Are you traveling to Disney World with a little one?
Conservation Station
There are certainly challenges to bringing a baby to Disney World, but people do it every day. You have to think about your baby’s comfort. You might have to pick a good stroller (or rent one) for walking around the parks. You’ll need to make sure you pack all your necessities, including diapers. But we just found something VERY useful in one part of Disney World that may help you if you find yourself in need of a diaper.
If you’re in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you may want to visit Conservation Station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch. To do that, you have to take the Wildlife Express Train to get there. Here’s the problem, though: the Wildlife Express Train may not have enough space for your stroller. If you’ve got a baby, what do you do?
The Wildlife Express
Well, you can park your stroller nearby, but what if you forget your diaper bag or other essentials? What if you need to change a diaper? Well, Disney’s got you covered! You can get Pampers Diaper Changing Kits in the vending machine at Conservation Station. Convenient, right? These machines have snacks, too, just in case you need them.
Diaper Changing Kits
Each diaper changing kit, which costs $3.50, comes with two diapers plus wipes. If you happen to need more wipes, you can find a pack of 16 in the machine, too.
Wipes are available, too.
This is actually a great thing for Disney to have thought of because so many strollers don’t fit on the Wildlife Express train. We guess Disney DOES think of everything. Of course, if you need other baby essentials, each park in Disney World also has a Baby Care Center.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Have you ever brought a baby to Disney World? What Disney World services did you find helpful? Let us know in the comments!
There is a restaurant that literally takes you on a culinary adventure. No, we’re not just talking about a unique menu with exotic dishes. No. This restaurant is part dining room-part-attraction. You have to see it.
Admittedly, the name feels a little silly, and the price is pretty high, but you need to look past all that. Eatrenalin (as in, “eat” + “adrenaline”) first debuted in November 2022 in Rust, Germany. You can find the experience at Europa-Park Resort, but make sure to carve out plenty of time for this meal.
From start to finish, your Eatrenalin experience lasts over two hours and involves an eight-course meal. The prices range from 255,00 € to 645,00 €, or about $275.08 to $695.77, depending on the dining package you choose.
According to the website, this is a “multisensory production, during which all details are perfectly aligned in order to send your senses on a unique journey.” Here’s a look at the restaurant. From the outside, it looks like a rather mysterious building, but what until you see what’s inside.
This is your ride vehicle, a.k.a. a floating chair that will take you from room to room as you eat, drink, and take in all the physical and audio-visual elements. During the experience, you may end up in a variety of environments including an ocean scene and spacelike atmosphere.
Let’s talk about the food. This restaurant offers all kinds of intriguing options, including crispy duck, nigiri with shiso, short rib, and a blood orange dessert. Each course has a special name, like “Indulgent Introduction,” “Waterfall,” “Discovery,” “Ocean,” and “Taste.”
That hasn’t stopped us from trying out some new treats this week, though, like a Carrot Tart, a Tower of Terror-themed cookie, Easter Egg macarons, and more. However, Disney World restaurants have been switching up their menus this week, too, so we’ve also been tracking those. Let’s see what changed!
The Filet Mignon description changed from “Black Garlic and Mushroom Risotto, Braised Spinach, Bone Marrow Butter, Red Wine Demi-glace” to “Mushroom Risotto, Roasted Asparagus, Black Garlic Butter, Madeira Sauce”
Specialties also changed: Coconut Shrimp changed from $26.99 to $27.99. Under Wok, the following was added: Cantonese Pork Belly Bowl — Char siu pork belly, stir-fried Yakisoba Noodles with carrots, shiitake mushrooms & scallions, grilled bok choy, crispy pork wontons, fried egg, and chili crisp for $34.99.
