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What do you do when you retire from being the CEO of Disney? You buy an NBA team! ©New York Times It’s been a year of change for the Los Angeles Lakers. First, LeBron James leaves the team to join the Philadelphia 76ers, and now there’s an ownership change. You may recognize the name of the person who bought the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s somebody by the name of Bob Iger! Breaking news just dropped that Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are buying the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, according to ESPN. This is a record-breaking price, which is to be expected considering this is one of the most popular NBA franchises of all time. ©Disney Reports say that Bob Iger was involved in the expansion process in Las Vegas, but pivoted to make an aggressive offer to buy the Lakers from Mark Walter. Mark Walter had just purchased the team from the Buss family last year for a then-record franchise valuation of approximately $10 billion. ©Fox (Bob Iger and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver) “As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world. We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss,” Kushner and Iger said in a statement. “Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles.” ©ESPN Walter, who sold the team, also made a statement. “Owning the Los Angeles Lakers has been one of the great honors of my life — an extraordinary investment, but what I will carry with me is the community, the fans, and a city that treats this team as family. I am grateful to Jeanie Buss, the Buss family, the players, and the staff for welcoming me into this chapter. The Lakers belong to Los Angeles, and I have every confidence the best is still ahead.” ©ESPN The sale still needs to be approved by the NBA’s board of governors, and that process can take several weeks. The next board meeting is set for next month in New York. Assuming it goes through, this will be an interesting and fun next step for the former Disney CEO. ©Disney Make sure to follow Disney Food Blog for more Disney news and beyond! Disney CEO Lays Out Future For Disney+…And It’s Not What You’d Think 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 are your thoughts on Bob Iger’s post-retirement side quest? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

If you’ve spent any real time in the Disney World parks, you know that Cast Members are the glue holding the whole magical operation together. Cinderella Castle They’re smiling in 95-degree heat, answering the same question for the 400th time that day, and somehow still making it look easy. But even the most patient, pixie-dusted Cast Member has a breaking point. We talked to some former Cast Members to find out what guest habits drive them up the wall — and, more importantly, what you should do instead so your next trip stays magical for everyone involved. 1. Feeding the Wildlife Those ducks wandering around World Showcase may look like they’re begging for a snack, but resist the urge. Disney strictly prohibits feeding the animals on property because human food isn’t good for their digestion and can teach wildlife to depend on guests rather than forage naturally, which can eventually make them more aggressive around people. Instead, just enjoy watching the critters do their thing from a respectful distance and let them find their own lunch. We love Disney ducks! 2. Overstaying Your Welcome When the parks host ticketed evening events or extended hours for deluxe resort guests, Cast Members hand out wristbands to anyone who’s cleared to be there. They also staff checkpoints throughout the parks to check for those bands, and if you don’t have one, you’ll be walked to the exit. If you happen to have a late dining reservation that runs into event hours, ask for the appropriate wristband (a dining band, for example, rather than a party band) so Cast Members know exactly why you’re still there — and then head out once your business is done. Party Wristband 3. Pressuring Kids Into Rides They’re Scared Of Disney World is a family-friendly place, but that doesn’t mean every attraction is a slam dunk for every kid (or adult, for that matter). If your child is hesitant, it helps to talk through their fears first, and maybe even pull up a rider’s-eye-view video online so they know what to expect before they commit. For coasters your child just barely meets the height requirement for, consider easing them in with some tamer attractions first rather than throwing them straight onto the big one. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 4. Trying to Sneak Backstage Walt Disney wanted the parks to feel fully immersive, which is why there are firm rules against guests wandering into backstage areas. These spaces are where Cast Members transition between lands and take breaks, and they’re also used to store equipment, so staying out keeps the illusion — and everyone’s safety — intact. If you’re genuinely curious what’s back there, book one of Disney’s official behind-the-scenes tours, like Keys to the Kingdom at Magic Kingdom or Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom. Wild Africa Trek 5. Monopolizing a Character’s Time It’s tempting to want every last second with your favorite character, especially after a long wait in line. But there’s always another family waiting right behind you for their turn. Prep your kids ahead of time by explaining that meet-and-greets are quick hellos, not extended hangouts, so the goodbye doesn’t come as a surprise. Hi, Mulan! 6. Never Chatting With Cast Members Thanks to Disney’s cultural representative program, the Cast Members working World Showcase pavilions actually come from the countries those pavilions represent. That means they’re a great resource for learning about their home country’s food, language, and even their own local Disney parks. Don’t be shy about asking a cultural representative about their favorite ride or what they’ll miss most when their program wraps up — most are happy to talk about something other than work, as long as you’re mindful of how busy they are. We LOVE Cast Members! 7. Parking Your Stroller Carelessly Strollers can’t come everywhere with you — they’ll need to stay parked outside before you get in a ride line, enter most indoor shows, or sit down at a restaurant. Designated stroller parking is usually easy to spot (just look for the cluster of other strollers), and a Cast Member can point you in the right direction if you’re unsure. Keep in mind your stroller might get shifted around later on to make room for others, so tie on something easy to spot, like a balloon, a string of lights, or a bright ribbon, so you can track it down quickly. Magic Kingdom Strollers 8. Losing Your Cool Between long lines, heavy crowds, and hours of walking in the heat, tempers can run short in the parks. Getting frustrated is completely normal, but taking it out on a Cast Member or another guest crosses a line. If you see a situation escalating, the best move is to step away and alert a nearby Cast Member so they can loop in security. Disney’s team is trained to de-escalate these moments, so there’s no need to intervene yourself. Crowds + Heat = Not Good 9. Not Playing Along With the Fun Cast Members bring their own personality and playfulness to the job, whether that’s a quick magic trick or a spot-on character impression. When one of them wants to share a little moment like that with you, lean into it! It’s often one of those small, unexpected highlights that ends up being a favorite part of the trip. Cast Members make the magic 10. Asking Cast Members for Free Tickets Cast Members do earn a limited number of complimentary tickets, but those are typically reserved for close friends and family. It’s not uncommon for old acquaintances to suddenly resurface hoping for a free pass, but remember that those perks are earned through plenty of hard work and long shifts, so it’s best not to ask. Scanning into the theme park 11. Going to the Parks While Sick Nobody wants to lose a vacation day to being under the weather, but pushing through and heading to the parks anyway isn’t fair to other guests or Cast Members who could catch whatever you have. It’s best to rest at your resort, and you can reach out to the on-call medical service through the My Disney Experience app if needed. If you just need basic medicine to get through the day, most resort gift shops carry over-the-counter essentials (at a markup, but it’ll do the job). HELP. I’m Sick in Disney World — Where Do I Go and Can I Get Any Money Back?! First Aid in Magic Kingdom 12. Ignoring the Safety Signage Those posted warnings outside attractions aren’t just a formality. Cast Members really do want you to read them before boarding. Some rides can pose risks for guests with high blood pressure, back or neck issues, motion sickness, or who are pregnant, and that’s especially true for more intense attractions like Mission: Space, Space Mountain, Expedition Everest, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Take a moment to check the posted guidance and make the safe call for your own health. Warning at Test Track 13. Waiting Until You’re at the Register to Decide If there’s a line at a quick-service spot, use that time productively and figure out your order before you reach the counter. Cast Members won’t rush you, but having your order (and your payment method) ready to go the moment you step up keeps the line moving for everyone. Menus are posted at the booth, online, and often in festival passports, so there’s no need to wait until the last second. The line for the Italy Booth 14. Cutting the Line Waiting in line is part of the deal, and Cast Members have little patience for guests who try to skip ahead — yes, including the classic “my family is already up there” move. If you want to shorten your wait, your real options are purchasing Lightning Lane or using single rider lines where available. And if you truly need to step out for an emergency, just let a Cast Member in line know so they can help you rejoin your spot afterward. You will have to wait in line 15. Saving a Table Before You’ve Ordered Sending someone ahead to claim a table before you’ve actually got food in hand might feel efficient, but it often means guests with trays in hand are left wandering with nowhere to sit. Some locations, like Connections Eatery and Cafe in EPCOT, have started enforcing a no-seating-without-food policy during busy periods. Even where that rule isn’t enforced, it’s best to hold off on grabbing a seat until your order is actually in hand. Seating 16. Forgetting to Tip at Table Service Restaurants Just like restaurants back home, table service servers in Disney World work for tips, so don’t treat the parks as a tip-free zone. And if you’re using the Disney Dining Plan, remember that gratuity isn’t included in that price, so you’ll still want to budget for it separately. Roundup Rodeo 17. Not Listening During a Ride Evacuation If a ride breaks down and requires a full evacuation, Cast Members ask that you stay calm, remain seated, and follow their instructions closely. They’re working to get everyone out as safely and quickly as possible, even if it takes a little longer depending on where your vehicle stopped on the track. Afterward, it’s worth checking with a Cast Member near the exit, since they’ll sometimes offer an experience redemption pass as an apology for the inconvenience. Ride Evacuation At the end of the day, most of these tips boil down to the same thing: a little patience and consideration go a long way toward keeping the parks magical for Cast Members and guests alike. For more insider tips, planning guides, and everything else you need to know before your next Disney World trip, keep checking back with DisneyFoodBlog.com! 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 View the full article

