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- Six Flags won’t take full ownership of Texas park
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You’d THINK that a skip-the-ride-line option would ALWAYS be valuable in Disney World… - 8 Overlooked Disney World Steakhouses You Keep Forgetting to Add to Your List Disney World actually has several steak options that don’t get nearly enough love, and a few aren’t even traditional steakhouses. Let’s talk about nine spots you should absolutely consider adding back onto your list.
- NEW Toy Story Land Snack Stand Opens in Disney World (And They Have SPRING ROLLS!) A new Toy Story Land snack stand is open!
- Why I’m AVOIDING Disney World Hotels in 2026 Believe it or not, there are OTHER hotel options.
- Disney World Offers Two FREE Park Tickets For A Limited Time You could get 2 days worth of Disney World tickets for FREE!
- The One Rule We Wish Disney World Transportation Would Finally Slash We don't mind the majority of the rules in Disney World, but this one, we have to admit, drives us nuts.
- Disney World Reveals EXCLUSIVE Hotel Discount for Summer 2026 Check out the new Florida Resident Disney World hotel deal that was just released!
- NEW Disney World Hotel Discount Drops for Annual Passholders Annual Passholders can save big on Disney World hotels this summer with this new discount!
- NEW Discount for Disney World Hotels Just Dropped! Save up to 30% on your next Disney World hotel stay with this new deal! Get the details right here on DFB.
- Get Two FREE Nights and Park Tickets With Disney World’s NEW Deal Disney's Add Free Days to Your Stay deal is officially live and we've got all the info you need to know!
- This Buffet Just Did Something Unheard of at Disney World Price reductions at Disney restaurants are uncommon, especially as dining costs continue to rise. Families often struggle to balance their budgets while wanting to enjoy character experiences. Recently, Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort reduced its dinner prices for children from $33 to $29. While...
- Disney World’s Aggressive Discounts May Signal A Slow Summer This week, Walt Disney World announced three new discounts for summer 2026 stays, with savings of up to 40% for Annual Passholders. These offers benefit guests planning a vacation, but they also suggest that Disney may not expect as many bookings as usual for summer. Typically, Disney...
- Infant Injured in Shocking Disney World Hit-And-Run, Update Given An incident at Walt Disney World Resort left a one-month-old infant injured over the weekend. The past week has seen a string of incidents reported at Disney World. On Friday night, a body was found at Disney Springs – the resort’s onsite shopping and dining district, home...
- Disney Springs Replacement Confirmed, Under Construction Near Current Disney World Location Another version of Walt Disney World Resort’s shopping, dining, and entertainment district, Disney Springs, is coming to the Sunshine State. On December 30, developers closed a $73 million deal for the proposed Ovation Orlando Entertainment District, down the road from the Central Florida Disney parks. Ovation Orlando Entertainment District...
- NEW: Disney Files Permit To Remove Tomorrowland Icon as We Know It Walt Disney World has quietly taken another step toward reshaping Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, and this time it involves one of the land’s most recognizable visual elements. A newly filed permit by Walt Disney Imagineering suggests that a familiar icon tied to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin...
- “Manipulating the Youth”: Banned Republican Candidate James Fishback Unleashes on Disney’s “Real Agenda” The long-standing tension between Florida’s political leaders and the Walt Disney World Resort has reached a boiling point in the first week of 2026. James Fishback, a high-profile Republican candidate for Florida Governor, is at the center of a national firestorm after being issued a lifetime trespass...
- Disney World Cuts Off Taylor Swift, Previous Theme Park Entry Rules No Longer Allowed Disney’s Hollywood Studios has quietly adjusted its Early Entry offerings for resort hotel guests, removing Walt Disney Presents from the list of attractions available during the 30-minute early access period each morning. The gallery, which houses rotating exhibits and Disney memorabilia, had been opening early for several...
- Walt Disney World Slashes 2026 Prices Amid Vanishing Crowd Levels
- BREAKING: Disney Officially Brings Incredible ‘Toy Story’ to Magic Kingdom After Years of Speculation Magic Kingdom’s Diamond Horseshoe is getting a complete transformation for summer 2026, and it’s bringing some unexpected character experiences to Liberty Square. Disney announced today that Jessie’s Roundup will take over the historic venue as part of the Cool Kids’ Summer activation running from May 26 through...
- Magic Kingdom Shuts Down Adventureland Area, Unexpectedly Removed Guests visiting Magic Kingdom have grown accustomed to change. Refurbishments, seasonal closures, and quiet operational adjustments are part of the park’s rhythm. However, every so often, a change occurs that feels different—less temporary, more definitive. That is the case with a longtime Adventureland location that has now...
