food IS a theme park
The cat’s out of the bag — we can’t hold onto these Disney World tips any longer and keep y’all in the dark.
Haunted Mansion in Disney World
We’re exposing the SECRET Disney tricks no one will tell you about (EXCEPT for us) today, here on DFB Guide.
Summer 2023 has been a BIG season for movie releases!
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The live-action The Little Mermaid kicked off a season filled with additions from the Fast & the Furious and Transformers franchises, as well as another film from Pixar. To round out the summer, we’ll get the highly-anticipated Barbie movie from Greta Gerwig and Disney’s new film Haunted Mansion. And if you’re really excited about that last one, we’ve got some news for you!
Who is ready for spooky season?! We know we are!
Mickey pumpkin time!
And we’re not the only ones, either. We’ve already celebrated being Halfway to Halloween in Disney World with some treats and merch, and you know Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be here before we know it. Home Depot is also getting in on the spooky spirit with new decorations!
We talk quite a bit about Resort Hopping here on DFB… but today, we’re talking about “Resort Shopping!” Choosing which Disney World Resort hotel to stay at during your Walt Disney World vacation is one of the most fun parts of planning! That said…
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
…it can simultaneously be one of the most overwhelming factors when you’re dealing with such a wide array of options. To that end, we’re hoping to help you out by doing a little of the comparison work for you. Today, we’re talking about TWO Deluxe Resorts: Disney’s Beach Club Resort versus Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! [Read more…]
Disney World days are SUPER long and can be very tiring.
Cinderella Castle
You’re walking tons of miles, sometimes in the very hot sun, and most times you’re surrounded by tons of other Disney fans. So how do you recover from a long day in Disney World before waking up the next morning to do it all again, or preparing for a long travel day home? We’ve got the essentials you’ll need right here!
Over the past few days, we’ve learned a LOT about the future of the Walt Disney Company.
Disney World
On July 12th, 2023, it was announced that Disney CEO Bob Iger’s contract with the company would be extended through 2026, which would allow for project continuity and more preparation for succession. Now, Iger has revealed even more about the company’s plans for upcoming changes.
There is SO much going on in Disney World right now.
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
EPCOT is still in the middle of a massive transformation (which will include a new Moana-themed attraction). A new restaurant is being built in Disney Springs. Disney’s Boardwalk Inn has seen a lot of changes recently, too, including some room makeovers. Disney just posted a tour of one of these new rooms, so let’s take a look!
The entertainment industry could be preparing to come to a screeching halt.
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Since May, the WGA (Writers Guild of America) has been on strike, which has already begun to disrupt TV and movie production schedules. Now, though, with a SAG-AFTRA (The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) strike potentially on the way, more productions could potentially shut down, halting pretty much all TV and movie productions currently filming. Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger has commented on what that could mean.
Next year, something BIG is happening in Disney World.
Cinderella Castle
After almost four long years, Disney World is bringing back the Disney Dining Plan, and some fans are PUMPED. This add-on allows you to purchase your dining in advance by buying a certain number of “credits” to dine at restaurants on property. And we’ve been straightforward with you in the past that some restaurants aren’t exactly worth the credits when using the Dining Plan. So what are two restaurants we’d never use the Dining Plan for? We’ve got some surprising answers.
Welcome back to Disneyland, friends!
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
Disneyland has lots of exciting things happening — new menus were just announced for 5 restaurants, Tiana’s Palace has a sign in the park, Oogie Boogie tickets are getting ready to go back on sale, and so much more. But we think it’s time for us to return to a spot we haven’t visited in a while, so come with us to check out Goofy’s Kitchen!
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