Florida weather is notoriously finicky. It can be bright and sunny one minute, and then, the next minute, it could be raining cats and dogs with thunder and lightning, only to be bright and sunny again once that’s over. But one thing you can count on in the summer in Florida is that it will be hot AND humid. It’s going to be hot today Now, if you’re not used to heat and humidity, think about being inside an oven, but the oven is actually a swamp, and the swamp is pretty much boiling. Yeah, it’s kinda like that. Well, according to The Orlando Sentinel, today is going to be REALLY unbearable, with a heat advisory beginning for the area as of 10 AM. East Central Florida, including Disney World, is under a heat advisory from 10 AM to 8 PM today. Temperatures are expected to get up to the high 90s, but the heat index will make it feel like it’s anywhere from 108 to 112 degrees. That humidity is really what’s going to get you, so you’ll want to take all precautions if you plan on being outside today, and if you’re visiting Disney World, we imagine that’s part of your daily plan. It’s going to be muggy in the parks If you are visiting Disney World today, we advise you to take as many breaks inside air-conditioned spaces as possible. That means getting on a lot of indoor rides, taking advantage of attractions that feature indoor theaters, spending time inside shops, etc. You’ll want to stay inside as much as you possibly can. Indoor attractions are a great way to cool off You’ll also want to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water. Bring a water bottle and take advantage of the water bottle refill stations in each park. You can also request a free cup of water from most counter service restaurants. Bring your water bottle Portable fans and neck fans can also come in handy to help you feel cooler when you have to be outside. Cooling towels are also a great option to help keep your body temperature down. However, if at any point in time you feel sick, get indoors quickly, and if you need medical attention, make your way to a First Aid station if you can. If not, inform a Cast Member immediately. First Aid in Magic Kingdom We’ll keep you updated on all things Disney World, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more. I Just Paid $5 For A Cup Of Ice In This EPCOT Pavilion 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 handle a hot day in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Disney has some major announcements up their sleeve that they’re saving for D23: the Ultimate Disney Fan Event, a biannual expo where they release some major news about the Disney theme parks. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Disneyland has some major expansions coming soon that Disney hasn’t updated us on since the last D23 expo in 2024. Disney could make many HUGE Disneyland announcements at D23, but here are five MAJOR announcements that might be revealed this weekend! Avengers Campus Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure will soon double in size with two new rides. Avengers: Infinity Defense will have riders join the Avengers in their epic battle against Thanos! The ride will jump between worlds with settings including Wakanda, Asgard, and New York. Plus, you’ll see familiar faces like Hulk, Ant-Man, and Iron Man voiced by Robert Downey Jr. himself! Avengers Infinity Defense ©Disney Another sneak peek we’re hoping for soon is Stark Flight Lab. In this new ride, you’ll fly like an Avenger with Iron Man! Imagineers are creating a brand new technology where a robotic arm attaches to your vehicle for a more dynamic simulated flight. But even with all of these fun ride details, Disney hasn’t yet announced an opening day for them! ©Disney Pandora: The World of Avatar An all-new Avatar land is coming to Disney California Adventure! This new destination will bring Pandora to life in a brand-new way inspired by Avatar: The Way of Water, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and upcoming Avatar 4 and Avatar 5. ©Disney In June 2025, Disney confirmed the new Avatar land will take over a portion of the current Hollywood Backlot area, and Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! will close in 2027. That’s all we have in terms of a timeline for Pandora, so we’ll likely get more news at D23. Coco ride Back in August 2024, Disney shared that a brand-new Coco ride would be coming to Disney California Adventure. The brand-new Coco ride will be located near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier, and construction is currently underway. ©Disney The new attraction will be a boat ride, and we’ll see music play a large role. Disney hasn’t announced an opening date or timeline yet, but since it’s currently under construction, we might get an update this weekend! New park!?! Rumors of a new Disneyland theme park have been circulating for years, but Disney has never confirmed anything. ©Disney With the $2 BILLION development upgrade to Disneyland’s parking and resorts finally taking shape, Disney will soon have the infrastructure to support a third theme park if it’s truly in the works behind the scenes. The Disneyland Expansion Is Just Getting Started. Here’s What Might Come Next… We’ll be sure to keep you updated on Disneyland news from D23 this weekend. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disneyland news! Celebrate Day Of The Dead With NEW ‘Coco’ Eats And Souvenirs 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 new Disneyland addition are you most excited for? Comment below! View the full article

Disney+ is FULL of perks for its subscribers, including discounted stays at Disney World resorts, free trials, and sweepstakes, but some of those perks are about to disappear. ©Disney Summer is coming to an end, and with that, so are some of those summer Disney+ perks. While subscribers are only losing five in August, we don’t want you to be surprised by anything, so let’s go through the perks Disney+ subscribers are losing this month. Your Chance to Win a Desperate Housewives Prize Pack — August 14th The ability to win yourself a Desperate Housewives robe and stemless wine glass is coming to an end. Disney+ subscribers have until 8:59 AM PT on August 14th, 2026, to enter. Individuals may enter once per day, and the drawing will take place on August 24th, 2026. 25 individuals will be selected as winners and receive a robe and two stemless wine glasses. ©Disney X-Men ’97 Comic Bundle on Marvel Unlimited — August 21st Disney+ subscribers are also able to receive a free digital copy of the following comics: X-MEN ‘97: STRIKE FILES INFINITY COMIC (2026) #1, X-MEN ‘97 (2024) #1, X-MEN (1991) #1, NEW X-MEN (2001) #114, ASTONISHING X-MEN (2004) #1, and UNCANNY X-FORCE (2010) #1, accessible via Marvel Unlimited. A Marvel Unlimited subscription is required, and this perk expires on August 21st, 2026, at 11:59PM ET. ©Marvel 4-Month Spotify Premium Free Trial — August 27th If you’re a Disney+ subscriber, you’ll also be eligible for a Spotify Premium free trial! This offer is valid until August 27th and is eligible for the Spotify Premium Individual Plan. After this free trial is over, you will be charged $12.99 per month until you cancel. ©Disney Free DashPass with DoorDash — August 28th Disney+ subscribers are also eligible to receive a free DashPass subscription with DoorDash. This offer is only valid for users who have not been subscribed to DashPass (whether on a free trial, free plan, or paid membership, or otherwise) for at least three months prior to using the redemption code provided by Disney+ when signing up for DashPass. Once the DashPass free trial period ends, you will automatically be charged the then-current monthly DashPass membership fee plus applicable tax until you cancel. This offer must be redeemed by August 28th, 2026. ©Disney+ Get 20% off a D23 Gold plan upgrade — August 31st Finally, Disney+ subscribers have until August 31st to receive 20% off a D23 Gold plan membership upgrade. Individuals have the option to get 20% off the regular price of a D23 Gold Essential, Choice, or Complete Plan Membership. This is valid only for current D23 Disney+ Perks Gold Monthly Members. It cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions and is not transferable. ©D23 There are still PLENTY of perks running through the end of this year and beyond, so be sure to log into your Disney+ account to check them out! And stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more Disney news and updates! Disney CEO Lays Out Future For Disney+ And It’s Not What You’d Think 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 a Disney+ subscriber? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

We’ve been to Disneyland COUNTLESS times, and we’ve even got SEVERAL reporters who are in Disneyland EVERY SINGLE DAY covering the latest, finding the updates, and trying ALL the new stuff. But even the experts…have regrets. So what are ours? Find out TODAY so YOU don’t make the same mistakes as WE did. Check out our new video: My Biggest Disneyland Regrets After Dozens of Trips Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more theme park news! 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 video do you want to see from DFB next? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Hey Disney+ subscribers, a new perk has arrived this week! ©Disney Disney+ Perks have been dropping all summer long, bringing Disney+ subscribers everyday savings, early access, exclusive experiences, and more. Disney+ Perks Summer Fridays have been dropping new surprises you’re not going to want to miss, and we’re taking a look at what became available last Friday! If you have any travel plans coming up, you’ll want to check out this brand-new “Win The Day Of Travel With $40 Off CLEAR+” Disney+ perk. ©Disney CLEAR+ is a great way to speed through the security process when at the airport. First-time US subscribers can save $40 on their first-year annual membership and join for $179, unlocking access to over 150 CLEAR+ Lanes across the US. The perk is available from August 7th, 2026, through January 31st, 2027. Security at MCO Speaking of travel, Disney+ subscribers can get FREE Park Hopper benefits and save up to 25% on rooms at Walt Disney World Resort when you purchase select 4-night, 4-day room-and-ticket packages with Disney Resorts Collection this holiday season. This perk applies to stays on select nights from September 25th through December 24th, 2026. @Disney There is no better time to travel to Disney World than the second half of the year. The Halloween decorations are up, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has officially kicked off, and EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival is just a couple of weeks away. Mickey Pumpkin Wreath in Magic Kingdom! Of course, after that will be the holidays. We’re talking Christmas decorations at all four parks and the hotels, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays. These two Disney+ Perks are perfect for booking your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party We’re always on top of all the latest Disney news and updates! Make sure to follow Disney Food Blog so that you don’t miss anything. FULL LIST of Disney+ Subscriber Perks for D23 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 going to take advantage of these perks? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Construction and refurbishment projects have been a part of Disney World since the beginning, and right now the resort is full of projects including Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, and Monstropolis. However, in addition to those massive-scale projects, there are also a few going on around some of the hotels. Animal Kingdom Lodge Over the course of the next months, several Disney World hotels will see refurbishment and renovation projects begin, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know. Saratoga Springs Resort We’ve known about several Saratoga Springs projects for a while now, including the ongoing refurbishment of the Treehouse Villas coming to the Saratoga Springs Resort. The redesign will lean heavily into natural vibes, featuring granite countertops, hardwood floors, lighting, furniture, and decor. Plus, basics like updated appliances, including the fridge, oven, and microwave. ©Disney In addition, August will see a bit of musical chairs with the resort’s restaurants. The Turf Club Lounge at Saratoga Springs, which has been closed since the spring, will reopen; then, the Turf Club Patio will have a brief closure from early through mid-August, and finally, the Turf Club Bar & Grill will be closed from August to September, this time with the aforementioned Turf Club Lounge remaining open. Turf Club Bar & Grill Finally, in their most recent update on the Disney World website, the hotel now lists that areas of the Port Cochere (the covered front entrance to the hotel) will be undergoing refurbishment through fall 2026. Saratoga Springs Lobby Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Meanwhile, over at the Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts, Disney has also added a temporary closure notice regarding one of the resort’s key transportation options. From August 17th through 21st, 2026, the FriendShip Boat dock will be closed for maintenance. During the closure, direct bus transportation will be available to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and you can use the nearby walkways to get to EPCOT. You can also walk to EPCOT and then take the Disney Skyliner to Hollywood Studios if you’d like to avoid the bus. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds If you’re planning to stay at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, be aware that through mid-October, soil erosion prevention work will be taking place along the sidewalk on Big Pine Trail. This means that at certain times, alternate paths of travel may be in place due to roadway detours, so some paths may take you longer than normal. Fort Wilderness Animal Kingdom Lodge If you’re planning to stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge, there are several major construction changes you need to know about. Beginning August 17th, the lobby and nearby areas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village will undergo refurbishment in phases, which are as follows: August 17th through October 9th: The main lobby and primary entrance will be closed. Check-in will move to the Palace Library during this time. August 17th through 28th: The merchandise location, Johari Treasures, will be closed. September 28th through October 9th: The north side lobby corridor will be closed. During this time, the north side lobby elevators on the second floor and the outdoor terrace observation deck will be unavailable. October 26th through November 6th: The south side lobby corridor will be closed. During this time, Community Hall, Safari So Good Arcade, the laundry room, the Palace Library, lobby restrooms, and the outdoor terrace observation deck will be unavailable. The Savanna at Animal Kingdom Lodge Coronado Springs Resort The Convention Center at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort has begun refurbishment. The project is expected to stretch through September 2027. Furthermore, the hotel’s El Centro Corridor and surrounding areas will also undergo refurbishment tied to the convention center refurbishment. According to Disney, work will be completed in phases, with certain spaces being temporarily inaccessible at times. The work will take place overnight to “help minimize impacts to daily operations, however, Disney does stress that guests may see or hear construction activity in the area while work is ongoing. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Further projects that will be ongoing through late 2026 and into 2027 include: Boardwalk Exterior Refurbishment: Through Late 2026 Wilderness Lodge Exterior Refurbishment: Late 2026 Yacht Club Exterior Maintenance: Late 2026 All-Star Movies Refurb: May 2026 to January 2027 Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House Refurb: May 2026 to January 2027 Grand Floridian Resort-Wide Refurbishment Including Porte-cochère: Through early 2027 Port Orleans Room Refurbishment: Through August 2027 Art of Animation Room Refurbishment: Through Late 2027 Beach Club Exterior Refurbishment: Through Late 2027 Contemporary Resort-Wide: Through Late 2027 ©Disney Beginning in August, several Disney hotels are launching new refurbishment projects that guests should be aware of. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on Disney’s calendar. The BEST Disney World Hotels for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! 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Bath & Body Works and Disney are back at it again! ©Bath and Body Works The two popular brands have collaborated in the past to create some of our favorite scents and collections inspired by Disney Villains and Princesses, but they’re back for more. Just in time for spooky season, Bath & Body Works is dropping a brand new collection inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas! That’s right! A brand new, special-edition Disney collection is dropping at Bath & Body Works! The collection will debut on August 16th for rewards members and on August 17th for all buyers online and in stores. The collection will feature new products inspired by Jack, Sally, Oogie Boogie, and the rest of the Halloween Town crew! ©Bath and Body Works The collection will include two brand new fragrances. One for Jack Skellington and one for Sally! You can also check out body care, fragrances, accessories, and more! It also wouldn’t be a Bath & Body Works drop without a new candle and collectibles. ©Bath and Body Works The new perfumes are both intended to showcase the personalities of the two famous characters. The Jack Skellington scent will be a warm, moody perfume with notes of pumpkins, palo santo, and spiced vanilla. ©Bath and Body Works The Sally scent will be a bright, fruity fragrance with notes of blooms, berries, and tonka. Both scents will also be available as body creams, body washes, mists, candles, hand soap, and hand sanitizers. ©Bath and Body Works The collection will include fine fragrance mist… ©Bath and Body Works …body wash… ©Bath and Body Works ….ultimate hydration body cream… ©Bath and Body Works …three-wick and single-wick candles… ©Bath and Body Works …foaming hand soap… ©Bath and Body Works … a Zero-inspired refillable soap pump… ©Bath and Body Works … a PocketBac hand sanitizer… ©Bath and Body Works … hand sanitizer clips inspired by Zero, Oogie Boogie, and the Mayor of Halloween Town… ©Bath and Body Works … and Jack Skellington and Sally-inspired tote bags and coin purses. ©Bath and Body Works We already know that this collection is going to be a seriously popular one! We can’t wait to smell every scent and put them all to the test. Be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news, collections, and more. We Reviewed Our 9 Favorite Candles That Smell Like 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 Which item are you grabbing first? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

The spookiest time of the year has just started at Disney World and today is a great day to book your next Disney World or Disneyland trip (or how about a cruise?!?), and we have some new deals you need to know about! Halloween! A lot is happening at Disney World right now! Right now, Disney World is celebrating Halloween with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival kicks off later this month, and over at Disneyland, the 70th-anniversary celebration runs through mid-2026! Are you in? We’re in. Let’s check out these deals and discounts! Today, our friends at Small World Vacations have compiled all the current Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney discounts for DFB readers, including a few new ones recently announced. We love these pumpkins! The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your trip with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also 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. Current Walt Disney World Deals and Discounts Holiday 2026 Room Deal Guests can save up to 20% on select rooms with the Disney Resorts Collection this holiday season when you stay from October 4th through December 24th. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Based on where you stay, you can save 15%, 20%, or 25%, but it also depends on what days of the week you plan to stay. Click here to check out the room deals for the 2026 holiday season! Disney+ Perks Holiday Room Deal Eligible Disney+ subscribers enrolled in the Disney+ Perks program can get a free Park Hopper add-on to their ticket AND save up to 25% on rooms when booking a four-night, four-day room-and-ticket package. Click here to get more details on this holiday deal! Free Dining for Kids in 2026 A new free dining offer has been announced for Disney World! When staying at one of the Disney World resorts, you can qualify for a free Disney dining package for kids aged 3-9 when you purchase a dining plan with your vacation package for other members of your party. Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Magic Kingdom Dates for this deal are: January 1 – December 31, 2026. Click here to get all the details on the new free dining offer. Summer/Fall 2026 Room Offer With this new room offer, you can save up to 30% on select Disney Resort hotels for stays of most nights from now through October 4th, 2026, for 5 or more consecutive nights, and up to 25% for stays of 1 to 4 consecutive nights. Pop Century Depending on what hotel you book and how many nights you select, discounts vary. Click here to get more details about this offer! 2026 Florida Resident Offers Florida Resident Summer/Fall 2026 Deal Florida Residents can also save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels this summer when they stay 4 nights or more. The offer is available for travel from now until October 3rd, 2026. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Keep in mind that this offer must be booked by October 3rd, 2026. Click here to check out the details on this late summer/early fall deal! Florida Resident Holiday 2026 Deal Florida residents can save up to 25% off stays at Disney World hotels from October 19th through October 31st, November 15th through November 28th, and December 13th through December 24th! Click here to check out the details of this holiday offer! Annual Passholder Offers Annual Passholder Fall 2026 Deal Annual Passholders can also save on rooms from now to October 3rd! Grand Floridian Resort Click here to check out the details on this offer! Annual Passholder Holiday Deal Annual Passholders can save up to 30% on select rooms when staying at a Disney Resort from October 4th through December 24th. Click here to check out the details on this offer! VIP Tour Offer For a limited-time, guests staying in Club Level Rooms or Club Level Suites at Walt Disney World Resort on select dates this spring and summer can save 20% on a Disney Private VIP Tour during their stay. Click here to check out the details of this offer! Military Offers 2026 Military Offers Members of the US military can save up to 30% on rooms on most nights from now through December 18, 2026. Rooms must be booked by December 18, 2026. Contact Small World Vacations for more details EPCOT Disneyland Offers Check out the latest deals for your next Disneyland vacation! Disneyland Summer 2026 Deal You can save up to 25% on your stay at select Disneyland hotels! Disneyland Hotel With this room offer, you can save up to 15% off on stays at a Disneyland Resort Hotel on Sunday through Thursday nights for visits between now and September 7th, 2026. There’s also an amazing deal on kids’ tickets happening at the same time. From now through September 7th, 2026, you can get a kids ticket for only $50. Click here to check out details on these offers! Disneyland 2026 Military Offers Disneyland’s 2026 U.S. military offer for savings on rooms is good from now through December 31st, 2026. Contact Small World Vacations for more details. Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney Discounts Disney Cruise Line Our friends at Small World Vacations can also help you plan your next Disney Cruise Line sailing, a trip to Aulani, or even an Adventures by Disney vacation! Check out these deals. Disney Cruise Line Deals Save Up to $1,500 You can save up to $1,500 on voyage fare for select sailings. You’ll need to book by August 30th, 2026, and can save $500 per guest on select sailings from October 1st to December 31st, 2026. For parties of three sharing the same stateroom on select 7-night sailings, you can save $1,500! Click here to read more about this Disney Cruise Line deal! Room Offer for Disney Cruise Line Guests If you sail with Disney Cruise Line (or if you have sailed with Disney Cruise Line recently), you can grab a discount on rooms at select Disney World hotels, as long as you book your Disney World hotel within 14 days after disembarking from your eligible cruise. Click here to get more details about this bounce-back offer! Disney Wish Restricted Rates You can save up to 30% on Disney Cruises! Sail the Caribbean, Europe, the Mediterranean, and more without paying full price. Contact Small World Vacations for more details. Florida Resident Offer Florida Residents can save up to 30% select Disney Cruise sailings through January 2027. Contact Small World Vacations for more details. Save on Select Sailings from Singapore Save up to 20% select Disney Cruise sailings from Singapore through December 2026. Contact Small World Vacations for more details. Disney Adventure Southern California Resident Deal Southern California Residents can save up to 30% select Disney Cruise sailings from San Diego through January 2027. Contact Small World Vacations for more details. U.S. Military Offer Members of the U.S. military can get a $250 on board credit on select sailings. Contact Small World Vacations for more details. Aulani Deals Summer 2026 Deal There is a new summer room deal where you can save up to 25% on select rooms and villas between now and October 18th, 2026. Disney Visa cardholders can save up to 35% during the same date range. Aulani Fall 2026 Deal You can save up to 30% on select rooms and villas on most nights between October 19 and December 23, 2026. Trips must be booked by December 2, 2026. Contact Small World Vacations for more details on this offers! Disney Visa Deal Disney Visa Cardmembers can save up to 35% off on stays of 5 or more consecutive nights and up to 30% on stays of 4 consecutive nights. This offer is valid for stays on most nights from August 9th to October 18th, 2026, with checkout no later than October 19th, 2026. To get the deal, use a valid Disney Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card when booking your room. Click here to read more about this deal! 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We know what you need to know before you go. We’re Diamond Level Authorized Disney Vacation Planners (that’s the highest level, ranked by Disney!) who have been there, done that, and are going back. Learn how we can help you and what our guests are saying about us: “I am a very hands-on type of person and I’ve always planned our vacations. I decided this time to give Small World Vacations a try. Best thing I could have done. My agent was able to handle the booking part, which is the tedious part of the planning. Then she was able to get me free dining for my trip, which saved me a ton of money. She answered all my questions very promptly as well.” 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 http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Are you planning to visit Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

What’s this? A brand-new Disney and Bath & Body Works collaboration just in time to get you ready for the spookiest season? Today, Bath & Body Works announced a frightfully fun new collection featuring two brand new fragrances inspired by two iconic residents of Halloween Town, the Pumpkin King Jack Skellington and his beloved Sally. Inspired by Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, these scents create a spooky sensory experience that brings the whimsical world of Halloween Town right to your home. The collection is available online August 16 for Bath & Body Works rewards members and launches in stores and online at bathandbodyworks.com starting August 17. The hauntingly beautiful product assortment spans from body care to collectible curiosities including: Fine fragrance mist Body wash Ultimate hydration body cream Candles Foaming hand soap Hand sanitizer Decorative home accessories These delightfully dreadful scents will have you ready to embrace the whimsical spirit of Halloween Town this fall. Whether you choose the Pumpkin King or Queen, you’re definitely in for a fright – I mean, delight! Jack Skellington The Jack Skellington-inspired fragrance captures the spirit of spooky season with a wickedly warm blend of Pumpkin Screams, Glowing Palo Santo, and Spooky Spiced Vanilla — a frightfully cozy scent that is all treat and no tricks.  Sally The Sally-inspired fragrance features a haunting fusion of Ghastly Blooms, Berry Patchwork, and Forbidden Tonka, creating a sweetly spooky scent that is equal parts eerie and irresistible.  Plus, don’t miss out on frightfully fun accessories featuring even more of the Halloween Town crew including Zero, Oogie Boogie, and the Mayor of Halloween Town. We can’t wait for you to discover your new spooky signature scent to bring a little Halloween Town magic wherever you ghost. After all, there’s only 80 days left until Halloween! For more information about the Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Collection by Bath & Body Works, visit bathandbodyworks.com.  Disney Consumer Products Travel in Style with the New Disney x BÉIS Collection Disney Consumer Products New Fa-BOO-lous Cutie Ghost Collection Arrives at Disney Store Disney Consumer Products 2026 Halloween Merchandise Guide: Frightfully Fun Finds for Every Disney Fan The post Step Into Halloween Town: Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Collection by Bath & Body Works appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is officially happening this weekend. We cannot wait to see all of the amazing entertainment and see what exciting announcements Disney is going to make. Disney Wish And today we are bringing you all the Disney Cruise Line announcements we think (or hope!) will be announced during D23 so let’s dive in! Disney Cruise Line currently has eight ships in their fleet that sail all across the world. The newest ship, The Disney Adventure, set sail in Singapore just a few months ago. However, there are already new ships on Disney’s horizon. Disney Wish We currently know that the new Disney Believe is set to begin sailing sometime in 2027. We also know this ship will have spaces dedicated to Encanto, Frozen, Moana, and The Little Mermaid. But that’s really everything. Disney has not revealed much about this highly anticipated ship, but will that change over the weekend? ©Disney Without further ado, here are our four Disney Cruise Line announcement predictions for D23: #1 — Disney Believe Stage Show We are hoping to get details about the Stage Shows we can expect to find on the new Disney Believe. Shows are an incredible part of Disney Cruise Line, and the shows based on Disney movies, like Moana or Hercules, are so amazing! And we are already excited to see whatever show Disney cooks up for their newest ship. ©Disney # 2 — New Ship Names We also think we might get updated names for ships that are coming in the future. We know that more Disney ships are on the horizon, and it would be very exciting to find out what they will be called. Welcome to the Disney Treasure! #3 — Updated Itineraries We hope we’ll also get some updated itineraries. Currently, we still don’t know the cruise itineraries for late 2027, and we want to start booking our trips! Disney Cruise Line #4 — New Character and More Special Sea Days And finally, we are hoping for some new characters and more special Sea Days. Disney has brought Bluey and Bingo to select sailings, and they currently do several fun themed Days at Sea, including Marvel Day at Sea and Pixar Day at Sea. We would be thrilled if we got some new characters and even more special sailings! Mickey as Captain America on Marvel Day at Sea The truth is Disney could announce ANYTHING at D23, but thankfully we will be keeping a close eye on all the panels and keeping you informed of any news all weekend long, so stay tuned with Disney Food Blog so you never miss any D23 news! FULL LIST Of Disney+ Subscriber Perks For D23! 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 Disney will announce at D23? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

