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The Walt Disney Company has one of the biggest, most passionate fanbases in the world. People tune in to listen to the quarterly earnings calls, spend thousands on Disney World vacations, and even make special trips for Disney’s Destination D23 Fan Events. Need we remind you about the infamous Figment popcorn bucket event of 2022? But the truth is, Disney needs all those fans to stay in business! Magic Kingdom Over the years, Disney fans have grown up with the company, and in that time, a lot has changed! Disney fans themselves have changed, too, and when Disney starts sending out new surveys (with some very specific questions), we take notice. After returning from a recent visit to Disney World, we received an email invitation to take a Disney Parks survey. This isn’t the first time Disney has sent out a survey, but this one was a little different than the standard theme park-based questionnaires we’ve seen before. The first few questions were pretty basic, focusing on topics like Genie+, the transportation we used, and some other vacation-related subjects. ©Disney From there, the survey pivoted to some interesting demographic questions. Disney asked a few standard questions, like “Which of the following groups comes closest to your yearly household income before taxes?” but also touched on streaming service topics, first noting, “It is understood that most streaming services allow for multiple profiles, streaming of varying content across multiple devices simultaneously under one account, and that sharing accounts is quite common.” ©Disney We were then asked to identify the primary account holder for a variety of streaming services. There was even an option to indicate “Someone in another household,” a.k.a. password sharing. As a reminder, Disney recently announced it would soon begin taking a closer look at password sharing on Disney+. Could this demographic survey data help inform Disney about its audience? ©Disney Disney seems pretty interested in how its guests spend their time outside the parks. Here, we were asked, “Which of the following social media platforms do you visit at least once per week?” ©Disney Interestingly, Disney also asked, “Which of the following places that you go to for news coverage is your most trusted source for news?” Among the list were organizations like the New York Times, the Washington Post, and local newspapers. ©Disney A separate question asked, “Which of the following are places that you go to for news coverage?” The list was quite long and included both major news organizations and social media platforms. Could Disney be trying to learn more about people’s political affiliations here? ©Disney The survey had several questions to drill down on demographics, including, “Do you or anyone in your travel party identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community?” Here, Disney asked if we were a Disney Visa cardholder, Club 33 Member (we wish!), or a Costco Member. ©Disney As we mentioned, this isn’t the first interesting survey we’ve seen from Disney. Recently, those who visited the Star Wars Hotel were given exclusive access to a detailed survey on guest experience, personality, and more, sparking theories about what Disney may do with the Galactic Starcruiser. Star Wars Hotel cabin Between the subtle password-sharing questions and the news source questions, it seems Disney is trying to learn more about its fans. What could this mean for the future? We’ll have to wait and see! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Could Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Make a COMEBACK? Here’s What We 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever taken a Disney survey? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Wants to Know If You Share a Streaming Account and Which News Sources You Trust first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wow!! There’s a lot of Disney merch on sale RIGHT NOW! Merchandise We surely don’t want you to miss even a single opportunity to help you save on your next Disney merch purchases! So, we pulled together a list of the deals on the merch and the other essentials you’ve been looking for. Let’s go! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. shopDisney is offering a special discount for all Disney World Annual Passholders for a limited time! Starting October 17th through October 29th, 2023 you can get 25% off regularly priced merchandise (some exclusions apply). You can get started on that holiday shopping early by taking advantage of this deal. Oswald Passholder Magnet To use this deal: Sign in to your Disney account and verify that your Walt Disney World Annual Pass is linked to your account. You should be able to view your Annual Pass under the “Membership & Passes” tab. Sign in to shopDisney using your Disney account and enter promotion code WDW25. This discount will be applied to all eligible items in your bag. So let’s take a look at some options that we love! Get The Santa Mickey and Minnie 2023 Holiday Ornament for $18 with any purchase Mickey and Minnie Glass Drop Ornament This ornament will be a beautiful addition to your holiday tree. We love that it features the year on the back to keep track of all the special memories. And it doesn’t hurt that Mickey and Minnie are looking so cute in their festive outfits. We think you will love this new ornament! View on shopDisney If you’re looking for more ornaments, check out the “Buy One, Get One 50% Off Ornaments” sale. ©Disney Jump on this sale because those ornaments will go quick! View on shopDisney Shop this Walt Disney World – Disney100 Mickey and Minnie Mouse Glass Sketchbook Ornament ©Disney Here’s the back: ©Disney Here’s a closeup: ©Disney If you’re looking for an ornament to celebrate Disney100, this one’s for you. It’s got Mickey and Minnie figurines and a sculpted Cinderella Castle with a sparkling ”platinum” finish. View on shopDisney Shop this Stitch Christmas Card Sketchbook Ornament – Lilo & Stitch ©Disney Here’s the back: ©Disney Watch out for Stitch with this ornament as he steps out from a ”Laughing all the way” Christmas Card. It’s definitely got those ”Mele Kalikimaka” vibes. View on shopDisney Shop this Mickey Mouse Holiday Tote – Plaid for $18 with any purchase ©Disney It’s lightweight and roomy enough to hold all your park essentials. And Santa Mickey is in plaid! What more could you want?! View on shopDisney First up, check out the “Up to 40% Off Halloween Essentials and Costumes” sale. ©Disney Don’t miss out on them. They’ll go quick! View on shopDisney Shop these Mickey Mouse Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Clogs for 40% Off ©Disney Here’s a closeup: @Disney These just might be the shoes you need to complete your Halloween look! They also have glow-in-the-dark Mickey jack-o’-lanterns on them! View on shopDisney Shop this Hitchhiking Ghosts Sketchbook Ornament – The Haunted Mansion for 30% Off ©Disney Here’s a closeup: ©Disney Here’s a fun ornament inspired by Disney’s The Haunted Mansion. Just beware of those hitchhiking ghosts! View on shopDisney Shop this Mickey Mouse Holiday Plush 2023 for $18 with any purchase ©Disney It’s Mickey. He’s looking great in his Christmas wear! Do we have to say more?! View on shopDisney Shop this Minnie Mouse Holiday Plush 2023 for $18 with any purchase ©Disney And if you’re getting a Mickey Mouse plush in his Christmas finest, there’s no way you can skip getting Minnie as well! View on shopDisney We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news and updates, so make sure to follow along for more. For additional savings, there’s a code for free shipping on orders of $75 or more — just type in SHIPMAGIC at checkout in the promos section. ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news! Click here to view our Amazon Storefront Will you be checking out any of these deals? Let us know in the comments! The post Why Is the Magic Number When Shopping for Disney Souvenirs Online Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

