food IS a theme park
We love celebrating alongside Disney when one of our favorite characters has a birthday.
Who else loves a birthday celebration?
Donald Duck first appeared on-screen nearly 90 (!!!) years ago, on June 9th, 1934. Disney is partnering with a local cafe in Japan and is celebrating in a BIG way this year. OH MY CAFE — a popup cafe in Shinjuku that licenses to use Disney characters — is hosting a limited-time experience in celebration of Donald’s 90th birthday. Here’s what you need to know!
When it comes to food news, we don’t discriminate.
McDonald’s
And, here at DFB, we LOVE McDonald’s. Whether it’s the nostalgia that reminds us of childhood or whatever they put into those french fries that keep us coming back for more, we can’t seem to get enough. So, when NEW Happy Meal Toys roll out that combine our love of McDonald’s and Disney, well, that’s a reason to celebrate!
April is winding down in Disney World and you know that soon, it’s GONNA’ BE MAY (sorry, couldn’t resist).
Curry Chickpea Salad
It’s been a busy week, though. We got the dates for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and it looks like the festival is going back to an August start, something we haven’t seen since 2019. While we wait for menus to be released for the festival, though, we’re checking out new plant-based burgers, Spiked Coffee, and more. We’re also keeping an eye out for menu changes at Disney World restaurants.
There are quite a few times when you’ll want to avoid Disney World if you’re averse to crowds!
We LOVE it when the parks are this chill!
There are some obvious answers, including major holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, as well as holiday weekends, Spring Break season, and the summer. But on top of that, Disney World can get busy with various rogue events, like runDisney races or cheerleading competitions. And now, we’ve got a warning about an upcoming weekend!
When you are in the mood for some New Orleans vibes, there is no better place to go than Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter. There are lots of fun decorations, and of course BEIGNETS!
Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter
However, before we all get too excited, we aren’t headed to get beignets. In fact, where we are going, they don’t even serve beignets. GASP!
Now is the perfect time to plan a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The park is about to celebrate its 35th anniversary, an exclusive merchandise event is coming soon, and we’ve recently discovered some new favorite eats, too. But, while you’re doing your planning, you might want to make sure you’re not visiting Hollywood Studios on this particular date.
Disney has made a big push in recent years to bring the “at home” experience and the “in park” experience together.
©Disney
We’ve seen talks of a “metaverse” (though you won’t catch CEO Bob Iger using that word anytime soon) and have even seen Disney integrate a shopping feature into Disney+. And now, this new update on Disney+ is bringing the theme parks into your living room in a way we’ve never seen before!
There is something about the crystal-clear waters and hustle and bustle of Disney Springs that makes us so happy.
Disney Springs
Disney Springs is jam-packed with delicious restaurants, fantastic live entertainment, and world-class shopping. You can find over 150 stores and kiosks while exploring Disney Springs, stocking everything from Disney merchandise to Under Armour t-shirts. Recently, we spotted an UNUSUAL discount available at this shopper’s paradise!
Packing for Disney World can be super stressful, but that’s why we’re here!
EPCOT
We’re here to help you pack for your trip by telling you what you should and shouldn’t pack for your trip so it’s a little less overwhelming. Now some things are genuinely not necessary for your trip, but if someone tries to tell you THESE things are unnecessary…well, we have to disagree.
Disney World isn’t the only theme park with new lands in the works!
©Universal
DreamWorks Land has been well underway at Universal Studios and we can’t wait for it to open! There will be lands dedicated to Shrek, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda, and we’ve been looking for as many details as we can get — we just didn’t have an official opening date for this new land. But, that’s officially changed!
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