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Halloween will be here before you know it, and if you’re hoping to celebrate in the Disney theme parks, you’ll want to start planning your fall trip ASAP. Halloween in Disneyland Disney has already announced that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to Disney World, but what about the West Coast parks? We just learned some important information about the fan-favorite Oogie Boogie Bash! Disney has CONFIRMED that Oogie Boogie Bash will return to Disneyland Resort this year! (The website has listed the party as returning for a while now, but Disney just confirmed the announcement.) The party takes place in Disney California Adventure. Oogie Boogie Bash No specific dates for the party have been announced yet, but Disney expects to announce them later this summer. 2022 party In the past, the Oogie Boogie Bash has featured interactive Trick-or-Treat Trails where guests can spot villains along the way, Disney character sightings (sporting their own Halloween costumes), and “not-too-spooky” decorations (including effects transforming Carthay Circle’s Bell Tower). Frightfully Fun Parade There are usually Bash-exclusive snacks available for purchase, along with exclusive entertainment including Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show, the Frightfully Fun Parade, and the Villains Grove maze filled with villainous scenes presented through lights, shadows, and sounds along the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. Ernesto de La Cruz at Oogie Boogie Bash 2022 We’ll be watching for more details about Oogie Boogie Bash, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! Click here to learn all about Oogie Boogie Bash. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you going to go to Oogie Boogie Bash this year? Let us know in the comments. The post CONFIRMED: Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash Is RETURNING in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland is getting in on the #HalfwaytoHalloween fun with some spine-tingling announcements! View the full article

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts Aug. 11 at Walt Disney World! Tickets can be purchased beginning May 2 (or Apr. 27 if staying at a Disney Resort during the party season)! View the full article

Celebrate Halfway to Halloween with some of your favorite spooky shows and movies from Disney+, Disney Channel, DisneyNOW, Hulu and Freeform.View the full article

Scream and make a scene with new merch for #HalfwaytoHalloween! Take a “shriek peek” into some eerie-sistible Disney Halloween products coming soon.View the full article

When hinges creak in doorless chambers, and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls — that is the time when ghosts are present, and when our cast members guide us along the Haunted Mansion walls. We’re having happy haunts and ghoulish delights this week with our Halfway to Halloween celebration, and there’s always room to […]View the full article

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be different that any other attraction the Orlando-based company offers, a top company executive says. View the full article

Today’s the day! Walt Disney World Annual Pass It’s been a bumpy ride for Annual Passes in Disney World for the last few years. Following the COVID-19 pandemic closures, Annual Pass Sales were paused. In September 2021, pass sales resumed with huge changes. Unfortunately, Annual Pass sales paused again in November for all but one tier. But today, Annual Passes are BACK — with sales starting at 6AM Eastern. This means that today, the Incredi-Pass, Sorcerer Pass, AND Pirate Pass will be joining the Pixie Dust Pass as available to purchase. Keep in mind the number of passes for sale will be limited, so you’ll have to act fast to snag one if you’ve been waiting for sales to resume! Dumbo Magnet Ticket prices are the same as they were when they were raised in November, and the tiers are as follows: Incredi-Pass $1399 plus tax No blockout days Passholder can hold up to 5 Disney Park Pass Reservations at one time This is the only Annual Pass that is available to non-Florida residents and non-DVC members Sorcerer Pass $969 plus tax Some blockout days “during select holiday periods” Passholder can hold up to 5 Disney Park Pass Reservations at one time Only Available to Florida Residents and DVC members Pirate Pass $747 plus tax more blockout days than the Sorcerer Pass, including peak times and holidays Passholder can hold up to 4 Disney Park Pass Reservations at one time Only available to Florida residents Pixie Dust Pass $399 plus tax Has the most blockout days out of all the Annual Passes: Peak times and holidays blocked out as well as weekends. hold up to 4 Disney Park Pass Reservations at one time Only available to Florida residents Disney has also confirmed that if you would like to upgrade your pass to a different tier, you will now be able to do so, rather than having to wait until your renewal window. However, “the difference in prices must be paid in full at the time of the upgrade and the new Pass will have the