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Flying soon and dreading the feeling of being smushed next to a stranger for hours on end? We totally get it and have been there. Airplane interior Thankfully, there are some airlines that offer different seating options, such as Business Class and First Class, to give you more room while you travel, but this perk does come at an additional cost. If you’re planning on flying with Avelo Airlines soon, you won’t want to miss this new announcement — TWO new seating options will be available for purchase later this year! Avelo Airlines just announced that it will introduce two new types of seating on its airplanes starting on September 25th, 2025. Stretch and Stretch+ will be available for additional costs. ©Orlando International Airport The “Stretch” option will give guests a seat with extra legroom, going from 32 inches to over 36 inches. Stretch+ will put travelers in a row where the middle seat is purposefully left empty. That means that instead of three people per row, the two travelers in this row will have more room to spread out and be a little more comfortable. Impressive, right? (Bruce Snyder/Avelo Airlines/WWMT) Those flying with Avelo can book these upgrades online right now for flights on or after September 25th. Avelo markets itself as “America’s most convenient airline,” and while you can select these seats (or a standard seat) in advance, the cost starts at $14. However, parents flying with kids 14 and under can feel comforted that those children will be seated next to an adult in their party at no additional cost. ©Avelo Airlines Looking for more recent travel news? Check out our posts below! More Recent Travel News! “America’s Most Convenient Airline” Announces TWO New Additions Arriving in September!Popular Airline Adds 7 NEW Nonstop Flights at Orlando AirportThe Rules for Flying Have CHANGED — Here’s What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Worry About When It Comes to REAL IDIs It SAFE to Travel to the Caribbean Right Now?This Popular Cruise Line Is Adding a NEW Destination Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest travel news to help you plan your trips! The Simple Etiquette You’re Not Following On Airplanes (and You Should Be!) DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO What’s your preferred airline to fly? Tell us in the comments! The post “America’s Most Convenient Airline” Announces TWO New Additions Arriving in September! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Which Disney movie are you OBSESSED with? Rapunzel’s Tower in Magic Kingdom For many fans, it’s Tangled! With a great plot, some hilarious humor, and a heroine with great hair, what’s not to love? And if you’re a die-hard Tangled fanatic, we’ve got the perfect essentials on Amazon for you! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get the Floating Lantern Loungefly! ©Amazon If you’re a classic Loungefly bag kind of person, you can snag the Loungefly Disney Rapunzel Lantern Mini Backpack. It features Rapunzel and Flynn from the film’s iconic lantern scene — how stunning! It also has multiple zipper pockets and side slip pockets for all your theme park essentials. View on Amazon Or Try a More Understated Bag! ©Amazon If you want something that’s less “in your face” Disney, then you can get the Loungefly Disney Rapunzel Mini Backpack. This one is patterned to look like Rapunzel’s dress and has a drawstring closure with a zip pocket on the front. View on Amazon We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! Shop for More Disney Essentials on Our Amazon StorefrontThe post The Essential Every ‘Tangled’ Fan Is Buying From Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney recently revealed some updates during its quarterly earnings call, including how its theme parks and experiences business is doing, how Disney+ streaming is working out, and the company’s general financial situation. ©Disney However, Disney also dropped a massive announcement that surprised a lot of Disney fans — the company revealed it has plans to build a brand new theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The company has spoken about that project, as well as its scale, but Disney executives have doubled down on just how ambitious this project is shaping up to be in Abu Dhabi. First, some background. Disney’s Abu Dhabi Resort will be constructed on Yas Island, which is already home to several theme parks and attractions, including Ferrari World, which is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster. The island is also home to Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, CLYMB Abu Dhabi, and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. However, Disney has said its park will be more ambitious than anything else that’s been done there so far. ©Ferrari World In an interview with CNBC, Disney CEO Bob Iger said, “And I will also say this is far more ambitious than anything that’s been built here. And that will be reflected not just in the size and in the quality, but in the sheer scale and in the — I think, diversity and I guess the array of experiences that will be offered. We’re not talking about anything small or anything in a box or this will be a significant theme park that we’re putting here.” ©Disney Chairman of Disney Experience Josh D’Amaro added, “Yeah, it’ll be much larger than anything that’s currently here now. And I think to Bob’s point, and you can see it in some of the renderings that we’ve released, we’re being incredibly ambitious in terms of the architecture, use of indoor and outdoor space. One of the great things about the piece of land that we’ll be building on is it’s right up against the water. And so we’ll be pulling water into this resort. We really haven’t had an opportunity to do that anywhere else in the world. So this will be incredibly different from anything that’s around it.” ©Disney This project is also ambitious in comparison to what Disney has done in its other parks. D’Amaro said the new theme park will “take all the great stories that we have and deliver them to consumers and fans in completely new ways, dynamic ways, immersive ways, in ways that will keep them coming back time and time again. And so by virtue of the fact that this is our latest resort, it will be our most technologically advanced.” ©Disney Iger spoke about how the new theme park will look different from other Disney Parks, too. He said, “This will not look like any other theme park that we’ve built. Obviously, it’ll have a lot of our IP and there’ll be a lot about it that is familiar. Certainly Mickey Mouse is going to appear as Mickey appears in places all over the world. But you look at the architecture here and you look around at Abu Dhabi’s planning for the future. This park will be very consistent with that. And that’s exciting to us.” ©Disney The project will be funded by another company; Disney is not contributing any funds towards the new theme park. Disney Imagineers will lead creative design and operational oversight, and the new resort will be fully developed and built by Miral. Miral has developed other attractions in Abu Dhabi, such as SeaWorld Yas Island, Warner Bros. World Yas Island, and more. ©Disney This new park is expected to connect travelers from the Middle East and Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and more. Disney shared that the UAE is located within a four-hour flight of one-third of the world’s population, “making it a significant gateway for tourism.” Disney certainly has big plans for its seventh park, and we’ll be keeping an eye out for more details, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Everything Announced (So Far) for Disney’s New Abu Dhabi Theme Park Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW The post NEWS: Disney Executives Comment on Scale of New Abu Dhabi Resort: “More Ambitious.” first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mother’s Day is almost here, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating the joy and beauty of nature around the park. Take a break from the internet and come with us to look at cute baby animals! Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom has welcomed some new baby animals recently, and if you haven’t seen them yet, trust us when we say they’re adorable. With so many newcomers in the park, the baby animals had to celebrate their mothers as well! Then there’s Mara, the Masai giraffe mother of Tucker. She’s also not a new mother; Tucker is the third baby she’s cared for. You can find Mara and Tucker out in the savanna, on Kilimanjaro Safaris. It’s one of our favorite attractions at Disney World! Tucker is the cutest! Tucker is said to be a very fast learner, and maybe it’s thanks to his mother. He loves to stick close to his mom. Disney revealed that Mara has been guiding Tucker around the savanna with sweet, gentle nudges, teaching him the giraffe language and how to get around! How CUTE is that?! ©Disney Disney was also delighted to share a Mother’s Day surprise! It was just announced that Juniper, an endangered addax, welcomed an adorable calf named Ginny last month. She has been nursing her newborn over at the Animal Kingdom Lodge! ©Disney That’s not all, though, as Violet also welcomed her newborn calf, Henry! These new additions to the addax family are huge, as the addax is listed as a critically endangered species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Violet and Henry can be found wandering the Uzima Savanna. ©Disney We love adorable mother stories and baby animals! It’s so cute to see the newest additions to Animal Kingdom wander around and play. We want to say thank you to all the mothers out there reading this; you are appreciated so much! Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more Disney news and updates! 50 AMAZING Things You Never Knew Were in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Who’s your favorite baby animal? