food IS a theme park
If there’s one thing you can’t miss in Epic Universe, we’d probably say it’s The Untrainable Dragon show. This show lets you enter the world of dragons with Hiccup, and you get to actually see Toothless fly over you. It’s insanely magical, and many of our DFB team members have cried when watching it for the first time.
Toothless
Well, this show is going under a short refurbishment, and you might not be able to see it at all!
Our whole thing is Disney food, so we get excited when any new Disney food-related news comes through. We’re talking new restaurants, updated menus, new snacks… that’s the kinda’ thing we get out of bed for in the morning.
Kraft ranch dressing
Well, we’ve got some NEW Disney food news to share with you, and it involves a brand you’ve probably seen everywhere in Disney World: Kraft Heinz. Well, Disney and Kraft HEINZ are collaborating to bring some new food AND experiences to Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line! Oh, yeah!
According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Bertha is forming in the Gulf and may bring flooding.
Rainy day at Animal Kingdom
The tropical storm was “stationary” on the night of July 20th, and forecasters warned it could bring tropical storm conditions, like heavy rainfall and coastal flooding, to parts of the northern Gulf Coast in the next few days.
If you’re heading to Disney World this August, you’ll want to double-check your dining plans before you go.
Spread at Yachtsman Steakhouse
Several beloved resort restaurants are undergoing construction, and that means your usual go-to spot on vacation might not be available when you arrive. We’ve rounded up the three restaurants confirmed to be closed in August 2026. Here’s everything you need to know before you finalize your August travel plans.
Get ready to get scared! Passes for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando are officially for sale, which means if you’re someone who needs to see the houses again and again, now is your time.
©Universal
This also means we’re getting a good look at the prices for the passes, which might be worth screaming about.
HEADS UP LOUNGEFLY FANS!: Some of the most in-demand styles of the iconic backpack brand are available on Amazon right now.
©amazon
The massive retailer currently has a large selection of stained glass-design Loungefly bags available, and they’re moving fast!
Since the very first Disney World Hotels — The Contemporary and the Polynesian — opened with the resort on October 1st, 1971, the on-property accommodations have been known for their perks.
Contemporary Resort Monorail
From included transportation options and Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours to immersive theming and feature pools, Disney’s resort hotels offer a slew of amenities…which makes it somewhat surprising that a relatively common hotel offering is only available at three hotels on property…and one of them isn’t even owned by Disney!
Disney’s nightly fireworks are some of the most beautiful displays you’ll ever see in your life, especially when the colors and the shapes match up to the songs they’re going off to.
Happily Ever After
But there are some “rules” that guests think they HAVE to follow when it comes to these nightly spectaculars, and we’re here to tell you to BREAK THEM! You actually might get a better experience if you do.
There are so many changes going on in the theme park world these days!
Islands of Adventure
Over at Universal, new coasters are underway, and classic shows are getting some major updates. An entire land even closed, and we’re still waiting on what new items could be coming! Now, it seems like a long-time restaurant is going extinct very soon.
When you’re thinking about essentials for your Disney World trip, you may be thinking about getting a few of them when you’re already in Disney World, because what if you don’t need it, you brought it from home, and then took up that space in your bag?
Let’s take a look at what’s in the first bag!
Here’s the thing, though: you may be surprised to see just how much MORE some of those items will cost you in Disney World. Whereas, if you buy them online ahead of time, you’ll spend less money, and if you don’t end up using them, well, Amazon has a pretty solid return policy (especially if you haven’t opened the item).
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
