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Disneyland Quietly Reopens Big Thunder Mountain Railroad After Two Month Closure

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Okay, we’ve been there. You plan a trip to Disneyland, only to discover that one of your favorite rides is closed for refurbishment. Granted, we sometimes have a little heads up when Disneyland closes rides, but we’re never entirely sure of when they’ll reopen. Well, that’s not the case with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland

Disneyland’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed in September for a months-long refurbishment. Well, it looks like as of today, the ride has officially reopened.

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The Burger That Had Us Questioning EVERYTHING Has Returned to Disney World

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Okay, so we know there are a lot of unique foods and snacks you can have in Disney World, not to mention all the fun Mickey-shaped treats. But sometimes, you know, you just want a really good burger.

Smash Burger

Now, not all burgers in Disney World are made equally, and let’s just say that the ones in the parks haven’t always done much to wow us. But in Disney Springs, you can find some pretty good burgers in several restaurants, but one of our favorite burgers has just returned…and we’re STOKED.

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BIG COOKIE NEWS! Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs Released Its November Menu, and We’re Already Obsessed

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Happy November, DFB friends. Well, one of the things you might know about the beginning of each month is that we often see some Disney World restaurants change up their menus and offer new specials. That includes one of our favorite spots to get cookies, Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs.

Stuffed Sugar Cookie

Gideon’s Bakehouse is going ALL IN on November and bringing back their limited Stuffed Sugar Cookies, which have previously only been available for a weekend here, a weekend there. Well, in November, you’ll be able to get those cookies ALL MONTH LONG. 

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This China Pavilion Restaurant Introduces New Lunch Menu … But There’s a Catch

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You know, one thing I feel that is missing from EPCOT’s World Showcase, particularly in the China Pavilion, is a spot to grab dim sum.

We’re ready for some apps!

Well, y’all, that has officially changed…at least for now. That’s because Nine Dragons Restaurant in the China Pavilion is now offering a limited-time dim sum menu for lunch. DIM SUM HAS COME TO DISNEY WORLD, Y’ALL.

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19 Disney Souvenirs From Amazon With Such Great Reviews, You’ll Instantly Add Them to Your Cart

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It’s the season for shopping!

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Okay, so it’s ALWAYS a good time to go shopping for Disney souvenirs, and if you spend as much time on Amazon as we do (#sorrynotsorry), you’re probably looking for the BEST Disney goodies to buy, right? Well, we decided to do some research and looked for the best Disney items we could find with the best reviews. So now you have a new excuse to add them to your cart.
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I Had Someone Follow Me Around Marshall’s To Ask About This Disney Backpack

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I have a confession to make…I’m addicted to Disney Loungefly bags. I’m starting to amass my share of them because I need one to go with every outfit, OKAY?

Gold sequin Loungefly

However, there is one Loungefly bag that I own that EVERYONE seems to love, and I once had someone follow me around in Marshall’s to ask me where I got it. Well, the answer is easy…it came from Amazon. So let me share my most popular Loungefly backpack with you, too!

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REVIEW: If You Can Only Choose ONE EPCOT World Showcase Pavilion for Dinner, Choose THIS ONE

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When it comes to amazing restaurants, EPCOT certainly has its share. You can just basically walk around World Showcase and dine around the world! We love the ‘ol “snack and stroll” method when we’re spending a day in EPCOT, but sometimes, we find ourselves craving a nice, hearty meal.

Poutine

Well, one of the most highly-rated restaurants in EPCOT is in the Canada Pavilion, and yep, you know we’re talking about Le Cellier (we could go on for DAYS about the cheese soup there). However, it’s been a hot minute since we dined there, so we revisited Le Cellier to see if it still holds up.

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CONFIRMED: Disney Announces a POPULAR Holiday Addition Is Returning at Disneyland!

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Leave it to Disney to kick off its holiday celebrations EXTRA early. They’re excited — clearly. Yes, Disneyland’s holiday season will be here soon. The season officially kicks off on November 14th and runs through January 7th,2026 (don’t you love that it goes into the first week of January?).

Deadpool telling stories

That means you’ll soon get to enjoy the holiday decorations in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, watch the Christmas parade, the Christmas nighttime fireworks, meet special character appearances, and more. You’ll also get to enjoy the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays (which we’re VERY excited about), and something else will be returning to California Adventure this year, too. Deadpool will be back to tell holiday stories!

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NEWS: Orlando Airport Announces “Staffing-Related Challenges” Causing Flight Delays

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If you’re traveling to or from Disney World, you’re probably flying into and out of Orlando International Airport. You probably know about the iconic green carpet you see as soon as you get off the plane. You may even know that this airport is VERY busy, and can report some major delays if there’s a staffing shortage.

Orlando International Airport

Now, it’s common for delays to occasionally happen, sometimes due to weather, or sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances. However, the Orlando International Airport is now confirming that flights have been delayed due to “staffing-related challenges.” 

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Only 27% of Disney World Fans Say This Hotel Splurge Is WORTH IT

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Look, it’s no secret that a trip to Disney World is very expensive. In fact, many would call ANY trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” a splurge. However, there are levels to splurging.

Monorail at the Contemporary Resort

Case in point, while some may consider staying at any Disney hotel as opposed to an off-property hotel a splurge, those who know their Disney hotels well know that staying in one of Disney World’s deluxe hotels is essentially a splurge on a splurge! Are these deluxe hotels worth the splurge and higher price tags? Well, we asked YOU!

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