‘Monsters’ roam Discovery Island in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s almost Halloween! Phantom, Dracula, Mummy, Frankenstein, Wolfman, and Creature wander Animal Kingdom as swift as the night. They’re there waiting for you to come feed them with your blood…just kidding, they prefer PUMPKINS! October 26th is National Pumpkin Day and these ‘monsters’ are ready to celebrate in Animal Kingdom. Okay, so Phantom, Dracula, Mummy, Frankenstein, Wolfman, and Creature may have monster names but actually they’re plant-eating giant Galapagos tortoises and they LOVE National Pumpkin Day. Cast Members who are the animals’ keepers in Animal Kingdom help the tortoises and other animals around the park celebrate by carving pumpkins for the herbivores to eat. ©Disney Disney’s animals have their own personal ‘chefs’ who are animal nutritionists and they prepare over 10,000 pounds of food (about the same weight as an African elephant!) down to the gram for each animal in Disney World. It doesn’t matter if it’s giraffes or spiders, they have animal ‘chefs’ ensuring they are getting a proper diet. ©Disney Imagine how long that must take to get all that food together and properly prepared for all the animals around Animal Kingdom! That cannot be an easy job. ©Disney But on October 26th, the not-so-vicious tortoises will be enjoying their very own jack-o-lantern for the special day. ©Disney These massive tortoises are among the many animals that will be enjoying over 200 pumpkins today. But unlike us, they don’t care about the whipped cream. Tortoises are herbivores so they only prefer plants. And while pumpkins are not on the Galapagos Islands, they still enjoy the seasonal treat. ©Disney They may not actually be monsters, but we would not like to put our hands between these tortoises and their pumpkin! It makes us smile knowing these guys get to enjoy Halloween as much as we do. ©Disney Leave it to the special Cast Members who go above and beyond every day at Disney to make sure all the animals are living their best lives at the park. And if you’re lucky, you may get to see some of the animals partaking in the festive day! ©Disney Keep your eyes out if you’re in Animal Kingdom for some pumpkin-loving animals enjoying their carved pumpkins! In the meantime, keep following DFB for more Disney updates. Every Adorable Baby Animal Born in Disney World This Year 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you seen these tortoises in Animal Kingdom? Tell us in the comments. The post These Guys Are Having the BEST Day Ever in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween will be over soon, and you know what that means — Christmas EVERYWHERE. ©Disney Okay, technically, Christmas has already started to creep into both Disney World and Disneyland, and we’re already seeing a lot of fun holiday merchandise in stores. We’re really excited about some things coming to Disney+ for the holiday season, too, like the second season of The Santa Clauses, as well as a new holiday movie starring Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. Well, Disney just dropped a trailer for that movie! Dashing Through The Snow follows a man, Eddie Garrick who has denounced Christmas after a traumatic childhood experience. He takes his 9-year-old daughter out with him on Christmas Eve at the request of his wife (whom he’s separated from), where they meet a man who claims to be Santa. However, there are some bad guys after Santa, which leads Eddie and his daughter on a wild Christmas Eve adventure. Check out the trailer below: Dashing Through The Snow also stars Teyonah Parris (WandaVision, The Marvels), Madison Skye Validum (Ivy + Bean), Lil Rel Howery (Free Guy, Get Out), and Oscar Nuñez (The Office). Be sure to check it out when it premieres on Disney+ on November 17th. Looking for more things to watch on Disney+ in November? Here’s the full list of everything coming to the streaming subscription service during that month. You’re going to love our graphic tees for your next Disney World trip! Plus they make great holiday gifts, too! Disney World Holiday shirt! Click here to see the whole collection — and stay tuned to DFB for more! A New Pixar Movie Was Just Crowned the Most-Viewed on Disney+ in 2023! 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be watching this movie? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's NEW Christmas Movie Comes Out Soon -- See the Trailer Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A fan-favorite Disneyland attraction has been closed for refurbishment — but that’s all changing soon! Disneyland Space Mountain closed its doors on September 18th so it could undergo a bit of a refresh, and if you’re heading to Disneyland soon we’ve got some excellent news for you! Space Mountain will reopen in Disneyland tomorrow, October 27th! Set your alarm and run to the park if you’ve been waiting for this day. Space Mountain is closed Disney previously announced that Space Mountain in Tomorrowland would close on September 18th (which is coming up soon). At first, we just knew that it’d reopen in mid-fall 2023, but now we’re thrilled to be able to ride this attraction yet again. Space Mountain There’s a bit of a debate over which Space Mountain is better — Disneyland or Disney World. The Disney World ride came first, and it was so popular that the ride was added to Disneyland years after it originally opened. As far as we know, this latest closure was just for routine maintenance and we aren’t expecting any major changes, but we’ll let you know of any updates! Ready to Go? As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest news from Disneyland and Disney World! Space Mountain — Disneyland vs. Disney World Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be checking Space Mountain out when it reopens? Tell us in the comments! The post Space Mountain Reopens TOMORROW in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

NOW is the time to start your Christmas shopping. Hollywood Studios Christmas Decor Sure, it might seem like we’re jumping the gun, but we know how Christmas can sneak up on you and arrive before you’ve even noticed. Why scramble to get all those gifts at the last minute? So we’re trying to help by putting together shopping lists for those Disney fans in your life to make your Christmas shopping easier. Get it out of the way now and you’ll be all relaxed on Christmas Day, right? DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’re shopping on Amazon and don’t have Prime, don’t worry! You can sign up for a free Prime trial below: So grab your credit card, and let’s get to some Christmas shopping! While you’re at it, don’t forget to get yourself a little something, too — you deserve it! Get the Munchlings Advent Calendar Munchlings Advent Calendar Okay, so this is the ULTIMATE Advent Calendar, which has 24 days of surprise Munchlings gifts. How fun, right? It’s also a limited-edition item, so you’ll want to grab one FAST. View on shopDisney Buy the Disney100 Walt and Mickey Partners Loungefly Backpack Disney100 Finale Loungefly backpack This could be the MOST iconic Loungefly we’ve ever seen. This one celebrates the Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary with a silhouette of Walt and Mickey from the Partners statue, as well as light-up fireworks. View on shopDisney Get the Walt and Mickey Starbucks Tumbler Disney100 Starbucks Tumbler You can also celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary with this gorgeous Starbucks tumbler that also features the partners statue and that geometric pattern that we all love. View on shopDisney Buy the Disney Font Necklace ©Amazon That Disney font is ICONIC and everyone recognizes it. Wouldn’t this necklace make a great gift then? You can customize it with any name in the Disney font. View on Amazon Get the Mickey Espresso Cups ©Amazon Okay, these cups are VERY cool and we can’t stop talking about them. These Mickey Espresso Cups will make you smile every time you fill them up. These are also made with double-walled glass so your beverage stays hot, but you won’t burn your fingers when you pick it up. View on Amazon Buy the Minnie Mouse Makeup Bag ©Amazon Okay, so how cute is this Minnie Mouse Makeup Bag, which is perfect for those Disney trips, right? You can even choose from a couple of different colors and designs. View on Amazon Get the Stitch Yahtzee! Game ©Amazon Yahtzee is perfect for family game time, but it’s even MORE fun when you include Experiment 626. This Stitch version features custom dice with Lilo & Stitch characters plus a Tiki-style cup with Stitch on it. View on Amazon Buy the Disney Classics Puzzle ©Amazon If your family likes putting together puzzles AND Disney, well, this is the perfect gift. This 2,000-piece jigsaw puzzle includes scenes from Cinderella, Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland, Fantasia, and more. View on Amazon Happy shopping! Don’t forget to check out our Amazon Storefront for more Disney merchandise. Visit our Amazon StorefrontThe post 8 NEW Disney Souvenirs Every Fan Wants for Christmas This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been snowing in parts of the country already but we’re still waiting to see the classic Disney snowfall. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party One of the greatest magical phenomena in Disney World is walking down Main Street U.S.A. while it snows during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas. There’s something incredibly special about being in Disney World during Christmas time even if it’s not a real snowy Christmas. Maybe it’s so wonderful because of all the rides you can get on with little to no line! So in preparation for the holiday party, here are all the rides you can ride during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the most wonderful holiday event (other than Jollywood Nights). It’s full of laughter, cheer, and all the complimentary cookies and hot chocolate you can eat. Plus having much shorter waits for rides is a huge bonus. And don’t forget about seeing everyone dressed in their best Christmas outfits! So let’s check out which attractions you’ll be able to get on during the party. