food IS a theme park
I know, I know, you guys love the cute little jingle bell sipper soooooo much. But WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS ADORABLE NEW OPTION!
SVEN IS HERE
Yep, Sven is officially available in Disney World!
Oooooh today’s the day, my friends! The Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays opens tomorrow (and likely soft opens TODAY), so it’s time to start your planning!
2019 Festival of Holidays is here!
We’re gonna be eating ALL THE THINGS, and if you want to do the same (or, you know, make a more reasonable choice and just pick a few stand-out items) we’ve got our annual DFB-Exclusive, totally FREE FOOD GUIDE PRINTABLE for your visit to the Festival of Holidays!
Yep, it’s holly-jolly time again in the Magic Kingdom. And DID YOU SEE ALL THE TREATS!!???!!!?
Gingerbread Sundae at Magic Kingdom ©Disney
Yes, we are going to be V. BUSY and V. FULL after our Magic Kingdom trek on Friday, November 8th — the first day of the holiday treats in Magic Kingdom. And we know you’re JUST as excited as we are about all the goodies! (By the way — click here to find out why November 8th is such a huge deal for Disney parks this year!)
But how can you possible keep track of what’s where? No problemo! We’re here to help! We’ve put together our annual Magic Kingdom holiday treats FREE PRINTABLE for you to download! Use it as your guide to the yummy holiday magic!
We LOVE wandering through Epcot. Grabbing a few snacks, riding Spaceship Earth, being caught off guard by something super weird and random… . You know; the usual.
Epcot France Pavilion
Yeah, so our find today in Epcot was a little more…strange, maybe?, than we expected. Would the word be strange? We’ve gotta show you.
It’s TIKI MUG SEASON in Disney World and Disneyland, and the lines this morning for these must-have annual goodies are already hitting hours-long levels!
Hatbox Ghost Mugs are BACK — Now With MERCH
Yesterday we shared all the details on this epic fandom day that has been happening for the past few years now. And today we were in line bright and early to grab our Hatbox Ghost tikis…AND the brand new pin and ornament that are available for the first time this year.
Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug Wristband Line at Polynesian Village Resort
Guests started showing up at Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort this morning around 5:30AM to stand in line, according to managers at the location. But don’t be deceived — you couldn’t just get your mug and go this morning.
Following the Disney World Skyliner accident last night, guests who had been stuck on Disney World’s newest transportation system for up to three hours have been tweeting their story — and direct messaging us here at DFB — about their experience.
Disney World Skyliner Rescue Vehicles Last Night
Luckily, it was evening, so the temperature wasn’t as much of a problem as it would have been had guests been stuck in the gondolas during the heat of the day. But boredom and the lack of bathrooms ended up being a real issue for many guests, as you’d expect.
Disney’s PA system announced to guests at first that the skyliner was temporarily delayed. Over and over and over again. Then announcements began that the guests should use the emergency packs found under the Skyliner’s wooden seats. These included cold packs, bathroom bags, notepads, and water.
Well here’s a look inside the emergency kit on the #Skyliner. We were just told we could open it. There’s water inside, a note pad, cups (possibly in case nature calls), light stick … hitting 90+ min @WaltDisneyWorld @WFTV pic.twitter.com/3xyvrHGyUO
— Cierra Putman WFTV (@CPutman_WFTV) October 6, 2019
Guests realized that they were seriously stuck. And may be stuck for a long, long time. Many began to post to social media about their predicament, updating the world in real time about their experience.
Truck and ladder being prepped to evacuate from Skyliner at Boardwalk Resort #disneyskyliner #DisneyWorld @WDWToday pic.twitter.com/4WAu5ClwMq
— Aaron Murray (@WaltyDis) October 6, 2019
Finally guests began to see first responders on the scene. DFB follower @Diane_Katherine sent us photos from her experience via instagram.
First Responders on the scene
Guests weren’t sure what had happened, if anyone had been hurt, or what their rescue situation might be.
