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Disneyland has seen a lot of closures lately. There are three current closures at Disneyland right now – Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, and the Disneyland Monorail – and the Silly Symphony Swings are set to close on April 27th. Disney California Adventure But now, we have some good news: two closed Disneyland attractions are reopening this month! The Jungle Cruise closed on February 17th for routine maintenance and refurbishment with no set reopening date. Disney just quietly announced that the Disneyland ride will reopen on April 24th! This guided river tour through the African jungle is full of animals, adventure, and dad jokes. Jungle Cruise at Disneyland In addition, Disney California Adventure‘s shooting game Toy Story Midway Mania! closed on April 4th. This will also reopen on April 24th! Join Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and more toys in Pixar Pier to test your skills. Toy Story Midway Mania! While we’re so excited to ride our favorite attractions again, there are still multiple Disneyland closures you need to know about. Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin is closed. The Toontown spinning dark ride closed on March 30th for maintenance and refurbishment, with no confirmed opening date. Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin The Disneyland Monorail also closed on March 30th with no set reopening date. The high-speed transportation system connects Disneyland park to the shopping center, Downtown Disney. Disneyland Monorail Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters closed on April 13th with no set reopening date. On the Disneyland ride, you’ll take aim and fire your laser to defeat Zurg during a thrilling space battle! Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters In addition, the Silly Symphony Swings will close on April 27th with no confirmed reopening date. The Paradise Gardens Park ride takes you into the air to see DCA from above! Silly Symphony Swings Pirates of the Caribbean will be closing for refurbishment on May 4th. Blue Bayou Restaurant will also close on May 4th for refurbishment with a projected reopening in late May. Blue Bayou will have a modified dining experience when it reopens due to noise and obstructed views of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. It’s possible that the reopening of Pirates could also follow this late May timeline, but Disney has not confirmed. Disneyland Blue Bayou! We’re so excited to ride Toy Story Midway Mania and Jungle Cruise once they reopen on April 24th. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disneyland news! Disney Dropped a FIRST LOOK at the New Character Coming to Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite Disneyland ride? Comment below! View the full article

When it comes to dining, it’s no secret that Walt Disney World has a lot of options. Chicken anyone? Spread across the property’s 4 theme parks, 20+ hotels, and the Disney Springs district, there are all kinds of eateries. All of those options can be a lot to sort through, and that’s where we come in. Our Guide to Disney World Dining pulls it all together so you can stop stressing and focus on the fun without feeling like you’re missing a thing, and if you have a limited amount of time — like, say, enough to stop by only a few restaurants over the course of a short trip, we can help you! If you’re trying to narrow down where to grab a bite, we’ve broken it down into distinct categories: New: Garden View Tea Lounge If you’re a relatively regular Walt Disney World guest looking to experience the newest dining experiences Disney World has to offer, there are currently a few options, like The Beak and Barrel at the Magic Kingdom and GEO-82 at EPCOT. However, our focus right now is the Grand Floridian’s Garden View Tea Lounge. It’s SO pretty in here! This past March saw the long-awaited reopening of the afternoon tea experience at the Grand Floridian, which had been shuttered for over 6 years. According to Disney, the new tea room experience is “a proper British afternoon tea experience” featuring “premium Twinings tea selections paired with delightful scones, small bites and exquisite pastries” all themed to Alice in Wonderland. Twinings Loose Leaf Teas Overall, we found the experience to be lovely, if a bit lacking for the price. At $79 per adult, you likely won’t leave hungry, but none of the bites we had really “wowed” us. We were hoping for more elevated flavors, and most of the desserts tasted like something you’d find in any Disney World bakery case. Afternoon Tea Service Iconic: Cinderella’s Royal Table Moving on from new to classic, we have Cinderella’s Royal Table. There’s arguably no more iconic Disney World location based on location alone, as the Royal Table is situated inside the legendary Cinderella Castle. Thanks to this regal setting, the restaurant — which was originally dubbed King Stefan’s Banquet Hall — has been one of the Magic Kingdom’s most popular since it opened with the park in 1971. But does the experience live up to the hype? Cinderella’s Royal Table From our many experiences over the years — including the most recent — we’ve come away with the general feeling that the food itself is simply fine. It isn’t BAD, but versions of pretty much everything on the menu can be found better at other Walt Disney World locations. In turn, the meals feel like they’re really not worth the $76 per person price tag for breakfast, or the $89 per person price tag for lunch/dinner. Cinderella’s Royal Table Of course, that’s where the “iconic” nature of the experience comes in. The true draw of Cinderella’s Royal Table is the bucket list moment of eating INSIDE the castle, surrounded by Disney Princesses during character dining. Meet Cinderella while dining on fairytale-inspired fare. Best: Nomad Lounge If you’re looking to eschew the newest and most iconic and simply looking for the best, our answer is a bit off the beaten path: Nomad Lounge at Animal Kingdom! Nomad Lounge Attached to Animal Kingdom’s signature restaurant, Tiffins, Nomad Lounge offers the opportunity to try some small bites that come STRAIGHT from the Tiffins kitchen (like the naan and dip trio, the sticky pork ribs, and churros that actually taste GOOD)… Nomad Lounge lunch …while also sipping on some of the best handcrafted cocktails Disney resort-wide, as well as a specialty deep amber ale — called the Kungaloosh Spiced Excursion — that’s brewed EXCLUSIVELY for Disney World! Tropical Rainbow Cocktail Atmospherically, the lounge speaks to all the wanderers, travelers, and nomads-at-heart. The interior features soft curtains reminiscent of mosquito netting, warm hues, and banisters hanging from the ceiling that highlight the imagineers who traveled to other countries to help make Animal Kingdom into what it is today. A wraparound porch circles the building, with plush furniture and gorgeous waterfront views, all of which provide a welcome moment of peace in the midst of a hectic Disney World vacation. Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Whether you’re looking for the newest, most iconic, or simply the best Disney World dining experience, be sure to keep these restaurants in mind, and stay tuned to DFB for more Disney dining takes! The Best Snacks at Disney World in 2026 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your go-to Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

Well…that Disney World perk didn’t last long. Pirates of the Caribbean We literally JUST talked about a brand-new perk that came to Disney World three days ago that would allow you to get FREE Lightning Lane at Magic Kingdom. Maybe the pirates stole that treasure back, or Disney just didn’t like the perk anymore; we really don’t know. All we know is that the perk has been DITCHED! Only three days ago, Disney introduced a new perk at Magic Kingdom that would give guests a free Lightning Lane. It was a fascinating perk that we had to check out for ourselves, because Disney doesn’t just give away free Lightning Lane access. When we went to check out, we confirmed that it existed — this was NOT a fever dream! Unfortunately, after a few days, they decided to remove the perk. You can still play the game, but you won’t win anything for finishing. Pirate Adventure The way the perk worked was that you had to complete the Pirate Adventure: Treasure of the Seven Seas. Once you complete three of the five maps, you can bring them back to the desk at the beginning and redeem them for a free Lightning Lane for the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Way back in the day, you used to get a FastPass, but when they went away, you won bragging rights, so you can imagine we were thrilled when Lightning Lanes were added. Well, now we’re back to bragging rights! Line for Pirates of the Caribbean We’re not sure why Disney chose to get rid of this perk, and your guess would be as good as ours. So, next trip you take to Magic Kingdom, don’t do the Pirate Adventure in hopes to get the free perk out of it…because you won’t. You should still do the activity for fun, though, we always enjoy it! Three of the maps It’s a little disappointing that they got rid of the perk so quickly, but since it was only here for three days, we never really got attached to it. Plus, it might be tough to find time in the day to do the activity once Big Thunder Mountain Railroad opens on May 3rd! We’ll be too busy trying to get in all the E-Ticket attractions at the park since everything will be open for the first time in a while. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad construction Big Thunder Mountain closed on January 6th, 2025, as Disney Imagineers began the refurbishment to bring the attraction a whole new look in 2026. Once the ride opens, we’ll get to experience new elements, theming, track, and feel to one of the park’s most beloved attractions. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your trip with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. We’re always on top of all the latest Disney news and updates, so make sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog and you won’t miss a thing! The 5 New Procedures You Have To Follow At Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Did you ever get to try the short-lived perk? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Today is the LAST day of the Tax Day Sale on the Disney Food Blog store! ©DisneyFoodBlog Our Tax Day Sale here at DFB has seen 50% off on our guides, which is the biggest discount we have ever offered on guides. On top of that, we have also put on a BOGO deal on ALL of our clothing, where you buy one and get one 30% off. We put together a list of just a few of the things you should get while the deal is still on — IT’S THE LAST DAY! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get this Everything Bundle of guides ©DisneyFoodBlog Here at the Disney Food Blog, we want to help make sure your Disney vacation is as smooth, filled, and magical as possible. Our Everything Bundle of guides will help you with ALL things Disney World! From snacks to attractions to parks to festivals to holidays — these seriously have EVERYTHING. view ONLINE This Chicken Tenders shirt is POPULAR ©DisneyFoodBlog We’re the Disney FOOD Blog, so we had to make a shirt with one of our favorite Disney World dishes. If you love chicken tenders as much as I do, it’s time to show off your love for them with this Chicken Tenders T-Shirt! Remember, you can pair the shirt with another one, and get it 30% off! view ONLINE We love the Disney Dining Plan Guide ©DisneyFoodBlog The Disney Dining Plan Guide will help you with something we think is one of the most difficult things to navigate on your Disney World vacation — dining at Disney World! This guide will truly maximize the Dining Plan across the entire Disney World Resort. view ONLINE Or, you can grab this t-shirt ©DisneyFoodBlog Do we have any Carousel of Progress fans in here? If you’re one, then grab this “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” T-Shirt! This shirt is one of our most popular, and for good reason. Everyone loves Walt Disney’s iconic attraction, and Disney World doesn’t give it enough love when it comes to merch — that’s what we’re here for. view ONLINE Don’t forget about the Food & Wine Festival Guide ©DisneyFoodBlog EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival for 2026 isn’t here yet, but it’s slowly approaching. It’ll seriously be here before you know it. That’s why there is no better time to grab the Food & Wine Festival Guide than right now! This will give you all the tips and tricks you’ll need for EPCOT’s most popular festival. view ONLINE There’s also this PeopleMover Fan Club Shirt ©DisneyFoodBlog We KNOW there is a PeopleMover fan club out there…because we’re a part of it. PeopleMover fans, stand up, and get this PeopleMover Fan Club T-Shirt, because we’re taking over Disney World! This shirt has a simple, plain color design, with a subtle nod to one of our favorite rides at Magic Kingdom. view ONLINE When you go to buy these items, use codes TAXDAYTREAT for BOGO 30% clothing and TAXDAY for 50% off guides. We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets officially has an opening date AND the full song list has been revealed, and Muppets fans…you’re gonna lose it. Disney also announced a major change to the Disney Dining Plan coming in 2027. Over in Hollywood Studios, the Sorcerer Hat is BACK — yes, really — returning as part of the newly reimagined Walt Disney Studios Courtyard, and if you’re really planning ahead, Disney has revealed ticket prices for most of 2027. Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat is back! All of the latest Disney and theme park news is coming up right now on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: Latest Disney News: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Opening Date & Full Song List, NEW Dining Plan & MORE! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more theme park news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this video? Tell us in the comments. View the full article