If you’re traveling to Disney World, I’m sure you won’t be going empty-handed. You’ll need to bring your park outfits, accessories, all of the essentials for your park day, and more! What are you packing? And a lot of us will be taking a flight to get to Disney World, which means your suitcase is bound to be handled by your airline. Well, let’s just say some airlines are more careful than others. We’re here to talk about the airlines that have the best (and worst) track records when it comes to losing your bags! A survey from the U.S. Department of Transportation gathered information across 15 airlines to determine which company was the best and the worst when it comes to handling customers’ bags. This data is based on nonstop domestic flights and includes passenger reports of mishandled baggage, including those that did not subsequently result in claims for compensation. Let’s go through each airline from worst to best and see which one you should be choosing for your next trip. 15. American Airlines Coming in last place, we have American Airlines, which mishandled every 71 out of 100 bags in 2025. They serve 10 major cities to the Orlando International Airport (MCO), including Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, New York, Philadelphia, and Phoenix. American Airlines Plane 14. United Airlines Not too far behind is United Airlines with every 70 out of 100 bags mishandled last year. Guests can fly to Orlando on United from eight different cities, including Newark, Houston, Denver, Cleveland, and Chicago. ©United Airlines 13 & 12. Envoy Air & Endeavor Air With the same number of mishandled bags in 2025, Envoy Air and Endeavor Air take places 12 & 13 on this list, with every 69 out of 100 bags being mishandled per airline. Neither of these airlines offers service to MCO. Envoy Air is a subsidiary of American Airlines, while Endeavor Air is a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. ©Envoy Air 11. Hawaiian Airlines Another airline without service to Orlando on this list is Hawaiian Airlines, which mishandled every 54 out of 100 bags last year. They offer only nonstop flights to every major Hawaiian Island from cities in North America, Asia, and the South Pacific. ©Hawaiian Airlines 10. Skywest Airlines In 2025, Skywest Airlines mishandled 53 out of 100 bags, causing them to claim 10th place on this list. They are a regional airline who share an agreement with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Skywest services over 250 cities in 45 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico. ©Skywest Airlines 9. Republic Airways Just below Skywest Airlines, we have Republic Airways, which mishandled every 52 out of 100 bags last year. While they don’t serve Orlando, the airline has 12 combined bases to over 100 destinations. ©Republic Airways 8. Alaska Airlines Ending the top half of our list is Alaska Airlines, which mishandled every 51 out of 100 bags in 2025. Alaska Airlines currently services four cities to Orlando, including Portland, OR, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Seattle, WA. ©Alaska Airlines 7. PSA Airlines Though they are a part of the American Airlines Group, PSA Airlines gets its own statistic for mishandling bags. Last year, this airline mishandled every 49 out of 100 bags. Its main operational hubs include Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). There are no flights to MCO on PSA Airlines. ©PSA Airlines 6. Delta Air Lines Coming in sixth place, we have Delta Air Lines, which mishandled every 45 out of 100 bags in 2025. From Orlando, Delta has service to 14 cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Miami, and Seattle. ©Getty Images 5. Spirit Airlines Though they have now gone out of business, Spirit Airlines takes fifth place since they were still operational when this data was gathered. In 2025, Spirit mishandled every 43 out of 100 bags. ©Spirit Airlines 4. Frontier Airlines In 2025, Frontier Airlines mishandled every 41 out of 100 bags, giving them fourth place in this ranking. The airline has service to 55 cities from Orlando, including St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, and Detroit, as well as a few international cities. ©Frontier Airlines 3. Southwest Airlines Taking the bronze medal is Southwest Airlines. The airline mishandled every 38 out of 100 bags in 2025. Southwest has service from nearly 70 cities to Orlando, including Salt Lake City, Philadelphia, Nashville, Kansas City, Houston, Cleveland, and Chicago. Several international airports, like Aruba, Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic, are also served to Orlando through Southwest. Southwest Airlines at MCO 2. JetBlue Airways The runner-up of this list is JetBlue Airways, which mishandled every 31 out of 100 bags last year. Guests from 28 different cities can travel to Orlando on JetBlue, including Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, Providence, and Las Vegas. There are also flights from the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and The Bahamas. @JetBlue Airways 1. Allegiant Air The best airline that will handle your bags is Allegiant Air, and the gap between JetBlue and them in terms of mishandling bags is WIDE. This airline only mishandled every nine out of 100 bags. Allegiant has service from four cities to Orlando — Allentown/Lehigh, PA, Appleton, WI, Asheville, NC, and Knoxville, TN. Allegiant Air So, if you’re booking a trip to Disney World anytime soon and don’t know which airline to choose, remember this list, so you know your bag will be in good hands! Follow us at DFB for more travel news, updates, tips, and tricks! This NEW TSA Rule Can Change How You Travel 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 airline do you usually fly on? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Fall has officially arrived in Disney World, and while we’ve been talking so much about all the fall and Halloween fun over in Magic Kingdom, there are TONS of amazing fall offerings over in Disney Springs. Halloween Cookie From exclusive fall snacks to the return of Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Halloween overlay, we cannot wait to immerse ourselves in all the delicious autumnal fun, and we just got a preview of some of the snacks you can expect to find at Disney Springs during the fall season, so of course, we are bringing you along for the ride! The preview event began with a walk-through look at some of the Halloween merch that guests can find at World of Disney! This was mostly merch we’ve seen already throughout Disney, but we loved the chance to see all of the adorable merch again, including one of our favorites, the Cutie Ghost Collection. Cutie Ghost Halloween Disney World of Disney And then outside of World of Disney, there was lots of amazing fall entertainment, including Stilt Walkers, drummers, and performers. This was such a fun surprise and the perfect way to get us in the Halloween spirit. Halloween Entertainment So now it’s time to dive into ALL of the food we were able to snag at this event, starting with the Halloween Cookie from Amorette’s Patisserie. This is a classic chocolate chip cookie with chunks of toffee laced between layers of dark chocolate, and it was delicious. Halloween Cookie This cookie is so rich and decadent, but be warned: it is VERY messy. It melted very quick in the hot Florida sun, so make sure to have napkins on hand. The cookie was well baked with a great chewy texture. Our only complaint is that the decorations on top did not SCREAM Halloween. The Vampire Mickey was cute, but we were hoping for more; this was a fantastic cookie. Halloween Cookie Then it was time to head over to the preview of Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Bar to check out some of the exclusive food and drinks. Before the event began, we also got to hear from Chef Gary about each of the menu items, and he explained that this Halloween menu has been in the works since January. First up, we tried Jock Lindsey’s Midnight Relic. This is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Ube Syrup, Cream of Coconut, Lemon Juice, and Edible Glitter. Midnight Relic This was a very light, refreshing, and well-made cocktail. You could taste the vodka, and the syrup and coconut cream added a nice sweetness, and the lemon juice created a great balance. Midnight Relic Next up, we grabbed the Viper’s Nest. This is a non-alcoholic drink made with DOLE Pineapple Juice, White Cranberry Juice, Green Apple Syrup, Blue Curacao Syrup, Sprite, Butterfly Pea Extract, topped with Green Apple juice-filled pearls and gummy candy. Viper’s Nest This drink was super sweet with a sour kick, and the pineapple juice mixed with the blue curacao added a nice citrus note. The green apple added to the sourness while the Sprite gave it a much-needed carbonated kick. The popping pearls added a fun burst of sour flavor and a great texture. Overall, this was a fun, sweet, colorful, and fruity drink. Viper’s Nest Now let’s move on to the eats. First, we grabbed the Bone Kebabs. This was incredible! It was the perfect mixture of sweet, salty, and chewy that we were a big fan of. Bone Kebabs The meat flavor was amazing and came through very strong, and the tomato sauce added an acidic balance that brought this whole dish together. The meat also came playfully wrapped around the bone that you could hold and tear off, which was a very fun presentation for this snack SO much meat! We also grabbed the Candelabra Eggs. These were deviled eggs, topped with crispy fried chicken, served in an iconic Candelabra display. If you love deviled eggs, then you will love this snack. It is a classic deviled egg with a kick of spice, which made for a really nice burn. Candelabra Eggs The crispy fried chicken was well dressed in a spicy sauce that was delicious. We really enjoyed this one and will definitely be ordering again! Candelabra Eggs Next we tried the Midnight Mayhem Popcorn Chicken. This is made with big chunks of crispy fried chicken with candy bacon pieces, spiced walnuts, popcorn, and hot honey sauce. This one was very interesting, and while all the flavors individually were very good, we just felt like they did not come together cohesively. Midnight Mayhem Popcorn Chicken We also grabbed the Dark Forest Dip. This is a well-made hummus that is covered with herbs, carrots, and lots of other toppings. This was very good and definitely felt like an elevated form of hummus. If you love hummus, then this should be on your fall must-try list! Black Forest Dip Then we grabbed the Alien Invader Sliders. These are fried chicken sliders with perfectly melted cheese, pickles, layered in with hot honey. These sliders are the only repeat from the menu last year, and we can see why they came back! These were spicy, delicious, and the balance between the acidity and spice was incredible. Plus, the presentation is just too fun! Alien Invader Sliders We also tried the Skull of the Dead Dip. This is a beef barbacoa dip with cheddar sauce and spicy fried onions, served with plantain chips. The plantain chips had a simple flavor that really let the dip shine; they had a solid crunch, but the dip did not coat the chip well. Skull of the Dead The dip had a thick and creamy consistency, with the cheddar being the most prominent flavor. The beef barbacoa added a subtle meaty flavor underneath the cheese. The spicy fried onions added a great crunchy texture but didn’t contribute much flavor-wise. If you love cheese dips and meat, then this is worth a try next time you’re in Disney Springs! Skull of the Dead Dip That wraps up all of the items we got to try over at Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Bar, and you might think that we’re done, but that’s where you are WRONG! We still have more snacks to share with you, including Goofy’s Halloween Popcorn Mix from Goofy’s Candy Co. Halloween Popcorn Mix This is classic buttered popcorn covered with melted milk chocolate, chocolate sauce, marshmallows, and candy corn. This feels like you took all of your leftover Halloween candy and dumped it into a bowl of popcorn. Overall, this popcorn treat is extremely sweet and will be a fan-favorite among kids! Halloween Popcorn Mix Last up, we grabbed the Haunted Mansion Portrait Bars from The Ganachery. These chocolates come in four flavors: Raspberry, Chipotle Chocolate, Caramel Chocolate, and Passion Fruit. The Raspberry was not super sweet and had a dark chocolate exterior that had a good crunch, but the dark chocolate balanced out the sweetness. The tart fruitiness was subtle, but the most prominent flavor was that dark chocolate. Haunted Mansion Portrait Bars The Chipotle Chocolate had a real hit of spice with a dark chocolate ganache filling. Anyone spice-averse would not enjoy this at all since it packs a strong bit of spice. The Ganache was super creamy, and the outside chocolate coating was well-tempered. If you love spice, you should give this one a try! Haunted Mansion Portrait Bars The Caramel Chocolate was so dreamy and smooth. Caramel lovers will absolutely flip over this. It had a super buttery quality that only good caramel has, and the chocolate was so well tempered on the outside that it added a crunch to go with the creaminess; this was absolutely delicious. Finally, The Passion Fruit had a chunkier interior, and there was a fruity flavor in each bite. It was similar to the raspberry but with more citrus flavor. The exterior was more of a milk chocolate flavor, which complemented the fruitiness well! Haunted Mansion Portrait Bars We are so excited we got the chance to preview some of the amazing fall food items making their way to Disney Springs this year. We will continue to bring you all of the Disney World fall news, so stay tuned with Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! Disney Just UPGRADED Trick-or-Treating At Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! 