food IS a theme park
Disney is FULL STEAM AHEAD on the change train. But which Disney vacation changes are gonna be the BEST…. And which ones could we probably live without?
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We’re ranking ALL of Disney’s upcoming changes today, here on DFB Guide.
I’ve eaten my way around Walt Disney World, stayed at numerous Disney resorts, and know the parks like the back of my hand, but this year I finally did something I’d been dreaming of: I ran my very first runDisney race!
Expo Day!
Here’s the thing: I wasn’t a runner until pretty recently. But I figured if I was going to run a race, it might as well be at Disney World! So I signed up for the 5K during the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, and let me tell you, it was everything I hoped for (and a few things I didn’t see coming). I went in thinking the running would be the hard part. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t even close. Here’s everything I learned on my first runDisney race weekend, including the one thing I really wish someone had warned me about.
We’ve got an update on something that could be coming to Magic Kingdom‘s new Villains Land, though it may not be the update you were expecting! Regardless, we grab at any tidbit of news like it’s the last homemade cupcake at a birthday party.
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We know a little bit about the two rides planned for this area — one is a Maleficent-themed coaster, while the other is a dark ride that heavily involves the Magic Mirror and numerous Disney villains. Disney just filed a new patent for technology that would make PERFECT sense to work inside this new ride, considering it’s, quite literally, for a magic mirror!
The second November hits, it feels like a mad rush to get the best deals on everything you need for Christmas.
Magic Kingdom Christmas Tree
Well, we’re happy to report that we have done the hard work for you! Amazon has already slashed the prices on a bunch of Disney items that are perfect for Christmas. And some are currently 50% off — let’s check them out together.
The holiday season in Disney World means there’s a LOT going on at one time. Yes, even more so than usual, and that means one day in the parks could look completely different from what it did just 24 hours prior.
Holiday decorations in Magic Kingdom
This is especially true when there are TV specials that film in Magic Kingdom during the season, and one of those is coming up fast! While the special itself won’t air until closer to Christmas, the ABC Holiday Parade taping of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will take place on November 10th and 11th this year. Yes, that means you could get a chance to see this beloved parade weeks early, or without a Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ticket, but it also means other entertainment around the park has been adjusted!
For years now, December has been one of Disney World’s busiest months thanks to the massive influx of guests flooding the resort for the holiday season, and this year, guests vacationing here need to prepare for some major changes at the Magic Kingdom!
Holiday decor
From the end of a major annual ticketed event and seasonal offerings available to all guests to a ride reopening from refurbishment, Disney World’s first park has a lot to offer in December.
Heading to the Disney Parks soon? Don’t go unprepared!
Cinderella Castle
We’ve finally reached the colder part of the year, which means it’s time to wear our favorite sweatshirts! Whether you’re looking for a new sweatshirt to sport at the Disney Parks or simply want to add to your at-home collection, we’ve got you covered with a few recommendations that you can pick up RIGHT NOW on Amazon.
The one thing we LOVE about visiting Disney World is that once you’re on property, you have a multitude of transportation options to get you all over the resort, to and from the parks, to and from the hotels, and to and from Disney Springs. It’s so nice not to have to drive anywhere, thanks to Disney buses, the Skyliner, the Monorail, and boats.
Sassagoula Steamboat Co.
However, sometimes a transportation option gets closed for whatever reason, and that can kinda put a wrench in your plans, although Disney always offers an alternative mode of transportation. Well, one transportation option, the boat that travels between Disney Springs and Disney’s Old Key West Resort, recently closed for refurbishment, but we’re happy to report that the boat is now available again and open for service.
Although you can find some really good food in Disney World’s theme parks, some of the BEST food at the resort is hiding at the hotels, and that’s where you’ll find many of our faves. Now, one restaurant we often return to is Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, but it’s been closed since July.
That burger, though
Well, we’ve got some good news. The Grand Floridian Cafe has finally reopened, and we’re checking it out, including new food and beverages! So let’s start by taking a peek inside to see what’s changed.
Recently, Disney has announced new lands, attractions, and entertainment headed to the theme parks, new ships coming to the Disney Cruise Line, and so much more. But what about those projects that Disney hasn’t exactly announced yet?
Star Tours
Keeping up with the latest construction permits Disney World files can be a great way to find out just what is going on around the parks and hotels, and we recently spotted some you might want to know about!
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