There are a lot of things Disney World does extremely well. Fireworks. Snacks. Turning “I’ll just browse the gift shop” into a minor financial event. What Disney World is not naturally built for is quiet. This is, after all, a vacation kingdom fueled by stroller traffic, mobile order panic, and one family of six somehow stopping in the exact center of every walkway like they’re filming a documentary about poor spatial awareness. Magic Kingdom So yes, if you’re an introvert, Disney World can be a lot. Not bad a lot, necessarily. Just… a lot. A parade of sounds, crowds, questions, decisions, heat, logistics, and strangers breathing with a level of confidence that feels, frankly, aggressive. Which is exactly why your hotel matters. A good Disney hotel for an introvert is not just a place to sleep. It is a decompression chamber. A reset button. A lovely little cocoon where you can peel off your park clothes, stare into the middle distance for twenty minutes, and remember who you are before rope drop turned you into a survivalist with a Lightning Lane strategy and a caffeine dependency. Grand Flo Lobby And as a loud and proud introvert, or at least the introvert version of loud and proud, I take this very seriously. My personal favorite is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, because nothing says peace like being tucked away in the woods in a glamorous seven-story rustic-chic log cabin with a couple thousand of your closest strangers. That resort understands me on a spiritual level. What Introverts Actually Need Let’s clear something up right now: being an introvert does not automatically mean you want to sit in a dark room and hiss at sunlight like a Victorian attic cat. Some introverts love Disney. Some of us love the parks, love the food, love the atmosphere, and still need a hotel that doesn’t feel like Round 2 of public interaction. Main Street, U.S.A. The best Disney World hotels for introverts usually have a few things in common. They have space. They have pockets of calm. They do not feel like the entire resort is perpetually gathered in one giant central hallway waiting to discuss their dinner reservations. They give you somewhere to walk, somewhere to sit, somewhere to quietly exist without being drafted into the emotional orbit of 700 other vacationers. Belle Vue Lounge That’s really the key. Introverts do not always need silence. We need choice. We need the option to participate and the option to vanish. The resorts below are the ones that do the best job of offering both. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Forest Fortress Let’s start with the queen. The icon. The reigning monarch of “leave me alone, but make it expensive-looking.” Wilderness Lodge in Disney World Wilderness Lodge is inspired by turn-of-the-century National Park lodges, and that is exactly why it works so well for introverts. The whole place feels tucked away from the rest of Disney World in the best possible way. It has that rare talent of making you feel removed from the chaos without making you feel inconveniently stranded in the wilderness with only a granola bar and your battery pack for comfort. The famous fireplace This resort gets the balance right. The lobby is dramatic, yes, but it is dramatic in a low-lit, cathedral-of-pine kind of way. It is not screaming for your attention with giant cartoon icons or a food court that sounds like a middle school cafeteria at peak tater tot hour. You can sit by the fireplace. You can walk the grounds. You can step outside and get that quiet, piney, Pacific-Northwest-meets-Florida energy that somehow tricks your nervous system into unclenching. Wilderness Lodge This is also one of the few Disney resorts that feels deeply cozy rather than merely convenient. Cozy matters. Cozy is medicinal. Cozy is what keeps an introvert from having to fake enthusiasm when their social battery is blinking red and making that weird little emergency chirp. More fire Now, is Wilderness Lodge empty? Absolutely not. It is a Disney Deluxe resort, not a secret monastery. But it absorbs people well. That’s the trick. Crowds don’t hit you in the face here the same way they do at resorts where every guest seems to be funneled into one busy corridor under blinding lights and the scent of spilled soda. Territory Lounge If you’re an introvert who still wants Magic Kingdom area convenience without staying somewhere that feels like a transportation hub cosplaying as a hotel lobby, this is the move. What I Wish I’d Bought Before Staying at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Windows, Wildlife, Peace Animal Kingdom Lodge is what happens when Disney takes the concept of “staring out the window to avoid conversation” and turns it into a luxury experience. The hotel’s signature strength: exotic animals, immersive theming, and big-view spaces that let the savanna do most of the talking. That is catnip for introverts. Or maybe antelope-nip. Either way, you get the idea. Animal Kingdom Lodge There are few better low-effort, high-reward introvert activities at Disney World than finding a quiet spot at Animal Kingdom Lodge and watching giraffes wander around while you sip coffee and remember that peace is possible. You are technically on vacation. You are also technically hiding from everyone. That’s called range. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge This resort is especially good for introverts who like atmosphere but do not want overstimulation. The design is rich and gorgeous, but it’s grounded. Warm woods, deep colors, soft lighting, and sweeping windows do a lot of heavy lifting here. It feels layered and alive without feeling chaotic. You can be surrounded by detail without being screamed at by it. The Savanna at Animal Kingdom Lodge The tradeoff, of course, is that Animal Kingdom Lodge is a bus-only resort, which means transportation is not exactly a silent meditation retreat. But once you are back on property, the vibe changes fast. The hotel has a built-in hush to it, and because so many guests are out in the parks during the day, those common areas can feel especially serene in the afternoon. Disney is also still posting a refurbishment notice for Kidani Village guest rooms through May 2026, so that is one more reason to double-check the current status before you book. AKL Lobby If your ideal reset button involves soft seating, interesting architecture, and an animal doing something pleasantly unbothered in the distance, this is your place. Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside River Calm Port Orleans remains one of Disney World’s best arguments for the healing power of just going outside for a minute. Port Orleans French Quarter and Port Orleans Riverside are sister resorts, not one giant merged mega-resort with a complicated custody arrangement. Both are good. For introverts specifically, though, I’m giving the edge to Riverside. Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside Riverside works because it sprawls in a way that actually helps. The pathways, the trees, the river, the mansions and backwoods bayou sections, the little pockets where nobody seems in a hurry to bother you, it all creates breathing room. This is not the resort for people who want to be thirty feet from the lobby at all times. This is the resort for people who enjoy a scenic walk and occasionally need to disappear behind landscaping like a Southern gothic cryptid. Port Orleans Riverside Resort It also has a gentler energy than some of Disney’s more in-your-face resorts. There’s charm here, but it’s not loud charm. It’s not trying to hit you over the head with “LOOK HOW FUN WE ARE.” It’s more of a slow exhale. A riverboat kind of mood. A “yes, I would like to sit on this bench and not speak to anyone for twelve glorious minutes” kind of mood. Port Orleans — Riverside That makes it a strong pick for introverts who still want a moderate resort budget and decent transportation options, but who would prefer to come back to something leafy and low-key rather than a resort where every path leads directly into another loud decision. So serene The only asterisk is the refurbishment. If construction noise is your personal villain origin story, keep an eye on the latest room-location notes before you book. But conceptually? Spiritually? Riverside still gets introverts. Caribbean Beach vs. Port Orleans Riverside Disney World Resort Guide Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Room to Breathe Saratoga Springs is the resort equivalent of someone giving you space and then, miracle of miracles, actually continuing to give you space. The Treehouse Villas are here, and that alone keeps Saratoga Springs firmly in the introvert conversation. This resort is sprawling. It has walking paths, villas, quiet corners, and enough physical separation that you don’t constantly feel like you’re living inside somebody else’s vacation montage. Treehouse Villas What makes Saratoga so introvert-friendly is not that it’s the flashiest resort. It’s almost the opposite. It’s calm. It’s spread out. It has a sort of country-club-meets-vacation-condo energy that can feel delightfully unbothered compared with some of Disney’s louder, more aggressively whimsical options. Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort And yes, some people complain that it is too spread out. To which I say: exactly. That’s the point. For introverts, “spread out” can be a feature, not a bug. Sometimes I do not want the pool, the lobby, the quick-service location, and seventeen other families orbiting within one hundred feet of my front door. Sometimes I would like some nice landscaping, a quiet walkway, and the illusion that I have escaped society while technically still being on Disney property. Let’s decompress Saratoga is especially good for repeat visitors, DVC fans, or anyone whose dream Disney trip includes a little less frantic magic and a little more “I am going to drink coffee on this balcony and let nobody perceive me until noon.” It is not the most thrilling resort on this list. That’s one of its best qualities. There’s a NEW Addition at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Fort Wilderness Cabin Mode If your ideal Disney vacation includes hearing birds instead of hallway doors, Fort Wilderness needs to be on your radar immediately. Fort Wilderness Resort Fort Wilderness has both the campsites and cabin offerings, with the cabins now tied into Disney Vacation Club branding, while the broader Fort Wilderness experience still revolves around that secluded, outdoorsy, pine-scented bubble so many people love. OLD Fort Wilderness Cabin But here’s the real story: Fort Wilderness is one of the only places at Disney World where introvert logic becomes hilariously easy. Do you want privacy-enhancing landscaping? Disney literally says the campsites have that. Do you want room to spread out? It has that too. Do you want to feel like you’ve left mainstream Disney energy behind and wandered into some parallel universe where golf carts rule the roads and trees mind their business? Congratulations, you have arrived. Time to fish There’s something deeply satisfying about how self-contained Fort Wilderness feels. It is not polished in the same way that Wilderness Lodge is polished. It’s more casual, more woodsy, more “I could vanish here for a weekend and come back emotionally renewed and slightly obsessed with outdoor lantern light.” Tri Circle Ranch This is also a great choice for introverts traveling with family, because it gives you a little bit of separation even when you are technically not alone. That matters. Sometimes the dream is not solitude, exactly. Sometimes the dream is a door. Sometimes it is a porch. Sometimes it is being able to step outside and take one dramatically private breath before returning to your loved ones and pretending you are still fun. Bus stop Fort Wilderness is for people who want Disney, but diluted with trees. NEWS: Disney Confirms NEW Rule at Fort Wilderness Resort One More Thing Before You Book Quiet Has Layers A hotel being good for introverts does not always mean it is the quietest hotel on paper. It means it gives you places to recover. A place to relax That’s why some very popular resorts still work, and some less popular ones still don’t. A compact resort can be charming, but if every single guest shares the same tiny circulation path, your brain may still feel like it’s getting bumped with a shopping cart. A big resort can be inconvenient, but if that size creates breathing room, scenic walks, and fewer people directly in your face, suddenly it starts looking like a wellness plan. Beach Club Lobby That is also why Wilderness Lodge keeps winning for me. It’s beautiful, yes. Convenient, yes. But mostly it feels like a resort built by someone who understood that there is real emotional value in dim lighting, good theming, and not being assaulted by a food court every time you leave your room. Protect Your Peace Disney World is not exactly an introvert’s natural habitat. It is a place where you can buy a churro at 9:14 in the morning while being passed by a scooter, a stroller, a bubble wand, and a child explaining at full volume why everyone in their family is already mad. That is simply the ecosystem. But the right hotel changes everything. Saratoga Springs Resort If you want my personal pick, it’s Wilderness Lodge all day. If you want animals and atmosphere, go Animal Kingdom Lodge. If you want river paths and room to decompress, go Port Orleans Riverside. If you want space to spread out, Saratoga Springs gets the job done. And if you want to flee civilization while still technically staying at Disney World, Fort Wilderness is sitting there in the trees waiting for you like a very specific kind of therapy. Carolwood Pacific Room In other words, introverts do not need to avoid Disney World. We just need better hideouts. Preferably with nice lobbies, decent snacks, and a scenic place to stare while nobody asks us one more question. If you’re an introverted Disney World guest considering a trip, these are the resort hotels you need to check out! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney tips. The Introvert’s Guide to Packing for Disney World – 5 Things You AREN’T Bringing (But Totally Should) Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite spot to be on your own at Disney World? Let us know in the comments bellow. View the full article

