food IS a theme park
I’m not trying to be dramatic, but when Disney announced an Encanto-themed ride was coming to Animal Kingdom, I cried. The movie means everything to me, and to enter their magical world and go inside Castia feels like a dream come true.
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Every day, we’re getting one step closer to Pueblo Esperanza (aka the Tropical Americas area) opening in Animal Kingdom, and y’all, you can see the structure. I repeat, YOU CAN SEE THE STRUCTURE!!!
Hey, I go to Disney World a lot. Like every week. So to say I’ve spent some money in Disney World would be an understatement. I would probably be afraid to count up all the receipts from this past year alone, especially if we throw in the cost of an Annual Pass.
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Because we adore our readers, we’re sharing what we bought in Disney World and why we wish we hadn’t. From essentials we can’t believe we would ever forget to snacks that we should have skipped, we’re sharing what we’d buy instead!
Disney just dropped some wild updates — from the return of super-specific season passes to yet another round of price hikes.
Taylor Swift display in Hollywood Studios
We’ve got some sad news for Disney Adults that might sting a little, and oh yeah… Swifties are going to want to RUN to Hollywood Studios. All of the latest Disney news is coming up right now on DFB Guide.
Full confession: I’m on my phone a LOT when I’m at Disney World. Of course, part of that is for my job, where I’m taking pictures and videos of the best food around, but even if you’re not setting out to review food, you’ll still be on your phone more than you think.
INIU Portable Charger
From taking photos of the fireworks, characters, and the family, to booking Lightning Lanes and your next dining reservation, to even checking wait times and where the ride is on a map, your phone battery draining is not an uncommon occurrence. We found the best battery packs for you to throw into your bag before heading to the parks to save your phone (and your sanity)!
The Orlando International Airport has launched an Experience MCO Visitor Pass Program, allowing guests to visit the airport without a plane ticket.
Welcome to the Orlando International Airport
We’ve missed being able to hang out with our family members before they fly, but now we can wait a little longer on the dreaded airport goodbye hug.
I love catching free performances for every EPCOT festival on the America Gardens Theatre. I’ve seen some of my favorite bands like The Fray and Smash Mouth, along with the Candelight Processional led by one of my favorite actresses, Marlee Matlin. These concerts are included with your park ticket and are something that makes each EPCOT festival so much fun.
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If you’ve ever tried to catch one of those concerts yourself, you’d know that they can get BUSY. Even less popular bands can cause lines from the America Pavilion to Germany, and I have waited in plenty of these lines, even through insane rainstorms. This is if you’re waiting in the standby line, hoping there’s enough space to join. There’s a way to guarantee seating for your favorite artists, and it is not available for booking!
Ferb, I know what we’re going to do today! Well, not today, but December 26th.
Four Flamingos
The Four Flamingos, a Richard Blais Florida Kitchen, is hosting a seasonal cocktails and mocktails class, which honestly might be the best way to celebrate.
Summer, summer, summer. That’s the only thing going through my head right now as I wait for winter to pass and summer to come back. While I’m ready for the warmer weather, I’m mostly excited for everything coming to Disney World this summer.
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You can go to Disney World at any time throughout the year, but here is me convincing you that you should go in summer 2026.
We have to say, we have the best readers on the planet. It’s because of all of YOU that learn about changes in the parks that others might have skipped over. Drew Hagen contacted us with a change in Disney World’s souvenir shipping policy, and after a visit to Disney Springs for ourselves, we can confirm there’s a huge price jump.
Shipping Center
If you didn’t know, Disney has shipping locations available where you can send home souvenirs you’ve purchased in the parks to save some space in your luggage, including some of the weird-shaped items like lightsabers and droids. Previously, the prices ranged from $20 to $40, depending on the value of your merchandise, but get ready to pay a bit more for it!
Hey, I don’t like spending time in line either, and in Disney World, if you don’t want to wait in line, you have to pay to skip. Lightning Lanes are your way to pay a bit upfront, schedule your attraction, scan in, and ride, with minimal wait times.
Slinky Dog Dash Lightning Lane
With the holiday season, we’ve seen the prices for Lightning Lane Multi Pass go up, up, up, but luckily, we’re starting to see a drop in the prices. When should you buy Lightning Lanes? Let’s chat about it!
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