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Disney World changing park reservation rules for annual passholders. They'll go after 2 p.m., most days, without booking reservation. View the full article

If you’re itching to plan a trip to Disneyland Resort, NOW is the time! Disneyland Park Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is opening soon, Mickey’s Toontown is getting refurbished, the Magic Happens parade is returning, and they’re about to start celebrating The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary. There’s so much to look forward to — and the tickets might be more affordable than you’d expect! Disney has announced that throughout 2023, there will be nearly two months’ worth of dates where a one-day, one-park ticket is just $104. That’s the lowest ticket price currently offered, and with that ticket, you can check out new offerings like Wondrous Journeys and World of Color — ONE (both of which open with Runaway Railway on January 27th). ©Disney Keep in mind that the ticket price will increase on days that are projected to be busier and you’ll have to pay more if you want to get a Park Hopper ticket. We’ll make sure to keep an eye on prices in the coming months and update you if there are any changes. Disney California Adventure 2023 is going to be a big year for Disneyland Resort and The Walt Disney Company as a whole, and we’ll make sure to share any more announcements with you! We can’t wait to see what comes next. Click Here to See the Ultimate Guide to Disneyland in 2023! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning to go to Disneyland in 2023? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disneyland Announces MORE 4 Ticket Offers first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Many Annual Passholders are Orlando (or at least Florida) residents who enjoy visiting the parks regularly. Annual Pass Disney World has just made it easier for Passholders to take more spontaneous trips! Disney realized many Passholders like having the option to just visit the parks on short notice. This has been more difficult since the introduction of the Park Pass Reservation system, where guests are required to reserve a spot in the park of their choice prior to being allowed entry. Cinderella Castle Now, they have relaxed the rules! Disney revealed today that they will be allowing Annual Passholders to enter the parks after 2PM without a reservation. However, there are some exceptions! Definitely more magic! Passholders will still need to schedule reservations for Saturdays and Sundays in Magic Kingdom. Just as there are some blackout dates when Passholders can’t book, these will likely apply as well. Disney hasn’t released an official date when this will go into effect, but we will keep an eye out and update as we learn more. Stay tuned to our site for the official start date! Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Program – What You Need to Know Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. If you haven’t gotten an Annual Pass, does this help sway your decision? Let us know your thoughts below! The post BREAKING: Park Pass Reservation CHANGES Announced for Disney World Annual Passholders first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A HUGE change is coming to Disney World’s hotels. Disney’s Grand Floridian We’ve already seen Disney introduce more of its characters into select hotel rooms, announce lobby changes for the iconic Grand Floridian Hotel, and make other updates to its hotels. But now a feature that many fans knew and loved from Disney World visits of the past is coming BACK. Years ago, overnight self-parking at Disney World’s hotels was FREE for hotel guests. But Disney later changed things and introduced overnight parking fees for those staying at Disney World’s hotels, which vary in cost depending on what level of hotel you’ll be staying at. Now, things are changing again! Art of Animation Disney has announced that beginning this evening (January 10th, 2023) overnight self-parking will once again be FREE for guests staying at Disney World’s Resort Hotels. Disney shared, “This is a Disney difference many of you have asked us to bring back, and we’re happy to reintroduce it to make your vacation a little easier and more affordable.” Hotel Parking Lot So, say “goodbye” to that overnight parking fee at Disney World’s hotels starting tonight! In terms of other hotel considerations, remember that Disney World Resort Hotel guests also get FREE standard parking at all Disney World theme parks. Plus, those staying at Disney World hotels get access to perks like Early Theme Park Entry, free Disney transportation to the parks, and earlier access to Individual Lightning Lanes. Pop Century Resort For more news on upcoming Disney World hotel changes, click the links below: Lobby changes announced for the Grand Floridian Room changes announced for Disney’s Beach Club Resort First look at the Little Mermaid rooms coming to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort A FULL LIST of changes announced for the Disney World Hotels Stay tuned for the latest news! Click here to see why your Disney World hotel stay will be DIFFERENT in 2023! Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels 9 Ways Your Disney World Hotel Stay Will Be Different in 2023 Our Picks for the Best Disney World Hotels in 2022 These Are the WORST Disney World Hotels for 2022 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel You Couldn’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted – Now What? The 6 Disney World Hotel Problems No One is Talking About See Why You Might BAIL on Your Disney World Hotel A Full List of Changes Announced for Disney World’s Hotels 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What Items from Amazon Can You Have Delivered to Your Resort Hotel? We’ve Got the Details Are Disney World Hotel Perks Worth the Hefty Price Tag? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What other Disney perk do you think they should bring back? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: FREE Overnight Hotel Parking Returning to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has been bringing us a TON of news lately. Cinderella Castle And it looks like they don’t plan on stopping anytime soon, as we just learned about a bunch of new perks hitting Disneyland and Disney World. Speaking of Disney World news, there’s a NEW perk for guests who purchase Genie+! Disney has announced that beginning “in the next few months,” guests who purchase Disney Genie+ will also get FREE digital PhotoPass downloads for attraction photos taken on the day of their purchase! Disney Genie That means you can download photos from Space Mountain, Slinky Dog Dash, Test Track, Expedition Everest and more for FREE if you have Disney Genie+ that day! PhotoPass We’ll keep an eye out for more news from Disney World, so stay tuned! Read About the NEW Park Hopping Change for Disneyland Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this change? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Genie+ Adds FREE PhotoPass Downloads in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lucky visitors at Blue Spring in Volusia County may catch sight of rare manatee twins being monitored by Save the Manatee Club. View the full article

Park Hopping is about to look DIFFERENT in Disneyland! Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Some restrictions have been in place for a while now when it comes to crossing between Disneyland Resort’s two theme parks — Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. The Disneyland website currently notes that those with Park Hopper tickets can cross between parks on the same day starting at 1PM. But soon that’ll be changing! Disney has revealed that starting February 4th, 2023 those who enter a Disneyland Resort theme park with a Magic Key Pass or Park Hopper ticket will be able to cross between the two parks at the Resort starting at 11AM PT (instead of 1PM PT). Disney California Adventure That’s a critical change that could give you way more time in the second park you wanted to visit for the day. Just keep in mind that you will either need a valid Park Hopper ticket or Magic Key pass to hop between parks! Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Other changes are coming to Disneyland (and Disney World) soon, so stay tuned for our full posts on that. And for our ULTIMATE guide to Disneyland in 2023, watch our video below!  Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about this change? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Big Park Hopping CHANGE Announced for Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are so thankful for you, our Disneyland Resort guests, and are always listening for ways to enhance your experience. As you begin to plan your trips to the Happiest Place on Earth in 2023, we have a few exciting updates to share!View the full article

Today, we're excited to announce a few other updates we’re making to improve the guest experience at Walt Disney World Resort and to let our fans know we are listening to their feedback, including Annual Passholders, who are some of our most loyal guests.View the full article

