food IS a theme park
Things are constantly changing in Disney World, and well, we know that’s the whole point.
Japan Pavilion at EPCOT
The year 2024 will bring on a LOT of new changes to Disney World, including the return of the Disney Dining Plan, the return of all-day park hopping, and even the end of park pass reservations for most visitors. But one Disney World restaurant is ALSO changing to mark the New Year.
When you visit Disney World, do you also visit the water parks?
Let’s go to Blizzard Beach!
As you may know, Disney World has two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Over the past three years, though, we’ve never seen both open at the same time: if one is open, the other is usually closed. Right now, Blizzard Beach is open, but we’re seeing something on the Disney World calendar that makes us wonder if it’s closing again soon.
Although things usually quiet down a little in Disney World in January, this upcoming January could be a little different.
Hope you don’t want to see this on January 6th
That’s because a lot of things are RETURNING to Disney World for the first time since 2020 on January 9th. Park pass reservations are going to be a thing of the past for almost all visitors. The Disney Dining Plan is coming back. All-day park hopping is returning. But something interesting is happening before that.
Sometimes we question whether or not we should skip the Disney trip and do something else for our next vacation.
Mickey and Pals at Cinderella Castle
The beach, the mountains, a non-Disney cruise… they’re all options. When we picture that, though, we just have this heartbreaking image of Mickey being really sad. Plus, there’s something that just keeps pulling us back to the Most Magical Place on Earth. It could be the rides, the food, the entertainment, or a mix of all three. But, let’s be super honest with ourselves, here. It’s mostly the food.
If you’ve been to Disney World, you know that sometimes the unexpected happens.
Rise of the Resistance
First, the weather is notoriously unpredictable. It could be raining one minute and all sunshine and hot the next. Then there are the ride closures. Some are planned (mostly for refurbishments), but sometimes rides just go down for whatever reason. Well, on December 30th, 2023, it happened to some of Disney World’s most popular rides.
The holiday season is wrapping up in Disney World, and you know what that means.
The holidays in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
It means we’re already looking forward to 2024. We’ve already seen 2024 merchandise in the parks and online, and we are ready for what 2024 will bring, including LOADS of changes. But now is also the time for special New Year’s 2024 snacks — we tried our first recently, but we just discovered MORE 2024 snacks. Come with us to try them out!
So the saying goes, “New Year, New You,” right?
Disney Springs
That might mean different things to different people. Maybe it means you’re going to celebrate something big in 2024 at Disney World (even if you’re just celebrating BEING at Disney World). However, did you know a trip to Disney World could also make you healthier? We know a lot of folks make resolutions to be healthier in the New Year, so why not do it at the most Magical Place on Earth?
In December 2023, we heard that Disney was permanently closing the Voyage of the Little Mermaid at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
We haven’t seen the show performed since 2020 when the parks closed due to the pandemic. Since then, we have been waiting with bated breath for it to reopen. However, Disney announced that the show was going to be closing permanently to make way for something brand new — “The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure”. Disney’s Live Entertainment team has been working on the show for over a year now, so consider this our open letter to them about what we would like to see in the new show. [Read more…]
You MADE it to 2024! I KNEW you would!
Construction at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World
2023 has been QUITE the year of ups and downs — especially for the Disney company. But today, we’re exploring what’s on the horizon for all of the Disney parks, and what YOU can expect to see appear during this new year of fun.
Let’s face it, sometimes tackling some of the major stuff you want to do at Disney World requires a game plan. That’s where we can help.
Drink up!
Whether it be traveling advice or tips on what to do (or not do) when you’re at Disney World, here at DFB, we’re here to help make your next Disney World vacation as easy as possible. We even have tips on how to get into that super popular Disney bar/lounge you’ve always wanted to try!
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