food IS a theme park
The weather’s getting toasty and we’re on the hunt for frozen drinks here at DFB!
Disney Springs
Luckily, we found ourselves at Dockside Margaritas at Disney Springs, which is a great place to grab a boozy pick-me-up (there are even seasonal options!). And if you’re missing the Disney Cruise Line a little extra…well, we’ve got a drink for you.
Disney’s a fun place to be, but there are a few unspoken rules to keep in mind.
Magic Kingdom
Some of ’em will actually really help you out on your vacation — they’re like little insider tidbits! But others are about…you know…common courtesy. And in the past, we’ve spotted a great example of what NOT to do while at Disney World.
We recently told you all about some new Disney World merch!
So much cool stuff!
We’ve seen a few examples of Disney’s mission to become more eco-friendly poppin’ up in the parks, from cool new trash cans to compostable plastic cheese (!!) containers. And now, Disney has a few more reusable pieces of merchandise that you can use around the parks and at home! The line is called the Play, Drink, Repeat and the collection is jam-packed with reusable goodies. So, of course, we had to try some of them out.
Have you heard about the Stitch Crashes Disney collection?
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Each month, our favorite alien pal Stitch crashes into a Disney movie — and there’s a whole merch collection to show off his adventures! He’s already tumbled into The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Lady and the Tramp. And this month, he was due to crash The Little Mermaid. But now, we have an update on that release date.
We’ve got some sad news for Gideon’s Bakehouse fans.
One of our favorite places at Disney Springs, Gideon’s Bakehouse!
It’s no secret that we LOVE this Disney Springs dessert spot. And we’re not alone — Gideon’s Bakehouse is wildly popular! So popular, in fact, that there’s a virtual line with a wait that can span hours. And with demand so high, Gideon’s has run into a little problem…a cookie shortage!
Craving some cookies?
PB Chocolate Swirl Cookie
Then you may want to head over to Gideon’s Bakehouse! This Disney Springs spot has been bringing it with their cookie, cake, and cold-brew game since they opened just a few months ago. But if you’re planning on getting through those tall doors, you’re gonna have to seriously plan ahead. Gideon’s has implemented a virtual queue to manage demand, and now, there’s been an important change to that process!
Spring is here!
Cinderella Castle
That means Mother’s Day is coming up, and boy is Disney ready to celebrate! We’ve already seen a massive Mother’s Day sale with over 500 items up for grabs — and we’ve brought ya a Mother’s Day gift guide to help you out with some present inspiration. But if you’re a D23 Gold Member, there’s another way to mark this holiday: with a brand-new special offer!
Get excited, friends! We’re here with a BIG Disney+ update.
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April was FULL of fun stuff on Disney+, like The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, and Big Shot. But we’re lookin’ ahead to May, which is jam-packed with tons to watch, too!
Here at DFB, we keep you updated on any changes that could affect your Disney vacation.
Mexico Pavilion
That includes hotel renovations, ride closures, menu tweaks, and SO much more. And if you’re planning a trip to EPCOT, you’ll want to be aware of some changes at La Hacienda de San Angel, which seems to be gradually reducing its hours.
Disneyland is reopening on April 30th, and we could NOT be more excited.
Disneyland
We’re pretty pumped to hop on rides, meet characters — oh, and did we mention Dole Whip? Sure, you can currently snag this sweet treat at Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats in Disney California Adventure, but we’re itching to savor it in Disneyland again. Luckily, we got a big hint that we’ll be able to get our fix soon!
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