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Okay, Loungefly fans, where are you at? We love a good Loungefly, and we have started to really rack up quite the collection, but in our defense, we have a bag for all of our moods, including all our favorite Disney movies and characters. ©Amazon That means that it’s always a good time to shop for MORE Loungeflys, especially when we spot new exclusive bags on Amazon. We’re going to share the current Amazon-exclusive Loungeflys with you, so grab those credit cards and let’s get to shopping! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Our jaws dropped at how gorgeous the Loungefly Sleeping Beauty Stained Glass Mini Backpack is. It’s got a beautiful iridescent sheen to it, and a beautiful and intricate stained glass design of Aurora on the front. ©Amazon There are also stained glass designs on the sides, with a stained glass design of the spinning wheel on the back. The interior lining also has some stained glass elements. VIEW PRICE ON AMAZON This Loungefly Heimlich Eating Watermelon Mini Backpack is for fans of A Bug’s Life. Here, Heimlich is enjoying some watermelon on a bag, surrounded by his bug friends. The backpack also features a front zipper compartment, side pockets, and adjustable back straps. ©Amazon Inside the bag, you’ll find a fun green pattern with leaves and Francis the ladybug. VIEW PRICE ON AMAZON It’s spooky season, so, of course, you can get this Loungefly Disney Villains Portraits Mini Backpack that has portraits of some of your favorite Disney baddies, including Cruella, Evil Queen, Ursula, Maleficent, Scar, and more. ©Amazon The inside lining also has the same pattern as the bag for the ULTIMATE Loungefly of Disney fiends. VIEW PRICE ON AMAZON Okay, Haunted Mansion fans, this one is for you. Check out the Loungefly Haunted Mansion Crossbody Purse that looks just like the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland. It even features some of your favorite Haunted Mansion characters, including the Hitchhiking Ghosts, the singing busts, the Bride, Madame Leota, and more. ©Amazon The back features the gargoyle candleholder. VIEW PRICE ON AMAZON If you love the Kingdom Hearts games and are ready for the new Kingdom Hearts animated series, you obviously need the Loungefly Kingdom Hearts Mickey Mini Backpack, which features a classic scene from the game’s promotional material with all the main characters, including Sora, Kairi, Riku, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy. ©Amazon The bag even features a keyblade on the front pocket zipper pull, which is such a neat little detail. There’s also a Shadow Heartless on the back. VIEW PRICE ON AMAZON Celebrate Earth Day and The Walt Disney Archives this year with this exclusive Loungefly Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Gardening Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack with Minnie holding a pot full of daisies. The inside features a fun theme of other Disney characters gardening. ©Amazon Mickey is on the bag, playing “She loves me, she loves me not” with a daisy. Don’t worry, Mickey, we’re pretty sure she loves you! VIEW PRICE ON AMAZON In the meantime, we’ll be keeping an eye out for the latest Disney deals, so make sure you stay tuned to AllEars for more! View the full article

‘Tis the Season of Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice! And I don’t know about you, but I decided to celebrate a bit differently this year… It’s Pumpkin Spice Season! My typical Pumpkin Spice Season begins (probably much like yours ) the day Starbucks tells me it does, with the date announcement of the annual return of their fall drinks. Next, I give myself a literal allowance to make sure I don’t completely bust the budget on Pumpkin Cream Cold Brews. This year, though, I decided to branch out a bit and try a few new-to-me drinks, which led me to the Pumpkin Carriage Cold Brew by Joffrey’s. And if you’re a fellow Pumpkin Person, then stick with me, because this is a WHOLE THING, y’all… The Pumpkin Carriage Cold Brew has returned for its second year to Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea kiosks all over Disney World. Pumpkin Carriage Cold Brew I’m not going to lie. What drew me to the Pumpkin Carriage Cold Brew in the first place was its perfectly Disney moniker, referencing Cinderella’s enchanted transportation to the Royal Ball. But it took me a few weeks to come around to ordering it, because the description is… well, it’s A LOT. The Pumpkin Carriage Cold Brew features Joffrey’s Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Cold Brew with pumpkin spice syrup, vanilla syrup, and cream. Then it’s topped with pumpkin whipped cream (PUMPKIN. WHIPPED. CREAM.) and sprinkled with cinnamon. Pumpkin Carriage Cold Brew Frankly, I avoided this drink for some time, assuming it would be sweetness overload. But I kept coming back to the idea and finally gave in, placing my order at the Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea kiosk at the Disney World Transportation & Ticket Center, and paying my $7.49 (though with my 20% discount that Joffrey’s gives to Disney World Annual Passholders). And next? Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea kiosk at the Disney World Transportation & Ticket Center Well, I enjoyed what ended up being quite a pleasant surprise. First things first: Yes, the Pumpkin Carriage Cold Brew is absolutely made for sweet coffee lovers. And yet, somehow, it isn’t cloying or saccharine. In fact, the very first sip was almost a bit bitter to my tastes (perhaps just from expecting a sugar rush), but this was fixed simply by giving the whole thing a good stir. And from here, the Pumpkin Carriage Cold Brew ends up being as delightful as its name. Each sip delivers on its pumpkin promise, complete with a richness thanks to the cream. It’s so rich, actually, that my first thought was, “Oh, this is one of those once-a-year drinks.” You know those, right? They’re the kind you allow yourself once in a blue moon, and then you’re good for the long haul until it comes ’round again… That said, I’m hoping to hit up Hollywood Studios next week to check out The Magic of Disney Animation, and I suddenly find myself wondering how I am going to resist this when I’m there: Pumpkin Whipped Cream THIS is pumpkin whipped cream. Is it the most authentic pumpkin flavor you’ll ever taste? No. Honestly, most of the pumpkin flavor comes through in the drink itself from the pumpkin spice syrup. But the whipped cream carries just a hint of spice boosted further by the cinnamon, and it’s also a pretty pale orange for an extra touch of autumn vibes (and a nod to the Pumpkin Carriage, of course). It’s really a terrific topper. Pumpkin Whipped Cream Look, I know what it’s like to have a favorite drink you can ONLY get for a certain season, and it can be hard to stray. That’s me with Pumpkin Cream Cold Brews (which, BTW, you can order up right now around Disney World at Starbucks locations such as Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Bakery, Animal Kingdom’s Creature Comforts, and more). “See You Real Soon” But if you are looking for something a little extra special to sip during Pumpkin Spice Season that is unique to your Disney World visit, then I highly recommend giving the Pumpkin Carriage Cold Brew a try! You can find it at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea kiosks in the theme parks (there is at least one in every park, including Magic Kingdom’s Joffrey’s Revive, and even beyond with locations in Disney Springs and the Contemporary Resort). Until next time, Pumpkin Peeps… We’ll “See You Real Soon!” 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 Is the Pumpkin Carriage Cold Brew a must-try for you? Please let us know with a comment! View the full article

