food IS a theme park
Cinderella Castle is one of the most iconic parts of Disney World. The second you reach the end of Main Street, U.S.A., you’ll see dozens of people pulling out their phones and grabbing a picture of the palace.
Cinderella Castle
But did you know that some people’s full-time job is to work on Cinderella Castle? Disney just released exclusive interviews with the creative team behind the repainting of Cinderella Castle, and these Cast Members are serious magic makers!
Southern comfort food hits different when it’s done right, and Granny Ogle’s Ham and Beans at Dollywood is doing it right.
Spread at Granny Ogle’s Ham and Beans
Theme park dining has a reputation for playing it safe, which makes it all the more satisfying when a spot leans fully into its roots and actually delivers. Granny Ogle’s is that kind of place, and it deserves a lot more attention than it typically gets. We stopped in recently and tried a couple of menu staples, so here’s everything you need to know before you visit.
If you’ve been a fan of DFB for a while, then you know we’re a bunch of soda goblins!
My ol’ reliable refillable mug at Epic Universe in Universal Orlando!
What does that mean? Well, we’re SUCKERS for a refillable mug, particularly any one that gets us unlimited sodas. We’re visiting Universal Kids Resort in Texas for a preview before it opens to the public, and we just had to check out the refillable mug options. And all you fellow soda goblins? You’re gonna love this!
Oh, Animal Kingdom, how we love your food. Some parks are known for their incredible snacks, like EPCOT, and others where we struggle to find our go-to (cough, cough, Magic Kingdom), but Animal Kingdom is one of those you might not expect to have the best food, but it does.
NEW pods have landed at Animal Kingdom!
When we heard that Satu’li Canteen released a few new menu items, and one of them was incredible steamed buns, we immediately grabbed our safari hats and headed to Pandora.
If you’re sensitive to noise, then sometimes the Most Magical Place on Earth can quickly become overwhelming. Between loud crowds, massive fireworks, and thin hotel walls, our vacations have been derailed – fast!
Happily Ever After
After lots of Amazon searches and trial and error, we’ve finally found the best earplugs for Disney World. We’ve tested these over multiple park days for months, and our team members all agree these are the best of the best. These earplugs are a game-changer at Disney World!
While it may seem like 2026 just began, the reality is the year’s halfway over and many Disney World guests are already planning their trips for 2027…including selecting their hotel.
Art of Animation
However, some Disney guests are skipping a few of the resort’s most popular hotels next year.
It’s almost here, the NEW Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, is about to open!
Jurassic World Adventure Camp
We’re here, visiting for the first time at a media event, and we’ve stepped inside the park to bring you a full look! There are new lands themed to popular franchises that kids love, and one of those lands is all about DINOSAURS. Yep, we’re going inside Jurassic World Adventure Camp…come along with us!
We know a lot of you live for the vintage Disney vibes. There’s just something about that old-school animation and hand-drawn designs that hits different.
Hi Mickey!
If your style leans more “classic” than “latest movie merch,” then these retro Disney tees might be your new go-to park outfit staples. We found some seriously fun tees that are giving us that retro vibe and you’re going to love them!
A brand-new theme park is officially open, and we’re exploring it ALL! Universal Kids Resort is located in Frisco, a suburb north of Dallas, Texas. It’s aimed at families with young children, but it’s fun for both kids and kids-at-heart!
It’s SpongeBob and Patrick!
This new theme park features seven lands themed after Shrek, SpongeBob, Minions, Trolls, and Jurassic World. We’ve been making our way around this park, and now we’re exploring the SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom land!
In case you missed it, we’re at Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, checking out everything this new theme park has to offer ahead of its official opening date on July 1st. We’ve already given you a full tour of the Universal Kids Resort Hotel, as well as a tour of one of its rooms, but now, we’re INSIDE the theme park, and we have SO much to tell you about.
Jurassic World Adventure Camp
So the theme park has seven themed lands based on some kid-favorite properties like SpongeBob SquarePants, Shrek, Minions, Trolls, Puss in Boots, and more. Well, that also includes a Jurassic Park-themed land called Jurassic World Adventure Camp…and y’all, this might be our favorite of all the lands because we just met a baby raptor!
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