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Happy New Year, DFB friends!
Spaceship Earth
2021 was a busy year in the Disney Parks, but we are so excited to see what’s in store for 2022! Disney has kicked off the new year with some news and we’re here to fill you in!
Over the past few months, many things have reopened throughout Disney World. But select things remain closed or you might unexpectedly find that popular merchandise items are out of stock or otherwise unavailable.
Cheshire Cafe Closed
We’ve seen supply chain issues impact everything from cream cheese to lightsabers. Now we’re seeing some more locations closed or unavailable. Today we’re sharing an explanation for why this might be happening and what you should expect during your upcoming Disney trips.
You may remember that back in 2020, Bob Chapek took over as the new CEO of the Walt Disney Company, replacing the recently retired Bob Iger. During his time as the CEO, Bob Iger played a major role in the introduction of Disney’s streaming service Disney+. Since his retirement, a new Executive Chairman at the Walt Disney Company named Susan Arnold has been named as his successor.
The Walt Disney Company has played a significant role in Hollywood
Although Iger is no longer in the public eye, he continues to use his platform to speak about current events and important issues. On January 7th, he tweeted a special message about a former Disney board member.
Disney Springs is home to many incredible restaurants, and you probably haven’t tried all of them.
Disney Springs
Wine Bar George is one of the most popular restaurants in Disney Springs, frequented by both locals AND tourists. In fact, it’s gotten so popular that it can be downright hard to get a reservation at times! Jaleo, a lesser-known Disney Springs restaurant focused on Spanish tapas, actually checks a lot of the same boxes though! While both restaurants sound quite different, they have a number of things in common, and if you’re a Wine Bar George fan in the mood to be a little more adventurous, here’s why you might also enjoy Jaleo.
We’ve already shared with you all of the NEW things that are coming to Disney World in 2022, but what about your resort stay? How will that be different?
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Well, a lot has changed about the Disney hotel experience since they reopened in the summer of 2020. And, while a lot is back to “normal” there are still some things that have been discontinued permanently, temporarily suspended, and newly introduced that you should know about!
The Jack Jack Cookie Num Num has become a Disney California Adventure Park staple, and a staple over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios too!
Cookie Num Nums in Disney California Adventure!
These chocolate chip cookies have a hold on us that we can’t seem to get out of, and we don’t want to! They’re absolutely delicious, but now there’s a new cookie in town (at least over at Disneyland Resort). Recently, we heard about some new cookies that arrived in Disneyland, and it seems like the Cookie Num Num multiverse is expanding! [Read more…]
Disney has had some major events take place recently, including the holidays, Disney+ Day, and the start of 50th Anniversary celebrations in Disney World.
Cinderella Castle
There’s another big day coming up very soon! January 10th is going to bring some MAJOR changes to the Disney parks, including ride closures, transportation changes, and new snacks. Here are ALL of the things that will be changing on that day.
Another week means that more new Disney merchandise is now available!
Merchandise in The Emporium at Magic Kingdom
There are all kinds of awesome new products to shop in the parks, but there are also a lot of great things you can order online. And today, we’re sharing the list of the latest new items!
Every day, we’re thankful for Disney+!
An Image from Disney-Pixar’s Luca ©Disney-Pixar
Not only does it allow us to stream our favorite classic Disney movies over and over, but it also allows us to watch some of Disney and Pixar’s newest creations. In 2020, Pixar released two films on the platform, Onward, and Soul, and this past summer we were treated to Luca! Now there’s been a big announcement about Pixar’s next upcoming movie.
In the past, Disney has used a virtual queue system for some of its most popular rides. Basically, that means that guests can use their smartphones to reserve a “boarding pass” for these rides early in the day, and then they’ll be called back later on when their boarding group is ready.
Virtual Queue Entrance when it’s GO TIME!
This prevents a long standby line from forming, and it can save you time in the parks as well. But with very limited boarding passes available and occasional technology glitches in the system, do guests really prefer a virtual queue over standby? We asked our readers to find out! [Read more…]
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