A Pre-Pandemic Service Returns To Disney’s Polynesian Resort

As experiences and services continue to return to “normal” in Disney World, we have information on an offering that has returned to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for the first time since before the Covid-19 pandemic. Polynesian Changes The last year and a half has featured many refurbishments around the Polynesian resort. There are new Moana rooms, DVC refurbishments, […]

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Premier Access Ultimate Line-Skipping Service Coming to Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris has officially announced Disney Premier Access Ultimate, a new line-skipping service. This post shares details & pricing, how the Express Pass style option will work, and discuss the potential implications for Walt Disney World, which previously followed in the footsteps of DLP. You might recall that last summer, Disneyland Paris replaced FastPass with […]

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New ‘Harry Potter’ Honeydukes Loungefly Cosmetic Bag Combo Set Sweetens Up Universal Orlando Resort

If you’re looking for a sweet new way to carry your cosmetics, check out the latest Loungefly release at Universal Orlando Resort, which features the magical treats of Honeydukes.

Loungefly Honeydukes Cosmetic Bag Combo Set — $40.00

This combo set consists of two bags: one themed to the exterior of Honeydukes, and one featuring some of the sweets found within.

The larger of the two bags has an opaque green plastic-like fabric, with a rectangular pattern similar to the windows outside the shop.

The bottom is lined with a pink and white striped pattern.

Looking inside, the bottom of the lining features a black-and-white checkerboard pattern similar to the floor of Honeydukes.

The bag can be carried with a removable wrist strap.

The smaller of the bags fits easily inside the larger one.

The exterior of the smaller bag is patterned with plenty of Wizarding World candies, including Chocolate Frogs and Fizzing Whizzbees.

The interior has the same checkerboard pattern. We found this set at the Universal Studios Store in Universal CityWalk Orlando.

Looking for more Loungefly fashions from the world of Harry Potter? Check out this purse featuring a nighttime scene at Diagon Alley!

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DFB Video: 16 Things You Can ONLY Get in Animal Kingdom

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Check out our video below on 16 Things You Can ONLY Get in Animal Kingdom.

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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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New Face Painting Options Available On Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Guests who are onboard a Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyage can now choose to enhance their chosen character by scheduling a personalized, galactic makeover that will take place right in their own cabin.

“Image designers” are now available to create an out-of-this-world look in the style of fan-favorite alien species so iconic to Star Wars.

Guests can choose from a selection of face-painted designs for a look that inspires your unique story aboard the Halcyon starcruiser. Appointments are limited, so if this is something that interests you, you’ll want to reserve yours as soon as possible.

  • Look for the blue “Batuu Approved” symbol in the species design examples if you’d like to wear a look in the parks, where only partial face covering is allowed.
  • The makeover experience will take place at the entry area within your cabin.
  • The cabin door will remain open during the transformation.
  • This is a face paint experience and does not include any costumes depicted in sample images.
  • Guests should arrive at their cabin 15 minutes prior to their service time.
  • Transformations take approximately 30 minutes.
  • The full price of the service will be charged if cancelled within 48 hours of the appointment time or for no-shows.
  • Participating guests must be 7 years of age or older.
  • A parent or guardian must be present during the entire experience for all participants under 18 years of age.

How to Book

Guests wishing to book an appointment should call their Galactic Starcruiser Specialist at (407) 939-1800 to add this activity between 60 days and 1 day before their Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyage. Limited availability.

Don’t forget about the special line of Star-Wars-themed costumes and accessories from shopdisney.com that are available only to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser guests up to 60 days prior to their arrival aboard the Halcyon starcruiser.

Head over to Disney’s official site to see all of the additional activities that are available to add to your voyage on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.

Disney Parks Hosting ‘Hocus Pocus’ Twitter Watch Party on April 27

In celebration of Halfway to Halloween, we’re inviting you to join @DisneyParks on Twitter on Wednesday, April 27 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT using hashtag #HocusPocusWatchParty as we conjure up a night of conversation, fun and a special guest while watching Disney’s “Hocus Pocus!” Join us April 27 at 8pm ET / […]

Disney Cast Members Share Animal Kingdom Facts

If you’re a Disney fan, you probably know a LOT of fun facts that other people don’t!

Do you know where this hidden Mickey is?

There are the classic ones, like where certain hidden Mickeys are in the parks, and then there are ones that are a little less well-known. We’ve had Cast Members tell us some really cool trivia in the past, but now, we’re getting park specific! We have some fun facts about Animal Kingdom from Cast Members who work there — let’s check ’em out!

A Twisted Tree

We met a Cast Member who told us that the tree next to Thirsty River Bar is actually 2 trees in 1!

Do you see it?

There’s another tree growing out of the oak tree that is there. The trees got twisted and now they grow together!

Look!

As you can see, there’s a palm tree coming out of the oak!

It looks like 2 trees, but they’re connected!

Try and find these trees the next time you’re in the park!

Tree of Life Secrets

We also found out that on the Tree of Life Trail there is a large root near the entrance that makes a cave

Cave!

…and on the wall there are a bunch of holes.

What is inside?

If you look through the holes, your eye is directed to the ant!

Hello little (giant) ant

These holes direct you to the ant because it’s the animal that has had the most impact on the Tree of Life, present throughout all of its stages! So cool!

A Warmer Climate

This next one is more of a rumor than a fun fact, but we wanted to share anyway! A Cast Member told us about a rumor that the ground was dug into an extra 10 feet when Animal Kingdom was being built so that it would be hotter for the animals.

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This would make sense, since a lot of the animals are probably used to a warmer climate (although it’s already pretty darn warm in Florida!). This could definitely explain why it feels hotter in Animal Kingdom than the other Disney World parks! Or, it could just be in our heads. 😉

Storied Exhibits

One Cast Member told us that a lot of the animal exhibits are made to match the area of the park they are in. This might seem self explanatory, but there are actual storylines that go behind the exhibits that are way more detailed than meets the eye!

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The story behind the Gibbon Exhibit is that there was a temple being built, and in the process of the construction, apes moved in! So, instead of continuing construction, they gave the partially-built temple over to the Gibbons and left the scaffolding up.

You can usually hear the Gibbons over here — they’re VERY loud!

You can definitely tell that’s the vibe they were going for over here!

Mythical Creatures

This one is a little more popular if you’re a big Disney World fan, but it’s still a fun fact! Animal Kingdom was apparently supposed to have a section devoted to mythical creatures (Beastly Kingdom) in the park, and that’s why there’s a dragon as one of the animals up on the entrance sign!

It’s giving Game of Thrones vibes

There sort of are mythical creatures in the park in Pandora, but no dragons. It would be SUPER cool to see dragons inside!

There are mythical creatures in the engravings, too!

We have more details about Beastly Kingdom and what it could have been here! 

So, there ya go — 5 things about Animal Kingdom that most people don’t know! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news, info, and updates.

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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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New $69 2-Day Disney Water Park Ticket Now Available to Florida Residents

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Florida residents can now visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park with a special 2-Day Disney Water Park Ticket. As a reminder, Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is closed at this time.

This ticket can be used on consecutive or non-consecutive days, so you can spread out the fun. Florida residents can use this ticket April 26 through June 30, 2022, subject to blockout dates May 27-30, 2022. 

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Special Offers on Many Disney Cruise Line Sailings

If you’re planning on going on a Disney cruise, there are lots of special offers available. There are some new dates for US military personnel, Florida, and Canadian residents. What’s Available: Disney Dream 3-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral: Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Castaway Cay Friday May 6, 2022 (5A @ $195.00) […]

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