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Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando! TRON Lightcycle / Run Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable, and that’s especially true during the fall season. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind reigned supreme as usual this week, though wait times overall continued to go down at all four of Disney World’s parks. Magic Kingdom Seven Dwarfs Mine Train TRON Lightcycle / Run — 47 minutes Seven Dwarfs Mine Train — 35 minutes Peter Pan’s Flight — 32 minutes Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — 23 minutes Jungle Cruise — 23 minutes Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin — 22 minutes Haunted Mansion — 20 minutes Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh — 20 minutes Space Mountain — 18 minutes Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — 15 minutes The Hall of Presidents — 14 minutes Enchanted Tales with Belle — 12 minutes Mickey’s PhilharMagic — 12 minutes Pirates of the Caribbean — 11 minutes Astro Orbiter Astro Orbiter — 9 minutes Tomorrowland Speedway — 9 minutes “it’s a small world” — 9 minutes Enchanted Tiki Room — 9 minutes Country Bear Jamboree — 8 minutes Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini — 7 minutes Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid — 7 minutes Dumbo Dumbo the Flying Elephant — 7 minutes Mad Tea Party — 7 minutes Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover — 7 minutes Magic Carpets of Aladdin — 6 minutes Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Prince Charming Regal Carrousel — 6 minutes Swiss Family Treehouse — 4 minutes EPCOT Changes, Coaster Delays, and Food & Wine Festival News: Every Major Disney Announcement You Missed EPCOT Wait Times Test Track Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind — 66 minutes Test Track — 60 minutes Frozen Ever After — 45 minutes Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure — 41 minutes Soarin’ Across America — 21 minutes Soarin’ Across America Mission: SPACE — 15 minutes Turtle Talk with Crush — 14 minutes Impressions de France — 13 minutes Canada Far and Wide — 13 minutes Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along — 11 minutes Living with the Land — 10 minutes Reflections of China — 10 minutes Spaceship Earth — 9 minutes The Seas with Nemo and Friends — 8 minutes Gran Fiesta Tour — 7 minutes Journey into Imagination — 6 minutes The Misadventures of Tiny Train Town in EPCOT Animal Kingdom Wait Times Animal Kingdom at night Avatar Flight of Passage — 35 minutes Kilimanjaro Safaris — 27 minutes Na’vi River Journey — 27 minutes Kali River Rapids Expedition Everest — 16 minutes Zootopia: Better Zoogether — 11 minutes Kali River Rapids — 10 minutes YIKES. This Animal Kingdom Expansion News Is Going To Upset Some Folks Hollywood Studios Wait Times Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Slinky Dog Dash — 52 minutes Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets — 43 minutes Rise of the Resistance — 42 minutes Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway — 34 minutes Toy Story Mania — 33 minutes Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — 29 minutes Tower of Terror — 26 minutes Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Alien Swirling Saucers — 19 minutes Star Tours — 8 minutes Walt Disney Presents had no wait times this week. The One Thing EPCOT Does WAY Better Than Hollywood Studios Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts, and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. 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 long would you wait for your favorite ride? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Alright, Disney World, it’s time to really dive in and see what you’ve got going on this week. It’s currently wall-city all around the parks (with the exception of EPCOT; rock on, EPCOT), but it’s all to bring exciting new additions to the parks…but that doesn’t mean they’re any easier to look at for now. Polynesian construction This week, we didn’t see too much movement on the major projects behind the walls, but we DID see a lot of details added to one specific new land, and it does make us laugh a bit every time we see it (in a good way!). On the flip side, a project in EPCOT did finally finish up, though we’re not sure people are going to be big fans of the final product, and for the holiday lovers out there, one of your favorite ride overlays comes back this week! You know that big pavement project EPCOT was working on? Well, it’s officially complete, but it’s totally lost the lighting effects that used to be present at night, and we’re already missing them. Unfortunately, it was also revealed that the work on Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been extended yet again. Now, instead of opening this month as previously planned, it’ll remain closed through mid-December (after closing in April). Let’s take a look at what you need to expect in terms of closures and ongoing construction in Disney World from October 30th through November 6th. Magic Kingdom Carousel of Progress Carousel of Progress closed on July 6th to undergo a major refurbishment. The work will include completely revamping the scenes in the attraction to make them more modern and represent more recent parts of history, as well as adding a new Walt Disney animatronic at the opening. ©Disney Currently, the attraction is set to reopen in 2027, though no official date has been set yet. Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island An iconic part of the Magic Kingdom is now permanently closed. As of July 7th, 2025, the Rivers of America, including the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island, are permanently closed to make way for the new Cars area, Piston Peak. There are lots of construction walls up in the area now, and the structures on Tom Sawyer Island have been demolished. Most recently, we saw some pretty great updates on the progress at the site! via @bioreconstruct on X/Twitter Piston Peak National Park will be replacing this area of the Magic Kingdom. Disney has not yet announced an opening date for the new Cars area, but we do know it will feature two brand-new attractions and be themed to look like a National Park. The Walt Disney World Railroad Is Back, but There’s Still One Big Catch Disney’s Hollywood Studios Muppets Courtyard Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo closed on June 8th, 2025, and Muppets Courtyard has been walled off for construction on the new Monsters, Inc. land. Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano has been closed since May 11th, 2025. Most recently, we saw TONS of teeth added to the details around the buildings. We’re talking on the roof, on the windowsills, and more — practically anywhere there’s room, you’ll find teeth. It very much fits the monster vibe, that’s for sure! So many teeth! We’ll get to explore their world during H.U.M.A.N. Day, or “Humans Understand Monsters Are Nice” Day, with Disney continuing to say, “Human guests will have the chance to explore the city, meet its citizens, taste unique cuisine, and step into the everyday world of monsters in a totally new way. For the first time, two worlds once separated are meeting face to scaly, furry, and fang-filled face – brought together not by screams, but by laughter.” ©Disney It’s also been fully confirmed that Harryhausen’s will be one of the restaurants in the new land, in addition to Archie’s Square Pig Pizza. Most recently, we got a look at some of the new food coming to the land, and we’ve gotta say, we’re pretty excited! ©Disney If you’re missing The Muppets, you can go visit them at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets right now! FIRST LOOK! Christmas Has Arrived in Disney’s Hollywood Studios EPCOT Coral Reef Restaurant Coral Reef, one of the most controversial restaurants in all of Disney World, closed for refurbishment on September 8th. Coral Reef Restaurant The Disney World website recently adjusted to allow guests to begin booking reservations again on November 4th and beyond, which we’re now considering the reopening date, unless Disney tells us differently. Sections of Germany Pavilion On July 13th, both the guest bathrooms in the Germany Pavilion and the majority of the Volkskunst store in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion closed for refurbishment. The roof of Das Kaufhaus is also under refurbishment. Totally closed While a Cast Member did tell us the store closure was to fix the Cast Member bathrooms out of sight, Disney has not revealed a reopening date for the store or the public bathrooms. Other parts of the pavilion are also seeing construction and refurbishment, but are not causing additional closures. 3 New Disney Rumors Swirling This Week: What’s Real, Fake, or TBD Disney’s Animal Kingdom DinoLand, USA On February 2nd, DinoLand, USA, officially closed to make way for the new Tropical Americas land, Pueblo Esperanza. Most recently, thanks to a behind-the-scenes update from Disney, we got a look at the progress coming to this new land. ©Disney We can also see lots of work happening at the front of the new Indiana Jones ride, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent! ©bioreconstruct This new land will have three new rides: El Carrusel de los Animalitos featuring classic Disney animals, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent where you’ll explore a Mayan temple, and Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto that invites you into the Madrigals’ home. We can’t wait to continue to see how it all shapes up. THEY’RE HERE! Christmas Decorations Just Landed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney World Hotels Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter Scat Cat’s Club and Lounge at Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter officially closed for refurbishment on October 6th. Don’t worry, you can still grab the iconic beignets next door at Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory Mickey Beignets at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Additionally, to make up for the lack of drinks at the lounge, a temporary bar will be available near the cafe from 5 PM to 11 PM each night. When it comes to reopening, the cafe is set to be closed till December and the Lounge until January, though Disney hasn’t released official dates. All-Star Sports Resort Disney quietly announced that Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar is closing for a refurbishment. It closed on September 18th and is expected to last through mid-December 2026. Grandstand Spirits During the closure, we recommend you swing by End Zone Food Court, just a short walk away from the pool, to snag your eats and drinks. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge There are numerous closures taking place around Animal Kingdom Lodge over the next few months that may affect your vacation. The main lobby and primary entrance were set to be closed from August 17th through October 9th, and check-in moved to the Palace Library. Additionally, from September 28th through October 9th, the north side lobby corridor was set to be closed, which closed the north side lobby elevators on the second floor and the outdoor terrace observation deck. However, during a recent visit, it’s clear that this refurbishment is far from over. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Currently, the section of the lobby closest to the back savanna has reopened, which includes the refurbished stairs, giving guests access between the lobby level, Sanaa, and the savanna, and also opens up the walking path between the two sides of the resort. However, the rest of the lobby and Johari Treasures refurbishment is far from complete. Cast Members don’t have an estimate for when it will be finished, but it definitely won’t be soon, based on the level of construction we still saw. The refurbished stairs! The other refurbishment that’s about to begin is: 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. Sassagoula River Cruise — Disney’s Old Key West Resort The Sassagoula River Cruise at Disney’s Old Key West, which takes guests to Disney Springs, is temporarily closed. It’s expected to reopen on November 1st, and until that time, bus transportation will be available. Old Key West Dock This spot was also closed from late July to early August this year as well, so it’s possible, but not confirmed, that the boats and/or docks may require additional maintenance that wasn’t initially expected. Convention Center and El Centro Corridor — Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Beginning on August 10th, the Convention Center at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort began a planned refurbishment that is expected to last through September 2027. Coronado Springs Additionally, the hotel’s El Centro Corridor and surrounding areas will also undergo refurbishment tied to the convention center refurbishment. While there’s no end date for this construction project, we do know that work will be completed in phases, with certain spaces being temporarily inaccessible at times. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa This hotel has been undergoing refurbishments for quite some time now, but some sections of the hotel — specifically the porte cochere — will continue to undergo refurbishment through at least early 2027. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort We certainly hope it’ll actually reopen on this timeline — we’re a little tired of seeing construction all over this beautiful hotel! Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Currently, work is taking place all over Bay Lake Tower through Late 2027. Bay Lake Tower While currently no major closures are taking place due to this construction, it’s important to note that you may see or hear construction during your stay. Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort The tennis courts at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort are currently closed for refurbishment. Saratoga Springs While Disney hasn’t shared an exact reopening date, the current timeline is that they’ll be closed from late August through November 2026. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace closed in April for refurbishment, and originally had a reopening timeline of June. Then, the timeline was pushed to mid-October, but it’s now just been pushed to mid-December, meaning this spot will have been closed for over half of this year. Tiki Terrace Construction It’s unclear what exactly is being done at this spot, but we’ll be sure to keep a close eye out and update you on what we see. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Resort The Promenade Fine Art Gallery closed its Disney’s Boardwalk location on October 20th, 2025. However, the Promenade Fine Art Gallery isn’t closing for good, and it will just be moving to a new location. Promenade Fine Art Gallery Disney filed permits for the Boardwalk titled “Project Amazon” and “Project Bubbles” earlier this year, and now that we have a bit more information on them, we’re thinking that this currently vacant spot could soon become the home of the new Basin on the Boardwalk store on its way! The shop will be rooted in the resort’s classic boardwalk heritage and will offer a sensory shopping experience that is described as “both timeless and distinctly new.” A Word of Warning About Grabbing Breakfast at Your Disney World Hotel We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney World news, so stay tuned to DFB! Disneyland in Ohio? The Truth Behind the Latest Rumor 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 When is your next Disney World vacation? 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We’re saying goodbye to Halloween and hello to the holiday season, which means it’s time to start thinking about one of the funnest parts of the holidays: shopping! Now, Amazon makes shopping even easier, no matter who you’re shopping for, and if you’re looking for stuff for Disney fans (or yourself), well, we’ve got you covered. ©Amazon If you’re looking for some of the BEST Disney finds on Amazon to jumpstart your holiday shopping, we’re giving you our list of some of our faves. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get the Fisher-Price Disney Jr. Little People Musical Christmas Train ©Amazon If you’ve got a kid to shop for that loves trains, well, this Disney train will light their faces up on Christmas. This holiday-themed push-along train even comes with a 45-inch-long playmat decorated with festive train tracks. 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The book features 50 beginner-friendly recipes your whole family will love, like Rapunzel’s Pumpkin Hazelnut Soup and the Encanto-inspired Arepas de Queso. view ON AMAZON Buy the Bicycle Mickey and Friends Holiday Playing Cards ©Amazon Looking for a good stocking stuffer? These holiday playing cards are perfect, especially if you want to get some card games in on Christmas Day for some family fun. The cards feature Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto all decked out in holiday outfits. view ON AMAZON Get The Unofficial Disney Parks Holidays Cookbook ©Amazon Wanting to recreate your favorite Disney Parks snacks, like Valentine Swirl Dole Whip from The Tropical Hideaway, Frozen Apple Cider from ABC Commissary at Halloween, or The Lock Shock and Barrel Sundae from Auntie Gravity’s at Christmas? 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Disney has been implementing and collaborating with AI so much that it feels like we’re constantly getting hit with news left and right. Now, we have yet another update: an AI company quietly announced its partnership with Disney. The Mandalorian and Grogu Disney just added Marvel and Star Wars characters to Voicemod, an AI-powered voice-modifying platform that lets users change their voice’s tone and sound to sound just like their favorite characters. Voicemod will add Star Wars and Marvel projects to its platform, allowing its 5.7 million monthly active users to use quotes and sound effects as they communicate on social and gaming platforms like Twitch and Discord. The first Star Wars soundboards from The Mandalorian & Grogu are available now, and more from Star Wars and Marvel will be available in the future. ©Disney Available as standalone purchases within the Voicemod platform, users can access soundboards from many fan-favorite Star Wars stories, including sounds and voices of The Mandalorian, Grogu, and more, to build a collection tailored to the characters and worlds they enjoy. The soundboards plug directly into the platform’s audio setup, allowing users to trigger sounds in real time while gaming, streaming, or chatting online. ©Voicemod “Gameplay and streaming are inherently social, and a lot of that experience comes down to how people react and interact in the moment,” Jaime Bosch, Voicemod’s founder and CEO, said in a statement. “These soundboards build on those interactions by giving users a way to bring sounds from Marvel and Star Wars into those moments, whether they’re joking with friends, reacting on stream, or creating content. The shared feelings that come from sounds people know and love generate an instant sense of belonging.” ©Voicemod This isn’t Disney’s first venture into using characters on AI-powered software. Last year, 200-plus Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters were added to Sora AI, OpenAI’s generative AI short-form video platform, under a three-year licensing agreement. However, Disney quickly exited the deal when Sora AI shut down this March. ©SORA During the Disney x Sora deal’s dissolution, a Disney spokesperson said, “We will continue to engage with AI platforms to find new ways to meet fans where they are while responsibly embracing new technologies that respect IP and the rights of creators.” The Walt Disney Company We’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more. Disney Is All In With AI. Here’s Their Rationale. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How do you feel about this news? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Many of our Amazon carts are filled with essentials for Disney World days, but some of them are also pretty useful in our everyday lives! JISULIFE 3-in-1 Portable Fan You can often find a lot of crossover when it comes to Disney World essentials. Many of the items we use at the parks and hotels work just fine when we’re back home or vacationing elsewhere — making a purchase doubly justified. If you’re about to go on vacation and need some new essentials but don’t want to splurge on stuff that you’ll use once and never again, we’ve got you covered. We’re showcasing a few tried-and-true essentials we swear by at Disney World and anywhere else! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Stay cool with this first essential JISULIFE 3 IN 1 Handheld Mini Fan Available in several different colors, the JISULIFE 3-in-1 Portable Fan is just fantastic for travel in general. It comes with multiple fan settings, a power bank, a flashlight, and USB-recharging capabilities! Designed with a little bear face and ears, this cute portable fan folds in and out (so you can set it on a table) and is SO EASY to travel with due to its small size. If you live anywhere that’s hot and/or humid, or you’re visiting a place like that (such as the Disney Parks), this little guy can be a lifesaver. BUY ON AMAZON Keep your devices charged FuelRod FuelRods can be a go-to at the parks since you can swap them out for free at the many kiosks — but you can also find those kiosks out and about at other public locations like airports! This 2-pack of FuelRods comes with two portable chargers (that can be swapped out for free when empty), as well as all the cables and adapters you’ll need. BUY ON AMAZON Stay hydrated with a little bit of Disney flair Ariel Owala Water Bottle We LOVE Owala water bottles, and this Owala Princess Ariel FreeSip Stainless Steel 24-oz Water Bottle is no exception! It’s totally leakproof, has a subtle Ariel color scheme that looks great during Disney days and during a normal day, and is insulated (so our drinks stay colder longer). Reusable, stylish, and super durable, this is the kind of water bottle that can help get you through a long day in just about anywhere! BUY ON AMAZON This last essential makes applying sunscreen a breeze Solar Buddies Sunscreen Applicator Sun is not a problem that’s limited to Disney World vacations. As such, you’ll need to apply sunscreen when you’re out and about in your daily life, and this Solar Buddies Sunscreen Applicator certainly helps! Available online in several different colors, this nifty tool is small and simple to use. Fill it with your preferred sunscreen or lotion, and then simply roll it on! It works best for kids and for faces since it’s small, and we love that it’s reusable. BUY ON AMAZON And there you have it! For more awesome Amazon finds, keep it posted right here at DFB! View the full article

We’re getting closer and closer to a new kiosk opening at Disney California Adventure, and there’s another update we need to share with you! Disney California Adventure Bountiful Valley Brews is a new kiosk coming to Disneyland Resort that will serve up light bites and beverages. While Disney hasn’t provided a specific opening date, it is scheduled to open sometime in November. Well, we can start setting our budgets, because Disney just dropped the prices! Soon, Bountiful Valley Brews will be coming to Disney California Adventure, and we’re so excited. Disney refers to the spot as “a little taste of the valley, right in the heart of Disney California Adventure Park.” The kiosk is actually a nod to one of the park’s opening day attractions, Bountiful Valley Farm. It used to be a walk-through experience celebrating California’s rich farming history. The attraction is closed now, but it’s cool that it will live on through this new kiosk. ©Disney We’re getting more and more excited to check this new spot out, and Disney has now shared the full menu AND prices. You can find it on the Disneyland website. The menu features 14 items from $7.99 to $21, with some alcoholic beverages. Shall we take a look? ©Disney Here is a list of the full menu: Seasonal Alcoholic Beverages Bountiful Valley Cocktail Flight – Vodka Pomegranate-Blueberry Martini, Strawberry-Mango Margarita and Whiskey Peach Tea ($21) Vodka Pomegranate-Blueberry Martini – Vodka with Pomegranate & Lime Juices and Blueberry Foam ($19.50) Alcoholic Beverages Bottle Logic Brewing, 714 Blonde Ale ($15.75) Arrow Lodge Brewing, West Coast IPA ($15.75) Hamilton Family Brewing, Cactus Jack Wheat Ale ($17.25) Modelo Especial Mexican Lager ($14.25) ©Disney Strawberry-Mango Margarita – Tequila with Strawberry, Mango, Orange & Lime Juices and Chile-Lime Rim ($19.00) Southern Whiskey Peach Tea – Whiskey with Peach Black Tea, garnished with a Peach Gummy Ring ($19.50) Mango-Habanero Michelada – Modelo Especial Mexican Lager with Mango-Habanero Michelada Mix, Chile-Lime Seasoning and Lime Wedge ($18.25) Valley Michelada – Modelo Especial Mexican Lager with Michelada Mix, Chile-Lime Seasoning and Lime Wedge ($18.25) Brewery X, Tamarindo Hard Seltzer – Anaheim, CA. (ABV 7.9%), garnished with Tamarindo Chile-Lime Straw and Chile-Lime Rim. Served over Ice ($15.75) ©Disney Seasonal Beverages Pomegranate-Blueberry Refresher – Pomegranate & Lime Juices and Blueberry Foam topped with Berries ($7.99) Snacks Pepperoni Pizza Egg Roll with Pesto Dipping Sauce ($8.29) There will also be Smartwater available here for $8.99. ©Disney The new booth will be available during the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, which will run from November 13th through January 6th, 2027. We’re super excited to see the beloved festival return once again, because it’s a big part of the Holiday Season at Disneyland Resort. Disney Festival of the Holidays The festival offers a food marketplace filled with different types of food booths, as well as special entertainment, exclusive merchandise, and an appearance by Santa Claus. You seriously need to check it out. We have a blast every year that we visit the festive event. Disney California Adventure for the HOLIDAYS! We’re always on top of all the latest Disney news and updates, so make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! Disney Adds NEW Virtual Queue for Upcoming Pin Drop Have you heard of Disneyland’s new ride rules? Check out the video below! Will you be visiting Disneyland Resort this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

These Disney finds came from DEEP in the vault! Orange Bird Sure, we love and adore Disney’s ultra-popular characters like the Fab Five, the Disney Princesses, and the Villains. But if you’re ready to shake it up with some souvenirs and merch that rep the deep cuts, you’ve come to the right place! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. From a character only Disney World fans will recognize to nostalgic ’90s throwbacks, these are some of our favorite “IYKYK” Disney items we’ve found lately! Celebrate Disney World history with an Orange Bird T-shirt! ©Amazon Since he first debuted at Disney World in 1971 as a mascot for the Florida Citrus Commission, Orange Bird has become a staple at Sunshine Tree Terrace. In fact, he’s even expanded his reach to the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival and Disney Springs! Orange Bird is definitely a deep-cut character since he’s not from a classic Disney movie, so rocking this Orange Bird T-Shirt will show off your status as an official Disney parks expert. View on Amazon A gorgeous Loungefly featuring The Hunchback of Notre Dame! ©Amazon Celebrate one of the most underrated movies of the Disney Renaissance era with this The Hunchback of Notre Dame Loungefly Mini-Backpack! The stained-glass-inspired design is both a super popular style right now AND a perfectly fitting choice for the setting of the story. View on Amazon Head to the Halloween Town world from Kingdom Hearts! ©BoxLunch Inspired by the game’s Halloween Town world, this Kingdom Hearts Halloween Town T-Shirt will definitely stand out from the pack of other Disney-themed spooky season shirts! It features Sora, Donald, and Goofy in their best monster outfits, with a Halloween-inspired design on the back. View on BoxLunch ’80s and ’90s nostalgia, courtesy of Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers! ©BoxLunch If you miss the old-school Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers series, get ready to relive the glory days with the Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers Acorn Pin Blind Box! Each box comes with one of six randomly selected pins, including Chip, Dale, Gadget, Monterey Jack, Zipper, or the duo of Chip and Dale together. We love the excitement of a blind box! View on BoxLunch More blind box fun with Darkwing Duck! ©BoxLunch Good news for everyone who’s just as into blind boxes as we are! The ’90s nostalgia keeps on rolling with the Darkwing Duck Pin Blind Box. There are six different pins to collect, with one mystery pin in each box. Will you get Launchpad McQuack? NegaDuck? Or maybe Darkwing Duck himself?? The surprise is half the fun! View on BoxLunch From nostalgic movies and shows to characters made for the Disney parks, these are the deep-cut finds that will cement your status as a Disney superfan. We’ll be on the lookout for more unique Disney clothes, accessories, and more, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! View the full article