same expiration date as the original pass.” So, this might not be the best choice for you unless your renewal window is quite some time away. Annual Passholder Minnie Mouse Hangtag If you’re on the fence about getting an Annual Pass, you can read more about them here… EVERY SINGLE Disney World Annual Passholder Perk…And How To Use Them To Your ADVANTAGE The Disney World Annual Pass Secret That NOBODY Talks About The Disney World Annual Pass RULE that EVERYONE Forgets Again, these passes are limited so you’ll have to act fast if you’d like to purchase one! Disney has confirmed that the online sale of these passes may include a waiting room like it did last time passes went on sale, so be prepared for that. We’ll continue to monitor the situation, so stay tuned to DFB for more info! Click here to learn all about the Disney World Annual Passholder program Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning on getting an annual pass today? Let us know in the comments below! The post Go! Go! Go! Disney World Annual Pass Sales Resume NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World deal includes 2-day ticket for Typhoon Lagoon water park for the price of a 1-day ticket. View the full article

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If you’ve ever wished that you could just pour the McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce on EVERYTHING, your dreams are about to come true! Sign Outside McDonald’s McDonald’s has been making some changes lately — from adjustments to its burgers to new limited-time snacks. Recently, they teased us with some “saucy secrets” and now the secret is OUT (and we’re sharing all the details with you!). McDonald’s has announced that for a limited time, Big Mac sauce CUPS will be available at participating McDonald’s restaurants across the United States! The sauce cups will become available on April 27th. ©PRNewsfoto/McDonald’s USA) But here’s the catch — to get these sauce cups, you’ll NEED to place your order online through the McDonald’s app. You can download the app on your mobile device’s designated app store and set up your account so you’ll be ready to place that order as soon as April 27th arrives. ©McDonald’s If you’re wondering why McDonald’s went with blue and silver packaging for this sauce, it’s because that packaging is inspired by the OG Big Mac sandwich wraps. The OG McDonald’s fans will know. ©McDonald’s Back in 2017, 10,000 bottles of Big Mac sauce were given away in the US — it’s too bad that won’t be coming back, but at least you’ll be able to get the sauce cups to fill the void! Big Mac Sauce cups will be available at NO extra charge with any order of Chicken McNuggets, but you’ll also be able to get it a la carte for any other McDonald’s menu items. Chicken McNuggets Remember it’ll only be available for orders through the McDonald’s app at participating locations for a limited time, so you’ll want to take advantage while you can (once April 27th hits). While you wait for Big Mac Sauce Day to arrive (that’s what we’re calling it), click here to take a look at why your McDonald’s order could look different in the future. And stay tuned for more news! Click here to check out McDonald’s new Happy Meal toys! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about this sauce announcement? Tell us in the comments! The post McDonald's Makes Huge Big Mac Sauce Announcement first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This time last year, we first told you about our plans at Walt Disney World to contribute nearly 80 acres of our land to create a new affordable and attainable housing development for our community. This type of land contribution is unique and is one of many ways we are making a lasting impact in […]View the full article

“ANOTHER new thing has arrived in Disney World?!” Yes, friends, another new thing has popped up in Disney World but sit back and relax, we’re going to give you all the details right here! Disney Springs Change has been the name of the game at Disney World lately. Narcoossee’s reopened, Garden Grill is bringing back breakfast, Akershus is bringing back breakfast too, and other changes are underway. Previously, Disney also announced that a NEW store would be heading to Disney Springs, and that store has officially arrived — check it out with us! A brand new Corkcicle store (kiosk) has opened in Disney Springs! It’s OPEN! You’ll find it near the Paddlefish restaurant. Look for It Here! The kiosk has allllll kinds of Corkcicle essentials to keep you hydrated throughout your Disney World trip and beyond. There’s a lot to Pick From There are tumblers and cups in a variety of shapes and sizes… Which Will You Pick? …and even some carrying cases for your bottles (check out the one with Mickey ears!). Pretty Cool! You’ll find smaller, stemless cups… Corkcicle …lots of colorful mug options… Woah — There’s More …and Disney designs (of course). There Are a Lot Of Cups If you’re an “I need my emotional support water bottle” person, this could be a dangerous store for you — we’re warning you! Corkcicle But it can be particularly useful if you totally forgot your water bottle at home and need to pick up a new one, need a bottle carrying case, or simply want to pick up a useful (yet stylish) gift for someone at home. So Much to Pick From So, the next time you’re in Disney Springs you can stop by this store to see what it has to offer! Corkcicle But that’s not the only new thing coming to Disney Springs. This year, a NEW restaurant — Summer House on the Lake — will be opening in Disney Springs and bringing a special dessert-focused market with it called The Cookie Jar. We can’t wait to see what that will be like. Click here to learn more about that and stay tuned for more Disney news!  