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EPCOT is having a BIG day!
EPCOT
December 5th marks a milestone in EPCOT’s transformation process! A lot is happening inside the park and we noticed that it has caused a change in Disney’s app. Let’s take a look at what’s been updated!
Being prepared for anything on your Disney vacation is something we can’t stress enough.
Christmas Decor on the Castle
Wait times can be long, your favorite ride might be closed for maintenance, and severe weather can impact your trip whether you’d like it or not. Disneyland visitors learned that firsthand on the evening of December 4th when an earthquake was felt in the parks.
It’s a very big day!
Walt the Dreamer Statue
December 5th marks Walt Disney’s birthday, and in honor of the man who started it all, Disney chose the day to officially open a NEW area of EPCOT. The World Celebration Gardens and Walt the Dreamer Statue are two brand new additions to the park — part of the transformation that has been in progress for the past few years. Now, the area is officially open to guests, and of course — there’s a new park map to feature the new areas.
There are new things popping up at Disney World seemingly every day.
Disney World
In order for all this change to happen, though, we sometimes have to say goodbye. Over the years, we’ve bid our farewells to attractions, shops, and even restaurants. Over the past couple years in particular, though, there have been several temporary closures for Disney World restaurants, and even a few permanent closures, or closures that happened a WHILE ago but still haven’t reopened. Let’s talk about it!
Disney’s nighttime spectaculars are some of the best entertainment we might ever see.
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The fireworks, lasers, and projections that we often see come together perfectly to tell beautiful stories that only Disney could tell. But have you ever wondered what goes into designing and creating one of these magnificent shows? Well, now you can get a behind-the-scenes look at how Disney put together their newest nighttime show– Luminous The Symphony of Us!
Have you ever seen something so odd and brilliant you CAN’T look away? That’s definitely us with this one… .
Morimoto Asia
If you’ve ever seen a monkfish, you KNOW that aliens exist here on Earth. One of the strangest-looking fish we’ve ever seen, the monkfish is a prehistoric-looking seafood delicacy. With that said, if you recently found yourself in Disney Springs, you may have had the opportunity to watch a master chef slice and dice this freakish fish!
Flying “home” for Christmas at Disney just got more affordable!
Airplane
With Orlando International Airport booming with new airline routes from more destinations and bringing in new airlines offering some banger budget-conscious options, airlines are reaching deep to pull out the best deals to get you where you need to be for the holidays. This latest deal from American Airlines may be just the right thing to get you there! [Read more…]
We have big DFB food news!
Crew’s Cup Lounge
We know there’s a lot of restaurants (like…you know…hundreds) to try during your short trip to Disney World. But when I tell you that you should ditch the park for at least dinner at the Crew’s Cup Lounge in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, I mean, mean it. Seriously, this is a place you do. not. want to miss! Especially RIGHT NOW.
Crew’s Cup Lounge
But first, a little backstory: We had one of the best meals ever at this spot back in 2019. But when it reopened after the COVID shutdown, one of our favorite menu items didn’t come back!
Recently, we got some very kind emails from some very kind readers who gave us hope that the prodigal menu item had returned! So we had to go check it out!
Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort has been going through an overhaul for a while now.
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The transformation is continuing in 2024 and we’re looking forward to seeing what new additions are on the way. We were so excited to find out today that we FINALLY have an opening year for a restaurant we’ve been waiting forever for!
With the new year comes a fresh slate of fun events at the Disney Parks!
Disney California Adventure
The festivities are in full swing at the Disneyland Resort and with 2024 right around the corner, it’s a perfect time to look ahead at some of Disneyland’s events next year. Fortunately, Disney recently released their 2024 Disneyland Resort event calendar and we were super excited to see the announced dates for the 2024 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival!
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