A popular Disney World gelato store has expanded outside the bubble! Vivoli Il Gelato Vivoli Il Gelato has officially opened its fifth location, and we had the opportunity to check it out! And guess what? The new location has an exclusive flavor you can’t find anywhere else! Let’s check it out! In the Disney World property, you can find this gelato store at two carts in Disney Springs, a storefront in Disney Springs, and a cart at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Vivoli Il Gelato’s fifth location is located just five minutes from Disney World property at the Flamingo Crossings Town Center in Winter Garden. They are open every day from 10 AM to 10 PM. Vivoli Il Gelato You may be thinking, ‘Why Flamingo Crossings?’ Well, they actually have a partnership with the owners of Simply Capri and Flatlands Bar & Grill, which are also located in the Flamingo Crossings Town Center. This isn’t the first place you could get their gelato in the area because Simply Capri actually sells their gelato — Vivoli Il Gelato added a storefront for guests to have more flavors to choose from! Inside Vivoli Il Gelato Another reason for their expansion was due to space. They actually don’t have a lot of space between Disney Springs and the Riviera Resort, so this new storefront opens up the space a lot more! It also allows them to expand and reach more customers, especially since they are located across from where the Disney College Program participants live. Vivoli Il Gelato Remember how I mentioned an exclusive flavor? Well, there’s actually TWO right now! Introducing the Tiramisu gelato and the tiramisu affogato. The gelato is an exclusive flavor to Flamingo Crossings, and the affogato is only here for a limited time, but more flavors are to come! Tiramisu Affogato The tiramisu gelato used to be a flavor offered at Disney Springs, but it hasn’t been available for years. It comes with ladyfingers, which give the gelato a different texture with each bite. It has that rich espresso flavor and is smooth and creamy throughout. The espresso is a bit bitter, but the ladyfingers add a touch of sweetness that brings it all together. Tiramisu Gelato The affogato version is extremely similar but is a lot richer with the espresso in it. It also comes with ladyfingers on it, which we actually recommend dipping instead of getting in every bite like the gelato! And if you don’t want them to be on the crunchier side, you can always leave them in the affogato to soak up all of that flavor to the point they become soft. This was another great treat in our books, and if you want to try it, head over sooner rather than later because it’s only here for a limited time! Tiramisu Affogato The Flamingo Crossings location will also be the first Vivoli Il Gelato location to sell pints! The flavors that are available in pints will be flavors found at Disney Springs, such as coconut, peanut butter, and more. These pints are located in a freezer and are based on a grab-and-go system, so availability may vary. The pints are in these freezers! Another great aspect of this location is that it is FULLY peanut-free! Peanut butter gelato can still be purchased as a pint, but it is not available in scoops. The flavor is actually made at Disney Springs and brought to this location — they don’t make any gelato containing peanuts here! Vivoli Il Gelato It’s very authentic when it comes to being an Italian shop because about 90% of the store’s decor and build is shipped from Italy. How cool! Inside Vivoli Il Gelato We also got a sneak peek into what’s to come this holiday season, including new flavors, drinks, and more! For Christmas, Vivoli Il Gelato will have a hot chocolate with a marshmallow topping that they’ll TORCH! There will also be a version of this with a scoop of gelato on it. Another special offering will be the Drunken Elf — a chocolate martini with candy canes. This will only be available at the Disney Springs location because the Flamingo Crossings location does not have a liquor license. Finally, a gingerbread tiramisu will be available during the holidays. Christmas at Disney Springs Vivoli Il Gelato is viewing this space as their “test kitchen,” as well. If there is a new flavor dropping, it’ll most likely be available at Flamingo Crossings first since they’re testing it out there! Another cool thing about this location is that it’s the only place in Orlando where you can find a Crème de Café, or frozen cappuccino! It’s EXTREMELY creamy and reminded us of a cappuccino in a soft gelato form. It’s frozen, but not to the point where you’d get a brain freeze. We were big fans of this one! Creme de Cafe Edible waffle cone cup? SAY LESS! This is the first time a waffle cone coffee cup has been made — you probably won’t find it anywhere else other than Vivoli Il Gelato! The cup is pretty thick, so you don’t have to worry about it breaking with gelato in it. Why have your gelato in a paper cup when you can have it in a waffle cup and eat it afterwards — it’s the best of both worlds! However, since it’s so thick, just be prepared for your teeth and use those molars. The Edible Waffle Cone Coffee Cup! We’re so happy that Vivoli Il Gelato opened another location because not only is there more space, but they also feature exclusive flavors and offerings you can’t find anywhere else! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news, updates, tips, and tricks! You Can Win FREE Dessert For A Year At This Disney Springs Restaurant Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you going to check out Vivoli Il Gelato’s newest location? Let us know in the comments below! 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 Vivoli Il Gelato to check out their newest location at Flamingo Crossings Town Center. 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. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ View the full article

Matching T-shirts might be one of the best ways to celebrate the holidays with everyone looking adorable in family photos. We wear them when opening Christmas presents in the morning and for holiday card photoshoots. Galaxy’s Edge We pulled one of our favorite Star Wars Christmas tops that you might want for the whole family this year. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Check out the Star Wars Christmas Tank Top ©Amazon This is the adult-size tank top with characters like Darth Vader, R2-D2, Yoda, and more. The tank tops are a great way to still get in the holiday spirit when you live somewhere warmer or are traveling somewhere like Florida! Yes, it does get a little colder during the winter months, but ifyou’re used to real snow, you’ll appreciate the tank top for a Disney World Christmas. GRAB IT HERE! You can also grab the Star Wars Christmas Crop Top ©Amazon More of a crop top person? We get it! This shirt has the same design in a women’s fit with multiple sizes. You can also grab a few different colors if everyone wants the same design but a bit of variety among family members. GRAB IT HERE! Don’t forget about the Star Wars Christmas T-Shirt ©Amazon If you like the classic look and want to keep it simple, the T-shirt is an easy way to do that. It comes in adult unisex sizes and a few different colors. With a simple white T-shirt, it’s great for people who maybe don’t love dressing up in matching outfits as much as you do (we’re looking at you, Dad!). GRAB IT HERE! The Star Wars Christmas Sweatshirt is also an option ©Amazon This is perfect if you live somewhere colder and love to wear a comfy sweatshirt on the couch while watching a movie. It comes in a variety of sizes, keeps the same matching design, and is super cozy. If you are going to Disney World for the holidays, you can throw this in your backpack, so you have it while you’re waiting for the fireworks to start. GRAB IT HERE! In the meantime, make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more of our favorite Disney finds you don’t want to miss. View the full article

Greetings, explorers and adventurers! In August, a group of Imagineers presented at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event and brought an unopened crate from the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.) Archive to share with the public. However, when the crate was opened for the very first time, the Imagineers and the audience were shocked to find nothing inside but a pile of bricks and a mysterious note: After the S.E.A.’s artifact went missing at D23, they asked for our help to figure out the thief’s name! The Society says the thief is leaving riddles behind with clues to their name, but the letters are in the wrong order. Once players unscramble all of the letters, a brand-new S.E.A. character will be revealed!  These riddles can all be solved online by looking up images of Disneyland. While Disneyland serves as the inspiration for this adventure, the riddles can be solved completely at home. S.E.A. Archivist Bonnie Booker says this is the perfect adventure for explorers to prove themselves as honorary S.E.A. field researchers! She has been sending us riddles, clues, and information via the Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram page — let’s see what we know so far! Our first riddle, discovered by Bonnie Booker, seems to allude to Main Street, U.S.A. What do you think? Here’s the next one she sent to us to solve: Astute explorers think this one may be referencing the Lilly Belle car on the Disneyland Railroad. And here’s the third riddle we’ve received: In addition to this riddle, Bonnie Booker found a potentially relevant clipping in the S.E.A. archives from a newsletter dated March 1886: At this point, we’ve gathered so much information about this mysterious thief that Bonnie Booker decided it would be prudent to compile everything and see what we have discovered so far. As she explained, “We’ve answered many questions but only brought up more!” Including the third riddle, the letters we’ve solved for are: T, L, and A. Remember: the thief is leaving riddles behind with clues to their name, with a letter as the answer to each riddle. However, these letters are scrambled and in the wrong order! Through these riddles we have also learned the following about the thief: They were rejected from the Society of Explorers and Adventurers. They potentially stole the “Ridge Jewel” mentioned in the 1886 news clipping. They somehow leave clues across different time periods. Our pals over at Walt Disney Imagineering have been attempting to make sense of all this information too — don’t miss the mystery board they built to keep track of everything that has been uncovered so far! And speaking of, here’s the fourth riddle: This one seems to all but confirm that the Ridge Jewel is our missing artifact! But if the Jewel was found in Rainbow Ridge in 1886…how could the thief be leaving riddles for us to find today? Luckily, the fifth riddle found by Bonnie found us a bit more information: Mention after mention in the riddles of what we can safely assume is the Ridge Jewel! But who stole it? And when? All we can do is wait patiently for Bonnie Booker to uncover more clues. If you have any leads, please report in to @WaltDisneyImagineering on Instagram to share your findings and check back here for further updates. We need all the help we can get! New ‘Imagineer That!’ – Dream and Design with Tom Morrow 2.0 READ MORE The Society of Explorers and Adventurers at D23 Event 2026 READ MORE D23 2026: News, Updates, and Info for Disney Experiences READ MORE The post Uncover Clues to Reveal a Brand-New S.E.A. Character appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

One of the BEST parts of riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT is discovering which random song you’ll get of the six songs available on the ride because let’s face it — the music makes the ride ALL that much better. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind However, for those of you whose favorite song on the ride is “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire, a very special day is coming up: September 21st…which is a date mentioned IN the song. It’s also the day that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind plays “September” ALL day long. Well, we’ve got the PERFECT shirt JUST for Monday, September 21st. Get the DFB Cosmic Rewind Mixtapes Tee ©DFB Store This original DFB shirt has cassette tapes on it with every song you can get on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. That means it’s pretty much the BEST shirt you could wear on Monday, but, honestly, it’s the perfect shirt to wear any day of the week with any song you might get on the ride. GRAB THIS TEE AT THE DFB STORE Oh, and if you’ll be visiting EPCOT for this special September 21st celebration, be sure to drop by Connections Eatery to grab a limited-time drink (it’s so limited, in fact, that this is the ONLY day you’ll be able to get it). The Supernova Sips is made with spicy hot honey syrup, lemon juice, and edible glitter, topped with orange cotton candy. That sounds like something VERY out of this world, right? ©Disney Also, if you’re planning on catching a ride on Cosmic Rewind on Monday, we recommend purchasing Lightning Lane Single Pass because the standby lines could be pretty long. Cosmic Rewind Lightning Lane We’ll keep you updated on ALL Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. I Paid $179 to Ride Cosmic Rewind 5 Times in a Row and I’ll Do It Again 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 celebrating September 21st on Monday in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

