food IS a theme park
If you’re heading to EPCOT in 2026, make sure to familiarize yourself with the latest policy changes at Disney’s second park, as things have changed even in the last year.
Spaceship Earth
Whether it’s how to approach some of EPCOT’s most popular attractions that have been refurbished, some of the park’s most popular restaurants, or even its newest lounge.
On its surface, Disney World’s Star Wars experience, Galactic Starcruiser, seemed like a really bold idea. The idea of a hotel where you could basically role-play all your Star Wars dreams with an actual Star Wars-based storyline could have appealed to a lot of fans.
Galactic Starcruiser Atrium
However, less than a year after the Galactic Starcruise opened, it closed, with Disney citing that the experience didn’t perform the way the company had hoped. However, rather than leave the space abandoned, Disney decided to convert it into new office space for Walt Disney Imagineering. Now, we’ve seen signs of progress and construction to make this happen, and we recently noticed a new permit being filed for what was previously the Galactic Starcruiser.
Refreshment Port at EPCOT, near the Canada Pavilion, has been closed for refurbishment for a while now — but we didn’t know why.
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Well, we officially do know why now, as it was just revealed that Refreshment Port will reopen as La Poutinerie!
Between me going to Disney World for basically my whole life and our DFB reporters being inside the parks every single day, we now know how to do Disney World the SMART way, no matter WHO we end up traveling with.
Crowds Here Too
So let’s have a chat, you and me, so I can fill ya in on the smartest ways to take on Disney World (depending on your travel group).
Chances are that if you’re reading this, you love a good theme park ride. But what you probably don’t love is getting stuck on theme park rides.
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A situation like this can easily turn what’s supposed to be a fun day into an unfortunate one, which is exactly what happened to a group of people earlier this week. Recently, riders were left stranded 202 feet in the air after a roller coaster got stuck mid-ride at a theme park in Australia, according to People.
Want to plan your Universal Orlando trip like an expert? These are the hotels Universal fans are skipping in 2026!
Terra Luna Resort
There are 11 official Universal Orlando hotels for guests to choose from when booking their vacation. Much like the assortment of Disney World hotels, there are definite pros and cons to each option, and some of those differences might be dealbreakers for you when deciding which spot to book. Here are the three Universal Orlando hotels fans aren’t booking in 2026!
After being closed for over a year, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is finally reopening at Magic Kingdom!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Disney announced that the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness will officially reopen on May 3rd, and we can’t WAIT. The ride will reopen with new elements, scenes, and an expanded storyline we’re excited to experience. Not only that, but Disney revealed that after extensive testing, the height requirement has been lowered! Here’s what we know.
Think you know everything about Disney World? Think again.
Cinderella Castle
There’s a whole world of hidden tricks, little-known perks, and insider strategies that most guests walk right past. From surprise character encounters to scoring last-minute tables at the most in-demand restaurants, and even unlocking discounts that aren’t widely advertised. Disney doesn’t always make these things easy to find… but that’s where we at DFB come in. Get ready because we’re spilling the secrets that can totally change your next trip.
Disney is preparing to lay off as many as 1,000 positions in the next few weeks, the Wall Street Journal has reported.
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People familiar with the matter advised that many of the cuts will be in the company’s recently consolidated marketing department, marking one of the first notable moves under Josh D’Amaro, the new Chief Executive Officer.
Who doesn’t love eating their way around World Showcase? And the cool thing is that you can get food and drinks OUTSIDE of each pavilion’s restaurants. Many of the pavilions have shops that also feature snacks and drinks from their host countries, too!
Frozen Wafer Sandwich
Well, one of our favorite spots to shop for such snacks is at Mitsukoshi in the Japan Pavilion. Here, you’ll find LOADS of Japanese treats, and well, we just found some new frozen treats that we HAD to try, although one was actually sweet potato-flavored. Let’s take a look at these treats, and we’ll give you our honest thoughts.
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