- Disney’s Cinderella Castle You’ve Been Photographing Is About to Disappear, Removal Begins Today The most photographed structure in all of Walt Disney World is getting a makeover. Disney confirmed today through the My Disney Experience app that work has officially begun on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, with a message stating the iconic centerpiece is “currently undergoing a magical transformation.”...
- Every NEW Disney Loungefly Releasing in January (FULL LIST + Prices) EVERY new Loungefly online in January is right HERE!
- ALERT! One Of Our Favorite Disney World Restaurants Just Got CHEAPER There's been a price decrease for a popular Disney World table service restaurant!
- 15 New Rules That Could Be Game Changers for Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2026 Let's tackle the 15 NEW RULES you'll need to know for your trip to Hollywood Studios in 2026. Based on what we're seeing and learning, these could be game changers for your vacation.
- NEW CLOSURE Causes Major Character Shakeup in Magic Kingdom Now that Pete's Silly Sideshow is closed, we know where you can meet the gang in Storybook Circus!
- The NEW Disney Visa Perk You Need to Use in 2026 Disney Visa Cardholders NEED to know about this.
- BREAKING: Disney World Is Dropping 4 NEW Hotel Discounts for 2026 There are FOUR new Disney hotel deals dropping TOMORROW you cannot miss!
- ALERT! Disney Moves Forward With Cinderella Castle Repainting Disney just took a step forward to start repainting the castle.
- These Disney World Hotels Will Have BRAND NEW ROOMS in 2026 A few Disney World hotels are getting major room updates in 2026!
- CONFIRMED: This Early Entry Perk Is Making a Comeback This Summer at Disney World! Early entry special character meet and greets are officially returning to Cool Kid Summer!
- JUST ANNOUNCED: A Major Perk Is Returning to 4 Disney World Hotels A HUGE Disney World hotel perk is returning this summer!
- Disney Springs Faces a Major Shutdown at the Worst Possible Time There’s a particular kind of tension that settles over Disney Springs when everything is supposed to feel effortless—but suddenly doesn’t. Cars inch forward. Tempers rise. Families circle garages that are already full. What should feel like a carefree evening of dining and shopping quietly turns into a...
- Criminals Target Disney World’s Multimillion-Dollar Private Living Community An act of “criminal mischief” reportedly interrupted the serene, designer enviornment in the Disney Golden Oak neighborhood on Sunday, January 4. This community, designed by Walt Disney Imagineers, is less than four miles from Magic Kingdom Park, and its high upfront price tag (plus HOA fees) comes...
- Characters Removed from Magic Kingdom Location After Structural Damage Something about Storybook Circus has felt off lately—and not in the usual “construction walls went up overnight” kind of way. This is the part of Magic Kingdom that’s supposed to feel carefree. Bright colors. Big smiles. The kind of place where kids tug your hand and parents...
- Don’t Forget About These 4 Magic Kingdom Changes Starting THIS Month Some big entertainment changes are coming to Magic Kingdom soon.
- Disney Just Dropped 3 MAJOR Announcements Including 91 NEW Treats And A Permanent Closure This week's BIGGEST Disney news is here!
- REVIEW: If Your Disney World Drink Doesn’t Have a Penguin On It, What Are You Doing? I never had a penguin in my drink before, but I don't know how I could ever go back.
- We’ve Got Some Bad News About Disney World Restaurants Here are all the menu changes that happened at Disney World restaurants this week.
- Stop Scrolling! You Can Get 6 Loungeflys for Under $45 on Amazon Right Now We're saving TONS thanks to these Loungefly on Amazon!
- REVIEW: We Have To Say It… This Might Be The Best Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookie at Disney Springs YET Gideon's has some new treats...and we tried them out!
- REVIEW: This $12 Sandwich Might Be Our New Go-To Lunch in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Next time I need lunch in Hollywood Studios, I'm going here.
- The Best Restaurants at Disney Springs in 2026 We’re headed to Disney Springs in 2026! Of course, we LOVE the theme parks at Disney World, but do not sleep on the dining and shopping district of the resort. Disney Springs has so many underrated and overlooked gems. So whether you’re planning a non-park day or you’re an Annual...
- When Is Demolition Day at DINOSAUR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? If DINOSAUR is on your Animal Kingdom must do list, this is important. Disney has revealed the ride’s permanent closing date, and here’s exactly how long you have left to ride it.