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a Corkcicle fan? Tell us in the comments. The post A NEW Store Has Opened in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever wondered how Walt and Roy Disney started The Walt Disney Company? Or what it was like to be at Disneyland park on opening day in 1955? You don’t need a time machine to find out, because a new guided tour is available to answer those questions and more! The Celebrating Disney100 at […]View the full article

As Michael Scott from The Office would say, IT’S HAPPENING! EVERYBODY STAY CALM! Annual Pass Disney World Annual Passes are going on sale TOMORROW (April 20th), and we know that a lot of you have your alarms set for the big event. We also know that many people have one specific question that could impact how they buy a new Annual Pass or even whether they buy one at all. We’re here to help you sort out the answer and make the best plan possible for buying a new pass. Most Disney World Annual Pass sales have been on pause for over a year now (with the exception of the Pixie Pass, which is only available to Florida residents). But starting on April 20th, all of the pass types will be available for purchase again, and anyone who already has a pass will also be able to upgrade to a different pass type. ©Disney I’ve been a huge fan of Disney World for a while now (as you’d probably expect from a DFB writer), and I go to the parks whenever I possibly can. But I actually live pretty far away from Florida, so it hasn’t made sense for me to purchase an Annual Pass — until now! I’m going to be moving soon, and I’ll finally be close enough to justify purchasing a pass. This will be my first time buying a Disney World Annual Pass, and as I was planning for the big drop, I ran into a question that is apparently on a lot of other people’s minds as well. The Question I already have a 2023 Disney World vacation planned, and I already bought park pass tickets (this was before I knew that the Annual Passes would go on sale again). So if I buy an Annual Pass tomorrow, can I have the cost of those tickets deducted from the cost of my Annual Pass? Entering the park For example, if I bought park tickets that cost $400 in total, would my Incredi-Pass cost $999 instead of $1,399 since those tickets would be “absorbed” by my new pass? Several readers have reached out with the same question, and we dug in to find the answer. The “Answer” We called Disney’s Annual Pass customer service line to ask this question. We spoke to several different Cast Members on multiple occasions and got a very similar answer each time. They told us that the only way to guarantee that you get the cost of your tickets deducted from the cost of your Annual Pass is to purchase your Annual Pass over the phone (not online) and have the cost deducted at the time that you buy your pass. These things aren’t cheap! The Cast Members recommended NOT buying the pass online because they said they could not guarantee that the cost of the tickets would be deducted from the pass cost if you buy it online. They also said that they can’t guarantee that Disney will refund the price of the tickets if you buy the Annual Pass full-price and then try later to get the cost deducted. Sounds simple enough, right? But there’s one BIG problem with that solution. The Problem Disney’s website states that Annual Passes will go on sale on April 20th no earlier than 6AM EST. Although the passes could go on sale LATER than 6AM, we’re expecting them to be available right around 6. But the phone lines for Disney’s customer service team don’t open until 7AM EST — that means you’ll have to wait a full hour after passes go on sale to call and try to buy one over the phone. Passholder Entrance It’s possible that there will be plenty of Annual Passes to go around and you’ll still be able to buy a new one several days from April 20th. However, it’s also possible that the passes will sell out within minutes of going on sale online. Annual Passholder Card in early 2021 A LOT of people are excited that the passes are going to be available again, so we wouldn’t be shocked to see them sell out quickly. Disney’s website notes that “the quantity of passes will be limited and passes, or a pass type, may become unavailable for purchase at any time.” ©Disney So if you choose to wait until the phone lines open, you may miss out completely on the chance to buy an Annual Pass this time around. Your Options So if you’re experiencing the same problem I am, what