food IS a theme park
Updated on April 19th, 2024
Some of us can jump right out of bed as soon as the alarm rings in the morning and head right over to the parks to be there for rope drop.
Good morning!
And, well, some of us need a little help … in the form of COFFEE.
It seems like we’re constantly getting new restaurants in Disney World these days!
Space 220
From the ones that arrived with the 50th Anniversary (like Space 220 and Steakhouse 71) to the newer options coming soon (like Roundup Rodeo BBQ), there are plenty of exciting new places to eat in the parks and resorts. But soon, we’ll be getting a NEW hotel restaurant in Disney World!
Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products President Josh D’Amaro spoke at the music festival that transformed itself into a HUGE tech-and-all-other-things conference – SXSW – today in Austin, TX.
Josh D’Amaro speaks at SXSW.
“Creating Happiness: The Art & Science of Disney Parks Storytelling” promised to reveal secrets of how Disney amazes its guests and delivers memorable experiences. But it wouldn’t be a Disney presentation without delivering memorable experiences of its own, now would it?
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway may have opened on the west coast earlier this year, but there are still some exciting additions we’ve been waiting for!
Toontown
Disneyland’s reimagined Mickey’s Toontown was originally scheduled to open on March 8th but got pushed back to March 19th due to some heavy winter storms. During this construction, guests riding Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway haven’t been able to visit the gift shop — until now! Earlier today, Disneyland opened EngineEar Souvenirs ahead of the official opening of the rest of Mickey’s Toontown.
Happiness is good for you, and happiness makes the world a better place.
Disney makes us happy!
This was a main point of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro‘s speech during his SXSW presentation. Here, he shared the ways in which the Walt Disney Company was built on storytelling, creativity, and innovation to create more happiness in the world. In that, he shared some really awesome things — lightsabers, the culinary team’s flavor lab, and the authenticity of immersive Disney experiences, like in Galaxy’s Edge. However, one thing he showed during his talk really caught us off guard…
“I’M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!” If that famous phrase applies to YOU, then you definitely want to be up to speed on all the latest tips and tricks to make sure your vacation is the best it can be.
Welcome to Disney World!
You may already be familiar with the tried-and-true tips, or even with some of the more recent major additions to a Disney Parks vacation, like the necessary booking of Park Pass reservations and the Disney Genie service (though if you’re in need of a starting point, we have one for you here). We’ll chat about those today, but we’re going to take a bit of a deeper dive with our list of the Best Tips for Anyone Going to Disney World! [Read more…]
Disney is constantly developing new technology to use in the theme parks.
It’s HULK!
Sometimes it’s things like My Disney Experience and Disney Genie+ that you can access on your phone, but other times it’s impressive new ride systems or animatronics that look so realistic it’s hard to believe they’re fake (we’re looking at you — Na’vi River Journey Shaman of Song!). But even with all the interesting things we’ve seen so far, Disney isn’t stopping yet!
When we think of classic Disney rides, we’re sure to think of “it’s a small world,” Pirates of the Caribbean, and Jungle Cruise.
Disney’s Matterhorn
But if you’re thinking in terms of Disneyland, you’ll also consider the Matterhorn Bobsleds, which opened there in 1959. That ride is so classic that it even has its own cookie! Well, if you’re visiting Disneyland soon, you’ll need to know that the Matterhorn Bobsleds will soon close for refurbishment.
Here at DFB, we are always looking for new styles of ice cream to try around the Disney parks.
Swirls on the Water
Salt & Straw in Disney Springs has fun new flavors every month (we’re looking at you, Lucky Charms ice cream!), Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs recently released a Shamrock Cone, and Vivoli il Gelato currently has a pistachio gelato-filled DONUT on the menu. But sometimes we get ice cream news so bizarre, we have to share it — even when it’s not at a Disney park. Buckle up, folks, because an ice cream flavor is coming to a store near you, and it tastes like SALAD DRESSING.
One of our favorite times of the year is finally here!
Spring at Disneyland!
It’s officially spring at Disneyland, which means one of our favorite treats EVER is now available at Candy Palace. We’ll give you some hints… ready? Okay, it’s super sweet and chocolatey, handmade, and the PERFECT Easter basket filler. Have you guessed it yet?
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