There are times when you just KNOW Disney World is going to be SUPER busy.

Let’s look at Spring Break, for example. The weeks that comprise Spring Break always bring LOADS of people to the parks. But the holidays are also a big draw, especially on Christmas and New Year’s Eve. We also see a ton of people in the parks during runDisney events. Then there are sporting events that bring folks to the park — well, we’ve got one of those to warn you about.

Disney World is hosting the AAU Boys’ Basketball World Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports this summer. So that’s going to bring a lot of basketball players, their coaches, their families, and spectators to Disney World this summer.  The boys’ championship events will take place from July 4th through 11th! So, not only will you have the July 4th crowds in Disney World, but you’ll also have sporting event crowds. Let’s just say things are going to be BUSY.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

But that’s not all, because just before that, the AAU Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Memorial Day Classic is ALSO coming to Disney World on May 25th through 27th. So expect that weekend to be extra busy when it brings in everyone for those events PLUS Memorial Day crowds.

The Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports

Our best advice? If you can steer clear of Disney World during those events, do so. If not (and we get it if you’ve already planned and booked the trip), you’ll need to pack your patience. We’d also suggest grabbing Genie+ first thing in the morning (you can purchase it at midnight on the first day you plan to use it) so you can bypass the long standby lines for rides and access Lightning Lanes.

We’ll be keeping an eye on those crowds, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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Will you be visiting Disney World during these events? Let us know your plan for avoiding crowds in the comments!

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Over in Disney World, we were SUPER excited to learn that Rapunzel finally got some recognition in Magic Kingdom.

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Of course, all she really got was a tower that we can see in the distance, plus some bathrooms. Granted, we LOVE those bathrooms, but Rapunzel needs more love! Well, she’s finally getting an entire LAND as part of Tokyo DisneySea’s NEW expansion, Fantasy Springs. That land is going to have the one thing we’ve always dreamed of — A Snuggly Duckling! But what will be on the menu there? Well, we’re taking a wild guess!

What we know about The Snuggly Duckling so far is that it will be a counter service restaurant where the “rough-and-tumble crowd gathers,” so we assume it will look a lot like the Snuggly Duckling in Tangled and Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure. Disney also said that guests would be able to eat in a “variety of atmospheric dining areas,” which we hope means lots of references to both the movie and TV series.

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But what kind of menu will this pub have? Well, we decided we’d put together a list of things we would like to see on the menu, and it all starts with Rapunzel’s favorite food, Mother Gothel’s Hazelnut Soup. Now, the Internet is FULL of recipes for this soup, but its primary ingredients are parsnips and hazelnuts. We’re thinking of a creamy soup with woodsy flavors.

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You know what would go great with that soup? BREAD! So what about a Braided Bread (get it? like Rapunzel’s long hair)? Maybe even throw a few flower decorations on there to match Punzie’s long braid?

Braided Bread

For those who’ve watched Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure, you’ll know that Flynn Rider’s BFF, Lance Strongbow, is ALL about the food. And although we often see him with a turkey leg in his hand, we’re going to say NO to more turkey legs…

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Instead, there’s a moment in one episode when he asks if anyone wants to get Kebabs. So we think some Lance Kebabs would fit perfectly on the Snuggly Duckling menu.

Kebabs

This next one is a little on the nose, but Tangled Spaghetti and Meatballs should be one of the entrees because spaghetti gets TANGLED — get it? Plus, it’s an entree that even kids will enjoy.

Classic spaghetti and meatballs with red sauce

Rapunzel’s favorite weapon of choice is a skillet, so Disney HAS to do a skillet dish. What about a Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie?

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Since this is a counter service restaurant, maybe something like the skillet cookie you can get at Chili’s with a scoop of ice cream on top?

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One of the Snuggly Duckling’s denizens, Attila, had a dream to become the best cupcake baker in Corona. He even shows off a batch of his creations to Rapunzel. So Attila’s Cupcake should absolutely be on the menu, right? HE HAD A DREAM, PEOPLE! In the series, he reaches that dream and opens Attila the Bun.

