Are you ready for a NEW Marvel movie?

Disney’s The Marvels comes out in theaters on November 10th, 2023, and now we have a new trailer for the film!

In this new film, Captain Marvel realizes the consequences of her decision to take revenge on the Supreme Intelligence after she reclaims her identity from the Kree. As a result of this choice, she faces a destabilized universe where her powers are entangled with Ms. Marvel’s (Kamala Khan) and S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau.

You can watch the new trailer here!

Mark your calendars for November 10th for the theatrical release of The Marvels. Stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest Disney news!

Did you know Robert Downey Jr. Almost played a Marvel VILLAIN before he was Iron Man? Click here! 

Are you planning to see the new movie when it comes out? Let us know in the comments!

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After previously revealing the themes of their eight haunted houses, Universal Studios Hollywood has now announced their Halloween Horror Nights 2023 scare zones and other entertainment.

El Terror de las Momias

Villagers have foolishly unearthed an ancient army of mummies. Now you’re all the targets of their cursed wrath.

Ghostz

It’s you vs. chainsaw-wielding ghostz

Toyz

A maniacal toymaker is using dark magic to bring evil toyz to life, including a porcelain doll, teddy bear, nutcracker and ballerina. Now these devilish toyz are out of the toybox and after you!

Blumhouse: Behind the Screams

Take a behind the screams look at some of your favorite and upcoming Blumhouse films with a killer surprise.

The Purge: Dangerous Waters

Don’t miss this new show where you will be thrust into The Purge during a fiery, EDM-fueled stunt spectacular.

Haunted Houses

The previously announced Halloween Horror Nights 2023 houses are:

• Holidayz in Hell
• Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America
• “Evil Dead: Rise”
• Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count
• “The Last of Us”
• “Stranger Things 4”
• “The Exorcist: Believer”
• Universal Monsters: Unmasked

Terror Tram…The Exterminatorz

Terror Tram is back and this time the bugs are taking over. Tour Guide Larry Larva and his bug-headed exterminators are out to get rid of human pests once and for all. You’ll be dropping like flies.

Halloween Horror Nights 2023 begins on September 7 and takes place on select nights through October 31.

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A new United Kingdom throw blanket featuring Mickey and Minnie is available in the U.K. Pavilion at EPCOT.

United Kingdom Throw Blanket – $59.99

The blanket is 50 in x 60 in or 127 cm x 152.4 cm.

As shown on the tag, the blanket is mostly blue with a plaid border. “Cheers from the Kingdom” is in red lettering at the top center, above an image of Mickey and Minnie in red phone booths. A pigeon is perched on Minnie’s phone booth and a lamppost is between them. Behind them is Tower Bridge in black. And in the background are Big Ben and other U.K. buildings in light gray, with clouds, stars, and the moon. “United Kingdom EPCOT” is in white lettering at the bottom.

The throw blanket matches the apparel and other merchandise released at the U.K. Pavilion in July.

Will you be cozying up with this blanket during winter? Let us know in the comments.

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For those of you who love Disney World and love the FOOD that you can get at Disney World, it’s a really exciting time!

The Disney Dining Plan (DDP) will return on January 9th, 2024, for those staying at Disney World hotels. Not only this, but Park Pass Reservations will no longer be required for most guests after this date. We expect these two things to make snagging reservations at fan-favorite dining locations harder. For most popular restaurants across Disney World property, Disney requires Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs), which can be made up to 60 days in advance of your visit. Some of these restaurants will SERIOUSLY require you to wake up at 6AM on the 60-day mark to select your dining locations, or else your chances of grabbing a reservation are slim to none. If you’re wondering which restaurants you should be on your A-game in order to grab, then keep reading.

If you’re hoping for a reservation at any of these 7 dining locations at Disney World, we suggest marking your calendars and setting an alarm for bright and early on that 60-day mark. Let’s go!

Roundup Rodeo BBQ

Roundup Rodeo BBQ opened in Toy Story Land in early 2023. Here, you can get an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal served family-style — all while feeling like you’re in Andy’s backyard. A lot of the food here is good, but what’s really drawing people in is the elaborate theming.

You’re surrounded by larger-than-life props that make you feel like you’re the size of a toy, the Cast Members play fun games with the restaurant guests, and even the food is themed! Since this restaurant is so new, and since it is themed to one of the most popular Disney-Pixar movies of all time, we’re going to guess that it’ll be pretty difficult to grab a reservation here, even throughout 2024.

Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya 

Located in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion, you’ll find Shiki-Sai, which replaced Tokyo Dining. This all-new sushi spot opened in August 2023, and it boasts a menu filled with options that suit a lot of different palettes and budgets.

Not only is the food here delicious, but it’s also really new, so that alone is going to really draw people in. If you’re hoping to eat here in 2024, we’d recommend trying to get a reservation as soon as you’re able!

California Grill

Located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, California Grill is a popular choice for many Disney World visitors for both the delicious food and the views of Disney World.

The experience here is pretty special, as you’re given a prix-fixe meal with each dish inspired by cuisine native to California — the birthplace of the Walt Disney Company! Reservations here are typically hard to come by if you wait too long, and we expect this to be the case in 2024 as well.

‘Ohana

Located in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, ‘Ohana is one of those restaurants that is popular for multiple reasons. The food is good, the views are good, and you can even meet Lilo and Stitch at breakfast time.

You can join for both breakfast and lunch — both of which serve meals in family-style skillets. This restaurant has been a popular choice for both meals for a looooong time, and that’ll be the case in 2024 as well. Try to grab breakfast before you grab dinner, because that’s a bit more popular because of the character meet and greet.

