food IS a theme park
With spring in full bloom and Pride-themed rainbows brightening up merchandise shelves, things are getting COLORFUL around Disney World!
Pretty!
This is true of the drinks, too! As evidenced by a trio of bright and beautiful new boba teas in Disney Springs!
LOTS of changes continue to take place in Disney World.
Cinderella Castle
2021 is a big year for the parks! Not only is it Disney World’s 50th anniversary, but the property is continuing with its phased reopening since its closure in 2020. That means we’re seeing some things opening for the first time (like the brand-new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT!), but other things are reopening.
Hello, DFB Friends! We’ve been busy eating our way around Mother’s Day snacks and summer treats at Disney World!
Mother’s Day Cupcake
We’ve had SO many cupcakes (like LOADS of cupcakes), a boozy strawberry lemonade, a new cronut, and more! But we haven’t forgotten to keep checking the menus at Disney World restaurants so we can keep you updated on menu changes, price increases (and sometimes decreases) and more! So let’s get on with what’s changed this week!
Can you believe all the Disney Cruise Line news happening right now?!
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The newest ship will set sail next year as the Disney Wish has its maiden voyage in the summer of 2022. During a recent sneak peek, Disney gave us HUGE details about what would be appearing onboard, like incredible 2-story suites, interactive Marvel AND Frozen dining experiences, and entertainment for both kids and grown-ups! Still, the Disney Cruise Line is continuing to make changes, and next year there could be a NEW place for guests to set sail.
According to the information Disney has shared, right now Disney World is operating at 35% capacity, but that could change.
Easter Crowds on Main Street
Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek has previously commented on what it would take for Disney to increase capacity, and recent changes made in Orange County, Florida would allow for increases in theme park capacity to take place. So, we took to our Facebook and Instagram to ask you, our readers, whether you would feel comfortable if Disney increased the capacity in the parks. And here’s what you had to say!!
With all the exciting hubbub about new shows and movies coming to Disney+, it’s important not to forget about all the action taking place on Disney’s cable channel, Freeform! Remember cable?!
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Not only does Freeform have an amazing new show, called Cruel Summer, but the channel is offering the opportunity to win a FREE vacation for two to Disney World!
Calling all Star Wars fans! Do you like sushi? Well, then we’ve got the recipe for you!
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We’ve seen “Baby Yoda” on backpacks, tee shirts, and water bottles — but sushi?! We’ve got the recipe right here.
The day is FINALLY here!
Festival of the Lion King
Much of Disney’s live entertainment has been suspended since the parks reopened last March. But at the beginning of the year, we got some BIG news: Festival of the Lion King was returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We followed closely as the show prepared to return in a modified format, and now the time has come. The “new” Festival of the Lion King debuts for its soft opening TODAY!
Clap your paws, stomp your hooves, and ruffle your feathers, because we now know when Festival of the Lion King will be returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
The show was incredibly popular before the parks closed in March of 2020, but like much of the live entertainment, it did not return when the parks reopened. We later heard that many of the show’s performers had been laid off. Then, earlier this year, Disney announced that Festival of the Lion King would be coming back, and now we know exactly what day that will be!
There are a LOT of Disney merchandise items out there. From plates and awesome rolling pins that could make your cooking extra magical, to ears, collectible keys, and more — it seems there’s always something new to buy!
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And while you could go for the ordinary items, today we wanted to take a look at some of the WEIRDEST, most random (but also some of the coolest?!) Disney products on Amazon! Ever wanted to sit on a Darth Vader stool? Or maybe turn your windshield wiper into Mickey Mouse?! Buckle up, we’ve got some strange but also awesome items to show you.
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