It’s not the holidays at Disney World until the decorations start popping up. Hollywood Studios is already covered in red-and-white stars and vibrant ornaments just in time for the holidays! Glisten at Hollywood Studios But even more decorations are coming to Hollywood Studios for the holiday after-hours event, Jollywood Nights. Let’s take a look at all of the holly jolly decor that’s already popping up! The ice skating rink for Glisten is already installed! Currently, the stage is covered in a white tarp so the ice isn’t exposed. We’re so excited that the show is coming back for 2026. The stage! Glisten is an ice-skating show located right in front of the Chinese Theater, featuring live dancers and ice skaters jamming out to your favorite Christmas tunes. Disney hasn’t announced the times for performances this year, but it’ll likely show multiple times a night like the years before. Glisten! The snowflake towers hiding the light fixtures are also installed, featuring a baby blue background with a white geometric snowflake. So festive! Plus, some topiaries are out, too, and they’re evenly distributed around the stage’s platforms for even more holiday decorations. Some holly jolly plants! If you’re willing to spend on an after-hours event, we’ll always recommend Jollywood Nights. It features amazing live entertainment, including one of our favorites: Holidays in Hollywood. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy host this stage show, which features other fun acts from Disney Princesses and, of course, Minnie and Mickey. Holidays in Hollywood Another show returning is What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along. This sing-along show takes you through the events of the iconic film with appearances by Jack, Sally, Zero, Oogie Boogie, and more! Sing Along In addition to live entertainment, Jollywood Nights also features meet-and-greets with some exclusive characters like Mike Wazowski, George Sanderson, and Needleman from Monsters, Inc., Baloo and King Louie from TaleSpin, Lotso from Toy Story 3, Bo Peep from Toy Story, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Joy from Inside Out, and more! Bo Peep at Jollywood Nights Plus, you can grab some holiday food at select quick-service locations throughout the park, and look out for two exclusive dining experiences: The Hollywood Brown Derby transforms into Jazzy Holidays, a speakeasy-inspired jazz lounge, and The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard hosts the Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club, an otherworldly soirée with a ghostly band! Food and Beverages at Jazzy Holidays Jollywood Nights runs from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM on select nights from November 7th, 2026 to January 5th, 2027. If you want to check out Jollywood Nights, the following dates are still available: November 2026 November 16th: $169.00 (Adult)/$159.00 (Child) November 21st: $189.00 (Adult)/$179.00 (Child) November 23rd: $194.00 (Adult)/$184.00 (Child) November 28th: $199.00 (Adult)/$189.00 (Child) December 2026 December 5th: $194.00 (Adult)/$184.00 (Child) December 7th: $194.00 (Adult)/$184.00 (Child) December 12th: $199.00 (Adult)/$189.00 (Child) December 14th: $199.00 (Adult)/$189.00 (Child) December 19th: $199.00 (Adult)/$189.00 (Child) December 21st: $199.00 (Adult)/$189.00 (Child) December 23rd: $199.00 (Adult)/$189.00 (Child) January 2027 January 3rd: $194.00 (Adult)/$184.00 (Child) January 5th: $189.00 (Adult)/$179.00 (Child) Jollywood Nights Map from 2024 If you’re going to Jollywood Nights, stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all the tips and tricks you need to know before you head to the party! Everything CONFIRMED for the 2026 Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Heading to Jollywood Nights? Check out our ultimate guide on YouTube! 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 Jollywood Nights? Comment below! View the full article

Welcome back, coffee people! It’s time for episode FIVE of trying to find out which Disney World hotel is the best for people who want good coffee and also want to add a little Disney magic to their workday! Chip at Disney’s Riviera Resort That’s right! I’ve given myself the challenge of visiting EVERY Disney World hotel to see which is the best to work from home (and drink coffee) at! We’re basing this all on their coffee, their atmosphere, and their space (the number of tables and outlets available), and today, we’re headed to the Riviera Resort! Disney’s Riviera Resort is one of the company’s newer Disney Vacation Club resorts, opening in December 2019. This resort offers 1-, 2-, and 3-Bedroom Villas, as well as Tower and Deluxe Studios. It is located most closely to EPCOT and is home to a Disney Skyliner location. The resort is inspired by Europe, specifically Walt and his wife Lillian’s own travels along the French Riviera. The theme translates into a refined and elegant space that is simultaneously bright and airy, with a touch of Disney whimsy through several murals. Tangled Mural at Disney’s Riviera Resort There are several (delicious) dining locations at this resort, including Bar Riva (the resort’s pool bar), Le Petit Cafe (the resort’s coffee shop/bakery), Primo Piatto (the resort’s quick-service location), and Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera (the resort’s table-service location). It’s a fine dining spot! Coffee – 9/10 Let’s start with the coffee, which I had VERY high expectations for. Everyone RAVES about the coffee at Le Petit Cafe, especially their specialty cold brews, so it was a no-brainer that I had to get one of those! I decided to grab a large Cinnamon Cold Brew for $7.44. This is topped with House-made Honey-Almond Whipped Cream, and I added a splash of oat milk. And let’s just say that this coffee did NOT disappoint. Cinnamon Cold Brew Most of the coffees I’ve had during this series have either been so sweet that I couldn’t taste the coffee flavor or so bitter that I couldn’t even drink it. This cold brew was straight in the middle — not too sweet but still can taste the coffee without being too bitter! The only reason it doesn’t get a perfect 10/10 is that I wish there was a bit more of that cinnamon flavor, but other than that, it was DELICIOUS! I highly recommend! Atmosphere – 10/10 The vibes of the Riviera are just impeccable. I wanted to start my day outside, but unfortunately, the Wi-Fi didn’t reach there, so I was forced to work my whole day inside (which was not a problem at all). Next to Le Petit Cafe is the Voyageurs’ Lounge, and this is the spot that guests tend to work from. This lounge reflects Walt Disney’s travels through Europe, including decor inspired by the books Walt Disney collected and his 1935 “Grand Tour” through the continent. Voyageurs’ Lounge It was dimly lit, but not too dark to the point where I couldn’t see my work, and the ambiance and music playing were perfect for the resort. Most resorts play the classic Disney songs, which the Riviera did too, but in a different way — the songs were sung in French! This added an extremely nice touch to my workday. And so many other guests had the same idea because almost every table that was occupied had a laptop with them to do their work! Voyageurs’ Lounge Space – 7/10 Speaking of Voyageurs’ Lounge and their tables, there were quite a few. This space was really meant for people who wanted to work from home at the resort, so there are outlets readily available at each table, including at the long, tall table. However, there were only about 10 tables/spaces for each party. Le Petit Cafe also has some seating with outlets, but only about five tables in there. So, while there were plenty of outlets for the number of tables, there could have been more tables, which is why I’m giving the space a 7/10. Voyageurs’ Lounge Overall – 8.5/10 That’s right, everyone — we have a NEW leader! The coffee was delicious, the atmosphere was AMAZING, and there was enough space where I wasn’t fighting to find a table or an outlet! This has definitely been my favorite resort to work from so far in this series, which is why it is getting an 8.5/10. Here are my current rankings: Riviera Resort — 8.5/10 BoardWalk Inn — 8/10 Coronado Springs Resort – 7/10 Polynesian Village Resort – 5/10 Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds — 5/10 Le Petit Cafe We are headed to ALL of the Disney World resorts for this series, so stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more because they’re coming real soon! And if you’re looking for some snacks to go with your coffee, check out our video below, which highlights the snacks in Disney World with the BEST value! Hotel Coffee Crawl: Come To This Disney World Resort For The Vibes, Not For The Coffee 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 hotel should I head to next, and what coffee should I get? Let me know in the comments below! View the full article

We’ve seen EPCOT crowds rise pretty exponentially over the past few weeks, thanks to both the Food & Wine Festival and the fact that it’s the only park without major construction walls right now (we find ourselves gravitating there too). Crowds entering EPCOT During festivals, especially Food & Wine, which is one of the most popular of the year, if not THE most popular of the year, crowds can get pretty intense, so it’s important to pack your patience. Though, based on new data that’s just come out from the TEA Global Experience Index, the theme park isn’t NEARLY as busy as about seven others that have been experiencing higher crowds. What is the TEA Global Experience Index, you ask? It was formerly known as the Theme Index and Museum Index Report, and it provides a bit of insight into how many guests are visiting theme parks around the world each year. The most recent report was for 2025, and while we often just look at the North American theme parks, there are hundreds of popular vacation spots all over the world that are important to take into account. Crowds According to the 2025 report, while EPCOT ranks as the third most popular park in North America, behind only Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park, on the global list, it ranks number seven. Now, at the top of the list in the WORLD is none other than Magic Kingdom. Yes, even though you’ve heard us talk about how we’ve been surprised at low crowds in the park more days than we expected, it still is the most crowded park in the world. Crowds at Magic Kingdom At number two is Disneyland Park, so yes, the two most popular parks in North America are ALSO the most popular parks in the entire world, which is quite impressive. We’d be shocked if it wasn’t Disney. However, the third spot was taken by Universal, as it’s Universal Studios Japan, and Tokyo Disneyland at Tokyo Disney Resort isn’t far behind, sitting in fourth place. Cinderella Castle in Tokyo Disneyland 5th place goes to Shanghai Disney, so yes, the international parks are high on this list too, and for good reason. Have you seen their design? It blows our minds! Finally, in 6th place is Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, located in Hengqin, China, which is a marine-themed destination. It opened on March 29th, 2014, and is one of the world’s largest ocean-themed parks. ©Shanghai Disney Resort Since the beginning of this month, we’ve noticed higher crowds in EPCOT than we anticipated, even knowing about Halloween season and the festival. October is often a hit-or-miss month for crowds, seeing as the spooky season makes things pretty crowded, but not a ton of schools have fall breaks during the month, especially towards the latter half. However, while we were in the parks the other day, we did overhear a few families from the United Kingdom mention that their kids were on fall break, so that can also affect crowds. Cosmic Rewind Crowds Want to see what things are looking like in the parks in real time? Check out our video below! We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! 