food IS a theme park
We finally have an opening date for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Buzz Lightyear is officially BACK and blasting off in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT just rolled out brand‑new festival eats, and we may have uncovered the best chicken tenders in all of Disney World — yes, we’re ready to defend that claim.
New eats!
All of the latest Disney and theme park news is coming up right now on DFB Guide.
We made our park reservations for Magic Kingdom on May 3rd, and you might want to do the same!
Magic Kingdom
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin just reopened recently, and now we’re getting ready for another BIG reopening after a very…VERY long refurbishment. Magic Kingdom is going to be looking like itself again once May 3rd hits, and we seriously can’t wait!
Who else is SO excited to step into the world of Monstropolis soon?? While we anxiously await its opening, we’re taking a closer look at everything we know about the new Monsters, Inc. land so far!
Monstropolis Concept Art ©Disney
In August 2024, Disney officially announced that a new Monsters, Inc.-themed land was coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Since then, we’ve learned more about Disney’s plans for Monstropolis and seen construction start to take shape. We can’t wait to finally step into the monster world ourselves, so let’s take a closer look at what’s happening with the development of the brand-new Monsters, Inc. land!
A major EPCOT attraction is about to look very different, and the timeline is officially locked in.
Soarin’ Around the World
Disney has confirmed key dates for a transformation that will temporarily close Soarin’ and bring back a familiar version with a patriotic twist. If you’ve got a Disney World trip planned soon, this update could seriously impact your plans, so here’s everything you need to know.
Amazing news, Loungefly fans! Disney has dropped MORE Loungefly bags on Amazon, so yes, it’s time to pull out that credit card again.
©Loungefly
These new Loungeflys online are all inspired by two classic Disney films, so if you’re feeling the pull of nostalgia, escaping these the pull of these bags will be close to impossible. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
Can you keep a secret? We aren’t joking here!
Pat O’Brien’s at Universal
Speakeasy is back at Pat O’Brien’s at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk! Speakeasy is an exclusive experience for guests that is literally hidden upstairs, which you get to by using the stairs in the back of Pat O’Brien’s. We got the chance to check it out with an early preview before it returns, and we just had to share our experience with you!
It’s hard to believe we ever stayed at a Disney World hotel without this essential item!
Charging Station
In today’s day and age, a Disney World vacation has become quite tech-dependent. From MagicBands to the My Disney Experience app, all of a sudden, we’re not only watching wait times, but our device’s battery health as well. That’s why this Disney World essential — available right now on Amazon — is so important!
Today, April 10th, is a VERY special day, especially if you happen to have a brother or sister.
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That’s because it’s National Siblings Day, a day set aside to honor the special bonds that siblings share. The holiday was founded in 1995 by Claudia Evart, who was inspired to honor her siblings after losing her brother. Now, 34 years later, Disney is honoring siblings by spotlighting three sisters who all work at Disney World as Cast Members.
Easter may have been early this year, right at the beginning of the month, but there’s one restaurant in Disney Springs that’s choosing to celebrate all month long!
We love visiting eet!
We love heading over to eet by Maneet Chauhan in Disney Springs to see what new offerings are available, especially because the menu often changes each month. There’s a new, special drink you can snag all month long for Easter, but there’s ANOTHER addition that could get you a FREE drink or entree during your visit!
There are multiple new lands under construction in Disney World right now, but one of the ones we’re most looking forward to is the new Monsters, Inc. Land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
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This new land is expected to open in 2027, 26 years after the film’s opening in 2001, which goes to show that you never know when Disney may choose to introduce a land based on an old favorite film. This new land won’t only be home to new dining and shopping locations, but also new attractions, including Disney’s FIRST ever suspended coaster. It’s being built at the very back of the new land, so it’s hard to see from the construction walls at the front, but we headed over to the parking lot to be able to see the BIG update that’s taken place!
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