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Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!
Magic Kingdom
Epic Universe is officially open to the public. We have a first look at the staterooms on the next Disney cruise ship, two popular characters are returning to Disney Parks this summer, and more! All the latest Disney and theme park news is coming up right now on DFB Guide.
I dropped a small fortune on a Disney dinner…and honestly? I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
It’s Fancy Dinner Time
This wasn’t just any Disney restaurant. This was Victoria & Albert’s Chef’s Table — the ultra-exclusive, AAA Five-Diamond fine dining experience that’s basically the holy grail of Disney foodie dreams. After months of planning, we scored one of the most coveted reservations in all of Disney World — and after multiple unforgettable courses, these are the five things that impressed me the most.
A popular Disney World hotel pool has been closed since January 2025, but we just noticed a HUGE hint that this pool will likely be opening sometime soon!
Stormalong Bay construction in April 2025
Stormalong Bay is a popular pool at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. It is HUGE and has great amenities such as a sand pool bottom, a waterslide, and more. The pool is expected to reopen sometime in June, and you will never guess what we just saw!
One of the most magical parts of Disney World is seeing your favorite Disney characters come to life right in front of you. There are a couple of different ways to see your favorite characters, but one way that we love to meet them is over dinner!
Dopey!
Character dining allows you to enjoy a meal while meeting fan-favorite characters. They’re generally more intimate interactions, and you don’t have to wait in line for them. We headed to Story Book Dining at Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and we’re bringing you a FULL review so you can decide if you need to add this to your must-do list. High ho, high ho, it’s off to dinner we go!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is about to debut TWO brand-new shows! That’s right, in LESS than a week, you will have even more options for entertainment in Hollywood Studios. On May 27th, 2025, Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After AND The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure will be opening, and we can’t wait!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
We have been keeping a close eye on the changes happening for these new shows! We recently saw Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After for the first time during Cast Member previews. We also got a look at the new marquee for The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure and saw some first-look photos from Disney. Now, Disney has shared a first look at the new look for the Sunset Showcase courtyard, and we had to share it with you!
The Walt Disney Company has been providing products, entertainment, and experiences to people for over 100 years. It is no stranger to the world of entertainment.
Cinderella Castle
When a company is around for that long, it develops a strong reputation — especially with a company as big as Disney! And it’s no secret that Disney is a company filled with devoted fans, yet equally filled with critics. Every year, we like to check on the Axios Harris reputation rankings, just to see where Disney ranks amongst other major businesses. We have the results this year, and it looks like Disney has taken some steps backwards…again!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is changing a lot over the next few years, and whether Disney fans like it or not, that also includes one iconic ride.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Whether you are flying across the galaxy or dropping in for some fun on the Tower of Terror, Hollywood Studios holds a lot of adventure. There are also some BIG changes heading to this Disney park to make way for a new land and with that, Disney fans are left saying goodbye (for now) to the Muppets.
While this EPCOT attraction may not top the park’s list of longest waits anymore, its everlasting popularity and certain operational hurdles keep it a Lightning Lane favorite.
Soarin’ Around the World
Soarin’ is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary at Disney World, having been cloned over (in its original … Over California format) from the Disneyland Resort as part of the Happiest Celebration on Earth. At the time, the ride was EPCOT’s headline attraction, commanding huge lines in The Land pavilion.
Okay, a LOT is going on in Magic Kingdom right now.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Soon, Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will close to make way for a new Cars expansion in Frontierland. Then a Disney Villains-themed land is coming to the park. There’s a brand new nighttime parade on the way. PLUS, a classic ride, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, is getting a massive refurbishment…speaking of which, we saw some very important testing happening at the ride recently — and we’re going to tell you why it matters.
Magic Kingdom is already getting ready for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and fans are getting excited!
Halloween at Magic Kingdom!
Disney just announced the dates for the exclusive party not too long ago. They then followed that up with an announcement that prices will be increasing this year. Due to the price increasing, we wanted to help you find the best dates to go by informing you which dates to avoid. As you can see, there has been a lot of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party talk going on! We’ve got Halloween on the brain, and we’re not the only ones. ONE DAY after tickets went on sale to the general public, tickets are already sold out on an important day this fall.
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