food IS a theme park
Just yesterday we chatted with you guys about the new Alex and Ani designer ears making their way to the parks on July 5th.
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But now, Disney has released even MORE information on these ever so popular designer ears.
Aunt Polly’s in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is an adorable little counter service restaurant on Tom Sawyer Island that’s rarely open, and is usually only serving during holidays and very busy times in the parks.
Rivers of America and Aunt Polly’s
While the restaurant was supposed to be open and serving during this holiday week, we’ve had reports from our readers that it’s not been welcoming guests as planned. Here’s what you need to know about the situation:
A cast member in the Magic Kingdom told us that there’s been a maintenance issue (a water pipe leak, specifically) on the island, requiring Aunt Polly’s to delay or halt their opening. According to the cast member we spoke with, it will be a daily decision whether or not Aunt Polly’s will open during this holiday timeframe.
Aunt Polly’s
Guests who are interested in visiting the restaurant on the island this week should check with @WDWToday — the official Walt Disney World twitter account — on the day you’d like to visit to confirm whether the restaurant will be opening or not before you board your raft to head all the way over! 🙂
A team member has since reached out to @WDWToday and was told Aunt Polly’s is indeed open the week of July 4th. However, we have not been able to confirm this news ourselves.
Conversation with @WDWToday
We’ll be sure to keep you updated here at DFB!
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It’s time to stroll through Walt Disney World’s dining, shopping, and entertainment district to see What’s New in Disney Springs!
Disney Springs is full of fun sights!
We’re starting from the ground up, and by that we mean a burger with bugs on it. [Read more…]
Hey friends! If you know us, you know we’re total foodies. We’re always on the hunt for new foods to try and review for you guys…and for ourselves, really. 😉
Snack Otter Box
But we’re also always on the lookout for new merchandise to show off our love for Disney Parks food.
It’s ALMOST HERE! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 29! And we can’t wait to say “BRIGHT SUNS!” on the east coast!
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
We’ve been waiting for details about the immersive land, and now we have a taste of what’s to come. This morning, we got our first look at the menu for Disney World’s version of Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo! Docking Bay is the primary dining location and food stop in Galaxy’s Edge, offering several counter-service options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can see our review for Docking Bay 7 HERE!
Fun news tonight, my friends! We’ve been on the lookout for several changes around Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel recently, including the newly re-opened Tangaroa Terrace and the refurbished White Water Snacks. But possibly the most highly anticipated change was the brand new hotel pool bar — and we’ve got a FIRST LOOK for you tonight!
New Grand Californian Pool Bar
The new pool bar was designed to incorporate natural boulder stonework, a custom mural, and trellis work for shade. You can see the definite Craftsman-style influence — in keeping with the hotel’s look and feel — throughout the photos below.
It’s officially the week of the Fourth of July!
Fourth of July Cupcake
And Disney World is celebrating with patriotic treats like the Fourth of July Cupcake from All Star Music and the new cupcake we spotted today at Restaurantosaurus in Animal Kingdom.
I’m just going to start out by saying that I don’t think I’ve ever been more in love with a pair of ears in my life.
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Yes, I know dramatic, right? But, really the new Alex and Ani designer ears are something I thought only existed “Once Upon A Dream.”
The live-action version of The Lion King finally comes out July 19 and we can hardly wait! In celebration of the upcoming film, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has introduced some awesome new items including Simba and Nala plushes and a drum souvenir popcorn bucket!
Lion King Merchandise
TODAY, we found even MORE Lion King merchandise at the park and we can’t wait to tell you about it!
Help! We’ve got ourselves a Code 2319! A cone 2319, that is!
2319 Cone
That’s right, the newest character cone to arrive in Magic Kingdom is the 2319 Cone!
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