Attention Disney Visa cardholders, there’s a NEW exclusive meet & greet available just for you at Hollywood Studios, for now anyway. Disney Visa You can now meet Experiment-626 himself, Stitch, at the Celebrity Spotlight meet & greet area. This exclusive encounter with Cardholders brings some “Hawaiian-style fun” to the park and includes a photo download. We checked out this exclusive meet & greet back when it first opened. At the time, the line for Olaf — who now meets with a typical standby line at Celebrity Spotlight — read 40 minutes… Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight ….but we were able to meet Stitch on the exclusive Disney Visa line within minutes. It’s Stitch! Inside, we found not only Stitch, but also an adorable Lilo & Stitch-inspired backdrop, complete with surfboards and the film’s bright color scheme, and even some references to Lilo’s dress. Surf’s up! The setting makes this meet & greet a must-do for Disney Visa Cardholders, especially those with an affinity for the classic 2002 animated film. We’d take advantage of this ASAP if you’re able, however. While the meet & greet has no scheduled end date, Disney has swapped these kinds of experiences out with little notice before. Of course, this exclusive meet & greet is just one of many perks available to Disney Visa Cardholders, including: Exclusive access to a new Zooptopia pin for 2026. Special financing options for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and other U.S. Disney Destination vacations. Special shopping savings at DisneyStore.com and at select locations at U.S. Disney Parks. The ability to earn points for signing up for the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN bundle. According to Disney, “When you subscribe to the Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+) you can earn back $16.99 per month for up to 3 consecutive months in statement credits on qualifying Disney Bundle purchases, or other qualifying subscriptions or add-ons purchased directly at DisneyPlus.com, Hulu.com, or ESPNPlus.com that total $16.99 or more when you use your Disney Premier Visa Card.” Special cardmember-only VIP packages for Disney on Broadway shows, including tickets to the show, premium seating, a non-alcoholic beverage in a keepsake cup, and a commemorative print. 20% off your first year of an annual Marvel Unlimited subscription, your one-stop destination for over 30,000 comics spanning the Marvel Universe, when you use your Disney Visa Credit Card. The new Disney Visa Card Disney Visa Cardholders can now encounter Stitch in an exclusive meet & greet at Hollywood Studios Celebrity Spotlight, and should probably leap on that opportunity. Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disney’s perks. Disney Visa Dining Discounts and MORE Cardholder Perks Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you a Disney Visa Cardholder? Which perks do you take advantage of? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

Don’t look now, but summer is just around the corner, and Disney World is going to be THE place to be for Disney World Annual Passholders. Disney World Annual Pass Every year, Disney World hosts V.I.PASSHOLDER Days, where the summer brings TONS of perks to those who have a Disney World Annual Pass. Increased discounts, freebies, and exclusive opportunities are all coming to Annual Passholders this year, and you’re going to want to take advantage of them all. V.I.PASSHOLDER Days will run from May 1st through July 31st, so let’s take a look at the four major perks that start in 13 days! New Passholder Magnet There’s a new Annual Passholder magnet on the way this summer, and it’s going to feature your favorite duo from Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear and Woody. The magnet will be available to pick up at EPCOT’s Creations Shop from May 1st to July 31st during regular park hours. There is a limit of one magnet per passholder, and you’ll need to show your Annual Pass on the My Disney Experience app to pick up your magnet as well. ©Disney This seems like a great way to celebrate the newly reopened Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin! The ride has gone under some major refurbishment, and now you can shoot the new targets with handheld blasters. You can also get about 999,999 points, which means the limit is infinity and beyond. Point and shoot! Passholder Popcorn Bucket Disney World is releasing an exclusive popcorn bucket just for Annual Passholders. The new popcorn bucket features artwork by designer and illustrator Ashley Taylor of all four theme parks and some favorite Passholder magnet characters! You’ll be able to pick up this popcorn bucket starting on May 1st at the following locations: City Hall Popcorn Cart in Magic Kingdom Chakranadi in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Popcorn Cart between The Hollywood Brown Derby and The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Popcorn Cart in World Celebration near Creations Shop in EPCOT Mainstage Cart in the Marketplace between World of Disney and Ghirardelli in Disney Springs ©Disney 40% Dining Discount Time to start booking those Disney World restaurants, because Annual Passholders will be able to get 40% off on select dining spots across the Disney World Resort! You can save 40% at the following spots: Biergarten Restaurant (lunch only) Coral Reef Restaurant (dinner only) Garden Grill Restaurant (lunch and dinner) Hollywood & Vine (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) Tiffins Restaurant (dinner only) Tusker House Restaurant (lunch and dinner) Boatwright’s Dining Hall (dinner only) Cape May Cafe (dinner only) Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood (dinner) Whispering Canyon Cafe (brunch and dinner) You can also save 20% at Be Our Guest Restaurant and The Crystal Palace for the first time — Magic Kingdom’s most popular restaurants. The Grand Ballroom in Be Our Guest Restaurant Exclusive Merchandise A whole new set of exclusive merchandise and gear will be coming for Annual Passholders as well. The merch will first drop at Creations Shop in EPCOT on May 1st. Then, the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, World of Disney in Disney Springs, and Discovery Trading Company in Disney’s Animal Kingdom on the week of May 10th. The collection includes an adult zip-up hoodie, adult tee, Loungefly crossbody bag, adult baseball hat, and Corkcicle canteen. Don’t forget to use your 20% merchandise discount on these items. ©Disney Make sure to keep an eye out for even more perks and exclusive opportunities for Annual Passholders throughout the summer. We’re hoping for some limited-time food and drink items! Make sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog, so you can stay up to date on all the latest Disney news and updates! 6 BIG Changes We Want for the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Magic Kingdom, which is already under a lot of construction, is about to get ANOTHER big change. Dole Whip from Aloha Isle Right now, the park has just reopened an updated ride, is in the process of reopening ANOTHER big updated ride, is getting a brand NEW land, and an expansion in Frontierland. As if that wasn’t enough, though, some changes are coming soon to a popular dining spot in the park: Aloha Isle is getting an update! Yep, your favorite spot to grab a DOLE Whip treat in Disney World is getting an update soon. Disney filed a permit on April 15th to “install signage” at the location. We’re not entirely sure what kind of signage the permit refers to, but it does mean you might see some construction activity happening around the snack spot. Of course, this could just mean the location is getting a new version of its existing sign, so you might not notice anything at all! Aloha Isle The contractor for the project is listed as Kentavo, who has also installed signage for some of Disney World’s other locations. This could be a refresh of the current sign at Aloha Isle, or perhaps it’s additional signage for the quick service spot. Whatever the case, we’re curious as to what it means. Aloha Isle The good news is that this work doesn’t seem to warrant a closure, which is good news for folks still hoping to get their DOLE Whip fix the next time they visit Magic Kingdom. Of course, we’ll be keeping an eye out to see what kind of work or signs we can spot in the upcoming weeks, so stay tuned to DFB for more. 5 Changes Coming to Magic Kingdom Next Month Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think about this news? Share with us in the comments! View the full article

CinemaCon has been one of the biggest entertainment conventions of the year for decades, and studios often use the event as a showcase of their upcoming slate of films for the upcoming year and beyond. @MarvelStudios Instagram CinemaCon 2026 was held from April 13th through the 16th, and as usual, Disney brought a slew of exclusive footage and celebrity appearances to the convention to promote the latest projects from Disney Studios, Marvel, Pixar, LucasFilm, and more! Disney previewed their upcoming slate of highly anticipated films – including the next Marvel and Star Wars films – at this year’s CinemaCon! Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disney’s upcoming slate of films! Multiple NEW Disney Pixar Movies in the Works, Including a Third ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of these films are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

To put it simply: If you stay up-to-date on the latest Disney World trends and tips, you’re gonna wind up saving some money. Pop Century Lobby While we spend every day at Disney World every day, we often stay overnight, as well! Over the decades, we’ve gotten pretty familiar with ALL of the Disney World hotels over the years — their pros and cons, who they’re right for, and how to save at one. Understandably, we’ve picked up some great tips during our stays, and we’re giving you ways to save money during your vacation! I’m not going to bury the lede. Staying at a Disney hotel is expensive — at least generally speaking. You should be ready to shell out a MINIMUM of a couple hundred dollars per night. Of course, what you pay will always depend on the length of your stay, but there are actually several ways you can save a few bucks and — sometimes — much, much more. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Stay at a Good Neighbor Hotel What’s the best way to avoid overspending at a Disney hotel? Not staying at a Disney hotel! While Disney owns MANY hotels on property, they also partner with local hotels in the area — also known as Good Neighbor Hotels. Holiday Inn Orlando I can pretty much guarantee you that you’ll get better rates at these hotels, and many of them still give you park perks like Early Entry and transportation. Best of all, these hotels are usually part of a chain and rewards program — and if you’re a member, you could theoretically stay near Disney World FOR FREE if you cash in points and rewards. Swan & Dolphin Hotels Another great option is staying on property but in a non-Disney owned hotel! Swan and Dolphin Hotels One of the best hacks is to stay at the Swan and Dolphin Resorts, which offers a prime location near the parks, some of the best dining options in all of Disney World, park perks, and a deluxe experience that a majority of the Disney-owned hotels either don’t have or charge way more for. Never Stop Looking For Deals Even after you’ve purchased a vacation package directly from Disney, your price doesn’t necessarily have to be locked in. Magic Kingdom If you have an existing Disney World reservation, you can still add on new Disney-offered deals! Keep up-to-date on what’s being offered (that’s where following DFB helps), and you might end up paying less than you originally expected. ©Disney Check the special offers on the Disney World website regularly, and then follow the prompts to apply the offer to your reservation. You will likely need to log in to your My Disney Experience account to modify the reservation. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Island Tower You can also CLICK HERE to view our list of current Disney deals! Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort We do have to warn you, however, that adding a deal could affect what you initially wanted to do with your reservation. Some deals apply to certain rooms or hotels, so if you have any questions or concerns, contact Disney World, and a Cast Member can assist you. Consider Location Before selecting a hotel, it’s important to do a little bit of homework and see which hotels are close to the theme parks you care about most. Disney World is the size of San Francisco, so location definitely matters. EPCOT You should also get familiar with the transportation offered at each resort. If you’re spending more time at the parks and less time getting there, you’re getting more bang for your buck. Monorail at the Contemporary Resort Time is money, and you will get the most out of your vacation if you — ya know — are actually getting what you paid for. Take Advantage of the Disney Visa If you’re a Disney Visa Cardmember, you can get hotel deals, among other types of savings on things like food and merch. Cardmembers can use the Disney Rewards Redemption Card at select restaurants, retail, and hotel locations at Disney Resorts all over the country — not just Disney World! ©Disney Disney Visa Cardmembers can also get discounts on room rates — so if you’ve been thinking about signing up and want to go to Disney a lot, it’s not the worst idea in the world. Disney Visa At Disney World, Cardmembers can save up to 30-35% on select rooms. At Disneyland, they can save 30% on select premium rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa or the Disneyland Hotel during specific booking periods. Cardmembers can also save 35% off select rooms at the Aulani Resort & Spa. Time It Out While Disney World is almost always busy, there are times of the year when rates DO drop. Empty Hollywood Studios Typically, you may see lower prices in January, early February, and September. If school is in session or the weather is cold, you may get lucky. However, if you want to visit during the holidays or when families generally travel, get ready to shell out some cash. As always, keep up with travel trends months and years before you book for the best pulse on price fluctuations. Main Street, U.S.A. What are some ways you save money on your Disney World hotel stays? Share your tips in the comments below and continue to follow us here at DFB for more Disney World tips, hacks, reviews, and updates! The Secret to Save $500+ On a Deluxe Disney World Hotel Room with a Fireworks View Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are your favorite cost-cutting Disney World hotel hacks? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

