food IS a theme park
What’s goin’ on, DFB fam? We made it through another week!
Slinky Dog Dash!
The Disney parks always keep us on our toes with all the new things going on, so here’s a round-up of everything that happened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios over the last few days!
It’s the holiday season in Disney World, and there is SO much to do!
It’s the holiday season!
You can see giant gingerbread houses, awesome decorations, and even Santa Claus! There are fun ride overlays to enjoy, an After Hours event to party at, and a ton of delicious foods to try. It’s an exciting time for sure, and if you’re going to be in the Most Magical Place on Earth on the actual day of Christmas, you need to be prepared! So, let’s take a look at what to expect on Christmas Day in Disney World!
It’s time for the latest installment of D23’s Season of Magic Sweepstakes!
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In honor of the holiday season, D23 has been releasing a new prize each day in December as part of the D23 Season of Magic Sweepstakes. So far, we’ve seen all kinds of different giveaways including Disney video games, coffee, trains, and more. And today’s sweepstakes winner will get a total of FIVE gifts included in their prize pack!
Two years ago, The Walt Disney Company launched a brand new streaming service, Disney+!
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The service has gone on to be a massive success, with millions of subscribers and lots of financial benefits for the company. They’ve now got hundreds of popular titles on Disney+, but can it beat the original streaming giant, Netflix? Well, here’s what our readers had to say.
The House of Blues in Disney Springs is a spot known for amazing live entertainment and delicious Southern favorites!
The House of Blues is a classic spot at Disney Springs!
Usually this restaurant offers some fun New Year’s Eve events each year, so we’ve been waiting for info on this year’s event! If New Year’s Eve fireworks, Irish dancing, or electrifying acrobatics aren’t your style, then this spot might have the event for you!
Capt. Cook’s is a Counter Service restaurant located in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort that features both classic American food and Polynesian-inspired dishes! During breakfast time, this spot is one of the places to find the beloved Disney treat — Tonga Toast!
Capt. Cook’s Outdoor Entrance
Capt. Cook’s is also home to delicious cupcakes and satisfying but accessible meals! We’ve had great experiences here with some of the more tropical-inspired foods and, well, more lackluster experiences with the more basic foods. So let’s head back to this formerly 24-hour fast food hot spot and see what’s cookin’.
Welcome to another weekly recap of the BIGGEST Disney news!
Disney News Incoming!
From big updates about the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival to information about things returning to Disney World, we’ve got some exciting news to share this week. Let’s check out what you need to know!
Extra Magic Hours are no longer in place in Disney World. But if you want extra time in the parks, you can still get that thanks to 2 perks that were introduced as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration.
Cinderella Castle
Currently the Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours perks allow select hotel guests to spend some extra time in the parks. We’ve already experienced both of these offerings, but one BIG thing with the Early Theme Park Entry perk is about to change!
Disney World recently launched their Genie planning program through the My Disney Experience app.
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It can help you plan out your day in Disney World for free! Also launched was the new system that has replaced FastPass — Genie+. This is a paid system that allows you access to the Lightning Lanes (old FastPass lanes) of 46 attractions. There are also high demand rides not included with Genie+ that you can pay for individually to use the Lightning Lanes and skip the standby lines. We’ve been using and experimenting with this system since it launched in October, but things are about to CHANGE!
Disney World recently launched its new planning tool, Genie, in the My Disney Experience app.
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The tool is free to use and can help you plan your day in the parks. Also launched with Genie was Disney Genie+, which is a paid replacement for FastPass+. Genie+ gives you access to make reservations to skip the standby lines of 46 attractions in Disney World through the Lightning Lanes (old FastPass lanes). There are also Lightning Lanes at certain high demand rides that are not included in Genie+, but instead, access to the lines is able to be individually purchased. But, this morning we experienced something a bit odd with the pay-per-ride system.
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