food IS a theme park
A lot has changed in Disney World, and even more changes are on the way.
Magic Kingdom
A new ride recently opened in Magic Kingdom. New restaurants are coming to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney Springs. Splash Mountain has closed forever to be reimagined into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — and as a result, the My Disney Experience app has changed.
You probably read this title and wondered: “Why in the world would I want to avoid Magic Kingdom?!”
Magic Kingdom
There is so much to do in the original Disney World theme park — meet tons of characters, see the Festival of Fantasy parade, ride the brand new TRON Lightcycle / Run, and eat inside Cinderella Castle. So why are we saying that you should avoid Magic Kingdom right now? The answer is simple — a major jump in wait times.
We’ve experienced all kinds of wild things in Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
We’ve been stuck on property during a hurricane, we’ve been there for some of the most crowded days in history, and we’ve had our fair share of unfortunate mishaps — from ride closures to unexpected sickness. But recently, we got to add another experience to our list when a member of our team was evacuated from an iconic EPCOT ride.
It’s always a little depressing when a beloved ride closes in Disney World — even if it’s just temporary!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Sometimes the closure is permanent, like Splash Mountain, which is getting re-themed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Other times, ride closures are temporary due to technical issues. And sometimes, rides need to close to get some well-needed maintenance. That’s the case with a ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which just reopened after a months-long closure.
We’ve all been there — you’re in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and you are just VERY overwhelmed.
Hollywood Studios
Hot, sweaty, and stressed while trying to navigate the park? We experience that almost every day. Been waiting in line for hours at Rise of the Resistance? We bet those feet hurt. That’s why we’re here to share some good (and some not so good) news about Hollywood Studios!
UPDATED July 24, 2024
So much goes into planning a Disney World vacation. You have to decide when you’ll go, how long you’ll stay, which resort to stay at, and where to eat!
Welcome to Magic Kingdom!
And it doesn’t stop there! Once you arrive at Disney World, you have to decide which attractions and rides to prioritize! And we’re here to help you through every step of that process.
Ahhhh Disney World, we love you so!
Welcome to Walt Disney World!
There are many exciting changes coming including the return of the Disney Dining Plan, Genie+ changes, and Park Passes are disappearing for many, but one thing remains the same — LONG wait times. However, something unexpected just happened at the most popular attraction in ALL of Disney World!Â
Disney World is changing in ways that you may not expect.
Magic Kingdom Crowds in May 2023
Disney recently had its Q2 Earnings Call where we got to learn more about what demand is like for Disney+ and the Disney theme parks. During the call, Disney did mention that demand for the parks was going down now that the 50th anniversary is over which could explain the strange crowd patterns and lower Genie+ prices during a typically busy time of year. It looks like this could also be impacting the wait times — let’s take a look!
Do you love Frozen? Are you excited about seeing more Frozen in Disney Parks?
Frozen Ever After in Disney World
Well, THREE Disney Parks are actually getting new Frozen-themed lands, including Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. That park, though, has almost completed one of the rides in its “World of Frozen” and Imagineers and Cast Members got to be among the first people to check out the ride.
Here at DFB, we’re experts on the BEST ride seats in Disney World.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
We know that the back row of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is the wildest, that requesting section B1 on Soarin’ will get you the best view, and that well…there really IS no good seat on Kali River Rapids (may the odds be ever in your favor to stay dry!). But what about the Walt Disney World Railroad? Well, we’ve got a tip for that classic Disney ride as well!
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