food IS a theme park
There is no shortage of construction projects going on around Walt Disney World as they prepare for the 50th-anniversary celebrations this year!
Magic Kingdom
This week was filled with more progress on some long-term projects that we’ve been keeping track of and we even got a surprise at the end of the week that answered our questions about some mystery construction we spotted back in March. So, let’s get to all the updates from this week!
Have you been keeping up with our Roulé aux Fromage saga? Well, let’s catch you up!
We’re back for MORE cheesy and bacon-y bread!
A few days ago we found that one of our favorite bacon and cheese roll (aka the Roulé aux Fromage) had returned to Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie in the France Pavilion at EPCOT. And, while we were excited to reunite with the cheesy, bacon-y goodness, there was one thing lacking — the bacon. But, the Cast Members in the France Pavilion were watching and they RESPONDED with MORE bacon! So, we had to go over and check it out!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom was the last park to open in Disney World back in 1998 — a piece of Disney trivia that ALWAYS makes us feel old (that was 23 years ago!!).
Welcome to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
There are TONS of really cool details about this park that make it a completely immersive wildlife experience, and today we’re talking about the ones that are so hidden, they’re basically top secret. A land that never came to life, a fake waterfall, and lots of other things packed into the park that you may never notice!
It’s no doubt that a trip to Disney World can be pricey, and with souvenirs like Disney Dooney & Bourke bags featuring almost every Disney character imaginable, those dollars sure can rack up.
Disney Sidekicks Dooney & Bourke Collections
But, if you’re in need of a new purse (or just want one), Disney releases tons of new Dooney & Bourke collections in all shapes and sizes. Recently, we’ve seen bags themed after Disney’s Moana, Disney sidekicks, and even the Disney Skyliner, and now there’s another fandom coming in bag form — Tinker Bell!
Alright all you Disney fans, we’ve got a BIG month and a half to prepare for ahead of us!
Luca © Disney/Pixar
Within the next few weeks, Disney will be releasing TONS of new movies and shows that we’ve been waiting for quite some time to premiere! There’s Pixar’s Luca, which will come directly to Disney+ for all subscribers, Marvel’s Loki, which will turn Wednesday into the new Friday on Disney+, and TWO new movies are set to premiere in BOTH the theaters AND on Disney+ Premier Access (Black Widow and Cruella). So, yeah, we’ve got a long date with our couch coming up. And, if you’re excited to learn alllll about Cruella De Vil’s backstory, then we have something you need to check out!
We’re back with another construction update from Walt Disney World!
Cinderella Castle
Things have been BUSY around the Disney Parks and Resorts, to say the least! Between new paint jobs, more testing for new shows, and reopening stores, there has been a lot to keep track of! And, you may not believe the kinds of projects that Disney is willing to throw up some construction walls for. So, we’ve got a lot to cover — let’s get to it!
If you’ve been following along with DFB for a while now (or honestly even a few days), you probably know that one of our favorite parts of Disney World is the snacks.
There’s nothing like enjoying a Mickey Pretzel in front of Cinderella Castle (no matter HOW expensive!)
Seriously, we’ve made it our JOB to eat our way through Disney World. And, while we’ve had TONS of great snacks, some can cost a pretty penny. So, today we’re talking about the MOST expensive ones and we’ll even touch on why you shouldn’t count them out just because they’re costly!
Cast Members can often save your Disney World trip with an extra glimmer of magic when you’re having a less-than-stellar day.
Cast Members know how to make you smile
But, handing out free cotton candy or Mickey Premium Bars aren’t the only ways that they’re saving the day. Cast Members do a lot behind the scenes both on the job and beyond that makes an impact on others’ lives and one EPCOT Security Cast Member was recently recognized for doing just that!
Even though Disney cruises have been temporarily suspended, the Disney Cruise Line has been getting us excited for their newest ship — the Disney Wish!
©Disney
Fit with a Star Wars lounge, a water-based attraction at sea, tons of entertainment offerings, and more, we’re pretty excited for when this giant ship finally takes to the sea in the summer of 2022! We’ve already been able to take a peek at the initial itineraries and, with bookings opening in just a few weeks, we’ve finally got a look at how much it will cost ya!
There have been a lot of changes to health and safety guidelines in theme parks recently.
Cinderella Castle
And, as CDC recommendations continue to change, many theme parks are considering making more adjustments to their policies. We’ve already seen one major theme park in the U.S. allow guests to remove their face masks in outdoor settings, and now another is relaxing their guidelines.
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