- FIRST LOOK at the NEW runDisney x Brooks Shoe Collection Brooks is releasing a limited edition collection of Disney shoes!
- Traumatized Guests Share Chilling Accounts After Experiencing Death at Disney World When guests head to Walt Disney World, they are usually looking for a brief escape from the stresses of the real world. For decades, the resort has maintained a reputation as a curated environment where safety and happiness are the primary exports. However, the sheer scale of...
- Disney Eliminates 4 Original Characters from Orlando Theme Park as of Today The circus has left town, at least temporarily. Pete’s Silly Sideshow, the popular character meet-and-greet location tucked inside Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom, closed its doors on January 4, 2026 for what appears to be a much-needed refurbishment of the venue’s aging tent structure. Anyone who’s visited...
- Disneyland Confirms Unexpected Closure Through January 10, Guests Notified The new year didn’t start quite as magically as planned for one corner of the Disneyland Resort. While guests were celebrating the arrival of 2026 with fireworks and festivities, the small world Gifts & Sundries shop inside Disneyland Hotel was dealing with a very different kind of...
- All Starbucks Missing From Disney World in 2026 Planning a Walt Disney World vacation involves juggling countless details, from FastPass selections to hotel reservations. For many guests, the Disney Dining Plan represents one of the most valuable tools for budgeting and simplifying their trip. Related: Disney Fans Are Losing It Over This New Starbucks Castle...
- FL Gov. Says Major Ban Coming to Walt Disney World in 2027 Environmental initiatives at major corporations often follow predictable patterns driven by public pressure, regulatory requirements, and genuine sustainability goals that leadership teams embrace with varying degrees of enthusiasm and commitment. The past decade has witnessed particular focus on single-use plastics, with straws emerging as symbolic targets in...
- A NEW Closure Starts This Week at Magic Kingdom Heads up! A popular Magic Kingdom meet and greet area is closing this week, plus we are rounding up all the other closures in Disney World.
- If This Secret Gets Out, Nobody Will Buy Cooling Towels at Disney World Again We're here to reveal a secret that will stop you from buying Disney cooling towels.
- This Celebrity Is As Excited About Riding EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy Ride As We Are A celebrity just recently had a blast riding this popular EPCOT ride.
- FOUR Disney World Rides Averaged OVER 1OO Minute Waits this Week! The parks were BUSY this week
- Why Every Disney Fan Will Be at Disney Springs This Weekend Disney and Kendra Scott just dropped a new first-of-its-kind collection!
- The Mystery of Tomorrow: When Will Disney Finally Announce the Carousel of Progress Transformation? For fans of Walt Disney World, the phrase “There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow” is more than just a song lyric—it’s a promise. However, as we move into January 2026, many Magic Kingdom guests are starting to wonder just how far away that “tomorrow” actually is. It...
- NEW: 2nd Death Strikes Disney Springs Within 12 Hours—District Lockdown Imminent News: A second death has been reported by guests inside Disney World Resort’s Disney Springs in less than 12 hours, leading to the possibility of the entire district shutting down under authority by law enforcement officials. Tragedy Strikes Disney Springs as Second Death Reported in Less Than...
- Large-Scale Evacuation at Disney World: Possible Dangerous Situation Reported Shocking news: A Disney World Resort hotel conducted an evacuation immediately on the evening of January 2, 2026, following reports of a potential hazardous situation. Related: Breaking: Another Tragedy at Disney World : Dead Body Found at Disney Springs Sparks Investigation Disney World News: Massive Evacuation Takes...
- Update Given After Another Man Found Dead at Walt Disney World Police have shared an update after a man was found dead at Walt Disney World Resort. Last night, police received reports of a “person down” just before 9 p.m. near East Buena Vista Drive. This report was later updated to a “dead person” after law enforcement vehicles...
- Disney World Set To Replace Its Most Iconic Resort Pool Disney World has just made a move that may seem small on the surface, but it could ultimately shake one of the most beloved traditions of staying on property. There was no big announcement. No dramatic reveal. Just subtle changes, quiet construction progress, and a growing realization...
- REMINDER: Guests Blocked From Magic Kingdom Location on January 4 Magic Kingdom guests visiting Fantasyland this winter will soon notice a change in Storybook Circus, as one familiar character location prepares to close ahead of schedule. Disney has quietly updated its operating calendar to reflect an earlier closure date for Pete’s Silly Sideshow, the longtime home of...