If you ask us, Disney’s Silver Era — the run of animated classics released between 1950 and 1967 — produced some of the most beloved characters and stories in the entire Disney canon. Cinderella Cinderella, Alice, Peter Pan, Lady and Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, the 101 Dalmatians, Wart and Merlin, and Mowgli all came out of this stretch of movie magic, and Disney fans have never stopped loving them. Lucky for us, Amazon has a whole lineup of shirts celebrating these classic films, and they’re quickly becoming go-to park outfits (and everyday wear) for fans who want to rep the throwback side of Disney animation. Here are the Silver Era tees everyone seems to be adding to their cart right now. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get this Cinderella tee on Amazon! ©Amazon First up is this Cinderella T-Shirt, a perfect pick for anyone who has ever believed in the power of a little Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo. Cinderella’s story of hope and transformation has stuck with generations of Disney fans, and this tee is an easy way to bring that magic into your everyday wardrobe or your next trip to the castle. It’s a laid-back way to channel your inner princess without going full ballgown, and it pairs easily with shorts, jeans, or a park-day skirt. view ON AMAZON This Alice in Wonderland shirt is for fans! ©Amazon Next, we’re loving this Alice in Wonderland T-Shirt, which taps into one of the most colorful stories in Disney’s whole library. Alice in Wonderland has built a serious cult following over the years, thanks to its cast of oddball characters like the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts, and this shirt is a great way to show off your love for the weird and wonderful side of Disney. It’s a fun statement piece for fans who want their Disney style to feel a little more whimsical than the usual mouse ears. view ON AMAZON We love this Captain Hook shirt! ©Amazon For the fans who love a good villain, there’s this Peter Pan Captain Hook Ship Stamp Graphic T-Shirt. Instead of going the sweet, sentimental route, this design spotlights the Jolly Roger and Captain Hook himself, stamped in a vintage-postage style that feels more like a collector’s item than your average character tee. It’s a fun pick for anyone who’s always had a soft spot for Neverland’s resident scoundrel, and it adds a little pirate edge to an otherwise classic lineup. view ON AMAZON Or, you can grab this Tony’s shirt! ©Amazon If you’re a sucker for a good love story, you’ll want this Lady and the Tramp Tony’s Pasta Pizza Vintage Logo T-Shirt. Instead of putting Lady and Tramp themselves front and center, this design leans into Tony’s, the Italian restaurant behind that iconic spaghetti dinner scene, done up like a retro pizzeria logo. It’s a clever, low-key way to reference one of the most famous moments in Disney history without wearing the characters’ faces, and it makes a genuinely fun conversation starter for anyone who catches the reference. view ON AMAZON Don’t forget to grab this Sleeping Beauty tee! ©Amazon Next on the list is this Sleeping Beauty “You’re the One I Dreamed About” Comic T-Shirt, which pulls its design straight from the pages of a vintage comic book rather than a typical movie poster. Featuring Aurora’s dreamy line to Prince Phillip, this tee taps into that swooning, storybook-romance side of Sleeping Beauty that’s made the film such a longtime favorite. It’s a fun choice for anyone who loves the retro comic-art aesthetic just as much as the classic fairy tale itself. view ON AMAZON Get this Cruella T-shirt on Amazon! ©Amazon This one’s for the villain lovers — this 101 Dalmatians “Savage” Cruella De Vil Sassy Portrait T-Shirt skips the puppies entirely in favor of the film’s deliciously dramatic antagonist. Cruella De Vil has become one of Disney’s most iconic villains, all sharp cheekbones, fur, and attitude, and this sassy portrait design leans hard into that over-the-top glamour. It’s a great pick for anyone who’d rather channel Cruella’s confidence than Pongo and Perdita’s sweetness. view ON AMAZON This Sword in the Stone shirt is a classic! ©Amazon Fans of the underdog story will love this The Sword in the Stone T-Shirt. Wart’s journey from awkward orphan to the future King Arthur is one of the more underrated tales in the Disney lineup, guided along the way by the lovably eccentric wizard Merlin. This shirt is a great way to celebrate a Silver Era film that doesn’t always get its due. view ON AMAZON And finally, you can grab this Jungle Book shirt! ©Amazon Rounding out the list is this The Jungle Book King Louie Neon Dance Sketch T-Shirt, a tribute to the film that closed out Disney’s Silver Era in style. Instead of going the traditional route, this design puts King Louie front and center in a loose, neon-lit sketch style that captures all his swinging, scatting energy (we see you, “I Wan’na Be Like You”). It’s a fun pick for anyone who wants their Disney style to feel a little more animated and a little less buttoned-up. 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

A new booth has just opened at the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and we have all the delicious details! The Wedge The 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially opened, and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, merchandise items to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. But don’t let it overwhelm you; we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — the all-new The Wedge booth has finally opened, and we’re checking it out! Menu At The Wedge, it’s all about cheese, with new dishes and past Festival favorites returning with a new spin. New this year: Crab and Corn Macaroni and Cheese, a selection of cheeses (also a 30th anniversary legacy item), a wine and cheese pairing, and a Cannoli Shake. A couple of mac and cheese dishes have found a home at The Wedge — Cheesesteak Macaroni and Cheese and Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese. Full menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the new Crab and Corn Macaroni and Cheese with Smoked Cheddar Sauce, Bacon, Crab Seasoning, Roasted Corn, Herbed Panko, and Jalapeños. This item is priced at $7.19. Y’all…this is as good as it sounds…or maybe even better. The flavors are so well-balanced, and we were surprised at the amount of savory crab there is in the bowl. But the crab doesn’t overpower the lovely, creamy cheesiness of the mac and cheese. Instead, it complements it. The corn and green beans add a touch of an earthy taste and texture. Crab and corn macaroni and cheese The Cheesesteak Macaroni and Cheese with Shaved Beef, Peppers, Onions, and Bread Crumbs ($6.49) debuts at The Wedge after previously being on the menu at Macatizers in 2024. Back then, this dish wowed us with flavor. Now, this is heavier than the crab and corn dish, so if you want to fill up a bit more, this could be a winner. It’s just salty enough, and somehow, the mac and cheese is even creamier and cheesier. The beef adds a nice contrast, as do the peppers and onions that add some texture and some sharpness. Cheesesteak macaroni and cheese Next up is the Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with smoked cheddar sauce and herbed panko for $5.49. A version of this dish was originally at Mac and Eats in 2022, and then at Macatizers in 2024. Both times we found the dish to be somewhat disappointing. Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese The Wedge is also serving up a selection of cheeses this year. If you want to enjoy wine AND cheese, though, you’ll find a new Wine & Cheese Pairing on the menu too. Wine and Cheese Pairing Let’s start with the cheese. The cheddar had a firm, solid bite. It wasn’t anything special and was just your basic cheddar. But it’s even better dipped into the jam to add some sweetness. The blue cheese is firm and crumbly and just falls apart in your mouth. Now, we know this one is controversial, so you’ll appreciate it if you’re a blue cheese person. Our favorite cheese was the Ridge Reserve. Selection of Cheeses It’s softer, and each bite was satisfying, with a rich, sweet, and savory flavor. This one BEGS to be dipped in the jam. The raisins and nuts are nice additions. The raisins add a nice sweetness, while the nuts give you some salty crunch. Drinks Another new item at The Wedge this year is the non-boozy Cannoli Milk Shake topped with Chocolate Shavings, Cannoli Shell, and a Maraschino Cherry for $5.49. First, this drink looks cute, and we’re sure it will be a hit with kids. It tastes like a high-quality vanilla milkshake, but we appreciated that it wasn’t too thick, so we could drink it easily. The size is also perfect…it’s not too big, not too small! The canoli is crunchy and tender, but the trick is to let it soak in the milkshake until it gets soft. Cannoli Milk Shake Three wines are also available at The Wedge: NEW! Bodegas Avancia Old Vines Godello, Valdeorras, Spain — $8.50 NEW! Las Jaras Superbloom Rosé, Sebastopol, CA — $8.50 Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA — $13.00 If you want to sample all three wines, there is a Wine Flight for $12.50, but you can also get it as part of the Cheese and Wine Pairing. Now, on to the wines! You get three wines to sample. The Wedge Wine Flight The Bodegas Avancia Old Vines Godello has a sweet-meets-sour citrus flavor. It’s sweet on the first sip, but then the sour kinda’ comes through right after. It’s also an easy wine to drink and pairs well with cheeses. Bodegas Avancia Old Vines Godello The Las Jaras Superbloom Rosé is bright, and we got hints of salted watermelon, rhubarb, and tart cherry with hints of strawberry. This is the sweetest of the three wines. Las Jaras Superbloom Rosé The Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon immediately got our attention because it smelled like blackberries. The flavor is bold and fruity, with its prominent flavors being cherry, blackberry, cocoa, and sweet vanilla oak. Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon So, what’s the verdict on this new booth? OVERALL We’re just going to tell you to run — don’t walk — to this booth (okay, just walk really fast because Disney frowns on running in the parks). If you love cheese and wine, you’re going to fall in love with everything here, but don’t skip out on the mac and cheeses, too, because two of the three are some of the favorites that we’ve ever tasted. The Wedge is only open through November 8th, so you’ll want to make a note to hit up this booth before it closes ahead of the festival’s official closing date (November 21st). Full Spread at The Wedge That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2026 Food & Wine Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Food and Wine Festival 101 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival - Fans Facebook Page Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