First Responder Truck Ready to Evacuate
And after up to three hours stuck on the Skyliner, some gondolas began to move very slowly toward the stations while others were evacuated from the air by emergency vehicles.
Happening now at Disney.
Evacuating the sky lifts after a power failure @WFTV pic.twitter.com/o1ZEl8EbJC— tom terry (@TTerryWFTV) October 6, 2019
When guests were able to finally get off of the Skyliner, we’ve seen tweets and had guests report they were given two $50 Disney gift cards and two Disney World park hopper tickets to make up for their trouble. Disney also had cold water available and taxis and transportation ready to return guests to their homes and resorts.
Just finished talking to some @WaltDisneyWorld representatives but no one would say what happened. They took our info and gave gift cards and park hopper passes. My gondola mate was disappointed @DisneyCruise wasn’t on the table. 🙂 pic.twitter.com/IsS0OQpl2f
— Cierra Putman WFTV (@CPutman_WFTV) October 6, 2019
At this time, the Disney World Skyliner is closed until further notice.
Great news! We’ve got some brand new Disney World DISCOUNTS to share with you for visits in 2020!
Save some dough on your Disney World trip!
Disney released a few fantastic new discounts to fill their hotel rooms in 2020…and YOU get to benefit from those starting TODAY! Free Dining, resort discounts, and MORE have been released for the new year, and we’ve got all the details for you. Let’s go!
Hey everyone, we’ve got some big news today! Disney has just announced a brand new FREE DINING FOR KIDS package eligible for most nights from January 1-March 7, 2020!
Receive a FREE dining plan for ALL kids (ages 3 to 9) on the reservation when you buy a non-discounted Magic Your Way package for you and your child (or children)! Magic Your Way packages include a room at a select Disney Resort, theme park tickets, and any level of Disney Dining Plan.
But Disney’s sweetened this deal a little more! With their Free Dining booking, families will also receive the “Frozen Welcome Pack” for FREE, which includes:
Here are the specifics you need to know before you book…
Great news, y’all!!! We finally have new dates added for Magic Kingdom’s Early Morning Magic program! This fun, hard-ticket event allows guests early entry to the Magic Kingdom for a dedicated few hours to enjoy several of the park’s most popular rides with little to no wait!
Early Morning Magic Wristband
Not only do you get a crowd-free park and limited lines at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and other popular attractions — you get more rides and breakfast!
Super weirdness taking place at Disney World food courts, my friends!
Mickey Mouse Refillable Resort Mug
Today at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney World’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, we spotted signage showing refillable mug (which you can buy at Disney World resort hotels that allow you to get free refills for a select amount of time) prices bumped up by one dollar — to $19.99 from the previous price of $18.99.
Refillable Mug Price Increase reflected on signage at Disney World’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter
Other signage at the food court — and at other food courts around Disney World — still said $18.99 as of this morning, so we were curious to say the least.
Checking out Disney World’s online menus, we also saw $19.99 as the price of refillable mugs. We’re seeing LOTS of price increases on the online menus at the moment as well, so that’s something we’re watching closely and double checking in the parks. So it wouldn’t be surprising for the mugs to be going up in price as well.
Disney World refillable mug price increases reflected on website menus
Upon asking a manager at Port Orleans French Quarter about the signage we saw at $19.99 compared to the $18.99 signage we were seeing elsewhere, he rang up a mug for us and it came to $18.99.
So what conclusions can we draw from this? Well, generally I’d say that the Disney World website is a known glitch-fest a lot of the time, so I’d watch and wait. But today — well, today we’re seeing price increases ACROSS THE BOARD at Disney World resorts and theme parks. Some are already in effect, and some are just shown on the online website menus. But since we ARE seeing some in place in the parks right now, it wouldn’t surprise me if the official refillable mug price increase followed suit.
We’ll continue to watch this story for you, and we’ll double check resorts throughout the day and going forward to make sure you know any price increase changes we’re seeing. In the meantime, don’t be surprised if your refillable mug soon costs you $19.99 for length of stay.
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