food IS a theme park
It feels like just yesterday that the area once known as the Muppet Courtyard closed down at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. However, it was actually over a year ago, and the land’s highly anticipated replacement is opening NEXT YEAR.
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Based on the classic 2001 Pixar film Monsters, Inc., Monstropolis has risen quickly from the remains of the former Muppet Courtyard. Now, as the land is set to open (almost in full, but we’ll get to that) in 2027, let’s take a look at how it’s evolved!
For many Disney World visitors, dining is an essential part of their visit. From tried-and-true restaurants to annual seasonal offerings, many Disney fans have longtime favorites that they stick with every single visit. However, doing so may be a mistake in October.
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The tenth month of 2026 will see some major new additions to Disney World dining, including a long-awaited nighttime lounge, some mid-festival additions to the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and MORE!
One thing you can always count on in Disney World is new snacks popping up all the time. And with all of these different options, it can be very difficult to know what you should try on your next trip.
We love the dark chocolate!
Which is why we review all the newest snacks around Disney World so you know what to try and what you might be able to skip. Well, we just tried two snacks in Disney Springs, and we are bringing you all of our thoughts! [Read more…]
Every once in a while, the DFB team gets into a HOT debate. Most of the time, it’s about which Disney World ride is best, which park snack reigns supreme, or whether a turkey leg is an abomination or not.
Let’s eat some hot dogs!
Recently, a brand-new restaurant opened at Universal Orlando CityWalk, and we were lucky enough to get invited to preview the spot before Fat One’s Hot Dogs officially welcomed diners. That meant that we had to decide who exactly was going to go to the media event, and it caused quite the tiff with multiple coworkers fighting over who would receive the honor.
We love to spend days in theme parks, but let’s face it…that kind of vacation can sometimes be EXHAUSTING (seriously, just a day walking all over EPCOT can wear you out). So if you’re looking for a different kind of vacation, a cruise might be just what you’re looking for. It’s relaxing, but there’s still plenty to do because most cruise ships are like little cities at sea.
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Well, Royal Caribbean is one of the most popular cruise lines out there, and they’re building a NEW ship, the fifth in their Icon Class. And now, we have a first look at what construction of that new Royal Caribbean ship is looking like.
It’s a rite of passage to take family photos when you’re in Disney World!
A Cast Member in Magic Kingdom!
How else are you going to look back fondly on your trip 20 years from now if you don’t take at least a few pictures? Thankfully, Disney has PhotoPass photographers stationed throughout the park to take your photo, and you can even purchase the Memory Maker package to download those photos to your phone. But one of the best reasons to visit the PhotoPass photograpers is the Magic Shots!
When you walk around theme parks for your job, you not only become an expert in those parks, but you also become an expert in shoes!
One of our favorite shoes
After thousands of hours walking the parks in every shoe imaginable, we’ve learned one very important truth: not all “good shoes” are actually good Disney shoes. Here’s what really worked, what didn’t, and what we’d pack again in a heartbeat.
The Disney Afternoon programming on Disney Channel is ICONIC, and for a good reason. Some of Disney’s most popular — and iconic — animated series were shown during that time. That’s why we love seeing some of those characters celebrating when Disneyland has its Disney Channel Nite.
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Well, one of the most iconic shows during Disney Afternoon programming HAD to be Darkwing Duck, a series that cast a duck in what is essentially a parody of Batman. It shouldn’t have worked, but it did, and fans have been begging for the show to come back ever since. There were even reports that a new series was in the works way back in 2020. Well, Disney finally confirmed that a new Darkwing Duck series is coming to Disney+ soon.
Who’s ready for an Adventure by Disney? Meeeeeeeeee!
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A BIG upgrade has arrived at Magic Kingdom, and there’s a chance you may have walked right by it!
Tomorrowland
If you’ve ever ridden the Tomorrowland Speedway at Magic Kingdom, you’ve probably seen that you can get your official Speedway license. It’s an experience that’s been around for a very long time, but it recently got a pretty big upgrade. No matter how big or small, we always think it’s cool when something new arrives at Disney World.
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