Let’s be honest — we probably all have “dream” jobs that we wish we could take at Disney World or Disneyland.

Whether is an operator at your favorite ride, performing in a parade, being “friends” with a character, or working as a VIP tour guide, there are so many options to choose from! But it turns out that celebrities have some of the same dreams we do — and a Disney Legend recently got to try out their dream Disney role.

Josh Gad, who plays Olaf in Disney’s Frozen, is known to be a pretty funny guy. Gad’s social media accounts are filled with hilarious jokes and commentary, and he even dropped a few quips in his speech when he was named a “Disney Legend” last year. However, during that speech he also said something pretty interesting.

At the D23 Expo, Josh Gad revealed that it was his dream to be a skipper on the Jungle Cruise, a ride located at both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park. Unfortunately, he was rejected for the role years ago. But Disney is in the business of making dreams come true…so they DID.

Recently, Josh Gad got the chance to live out a day in the life of a Jungle Cruise Cast Member, leading a group of unsuspecting guests on a journey through “treacherous” territory while narrating the whole thing with hilarious commentary. Just watch the video — we dare you not to laugh!

Our favorite part? He ends the video by saying “If you enjoyed this video, I’m Josh Gad. If you didn’t, I’m Josh D’Amaro.” Now that’s some deep Disney fan humor right there!

We’ll make sure to keep you updated if any more celebrities get the chance to skipper a Jungle Cruise because we totally wish that Disney would make this a series!

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A brand NEW restaurant has opened in Downtown Disney and we’ve got all the details you need to know right here!

Though you might already be a fan of Earl of Sandwich’s many…well…sandwiches, now they’ve expanded with a full-service (table service) option in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort. We’re talking burgers, buffalo wings, spaghetti & meatballs, and MANY other options that a “traditional” Earl of Sandwich quick service spot doesn’t serve up. So what’s it like to eat here? Let’s check it out!

On February 28th, Earl of Sandwich’s table service spot — Earl of Sandwich Tavern — officially opened! This is a brand new table service concept for the group. Robert Earl, CEO of Earl Enterprises, shared, “We are thrilled to be back.” Just to be clear, there are now 2 Earl of Sandwich options in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort — Earl of Sandwich (the traditional quick-service-style spot you know and love), and Earl of Sandwich Tavern (the table service option). Both of these spots are now open.

Earl of Sandwich Tavern is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You’ll find it temporarily housed within the old La Brea Bakery spot (note that the La Brea Bakery location is eventually supposed to become an all-new Porto’s location, so we’ll be on the lookout for changes and restaurant shifts around Downtown Disney).

It has an indoor bar that serves signature cocktails, wine, and beer.

There’s some indoor seating at the bar…

…as well as al fresco dining on the patio.

Since the table service location is still an Earl of Sandwich spot, you might expect that the menu would be FULL of just sandwiches — but you’d be…WRONG! If you want those classic Earl of Sandwich sandwiches, you can visit the quick service spot nearby. But, the table service Earl of Sandwich Tavern restaurant is more of a full-service spot with a unique menu.

In terms of dishes, breakfast includes things like Croissant French Toast, Breakfast Slam, Avocado Toast, Breakfast Burrito, Eggs Benedict, and Western Omelet. We visited a bit later in the day, so we hit the lunch menu (which only features 6 sandwiches — 2 of which are burgers).

The menu includes a variety of starters and soups…

…salads…

…entrees…

…and sandwiches.

There are also side items, a kids menu, and desserts.

And you can opt for a coffee or tea while here too!

We started our meal with the Fish Tacos! These are priced at $27 and come with mahi-mahi, pickled onion, creamy slaw, chipotle salsa, and cilantro.

Here’s a closer look at those tacos — they look promising! We’ll have a full review coming soon so stay tuned for that.

Also, note that the tacos came with rice and some beans.

Next, we grabbed the Mac-N-Cheese Burger for $24. This is made with an 8 oz. patty, six cheese mac-n-cheese, cheddar, crispy onion straws, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and special sauce on a brioche bun. It was served with fries.

Check out that mac & cheese from the side view…

…and look at the crispy onions hiding inside!

This is another one that has some promising looks!

Finally, we had to end things with something sweet, so we grabbed the White Chocolate Bread Pudding, priced at $12. This comes with warm white chocolate bread pudding served with vanilla ice cream and a sweet whiskey sauce.