2 NEW Perks JUST Dropped For Disney+ Subscribers! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How do you feel about these Disney crowds recently? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Wondering what all the fuss is about with Disney Lorcana? We’ve got you covered! We love Lorcana! From viral social media content to hours-long lines at Disney Springs for new releases, Disney Lorcana has been getting some serious hype recently. But if you’re not familiar with Lorcana and have tons of questions (maybe even starting with, “What is it??”), don’t worry, we’re here to help! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. I asked a member of the DFB team who’s a certified Lorcana superfan to break it down as simply as possible and answer the most common questions they get. Get ready, because it’s time for Disney Lorcana 101! What IS Disney Lorcana? Disney Lorcana is an official trading card game (TCG) made by Ravensburger in which players take on the role of “Illumineers,” powerful wizards who use magical ink to summon Disney characters known as glimmers. Lorcana Cards The game has a focus on deckbuilding and customization, with players building custom decks of at least 60 cards using up to two ink colors that they use for gameplay. The objective is to reach 20 lore (think of “lore” as “points”) before your opponents. So, Is It Like Pokémon? Kind of! It’s similar to other popular games like Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering in a few ways — Lorcana is also a trading card game, there are different card rarities, and you get to battle other players’ decks. Lorcana Card Decks But it’s definitely not identical! There’s also an overarching story at play in Lorcana, and the gameplay itself works differently than Pokémon or Magic: The Gathering. How Do I Get Started With Lorcana? For someone brand-new to the game, the easiest way to get started is with the Lorcana Gateway Board Game Box. It includes everything you need as a newbie, and it literally feels like Disney is holding your hand and walking you through each step! ©Amazon Starting off with the Lorcana Gateway is super helpful since it’s so easy to follow the steps laid out in the game. The Ravensburger YouTube channel also has a walkthrough guide that breaks it down pretty simply as well! Get the Gateway Box on Amazon Do the Card Colors Matter? Yes! There are six different “ink types” (AKA colors) that each card could potentially sport: amber, amethyst, emerald, ruby, sapphire, or steel. Our Lorcana cards! When you build a deck, you’re only allowed to use two ink types. Each one has strengths and weaknesses, so the idea is to strategize how you plan to win and make choices that support their strengths and cover their weaknesses! How Many Cards Do I Need? Your deck MUST HAVE at least 60 cards. You can go bigger than that as well, but that can be tricky if there are certain actions/characters/items, etc., that you want to increase your chance of pulling each round. Lorcana Cards In other words, 60 cards is the minimum, and from there, you’ll have to weigh the risks and rewards to decide if you want to go bigger! Can I Have Duplicate Cards in My Deck? Yes, duplicate cards are allowed in your deck, but there is a maximum number of repeat cards allowed. Lorcana Cards You’re only allowed a maximum of four of the same card in your deck. Is the Game Competitive? Yes, the main Lorcana game is competitive. But there are also cooperative sets that you can purchase to shake things up! The most recent cooperative game on the market is The Great Hunny Rescue. ©Amazon In The Great Hunny Rescue, you get to team up with other Lorcana players to take down the big baddie…. The VINE! Get It On Amazon What Are the Rarity Levels of the Cards? Like we mentioned earlier, similar to Pokémon, there are different rarity levels for each of the Lorcana cards. From most common to least common, the rarity levels are: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Super Rare, Legendary, Enchanted, Epic, Iconic. Each Card Has a Rarity Level! If you find a Legendary card, you’ve got a good pull. But if you hit Enchanted and above, you’re LIVING LARGE! How Can I Tell the Rarity of a Card? The rarity is indicated by a small symbol at the bottom middle of the card. The Symbol at the Bottom of the Cards Shows Their Rarity! For example, the gold pentagon at the bottom of the Goofy card in the above photo indicates the rarity is Legendary, and the silver square (partially under our thumb) on the Bolt card means Super Rare. Can I Get Into Lorcana Casually? Sure! The artwork on the cards is genuinely really cool, and some people might prefer collecting just for the neat Disney character art and the thrill of seeing which cards you pull. Disney Lorcana cards But if our experience is any indication… you will go into this thinking you will not get hooked. You will be wrong. Just look at our ever-expanding decks for the evidence! We’ll be on the lookout for future Lorcana news and upcoming drops, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! View the full article

Big updates are happening in Monstropolis, Disney has dropped the list of EVERY holiday snack coming to the parks, one Magic Kingdom attraction is back after a month-long closure, and believe it or not, the first Christmas decorations are up days before Halloween. It’s Christmas time in Hollywood Studios! All of the latest Disney and theme park news is coming up right now on DFB Guide. Check out our new video: Latest Disney News: EVERY Holiday Snack, BIG Construction Updates, First Christmas Decor & MORE! 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

I will never forget walking into Tomorrowland and seeing an empty spot where Astro Orbiter used to be in Magic Kingdom. Well, maybe it wasn’t what I saw, but what I didn’t see, and that was the ENTIRE attraction. During a recent refurbishment of the spinning ride, they removed the entire thing from the top of the PeopleMover before returning it to its normal spot. It was weird. Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland Well, another refurbishment has been announced for Astro Orbiter, but luckily, this closure is much shorter than last time. Astro Orbiter will be closed from January 5th to 7th next year and will reopen on January 8th. Only three days this year! Thank goodness! In 2025, it was a six month refurbishment, so this is much smaller. Astro Orbiter Planned refurbishments are very common across Disney World attractions, and from most popular attractions to ones that never have a wait, they all need a little love every now and again to keep them running smoothly. Since the 2025 refurbishment was so long and thorough, we’re a little surprised it’s also going for another fix, but at least it’s only a few days. The ride originally opened in 1994 when Tomorrowland was going through an overhaul. When it was totally missing In Magic Kingdom, it feels like Tomorrowland is going through another overhaul. TRON Lightcycle / Run opened in 2023, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin went through an 8-month refurbishment which started in August 2025. It reopened in April this year with new blasters, ride vehicles, and targets. Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin is BACK! The Carousel of Progress is now going under a major overhaul and is set to reopen in Spring 2027. They’re changing up all the scenes to new decades, and while fans were originally nervous about the changes, many have been speaking out about how excited they are for the update. Disney Imagineering has taken great care with the ride’s history, and we’re thrilled to see the new changes. ©Disney Now, if you’re in a total mood for spinning rides (which we understand), there are two more that you can check out while in Magic Kingdom. Dumbo the Flying Elephant is one of the most iconic and perfect for your child’s first ride and the best photos. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is another classic, and you can even catch Aladdin and Jasmine riding sometimes, which feels very magical. Pluto taking a ride on Dumbo In the meantime, keep following Disney Food Blog for more Disney news, plus tips and tricks for the best vacation ever. We have everything you need to plan your next Disney World trip right here at DFB. DISNEY RELEASES SNEAK PEEK AT CAROUSEL OF PROGRESS MAKEOVER 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 an Astro Orbiters fan? Tell us your thoughts in the comments. View the full article

