food IS a theme park
We can’t wait for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to open in Magic Kingdom!
She’s so pretty!
The new addition will be making its debut sometime in 2024 and we’ve been keeping an eye on the latest updates and every bit of news we can get from Disney. But, as we spend more time in the park around the construction site, we can’t help but think that some people seem to be a bit confused. This got us thinking, could Disney’s innocent mistake lead to major Magic Kingdom disappointment?
It was announced in early 2023 that streaming would be a major priority for The Walt Disney Company.
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CEO Bob Iger even referred to it as his main priority, and at the final earnings call for 2023, he shared a component of that streaming goal. He wanted to turn ESPN+ into the preeminent sports platform, and vocalized interest in a potential partnership with an outside company to make this happen. Now, Iger’s big plans for ESPN are coming to fruition. Let’s talk about it!
Disney’s first big milestone of 2024 is coming up!
Disney World
As one of the largest and most influential companies IN THE WORLD, Disney’s financial and operational status is not only fascinating but bears a significant trickle-down effect. From its influence in the streaming platform space to the financial well-being of the Disney Parks, if you like to stay in the know on all things Disney, you should know about the Walt Disney Company’s first earning report and call of 2024 happening February 7th!
When it comes to falling in love with park bags, we’re guilty as charged.
Winnie the Pooh Lug bag
If you’ve been following along with us and all the recent merchandise we’ve found, then you’ve probably heard of the Lug bags. They showed up in the Disney Parks in January and sold out just as quickly — they’re THAT popular! They’re rectangular crossbody bags that allow your phone, wallet, and other park necessities to slide right in. It’s super compact and can slide into the storage compartment of rides with ease, or you can tuck it to the side and leave it on throughout the rides. We’ve seen a Winnie the Pooh collection as well as a Figment collection for EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts. Each of these collections sold out SPEEDY FAST but the Figment collection in particular was very popular, as it sold out TWICE. But… we found it online.
If you’re heading to Disneyland soon, please be weather aware!
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle
If you didn’t already know, Southern California is currently under a state of emergency as an atmospheric river has hit the area for the second time in less than a week. Atmospheric rivers are narrow tunnels of wind and water vapor that can bring tumultuous rain storms and flooding given the proper environment. Eight counties, including Orange County, have been put under a state of emergency while Santa Barbara, San José, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties have been issued mandatory evacuations. Now, Disneyland’s hours have been affected.
If you’re a fan of the Haunted Mansion, then there’s a good chance you’ve wandered into Memento Mori in Magic Kingdom at Disney World.
Memento Mori
If you’ve never been inside the spooky but quaint gift shop that’s nestled right next to the Haunted Mansion ride, you absolutely MUST go if you consider yourself a fan of the Mansion and its lore. The shop is filled to the brim with strictly Haunted Mansion-themed souvenirs — from clothing to paintings. The design of the shop is also a continuation of the ride’s story, and is said to be Madame Leota’s former residence. Throughout the shop, you’ll find all sorts of decor and Easter eggs, which is what we’re here to talk about.
Every time we say that we’re not going to buy any more popcorn buckets, Disney releases an adorable new popcorn bucket.
Who else LOVES popcorn buckets?
The good news is that the stunning bucket that Disney just released is only available for a select few of you — and we’re a bit too far away to grab it right now. The year of the dragon is almost here, as the Chinese New Year celebration is set for the weekend of February 10th. Shanghai Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland are prepped and ready for the festivities to begin — and one of the parks has launched a NEW popcorn bucket. Let’s check it out!
It’s officially February, and with the start of the month comes all things sweet, heart-shaped, and PINK!
Cinderella Castle
Yes, some new snacks arrived at Disney World this week both for the start of Celebrate Soulfully (Disney’s Black History Month celebration) and Valentine’s Day. There were three treats this week that caught our eye, and we just had to share ’em. So… put on your stretchy pants, pack your sweet tooth, and let’s head to Disney World!
Y’all, we are SO excited to welcome the Disney Treasure to the Disney Cruise Line Fleet.
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The ship is set to take to the seas on her Maiden Voyage on December 21st, 2024. Aboard the Treasure, you’ll find never-before-seen entertainment options, Disney’s first-ever Marvel dining experience, and more. One thing we’re extra excited about, though, is the addition of the first-ever Haunted Mansion LOUNGE aboard the Treasure. Disney announced that the Haunted Mansion Parlor will materialize when the Treasure sets sail in December.
I was a Disney World Cast Member, and what I’m going to tell you today is something that a lot of former Cast Members don’t talk about.
Cast Members!
A lot of other folks on the DFB team also had their time of making magic! We all love to reminisce together and share experiences, inside jokes, and helpful information that we learned and gathered throughout our time working for the Mouse. Oh, and we love to share that information with you all! Now, we’re here with some things that our time as a Cast Member taught us were… not the best move. A lot of Cast Members are hesitant to talk about these things because they weren’t able to voice their opinion on it for SO LONG while working for the Mouse. Let’s talk about it!
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