food IS a theme park
Are you ready to be one of the very FIRST people to see INSIDE Universal Orlando’s BRAND-NEW theme park, Epic Universe?
Bowser’s Challenge!
We’ve got an exclusive sneak peak at the rides, the food, and MUCH more, today on DFB Guide!
It’s about to get DARK. Really, really dark. We’re talking cursed monsters. Experiments gone wrong. Fire. Evil laughter. Scary stuff! Can you handle it? Good, because we need a friend. We’re going to Dark Universe, the spooky new land in Epic Universe at Universal Orlando. Prepare for jaw-dropping, heart-pounding, scream-inducing moments all over the place.
Dark Universe Portal
You might be thinking, “How did you get in there? Epic Universe isn’t open yet!” and you’d be correct. Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe Park officially opens on May 22nd, 2025, but we got a special invite to preview the park before it opens to the public. We went through every land and every attraction, and now we’ve made it to Dark Universe. Do you hear that? Someone’s giving us a warning. “It’s alive! It’s alive!” Well, with that, let’s head through the portal…
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
A massive Disney World hotel perk has returned (with some stipulations), I’ve got a bunch of new, fun snacks to tell you about, a sneak peek at the newest collection of Lug bags and…some very big news….of EPIC proportions one might say.
We’re about to say something controversial. We know how people feel about Lightning Lanes (Disney’s skip-the-line option for popular attractions). We know the standby lines are long. We know it stinks to pay to skip the lines when the same option was previously free (ah…the good old days). But there is one place where we stand in some LONG lines…and we could really use a Lightning Lane. What if our Lightning Lane Multi Pass came with the ability to jump to the front of SNACK lines? Hear us out.
EPCOT
Listen, we know what you might be thinking. “Is nothing safe from an upcharge in Disney World?!” True. Pretty much all those free perks of the past are, well, not free anymore. But Test Track is currently closed in EPCOT, and that’s one less place we can use our Lightning Lane in EPCOT. And those Multi Passes aren’t cheap! So, what if Disney started adding a skip-the-line option to its popular Festival Food Booths? Let’s talk about what that could look like.
If you’re reading this, congratuations! You’re one step closer to having a BETTER day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. How so? Well, if you’re one of those people who needs a salty snack on vacation, do NOT waste your money on a Mickey pretzel in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Gasp! How dare we speak ill of such a classic treat? Don’t worry. We come with solutions.
The Mickey Pretzel!
If you’re ignoring BaseLine Tap House, we’re here to put a stop to that behavior. It’s not just beer, people — we promise! This small restaurant is home to the iconic Bavarian Pretzel with beer-cheese fondue and spicy mustard, along with a lovely Charcuterie Plate. But there’s something else we need to talk about at BaseLine Tap House, something you might not know about: the CHIPS.
With rising costs and growing frustration among lifelong Disney fans, some may rethink a Disney World vacation in 2025.
Magic Kingdom
At the recent Annual Shareholder Meeting on March 20th, Disney CEO Bob Iger commented on the company’s plans to address attendance and price increases in the theme parks, stating that he was just at Disney World on a weekday in March, and it was rather busy across the property. Iger continued to say that consumer demand for the parks and resorts is still extremely high, and so is the value Disney offers — noting that it’s “tremendous,” especially when compared to other entertainment offerings like concerts and sporting events. Still, with new tariffs and fears about the stock market, Disney World could look a little less crowded this year. Despite Iger’s confidence in theme park attendance, there’s one big reason Disney World might be empty in 2025.
It’s a wonderful day! We get to say three of our favorite words: NEW DISNEY PERK. That’s right — something new (well, it’s actually an OLD perk, but it’s officially back!) just arrived at Disney World’s Value Resorts, so if you’re staying at places like Disney’s All-Star Resorts or Disney’s Pop Century Resort, you need to listen up.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Starting NOW, Disney just debuted an exciting (FREE) hotel perk. When it’s time to check out of your Disney hotel, you can send your bags straight to the airport without the hassle of visiting the bag drop-off counter at Orlando Airport. Here’s how it works!
We all know that Mickey is a mouse of many talents. He’s a conductor, a sorcerer, a brave little tailor, and even one of the three musketeers. But did you know that his pal, Goofy, is a CHEF? In fact, he’s the proud owner of Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel!
Goofy’s Kitchen
This restaurant is a great place for families — Goofy serves breakfast (including Mickey Mouse Pancakes, Goofy’s Famous Peanut Butter Pizza, and more) and dinner (do yourself a favor and get the Goofyroni & Cheese) buffet-style, so you can load up on as much food as you want! Oh, and the best part? This is a character-dining meal, so you can meet Goofy and his friends while you eat. If you’re planning a visit to Goofy’s Kitchen, look out for this exciting change!
Val Kilmer, an actor known for a range of notable roles, from Iceman in Top Gun to Doc Holliday in Tombstone, has passed away at 65.
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Kilmer died on April 1st in Los Angeles, California, according to The New York Times. After recovering from throat cancer and two tracheotomies, Kilmer passed away from pneumonia.
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!
EPCOT
Disney has announced the opening date for TWO brand-new shows coming to Hollywood Studios, BIG CHANGES are coming to a very popular ride in Magic Kingdom, Universal has announced Express Passes for Epic Universe, and, EPCOT… was on fire??
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