EPCOT is one of our favorite Disney World parks to spend time in.

There are so many incredible pavilions to explore, foods to eat, shows to see, and of course — rides to ride! But, not every day in EPCOT can be perfect, and folks got to experience that firsthand when a ride was evacuated due to an emergency recently.

Frozen Ever After was evacuated due to an emergency in the building on February 29th. Cast Members were stationed out front to advise folks they’d have to come back later if they wanted to ride. They were also providing experience redemption passes (basically rain checks) for people with Lightning Lanes.

But, it seems like whatever the emergency was got cleared up pretty quickly as wait times started showing not too long after we stopped by.

In situations like this, it’s always important to remember to listen to Cast Members as they’re trained to keep everyone safe and know just what to do if an emergency arises.

On the flip side, if a ride you were planning on going on is suddenly closed, don’t worry — chances are it’ll be back up and running soon! And, if you purchased a Lightning Lane but a ride is down, stop by Guest Relations and they can usually help you out.

Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to bring you the latest news from Disney World!

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Getting to live near Disney World and going to the parks every day is a dream come true for some.

What if you could live close to Disney World AND live in a multi-MILLION dollar mansion? If you have $13.9 million burning a hole in your pocket (don’t we all ), this home might be just for you! And if you’re like us, maybe you just want a peek inside because who DOESN’T want to see inside a gigantic mansion near Disney World?!

In Windermere, FL, (about 10 miles from Disney World) lies a 14,435-square-foot estate that could be yours for a big price tag. This house is a Mediterranean-style home that sits on a 1.6-acre lot. Not only is this house huge, but it also is surrounded by a lake!

Let’s take a look inside, starting with this incredible grand entrance! We would definitely feel like a Disney princess walking down those stairs. Maybe that table can be moved for a Beauty and the Beast-style ballroom moment??

The home was originally built in 2001 and features six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and a four-car garage! Check out those VIEWS.

In addition to the house, the estate also has a guest house, a pool, a boat house, a preparation kitchen, and a gourmet-style kitchen. Talk about living in style!

The house even has a temperature-controlled wine cellar that can hold 3,000 bottles of wine. Remy from Ratatouille would be IMPRESSED.

As mentioned, the property is surrounded by Lake Down on three sides of the house, giving it a picturesque exterior.

While this house comes with a large price tag, one can dream about calling this mansion their home.

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It’s Food & Wine Festival time, West Coast style! The 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is now open through April 22nd!

Here at DFB, we’re experts on Disney food, and that includes the many food festivals that happen throughout the year at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. We JUST spent the day at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and now we’re kicking off the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Follow along with us!

Atmosphere

We’re kicking the festival off during its soft opening on February 29th, so the festival passport won’t be available until tomorrow, March 1st.

If you’re planning on checking out a lot of eats during the festival, you might want to consider purchasing the Sip & Savor Pass. They go on sale starting tomorrow, and you can purchase them at one of the following locations:

• Sip and Savor Cart
• Elias & Co.
• Julius Katz & Sons
• Rushin’ River Outfitters
• Seaside Souvenirs
• Festival Merchandise

And now, it’s time for the REAL REASON we’re here — let’s check out THE FOOD!

Food Booths

This year’s Festival features 11 food booths serving up California-style eats and drinks!

D-Lish

You’ll find a couple new items at this booth this year including an Olive Oil Cake and the boozy Huckleberry Citrus Cooler!

We ordered the Carbonara Garlic Mac & Cheese featuring Nueske’s Peppered Bacon, the Olive Oil Cake, and the Huckleberry-Citrus Cooler. This looks like quite the spread! We can’t wait to dig in.

Both the drink and cake are new this year, but the mac and cheese is a returning favorite!

Nuts About Cheese

If you’re…nuts about cheese this is your time to shine. Mac and cheese, a Snickers macaron, and even a PB&J whiskey shake are ready to tempt your taste buds this year.

