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My Own Bedsheets and 6 Other Surprising Things We Always Bring To Disney World

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Few things are more exciting than planning a Disney trip, but it can certainly be overwhelming! Which hotel should you stay at? How many dining reservations should you squeeze into one day? And how many Minnie ears are too many to buy/bring?

A Beautiful Sight at Magic Kingdom!

You have so much to think about already, and the last thing you want is to be on your perfectly planned trip and realize that you forgot to bring an essential item! Don’t worry, we’ve got your back (or your bag) — let us guide you on the 7 surprising items we always bring to Disney World (that you probably haven’t about) that we think are total game changers!

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The Mickey Peppermint Straws Got a Colorful Upgrade at Disney World!

By Carolyn Menyes 2 Comments

Between all the festive decor, tons of holiday treats, and SNOAP, it’s safe to say that the holidays have 100% arrived at Disney Springs!

Main Christmas Tree

And, of course, no holiday season would be complete without merch!

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Disney World Straw Update: Reusable Straws Available for Purchase — Find Out Where!

By DFB Sarah 14 Comments

If you’ve been following the Great Straw Saga at the Disney Parks, you know all about how Disney has transitioned away from single-use plastic straws and toward paper straws. (Catch up here, if single use plastic straw sagas haven’t been your thing!) But you might’ve been wondering — as we have — how long it would be before Disney got on board the reusable straw wagon.

Paper Straws at Counter Service Locations at Walt Disney World

Wonder no more: for reusable plastic straws have been spotted for purchase in the Parks of Walt Disney World! [Read more…]

Update: Paper Straws Replacing Plastic Straws at More Locations in Disneyland!

By Holly 1 Comment

Each time we visit Disneyland we see more signs of the resort moving towards the elimination of single-use plastic straws. Last week we saw the first paper straws in Disneyland Park at Hungry Bear Restaurant.

Paper Straws at Hungry Bear Restaurant

This week we found paper straws at many more of Disneyland’s counter service locations, including Stage Door Cafe, Rancho Del Zocalo, and Galactic Grill. Just a few weeks ago two of these locations were still using plastic straws and lids.

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What’s New in Magic Kingdom This Week: Merchandise, Food, and Construction Updates

By AJ and the DFB Team 2 Comments

We were where it all started for Walt Disney World – in the Magic Kingdom. We found new merch, food, and some construction updates for you this week!

Magic Kingdom Train Station

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New Menus and Updates at Disney World Value Resorts: September 6, 2018

By AJ and the DFB Team 12 Comments

This week we were in search of seasonal treats and menu updates in the Art of Animation, Pop Century, All Star Music, All Star Sports, and All Star Movies resorts. Time to take a look at some spooky and seasonal updates and eats!

Everything Pop Shopping and Dining

Disney World All Star Sports Updates and Menu Changes

We were so excited to find some of these fall-themed baked goods that we already wrote a post dedicated to them! They look super fun, but they actually taste pretty good, too!

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Breaking: Plastic Straws are Now Available By Request Only at Several Disney World Restaurants

By AJ and the DFB Team 51 Comments

We reported on Disney’s conservation efforts announced earlier this summer. These efforts include refillable amenities in resort rooms and the reduction of plastic shopping bags as well as the reduction of plastic straws used at the resorts and restaurants by 2019.

So far, we have seen the refillable amenities showing up across the property.

Refillable Amenities at All Star Music Resort

Refillable amenities have been spotted by the DFB team at Port Orleans French Quarter, Caribbean Beach, Boardwalk Inn, and All-Star Music resorts.

But today, the DFB team has learned that some table service dining locations are starting to put plastic straws on a “request only” status for adults.

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Just Announced: Disney Reducing Plastic Waste By Eliminating Single-Use Straws and Other Measures

By AJ and the DFB Team 43 Comments

Disney has just announced that — in an effort to increase environmental stewardship — the company “will eliminate single-use plastic straws and plastic stirrers at all owned and operated locations across the globe” by mid-2019.

Single-Use Plastic Straws to be Eliminated

According to the announcement, this change will amount to a reduction of more than 175 million straws and 13 million stirrers annually. [Read more…]

News: Eclipse Margarita — and Straws Have Been Exiled! — at La Cava del Tequila

By AJ 3 Comments

Are you ready for THE SOLAR ECLIPSE?!?

Learn About:La Cava del Tequila

Epcot Restaurants
Disney World Restaurants

La Cava del Tequila sure is… and you can be, too, if you’re in Epcot TODAY.

Eclipse Margarita

For today only, in honor of the Eclipse, La Cava del Tequila is selling an ECLIPSE MARGARITA for $10!

Much like the eclipsed sun later on today (around 2:45 pm in Central FL, FYI), the Eclispe Margarita has a dark hue. It’s made up of Tequila Altos Reposado, orange liquor, lime juice, agave nectar, and food grade activated charcoal. It’s served frozen or on the rocks.

And the white topper? That’s lime foam.