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Disney Food News This Week: Everything New in the Disney Parks and Resorts

Happy weekend! We’ve been hard at work in the parks scoping out all the latest news for you! First, a few things to remember… .

The 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival has officially started and we’re covering it all! See every single Food and Wine Festival MENU and ALL THE FOOD PHOTOS as well — here! And don’t forget to check out our Best of the Fest!

Halloween Time has begun in Disneyland, and we’ve eaten…well…pretty much ALL OF IT! Check out all of our Halloween Time reviews here!

Specialty Drinks at Hollywood Lounge

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

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DFB Video: The Secrets People Don’t Know About Disney World Magic Bands!

By Sierra Vieregge 2 Comments

Hello friends! We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re exploring The Secrets About Disney World’s Magic Bands!!

Farewell IllumiNations MagicBand

In our latest video, we explore the history of MagicBands and debunk a few myths and rumors about MagicBands!

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This Just In: SUPER Limited Edition 2020 runDisney MagicBands Available — Find Out How to Get Yours!

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runDisney

hosts a few really fun races throughout the year. These races allow guests to push their limits as they race through or around the Disney World parks, often dressed in totally awesome Disney-themed gear!

We always love seeing what themes runDisney will come up with for each race and what the medals for each race will look like!

2020 runDisney MagicBands ©Disney

And now, we have something else to be excited about! Disney has created 2020 runDisney exclusive limited edition MagicBands! There are not designs for EVERY race right now… . But, Disney has released photos for two of the 2020 Marathon Weekends. And they will be releasing another design VERY soon.

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Disney Food News This Week: ALL the News from the Disney Parks and Resorts

By Traci C 1 Comment

Happy weekend! We’ve been hard at work in the parks scoping out all the latest news for you, which is compiled here! First, a few things to remember…

The 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival kicks off August 29 and we’re covering it all! Did you see the menus that are out now? See every single Food and Wine Festival MENU and some FOOD PHOTOS as well — here!

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now OPEN at Disneyland and will open August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Check out all our Disneyland Galaxy’s Edge coverage to start planning for Disney World (the two lands will be virtually identical!)!

Now — on to the news!

“Grub” Burger in Disney Springs

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

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BREAKING: Upgraded MagicBands Restocked Online for Disney World Hotel Guests — But There May Be Another Glitch!

By AJ and the DFB Team 24 Comments

Back in May, Disney announced that Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests would have the option of upgrading their MagicBand with 30 fun options. Our readers expressed a lot of enthusiasm for this discounted pricing on some of their favorite designs!

MagicBand Upgrade Screen

Essentially, guests staying at a Disney resort from late-May onward could log into My Disney Experience and choose to upgrade their complimentary solid-colored MagicBands to bands with designs featuring beloved characters, attractions, and more. The cost for doing so was about $15 less than guests would pay for the same bands in the parks.

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

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Happy weekend and Happy Mother’s Day! Here’s all the Disney food news this week!

First, a few things to remember…

The 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is in full bloom, and we have the menus! 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!

Tangled Wall Eclair

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

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New Discounted MagicBand Upgrade Options Coming Soon for Disney World Resort Guests and Annual Passholders

By AJ and the DFB Team 51 Comments

Guests preparing to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel for their vacation have, for five years now, had the option to choose from a variety of colors when selecting their complimentary MagicBands to wear during their trip. Disney World Annual Passholders have likewise had the option to select a new MagicBand as they purchase or renew their pass for the year.

Disney has just announced that more options for customizing MagicBands prior to arrival at Walt Disney World will soon be available for guests to choose from as they prepare for their trip via the My Disney Experience website. [Read more…]

DFB Video: How Disney Is Tracking You with Technology

By AJ and the DFB Team 2 Comments

Hey, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re talking about how Disney is tracking you with technology.

Flight of Passage MagicBand entrance

Through various forms of tracking and data gathering, Disney is able to amass lots of information about their guests. We’re talking about that today — from MagicBands to where you’re sitting in a certain popular restaurant to find you with your food — in our latest DFB YouTube Video!
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First Look! 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise

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The 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival opens March 6 and runs through June 3, 2019 and we can’t wait to check out all the flowers, topiaries, and of course the food at the Outdoor Kitchens!

2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

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What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Menu Changes, Sweet Additions, Merchandise Updates, 2019 Mugs, and More!

By AJ and the DFB Team 3 Comments

Hello from a rainy Animal Kingdom! The rain might have kept a few people away… but not us 😉 ! Umbrella in hand, we explored the park and found all the new items, changes, and more for you!