Malaysian Seafood Curry
Under Grilled, the Kobe Beef Burger changed from $24.49 to $24.99. Here’s how Sides have changed:
House Fried Rice changed from $16.49 to $16.99
REMOVED: Wok-Fried Green Beans
ADDED: Half Rack of Ribs for $15.99
Desserts changed like this:
Fried Wontons changed from $13.49 to $13.99
REMOVED: Mango Key Lime Cheesecake
ADDED: Mango Pie — Shortbread cookie crust, whipped topping, raspberry sauce for $13.99
Breakfast has changed at Kona Cafe. Here’s how entrees are now different:
REMOVED: Spice-Rubbed Salmon Plate
ADDED: Breakfast Platter — Two Eggs-Any Style with Potatoes, Ham, Bacon, Sausage, French Toast, and Mini Pancakes with Macadamia Nut Butter and Pineapple Compote for $22
ADDED: Seasonal Pancakes — Served with choice of Ham, Spiced Ham, Bacon, or Sausage for $18
ADDED: Loco Moco — Two Eggs-Any Style, Chorizo Gravy, Hamburger Patty, Rice, Pico de Gallo for $17.50
Lunch also changed. Under Appetizers, Seasonal Soup was added for $9. Here’s how Entrees changed:
Kona Stir-fry with Chicken changed from $26 to $28
Kona Stir-fry with Shrimp changed from $28 to $31
Dessert Glasses have also been removed from the menu.
Breakfast at Kona Cafe
For dinner, the Seafood Coconut-Curry Soup was removed from Appetizers. Entrees also changed:
REMOVED: Mahi, Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato
Kona-braised Short Rib description changed from “Braised Short Rib, Kona Coffee-Mocha Sauce, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini” to “Braised Short Rib, Kona Coffee-Mocha Sauce, Carrot-Ginger Purée, Peanuts, Bok Choy”
New York Strip Steak description changed from “Smashed Red Bliss Potatoes, Sweet Chili Carrots, Roasted Cipollini, Herbed Butter” to “Coconut Curry Potatoes, Snap Peas, Grape Tomatoes, Shallots, Edamame, Teriyaki-Chimichurri Sauce”
ADDED: Pork Chop — Sweet Potato, Tri-colored Cauliflower, Garlic Parmesan Sauce for $30
ADDED: Sautéed Red Quinoa with Mahi — Braised Baby Bok Choy, Asparagus, Sweet Chili Carrots, Tomato Confit, Chimichurri for $24
A new Side Bok Choy for $8.50 was added. Dessert Glasses was removed from dinner, too.
ADDED: Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée — Caramel-Mocha Biscotti, Maldon Sea Salt for $11
A cocktail has also been added: Kentucky Mule — Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Lime Juice, and Pure Cane Sugar topped with Fever Tree Ginger Beer for $17.
There’s a new drink arriving in hotel bars in Disney World: it’s the Blueberry-Lemon Margarita made with Patron Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Sweet-and-Sour, Lemon and Lime Juices, and Blueberry Puree for $17. You can pick this new margarita up at:
Tinga de Pollo has been replaced with Tinga de Pork — Roasted Chipotle Pork served over Two Corn Tostadas with Cliantro-Lime Slaw and Spicy Avocado Cream finished with Cotija Cheese for $10.49
Caribbean-spiced Salad with Chicken changed from $12.29 to $12.79
REMOVED: Jerk Shrimp Rice Bowl
Angus Cheeseburger changed from $11.79 to $12.29
Barbecue Chicken and Grilled Pineapple Flatbread changed from $11.49 to $12.49
Chicken Wrap changed from $11.29 to $11.79
Pepperoni Flatbread changed from $11.29 to $11.79
Cheese Flatbread changed from $10.79 to $11.29
Cuban Flatbread Pizza changed from $11.49 to $12.49
ADDED: Rice Bowl with Pork — Rice with Pigeon Peas served with Roasted Corn, Peppers, Pineapple Salsa, and Sweet Plantains with Pork for $10.79
Leaning Palms
Chicken Rice Bowl changed from $10.49 to $10.79
All-Beef Hot Dog changed from $9.79 to $10.29
Caribbean-spiced Salad changed from $9.29 to $9.79
ADDED: Shrimp Rice Bowl — Caribbean Jerk-seasoned Florida Gulf Shrimp with Rice, Pigeon Peas, and served with Roasted Corn and Peppers, Pineapple Salsa, and Sweet Plantains for $12.79
Impossible Island Burger changed from $12.79 to $13.29
Tofu Rice Bowl changed from $10.49 to $10.79
French Fries changed from $4.49 to $4.99
Chocolate Chip Cookie changed from $3.49 to $3.99
Kid’s Chicken Rice Bowl changed from $7.49 to $7.99
Leaning Palms
Beverages also had changes:
Piña Colada (Non-Alcoholic) changed from $5.99 to $6.49
