food IS a theme park
We may have had a rainy day in Magic Kingdom yesterday but that didn’t get Eeyore down!
Eeyore
We’re taking a spin through Disney World’s flagship park to check out all the updates in food, construction, and merchandise! Let’s gooooooo!
Although Disney World reopened this summer, many food and beverage locations throughout the parks and resorts have remained closed.
Joffrey’s Revive
However, we’ve recently started to see many of these locations beginning to reopen, like Cinderella’s Royal Table, Chefs de France, Yorkshire County Fish Shop, and Dawa Bar.
FYI, there are a lot of Disney World acronyms you might run into during your vacation planning!
Walt Disney World
Ever found yourself scouring the web for Disney World info only to come across folks talking about why you should skip SSE first thing in the morning and hit up TT before going to WS?
HUH?!
While some of these shortened terms for Disney rides and concepts are pretty easy to decipher, others might leave you scratching your head, tbh. If you don’t speak this rare and exotic language of Disney-isms, we’re here to help! So, let’s rank 23 of the most common Disney World acronyms from NBD to OMG! And on your next Disney planning foray, you’ll be an EXPERT!
This is a big week for Disney fans as Walt Disney World is preparing for its phased reopening of the Resort’s four theme parks which begins this Saturday, July 11th with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, followed by EPCOT and Hollywood Studios on July 15th.
Monorail
One big topic we’ve been exploring is what getting around the property will look like. We’ve taken a look at buses with the recent reopening of select Resort hotels, but what will it be like to ride the Disney Skyliner, the boats, and (of course) the Monorail? Well, we took our first cruise on a reopened Monorail today (with thanks to a friend who invited us to a Cast Member preview which is currently taking place) and we’re here to tell you what it was like!
Disney World has been closed for almost two months, and we’re really missing drivin’ the Disney streets.
Disney World Sign
So, we went for a little ride around the roads of Disney World to see how our dear resort is doing in our absence. Sure, we’ve seen some birds-eye-view pics of the closed parks, but we’re checking out how it feels to be IN Disney World right now. Take a look.
Welcome to our latest roundup of What’s New in Magic Kingdom!
Cinderella Castle
It was a dreary, rainy day in the Kingdom, but that didn’t stop us from exploring all the park’s changes and updates (including a NEW set of Wishables!)!
We’re hopping on the Walt Disney World Monorail Resort Loop to see What’s New at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Grand Floridian Resort, and Contemporary Resort. There will be rain coats! There will be cupcakes! There will be other new things! Please stand clear of the doors, and let’s glide!
Hop on board!
Our first stop is the Transportation and Ticket Center where we browsed Mickey’s Gift Station. [Read more…]
If you’re visiting Magic Kingdom in the next several months (a cast member says NINE months in all!), plan for some significant changes to the parking lot, TTC (Ticket and Transportation Center), and Tram system. The usual tram pick up and drop off location at the Transportation and Ticket center is closed for refurbishment, and that makes for some longer walks. Let’s take a look.
Magic Kingdom Tram Path Refurb
Currently, the tram drop off and pick up locations are at the edge of the Heroes and Villains lots that are closest to the TTC (namely Jafar and Aladdin). [Read more…]
Even if the specific name of “Disney’s Walk Around the World” doesn’t ring a bell with you, you may still be quite familiar with the sight of the hexagonal bricks displaying names and celebrating family milestones on the walkways surrounding Magic Kingdom and the Ticket and Transportation Center (the TTC).
Disney World’s Magic Kingdom entrance
As “improvements are being made to how you come and go at all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks,” Disney has announced that the reconfiguring of walkways and tram loading and unloading zones (along with enhancements to security screening) will result in the retiring of the Walk Around the World bricks in the coming months. (The commitment to those who purchased the bricks was that they would be displayed until 2011). [Read more…]
Over the years we’ve been known to celebrate National Margarita Day, National Root Beer Float Day, National Pie Day, and National Mojito Day here on the DFB.
But on Thursday, September 29th, we won’t be the only ones celebrating National Coffee Day. Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosks will be helping guests throughout Walt Disney World celebrate, too… with one dollar cups of coffee!!
©Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company
That’s right! Grab a 16 ounce cup of hot coffee or a 24 ounce cup of iced coffee for a buck at any Joffrey’s Coffee location in Walt Disney World.
Joffrey’s Coffee in Disney World
Here’s a look at just a few of the several Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosks around Disney World so you can know where to be on the lookout.
Find this one at the Transportation and Ticket Center while on your way to Magic Kingdom or Epcot.
Joffrey’s kiosk at the TTC
The Joffrey’s kiosks at Hollywood Studios have some of the best theming, like this one located outside of the Tower of Terror.
Tower of Terror Kiosk
Did you know that Royal Anandapur Tea Company in Animal Kingdom is a Joffrey’s spot?
Royal Anandapur Tea Company
And Epcot has several locations in the park in both Future World and World Showcase like the American Adventure kiosk.
Joffrey’s American Adventure Coffee Kiosk
Don’t forget that select Joffrey’s Kiosks in Epcot are serving specialty beverages for the 2016 Food and Wine Festival!
Spiked Chai Latte at American Adventure Kiosk
(Not for a buck, though. 😉 )
Spiked Chai Latte
So whether you’re sampling one of Joffrey’s specialty beverages for the Festival in Epcot, or looking for a dollar cup of Joe in or around the parks, September 29th is looking like the perfect day to stop by a Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosk in Disney World!
Have you tried Joffrey’s Coffee in Disney World yet? Please let us know with a comment!
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