If you’re going to go through ALL the effort to get up early during your Disney World trip, you better do it RIGHT! Hollywood Boulevard at Hollywood Studios Hitting the parks early can make a huge difference in the success of your day, but if you’re going to take advantage of perks like Early Theme Park Entry, you need a legitimate strategy. And as part of our go-to strategy, there’s one rule that we enforce for our Early Entry mornings! Early Theme Park Entry is a perk available to guests of Disney Resorts that allows you to enter the parks 30 minutes earlier than off-site guests. It applies to all four theme parks every day, and that head start for some of the rides and attractions can be a huge benefit. You’ve just got to use your time wisely! Cinderella Castle If you want to do Early Theme Park Entry during your visit, it’s imperative that you check the list of attractions available during that time for each park. For example, at Magic Kingdom, only Tomorrowland and Fantasyland are open for early entry, so if you tried to go to Haunted Mansion at 8:30 AM (on a day that the park opens at 9 AM), you wouldn’t be able to get in line or ride. Once you check the list of available rides, choose where you’re going first AHEAD of time. You don’t want to be locked into decision paralysis when you’re already inside the park. Early Park Entry for Resort Guests The good news is that most folks are pretty good at that first part. They have a ride they want to prioritize and plan to visit it first thing when Early Theme Park Entry starts. Unfortunately, the decision paralysis often comes into play if you get through that initial attraction quickly and don’t know where to go next. We call this the 8:45 AM problem. Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom Most of the year, three out of four of the Disney World parks open at 9 AM, which means Early Theme Park Entry starts at 8:30 AM. If you’re hoping to make the most of that time, you probably arrived well before 8:30, and then when Early Entry started, you were off to the races right away. That’ll put you in the first few batches of folks on your chosen ride, but THEN what?! Early Theme Park Entry We’ve seen it happen time and time again that Early Theme Park Entry goes smoothly at first, and then around 8:45 AM, there are families and groups who’ve already completed their first choice and are hovering around trying to decide where to go next. But you’re wasting precious time if you’re putting yourself in this position! If you wait too long, the off-property guests will be let inside the park, and you’ll lose the edge for getting into ride queues first. Early Entry into Disney’s Hollywood Studios So, the solution here is to have an initial ride that you want to do for each park, likely the ride on your to-do list with the longest projected wait time (or one you don’t have a Lightning Lane booked for), and then ALSO choose a second ride to head to once you finish the first. Even if you get in line for that second ride five minutes before the park opens for the day, that could make a massive difference in your wait time. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets When looking at this strategy, it’s a good idea to choose rides that are physically near each other, so you don’t waste time walking. For example, this could mean rope dropping Slinky Dog Dash in Hollywood Studios and then walking next door to Galaxy’s Edge to do Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Or this could look like knocking out Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom and then heading for Peter Pan’s Flight. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train But here’s the thing — if you hesitate, you could ruin this strategy completely. My family squandered our time a bit when we found out that Slinky Dog Dash was closed during our Early Theme Park Entry time in Hollywood Studios. We panicked and rode Alien Swirling Saucers instead and then wasted more minutes deciding what to do before heading to Smugglers Run. By the time we got there, the park was about to open, and the wait was up to 45 minutes, because the queue was full of three groups of folks: 1) those who chose to rope drop that ride, 2) those who’d rope dropped Rise of the Resistance and headed there second, and 3) those who’d seen Slinky Dog Dash was closed and chose the closest “big” ride nearby instead. We skipped out on riding, and by the time the park opened, the only thing we had to show for our waking up early was a ride on Alien Swirling Saucers. Alien Swirling Saucers When developing your early entry strategy, come up with a main (hopeful) plan, along with a backup plan or two. You never know when a ride might have a delayed opening or a weather-related closure. And if things go wrong, you can quickly pivot and use your backup plan. Don’t get stuck with the 8:45 AM conundrum! EPCOT To see more rules we follow in Disney World to help make your trip better, check out the YouTube video below. To get the latest tips for your Disney World trip, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media! 4 8:00 AM Habits Disney World Experts Practice 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 rope drop the Disney World parks? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Even entering the holiday season doesn’t prevent closures at Disney World! All-Star Music Disney recently announced that a closure would be coming to a popular bar at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. With no official end date in sight, this could end up being a lengthy closure. Let’s take a look at the details that we know so far, so we can plan accordingly. Disney announced that from November 2nd, 2026, through early 2027, Singing Spirits Pool Bar at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort will be closed for refurbishment. Disney hasn’t shared a specific opening date, and we can’t look for it ourselves, as the Disney World calendar doesn’t go past December 2026 right now. Singing Spirits During this time of closure, Disney did share that a temporary pool bar will be available nearby. So, guests can still sit by the pool with a drink in hand and relax in the sun. Disney hasn’t posted any details on the temporary bar as of right now, but we could be seeing something when the closure date hits next week. Singing Spirits Pool Bar If you’re traveling to Disney World this holiday season, and you’re staying at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, you may see or hear construction activity in the area during daytime hours while the work is underway. Disney’s usually good at not being too much of a disturbance to guests, but they still will be working. Just something to be aware of. We love this bar! It’s been a year of construction for Disney World, so this is a fitting end to 2026. From hotels to the parks, we’ve been seeing closures, reopenings, and transformations throughout the year. With massive projects like Monstropolis in Hollywood Studios, Tropical Americas in Animal Kingdom, and Piston Peak and Villains Land in Magic Kingdom still being worked on, the construction trend will continue next year. Although we’re super excited for everything that’s on the way! Monstropolis construction We’re here to update you on all the latest Disney news, so that you feel prepared for your Disney World vacation. For more of the latest, make sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog! NEWS: Disney World Adds 3 Hotels to Its Airport Luggage Transfer Perk Why is so much closing at Disney World right now? Check out the video below! 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 have a Disney World trip coming up? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

When I went to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for the first time, I felt like I would never get everything done. From trying to get a spot for the fireworks, the parade, and that castle show, I can’t forget meeting characters and special snacks, and ahhhhh, it was so much! There’s a lot to do during the party, and if you don’t plan ahead, you might miss something you were really looking forward to. Once Upon a Christmastime Parade One way to plan ahead of time is to know all the available showtimes so you know what to prioritize and where to head first. Disney World just announced the showtimes for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and here’s everything you need to know! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party runs on select nights from November 8th to December 22nd at Magic Kingdom and will require an additional ticket to enter. The ticket gets you access to exclusive entertainment, characters, and food! Nights are already selling out, so if you have your eye on a certain date, grab your tickets soon. Here’s a look at all the showtimes: Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party This parade is a fan favorite and where you’ll see some of the most iconic characters of the party. You’ll see the Toy Soldiers and plenty of Disney characters along the route. Of course, Santa is also part of it, and it lasts about 25 minutes. You can catch it in a few different places in the park, including by Frontierland, which typically has fewer crowds, and closer to the castle and Main Street, U.S.A. It will run at 8:30 PM and 11 PM. Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration This stage show is right in front of the castle! You’ll get to see Mickey and all the friends in their Christmas outfits. There’s some super fun music, and Clarabelle Cow sings “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey, which is pretty iconic if you ask us. You can watch it at 7:40 PM, 9:25 PM, 10:35 PM, and 11:55 PM. You’ll want to be toward the front of the castle to see everything. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party This fireworks show plays only once a night at 10 PM, so you don’t want to miss it! We think the best place to watch is in front of the castle so you can see all the projections and the fireworks above it, but you can also catch it from other locations like Fantasyland and Tomorrowland; just keep in mind you probably won’t see everything. Fireworks To catch everything, make sure you’re still prioritizing. Maybe you want to watch the fireworks in front of the castle but the parade from Frontierland so you don’t have to line up as early. There are also multiple showtimes for the castle stage show and parade, but only one for the fireworks. You can see them all, but you might not have as much time for snacks, character meet-and-greets, and rides. We’re going to be at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for the very first night of 2026, sharing all the details you need to know to have the best visit ever and to make the most of your park ticket. Keep following Disney Food Blog for more! NEW TREATS ANNOUNCED FOR MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY IN MAGIC KINGDOM DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite thing to do during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Heads up, Disney+ subscribers — you might want to MOVE FAST! ©Marvel Disney’s streaming service offers a large selection of perks exclusively to members. While some are evergreen, others have an expiration date, and several are disappearing this month! Hexed Party! November 25th will see the theatrical release of Hexed, Disney’s latest animated film! Through November 2nd, Disney+ subscribers can enter daily for a chance to win a private screening of Disney’s Hexed in RealD 3D for themselves and up to 49 friends. ©Disney Disney+ is quick to note that “winners should be located within a reasonable distance of a RealD 3D playdate theater, as travel and lodging are not included.” ©Disney Are You Ready for Some Football? From October 21st through November 6th, Disney+ subscribers can enter daily for a chance to win a trip for two to the major Texas vs. Texas A&M college football game on November 27th. This Thanksgiving weekend trip to see one of college football’s fiercest in-state rivalries will include travel and lodging. Of note, Texas, Texas A&M, and SEC are not co-sponsors, promotional partners, or administrators of this sweepstakes, and have no involvement in the design, administration, winner selection, or any other aspect of this Sweepstakes. ©Disney+ Wolverine Okay, this final one is for the gamers out there. Disney+ subscribers can score an early unlock of the Yellow Variant suit in Marvel’s Wolverine, the new game based on the iconic X-Man developed by Insomniac Games. This is especially true considering it usually takes about eight to nine hours of gameplay to unlock the suit! ©Disney In addition to these limited-time offerings, Disney+ subscribers have access to several evergreen perks, including: Six months of DashPass, which grants guests a range of DashPass-exclusive benefits, including $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible orders 15% off sitewide on Funko.com 15% off sitewide on Loungefly.com A complimentary D23 Gold Membership ©Disney If you’re a Disney+ subscriber looking to take advantage of these perks, you’ll need to move FAST as they’re expiring this month! Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disney+’s perks! Questions about Disney World? We’ve got the answers. Check out the video below! How To Watch Every Marvel Movie and TV Show In Chronological Order 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

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There might be nothing more annoying than showing up to your theme park for the day and then realizing you didn’t check the park hours, and now you’re staring at a gate and will be there for the next hour. While getting there early is certainly better than getting there late, it’s still annoying to realize you got up early for nothing! Tree of Life That’s why we’re here. Park hours are pretty consistent at Disney World depending on the time of year, but sometimes we’re totally thrown off by a random change. Whether EPCOT opens late for runDisney events or Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom close early for Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, another park can be thrown into the mix with different hours. Animal Kingdom will open late on Sunday, November 15th, and it will open at 9 AM instead of 8 AM. Early Entry will start at 8:30 AM and run until 9 AM instead of the usual 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM. The park will close at 8 PM, which is later than usual! KEVIN! It’s a good idea to check the times for all of your theme park days, but we highly recommend it during the holiday season. Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party run on select nights throughout November and December. Hollywood Studios will close to day guests at 7 PM on those days, and Magic Kingdom closes at 6 PM. Guests with the tickets can enter the parks at 5:30 PM and 6 PM, respectively, and we find that’s when the parks get busy. The line at Jollywood Nights! You don’t necessarily need to avoid the parks when they close early, since those parks usually have low wait times because many guests choose another park. If you have a Park Hopper ticket, which lets you switch from one park to the next whenever you want, you can take advantage of the low crowds before heading to another park. It’s also great for an evening at the hotel pool or a visit to Disney Springs, but if you want the most park action, you’ll want to pick different days to go. Crowds at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Back to Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom tends to close obnoxiously early, so it’s another good park to pair with a Park Hopper or alternative park plans. Many guests visit Animal Kingdom for only one day during their trip, but if your family loves the atmosphere, entertainment, and food, you might want to add an extra hour or choose a second day. For this random day, 8 PM is pretty late, so it’s a great time for some late-night rides on Everest. Walking around Animal Kingdom The park doesn’t do too much for the holidays, but a fan favorite is the Merry Menagerie. These Arctic-themed puppets hang out by the stores in front of the Tree of Life, and they might be the most adorable thing we’ve ever seen. We love seeing them every single year and learning their names. Seal Merry Menagerie puppet at Animal Kingdom In the meantime, keep following Disney Food Blog for more tips and tricks on how to have the best Disney World vacation ever! We’re sharing everything you need to know, especially for a holiday trip, right here for your trip of a lifetime. THEY’RE HERE! CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS JUST LANDED AT DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite park during the holidays? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

It’s that time again! Disney+ has dropped new perks online, which means that you not only get to watch all your favorite Disney films and TV shows, but you can also take advantage of additional perks that drop each month. ©Disney They can help you save money on Disney merchandise, get special discounts other Disney fans don’t get access to, as well as enter sweepstakes that could win you unforgettable experiences. Disney just dropped TWO perks that you definitely won’t want to miss out on. Disney just dropped a few new perks the other week, and now there are two more to add to the list. The first is a great chance for Marvel fans, because you can now enter daily for a chance to win a ticket to the World Premiere of Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday! The contest is open through November 19th, 2026, and since you can enter daily, that’s 21 chances to put your name in the ring. ©Marvel The winner will get a 3-day/2-night trip for the Winner and one guest to Los Angeles, CA, or New York, NY, to attend the premiere of Avengers: Doomsday, currently scheduled to take place in early-mid December 2026. It’s certainly an experience you’ll get to brag about for the rest of your life! ©Marvel The second perk is your chance to win the Make the Holidays Magic prize pack, which is full of eight different gifts from Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and more. ©Disney The prize pack includes: The Black Series Force FX Elite Maul Electronic Lightsaber LEGO STAR WARS Executor Super Star Destroyer Death Star II Atessa Watch LEGO Avengers Doomsday New Avengers Tower Toy Story 5 Away Medium Woody Yellow Luggage Macy’s Unisex Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Blue Leather Strap Watch Modern Disney Princess Set Pandora Winnie the Pooh Studded Charm Bracelet Set ©Disney Those are far from the only perks available for Disney+ subscribers right now — here’s a full list of the other perks you can take advantage of right now! Every month, save 15% sitewide on Funko.com Every month, save 15% sitewide on Loungefly.com Every month, get a Mystery Capsule containing a digital pin Enter daily for a chance to win a trip for two to the Texas at Texas A&M rivalry game on November 27th Get a Fandango Promo Code good to save up to $10 on the purchase of one movie ticket to Disney’s Hexed Chance to win a private screening of Disney’s Hexed in RealD 3D Enjoy 6 months free of Calm Premium Gear up with 30% off the ESPN Store Unlock of the Yellow Variant suit in Marvel’s Wolverine Enjoy up to a 3-month free trial of Spotify Premium Join CLEAR+ today for $179 Save up to 25% on rooms and get free Park Hopper benefits at Walt Disney World Resort Enjoy a Complimentary D23 Gold Membership Free 3-month Kroger Boost Membership Unlock a 6-month DashPass free trial ©Disney Want to see what else has been going on in the world of Disney recently? Check out our video below! We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Connor Storrie In Talks To Star in Marvel’s ‘Ghost Rider’ With Ryan Gosling Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of these perks are you planning to take advantage of? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Christmas is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time to dust off your ugly sweaters, grab some hot cocoa, and shop for a new Disney holiday Loungefly bag! ©Loungefly Amazon has some great Disney holiday-themed Loungefly bags available right now, and some are up to 25% off! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This Minnie Mouse Candy Cane Mini Backpack is sweet as candy! ©Amazon This Minnie Mouse Candy Cane Mini Backpack features a festive winter scene in vibrant red, white, and pink with 3D Minnie Mouse ears, a baby-pink bow, and candy cane-striped adjustable straps. view ON AMAZON This Minnie Holiday Peppermint Ornaments Mini Backpack is mint to be! ©Amazon This Minnie Holiday Peppermint Ornaments Mini Backpack features a sparkling green glitter base covered in applique candy-colored ornaments hanging from embroidered strings, topped with a red bow and 3D peppermint swirl Minnie ears. view ON AMAZON This Mickey and Friends Gingerbread House Mini Backpack is too sweet! ©Amazon This Mickey and Friends Gingerbread House Mini Backpack is shaped just like a gingerbread house, featuring Gingerbread cookies of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck in the windows. You’ll find Mickey-shaped gumdrops, sprinkles, and peppermint swirls decorating the intricate gingerbread house. view ON AMAZON Curl up by the fireplace with this Mickey & Minnie Mouse Fireplace Mini Backpack! ©Amazon This Mickey & Minnie Mouse Fireplace Mini Backpack features Mickey and Minnie Mouse holding hot cocoa in a cozy winter scene. You’ll find a roaring fireplace decorated with stockings, Christmas lights, and even Mickey-shaped wreaths. view ON AMAZON Deck the halls with Mickey’s Light Up Decorations Mini Backpack! ©Amazon This Mickey’s Light Up Decorations Mini Backpack features Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto in festive red holiday outfits while stringing red, pink, green, blue, and yellow Christmas lights. On the side pockets, you’ll find Donald and Daisy and Chip ‘n Dale helping them out, while Goofy appears on the back tangled in a string of lights! view ON AMAZON This festive Mickey and Minnie Holiday Mini Backpack is 25% off! ©Amazon The Mickey and Minnie Holiday Mini Backpack features an all-over design of Mickey-shaped quilt patterns with Mickey-shaped snowglobes, snowflakes, and wreaths. Plus, it has a 3D Mickey face on the front pocket! The inner lining has the cutest pattern of Mickey and Minnie playing in the snow. view ON AMAZON Have a winter wonderland with this Minnie Snowman Mini Backpack! ©Amazon This Minnie Pastel Snowman Mini Backpack features Minnie Mouse as a super cute snowman. You’ll find a 3D pastel pink coat and real buttons, topped with 3D Minnie ears and an adorable pink bow with a sprig of mistletoe in the center. view ON AMAZON We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

