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Ken Potrock, President of Disneyland Resort, posted on Instagram that “vertical construction has begun” for theproposed DVC tower, and he stopped by to take a look at the work in progress.
We don’t yet know an official opening timeline for the new tower but we’re excited to see how it turns out! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disneyland news!
Universal CityWalk Hollywood will be hosting a Kirby and the Forgotten Land 3D walkthrough starting tomorrow, March 25, through Sunday, March 27.
We saw a Kirby archway and backdrop being set up at CityWalk today.
The entrance is outside the cinema.
The event is billed as “Get inhaled into the world of Kirby and the Forgotten Land game at Universal CityWalk Hollywood from March 25th through March 27th, 2022. With Kirby inhaling everything in sight in his new adventure, visitors at the Kirby and the Forgotten Land 3D Walkthrough will experience his capabilities in full, life-size display.”
The event is free, but guests should register ahead of time online and reserve a time slot.
We could see more backdrops and props being set up.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land releases March 25 on Nintendo Switch.
Will you be going to this event? Let us know in the comments.
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This is the brand new Nashville Chicken Sandwich from Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill! It’s has hot sauce, pickles, pickled red onions, blue cheese, and baby gem lettuce all on a brioche bun for $18.
That’s a big sandwich!
This was a fantastic sandwich! It had really great flavor and the chicken was super tender. So much so that it almost melted into the sandwich a bit.
Ready to dig in?
The lettuce also had a nice crunch and the pickled veggies added another layer of flavor. It wasn’t very spicy like Nashville Hot Chicken is known for being, so don’t be scared if you can’t handle really spicy food! There is still a kick though.
Add a little bit of spice to your chicken!
The sandwich is also a bit messy which made it a little hard to eat, so make sure you have your napkin ready!
Fried chicken for lunch, anyone?
If you’re looking for a chicken sandwich that is more dressed up than a traditional one would be, this is a great option! It’s a really tasty chicken sandwich. But, if you’re not a fan of pickled veggies or blue cheese, this might not be for you!
A look at the inside!
Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World food news and reviews!
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Does anyone else feel like they’re trapped in a maze when they walk through the front part of EPCOT?
Um…where’s the way out?
There are SO many construction walls in this area, and they change pretty frequently too! That’s because EPCOT is going through a HUGE transformation right now, with new restaurants, rides, and attractions all in the works. Apparently Disney wants to know what guests think about all the changes happening at this park because we were recently sent a new survey that asked for our feedback on several different things in EPCOT. And some of the questions hinted at some big changes on the horizon!
After we left EPCOT yesterday, we were sent a survey from Disney Parks that asked us for our opinion on several different changes happening in the park.
Disney will send out these surveys periodically — or even ask guests to fill them out while they’re inside the parks — in order to gauge guests’ feelings and reactions to the parks and see where change may be required.
This kind of information shows Disney how long we spent in the park, which is important data for the parks to have. Understanding how guests like to spend their day in Disney World (whether they spend all day in one park or prefer to only stay for a few hours) can affect the changes Disney makes.
The next few questions were all about characters! Remember that some big changes are coming up soon for character meet-and-greets in Disney World.
Mickey in his EARidescent outfit!
An executive recently said that more traditional meet and greets are returning soon, which likely means we’ll be able to interact more closely with the characters. The first question about this asked us how we would feel about waiting in line to meet a character like Mickey Mouse.
The questions also mentioned cavalcades and shows. With some major entertainment changes happening in the parks (like the return of the Festival of Fantasy Parade and the updated Cinderella Castle show in Magic Kingdom), Disney seems to be investigating how those changes will impact guests’ desires to interact more personally with the characters.
Festival of Fantasy Parade
The next question is pretty telling: Disney asked us if we would have expected to be able to hug Mickey Mouse if we waited to meet him. This question seems to reiterate that more personal, interactive meet and greets could be coming back soon!
The character questions continued, with the next one asking about our current feelings towards character dining experiences. Remember that character dining is modified right now, and the characters don’t come right up to your table to interact with guests. It has recently changed so that in some restaurants you can get up and stand closer to the characters to take photos, but it’s not quite back to pre-pandemic “normal” yet.
