food IS a theme park
Before we buy any travel essentials, we generally keep an eye on ALDI to see what it releases every week. And that’s the cool thing about ALDI…the stores give you a heads up of what’s coming out soon.
ALDI
Well, next week, from March 11th through March 17th, ALDI is going to bring some apparel to the store, and it includes some things you’ll want to make sure you pack to take on your next Disney trip.
It’s no fun when you visit your favorite theme park only to discover that its hours have changed and you won’t have as much time there as you had hoped. Now, this is something that happens often, which is why we tell you that it’s important to check park hours before your trip so you’re on top of any early closures.
Main Street, U.S.A.
However, we also want to make sure you stay updated on park hours. So if you happen to be planning a trip to Disney World in May and wish to visit Magic Kingdom on May 13th, we’re going to tell you to reconsider your plans. That’s because Magic Kingdom will be closing early that day.
Isn’t it frustrating when you visit Disney World, and things are closed? Yep, it seems like Disney World is just nothing but a sea of construction now, especially with all the construction happening in Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Even Disney World hotels are under construction, with some getting new lobbies and rooms.
Pool at Old Key West
However, regular closures for maintenance are also still happening at Disney World hotels, and that often means pool closures. Well, we’ve got a pool closure and water play area closure to warn you about.
Epic Universe at Universal Orlando has been open for over a year, but Super Nintendo World still remains super popular with Nintendo fans…and for good reason.
Super Nintendo World portal
Where else can you go and live out your best video game fantasies by stepping into the games that have been loved by generations? We all have fond memories of playing Super Mario games, and if you love Super Mario as much as we do, well, some new Super Mario experiences will be coming to Super Nintendo World (and Universal Studios Hollywood) soon!
Disneyland After Dark events are a great way to have some fun in Disneyland without all the crowds. They’re also a great way to take part in some exclusive activities AND see some special entertainment just for that event.
Hey, Mickey!
However, maybe the best part (okay, maybe second-best part if you’re including exclusive snacks), is all the characters you can meet at one of these events. We usually end up seeing characters you don’t see at ANY other time, so it’s always exciting. Well, we just attended Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites, and we got to see some SUPER rare characters, and we just had to tell you about it.
The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is here, and we are EXCITED. We’ve had a chance to see all the topiaries, eat all of the food, and enjoy all of the entertainment.
Moana in Living with the Land for Flower and Garden Festival 2025
However, one of our FAVORITE parts of the festival is seeing how one of our favorite rides, Living With The Land, changes to celebrate. So let’s take the most relaxing ride in EPCOT to see how Living With The Land has transformed for the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival — wait, didn’t change???
It’s finally here! The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival has arrived, and we’re spending some time eating our way around EPCOT while also checking out all there is to see, do, and enjoy at the festival.
The Honey Bee-stro booth
Of course, the most IMPORTANT thing we’re doing at the festival is EATING, which means visiting every single food booth and trying out all the delicious food and drinks. However, as we made our way around the festival, we noticed that some booths didn’t open at 11 AM, which is the usual time that food booths open. Well, we learned that some food booths would open later, so we got all the details to share with you.
Loungefly bags are something of an obsession of mine, mostly because they’re the perfect accessory for both Disney Parks AND at home, and they let me represent some of my favorite Disney characters and movies.
Loungefly bags in EPCOT
We love Loungefly bags, here at DFB, and so we like to keep track when new bags get released online. Well, if you’re looking to pick up a new Loungefly (or two or three) in March 2026, we’ve got the full list and prices of bags that will be released SOON. Let’s take a look!
Things are happening so fast with The Walt Disney Company that it may make keeping up with all the news that has happened recently difficult. Between getting ready to switch CEOs and all the big changes happening in Disney World and Disneyland, there are a lot of updates to keep up with.
©Disney
This week, Disney made some pretty big announcements, too. We’re going to break down the four biggest announcements of the week to make sure you’re kept in the loop.
Can you believe February will be long gone soon, and it will be March? Spring is headed to Disney World, and it will officially kick off on March 4th when the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival starts.
Mickey Mouse Shake
Now, spring is one of those times when we start seeing Disney World restaurant menus changing. Not only do we start seeing St. Patrick’s Day and Easter treats pop up, but restaurants that source seasonal ingredients will also do a menu refresh, too. We’ve gone through every Disney World restaurant menu that had a change this week, and we’re sharing those updates with you.
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