It has never been a better time to be a LEGO collector! ©LEGO It’s no secret that we’re BIG LEGO collectors here at DFB, so it makes sense that we’re always keeping track of the biggest deals and steals. In fact, we’ve put together a list of over 30 sets that are currently on sale on Amazon — and we’re sharing some of the biggest deals with YOU! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve put together the full list of discounted Disney LEGO sets, and you can also check it out by checking the link below. To see some of our favorite deals, read ahead! SEE ALL 32 LEGO SETS ON SALE HERE Save a bunch on this castle set ©Amazon The 613-piece LEGO Wish: King Magnifico’s Castle Set lets you build a 4-level castle that includes a kitchen with a fireplace and bakery counter, a mirrored closet, and a room with a removable pyramid roof. It also includes Asha, Dahlia, King Magnifico, and Star minifigures. This set is currently 50% off on Amazon BUY ON AMAZON This Encanto set is half off ©Amazon The LEGO Encanto Magical Madrigal House Set is currently 50% off and comes with 1,560 pieces. This set lets you build the Madrigal family house, complete with 9 sections! The set also includes figures of Mirabel, Abuela, Isabela, Dolores, Luisa, Camilo, Antonio, and two animals. BUY ON AMAZON Don’t let this next deal go! ©Amazon Save 40% on the LEGO Frozen Elsa’s Ice Palace Set! This 630-piece set includes a buildable 3-level ice castle with a movable floor that opens the doors, a falling chandelier, two bedrooms, Elsa’s study with a desk, a balcony, a buildable sled, and more accessories. It also comes with figures of Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and a baby reindeer. BUY ON AMAZON This next set is out of this world ©Amazon Save 20% on the LEGO Lilo & Stitch Beach House Set! Based on one of our favorite intergalactic Disney franchises, this 834-piece set features a buildable 2-level beach house and accessories like surfboards, Lilo’s doll Scrump, a record player, a pickle jar, and a brick-built spaceship. The set also includes figures of David, Lilo, Mr. Bubbles, Nani, and Stitch. BUY ON AMAZON Build an iconic Pixar house ©Amazon The LEGO Up House Set is currently 20% off on Amazon and comes with 598 pieces. This set lets you build a detailed section of the house from the Pixar film, including a chimney and balloons. It also includes small Easter eggs like a Wilderness Explorer backpack and an adventure book, as well as figures of Carl, Russell, Dug the dog, and a squirrel. BUY ON AMAZON To view all of the deals, be sure to check out the link below and follow us here at DFB for the latest updates! see all 32 lego sets on sale on amazon here View the full article

Disney fandom is all about embracing nostalgia, and these souvenirs definitely lean into the warm fuzzies! LEGO Luxo Lamp Retro Disney souvenirs are almost always hot commodities thanks to their timeless nature and/or the nostalgia they invoke. If you’re in the market for some retro collectibles, check out some of our favorites that you can buy online RIGHT NOW! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This Loungefly bag brings a classic into the 21st Century ©Amazon The Loungefly Sleeping Beauty Stained Glass Mini-Backpack is an Amazon exclusive and features incredible “stained glass” details like roses, the infamous spinning wheel, and characters from the film that bring Princess Aurora to life! The bag has a front zipper compartment, side pockets, and adjustable back straps. BUY ON AMAZON Sport this Hercules-themed souvenir ©Amazon The Hercules Retro Classic Movie Poster T-Shirt is available in multiple sizes and colors on Amazon and features the titular hero fighting the Hydra with his mentor Phil cheering him on! BUY ON AMAZON This theme park souvenir is a must-have ©Amazon Rep the Disney Parks from around the world with these Disney Parks Posters! These 8×10″ posters come unframed in a set of 8 and feature vintage images of classic Disney attractions, beloved characters, and other theme park staples. The parks featured include Walt Disney Studios (Disney Adventure World), Disneyland Paris, Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom. BUY ON AMAZON This next souvenir is the definition of retro ©Amazon The View-Master Mickey Mouse Deluxe Set lets you look back in time with beautiful 3D images of Mickey Mouse throughout the years. This special edition View-Master includes a special Mickey Mouse viewer, 3 reels of 3D images (including Steamboat Willie, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, and Mickey’s Birthday), and a storage case. BUY ON AMAZON This next Loungefly sports an underrated character ©Amazon Pick up the Loungefly Kida Mini Backpack, which features the famous princess from Atlantis: The Lost Empire. You’ll find Kida on the front of the bag, and her necklace even glows in the dark! On the sides of the bag, you’ll find designs of the stones that surround the Heart of Atlantis. BUY ON AMAZON Build a Pixar ICON with this LEGO set We love this set! We’re BIG fans of the LEGO Pixar Luxo Jr. Set! This set includes 613 pieces that let you build a fully-articulated Luxo Jr. (the iconic Pixar lamp), as well as a Pixar Ball that conceals hidden Easter eggs from classic Pixar movies. BUY ON AMAZON Add some old-school flair to your collection with this Lite Brite ©Amazon The Lite Brite Super Bright HD: Disney Edition lets you bring your favorite Disney characters to life in Lite Brite fashion. Some provided design templates include Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Simba, and more. Altogether, the set comes with over 900 colorful mini-pegs and 12 high-definition templates. BUY ON AMAZON This BoxLunch Pocahontas blanket is available for pre-order ©BoxLunch The Pocahontas Retro Quilted Blanket is a BoxLunch exclusive and ships starting June 16th, 2026. This blanket lets you snuggle up with all the colors of the wind, along with retro prints of Pocahontas. view ONLINE AT BOXLUNCH We’re always on the lookout for great souvenir finds, so make sure you keep it posted right here at DFB for the latest updates! View the full article

We are in the Disney parks every single day, and with that experience comes finding out what essentials we actually need for our day! When in the Disney parks, you need the essentials to keep you going! Disney days are long, hot, and tiring — having the right essentials to make your day easier is important. We test Disney essentials in the parks to let you know what’s worth your time and money. Here are three Disney park essentials we’ve tried out ourselves that are available now. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get this Stanley Backpack bag here! It comes with both! The Stanley Vitalize Backpack is a travel backpack with many compartments, two clip-in cup holders designed for STANLEY tumblers/bottles. We love this bag because it has plenty of room to hold your essentials. We think parents who are carrying a lot of extra items will find this bag perfect. Shaker Bottle Some of our favorite features about this bag are the cup holders with clips designed for STANLEY tumblers. There’s also a compartment towards the bottom meant for shoes, a mini storage area at the top with a clip for car keys, a laptop sleeve, and an interior cup holder for snack containers or more bottles. view ON AMAZON Keep your pins organized in the parks! PinFolio Go Pin Display Bag If you love to pin trade in the Disney parks, you need the PinFolio Go Pin Display Bag. We love how easy it is to organize your pins for easy trading in the parks. It can fit 40 1″ pins in the bag and comes with a carrying strap. PinFolio Go Pin Display Bag The size makes it easy to carry and store while on rides. While you don’t necessarily need it to pin trade, we find that it makes it so much easier to do so. view ON AMAZON We love this reusable phone charger! FuelRod MAX10 It can feel like you are using your phone all the time now in the Disney parks, and that means you need to charge it while you’re in the parks. This FuelRod MAX10 is the newest version of the FuelRod chargers, and it is a wireless charger. Charging magnetically! We won’t lie, it is pricey, but knowing that we can swap it at any FuelRod kiosk in the parks for free makes it a great trade-off for us. No more worrying with the cords — we just attach this to the back of our phone, and we’re already to keep our day moving! view ON AMAZON We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