Just be warned, that ice cream can melt fast, so you’ll want to dig in quickly before you have vanilla ice cream soup!

And that’s a first look at our meal at Earl of Sandwich Tavern. It’s definitely different than the “standard” quick service Earl of Sandwich restaurant that really focuses only on sandwiches and quick sides. This offers a full-service meal with more unique eats. We’ll be sharing our FULL thoughts with a review of this spot soon, so stay tuned!

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To scary, outdated theming, and structural COLLAPSE imminent…sometimes there are important reasons that Disney World rides have to CHANGE.

ALL of these Disney World rides HAD to change, but we’re telling you exactly WHY — on DFB Guide.

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We’re experts at all things Disney and travel, and if there’s anything we’ve learned, it’s that people are picky about their road trip pit stops and gas stations.

Of course, not necessarily for reasons involving gas. It’s all about the snacks! A fan-favorite gas station that people will travel MILES out of their way for is coming to Central Florida. And the new addition is very fitting, considering this gas station has literally been called “The Disney World of Gas Stations.”

That’s right! Buc-ee’s is coming to Central Florida! WFTV News confirmed that the newest Buc-ee’s location would be Ocala, Florida — about an hour and a half away from Disney World.

While there are already Buc-ee’s locations in Daytona Beach and St. Augustine, the Ocala location will be the first Buc-ee’s off I-75 in Florida. If you’re traveling to The Most Magical Place on Earth on that interstate, you could stop at Buc-ee’s along the way.

Buc-ee’s is popular for its endless variety of snacks, obscure merchandise, an impressive array of gifts (we didn’t expect to find Capri Blue candles in a Buc-ee’s), and a plethora of gas pumps! Oh, not to mention the gigantic bathrooms that are somehow always spotless.

We can’t wait to make Buc-ee’s stops on our way to Disney World soon! What do you think? Will we see you there? We’re always on the lookout for Disney-related news, so make sure to follow along for more. Click the link below to check out more planning tips when it comes to traveling to Disney.

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Ever since Disney World reopened in 2020, we’ve been waiting for some offerings in the parks to return to normal.

We’ve seen restaurants slowly reopen and character meals come back, but it has taken quite some time for one restaurant to return to its old operations. The full character meal is FINALLY back at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom, but you’ll be paying a bit more to experience it.

Prices for the character meal are finally up on Disney World’s website, and the changes are HEFTY. Previously, you could only see Cinderella at the restaurant, but with multiple princesses now visiting guests, walking around to tables, and signing autographs, Disney has hiked up the cost.

Here’s a look at the updated prices:

• Breakfast for adults was previously $45 per person and is now $65 per person
• Breakfast for children was previously $29 per person and is now $39 per person
• Dinner for adults was previously $67 per person but is now $79 per person
• Dinner for children was previously $39 per person but is now $47 per person

So if you’re visiting soon, you might want to budget a bit more! For a family of four (two adults and two kids) heading to breakfast, this amounts to $60 in additional cost. Keep in mind that this price doesn’t include tax and tip.

We’ll be visiting the meal soon and sharing our review of the updated experience, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the details! We’ll keep you in the loop on any more changes.

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For a limited time, Disneyland guests can join in on the Academy Awards fun with specialty-themed food options and Oscar-worthy photo ops in Disney California Adventure and the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa.

Did you know that Walt Disney was awarded a one-of-a-kind Snow White-inspired Oscar statue? Well, if you are in California, you can see this special piece of Oscars history over at Carthay Circle Restaurant in Disney California Adventure park from Feb. 27 until March 20.

Courtesy of The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, California, you can take pictures with this unique trophy in the place inspired by the original Cathay Circle Theater where “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” premiered. 

From March 10-12, you can indulge in some Oscar-worthy sweets just steps away from Carthay Circle Restaurant! At Award Wieners in Hollywood Land, choose between three limited-time funnel cakes and satisfy your sweet tooth.

But don’t snub the milkshake from Schmoozies! You can order a chocolate brownie milkshake that is not only delicious but also dressed for the occasion. 

After, make your way over to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for even more Oscars fun! Any guest visiting the Disneyland Resort may walk the red carpet and snap a pic next to a larger-than-life Oscars statue near the lobby of the hotel. This show-stopping photo op will be available from February 28 to March 15, so don’t miss out! 

The 95^th Oscars will be live on ABC on Sunday, March 12. Tune in at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT to see who wins!

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