How would you like to get free Chipotle for a WHOLE YEAR? © Chipotle Sure, we love Disney food, but we also love bringing you food news from outside the Disney bubble! And, the beloved burrito chain is introducing new perks for their rewards program as well as treating thousands of customers to the ultimate prize! Chipotle’s rewards program works like this: for every $1 you spend you get 10 points, then you trade in those points for perks. It’s pretty simple! But now, Chipotle is giving new Rewards Members up to 10 free rewards into your account! For those who enroll before March 6th, 2023, you’ll also receive a reward for free guac instantly (that’s enough to make it worth it!). Reward points get you more than food though; you can also cash them in to receive Chipotle merch or even donate them to support different charities. Who says no to free guac? We know that what you’re really wondering about is the free Chipotle for a year! They’re giving this away to 3,000 members, and all you have to do is make a $5 minimum purchase in-restaurant and scan your member ID, or use your account to order in-app or online. The deadline to enter is January 15th, so if you’re trying to get that guac head over now! Learn More About Chipotle Rewards Here For more food news from outside the Disney parks, see where we get late night eats near Disney World and check out some unique spots to get a bite to eat near Disney World here. Stay tuned to DFB for more food news! We Ate FROZEN GUACAMOLE on a Stick at a Disney Festival and We…Loved It?! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Share your favorite Chipotle dish in the comment section below! The post How YOU Can Win Free Chipotle For a YEAR! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

TRON Lightcycle Run will be opening on April 4th, 2023, and you need to get READY! TRON Lightcycle Run Billboard We’ve already gotten a peek inside the ride, shared up-close looks at its construction, and heard some of the music that could be used in the area. But are you fully prepared for the ride’s opening day? How can you make sure you get on the attraction when it opens? We’ve got our complete list of tips here. Keep in mind, many details about the TRON’s ride’s opening are still pending. Disney has not yet revealed whether the ride will utilize a virtual queue and/or the standard Genie+ or an Individual Lightning Lane. And you’ll also want to remember that unexpected things can happen with Disney rides. The ride could experience technical issues and suddenly shut down or otherwise have complications on its opening day, so you’ll want to build a bit of flexibility into your plans. We’ll chat more about that a little later in this article. For now, let’s go through our top tips to get a ride on TRON on its opening day! What Is TRON Lightcycle Run? First, you’ll want to know exactly what kind of ride you’ll be getting into. The ride is based on the TRON films and follows Sam Flynn as he opens a gateway to the digital world in Tomorrowland. Guests board a train of two-wheeled lightcycles and launch into the Grid for a high-speed race through a computerized world. The ride is set to reach speeds of up to 59 miles per hour, so get ready to hold on tight! ©ABC You’ll go through 8 Energy Gates, race against the Grid’s most menacing programs, and pass through a number of uniquely lit areas. In other words, it’s a thrill ride so don’t go in expecting something like “it’s a small world!” Click here to get a behind-the-scenes look at TRON! Ticket Alright, now that you know about the ride, let’s talk about guaranteeing a seat. First, you’ll need a valid park ticket for Magic Kingdom that’ll allow you to enter the park on April 4th, 2023 — the ride’s opening date. That ticket could be an Annual Pass, a 1-day park ticket, or a multi-day ticket. The key here is to make sure you’ve got a valid ticket for April 4th. TRON Lightcycle Run construction — Early January 2023 If you’re planning to use your Annual Pass to enter the park on this day, check those blockout dates carefully. Both Pirate Pass and Pixie Dust Pass holders are blocked out on April 4th (as well as several surrounding dates). © Disney If you fall into that group, you won’t be able to use your Annual Pass to go into Magic Kingdom on the ride’s opening date and instead would have to buy a separate ticket if going on the opening date is a must-do. Park Pass Reservation Okay, so you’ve got your ticket and a blockout date won’t stop you from getting into Magic Kingdom on the 4th. Next, it’s time to make your Park Pass! Remember that a valid ticket is NOT enough to get you into the parks anymore. If you want to visit Magic Kingdom on April 4th, you’ll need a valid ticket AND a valid Park Pass. Right now, Park Pass availability is wide open for April 4th for those with theme park tickets, those staying at select resort hotels, and Annual Passholders who are not blocked out. But that could change very soon! We’ve seen popular days fill up in the past, so heed this advice — get your Park Pass for TRON’s opening date NOW…as in TODAY (or VERY SOON). © Disney This week in April could prove to be particularly popular since Disney Enchantment will be ending on April 2nd and Happily Ever After will return on April 3rd — just days before TRON’s opening. Plus, Harmonious will be ending on April 2nd, and EPCOT Forever will return for a limited time on April 3rd. If folks decide to come into town for those nighttime spectacular changes they could stick around for TRON’s opening too, making this a busy week. Don’t take a chance — get the Park Pass for Magic Kingdom ASAP. Remember that 1-day, 1-park tickets now have park-specific pricing and automatically come with a Park Pass! Click here for full details about the Park Pass system My Disney Experience App The next thing you want to do (if you haven’t already done so) is make sure you have downloaded the My Disney Experience app, updated the app to its latest version, logged into your My Disney Experience account, and input all of your information. Hit the 3 horizontal lines all the way to the bottom right-hand side of the app and go to Tickets and Passes. Make sure all of your tickets (and those of the family members or friends traveling with you) are linked correctly to the appropriate accounts. Under “My Profile,” hit “Family & Friends List” and double-check that EVERYONE in your traveling party is there and linked appropriately. Now is the time to get all of this done, well ahead of the opening date. ©Disney Planning on using that new MagicBand+ you bought or an older band? Make sure that is linked to your account — hit “My Profile” and then “MagicBands & Cards.” Become very familiar with the My Disney Experience app and where everything is. Take a few minutes (or longer) to explore it so when the time comes for you to check a wait time, enter a potential virtual queue, etc. you’re ready to go! Click here to learn more about My Disney Experience If there is a Virtual Queue We want to be extra clear here — Disney has NOT confirmed whether there will be a virtual queue in place for the opening of TRON Lightcycle Run (or potentially beyond the opening date). But, given what we’ve seen with the opening of newer rides like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, there is a chance (perhaps a BIG chance) that a virtual queue could be used. Here’s how to be prepared for one. First, you’ll need to know at what times the Virtual Queue will open. For other rides, it has typically been 7AM and 1PM (that’s the case currently with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind) — with the 7AM sign-up available for guests to join from the comfort of their hotels/other spots, and the 1PM sign-up only available for those who have already scanned into the park for the day (but note that guests do not have to be in the park when they join). It could be similar for the TRON Coaster, so you’ll want to be prepared for that. Vehicle testing What does all of that mean? It means that if you don’t get a virtual queue spot at 7AM, you’ll need to have scanned into the park before 1PM to try for the second sign-up. Since Park Hopping doesn’t start until 2PM, that means you should NOT count on Park Hopping to Magic Kingdom to sign up for the afternoon virtual queue time. Instead, secure that Park Pass for Magic Kingdom as your main park for the day and plan to have scanned into the park well before 1PM if the 7AM virtual queue sign-up doesn’t work out. Get a good night’s rest the night before April 4th so you can wake up bright and early before 7AM to join the virtual queue (if there is one). Have your app open and ready well before any potential Virtual Queue sign-up time, triple-check that all of your passes/friends are linked appropriately, and refresh that virtual queue sign-up page as the sign-up time gets closer so you can RUSH right in. ©Disney You may also want to check your phone’s speed on wifi vs. not wifi in the place where you’ll be signing up for the virtual queue (to see what will work better), and you may want to have a second person on your team trying to get a virtual queue at the same time (in case your phone has any issues). Also, we’ve seen an additional virtual queue sign-up time become available for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind for those who qualify for Extended Evening Hours (a perk that lets those staying at Deluxe Disney World Hotels and Deluxe Villas stay in select parks on certain times past the closing time for regular guests). If the same thing is offered for TRON, it’ll be something worth looking into and could convince you to spend the extra cash to stay at a qualifying hotel to get that extra chance at a ride. If there is an Individual Lightning Lane This is another big “if” here. Disney has NOT confirmed whether TRON will be available with the standard Genie+ service or through the Individual Lightning Lane service. But, again, history could give us some clues. Rise of the Resistance and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind are still (to this day) offered via Individual Lightning Lane (and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure once was). The TRON coaster could follow a similar pattern. If TRON Lightcycle Run is made available through Individual Lightning Lane, know that you’ll have to PAY separately to skip the virtual queue (in other words — Individual Lightning Lane rides are NOT included in the standard Genie+ service). Be sure to set aside some room in your budget for this. TRON Typically, Individual Lightning Lanes can be purchased at 7AM for guests staying at Disney-owned and operated hotels, The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, the Swan Reserve Hotel, and Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort, and at park open for all other guests. Those times are critical. If you want to make sure you get an Individual Lightning Lane for TRON, you will likely want to stay at a qualifying hotel so that you get that earlier sign-up time. Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel Many of the same tips from above will apply here — make sure your My Disney Experience app is fully updated, make sure your tickets/friends are linked properly, and start to refresh just before that 7AM time so you can catch it as soon as it becomes available. You’ll also want to make sure you have your payment information ready to go so you can pay FAST. If you’ll be trying for the virtual queue AND Lightning Lane at the same time, ask a friend to try for one while you focus on the other. Click here to learn all about Genie+ If the ride uses the Standard Genie+ Service Though perhaps a bit more unlikely given the recent ride trends, there is a possibility TRON will be placed on the Standard Genie+ service — if not now, at some point in the future. If that is the case, many of the same rules above apply, but you’ll also want to consider (1) buying Genie+ WELL before the time at which Genie+ selections can be made (you can buy the general service starting at midnight on the day of your visit), (2) getting up early so you can be ready when Genie+ selections become available for ALL guests at 7AM, (3) continuously checking the app for updated availability, and (4) prioritizing getting a Genie+ selection for this ride above ALL others in Magic Kingdom. Early Morning and Late Night If TRON utilizes a standby queue, you may want to arrive early or stay in the parks a little later into the night. That could help you avoid some of the bigger crowds. Getting there early on opening day in general (and staying late) could also be beneficial from a more general standpoint (even if there isn’t a standby queue). ©ABC The park will likely be VERY busy on that date with many folks trying to get on the ride. If you arrive early and/or stay late, you may be able to improve your chances of getting a good parking spot (in the morning), getting a peek at the TRON coaster set-up, and getting on other rides in the park with slightly fewer crowds. Be Flexible As we noted above, anything is possible on TRON’s opening day. The ride could experience technical issues and have to shut down for a little bit, or other circumstances may arise that complicate your visit. The key here is to be FLEXIBLE! You don’t know when that Virtual Queue, Individual Lightning Lane, or ride might take place, so don’t plan to eat at 3 table service meals that day with fixed reservation times. Instead, plan for a more flexible meal schedule (perhaps focusing on snacks and quick service restaurants). ©ABC If anything impacts the ride, be sure to check with Cast Members for updates and watch the My Disney Experience app for updates as well. Can You Get a Preview? While this isn’t necessarily a tip for riding on TRON’s opening date, it is something we wanted to mention. Thus far, Disney has confirmed that there will be previews of the TRON ride for Cast Members, Annual Passholders, and Disney Vacation Club Members. If you fall into any of those groups, you may be able to qualify for a preview of the ride that could get you on it before anyone else. ©ABC That could save you the stress of trying to visit on its opening day or just give you the chance to ride it multiple times. Be on the lookout for more information about those previews and see if they can fit into your schedule. And those are our top TRON tips! What other questions do you have about the ride? Tell us in the comments! And stay tuned for more updates. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning to ride TRON on its opening day? Tell us in the comments! The post The Best Way to Get a Guaranteed Ride on TRON Lightcycle Run on Opening Day in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year! ©Disney That means plenty of celebrations are underway — like NEW shows in Disneyland, eats and drinks to try in the parks, and more. One Disney executive will no doubt be having a busy year, and it looks like there’s another event on the schedule for Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Josh D’Amaro! Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro will be a Featured Speaker at the 2023 SXSW Conference! Josh D’Amaro with a lightsaber at Destination D23 He will be speaking at a presentation titled, Creating Happiness: The Art & Science of Disney Parks Storytelling. Here are some details about the presentation: “For nearly 70 years, Disney Parks has created happiness for millions through experiences that bring Disney’s beloved stories to life. Across its theme parks, hotels, cruises and adventures, Disney Parks has curated magical places around the world where a simple moment can become a treasured lifelong memory. The ‘Art & Science’ of storytelling is the secret to how Disney amazes its Guests and delivers memorable experiences.  In this session, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro will share how Disney’s storytelling techniques will build on its legacy of creativity and innovation for a world that can always use just a little more happiness.” ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation D’Amaro will join Eric André, Blxst, Tommy Dorfman, Ashley Flowers, Gottmik, Nick Jonas, Martin Luther King III, Damon Lindelof, Eva Longoria, Alexis Ohanian, Maya Penn, Austin Russell, RZA, Dan Schulman, Cheryl Strayed, Jen Wong, and more at the 37th annual conference. There will also be a Keynote Session featuring members of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope team as well. ©Disney The 2023 SXSW Conference will take place from March 10th to 19th in Austin, Texas, and details for Josh D’Amaro’s presentation will be released at a later date. Click here to register! D23 For more Disney parks news, check out the new lies we debunked about Magic Kingdom and see the opening date for TRON Lightcycle Run in Disney World here. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney parks news! EVERYTHING Coming to the Walt Disney Company in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to SXSW before? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Executive To Be Featured Speaker at Upcoming Conference first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s July, the middle of the summer, but if you’re planning on being in Disney World, you’re in for an AWESOME time! While it may be one of the hottest months to be in the parks, there are some SUPER exciting things happening that will make the heat worth it. Train Station dressed up patriotically A Disney World vacation can be magical at any time of year — as long as you plan accordingly! Between weather patterns, special events, holidays, and crowds, the prep work for your trip can vary A LOT depending on what time of year you’re traveling. Here’s what you need to know if you’re headed to Disney World in July! Crowds at Disney World in July Now is the time when we know a tonnnn of you are going on your summer vacations, because the crowds are ramping up in the parks, too. Busy Fourth of July Weekend! Weekends and holidays are always the busiest days, so plan to visit the parks primarily on the weekdays and if you can avoid holidays, like Fourth of July, then you’ll likely see lower crowd levels. And if you are traveling in July, be sure to make your Advance Dining Reservations early to increase your odds of getting in your must-dos! Disney Springs Flavors of Florida — Walt Disney World Park Hours at Disney World in July While the park hours can vary by day and park, the most common opening time for parks in July is 9AM. The longer summer days mean the park hours are longer, too. But the closure times tend to be a little more varied! Magic Kingdom usually closes between 10PM and midnight, depending on the day, while the other parks typically close between 8PM and 9PM. The castle is star-spangly So, if you’re more of a night owl, you should have some opportunities for late nights in the parks on your June trip — especially at Magic Kingdom! Or, if you’re staying in a Deluxe Resort, you can take advantage of the Extended Hours benefit, which allows those guests to stay in a select park a few hours after the park closes to other guests. Do You Qualify for Disney World’s New Extended Evening Hours? Weather at Disney World in July In July, the average high temperature in Orlando is 92 degrees and the average low is 75 degrees. And here’s something that might surprise you — there are an average of 13 rainy days in July. Test Track line July sits snugly at the beginning of hurricane season in Florida, so though it typically doesn’t host numerous rainy days, you can still find rain, and even hurricanes. When it