food IS a theme park
Be sure to check out our list of restaurants in the Magic Kingdom.
2025 has seen seveal permanent closures come to Walt Disney World.
Rivers of America
Some of most upsetting to some Disney fans came in July, when an iconic, day one portion of the Magic Kingdom closed to make way for the upcoming Cars-themed Piston Peak sub-land coming to Frontierland.
There is nothing worse than planning the perfect Disney day and then finding out you’re being kicked out of Magic Kingdom before the sun goes down.
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic nighttime entertainment at Disney World, from the Starlight Parade to Happily Ever After fireworks. But if you’re visiting this fall or winter, there are 53 upcoming nights when you won’t see either unless you’ve got an extra ticket. That’s because Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party take over the park on select evenings. Today, we’re breaking down every date you’ll want to watch out for, plus the best tips to help you avoid disappointment.
You’ll want to follow this one rule for each ride you do at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!
We’re back at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of the most popular after-hours events at Disney World. It brings spooky fun, exclusive entertainment, and trick-or-treating to Magic Kingdom. Guests of all ages get to dress up, collect candy, and enjoy shorter wait times for rides while the park transforms into a Halloween wonderland. From the Boo-to-You Parade to the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, the party is packed with special experiences you won’t find during the day. But there’s something you should know before you fill your treat bag!
You knew we had to attempt this Disney World challenge SOMEDAY… and it seems that “someday” is finally HERE.
Mickey Pretzel
We’re ranking EVERY MAGIC KINGDOM SNACK, today on DFB Guide.
Disney’s newest lounge is located in Magic Kingdom and is perfect for all fans of pirates, but we’ve gotta admit there’s something we need to warn you about over at The Beak and Barrel.
The Beak and Barrel
Reservations are hard to get for this hot new spot, as seating in this lounge is pretty scarce — there is a 45-minute time limit to your visit. Unfortunately, you might have to learn the hard way that snagging a reservation for The Beak and Barrel doesn’t necessarily guarantee you an actual seat in this new lounge.
The Beak & Barrel is officially open in Disney World! This Pirates of the Caribbean-themed tavern opened on August 29th in Magic Kingdom, and it has been a popular spot. Reservations booked up quickly once they were finally released, and availability has been hard to come by.
The Beak and Barrel
If you are looking to snag a reservation at Disney World’s newest lounge, you will have to be quick or keep an eye out for reservations, as they do occasionally pop up. However, if you are looking for a larger group, we have a huge tip that will help make getting a reservation for your whole party easier.
Now that we’ve kicked off the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival and seen the opening of The Beak and Barrel in Magic Kingdom, we can take a little bit of a breather…
Vegetable Wrap
Just kidding! We never take a break from Disney food (and why would we want to?). So this week, we took the opportunity to revisit one of our favorite underrated Disney World hotel restaurants, as well as checked out a new EPCOT Food and Wine Festival breakfast buffet offering. PLUS Disney World restaurants were busy getting changed this week, and we always have to keep you updated on that. So let’s get to those updates.
The Walt Disney Company is constantly changing.
Disney World
From the theme parks to Walt Disney Studios, and everything in between, we keep up with every single change so you don’t have to! There is so much happening on any given day, so we like to do a weekly round-up of the biggest news that you might have missed. Let’s dive in!
A new Disney Villains-themed land is coming to Magic Kingdom, and that means we could see some major rule changes on the horizon!
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Disney World has an entire code of conduct for visitors to follow during their vacations, but they also have important policies for how the parks operate. And with an all-new land based on spooky concepts, these rules might get shaken up!
There are two NEW closures this week in Disney World affecting hotel pools!
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
If you are heading to Disney World soon, you need to know about these closures. We don’t want you to be surprised when you head for your afternoon swim or relaxing day by the pool.
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