food IS a theme park
We’ve got lots of fun character meet-and-greet updates this week, including a NEW Star Wars character coming to the parks, a BRAND NEW restaurant opened in EPCOT super early, soon we will get a FIRST LOOK at Disney’s newest cruise ship and lots more.
EPCOT
All the Disney Parks news from this week is coming up right now on DFB Guide.
We can’t believe it’s time to talk about September…but here we are!
Magic Kingdom
The Halloween season has officially kicked off in Disney World and we’ve seen everything the 2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has to offer. On top of that, a new restaurant is opening in EPCOT and the Food & Wine Festival is in full swing. But September has some BIG things in store and that’s what we’re here to talk about today!
If you’re wanting to plan a Disney World trip, you may be wondering “When is the best time to visit Disney World?”
Cinderella Castle
Well, that answer totally depends on YOU. Do you want to avoid crowds at all costs? Don’t visit during summer or spring break. Do you want to be in the crowds on the opening day of a major attraction like Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana (which is coming to EPCOT this year)? Prepare for busy parks. If you are someone who is seeking lower crowds and wait times on a Disney World trip, you may want to wait.
There have been a LOT of changes at Disney over the past year…and we know, it can be overwhelming!
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Between the return of Bob Iger as the company’s CEO and the ongoing battle between Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (formerly known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District), the Walt Disney Company has been in the spotlight. Another controversial topic that the company has been involved with is artificial intelligence (A.I.) and now there’s a new update you should know about.
Changes continue to hit the Reedy Creek Improvement District (now known as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District).
Reedy Creek Improvement District
The District’s Board of Supervisors is made up of Governor DeSantis’ appointees, and over the past few months, they have declared some of Disney’s agreements with the old board to be invalid, filed a lawsuit against Disney in state court, heard some complaints and fears from Disney Springs restaurant operators, and more. A recent district meeting revealed even more important changes and now there’s been another shakeup.
Disney World can be a fun and magical place, but there are some things that make us cringe.
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Whether that’s something that looks gross (like some of the new Halloween snacks that were announced) or because one ride posts a multi-hour wait time, cringe-worthy things are all around. This week, that cringe-y thing is one of the most popular rides in Disney World — Tower of Terror.
Welcome to EPCOT — the land of construction walls, exciting new rides and restaurants, and…did we mention construction walls?
EPCOT
It’s no secret that EPCOT has been undergoing a huge transformation and there has been a lot of exciting news out of the park lately. The 100th anniversary celebrations are coming to the park in September, a new fireworks show is on the way, the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is about to begin, and a new restaurant is coming to the Japan pavilion! With all of this good news, we also have some bad news to share about EPCOT.
Wow! It feels like this year is just flying by!
Magic Kingdom
It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating the 50th anniversary of Disney World, watching Harmonious in EPCOT, and welcoming TRON Lightcycle / Run to Magic Kingdom. Now, we’re over halfway through 2023 and we’re getting closer and closer to the completion of big projects like Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. With how fast the parks change, it can be hard to keep up — but that’s why we’re here! Let’s take a look at the biggest changes coming to Disney World in August!
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest Disney news, then you’ll know that there’s a lot going on right now.
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Just this week, we got more news about menus at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, CEO Bob Iger remaining with Disney until 2026, and the rooms at BoardWalk Inn have changed. It can be a LOT to keep track of! But that’s why we’re here — we’ll let you know about anything that could impact your next Disney World vacation. And speaking of, it’s time to talk wait times!
Are you ready? Are you excited? It’s almost time for our favorite Disney World event of the year — the 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival!
Food & Wine is almost here!
The festival kicks off on July 27th and we’ve put together plenty of resources to help if you’re visiting this year. Make sure you check out all of the food booths and menus that will be available. There are several new booths this year that you won’t want to miss! We’re also looking forward to the merchandise, entertainment, cheese crawl, and so much more. To help you prepare, we’ve got a free printable and map that’ll make navigating the festival a breeze.
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