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Disney’s NEW Tiki Mug Will Make Your Day WAY Better – or at Least Improve Your Drinking Experience

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Disney makes a lot of VIRAL souvenirs. Most recently, those adorable character headbands SOLD OUT in no time. And who could forget the iconic rose gold trend that started it all? Often, we see new souvenirs inspired by special events and celebrations, like The Matterhorn’s 65th Anniversary! With such an impressive milestone, Disney better give us some EXTRA special new merchandise, right?

Matterhorn Bobsleds

Well, fear not. Disney did not disappoint! Wait until you see the NEW Matterhorn souvenir coming soon. It’s going to be POPULAR; trust us.

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REVIEW: Does Disney’s Newest Dole Whip Live Up to Its COLOSSAL Expectations? We Found Out!

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What’s better than a Disney dessert? A Disney dessert paying homage to a classic Disney ride, of course!

Matterhorn Bobsleds

Matterhorn Bobsleds is known as the first tubular steel track roller coaster and has been an absolute icon at Disneyland Park since it opened in 1959.  Now celebrating its 65th anniversary, this major Disney landmark has stood the test of time through all kinds of expansion and Resort changes. In honor of the attraction’s longevity and importance in Disneyland’s history, Disney is offering a new Matterhorn-themed dessert!

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This Is the WEIRDEST Disney Ride Closure We’ve EVER Seen!

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One of Disneyland’s iconic attractions is closing for a weeks-long refurbishment… kind of?

 

The Matterhorn Bobsleds is one of the most revolutionary rides in Disney history. The coaster was the first ever made with a tubular steel track and completely redefined what a roller coaster could be when it opened in 1959. The coaster continues to inspire steel-built coaster behemoths around the world, and thrill Disneyland visitors daily… except those visiting on a weekday through the end of this month!

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We Need to Talk About The Disney World Ride Problem That Gets Worse as You Get Older

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Don’t get us wrong, we LOVE the Disney World rides with a passion, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have our critiques.

Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom is home to amazing E-ticket attractions such as TRON Lightcycle/ Run and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train as well as other classic rides such as Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain. In fact, we have a bone to pick  — and words of warning — when it comes to the famous Disney coaster that launches you through space.

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REOPENING DATE Announced for a Popular Disney Ride

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Ever been on a body-jerking, back-breaking theme park ride? In Disney World, we tend to hobble off of Space Mountain — that ride is brutal on your back! Over in Disneyland, there’s one ride in particular that comes to mind when we’re talking about PAINFUL ride experiences. Can you guess what it is?

Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland

If you answered: The Matterhorn Bobsleds, you know what’s up. Speaking of the Matterhorn, we’ve got an update on the status of that classic Disney attraction!

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A Classic Disney Ride Will CLOSE Soon for Refurbishment

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When we think of classic Disney rides, we’re sure to think of “it’s a small world,” Pirates of the Caribbean, and Jungle Cruise.

Disney’s Matterhorn

But if you’re thinking in terms of Disneyland, you’ll also consider the Matterhorn Bobsleds, which opened there in 1959. That ride is so classic that it even has its own cookie! Well, if you’re visiting Disneyland soon, you’ll need to know that the Matterhorn Bobsleds will soon close for refurbishment.

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The Matterhorn Bobsleds are CLOSING for Refurbishment Soon in Disneyland

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Many things have been changing in Disneyland over the past several months.

Matterhorn in Disneyland Park

New characters have show up in Avengers Campus, we’ve seen a bunch of new snacks, and fireworks and parades have returned. But, while many things are opening back up, some things are closing, including one classic ride that’s about to shut down!

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Why Go to Disney When You Can Build THIS in Your Backyard?!

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Do YOU know all about the famous mountain ranges of Disney Parks?

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Disney World and Disneyland both have a number of mountain-themed rides, ranging from Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Expedition Everest, Matterhorn Bobsleds, and, of course, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a man went viral for constructing his very own version of the Matterhorn in a backyard, and now he’s taking on a new challenge.

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PHOTOS: Matterhorn Bobsleds Has REOPENED In Disneyland!

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Great news, Disneylanders!

Matterhorn Bobsleds

If you’ve been keeping up with the latest Disneyland news or stopped into Disneyland Park lately, you might have noticed that an ICONIC ride has been closed — Matterhorn Bobsleds! Well, the wait is OVER for the return to our favorite bobsled-style coaster!

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What’s New at Disneyland Resort: A Secret Haunted Mansion Entrance and 2 Popcorn Buckets

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Hello to all our DFB readers!

We’re back!

We recently went on a trip to Disneyland Resort to see what’s been happening since we were there last, and we have a TON of updates. So buckle up, keep your hands and feet inside the ride vehicle, and let’s get going!

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