food IS a theme park
If you’re planning to celebrate the holiday season at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom this year, we’ve got everything you need to make the most of this jolly holiday party!
Holiday Decorations on Main Street, USA!
Things are changing once again at The Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom! For the past couple of years, this former seasonal Counter Service location has instead offered All-You-Care-To-Enjoy, Family-Style service.
The Diamond Horseshoe
And starting this coming Wednesday, May 16th, this restaurant will transition once more by offering an a la carte menu in addition to All-You-Care-To-Enjoy options. Let’s take a look at the a la carte menu first!
Sandwiches will include the Carved Beef Brisket Sandwich with creamy coleslaw served on a brioche bun, a Creamy Turkey Salad Sandwich served on multigrain bread with lettuce and tomato, and a Grilled Chicken Thigh Sandwich with BBQ mayo, lettuce, tomato and onion served on a Kaiser roll.
It’s always a surprising and eye-catching moment during Magic Kingdom’s Festival of Fantasy Parade when the Maleficent Dragon float breathes actual fire during the popular parade.
Maleficent Dragon Float
But today, disaster struck when the Float itself caught fire during the performance! [Read more…]
UPDATED: So this is a pretty big deal in Magic Kingdom! Festival of Fantasy Parade’s Maleficent float caught fire today during the show! See details here!
This week in What’s New, we’ve visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and Disney Springs — and now it’s time to journey to the Magic Kingdom! We’ve got a few menu updates, some terrific merchandise, and a few extras! Jump on board our magic carpet, and let’s goooooo!
Main Street, U.S.A., Train Station
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re ranking 18 super popular Disney World attractions… from our least favorite to the ones we think are the absolute tops!
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Sure, we’re all about the FOOD when we’re in Disney World…. but — just like everyone else — we’re also all about THE RIDES, too!! So we’re taking on the 18 top attractions in Disney World and ranking them from top to bottom! Hopefully this will give you an idea of how to choose your allotted FastPasses for your upcoming vacation. But even if you don’t have your next Disney World trip directly on the horizon, you can still have some fun with us today by checking out the best rides that Disney World has to offer! [Read more…]
Okay, so Magic Kingdom already has another new Starbucks You Are Here Mug at Main Street Bakery. And even though you may be thinking, “Wait. Wasn’t there a Fantasyland-themed mug that came out, like, just last October?” Well, you’d be correct. But just wait until you see the new one!
Magic Kingdom You Are Here Tomorrowland Mug
YES!! It’s TOMORROWLAND! All day, every day!! From the Carousel of Progress icon… [Read more…]
Do you remember when Disney-themed “Share a Coke” bottles made their debut at the parks? These super fun bottles suddenly arrived at outdoor vending locations, inviting guests to “Share a Coke on Main Street” or “Share a Coke at the Castle.”
Main Street and Castle Coke Bottles
Well, Coca-Cola fans, you’ll want to keep an eye out for brand new bottles in both Magic Kingdom in Disney World AND in Disneyland Park! And this time?
They’re based on favorite attractions and Lands!
It was HUGE NEWS when it was announced that four Table Service restaurants in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom would start serving alcoholic beverages in late December 2016.
Glass of Wine at Be Our Guest Restaurant
Why? Because — with the exception of Dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant which opened in late 2012 — Magic Kingdom had always been a dry park, in keeping tradition with Walt Disney’s wishes for his original park, Disneyland.
And that’s why it remains relatively big news today that Crystal Palace and The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom have both just begun serving alcohol as well, with a selection of beer, wine, and a specialty cocktail at each location.
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re talking about how to make the most of the Disney Dining Plan!
No Way Jose Sundae at Beaches and Cream
If you’ve chosen to participate in the Disney Dining Plan during your Disney World vacation, you want to make sure you’re absolutely getting the most bang for your buck. So today’s video gives you tips and tricks on how to do exactly that so you are maximizing the value of your Dining Plan. Are you ready to learn how to master the Disney Dining Plan? Then settle in and watch our latest DFB YouTube Video! [Read more…]
Hello, and happy Thursday! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re talking about what you can do to keep the magic going when it rains during your Disney World vacation!
Rainy Day in Epcot
Summer is fast approaching… and with it comes LOTS of rain in The Sunshine State! But that’s no reason to let that stop you from having fun during your Disney World vacation. So we’re sharing five ways to turn rainy days into AWESOME days in our latest DFB YouTube Video! [Read more…]
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