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Adventureland Over is Adventureland you’ll be able to sail on these beloved attractions. Jingle Cruise – a classic attraction with a holiday twist The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Pirates of the Caribbean Swiss Family Treehouse Jingle Cruise Frontierland Be sure to head over to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure continues to be completed. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Liberty Square The Haunted Mansion is calling you to join their 999 happy haunts at Liberty Square! Haunted Mansion Haunted Mansion Fantasyland Fantasyland has a few more available classic rides for you! Prince Charming Regal Carrousel “it’s a small world” Peter Pan’s Flight The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Mad Tea Party Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Storybook Circus Even Storybook Circus will be joining the fun! Dumbo the Flying Elephant The Barnstormer The Barnstormer Tomorrowland And you get to blast out of this world over in Tomorrowland on these rides: Astro Orbiter Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Space Mountain – with a holiday twist Tomorrowland Speedway Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise – virtual queue access only TRON Lightcycle / Run As you can see, there are a couple of rides that will be really embracing the holiday spirit with some holiday overlays! The Jungle Cruise gets even wittier as the Jingle Cruise. Also, note that Tron will still have a virtual queue which you will be able to join at 6PM the day of the party using the My Disney Experience app. Each person will only be able to join the queue once per event. TRON Lightcycle / Run The Christmas party is the merriest event of the year and we hope you get to visit Magic Kingdom for it! It’s certainly a special time of year. For more Disney news, follow DFB. Disney Dropped a SECRET Hint About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2023 DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Did you get a ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party? Let us know in the comments! The post ALL the Rides Open During Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lots of news was recently announced with the official first look inside the new themed lounge coming to the Disney Treasure cruise ship. Does this look familiar? Haunted Mansion fans just received a few details about the upcoming Haunted Mansion Parlor and its exclusive merchandise, and now we’ve all been left to wonder, just what else we could possibly see from this space? Disney’s certainly dropping hints and ringing some bells with the unveiling of the Haunted Mansion Parlor set to hit the seas on the Disney Treasure soon. ©Disney This highly themed bar and lounge experience will draw inspiration from the spooky yet quirky Haunted Mansion attraction you can find in multiple Disney parks around the world, so it was just a matter of time until we saw it hit the high seas, too! Haunted Mansion Parlor, Disney Treasure ©Disney While a few renderings of the space reveal a nautical spin on the ghoulishly delightful mansion spirits, we as fans are left to relay our wish list of things we’d love to see incorporated into this new space. Here are just a few of the most important details that have crossed our minds! Did we miss anything from this list? Tell us what you’d like to see in the comments below! The post 9 Things We’re Begging Disney To Bring to the NEW Haunted Mansion Bar first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is about to bring back a service guests have been begging to see again for years and years and YEARS. But now that it’s ACTUALLY about to make its return, the parks will — once more — be changing in a way you wouldn’t expect. Eats at Eight Spoon Cafe So let’s find out HOW we can still navigate the parks in a future Disney Dining Plan World TODAY, here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: How the Return of the Disney Dining Plan Will Change Disney World 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 Disney news! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite restaurant in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: How the Return of the Disney Dining Plan Will Change Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In case you missed it, there’s a new way to get to Disney World. Brightline train Forget flying, especially if you live in Florida. Brightline has opened its station at Orlando International Airport and has even doubled its service since then. We’ve even been on the train to see what it’s like (and it certainly has benefits over flying). Well, we’ve got some news about this train service: it’s about to extend even farther in Florida! Brightline recently announced that it has formally launched a Request for Proposals for a new station in Southeastern Florida, aka the Treasure Coast. Yes, that means that the company is looking to build A NEW station, which will extend its service. The new station at Orlando “We’re excited to begin the process of identifying a station location in the Treasure Coast and have seen tremendous support from the local community,” said Brightline Chief Executive Officer Michael Reininger. “Expanding Brightline into the Treasure Coast region will make Brightline one of the most accessible forms of transportation in Florida, giving access to nearly half of the state’s residents.” Brightline train at Orlando Airport So what does that mean for you? Well, if you live in southeast Florida, you will soon have high-speed train service to Orlando (and trust us, the train is way better than driving or flying). Or if you’re visiting the Orlando area, you’ll have even more options to extend your Disney World trip to see more parts of Florida more convenient way. A look at the inside Currently, Brightline has stations in Orlando, Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach. But the new Orlando station is just the beginning — Brightline looks to be expanding throughout the state. Brightline station in Miami We’ll be keeping an eye out for more Brightline news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Only Pro Travelers Know These 9 Secrets About the Brightline Train at the Orlando Airport 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you been on a Brightline train yet? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Brightline Announces EXPANSION for Train Service first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s no doubt about it — whether you’re a casual Disney fan or your personal motto is “all Disney evvvvverything,” keeping up with the many Disney World changes and updates can be tricky! Magic Kingdom Well, the good news is that we’re here to help with all the important 2024 Disney date deets to make your future visits a little easier! Here are some of the dates you should definitely be aware of if you’re planning to visit the parks and resorts in 2024. NOTE: We’ll update this article when new dates and experiences are announced! Dates We Know OK, so Disney usually keeps their dates pretty close to their vests until a little closer to time, but luckily, we do know some of the important happenings coming down the pike in 2024. January 9, 2024: All-Day Park Hopper Access is Back! We thought we’d open up with a seriously awesome bang — that’s right, Disney recently announced that starting January 9th, guests with a ticket with park hopper benefits or an annual pass will be able to visit another park any time during the day (subject to capacity limitations)! No more waiting until 2PM to hop over to your favorite ride from your favorite snack stop or vice versa. You can park hop it up to your heart’s content! Hoppity-hop, hoppity-ho! To recap, if you enter one park at 9AM, you can dash right over to another park anytime after you scan into the first one. It’s giving major flexibility again, and we love it! Find EVERYTHING you need to know about the new park hopper offering HERE! (Also) January 9, 2024: Disney Dining Plans Are Back! January 9th is a major date for Disney fans, as starting then, not only can you park hop as you wish again, but earlier this year, Disney also announced this date as the return of the Disney Dining plan! Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels who purchase a vacation package will have this convenient option to pre-pay for meals and snacks again, and all we have to say is “yesssss!” We’re stretchy-pants ready, let’s GO! Guests will be able to choose from two options: packages that include either the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan or the Disney Dining Plan, and we have a feeling we’ll be eating our way through Disney in 2024! Check Out More Info On The Disney Dining Plan HERE! (Also) January 9, 2024: No More Park Reservations For Most Tickets! This one’s a biggie. Starting January 9th, park guests with date-based tickets won’t need park passes to get into the parks! I repeat, park guests with date-based tickets (referred to as the standard ticket type) will NOT need park passes at all — as in AT ALL at all! Yes to all of this! Annual passholders, cast members, and other admission types will still need park pass reservations for the time being, but we wouldn’t be surprised (or mad at it!) if that changes at some point, too! Check out more about these park pass reservation changes HERE! (Also) January 2024: “Good to Go” Days For Park Hoppers and Cast Members January is obviously a huge month for Disney fans, as in addition to all this, Disney also recently announced that sometime in January, passholders will have access to “good to go days.” Here’s the deal on what that means: basically, the theme park reservation calendar is going to be updated periodically to show passholders days when they can visit Disney World WITHOUT a Park Pass reservation. Annual Passholders unite! It’s important to note that blockout dates will still apply, but if the Park Pass reservation system has been giving you headaches since its summer 2020 implementation, this, my friends, is a definite win! Check out more info about the Park Pass reservation system updates HERE! January 3-7, 2024: Disney World Marathon Weekend This is a big weekend for runDisney participants, as many different races (including a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon) will take place, all in the Disney World area! These are undoubtedly cool events bringing lots of awesome Disney fans together, but they will definitely make the parks way more crowded after the races end, so these dates are important to keep in mind so you can decide for yourself if visiting during this time works for you! Visiting in the morning is the best time on RunDisney days! Insider’s tip: if you’re not participating in the races but you decide to visit on a RunDisney day, visit in the morning while the runners are resting after their race or changing for a fun day at the park! You’ll get some premium ride time in, and you’ll be oh-so glad you did! January 10th: After Hours Events Return to Disney World Disney After Hours is a special ticketed event that allows only a limited number of people to stay in the parks for three extra hours after park close. Starting in January 2024, you’ll be able to have access to the parks after hours with lower wait times and complimentary treats. You’ll get to see Cinderella Castle and Spaceship Earth twinkling under the night sky for an additional three hours! Yep, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT are all getting new dates for Disney After Hours Events. Magic Kingdom After Hours These events will take place starting January 11th through April 8th, 2024 in Magic Kingdom from 10PM to 1AM. Over at Hollywood Studios, you can stay late from 9:30PM to 12:30 AM starting January 10th through April 10th, 2024. And EPCOT will host the events from 10PM to 1AM starting February 2nd through April 4, 2024. All three parks will let you start your visit at 7PM for even extra excitement! Click HERE for the full list of dates and prices for Disney After Hours! January 12 – February 19, 2024: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts This EPCOT Festival — the park’s first in the calendar year celebrates three artistic disciplines: the Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts. 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts While we await more details on next year’s festivals, check out our favorite eats from 2023. You can watch our video right here! February 22-26, 2024: runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Speaking of Disney marathons, a really fun weekend of races with super cute theming comes through Disney at the end of February: the RunDisney Princess Half Marathon! This year’s event! The 2024 event consists of four different races themed after some of your favorite Disney princesses: Ariel, Rapunzel, Tiana, and an Anna/Elsa 2-day combo, because they complete each other, y’all! Note that guests can also join the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon virtually! Once again, be sure to keep in mind the traffic around the parks this weekend whether you run or not, as it very well could be major! Find more info about the Disney Princess Half Marathon HERE! April 18-21, 2024: RunDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend What’s super cool about this weekend event is that the experience is totally different every year, and if you’re a runner (novice or advanced), 2024’s theme of “EMBRACE THE ADVENTURE!” sounds like a really fun one to participate in! Last year’s event 2024 Springtime Surprise Weekend events include a “Hakuna Matata 10-Miler” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, an “Adventure Is Out There 10K,” including Disney Pixar’s Up! Russell, Dug, Carl, and Kevin, and a “Neverland 5K” which honestly sounds like a literal dream. Note: many of these races are already sold out, but there are limited tickets available for others. Happy Running! Check out more important info on Springtime Surprise Weekend HERE! Things That Will Happen “Sometime” In 2024 The rest of the events listed are those we expect to happen sometime in 2024, either because Disney has announced them or they occur every year around the same time, but we don’t have the exact dates yet. Not to worry, we will keep this list updated as more dates are announced, so be sure to stay tuned! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening We think it’s safe to say we’re all waiting with bated beignet breath for the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the reimagined version of Splash Mountain, which was closed earlier this year. Well, we for one can’t wait until 2024, when we can sing “Almosssst there!” like we mean it! Construction at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure As of now, Disney has announced a “late 2024″ opening for the attraction, and we’ll be so ready! Here’s EVERYTHING we know about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure so far! Star Tours Ride Update Speaking of seriously awesome rides, another fan favorite is getting updated again soon: Star Tours! That’s right, last month at Destination D23, Disney announced that they plan to add some new, exciting scenes to the ride in spring 2024 to include Ahsoka! These updates will also be made at Disneyland and Disneyland Paris, as well as Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star Tours We can’t wait to experience exactly what these updates consist of, and we’ll keep you posted when more info is shared! Check out more information on the Star Wars updates HERE! New Genie+ and Lightning Lane Reservations System This one’s major and we are NOT even mad at it— Disney recently announced that in 2024, they’ll be making some changes to the Genie+ and Lightning Lane system to allow guests to plan ahead with Genie+ and Lightning Lane selections BEFORE their park visit, and this honestly changes the whole game! Lightning Lane at Expedition Everest Disney hasn’t yet hammered out the details on this one, but we’ll definitely keep you posted when more info is shared! Check out more about Genie + HERE! The Opening of Cake Bake Shop on Disney World’s Boardwalk Originally expected to open in late 2023, Cake Bake Shop, the seriously charming spot expected to serve sweet and savory menus as well as afternoon tea, has been excitedly anticipated by visitors to the Boardwalk. Disney recently pushed the opening date to 2024, and it can’t get here fast enough! Cake Bake Shop coming soon! Construction on the restaurant is in progress, and we’ll definitely keep you posted when more info is shared! In the meantime, we’ll be dreaming dreams of champagne and cream puffs! Check out our interview with Cake Bake Shop owner Gwendolyn Rogers! Country Bear Jamboree Changes They’re up there with Winnie the Pooh in terms of our all-time favorite bears, and in 2024, the Country Bears will open a brand new show! Don’t worry, they’ll still be singing their same songs over at Country Bear Jamboree, but they’ll add some new styles to the mix in tribute to the classic variety shows of Nashville — that’s right, our bears will take on country, rockabilly, and bluegrass as well as a new version of “Bare Necessities,” which is worth the visit alone! ©Disney This was one of the changes Disney announced last month at Destination D23, and while no