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The Best Restaurants at Disney World in 2026

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If you’re looking for the MUST-VISIT Disney World restaurants in 2026, you’ve come to the right place!

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A new year means we get to provide a new list showcasing some of our favorite Disney World offerings! For this one, we’re providing a deep-dive into which restaurants the DFB team agrees are WORTH investing in for upcoming vacations. We have a lot of fun making these, so hopefully you have just as much fun sitting back and learning about ALL the different “must try” options around the Walt Disney World Resort property!

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“The Pressure Must Have Been Enormous on Everybody” — NEW Disneyland Documentary Director and Producer Leslie Iwekrs Spoke with Me About the Film

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I spoke to an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker about her upcoming Disneyland documentary, and she revealed some BIG details about the new film coming to the Disney+ streaming service!

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Disneyland Handcrafted is a brand-new documentary focused on the creation of Disneyland, featuring rarely seen footage from the Disney Archives. Coming to Disney+ and Disney YouTube on January 22nd, 2026, this documentary is helmed by Leslie Iwerks — an award-winning director and producer who comes from a long lineage of Disney icons.  We were afforded the opportunity to speak with her, and she shed some insight on the film, Disneyland history, Walt himself, and the filmmaking process!

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Disney Is Opening BRAND NEW Hotels. Here’s the Full List.

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It’s going to be easier than ever to stay on-site at a Disney Resort, thanks to Disney’s ever-growing hotel scene!

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That’s right — over the next few years, Disney has CONFIRMED that it’s bringing us several brand-new hotels to its theme park resorts! From a new rustic, yet elegant lodging option at Disney World to immersive, story-driven stays in Shanghai, here’s everything we know so far about new Disney hotels in development.

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We Just Had a HEATED Debate About ALDI Cheese and the Winner Will Definitely Shock You

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It’s no secret that the DFB team is cheese-obsessed. In fact, we often get into extensive discourses over the beloved dairy product!

ALDI

Whether we’re talking about Disney’s plastic cheese or losing our minds over the latest mac & cheese, the DFB team is always ready to talk cheese. So when we were discussing the best cheeses at Aldi, you’d best believe the conversation got HIGHLY opinionated!

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HUGE Disney Fireworks Changes Coming This Week!

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While we’re sad about the holiday season wrapping up at Disneyland, the return of some regular season fan-favorite offerings has us super excited!

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In early December 2025, Disney revealed a bunch of 2026 Disneyland news — including some tidbits about returning entertainment. As part of the ongoing Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration, a popular fireworks show is about to come back after a winter hiatus, and we’re incredibly excited to see it grace the California night sky once more! [Read more…]

Why You Definitely Should Buy the Disney Dining Plan in 2026

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As longtime Disney Dining Plan users know, the vacation package add-on is one of the most popular options for Walt Disney World guests.

Mickey Cinnamon Roll

For those visiting the “Most Magical Place on Earth” for the first time (or the first time in forever…), it isn’t if you can get the Disney Dining Plan, but rather if you should get the Plan. We’re here to lay out the pros (and some cons) of the Disney Dining Plan so you can make an informed decision! [Read more…]

Everything You Need to Know About Disney’s NEW Hotel Perk Changes

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It’s a new year, which means new hotel perks for both the Disney World and the Disneyland Resorts!

Typhoon Lagoon

Change is coming to the two U.S.-based Disney theme park resorts in 2026 — and that includes changes to already established hotel perks! With the new year now getting into full swing, it’s an important time to remind you about a few existing hotel perks at both Disney World and Disneyland that will look mighty different in 2026…and maybe not for the better.

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3 Things We’re BEGGING Disney To Bring to the Grand Floridian Tea Room

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A beloved Disney hotel offering is returning soon, and we’re hoping to see some notable changes!

Tea time at the Grand Flo!

The Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is set to reopen sometime in early 2026 after over five years of being closed, and we can’t wait to go back! With that said, a lot’s changed since life pre-pandemic, and the tea room should look a little different. With that in mind, there are some changes we’d like to see when it’s back open!

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Don’t Go to Disney World in January If You Want to Ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

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If you are a MASSIVE Big Thunder Mountain Railroad fan, January is NOT the month for you…

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

There are tons of reasons to visit Magic Kingdom in January 2026. From experiencing Extended Evening Hours to tons of world-class rides, there’s a lot drawing us to “The Most Magical Place On Earth”. With that said, if the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad thrill ride is your raison d’être, January is going to be ROUGH.

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Disney to Cut 2 Hotel Perks This Month

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Change is hitting the Disneyland Resort like a tidal wave in 2026. In fact, some hotel perks are getting adjustments!

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Right now, most of the talk surrounding the Disneyland Resort has to do with the multiple expansion projects in progress. However, a pair of hotel perks are about to change this January… and we’re betting most guests won’t be too thrilled.

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