What’s New at Disney World Hotels: A Charcuterie Board Shaped Like…Meeko?

There is constantly news coming out of the Disney World parks, but the hotels are hopping, too!. Right now, it is refurbishment season so many of the pools are closed at hotels, movie nights are showing unexpected films, and we even tried a new treat this week. There is so much to do at Disney World’s hotels, which is why we’re showing you the latest updates on construction, food, and merchandise!

Between increasing ticket prices, Individual Lighting Lanes, and all of those Mickey Pretzels we eat throughout the day — Disney World can be a pricey vacation!. Fortunately, Disney World released a few changes recently that might lighten the pressure on wallets for select guests heading to the parks this year — like including FREE digital PhotoPass downloads for attraction photos with the purchase of Genie+ on a given day! Another welcome change has been the return of free parking for select guests, but parking fees are still a reality for many who come to the parks. So who still has to pay? Let’s take a look.

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Just in the past week we’ve seen a ton of updates come in about the upcoming debut of TRON Lightcycle / Run, and we’ve been working hard to keep up with all the other goings on in this park. From returning characters to construction to a TON of...

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Vintage enthusiasts are probably loving all of the latest merch releases! The 100th Anniversary celebrations have included a ton of new items, and a lot of them are inspired by earlier years in Disney history.

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You know who you are — you’ll spend a full day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Toy Story Land, riding Alien Swirling Saucers, Slinky Dog Dash, and Toy Story Mania over and over! Maybe you even eat all your meals at Woody’s Lunch Box. We bet you also collect fun Toy Story merchandise — if you do, we’ve got a pair of ears that feature two RARE Toy Story 4 characters!

To be honest, ANY time of year feels like a good time to be at Disney World, but at certain times of year you may encounter problems — like crowds, hurricanes, or other things that can affect your trip. So we’re here today with a word of warning about...

If so, you’ll be arriving at a really good time. The weather won’t be too hot (although we can’t promise it won’t get a little chilly!). You don’t have to worry about marathon weekend crowds (because that’s over — for now). Plus you’ll be able to check out the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. But BEFORE you go, you will need to know about park hours and the park pass reservation availability.

This has been a HUGE week for Disney World. We got a ton of updates about TRON / Lightcycle Run, we got the full menu for Roundup Rodeo BBQ, the new restaurant coming to Toy Story Land, AND Splash Mountain closed forever to make way for a new attraction. We also saw some changes at Disney World restaurants, so let’s get to those!

If there’s one thing that’s for certain at Disney, it’s that things are always changing. That’s never been more evident than as of late — with CEO shakeups, potential battles over Disney’s board, attraction updates, and more hitting the company in the last three months alone. Park passes were also recently hit with changes in Disney World and Disneyland, and fans are hoping that could be a signal that more park pass changes are on the way. While Disney has shared that they won’t be going away anytime soon, here are two BIG ways the Disney World park pass system could change in 2023.

Disneyland is THE place to be in 2023. SO much fun stuff is happening there right now. You’ve got the 100th Anniversary Celebration, which has brought new decor, a NEW castle makeover, new treats, and more to the resort. There’s also a brand new ride that just opened, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, PLUS the NEW Toontown will be opening soon, too! So what if you could win a free trip to Disneyland?

Get ready to feel like Tony Stark on your next trip to Disney World. Back in November of 2022, Disney started adding Hey Disney! Alexa devices to the hotel rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Now, we got an up close look at how Hey, Disney! works in the hotel rooms!

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!. MAJOR Disney World and Disneyland NEW ride openings and updates, we can finally start planning our meals at Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s 100th Anniversary is in full swing. Check out...

Get ready for your jaw to DROP. For what feels like forever, we have been watching for construction updates from TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom. With its April 4th opening date approaching, Cast Member previews on the way, and information revealed about the ride’s virtual queue, we’re getting more and more news each day. And now we’ve got a STUNNING update from the ride.

One of the most fun things to do at Disney is search for Hidden Mickeys. Tons of hidden Mickeys can be found in the parks, attractions, and rides and it can be addicting to try to find all of them! We found a piece of art that you can purchase to add to your home — and it’ll have you searching for Hidden Mickeys for HOURS.

Okay, so do you have a favorite Disney World show?. Maybe it’s The Festival of the Lion King in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Maybe you can’t help but watch the Dapper Dans in Magic Kingdom on every visit. Maybe your favorite show is the Frozen Sing-Along in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which recently closed for refurbishment. Well, get ready to belt out “Let It Go” again because that show has officially reopened!

Are you and your crew fans of Disney’s transportation system in the sky? We’ve got good news for you!. Disney’s Skyliner is one of the most popular modes of transportation on Disney World property, due to its convenience and because it really is just tons of fun! However, as several things at Disney do this time of year, the Skyliner closed on January 22nd for a week long refurbishment.

If you’re heading to Disney World in 2023, you probably have a lot of planning ahead of you. From park pass reservations and hotels to Genie+ and dining reservations — it can be overwhelming and add up pretty quickly. Luckily, we’ve eaten at every single restaurant in Disney World and we know which ones are worth your time — and your money. We’ve rounded up the BEST restaurants for the value at Disney World in 2023!

Are you a big Star Wars fan? Have you visited Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, either in Disney World or Disneyland?. This land is a MUST for Star Wars fans, and in addition to piloting the Millennium Falcon and escaping the First Order, you can also have a drink in a Star Wars-inspired cantina and build your own lightsaber and droid. Now, two of those experiences just got a lot cheaper.

It’s finally happening! We have an official opening date for TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom. We don’t have to wait long — the ride will open on April 4th! We’ve already learned a LOT more about it, including how it will have a virtual queue and be an Individual Lightning Lane option on Genie+. We also know guests will need to use lockers before they ride the attraction. Now, we want to point out an important detail about the ride’s seating.