- Disney Released Perfect Merchandise For Adults Who Think They’re Disney Princesses Disney adults are passionate fans who openly embrace their love for Disney. They collect merchandise, plan frequent visits to the parks, and incorporate Disney into their daily lives. This includes clothing, accessories, home decor, and personal style choices that show their enthusiasm for the magic, characters, and...
- Fan Favorite Poutine Stand at EPCOT Closing and Ruining Festival Plans EPCOT has evolved since its 1982 debut as a permanent world’s fair emphasizing human achievement and innovation. Today, many visitors view it as a food and festival park, particularly in World Showcase, where the culinary offerings attract guests. EPCOT includes attractions like Test Track and Soarin’ in...
- Select Disney World Guests Can Get Cheaper Merchandise With This Perk The Walt Disney World Resort may be one of the most expensive vacations people can embark on, but there are ways to make it more affordable. The first major Disney gift card deal of 2026 has officially arrived, and for Disney fans planning trips to Walt Disney...
- EPCOT Has Secret Free Personalized Souvenirs You Can Get in World Showcase Saving money for souvenirs is an essential part of planning a vacation to Walt Disney World for most guests. Many understand that theme park merchandise comes with premium pricing, which can quickly eat into vacation budgets if spending isn’t carefully monitored and controlled. Some guests plan ahead...
- CONFIRMED: An Iconic Hollywood Studios Ride Permanently Closes in March Disney has officially confirmed that Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith will permanently close in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 2nd, 2026. That means March 1st, 2026 will be the final day guests can ride the coaster in its current form.
- 3 New Unspoken Rules Disney Is Enforcing in 2026 If you're heading to Disney World in 2026, these are three rules you need to know about!
- The 4 Days in January You DON’T Want To Be In Disney World These four days in January are going to be crowded.
- NEWS: Evacuation Reported at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge was evacuated the morning of January 2nd.
- DFB Video: How to Outsmart Disney World in 2026 Are the BEST new Disney World perks actually hiding out at Disney’s value resorts? Is it possible to see TWO fireworks spectaculars in one night for ONE price? And can the latest dining “trends” actually end up saving us MAJOR moolah?
- New Rules for Cosmic Rewind That Disney Adults Are Begging For Here are four ways to make EPCOT's most popular ride even better!
- Why Every Millennial Is Excited About Disney World’s New Ad Stacy from "Must Do Disney" is back!
- NEWS: Death Reported at Disney Springs A guest has died at Disney Springs.
- Disney to Temporarily Change Indiana Jones Stunt Show Effect Following On-Stage Incident Read full article
- Disney Resurrects Famed Theme Park Legend After Controversial Removal Years Ago Television personalities who become synonymous with specific brands occupy unique spaces in consumer consciousness, their faces and voices triggering instant associations with the products they represent. Some achieve this status through decades of consistent presence, while others capture lightning in a bottle with performances so memorable that...
- Emergency Alert for Disney World Area as Reckless Driver Speeds the Wrong Way One Walt Disney World Resort guest may have overindulged in the New Year’s Eve celebrations at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, or Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In the early morning hours of January 1, 2026, local law enforcement responded to reports of a reckless, wrong-way driver on a roadway...
- Disney World Removes All Holiday Celebrations: 300-Day Lockout Confirmed Disney World has officially removed all Holiday celebrations through 2026, confirming a 300-day lockout for millions of guests. Here’s what we know. Disney World Holidays Removed: 300-Day Lockout Begins Imagine the twinkling lights of Magic Kingdom fading into memory, families clutching their last photos with a jolly Santa Stitch before he...
- Disney World Bans Guests After New Year’s Eve Attack 2026 started with a bang at Walt Disney World Resort as multiple Magic Kingdom Park guests, including a minor, were involved in a physical fight shortly after the clock struck midnight. A police report alleged that multiple Disney cast members witnessed an adult male strike a 14-year-old...
- Surprisingly Early Opening Date Confirmed for Controversial Animal Kingdom Replacement Animal Kingdom is in a period of transition, but one upcoming change appears set to arrive earlier than first planned. There are those who consider Animal Kingdom to be a half-day park, to which we say A) you’re wrong, and B) Disney is on a mission to...
- Journey Into Imagination With Figment Closed at EPCOT Journey Into Imagination With Figment closed at EPCOT this morning and has yet to reopen. One Walt Disney World Resort guest shared photos from inside the attraction on social media after getting “trapped” on board. Journey Into Imagination With Figment Backstage Photos On Friday morning, Reddit user...