does rain, you can usually expect it in the afternoons, so you’ll want to prioritize those outdoor coasters like Slinky Dog Dash and Test Track earlier in your day to avoid being in line or missing out entirely if the attraction closes due to weather. Here are some tips to help you choose the right Disney World hotel for your family! How to Pack for Disney World in July As you saw above, it is HOT in Florida, especially in July! You have to be prepared for the heat, especially if you’re not used to it. Oh, and don’t forget about that lovely southern humidity (do NOT underestimate the humidity!). So, one of the best things you can do this month in Disney World is to be prepared for it to be hot, and find ways to cool off. And it will probably be a comfortable enough temperature for most people to swim, so bring your swimsuit if you plan to take advantage of the hotel pools! Stormalong Bay When it comes to being prepared, there are a ton of things you can do! Make sure to stay extra hydrated, wear sunscreen (and reapply it!), wear protective gear like hats and sunglasses, wear breathable clothing, and take breaks in the air conditioning when you can. Do NOT push yourself — you don’t want to be passing out in Disney World. Coronado Springs There are some great things you can bring with you to help with all of this! Cooling towels, portable fans, sunscreen, and insulated water bottles are great items to keep with you to stay cool. The heat can also cause some annoying problems like blisters and chaffing, so bring some band-aids or moleskin with you for blisters and a chafing stick to help with that issue. Check out our ultimate Disney World packing list! EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival typically begins in the middle of July, so if you want to experience this fest for foodies, plan your trip near the middle or end of the month! EPCOT festival Free with EPCOT admission are the Eat to the Beat concerts, cultural adventures, Marketplace Festival Passport, and all EPCOT attractions and park entertainment. (Find our COMPLETE GUIDE to EPCOT here!) The Noodle Exchange Pick up the suggested items as listed in the Festival Passport for Emile’s Fromage Montage, then receive a prize for completing this Cheese-themed Crawl! In 2022, guests could choose 5 cheesy dishes out of a possible 10! Once you’ve tried 5 of the 10 food items and collected your stamps in your Festival Passport, you can head on over to Shimmering Sips for a special prize! Prize from Emile’s Fromage Montage 2022 Throughout the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, popular bands from recent decades take the stage at the American Gardens Theatre in The American Adventure Pavilion for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Iconic bands and artists can be seen performing Fridays through Mondays, while local bands performed Tuesday through Thursday evenings. Click the link to learn more about the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Series! Grab an Eat to the Beat dining package to get reserved seating for the concert! Whether you’re going all-out at the food booths, or just enjoying the free concerts and atmosphere, there’s plenty to love about the Food and Wine Festival. If you’re visiting Disney World in July, we’d say this festival is a must-do! Check out the BEST of the FEST — ALL the Must-Eats and Must-Sips at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival HERE! Independence Day in Disney World Disney will use any holiday or excuse to introduce new specialty snacks, and July 4th is no exception. Pluto Photo Op Prop on the fourth! You can celebrate this day with any number of patriotic snacks. Like the 4th of July Liege Waffle, at Connections Eatery & Cafe, which is a Brioche Dough Waffle with Vanilla Icing around the edges, covered in Red, White, and Blue Sprinkles. It’s topped with a White Chocolate Mickey and Powdered Sugar. Fourth of July Liege Waffle So, if the Fourth of July happens to fall during your Disney World trip, be sure to check back with us on the treats you need to add to your plan! ALL the Limited-Time Fourth of July Eats in Disney World Flavors of Florida in Disney World Enjoy cuisine inspired by the Sunshine State during Disney Springs Flavors of Florida, a summer event in Disney Springs! This celebration tends to run from the beginning of July through mid-August, over 30 restaurants and shops all around Disney Springs showcased limited-time dishes and drinks for this event. During Flavors of Florida, guests can stop by the Disney Springs Welcome Center (or any participating location listed below) for an event guide, and you can check out the specialty food items and locations! Citrus Dream Donut While the limited-time eats and drinks might be your main focus, don’t forget that you can do some Florida-inspired shopping at Flavors of Florida, too. We’ve spotted items like The Florida Sunshine Collection at Basin, some Orange Blossom Florida Honey at Savannah Bee Company, and fun products over at Ron Jon Surf Shop®, a Florida-based store. Disney Springs Flavors of Florida — Walt Disney World There are plenty of awesome experiences to enjoy at Disney World during the month of July! Guests are treated to warm (ok, HOT) weather, the Food and Wine Festival, Independence Day, and Flavors of Florida celebrations. Make sure to plan accordingly, get your park pass reservations and advance dining reservations as soon as you can and you’ll be in for a magical vacation! Are you still undecided about when you want to vacation in Disney World? Check out our Month By Month Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation. Planning a Disney World vacation? Here are seven things you’re probably forgetting! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you traveled to Disney World in July? Share your tips and must-dos in the comments! The post Disney World in July: Tips and Info first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

School looms in the near future and summer is coming to a close, so what’s the best way to close out the summer? Disney’s Animal Kingdom A Disney World vacation can be magical at any time of year — as long as you plan accordingly! Between weather patterns, special events, holidays, and crowds, the prep work for your trip can vary A LOT depending on what time of year you’re traveling. Here’s what you need to know if you’re headed to Disney World in August! Crowds at Disney World in August Now is the time when we know a tonnnn of you are going on your summer vacations, because the crowds are ramping up in the parks, too. Main Street, U.S.A. Weekends and the beginning of any EPCOT festival are always the busiest days, so plan to visit the parks primarily on the weekdays and if you can avoid the first few days of an EPCOT festival, like EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival, then you’ll likely see lower crowd levels. And if you are traveling in August, be sure to make your Advance Dining Reservations early to increase your odds of getting in your must-dos! The BEST Things to Do in Disney World in August Park Hours at Disney World in August While the park hours can vary by day and park, the most common opening time for parks in August is 9AM, though Animal Kingdom tends to open at 8AM on most days. The longer summer days mean the park hours are longer, too. But the closure times tend to be a little more varied! Magic Kingdom usually closes between 10PM and midnight, depending on the day, while the other parks typically close at 9PM, with Animal Kingdom closing earlier at 7PM most days. Rainy night in Magic Kingdom So, if you’re more of a night owl, you should have some opportunities for late nights in the parks on your August trip — especially at Magic Kingdom! Or, if you’re staying in a Deluxe Resort, you can take advantage of the Extended Hours benefit, which allows those guests to stay in a select park a few hours after the park closes to other guests. Be sure to keep an eye on the park hours calendar as you get closer to your visit, as the debut of Mickey’s No So Scary Holloween Party begins in August, and that means Magic Kingdom will close early on party nights to park guests who don’t have a ticket for this special event. Do You Qualify for Disney World’s New Extended Evening Hours? Weather at Disney World in August In August, the average high temperature in Orlando is 91 degrees and the average low is 75 degrees, with an average of 14 rainy days in August (that’s almost half of the month!). Break out the umbrella! Now, that doesn’t mean that it only rains for 14 days. In fact, you can typically expect little afternoon showers in August, but they don’t last long – just long enough to really bump the humidity. When it does rain, you can usually expect it in the afternoons, so you’ll want to prioritize those outdoor coasters like Slinky Dog Dash and Test Track earlier in your day to avoid being in line or missing out entirely if the attraction closes due to weather. August is smack in the middle of hurricane season in Florida, so you’ll definitely want to pack for rain and even hurricanes. And consider looking into booking your trip with a Disney-certified travel agent and getting vacation insurance, just in case your trip is impacted by a hurricane. What I Wish I Knew About Hurricanes in Disney World How to Pack for Disney World in August As you saw above, it is HOT and WET in Florida, especially in August! You have to be prepared for the heat, especially if you’re not used to it. Oh, and don’t forget about that lovely southern humidity (do NOT underestimate the humidity!). So, one of