food IS a theme park
It’s finally time to reopen the gates! Frozen Ever After in EPCOT closed on January 26th, 2026, to make way for some major updates to the popular ride.
Frozen Ever After
We’ve been patiently waiting for some updates on the ride, and now we finally know when it’s reopening! Starting on February 12th, 2026, you can hop back on a boat to Arendelle.
Y’all…it’s been COLD in Disney World, way more than what we’re generally used to. We know we’re always warning you about how to handle the heat and humidity in Florida, but this year, it seems like we need to warn you more about the cold.
Frozone
Well, the cold doesn’t look like it’s letting up anytime soon. The National Weather Service has just issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the Orlando area for tomorrow, February 6th.
Okay, Disney World Annual Passholders, this one is JUST for you. If you’re an Annual Passholder, you’re probably already aware of all the benefits having a pass gives you beyond just getting you into the theme parks. You can get discounts on merchandise and food, special exclusive merchandise and food, early ride previews, and so much more.
New Annual Passholder magnet
However, one of the best perks of being a Disney World Annual Passholder is the free magnets that you can get throughout the year. Well, the new Annual Passholder magnet is officially available, and we’re heading to Disney World to grab one for ourselves.
The DFB team and I have eaten at EVERY SINGLE RESTAURANT on Disney World property.
Open and Airy
So we’ve broken up our favorites – from the most affordable to the least – to show you HOW to dine during vacation no matter WHAT your budget looks like.
Earlier this week, we got some massive Disney news — Josh D’Amaro is about to become the new CEO of the company.
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D’Amaro will take over the role on March 18th, 2026, which is much sooner than was originally anticipated based on Bob Iger’s contract. But with this change, Iger will get the chance to pull back from the company he’s been with for decades. So what’s next for Bob Iger?
When it comes to the perks of staying at a Walt Disney World hotel, there are few more popular — or arguably more valuable — than Early Entry. This perk offers Disney Resort guests (as well as those staying at select other hotels) early entry into each of Walt Disney World’s theme parks every day of their stay (including check-in and check-out days) for 30 minutes prior to the general public. However, when it comes to Early Entry, not all of Walt Disney World’s hotels are created equal.
All-Star Movies
We’ve picked one hotel from each of Disney’s Hotel Tiers — Deluxe, Moderate, and Value — that make taking advantage of Early Entry MUCH harder, and an alternative hotel of the same tier. Now, a quick note: We’re talking solely about Early Entry here. Not about theme, amenities, or other perks.
EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival is almost here, and one of the most in-demand reservations just opened today.
Garden Rocks Concert in 2022
Dining package reservations for the Garden Rocks Concert Series just opened today, and if you’re even thinking about doing one, it’s worth booking now. These tend to be one of the first things people scoop up once Flower & Garden planning starts…so here’s how it works!
It’s no secret that planning a trip to Disney World is an expensive proposition. From theme park tickets to hotel reservations to travel, a trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” is by itself a splurge for many.
PhotoPass
On top of that, there are many extra perks and splurges at Disney World that are available to guests. However, some of those perks just really aren’t worth it. We’ve already fallen for paying for a lot of these perks, so now we can warn you away.
2026 is the year of analog activities! We’re talking long walks in the theme parks with more books, journals, scrapbooks, and more.
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We love being online, but this year, we’re rededicating ourselves to having a few hobbies without screens as well. One of those hobbies? Building LEGOs with our friends and families! It’s become something of an obsession of ours, and this new Winnie the Pooh LEGO set is exactly what we want for our birthday.
Disneyland is celebrating a LOT of things right now, including its 70th Anniversary, with a celebration that will last through August 9th. However, February also brings about Celebrate Soulfully, as well as Valentine’s Day.
Valentine-themed Alien Macaron
These celebrations mean one BIG thing: new treats throughout the resort! Now, we’ve already tried our share of 70th Anniversary treats, so now we’re trying a new Celebrate Soulfully snack (well, more like a meal) and some new Valentine’s Day offerings. So come with us as we taste our way through Disneyland’s new limited-time treats.
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