should we do? We’ve got a couple of options: Buy the Pass Over the Phone We can wait until 7AM and try to buy an Annual Pass over the phone, like the Cast Member recommended. This gives us the best chance of getting the ticket cost deducted from the Annual Pass cost, but of course, we run the risk of completely missing our chance to get a pass at all if they sell out online before the phone lines open. How cute! If you want to go with this option, the Annual Pass phone number for Disney World is (407) 939-7277. Buy the Pass Online and Try To Fix It Later Our next option is to buy the pass online ASAP and then try to get the ticket cost deducted from the pass cost later on. In this case, we’d buy the pass for full price and then try to call Disney’s customer service line afterward to get a refund for the original park tickets. If you’ll be in Disney World soon, you can also stop by a Guest Services desk to speak to a Cast Member in person. It might be easier to explain the situation there rather than over the phone, so even if you’re not able to get the refund over the phone, we’d recommend trying again the next time you’re there in person. Guest Relations in Magic Kingdom It’s possible that this option will work and you’ll be able to get your park tickets refunded, but Disney has said that this is NOT guaranteed. With this option, you run the risk of paying for both the park tickets and the Annual Pass without getting a refund at all. Buy the Pass Online and WAIT To Activate It A third option is that we could buy an Annual Pass and then WAIT to activate it until AFTER the trip that we already have tickets for. That way you don’t waste your ticket and your pass will last longer. Turnstyles Note that you must activate your Annual Pass within one year of purchasing it. So if you’re not planning on visiting Disney World again after your next trip within a year, this plan won’t work. But, for example, if you have a trip planned for June (with tickets already purchased) and another planned for December (and you haven’t purchased your tickets yet), then you go in June and use your tickets and then wait to activate your pass until the December trip. That means your pass will be good for a full year after your December trip instead of just until the next June. Magic Kingdom With this option, you won’t get your money back from the park passes you’ve already purchased, but you will get more time out of your Annual Pass, which could make up for the cost if you go to the parks frequently enough. One problem that may come with this option is that your Annual Pass could link to your My Disney Experience account, so when you scan into the park (trying to use your regular park tickets), it might activate your pass before you wanted it to be activated. You can talk to a Cast Member about possibly fixing the issue after the fact, but if you want to be super safe, you could create a separate My Disney Experience account (with a different email) for your Annual Pass. Do NOT link the two accounts until you’re ready to activate your pass. My Disney Experience I’ll be right there with ya tomorrow morning, trying to buy an Annual Pass, so I will be sure to update this post as soon as I get more information about how it will work to merge existing tickets with Annual Passes. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn more about Disney World Annual Passes. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning to buy a Disney World Annual Pass? Let us know in the comments. The post The Annual Pass PROBLEM You Could Face and 3 Possible Solutions first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re trying to figure out how to get to Disney World from the airport, there are plenty of options. Terminal C at MCO You could rent a car or try a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. If you want more of a shuttle, there are options like Mears and Sunshine Flyer. And for those traveling this summer, there’s a great way to SAVE on your airport transportation! The Sunshine Flyer has announced that its limited-time summer promotion is BACK. If you purchase your tickets for this service between now and May 31st for use dates from June 1st-August 31st, your children will ride for FREE. Sunshine Flyer bus Adult tickets are $15 each, so a family of four with two children and two adults could ride for just $30. The Sunshine Flyer is “well-equipped for kids” with offerings like three-point harness seatbelts, free stickers, conductors’ hats for kids, coloring/activity books, and onboard video entertainment. ©The Sunshine Flyer “We are delighted to be heading into the Summer travel season,” said Mark Sherman, General Manager of the Sunshine Flyer. “We are looking forward to welcoming thousands of guests on the Sunshine Flyer, and welcoming back families that we’ve traveled with before! Free tickets for children and reduced ticket prices for adults are one way that we are showing our appreciation and helping our guests enjoy their Disney vacation from the moment they step off the plane and onto one of our premium motorcoaches.” Sunshine Flyer We’ll keep you in the loop with any