the best things you can do this month in Disney World is to be prepared for it to be hot, and find ways to cool off. And it will probably be a comfortable enough temperature for most people to swim, so bring your swimsuit if you plan to take advantage of the hotel pools! Welcome to the Grand Floridian! When it comes to being prepared, there are a ton of things you can do! Make sure to stay extra hydrated, wear sunscreen (and reapply it!), wear protective gear like hats and sunglasses, wear breathable clothing, and take breaks in the air conditioning when you can. Do NOT push yourself — you don’t want to be passing out in Disney World. Big Blue Pool There are some great things you can bring with you to help with all of this! Cooling towels, portable fans, sunscreen, and insulated water bottles are great items to keep with you to stay cool. The heat can also cause some annoying problems like blisters and chaffing, so bring some band-aids or moleskin with you for blisters and a chafing stick to help with that issue. You’ll also need to prepare for the rain. We advise you to pack a light water-resistant jacket, poncho, and umbrella to help keep you dry. Also, make sure to bring a couple of pairs of shoes and extra socks, because trudging around the parks in soggy shoes and sogs is a different kind of miserable. Check out our ultimate Disney World packing list! EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is in full swing. This event starts in July, and typically expands in the fall. And every year, it seems to start early and last longer. We explore all of the ins and outs, the must-dos, and the underwhelming of the Food and Wine Festival and give you everything you need to know, from beating the crowds to cuisine recommendations, best booths, and more. 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Passport Free with EPCOT admission are the Eat to the Beat concerts, cultural adventures, Marketplace Festival Passport, and all EPCOT attractions and park entertainment. (Find our COMPLETE GUIDE to EPCOT here!) SPAM Musubi Nigiri at the Hawai’i Booth Pick up the suggested items as listed in the Festival Passport for Emile’s Fromage Montage, then receive a prize for completing this Cheese-themed Crawl! In 2022, guests could choose 5 cheesy dishes out of a possible 10! Once you’ve tried 5 of the 10 food items and collected your stamps in your Festival Passport, you can head on over to Shimmering Sips for a special prize! Prize from Emile’s Fromage Montage 2022 Throughout the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, popular bands from recent decades take the stage at the American Gardens Theatre in The American Adventure Pavilion for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Iconic bands and artists can be seen performing Fridays through Mondays, while local bands performed Tuesday through Thursday evenings. Click the link to learn more about the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Series! Whether you’re going all-out at the food booths and extra-ticketed events, or just enjoying the topiaries and atmosphere, there’s plenty to love about the Flower and Garden Festival. If you’re visiting Disney World in June, we’d say this festival is a must-do! Check out the BEST of the FEST — ALL the Must-Eats and Must-Sips at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival HERE! Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party August has two different personalities. It starts out as another summer month without much theming or pizazz. Then, around the middle of the month, it dons autumnal decor, as if hoping pumpkin decorations will manifest Fall early and cool down those scorching temperatures. Halloween in Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a seasonal Magic Kingdom event requiring a separate ticket for entry. In 2022, the event took place on 37 select nights from August 12th through October 31st and based on these dates, we anticipate that the first 2023 Halloween Party will be on or near August 11th. If you’re visit coincides with the 2023 party dates, you have a couple of different options you’ll need to plan for. First, if the party doesn’t make it into your vacation plans, then you’ll want to be aware of when Magic Kingdom closes early so you can make sure you get the most out of your trip. Otherwise, if you do plan to attend this event, you’ll want to make sure you buy these additional party tickets as soon as you can. You’ll also want to check out our page dedicated to covering all of the party details so you know where to go and what to get to maximize your experience! There’s SO MUCH to do at Mickey’s Halloween Party! Learn how to MAXIMIZE your time at this Not-So-Scary event HERE. There are plenty of awesome experiences to enjoy at Disney World during the month of August! Be prepared for some of the hottest and rainiest weather Orlando can offer, and be sure to plan accordingly. Get your park pass reservations and advance dining reservations as soon as you can and you’ll be in for a magical vacation! Are you still undecided about when you want to vacation in Disney World? Check out our Month By Month Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation. Planning a Disney World vacation? Here are seven things you’re probably forgetting! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you traveled to Disney World in August? Share your tips and must-dos in the comments! The post Disney World In August: Tips and Info first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Magic Kingdom — it’s home to a sea of people at all times, “boring” theme park food, and rides that are just for kids, right? WRONG! Magic Kingdom For the purpose of this post, we want you to take everything you think you know about this incredibly popular park and throw it out the window! That’s right, just TOSS IT AWAY! Some of the things you believe about Magic Kingdom are total LIES. But don’t worry, we’re here to debunk those for you and give you the straight facts. Join us now as we debunk 11 of the biggest NEW lies about Magic Kingdom! 1 — Magic Kingdom Is ALWAYS Packed/ The Lines Are Always LONG Okay, okay, yes, Disney World in general and Magic Kingdom can get seriously busy, particularly around big events or the holidays. We’ve seen HUGE crowds in the parks during parts of the holiday season, around New Year’s Eve, during runDisney race weekends, and more. Ride wait times can also skyrocket around these busy times. And yes, oftentimes those crowds can indeed be found at Magic Kingdom. But it isn’t always like this! Magic Kingdom Generally, you’ll see lower crowds in Disney World (including at Magic Kingdom) during very early January, late January, early February, the end of August, middle/late September, and early/middle November. A good tip is to look at the ticket prices and hotel pricing. Periods where the pricing is lower are typically expected to be times with lower demand (a.k.a. fewer crowds). Weeks/days where the pricing is very high are times when you can expect to be in the parks with a LOT of people around you. Where’d everybody go? (Late August Crowds) While those tips generally work for wait times too (visiting during lower crowd times can get you on the rides with shorter waits) you can also use some other tips to help you get on those popular rides FAST. If you are willing to get up early, rope dropping a park (getting there before opening and being one of the first to get in) can sometimes help you get on rides with shorter waits since other folks have likely decided to sleep in. If you are staying at a Disney World or other qualifying hotel, Early Theme Park Entry is another great perk to take advantage of as it allows you to enter a theme park of your choice (with a park pass/valid ticket) 30 minutes EARLIER than everyone else. That’s some precious time that could help you accomplish your park goals! Get here early to avoid crowds Staying late can also help you avoid some of the bigger crowds. Once the littlest kiddos go back to the hotel for the night, you may find the crowds start to thin out. You can get even more time in the parks without the crowds if you stay for Extended Evening Hours, offered in select parks on certain days only for Deluxe Disney World Hotel and Deluxe Disney Villas guests. Plus, take advantage of special moments — like fireworks shows and parades — to hit up the rides while others are busy watching the entertainment. There are ways to avoid the longest lines — you’ve just got to know what to do!  2 — The Castle Is Being Demolished Hold up — is Cinderella Castle going to be DEMOLISHED?! If a story claiming that the Castle would be taken down in the near future came across your TikTok feed recently, you’re not alone. But do NOT stress — the rumor is just that — a rumor! Cinderella Castle It seems that the rumor began thanks to a TikTok video posted by The Mouse Trap. The video claims that the Castle will be totally removed after the 50th Anniversary ends and shares that the news is “devastating.” But visit The Mouse Trap’s website and you’ll quickly realize that you’ve fallen into a mouse trap of your very own. The Mouse Trap describes itself as the “world’s best satire site” and they further emphasize that things you read there are NOT true, real, or accurate. Cinderella Castle Now, that’s not to say that Disney can’t or won’t change Cinderella Castle at some point in the future. We have seen decorations added and removed, and paint color schemes changed over the years, so you never know what will be next. But it seems the story about it being totally removed from the park is FAKE. Click here to see every Disney World and Disneyland Castle TRANSFORMATION in history! 