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's NEW Animal Kingdom Announcements Are the Best Things We've Seen All Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Summer 2025 is shaping up to be an interesting one at Disney World! Let’s go to Disney World! While the resort is in a state of transformation overall, with major construction projects in various stages at all four of Disney World’s theme parks, there are still some big changes coming to Disney World this summer. Double the Water Parks Since Walt Disney World reopened following the COVID-19 closure, the resort has alternated which of its two water parks — Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon — is open at a given time, with one being closed for refurbishment while the other is operational. That’s all changing in May. Blizzard Beach First off, Typhoon Lagoon reopened on May 1st. Now, Blizzard Beach closed on that day, BUT the park is reopening on May 21st, and BOTH of Disney World’s water parks will be open at the same time all summer! This is especially notable, as this summer will be the first summer season in which Disney World hotel guests receive a complimentary water park ticket on their check-in date. Typhoon Lagoon According to Disney, “For the first time since 2019, Disney World will have all 6 of our parks—all 4 theme parks and 2 water parks—open at the same time. From May 21st through September 7th, Disney World guests can enjoy the tropical shipwreck oasis of Typhoon Lagoon and the frosty fun of Blizzard Beach water park.” Hotels with Character According to the Disney Parks Blog, “This summer, guests staying at select resorts – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – will be able to enjoy even more Disney-themed activities designed for families with kids. These activities will include character visits with set appearance times to help you plan your day and an expanded itinerary of things to do with your family throughout your stay at these four resorts. “ Character Meet and Greet sign at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Having scheduled character meet & greets at these Disney hotels is a game changer for Disney hotel guests, who will be able to meet their favorites BEFORE heading to the parks for the day, OR add some Disney character magic to a day otherwise spent just relaxing at their resort. Two NEW Shows at Hollywood Studios May 27th will see the debut of not one, but TWO new stage shows at Hollywood Studios. The first, Unfairly Ever After is a “spellbinding show with moving music and a most memorable finale—where you help decide who has been treated most unfairly” amongst the Disney Villains. The show will be located in the former home of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. ©Disney The second new Hollywood Studios show is a reimagined interpretation of the park’s long-running Little Mermaid show. The new “fully reimagined show will take the audience to Ariel’s treasure trove” and be known as The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure. According to Disney, this new show will keep “the lively puppets, props, and scenery center stage. But new to this production, get ready to be dazzled with new digital puppetry and jaw-dropping effects. Plus, the addition of new-to-the-show songs!” ©Disney Disney Starlight is Coming Summer 2025 will see the return of a nighttime parade to the Magic Kingdom with the debut of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away. ©Disney According to Disney, the new parade will combine “nostalgic Disney storytelling and glowing innovation, continuing the legacy of dazzling nighttime entertainment that holds a special place in the hearts of so many” and feature characters from “classic and new Walt Disney Animation Studios films like Peter Pan, Encanto, Frozen, Moana” and more. ©Disney While Disney is overall in a state of transition, there are still several worthwhile new additions coming this summer! Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disney World’s latest offerings. Inside Disney World’s Cosmic Rewind Coaster: Everything You Don’t See When the Lights Are Out Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which if these new offerings are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments below. The post 4 Major Changes Coming to Disney World This Summer first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s just something about LEGO that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Target There’s nothing like that feeling when you start building a set because it really challenges you in so many different ways. And once the build is complete, there’s a great feeling of accomplishment, and you’ve got a brand new thing you can show off. Well, if you love LEGO as much as we do, it’s your lucky day — LEGO sets are on sale at Target RIGHT NOW. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We took a look at this big LEGO sale at Target and picked out some of the Disney sets we think you might enjoy. So grab them while they’re discounted! Get the LEGO Star Wars Creative Play Droid Builder Set ©Target This LEGO set lets you create some of your favorite droids from Star Wars. You can build your own R2-D2, Chopper, QT-KT, R5-J2, and even invent your own droids. You even get some accessories to add a little personality to the droids, like a cowboy hat, mustache, glasses, headphones, and more. Buy at Target Buy the LEGO Up House Set ©Target Recreate one of the best moments from Pixar’s film Up, by creating the house with the balloons that sends Carl and Russell on a grand adventure. This set comes with 598 pieces, including minifigures of Carl, Russell, Dug, and a SQUIRREL! Buy at Target Get the LEGO Stitch Playset ©Target Build your own version of Experiment 626 with this LEGO set that includes everything you need to bring Stitch to LEGO life, brick by brick. You get 730 pieces and the completed piece includes movable ears. Buy at Target Buy LEGO Moana’s Adventure Canoe Set ©Target Who knows how far you’ll go when you set sail with Moana to build this canoe set that includes a double-hulled canoe featuring a printed textile sail, a rope lei hulu to find the wind direction, a removable top deck with living space below, plus a small campfire and sleeping spaces on deck. Buy at Target We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! Shop for More Disney Essentials on Our Amazon StorefrontThe post TONS of Disney LEGO Sets Are on SALE for 20% Off at Target first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! ©Disney Disney announced a BRAND NEW THEME PARK, and people are very upset about it. We finally know the name for the Pirates-themed lounge coming to Magic Kingdom this year, our favorite Disney LEGO set is back in stock, and MORE! All the latest Disney Parks news is coming up right now on DFB Guide. By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news of the week are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Disney Announces NEW THEME PARK, Pirates Lounge Name & More! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So much has changed in the last 5 years at Disney World. There is one mistake people still make that you don’t want to get caught making! Cinderella Castle Since Disney World closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have experienced a lot of changes. There has been a BIG push towards more mobile technology through Mobile Ordering and Merchandise Checkout. There have been new attractions that have opened and some that have closed permanently. If you are heading back to Disney World soon, there is a BIG change you need to be aware of. There are still people out there who are traveling to Disney World with a pre-COVID mentality. If it’s been a bit since you have traveled to Disney World, there are a lot of things that you should get caught up on before going. It’s okay for people not to be as hyper-focused on the Disney parks scene as some of us — that’s our job. But, when you are planning on spending A LOT of money on a Disney World vacation, you’re gonna want to be as informed. EPCOT Let’s travel back to 2020, before the closure of Disney World. FastPass+ was the reigning “skip-the-line” service that was FREE to guests. In August 2021, Disney announced that FastPass+ would NOT be returning to Disney World. But, don’t fret — there is a NEW system in its place! FastPass+ Entrance at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Disney has rolled out Lightning Lane as the latest “skip-the-line” service. There are two options you can now PURCHASE to save yourself time on your rides: Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. That’s right — these services now come with a fee. It begins at $15, however, it will vary based on the park you purchase it for and the time of year you are visiting. Everything You Need to Know About Lightning Lane Multi Pass in Disney World Slinky Dog Dash Lightning Lane When purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you can make up to 3 Lightning Lane Multi Pass selections in a park in advance of your visit. Additionally, you can choose available times as you make your attraction selections, and can continue to hold up to 3 Lighting Lane Multi Pass selections at a time. Guests who remember FastPass+ will probably see the similarities in the two systems. Disney World Resort guests can reserve these 7 days before their vacation, and non-resort guests can reserve 3 days before their park day. Book These Rides FIRST With Disney World’s Lightning Lane Multi Pass System! Lightning Lane Lightning Lane Single Pass is a separate fee for the most popular attractions. Guests may hold a maximum of TWO Single Passes per day, they can both be purchased in advance if you prefer (pending availability), AND they can be located in TWO different parks (though, be aware that your Disney World theme park ticket must include the Park Hopper add-on option to be able to visit both attractions in two different parks in one day). The full list of attractions that are currently available for Lightning Lane Single Pass in Walt Disney World is as follows: Magic Kingdom: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train TRON Lightcycle / Run EPCOT: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Animal Kingdom: Avatar Flight of Passage Hollywood Studios: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind While there are a lot of similarities in the two systems, one major difference is paying for Lightning Lanes. This can come as a surprise to some guests who aren’t aware of the switch, so plan ahead. These costs can also add up for a large traveling party. It’s not uncommon that we see Multi Pass for Magic Kingdom at $29 per person, per day, and if you have 5 people in your party, that’s a quick $145 per day — that’s not including any Single Passes you would like to purchase. I’ve Tried Every