other transportation deals or offers that you should know about this summer. We’re gearing up for a busy travel season, and we’ll be here to share all the tips and news straight from Disney World! The Cheapest Way to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever used The Sunshine Flyer? Tell us in the comments! The post SPECIAL DEAL Announced for Bus Service Between Orlando Airport and Disney World’s Hotels first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a special surprise in Disney World, but you’ll have to be extra lucky to catch it! There’s always something new happening in Disney World! The 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company is being celebrated this year in all kinds of ways. We’ve already seen tons of merchandise released, a breakdown of upcoming 100th Anniversary celebrations for Disney World, and even cheap 100th Anniversary souvenirs. But there’s another Disney100 surprise available at Disney World’s hotels, you’ll just have to time your visits carefully to see it! While we were traveling on the monorail today, we spotted a special character caravan bus themed to the Disney100 celebration at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We’ve spotted character caravans at the Disney World hotels before. If you see one of these buses in front of your hotel, there’s a good chance that some Disney characters are hanging around so you’ll want to go searching for them! During the 50th Anniversary celebration in Disney World, characters started to appear at the hotels in their 50th Anniversary looks, and now it seems things have received a Disney100 makeover! 100th Bus While we were at the Polynesian, the characters came out to meet guests decked out in their 100th Anniversary gear! Looking Good Donald! Donald was dressed up in his fancy blue and white suit — snazzy! We Love It! Goofy made an appearance too, looking wonderful in his special outfit. Just look at those shiny shoes! Awwwww And we got to say “hello” to Pluto. His Disney100 outfit is much more subtle, with a smaller 100th Anniversary collar/dog tag design. Pluto Too! Pluto was absolutely adorable and even “booped” our camera while we were taking pictures. BOOP You never know when these caravans will show up, so you’ll have to be on the lookout for them. If you spot one outside of a Disney World hotel, take a look around and see if you can find these Disney friends. At first, we couldn’t find them, so we hung around for a bit and eventually caught them in front of the hotel. During our time at the hotel, the characters only stuck around for about 20 minutes (but the bus was parked there for about 15 minutes before the characters came out), so don’t expect them to be there for too long. Donald’s Outfit Whether you’ll be staying at or visiting a Disney World hotel soon, be on the lookout for these fashionable friends! And remember that more 100th Anniversary fun is on its way to Disney World. Later this year, the Disney100 Celebration will come to EPCOT. There, you’ll be able to see a platinum Mickey Mouse sculpture, and Mickey and Minnie Mouse in their celebratory platinum outfits. To shop some 100th Anniversary items online, click here. And stay tuned for more updates. Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! When Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Actually Starts Is the 100th Anniversary Coming to Disney World? A NEW 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is Coming! PHOTOS: Sparkly NEW 100th Anniversary Minnie Ears Are Now Available in Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! Check Out the NEW 100th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler Inside Look at NEW 100th Anniversary Disneyland Fireworks Show Sleeping Beauty Castle Will Get a NEW Look For Disney’s 100th Anniversary Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you staying at a Disney World hotel soon? Tell us in the comments. The post GET READY! A 100th Anniversary SURPRISE May Pop Up at Your Disney World Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Prepare to launch! Beginning today, Disney Vacation Club Members can enjoy the first-ever Member Lounge at Disneyland Resort in California, named “Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member Lounge.”View the full article

About 15% of The Walt Disney Co.’s entertainment staff could be cut next week as the company begins a second round of layoffs. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You probably already know that Amazon has some pretty great deals on Disney merch. ©Amazon Great prices and getting to shop in your pajamas? Sounds pretty good! But, did you know there is a secret corner of Amazon where some incredible deals live? Well, you’re about to find out! If you haven’t already heard, there’s an Amazon OUTLET store. This secret outlet has all kinds of products that are heavily discounted, but you can look for specifics in the search bar. We started off by searching for Disney items, obviously. ©Amazon And boy, did we find some deals! First, this “You’re Welcome” Moana Maui T-Shirt is 30% off. ©Amazon This 100% cotton tee is a great way to get ready for the new live-action Moana that’s in the works! Click here to get this Moana “You’re Welcome” Maui T-Shirt But, you can also search for other things, like “Loungefly,” which is how we found this Loungefly Backpack! The Loungefly Disney: Encanto — Antonio and Parce The Jaguar Backpack is an Amazon Exclusive — and is 31% off. ©Disney This mini backpack has a themed lining, a “Disney Loungefly” plate, and a capybara illustration on the back. Click here to order this Loungefly Encanto Backpack The Loungefly Disney: Encanto — Antonio and Parce the Jaguar Wallet is also an Amazon Exclusive — and is 40% off. ©Disney This matching wallet features Antonio surrounded by his animal friends, a “Disney Loungefly” nameplate, credit card slots, and a clear slot for holding your ID. Order the matching Disney Loungefly wallet here! Another way to be more specific in the outlet is to specifically search in the Toys & Games outlet” category. ©Amazon When we did this, we found some pretty cool Funko Pop! options, like this Funko Pop! Star Wars: Mandalorian 4 Pack for 52% off! ©Amazon It includes a Pop! Grogu, Pop! The Mandalorian, Pop! Moff Gideon, Pop! Incinderator Stormtrooper. Click here to get this Funko Pop! set on Amazon There are some great deals to be had on this hidden part of the site so be sure to check it out. And stay tuned for more news! Click here to see even MORE Amazon Disney Deals Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you know about Amazon Outlet already? Let us know in the comments below! The post The SECRET Outlet Store You Never Knew Existed on Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

North Carolina Democrats want to take advantage of the bad blood between Disney and the state by enticing Walt Disney World to relocate to the Tarheel State. View the full article

When it comes to food, South Florida is a great place to be. So many new places open up every day. Here’s what’s coming soon to a city near you. View the full article

If you love hot chicken, get ready for some hot and spicy news! Downtown Disney Downtown Disney (at Disneyland Resort) is undergoing a lot of changes. Sprinkles has closed, new restaurants are on their way, and Earl of Sandwich opened a brand NEW table service concept. But now we’ve got another food-related update! According to a post on Clyde’s Hot Chicken’s Instagram, a NEW location of this restaurant will be heading to Downtown Disney soon! ©Clyde’s Hot Chicken For those not familiar with it, the restaurant serves up “traditional hot chicken” and currently has locations in Fullerton, Montclair, Santa Ana, Placentia, and Las Vegas. ©Clyde’s Hot Chicken While the menu for Downtown Disney hasn’t been confirmed yet, the restaurant’s online menu for its other locations includes chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, and chicken bites… ©Clyde’s Hot Chicken …along with mac & cheese, waffles, fries, and more. ©Clyde’s Hot Chicken It looks like you can opt for a variety of spice levels… ©Clyde’s Hot Chicken …and its other locations feature some drinks too. ©Clyde’s Hot Chicken Again, the Downtown Disney menu has yet to be revealed, but we’re interested to see what it will feature. ©Clyde’s Hot Chicken What do you think about Cylde’s Hot Chicken coming to Downtown Disney? Tell us in the comments! ©Clyde’s Hot Chicken For more Disneyland news, click here to learn about the resort’s new Pride Nite event. And stay tuned for more news. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you a fan of Clyde’s Hot Chicken? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Restaurant Announced for Downtown Disney! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hold on tight folks, this is about to be a bumpy ride. Things are getting increasingly more complex at the former Reedy Creek Improvement District (now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District). Reedy Creek Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that made some significant changes to the District, namely putting in an entirely new board appointed by the Governor. The new board later discovered some agreements entered into by Disney and the old board that give Disney a lot of control over certain decisions for a long period of time. The Board has suggested they’d challenge those agreements, DeSantis has outlined a plan to combat the agreements, and Disney all the while has defended their agreements. So what’s going on now? Well, some important things you need to know about. On April 19th, 2023, the new board of supervisors of the District met to discuss some matters and they had a LONG meeting. Here are the key takeaways: The Board Met With Disney Before These Agreements Came to Light One interesting thing that came out of the meeting had to do with the new board’s interactions with Disney prior to its agreements with the old board coming to light. Martin Garcia, the new chair of the board, indicated that years ago when Reedy Creek was created, it seemed like a good deal. But he said that nobody, except perhaps Disney, believed it would continue in perpetuity. ©Reedy Creek Meeting Livestream He said