food IS a theme park
It’s that time! We’re headed to another Disney World restaurant reopening!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Most of Disney World’s restaurants have reopened by now, but there are still a few that remain closed. Today, we’re headed to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to check out the reopening of Jiko! We’ve already experienced other popular restaurants at this resort including Boma and Sanaa, but now it’s Jiko’s turn for the spotlight!
Although most things in Disney World have returned or reopened, there are still a few spots that remain closed.
Animal Kingdom Lodge
Soon, though, we’ll see popular entertainment return to the parks (we’re looking at you Fantamic! and Festival of Fantasy Parade!), and there are a few restaurants we get to visit for their reopenings in the coming weeks! Disney recently announced the reopening dates for several restaurants including the fan-favorite Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
We’ve recently lost some beloved actors including the legendary Betty White.
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Today, actor Bob Saget has passed away at the age of 65.
Happy New Year, DFB friends!
Spaceship Earth
2021 was a busy year in the Disney Parks, but we are so excited to see what’s in store for 2022! Disney has kicked off the new year with some news and we’re here to fill you in!
Happy New Year DFB readers!
Cinderella Castle
It’s 2022 which means that TONS of changes are coming to Disney World soon. We’re here to give you an overview of how Disney World will be different this year!
Happy New Year’s Eve! Can you believe it’s almost 2022?
It’s almost 2022!
There are plenty of ways to celebrate whether you are at Disney World, Disneyland, fan-favorite restaurants, or on your couch! We’ve already given you a look at the return of New Year’s fireworks in Magic Kingdom and we’ve tried a returning New Year’s cupcake, but now we’re checking out another 2022-inspired treat!
We’re at the 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays!
Festival of the Holidays
We’ve been making our way around the festival trying all sorts of food from the various booths, enjoying the entertainment, and participating in activities. While we’ve had a blast, we’ve had one thing on our mind all day…the RETURN of EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional! It was cancelled in 2020 due to the global pandemic, but Disney announced that is would make a glorious return in 2021. So, let’s see what it’s like!
If you love food, entertainment, and the holidays, keep reading!
Candlelight Processional ©Disney
We’ve been giving you live updates from the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays — this includes reviews of EVERY festival booth, a look at the crowds, new merchandise (that’s perfect for Frozen fans), and so much more. It’s no secret we love food, but we might be even more excited for the return of the Candlelight Processional later tonight! And, if you want to make your Candlelight Processional experience even more special, now you can!
Hello from the 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays!
Bavaria Holiday Kitchen
We’ve been making our way around the festival trying new and returning eats, enjoying the entertainment, checking out the cookie stroll, and so much more! Now we’re headed to the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen located near the Germany pavilion for some festive food!
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
Travel restrictions and procedures have continued to change as the global pandemic continues.
Holiday Crowds
Recently, the United States reopened some international travel for vaccinated visitors with specific guidelines for travelers. In Disney World, we’ve seen a big influx of crowds in the past couple of weeks due to more people visiting the country. However, coronavirus numbers and variants can change at any time and the introduction of a new COVID-19 variant is causing another travel restriction for the U.S.
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