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 Will you be trying any of these fall items? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of the Halloween food and drinks coming to Disney Springs. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. 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We might be knee-deep in Halloween stuff in Disney World right now, what with all the Halloween food and drinks, decor, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but OF COURSE, it’s also time to start looking ahead to the holiday season. ©Disney Now, the holidays in Disney World are VERY special, so much so that last year, The Hallmark Channel announced that a Hallmark Christmas movie SET in Disney World was in the works. Well, that Hallmark Disney World Christmas movie is completed, and now, we know when it will premiere. You’ll finally be able to watch Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True on The Hallmark Channel on November 28th at 8 CT/9 ET. The film will then be available on The Hallmark Channel’s streaming service the day after, November 29th. ©Hallmark Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True stars Lacey Chabert as Lindsey, a woman traveling to Disney World with her extended family for Christmas. However, Lindsey discovers her room is next door to Philip (Travis Van Winkle), whom she had a disastrous first date with recently. Turns out he’s also there on a family trip. ©Hallmark Their paths continue to cross during the holiday vacation in The Most Magical Place on Earth, and they start to realize they have a lot in common. Thanks to some Disney magic, these two might end up as a couple! Here’s a sneak peek at the movie. Um…we’re in! Like it’s Disney World…and a Hallmark Christmas movie…what a magical combo, right?  We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Room Prices Revealed: How Much a Christmas Stay at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Costs This Year 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 Will you be watching this movie? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping! Thomas Kinkade Advent Calendar Disney makes a bunch of amazing Advent calendars each year, and you can pick them up on Amazon! Some calendars can be pricey, but if you’re shopping on a budget, worry not. There are plenty of Disney Advent calendars on sale on Amazon for under $30, and we’re sharing some of our favorites! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Browse all sorts of Disney Advent calendars via our Amazon Storefront! VIEW ADVENT CALENDARS ON AMAZON This first calendar is made up of books ©Amazon Bluey fans NEED to check out the Bluey: Awesome Advent Calendar Book Bundle! This set includes 24 mini-Bluey books that count down the days until Christmas — including a special holiday story for Christmas Eve! BUY ON AMAZON This next Bluey calendar includes figures of the Heeler family ©Amazon This Bluey Advent Calendar features 24 surprises hidden behind 24 windows to open each day in December leading up to Christmas. Surprises include exclusive figures, such as Bluey, Bingo, and Bartlebee — as well as Bluey and Bingo dressed in their favorite Christmas jumpers! This calendar also features 16 fun holiday accessories and five stickers. It comes with a buildable Christmas tree, under which you can place all the collectible figures and gifts. BUY ON AMAZON This next Advent calendar is fun for the whole family ©Amazon This Disney Puzzle Advent Calendar contains 24 mini puzzles that create one mega 1,000-piece puzzle! Designed by Thomas Kinkade, this set provides a ton of fun in December and beyond — featuring images themed after famous Disney scenes and characters like the Disney Princesses, Mickey and his pals, Lilo and Stitch, and more! BUY ON AMAZON This Princess calendar is timeless! ©Amazon Mattel knocked it out of the park with the Disney Princess Advent Calendar! This set includes three Disney Princess dolls (3.5 inches) featuring Belle, Tiana, and Rapunzel — and each comes with interchangeable holiday-themed skirts and winter capes! It also comes with figures of Pascal, Lumiere, and Ray, as well as a winter scene. BUY ON AMAZON Check out this Munchlings calendar! ©Amazon This Disney Munchlings Advent Calendar includes 16 Disney Munchlings and 14 accessories. Blending Disney and Pixar characters with tasty treats, this calendar features 16 scented toy figures that smell as good as they look! BUY ON AMAZON Check out even MORE Advent calendars on our Amazon Storefront! VIEW ADVENT CALENDARS ON AMAZON Looking for more great holiday finds? Keep it posted right here at DFB! View the full article

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is coming up THIS week, and that means we are ready to celebrate all things Disney with Disney and other Disney fans. This event is jam-packed with SO much to see and do, including a LOT of shopping, as well as a ton of booths, exhibits, celebrity appearances, and panels. Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Now, one panel we’re REALLY excited about is the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase on Saturday night, which is where we’ll learn more about what’s coming to the theme parks and Disney Cruise Line. Speaking of theme parks, we think we’re going to hear a LOT more about everything happening in Disney World, so we’ve got some predictions about what big Disney World announcements we’ll get during this panel. Disney Villains Land Rides There are a LOT of questions remaining about the Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom, and we’re really hoping to get some answers. One of the biggest questions has to do with what the rides in the land might be like. We’ve got the initial concept art, but there have been rumors that Disney has decided to go in a different, more family-friendly direction with rides. Since Disney has been pretty quiet about the area, we’ll be thrilled to know what they’re working on. ©Disney We’re hoping to get some clarification on what rides in the Villains Land might be like. Plus, it would be really nice if Disney would give us the name for this new land! Piston Peak opening timeline and more ride details Construction on Piston Peak, aka the Cars expansion in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland, is well underway, and we’ve been following its progress. We’d really like an idea of when the new expansion might open, so we think Disney might give us an opening timeline announcement. ©Disney We’re also hoping that we get more ride details. We know there will be two rides in the expansion: a rally race ride and a slower-paced, family-friendly Cars-themed attraction. That’s not much to go on, though. So we could get some ride names and more details at the D23 panel. Monstropolis opening timeline and attraction details Construction for Monstropolis is also well underway in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so we’re hoping that we’ll get an announcement about an opening timeline for the new land. However, we also still don’t have a ton of details about the ride’s roller coaster, which is based on the doors scene in the first Monsters, Inc. movie. The ride will be the first suspended roller coaster in Disney World, so we might learn more about that, too, and even get the ride’s name. ©Disney Another detail we have next to NO details about is the show going into the Glob Theater, which we can see on concept art, so we’re expecting to learn more about that. Puebla Esperanza opening timeline and ride details Yep, a LOT is going on in Disney World right now. Dinoland, U.S.A. started closing in phases in early 2025 to make way for Puebla Esperanza construction, so it’s already been a while since Disney broke ground on the new land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. If we get any opening timelines for new lands in Disney World, we bet this is the one we’ll get. Overview of Pueblo Esperanza coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom We also think we’ll learn more about the land’s three new rides: a carousel, an Encanto-themed ride, and a new Indiana Jones ride. More ride updates Disney has been busy updating a lot of rides, including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. Carousel of Progress is getting a complete overhaul soon. We believe Disney might announce some more ride updates (and our wishful thinking has us begging for that big Spaceship Earth update we were once promised that never happened). Spaceship Earth needs an update So we’ll be looking out for some ride update announcements during the Experiences panel, too. We’ll be covering EVERYTHING at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney Just Dropped 4 HUGE Announcements 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 we’ll hear about during the Experiences panel? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! View the full article

