food IS a theme park
Hey DFB friends! We’re here with more updates and news from Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Tree of Life
Disney World has seen hundreds of price increases this week, and Animal Kingdom has also been impacted. Check out all the news from Animal Kingdom here!
There is A LOT to experience in Disney World for the 18-month long 50th-anniversary celebrations and we’ve been taking you along with us for it all!
Cinderella Castle
And, while new rides, restaurants, and treats get a lot of the glory, there are some other details that you might miss if you’re not paying attention — Disney is all about the big things AND the little things after all! Well, today Disney is taking us behind the scenes to show us how they make THOUSANDS of one of the smallest 50th-anniversary details there is!
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.
Update: As of January 5th, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is back up and running again.
Poor Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been going THROUGH IT recently.
Hollywood Studios
On top of huge holiday crowds, last week, we saw Rise of the Resistance go down AND have a 4-hour wait, along with popular attractions like Slinky Dog Dash, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, and Tower of Terror temporarily close. Now we’re into a new week and another Hollywood Studios ride is STILL having a rough time and we’ve got all the deets!
For so many, a job at Disney World is the DREAM job!
Wouldn’t you love to work here?!
Really, though, there’s much more to working at Disney than wearing costumes or being an Imagineer — in fact, there are some odd jobs you’ve probably never even thought of! [Read more…]
Last year, Bob Iger announced that he would be stepping down from his position as CEO of the Walt Disney Company.
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He remains Executive Chairman of the company until the end of 2021. Iger was the CEO of Disney for 15 years and had major accomplishments like acquiring Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm as well as opening Shanghai Disney Resort in China. Recently, the former CEO visited Disney World, and decided to share some appreciation for the cast members!
When you’re planning your trip to Disney World, you may hear a lot of things that aren’t true!
Don’t believe everything you hear about Disney World!
You’ll get bad advice or hear incorrect statements about the parks from friends, family, and even other guests during your trip. But we’re here to set the record straight, debunk some myths, and make sure you’re prepared with the TRUTH for your trip!
Do us a favor? Read the title of this post again.
There are two important things in there we don’t want you to miss.
It’s Easy to Get Lost in Crowds Like This
Did you do it? Good.
The first thing we want you to notice is how we said “when a kid gets lost” and not “if a kid gets lost.” The fact is, kids get lost in Disney World every single day.
The second thing we want you to notice is…
EPCOT’s 2021 Food and Wine Festival is almost over, but the 2021 Festival of the Holidays is well on its way.
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
Today we noticed something different about Cast Members working at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival booths, with new Costumes that also help protect our environment. Check it out here!
This year, we’re celebrating Disney World’s 50th anniversary!
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
And there has been a LOT of celebrating, including special food, merchandise, new entertainment, and more! And there’s a lot more happening around the resort, including one very cool event that has given us a peek into Disney’s past!
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