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There are so many fun things to do in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
From seeing exotic animals on a safari vehicle to taking a ride on a Banshee in Pandora to enjoying all the fun details in Dinoland, U.S.A. to viewing a Broadway-quality show based on The Lion King, you’ll never run out of things to do here. We’ve been to Animal Kingdom recently to check out everything NEW that’s happening, so let’s get on with some updates!
Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill (what critics have deemed the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill) has been extensively covered by the news over the past several weeks. It’s likely something you’ve heard discussed on your local news station, or seen discussed online and a variety of news sites.
Welcome to Disney World
Here at DFB we’ve been sharing updates with you regarding this Bill (now law) as it relates to Disney, specifically with respect to Disney’s responses to the Bill, criticisms of Disney’s responses, and what former Disney executives, current Disney employees, and more have had to say on the topic. Most recently, Disney spoke out against the passage of the Bill and Florida’s Governor issued a response. We’ve already seen how Disney’s actions have impacted employees, Governors, and more, but now Disney’s actions and responses in relation to this Bill could have other big consequences.
Disney World’s 50th Anniversary was a BIG deal — 50 is a pretty big milestone, after all! The big birthday brought lots of special treats, a new attraction, and TONS of new merchandise to the parks. But this isn’t any old anniversary; the 50th Anniversary celebration runs for 18 MONTHS! So far, we’ve continued to see new 50th Anniversary merch and snacks pop up around the parks and resorts even in 2022, and Disney doesn’t show any signs of stopping.
The 50th Anniversary brought some BIG changes to Disney World!
Disney just shared a preview of MORE new merchandise collections coming to Disney World; you might want to start saving up now!
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Let’s face it: Disney World rides break down. And really, with ALL the technology involved in Disney attractions, what else could we expect?
FN-2187, why aren’t you at your post?
Some rides break down more than others (yes, we are ABSOLUTELY looking at you, Rise of the Resistance), and some rides are more…well…ANNOYING to be stuck on than others (AHEM, “it’s a small world”). So we decided to take this question to our readers: Which Disney World ride would you actually ENJOY getting stuck on? Let’s see what more than 750 of you said!
Get ready for some NEW MINNIE EARS, people!!
Look at all of those ears!
That’s right, Disney just can’t slow down when it comes to making new ears — we have seen SO many pairs lately! There have been themed to EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival, Alice in Wonderland, Mickey pretzels, Pixar’s Turning Red, and more. And today, we found ANOTHER pair of brand new ears in Disney World, and they’re honoring a special princess that lives under the sea!
Disney’s Genie+ replaced FastPass+ in Disney World as the system to help guests skip the lines at some attractions, and it’s been a controversial transition. The newer service costs money (compared to the previously free FastPass+), and it can be tricky to use sometimes.
Genie+ is how you can skip the lines!
We’ve experimented a LOT with the new system since we’re in Disney World every day. We have all kinds of resources to help you make the most of Genie+ if you choose to buy it when you’re in the parks. But Disney’s recent update about Genie+ has us a little confused…. [Read more…]
Disney World has BOMBARDED us with a TON of noteworthy news over these past few months!
Cinderella Castle
Need to play catch up? Let’s go over ALL those BIG Disney World news drops today on DFB Guide.
It’s the age old question: should we take a vacation to Disney World or Hawaii? Okay, maybe it’s not a super common question, but if you’re planning a vacation, we’re sure you’ve considered whether you should spend your time off relaxing on a beach or frolicking around Disney World!
Magic Kingdom looking pretty!
Fortunately, there is somewhere you can enjoy the magic of Disney and relax on the beach — Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa! It’s located in O’ahu, Hawaii and is affiliated with Disney Vacation Club. The project was overseen by legendary Imagineer Joe Rohde (who is responsible for a lot of Animal Kingdom) and celebrates the spirit of the island, located right on the water. So, let’s see which option is more expensive — Aulani or Disney World!
🌟 NEW. NEW. NEW. 🌟 If you haven’t been to Disney World in the last few months (even the last few weeks!), there are a lot of NEW things for you to check out. We’ve seen new merchandise, new snacks, work on new attractions, and more all happening throughout the parks. And now a truly iconic spot in the parks has some new things too!
Hollywood Studios
There are some Disney World restaurants that many people consider to be classics or must-dos on their trips. ‘Ohana, Le Cellier, and even Via Napoli are some of the ones you may have on your own list. Another spot that often falls into that category is The Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This restaurant serves up some famous items like their Cobb Salad and grapefruit cake. Maybe you’ve been here before and are thinking “I’ve already seen what this spot has to offer.” If that’s the case…you’d be WRONG. NEW eats have hit the menu at this spot and they’re some you won’t want to miss!
When’s the last time you visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Been a while? Well then there’s a lot for you to catch up on!
Long lines to get into the park
The past few days have been full of updates from this popular park! So, let’s head over there to see what’s new.
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