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FULL REVIEW: The Crystal Palace Has Reopened in Magic Kingdom, And It’s VERY DIFFERENT!

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Drum roll pleeeeeease: The Crystal Palace has officially reopened in the Magic Kingdom!

The Crystal Palace

This fan-favorite table-service (read: sit-down) restaurant in Disney World used to be a huge draw for Disney fans. Winnie the Pooh and Friends greeted guests, and diners indulged in an all-you-can-eat buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

But as with so many reopened restaurants at Disney World, the dining experience at Crystal Palace has changed quite a bit. Buffet? GONE. Characters? NOPE. So with all the changes, is visiting the Crystal Palace still worth it? Here’s what we think!

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What’s New at EPCOT: Construction Updates, Morocco Shops Re-Opening, and a Look at Crowds!

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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT!

France Pavilion

And, we’ve got a look at crowds, construction, food, and entertainment! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in!

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Breakfast is BACK (For Now) At Woody’s Lunch Box in Disney World!

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We went a few months without Lunch Box Tarts and Totchos, but they’re back!

Woody’s Lunch Box

Woody’s Lunch Box reopened in November with some BIG menu changes, including the absence of a breakfast menu. But now, breakfast is back at this location in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

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What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A Sneak Peek at New Dooneys, Microphones at Dining Locations, and Missing Mailboxes!

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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Magic Kingdom!

Character Cavalcade

And, we’ve got plenty of to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in!

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A Boat Ride Had the LONGEST Wait Time in Disney World For the Second Week in a Row!

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The holidays are in full swing in Disney World, and we’re having a jolly good time!

Cinderella Castle

With the holidays comes holiday crowds, so we’re taking a look at the average wait times in ALL FOUR PARKS! Let’s dive in and see how the crowds at Disney World affected wait times!

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SNACK HACK! Add Holiday Flavor to Your Dessert With This Ice Cream Hack at Disney World!

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This time of year, it’s absolutely CRUCIAL to consume a steady stream of peppermint, in order to maintain proper holiday giddiness! Fortunately, whether it’s a GIGANTIC donut or a refreshing cocktail, Disney World has those peppermint cravings covered! 

Animal Kingdom Holidays

Beyond the popular snack picks, we discovered ANOTHER way to add a little peppermint to your life with this ice cream hack at Animal Kingdom! 

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Take a Sneak Peek of the Rooms at The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel, Opening July 2021

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We’ve been keeping an eye on construction at the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, the new addition at the Swan and Dolphin Resort!

The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

The Swan Reserve will have over 300 guest rooms, a signature restaurant and bar, a health club, a pool, and more. It was previously announced that the new addition would be opening in summer 2021, but now we have a more specific idea of when the Swan Reserve will first welcome guests — and a preview of the rooms!

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Review! Is Ale and Compass Worth Your Time in Disney World?

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Hello, from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort!

Ale & Compass sign

We decided to try breakfast at the table-service location Ale & Compass on our recent trip to Disney World. This restaurant is known for coastal, New-England style cuisine. We haven’t been blown away by this location in the past so we wanted to see how breakfast was holding up.

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Why SO Many MORE People Ride These Disney World Rides

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There are a LOT of rides in Disney World, and some of them get through WAY more folks than others.

Expedition Everest

With all the hubbub about capacities in a reopened Disney World and our constant interest in wait times, we’re wondering which Disney World attractions actually have the HIGHEST capacities — and maybe you are too!  We’re looking at the top five highest capacity attractions in each Disney World park!

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VIDEO! You Can Watch Christmastime Fireworks from Disney World Virtually!

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There’s no doubt that the holidays look a bit different this year in Disney World.

Castle Projections

With holiday cavalcades instead of parades, no New Year’s Eve fireworks, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party cancelled, it can be easy to miss the past holidays at Disney. However, Disney has released a video of last year’s “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” for us to enjoy at home!

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