SeaWorld Orlando is known for its breathtaking animals, exhilarating rides, and super fun live entertainment. But unfortunately, not every theme park day is without some issues. ©SeaWorld If you smelled sewage at SeaWorld Orlando earlier this September, Orange County just announced why. A broken pipe at a wastewater facility next to SeaWorld’s Aquatica water park spilled 342,000 gallons of sewage into the open. A broken pipe at a wastewater facility leaked 342,000 gallons of sewage at 3705 Sea Splash Way, just down the road from the SeaWorld parks and next to Aquatica water park’s parking lot, in two separate incidents on September 6th and 10th, according to Orange County and reported by the Orlando Sentinel. Aquatica wasn’t impacted by the sewage leak, according to a SeaWorld spokesperson. The site of the sewage leak (red pin) in reference to Aquatica Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando The spill was contained and redirected into the sewage system after 100 trucks responded to the scene, and the pipe was repaired and back in service as of Wednesday the 16th. Orange County has not said what caused the two pipe breakages. SeaWorld The incident was immediately reported to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Orange County has stated that no surface water was contaminated, including nearby areas that drain into Shingle Creek, the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Shark Encounter at SeaWorld We’ll be sure to update you on this sewage leak as more information is announced. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more theme park news. Why You Might Want To Add a Ticket to SeaWorld During Your Disney World 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 What do you think of this sewage leak? Comment below with your thoughts! View the full article

We’ve been following the recent news regarding Disney filing a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after unusual pressure from the federal government forced the company’s stations to submit licenses for early renewal proceedings. ©ABC Recently, the FCC asked a federal judge to toss out Disney’s lawsuit, and while U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan in Washington has a hearing on the lawsuit scheduled for October 6th, we have another update on the situation — Disney has now said that the threats the President has made against reporters and broadcast networks are grounds for a United States judge to block the FCC from reviewing Disney’s eight ABC station licenses early. According to Yahoo! news, Disney ‌and ABC said in a court filing that FCC Chair Brendan Carr has made clear he is carrying out Trump’s ​specific directives that are “aimed at curbing speech critical of the administration.” The company then went on to say that while the implementation of these actions are improper, they made sense since if the President deems he is “insufficiently responsive to his directives,” he could be removed. ©ABC Carr ordered the early reviews this past April, even though the ABC stations’ license renewals were not scheduled to be considered before October 2028. This is the first time in over 50 years that the FCC has ordered an early review, which was filed the day after Trump ‌urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Disney has also cited specific threats the President has recently made towards journalists at NBC, including “Meet the Press” anchor Kristen Welker and an ABC White House reporter. After Welker noted the Republican president’s success in endorsing ‌political candidates has been mixed, the President threatened she would be reported to the FCC for “rebuke or punishment.” ©NBC Disney also noted that Carr warned ​after Trump’s threat that the commission could soon issue guidance ​to broadcast television networks over what he ​called “fake polls.” However, on Wednesday, Carr declined to comment on whether he would pursue action against Welker. Legal experts who have commented on the matter have stated that Welker’s comments are protected ​by the First Amendment. Disney also stated that Carr is following Trump’s “retaliatory directives and using early license renewals to punish broadcasters for disfavored ​speech.” ©Comcast Broadcast stations, such as ABC and NBC, need FCC licenses ‌to use public airwaves. FCC revocations are extremely rare, but even the threat of losing a license is enough to pressure broadcasters and raise concerns about government interference in programming ​decisions. We’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest surrounding this news, so stay tuned to DFB. NEWS: The FCC Asks Judge To “Toss Out” Disney’s Federal Lawsuit Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! How do you feel about this update? Tell us in the comments. View the full article

The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is well underway and will be running through November 21st. Now, we’ve already eaten our way through most of the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival booths, but some food booths and experiences didn’t open until a little later, including a cool interactive exhibit that’s all about cheese! CommuniCore Hall We just visited the Cheers to Cheese exhibit at EPCOT, and all we can say is that, yep, we STILL really love cheese. Cheers to Cheese is an interactive exhibit where you can explore the history of cheese and learn a lot of fun facts about this delicious dairy concoction. You’ll find the exhibit in CommuniCore Hall from September 18th through November 8th. An exhibit…all about cheese? Say no more! We are SO there. So, yes, we visited Cheers to Cheese, and we’re taking you with us. Cheers to Cheese at CommuniCore Hall Walking in, you’re immediately hit with visuals and smells of cheese! There are so many exhibits to check out with facts about cheese, its history, fun games, and more! Step inside with us! But first, let’s take a look at the space! There are cheese slices hanging from the ceiling (don’t worry, it’s not actually cheese)… Look at those slices! … and tables that look like cheese! This is also where you’ll find one of the food booths, The Wedge! The Wedge The walls are also decorated with all kinds of cheeses! Look at all of those cheeses! Moving on to the exhibits, we have the Age of Cheese station, which shares the history of cheese and its journey around the world! The Age of Cheese The Spread of Cheese section talks about how different cheese-pressing and aging methods made their way to Europe, and it took no time for cheese to spread throughout the continent thanks to the Roman soldiers. The Spread of Cheese The Prehistoric Cheese section takes us back to over 10,000 years ago when cheese was created…accidentally! This section takes you through ancient China, ancient Egypt, and Greek mythology. Prehistoric Cheese And then, cheese came to America! This gives guests insight into how important cheese was in America as, by the 1840s, the country was home to a booming cheese industry, specifically in Wisconsin! Cheese Comes to America Dive even more into the history of cheese in America with the American Cheestory section, which takes you from the early 1600s all the way to today! The American Cheestory There is also an exhibit to show how cheese is made because — as the sign says — cheese doesn’t just magically appear in your refrigerator (although, I really wish it did). It takes you from the cows to the cheese caves and eventually to the grocery stores! A look into how cheese is made Can’t decide which cheese you want to try? Then you can spin a wheel to help you figure out which cheese is best for you! The wheel gives you options from soft cheeses all the way to hard cheeses, and it gives descriptions of each cheese. Spin that wheel! Another fun thing to do is match different cheeses with other foods to find perfect pairings! The top spinner will give you a type of cheese while the bottom spinners will either give you something sweet, something savory, or something crunchy. Take some pictures and try it back at home! Try it back home! You can also participate in the Cheese of the Day! Choose from 10 different cheeses on the board and slide one of the wheels from left to right to vote for your favorite! At the end of the day, you can return to the board and see which one won! Cheese of the day! Also, in CommuniCore Hall, you can find a small souvenir shop. This shop includes Food and Wine Festival exclusive merchandise, so it’s a great stop to find something to take home! However, not every piece of merchandise can be found here, so you may have to visit Creations Shop for more. The Gift Shop Speaking of cheese, if you do happen to visit the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, be sure to participate in Emile’s Frontage Montage, a cheese crawl that lets you sample five cheese-based dishes from a list you’ll find inside your festival passport. Once you’ve ordered one of the cheese-based dishes, you’ll get a stamp in the passport. Get five stamps, and you can turn in your passport for a prize. This year’s prize is a mix of Key Lime DOLE Whip with cheesecake soft serve. Emile’s Fromage Montage Finisher Prize We’ll keep an eye out for more EPCOT Food & Wine Festival news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. The Most Expensive Items You Can Buy With a Snack Credit at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Food and Wine Festival 101 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival - Fans Facebook Page Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be visiting the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival this year? Share your plans in the comments! View the full article

If you’re looking for a new Starbucks Tumbler, then you’re in luck. And even if you’re not, we guarantee that you’re going to want to impulse buy this adorable new cup! ©Disney Why drink your favorite beverage in a plain cup when you can have one with WINNIE THE POOH ON IT?! I don’t care that my cabinet is overflowing; this tumbler is already on its way to my house. A green version of this cup quickly sold out at Disney World last year, but Disney just released a brand-new blue color that’s sure to sell out faster than you can say “hunny!” DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This Winnie the Pooh and Pals Starbucks Travel Tumbler is sweet as honey! Spotted in Disney World! This Winnie the Pooh and Pals Starbucks Travel Tumbler features a matte blue finish with delightful all-over illustrated artwork with Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger surrounded by whimsical sketched leaves, flowers, and butterflies. It’s super cute! ©Disney It’ll be no bother staying hydrated with this Winnie the Pooh and Pals Starbucks Travel Tumbler that will keep your drinks cold all day long. The double-wall stainless steel design ensures 24 ounces of your favorite water, coffee, or tea stays cold for up to 24 hours. Plus, the matching blue translucent lid features a blue straw and sipper slider, so you can sip your Starbucks (or chug, we won’t judge) with ease. view ON Disney Store 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

