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Celebrate “The Lion King” With Treats Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Starting May 24th!

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of “The Lion King” (and the live-action version of the film will make its debut in July!). And to celebrate, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is rolling out all the snacks — I mean, all the stops! — with a variety of treats available starting May 24th which will be available through the end of the summer!

The Lion King Photo Op in Animal Kingdom

Tamu Tamu

Stop by Tamu Tamu for the Simba Ice Cream Sandwich: Vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two chocolate chip cookies and decorated with a chocolate tail and an image of Simba. [Read more…]

More Disney After Hours Dates Announced for Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios

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Disney After Hours events offer guests the chance to enjoy the parks after closing hours at three Disney World Parks: Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Limited guest capacity for these events allows guests to enjoy popular park attractions with little-to-no wait.

Slinky Dog Dash Wait Time at Hollywood Studios After Hours

Another highlight of these extra-ticket events is complimentary ice cream, popcorn and select beverages included in your admission. [Read more…]

DFB Video: 21 NEW Disney World Bucket List Snacks!

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Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing 21 NEW Disney World snacks to put on your Disney Food Bucket List!

Patatas Bravas at Pepe

We are always — and I do mean ALWAYS — up for a great snack or two in Disney World. But our list today is MASSIVE with 21 snacks which have made their debut over the past several months that we just have to share with you, so you can pick which ones to put on your Disney Food Bucket List for your next trip! Check them all out in our DFB YouTube Video!

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New Summer One World Ticket Coming to Walt Disney World Starting June 4th

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A new ticket option is on the way for guests visiting Walt Disney World this summer: the Summer One World Ticket will be available starting June 4th!

Walt Disney World entrance

The ticket allows guests to visit the four Disney World theme parks and two water parks with six admissions for $74 per admission (plus tax) at a total price of $444 (plus tax). [Read more…]

New Holiday Celebrations Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Year!

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Disney World’s Animal Kingdom will ring in the holiday season like never before with NEW entertainment and holiday décor beginning November 8, 2019!

Animal Kingdom Holidays concept art ©Disney

Discovery Island

On Discovery Island, guests will find themselves “in the midst of a celebration of winter, hand-crafted by the eclectic community of artists who make the island their home.” During the day, guests will encounter a “holiday gathering of winter animals, realized in the form of life-size, artisan-sculpted puppets. Reindeer, foxes, polar bears, penguins and more” will interact with guests who will also enjoy performances by serenading musicians for festive fun. [Read more…]

Disney World Straw Update: Reusable Straws Available for Purchase — Find Out Where!

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If you’ve been following the Great Straw Saga at the Disney Parks, you know all about how Disney has transitioned away from single-use plastic straws and toward paper straws. (Catch up here, if single use plastic straw sagas haven’t been your thing!) But you might’ve been wondering — as we have — how long it would be before Disney got on board the reusable straw wagon.

Paper Straws at Counter Service Locations at Walt Disney World

Wonder no more: for reusable plastic straws have been spotted for purchase in the Parks of Walt Disney World! [Read more…]

What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Less Monkey Business than Usual!

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Hello from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’re bringing you What’s New — and it’s not a whole lot, but you’ll want to come along for some primate news. And primate puns. So get off the monkey bars, and let’s go play!

Welcome to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

What’s New in Animal Kingdom Monkey Business

If you’re hanging around Animal Kingdom’s Asia, prepare for a little less monkeying around. [Read more…]

DFB Video: 5 Disney World Tips You’ll Be Surprised You Need to Know

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Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing 5 Disney World tips you’ll be surprised you NEED to know!

Life IS Better with FastPass… but what if you’re late for your FastPass time?

Your car breaks down, you lose your phone, you lose your child (!!) — these are all things you never expect to happen in Disney World, but they do. A LOT. And we’ve got everything you need to know (that you never knew you needed to know) so you’ll be fully prepared for your Disney World vacation! Check it all out in our latest DFB YouTube Video! [Read more…]

MagicBand Upgrades for Disney World Resort Guests and Annual Passholders Now Live on My Disney Experience

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If you’ve got an upcoming stay booked at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel or you are a Disney World Annual Passholder, the previously announced option to upgrade your MagicBand is now live on My Disney Experience!

My Disney Experience screenshot

Disney Resort hotel guests and new and renewing Annual Passholders are now presented with the option to upgrade from the typical complimentary solid-color MagicBand to one of more than 30 new MagicBand options. The pre-arrival purchase price is $14.99 off the retail price you would find in the parks, with prices varying by design. [Read more…]

DFB Video: Get THIS Before You Go To Disney World!

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Hope you’re enjoying a great start to the weekend! We’re back with another DFB Video this weekend, and we’re letting you in on something we think you should get before your next trip to Disney World!

Magic Kingdom

We’re talking about the DFB Guide to Disney World Dining! Ever wonder why the DFB Guide is 700 pages long? Well… planning a Disney World trip can be totally overwhelming, so we’ve put EVERYTHING we know into this critically acclaimed guide to help YOU plan the best trip ever. Check out all the tips, unique features, and more that are included in the guide with our latest DFB YouTube Video!

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