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In Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure, Monty owns Monty’s Sweet Shop, and we think some sweet concoctions from his shop should be sold at the Snuggly Duckling. Wouldn’t it be fun to have an assortment of homemade candy? Let’s add Monty’s Sweets to the menu!

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Now, let’s talk about drinks. As the Snuggly Duckling IS a pub, we expect there to be some beers and ciders on draft. But it could also use a signature cocktail that we’re going to call Sundrop Lemonade. We’re thinking something like a Lemon Drop Martini sweetened with honey. There could even be a non-alcoholic version that’s just lemonade and honey.

So those are just some ideas WE have for the Snuggly Duckling. Disney — if you’re paying attention, call us! Fantasy Springs is set to open on June 6th, 2024, so we’ll probably have the actual menu before then.

Stay tuned to DFB for more!

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What do you think? What would you like to eat and drink at The Snuggly Duckling? Let us know in the comments!

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You might think of February as a slow time in Disney World. Depending on the week in February, this could be right or wrong!

Crowds

February has a holiday weekend that you may have forgotten about — President’s Day — when many kids are off school. On top of that, Disney World also hosts the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend which runs from February 22nd to 26th, 2024, and brings massive crowds of runners to the parks. So what does that mean for the wait times at your favorite rides? Well, buckle up because it’s NOT pretty… .

Below, we have listed each average wait time from the past week from highest to lowest. The wait times have seriously increased since last week — take a look for yourself!

Magic Kingdom Wait Times

After increasing to a 78-minute average last week, wait times at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train are on the rise again! This is also true for many of Magic Kingdom’s most popular rides this week.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train — 87 minutes
• Space Mountain — 62 minutes
• Peter Pan’s Flight — 71 minutes
• Jungle Cruise — 57 minutes
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — 48 minutes
• Haunted Mansion — 48 minutes

Pirates of the Caribbean

• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin — 40 minutes
• Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh — 38 minutes
• Enchanted Tales with Belle — 36 minutes
• Astro Orbiter — 34 minutes
• Pirates of the Caribbean — 32 minutes
• “it’s a small world” — 28 minutes
• Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini — 26 minutes

Hall of Presidents

• Dumbo the Flying Elephant — 24 minutes
• Magic Carpets of Aladdin — 22 minutes
• Tomorrowland Speedway — 21 minutes
• Mad Tea Party — 18 minutes
• Mickey’s PhilharMagic — 15 minutes
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover — 14 minutes

Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor

• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel — 16 minutes
• Enchanted Tiki Room — 12 minutes
• Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse — 7 minutes
• Carousel of Progress — 5 minutes
• Liberty Square Riverboat — 5 minutes
• Tom Sawyer Island — 5 minutes
• Hall of Presidents — 3 minutes
• Country Bear Jamboree — (This attraction has now closed for refurbishment — read all about the changes here)

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EPCOT Wait Times

YIKES. We’re not gonna lie to you — the wait times at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Frozen Ever After are a bit much compared to previous weeks. Luckily, you already know these are some of the hardest rides to get on in the parks so you can continue to use tactics like rope dropping or buying Genie+.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure — 93 minutes
• Frozen Ever After — 86 minutes
• Test Track — 73 minutes
• Soarin’ — 56 minutes
• Mission: SPACE — 32 minutes

Spaceship Earth

• Spaceship Earth — 23 minutes
• Turtle Talk with Crush — 19 minutes
• The Seas with Nemo and Friends — 18 minutes
• Journey into Imagination — 16 minutes
• Gran Fiesta Tour — 13 minutes
• Living with the Land — 13 minutes

Living with the Land

Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week.

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Animal Kingdom Wait Times

You may not have thought it was possible, but wait times went up at Flight of Passage, Disney World’s most popular ride. After increasing to a 115-minute average last week, the average this week hit 118 minutes. While no other ride in the park was close to that, other wait times did increase.

The most popular ride in the park

• Avatar Flight of Passage — 118 minutes
• Na’vi River Journey — 63 minutes
• Kilimanjaro Safaris — 57 minutes
• Expedition Everest — 43 minutes

Expedition Everest

• Dinosaur — 27 minutes
• It’s Tough to Be a Bug — 12 minutes
• TriceraTop Spin — 12 minutes
• The Boneyard — 0 minutes

TriceraTop Spin

Kali River Rapids is currently closed for refurbishment, however, it is set to reopen in March.

