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These Were the Average Wait Times for EVERY Disney World Attraction Last Week!

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The potential power outages closed down a LOT of rides this week, but it didn’t seem to mess with the wait times too much! We did see the reopening of the Single Rider Line on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run this week but as of writing, the Single Rider line is still closed for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Expedition Everest, and Test Track.

Remember, there are NOT any Fast Passes in Disney right now, and we have no word on when they’ll be coming back. So, everyyyyone has to wait in the standby line. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the average wait times for all of the rides in Disney World this week!

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Can You Guess Which Rides Had the LONGEST Waits in Disney World Last Week?

By Madison Owens 2 Comments

When visiting Disney World, one thing you definitely want to be aware of is wait times!

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We’re constantly on the My Disney Experience app to check the stand-by wait times for rides (we need to know the SECOND Splash Mountain drops under 30 minutes!), especially because there still aren’t any Fast Passes in Disney World! There are attractions that almost always have really long waits, like Flight of Passage and Slinky Dog Dash, and those that you can usually walk on, like the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. Let’s take a look at all the average wait times around Disney World this week!

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Another Look at the Newest Attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy

By AJ and the DFB Team 2 Comments

Disney World’s latest attraction is one week (plus one day!) old: it’s Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy

While we took you along to show you the Racing Academy on its first day of operation, we thought we’d celebrate the attraction’s week-old birthday with a closer look at what also happens to be Disney World’s newest audio-animatronic. [Read more…]

NEW Disney World Attraction! Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is NOW OPEN in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

By AJ and the DFB Team 2 Comments

KA-CHOW!

It’s time to step inside Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, which — as of today — is now open in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy

Signs in the park leading to the attraction celebrate both the new Cars-themed offerings — which also include DJ’s Ready! Set! Party Time! dance party — and the 30th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. [Read more…]

Disney Food News This Week: Everything NEW at the Disney Parks and Resorts

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Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week — including our full review of the new Mac and Cheese Food Truck in Disney world! First, a few things to remember…

The 2019 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival kicked off March 1 and we have the FULL MENUS here! Oh, and we’ve also got SECRET menu info and reviews for you!

The 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival started March 6, and we have the menus! And be sure to check out our BEST of the Fest!

AND – the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge were announced for BOTH Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

Mac and Cheese!

We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…

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Take a Look at Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Opening This Weekend in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

By AJ and the DFB Team 3 Comments

This Sunday, March 31st, brings the debut of a new attraction to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy will welcome rookie racers to learn a thing or two about the rules of the road from none other than Lightning McQueen from Cars!

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy ©Disney

Disney has revealed a new look at Lightning in his new home in Hollywood Studios. [Read more…]

Get in Gear for “DJ’s Ready! Set! Party Time!” Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

By AJ and the DFB Team 5 Comments

We’re gearing up for the opening of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios on March 31st.

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy

But even MORE Cars-themed fun is on the way with the newly-announced DJ’s Ready! Set! Party Time! [Read more…]

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy to Include the Voice of John Ratzenberger

By AJ and the DFB Team 1 Comment

On March 31, 2019, a new show will make its debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy!

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy

Lightning Mcqueen will be teaching us rookie racers in the audience with help from his friends Cruz Ramirez, Tow Mater and more. [Read more…]

What’s New in Hollywood Studios: Star Wars Construction Updates, New Drinks, Signs, Merchandise and More!

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Hollywood here we come! Well, Hollywood Studios that is! We found some new drinks, snacks, merchandise, construction updates, and signs that the park is almost ready to welcome Lightning McQueen!

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Construction Progress

But first, did you hear the biggest news of the month? Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is opening early on August 29 in Hollywood Studios! Read all the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening news here!

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Signs for Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Revealed in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

By AJ and the DFB Team 7 Comments

The landscape is changing in Disney’s Hollywood Studios… and not just with the preparation for the August 29th opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Today, we are checking out the new signage for Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, which will make its debut on March 31, 2019!

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy

The show will welcome guests into the world of Pixar’s Cars films by way of an introduction to Lightning McQueen as we prepare to join the next generation of rookie racers. [Read more…]