food IS a theme park
Cirque du Soleil
is bringing an all-new show to Disney Springs, and even though it was only announced yesterday at the D23 Expo, tickets are already on sale!
Disney Springs West Side
The show — which is unnamed at the moment — is inspired by Disney animation and storytelling and will bring that to life with “acrobatic performances, dazzling choreography, musical masterpieces, and whimsical characters” as only Cirque can! [Read more…]
If you were worried that Epcot’s new transformation might phase out ALL of the learning opportunities of the park’s original mission, perhaps Moana can calm your fears because D23 gave us a few more details about Journey of Water — including something that sounds a little educational.
Journey of Water Concept Art ©Disney
Journey of Water is described as a “lush exploration trail” that allows explorers to “play with magical, living water.” [Read more…]
The D23 Expo was very enlightening with regard to Epcot’s on-going transformation, one that finds the beloved park in a “state of becoming” as Imagineer Zack Riddley said. One such change is the creation of the PLAY! Pavilion in what will be Epcot’s World Discovery neighborhood.
PLAY! Pavilion Concept Art ©Disney
The PLAY! Pavilion is described as a “digital metropolis” where you’re able to connect with others in new and fun ways — through “games, activities, and experiences.” [Read more…]
We now have a name and more details about the new nighttime show to replace Epcot Forever…which is replacing IllumiNations for a limited time…after September 30th. (So much coming to Epcot! So much to keep track of!)
HarmonioUS Concept Art ©Disney
After it was announced Illuminations would take its final bow Sept 30th, to be followed temporarily by Epcot Forever, we were eager to hear what the NEXT replacement would be! The new long-term IllumiNations shows that OUR kids will grow up with. Well, we still don’t know much; but we DO know the NAME!
Thanks to a slew of exciting announcements at Disney’s D23 Expo, we now know the name of the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster coming to Epcot’s Future World (or should we say the future Epcot neighborhood World Discovery)!
Epcot Future World Re-Imagined!
In between ALL of the incredible news and updates on all things Marvel coming to Disney California Adventure and the BRAND NEW Mary Poppins attraction coming to Epcot, we learned that the Guardians coaster we’ve watched take over the old Universe of Energy will be called Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! [Read more…]
We’ve been eagerly anticipating the opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland since it was first announced at the last D23 in 2017. Now we have more details!
©Disney
During the Parks Panel at D23, more info was released as well as some fun new concept art to get pumped up about!
The D23 Expo kicks off at the Anaheim Convention Center tomorrow and continues through the weekend, but exciting, Lava Monster-igniting details are already beginning to emerge about the Walt Disney Company’s Expo announcements. And tonight, we’re bringing you some attraction news worth going beyond the reef for!!
©Disney
According to DFB pal Carlye Wisel (check out her Twitter @CarlyeWisel!) and Disney Parks Blog, Epcot will get the first-ever Moana-themed attraction — and we’ve even got the proposed name! [Read more…]
Ahh, cheese: basically one of our favorite food groups here at DFB.
Blue Cheese at BaseLine Tap House
If you’re as obsessed as we are (and we are pretty passionate), you’ll want to know EXACTLY where you can find the best cheese in Disney, from killer mac to cream cheese frosting excellence and more! And, we’ve got the greatest list for you, friends… .
in Epcot’s Mexico pavilion is turning ten next week, and now we know at least one way they’ll be celebrating: with a very limited edition Mezcal!
La Cava del Tequila
You know La Cava del Tequila as the little cave of exceptional tequila that keeps no fewer than 100 bottles on its rustic, backlit shelves. [Read more…]
It’s mid-August, and you know what that means: the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is just around the corner (can you smell it?!). And we. are. ready to dig into some great eats and tip back some flavorful drinks.
Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival
But with the Festival spanning 87 days and featuring 30+ food booths, there are some things you MUST do before you hit the World Showcase.
With a Festival this big, you benefit from a little advance planning. [Read more…]
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
