food IS a theme park
Okay, we get it — it’s no fun when your favorite Disney ride closes for refurbishment, especially if that closure happens during your planned trip.
Disneyland
It happens all the time, though. Rides have to close for much-needed maintenance, although sometimes rides get big updates during their closure (or entire re-themes). One classic Disneyland ride is scheduled to close soon for what’s probably a basic refurbishment, but now we know when that ride will reopen.
Since the 2020 closures, Disney World has been treating its water parks a little differently.
Typhoon Lagoon
Before 2020, both water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, would be open at the same time throughout the summer, and then one would close in the winter for refurbishment. Nowadays, when one water park is open, the other is closed, and they switch out all year long, regardless of the season. As we’re headed into the winter season, it’s time for these two parks to swap out once again!
Does Magic Kingdom really have the worst quick service food?
Cinderella Castle
This is a hotly debated topic, and even here on the DFB team, people have differing opinions. But to truly answer that question, we’ve got to do some unbiased reviews of the various dining options. So today, I’m taking you along with me to The Friar’s Nook!
The day after Halloween means one thing! It’s the holiday season (especially in Disney World!).
Sams Club store @AARP
So it’s time to start thinking about that holiday shopping, but it’s also time to start looking for some great deals on gifts (and yes, that includes gifts for yourself). Well, if you’re a member of Sam’s Club, you need to check out some gift card deals that are happening RIGHT NOW.
Happy holidays, DFB friends! Yep, it’s officially the holiday season in Disney World and we’re ready to eat all the holiday snacks and go to the first Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Eats in Animal Kingdom
It’s been quite a week in Disney World. We just got word that NEW gingerbread displays are coming to Disney World this holiday season (we can’t wait!). We got details on a fun Diwali fest that’s coming to Disney Springs. Holiday decorations have officially appeared in Magic Kingdom (cue Mariah Carey). However, we’ve also seen some Disney World restaurant menus change, and that’s what we want to tell you about.
Do you visit Disney theme parks often? Are you a huge Disney fan who enjoys browsing the Disney Store website?
Magic Kingdom
If you are like us and find yourself at Disney World or Disneyland all the time, or you just gotta have the latest cute item on the Disney Store website, you might be interested in the Disney Visa credit card! The Disney Visa has lots of perks, including reward dollars and discounts at varying Disney locations. For the big-time Disney fans, it might be a great idea. And if you don’t currently have a Disney Visa card, now might be the time to sign up!
It’s almost that time of year at the most magical place on earth!
The holidays at Disney World are extra magical!
I don’t know about you, but there’s just something about walking down Main Street, U.S.A., and looking at all of the holiday decorations at Magic Kingdom. Whether you are like Disney World and like to decorate your home early or you like to wait until after Thanksgiving, we found some Disney items to add some magic to your home this holiday season. And get this, these items are all under $20!!
Disney is setting records…though not in the way you might like.
Haunted Mansion Lightning Lane
Ever since Disney changed its skip-the-line system over to Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass, we’ve seen fluctuating prices for the passes at Disney World’s theme parks. Now, the first weekend of November is smashing through the previous highs.
The Magic Kingdom Christmas tree is here! Santa Claus is coming to town, the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is coming soon, and even the skippers at the Jungle Cruise are ready to celebrate the holiday season.
The tree has arrived in Magic Kingdom!
That’s right! One of our favorite holiday overlays is officially BACK for the season — the Jungle Cruise transformed into the Jingle Cruise, and we went bright and early to check it out.
Hold up. Can you believe it? It’s almost 2025 and that means your Disney World trip is just about here!!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
You’ll definitely want to keep an eye on the 2025 calendar so that you know what’s happening at the parks and if you need to catch any events. Also, there’s nothing like planning ahead and missing out on the crowds! To those points, we’re here with a helping hand because we want you to know about all the best times to come to Disney World in 2025!
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