3 — The Splash Mountain Re-Theme Has Been Canceled Another rumor that has been floating around the internet in recent months is that Disney’s re-theme of Splash Mountain to the Princess and the Frog-themed Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride has been canceled. But this rumor is simply not true. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ©Disney This rumor again comes from a TikTok that was posted by The Mouse Trap, which, as we’ve mentioned, is a satire-based site. Contrary to the satirical TikTok, the project is very much moving forward. In fact, Disney has already announced that Splash Mountain in Disney World will be CLOSED starting January 23rd, 2023. It will then begin its transformation to the Tiana ride. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to open in Disneyland and Disney World in 2024. Model of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the 2022 D23 Expo It’ll feature the return of various voice actors from the film, entirely NEW characters, music, and more. Click here for a FULL breakdown of this transformation! 4 — You Can “Easily” Get Everything in the Park Done in Just One Day If you’ve only got 1 day at Magic Kingdom, you might be trying to calculate just how to accomplish EVERYTHING in one day. And while you might be able to utilize Early Theme Park Entry, Extended Evening Hours, Genie+, and other tools to maximize every moment of your day in the parks, one day generally just isn’t enough to see EVERY SINGLE THING in Magic Kingdom. Prince Charming Carrousel Now, don’t get us wrong. If you’re up for the challenge, it may be technically possible to get on all of the rides, but it’ll take a lot of planning and a bit of luck. For those doing just an average amount of planning and not wanting to spend every second of their trip worrying about the next 2 minutes, we’re going to go ahead and recommend much more than 1 day to see it all in Magic Kingdom. Thunder Mountain Magic Kingdom has over 25 attractions, some of which can have significantly longer waits than others. Add in the need to eat and stop to use the restroom, and the desire to do some shopping or watch a parade, and you’ll find yourself easily overwhelmed. Our advice? Don’t set “doing everything in 1 day” as your goal unless you and your entire party are fully, 1000% dedicated to it (and prepared to fail if that happens). If you want to take some time to really enjoy things and go at a normal pace, make a list of your top must-dos in the park and have everyone in your group do the same. Mickey’s PhilharMagic Prioritize your must-dos ahead of everything else so you can leave the park feeling accomplished, even if that means you skip a few rides along the way. Remember that unexpected things can happen — like sudden ride closures due to technical issues or weather problems that can ruin an entire day’s plans. Try to get on any must-do outdoor rides ahead of afternoon storms and watch for ride reopenings on the My Disney Experience app in case a ride temporarily shuts down during your stay. Winnie the Pooh Need help planning your Magic Kingdom day? Click here for your ULTIMATE 1-day plan for Magic Kingdom! And to see our ranking of ALL the Magic Kingdom rides, see our video below:  5 — It’s Just for Kids Magic Kingdom is “just for kids” — that’s a phrase you might hear tossed around a lot, but it’s a big LIE. While it is true that Magic Kingdom has a lot of kid-friendly rides with no or very low height requirements, that doesn’t mean there aren’t quite a few thrills to be had! Mad Tea Party Some of the most thrilling rides in the park are Disney’s “mountains” — Space Mountain, Splash Mountain (soon to be Tiana’s Bayou Adventure), and Space Mountain. See if you’re a true thrill seeker and get on all 3 in one day! Add on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train for good measure and you’ve got a pretty exciting day. Space Mountain with the Lights ON! Plus, you can’t beat the history of the Carousel of Progress, the epic views from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, the beautiful scenery in Pirates of the Caribbean (there’s a drop too!), and the spooky vibes of the Haunted Mansion. And we cannot write this post without at least mentioning the upcoming TRON Lightcycle Run ride! This could be the most thrilling ride in the entire park with its unique bicycle design, its indoor and outdoor coaster components, and its great lighting effects. ©ABC So yes, your little one will enjoy riding the Mad Tea Party and Peter Pan’s Flight, but you might just be surprised how much fun older teens/adults can have in the park too! Don’t let its “little kid-friendly” rep deceive you! Click here to see our FULL list of thrill rides in Disney World 6 — There’s No Alcohol Speaking of being more fun for adults, another lie you may have heard about Magic Kingdom is that it is a supposedly “dry” park where no alcohol is served. While alcohol may not be as easy to find in this park as it is in, say, EPCOT, there are alcoholic drink options in Magic Kingdom — you just have to know where to look! Be Our Guest Private Label Wine Sampler When Walt Disney opened Disneyland park back in 1945, it was famously an alcohol-free park. That carried over to Magic Kingdom, but in 2012, things changed when Be Our Guest Restaurant opened in Magic Kingdom and started to offer beer and wine with its meals. Since then, more alcohol has been added to Magic Kingdom restaurant menus. Breakfast Flight You can currently find alcoholic beverages at Table Service (sit-down) restaurants in Magic Kingdom. That means you’ll need a reservation (or need to join a walkup waitlist, if there’s availability) to grab a drink in this royal kingdom — no ordering your sangria with your chicken tenders and fries at the quick service. So, again, it can make getting a drink here a bit more difficult, but you can get that wine or cocktail if you really want it! Click here to see where you can find beer and alcohol in Magic Kingdom! 7 — There Isn’t Any Good/Unique Food Compared to the diversity in EPCOT and the unique eats in Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom’s food scene can sometimes look like a barren landscape. But again, as was the case with searching for alcohol, it’s all about knowing WHERE to go and WHAT to get! For example, you will NOT find your standard theme park eats on the menu at Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Adventureland. Instead, this spot is home to Asian, South American, and African-influenced dishes. Falafel? Siu Pork? Lamb Chops? A coconut bar with pineapple-basil compote? Yeah, that’s not exactly your standard burger and fries — but all of this and MORE are on the menu at Skipper Canteen! Spread from Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom Need a quick meal instead? Opt for some oh-so-delicious spring rolls at the Spring Roll Wagon… Cheeseburger Spring Rolls …or delight in a unique DOLE Whip float at Aloha Isle (we recommend the Tropical Serenade). The Tropical Serenade is one of our favorite 50th Anniversary DOLE Whip treats! Did you know you could even get a spicy chicken waffle sandwich or a full-on Thanksgiving meal (with ooey gooey toffee cake!!!) in Magic Kingdom!? Well, you do now — you’re welcome! To make sure you get the very BEST of the BEST food in Magic Kingdom, check out our resources below: We’ve Eaten at Every Magic Kingdom Restaurant. These Are the BEST. Ranking EVERY SINGLE Magic Kingdom Restaurant 15 NON-NEGOTIABLE Disney World Snacks And if you really want to become an expert, pick up our DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom snacks! Ready to get started? The book has photos, reviews, and prices for over 200 of the most popular snacks from the Magic Kingdom to help you plan your ideal visit to Disney World’s very first theme park! Get the snack guide here! 8 — It’s All the Same, Generic Merchandise When you walk through the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, you’ll see lots of the “standard” Disney merchandise items you’ll find at other parks and even your Disney World hotel or Disney Springs. But don’t be fooled. Magic Kingdom has much more to offer in terms of unique merchandise! Sure, it doesn’t have the swords from the Japan pavilion in EPCOT or the dog costumes from the China pavilion in EPCOT. We aren’t denying that other parks can sometimes have many more options when it comes to unique merchandise, but that doesn’t mean you should count Magic Kingdom out! Yes, the Standard Merch is Here Too Over at Memento Mori, you’ll find some GREAT Haunted Mansion items. Some of these do end up materializing in other places later, but if you’re looking for a one-stop shop for all things spooky, this is it — plus the shop is wonderfully themed! Calling the spirits For a more custom gift, head over to Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. Here, you can get ornaments, buttons, and some ears customized to really make them one of a kind! How fun are these ears?!?! Look for custom parasols in Liberty Square… How Beautiful! …and custom silhouettes that you can have made of you and the family on Main Street, U.S.A. Liberty Square Portrait Cart You can also usually find some impressive glass-blown items in the Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers shop within Magic Kingdom! BLING Again, it’s all about really looking for those unique items and not “settling” for whatever you might spot at the first store you walk into! Click here to see the BEST souvenirs for every budget in Disney World! 