- Disney World Adds Hidden $475 Resort Fee Before Announcing Sudden Area Shutdown Disney World has announced something unfortunate that no guest wants to hear: price increases are coming this year. Be prepared to pay upwards of $425 for potential water park upgrades. Disney World Price Increases Coming in 2026: Prepare To Pay $425 to Swim at Water Parks Sun-soaked...
- The Wildest Ride Just Got Wilder: New Structure Spotted as Big Thunder Mountain Refurbishment Charges Toward 2026 Reopening Frontierland has felt a little quieter than usual lately, but behind the construction walls, a massive transformation is taking place. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the iconic “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” at Magic Kingdom, is currently undergoing its most significant refurbishment in decades. As we kick off...
- Florida Officials Confirm Shocking Closure: Disney Springs Sends New Mobile Warning to All Guests Disney Springs, located within Disney World, has issued a major warning to all mobile devices for guests ahead of a major closure coming soon. Disney Springs, Disney World Puts Out Massive Alert to All Mobile Devices Guests visiting Disney Springs can now check real-time parking availability directly...
- Devastating News for Disney Guests: Magic Kingdom Slashing Attractions and Parades Through 2026 Disney Magic Kingdom has confirmed that there will be reduced attraction and experience schedules across the park, leading to less-than-magical vacations in 2026. Disney Magic Kingdom Confirmed Reduced Parade Schedule: Less Magic for Guests Through 2026 The sun dipped low over Cinderella Castle, casting golden hues across...
- NEW runDisney 2026 and 2027 Races Announced! Disney just announced the rest of the 2026 and 2027 runDisney races -- here's when to book your reservations!
- It Just Got EASIER To Visit 2 Disney World Parks in 2026 It just got EASIER to go to two Disney World parks.
- I’ve Been to Every Store in Disney World and I’m Sharing My 6 Favorite Souvenir Hacks If you're purchasing souvenirs on your Disney World trip, don't forget these hacks to save you money, time, and give you peace of mind!
- What You Need To Know About Gas Prices If You’re Driving to Disney World Gas prices are pretty low as 2026 begins.
- Could This Long-Closed Disney World Restaurant Finally Reopen Soon? Could this Animal Kingdom dining spot finally reopen in March? Here's what we're seeing!
- One of EPCOT’s Most Crowded Rides Is CLOSING This Month The long-awaited refurbishment should last about a month.
- REMINDER: A Huge Change Is Coming to Magic Kingdom SOON We're reminding you that Cinderella Castle is getting repainted soon.
- Don’t Forget! This Animal Kingdom Land Closes PERMANENTLY Next Month Don't forget -- this is your LAST month to experience DinoLand, U.S.A. in Animal Kingdom!
- A Popular Character Meet and Greet Is MOVING In Hollywood Studios A popular meet and greet is returning to its original home!
- Why Disney Adults Are Suddenly Spending $89 These $89 passes offer a lot.
- Confirmed: Disney Springs Location Permanently Shuts Down Effective Immediately The immediate closure has stunned workers, customers, and fans alike. The sudden disappearance of a familiar sweet stop at Disney Springs has left fans stunned, as Sprinkles Cupcakes has officially closed its location in the shopping and dining district. After years of serving up signature cupcakes, cookies,...
- The Figment Squishmallow Bag Charm Disney Fans Didn’t Know They Needed There’s something uniquely captivating about Figment, EPCOT’s original mascot and embodiment of imagination, who has captured hearts for decades without a significant update in over twenty years. 2025 and into 2026, he remains culturally relevant, appearing on t-shirts, pins, spirit jerseys, and backpacks throughout Disney parks. His...
- The Database That Never Forgets: How Disney World’s Security Technology Catches Trespassers in 2026 For most guests, Walt Disney World is the ultimate escape—a place to leave the “real world” behind. But for those on the wrong side of a trespass warning, the “Disney Bubble” is less of a playground and more of a high-tech fortress. As we enter 2026, the...
- Confirmed: TRON Location Inside Magic Kingdom Closes Forever A Disney World TRON ride/experience has been removed forever at Magic Kingdom, leading to confusion and sadness throughout the community, and continuing into 2026. Disney World TRON Ride: Is It Gone for Good? The neon-blue canopy of TRON Lightcycle / Run has become one of the defining...
- When Is Disney World’s New Encanto Ride Opening in Animal Kingdom? The Madrigal family from Encanto has a new ride coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom and here's what we know.
- 3 Things We’re BEGGING Disney To Bring to the Grand Floridian Tea Room The Garden View Tea Room at the Grand Floridian is coming back soon and we're hoping to see these changes!