food IS a theme park
Want to spend time in Disney’s Hollywood Studios WITHOUT massive crowds? Want to hop on rides like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance without huge waits and eat all the popcorn your heart desires? Then we have an event for you.
Hollywood Studios
After a bit of a hiatus, Disney After Hours events are coming BACK to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2023! But just what is included if you shell out the extra cash to get a ticket to one of these events? Allow us to break it all down for you here.
There’s one word that many Disney fans dread — refurbishment.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Many rides go under refurbishment throughout the year so that Disney can make sure that everything is in pristine condition for when guests ride. whether the closure is only for a few days or for a few months. Most of the time, ride refurbishments are quite short. But sometimes, they are quite lengthy, like the one happening with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Surge pricing, desserts that cost as much as a meal, and spirit jerseys that cost MORE than going to the water parks — Disney World is a place where memories are made while your wallet rapidly withers away before your very eyes.
The Tree of Life
So let’s find some cheaper alternatives to the most EXPENSIVE Disney World offerings — here on DFB Guide.
If you’ve been on a Disney World vacation, you know just how important that morning, mid-day, or evening cup of coffee can be.
We love coffee in Disney World!
Between the various Starbucks locations on property and all the spots where you can get a delicious cup of Joffrey’s brew, there are plenty of choices when it comes to grabbing coffee in Disney World. But, a NEW coffee shop has just opened at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, so we’re bringing you our FULL review of Carousel Coffee!
Forget the rides! Throw away the Genie+ guide (don’t actually — you might need that)! And walk past that merchandise. If you’re going to Disney World in 2023, there’s one big thing you may want to focus on — the SNACKS.
Hello, Beautiful
But where do you even begin?! You probably already know all about the famous Mickey-shaped waffles and pretzels, but there are dozens of snack kiosks and restaurants throughout the parks and hotels. Where do you go? What are the BEST snacks to get right now? Which ones do you need to add to your must-try list? Take a breath, friend. We’ve got you covered!
If you love coffee and sweets, there’s a brand NEW place you need to visit!
BoardWalk
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn is going through a period of big changes right now. There’s a renovation of the guest rooms that’s set to take place, the new Cake Bake Shop will be opening on the BoardWalk in 2023, and the recently opened Boardwalk Deli took the place of the former BoardWalk Bakery. In short, this Disney resort has been busy! Now, another major change happened.
Were you one of the few who lucked out with Taylor Swift tickets last month? Lucky ducky!!
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Fortunately, for those of us that didn’t get tickets, we still have some other great news to keep us going, like the fact that Taylor will be writing and directing her own feature-length film for Disney?! And now we have news of a celebration is happening in her honor THIS WEEK!
2023 is going to be a BIG year for Disney World!
Disney’s BoardWalk
We’ve got the opening of the TRON coaster in Magic Kingdom, the completion of the EPCOT transformation, and the arrival of Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Hollywood Studios. So many things are opening! But if you don’t want to wait until next year to experience the excitement, there’s one big opening coming VERY soon.
If you’ve got a Disney World trip coming up in the next few months, it’s time to start planning your dining!
Trail’s End Restaurant
Whether you’re inside that 60-day dining reservation window or you’ve got a ways to go, it’s not too early to start thinking about where you’d like to eat. There are several relatively new restaurants in Disney World that you might want to check out, or you could go with an old favorite. But if you’re heading to one classic Disney spot in particular, you’ll want to know about a big schedule change!
There’s a lot of planning that goes into a Disney trip.
At least the castle should be open!
Part of having a successful trip is figuring out what attractions are on your wish list and planning accordingly. Unfortunately, ride closures are a reality and can massively affect your vacation!
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