food IS a theme park
There’s nothing quite like hugging your favorite Disney character, right?!
Mickey!
Well, do we have BIG news for you. Yesterday, Disney teased the return of traditional character meet and greets and now we have an official announcement.
Scented merchandise (Yes, you read that right) seems to be the latest Disney trend.
at Uptown Jewelers
We have seen popcorn-scented spirit jerseys and ears. And now, syrup-scented ears have arrived in Disney World.
We have BIG news for those looking to purchase a new Annual Pass.
Walt Disney World Annual Pass
We have previously shared that Annual Pass sales could be paused in order to assist with park capacity. Now, Disney World has updated their website and have done just that.
Yesterday was quite the exciting day over at Disneyland Resort. We stopped by Festival of Holidays AND we went to the first Merriest Nites After Hours Event! And you know what that means?! Well, it means we tried lots of new eats!
Get a load of that GORGEOUS tree!
A few of the treats are exclusive to Merriest Nites, like the Toffee Churros, the Cookies & Cream Pretzel, and the Seasonal Beignets. We’re taking a look at those beignets now to see how they compare to the normal ones you can get in Disneyland!
UPDATED February 14, 2025
“ALOHA,” my friends!
Actually, scratch that… I’d like to say “Aloha” to our family of DFB readers.
Why? Because today we’re talking about all things ‘Ohana! And if you’ve dined at this beloved Disney World restaurant– or if you’ve ever seen the movie Lilo & Stitch — you are likely familiar with this phase: “Ohana means FAMILY.”
That said, when we’re talking specifically about ‘Ohana, the popular all-you-care-to-enjoy Table Service restaurant in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, ‘Ohana often means even more to a lot of people… like our readers! They’ve been kind enough to share their stories of ‘Ohana with us through a conversation on Facebook, including their great and not-so-great experiences.
And we, in turn, are sharing their thoughts and stories with you here, so you can know what to expect and perhaps how to prepare for your first — or next! — visit to ‘Ohana.
Welcome to ‘Ohana
So pull up a chair, relax, and get ready to dig into the feast of information about what ‘Ohana, the restaurant, really means… . [Read more…]
Can you believe it?! It’s officially Disney World’s 50th anniversary!
50th anniversary map
To help kick off the 18-month celebration, Disney World has released a 1971 merchandise collection and there are 150 snacks (Yes, you read that right.) coming to the parks! Now, we found a new Magic Kingdom map that has been released to help guests navigate all of the 50th anniversary happenings.
We are just a few short weeks away from Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration.
Main Street, U.S.A. Railroad Station
In preparation for the 18 month-long event, Disney World has introduced new fireworks shows, spruced up Cinderella Castle, announced special character costumes, special merchandise, and more. On top of all of this, Disney is adding 50 interactive GOLDEN character statues to the parks. All 50 statues have been announced and now the first 50th anniversary statues have been spotted in Magic Kingdom.
The FAB FIVE. All-you-care-to-enjoy EATS. Literally just steps away from the Magic Kingdom.
You guessed it… we’re talking about Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!
A visit to Chef Mickey’s is practically a rite of passage for first-time Disney World guests, and many families find themselves making a Disney vacation tradition out of it. But today, we’re not just talking about our latest visit to review breakfast or dinner at this Character Meal. Instead, we’re sharing YOUR stories at this super popular dining spot.
Because even with all the awesome ingredients in place for a practically perfect Character Meal, sometimes things aren’t so practically perfect at Chef Mickey’s. Our readers shared their experiences (and even some of their struggles or “Fails”) with us on Facebook so together we can help all of you considering your first — or next — meal at Chef Mickey’s.
So strap on your big chef’s hat and settle in, friends!
Chef Mickey’s
Because someone very special (and his best friends) wants to say, “Hiya, pal” at Chef Mickey’s! [Read more…]
We have been eager to learn more about the 2021 holiday season in Disney World.
Christmas Tree
With the change from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to BOO Bash this year, we have wondered if the same fate would hold true for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. And now we have our answer.
Hello from Chef Mickey’s in Disney’s Contemporary Resort!
We’re back with the Fab Five at this Disney World Character Meal to check out Chef Mickey’s Family Feast for dinner.
You may recall that the Mickey and the gang have already been serving up breakfast since December (after an initial reopening without characters) as Disney World is slowly but surely bringing back more Character Dining options for guests. But dinner just made its return to Chef Mickey’s, and so we’re back on the scene, too, to bring you our review of this newly modified dining experience!
Chef Mickey’s
And when we say “modified,” we’re referring both to the character interactions and the meal itself, because Chef Mickey has got some brand new dishes to show you, served up in an all-you-care-to-enjoy fashion.
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