If you’re planning a trip to Disney World soon, then you need to know about hurricane season. If you’re new to Florida, then we know how scary that can sound, but we’ve made a simple guide for everything you need to navigate hurricane season for 2026! Magic Kingdom entrance the day after Hurricane Milton Hurricane season in Florida runs from June to November, so if you’re headed to Disney World this summer or early fall, it’s possible that Mother Nature could impact your trip. Here’s everything you need to know about hurricane season, plus our tips as Florida locals who have seen it all. Dates Hurricane season for 2026 runs from June 1st to November 30th. The most active months with the highest rainfall are typically August, September, and October. Rainy day at Hollywood Studios ahead of Hurricane Milton However, we’ve been seeing a lot of tropical storms forming as early as May. It doesn’t hurt to be prepared early. If you already have a trip planned for this season, don’t worry! The parks closing this year due to hurricanes is highly unlikely. Frequency 2026’s hurricane season will have a lower number of storms than usual, according to the Colorado State University Hurricane Forecast from April. The expectations for all categories, including Named Storms, Hurricanes, Major Hurricanes, and Accumulated Cyclone Energy, among others, are all lower than the average. Visitors leaving the Transportation and Ticket Center during a hurricane There are only 20 projected hurricane days (the total days where a hurricane could be on land) for 2026, compared to the yearly average of 27. Unless the forecast would change signifigantly, the odds of being in Florida during a hurricane are almost 30% lower than in previous years. What to do if you’re planning a trip If you’re planning or have already planned a trip during hurricane season, you can still make the most of your vacation! Here are our tips to get prepared before your visit: Watch the forecast. If your trip falls in late May or early June, you might be arriving during the first wave of tropical activity. Stay in the loop and be ready to pivot if needed. Stay flexible. If a named storm is on the horizon, Disney will usually offer options to reschedule or cancel. They’ve been super guest-friendly about this in the past. Pack smart. Bring lightweight rain gear just in case. And remember—Florida rain hits hard and fast. Even outside of hurricane season, you’re probably going to get wet at some point. We’ve made a guide with all of our favorite rainy day essentials if you need a good starting point. Know Disney’s hurricane policy. If an official hurricane warning is issued for Orlando or your home location within seven days of your arrival, Disney does allow you to cancel or modify your vacation without penalties. Overcast skies after Hurricane Milton Just in case there is a hurricane… The good news is that you’re in one of the safest places possible! Disney has been known to rebook guests into different hotels if the one they’re staying in is at a flood risk, and they have Cast Members at their safe hotels 24/7 to help with anything you’d need. Plus, they often bring characters to entertain guests for some Disney magic while the storm rages outside. Disney World closed due to Hurricane Milton in 2024 While Disney doesn’t like to close their parks, it will do so if it is unsafe for guests and the Cast Members. Disney prioritizes safety for their visitors, so even if there is an unexpected closure, anything that remains open is guaranteed to be a safe place. Magic Kingdom before Hurricane Helene We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest hurricane and tropical storm news this year to help you prepare for your upcoming trips, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more. Our Tips and Tricks for Conquering Rainy Days in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning to be in Disney World during hurricane season? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

We can’t believe it, but we’re almost ready to move on to the next EPCOT festival! Sure, Flower and Garden is still underway, but we can already feel the weather changing, like something is about to begin. EPCOT Food & Wine Festival display We’re just a few months away from the kick-off of EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival! We don’t have official dates for the festival just yet, but if tradition means anything, August is going to be a big month for the theme park. While Disney is working away on the details, we just wanted to drop a few ideas for some changes we are desperate to see at the 2026 Food and Wine Festival. We’re a few months away from the beginning of what we deem the absolute behemoth of Disney festivals. It’s Disney’s biggest, and often longest, festival, and it takes place during some of the hottest times of the year. Each festival definitely has its fans, but the Food and Wine is widely regarded as the fan favorite festival. That doesn’t mean we can’t improve upon it, though. Disney, get out a pen and paper so we can have a chat. Food and Wine Festival Let’s start simple: you need to bring back demonstrations and seminars! In the past, Culinary Demonstrations and Wine and Beverage Seminars were some of the festival’s most popular events. They were an affordable and fun way to learn in a hands-on environment, but they have disappeared since 2020. Fans have been begging for the return of these events, and yet Disney feels keen on ignoring us. We won’t stop asking for it, guys. Seriously, we won’t, so humor us! EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Seminar Check In 2019 Just try out one or two demonstrations and seminars so we can see how they perform. They even teased us during the EPCOT transformation, saying that CommuniCore Hall was going to be EPCOT’s new dedicated festival area. Disney called the new “home base” for EPCOT’s seasonal festivals and live events. CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza are located in World Celebration and were supposed to bring EPCOT International Festivals “to the center of Walt Disney World,” according to Disney. While they have definitely used those areas during the festivals, we really anticipated that seminars and demonstrations would pop up in these locations. Spoiler alert, they haven’t yet. CommuniCore Hall during the 2026 Flower and Garden Festival Next, we would love to see you add tasting passes to this festival! This is something that you can actually find over at Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort during their Food and Wine festival, and we love it. Over in California Adventure, you can find the Sip and Savor pass. This pass is a souvenir credential that includes credits that are eligible for one food item or non-alcoholic beverage per credit at the Festival Marketplaces. 2026 Disney California Food and Wine Festival Sip and Savor Pass This is such a fun way to prepay for food and drinks, and it can even be used as a budgeting tool. We also appreciate that it’s a built-in souvenir. Back in 2015 through 2017, EPCOT did offer something called the Festival Tasting Sampler (and yes, we covered it at the time, which you can see here). The package included: Eight entitlements for food or beverage of your choice at 30 Food and Wine Festival Booths Priority seating at the 6:45 Eat to the Beat Concert on the day the package is purchased Limited release 20th Anniversary pin that comes in 3 different colors All for $59. Ah, the good ole days! We don’t expect that price (although we would love it), but if you could just bring back something along the lines of a tasting pass, we would be happy. 2017 Festival Tasting Sampler Next, we are legitimately begging for a new menu at the Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina. This is Morocco’s Food and Wine Festival booth, and it has been nearly the same for YEARS. Last year, they did give us a new dessert, and sometimes they’ll mix up the ingredients, but it’s nearly the same every year. Dishes at Tangerine Cafe That being said…we honestly don’t dislike this booth, and it does offer pretty good bites every year. We just thought, while we were writing down our dreams and desires, we would include a new menu request here. Speaking of new menu requests, we quite literally need you to change the Italy Booth in nearly every way. Italy Spread 2025 Year after year. Festival after festival. This booth is somehow always bad! We don’t get it! We love Italian food, and we especially love Via Napoli, just steps away from this booth. Each year, if we think the food is “fine” at this booth, we consider it a win! We honestly don’t get how each year it disappoints, but it does. However, 2026 could be your year, Disney. Really, think about this. The Italy Food and Wine Booth in 2024 Are you going to get mad at us if we say the tables and shade situation needs to change? Well, don’t get too mad because that’s our next point. It’s like Disney will add some much need tables only to take away others that we loved. Is there a shortage of tall black metal tables we don’t know about? Is there an epidemic going on? EPCOT standing tables We also have another table gripe: if there are empty tables, it’s because they’re in the sun and they’re so hot you feel like you’re touching lava. We need more shade, Disney! EPCOT is a big park, and there’s a lot of walking. Please don’t make us eat the hot soup you served us on a scorching black table with no shade. Have some humanity! So many tables, so little shade! That leads to our final request: please start serving temperature-appropriate food! Listen, we get it. The Food and Wine Festival serves as the “Fall” festival in EPCOT, but we’re still in Orlando, and it’s 95 degrees. No matter how badly we want it to be Fall, it just isn’t. That means it’s too hot for heavy food and very warm soups. Cheese soup from the Canada booth! We love this soup. We love those dishes, but trust us, they are much harder to enjoy during the Food and Wine Festival. If we are already hot, we don’t want to become HOTTER because we’re drinking melted cheese. Now that being said, you don’t have to totally get rid of these. Maybe you could just add some more temperature-friendly items here and there. Perhaps a gazpacho? Warm Schinkennudeln Disney, there are lots of ways you can address this issue, and you’re the experts, so we’ll leave it to you. These are just a few of the big changes we really need to make for you before the Food and Wine Festival kicks off in 2026. Be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney news, tips, secrets, and more. 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and FOOD PHOTOS Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! 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There are Disney snacks you try once because they’re cute, photogenic, and briefly possessed by seasonal glitter. And then there are Disney snacks that hang around because, frankly, they earned it. Try the Grey Stuff. It’s delicious! The Grey Stuff Cupcake at Gaston’s Tavern is in that second category. Yes, it’s a Beauty and the Beast gimmick. Yes, it is shamelessly built around one of the most famous food lines in Disney history. And yes, we still fall for it every single time because the thing is actually good. Not “good for a theme park cupcake.” Not “good if you’re already standing there and your blood sugar is making choices.” Just genuinely good. So…What Is the Grey Stuff Cupcake? At its most basic, this is a chocolate cupcake with a big swirl of grey topping and crunchy pearls on top. In practice, it lands somewhere in that very dangerous zone between cupcake and cookies-and-cream dessert situation. Disney dodges straight out labeling the frosting flavor profile, but we’ve clocked it as that creamy, Oreo-adjacent vibe. And that is exactly why it works. So much of that yummy Grey Stuff You’ve got the rich chocolate base, the cool creamy topping, and just enough crunch from the pearls to keep it from becoming one-note sugar paste. It’s sweet, sure, but usually not in that toothache, frosting-wallop way some Disney cupcakes can be. It’s had its fluctuations over the years, sometimes leaning more buttercream, sometimes a bit more whipped frosting experience with nice texture contrast from the crispy pearls, which honestly tracks with why this thing still has fans. Why We Like It Because it knows its assignment. This is not trying to be subtle. This is not an understated French patisserie moment whispering delicate notes of restraint. This is a Beauty and the Beast cupcake in Fantasyland with a giant swirl of grey frosting on top. It is theater. It is sugar with a backstory. It is Disney doing Disney. The Grey Stuff Plate But the reason we keep coming back is that the cupcake backs up the bit. The chocolate base gives it enough heft that it doesn’t just eat like a spoonful of frosting on a paper wrapper. The topping brings that cookies-and-cream energy people tend to inhale on contact. And the whole thing is fun in exactly the way a Magic Kingdom snack should be. It feels a little silly, a little nostalgic, and very easy to justify with, “Well…I was already here.” Why You Might Like It If you are the kind of person who sees the words chocolate cupcake and immediately stops listening to the rest of the sentence, congratulations, you’re the target audience. The Grey Stuff Cupcake circa 2020 You’ll probably also like this if you: love cookies-and-cream flavors want a classic Disney snack with actual theme-park lore need a sweet excuse to pause in Fantasyland enjoy desserts that feel a little more substantial than a random packaged treat It also helps that this one has built-in Disney-famous status. “Try the grey stuff, it’s delicious” has been luring people into Beauty and the Beast snack decisions for years, and this cupcake is basically the most portable, least commitment-heavy way to play along. The Grey Stuff itself showed up at Be Our Guest from the restaurant’s early days, and the full cupcake version was on the lunch menu by 2013 before eventually making its way to Gaston’s Tavern in 2020. Who Might Want To Skip It Not every fairytale is for everybody. If you’re not into chocolate, this is probably not your moment. The cake is unapologetically chocolate, so if that’s not your thing, no amount of themed frosting is going to save it. The Grey Stuff circa 2021 If you’re not a frosting person, same problem. The Grey Stuff is the star here. If you tend to scrape icing off cupcakes like you’re performing surgery, this snack may feel like too much. And if you need something plant-based or allergen-friendly, don’t assume this is a safe pick. Allergy-friendly requests should be discussed directly with a Cast Member, and plant-based items are specifically identified on menus. Where To Find It You’ll find the Grey Stuff Cupcake at Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. And if you want the practical version: it’s in that Beauty and the Beast pocket of Fantasyland near Be Our Guest and Enchanted Tales with Belle, and it’s also an easy detour when you’re moving between Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid. In other words, it is beautifully positioned for emotional support cupcake behavior. When To Grab It Right after Enchanted Tales with Belle is the obvious move. You just did the whole Beauty and the Beast thing, you’re already in the neighborhood, and now you can reward yourself with the edible punchline. Enchanted Tales with Belle Right after Seven Dwarfs Mine Train also works, especially if you need to recover from rope drop energy, queue-life fatigue, or the sudden realization that it is somehow still only 10:47AM. Seven Dwarfs! And then there’s the third category: you simply need chocolate. No tragic backstory. No strategic park plan. No spreadsheet. Just vibes and frosting. Respect. Is It On the Disney Dining Plan? Gaston’s Tavern is one of the Magic Kingdom locations where Disney Dining Plan credits can be used, and qualifying snack items are marked with the purple dining plan icon on menus. Since the Grey Stuff Cupcake is part of Gaston’s snack lineup, this is the kind of item people specifically look at for snack-credit use, but you should still double-check the icon in My Disney Experience or on the menu board when you order, because Disney can change eligibility. Disney Dining Plan logo Is It a Good Snack Credit Value? Here’s the honest answer: it’s a decent value, not the most galaxy-brain value play in Disney World. A current Disney Dining Plan value guide pegs the rough snack-credit breakeven at about $8. At $6.49, the Grey Stuff Cupcake is basically just underneath that breakeven line, looking up dramatically, waving at you. That means it’s not the most ruthless use of a snack credit, but it also isn’t a waste, especially if this is something you genuinely want and would otherwise buy out of pocket. YUM So no, this is not the spreadsheet champion. But it is a perfectly respectable “I wanted a snack with personality” choice. This Snack Has Lore, and We Love a Snack With Lore Part of this cupcake’s charm is that it’s not new. It has history. The Grey Stuff was part of the Be Our Guest experience from that restaurant’s early era, and the cupcake version was already on the lunch menu back in 2013. When Be Our Guest lunch went away, the cupcake migrated to Gaston’s Tavern in 2020. It disappeared for a stretch during the 50th Anniversary treat shuffle, then returned to Gaston’s in 2023. The Master’s Cupcake That’s a long run in Disney snack years, where many treats live fast, die young, and get replaced by a neon mousse with a commemorative medallion. This one stuck around because people actually like it. Eating the Frosting First The Grey Stuff Cupcake is not the flashiest snack in Magic Kingdom, and it’s definitely not the newest. But that’s kind of the point. It’s a reliable, chocolatey, Beauty-and-the-Beast-coded little classic that still makes a lot of sense in a park full of overhyped sugar chaos. If you like chocolate, cookies-and-cream flavors, and snacks with a little Disney mythology baked in, this is an easy yes. If you hate chocolate, avoid frosting like it insulted your family, or need a specific plant-based option, keep walking. The updated version But if you want one of those snacks that feels iconic without being impossible, overcomplicated, or all smoke and sparkle, the Grey Stuff Cupcake still has game. And if you’re the kind of person who wants the best of the best, not just the cupcake currently batting its eyelashes at you from the counter, that’s your cue to grab our Best Snacks guide and get yourself fully, gloriously, deliciously prepared. Consider this your gateway frosting. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW View the full article

