food IS a theme park
We’ve been following Cinderella Castle’s iconic transformation closely here at DFB!
Cinderella Castle Concept Art ©Disney
In case ya haven’t heard, Cinderella Castle is getting a glow-up for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary! We’re talkin’ new paint, draperies, and MORE. We’ve already gotten a sneak peek at the inspiration behind the new design — and we’ve watched as phase one of the transformation was completed! And now, we’ve got another update for you.
Welcome to April, Disney fans!
It’s going to be a great month!
We’re a third of the way into 2021 and so far, things have been going great for Disney World. We’ve received a lot of big announcements this year, and we know that there are probably more to come in the future as the parks rebound from the pandemic. And if you’re traveling to Walt Disney World this month, there are a few things you need to know before your trip…so we put together a little list!
It’s a very special day in the Disney World area!
Flying to Orlando
Disney World is located in Orange County and there’s a super special, county-specific holiday today. Looking for lunch from the Orlando area? Then you can help celebrate!
Disney World has changed their face mask policy a few times over the last few months.
What Do You Think of This Mask?
Recently, Disney announced a BIG change in its mask policy when it comes to photos. Previously, guests had to keep on their masks at all times (except when actively eating and drinking while stationary and physically distanced from others) — and that meant that masks had to be kept on while taking photos. Disney just made a change to that policy when it comes to outdoor photos and today we got to experience it in action.
You know how we always say to be ready for the unexpected when it comes to your Disney World trip?
Space Mountain Is Temporarily Closed!
A BIG surprise for you could come in the form of a ride evacuation or emergency. They happen a LOT more than you’d think…and we’ve got the details on what to do when they happen to you!
We’re back to visit one of Magic Kingdom’s classic restaurants, The Plaza Restaurant on Main Street, U.S.A.!
Plaza
This sit-down restaurant has a lot going for it but often gets forgotten! They serve up reasonably-priced classic cozy comfort dishes (including ice cream sundaes!), has a bright and airy dining room, and a primo view of Cinderella Castle! Even WE forget this Main Street establishment is there at times. So we decided to visit and see what’s going on at this small cozy spot with a killer view.
Have you heard of the ABC series Pooch Perfect? It’s a new dog grooming competition show (seriously, you can compete with just about every skill these days!) hosted by none other than Rebel Wilson (do we think her correlation with the show was inspired by her appearance in Pitch Perfect? Or are we reading too far into this?).
ABC’s “Pooch Perfect”
If you haven’t heard of the new show, you’ll quickly learn all about it if you take a trip to Disney Springs this week.
Welcome, world travelers, to another update from EPCOT!
Spaceship Earth
We’re checking out all of the latest findings across EPCOT’s construction, food, and merchandise updates! Let’s dive right in!
There is a whole bunch of merchandise available in Disney World — ears, Loungefly bags, shoes, the WORKS.
Ready to Visit Disney World?
And while some of this merchandise is relatively inexpensive or pretty “typical” in terms of price, today we found some new items that are QUITE expensive. Would you pay OVER $200 for Disney’s latest merch?
EPCOT is in the midst of a MAJOR transformation!
Harmonious Concept Art ©Disney
New attractions like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind are in progress. Plus much of the park is getting a new look. We’re especially excited to see Harmonious, the new nighttime spectacular — but we can’t say we’re happy about how those massive barges look in the water… .
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