Mickey in Tusker House
And Cinderella’s Royal Table recently underwent a BIG change when they moved Cindy to the entrance of the restaurant instead of having her walk around or greet guests from the balcony. The survey question asked about our interest in character dining and whether we perceived the modified version as a lower value than the normal version.
The last part of the survey asked us to comment on EPCOT attractions by giving them certain adjectives. The possible choices were iconic, personal favorite, immersive, boring, dated, or offensive. The last adjective was interesting to us because Disney has recently been working to correct potentially offensive attractions in their parks, with some of the most recent changes coming to Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom. It’s possible that Disney is working to correct more of these attractions now.
Then, we were asked about our membership in certain Disney-associated groups, with some options including being a Disney+ subscriber, a DVC member, a Magic Key holder, or a Costco member.
The final question was very broad. It asked us, “What is your general attitude towards change at EPCOT?” This is a BIG question that we have a lot of thoughts about, but it was boiled down to a simple multiple-choice answer for this survey. Your answer can range from “I generally don’t like change” to “Change is good with few exceptions.”
And that was it! It looks like Disney is working to better understand guest reactions to the changes happening in the parks. We can’t wait to see what happens next with EPCOT’s huge transformation.
Want to SKIP the LONG standby line at a popular Disney ride? Well, there are a few ways you could do that.
WEB SLINGERS
You could rope drop the park to try and get on the ride with a shorter wait, or stick around until later at night to see if lines die down. You could also pay for one or both of Disney’s FastPass+ replacement services — Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection — to skip the standby lines. But what if you could skip the line for FREE?
There’s still a way to (potentially) skip some of the standby lines at popular attractions without having to pay extra — the single rider line! Though often forgotten about, the single rider lane can sometimes be a good way to get on a ride with a shorter wait than the regular standby line (as long as you’re willing to split up your party).
Single rider lanes are available at a number of different Disney park rides, and now this type of lane has been added to another popular attraction!
Single rider entrance
A single rider line is now available forWEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Disney California Adventure Park. We stopped by today to check it out. You’ll find the standby line between the Lightning Lane and the Standby Lane.
Using the standby line or the single rider line, however, is free (a.k.a. included in the price of your park ticket).
Single Rider Time!
When we entered the single rider line, the standby queue was at a 65 minute wait. The Cast Member we spoke to initially said that they let in about 10 single riders every 5 minutes. Keep in mind that this was just an estimate based on the Cast Member we spoke to.
Let’s See How Long This Takes
Our total wait time (including the ride time) was just at around 17 minutes! That’s pretty great compared to the 65 minutes listed for the standby wait.
Single Rider Time
In terms of the single rider line itself, we went through the same pre-show experience the standby line goes through, but we were placed in a separate “line” next to some barriers.
The Single Rider Experience
After the pre-show, we went through a separate corridor and then ultimately met up with the standby line. We were then placed into our cars, and off we went to save the day!
Quick and Easy!
It was a pretty quick and relatively easy way to get on the ride without having to pay for the Lightning Lane or wait in the longer standby line! Win, win!
There’s so much to see and do right now!
Just keep in mind that by going through the single rider line, you’re agreeing to split up your party. That means your group likely will not sit together during the ride. And note that while using the single rider line can sometimes help you wait less, we did wait 50 minutes in a single rider line once in Disney World — so it’s not necessarily a guarantee of a super short wait.
But sometimes using the singer rider line can save you some waiting time and help you get on that ride a little quicker, so it’s something to consider! Would you use the single rider line on this attraction? Tell us in the comments.
Avengers Campus
We’ll continue to look for more updates and share those with you!
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Starting today, a single rider line has been added to WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure at Disney California Adventure, just under a year after the attraction and the surrounding Avengers Campus opened to the public.
Starting today, guests have the option of choosing between Standby, Lightning Lane, and Single Rider for their tour of the W.E.B. facility.
Using single rider, guests wishing to skip the line without paying for an Individual Lightning Lane selection.
When the attraction first opened, it used the controversial virtual queue system which assigned Boarding Groups. From November, WEB SLINGERS moved to the standard Standby line, with Individual Lightning Lane added in December.
Several Disneyland Resort attractions have lost their single rider queue since the advent of Lightning Lane, so seeing one added is certainly positive news. Since last year, Space Mountain, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, and Indiana Jones Adventure have lost their single rider lines.
Will you be using the new single rider line for WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure? Let us know in the comments below!
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