I love Marvel’s current run of Star Wars comics set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, but it’s very rare that I get so invested in a single issue that I’m left shaking with sheer geeked-out energy by its conclusion. That happened to me today with Star Wars: Darth […]
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The mask-free relaxation station at the United Kingdom Pavilion will be relocating to the Morocco Pavilion on April 30th. As crowds continue to return to Walt Disney World Resort, additional capacity is sought around the parks. The current relaxation station, a place for guests to sit and take a break from their face masks, uses the seating area for the Yorkshire County Fish Shop. By moving the station to the Morocco Pavilion, Disney can free up some dining space. Several […]
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We’re BACK inside a full Disneyland theme park for the first time in over a year! While we’ve had plenty of fun exploring Disney California Adventure sans rides and attractions for A Touch of Disney, this week is all about the Happiest Place on Earth — Disneyland Park!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
And when it comes to celebrating all things Disneyland, one MUST eat a Disneyland churro! So what’s the current situation if you want one of these iconic snacks if you want to grab one on your next visit?
We stopped by the Churro Stand to the right of Sleeping Beauty Castle (it feels SO GOOD to say that again!) to see for ourselves if anything was different!
Churro Stand
After you order your churro, the Cast Member will have you stand on a socially distanced dot to wait for your snack. This is very similar to what we’ve seen in Disney World with some Counter Service locations. Then, your churros come each in their own bag. If you order multiple churros, you’ll have them served in multiple bags! To reduce any contact between guests and Cast Members, the bags are placed on the table for you to grab.
Churros
The final step is one we’re all familiar with…enjoy your Disneyland churros!
Churros
Be sure to keep following along as we continue to cover Disneyland’s historic reopening this week!
Do you have plans to visit the Disneyland Resort soon? Let us know in the comments!
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We’re sharing all the important details with you about the historic reopening of Disneyland Resort.
Disneyland
Prior to its reopening, a list of all the rides that would be available to guests was revealed. Now, with social distancing guidelines in place, we’re giving you a look at how ride queues are operating in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure right now.
Previously, Disneyland had specifically shared details about how the virtual queue would work for Rise of the Resistance. But what about the other rides?! Well, here’s what we’re seeing.
Who’s ready for the Incredicoaster?!
As per California’s theme park reopening guidelines, all queues for attractions and rides must be outdoors. Social distancing is to be enforced, and it was recommended that plexiglass should be installed to ensure that guests are properly spaced. Additionally, the guidelines noted that guests are prohibited from eating and drinking while waiting in a ride queue, as we’ve previously seen in Disney World.
Disney California Adventure Park
While waiting in line for Pirates of the Caribbean, we noticed a handful of safety guidelines. We were spaced six feet apart from other guests, as expected. There were markings on the ground indicating where each party should stand.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Once seated at the attraction, we noticed that larger parties were given their own boats and smaller parties were spaced several rows apart.
Pirates of the Caribbean
On attractions with smaller ride vehicles like Splash Mountain, parties were seated in their own vehicles. You can see how guests were spaced on the Main Street Trolley too — a row in between parties.
Main Street Vehicles
As a note, these socially distanced queues do stretch into unusual areas and MUCH farther than they normally would – especially since all lines have to be outdoors. Here you can see that the Indiana Jones Adventure line stretches all the way to 21 Royal.
Indiana Jones Adventure
As we continue to explore a reopened Disneyland, we’ll be sure to share all the important updates you need to know. Stay tuned for the latest news!
What’s your favorite ride in Disneyland? Tell us in the comments!
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Earlier today, we told you that EPCOT’s new gelato spot officially has a name!
EPCOT
Disney also announced that Gelateria Toscana is opening in May (that’s next month, people) in EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion. We’ve been following the construction since the project was announced in 2019, and we are SO ready for an assortment of gelato, sorbetti, and tiramisù. And when we were walkin’ by the construction zone today, we noticed something HUGE!