Assorted Fountain Beverages changed from $4.29 to $4.49
Twinings Hot Tea changed from $3.49 to $3.79
Chocolate Milk changed from $4.19 to $2.29
Lowfat Milk changed from $1.99 to $2.29
Simply Orange changed from $4.99 to $5.29
Minute Maid Apple Juice changed from $1.99 to $2.29
Beer and Wine had the following changes:
Samuel Adams Seasonal – Boston, MA with a Souvenir Cup changed from $14 to $14.75
Bud Light Lager – St. Louis, MO with a Souvenir Cup changed from $12 to $12.75
Opici Family Red Sangria changed from $12 to $13
Opici Family White Sangria changed from $12 to $13
Copa Di Vino Cabernet Sauvignon, Oregon changed from $10 to $11
Copa Di Vino Moscato, Oregon changed from $10 to $11
Copa Di Vino Pinot Grigio, Oregon changed from $10 to $11
ADDED: DOLE Whip Bathtub Sundae — DOLE Whip Pineapple, DOLE Whip Strawberry, and Green Matcha Tea Soft-serve for $15.99
Snack Shack
ADDED: DOLE Whip Strawberry Mai Tai Float — DOLE Whip Strawberry with a blend of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Myers Original Dark Rum, Bols Blackberry Brandy, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and a splash of Fanta Strawberry for $16
If you have your heart on eating something specific at Disney World, we always recommend keeping an eye on restaurant menus to make sure it’s still available. You can do that on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll also keep you updated on changes, so stay tuned to DFB for more.
Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
What’s your favorite Disney snack? Let us know in the comments!
We’ve been so busy looking out for clues about the final stages of the EPCOT Transformation that a SECRET new Disney show snuck right in and shocked us ALL! Wait until you see what we found in the World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT.
CommuniCore Plaza will be an outdoor space where guests can experience all the EPCOT festivals. It will also include a new area for large-scale concerts or intimate performances that extend out into the nearby gardens.
Up until now, no one seemed to pay much attention to this part of the description: “intimate performances that extend out into the nearby gardens.” But something caught out eye, and now, those words make a whole lot more sense!
World Celebration Gardens
On March 31st, we spotted something NEW near one of the new “hero features” (big artistic elements like topiaries and sculptures) in the World Celebration Gardens. At first, we were a little confused. What’s up with this structure? Is it a stage? We checked the My Disney Experience app, but no new entertainment was listed in EPCOT.
What is THIS?!
From there, we spoke to a Cast Member, who told us that a NEW show is debuting in EPCOT called Forces of Nature. According to a Cast Member, the show will take place at 10:15AM, 11: 15AM, 12:15PM, 1:10,2:10PM, and 3:10PM. Let’s check it out!
Here’s a look at the NEW acrobatics performance in EPCOT’s World Celebration Gardens! pic.twitter.com/PEfFlqtBPY
The new acrobatic show was about 15 minutes long, and comes from the same company that provides the Art Defying Gravity entertainment during the EPCOT Festival of the Arts! There were five AMAZING acrobatic performers who performed some impressive stunts on a large globe-like stage. We couldn’t look away.
Forces of Nature
There was music. There was dancing. There were poses we could NEVER do ourselves.
STUNNING!
We had so much fun watching this show.
What a fun show!
We won’t spoil the story for you, but as the name implies, there was a lot of nature-inspired movement in the show.
Check it out!
As we mentioned, the show is not currently listed on the My Disney Experience app, but Cast Members told us they expect the show to take place daily.
This was SO fun!
We were SO lucky to catch this new show in EPCOT; come check it out during your next visit! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Are you excited about this new show? Let us know in the comments!
Take a look at this week’s average wait times — going from highest to lowest!
