food IS a theme park
There are exciting things happening at Disneyland Resort!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Right now, we’ve got some construction, food, and merchandise updates to bring you from the Happiest Place on Earth, so let’s get right into it!
Disney Cruise Line has gone through quite a few changes over the past few years.
The Disney Wish
Recently, COVID-19 guidelines were relaxed a bit for Disney Cruises, and even traditional character meet-and-greets are returning soon! But let’s face it, sailing on a Disney Cruise isn’t exactly cheap, so any discount you can get is probably worth it. There are quite a few ways to save on Disney Cruises right now, so take a look!
EPCOT’s newest ride is almost here!
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is just weeks away from making its Disney World debut. The ride will open on May 27th, 2022, and we’re already starting to see some previews of what it will look like. We’ve gotten a look at the inside of the queue, the Cast Member costumes, and more! And now, we just learned some HUGE details about the story of the attraction.
Salt & Straw is heading to Disney Springs VERY soon!
We can’t wait!
The family-run ice cream chain is known for its unique, frequently changing flavors (like banana and avocado sorbet or brown ale and bacon). Salt & Straw uses locally sourced ingredients, and makes flavors that have an emphasis on community connections. While this ice cream shop already has a number of other locations — including one in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort — we are eagerly anticipating its April 20th opening date in Disney Springs! Until then, all we can do is drool over Salt & Straw’s latest flavor (and you might drool too because it sounds amazing!).
WHEW. Do we have some Disney news for YOU! Reopening dates, Genie+ changes, and previews selling out super fast — this week has been full of all that and MORE when it comes to Disney news.
Magic Kingdom
Heading to Disney World soon? Want to make sure you’re prepared before you step into the Most Magical Place on Earth? Or just curious to know what’s been happening in the world of Disney lately? We’ve got the updates you need right here!
Orlando can get HOT. You know what can help? Well, a frozen drink of course! But what’s better than a frozen drink? A FREE frozen drink!
What’s not to like?
If you’ve been a longtime reader of DFB, you’re probably well aware of our love for Wine Bar George at Disney Springs. It checks ALL the boxes — cheese boards, great drinks, and one of the best brunches at Walt Disney World. Owned by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, Wine Bar George is also home to some fun frozen drinks. And if you come at just the right time, you might be able to get one for FREE (with just the right purchase)!
Almost 2 years after Disney World reopened in 2020 after the pandemic closures, there are STILL some restaurants that haven’t returned!
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Victoria & Albert’s is not available (although it’s going to reopen this year sometime!), and we don’t have a reopening timeline at all for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT. But the good news is that one quick-service spot has finally opened its doors for Disney World guests! Let’s head inside to check out NEW menu items and see if this HIDDEN spot is worth a visit now that it has returned.
Hawkeye, Black Widow, Captain America — there are a LOT of Marvel superheroes (and super villains!) out there. But some heroes, the movies/shows they were featured in, and the actors who portrayed them just got special recognition.
©Disney | Marvel Studios
In the film Eternals, Marvel introduced a superhero who is deaf, Makkari, to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the Disney+ series Hawkeye, Marvel introduced another super-powered character who is deaf, Echo. Both roles were portrayed by deaf actors. Now the company is being recognized for featuring actors with disabilities.
Let’s face it – watching TV isn’t as simple as it used to be. 📺 Gone are the days when you had to settle for watching an episode of Friends that you’d already seen 50+ times. Now, you can binge the ENTIRE series in one go (which would actually be REALLY impressive and time consuming 😂) or watch anything else that your heart desires anywhere, anytime thanks to all the streaming services that are out there.
©Hulu
But, there’s a dark side to all this — you can end up being subscribed to SO many different services that you just can’t keep it all straight. To answer this problem, Hulu (of which Disney is the majority/controlling shareholder) has come up with (what they likely think is) the PERFECT solution — Hulu + Live TV. There’s been a lot of talk about just how great this service is, but is it actually right for you and your family? Let’s weigh the pros and cons!
Did you know that a NEW theme park is coming to Orlando?
Universal Orlando
Yep, Universal is currently working on Epic Universe, which will be the third theme park at Universal Orlando Resort. The project was supposed to open up next year, but due to the global pandemic, is now supposed to open in 2025. There hasn’t been a ton of info about what exactly is going on with construction on the new park, but we just found out a little more about what stage Universal is at in the building process.
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