specific dates have been announced yet, we couldn’t help but get excited! We’ll keep you posted when more info is shared! Check out more info on the new Country Bears Jamboree HERE! March-July 2024: EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival The Flower and Garden Festival is an absolute highlight of Spring in Walt Disney World, and has been since it began in 1994. The 2023 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival was held March 1st through July 5th! EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival This spring and summer festival features beautiful topiaries featuring Disney characters, outdoor kitchens serving up seasonal treats from around the globe, and the Garden Rocks concert series. Check out the best eats at the 2023 Flower and Garden Festival! July-November 2024: EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is a regular Disney World crowd favorite, and boasts over 25 Global Marketplace booths. This year, the popular event will run from July 27th through November 18th and also includes a Concert series as well as other family-friendly activities. If you haven’t been, you’ll definitely want to mark your calendar, especially if food + wine + Disney is your jam! Boozy Floats The festival often includes not only delicious (and we mean delicious!) food and beverages, but also visits from celebrity chefs, culinary and beverage demonstrations, and grand tasting events, bringing Disney fans and food lovers visit this festival from all over the world. Can you blame them? Check out photos of the booths’ food and menus from this year’s event HERE! September-October 2024: Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month This year, Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month has been an absolute delight — not to mention absolutely delish — including special appearances by some of our favorite Disney characters like Mirabel in Magic Kingdom and limited-time food items like the Passion Fruit Tres Leches at Port Orleans French Quarter Resort and the Encanto Cupcake at Animal Kingdom. Encanto Cupcake The celebration ran from September 15th through October 15th at both Disney World and Disneyland, and we expect it to return next year around the same time with even more surprises! Check out our review of the Mango-Chamoy Funnel Cake at Epic Eats! August-November 2024: Halloween/Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party It’s the most…wonderful time…of the year! Well, it is for those of us who been celebrating Halloween since the 5th of July, anyway! Seriously, Halloween at Disney World is a whole mood and we’re totally here for it! This year’s season has included special character meet and greets and spooky (and sometimes sweet!) snacks, as well as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which is a must for all ages! Not only is there trick or treating at various locations around Magic Kingdom as well as the opportunity to visit your favorite rides, but it’s one of the only times guest 14 and over can visit the park in costume (there are rules though, so make sure you know them). This year the party is running on select nights between August 11th-November 1st, and it includes a Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular and a Halloween fireworks show, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular. Let’s Boo This! Note: this is a separate ticketed event, and it sells out quickly! So when ticket sales open, be prepared to act fast! Also, if you’re taking little ones for the first time, be sure to plug in some nap and/or rest time late in the afternoon before the event starts. The event usually runs until the park closes at midnight, and trust us, it’s a lot more fun when the crankiest monsters aren’t the ones you’re pushing around in strollers! Check out Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle in costume as the Sanderson sisters HERE! November-December 2024: Holidays at Disney World/Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party The holidays are undoubtedly a special time at Disney World — if you thought it was impossible for Disney to get even more magical, you haven’t visited at Christmas, and you definitely should! The holiday season typically brings new seasonal food items, special character appearances, holiday overlays on your favorite rides (oh, hello, Space Mountain: Holiday Run!), and of course, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! This party is a super fun seasonal Magic Kingdom event which also requires a separate ticket, and in 2023, it will run on select nights from November 9th to December 22nd. 2022 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party One of the highlights we’re looking forward to is the Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show! Check out more about the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas HERE! November-December 2024: EPCOT International Festival of Holidays Not gonna lie, we’re really looking forward to this one! EPCOT International Festival of Holidays is an opportunity for park guests to experience holiday traditions from around the world all at World Showcase. It’s honestly such a cool, unique experience — it’s basically like Food and Wine Festival, holiday edition! — and it includes special events, music, and cuisine presented in food booths that are called “food kitchens” during the season. Festival of the Holidays 2022 This year’s festival is taking place from November 24th through December 30th, and we can’t wait! Honestly, we could only be more excited if they tell us the cookie stroll is coming back, because having an opportunity to eat cookies from several different locations and then turn in the evidence to win a prize is the kind of fun we’re looking for in 2024! Click HERE to see the 2023 Holiday Kitchens menus November-December 2024: EPCOT Candlelight Processional Lastly, mark your calendars for what is one of the most visually beautiful and meaningful events of the Disney World holiday season: The EPCOT Candelight Processional! This event is the retelling of the Christmas story by celebrity narrators (this year’s group includes Eva Longoria, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, and Audra MacDonald) accompanied by a choir, orchestra, herald trumpets, and the Voices of Liberty. Candlelight Processional This year’s event runs from November 24th to December 30th at American Gardens theater. As with this year’s event, standby lines should be available to view each performance, but a Candlelight Processional dining package will also be available with guaranteed seating for specific performances earlier in the day. Check out more info on the Candlelight Processional Dining Package HERE! Is it just us, or does 2024 sound like an awesome Disney World year to look forward to? As always, we’ll definitely keep you posted as more events and dates are announced! In the meantime, keep these dates marked off so you’re well-prepared for your 2024 vacation. 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which 2024 events are you most looking forward to? Tell us in the comments! 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There’s a BIG event coming soon to Walt Disney World! ©Disney If you’re familiar with the runDisney races, then you probably know all about the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend coming up the first weekend of November. This event typically draws quite a few guests to the parks as they compete in a series of races early each morning. And if you’re heading to Disney World for Wine & Dine weekend, then we’ve got some fun news! Disney has announced that runners who participate in the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend will be able to purchase 1-day water park tickets for 50% off! This offer will be good for the runner and up to three guests. Typhoon Lagoon To purchase, you’ll need to show a valid bib or finisher medal. You can pick yours up at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex during the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at either the box office or Expo floor, or you can purchase at the water park’s main entrance. This offer is valid November 2nd-8th, 2023. ©Disney Keep in mind that currently, Typhoon Lagoon is the only Disney World water park open. On November 6th, Typhoon Lagoon will close for refurbishment and Blizzard Beach Water Park will reopen. Make sure to plan your visit accordingly! Typhoon Lagoon Water Park We’ll keep you in the loop with any more special deals announced for the race weekend! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news from Disney World. 6 Major Changes Coming to Disney World in November — Click Here! 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you participating in this upcoming race weekend? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Announces EXCLUSIVE New Ticket Discount first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Early 2025 itineraries include both of Disney’s Bahamian destinations – Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Disney Castaway Cay – and the Disney Treasure’s inaugural season CELEBRATION, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2023) – In early 2025, Disney Cruise Line will feature new and fan-favorite itineraries, bringing guests more options for fun in the sun from four home ports in the United States. From voyages that stop at one or both of Disney Cruise Line’s island destinations in The Bahamas, to the Disney Treasure’s inaugural season of seven-night voyages to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, to a tropical sailing to Hawaii or the South Pacific aboard the Disney Wonder, early 2025 will provide a myriad of adventures aboard Disney Cruise Line’s six ships. Bookings for early 2025 open to the public on Monday, November 6. For more details, visit the 2025 itineraries page of disneycruise.com. Delight in Disney’s Island Destinations In early 2025, the Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, Disney Dream and Disney Magic will all offer an assortment of three- to five-night getaways from Florida to Disney Cruise Line’s Bahamian destinations – the new Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and the beloved Disney Castaway Cay. The Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish will set sail from Port Canaveral, Florida, while the Disney Dream and Disney Magic will voyage from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Aboard all four ships, guests will have the opportunity to experience one of the Disney island destinations, with each ship also offering at least one special itinerary that will sail to both Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Disney Castaway Cay. Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Disney’s celebration of The Bahamas and its newest, one-of-a-kind island retreat located on the island of Eleuthera, will welcome families with breathtaking natural beauty combined with the magic of Bahamian storytelling and artistry. Purposefully designed to be a unique fusion of Bahamian culture and Disney experiences, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point will feature Bahamian art and music paired with signature Disney entertainment, sweeping architecture inspired by Bahamian natural wonders brought to life by Disney Imagineers and opportunities to explore Eleuthera through unique port adventures. Meanwhile Disney Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise in The Bahamas, will continue to provide guests of all ages with relaxation and adventure amidst its turquoise waters and lush landscapes. The whimsical tropical hideaway provides a hassle-free experience for a fun and relaxing beach day coupled with a picture-perfect setting with distinctly Disney touches. The Disney Treasure’s Inaugural Season Following its maiden voyage on Dec. 21, 2024, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Treasure, will embark on an inaugural season of seven-night itineraries to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral. Eastern Caribbean sailings will take families to the beautiful island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, Disney Castaway Cay and either San Juan, Puerto Rico, or St. Thomas, while Western Caribbean sailings will bring families to destinations such as Falmouth in Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico. The week-long voyages will offer at least two days at sea, giving families more time to enjoy the unique spaces, immersive dining and world-class entertainment onboard the Disney Treasure. Pacific Voyages Aboard the Disney Wonder The Disney Wonder will conclude its second season in Australia and New Zealand in early 2025 with a special 15-night South Pacific cruise from Sydney, Australia, to Honolulu, Hawaii. Its return to North America will feature two more special sailings: a nine-night Hawaiian Island cruise from Honolulu to Vancouver, Canada in late February, followed by a five-night cruise from Vancouver to San Diego, California, in early March. From San Diego, the Disney Wonder will take guests on three- to seven-night adventures to the Mexican Riviera or the Baja Peninsula. Adventures from Texas on the Disney Magic Before homeporting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Disney Magic will also offer the opportunity to visit Mexico on a Disney Cruise Line vacation. For the first three months of 2025, the Disney Magic will sail to Progreso and Cozumel in Mexico and Grand Cayman from Galveston, Texas. In April, the ship will set sail on a special seven-night cruise from the Lone Star State to San Juan, Puerto Rico that will stop at both of Disney’s island destinations, before returning to the Sunshine State for a series of three- to four-night sailings from Fort Lauderdale, followed by four- and five-night sailings from Port Canaveral to Nassau and at least one of Disney’s island destinations in The Bahamas. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent. View the full article

Can you believe the Halloween season has gone by so quickly? Jack in Haunted Mansion Holiday Not only that, but that means Christmas is also right around the corner. If you’re like us and you love them both equally, then you may love The Nightmare Before Christmas as much as we do and you’ll want to grab this new ornament RIGHT NOW! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Nightmare Before Christmas Sound The Alarms! Hallmark Ornament ©Amazon The Nightmare Before Christmas Sound The Alarms! Ornament is the perfect addition to any Halloween and Christmas lovers’ tree. They’re running out quickly, so be sure to grab it while you can. ©Amazon We’ve seen ornaments like this sell out and go quickly, but they’re usually restocked quickly.So if it says sold out when you’re looking to purchase, don’t panic. Grab it here! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney Halloween and Christmas merchandise news! Check out our Amazon Storefront right here! Who is your favorite character in The Nightmare Before Christmas? Tell us below! The post A NEW Disney Ornament Is on Amazon NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

HUGE Disney news! One of Disney’s BIGGEST theme park expansion projects finally has an official opening date! ©Disney Fantasy Springs is coming to Tokyo DisneySea as the park’s eighth port, and it’ll bring THREE new lands to that park. Now, we know when we’ll finally be able to visit this new area! Disney announced on Instagram that Fantasy Springs is set to open on June 6th, 2024! ©Disney This is the biggest development at Tokyo DisneySea since the park’s opening in 2001. ©Disney To get inside Fantasy Springs and go on the new attractions there, you’ll either need a free Standby Pass or pay for the Disney Premiere Pass (for the eligible attractions). ⁡ Fantasy Springs Concept Art ©Disney Within Fantasy Springs there will be three new themed lands featuring Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan. There will be new attractions, rides, and restaurants. We can’t wait to explore it all! ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest Disney news. Click here to see EVERYTHING confirmed for Disney’s Fantasy Springs expansion! 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you going to visit Fantasy Springs when it opens next year? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: OPENING DATE Announced for Disney's Fantasy Springs EXPANSION first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know that it is possible to walk between Disney’s EPCOT Deluxe Resort Area Disney’s Hollywood Studios? In fact it’s possible to walk from EPCOT’s International Gateway, through the resort area and on to Hollywood Studios! Here’s our post with directions and pictures of the route. This post is one of our many Walking at […] The post Walk Between Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the EPCOT Resort Area appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