Currently under construction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, partially in the area that was once DinoLand U.S.A. and partially expanding into a former backstage area, Tropical Americas is rising in Animal Kingdom. Puebla Esperanza model After several years of hints, concept art, and general descriptions, Disney finally dropped the major details of the land at August’s D23 Ultimate fan event, and this is EVERYTHING that’s been confirmed so far! The heart of the land will be the fictional South American village of Pueblo Esperanza. @bioreconstruct Pueblo Esperanza will be headlined by an Encanto attraction titled Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto, a themed ride-through experience where guests will enter Madrigal Casita and join Antonio, who has just received his special gift: the ability to communicate with animals. ©Disney The ride will have NO height requirement, will feature the film’s original voice cast returning, and will be home to 50 different animal Animatronics. ©@bioreconstruct Pueblo Esperanza’s other high-profile attraction will be an Indiana Jones attraction replacing the former DINOSAUR ride. ©Disney Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent will be set in the 1950’s in a South American temple where Indy finds a passageway that leads to the Mayan underworld. ©@bioreconstruct Once you get sucked into the portal to the underworld, you’re in an all-out chase to escape before time runs out, dealing with bats, scorpions, fire, and of course, SNAKES, including a GIANT one. LOOK HOW BIG! On top of all that, for the first time, Harrison Ford’s likeness will be used for the Indiana Jones Animatronic! Finally, as far as rides go, the land will also be rounded out by El Carrusel de los Animalitos, which translates to The Little Animals’ Carousel. The ride will feature 22 distinct Disney characters as options to ride, including Heimlich from A Bug’s Life, Pua from Moana, and Kevin from Up. The carousel In addition to these attractions, the land will also feature a quick-service restaurant that Disney has called one of the biggest on property, as well as a playground, replacing Restaurantosaurus and the Boneyard, respectively, both of which were lost when DinoLand closed. The new town Pueblo Esperanza will be situated in Tropical Americas land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The town features classic Spanish-style architecture in the heart of the rainforest. Tropical Americas — with its rides, dining, and intricately themed village of Pueblo Esperanza — is set to open in 2027. Stay tuned to DFB for further updates on the land coming to Animal Kingdom. Could Changes Be Coming to the Festival of the Lion King in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What element of Tropical Americas are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

