food IS a theme park
Disney World is currently in the process of undergoing lots of different transformations.
One Man’s Dream
CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza are still under construction but will finally open in June 2024. Country Bear Jamboree and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure are both getting ready for summer openings in Magic Kingdom. And there has been a small construction project happening at the One Man’s Dream theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios that’s just been completed!
Happy birthday, Walt! Who could have predicted that this little guy would go on to create the most magical place on earth? Back in October, Disney World celebrated its 50th anniversary, but today we’re celebrating the birthday of the man who made it all possible: Walt Disney! But did you know that there’s a place in Disney World where you can celebrate Walt’s legacy year-round?
Obligatory birthday baby picture
There’s a majorly-overlooked little area in Disney’s Hollywood Studios that pays tribute to Walt Disney, and most people just walk right by. In honor of Walt’s birthday, we decided to stop in and show you around. Who knows, you might even learn something new!
Here at DFB, we’ve been lucky enough to spot quite a few celebrities in the parks!
Magic Kingdom
Just like us, they like to visit Disney World with their families and enjoy a little magic from time to time. Whether they’re there for work or pleasure, it can be a little challenging to spot them if you’re not looking in the right places — the parks are pretty big, and usually, these people are just trying to blend into the crowd. But don’t worry, if you’re looking to find some famous people, there are a few places where you can always find them in the Disney World parks!
For many folks, Disney World is the perfect happy place.
Cinderella Castle
Sure, it’s a joy to walk down Main Street, U.S.A., but we can’t always jet off to the parks every time we need a pick-me-up. Well, good news! You don’t necessarily need to drop big bucks to get to your happy place. What if you could go to Disney World WHENEVER you want without leaving your house…or putting on pants. How you ask? Our kids showed us.
Welcome to our latest roundup of What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
We’ll cover construction updates, new merchandise (including some ADORABLE Christmas ornaments), and more, so let’s get started on our photo tour through Hollywood!
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In 2021, Walt Disney World will turn fifty, and we can’t wait to see what kind of epic celebrations are planned for this special event! While we await the details, we thought about all the things we’d like to do at in the World before the big day — some big, some small, and most of them totally unique to the Most Magical Place on Earth!
Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom
The wind whipping through your hair as you spin as fast as you can, giggling like a kid because on the Mad Tea Party, you are one! [Read more…]
UPDATE: Read about the Opening Date for Be Our Guest Restaurant and Reservations Info!
Thanks again to reader and super Disney Food Scrapbooker Heather W. for some awesome photos from the Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Model, currently in residence at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
New Fantasyland Map
Of course, our biggest focus here are the upcoming restaurants — Be Our Guest Restaurant and Gaston’s Tavern — scheduled to open in “late 2012.”
Fantasyland Model
We see Beast’s Castle looming in the upper right-hand corner!
Fantasyland Model
This wall serves as the gateway to the new area. Here is where Belle’s Cottage where “Enchanted Tales with Belle” will take place. I can almost see Belle strolling through with a book in hand!
Fantasyland
Nestled at the base of the Beast’s Castle is Gaston’s Tavern. As guests approach the pub in this French village, the impressive fountain highlights Gaston’s super-ego.
Inside this counter-service location, a huge portrait will further showcase Gaston’s love — of himself! After the tavern, venture across the way to Bonjour! Village Gifts.
Gaston's Tavern
Yes, we are all eagerly anticipating the opening of the imagineering marvel, Be Our Guest Restaurant! We’ve seen a sneak peek of the ballroom with a breathtaking mural, and read descriptions of the various dining rooms.
The doors inside the lower rocks (on the right) and between the green trees lead to Be Our Guest. Knock, [Read more…]
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