food IS a theme park
Well, this might be some of the best movie news EVER!
Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen
According to The Hollywood Reporter, there are talks about a live-action Princess and the Frog, and if this is true, we’re going to be singing “Dig a Little Deeper” all day long.
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Emil and Remy
If you know that iconic line, then you probably know that the rat’s name is Remy and not Ratatouille, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure might be the first ride you rope drop in EPCOT on every visit. If all of this is true, then you need to check out this new Loungefly! We’re pretty obsessed.
Disney just dropped the opening date for a whole new area of Hollywood Studios, we’ve got a BIG construction update on the Cars-themed land coming to Magic Kingdom, D23 just revealed its full schedule, plus we ate at Disneyland’s hot new celebrity chef restaurant, and we have THOUGHTS.
Let’s dive in!
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If there’s one thing you shouldn’t underestimate about Florida, it’s the weather. Disney World is probably hotter than you expect, even if you’re from other hot places, because the humidity makes it feel so much hotter than it is. Once you factor in the rain, you realize how big a deal weather really can be.
Frogg Toggs Poncho
Because it rains ALL the time, we’ve tested just about everything to help with the rain, and these are our favorite ponchos that actually work.
Purple pizzas, flying dragons, and the most IMPRESSIVE monster animatronics that you’ve ever seen. THIS is Epic Universe – and, can you BELIEVE it, it’s now ONE YEAR OLD.
Epic Universe
But what have we LEARNED since the grand opening of this new Universal Orlando park? What’s changed? What have we absolutely fallen head over heels for? We’re doing some MAJOR reminiscing (while also planning FUTURE Epic Universe visits) today – here on DFB Guide.
According to the Orlando Business Journal, the Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity is being built in downtown Orlando. While this was announced in 2020, this new update might make visiting the museum the top of your list.
©HuntonBrady Architects
A design firm known for its work on theme parks is working on the museum.
The Carousel of Progress is currently closed in Magic Kingdom as it goes through a major refurbishment.
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
It closed in early July with plans to open in 2027, but Disney just filed a new permit that gives us a bit of an idea of the work going on behind the scenes.
The Disney collab of our dreams just came true, and no, we’re not being dramatic.
©The Lumistella Company
The Elf on the Shelf is teaming up with Disney to make Christmas even better this year, so now your Elf can be decked out in Disney. Whether you’re a Disney-loving family or planning to announce a trip on Christmas morning, this collab is perfect.
D23 runs from August 14th to August 16th, and, in addition to special panels, celebrity guests, and photo ops, you can also buy exclusive merchandise!
©Disney
The expo is taking place in Anaheim, California, and Disney has been slowly releasing souvenir collections available at Mickey’s of Glendale, a booth named after the Walt Disney Imagineering campus store. The pieces are made for Imagineers by Imagineers, but at D23, they open it up to anyone attending. Just wait till you see this new collection — we’re obsessed!
Downtown Disney is one of the best ways to start your Disneyland trip. We love to check into our hotel in the morning and then spend the afternoon and evening eating, drinking, and shopping around the district.
Din Tai Fung
The shopping area is full of well-known brands, Disney-created stores, and local restaurants, and together they make a perfect combination of things you know, with more to try. A new drink is hitting the menu at one of the restaurants, and we are so excited.
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