These Disney Wonder and Disney Magic itineraries set sail from San Diego to the sands of the Mexican Riviera, Baja California and even special repositioning sailings through the Panama Canal. With so many destinations to choose from, I’ve made things easy with a comprehensive list of Disney Cruise itineraries from California from fall 2026 through spring 2028, including those Very Merrytime and Halloween on the High Seas dates you’ve been curious about. Where Do Disney Cruises from California Go? Choosing the perfect Disney Cruise from San Diego might just mean dreaming up your favorite destinations along the Mexican Riviera and Baja California Peninsula. You could be at Catalina Island, California one day, the next, making your way to beautiful destinations in Mexico like Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán. On a 3- or 4-night cruise, you might explore Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. Or you may choose a 5- or 6-night cruise to see Cabo San Lucas. 7-night cruises could add a visit to Mazatlán, or Puerto Vallarta (some itineraries visit both). Two 14-night Panama Canal cruises will even give you the opportunity to see more beautiful coastlines, with visits to Cartagena, Colombia, Fuerte Amador (Panama City), George Town, Grand Cayman, and Galveston, Texas. Disney Cruise Line San Diego Itineraries Find the perfect cruise with all the right stops. Here are your California cruise dates and destinations, sorted by nights per sailing. Select your ideal number of nights browse dates and details: 3-Night Baja Cruises To Ensenada, Mexico To Ensenada and Catalina Island 4-Night Baja Cruises To Ensenada, Mexico To Ensenada, and Catalina Island 5-Night Baja and Mexican Riviera Cruises Baja to Ensenada, and Catalina Island Mexican Riviera to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada 6-Night Mexican Riviera Cruises Mexican Riviera to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruises; Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlán Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán 14-Night Eastbound Panama Canal Cruises To Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Panama Canal, Cartagena, Colombia; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Galveston, Texas To Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Panama; Panama Canal; Cartagena, Colombia; and Galveston, Texas Enjoy the views at vibrant Ensenada. 3-Night Baja Cruises The Disney Wonder and Disney Magic offer two options for 3-night Baja itineraries from San Diego, with 37 sailings to choose from at the time of publication. Ideal for a long weekend or a few days away, these sailings make it easy to fit a refreshing escape into your schedule. Select your itinerary to explore sail dates: 3-Night Baja Cruise to Ensenada, Mexico 3-Night Baja Cruise to Catalina Island and Ensenada 3-Night Baja Cruise to Ensenada, Mexico = Halloween on the High Seas | = Very Merrytime Cruise 2026 September 28 – October 1; Monday – Thursday on the Disney Magic October 9 – 12; Friday – Monday on the Disney Magic October 10 – 13; Saturday – Tuesday October 16 – 19; Friday – Monday on the Disney Magic November 2 – 5; Monday – Thursday on the Disney Magic November 13 – 16; Friday – Monday December 4 – 7; Friday – Monday December 15 – 18; Tuesday – Friday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 2027 January 7 – 10; Thursday – Sunday January 22 – 25; Friday – Monday February 12 – 15; Friday – Monday February 19 – 22; Friday – Monday February 26 – March 1; Friday – Monday March 5 – 8; Friday – Monday March 19 – 22; Friday – Monday September 30 – October 3; Thursday – Sunday on the Disney Magic October 1 – 4; Friday – Monday October 8 – 11; Friday – Monday October 15 – 18; Friday – Monday October 21 – 24; Thursday – Sunday on the Magic November 12 – 15; Friday – Monday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 2028 January 7 – 10; Friday – Monday January 14 – 17; Friday – Monday February 1 – 4; Tuesday – Friday February 4 – 7; Friday – Monday February 11 – 14; Friday – Monday February 25 – 28; Friday – Monday March 3 – 6; Friday – Monday March 13 – 16; Monday – Thursday March 24 – 27; Friday – Monday March 31 – April 3; Friday – Monday April 7 – 10; Friday – Monday April 10 – 13; Monday – Thursday April 21 – 24; Friday – Monday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 3-Night Baja Cruise to Catalina Island and Ensenada 2027 January 15 – 18; Friday – Monday January 29 – February 1; Friday – Monday March 26 – 29; Friday – Monday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… A panoramic view of Avalon Harbor at Catalina Island. 4-Night Baja Cruises Aboard the Disney Wonder or Disney Magic, these itineraries bring you to beautiful Ensenada and Catalina Island with a day at sea. Ensenada is the largest city in Baja California, home to the La Bufadora marine geyser and the vibrant Plaza Cívica. A day in Catalina Island, California might include a visit to the Catalina Casino and views of the island’s resident bison, descendants from a 1920s-era movie production. 4-Night Baja Cruise to Ensenada, Mexico 4-Night Baja Cruise to Catalina Island, and Ensenada 4-Night Baja Cruise to Ensenada, Mexico = Halloween on the High Seas | = Very Merrytime Cruise 2026 September 21 – 25; Monday – Friday on the Disney Magic October 12 – 16; Monday – Friday on the Disney Magic October 18 – 22; Sunday – Thursday November 9 – 13; Monday – Friday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 2027 January 3 – 7; Sunday – Thursday January 25 – 29; Monday – Friday February 22 – 26; Monday – Friday March 8 – 12; Monday – Friday March 22 – 26; Monday – Friday March 29 – April 2; Monday – Friday April 19 – 23; Monday – Friday November 4 – 8; Thursday – Monday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 2028 February 7 – 11; Monday – Friday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 4-Night Baja Cruise to Catalina Island and Ensenada = Halloween on the High Seas | = Very Merrytime Cruise 2026 October 1 – 5; Thursday – Monday on the Disney Magic October 5 – 9; Monday – Friday on the Disney Magic November 5 – 9; Thursday – Monday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 2027 January 18 – 22; Monday – Friday February 1 – 5; Monday – Friday February 15 – 19; Monday – Friday March 1 – 5; Monday – Friday November 8 – 12; Monday – Friday October 4 – 8; Monday – Friday October 11 – 15; Monday – Friday October 18 – 22; Monday – Friday October 22 – 26; Friday – Tuesday October 31 – November 4; Sunday – Thursday November 15 – 19; Monday – Friday November 19 – 23; Friday – Tuesday December 15 – 19; Wednesday – Sunday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 2028 January 10 – 14; Monday – Friday January 24 – 28; Monday – Friday January 28 – February 1; Monday – Friday February 21 – 25; Monday – Friday February 28 – March 3; Monday – Friday March 16 – 20; Thursday – Monday March 20 – 24; Monday – Friday March 27 – 31; Monday – Friday April 3 – 7; Monday – Friday April 13 – 17; Thursday – Monday April 17 – 21; Monday – Friday April 24 – 28; Monday – Friday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… Experience the natural wonders in Cabo San Lucas on select 5-night cruises. 5-Night Baja and Mexican Riviera Cruises Board the Disney Wonder or Disney Magic for two days at sea along with a stop at Ensenada to see the historic missions. Some itineraries are headed to Catalina Island (including some Very Merrytime Cruise dates), and others to Cabo San Lucas at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula (with a Halloween on the High Seas date in 2027). 5-Night Baja Cruise to Catalina Island and Ensenada 5-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada 5-Night Baja Cruise to Catalina Island and Ensenada = Halloween on the High Seas | = Very Merrytime Cruise 2026 December 29, 2026 – January 3, 2027; Tuesday – Sunday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 2027 April 14 – 19; Wednesday – Monday September 20 – 25; Monday – Saturday on the Disney Magic September 25 – 30; Saturday – Thursday on the Disney Magic December 5 – 10; Sunday – Friday December 10 – 15; Friday – Wednesday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 2028 January 2 – 7; Sunday – Friday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 5-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada = Halloween on the High Seas | = Very Merrytime Cruise 2026 October 19 – 24; Monday – Saturday on the Disney Magic October 22 – 27; Thursday – Tuesday November 29 – December 4; Sunday – Friday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 2027 January 10 – 15; Sunday – Friday April 2 – 7; Friday – Wednesday October 16 – 21; Saturday – Thursday on the Disney Magic October 26 – 31; Tuesday – Sunday November 23 – 28; Tuesday – Sunday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… So many days at sea give you the opportunity to soak up all the ship has to offer. 6-Night Mexican Riviera Cruises These rare itineraries offer three days at sea, a bucket list cruise for those who love sailing aboard the Disney Wonder or Disney Magic and enjoying all the dining, activities, and entertainment the ship has to offer. You’ll even make a stop at Cabo San Lucas to perhaps swim at Lover’s Beach, and see La Bufadora at Ensenada, the second largest of 3 natural marine geysers in the world. 6-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada = Halloween on the High Seas | = Very Merrytime Cruise 2026 October 24 – 30; Saturday – Friday on the Disney Magic October 27 – November 2; Tuesday – Monday November 16 – 22; Monday – Sunday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 2027 April 30 – May 6; Friday – Thursday October 10 – 16; Sunday – Saturday on the Disney Magic October 29 – November 4; Friday – Thursday on the Disney Magic See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 2028 April 28 – May 4; Friday – Thursday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… Puerto Vallarta has so much natural beauty for exploration and play. 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruises With seven nights aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship, there is so much time to enjoy activities onboard and abroad. These longer itineraries add Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán to select sailings. How about swimming at the Playa de los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta, or shopping at the La Zona Dorada in Mazatlán? There’s even some Very Merrytime Cruise dates and Halloween on the High Seas voyages to choose from. 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Mazatlán Ensenada, and Cabo San Lucas 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Diego to Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta Note: The direction the ship will travel along this route varies per itinerary, so be sure to check your route. = Halloween on the High Seas | = Very Merrytime Cruise 2026 October 3 – 10; Saturday – Saturday October 30 – November 6; Friday – Friday on the Disney Magic December 22 – 29; Tuesday – Tuesday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 2027 February 5 – 12; Friday – Friday March 12 – 19; Friday – Friday April 23 – 30; Friday – Friday October 3 – 10; Sunday – Sunday on the Disney Magic November 28 – December 5; Sunday – Sunday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 2028 January 17 – 24; Monday – Monday February 14 – 21; Monday – Monday March 6 – 13; Monday – Monday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlán Note: The direction the ship will travel along this route varies per itinerary, so be sure to check your route. = Halloween on the High Seas | = Very Merrytime Cruise 2026 November 22 – 29; Sunday – Sunday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 2027 September 24 – October 1; Friday – Friday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán 2027 December 19 – 26; Sunday – Sunday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta 2027 December 26, 2027 – January 2, 2028 Sunday – Sunday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… Chart your course for adventure in the city of Fuerte Amador (Panama City). 14-Night Panama Canal Cruises (One-Way) These Disney Magic will set sail for a 14-night repositioning cruise in early November of 2026 and 2027. With so many stops along the way, let me break down the differences in these dream itineraries. Both include Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Panama Canal, and Cartagena, Colombia. On the 2026 sailing, you’ll also see George Town, and in 2027, Disney Cruise Line will make its maiden call on Fuerte Amador (Panama City). Both sailings will end at port in Galveston, Texas. 2026 14-Night Panama Canal Cruise ending in Galveston To Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Panama Canal, Cartagena, Colombia; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Galveston, Texas 2027 14-Night Panama Canal Cruise ending in Galveston To Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Panama; Panama Canal; Cartagena, Colombia; and Galveston, Texas 14-Night Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise ending in Galveston Headed to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Panama Canal, Panama; Cartagena, Colombia; George Town, Grand Cayman; Galveston, Texas 2026 November 6 – 20; Friday – Friday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… 14-Night Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise ending in Galveston Headed to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Panama Panama Canal Cartagena, Colombia Galveston, Texas 2027 November 4 – 18; Thursday – Thursday See stateroom availability for these itinerary dates… Stay tuned as we keep you updated on the latest Disney Cruise line itineraries sailing out of San Diego, California. 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I can’t believe we’re already talking about Christmas, but I guess it’s time, since Disney has already started announcing all sorts of things about this holiday season at Disney World…and some things are being taken away. 2024 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House We don’t want you to be met with any surprises during your holiday vacation to Disney World, so we’re letting you know EVERYTHING that’s been canceled this Christmas on property. But don’t worry, there is still SO much to enjoy! Everything That Has Been Canceled The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Earlier this year, Disney announced that the Grand Floridian’s famous gingerbread house (like, literally the size of a house) would not return this year. This tradition began in 1999, so we were devastated to hear that this holiday decoration would not be available for the first time in over 25 years (with the exception of it not being available last year due to construction in the lobby). 2024 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House The Dreamlights on Cinderella Castle While it hasn’t been offered since the 2019 holiday season, the Dreamlights on Cinderella Castle was a beloved experience. Disney would drape thousands of tiny lights on the Magic Kingdom icon so it could be lit up at night to look like a shimmering palace! Since its closure in 2019, Disney has been using different projections instead. So, while the original has been canceled, Disney still helps you get in the holiday spirit with the rest of the lighting and decor. Cinderella Castle Dream Lights 2018 The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights This holiday offering was less canceled and more… Demolished. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights took place on the Streets of America during the holiday season. Lights would be strung on all of the buildings and would light up in sync as they flashed to holiday music. Its last season was 2015, as the Streets of America closed in April of 2016 for the construction of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights EPCOT’s Lights of Winter This holiday display became a tradition for many since its debut in 1994. The display featured a HUGE illuminated canopy on the walkway between Future World and World Showcase Plaza. Like the Osborne Lights, there were lights synchronized to music for guests to watch and enjoy. However, there were some operational challenges and aging infrastructure that came with this tradition, which eventually led Disney to retire EPCOT’s Lights of Winter after the 2008 holiday season. Lights of Winter What You Can Still Enjoy Gingerbread Displays At Other Resorts While the big gingerbread house may not be available at the Grand Floridian, you can still see smaller displays around several other resorts! The Grand Floridian itself will feature a few smaller displays scattered throughout the hotel, and they will still be made by Disney’s culinary team. Disney has yet to announce what they are doing with the gingerbread displays in other resorts, but we expect displays like the gingerbread carousel… 2025 Beach Club Carousel …and the gingerbread castle to return. We’ll keep you updated with any information released about these holiday displays. Contemporary Resort Gingerbread Display 2025 EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays The 2026 festival will run from Friday, November 27th (the day after Thanksgiving) and last through December 30th. During this festival, guests can indulge in many different cuisines from around the world, experience various traditions from a number of cultures, and learn more about what each country does during the holiday via live entertainment and storytelling. Holiday Storytellers! The Candlelight Processional As a part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, the Candlelight Processional takes place each night at 5 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:15 PM. Each night, a celebrity narrator shares the story of Christmas accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and choir, which is composed of a Disney Cast Member choir along with an ever-changing group of guest choirs from around the country. Some of the celebrities featured this year include Neil Patrick Harris, Ralph Macchio, Jodi Benson, and more! Candlelight Processional Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party This is a separately ticketed event in the Magic Kingdom filled with themed treats, exclusive character meet-and-greets, a Christmas parade and fireworks, complimentary cookies, hot cocoa, and eggnog, and more! This year, the Party will take place on select nights from November 8th through December 22nd from 7 PM to 12 AM, but guests with a valid ticket can enter starting at 4 PM. Mickey and Minnie in Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration Jollywood Nights Jollywood Nights is also a separately ticketed event, but this time in Hollywood Studios. As part of the event, guests can view the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime fireworks and projection spectacular, enjoy exclusive treats, meet OVER 20 rare characters, and more! It will take place on select nights from November 7th, 2026, to January 5th, 2027, from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM, but guests with a valid ticket can get in starting at 5:30 PM. 2025 Jollywood Nights Now that you know what you can and can’t do during the holidays at Disney World, you can have a smooth and worry-free vacation! Stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more news, updates, tips, and tricks! How to Score $95 Park Tickets for Christmas in Disney World 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! Are you headed to Disney World for Christmas? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Disney’s entertainment industry has been flourishing with several major box office hits just this year, such as Hoppers and Toy Story 5, and they continue to be popular when they hit Disney+. ©Pixar Last month, Disney mentioned a restructuring of its Consumer Products Division, and we’ve got some movement! Several major changes occurred within Disney Entertainment’s leadership team recently, with one person taking on an entirely new role! Beginning with the former Co-President of Direct-to-Consumer and Chief Product & Technology Officer for Disney Entertainment and ESPN, Adam Smith has been appointed Disney Entertainment’s Chairman of Direct-To-Consumer (DTC). As Chairman, Smith will be responsible for the company’s Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) business globally. This includes, but is not limited to, driving strategy, development, and continued innovation across the company’s streaming platforms, proprietary advertising technology, and emerging technologies. ©Disney He will also oversee product, engineering, advertising technology, programming strategy, viewer experience, partnerships, and data and analytics of Disney+ and Hulu. When appointing Smith, Dana Walden, President & Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company, expressed her excitement, saying, “Alan Bergman and I are pleased to recognize the tremendous impact he has had on our direct-to-consumer business since he joined Disney, and we are confident that he is the right leader to meet the critical moment we’re in and take us to the next level.” ©Disney Joe Earley, who was the former Co-President for Direct-to-Consumer and head of content strategy, has been appointed to a new role — the newly created role of President of Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy. This role will “lead the strategic development of Disney Entertainment Television franchises, maximizing their value and creating new opportunities to engage audiences and drive the business forward.” ©Disney Earley will oversee all content and production for international originals, production, labor relations, and creative talent development. Walden also spoke highly of Earley when she named him to the role, saying, “He is a talented executive with a rare combination of business acumen and creative instincts, and Debra OConnell and I could not be more excited to welcome him to the leadership team at Disney Entertainment Television.” ©Disney We’re excited to see what Smith and Earley accomplish in their new roles! Stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more Disney news, updates, tips, and tricks! Disney+ Just Got a MASSIVE Upgrade 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 of this change? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Disney has filed a new construction permit for one of the Magic Kingdom’s oldest attractions: The Enchanted Tiki Room. Let’s go in the tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki room! Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, an East Coast take on the classic Disneyland animatronic show located in the Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland, is set to see some construction, according to the latest permit Disney has filed with the Orange County, Florida, Comptroller’s Office. The permit provides for “labor, material, and electrical” construction work at an address that matches up with the Tiki Room building. The listed contractor for the work is the Buena Vista Construction Company, Disney’s in-house construction company. Enchanted Tiki Room While this project doesn’t seem too in-depth, Disney fans can’t be blamed for being a bit antsy any time they think about construction on the Tiki Room. After all, in the late 1990s, Disney decided that the Disney World version of the Walt-era classic — which had been known as the Tropical Serenade since opening day — needed a makeover. The new take on the show, which opened in April of 1998, was known as The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management), and featured Iago and Zazu (from Aladdin and The Lion King, respectively) “taking over” the show from the original Tiki birds, and running afoul (or I guess “a fowl”) of Uh-Oa, the Tiki Goddess of Disaster. ©Disney The show was, uh, certainly something. Iago and Zazu, lovable as they are in their respective films, didn’t fit with the show, and it didn’t help that so much of their dialogue was written to take potshots at the classic show. To put it mildly, the new version was unpopular among Disney fans. However, it ran until 2011, when a fire destroyed the Iago animatronic and forced the show to close. In a move that was greatly appreciated by many, Disney reverted the show to something much more akin to the original version during the post-fire refurbishment. Tiki Room! A new construction permit indicates work is coming to Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, though it certainly doesn’t seem likely that Iago and Zazu are coming with it. Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disney’s latest construction permits. 10 Restaurants Now Break Walt Disney’s Number One Rule for Magic 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 How do you feel about the Enchanted Tiki Room? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