If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably got a Loungefly bag (or seven) already in your collection. ©Amazon But here’s the thing: there’s always room for one more, especially when Amazon is running deals this good. We’re talking up to 50% off some seriously adorable Disney styles right now, and we couldn’t keep this to ourselves. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Shop ALL 52 Disney Loungeflys On SALE HERE Grab This Lilo & Stitch Mini Backpack (50% Off) ©Amazon This one’s giving all the Valentine’s Day vibes, and honestly, it’s too cute to only pull out once a year. Stitch and Angel are front and center, hugging a heart-shaped pocket designed to look like a cake that reads “Be Mine.” There are puff print hearts on the front and sides, debossed hearts across the rest of the bag, and even a heart detail on one of the straps. It’s sweet, it’s fun, and it’s half off right now. view ON AMAZON Snag This Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Mini Backpack (46% Off) ©Amazon This bag is the ultimate transition piece from Halloween straight into the holiday season. The body of the bag has a holiday sweater-style design complete with pumpkins and ghost motifs, and the front pocket features reversible sequins that flip between a Jack Skellington design and a jack-o’-lantern. It’s a seriously fun bag for anyone who’s all in on NBC year-round. view ON AMAZON You Need This Mickey Pumpkin Crossbody Bag (46% Off) ©Amazon A figural pumpkin bag is genuinely one of the best fall accessories out there, and this one does not disappoint. It’s shaped like a Mickey Mouse pumpkin and covered in an all-over print of pumpkins and candy corn. Mickey’s smiling face is right on the front, his 3D ears have pumpkins in the center, and here’s the best part: the face actually glows in the dark. This bag instantly levels up any spooky season outfit. view ON AMAZON Check Out This Star Wars BB-8 Figural Crossbody (41% Off) ©Amazon BB-8 fans, this one’s calling your name. This figural crossbody is shaped and styled like everyone’s favorite astromech droid, complete with metallic and debossed details that really capture BB-8’s signature look. It’s a stylish and playful accessory that any Star Wars fan is going to absolutely love, and at 41% off, it’s a great time to grab it. view ON AMAZON Don’t Sleep on This Mandalorian Child Mini Backpack (28% Off) ©Amazon This mini backpack is designed to look like the hover-pram from The Mandalorian, and the Child’s big, adorable eyes are embossed right on the front. The bag has so many details, plus an enamel zipper charm that really ties it all together. It’s a must-have for any Mando fan in your life (or, let’s be real, for yourself). view ON AMAZON Pick Up This Disney Pixar Cars Mini Backpack (23% Off) ©Amazon This one’s for the Cars fans who want to rep their love of Radiator Springs wherever they go. Made from vegan leather, this mini backpack brings the world of Pixar’s Cars to life. Even the lining inside keeps the Cars theme going. It’s a well-made, fun bag that’s a great pick at its current sale price. view ON AMAZON Get This Mickey and Friends Winter Wonderland Mini Backpack with Headband (41% Off) ©Disney This set is perfect for anyone who wants a fully coordinated Disney look this winter. The mini backpack features Mickey and his friends in a snowy scene, frosted with iridescent details that catch the light beautifully. There’s even a special pocket designed to hold your Minnie ears, and the set comes with a matching headband so you can wear it all together. It’s a cohesive, seasonal look that’s hard to beat. view ON AMAZON We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

Airports have somehow become one of the weirdest social experiments on earth. Everyone is tired, everyone is hungry, everyone paid too much for a bottle of water, and yet somehow a shocking number of people still decide this is the perfect setting to behave like the main character in a one-person apocalypse movie. Orlando International Airport We recently asked our readers which airport trends they are totally over, and let’s just say the responses came in hot. Very hot. There was rage. There was sarcasm. There was one beautifully concise person who simply answered, “People. That’s it. That’s the list.” Frankly, that may be the most efficient airport review ever written. Still, a few complaints came up again and again, and if you’ve flown anywhere lately, especially on your way to or from Disney World, you’ve probably seen at least a few of them in the wild. Gate Lice Let’s start with the term that absolutely deserves its moment in the spotlight: gate lice. ©Getty Images If you’ve never heard it before, it refers to the people who swarm the boarding area long before their group is called, hovering at the scanner like they’re about to storm a castle instead of board a Southwest flight. Our readers had no patience for this one, with multiple people calling out travelers who stand there in the way despite being in later boarding groups. One person summed it up with, “Gate. Lice. Sit until you are called!!” Another added, “Stop lining up when I’m group 3 and you’re group 8.” Brutal. Accurate. Necessary. SFO Look, we get it. Everyone wants overhead bin space. Everyone wants to get settled. But crowding the gate like you’re auditioning for a disaster documentary doesn’t make boarding smoother. It just makes everyone else crankier. “Gate Lice” Are Running Rampant and One Airline Is Finally Doing Something About It Aisle Olympics Then there are the people who leap up the second the plane touches down, as though standing in the aisle three full minutes earlier is going to magically teleport them to baggage claim. ©Getty Images Our readers were deeply, spiritually over this. They called out the folks who stand immediately, shove forward, grab bags early, and turn deplaning into an elbow-based contact sport. One reader described “aisle lice” trampling forward before the plane had even docked, which is both vivid and, unfortunately, very easy to picture. Another wondered why deplaning can’t just happen row by row like civilized people. A fair question! A beautiful question! A question the flying public continues to ignore. ©Getty Images Nobody is saying you need to sit there smiling while the seatbelt sign is still on and your knees have fused into one shape. But maybe, just maybe, we can stop treating landing like the opening bell at a Black Friday sale. “Aisle Lice” Could Cause Chaos on Southwest Airlines Flights After Boarding Changes Are Implemented Dogs Out This one came up a lot, too: people taking their shoes off on the plane. Friends. No. Oh, Mickey This is not your living room. This is not a yoga studio. This is definitely not the place to let your bare feet roam free while the rest of us are trapped in a metal tube at 35,000 feet. Readers called out everything from shoes off entirely to socks on the seat, and honestly, none of it paints a picture anyone wants hanging in the gallery of their travel memories. Comfort matters, sure, but public comfort should not come at the cost of making everyone else silently reconsider humanity. The Unwritten Rules About That Empty Middle Seat Next to You on an Airplane Speakerphone Society Another airport plague? Speakerphone. Loud videos. Music with no headphones. Full-volume FaceTime in the gate area like the rest of us, have been cast as unwilling extras in your content. One reader nailed it: “No one is impressed with your unique music interest. I promise.” Another called out people watching videos on speaker in the seating area, and yes, this deserves side-eye from every corner of the terminal. ©TSA Airports are already noisy enough without adding someone’s conspiracy podcast, TikTok feed, or call with Aunt Linda about potato salad to the soundtrack. 5 Things That’ll Make Your Flight to Disney World 10x Better in 2026 Pajama Patrol This one got surprisingly feisty. Several readers said they are over people wearing pajamas through the airport, with one flatly declaring, “Pajamas. Look respectable.” Another specifically called out folks showing up in exercise gear or pajamas because they want to be comfy. And listen, there’s a delicate balance here. Nobody is asking you to wear a blazer to Gate B14. We are not launching an airport formalwear movement. But the anti-pajama crowd is clearly out there, clutching their dignity and judging your fleece sleep pants from across the terminal. ©Disney This one may come down to personal preference, but it definitely proves one thing: airport fashion discourse is alive, well, and a little petty. Testing the Internet’s Trendiest Flight Tips Bin Bandits There was also a lot of frustration about carry-ons, overhead bins, and people who apparently believe luggage rules are more of a creative suggestion than an actual system. Boarding Readers complained about giant carry-ons “the size of a Volkswagen,” people in the back of the plane throwing bags in the front bins, and early groups losing bin space because everything filled up too fast. That chaos is a huge reason gate lice exists in the first place. When every airline has turned basic convenience into an upcharge, people start guarding bin space like it’s buried treasure. It is annoying. It is messy. It is also a reminder that sometimes the problem is not just the passengers. Sometimes the system itself is basically one long stress burrito. What Are Aisle Lice, and Why Do Flight Attendants Hate Them? Seat Swap Circus Then there’s the seat-swapping drama. One reader shared that someone asked her to move from an aisle seat at the front of the plane to a middle seat in the back so they could sit with their companion. Absolutely not. That is not a trade. That is a hostage negotiation with worse legroom. Others vented about paying extra for seat selection only to be asked, or even pressured, to give it up later. ©Southwest Airlines Here is the truth: asking politely is one thing. Acting entitled to someone else’s seat because you failed to plan ahead is another. One is a request. The other is a villain origin story. The Simple Etiquette You’re Not Following On Airplanes (and You Should Be!) Fee Fever Of course, not all the rage was directed at fellow travelers. Plenty of it was aimed squarely at the airlines and airports themselves. Readers were fed up with paying extra for seats, luggage, boarding order, snacks, and basically the privilege of existing within 100 feet of a jet bridge. They also called out overpriced food, shrinking legroom, self-service kiosks that demand your contact info for a receipt, and the general nickel-and-diming of modern air travel. One person complained about paying $25 for a grilled cheese and $7 for water, which is less a meal and more a financial cry for help. Inside an airplane And honestly? Fair. At a certain point, flying starts to feel like you bought a ticket for transportation and then got trapped inside a mobile microtransaction. Should I Use a Travel Agent for My Disney Trip or Disney Cruise in 2026? Use Your Humanity Now for the part where we all take one deep breath into our overpriced airport coffee and remember we live in a society. Yes, some of these behaviors are wildly irritating. Yes, some people absolutely need to stop acting like the boarding process is a personal improv challenge. But it’s also true that airports are stressful, people are tired, delays happen, families are stretched thin, and not every annoying moment is coming from a place of selfishness. Sometimes it’s confusion. Sometimes it’s anxiety. Sometimes it’s just a really bad day. Stuck in the airport So by all means, keep your shoes on, wear headphones, wait for your group, and do not create a deplaning stampede. But also try to leave a little room for grace. And while we’re at it, be kind to flight attendants, gate agents, TSA workers, and all the other employees trying to keep the whole chaotic machine from bursting into flames. They did not invent the security line. They did not personally cancel your connection. They are just human beings trying to do a job while surrounded by thousands of stressed-out travelers and at least one guy blasting a podcast with no headphones. ©Breeze Airways Air travel is never going to be magical, even when it’s taking you to Disney. But a little courtesy, a little patience, and a tiny bit of self-awareness can keep the whole thing from turning into a terminal-wide descent into nonsense. REVIEW: Mind Your Manners (or ELSE!) While Eating Classic Comfort Food in Disney World Prepare for Take Off So yes, Disney Adults have spoken, and they are very, very over gate lice, aisle sprinters, barefoot plane people, bin bandits, and the general plague of public inconsideration. Honestly? Same. ©Phil Nijhuis/EPA, via Shutterstock The airport does not need to be your runway, your living room, your TikTok set, or your personal kingdom of entitlement. It just needs to be a place where we all get through the experience with our bags, our boarding passes, and our last remaining nerve intact. And if we can do that while being a little more patient with each other, and a lot nicer to the workers keeping the whole circus moving, even better. A Former Flight Attendant Told Me to Use This Carry-On Bag, so I Tried It at the Orlando Airport Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What bugs you when you travel? How do you fix it or make sure you’re not bothering those around you? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

