food IS a theme park
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
A massive Disney World hotel perk has returned (with some stipulations), I’ve got a bunch of new, fun snacks to tell you about, a sneak peek at the newest collection of Lug bags and…some very big news….of EPIC proportions one might say.
No matter where you’re headed on your vacation, it’s probably a good idea to check the U.S. State Department’s travel advisories.
Storm view from aboard Disney Cruise Line
These warnings let travelers know about any potentially dangerous destinations and what they should be on the lookout for should they choose to travel there. A Level 3 travel advisory has been in place for Jamaica for a while now, but that could change soon.
There are so many reasons to stay at a Disney World hotel on your next vacation.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Staying on Disney property can get you things like free transportation to the parks, free parking at the parks, and Theme Park Early Entry. In 2025, you get free entry to Disney’s water parks on check in day. If water rides aren’t your thing, there are so many more reasons to use this perk.
Calling all wizards! We just got a look at the new wands coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe, and you’ll want to see these details.
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We’re here at Universal Orlando for a special preview of the NEW Epic Universe theme park! As part of our visit, we saw some stunning new wands, so now that we’re armed with new spellcasting locations and an exclusive first look, it’s time to show off the wands! Let’s go!
Universal Orlando is about to be even more epic!
Universal Helios Grand Hotel
On May 22nd, both Epic Universe and Universal Grand Helios Hotel are set to open! Grand Helios, Stella Nova, and Terra Luna are three of the new resorts built specifically for the Epic Universe expansion. Today, we got an exclusive sneak preview at two of the hotel rooms available to book at Helios Grand Hotel, and we are taking you along for a tour! Let’s go!
We are one step closer to the official opening of Universal’s newest theme park, Epic Universe!
Welcome to the Universal Helios Grand Hotel
This project is almost complete, as the park is set to open on May 22nd, 2025. So far, two of the three hotels that are part of this expansion have already opened. Sister hotels Stella Nova and Terra Luna are available for stays NOW. The last of these three hotels, Universal Helios Grand Hotel, opens on the same day as Epic Universe, but today we got an exclusive early look at this stunning resort! Come along with us as we check out the hotel!
Unexpected things happen in Disneyland all the time.
Disneyland
Sometimes, it’s something smaller, like a ride unexpectedly closing for several hours, but other times, significant things happen that can be scary. It’s just been reported that today, April 4th, a fire broke out in a Disneyland parking structure.
The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers is a splurge-worthy restaurant in Disney World. That place is capital “F” FANCY. We’ll be the first to admit that for that high price, you do get some pretty spectacular menu items and a fantastic experience.
The Cake Bake Shop
We keep an eye on the menu to see when any new items debut, and our mouths immediately started watering when we learned that there was a new ice cream sundae available ONLY at the restaurant. Do you know what we did? That’s right, we immediately booked a reservation to tell you if this sundae is really worth the visit, and you may be surprised by what we found!
Disney World and Universal Orlando aren’t the only theme parks in the Orlando area.
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Another popular theme park destination in the area is LEGOLAND Florida, which is dedicated to all things LEGO. LEGOLAND has both a theme park and a water park, as well as the world’s first Peppa Pig theme park. LEGOLAND also has three themed hotels and employs around 1,600 people. However, the company recently revealed it was laying off 200 of its employees. Now, according to The Orlando Business Journal, employees associated with LEGOLAND’s parent company, Merlin Magic Making, are being let go.
Uh, yeah, we can’t believe we’re saying this either, but please don’t do this at Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
This trend might be on the rise, but we’re asking you to keep this habit at home and not take it to the parks.
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