There are a couple of ways to hack long lines for Disney World rides, including purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Lightning Lane Single Pass, which allows you to bypass long standby lines for shorter Lightning Lanes. However, if you’re visiting Disney World by yourself, there’s also the Single Rider line option, which puts you in a separate line and then fills the ride with single riders so that every ride vehicle is run at capacity. Everest Single Rider Line Generally speaking, the single rider line can often save you a LOT of waiting, but we’ve got some bad news about the option at one attraction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: the single rider line at Expedition Everest will be going away soon. As of September 21st, the single rider line option at Expedition Everest will go away forever. Now, this news isn’t a HUGE surprise. Back in May, Disney began experimenting with how it loaded the ride. Previously, when you reached the end of the line, Cast Members would assign you a row and then have single riders fill the gap. However, Disney started experimenting with pre-sorting guests in the final section of the queue into even and odd groups, allowing ride vehicles to be loaded more efficiently. Expedition Everest queue Disney continued to utilize this system, which meant that fewer single riders were getting called fewer times, and the single rider line began moving slower. We pretty much figured this could eventually mean the end of the single rider line, and it turns out that we were right. Expedition Everest entrance The new loading process for Expedition Everest was so successful in lowering wait times that the single rider line no longer offered the experience that Disney World visitors expect from single rider lines. So the single rider line will be removed, as will all single rider signs at the attraction. Single Rider signs will be removed However, Disney stresses that the single rider option at other select rides still offers a useful tool to help Cast Members fill the remaining seats in ride vehicles that aren’t occupied by folks using standby lines or Lightning Lanes. So it will remain in place at other attractions. Single Rider Line at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure We’ll keep an eye out for other changes in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. The Secret Way To Skip The Line On Disney World Rides WITHOUT a Single Rider Line 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 this news? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

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Keep seeing empty racks when you look for those viral Trader Joe’s tote bags? We found the solution! Gotta love Trader Joe’s! Have you seen those mini canvas tote bags from Trader Joe’s popping up all over your social media? The handy little bags have gone SUPER viral, which might explain why they’ve been sold out everyyyyy time we try to go buy one. Well, we finally got tired of getting shut out of the tote bag game, so we decided to find some dupes instead! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Are you also tired of striking out in search of the coveted Trader Joe’s tote bags?? These are our favorite alternatives we found online and, most importantly, in stock! High-Quality Tote Bag from Lands’ End There are TONS of different styles of this Lands’ End Tote Bag to fit whatever you plan to use it for! It comes in five size options (including a mini, if that’s on your must-have list), and over a dozen different color combinations. The material is 100% cotton canvas, and it has a water-resistant base for extra protection. ©Amazon In addition to the main interior pocket, it also has four exterior pockets for plenty of storage space. View on Amazon Grab the Zippered Version for Extra Security If you prefer a bag with a secure closure, you may want to opt for the Lands’ End Zip Tote Bag instead. It’s super similar in both features and design to the version above, but this one also includes a zipper on the main pocket to help keep all your essentials inside. ©Amazon The added zipper gives this tote bag way more versatility in where we’re willing to take it…and what we’re willing to keep inside! View on Amazon Stock Up and Get Some Variety Whether you plan to hand out some totes to friends who have also been coming up empty on their Trader Joe’s search, OR you just want to stock up on multiple totes for yourself, this Tote Bag 6-Pack has you covered! ©Amazon It comes with six bags, each a different color (yellow, army green, red, navy blue, black, and purple), so you can pick the one that matches your look for the day. View on Amazon Even MORE Tote Bags in This Set Speaking of stocking up, if you’ve got major tote bag needs, you can grab this Tote Bag 12-Pack. It has a 14″ x 10″ x 5″ interior pocket, plus a smaller outer pocket for items you want easily on hand, like keys or a wallet. ©Amazon There are eight color options to choose from, including both neutrals and brighter colors. View on Amazon Gone are the days of being shut out of the tote bag game! We’ll report back with more of our favorite finds, so stick with us at Disney Food Blog for the latest updates. View the full article

Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has seen so many changes this year, and even more are on the horizon. The Diamond Horseshoe will transform into a cowboy-themed lounge for a limited time this fall! Diamond Horseshoe The Diamond Horseshoe will open on October 4th with a brand-new menu, and reservations open on September 29th. But Disney just majorly changed the reservation process! To book a dining reservation at most Disney World restaurants, booking opens at 6 AM Eastern Time. But when we checked out the Diamond Horseshoe’s page on the Disney World website, Disney quietly announced that reservations will open at 8 PM Eastern Time on September 29th, not the usual 6 AM. While you don’t have to set your alarm anymore, be sure to mark your calendar to snag a reservation! The Diamond Horseshoe If you’re unable to snag a reservation, The Diamond Horseshoe will welcome walk-ins after the reopening, so you might be able to grab a table. The restaurant used to put out a sign like this one on slow days, so make sure to keep an eye out for it! A walk-up sign at The Diamond Horseshoe Once it reopens, The Diamond Horseshoe will serve a Wild West-inspired menu of small bites and drinks: Small Plates Charcuterie: Cured beef, candied bacon, smoked pork, green chile cheese, smoked cheddar, and pickles ©Disney Glazed Sticky Ribs with cowboy beans and jalapeño crisps ©Disney Queso Fundido with Barbecue Burnt Ends with warm tortilla chips ©Disney Sweet Golden Corn Fritters with cilantro ranch dressing and red chili honey ©Disney Chipotle Chicken Tostada with queso fresco, lime crema, and pickled cactus salsa ©Disney Mini Hot Dog Platter: Wrapped in pastry and served with tortilla chips and a side of queso ©Disney Non-Alcoholic Specialty Beverages Orange Cream Soda: Fanta Orange with vanilla and cream Caramel Root Beer with Sweet Cream: Barq’s Root Beer flavored with caramel, and topped with sweet cream Enchanting Ember Lemonade: Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, strawberry, and hot honey Enchanted Grove Lime Splash: Minute Maid Limeade, cucumber, and mint Enchanting Ember Lemonade ©Disney Cocktails Whinnyin’ Whiskey Lemonade: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Aperol liqueur, strawberry purée, Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, and basil Cactus Rose Margarita: LALO Blanco Tequila, prickly pear, lime, and agave High Plains Huckleberry: 44° North Mountain Huckleberry Vodka, crème de cassis liqueur, lemon juice, and cranberry Rattler Rum Punch: Bacardí Superior Rum, orange, pineapple, lime, and passion fruit, garnished with a sweet-and-spicy rim Coal’d Fashioned: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, cinnamon syrup, orange bitters, and Angostura bitters Cactus Rose Margarita ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep you updated with more information on The Diamond Horseshoe revamp. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney World news! 5 New Disney Mugs That Will Sell Out Faster Than Lightning Lanes in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be stopping by the new Diamond Horseshoe on your next Magic Kingdom day? Which new menu item are you most excited to try? Comment below! View the full article

What the Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act Means for Disney Planning The Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018 expanded access to military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation benefits for certain veterans and caregivers beginning January 1, 2020. The law was included in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal […] The post Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act: Disney Discounts and Shades of Green appeared first on Military Disney Tips. View the full article

Disneyland Paris has been going through a sort of Renaissance. Walt Disney Studios Park recently changed its name to Disney Adventure World with a brand new look, new lands, new rides, and more. ©Disneyland Paris But even more work is also being done at the resort at Disney Village, which is getting a complete makeover. The shopping and dining district is undergoing a MASSIVE refurbishment, but it’s almost done with its first phase of work, and Disneyland Paris has announced some opening and reopening dates for its shops and restaurants. Over the past few years, Disney Village has been undergoing a massive reimagining that includes touching up and redesigning building façades, adding new shops, and adding new restaurants. Speaking of shops, a brand NEW shop called Disney Wonders will be opening on September 22nd. This boutique will feature artwork inspired by Star Wars, Peter Pan, and Toy Story. The storytelling continues with two chandeliers hanging overhead with more than 40 character illustrations, as well as the checkout areas celebrating Disney and Pixar. ©Disneyland Paris Disney Wonders will join existing Disney Village shops Deco by Disney, Disney Glamour, Disney Style, World of Disney, the LEGO Store, Pelé Soccer, and more. ©Disneyland Paris Of course, we’re even MORE interested in the new restaurant coming to Disney Village, Casa Giulia, which will offer an Italian dining experience. The restaurant will feature two levels and a menu of Italian favorites, cocktails, and more. There will also be a to-go experience called Giulia Express where you can grab pizza by the slice, focaccia, pastries, and gelato. Casa Giulia and Giulia Express will open at the end of 2026. ©Disneyland Paris The restaurant Vapiano will undergo a full refurbishment at the end of 2026, with a design that will be brighter, more contemporary, and with more natural lighting. Disneyland Paris is also updating its terrace spaces and landscaping, plus it will have a children’s play area on the upper level. The work is expected to be completed in early 2027. ©Disney Annette’s Diner has also been given an extensive refurbishment with a refreshed 1950s theme, with colorful booths inspired by vintage cars, restored jukeboxes, new decor, and a refreshed dining room. The restaurant is expected to reopen in 2027. ©Disneyland Paris Other restaurants in Disney Village include Brasserie Rosalie, Sports Bar & Lounge (which reopened last year), Billy Bob’s Country Western Bar, Five Guys, and more. ©Disneyland Paris The Disney Village cinema is becoming Pathé Cinema theater and will get a major refurbishment in 2027. This will include entirely renovated auditoriums with recliner seats, projection system upgrades, a new Pathé Café, more food and beverages, a newly redesigned Häagen-Dazs with an outdoor terrace, and a new Pathé Games area. The work will take place in phases, so the theater will remain open while construction work is being done. ©Disneyland Paris Disney Enchanted Christmas is coming to Disney Village later this year, with new seasonal decor like Christmas trees, holiday lighting, and new photo locations. A new interactive holiday activity is also coming to Disney Village: you’ll be looking for characters hidden within giant snowflakes throughout the shopping and dining district. Spot them all and get an exclusive holiday ornament! ©Disneyland Paris As the first phase of Disney Village’s reimagining finishes, the next phase will begin in the “South Block” part of the area, which will include new architecture, refreshed experiences, and new offerings. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more. REVIEW: If You Only Eat One Thing at Disneyland Paris, Let It Be THIS. 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 these changes? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

When it comes to Disney World tips, there are A LOT out there from many different sources. From experts like our team, who are in the parks every single day, all the way to anonymous posters on Reddit. Disney World Speaking of Reddit, we scrolled through hundreds of posts to find some… interesting Disney tips that varied from “How did we never think of that?” to “Um, no thanks.” Use the Rainforest Cafe Entrance at Animal Kingdom Many guests are aware that there’s a Rainforest Cafe restaurant located just outside Disney’s Animal Kingdom. However, as several Redditors pointed out, the restaurant also features a “secret” entrance into the park. Guests can head through the gift shop and out into a courtyard with its own entrance turnstiles and security. We’d recommend grabbing breakfast at the restaurant if you plan on using this entrance early in the day. Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom Attach Carabiners to Your Backpack This Redditor’s advice — to attach carabiners to your backpack to carry extra shopping bags while keeping your hands free — may initially seem sensible, and admittedly it likely could work with one shopping bag. However, the more you attach, the more unwieldy the situation could become. The bags could rip; they could swing around and inadvertently hit other guests, and having too many on your backpack could make it harder to maneuver through crowds and ride queues. Crowds entering EPCOT Carry-On Advice Another Redditor suggested an interesting approach they and their partner take to the final day of their Disney World vacation. They wrote, “To save money on hotels by staying one less night, my wife and I pack 1 carry-on each, and then on our last day we check out of the hotel before we head to the parks. We then rent the largest locker and put our luggage in there. This way we can spend a whole day in a park and then get our luggage and Uber straight to the airport. Cool way to get an extra day of rides in while not paying for a hotel an extra night.” Lockers It’s an interesting approach to squeezing a bit of extra time out of Disney World on one’s departure day. Members of our team have done something similar in the past. However, instead of leaving our bags in the lockers — which seems like it would be a tight fit — we left them with luggage services at our hotel, then picked them up before heading to the airport. But if you are looking to take your luggage to the parks and it doesn’t fit in a locker, you can always leave it with the Cast Members at the Stroller/Wheelchair/ECV station. Luggage Services queue at All-Star Movies Take Care of Your Feet Several Redditors dropped advice on taking care of their feet, which admittedly do tend to get a bit beaten up during a trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” One wrote that they “KT tape the backs of my heels and the bottoms of my feet. No more blisters or socks rubbing weird or any of those issues.” KT or Kinesio Tape is a thin, stretchy cotton strip used to support muscles and joints, reduce pain, and decrease swelling without limiting movement. It can often be seen on professional athletes. Another wrote of a post-park day ritual, saying they “pack bath bombs and treat my feet to a soak every night.” Honestly, we can’t argue with either of these given how integral foot health is to a Disney World trip. Bath bomb Video Preview One Redditor recommended that others should, “Show your kid ride videos and park videos ahead of time. They don’t need to be surprised to have a great time, and the prep can really help them not be nervous. Remember that excitement and anxiety are very similar emotions.” This is definitely advice that we’d take on a case-by-case basis. It may definitely be beneficial for some kids, while for others it may mean little to nothing, or even be a detriment to their trip. It really depends on their personality. Tower of Terror As we scoured Reddit for Disney hacks, we found some surprisingly useful ones… and some we’d probably advise sidestepping. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World tips. I’ve Tried Every Ride Hack in Disney World, And I’m Sharing the 3 That Work Every Time 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 go-to Disney World hacks? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article