let’s just say that it has plussed up its pizza and given it a Mexican twist — and it’s everything we ever wanted.
Yes, we like to keep up with McDonald’s news because we eat at McDonald’s almost as much as we eat at Disney.
McDonald’s
Granted, we love getting those Disney-themed Happy Meals (even when they sometimes spoil movies). We also like to try new items that pop up at McDonald’s from time to time. Well, speaking of new, there’s a brand NEW McFlurry and it’s inspired by…well…your grandma!
We don’t have to wait too much longer until the walls around the CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT come down and we’ll finally be able to experience a mostly wall-less EPCOT! That’s kind of a wild thought if you think about it for a bit.
EPCOT
It’s been a project years in the making and while we’ve been tracking the progress of the CommuniCore Hall’s build from the jump, it’s almost time to see the realized dream come to life. We’ve seen EPCOT testing the colorful lights within the geodesic tiles during the day and now we’ve finally caught a glimpse of what they’ll look like at night! [Read more…]
Bob Iger just dropped a TON of information on Disney’s recent past and the company’s immediate future.Â
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Iger, the two-time CEO of Disney who had the position from 2005 to 2020 before retiring and anointing Bob Chapek as his successor only to return to the role in 2022 after Chapek was ousted, recently participated in a Q&A session at the MoffettNathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference.
It’s the BIG question of 2024 — How are you gonna conquer EVERYTHING you wanna do inside Disney World in the limited amount of time that you’re there?
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We’ve got a day-by-day itinerary all planned out for ya today so YOU can see how to plan the ULTIMATE 5 days in Disney World.
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