food IS a theme park
Lookin’ for a boozy new cocktail near Disney World?
Disney Springs
You’ve got a good chance of finding one at Disney Springs! From whiskey flights to summery sips, it seems like new drinks are always popping up around here (along with some pretty sweet discounts)! And over at Dockside Margaritas, there’s something NEW we just have to try.
Imagine watching the sunrise by the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, then watching the sunset in front of Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom — talk about the perfect day! Thanks to Disney’s special Park Hopper tickets, guests can hop from park to park all on the same day. Whether you’re trying to maximize your time or just want a little variety in your day, park hopping is a popular option among many Disney World guests.
LET’S GO PARK HOPPING!!
If you haven’t been to Disney World in a few years, you might be surprised by the number of changes we’ve seen around the parks and resorts. Park hopping, for example, is a little different now than it was before the pandemic. What’s changed? Let’s take a look.
It’s been a long but exciting road for the Portillo’s near Disney World!
Portillo’s
The Chicago-style chain announced its Orlando location in 2019, and our mouths started watering. But the opening was delayed not once, but twice, leaving us wondering WHEN we’d actually get to enjoy our Italian Vienna beef sandwiches, char-broiled burgers, and hot dogs. But now the time has come, friends!
At the beginning of 2021, free MagicBands were discontinued for Disney World Resort guests.
There’s a MagicBand, too!
MagicBands are still very much around, even with the introduction of MagicMobile (which allows your phone to be your MagicBand), and Disney keeps introducing new designs! Now, one of the newest MagicBands is available at a discount for certain guests!
Shanghai Disney Resort opened in June of 2016!
©Disney
Now, Disney Ambassadors are celebrating the park’s 5th birthday with a magical surprise!
We’re at Disney Springs today for an extra-festive event!
Disney Springs
World Whiskey Day is May 15th, and of course, Raglan Road is celebrating! We’ve seen this Irish pub host other events — like a St. Patrick’s Day festival — so we’re not surprised to see them ringing in this unique holiday. And of course, we had to go check out all the fun for ourselves!
We all deserve to feel fancy sometimes, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or staying in to watch a movie marathon on Disney+. And who is fancier than the Disney Princesses?!
Princesses in Disney World
Now you can feel like royalty wherever you are with a new tumbler set from BoxLunch featuring some of our favorite Disney Princesses!
Disney World is known for having some crazy weather!
Rainy Day in Hollywood Studios
We’ve had our fair share of rainy days in the parks, so we know how this kind of weather can impact your park day. And as we’ve seen time and time again, sometimes these situations mean you’ll have to make some changes to your plans!
We’re getting excited for the opening of Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure!
Avengers Campus ©Disney
We’ve already taken a peek inside the land, looked at the awesome Cast Member costumes, and even checked out some of the new rides! But here at DFB, we’re ALL about the food. And today, we’ve got an update on one of the dining spots that will be opening soon!
Since the parks reopened last year, there have been quite a few changes.
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
To name just a few, Annual Pass sales have been suspended and many locations around property remain closed (although several are reopening!). And of course, FastPass+ is still temporarily unavailable.
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