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Planning a Disney World trip can sometimes take a lot of work.
Cinderella Castle
So, when things don’t go according to plan — it can be pretty disappointing. We often stress the importance of going with the flow and being prepared for the unexpected. You just never know what might happen on your Disney World vacation, and folks visiting Magic Kingdom today learned that firsthand!
During your next Disney World trip, you might be surprised by how much construction you encounter!
Cinderella Castle
Right now, there’s a major project underway in the middle of EPCOT, and several hotels around the property are getting updates. We’re constantly noticing little refurbishments to keep things fresh and shiny, but soon, it looks like another construction project will begin in Magic Kingdom.
We saw a LOT of changes in Disney World for the 50th Anniversary.
50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle
When the celebration began in October 2021, we got new decorations, snacks, and merchandise, along with some exclusive entertainment. When the Cinderella Castle stage show returned a few months later, it was updated to be a 50th Anniversary version, with unique costumes and music. But what will happen to Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire now that the celebration is ending?
Ready for a new 50th Anniversary item?!
So much magic!
To celebrate the major milestone, we’ve seen balloon ears, shoes, bags, and more. But it isn’t just Disney offering festive merchandise — Amazon does too! And Jungle Cruise fans need to see the limited-edition 50th Anniversary set on the Amazon Treasure Truck!
Are you ready for some more 50th Anniversary merchandise?!
50th Anniversary Merchandise
Of course you are — who isn’t?! We’re always excited to see new 50th Anniversary items release, as they’re pretty unique. We’ve seen a Disney x Vans Collection, Crocs, and some sparkly Minnie ears. But now, you can also grab 50th Anniversary-inspired items that are themed after classic Disney World attractions. And you guys — Carousel of Progress may have the cutest item yet.
If there’s one thing you can count on seeing in Walt Disney World, it’s crowds of people!
Crowd levels in EPCOT
With the promotions Disney offers throughout the year, more people visit the parks during what was previously considered the off season. In recent years, that “off season” has seemed to become more and more elusive! While it’s never a ghost town, there are still a handful of times during the year that you’ll typically see lighter crowds at the most magical place on earth, and we’re here to tell you all about them!
Our reporters here at DFB are hard-working people! They’re in the parks every day of the week to bring the latest news, braving the heat, the crowds, and the general chaos of Disney World.
It was quite the week!
This past week, our Disney warriors hit the parks for the 50th Anniversary, phones charged, cameras ready, and reusable utensils on standby — ready to try what seemed like a million snacks and share photos of all the news. And let us just tell you, it was NOT a normal Friday. Some pretty funny things happened to our DFB reporters last week!
October is a HUGE month for Walt Disney World Resort!
Many things are changing from September to October!
In case you haven’t heard, Disney World turned 50 on October 1st, which means lots of celebrations throughout the next year and a half. But on top of that, there are reopenings, grand openings, and annual events going on as well, so there’s quite a bit you need to know if you plan on visiting. To make it simple, we’re breaking down the list of the top 10 things to know about Disney World in October!
It’s another month down in Disney World and now we’re on to the 50th Anniversary celebrations!
EPCOT
Well, you know what the end of the month means. That’s right! It means we’re back to check in on all the most unexpected and vacation-altering news that happened in Disney World last month! September was pretty wild as we geared up for the 50th, so let’s take a look at the news!
New dining experiences are popping up all around Disney World recently! We’ve conquered lunch and dinner at Space 220 in EPCOT, and now we’re conquering breakfast and dinner at Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Steakhouse 71 is the new restaurant located in the former location of The Wave, which closed earlier this year to make way for a new dining experience for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Today, we’re sharing our thoughts on what dinner service is like!
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