that it is “shameful” Disney took “adversarial actions” prior to the new board taking power. He also indicated that before they were officially appointed, the new board actually met with a Disney vice president to launch what they hoped would be a mutually beneficial relationship, but they were NOT told about Disney’s agreements with the old board at this point. Garcia said that in his view, it appears Disney didn’t want to work with the new board in the way the board wanted to work with them. Legal Issues with Disney’s Agreements with the Old Board At one point, the Board heard from legal counsel about issues with Disney’s agreements with the old board of supervisors. David H. Thompson from the Cooper & Kirk law firm indicated that Disney and the old board made a blatant effort to attempt to subvert the will of the people of Florida in what he called “backroom deals.” He argued that Disney’s actions were illegal and unconstitutional. Why? Well, from a notice perspective, he alleged that Disney failed to mail notice to the other property owners in the district about the Development Agreement that they entered into with the old board (and that such notice is required under Florida law). In his view, this failure “dooms their entire effort.” ©Reedy Creek Meeting Livestream Thompson also argued that a Development Agreement can only be adopted if a district has put in place procedures to adopt such an agreement. According to Thompson, Reedy Creek did not have any such procedures. Thompson argued that the agreements are also unconstitutional. He said that the government can’t delegate powers to private parties, yet Disney reportedly attempted to seize numerous governmental functions. He also argued that the Development Agreement and Restrictive Covenant don’t comply with the law of contracts and that the contracts are inconsistent with public policy. Reedy Creek Plus, he said the contracts violate doctrines surrounding unconscionability because Disney reportedly took governmental power for itself but offered the District nothing in return. Justice Alan Lawson, a former Florida supreme court justice, also spoke on the issue and described some of Disney and the prior board’s actions as brash, breathtaking, and unlawful. He said that because that notice was not mailed to affected property owners, the action is null and void. ©Reedy Creek Meeting Livestream He also showed emails reportedly uncovered between Disney and the old board that seem to indicate the development agreement was drafted by Disney’s own lawyer but they felt from an “optics perspective” it may be better to have someone else’s name on it as the drafter. Lawson argued that the old board approved the agreement based on Disney’s representations of the agreement. ©Reedy Creek Meeting Livestream Chair of the new board, Garcia, later said: “It really is shameful what Disney tried to do.” Removal of the Planning Board One key proposal up for discussion was Resolution No. 639 — this amends parts of the Land Development Regulations that govern the District. After a hearing on the matter at the April 19th meeting, this Resolution was approved by the new District’s Board of Supervisors (which is made of those appointed by Governor DeSantis), and April 26th was set as the date for the second reading and public hearing on the resolution. (According to WESH 2 News) Skyliner As part of this Resolution, the District’s Planning Board will essentially be done away with and it’ll give the Board of Supervisors all of those planning board powers. Plus, for these planning matters it makes the Board of Supervisors the “final decision-making authority for the District and no further administrative appeal is available.” “Superior Authority” The Resolution also functions as an assertion of the Board’s control over development and planning decisions for both of the cities within the District (the City of Lake Buena Vista and the City of Bay Lake). One individual (Chad Emerson the writer behind “Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World”) previously indicated that these two cities could be a sort of loophole for Disney, allowing them to keep some self-governing powers despite the changes that took place with Reedy Creek. These cities are essentially controlled by Disney and made of residents that vote in people friendly to Disney. Reedy Creek Under this Resolution, the Board has claimed it has “Superior Authority” over planning, zoning, land development regulations, and more, even within those 2 cities. It also forbids the cities from adopting “land development regulations that are less stringent than or in conflict with the District’s Land Development Regulations.” Again, according to WESH, this was approved and April 26th will serve as the second reading and public hearing on the resolution. ©Reedy Creek Meeting Livestream Will this resolution make a difference though? The Orlando Business Journal spoke with some experts who reviewed this resolution before it was approved and they seemed to indicate that it won’t really do anything to take back the powers Disney obtained through its agreements with the old board. Jacob