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Have you been on the hunt for some new Disney deals? We know you have been; we can sense it, because surprise, surprise, SO HAVE WE! BAGSMART Water Bottle Holder Bag We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney deals out there, and when we find them, we share them with you immediately so you know exactly what to snag before your next vacation. We’ve been keeping a close eye on a few particular items on Amazon, and NOW is the time to snag them if you want them at some of the lowest prices we’ve seen in a long time. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Water Bottle Holder That’s About To Make Your Trip WAY Easier BAGSMART Water Bottle Holder Bag Is there anything worse than trying to stay hydrated all day but you either have to carry around your water bottle or shove it in a backpack that you’ve got to unzip every time? Yeah, we’ve been there, and is it the end of the world? No, but it is annoying, and that might mean you’re not drinking as much as you should. That’s why we adore the BAGSMART 40oz Water Bottle Holder. It’s comfortable, can hold a pretty big bottle (though we do wish it was *slightly* bigger for those bigger bottles), and we love that we can fit other necessities in the additional pockets. We can’t recommend it enough! Grab on Amazon! The Best Earrings For Any Disney Occasion Mickey Mouse Endless Hoop Earrings Heading to a Disney World vacation and know you’ve got a fancier dining reservation? The Mickey Mouse Endless Hoop Earrings are a great, yet simple, way to elevate your outfit. They’re absolutely stunning, for one thing, but thanks to their color, they go with pretty much everything. We love having them as a staple in our jewelry! Grab on Amazon! Bring The Disney Magic Into The Kitchen ©Amazon While the Farberware Disney Monochrome Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Pots and Pans still isn’t cheap by any means, it’s the lowest price we’ve seen it in a LONG time, down nearly $40, and that’s a fantastic deal. This set comes with a cookie sheet, two pots with lids, as well as a large pan. This is a great staple in the kitchen, especially for someone who is looking to get an all-new set! Grab on Amazon! Ears Without The Pain ©Amazon We love ears as much as the next person, but if there’s one thing that gets us every time, it’s the fact that they HURT! By using the Magnetic Mouse Ears for Hats, you can attach ears onto any hat you want. This way, you’re not in pain all day, but you’ve still got the classic Disney look going on. It’s the best of both worlds! Grab on Amazon! Want to check out all of our favorites? Check out our entire Amazon Storefront below! Check Out Our Whole Storefront! We’ll continue to keep you updated on all our latest Disney favorites, especially when they go on sale, so stay tuned to DFB! View the full article

If you are a Disney fan, then you have most likely heard talk of the beloved Disney Renaissance. This was a time period from 1986 to 1999 when Disney released some of their most iconic films, including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Mulan, Tarzan, and more! ©Disney And if you’re looking to relive the Disney Renaissance, then we found some Target shirts you NEED to check out! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Here are five incredible Disney Renaissance shirts that you can shop at Target right now. First up is this Little Mermaid Shirt ©Target Travel under the sea with this beautiful Little Mermaid t-shirt that features Ariel, Sebastian, and Scuttle, and is perfect for reliving your 90s Mermaid Princess dreams. This is also amazing to snag for your next Disney World vacation. VIEW ON TARGET Next up is this cool Aladdin Long Sleeve T-Shirt ©Target This fun Aladdin shirt features Aladdin and Jasmine flying on their magic carpet over Agrabah. The colors are bright and fun, and the design of this shirt is made to look like Agrabah is a vacation destination, which is a unique and super fun design. This would be a great shirt to add to your cart if you love Aladdin and want merch that is different than what you might find somewhere else. VIEW ON TARGET You can also grab this fun Genie T-Shirt ©Target Make all your wishes come true with this amazing t-shirt based on everyone’s favorite blue icon, Genie! This shirt would be perfect if you’re looking for a fun way to rep your love of Aladdin or 90s Disney. Make sure to snag this shirt before your next Disney vacay! VIEW ON TARGET You can also go the distance with this amazing Hercules T-Shirt ©Target This iconic shirt features Hercules himself with his trusted sidekick Pegasus at the bottom, and then the rest of the shirt is covered with lots of fantastical mythical beasts that Herc fights throughout the movie. Including the Centaur, Hydra, and many more! If you love everyone’s favorite zero-to-hero, then add this shirt to your cart! VIEW ON TARGET Lastly, check out this beautiful floral Mulan T-Shirt ©Target If you’re looking for the perfect bright and colorful Mulan T-shirt to wear on your next trip to Disney, then your search ends here! The floral print on top of the tie-dye shirt is the best 90s throwback design to match this iconic Disney Renaissance movie! If you love Mulan, you NEED to grab this adorable shirt. VIEW ON TARGET Will you be adding any of these Disney Renaissance Shirts to your collection? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned with Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! View the full article

We’re gearing up for one of the biggest Disney events out there! D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Coming up this weekend is D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and it’s going to be HUGE. This multi-day offering includes a variety of panels and showcases where you can get the latest Disney news and behind-the-scenes info, as well as a showroom floor where you can shop, check out interactive exhibits, and just enjoy being a fan! We can’t wait to go! And while you’re there this weekend, there’s a new merchandise collection that we’re sure will be quite popular. If you’re hoping to do some shopping at D23, the biggest place to stop is Mickey’s of Glendale. Disney says, “Named after its original home in Glendale, California, Mickey’s of Glendale is the Walt Disney Imagineering campus store, with exclusive merchandise assortments, pins, and more products made for Imagineers, by Imagineers.” This year, the pop-up shop will be featuring multiple new collections! ©D23 Disney has dropped teasers for the FINAL collection for Mickey’s of Glendale in 2026, and it’s all about Imagineering! This is the Walt Disney Imagineering Pavilion collection. The items all say “Imagineering: Horizons” which is also the name of the Disney Experiences showcase that’s happening Saturday night. ©Disney The sneak peek shows off a themed glass and a matching hat with the logo for the showcase, as well as a t-shirt. There are also magnets and collectible pins not pictured. Disney describes it by saying, “The collection draws from the design language of the 1964 New York World’s Fair, early Tomorrowland architecture and graphics, and classic attractions like Carousel of Progress. It has a vintage, storied feel that will resonate with Disney fans of all ages from across the globe, which seems perfectly aligned with an event like D23 2026.” ©Disney The t-shirt is the most intriguing item of the bunch, with artwork of future and ongoing projects plastered on the back. Are these the projects we’ll get to see at the Imagineering Pavilion during D23? Or perhaps the ones we’ll learn more about during the Disney Experiences showcase? We’ll have to wait and see! Some of the projects pictured include Space Mountain’s overhaul at Tokyo Disneyland, Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and The Lion King-themed attraction coming to Disney Adventure World. ©Disney Along with this collection, Disney revealed the Horizons Collection, which includes a t-shirt, mug, and postcard set. We love the Sorcerer Mickey artwork on this one! ©Disney We can’t wait to check out all of these offerings at D23 this weekend! The Imagineering Pavilion and Disney Experiences showcase often feature some big news for Disney Parks fans around the world, and we know that these merchandise items are going to be POPULAR for fans who want to commemorate their visit to D23. In front of the convention center Of course, we’ll be there during the event and keep you updated with everything going on. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media for the latest. Disney Just Made a Massive Announcement for D23 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 adding any of these items to your shopping list? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

If you’re heading to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in the coming months and stuck on what to wear, Amazon might have exactly what you’re looking for: the perfect Minnie Mouse-inspired look. ©Disney The best part? Every piece of this oh-so-Not-So-Scary-appropriate Disney Bound can also be used separately as part of your everyday outfit rotation! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Let’s Begin with this Minnie Mouse Waist Bag ©Amazon Not only does this waist pack feature Minnie’s most identifiable visual details of a red with white polka dots and a bow, but it’s also pretty useful! The pockets offer ample storage for your essentials, including a designated pocket for your Mouse ear headband, making it ideal to carry whether you’re at the parks or simply going about your day! SHOP HERE This Short Sleeve Scoop Neck Captures Minnie’s Classic Look ©Amazon If you want to nail down the original animated Minnie look, this black scoop neck is the ideal shirt. Plus, it’s comfortable and lightweight, making it ideal for a visit to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party when the weather is still quite summery in Central Florida. SHOP HERE This Bobby Pin Bow is A Little Touch that Makes a BIG Difference ©Amazon These bows make an adorable way to top your Minnie Mouse ensemble and really make a nice statement piece for any hair look. The set includes 6 metal, enamel-coated bobby pins in assorted rose-toned hues, along with 2 petite bow hair barrettes. SHOP HERE Moving from Your Hair to Your Feet, VenusCelia Sneakers ©Amazon While this style is available in multiple colors, OBVIOUSLY the choice here is yellow! These canvas shoes capture the essence of Minnie’s iconic footwear, while being a bit more durable and practical than heeled clogs. SHOP HERE This Polka Dot Skirt Completes the Look ©Amazon This red and white polka dot skirt is so close to Minnie’s that it may even confuse Mickey himself! Plus, it features a smocked waist, layered ruffle hem, and summer casual shorts for comfort. SHOP HERE Finally, a Minnie Mouse Ears Headband ©Amazon Come on, you didn’t really think we weren’t going to feature ears, did you? This Amazon option is also way cheaper than any pair you’ll find in the parks and goes perfectly with the outfit! SHOP HERE If you’re planning a Minnie Mouse Disney Bound… or simply on the lookout for some cute accessories, head on over to Amazon ASAP! Stay tuned to DFB each week for more Amazon finds. View the full article

