food IS a theme park
We’re officially TWO DAYS away from the grand opening of the Disney Skyliner!
Skyliner and Riviera Views
And today, Disney hosted a dedication ceremony to celebrate the BIG event.
If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World, you’re likely getting well-acquainted with the ins and outs of booking FastPass+ and Advanced Dining Reservations, as well as all the other pre-trip planning that needs to be done before you’re ready to hit the parks.
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom!
But hold up a sec! There are still a few key pieces of information you really should know before you go. We’ve got 4 tips that can help you out of many jams in Disney World — and these ain’t your run of the mill suggestions your Facebook moms group will share with you! Let’s get started!
Walt Disney World has been on a ROLL when it comes to adding locations to Mobile Order lately.
Captain Cook’s entrance sign
And today, they have added ANOTHER location — Captain Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
WOW! The opening day of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is FINALLY here — and the general public will finally have the opportunity to explore the planet of Batuu, sip on creative concoctions at Oga’s Cantina, and fly the Millennium Falcon.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World
Though we have known about all of the exciting shops, attractions, and dining locations that the land offers, one question has been stuck in our mind. How do you get it?! And Disney has FINALLY answered this question today!
SO MUCH news
was released at this year’s D23 fan event that it was easy to blink and miss something!
©D23
We gathered all the MAJOR announcements from throughout the 3-day convention here! There were lots of critical news items — like the new parade coming to Disneyland and updates on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland — but read on for the REALLY big stuff!
At the D23 Expo, Disney just unveiled a NEW tool that will help guests get the most out of their Walt Disney World vacations, and you ain’t never had a tool like this!
Cinderella Castle
It’s called Disney Genie, and where My Disney Experience is great for all your planning needs, Disney Genie can help if just don’t have the time to plan on your own!
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video and today we’re talking about all of the important things you can do on your My Disney Experience App.
My Disney Experience app
Did you know that you can shop, create FastPasses, and even find the closest restroom all on your My Disney Experience App? Well, you can!
The Skyliner Gondola System isn’t open yet, but we’re trying to get as many little peeks as possible.
France Pavilion and Skyliner in Epcot
While the new transportation system doesn’t open officially until September 29th in Disney World, we’ve seen lots of construction around the parks the past few months. Now, though, you can catch a glimpse of the Skyliner system somewhere new!
We’re not gonna lie…we’re pretty fond of Mobile Order.
Mobile Order
It allows us to order our food at certain counter service dining locations around Disney World and the Disneyland Resort in advance. And it often lets us skip those lengthy Quick Service lines. We are allll about bypassing those Aloha Isle lines in Magic Kingdom.
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.
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