There are SO many different hotels around Walt Disney World. You have your value resorts, moderate resorts, and deluxe resorts, all with different levels of themeing, amenities, and more. DoubleTree Suites While you might know about those classic Disney spots, you might not know about some incredible hotels only steps away from Disney Springs! That’s why we’re taking you on a FULL TOUR of DoubleTree Suites by Hilton so you can make sure you don’t miss it while you’re planning your next Disney World vacation. If you’ve ever wanted to stay at Disney World but needed more space or a better price, we’re really excited to tell you about the DoubleTree Suites. This hotel is newly renovated, and it’s the only all-suite hotel in the Disney Springs Resort Area! The outside of the hotel It’s only a few minutes’ walk to Disney Springs, and it might surprise some long-time and new Disney visitors. While it might not have an overly “Disney” theme to it, you will notice touches of the mouse scattered around the lobby. The lobby! During our latest stop by the resort, we got to check out both of the types of rooms you can find here! First, we checked out the Standard Suite Room. This room has a separate living room with lots of space for you and your things. The suite! There’s a large sitting area with a sectional couch and a little table with an ottoman underneath it. According to the hotel’s website, the couch even turns into a queen pull-out bed. The couch Next to the couch, you have a lamp, phone, and a charging area with several outlets. The side table In the same area, you’ll find a table and chairs so you can dine, work, or relax! Next to that is where the wet bar is located. The table The wet bar includes several amenities, including a sink… The wet bar! … a microwave… The microwave … a coffee machine … A coffee maker! … and a mini fridge. The mini fridge! Inside the Standard Suite, you’ll find two Queen beds and a nightstand in between them. The Standard Suite Across from the bed, you’ll also find a second television and a dresser so you can unpack your things and relax with a movie on. The TV and dresser! There was a small hallway between the bedroom and the bathroom in the suite we checked out. This is where we found the full-body mirror, the closet, a small table, and a second mirror for checking for those last-minute touches before you head out the door. The small hallway! In the bathroom, you’ll find almost everything you need! One of the bathrooms! There’s a large mirror with LED lights around the edges. The bathroom Underneath the sink, you’ll find plenty of towels and extra toilet paper (although you can always request more). Plenty of towels! The hotel also provides a hair dryer, so you won’t have to pack your own. The hair dryer! There’s a spacious shower and bathtub so you can scrub off after those long theme park or pool days. Spacious shower! Inside the shower, you can find shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel in case you forget yours at home! The necessities! The hotel also provides a second kind of room, the Conference Suite! The Conference Suite offers one spacious private bedroom with two side tables, lots of charging outlets, and several pieces of artwork throughout the room. The living room, bathroom, and wet bar all offer the same type of amenities as the Standard Suite. The Conference Suite This hotel isn’t just about the rooms, though! Not only do they offer a daily shuttle to the four theme parks (which requires a shuttle reservation and you can contact the hotel for), but they also offer tons of different amenities around the hotel. Shuttle information! This hotel has the Evergreen Service Restaurant and Lounge! Yes, there’s a full restaurant, should you want to make things easy during meal time. The restaurant! Each morning, you can also find a Daily Breakfast Buffet bar, which can help save you money in the theme parks. Don’t want to get out of bed? You can order room service! The buffet! If you aren’t looking for a sit-down experience, you can also check out Made Market. Made Market It offers several grab-and-go options, plus there’s a coffee machine and a soda shop! Grab and go snacks from Made Market! The soda shop menu is a fun way to get a tasy drink that the entire family can try! The Soda Menu There’s also a heated swimming pool and whirlpool! If you’re having fun at the pool and get hungry, the DoubleTree has you covered. The pool! You can also check out the Poolside Cafe & Bar for easy snacking. The Poolside Cafe! If you get tired at the pool, you can also find a splash pad fountain for kids, a kids’ playground, and lighted tennis courts. They also offer a shopping kiosk near the pool in case you forgot any of your splashing needs. Grab what you need! Need to get your workout in? There’s a fitness center as well! Get your sweat on! If you need it, you can also head to the guest coin laundry on site! You might think, “Who does their laundry on vacation?”, and then you spill something all over you and realize your clothes might stain, and suddenly you’re the person who is grateful to be able to do laundry on vacation. You can also use the Valet Laundry service if you’d prefer that. The laundry! This hotel also boasts a complimentary business center for your business needs. Or if you’re like us when we were kids, and it’s empty, so you play the game “business people” with your family. The conference hall! There’s also a budget car rental on site. The car rental area! This hotel even has complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi across the grounds, including the pool. The view from the hotel! The hotel has 236 rooms for you to choose from! If you do stay at the DoubleTree, don’t let these resort fees catch you off guard. Self-parking is $25, the daily resort fee is $25, and the buffet breakfast is $25 per person. The daily resort fee includes the shuttle, guest internet access, DVD Now rentals (YES! They still have DVD rentals), 2 bottled waters daily, and kids Eat Free with each adult entree purchased. DVD Rentals! Plus, it’s Pet Friendly! It’s $75 for 1 to 4 nights, $125 for 5 or more nights. Your pet must be 40 pounds or less, it’s dogs or cats only, and there is a 2-pet maximum. A glance down the halls! This resort is a great option for anyone needing more space, a close spot to Disney Springs, or a more budget-friendly option. As always, be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney resort tours, reviews, and more. Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Tell us what you think of this hotel in the comments! View the full article

