food IS a theme park
Are you a Disney fan?
Magic Kingdom
Okay, trick question because you probably wouldn’t be here if you weren’t a Disney fan. If you’ve been following DFB for a while, you’ve had a chance to get to know us, including how we feel about our favorite Disney foods, rides, hotels, and more. Well, in case you missed it, DFB’s very own AJ Wolfe has written a book about the Disney Adult experience — and you now have a chance to attend the book’s launch event!
We recently said goodbye to Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we’re anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Muppets at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster.
Monsters, Inc. Concept Art — Posted June 2025 in Hollywood Studios
In the meantime, Disney has been busy building a brand new Monsters, Inc. land in the old Muppets Courtyard. We’ve previously seen some aerial photos of the work being done, as well as seen just how huge the new Monsters, Inc. ride will be, as well as where it will be located. Well, now we’ve got a construction update on the Monsters, Inc. land with new aerial photos.
Well, Star Wars fans, we know you’ve been anticipating the debut of the new Star Wars Coca-Cola bottles Disney teased a few weeks ago.
©Disney
Now, these are different from those controversial Star Wars detonator Coca-Cola bottles you’ve seen in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Instead, Disney recently revealed regular Coke bottles with new Star Wars designs, including some exclusive designs you would only be able to find in Disney World and Disneyland. Well, we’ve got an update on those special Star Wars Coke bottles in Disney World.
Yes, we’ve been thinking a LOT about the holiday season in Disney World, but the reality is that it’s still summer and we’re still several months away before the big Christmas tree goes up in Magic Kingdom.
Campfire Cupcake from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
That means we’re still enjoying summer food and drinks in Disney World, including the infamous Campfire Cupcake at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. We did also get a sneak peek at the upcoming Beak and Barrel coming to Magic Kingdom, the Pirates of the Caribbean lounge that is expected to open later this year. We also kept an eye on Disney World restaurant menus, and like always, they changed this week. So let’s take a look at the updates.
It’s summer, y’all, and it is HOT in Florida. Hot and humid…yeah, you know the drill.
Ghirardelli
Now, we’re doing our best to stay cool with our water bottles, cooling towels, and neck fans, but one of the best ways to stay cool in the summer is one of our favorite things to do…eat. And what are we eating? Ice cream, of course! Now, if you’ve been looking for an excuse to go get some ice cream in Disney World, you’ll want to visit Disney Springs on July 25th for a very special deal on a Ghirardelli ice cream sundae.
There’s a restaurant in Disney Springs that is so underrated that people just keep walking by it.
The Basket at Wine Bar George
So you may be well aware of Wine Bar George (and we’ve talked about it a lot), but did you know about its counter service location, The Basket at Wine Bar George? Here, you can order those amazing Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites, as well as other small bites, including everything you need for the perfect picnic. This location also has frozen frosé drinks, but did you know you can also get a Frosé Flight?
Happy Holidays…okay, just kidding…well kinda. Disney just dropped a ton of new details about the holiday season in Disney World, so we’ve already got “snope” on the brain (that’s snow + snoap for all you non-Floridians who get to see REAL snow).
2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
We just learned more about what to expect at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom this year. Now, something is going to be a little different about this year’s party, so we’re going to break down the one rule you’ll need to follow if you plan on getting a ticket to this event.
One of the best parts of visiting Disney World is meeting the characters and getting a chance to interact with them.
Mexico Pavilion
That is especially true when the character is one of the Fab Five, a.k.a. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, or Pluto. Well, for a while, one of those characters has been missing from his usual meet-and-greet spot in EPCOT. Now, though, we are happy to report that Disney’s #1 duck has returned to the Mexico Pavilion with his poncho and sombrero and is meeting people there again!
Something HUGE is happening in EPCOT right now.
EPCOT
Test Track has been closed for over a year, but it’s getting ready to reopen with a new theme on July 22nd. Now, we already got a preview of the ride (and Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, Golden Oak residents, and Club 33 Members have been checking it out, too). However, some OTHER lucky Disney World visitors have been offered the RARE chance to ride the new Test Track before it opens! And by lucky…we mean SUPER lucky…as in maybe they need to go buy lottery tickets later.
Welcome to summer in Disney World, when you’re probably going to be craving a nice, cold treat. Sure, there’s always DOLE Whip, but sometimes you just want ice cream.
S’mores Shake
Now, if you’re visiting the EPCOT area resorts, you’ll find Beaches and Cream at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Beaches and Cream has a table service restaurant where you can order savory food AND ice cream treats, but it also has a to-go window if you want a cold treat without the hassle of a sit-down dining reservation. Well, something has changed at the Beaches and Cream To-Go Window.
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