food IS a theme park
Do you wanna go on a Disney World vacation but you’re already EXHAUSTED thinking about all the lines, crowds, and lack of personal space?
EPCOT crowds
We’re here to show you how to SURVIVE Disney World even when it’s PACKED.
Recently, Disney has announced new lands, attractions, and entertainment headed to the theme parks, new ships coming to the Disney Cruise Line, and so much more. But, what about those projects that Disney hasn’t exactly announced yet?
Magic Kingdom
Keeping up with the latest construction permits Disney World files can be a great way to find out just what is going on around the parks and hotels, and we recently spotted some you might want to know about!
We know, we know, we’re back again talking about ANOTHER Disney World closure, but hey, it’s what’s really happening all around the resort right now, so we’ve got to keep you updated on it all!
Prime Rib Sliders at Crew’s Cup Lounge
Over at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, you’ll find one of our favorite lounges — Crew’s Cup Lounge. We’ve known it was coming for weeks now, but today is officially the day. As of today, February 23rd, this lounge is now temporarily closed for refurbishment.
I’ve been a DFB reporter and Annual Passholder, and these are the pants I swear by when I’m doing a rope drop to fireworks kind of day at Disney World.
Crowds at Magic Kingdom
Pants?! Yes, because not only does it get chilly-ish on some days at Disney World, but I liked wearing pants even during the warmer months at Disney World to keep my legs out of the sun and just give me full coverage and support throughout the day. These pants are also beloved by thousands of other Disney World guests every day.
Heads up, Disney World fans, today’s the day that a whole section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is temporarily closed, as of today.
Conservation Station
Today, February 23rd, Disney has temporarily closed Rafiki’s Planet Watch as a whole to make way for a new Bluey experience coming for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER. What does that mean for you? Well, a park that’s missing about four of its attractions, and in a park that’s already riddled with construction, that’s not a great addition.
We’ve got BIG news for fans of Disney animation! A brand new area is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios: get ready to step into The Walt Disney Studios when it opens in the latter part of Summer 2026!
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In July 2025, Disney announced that the area currently known as Animation Courtyard will be reimagined into The Walt Disney Studios as a “special nod to the legendary Walt Disney Studios Lot” in Burbank, California. We’ve been keeping an eye on updates for this new land, and now we have even more details — including a drawing class taught by… Olaf?! Let’s get into it!
While Walt Disney World’s theme parks — including EPCOT — are never truly empty, that doesn’t mean that some days aren’t busier than others.
EPCOT
For example, when it comes to Disney World’s second gate, the best days to avoid (if scheduling allows) are spread throughout the year, timed with holidays, school vacations, and even the park’s own annual events.
There are tons of Disney World secrets that go unnoticed each day, and we’re lifting the curtain on a BIG one.
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
We LOVE to share those coveted Disney World secrets. You can tell these secrets to family and friends while you’re on vacation and impress them with your knowledge, all while using this knowledge to have the best trip ever. We’re sure most of you have no idea about this next secret, but it’s mostly because no one really pays attention to it — there’s a HIDDEN place to mail things in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
It’s been an exciting week for Disney World food. Although we’re not QUITE done with the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, we’ve already received a lot of BIG details about the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, including a list of food booths and full menus for each booth!
Shrimp N’ Grits from House of Blues
However, we also saw some regular Disney World restaurants change their menus this week. So let’s take a closer look at these changes.
There’s always so much happening in Disney Parks that sometimes it’s hard to keep track of it all. Don’t worry — that’s why we’re here! We stay up to date on everything you need to know to have the best Disney vacation ever.
Flower and Garden Festival is almost here!
This past week brought huge food announcements along with a park hopping rule change, and we’re breaking it down right here at DFB.
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