We have a development in a Hollywood Studios crime scene! Tower of Terror Ok, so it was never REALLY a crime and we are far from solving the mystery, but we do know that we found something in Hollywood Studios today that hasn’t been there in a while. We are so excited to welcome back our missing friend! Back in September, our hearts nearly jumped out of our chests when we noticed that Miss Piggy was GONE! Someone (or maybe just Disney) had pig-napped her statue from Grand Avenue and Muppets Courtyard. Our bacon– beacon– has been gone for over an entire month! WHERE IS SHE?! Perhaps she was having a serious drama queen moment and needed a bit of “piggy” time, but now we discovered that SHE IS BACK!! SHE’S BACK!! She can finally be seen back in her natural habitat of a pool of mud, ah, water. The fish are singing her praise of porky return! Are you happy to see Miss Piggy back in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post A Missing Part of Disney's Hollywood Studios Has RETURNED! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Vacation Club members get access to all sorts of exciting benefits and perks. Special buckets at the EPCOT event in 2022 But if you ask us, one of the best perks is access to exclusive after-hours events in the Disney theme parks! Moonlight Magic just so happens to be one of those events, and now we know when they’ll be back in 2024! Moonlight Magic is returning for DVC members in 2024! This after-hours event is held on select dates throughout the year and is FREE for DVC members to attend. Moonlight Magic is almost here! There will be Moonlight Magic Events in Disney World and Disneyland theme parks next year, along with Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Take a look at the dates for each event below: EPCOT: January 25th and March 1st Disney California Adventure: January 29th Hollywood Studios: August 27th Animal Kingdom: February 27th and April 23rd Typhoon Lagoon: June 4th and July 11th EPCOT Moonlight Magic Again, these events are free to DVC members — but you do need to register to attend. We’ve seen spots fill up quickly, so if this sounds like something you’re interested in make sure you mark your calendar for that registration date once it’s been announced. Moonlight Magic 2022 In the meantime, we’ll keep up with the latest Disney news you need to know, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click Here To Learn More About the Disney Vacation Club 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be attending these events? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Disney Announces Dates for Moonlight Magic Events in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are LOTS of Disney things that you can get from Amazon, ranging from Disney-themed LEGO sets to apparel to home decor. But we’re trying our best to stick to our Disney souvenir budget, so we’ve got to prioritize what we add to our online carts. ©Shutterstock We’ll keep letting you know about all kinds of new Disney stuff on Amazon, but even if you ignore alllll of that other stuff, you still should check out this CHEAP Disney Loungefly backpack! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This Disney Loungefly bag qualifies for Amazon Prime! Don’t have Prime? Don’t worry — you can click below to start your FREE trial. Let’s check out this deal! Get the Mulan Loungefly Backpack for 60% Off! ©Amazon Disney Loungefly backpacks can cost up to (and sometimes even MORE than) a hundred dollars, but this Mulan-themed Loungefly backpack that’s usually $90 is on SALE for over half off! ©Amazon The front features Mulan in her family’s garden, with Mushu, Cri-Kee, and Little Brother on the back. ©Amazon You can get this backpack for 60% off now, but you’ll want to hurry and grab it before it sells out! Loungefly bags are super popular among Disney fans, and at this awesome price, we’re expecting it to go fast. View on Amazon! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney deals! Looking for more Disney merch on Amazon? Shop our DFB storefront here!The post If You Only Get One Thing from Amazon This Week...Get THIS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney World went through some HUGE changes in 2022. Walt Disney World entrance After a battle with Florida State Governor Ron DeSantis, the Reedy Creek District was dissolved and replaced by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, with board members appointed by DeSantis. One member of that board is Glen Gilzean, who resigned from the Florida Ethics Commission after being advised that public employees were not permitted to serve on the government watchdog panel. Now, a member of the Florida Ethics Commission has been awarded a large contract by the board. Here’s a little background: Gilzean was a chairman of the Florida Ethics Commission but was also an administrator of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. However, Steven Zuilkowski, the ethics commission’s general counsel, stated that Gilzean could not hold both positions. Therefore, Gilzean resigned from the Florida Ethics Commission ©Orlando Sentinel | Glen Gilzean, left, and board member Ron Peri, right According to Fox 30, though, a current Florida Ethics Commission member who worked with Gilzean just several months ago, Freddy Figgers, to develop a new system to improve wireless 911 calls. Gilzean said, “The district is investing a million dollars for a new communication network and completely separating from the Walt Disney World system.” ©Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board Livestream Emails show that district board members reached out to Figgers early in August 2023, who is also the CEO of Figgers Communication, Inc. A week later, the board sent a contract to Figgers’ consulting firm and finalized it without accepting bids from other companies. According to the board, this was because Figgers committed to a shorter timeframe to do the work. The contract is to improve wireless 911 calls Figgers media team said, “This new architecture will enable all wireless emergency calls to be directly routed to the district’s 911 system, significantly reducing response times and potentially saving lives.” The team also said the agreed-upon contract would be less than a million dollars, although it did not provide an actual number. EPCOT We’ll keep you updated on ALL Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Universal Approved for New Special Taxing District in Florida After DeSantis Took It Away from Disney 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think will happen with the Central Florida Oversight Tourism Board? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: DeSantis' Reedy Creek Board Grants Million Dollar Contract first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Every now and then Disney has to shut down rides and other attractions for routine maintenance. Figment was Closed for Refurbishment This is generally a good thing since it ensures that the attraction is being maintained properly and is safe for guests. Disney will also announce when anything will be closed so that you can better prepare for it on your upcoming trip. Disney has recently announced a new closure you should be aware of coming in 2024! Rides aren’t the only things that get temporarily closed for maintenance. Even certain modes of transportation (that practically are rides themselves) need to be properly maintained. That’s right, we’re talking about the Disney Skyliner. Disney Skyliner This ride in the sky transports you between several Disney hotels, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios. But starting on January 16th through January 21st, 2024, the Skyliner will be closed for routine maintenance. We’re pretty glad about this as we swing and travel way up in the air! The Skyliner will be closed ©Disney The areas between Pop Century/Art of Animation to the Caribbean Beach Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort to Hollywood Studios will be closed from January 16th through January 21st, 2024. The section between Caribbean Beach and the Riviera Resort will remain closed until January 27th, 2024. General Information about the closure ©Disney While the Skyliner is closed, there will be complimentary bus services for each of the Skyliner resorts to and from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. So if you’re planning a trip between those dates, be sure to be prepared to use other modes of transportation! In the meantime, check back to DFB for more Disney news. What to Do If You Can’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you like staying at a Skyliner hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: The Disney World Skyliner Is CLOSING Temporarily in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney fans often love showing off just how committed they are to the game — the Disney game, that is. The holidays are coming! Whether it’s the latest pair of Minnie ears, Loungefly bag, MagicBand+, or whatever you’re into, chances are you can find something you’ll like. And, we just spotted a collection that looks perfect for sweater season! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This Disney collection from Forever 21 is giving us all the cozy vibes and we are here for it. Check out some of our favorite items below! Get This Cozy Mickey Varsity Jacket You’re going to look absolutely adorable in this Mickey and friends varsity jacket when you roll up to the parks on your holiday trip! ©Forever 21 We love the color and that Mickey, Donald, Pluto, and more are featured on this one! You’ll be the coolest one in school. View on Forever 21 This Minnie Mouse Patch Sweater Is Perfect for Fall There’s nothing quite like repping this icon on your fashion choices. She is a fashionista herself, after all! ©Forever 21 We love the classic and simple look that we think Minnie herself would definitely approve of. Grab it now! View on Forever 21 We Love the Minnie Mouse Zip-Up Sweater If zippers are more your style, don’t worry! You can get a Minnie Mouse sweater with one as part of this collection too. ©Forever 21 The collar and zipper combo is a popular look, and the zig-zag pattern reminds us of a higher-end Patagonia sweater. Minnie is featured on the zipper! View on Forever 21 The Plaid Mickey Jacket Might Do the Trick Got a bonfire to go to? Maybe you’re going to the parks on a particularly cold day? ©Forever 21 This plaid Mickey Mouse jacket is absolutely a must-have! We can smell the roasting marshmallows now. View on Forever 21 Add This Marie Zip-Up Sweater to Your Cart We don’t often see merch dedicated to our girl Marie from the Aristocats, so we were thrilled to see this sweater! ©Forever 21 It’s a cropped style and featured faux fur accents at the wrists. Plus, our girl Marie is the star of the zipper on this one! View on Forever 21 Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney merchandise and shopping news! Shop for More Disney Essentials on Our Amazon StorefrontThe post This Disney x Forever 21 Collection Is at the Top of Our Christmas List first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We finally have the opening DATE for a popular Disneyland attraction. Disneyland on a sunny day Disneyland is going through a LOT of changes right now. We recently explored the new San Fransokyo Square, tried out the tasty eats at the new Tiana’s Palace Restaurant, and heard about some updates coming to the Haunted Mansion ride. Now, we know when the Adventureland Treehouse will reopen! Disney announced that the Adventureland Treehouse will be opening on November 10th in Disneyland Resort. We already knew it’d be coming this fall, but we’re glad to have the official opening date now. Adventureland Treehouse This attraction used to be Tarzan’s Treehouse, but it closed almost two years ago and is being updated with a Swiss Family Robinson theme. Disney is “capturing the spirit of the original treehouse that Walt Disney and his Imagineers built in 1962.” Scaffolding around this attraction came down recently, but then we saw more go up, likely for some final touches. The scaffolding is back Inside the treehouse, you can see the mother’s music den, the father’s art studio, the son’s nature room, and the daughter’s astronomer’s loft. The story behind the treehouse is that the family created this “oasis among the trees inspired by nature and using objects found around them.” Adventureland The treehouse also includes the home’s water wheel, powered by a nearby small brook.”The family created a pulley system to deliver water from the stream high up into the tree, generating the energy needed to activate many of their gadgets and inventions.” ©Disney The daughter’s room is in the highest part of the treehouse, decorated in her abstract style. “An admirer of celestial bodies and their magnitudes, motions and magic, her room provides a clear view of the beautiful night sky.” ©Disney In the mother’s room, you’ll see musical instruments, “which she plays to fill the home with cheerful melodies.” The twin brothers’ room has a large collection of plants and animals, while the father’s studio “reflects the whole family’s affinity for exploring the unknown and designing the unimaginable.” ©Disney We’ll be watching for more updates from Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest news! Click here to see the opening date of a NEW nighttime show in Disneyland! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Are you a fan of Adventureland Treehouse? Let us know in the comments. The post DATE REVEALED for Reopening of Disney's Adventureland Treehouse first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is magical beyond belief, but it can also be massively overwhelming. Magic Kingdom You’ve got your own agenda to complete on your vacation, the must-do list that you and your party have created, but so does almost everyone else in the park with you. And when things start to go wrong, you may find yourself starting to get majorly stressed. This means sometimes you forget to think about the people around you, and you may not realize you’re doing something that’s considered rude. Don’t worry, we’ve been there too, so here are some things we’ll NEVER do again in Disney World! Not Taking Off Our Ears and Lowering Our Balloons During Shows You know when you and 1,000 of your closest friends are gathered on Main Street U.S.A. for the Magic Kingdom fireworks, and you’re all looking to get the best view of the show you can? You may not think about your ears sitting on your head as being an issue, but they could be partly blocking the view of the guests behind you. Crowds for Happily Ever After There’s a simple solution here — just take the ears off for the show! The same goes for balloons that you may be holding or may be attached to your stroller. We know it’s cramped in these areas, but if you can lower the balloon, it’ll majorly help the people behind you. Stopping in the Middle of a Walkway Picture this: You’re looking at your phone, checking a wait time, placing a mobile order, or maybe booking a Lightning Lane reservation. You stop where you are so you can focus better, and move on after a minute or so. Doesn’t seem like a big deal, but it 100% depends on where you stop. Imagine stopping in the MIDDLE of all of this We strongly encourage you to pull over to the side of the walkway before you stop, even if it takes an extra moment. We know, we know, things may feel like they need to be done THAT minute, or else everything will fall apart, but it’s very inconsiderate to everyone around you to stop right where you’re walking. It can also cause accidents — strollers into ankles, people tripping as they quickly change directions, and worst of all, people falling or dropping what’s in their hands. Long story short, just pull over to the side! Showing Up To A Genie+ Return Time MORE Than 5 Minutes Early It’s not really a secret that Disney allows you to return to a Genie+ return time 5 minutes before your actual time, but not everyone knows about it. However, 5 minutes is the MAXIMUM, and showing up earlier can actually cause more issues than you may realize. Backed up Peter Pan’s Flight Lightning Lane We highly recommend NOT getting in line earlier in hopes that the Cast Member will just let you on early — it’s very unlikely they will since they need to keep it fair to everyone else around you. However, if you’re going up knowing that you’re too early, you’re also stopping other people from getting on the ride, especially if you decide to stop and argue with the Cast Member (PLEASE DON’T DO THAT). Just wait until 5 minutes before, and then you can go up and tap in! Saving A Spot For Someone Right Before A Show (Or Longer Than 5 Minutes) If we’re being technical here, you’re not allowed to save spots for someone else in Disney World. This goes for spots in ride lines, while waiting for shows, and other areas where you may be tempted to hold a spot for more than yourself. Holding spots in Disney World is not allowed Now, if someone in your party needs to run to the restroom real quick, we all understand that, although we do recommend going before you get into your spot. However, if you’re holding a spot for an entire family while someone goes and gets food for all of you, it’s not fair to the others around you. When in doubt, stick with the first come, first serve rule, and you’ll be golden! Shouting to Get Someone’s Attention Disney World is a BUSY place, so sometimes you may feel the need to yell or raise your voice to make yourself heard for your party. Maybe some of them start going in one direction and you need to tell them one last thing before you go. While we understand why you may feel this is necessary, it’s not being considerate to the people around you. Main Street, U.S.A. Now, we totally understand that sometimes as a parent you need to get your child’s attention fast to save them from getting hurt. It’s a fight or flight response sometimes, but we highly suggest keeping any yelling to the absolute bare minimum. Disney is already a loud place with people speaking at a normal volume, we don’t need to add any unnecessary yelling to that noise level! Tree of Life Disney World is a wonderful place full of fantastic memories, but everyone’s day will be more enjoyable if we try to remember that the other people around us are also trying to have a magical day. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! These are huge problems Disney World needs to fix RIGHT now! 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments! The post I’ll NEVER Do This In Disney World Again first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article