We grabbed all three items from the booth, including the returning Mickey-shaped Macaron made with SNICKERS bar pieces. The brand-new Big Bad BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese is topped with crispy dill pickle onions, while the other new item, the PB&J Whiskey Shake, is garnished with a raspberry. 

Entree, dessert, and a drink? This feels like a full meal right here!

NOTE: Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to update this post throughout our day at the festival’s soft opening. Even more festival news will be coming tomorrow, on its official opening day. 

Be sure to check out the FULL MENUS and FOOD PHOTOS from the DCA Food & Wine Festival!

Are you planning a trip to the festival this year? Tell us in the comments!

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Things are always changing in Disney World.

Rides close. New rides get built. Entire lands get reimagined. New foods pop up ALL the time (our FAVE new things, obviously). But even from day to day, things can change, like hours for showtimes, parades, and even rides. Well, there’s a big change coming up with one ride in Disney World that we need to warn you about.

So, as you may know, Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom generally closes earlier than the park does. That’s because the ride closes before sunset because it gets too dark. Now, this hasn’t ALWAYS been the case and, at one point, you could take a safari at night, but over the past few years, Disney has decided it’s best for the animals, Cast Members, and visitors this way.

Well, Daylight Saving Time starts on March 10th, which means we’ve been expecting the hours for Kilimanjaro Safaris to change after that since it will be getting darker later. We checked on the Disney World website and saw that the ride closes at 5:45PM on March 9th and then closes later, at 6:45PM on March 10th.

However, the hours seem to change again later. On March 17th, the ride closes at 6PM. We’re not entirely sure what’s up with that, but we wanted to give you a heads up, just in case.

Now, these hours COULD change before then. We recommend checking those hours before you head to the park so you can make sure you get to the ride (if it’s a priority) before it closes. You can check hours on the Disney World website or through the My Disney Experience app.

This is a ride that we will ALWAYS recommend in Animal Kingdom, and the beauty of it is that it’s never the same twice because you NEVER know what the animals are going to do. You’ll get to see animals in a habitat as close to their natural habitats as possible while getting some interesting details about their lives on the savannah.

Stay tuned to DFB for more.

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Is Kilimanjaro Safaris a must when you visit Animal Kingdom? Tell us why or why not in the comments!

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Happy Leap Day!

This holiday only comes once every four years, so of course, we’re celebrating every way we can! And, in this case, it just so happens that we’re celebrating with some serious savings on all your Disney essentials.

Celebrate Leap Day with a one-day only sale at the Disney Store online! You can get up to $50 off orders of $175 or more, plus there are a ton of items on sale.

Grab this Very Bradley Mickey & Minnie Backpack on sale!

We love this Mickey and Minnie backpack because it’s so darn roomy! There are plenty of pockets along with an adorable pattern that will let people know all about your love of Disney.

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Or, snag these Scarlet Witch ears instead.

Channel your inner Scarlet Witch with these ears that are finally on sale! We saw these babies sell out time and time again, but now you can snag them at a discount.

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The 100th Anniversary doesn’t have to be over with this Loungefly backpack!

Just because the 100th Anniversary celebrations are over in Disney World doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate on your own! Grab this Loungefly backpack on sale, too.

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There are plenty more Disney essentials where that came from, click the link below to see our favorites!

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Disney has shared their first image for “TRON: Ares,” the third film in the series that began production in January of this year.

TRON: Ares

The image features an unknown character in a black suit with red lights. The character may be Jared Leto’s titular Ares, a program “who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.” (via Deadline)

The cast also includes Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, and Gillian Anderson.

“TRON: Ares” is directed by Joachim Rønning (“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”) from a script by Jesse Wigutow and Jack Thorne. Russell Allen is executive producing. Leto, Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Emma Ludbrook, and Steven Lisberger are producing.

I’m excited to be part of the TRON franchise and bring this new film to fans around the world. ‘TRON: Ares’ builds upon the legacy of cutting-edge design, technology and storytelling. Now more than ever, it feels like the right time to return to the Grid.

Joachim Rønning

The film is scheduled for release in 2025.

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