food IS a theme park
Disney is full of fun nighttime shows.
Harmonious in EPCOT
Currently, we have Harmonious at EPCOT, Disney Enchantment in Magic Kingdom, and Fantasmic! at Hollywood Studios. Soon we’ll even get to see the return of Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever for a limited time! But one popular nighttime show is about to be GONE.
The Mandalorian is undoubtedly one of the most popular shows on Disney+.
THEY’RE HERE!
And there’s no shortage of things for fans to get excited about right now. From the Mandalorian-mania character interaction in Hollywood Studios that arrived this month to the new 3rd season that premiered on Disney+ that same day — Disney had been continuing to stoke our fandom. But will we ever get a Mandalorian ride to look forward to in the parks? Apparently, creator Jon Favreau has some thoughts!
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and we’re getting into the Irish spirit!
Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Disney makes it pretty easy because there are always lots of ways to celebrate around the parks. Over at Disney Springs, there is always a big celebration at Raglan Road for the holiday, and all over the parks, you’ll find themed treats for the occasion. We’ve already tried the Shamrock Cone at Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs, but today we’re reviewing another green snack, and we headed to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort to get it.
It’s been a massive week for Disney news.
We actually got to TALK to TINK!
In a presentation entitled “Creating Happiness: The Art & Science of Disney Parks Storytelling,” Josh D’Amaro (Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products) shared some exciting technology that could have a huge effect on the future of theme park experiences. We saw a rollerblading robot bunny that can do somersaults, we learned about some of the authentic aspects of creating Galaxy’s Edge, and the Hulk even shared his plans to go to Disneyland Paris. But one of our favorite developments from the conference was MUCH smaller.
Meeting our favorite characters can be one of the BEST parts of going to a Disney park.
THEY’RE HERE!
Lately, Disney has been bringing us new additions to the character meet-and-greet lineup, from Kang the Conqueror and Moon Girl in Disney California Adventure to the Mandalorian and Grogu in Hollywood Studios at Disney World. Last year, we even saw a GIANT Hulk at the D23 Expo that later met guests in Disney California Adventure. Well, it turns out, HULK isn’t done meeting guests yet. He’ll be making his way to another Disney theme park soon!
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway may have opened on the west coast earlier this year, but there are still some exciting additions we’ve been waiting for!
Toontown
Disneyland’s reimagined Mickey’s Toontown was originally scheduled to open on March 8th but got pushed back to March 19th due to some heavy winter storms. During this construction, guests riding Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway haven’t been able to visit the gift shop — until now! Earlier today, Disneyland opened EngineEar Souvenirs ahead of the official opening of the rest of Mickey’s Toontown.
Here at DFB, we are always looking for new styles of ice cream to try around the Disney parks.
Swirls on the Water
Salt & Straw in Disney Springs has fun new flavors every month (we’re looking at you, Lucky Charms ice cream!), Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs recently released a Shamrock Cone, and Vivoli il Gelato currently has a pistachio gelato-filled DONUT on the menu. But sometimes we get ice cream news so bizarre, we have to share it — even when it’s not at a Disney park. Buckle up, folks, because an ice cream flavor is coming to a store near you, and it tastes like SALAD DRESSING.
If you’re headed to Disney World, it’s always a good idea to be prepared for the unexpected.
Magic Kingdom
Rides are periodically shut down for technical difficulties and refurbishment closures are common occurrences all around the parks. In Magic Kingdom, there are multiple things to look out for at the moment — from the construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to the new coaster, TRON Lightcycle / Run. But there’s one unexpected problem that you could run into that is harder to avoid — and it might cause a delay in your Disney plans!
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Disney food, but what makes Disney food even better?
Minnie is ready for adventure!
Disney food with your favorite characters, of course! If you’re looking to book a character meal while you’re at Disneyland, you have four options available to you, and each offers a different type of experience. So how do you decide which one is right for you and your family? You’re in luck because we’re ranking all the Disneyland character dining from best to worst!
The Flower and Garden Festival is HERE, y’all!
2023 Northern Bloom Booth
It’s officially time for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival and we’re finding out what it has to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, unique topiaries to check out, merchandise to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. But we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — the Northern Bloom Outdoor Kitchen — to let you know if it’s worth a visit!
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