food IS a theme park
“The window is open, so is that door!”
World of Frozen ©Disney
That was my best Anna impression, because for the first time in forever, Disney just shared behind-the-scenes footage of what’s coming to the Kingdom of Arendelle at Disneyland Paris!
Over the decades, the amount of pre-planning that goes into a Disney World trip has increased substantially. Between special events, fluctuating ticket prices based on date, Lightning Lanes, dining reservations, etc., it has become common for guests to lock their trip in months — or even a year — in advance. What about planning further ahead, though? How about by OVER 20 years?
Main Street, U.S.A.
Well, if you are a fan of solar eclipses, you may want to consider planning a Disney World trip for August 12th, 2045.
Have you heard? Today is National Plan for Vacation Day! We were thinking that there’s no better day to start planning our Disney vacations for 2026 than today. You know, so we can really celebrate the day!
Magic Kingdom
There’s a lot that goes into planning a Disney vacation — costs, where to stay, how to get around the property, what parks to go to, which dates to avoid, and so much more. Here at DFB, we want to help plan the best Disney trip imaginable, so let’s get right into it!
Two of Disney World’s best deals are available right now, but the deadline to book them is coming up FAST!
Cinderella Castle
Disney World is currently offering not one, but two of its best vacation deals for 2026 right now. The deals involve FREE resort stays and FREE park tickets! If you’re planning on going to the parks this year, you’re going to want to take advantage of these, and fast. The clock is ticking, and both deal deadlines are almost here!
Your Magic Kingdom day might look a little different soon.
Magic Kingdom
Disney has some upcoming schedule tweaks planned for a few popular Magic Kingdom shows, and it’s the kind of update that’s easy to overlook if you’re not checking the app regularly. Before your next visit, here’s what you’ll want to keep in mind so you’re not caught off guard!
I sacrificed my feet for science…and real-world Disney experience.
What shoes do you wear in the parks?
If you’re trying to decide between Brooks and HOKA shoes for your next Disney World trip, you’ve found the right Disney World reporter, who’s been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale. I’ve tested multiple versions of popular shoe brands during my days at Disney World in search of a clear winner. While you might be thinking, “Both brands should have held up well, duh!” I’m most invested in breaking down exactly what “well” means for your feet and how that might affect your upcoming trip.
If you can only go to ONE Disney World restaurant in 2026…here’s the cheat code.
Breakfast at Boma
Some Disney meals are good…and then there are the ones that become core memories. Disney World has no shortage of great restaurants with exceptional eats, but ff you could only choose one restaurant to experience in 2026, there are a few that instantly come to mind capable of delivering unforgettable flavors, immersive theming, and that “wow” feeling that makes Disney dining so special.
The Walt Disney Company is bringing a seventh theme park to life in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The park will operate in collaboration with Miral, “Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences.”
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Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be fully developed and built by Miral, with Disney Imagineers leading creative design and operational oversight. Disney’s decision has been met with sharp criticism and logistical questions about how the theme park will operate on Yas Island, but that hasn’t stopped CEO Bob Iger from sharing photos from his most recent visit to the site of the future theme park.
Here at Disney Food Blog, there’s only one thing we love more than Disney food – Disney drinks! Grabbing an iced refresher on a hot day is our favorite guilty pleasure. And since there’s a Starbucks in all four parks and Disney Springs, they keep our caffeine addiction going from rope drop to fireworks.
Caramel Protein Latte
A lot of people don’t know that the Disney Starbucks has the same customizable menu as the Starbucks in your neighborhood. Plus, Disney Parks’ Starbucks often keeps seasonal flavors like pumpkin or caramel brûlée in stock when your local Starbucks runs out (they still had pumpkin spice lattes on New Year’s Day). The sky’s the limit!
The Disney Skyliner closes today! This is one of our favorite modes of transportation, a skyway gondola that connects Disney World’s EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and resorts. It’s closing this week for routine maintenance.
Skyliner
The Disney Skyliner will be closed from January 25th to January 31st. Disney will provide alternate transportation for guests, notably complimentary buses, but there are even more transportation methods you can take. Here’s how to get around in the meantime!
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