Schumer, a government law expert and attorney, warned “If the resolution or any subsequent regulations or other actions violate the agreements, then they violate the agreements, and Disney would have a cause to stop them.” But since the Board seems determined to declare Disney’s agreements with the old board as null and void, and a bill is being introduced into the Florida legislature that would essentially do the same, that could change the situation. COVID-19 Resolutions The board also discussed COVID-19 regulations briefly and mentioned that they will go into more detail at their next meeting. They have already brought up a resolution that addresses COVID-19 restrictions in the District, but they’ll bring updates to a future meeting. Face mask COVID-19 restrictions within the District and limiting Disney’s ability to require its guests or employees to wear masks is something one of the new board members seemed eager to tackle and something Governor DeSantis previously mentioned as well. More Oversight During the meeting, the board also discussed or heard reports from other people about how there could be or would be more oversight in the District, and how that’ll impact Disney. One person talked about how the monorail is one of the few systems not reviewed or inspected by outside sources, so that could change under new rules and regulations. At another point, restaurant and hotel inspections were discussed, and it was noted how over the last 15 months, inspections have yielded various violations. Monorail A representative from the Department of Health talked about how through Reedy Creek, Disney has been solely responsible for reporting and management of any incidents for its water parks and pools. Over 200 pools had been delegated to Reedy Creek for inspection, and there had been over 7,000 violations on Disney property since 1996. ©Reedy Creek Meeting Livestream According to the representative, the Department of Health has now resumed inspection duties in the District. More to Come And that’s just the start. The new board (particularly the new Chair, Mr. Garcia) discussed a number of other things that could be addressed/analyzed soon including: creating new zoning to develop affordable and workforce housing creating voting rights for future residents in that housing developing better traffic solutions for the surrounding county (including transit) reducing the carbon footprint in the district increasing the Distrct’s revenues evaluating how to monetize some of the assets of the district providing the Florida Governor and the legislature with a report so they can make more long-term changes to the legislation of the District Reedy Creek Along with that, the District authorized one of the law firms representing it to more aggressively defend lawsuits filed by Disney about ad valorem taxes and the valuation of Disney’s property. Special Counsel Daniel Langley discussed that Disney has filed lawsuits against the Orange County Property Appraiser saying that the Property Appraiser valued Disney’s property too high. But the taxes for those years have already been paid, so if a judgment is entered in Disney’s favor, the District would have to refund 7 years of rebates to Disney. They’ve estimated that this could amount to $11.4 million. And the Orange County Public School System has reportedly been reserving funds for this purpose too. Magic Kingdom Previously, the District’s law firm had reportedly been told to just “monitor” those cases, but now the board has authorized the firm to start fighting back more. In terms of other changes, the District discussed a utility agreement entered into by Disney and the old board which it characterized as another “11th-hour” agreement. This reportedly allows Disney to set its own utility rates, so the new board will be analyzing potential issues with legality there. There’s always something new happening in Disney World! They also discussed: addressing the fire code, developing new regulations with the fire department, and ensuring that the code can be enforced looking into the District’s powers of eminent domain in case it needs to go beyond the land it currently owns cooperating with the inspector general’s investigation into Disney and the prior board’s actions working on more rules and regulations for how the board operates and addressing first responder pay According to Garcia, “this is just the tip of the iceberg,” when it comes to certain changes (particularly in terms of regulations for how the Board governs its meetings). We expect there will be many more updates in the coming weeks. EPCOT The board’s next meeting will take place on April 26th. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for updates, so check back with us. And click the link below to see what Iger has had to say about this whole situation. Did Disney “checkmate” Gov DeSantis? See what CEO Bob Iger has to say  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post “It Really Is Shameful What Disney Tried to Do” -- DeSantis-Appointed Board Reveals Critical Reedy Creek District Changes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article