We’ve been able to see the building peeking up over the construction walls for quite a while now, but when we passed by today, we spotted something new. Any guesses?
Spot anything?
It’s the Gelateria Toscana sign! Now that the gelato cart’s name has been revealed, the official sign is up for all to see. And we think it looks AWESOME.
It’s the SIGN!
So what’ll be up for grabs here? Up to 12 different varieties of gelato and sorbet, of course! You can take a peek at the menu below.
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We’re SO excited for Gelateria Toscana to officially be open. Its refreshing offerings will be very welcome in the hot summer months, won’t they? Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on this project!
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With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.
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After a closure that spanned over 400 days, we are officially back in Disneyland! We’ve been exploring the fully reopened parks, rides and all, for the first time in thirteen months and we honestly didn’t know where to visit first!
Disneyland
Once we paused and thought about it, we knew we couldn’t let this day go by without visiting some of Disneyland’s most iconic locations. So join us on a little photo tour as we say “hello” once again to some of our favorite spots in the Happiest Place on Earth.
You want to know what makes us cry? Passing underneath this quote as we walk onto Main Street, U.S.A.. This is when we knew it was real… .
We’re not crying, you’re crying!
But then after we’ve walked down Main Street and we see the Partners Statue after ALL THIS TIME, we’re just practically sobbing at this point, aren’t we?
The man and the mouse who made it all happen
And then THERE SHE IS — our beautiful Sleeping Beauty Castle! Was she always this pretty, or is it us?
So pretty… sigh
And we’re off on an adventure! Did we skip through this entrance? Maybe… .
Adventure…is out there!
Yee-haw! We’re off to Frontierland. And this sign just says “WELCOME BACK!”
Come on, pardner.
So the Haunted Mansion was closed, but we still got goosebumps seeing it again. We can’t wait to ride it and see all the new updates!
Welcome, foolish mortals
Choo choo! The train has arrived at Mickey’s ToonTown!
We’re in Toontown!
Be sure to follow along for more coverage of the historic reopening of the Disneyland Resort!
Are you visiting Disneyland soon? Let us know in the comments!
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It’s not even summer yet, but we’re already thinking about spooky season!
Halloween at Magic Kingdom 2020
Even though Disney has not yet announced if Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return this year, fall remains a popular time to visit the parks. There are plenty of pumpkin-inspired treats, the weather is great, and you’ve got a chance to see some pretty cool characters! But if you want to visit the parks on October 31st, you’d better start planning.
Disney currently requires a Park Pass reservation in addition to a valid theme park ticket in order to visit. These reservations tend to go FAST, especially for holidays or other peak times! Such is the case for Halloween at Magic Kingdom, which is full for both Theme Park Ticket Guests…
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…and Resort Guests.
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Annual Passholders, on the other hand, do still have full availability. But that could disappear soon, so act fast!
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If you wanted a Park Pass for Halloween and feel like you’ve missed your chance, don’t worry! Disney tends to release more passes as time goes on. Keep checking the availability calendar — and we’ll keep you posted here, too. Good luck snagging that reservation!
With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs!
With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.
Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today!
Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose.
Are you visiting Magic Kingdom this fall? Let us know in the comments!
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Walt Disney Imagineering’s Zach Riddley has shared that the last pieces of bunting and décor for Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle were placed in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the resort. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zach Riddley (@thezachriddley) What’s Happening: Zach Riddley, Walt Disney World Portfolio Executive at Imagineering, […]
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Robert A. Iger, Executive Chairman of The Walt Disney Company and Chairman of the Board of Directors, was given an honorary award today at the Clio Awards. Held virtually, his acceptance of the award came with a conversation led by Asad Ayaz, President of Marketing at The Walt Disney Studios and fellow Clio award winner. Here […]
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Fall tends to be a pretty busy time at Disney World, especially as it gets closer to Halloween night. Many Guests are already making plans to visit this park on Halloween night because passes are almost gone! Park Passes Many Disney Guests are already aware that a park pass is required to enter all 4 […]
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