We don’t talk about Bruno, but we will be talking about this new Tervis tumbler. We found the “Encanto” tumbler at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom.
Bruno Tervis Tumbler – $39.99
The tumbler is green, with the black silhouette of Bruno with two rats along his back. A small QR code at the bottom of Bruno’s silhouette leads to the official “Encanto” playlist on Spotify.
On the other side of the tumbler is the silhouette of the casita, with palm trees rising behind it. “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is in white letters on top of the house, with a rat sticking out of the “u” in “Bruno.”
The stainless steel tumbler is 20 oz, with a plastic cap.
It’s taken a while for nighttime entertainment to return to Disneyland.
Mickey’s Mix Magic
We sure have missed ending our day in Disneyland with nighttime shows, but thankfully, we don’t have to live without them anymore! Recently, World of Color, Disneyland Forever, and an upgraded Main Street Electrical Parade all returned to Disneyland Resort. On top of that, one of our all-time favorite nighttime spectaculars came back recently, and we couldn’t be more excited!
In this classic 27-minute show, Mickey dreams that he’s the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, conducting scenes from Fantasia and other popular Disney movies. It’s a can’t-miss when you’re visiting Disneyland, and we made sure to stake out our spot for the show ahead of time!
There’s some seriously cool tech in this show.
It was definitely worth the wait because we got to see many of our favorite heroes and villains, hear some spectacular music, and watch the many action-packed scenes unfold before us. (Who DOESN’T want to see a giant fire-breathing dragon Maleficent?!)
They brought the pirate ship back too!
And you know we can’t resist talking about that fantastic riverboat finale with a massive variety of Disney characters! It was so exciting to see everyone back on the water again after such a long hiatus. (It has been two years, y’all!)
It’s so exciting to have it back!
But as an added note, keep in mind that crowds will be pretty heavy when you leave the show — we got stuck in some serious traffic on the way out! Stay patient and take your time.
Crowds after Fantasmic!
If you’re heading to Disneyland Park soon, make sure to check this show out — it’s a classic! We hope that soon, we’ll get to see it in Disney World once again, so stay tuned to DFB for any announcements on when it may return to Hollywood Studios.
What’s more magical than balloons on Main Street, U.S.A.?
It’s no secret that planning a Disney vacation is somewhat complicated right now when it comes down to rising airfare prices, navigating Genie+, park reservations, crowds, and more. We asked DFB readers to share whether they are (or are not) planning a 2023 Disney World vacation, and there were lots of responses!
We reached out on Facebook (go ahead and give us a follow if you want to share your thoughts in the future!) to find out who’s planning a Disney World vacation in 2023 — and who’s not. There are a lot of reasons why you might be planning a 2023 trip — and plenty of other reasons to put a Disney trip on the back burner for a few years. We’re breaking down what our readers said, so let’s get into it!
Yes
Many of our readers are planning 2023 Disney World trips! Several readers mentioned that after having to reschedule several trips over the past few years due to COVID, 2023 is finally the time they can visit. One reader said, “Yes! We had to reschedule our trip 3 times since 2019 […]. It has been a rough couple of years so we are planning to go for our Spring Break.”
Spaceship Earth at EPCOT
Another reader said they too have had a difficult year. They commented, “YES. We’ve had a tough year and plan on treating ourselves.”
Tower of Terror
Some readers said they visit Disney World annually and 2023 will be no exception. One said, “Absolutely!! We go every January. We save money all year for our four-night trip. We take the earliest flight to Disney and the latest flight home to get nearly five full days at our happy place. We travel with my best friend and her family and the memories we make are precious. We love our Disney trips!”
And for some readers, 2023 will be their FIRST trip to Disney World (woohoo!). A reader commented, “Yes! It’ll be my first time ever visiting WDW and I am so excited! Currently binge watching allll the DFB videos on resorts and food.” We’re happy to help!
The Monorail in EPCOT
There are plenty of reasons to be excited about a 2023 Disney World trip but not every reader is, so next up, we talk about all the reasons our readers are NOT planning a trip next year.
Many of our readers are concerned about the rising expenses of a Disney World trip. As one reader put it, “Nope, I can take my entire family to Europe for 2 weeks for the cost of a WDW vacay. And I live in Central FL!”
Even Mickey Bars have gotten more expensive
Some of our readers have Disney World plans in 2022, and the cost of that trip means they may have to wait for some time to return again. A reader said, “No, because I am going to Disney World for the first [time] ever (I’m 42) in 29 more days, and I have a crazy long travel bucket list. More places to visit, not enough money to travel as often as I would like, unfortunately. I can only afford one trip per year.”
Price increases happen!
Another reader added, “We are going this summer. With the price of a trip to Disney these days, it will be a little while before we consider it again.”
Many iconic Disney World snacks got a BIG price increase
Many of our readers cited all the changes in Disney World over the past 5 years as reasons to avoid a trip anytime soon. One reader summed it up, “1. DDP is not available. 2. Genie+ is not in my opinion a good enough substitute for FastPass, especially when you have kids. FastPass was a lifesaver. 3. The money… I don’t mind spending the money IF it is worth it. Right now it’s not.” The Disney Dining Plan has been unavailable since 2020, and Genie+ is the new paid version of FastPass+.
