food IS a theme park
One of Disney World’s newest shows has already changed in a major way!
Look at Simba fly!
Disney KiteTails, the show featuring giant kites from The Lion King or The Jungle Book, debuted in October 2021 in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Despite being less than a year old, Disney recently announced plans to change the show, which resulted in shorter but more frequent shows. Now we have a few more details about this change so that you can be sure to catch KiteTails during your next visit!
Did you know that Disney has already released over 40 pairs of new ears in 2022??
Mad Tea Party Ears
It’s hard to pick a favorite but we’ve seen some beauties this year, like the Mad Tea Party Ears, Pretzel Ears, Little Mermaid Ears, and LOTS more! Now two NEW ears have arrived online and these ears are totally ready for a good summer barbecue.
The Star Wars Celebration convention recently took place in Anaheim, California, and it was FILLED with huge Star Wars news!
Galaxy’s Edge
From big announcements, trailers, and new merchandise, there’s a lot to be excited about right now if you’re a Star Wars fan. We already went over some of the upcoming Star Wars merchandise, and now you have the opportunity to order these new items online!
With Disney World opening up reservations for 2023 vacations soon, it might be a good time to start thinking about the future.
What’s more magical than balloons on Main Street, U.S.A.?
It’s no secret that planning a Disney vacation is somewhat complicated right now when it comes down to rising airfare prices, navigating Genie+, park reservations, crowds, and more. We asked DFB readers to share whether they are (or are not) planning a 2023 Disney World vacation, and there were lots of responses!
Hello from Disney World! If you haven’t been able to visit recently, don’t worry — we’ve got all the big news for you.
EPCOT
This week we uncovered a free (or rather, not free) water situation, a missing cookie, and a popular breakfast now available all day. Find out all the news right here at DFB!
Here are DFB, we love food. It’s kind of our thing, if you hadn’t guessed yet. (We’re sure you have.)
A Classic Mickey Pretzel
Naturally, we make it our business to try all the things in Disney World! And while there’s a lot of incredible food arriving in the parks every month, not everything is a huge hit. We’re here with the BEST (and the WORST) of May in Disney World, so check it out!
Refurbishment happens in Disney World, and that can mean anything from big construction changes to minor updates in the parks, hotels, and more!
Righteous Reef Playground
There’s a lot of new in Disney World right now, like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster that officially opened on May 27th, while other upcoming attractions such as TRON: Lightcycle Run ride and the Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana attraction are still in progress. And so that you don’t get to Disney World surprised by closures, let’s review all the closures coming up next week!
We’ve all been there. You arrive at Disney World only to find out your favorite ride or even your favorite park is closing early for the day. Nooooo! Thankfully, there are a few ways to prevent you from walking away with any regret.
Magic Kingdom Close Early Sign
In addition to temporary closures that happen sometimes, there are also times that Disney Parks and rides close early for a variety of reasons. Sometimes you can find out about a closure ahead of time, such as when Magic Kingdom recently closed early at 4:30PM, but sometimes you don’t know until you get to the park. And recently, another ride closed early in Disney World, and we’re here to break down how to handle this, as well as what to do about it!
The 4th of July can be a magical time to visit Disney World, but it can also be an incredibly busy time.
Patriotic Pluto Photo Op on Independence Day
For the first time since 2019, the 4th of July fireworks are coming BACK to Magic Kingdom, and park reservations are filling up FAST. If you were hoping to catch these patriotic fireworks this year, we have news for you.
Updated: May 13, 2024
Disney Springs is much more than just a place to shop for your Minnie Mouse Ears, M&Ms with YOUR FACE ON THEM, and candles that make your house smell like Disney World.
Disney Springs
You can also head to Disney Springs for over 50 different restaurants — some of them are actually better than the ones in the parks! (Sorry, not sorry.) In our expert opinion, there are some restaurants that are without a doubt must-try-best-meal-ever level restaurants, so if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the choices in Disney Springs, we’ve got you!
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