food IS a theme park
There is so much happening in Disney World!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
From the new Monsters Inc. Land to the closing of DinoLand U.S.A. and even new parades and shows, there is a lot of excitement happening in the Disney theme parks! One thing we don’t like is this new trend we’re seeing in Disney World and what it’s costing us!
The Walt Disney Imagineering team is sharing some secrets!
All-Star Movies
Thanks to the Imagineering team we have some exciting things coming to the Disney parks like the new Monsters Inc. Land, the Muppets taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, and new shows! They also have a hand in each Disney resort hotel and now they’re giving us some behind-the-scenes info on the latest refurbishment.
Okay, it’s time to give our reporters a huge shout-out because they do the impossible almost every single day.
Dole Whip
From hitting every single food booth at EPCOT festivals (which is how we got all our great reviews of the EPCOT Festival of the Arts recently) to visiting what could be Disney World’s WORST restaurants to eating turkey legs when it’s required of them (and y’all know how most of us here at DFB feel about turkey legs), DFB reporters go above and beyond in the parks every single day in Disney World and Disneyland. So we’re going to give you a little peek inside the life of a reporter when things get HARD.
When you think “pool bar,” you probably imagine soggy chips and bland sandwiches, right?
Bar RIVA
Well, let me tell you – Bar RIVA at Disney’s Riviera Resort is NOT your average pool bar. Nestled within the elegant Mediterranean-inspired vibes of the Riviera, this spot elevates the poolside dining experience into something worth a Skyliner trip – even if you’re not staying at the resort. And guess what? We’re taking you along with us for the ride!
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Magic Kingdom
Disney World’s average wait times usually fluctuate higher or lower based on how many people are in the parks, and it’s usually an overall sort of deal. We often see wait times increase overall, or lower overall, but in this case, we were surprised at how up and down they were across the board. One park in particular has really jumped up in crowds, and we’re wondering if you can guess why.
Disney World is going to be under a lot of construction over the next few years. Magic Kingdom will be getting rid of Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America to make way for a new Cars expansion in Frontierland. Magic Kingdom will also be adding a new Villains land PLUS Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is currently closed for a big refurbishment.
Pop Century Resort
Animal Kingdom’s DinoLand, U.S.A. has started phased closings so Disney can build a new land, Pueblo Esperanza. Muppets Courtyard will close soon to make way for a Monsters, Inc. land. Well, the construction is coming to Disney World hotels soon, too, and a new permit suggests that Disney’s Pop Century Resort will go through a long refurbishment that could result in some hotel room updates.
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!
Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios
Brace yourselves, Muppet fans; we now have the official closing date for all of Muppets Courtyard, and its…not that far away… We’re also going to talk about how Lightning Lane Premier Pass is now available to ALL Disney World guests, Universal has announced the dates for all of their big events this year, including Halloween Horror Nights, and a brand NEW event, and we’ve got more sneak peeks at new shows coming to Disney World later this year.
Being a D23 Gold Member has its perks, and this latest benefit can put more money back in your pocket! That’s right — there’s a new Disney hotel discount available for D23 Members!
©Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando
We talk a LOT about the best Disney World hotels, which to avoid, and how to budget for your upcoming Disney World vacation. Sometimes, we choose to stay at the surrounding Good Neighbor hotels due to their special perks (and several of them come with complimentary breakfast options)! If you’re looking for a great hotel deal, there’s a brand-new hotel offer we think is worth considering for your next trip.
Wake up! Listen closely — we’ve got an important Disney update to share. After confirming TONS of upcoming projects in both Disney World and Disneyland, fans have been on the edge of their seats waiting to hear more about these big announcements. Are we finally getting an update on the new Villains land in Magic Kingdom?! Could Disney officially give us an opening timeline for Pueblo Esperanza in Animal Kingdom?
Disney World
Disney has officially announced that Muppet*Vision 3D will permanently closing at the beginning of June, with the final day to experience the attraction being June 7th.
Magic Kingdom has so many iconic attractions!
Magic Kingdom
Big Thunder Mountain is closed for a lengthy refurbishment, there is a new nighttime parade in the works, and a new Cars project is in the works! There are lots of things happening in the park but we have a pitch that we think would make one of the most popular rides in this park 10 times better.
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