Disney Genie
Another reader said, “No, and probably not for quite some time. I really don’t want to start my day at 7am to get [Lightning Lane reservations with Genie+], then spend my day attached to my phone in order to get more [Lightning Lanes]. I’m definitely a planner, but it’s a little excessive for me — especially when it’s supposed to be a vacation. But, that’s just me.” When making Genie+ Lightning Lane reservations, guests can start scheduling them daily at 7AM, which means quite the early wakeup time for a vacation.
Everest Lightning Lane
And despite all the changes in the parks, sometimes it feels even more crowded than ever! Many readers mentioned waiting until the surge of crowds die down a bit, and a commented, “If all the people who say they are never going back actually never go back, then yes, that’s when I’ll return. Too crowded now so I’m gonna wait til everyone else gets so mad that they mean it!”
Crowds on Main Street, U.S.A.
If you’re overwhelmed by everything there is to learn about Disney World now, it’s not a bad idea to take some time to research all those changes before planning a 2023 visit.
There are definitely reasons to visit Disney World in 2023, but we understand why you might want to wait until 2024! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World tips and tricks!
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Dole Whips are a classic Disney World snack. Disney is currently offering FREE Dole Whips when you complete a few basic but delicious tasks. Garden Graze EPCOT’s Garden Graze is one of the few activities available at the Flower and Garden Festival. Guests can sample five different menu items and collect a matching stamp in […]
After initially being released on shopDisney, a set of 50th anniversary Mickey and friends figures is now available at Walt Disney World. We found it in Gateway Gifts at EPCOT.
50th Anniversary Figures – $19.99
The set includes seven figures of Goofy, Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale, Donald, Daisy, and Pluto.
Each character is wearing their EARidescent 50th anniversary costume.
They come in a blue box decorated with golden images of Cinderella Castle and the 50th anniversary logo.
Each figure is on a royal blue base.
The bases also feature the 50th anniversary logo in gold.
The figures are also pictured on the back.
Will you be displaying these Walt Disney World 50th anniversary figures or letting your kids play with them? Let us know in the comments.
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As many guests enjoy Walt Disney World this holiday weekend, they are met with disappointing wait times at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Check out the surprising reason why. Holiday Crowds Recently we shared about the limited Park Reservations for Memorial Day weekend. The summer continues to hit capacity at Walt Disney World so be sure to […]
Even if you’re not having your wedding at Disney, there are still plenty of ways you can incorporate Disney into your special day. You could choose to wear one of Disney’s Princess-inspired wedding dresses, use this dreamy Disney cake topper, or check out these other more subtle ways to add Disney magic to your wedding. And now we’ve found ANOTHER fun way to incorporate Disney into your day!
Disney Weddings released photos of these new Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Corkcicle canteens on their Instagram!
The canteens were originally made available through Corkcicle’s website, but the Bride design has already SOLD OUT! When it’s restocked you can grab it for $58.95. You can also enter your email address into the website to get a notification for when it gets restocked.
The Bride Squad design initially was sold out, but it seems like it has been restocked! You can add this one to your cart right now for $58.95. Sometimes this item has also shown “sold out” when we’ve refreshed, so just be sure to refresh the page and keep checking for updates!
The 20 oz Sport Canteen keeps drinks cold for up to 25 hours, and hot for 12. It could be the perfect gift for a bride and the bride squad so they can stay hydrated on the big day!
Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today!
With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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.
Refurbished resort studio rooms are under construction at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for Disney Vacation Club members. Areas of the resort have been closed and covered in scaffolding as the buildings are updated inside and out.
The scaffolding covers every floor of this building.
Good morning, everyone. An unusual thing occurred today, as for the first time in the few years that we have been conducting our weekly shopping excursions, the Monday merch drop didn’t happen. Yep. I waited and waited, but none of the items I was anticipating the arrival of made an appearance.
So, since we are all here anyway, I’ve curated a collection of some of my favorite pieces that have emerged throughout the week. No point in wasting an opportunity to virtual window shop new Disney merch, right?
Pride Collection Plush
The Pride Collection saw three new plush additions this week in Minnie, Mickey, and Stitch, all in a 15 and 3/4 inch size. All three feature the trademark rainbow design in celebration of Pride.
Maybe it is just me with my upcoming Aulani trip on my mind, but this Moana Woven Shirt for Men, $59.99, is perfect for those summery social gatherings in the northern hemisphere months ahead.
The Main Street Electrical Parade 50th Anniversary Light-Up Wall Decor
Pre-Order Star Wars Retro Collection Action Figure Set by Hasbro
Do you remember being young and not wise enough to appreciate your action figures at the time? You can now make up for taking them for granted by grabbing the Star Wars Retro Collection Action Figure Set by Hasbro, $69.99. Start fresh with a new set!
I don’t know exactly why, but I really love this Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Hooded Tunic for Women, $44.99. Oversized hoods are fantastic and a great summer accessory for those photos you will take in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Goofy 90th Anniversary Collectible Key – Special Edition
If you are looking for the perfect gift for that Bride-to-be, look no further than the new Corkcicle x Disney’s Fairytale Weddings canteen. Perfect for your bridesmaid crew or special helpers.
Meanwhile, in Disney Springs
Since it has become a bit of a tradition for me to leave you with something that makes me hungry — it is dessert time here in Sydney, after all — I couldn’t resist something a bit fancier this week, the Lightsaber Eclair!
Coming Soon
Thanks for joining me this week. I will keep an eye on the mystery of the disappearing merch situation and see what I can dig up tomorrow as well.
Meeting Adjourned!
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