Mid-November Is the Window I’m Watching Universal Orlando has not announced the 2027 Military Freedom Pass as of October 31, 2026. Based on the recent release pattern, I’m watching mid-November, around Veterans Day. That is my prediction, not an announcement date supplied by Universal. There is another question just as important as when the offer […] The post When Will Universal Orlando Announce the 2027 Military Freedom Pass? appeared first on Military Disney Tips. View the full article

Major changes are on the way for the My Disney Experience app and the Disney World website. Disney has already announced a commitment to using AI tool, including a new vacation planner that relies on AI to help Disney World visitors plan their trips. ©Disney Well, this new AI planning tool has already rolled out to some users, and we’ve got a first look at how it works and what it does. And honestly? Well, we know a lot of folks were against an AI vacation planner, but we’ve already found it to be really helpful. If you log in to the Disney World website, you may see a new option in the box where you would search for hotels and vacation packages. This option says “Guided Search — BETA.” This is the beta version of the new AI-powered vacation planning feature that Disney is currently testing. Note that this is only now showing for select visitors to the website, so you may not see it yet. ©Disney If you click on that, though, you’ll get to try a new vacation planning experience using AI to find a Disney World vacation that meets your budget and needs. If you click on “Get Started,” you can…well, get started (simple enough, right?). We decided to look for hotel and ticket packages. You can also just choose to search for park tickets. ©Disney Select your dates and the number of adults. However, you can also tell the AI planner to be flexible with dates to help you potentially get better deals. ©Disney Here’s what the flexible screen looks like: you just choose a month. ©Disney Before you start your search, you can also ask the AI a question to narrow down what you’re looking for. So we asked the search to work with our $200 per night budget and told it our favorite park is EPCOT. Note that asking it a question is optional, and you can just click on “Skip for now.” ©Disney Then we got our results. The vacation planner showed us all of the hotels available in November 2026 between $100 and $200 per night, from those that are closest to EPCOT to those that are further away. You can see how helpful this might be if you’re planning your trip with a specific budget in mind. ©Disney There is also a section on the page to plan your trip. ©Disney When you click on a hotel, the planner will automatically choose your dates if you’re flexible. However, you can change those, and the calendar will show you different prices. Seriously, we loved being able to compare prices like this in one place! This is already a game changer. We also loved how user-friendly it is. ©Disney You can also look for specific discounts and offers (you’ll see a button at the top to do that), but it looks like it automatically applies those when you search, so that’s one less thing you have to keep track of. We also searched just for tickets, and it worked the same. So if you’ve been wondering how this AI vacation planner works, well, wonder no longer! We think this could be a helpful tool for a lot of folks who want to book their trips themselves, although we still don’t think it will replace an actual Disney World travel agent if you really need help and a more personal touch booking those trips. We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney World updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more. This Disney World App Change Just Made Checking Into Your Hotel 10x Easier More big changes are coming to Disney World in 2027. Let’s take a look at them.  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 about the new AI planning tool? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Has McDonald’s been secretly killing it with their Happy Meals lately?! McDonald’s in Disney World We’ve been raving about McDonald’s Happy Meal’s lately, and honestly, we think it’s totally justified. They recently dropped Disney Villain Boo Buckets, which we were obsessed with, and now they’ve teased a new collection coming on November 10th. We’re going to have to start saving our money, because we’ll need to catch ’em all (wink wink)! McDonald’s is teaming up with Pokémon to bring a whole new set of toys, and we already know collectors are going to go crazy! The collection will feature toys of 15 different Pokémon as mini Happy Meal boxes. Each toy will have a keyring attached to it, so you can clip it to bags and other things ©Pokemon There will be three different types of Happy Meal boxes that you can get, and each box will have one of 15 different toy options and two Pokémon cards. The Pokémon Happy Meal will officially drop in the United States on November 10th. The three boxes that will be featured for this Happy Meal are themed to Pikachu, Umbreon, and Tochic. ©McDonald’s Maybe you can pair the Happy Meal with one of the new holiday drinks dropping at McDonald’s on November 3rd. The new lineup of drinks includes: Cookie Butter Frappé, Latte, and Iced Coffee: A creamy blend of rich cookie butter flavors topped with caramel cookie crumbs and sweet vanilla whip for a seasonal treat. Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer: Combines the bold, uplifting flavor of Frosted Cranberry with cold foam and sprinkles, with the energizing boost of Red Bull, made for packed holiday schedules and festive adventures. It’s available with both classic Red Bull and Red Bull Zero. Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite: A crisp Sprite infused with bright orange and cranberry flavors, featuring cold foam and cranberry sprinkles for a refreshing finish. (Caffeine-free) ©McDonald’s You might be seeing us at McDonald’s a lot in November, so don’t judge us! Keep on following us at the Disney Food Blog, because there’s going to be a lot to talk about during the holiday season. McDonald’s Just Announced 5 Limited-Time Holiday Drinks Want to know the 50 Disney World tips nobody tells you about? Check out the video below! 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 getting the new Happy Meal? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

We’re on a mission to find different hobbies instead of just staring at our phones all day, because yes, TikTok is fun and entertaining, but our eyes hurt, if we’re being honest. ©Amazon A lot of the members of our team are pretty crafty, and we know a lot of you out there are the same. We’ve decided to combine our love of Disney with our love of fun arts and crafts (but not useless ones that you had fun doing but then just add to clutter in your house), and have compiled a list of some of the best Disney finds to help you make the most of your needlepoint era! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Bring Cinderella Castle Home With You ©Amazon The Florida Disney Castle Cross Stitch is a great option for any and everyone who wants to bring the magic of Cinderella Castle home with them, which we think is just about every Disney fan. This is specifically Cinderella Castle from Magic Kingdom, not Sleeping Beauty Castle from Disneyland, so that’s something to keep in mind if you’re buying it as a present for a Disney fan. Before you ask, no, they’re not the same — they’re actually VERY different! Grab on Amazon! What About A BIGGER Castle? ©Amazon Now if you want something that’s really going to draw people’s eye and make you feel exceedingly proud of yourself for your hard work, the larger Florida Disney Castle Counted Cross Stitch is right up your alley. This thing is MASSIVE, sitting at about 7.5 x 10.13 inches. It’ll certainly show off that you’re a Disney fan, and you get the bragging rights of saying you did it yourself! Grab on Amazon! Missing The Classics? ©Amazon If you want something that can turn into MULTIPLE of your favorite classic Disney characters, look no further than the Classic Disney Cross-Stitch! This one kit has the ability to make 12 different classic Disney character projects, including Snow White and Sorcerer Mickey, but there’s also a book featuring instructions to make twelve projects, including Peter Pan and Tinker Bell ornaments, a Sneezy handkerchief, and a Winnie-the-Pooh bib. Grab on Amazon! Winnie The Pooh Fans, Rejoice! ©Amazon It’s your time, Winnie the Pooh fans! The Winnie the Pooh Cross Stitch Kit is available online, and we just know this is going to be perfect for so many people. You could make it and gift it as a gift for someone, especially if it’s for a baby shower or kiddo’s birthday! It’s adorable, a great size, and makes for a fantastic, thoughtful, homemade present. Grab on Amazon! Complicated, Yet Gorgeous ©Amazon Calling all Belle fans! The Disney Be Brave Counted Cross Stitch Kit is a fantastic choice for your next project, especially since it doubles as a positive reminder to put in your house. It’s gorgeous, featuring Belle in her iconic yellow dress with the Beast in his blue and yellow tux, but you’ll also embroider the words “Be Brave Be Strong Be True,” which we think is a great reminder for any day. Grab on Amazon! We’ll continue to keep you updated on all the latest Disney merchandise news, so stay tuned to DFB! View the full article