food IS a theme park
August is right around the corner, and Disney World is changing rapidly.
Happy 50th!
There are a number of things that will be different in Disney World in August, so let’s go over everything you need to know if you have an August trip planned!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is home to some amazing rides like Avatar Flight of Passage in Pandora, Expedition Everest, and Kilimanjaro Safaris!
We love Animal Kingdom!
With the return of Festival of the Lion King and the announcement of a new daytime show coming for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, now there’s more reason than ever to visit Disney’s wildest park! If you’re planning to see all that Animal Kingdom has to offer, though, you’ll need some delicious food along the way! Never fear — we’re here to help you find the best food possible! [Read more…]
Can you believe that tomorrow is the first day of AUGUST?! This year has been much quicker than last year!
This year is more than halfway over!
Over the past 7 months, we’ve seen a lot of huge changes and massive news bombs come out of Disney World, and the wild ride is just beginning! Not everything has fully reopened yet and some things are even taking a step backward in terms of health and safety protocols, so if you’re traveling soon, here are 11 things you need to know about Disney World in August.
Hello, DFB friends! It’s been a quiet week at Disney World, but we’ve been enjoying a few new snacks around the parks.
“Everyone DUCK!” Flatbread
We’ve had a chance to eat The Rock’s French Toast and Tequila, Dole Whip Cookies from our grocery store, and some fun Jungle Cruise snacks! And we’re still eating our way around the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! But we’ve also got some restaurant reopening news and menu updates to share, so let’s get to it!
This week was a bit of a rollercoaster in Disney World!
Magic Kingdom
Disney made several new announcements that ranged from reopenings to policy changes, an opening timeframe for a highly anticipated Disney World hotel, and we even witnessed a bizarre sign malfunction, so let’s go over everything unexpected that happened this week!
Disney dropped news yesterday that a whole bunch of restaurants around the parks and resorts are reopening soon!
Pizzafari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Yachtsman Steakhouse, Toledo, Columbia Harbour House, and Pizzafari all got reopening dates! With those dates coming up soon, we’re checking out the menus to see what’s changed and which old favorites we can still order! Pizzafari’s menu got a LOT of changes, so let’s break down what’s going to be different at this family favorite restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
A lot of things are returning to Disney World lately!
‘Ohana is BACK
Fireworks just came back this month, resorts are reopening, and attractions are coming back soon too! And, of course, we can’t forget about the restaurants! Fan favorites like ‘Ohana and Casey’s Corner are back, and we now know about ANOTHER food spot you can dine at again soon in Disney World!
There are a lot of different options when it comes to dining at Disney World. And, while you could find some adventurous eats or try all the new snacks, sometimes all you really want is a good slice of pizza.
Pizza Window in the Italy Pavilion
So, where should you turn if you find yourself craving some crispy dough covered in cheese and toppings? Well, not all pizza is created equal — even in Disney World! We’re sharing with you our thoughts on the best places that you can find a slice (or even a pie) during your vacation.
When Disney World reopened last year after the pandemic closures many new features were introduced including Park Pass reservations and relaxation stations.
Relaxation Station Sign
At the mask-free relaxation stations, guests were allowed to sit or stand on a designated distancing marker (or a table/chairs in that space) and remove their face coverings. They could then eat a snack or simply relax in the area while distanced from others. But now, the mask-free relaxation stations in the parks are changing.
Even though it’s been quite some time since Disney World closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still lots of things around the resort that have remained closed.
Spaceship Earth
Between the rides, restaurants, and resorts, there are a lot of locations that have yet to welcome guests again. Here’s a quick look at everything that still hasn’t opened in Disney World.
Please Note: We have been updating this post since its initial publishing so information regarding returning experiences and reopenings is current.
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