Magic Kingdom Wait Times
Despite the decreases in wait times last week, things have made a harsh turnaround in Magic Kingdom. For example, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train went from a 67-minute average to a 90-minute average! And that’s just the start…keep scrolling to see the rest!
We’ve seen a lot of these lately with the long lines!
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train — 90 minutes
Space Mountain — 67 minutes
Peter Pan’s Flight — 66 minutes
Jungle Cruise — 61 minutes
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — 50 minutes
Haunted Mansion — 44 minutes
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin — 37 minutes
Astro Orbiter — 37 minutes
Enchanted Tales with Belle — 37 minutes
Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh — 35 minutes
Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini — 31 minutes
Magic Kingdom was not the only week to see a jump in wait times! EPCOT is a fan-favorite park and with the Flower & Garden Festival in full swing, it’s PLENTY busy. There aren’t as many rides, but be prepared to wait for the popular ones like Frozen Ever After and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure!
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure — 83 minutes
Frozen Ever After — 80 minutes
Test Track — 77 minutes
Mission: SPACE — 63 minutes
Soarin’ — 42 minutes
Spaceship Earth
Spaceship Earth — 20 minutes
Turtle Talk with Crush — 18 minutes
The Seas with Nemo and Friends — 14 minutes
Journey into Imagination — 11 minutes
Gran Fiesta Tour — 10 minutes
Living with the Land — 9 minutes
Figment
Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week.
Surprise, surprise…Flight of Passage is back to a triple-digit wait time average this week after dropping to 76 minutes last week. We’ve noticed Individual Lightning Lanes sell out incredibly fast for this attraction in the morning, so if you want one and see it available, grab it while you can!
Last week, wait times at Hollywood Studios were shockingly mild. Unfortunately, that has changed this week with several attractions posting averages over an hour. Slinky Dog Dash had the longest lines in ALL of Disney World this week as well.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
What is your favorite ride in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below!
Set to debut on the streamer in May, Disney+ has shared the second official trailer for the upcoming season of Doctor Who, starring Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson. The new trailer features a look at the Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, and Ruby Sunday, portrayed by Millie Gibson, as they journey through time and space […]
A new Starbucks tumbler has joined the summer merchandise collection available at Disneyland Resort. We found the tumbler in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District.
Summer Starbucks Tumbler – $44.99
The artwork on the tumbler is also featured on other merchandise in the collection. Mickey is pictured in a blue and white striped hammock hanging between two palm trees on the beach.
Clouds and the sun are above. Mickey is wearing a blue shirt and matching shoes with orange shorts and sunglasses. The ocean is behind him.
“Disneyland Resort” is in the sand, in the same dark tan color as the shadows of Mickey and the threes.
The image continues around the tumbler but with no other notable imagery.
The Starbucks wordmark is in black on the opposite side from Mickey.
The straw is orange and white striped with a flimsy rubber yellow umbrella attached.
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We have made it through the first round of our 10th annual Mouse Madness tournament and now we are moving on to the Elite 8. The eight remaining songs will compete for a spot in the Final 4 as they look to continue to survive and advance their way through our bracket to be crowned […]
A patent filed by Disney shows how they plan to improve flying theater attractions like Soarin’ with a greater range of motion.
New Soarin’ Patent
Disney Imagineer Mark Sumner designed the original Soarin’ mechanism with an Erector Set. The new mechanism references Sumner’s original patent, aiming to improve upon the original design.
The updated flying theater attraction would be “more aggressive” with heaving, pitching, and rolling to simulate turbulence.
One iteration is similar to the current versions of Soarin’, with guests loading when the seats are on the ground. The system would then raise guests into the air thanks to retracting cables that propel them along a curved rail track.
Another iteration described in the patent shows loading taking place above and guests then being launched downwards.
The above figure shows how, once in the show position, the seats could pitch back and forth.
And this figure shows the row of seats rolling.
These improvements are “intended to replicate the motion of a non-specific flying machine, having the ability to replicate motions that are more aggressive than the traditional floating or gliding experience.”
What do you think about Disney potentially introducing more thrilling Soarin’-like attractions in the future? Let us know in the comments.
