food IS a theme park
The Hotel Santa Fe at Disneyland Paris is one of six Disney hotels on property and is themed after the Cars franchise!
©Disney
Today, there was a great development for the Hotel Santa Fe, which has been closed since last year.
Hey there, DFB friends! What a week it has been with the Disney Genie.
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October 19th was the debut of the Disney Genie service in Disney World and it’s been a bit of a whirlwind while we figure out all the bells and whistles of this new service. There was also some unexpected news and experiences around Disney World this week, so let’s get into it!
BoardWalk Bakery, located at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort, is known for yummy seasonal treats and classic Disney bakery fair!
Boardwalk Bakery
Since Halloween is about a week away, we headed over there to check out the Halloween goodies this year. We had to grab the Candy Corn Cupcake, Vampire Mickey Brownie, and the Pumpkin Macaroon, but we also spotted a classic Disney World treat at BoardWalk Bakery!
It’s almost Halloween, everyone!
Boardwalk Bakery
Spooky season has been happening in Disney World since early August, with Boo Bash After Hours events, a bunch of festive merchandise, and terrifyingly delicious treats. We’ve had more pumpkin than you can imagine, sweets inspired by classic horror monsters, drinks featuring all the fall flavors, and more. But, the fun isn’t over yet! There are some new food items that are just now being released for a limited time, including one over at Disney’s BoardWalk. Let’s see if it was worth the wait!
All Hallows Eve is quickly approaching!
Boo to You!
It seems like just yesterday we were trying all the new Halloween treats in Disney World, checking out the first night of Boo Bash, and scoping out all the spooky merch. But, we’re now a week away from Halloween, and even though we’ve already had a ton of devilishly delicious desserts, scary spirits, and frightfully fun food, there are even MORE festive treats popping up around Disney World. So, let’s find out if a returning Halloween treat is as good as it was last year!
Holiday decorations might be up in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but we’re also still celebrating Halloween in Disney World!
There’s a Whole Pumpkin Castle!
We’ve tried all kinds of Halloween snacks, checked out the Halloween merchandise, and stopped by Disney’s NEW After Hours Boo Bash event. But now, it’s time to make our way over to one particular snack spot to try a classic treat that’s received a Halloween-themed makeover!
There have been a lot of changes in Disney World recently, like new 50th Anniversary things and the start of the Disney Genie program.
Magic Kingdom
But if you’re heading to Disney World soon, you’ll also want to know what’s going to be closed around the parks so that you’re prepared before your trip. We’re taking a look around all four Disney World parks, the Disney Springs shopping center, and the hotels on property to see what’s going to be closed or unavailable during this next week. [Read more…]
If you’ve been to Disney World before, chances are you know that feeling: you just want to get from one side of Magic Kingdom to the other, but you’re met with a wall of crowds or a parade or cavalcade, slowing you down big time! Well, did you know that there are SECRET walkways that can help you avoid those crowds?
Main Street, U.S.A.
Okay, so maybe these walkways aren’t a complete secret, but there are often-overlooked walkways in the parks that can help you save some time while getting from point A to point B — or, at least it will make your walk more pleasant and crowd-free. With the 50th Anniversary Celebration bringing in plenty of visitors, it’s more important than ever to be aware of where the shortcuts and alternate routes are in the parks!
Disney World’s upcoming Star Wars-themed hotel is going to be an immersive experience in a galaxy far, far away.
Crown of Corellia Dining Room Concept Art – Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney
This hotel — called the Galactic Starcruiser — is basically a Star Wars lover’s dream come true. Guests can not only stay in the Star Wars-themed rooms, they can also dress up like their favorite characters, take part in an immersive storyline, dine on some strange-looking space food, and enjoy activities like lightsaber training or learning to steer the ship. Bookings aren’t open for most guests until October 28th, but starting today, some people can make reservations immediately.
For months we’ve been on the lookout for the latest information about the Swan Reserve, a brand NEW hotel coming to Disney world near the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
Swan Reserve View
We’ve shared details about the spectacular views you can get from the rooms, a FULL tour inside the hotel, and more. But now, we’ve got some exciting news about the food you’ll be able to eat at some of the Swan Reserve’s restaurants!
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