Lightning Lane Hack in Disney World and These 2 Work Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Lightning Lane If it has been a while since you visited the parks and you need help getting up to speed on how Disney World has changed, our friends over at Small World Vacations can help you! Contact them today for a FREE quote on your next Disney vacation. We hope this helps you on your next Disney vacation. For more tips, follow us at DFB! Former Disney Cast Member Reveals the WORST Things You’ll Buy in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is the biggest change you feel since the 2020 closure of Disney World? Tell us in the comments below. The post People Have Been Making This Mistake in Disney World for Literally YEARS -- Don't Be Fooled first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder? Annual Passholder If so, you’re probably aware of all the benefits you get for being a Passholder. In addition to admission into the parks, you also get discounts on shopping and dining, access to exclusive lounges, and the occasional free gift. You also get special merchandise, and now a NEW Annual Passholder souvenir is turning up, but Disney sort of missed a HUGE opportunity with the announcement about its release. Let’s get into it. Disney World is releasing an exclusive tumbler for purchase for Disney World Annual Passholders. The tumbler features artwork designed by Joey Chou and includes some of the characters you’ve previously seen on Passholder Magnets like Figment, Mickey Mouse, and more. You’ll also recognize some iconic Disney World landmarks. Honestly it IS a cute tumbler. ©Disney You’ll be able to purchase this tumbler from the following locations in Disney World while supplies last: Restaurantosaurus and Pizzafari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Dockside Diner in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Connections Eatery and Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue in EPCOT Regal Eagle Smokehouse However, it’s the language Disney uses to describe the tumbler that just hurts our feelings. The description reads: “This nonrefillable, Passholder-exclusive tumbler…” Yep, Disney pointed out that this tumbler is nonrefillable. Which just dashes any and all hopes that Passholders could someday possibly get a refillable tumbler option at the parks (seriously, we’ve dreamed about it). ©Disney Oh, well, we guess. Anyway, the tumbler is one of the offerings for V.I.Passholder Days, which runs from May 14th through July 31st. During that time, Annual Passholders will get a new magnet, bigger discounts on shopping and dining, a special Passholder lounge in EPCOT, and more. Stay tuned to DFB for more. 3 Mistakes Annual Passholders Still Make in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think? Would you like to see Passholders get a refillable mug in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney COMPLETELY Missed a Refillable Mug Opportunity With Its New Souvenir Announcement first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at Disney, we know military service is a family business. Just in time for Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 9, we had the chance to sit down with planDisney panelist, Carrie H., to chat about her love for Disney and her experiences as a military spouse! Carrie’s husband, Eric, is a Sr. Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy, working as an aviation electrician. Like Walt Disney, Carrie and Eric are originally from Illinois, where they met as teenagers. Let’s learn a little bit more about Carrie, Eric and their Disney-loving family! Disney Parks Blog: Tell us a little bit about your family. Carrie: “My husband and I started as high school sweethearts, and we have celebrated over 20 years of marriage. We have three kids (middle school, high school, and college age) who keep our life interesting and our schedules full. While military life has its ups and downs, we cannot complain that the Navy has let us call San Diego home now for the second time — just a short drive to Disneyland Resort! You’ll find us in the parks getting in as many attractions as we can, but also leaving plenty of time to check the newest Disneyland snacks off our list of must-tries.” Disney Parks Blog: What is it like being a military spouse? Carrie: “Being a military spouse means long separations apart, missing milestones and holidays. My husband was deployed when our first child was born. But then you have those really special homecomings. It’s learning to be really independent, but then also learning that everything doesn’t have to go your way once they’re back. It’s learning a lot of patience and not sweating the small stuff.” Adding Some Disney Magic During Deployments Disney Parks Blog: What does Disneyland Resort mean to you and your family? Carrie: “Disneyland Resort has truly become a home away from home for me and our kids. Obviously, we love coming to celebrate—making up for lost time when Dad’s here—but it’s also a place we choose to go when we’re having a hard time, and we just want to get away for a little bit. A few years ago, during my husband’s deployment, the kids and I made great friends within our military community who also had loved ones deployed, and we would all just go up together.” Disney Parks Blog: Why do you enjoy going to Disneyland while Eric is deployed? Carrie: “Spending time there is one of the ways the kids and I can experience a little magic, so the kids aren’t focused on Dad not being here—especially during holidays and celebrations when he can’t be with us in person. Now that my kids are older, I also love coming by myself and getting a day away from everything.” Disney Parks Blog: How do you and the kids stay close to Eric when he’s deployed? Carrie: “Beyond frequent messages and video calls, the kids and I like to find creative ways to ensure Eric is with us in spirit, even when he’s on the other side of the world. When my kids were younger, we had this “daddy doll” that they would insist on bringing with us to the parks, so he was with us. On the flip side, when he was deployed, Eric brought along a Woody doll that he would take from place to place to send us photos, and the kids would always look forward to seeing where Dad was with Woody. He even had a chance to bring Woody to Hong Kong Disneyland!” Eric in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort while on deployment. Disney Parks Blog: What are some of your favorite memories from visiting Disneyland Resort? Carrie: “I don’t think I can pick one! We have so many different, great memories at Disneyland. Obviously, celebrating when my husband comes back. There was one homecoming in particular, when our youngest had just recently grown tall enough to be able to ride the Incredicoaster, so she could not wait to get into the park and ride that with Dad. That was definitely a core memory!” Disney Parks Blog: Have you also visited Walt Disney World Resort? Carrie: “Our first visit was just me and my oldest when she was just three months! But two years ago, we got to go on our first Walt Disney World vacation as a family. I know with a lot of military families, when we have leave to take, it’s going home to see Grandma, Grandpa and the cousins. So, this was our first destination vacation with just us as a family and that was really an exciting experience!” Carrie and Ava’s first visit to Walt Disney World Resort [left] and Carrie and Ava’s second visit to Walt Disney World Resort [right]. Carrie’s Path to planDisney Panelist Disney Parks Blog: When did you first discover your love for Disney? Carrie: “Growing up, you could find me in front of the TV wearing out one of the many volumes of Disney Sing Along Songs on VHS. A Disney vacation was always a dream, and it finally came true in my early 20’s when my mom earned a family trip to Walt Disney World through work. Shortly after that trip, the military moved us to southern California, which meant we got to explore and fall in love with Disneyland Resort.” Disney Parks Blog: Why did you decide to become a planDisney panelist? Carrie: “Disney was always a place I loved going with my family, especially with the kids while Eric is away. My friends would always ask for information or advice for their trips, so I figured being a planDisney panelist would work out perfectly! I love helping others make the most of their visits to ‘The Happiest Place on Earth!’” Disney Parks Blog: What is a fun memory you have from being a planDisney panelist? Carrie: “Last year we went to Walt Disney World as a family and our oldest daughter was waiting on college acceptances. While we were there, she found out she was accepted to her top choice!” Disney Parks Blog: What does Eric think about Disney Parks? Carrie: “He loves it! Although we haven’t gotten him on board with the matching shirts just yet, he really enjoys the trips we take together and the memories we make as a family.” Disney Parks Blog: What do you want other military families to know about Disney? Carrie: “The parks are truly a magical escape from the challenges of military life. Thankfully, Disney offers amazing military deals and discounts for visiting Disneyland and Walt Disney World for eligible service members, so families like ours can escape into the magic, spend time together and create wonderful memories.” Offers for Eligible U.S. Military Members Eligible U.S. Military members have access to discounted tickets and resort stays year-round. For ticket purchases, visit your nearest participating U.S. military base ticket office or Shades of Green. For resorts, please visit our resort websites for Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. If you have questions about military discounts or planning your Disney vacation, visit planDisney.com. *Offers subject to change and availability. Disney Creates Happiness for Families of Fallen Military Heroes READ MORE planDisney Answers Your Vacation Planning Questions in New Series READ MORE Jenna Bush Hager Salutes Veteran Cast Members at EPCOT Portraits READ MORE The post planDisney Panelist Reflects on Life as a Military Spouse appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Disney World just revealed some upcoming showtimes AND confirmed Lightning Lane access for one of its upcoming attractions! The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure We’ve been eagerly counting down the days until one of Disney World’s newest shows debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While we’ve gotten a taste of some of the show elements we’ll see, and Disney also teased that never-before-seen characters are coming to the show, we now know a little bit more about when we should expect throughout the day! We’re days away from a brand new show debuting at Disney World, and now we’ve got even more to be excited about! Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be home to The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure as it takes the stage on May 27th! ©Disney While we’ve known the day this show will debut in the park for a bit, we weren’t sure how often it would run each day. Disney World recently updated its My Disney Experience app and website to give us a hint of the timeframe we can expect performances to run each day. Currently, the posted information details performances will start at 9:15 AM and run through 7:15 PM each day. ©Disney It sounds like you’ll have multiple chances to see the show throughout the day, so you can plan your day accordingly. Additionally, Disney quietly confirmed that Lightning Lane access will be offered for this show, which may be something to consider as you’re making your selections for your day. It hasn’t been announced if the Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Single Pass system will accommodate the show, so stay tuned for more details. ©GMA Unfortunately, Disney hasn’t offered much more specific information about performance times than this for now, but we’ll be certain to keep a close eye on them. We’ll be bringing you along for all the fun when the show debuts. Be sure to stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for all the latest updates and more! The NEW Rules You Have To Follow for the Disney Dining Plan  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ new shows are you most excited to see first? Tell us in the comments below! The post JUST CONFIRMED: Disney Reveals Lightning Lane Rules and SHOWTIMES for NEW Little Mermaid Attraction in Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

June is going to look VERY different from the rest of the year at the Disneyland Resort! Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Coming off perhaps the biggest month at Disneyland in years, thanks to the start of its 70th Anniversary celebrations, the Disneyland Resort is primed for a big June. We’re rounding up some of the major changes and filling you in on what to expect if you visit the Anaheim theme park resort in June! Packed with closures, additions, and some special treats, here’s what’s different in Disneyland this June! Closures Let’s start off with some bad news: Refurbishments. Starting us off are the offerings inside the Main Street Opera House. Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln The Disney Gallery, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, and Walt Disney — A Magical Life are all closed throughout June. ©Disney Walt Disney — A Magical Life is a new show coming to the Opera House, debuting on July 17th — Disneyland’s birthday. The show will feature the first-ever Walt Disney audio-animatronic and will play in rotation with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln after its initial run. ©Disney So far, reopening dates have not been announced for the other two attractions. Matterhorn Bobsleds The Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction will also be closed during the full duration of June. Matterhorn Bobsleds The ride is undergoing a lengthy refurbishment, and a reopening date has yet to be announced. Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland is also experiencing a lengthy refurbishment of its own. This iconic attraction is getting a tune-up on its technical aspects and is expected to be down for a few months. We’ll let you know when Disney plans to reopen it. ©Disney Over in Toontown, Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster will be closed for a brief refurbishment. The ride will be unavailable in June, per the Disneyland calendar, until Friday, June 13th, when it is no longer listed on the refurbishment schedule. Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebrations From May 16th, 2025, through the summer of 2026, the Disneyland Resort is celebrating its 70th anniversary — and with that comes some additions to both parks! ©Disney Over at Disneyland Park, the “Paint the Night” parade is coming BACK to Main Street, U.S.A.! This nighttime parade will utilize millions of lights to create stunning colors while featuring characters from fan-favorite franchises like Monsters, Inc., Cars, Toy Story, and more. ©Disney The “Wondrous Journeys” nighttime spectacular is also returning to the park. This show celebrates the legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios while taking you on a journey through some of its most iconic characters and stories. Expect to see projection effects on Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street, U.S.A., the Rivers of America, and “it’s a small world” in addition to an incredible fireworks display! ©Disney Mickey Mouse and his friends will also be donning some special 70th Anniversary outfits, as well as celebrating the occasion with a character cavalcade called “Mickey and Friends Celebrate Happy!” ©Disney “it’s a small world” is also going to be different in June as it debuts new characters from Coco: Miguel and Dante! The new scene will be available on May 9th, while a new verse to the iconic song played throughout the attraction, written by the late Richard M. Sherman, debuts later on July 17th, 2o25. ©Disney The Pixar Pals Playtime Party is returning to the Fantasyland Theatre beginning May 23rd and will feature plenty of fun Pixar characters, interactive games, and dancing. ©Disney Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Blast is also coming back on May 23rd and will be filled with his favorite tunes, dance moves, and more at the Tomorrowland Terrace. Stitch at Tomorrowland The theme parks are going to look different as well. Expect to see decorations like the 50-foot sculpture inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle, “with colorful glass panels and golden charms representing the five original lands” in addition to multi-colored banners and flowers along Main Street, U.S.A. We’re also getting a special medallion on Sleeping Beauty Castle, and a NEW theme song called “Celebrate Happy” by the Jonas Brothers will also play throughout the celebration. ©Disney Over at Disney California Adventure, a new “World of Color” show will be in full swing called “World of Color Happiness!” This nighttime show is hosted by Joy and the other emotions from Inside Out and Inside Out 2 and will feature a rendition of “Rainbow Connection” by Boyz II Men and an original song called “Makes Me Wanna Move” by FITZ from Fitz and the Tantrums. The show will feature appearances from beloved Disney and Pixar characters as well as a pre-show message from The Muppets. ©Disney The “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade is also returning and will include nearly 30 Pixar characters from some of the most popular Pixar movies. ©Disney An all-new show, “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!”, will debut at the Disney Theater on May 16th and will be available in June. This new show features upbeat original songs, appearances by beloved Disney characters to sing and dance with, and interactive elements! ©Disney Toy Story Midway Mania! in Pixar Pier will look different in June as it gets some 70th Anniversary updates, such as special targets. ©Disney June is also a big month for Toy Story as its 30th anniversary celebration finds its way to California Adventure. You can meet Rex at Pixar Pier beginning June 1st for a limited time. ©Disney The exterior of Carthay Circle Restaurant will also feature music, lights, and projection effects honoring “Celebrate Happy”, a new song coming to the park. Carthay Circle Restaurant You’ll also find PLENTY of 70th Anniversary TREATS and MERCH, and you can learn about every offering by checking our 70th Anniversary guide below! Disneyland Resort’s 70th Anniversary Celebration We’ll continue to keep you updated on all things Disneyland, so stay tuned right here at DFB for all the latest info! 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Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After is a BRAND-NEW show coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 27th! ©Disney Disney has shared a few teasers about which villains can be seen during the show, and we even got a sneak peek at one of the songs. And now, Disney has revealed the showtimes for this NEW show once it debuts! Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After is debuting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 27th, 2025, and we officially know showtimes! ©Disney On Tuesday, May 27th (and for the foreseeable future), you can catch Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After at: 10 AM 11 AM 12 PM 12:30 PM 1 PM 1:30 PM 2 PM 2:30 PM 3 PM 3:30 PM 4 PM 4:30 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM ©Disney That’s a WHOLE LOT of shows in one day — a whopping 15! Sounds like you’ll have plenty of chances per day to check this one out once it opens. But, don’t be surprised if there’s a long line — Disney fans are extremely passionate about Villains, so to have them permanently represented in the parks is awesome! This show will follow these three villains, along with appearances from other villains throughout the theater, as they try to convince the crowd that they got the shaft in their story. They will each present their case on why they were treated so unfairly, and in the end, the audience will decide who had it the worst. ©Disney Also on May 27th, a second brand-new show is opening called The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure! This is really more of an updated version of The Voyage of the Little Mermaid, which closed in 2020, but with updated show scenes and songs that weren’t featured in the previous version. ©Disney We’ll be on the lookout for more updates from Hollywood Studios and beyond. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news! Sneak Peek of the NEW Villains Attraction Announced for Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you excited to see this new show? Tell us in the comments. The post BREAKING: Disney Just Announced FULL LIST of Showtimes for NEW Villains Show in Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration kicks off in just one week, and we can’t wait! Sleeping Beauty Castle! This exciting event kicks off on May 16th, 2025, and runs throughout the summer. As part of the festivities, there will be new ride additions, brand-new attractions, the return of fan-favorite parades, and so much more. While the event doesn’t officially begin for a few days, we already spotted a NEW popcorn bucket to mark the occasion! This is NOT a drill! A NEW Light-up Mickey Popcorn Bucket has landed at Disneyland Park for its 70th Anniversary Celebration! It features Mickey Mouse in his celebration outfit, plus the Disneyland 70 logo and Sleeping Beauty Castle. NEW Light up Mickey popcorn bucket We also spotted Pluto on one ear… Pluto …and Donald Duck on the other! Donald Chip ‘n’ Dale are featured on the back — right on the flap where you open the bucket to get your popcorn out. We spotted this one at the Main Street Popcorn Cart, but it can be purchased at various popcorn stands throughout the park! You can get it for $29, which includes the popcorn. Chip ‘n’ Dale Disneyland Magic Key passholders also get the opportunity to purchase an exclusive 70th Celebration Insulated Cooler Bag for $29.50. It features Sleeping Beauty Castle and other park imagery worth celebrating! Magic Key insulated tote bag We’ll be on the lookout for more updates from Disneyland ahead of the 70th Anniversary Celebrations. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! Learn More About Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Here Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Are you heading to Disneyland for the 70th Anniversary Celebration? Tell us in the comments. The post POPCORN BUCKET ALERT! 🚨 Disney Adults Are Gonna LOVE This Mickey Souvenir first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary is almost here! We’re ready for it, and it looks like Disneyland is, too! Disneyland is ready for its 70th! Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary celebration will kick off on May 16th, and we’re so excited for this one-of-a-kind party! We recently went to the park to look for updates, and to our surprise, the decorations are already up all around the resort. From Main Street, U.S.A. to the hub to Sleeping Beauty Castle — the park is dazzling with new decor! The 70th Anniversary celebration will begin on May 16th and run throughout the summer of 2026. It’s going to be a party to remember — with new ride additions, brand-new attractions, the return of fan-favorite parades, 70+ new snacks and treats, and so much more. Every party needs to set up before it begins, so we have to show off the current status of Disneyland Resort. All these additions are making us VERY excited for the party to start! ©Disney We saw this beautiful decor up at the Disneyland esplanade right before you enter Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure. We wonder what it will display near the bottom. The suspense is killing us! At least we won’t have to wait long to see what surprises are revealed. Disneyland Resort Esplanade! Even the Monorail is getting in on the celebration fun! Look how gorgeous and sleek this design looks on the Monorail, using the classic Disneyland logo with the new 70th logo. We’ll be riding into Disneyland in that 70th anniversary style! The Monorail Main Street is getting a beautiful makeover, too! Check out this piece we saw at the very front of the park. It reminds us to “Celebrate Happy” as we step into this happy place. The blue and pink colors are really working for the party decor. Main Street U.S.A! Take a look at some of the decorations hanging from the buildings along Main Street, U.S.A.! Disney also hung some “Celebrate Happy” decor along Main Street, U.S.A. on the lamp posts. Walking down Main Street We went to check out the popcorn stand and saw a sign up for the “Disneyland 70th Celebration Magic Key Insulated Cooler Bag.” It was available for $29.50 and was a Magic Key exclusive item. This thing looked amazing, and Magic Key Holders will be running for it at the beginning of the celebration! Popcorn stand Speaking of collectible items, we got our first in-person look at the 70th Anniversary Balloon Popcorn Bucket! This thing looked great — it featured Pluto and Donald on the ears of the bucket. We’re anticipating this collectible will go fast, and not many people probably realize the park already has it! Balloon Popcorn Bucket Of course, we saved the gorgeous Sleeping Beauty Castle for last! The castle has received a big change, as it now features a 70th Anniversary piece at the front and center. Sleeping Beauty Castle! We’re thinking the Castle will get other pieces added to it. If you remember the way the Castle looked during the 60th, it had more decor up. Look at the Castle! If you’ve seen the concept art for the Castle for the 70th, there were 70th Anniversary flags along the drawbridge. We’re anticipating some more additions to the Castle, and can’t wait to see it in person. The castle makeover has officially begun! ©Disney Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. We’re excited to see Disneyland undergo more changes as we get closer to the start date for the 70th Anniversary. Be sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog, as we’re going to be updating you all on everything about Disneyland’s big celebration! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Okay, West Coast folks. We’ve got some HUGE Disneyland news. ©Disney If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on a Disneyland Magic Key Annual Pass, you might understand just how limited those passes are and how quickly they sell out — when they’re on sale. We’re guessing you’ve probably been waiting for sales to begin again soon. Well, we’ve got some BIG news: sales for Magic Key passes will resume on May 20th…but only two passes will be available. Disneyland has just revealed that Magic Key Passes will go back on sale no earlier than 9 AM PT on May 20th. They’ll only be available while supplies last, so you’ll want to jump on that chance as quickly as you can. However, only two Magic Key passes will be available at that time: The Inspire Key and the Believe Key. Magic Key magnet line The Inspire Key is the highest tier of key you can get. For $1,749, you can hold up to six park pass reservations at any given time (note that there are blockout dates), standard parking, up to 20% off select merchandise, up to 15% off select dining, 20% off Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and unlimited PhotoPass digital downloads. Magic Key Villains Tumbler The Believe Key also offers up to six park pass reservations at any given time (with blockout dates), as well as 50% off standard parking, up to 10% off select merchandise, up to 10% off select dining, 20% off Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and unlimited PhotoPass digital downloads. Stitch Magic Key Straw Clip Like we said, these passes sell out quickly, so you’ll want to set those reminders in your calendar, set your alarm, and make sure you’re online on the Disneyland website when they go on sale. May the odds be in your favor and May the Force Be With You. Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Stay tuned to DFB for more. The Important Annual Pass Rule Disneyland Is Enforcing in 2025 Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be getting a Disneyland Magic Key? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Select Disneyland Magic Key Passes Will Be Available Following Extended Blackout first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are obsessed with bringing the Disney magic home to us! Haunted Mansion in Disneyland! Whether it’s our favorite character, snacks, or ride, we love having those little reminders around our homes. One of our favorite things to bring home? A hitchhiking ghost, of course! That’s why we’ve gathered 8 of the best Haunted Mansion souvenirs online, right now! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Looking to be haunted right in your own home (in a silly way, not scary)? We’ve got you covered! LEGO Haunted Mansion ©Amazon If the ghosts aren’t enough, you can bring the entire mansion home to you! This LEGO Haunted Mansion set lets you build the iconic attraction, and it even comes with its own spooky butler. LEGO Haunted Mansion Madame Leota Crystal Ball ©Amazon Looking for that perfect paper weight or small bookshelf trophy? Look no further than this Madam Leota Crystal Ball! It lights up and even plays the fortune teller’s haunting incantations. It comes with her spell book from the regions beyond and will make the perfect subtle touch to your home. Madam Leota Crystal Ball Haunted Mansion Stretching Portraits ©Amazon Create your very own stretching room in your house with the iconic portraits from the ride! These are great for holiday decor or just adding a bit of fun to any room. They feature two of the spooky portraits from the ride’s preshow, and they will blow your guests away. Stretching Portraits Welcome Foolish Mortals Framed Wood Wall Decor ©Amazon If you’re looking for some wall art, this framed piece features the iconic line “Welcome Foolish Mortals” from the ride’s preshow front and center. It also writes that the “sanctum for departed souls” is open for visitors. Nothing says welcome to our home like a spooky portrait! Framed Wood Wall Decor Haunted Mansion Camper Mug Haunted Mansion Foolish Mortal Ceramic Camper Mug One of our favorite items that we have is this spooky camper mug! It’s perfect for foolish mortals and holds a lot of your tea, coffee, or even soup if you’re into that. It’s also microwave and dishwasher-safe. Camper Mug Haunted Mansion Sling Bag ©Amazon Next up, we have this Haunted Mansion Sling Backpack! The design is inspired by the purple wallpaper that feels like it’s watching you. It features two side pockets for your water bottles, an adjustable strap, a smaller outer pocket, and a larger main pocket. It’s great for subtle Disney vibes at home or in the park! Haunted Mansion Sling Backpack Peel and Stick Wallpaper ©Amazon Speaking of that famous wallpaper, you can add it to your own home! This peel-and-stick wallpaper comes in maroon or grey to subtly emulate the ride’s decor. It’s safe for walls and