9 — There Isn’t Anything NEW Hasn’t “it’s a small world” been there for like…ever? Oh, you’re going to go on that Buzz Lightyear ride…again?! “Everything in Magic Kingdom is OLD!” That’s a lie you may have heard some say, but don’t believe it! Yes, some classics in Magic Kingdom have been there for years and years. But Disney is constantly working to revamp things and Magic Kingdom is no exception! Magic Kingdom So let’s go over some of the most recent changes in the park! On the PeopleMover, you’ll find a brand NEW narration (new as of 2022). Over at the Carousel of Progress, some CHANGES have been made to the family’s looks in the final scene and other parts of the attraction. It’s always Christmas at the Carousel of Progress! The Walt Disney World Railroad has recently reopened with a new audio track of its own and some other subtle changes. Plus, there’s massive work going on with the TRON attraction and the Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. gift shop. TRON Lightcycle Run And Splash Mountain will soon be transformed into a Tiana-themed ride. Not to mention, if you haven’t been to the park for a few years, you may have missed that there is a Coco scene in Mickey’s PhilharMagic. ‘Coco’ Scene And who knows what other changes might be on their way. Disney has teased that some Blue Sky ideas are in development for potential lands beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad which could be themed to Encanto, Coco, and the Disney Villains. Possible Land Expansion in Magic Kingdom Some of the changes made lately might not be truly “dramatic” but they do envigorate the park and could be a sign of more changes to come. Click here to learn more about the Coco, Encanto, and Villains-themed lands that have been teased for Magic Kingdom 10 — It’s the “Happiest Place on Earth” Nope. No way. This is a naming issue that often comes up so we’re taking this opportunity to set the record straight. Disneyland Resort is the “Happiest Place on Earth,” but if you’re at Disney World (of which Magic Kingdom is just one part) you’re actually in the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” Mickey in his 50th outfit! And now you can correct your friends with that tidbit and look like a true Disney expert. 11 — It’s Just Full of Disney IP (No Original Rides) Disney’s Intellectual Property can readily be found throughout Magic Kingdom — from the Buzz Lightyear attraction to the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. But IP hasn’t totally taken over this park, contrary to what some believe! Attractions like the Carousel of Progress, Space Mountain, the Haunted Mansion, “it’s a small world,” Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and the Enchanted Tiki Room are not based on Disney movies or shows, but instead are more original to the parks. Enchanted Tiki Room So if you’re looking to escape the catchy songs of Frozen or the appearance of Disney characters you’re all too used to seeing your kiddo play a thousand times on Disney+, you can still find that here! And that’s our list of Magic Kingdom LIES that can be totally debunked. For MORE Disney lies, click here to check out the 5 lies Disney NEEDS you to believe, or check out our video all about the LIES you might believe when it comes to Disney snacks. And stay tuned for more Disney news!  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is one LIE you’ve been told about Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Debunking 11 New LIES About Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We have an official opening date for the highly-anticipated TRON Lightcycle Run! ©Disney The brand-new Magic Kingdom attraction will open on April 4th, 2023. If you want to be one of the first to ride, you’re going to need to be prepared — and that means making your plans now! We checked how Park Pass Reservations are looking for Magic Kingdom around that date, and right now it’s wide open. With the recent announcement, this might change pretty quickly! © Disney It looks to be the same for Select Resort Hotel Guests as well. © Disney We checked dates for Annual Passholders too, and it’s the same deal. None of the dates in April are fully booked just yet. © Disney If you just can’t wait to get to test out TRON Lightcycle Run, we suggest getting your park passes booked as soon as possible. Even though things are looking WIDE open for now — that could definitely change soon and will no doubt fill up closer to the opening! There has been a lot of hype around the development of this ride so many other guests will probably be rushing to Magic Kingdom too! We’ll continue to keep an eye on park pass reservations for TRON’s opening date. Stay tuned to our site for more updates on TRON and other new additions to the Disney parks! EVERYTHING We Know About TRON Lightcycle Run in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you think this will be your new favorite ride in Magic Kingdom? Which one still ranks higher for you? Share your thoughts below! The post Book Your April 4th Park Passes for Disney World NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Recently, Disney World has been dropping new special offers left and right! Magic Kingdom We’ve seen the new Dining Promo Card deal, a room discount for Annual Passholders, AND a Florida resident ticket offer. There’s also currently a discount on hotel rooms this summer for the general public, but if you’re a Florida resident, you can save even more! This deal is actually the same room discount that was exclusive to Annual Passholders, but as of January 10th, it’s open to Florida residents as well. The deal is valid for up to 30% off of your hotel stay at a Disney World resort, available most nights from May 1st-July 10th, 2023. Disney’s Contemporary Resort For 30% off, stay at one of the following resorts: Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Beach Club Resort in Disney World You can get 25% off your stay at one of the resorts on this list: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter There is also a group of resorts that offer 20% off with this deal: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort And finally, here are the resorts that offer 15% off: The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House This offer can’t be used on 3-bedroom villas and the number of rooms allocated for the offer is limited, so you’ll want to book ASAP if you’re interested. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more discounts and special offers that you can take advantage of during your vacation, so keep following along with DFB. We have a feeling that the parks will be HOPPIN’ with all these discounts available for the summer. Another GREAT way to save money on your Disney World trip is by planning your food budget and sticking to it! Our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining comes with downloadable worksheets to help you do just that – along with our comprehensive look at restaurants, snack stands, and, well, everything you can eat at Disney World! Click here and use code WDW2023 to save 25% off your purchase. Click Here to Learn About the Dining Promo Card Deal! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you plan on using this discount? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Florida Resident Room Discount Announced for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. New year, new MagicBand+ designs! New MagicBand+ Now that we have some of 2023 under our belts, it’s time to really dig in and celebrate the new year as well as the upcoming 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, and an easy way to do that is with your accessories. Recently Disney debuted several new MagicBand+ designs, including one for their Disney100 collection as well as a special 2023 design. Originally you could only find these bands online, but we just spotted them in the parks! First we have the Mickey Mouse 2023 MagicBand+, which has a bright blue band accented with various shades of yellow to fit in with the other 2023 merch we have seen. The Fantasyland Castle is featured on the puck while the band is covered in other Disney park icons! Mickey Mouse 2023 MagicBand+ (pictured left) One side of the band features Mickey along with the year in a bold font. Mickey! The other end has some of our favorite snacks, like churros, a Mickey pretzel, and some delicious popcorn. The whole band is dotted with festive fireworks. More of the design We found this MagicBand+ in EPCOT, where you can get one for yourself for $44.99. If you aren’t in the parks, this design is on shopDisney for the same price. Click Here to Shop the 2023 MagicBand+ The next one we spotted was in Hollywood Studios, a fitting place for this design. The Mickey Mouse and Friends Disney100 MagicBand+ has the same platinum theming as the other Disney100 items and also includes a snazzy art deco pattern. Mickey Mouse and Friends Disney100 MagicBand+ On the puck is the Disney100 logo, and the band has a few classic characters on it! Mickey, Minnie, and Chip ‘n Dale are all present, each dressed in their special 100th anniversary outfits. Check out their outfits If you’d like to get a new MagicBand+ for your next trip, you can get this design or $44.99 in the parks or the same price online. Stay tuned to our site for more merchandise news! Looking for more 100th merch? Check out all the Disney100 items available online now! Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! When Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Actually Starts Is the 100th Anniversary Coming to Disney World? A NEW 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is Coming! PHOTOS: Sparkly NEW 100th Anniversary Minnie Ears Are Now Available in Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! Check Out the NEW 100th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler Inside Look at NEW 100th Anniversary Disneyland Fireworks Show Sleeping Beauty Castle Will Get a NEW Look For Disney’s 100th Anniversary Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Comment below which design you prefer! The post 2 NEW MagicBand+ Designs Have Been Spotted in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When your job can be done remotely, it can be tempting to travel during weeks when you still have to work! Where are you traveling this year? Maybe your family or friends are planning a trip to Disney World, or maybe you just really want to go ride Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster before it closes for refurbishment in February. So you’re asking, “Is it possible to work remotely from Disney World?” The answer, of course, is yes. Even if you have to work all day during your trip, you will have your evenings free to visit the parks and dine at Disney Springs restaurants. We’re taking a look at how you can work remotely from Disney World, with some reality checks along the way! Wifi at Disney World The biggest requirement for more folks to work remotely is wifi, and you will find that — for free- throughout all Disney World hotel rooms. You can also count on free wifi in the convention spaces at the resorts (more on that in a moment!). There’s free wifi in the theme parks, water parks, and at Disney Springs. You will also find it at a place that may be a surprise: Fort Wilderness Campground. You will even find Wifi on Disney buses! Now, let’s talk about some places where you MIGHT find free wifi, but you might not — pool decks, arcades, and other spaces inside Disney World hotels. We say might here, because, well, you may have a strong signal and you may not in these areas. You’ll need to test it out depending on where you are staying and where you want to work. The BEST Places to Work Remotely in Disney World But the “where” here can be problematic! Let’s look at your options. Working Remotely Inside Your Hotel Room Working remotely from inside your hotel room or villa is going to be your best bet. You’ll find the most reliable, and likely speediest, wifi here. Disney’s Beach Club Resort rooms have desks. You will also find at least a small desk for working in nearly every Disney World hotel room. But do keep in mind that if you’re sharing your space all day with others, you may want to reserve a larger spot — like a family suite or villa — so that you can work without too many distractions. If your room has a balcony or patio, it’s likely the wifi will stretch outside, too! The Best Disney World Villas for 2023 Working Remotely In the Parks This is where things get tricky. YES, there is wifi in the parks. No, it is not always what we would characterize as “high-speed,” not by a longshot. In addition, you’re not going to find anywhere that you are truly alone at the parks — and you may not want to lug your laptop around with you. Chances are, you’re not going to find a spot to be alone to work in Magic Kingdom. So if you need to hop on to take care of a thing or two in the middle of a park day, it’s probably possible. But if you’re counting on finding a quiet spot and high-speed wifi for a Zoom meeting, we wouldn’t count on it. (Also: Your co-workers are going to KNOW you’re in a Disney Park. It’s going to be loud, there are going to be crowds, and that office background image you’re using isn’t going to fool anyone. Not that you would try, right?) The Best Places to Escape in Disney World When Your Anxiety is Through the Roof Working Remotely in a Resort Hotel A better option, if you need to work a few hours and your family is at the parks, may be to hop on the monorail or walk to a nearby resort to find a quieter spot. During mid-morning and mid-afternoon, a resort’s quick service restaurant or lounge could be pretty quiet, and there are plenty of hotel lobbies that are large enough to have some more secluded spots. You might find places to work semi-privately in Disney World hotel lobbies — like this tucked away alcove at the Grand Floridian. Again, though, don’t count on being totally alone. There are going to be people nearby, and if that’s going to be a disruption, you should stay in your hotel room. Don’t Make These Mistakes When Attending a Convention in Disney World Working Remotely in a Convention Space You may not have realized it before, but several of the hotels at Disney World have spaces to hold conventions and meetings. They include Coronado Springs, Yacht & Beach Clubs, BoardWalk Inn, Contemporary Resort, and Swan & Dolphin. Convention spaces at Coronado Springs Resort It has been our experience that the convention areas of these hotels have small seating areas in hallways and lobby areas that can be quiet (at least while sessions are being held in the nearby rooms), and the wifi here can be faster than other resort public areas. And that’s our look at your options for working remotely in Disney World! It’s possible to get some work done while enjoying all that Disney World has to offer in your free time. Keep following DFB for the latest Disney news! 50 Free Things To Do in Disney World in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried working remotely from Disney World? Share your tips in the comments! The post How To Work Remotely From Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World sets opening date for Tron ride at Magic Kingdom View the full article

Tron Lightcycle / Run Opens April 4 at Magic Kingdom ParkView the full article

Disney has been keeping us on our toes lately. ©Disney We just got huge entertainment news for EPCOT and Magic Kingdom nighttime spectaculars, and recently the Internet burst into chaos when Disney tweeted a potential teaser for the opening date of TRON Lightcycle Run. We had a few theories about what the cryptic video meant, but we don’t need to theorize any longer — WE HAVE AN OFFICIAL OPENING DATE FOR TRON LIGHTCYCLE RUN! TRON Lightcycle Run will officially open in Magic Kingdom on April 4th, 2023! ©Disney We weren’t sure what Disney’s secret message meant when they teased it, but now we know exactly what it meant — guests will finally be able to experience TRON Lightcycle Run in just a few short months. TRON construction Disney shared, “The story of TRON Lightcycle / Run picks up after “TRON: Legacy” where Kevin’s son, Sam Flynn, has opened a second gateway into a digital realm called the Grid. The first of these portals he created is found at Shanghai Disneyland with the original TRON Lightcycle Power Run. When you enter the queue at Magic Kingdom, you’ll feel as if you’re digitized and transported to the Grid for a special Lightcycle race.” TRON construction at night — Early January 2023 Team Blue will face Team Orange as you race through “Energy Gates” and lead your team to victory. TRON will be one of the fastest coasters at any Disney theme park in the world! Cast Members will get to be the first to “enter the Grid” during special previews. The View of TRON from the Walt Disney World Railroad Train!! We are SO excited for TRON Lightcycle Run to finally open and you know we’ll be there to bring you our FULL review when it does — so stay tuned to DFB for more! EVERYTHING We Know About TRON Lightcycle Run in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be experiencing TRON when it opens? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: OPENING DATE Announced for TRON Lightcycle Run in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a BIG day for Disney World news! TRON Testing TRON Lightcycle Run will open in Magic Kingdom on April 4th, 2023! Disney announced the news and we will finally be able to experience this attraction after years of waiting. But, Disney is holding TRON Lightcycle Run previews for an EXCLUSIVE group of guests — find out the details here! Disney announced that Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Members will be able to preview TRON Lightcycle Run BEFORE it officially opens to the public! TRON construction (with evening lights on) in mid-December 2022 Disney usually hosts special previews of new attractions for select groups of people, including DVC Members, Cast Members, and Annual Passholders. This time around, all three will get to ride TRON before regular park guests. TRON Lightcycle Run picks up after the end of TRON: Legacy, where Kevin’s son, Sam Flynn, opens a second gateway into a digital realm called the Grid. The first of these portals he created is found at Shanghai Disneyland with the original TRON Lightcycle Power Run. Once you’re in the queue at Magic Kingdom, you’ll feel as if you’re digitized and transported to the Grid for a special Lightcycle race. ©Disney If you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member, make sure you keep an eye out for more information on how to secure your spot. We’ll continue to look for more news about the opening of TRON Lightcycle Run like whether or not Disney will use a Virtual Queue or not, so make sure you stay tuned to DFB for more! What We Know About TRON Lightcycle Run in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Pre-Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about this news? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Vacation Club Member Previews To Be Held for TRON Lightcycle Run in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article