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Hollywood Studios Wait Times

Slinky Dog Dash saw a huge increase this week from a 103-minute average to a 111-minute average. Rise of the Resistance over in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was not far behind with an average of 94 minutes this week.

Slinky Dog Dash

• Slinky Dog Dash — 111 minutes
• Rise of the Resistance — 94 minutes
• Tower of Terror — 82 minutes

Tower of Terror

• Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway — 68 minutes
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — 68 minutes
• Toy Story Mania — 67 minutes
• Alien Swirling Saucers — 39 minutes

Star Tours

• Star Tours — 24 minutes
• Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy — 13 minutes
• Muppet Vision 3D — 10 minutes
• Walt Disney Presents — 0 minutes

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is currently closed for refurbishment and is set to reopen this summer.

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Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World!

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How long would you wait for your favorite Disney World ride? Let us know in the comments!

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At Disney World, there are souvenirs, and then there are SOUVENIRS!

EPCOT

Y’all, get this. We were strolling through EPCOT, enjoying the updates, and, of course, the food, but then we spotted a unique piece of merch that we just had to tell you about, and guess what? It’s made by a Disney Imagineer! Say whaaaaat?!

As we said earlier, at Disney World, there are souvenirs, and then there are SOUVENIRS! To that point, did you know that you can special order themed furniture in Disney World, and it’s made by a former Imagineer? Yup! It’s true. Let’s talk about it!

Beauty and the Beast-themed armoire

For all you Beauty and the Beast fans, this one’s for you! We spotted this incredible Beauty and the Beast-themed armoire in one of the Festival of the Arts booths in the World Showcase, and we just had to know more about it.

Beauty and the Beast-themed armoire closeup

It was created by artist Krystiano Dacosta, a former imagineer. You’ve got to take a closer look at these details.

Beauty and the Beast-themed armoire inside

If you thought the outside was special, check out the inside. By the way, some more of your favorite characters are waiting to surprise you.

Mrs. Potts and Chip

We loved seeing Mrs. Potts and Chip waiting inside.

Beauty and the Beast-themed armoire

So where might you go to purchase this armoire? Well, you’ll want to make your way to Disney’s BoardWalk Resort. There, you’ll find Promenade Fine Art Gallery. They are the dealer, so you’ll have to visit them in person.

Promenade Fine Art Gallery at Disney’s Boardwalk

You can also call (407) 560-8750 for more information about purchasing. By the way, this has a pretty hefty price tag, as you can imagine — $34,500.

Promenade Fine Art Gallery Business Card

Again, since Krystiano is a former Imagineer, if you purchase one, in a way, you’re getting a real piece of Disney Parks history in your home. Definitely something to think about, right?

Stay tuned to DFB for more.

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Would you be interested in this armoire? Let us know in the comments!

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A new Pandora charm available at Disneyland Paris honors the 10th anniversary of Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy, which first opened on July 10, 2014.

Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy Pandora Charm

Disney revealed the Pandora charm on the Disneyland Paris Shopping Instagram page. It will be available at Bay Boutique, Northwest Passage, Royal Collection Boutique, Disney Fashion, Ribbons and Bows Hat Shop, Harrington’s Fine China & Porcelains, and Les Légendes d’Hollywood.

One side of the charm depicts the Eiffel Tower and other Parisian buildings. A ring with a sculpted image of Remy hangs over that, so Remy is set against the Paris backdrop. The charm is mostly silver with a blue sky and pink on Remy’s nose and ear. It dangles from a ring reading “Anyone can cook!” in blue lettering.

The other side of the charm features a minimalist “Ratatouille” logo with a chef’s hat, rat nose, and whiskers.

Watch our ride POV video of Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy at Disneyland Paris below.

The ride is known as Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Walt Disney World. It opened as part of an expansion to the France Pavilion of EPCOT. It’s a replica of the Disneyland Paris version, including both French and English dialogue.

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