doesn’t leave a sticky residue when removed, so it’s even renter-friendly. Grey Peel and Stick Wallpaper Itty Bitty Ghost Plush Set ©Amazon Finally, we have these itty-bitty hitchhiking ghosts! You can bring them home (or they’ll follow you)! These cuties glow in the dark and would be great for your library, a gift, or even a nursery. They’re small but mighty! Itty Bitty Ghost Plush Set There’s no better way to show your spooky obsession than with these souvenirs right here! Happy haunting, friends. As always, don’t forget to keep following DFB for more Disney souvenirs! Shop for more on our Amazon Storefront! The post 8 Disney Amazon Items For Anyone Who Loves Haunted Mansion (So, Like, All Disney Adults) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tucked away in the back of EPCOT’s France Pavilion is Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie. This charming French bakery is home to traditional pastries, sandwiches, soups, and salads. It’s a fan-favorite for a reason — and yes, the line out the door is almost always your first clue you’ve found the right place. The line in question So we decided to head back and try a couple of goodies to see if the hype is still well deserved. Here’s what we had on our last visit! We kicked off our visit to Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie by trying the Café Liégeois which is available for $7.50. This treat is a coffee-flavored dessert made with a light, fluffy mousse layered over what seemed to be chocolate cake crumbles, topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of crispy pearls. Café Liégeois The mousse itself was airy and delicious, and while we enjoyed the little bits of chocolate cake, we found ourselves wishing for a thicker, more substantial layer of it in the middle. There’s definitely more whipped cream than cake, but the crispy pearls on top added a great crunch that made each bite feel a little more special. We also appreciated that while the coffee flavor was definitely present, it wasn’t overwhelming — it struck a nice balance that even non-coffee drinkers could enjoy. Café Liégeois Overall, this was a surprisingly enjoyable dessert — creamy, light, and just indulgent enough to make it feel like a sophisticated sweet treat. Next up was Créme Brûlée, which is a caramelized vanilla custard and is available for $5.95. Créme Brûlée The custard was incredibly smooth, light, and refreshing with a buttery flavor that felt rich without being too heavy. And of course, the best part: the sugar crust on top was perfectly torched. It delivers that satisfying crack when you break through it, which somehow never stops being fun. Créme Brûlée Flavor-wise, it’s beautifully balanced — not too sweet, not too rich — just a really well-done classic that hits all the right notes. If you’ve been skipping this one in favor of more over-the-top desserts, it might be time to give this underrated gem the spotlight it deserves. Next up is the Framboise, a beautifully layered dessert made with raspberry mousse, chocolate cake, and a generous helping of raspberry jam available for $7.50. Framboise We were expecting something tart, given the raspberry ingredients, but this one really surprised us. The tartness was toned way down and replaced with a strong sweetness. It was very sugary from the thick layer of jam on top to the sugar-dusted raspberries, every bite leaned more into dessert-level sweet than fruity freshness. Framboise The filling, which was labeled as mousse, actually felt more like a pudding to us. We found that even after just a couple of bites, the sugar started to feel like a bit much, so it’s probably a dessert best shared. That said, if you love raspberries and don’t mind a dessert that leans ultra-sweet, this one was still a fun treat to try. It just wasn’t our personal favorite. We then dug into the Tarte au Citron, a lemon cream tart topped with soft meringue available for $7.25. This one hits you right away with a bold citrus punch. It’s super tart, super citrusy, and surprisingly bright — almost like a blend of lemon and orange. Tarte au Citron The meringue on top adds a sweet, fluffy balance, but don’t expect it to dull the tang. This tart is full throttle on both tartness and sweetness, and we kind of loved that. The most unexpected part? The crust. We were thinking it’d be firm or crunchy like a traditional tart shell, but it was incredibly soft — almost cake-like or reminiscent of a soft cookie. Tarte au Citron Overall, the Tarte au Citron is a zesty, vibrant dessert that’s perfect for citrus lovers who like their sweets with a serious kick. And last but not least, we had the Macaron Framboise et Citron Vert, a macaron filled with raspberry and lime cream, priced at $7.95. Now, if we thought the Tarte au Citron was the ultimate in tartness, we were so wrong. This macaron takes the title for the most puckering dessert of the day. Macaron Framboise et Citron Vert From the first bite, the raspberry filling absolutely dominated with an intense, almost sour flavor that had our lips puckering and our eyes squeezing shut. The cream inside doesn’t do much to mellow it out either — if anything, it only emphasizes that punchy tartness. Macaron Framboise et Citron Vert If you’re a fan of bold, sour flavors, this is your macaron. But if you prefer something sweeter, this one might be a bit overwhelming. We’d recommend this if you’re looking for something really tart, but for those who enjoy a more balanced macaron, you might want to pass on this one. Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie In the end, we can’t help but love Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie — it truly has something for everyone. Whether you’re a fan of indulgent, creamy desserts or crave something with a bit more tartness, this charming French bakery has a treat to satisfy every taste. We always enjoy our visits here, and if you haven’t stopped by yet, we definitely recommend adding it to your EPCOT must-try list! WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! We’re always trying different snacks around Disney World so stayed tuned to us here on DFB for even more food reviews! REVIEW: Save Your Money And Skip This Disney World Restaurant Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How do you feel about Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie? We’d love to read your thoughts in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Tried 5 (!!!) EPCOT Snacks at Les Halles — Here’s What You Should NOT Skip, Even When the Line Is out the Door first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Once your plane lands in Orlando, you have one more important step before your Disney vacation begins. You’ll need to arrange a way to get from the airport to your hotel! If you’re taking the MEARS Connect airport transfer to Disney World on your next trip, you might notice something has changed! Mears Connect Bus We talk a lot about ways to get to Orlando for your next Disney World trip, and how to properly plan out your next adventure through Orlando Airport, but if you’re considering an airport transfer service (like the MEARS Connect bus) to get you “home” safe and sound to start (or wrap up) your next vacation, there’s an important entertainment change you’ll want to look for during the ride! If you’re flying into Orlando by way of Orlando International Airport and are looking for one of the best ways to get to your Disney World or Universal hotel, we’ve got an option in mind for you! MEARS Connect has been a tried and true transportation service for years around Orlando, offering one-way and round-trip pick-ups from the Orlando airport (with luggage) directly to your hotel. Mears Connect However, something about the service has changed recently, and if you’ve traveled with MEARS Connect in the past, you might notice it a bit sooner. MEARS recently took to Instagram to announce its latest entertainment changes, which have already rolled out while you’re onboard one of their comfy coach shuttle buses. There is also a bathroom on board. During your ride, MEARS Connect buses will now play an in-ride video as you travel to your destination. In the video, they teased some quick clips of a man who appears to be your host and narrator for most of the video against various backgrounds you’ll find for destinations in Central Florida, including a beach scene, and even what appears to be a spooky and mysterious castle! (Could it be Dark Universe?!) It’s easy to see why MEARS is so excited to bring attention to their latest change onboard. Fans of the now-defunct Magic Express service, which used to be offered to Disney World hotel guests as round-trip airport transportation, also had a similar video that played through each leg of their trips to and from the Orlando Airport. Mears Connect is one of the airport shuttle services available. If you’re not already working with a travel agent for your next Orlando vacation, be sure to talk to our friends at Small World Vacations! They’re experts in the field with years under their belt and best of all, their planning services are completely FREE to you. You don’t want to miss the fun new change that could affect your next Orlando trip! Be sure to stay tuned with us, right here at DFB. NEWS: Busch Gardens Announces Plans To Put $40 Million Toward “New Thrills and Interactive Events”  DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO How do you travel to Orlando for your vacations to Disney World, Universal, and more? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: This Airport Transportation CHANGE Will Make Your Trip to Disney World Even BETTER first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney recently held its second quarter earnings call for Fiscal Year 2025, and we got a huge announcement — a brand-new, seventh landmark Disney theme park is being built in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). ©Disney During the call, CEO Bob Iger said that there are “hundreds of millions” of “income-qualified” people who were a significant distance from a Disney park, and that they wanted to bring the parks to them. But, what exactly did Iger mean by income-qualified? Disney’s new Abu Dhabi theme park is expected to connect travelers from the Middle East and Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and more. According to Disney, the theme park “will combine Disney’s iconic stories, characters and attractions with Abu Dhabi’s vibrant culture, stunning shorelines, and breathtaking architecture.” ©Disney During the May 7th Disney earnings call, just shortly after the new park was announced, CEO Bob Iger said, “This is a thrilling moment for our company as we announce plans to build an exciting Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, whose culture is rich with an appreciation of the arts and creativity.” He continued, “We did study the region very carefully and we know that we had many opportunities…Obviously, building a theme park in a location is a huge endorsement of that location. It speaks volumes in terms of the ability of that location to sustain a theme park.” ©Disney Iger also said that many “income-qualified” people weren’t anywhere near a Disney park. “It was very obvious to us that there were many people, basically hundreds of millions in the world that are income qualified — where a trip to one of our six locations was pretty lengthy in nature and expensive. And so, we felt the best way, obviously, to reach those people is to basically bring our product to them.” He continued, “We talk about it being at the crossroads of the world — 500 million income-qualified people live within four hours, 120 million people will come through Dubai and Abu Dhabi this year alone. Abu Dhabi estimates that 39 million tourists will visit Abu Dhabi by 2030, that says a lot.” ©Disney But what do Disney and Iger actually mean by “income-qualified”? In general corporate-speak, it means that someone or something meets the specific income requirements or standards necessary to be eligible for something. In Disney’s case, it likely refers to people with enough disposable income to visit one of its theme parks. ©Disney Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates as a whole certainly fit that bill. According to the S&P Global Ratings from 2023, the GDP per capita of Abu Dhabi was $84,900 USD. For comparison, the United States’ GDP per capita was $81,633 USD in 2023. The response to the announcement has been mixed, however. While some fans are excited — especially those living near the new park — others are concerned about Disney partnering with a government that seems to go against what Disney has previously maintained as a goal: inclusivity. ©Disney According to Wikipedia, “Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the United Arab Emirates face discrimination and legal challenges. Homosexuality is illegal in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and under the federal criminal provisions, consensual same-sex sexual activity is punishable by imprisonment; extra-marital sexual activity between persons of different sexes is also illegal. In both cases, prosecution will only be brought if a husband or male guardian of one of the participants makes a criminal complaint.” ©Miral Disney went through a battle with the Florida government regarding the Parental Rights in Education bill, also known as the Don’t Say Gay bill, in the not-so-distant past. The bill did pass, despite Disney being the largest employer and taxpayer in the state and voicing its opposition. Disney later dropped a lawsuit against the state for what the company viewed as retaliation with the takeover of Disney’s special taxing district. The company has also made a very clear focus on ensuring a comfortable and accommodating work environment with its Inclusivity Key, so the choice of Abu Dhabi as its next park destination is controversial. Yas Island Celebrates Disney Theme Park Resort Show While we may not have many details so far, keep an eye out for the latest updates on Disneyland Abu Dhabi and beyond. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more Disney news. When Will Disneyland Abu Dhabi Open? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning a Disney trip soon? Tell us in the comments. The post Disney's Talking About "Income Qualified" Theme Park Guests, But What Does That Mean? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Dining Plan returned to Disney World in 2024, and it came with a NEW set of rules! Cinderella Castle Disney changed its Dining Plan offerings, as well as increased the price, so our recommendations for how to fit the plans into your vacation are a bit different these days. That’s why we’ve rounded up the NEW rules you have to follow for the Disney Dining Plan. NEW Plan Types The first thing that you have to know when trying to use the Disney Dining Plan is that the plan types have CHANGED since the offering returned. Now, there are two options — the Disney Standard Dining Plan or the Quick Service Dining Plan. Casey’s Corner The Disney Standard Dining Plan comes with one table service credit and one quick service credit per person, per day. It also offers one snack credit per day and one resort refillable mug per person in your party. So if you’re interested in table service dining at all, this is the option you should go with! 50s Prime Time Cafe in Disney World The Quick Service Dining Plan is for those ballin’ on a budget. It offers two quick service credits and one snack credit per person, per day. It also includes a resort refillable mug for each person. Securing Discounts or the FREE Dining Plan Before you book your Disney World vacation, we recommend checking the “special offers” tab on the Disney World website to see if there are any deals for you. Since the Dining Plan returned, we’ve seen a few offers specifically for helping you save on this add-on. Full spread from our meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table Sometimes Disney runs discounts on the Dining Plan, or offers things like “kids eat free.” They’ve even shared deals for snagging a free Dining Plan with your vacation booking. But there’s a catch — usually, in order to secure these Dining Plan deals, you have to book your tickets and room at full price, and there are sometimes minimums in place (like you have to book a certain days’ worth of tickets or length of stay). So if you plan to use one of the special offers, make sure you run the pricing to ensure that it’s ACTUALLY a good deal. Getting the Best Value at Restaurants The Dining Plan sounds like an easy way to pay for your meals in advance, but you have to make sure you’re actually getting the full value. Purchasing the Dining Plan is actually more expensive than dining at the parks regularly for most families — that’s how Disney makes money off of Dining Plan sales! Plaza Restaurant But you CAN break even or even save money if you choose your restaurants well. In 2025, the Quick Service Dining Plan costs $59.14 per adult, per day, while the Standard Dining Plan costs $97.79 per adult, per day. If you break that down further, one table service credit costs about $65 per adult, and one quick service credit costs about $27 per adult. This means that your meals need to cost MORE than that amount for you to actually save. Beach Club Marketplace For table service dining, you might want to avoid the restaurants that cost 2 credits each, which are Cinderella’s Royal Table, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (lunch and dinner), and Artist Point. However, character meals like 1900 Park Fare or Chef Mickey’s that typically cost $69 per adult for dinner would be GREAT values. Hey, Aladdin! If you’re not doing one of those “one price” all-you-care-to-eat meals or character dining experiences, then it’s best to go for the pricier entrees on the menu. This applies to both table service and quick service dining — now is the time to live it up large! And of course, each meal credit comes with a beverage included. Adults can use that beverage allotment for select alcoholic drinks to get more value. Using Your Snack Credits Wisely The same value problem goes for using your snack credits! Try to use those credits for more expensive snacks (think like items that are $8 or more), but if you’ve already hit your value for the day by using your meal credits, then you can be a bit creative with your snack credits. Popcorn Many EPCOT festival items are available as snack credits, and at many quick service restaurants, you can use your snack credits to buy extra sides for your meal. And if you’re left with several snack credits at the end of your trip, you can always use them to go buy prepackaged treats in some shops (not our favorite use of the credits, but helpful if you want to actually use them and take some snacks home). Flexibility is KEY Finally, the last point we really want to stress is that you need to BE FLEXIBLE. Sometimes, your mileage will vary when using the Disney Dining Plan — like when sides are included for some Disney World quick service meals but not others. If you have any questions about your meal, make sure to ask the Cast Members at the restaurant, and then accept whatever answer they give you. San Angel Inn And of course, keep following along here for all the coverage of the Dining Plan — we’ll continue to share all the information that we learn while using it. That’s a wrap on the new rules for the Disney Dining Plan! For more tips on how to use this offering to your benefit, check out our video below. Stay tuned to DFB for more tips and tricks on how to conquer Disney World! Click Here for the List of 2025 Disney Dining Plan Restaurants! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever used the Disney Dining Plan? Tell us in the comments! The post The NEW Rules You Have To Follow for the Disney Dining Plan first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Central Florida tourism leadership and local officials announce annual visitation numbers with streamers, sparklers and an appearance by Blue Man Group during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) From left, Visit Orlando board chair Barb Bowden; Orange County mayor Jerry Demings, and Visit Orlando president & CEO Casandra Matej reveal the annual visitation numbers with streamers, sparklers and Blue Man Group during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week Event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Visit Orlando President & CEO Casandra Matej is escorted on stage by Blue Man Group during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Visit Orlando President & CEO Casandra Matej delivers remarks during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Nan Ma, director of revenue management for Kissimmee -based Rentyl Resorts, finds himself as the impromptu, cape-wearing star of the Blue Man Group show during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week Event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivers remarks during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)From left, Visit Orlando board chair Barb Bowden; Orange County mayor Jerry Demings, and Visit Orlando president & CEO Casandra Matej reveal the annual visitation numbers with streamers, sparklers and Blue Man Group during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week Event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Visit Orlando President & CEO Casandra Matej jokes with keynote speaker Mitch Mitchem as he dances on to the stage during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)From left, Visit Orlando board chair Barb Bowden; Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, and Visit Orlando President & CEO Casandra Matej reveal the annual visitation numbers during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week Event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Keynote speaker Mitch Mitchem delivers remarks during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivers remarks during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Visit Orlando board chair Barb Bowden delivers remarks during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week Event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Visit Orlando President & CEO Casandra Matej honors former state senator Geraldine Thompson, who passed away in February, during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Visit Orlando President & CEO Casandra Matej honors time share pioneer David Siegel, who passed away in April, during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Nan Ma, director of revenue management for Kissimmee -based Rentyl Resorts, finds himself as the impromptu star of the Blue Man Group show during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week Event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)From left, Visit Orlando board chair Barb Bowden; Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, and Visit Orlando President & CEO Casandra Matej reveal the annual visitation numbers with Blue Man Group during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week Event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is welcomed to the stage by Visit Orlando President & CEO Casandra Matej during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week Event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Nan Ma, director of revenue management for Kissimmee -based Rentyl Resorts, finds himself as the impromptu star of the Blue Man Group show during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week Event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week Event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Show Caption1 of 18From left, Visit Orlando board chair Barb Bowden; Orange County mayor Jerry Demings, and Visit Orlando president & CEO Casandra Matej reveal the annual visitation numbers with streamers, sparklers and Blue Man Group during Visit Orlando’s National Travel Tourism Week Event at the Orange County Convention Center, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Orlando is often touted as the most-visited tourist destination in the U.S., contributing $5.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Expand View the full article

Calling all Disney LEGO collectors, we found the next item on your wish list! Pixar! We found a brand-new Disney Pixar LEGO set, and you’re going to be obsessed with it. Check out what we found! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get this Luxo Lamp LEGO Set ©Amazon We love this Pixar Luxo Lamp LEGO Set! This is the perfect set for all you Pixar fanatics out there. Whether you’re using it for room decor, or you want to pop it in your office, this will give any space it’s in an eye-catching look! ©Amazon Expand your creativity with this 613 piece set. The set comes with two iconic Pixar staples — the Luxo Lamp, and the Pixar ball. The lamp is posable — so you can adjust it to fit how you want it to look. This would be a great gift idea for anyone you know who loves LEGO and movies! ©Amazon You can even recreate the iconic Luxo Lamp bouncing motion. The model is fully articulated to recreate the bouncing, hopping, and rotating movements of the Luxo Lamp. Simply push down on the back side of the model, and watch it come to life! ©Amazon You can use the Pixar ball as a stand for the Luxo Lamp, expanding the way you want to display the model. There are so many fun and creative ways to set this LEGO Set up, which is really what Pixar is all about — creativity. ©Amazon There’s another fun surprise waiting for you in this LEGO set! The Lego Pixar ball will have hidden references to iconic Disney Pixar movies like Up, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, and Finding Nemo. View on Amazon The set is available on Amazon for pre-order right now! This item will be released on June 1st, 2025, so get ahead of it, because this set looks like it will be a popular buy. We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! Shop for More Disney Essentials on Our Amazon StorefrontThe post The Most Nostalgic Pixar LEGO Set Is Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s be honest—staying hydrated during a long Disney day is non-negotiable. Whether you’re rope-dropping at Magic Kingdom or sprinting across EPCOT for a Guardians virtual queue, you need water. And not just any water bottle will cut it. That’s where Owala comes in. Owala Water Bottle We’ve spotted some major Amazon deals on Owala’s insanely popular tumblers, and we had to share. These bottles are stylish, durable, and—most importantly—actually keep your drinks cold for hours (yes, even under that Florida sun). Let’s check out every single Owala water bottle you can snag on sale right now. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. 40 oz Owala Stainless Steel Triple Layer Insulated Travel Tumbler – Brave Adventures (Green) ©Amazon The 40 oz Owala Stainless Steel Triple Layer Insulated Travel Tumbler – Brave Adventures (Green) is the MVP of park days. Why? Because fewer refills = fewer stops = more time riding Space Mountain. It’s got a 2-in-1 lid that lets you either sip through the built-in straw or swig straight from the cup. Oh, and it fits in your car cupholder. Game-changer. This one’s built to last and designed to perform—and if you’re trying to cut down on plastic bottles in the parks, this is a stylish way to do it. View on Amazon 24 oz Owala Stainless Steel Triple Layer Insulated Travel Tumbler – Iced Tea (Grey/White) ©Amazon If you like something a little smaller (and a little sleeker), the 24 oz Owala Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler – Iced Tea (Grey/White) is another great pick. It has all the same features as the 40oz version, but in a more compact size. It’s perfect for tossing in your park bag or carrying around the resort. This one looks cool and keeps you cool. The color combo is also super versatile—it’ll go with pretty much any outfit you’re wearing to the parks (priorities). View on Amazon 24 oz Owala Stainless Steel Triple Layer Insulated Travel Tumbler – Foggy Tide (Black/Grey) ©Amazon Not feeling the Grey/White colorway? The 24 oz Owala Travel Tumbler in Foggy Tide (Black/Grey) gives you the exact same build and functionality, but with a darker, moodier vibe. It’s low-key, modern, and perfect for anyone who wants something a little more neutral. You’re really just choosing which aesthetic fits you best here. The performance is solid across the board. View on Amazon We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! Shop for More Disney Essentials on Our Amazon StorefrontThe post Every Single Owala Water Bottle You Can Get On Sale On Amazon Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You’ve seen them around the parks. Some of you dressed up as them. Now, they store candy. I’m talking about none other than the iconic Walt Disney World Resort trash cans. Bin-troducing the all-new Bulk Candy Containers, inspired by the classic Main Street U.S.A. trash cans and packed with your favorite sweet treats. Today we’re sharing everything you need to know about these fun cans. I’ll waste no time, here’s where to find them to how you can take one home. What are the Bulk Candy Containers? If you have visited any of the Disney Parks, you wouldn’t have missed the colorful trash cans themed to the lands in which they are located. Available while supplies last, the new Bulk Candy Containers are a nostalgic, miniature replica of the bins that pepper Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom Theme Park. Featuring swinging lids on both sides and a flip-top, the cans will make your next sweet treat craving that much more fun. How Can I Buy the Trash-Can Inspired Containers? Visit one of the six merchandise locations and pick your favorites from the bulk candy wall using a bag provided. Note that you will need to grab at least ½ lb. of candy to be able to purchase the container. Don’t place the sweets in the can just yet! You will need to check out first. Keep in mind that there’s a limit of 2 containers per guest/transaction. Available while supplies last! After purchasing, you can throw the candy in the container and reuse it as a nostalgic collectible. It’s as simple as finding a trash can in Walt Disney World Resort! When Do the Bulk Candy Containers Launch? Go get that candy later this May. Please note launch timing may vary by merchandise location. Where Will Bulk Candy Containers Be Sold? The bin-credible containers will be available at Walt Disney World Resort. Parks: Magic Kingdom Park: Main Street Confectionery Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Zuri’s Sweets Shop Resorts: Disney’s BoardWalk Inn: Screen Door General Store The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort: Meadow Trading Post Disney Springs: Goofy’s Candy Company Disney’s Candy Cauldron Stay tuned for more bin-spo in the future! The Beak and Barrel: New Details READ MORE Dance, Play and Chill with Cool Kid Summer at Disney World READ MORE Let Stitch Crash Your Life with All-New Products READ MORE The post New Disney World Candy Containers Inspired by Trash Cans appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article