food IS a theme park
Living just 15 minutes away from Disney World might sound like a dream come true. And, in some ways, it absolutely is.
Yes, I live just a few minutes from this!
But as with most things, the reality can sometimes be a hassle! Here are some things that might surprise you about living next door to Cinderella Castle.
There are lots of great places we would recommend stopping at when you visit Disney World.
Cinderella Castle
Obviously, the parks are a must; several restaurants and lounges have our hearts, and you’ll always catch us on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover (or just simply the PeopleMover). But these are all pretty normal places to go when you’re visiting Disney World. Instead, there is one strange place we think you should stop at every time you’re at Disney World.
We’re almost ready for liftoff.
EPCOT
Last year, it was announced that a brand new lounge was coming to EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth in 2025. According to Disney, the new eatery is “inspired by the stories, shapes, and enduring legacy of this timeless icon.” We hadn’t really seen many signs that work had started on this new spot despite 2025 already being here — until now.
This is IT.
This is the moment when you take the fate of your next Disney World vacation into your OWN HANDS to make sure you’ve got the BEST tips and tricks to rely on in 2025.
Happy 2025, DFB Readers. You may have plans to visit Disney World this year, and if you do…well, there’s a LOT going on.
EPCOT
You’re going to see some construction happening in Disney’s Animal Kingdom while Dinoland, U.S.A. becomes Pueblo Esperanza, a brand new land. Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will eventually be converted into a Monsters, Inc. land. In Magic Kingdom, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be getting some kind of update and will be closed for at least a year, while we’ll also see construction for a new Cars expansion and Villains land. Well, EPCOT might not be as exciting to visit either…for one very important reason.
This one is for the annual passholders!
Annual Pass!
There are several perks for Disney World Annual Passholders like dining discounts, merchandise discounts, and more. One of those little perks is Good to Go days and we have more info about those dates in 2025!
Some people love them, and some people love to hate them. But here at DFB, we think wearing matching shirts to the Disney parks is an absolute must.
Matching Mickey and Minnie Shirts
How else will you get an adorable family photo or an iconic ride photo with everyone striking the same pose and wearing the same shirt? Plus, it is also easier to remember what the rest of your group was wearing when you all have the same thing on.
The holiday crowds may have largely left Disney World, but now runDisney crowds have begun to sneak their way for the first event of the year.
Blizzard Beach
That’s not all though — cold weather has also snuck its way into Orlando and while yes, it is winter, temperatures are DROPPING! This week in Disney World will be a cold one, so replace your bathing suit with your long layers and jacket because Blizzard Beach will be CLOSED!
Is it us or is EVERYTHING changing in Disney World in 2025…y’all, there is SO much going on.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
It’s enough to make your head spin just thinking about all of the big changes we’ll be seeing, including a new nighttime parade, a new Zootopia show, a new Villains show, and more. Then there’s ALL the construction for the big Magic Kingdom Cars expansion and new Villains land PLUS the construction for the Monsters, Inc. land in Hollywood Studios PLUS even more construction on Animal Kingdom’s new land, Pueblo Esperanza. However, we also got some big news drops about Disney World hotels and this news could change your next Disney World stay.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closed
This popular ride in Disney World will be closed for at least a year, reopening sometime in 2026 with a “little bit of new magic.” If you wanted to ride it one last time, you were able to do so on Sunday, January 5th, but now you will have to wait at least a year before hopping on “The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” once again. With the closure, we noticed Disney made another small but impactful change at Magic Kingdom!
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