Topolino’s Terrace

Topolino’s Terrace is located at Disney’s Riviera Resort and serves a variety of Italian-inspired cuisine for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast here is considerably more popular, as you can meet Mickey and friends dressed up as artists!

The food is also great, too, for both meals. While snagging a reservation could be tough for both times of day, breakfast ones typically go faster.

Space 220 and Space 220 Lounge

Space 220 Restaurant and Space 220 Lounge are both in EPCOT, near Mission: Space and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The hype here isn’t really for the food, but rather for the atmosphere. To enter the restaurant, you’ll be “launched” up in a sort of elevator so that you can dine in space!

You can also dine at Space 220 Lounge, which features smaller bites and some cocktails. Getting reservations at either of these is next to impossible unless you act FAST on the day that reservations become available for your desired date.

Chef Mickey’s

Located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Chef Mickey’s is home to one of Disney World’s most popular character meals. For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you can dine alongside Mickey and friends with a view of the Monorail, which glides through the resort.

The food here is okay, it’s good, but not marvelous. People come here for the character meet and greet experience. Getting reservations here can be difficult, but it’s not impossible!

We’ll continue to keep you updated with Disney news, reviews, and advice, so make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing!

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Will you be trying to grab reservations for any of these restaurants? Let us know in the comments!

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SNACK ALERT! TONS of Disney fans who visit Disney Springs know that there’s one special bakery that garners some SUPER long lines throughout the day. Why? Because it’s simply the best! (At least, we think so!)

We’ve warned you about unexpected ride closures and sudden weather-related transportation delays, but did you know that even STORES can close (or open) without warning? One of the most popular snack spots in Disney World is experiencing some issues that may impact your next visit to Disney Springs. Let’s take a look.

If you pass by Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs, you may notice a LONG line forming around the side of the building. Yeah, it’s THAT popular.

Well, on August 31st, Gideon’s Bakehouse shared that the bakery is temporarily closed. The announcement read, “Gideon’s at Disney Springs is temporarily closed until we can get a handle on the AC issue.” We’ll be on the lookout for additional updates as the day progresses.

As you can see, it’s pretty small inside, so without a little cool AC, it would be pretty stuffy in there — especially with all those fresh baked goods! No one wants a melted chocolate chip cookie, after all.

We will be sure to keep our eyes out for additional updates. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.

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Marvel’s new show Loki became very popular when it debuted in 2021!

Fans cannot wait for season two to come out (on October 6th!), and even McDonald’s is celebrating the big release! The fast food chain included some specialty Loki-themed meals on their menu as part of their “As featured in” series, but now there’s an even BIGGER collab happening between Loki and the Golden Arches.

That’s right — McDonald’s has been partnering with Loki, and now they’re at it again! Loki is a Marvel spinoff show on Disney+ that features the morally ambiguous brother of Thor. In the past month, McDonald’s has promoted the show with new Sweet ‘N Sour sauce packets with the “Loki” logo on them. The partnership came about because McDonald’s is apparently featured in the next season of the show!

Now, the famous fast-food restaurant has one location that has gone retro for the promotion! According to CNBC, McDonald’s restaurant in Brooklyn has gone back in time with the original 1980s theming from top to bottom of the restaurant so that it’ll appear as it does in Loki season two.

We’re talking decor such as seating that is identical to that of the restaurant in the 80’s.

The restaurant’s retro design is around just for a short period, though. The remodel will only be around from August 30th through September 1st. So if you want to experience what McDonald’s was like in 1982, you’ll have to get to 6620 Bay Parkway in Brooklyn within the next couple of days!

McDonald’s historian Mike Bullington worked with them to ensure that everything in this store is period accurate. He made sure that every aspect of the revamped restaurant was completely accurate, down to the skylight, iron railings, and menu.

If you’re in the Brooklyn area, be sure to check out this new, but old, restaurant! You’ll be welcomed back to 1982!

Remember, this is ONLY sticking around for a couple of days! Those of you visiting this McDonald’s will get a treat most of us will not get to see. We’ll have to see what comes next between the partnership of McDonald’s and Marvel’s Loki!

Check back to DFB for all your Marvel and Disney updates.

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Listen, we’re always down for a ride on the Haunted Mansion.

However, we give it a little extra love when fall rolls around! After all, there’s no time like the Halloween season to spend time with our favorite Happy Haunts. This year’s Halloween season in the spooky house is even more special than usual, since the all-new Haunted Mansion movie came out in theaters this past July. We’ve seen lots of Haunted Mansion souvenirs pop up in the parks and online, and now, a special souvenir is available in a Disney Park.

At Disneyland, Magic Key Holders will be able to start collecting these exclusive Haunted Mansion trading cards. Starting September 4th, Key Holders can start to grab this series of four cards. 

Each card features an iconic Haunt from the Mansion, as well as the Cast Member that brought the character to life in the original attraction.

On Instagram, Disney shared an example of the trading cards, and they feature holograms of the characters! When held straight up, the card in the video featured Madame Leota…

…but when you tilt it, you’ll see Eleanor Audley, who voiced Leota in the original attraction!

If you’re a fan of the Haunted Mansion, this is such a special souvenir that’s packed with history of the ride and the people who brought these beloved characters to life. If you’re hoping to grab the cards, one new card will come out each week from September 4th through September 28th. You can grab them from Cast Members at Disneyana on Mondays through Thursdays only. 

We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news and advice, so make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing.

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Will you be trying to snag these trading cards? Let us know in the comments!

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