You know how much we love Disney World food, after all, we’re LITERALLY called the Disney Food Blog! The Minnie Kitchen Sink Sundae Here at DFB, we eat at Disney World multiple times a week, every single week. We can’t help it, Disney World just has too many things to try, and then we want to go back and have what we already love. Since we’ve had so many different eats and treats at the park, you can imagine we’ve tried some pretty…interesting snacks! To that, we’d say, you’re correct, and we want to share them with you. So, take a look at some of the most utterly ridiculous snacks we’ve tried at Disney World! Croiss-Oh La La Since we tried this giant croissant, we haven’t been able to get it out of our heads — which is fitting considering it is literally as big as our heads! This treat is from Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie, which you’ll find in the France Pavilion at EPCOT. Look at this thing! Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie has been serving up this thing called the Croiss Oh La La, and it is literally a GIANT croissant dipped in chocolate. We’re not kidding when we say that this could EASILY be split with your family. Croiss Oh La La We really can’t express how truly HUGE this thing is. The pictures don’t do it justice. It barely fits on the plate it’s served on, and yet it’s still the same delicious, buttery, flaky croissant you can normally get at Les Halles. Just… a version that’s gonna make everyone stare at you when you go in to take a bite. It’s so fluffy! Now, forewarning, this croissant might not be available the next time you visit (and if it IS available, it tends to sell out pretty quickly in the morning), so just head on over to Les Halles shortly after rope drop if you wanna check on this giant pastry’s status. IT’S HUGE Creepy Crawly Critters Whenever it’s a hot day at Disney World, we love to get a sweet ice cream treat at Salt and Straw inside Disney Springs. There are lots of places to get ice cream, but this isn’t your average ice cream shop. They have your usual flavors, but they also have unique and interesting mixtures you won’t find anywhere else. Creepy Crawly Critters Ice Cream The flavors at Salt and Straw get even more bizarre when it comes to seasonal flavored ice creams throughout the year. We’ve seen crazy ones, but we have yet to see one top the Don Bugito’s Creepy Crawly Critters that shows up around October. It’s made with matcha ice cream, toffee-brittle, and…mealworms and chocolate crickets. No. Joke. It’s starting to melt and become bug soup While it’s fun to order Bug Ice Cream for the shock factor itself, Salt and Straw actually manages to make this ice cream SURPRISINGLY refreshing. You just… have to be willing to crunch and munch on a few buggy friends with each bite — which some won’t, and we TOTALLY understand! BUGS! Blood Bag At what point should we sit back and ask ourselves, “What are we eating?” That time hasn’t come yet, and at this point, it might never. Now, we have tried something called the Blood Donor…yeah…just save the comments for later. The Blood Donor The Edison over at Disney Springs tends to serve up some rather visually unique cocktails around spooky season. The most unique we’ve tried has to be the Blood Donor, which is made with blanco tequila, lime juice, and Salerno blood orange liqueur, all contained inside a blood bag (crazy, right?!). That’s not all! You literally have to SQUEEZE the blood (drink) into a cup to drink it. Blood Donor The visual about this still makes us shudder. If you’re looking for something jarring to spook you, check and see if this is gonna be offered during the 2026 season once Halloween starts to show up at Disney World — which is weirdly sooner than you think. Blood Donor Bag Fuzzy TaunTaun We’re assuming all the biggest Star Wars fans have been to Oga’s Cantina at Galaxy’s Edge inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you haven’t, you NEED to check it out. The atmosphere, theming, and immersiveness make you feel like you’re getting a drink in the outer rim. Oga’s Cantina For our last shout, we realized that no ridiculous Disney snacks lists can ever be completed without a quick shoutout to the Fuzzy TaunTaun available at Oga’s Cantina. There are tons of unique drinks at Oga’s, both with AND without alcohol. However, the strangest of them all has to be the Fuzzy TaunTaun. This drink is made with Peach Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Orange juice, and “Buzz” Foam. Fuzzy TaunTaun The buzz foam is what makes this drink crazy, because that’s what’s gonna make your mouth go temporarily numb while you sip it. The foam is created with “Buzz buttons,” which are made from a Szechuan flower that’s claimed to be used as a natural painkiller. Um…why did Disney decide to go to THAT ingredient for their drink? We couldn’t tell you. But it is a fun and fruity drink that’s safe to consume. Hey, we’re on the run with a bounty on our heads anyway, so why not try this out?! Fuzzy Tuantuan drink at Oga’s Cantina Like we said, Disney World is FILLED with unique snacks and drinks like wouldn’t believe. These are just a few of the crazy and wacky things we’ve had at Disney World, but the list doesn’t end there, not even close! If you want to see more, check out our full video down below! For more Disney food reviews, make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog. The Best Disney World Snacks We’ve Eaten So Far in 2026 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you want to try any of these? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

We knew this was going to be big, but we can’t believe the number of permits Disney Imagineering just filed for this project coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Tree of Life There are so many cool things coming to Disney World between Magic Kingdom’s Piston Peak and Villains Land, Hollywood Studios’ Monstropolis, and Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas. Disney has been making progress on all of them, but the progress on Tropical Americas has been most impressive, and it continues to show after Disney just filed nine…yes, NINE permits! Work is underway as Disney Imagineering transforms what was DinoLand USA into a Tropical Americas-themed land called Pueblo Esperanza at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The new land is going to see brand-new attractions, dining, and experiences. Pueblo Esperanza Construction Walt Disney Imagineering recently filed nine new Notice of Commencement permits this week for several locations within the new land. All permits were listing Pro Audio Video Inc. as the contractor for the work, and the scope of the work is listed as “electrical.” There aren’t any other details to go off of beyond the addresses listed in the permits, but this is insane. Look at all the construction! Pro Audio Video, Inc. has worked with Disney on many projects in the past. Some of those projects include recent ones like Test Track 3.0, the new Animation Courtyard transformation at Hollywood Studios, Beak and Barrel at Magic Kingdom, and more! When looking at these nine new permits, the list of locations includes the Indiana Jones ride, the Encanto ride, the former Chester & Hester’s gift shop, the former Donald Duck meet-and-greet, Restaurantosaurus, the upcoming carousel, and the land’s entrance. Encanto is coming to Animal Kingdom! This is getting EXCITING! There is still a long…long way to go. However, the progress Disney has been making on this new land is shocking. There’s no official date as to when we can experience Tropical Americas, but 2027 doesn’t seem super far-fetched right now. We’ll just have to wait and see. Construction walls at Animal Kingdom The new land is going to include three new attractions, as well as dining, shopping, and most likely meet-and-greets. The attractions are the big draw! One will be a carousel featuring some of the most iconic and beloved Disney animals. Another will be the complete retheme of DINOSAUR into an Indiana Jones-based ride. Disney has confirmed it will be a new story, and not a copy of what’s in Disneyland. Pueblo Esperanza construction The biggest attraction the land will see is the first-ever Disney ride themed after Encanto! The ride will take you through the magical casita of the Madrigal family. We don’t have much information on the ride, but we can’t wait to hear what this one will deliver! It’s on its way! We’ll be constantly keeping an eye out for more news surrounding this land, as well as everything across Disney World. Maybe we’ll hear more during D23 this summer! Make sure to stay tuned to AllEars so you don’t miss anything. Disney CONFIRMS This Hotel Perk Will Return in 2027 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you excited for this land? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

For many Disney World hotel guests, the hotel pool is one of the highlights of their trip! Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts From huge, feature-filled water playgrounds that are arguably comparable to water parks to small, quiet bastions of relaxation, there are plenty of options to choose from. But, even fun activities like Disney World hotel pools come with rules — and there are a few you should pay a bit more close attention to, or you’ll be caught off-guard! No Food & Drinks IN the Pool Okay, so this one may throw some people, as they’ll understandably respond with “But nearly every Disney World hotel has a pool bar!” And they’d be right, as hotels ranging from the value tiers like Pop Century… Petals Pool Bar …to the Deluxe Tier Grand Floridian feature pool bars with drinks and food menus. Beaches Pool Bar & Grill Obviously, those food and drink options can be enjoyed in the pool area, NOT in the pool. No, not even if you’re just sitting on the edge with your feet in the pool. However, there is one thing you won’t find at the pool bars. NO Glass Containers You won’t be bringing any of your drinks from the pool bars over to your chair in a glass cup or container, as real glass is BARRED from both the pools and the pool area for safety reasons. This couldn’t come into the pool area! Metal tumblers and plastic cups or containers are fine, though! Adult Supervision Children under the age of 12 must have adult supervision in the pool areas, including main and kiddie pools. So, sorry parents, but if your kids are 11 or under, you won’t be able to drop them off at the pool while heading out to enjoy an adult meal, etc. Fuentes del Morro Pool Now speaking of kids near the pool… Water Play Area Restrictions Any Disney hotel features adjacent water play areas, with fun theming and water features. However, these areas are reserved for kids who stand 48″ or under. So, no older kids, no teens, and no adults. Grand Floridian water play area. We know, we know, playing on these splash pads and playgrounds looks extremely fun; however, you’ll have to get your kicks somewhere else. You Can’t Pool Hop… with Some Exceptions So generally, Disney’s current rules don’t allow pool hopping to other resorts. Pool Rules at Disney’s Pop Century Resort However, there are a few exceptions: Guests at Port Orleans can use that hotel’s Doubloon Lagoon Pool, as well as Port Orleans — Riverside’s Ol’ Man Island and its large pool, spa, kiddie pool, a wading pool, and even a small water slide. Guests staying at any of Disney’s three All-Star Resorts (Sports, Music, or Movies) can visit any of the All-Star pools! At All-Star Music, there are the Calypso and Piano Pools, All-Star Movies has the Fantasia and Duck Pond Pools, and at All-Star Sports, you’ll find the Surfboard Bay and Grand Slam Pools. Finally, guests at Disney’s Yacht Club and Disney’s Beach Club Resorts can bounce between the Tidal, Admiral, and Dunes Cove Pools, as well as quite possibly all of Disney World: Stormalong Bay. With its sand-bottom pool, pirate ship slide, and lazy river, this complex is closer to a miniature water park than it is simply a pool! Doubloon Lagoon Pool at Port Orleans Make sure to study up on these pool rules before your next Disney World trip to ensure you have the most possible fun in the sun at your hotel pool! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World tips! “Dirty Diapers”; Disney Adults Reveal the Most Nightmarish Things They’ve Seen at Disney World Hotels Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite Disney World hotel pool? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

If you’re heading to the Magic Kingdom this May, there are some major changes you need to be prepared for. Magic Kingdom From scheduling changes, new offerings, and special events to a new show and the return of an iconic attraction, Disney World’s first theme park has a very busy month ahead. Big Thunder Mountain Returns After a refurbishment that lasted well over a year, the legendary Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is set to reopen on May 3rd. The ride, which has been closed since January 2025, is returning with “new magic,” including a fully refurbished track and a new sequence inspired by the Rainbow Caverns of Disneyland’s Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland. In conjunction with its reopening, the ride will be added to the park’s Tier 1 Lightning Lane selections. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom Read more about the changes coming to Big Thunder Mountain HERE! An Early Closure The Magic Kingdom will be closing at 5:30 PM for a private event on May 13th, so if you’re planning to be at Walt Disney World that day, you’ll need different plans for nighttime entertainment and dining. Happily Ever After won’t be offered that night. The Toys are Back in Town The Diamond Horseshoe — one of the Magic Kingdom’s oldest and longest neglected eateries — is getting new life in May with the Toy Story-themed Jessie’s Roundup show during the Cool Kids Summer promotion. The show will feature allowing guests to join Jessie, Woody, and friends to craft, dance, and “yodel their hearts out.” The show will make the first live entertainment in the Diamond Horseshoe in over two decades. From the Magic Kingdom’s opening in 1971 through 2004, the restaurant — which has alternated between table service and quick service throughout its history — has hosted several incarnations of the Diamond Horseshoe Revue… and Goofy’s Country Dancin’ Jamboree. One of those things is certainly not like the other. The promotion begins May 26th. Diamond Horseshoe Early Entry Characters Also, during the Cool Kids Summer promotion, hotel guests eligible for Early Entry will be able to meet a rotating cast of Disney characters at each park — including the Magic Kingdom — before the park opens to the general public. Meaning that, at least some guests who usually rush to rides will instead try to knock out character meet & greets in the early morning. Judging by previous examples, there’s no list of which characters will be available in each park, but they WILL be different! Disney is encouraging guests to visit the different parks for Early Entry throughout their trip so they can take advantage of all the special meet and greets. Now, it’s important to note that this won’t take away from any of the regularly scheduled meet and greets in each park throughout regular park hours — it’s just in addition to what’s already scheduled. Early entry sign! After Hours Events The Magic Kingdom will play host to 4 After Hours Events during May, on May 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. The events allow guests to enjoy beloved attractions with lower wait times, and exclusively experience the Disney Enchantment fireworks spectacular, and enjoy snacks, included in the cost of this ticketed event. After Hours If you’re headed to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” this May, be prepared for some major Magic Kingdom changes. Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disney World’s 2026 changes. 5 Magic Kingdom Secrets Disney Doesn’t Want You to Know Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you heading to Disney World in May? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

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