When it comes to room service, there are only two locations at Disney World that offer it. That may come as a surprise, since for many guests, room service is an essential element of a hotel stay, arguably more of a basic necessity than a “perk.” It’s a beautiful resort! Disney’s flagship resort, the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, offers room service — or “private dining options” — from both breakfast and dinner menus. However, that Deluxe Tier Resort isn’t our focus today. Rather, we’re looking at the other hotels where room service is available on Disney property: The Swan & Dolphin. Before we continue, an important caveat: While the Swan & Dolphin are on Disney property, they are NOT owned by Disney. The Michael Graves-designed hotels, both of which opened in 1990, were initially part of a joint venture between Disney, the developer Tishman, insurance company MetLife, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts. The hotels are currently operated by Marriott’s Sheraton Hotels and Resorts brand, after Marriott acquired Starwood in 2016. That ownership situation is likely why these independent resorts offer room service. Swan Reserve Entrance The Swan & Dolphin offer breakfast from 6 AM to 11 AM and dinner from 5 PM to 11:55 PM. Guests can order breakfast or dinner via the resort’s Mobile Dining options, including its app or website. ©Swan & Dolphin So, what does the resort offer? Breakfast includes lite options, like Overnight Oats or a Parfait… ©Swan & Dolphin … traditional sweeter options, including pancakes and waffles, as well as more savory items like eggs and omelets… Some of the breakfast offerings ©Swan & Dolphin … baked goods… ©Swan & Dolphin and sides. ©Swan & Dolphin Meanwhile, the dinner menu offers a litany of options, beginning with starters, including Crispy Chicken Wings and a Chips & Salsa Flight… ©Swan & Dolphin … soups and salads… ©Swan & Dolphin … handhelds and sandwiches, like burgers and grilled cheese… ©Swan & Dolphin … full entrees and pizzas… Some of the dinner entree options. ©Swan & Dolphin … as well as sushi rolls and bowls… ©Swan & Dolphin … and you can pair them all with some sides. ©Swan & Dolphin Of course, you can wrap the whole meal with dessert. ©Swan & Dolphin The menus don’t leave out the youngest guests, as there are kids’ options for both breakfast… ©Swan & Dolphin … and dinner. ©Swan & Dolphin In addition, the Swan Reserve also offers room service. Breakfast is available from 6:15 AM to 11 AM, and includes an Elite Continental Breakfast… ©Swan & Dolphin … further full breakfast options… ©Swan & Dolphin … their own baked goods… ©Swan & Dolphin … sides… ©Swan & Dolphin … and a children’s menu. ©Swan & Dolphin Lunch and dinner are available from 11 AM to 11:59 PM, and the menu includes appetizers and salads… ©Swan & Dolphin … an entree selection… ©Swan & Dolphin … pizzas… ©Swan & Dolphin … and desserts. ©Swan & Dolphin NOTE: Guests must be present in-room for delivery. In addition to in-room food delivery, the Swan & Dolphin also offers many of the same perks as Disney’s Deluxe Tier, including: The ability to book Lightning Lanes 7 days in advance Early Entry to Disney’s theme parks Extended Evening Hours at select Disney theme parks Complimentary transportation On-site and online Disney tickets Advanced tee times at Disney golf courses Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin If room service is a must during your next trip to Disney World, the Swan & Dolphin complex may be your best bet! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney hotel tips. The ONLY Hotel in Disney World With Its Own Bowling Alley 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 Do you wish that more Disney hotels currently offered room service? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

With the rise of social media, especially TikTok, there have been some videos posted about loopholes that work in Disney World, like how to save a little money or get free things. Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Yes, some of them do work, but not all of them. Some of the most viral ones are actually the defunct ones! We don’t want you to be surprised on your next trip when one you’re hoping to do doesn’t work, so we’re sharing the FIVE loopholes that don’t work in Disney World! Loopholes That DO NOT Work Parking at Disney Springs for Free Parking Disney Springs has recently changed their transportation rules, which means that a loophole that used to exist is no longer. Parking at Disney Springs and boarding a resort bus or boat is now prohibited for guests not staying or dining at that resort. Guests must now have a valid reservation to board the resort buses and boats at Disney Springs. So, getting free parking at Disney Springs to go to a resort or park is no longer an option. New Disney Bus Rule Uh-Oh. Something BIG Is Missing from Disney Springs Mobile Ordering a Cheap Meal at a Hotel for Discounted Parking Many guests think they can mobile order at a resort’s quick-service restaurant to get “discounted parking,” but this is not the case. Because of the limited parking spaces at the Disney resorts, a lot of them are limited to guests staying there and with valid table-service dining reservations. Yes, sometimes the security guards will let you through, but it is not guaranteed, AND if they do let you through to pick up your mobile order, please don’t treat it as “discounted parking” and go to the parks. Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Did Disney World Just Quietly Add a NEW Mobile Order Rule? Making an Early Dining Reservation at a Hotel for Free Parking Yes, we’re still talking about free parking loopholes because there are just so many untrue ones! Disney World has a rule where guests can cancel their dining reservations up to 2 hours before their designated time, unless this reservation was booked at a signature dining location — those require 48 to 72 hours’ notice. Disney has now started giving out slips to place on your car’s dashboard with your designated reservation time and a 2-hour window. So, no, you cannot get by with parking at a Disney World resort 2 hours and 5 minutes before your dining reservation and cancel when you’re there — it doesn’t work that way! Trattoria al forno 5 Disney World Restaurants Everyone Will Be Booking in 2027 Skipping the Attraction Lines Because It’s Your Birthday We see HUNDREDS of guests with a “Happy Birthday” button every day in Disney World. Does that mean every one of those guests will skip attraction lines? Absolutely not. It’s definitely possible for a Cast Member to give someone a “Magical Moment” and allow them to skip the line because it’s their birthday, but don’t expect it. Happy Birthday Button We Went to 7 Disney World Parks and Hotels in a Day — Here Are 13 New Things We Noticed Getting a Free Upgrade Because You Asked for It If you’ve booked a Standard Room and gotten a free upgrade to a specific view or a preferred location, congrats — there was availability! But not every situation is like this. Just because you want a free upgrade doesn’t mean the Cast Members have to give you one. You paid for a specific tier of room, and that’s the one they’re obligated to put you in, so they don’t need to give you an upgrade because you asked for it. Tower Room with Resort View at Coronado Springs If This Doesn’t Convince You To Stay At This Hotel 15 Minutes From Disney World, We Don’t Know What Will Loopholes That DO Work Because we don’t want to fully rain on your parade, we’re giving you some loopholes that you can actually use on your next Disney World vacation! The 3-Hour Lightning Lane Window Don’t worry if you’re running a little late to your Lightning Lane because there is a 3-hour grace period where you can scan into your Lightning Lanes EVEN if it’s already way past your return time window! Disney could change this rule at any time, so we don’t suggest relying on it unless you really have to, but it’s a great trick to have up your sleeve if you’re stuck waiting in line for a different ride or your dining reservation ran a little over time. Kali River Rapids Lightning Lane CONFIRMED: The Hardest Lightning Lane to Book in Magic Kingdom Is NOT What You Think Getting Into the Park Without Early Entry Early Entry is a perk for guests staying at Disney hotels and other select resorts where they get 30 extra minutes in the morning to ride attractions in the park before it opens to the general public. But you actually don’t need to be staying at a Disney resort to scan into the park. While you do need a valid reservation to board attractions and enter certain lands, you don’t need to be staying at a Disney resort to actually enter the park. This is a great time to grab your morning coffee, take pictures with fewer crowds, and leisurely stroll without the worry of higher wait times. Early Entry Signage at Animal Kingdom 10 Disney World Hotels That Make Early Entry 10X Harder, and 13 You Should Stay at Instead Ordering a Kid’s Meal Disney World isn’t a place where they’ll check your age when you mobile order from a kid’s menu. It’s actually something we recommend you do! The portions are often a pretty great size, AND you’ll be saving some money by doing it. Some of our favorite kids’ meals to order are the Cheeseburger Pods from Satu’li Canteen, the Salmon from Columbia Harbour House, and the Mickey-shaped Waffle Platter from any resort for breakfast! Cheeseburger Pods Adults Are Secretly Ordering THESE Kids’ Meals at Magic Kingdom The Gift Card Hack Disney World can be expensive, and saving a few dollars here and there can actually add up. Buying gift cards ahead of time can not only help you budget out your vacation, but it can also help save you some money depending on where you buy them. Wholesale clubs like Sam’s Club, Costco, and BJ’s often run deals on gift cards, causing them to be cheaper than the value. For example, a $500 Disney Gift Card at BJ’s is currently $479.99. Yes, it’s only $20, but if you’re spending $2,000 in gift cards on your vacation, you’re saving $80! That’s approximately 13 extra DOLE Whips!!! Gift Card! So, the next time you go to try out a loophole in Disney World, remember these and don’t forget which ones work and which ones don’t! And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney insider tips and tricks! This Disney World “Hack” Is Like Throwing $22 in the Trash 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 loophole will you be trying? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Muppets fans, listen up! Several exciting new Annual Passholder Perks just dropped in Hollywood Studios, and we’re SO excited to tell you that ALL of these new Perks are Muppets-themed! Hollywood Studios So it’s time to play the music, light the lights, and dive into these Muppets Passholder perks that will be available from August 11th to September 24th and see if you need to make a trip to Hollywood Studios to snag them before they are gone. Annual Passholder Perks pop up across Disney World all the time, and they are always an amazing extra that is so fun for Passholders to take advantage of. V.I.Passholder Days, which is a summer celebration full of Passholder-exclusive experiences and discounts, had just ended, but Disney has already started rolling out new Passholder Perks. Studios! #1 New Passholder Magnet From August 11th to September 24th, Annual Passholders can snag an exclusive Kermit magnet from the Mickey Shorts Theater. This magnet will be available from park opening to close, but only while supplies last, so we suggest heading over there soon if this magnet is a must-have for you! All you need to do to get this magnet is show your Annual Pass and a form of identification. Kermit Annual Passholder Magnet #2 Exclusive Photopass There is also an exclusive Kermit Photo Pass opportunity. Here you’ll be able to hold a banjo prop, and then through some Disney Photo Pass magic, Kermit will show up right beside you. This will be available near the end of Hollywood Boulevard from 10 AM to 4 PM daily. ©Disney #3 Kermit Milkshake You can also grab the Key lime Kermit Milkshake with vanilla ice cream, key lime cake crumbs, key lime sauce, and sprinkles from Dockside Diner. ©Disney We will continue to bring you all of the Annual Passholder news across Disney World, so stay tuned with Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! FULL LIST Of Disney+ Subscriber Perks For D23! 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 Will you be taking advantage of any of these perks? Let us know in the comments! View the full article