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Imagineer Kim Irvine didn’t need to look far for inspiration while curating a new exhibit that celebrates how beloved Disney films inspire park attractions ⏤ and vice versa ⏤ as part of the Disney100 Celebration at Disneyland Resort. Kim’s late father, Harvey Toombs, was an animator at The Walt Disney Studios on the 1941 animated […]View the full article

No Disney trip is complete without a trip to EPCOT! EPCOT Between rides lik Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and seasonal festivals beginning every few months, it has proven to be a very exciting place to be! It seems that changes are constantly being made lately — and we’re keeping track of all of them. These are all the new and exciting things we came across in EPCOT recently! We have construction and merchandise updates galore, and we’re so excited to share them all with you. EPCOT Construction Updates Here are all the construction updates we saw in EPCOT! We love seeing the progress made each time we visit. Butterfly Garden Big news for fans of EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival! Construction for the butterfly garden that appears annually at World Nature has officially started. Getting ready for Flower and Garden! Soon, this will transform into a beautiful sanctuary for amazing plants and butterflies. Journey of Water We also were able to see an update on the Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana walkthrough experience. The walkways are coming right along! The walkways are taking shape, and it looks like even more foliage has been added since our last visit. This attraction is scheduled to open sometime later this year! EPCOT Parking Lot We also got to see the brand-new Wall-E signs in the EPCOT parking lot! Oh hi, Wall-E! We never thought we’d be so excited about a parking lot addition, but Wall-E looks so cute up there. EPCOT Attraction Updates We only saw one new attraction, but it’s one you’re not gonna want to miss. In the American Adventure pavilion in World Showcase, you can see a new Art of Disney exhibit dedicated to re-imagined Disney Princesses. Gorgeous! This exhibit is presented by CreativeSoul Photography, which specializes in celebrating African cultures by showing how Disney Princesses would look as African rulers. You can look at the photography they’ve done as well as dolls inspired by their work. EPCOT Merchandise Updates We found a TON of new merchandise that you’ll definitely want to add to your collection. Pin Traders Camera Center We found this super cute Disney100 phone case for $34.99… Disney100 Phone Case …and another Disney100 Phone case, also for $34.99! Another Disney100 Phone Case This Finding Nemo case is just adorable for $29.99. Now this is just adorable… We also found this Little Mermaid Sipper for $22.99. Love this! We also saw this adorable Soarin’ pin featuring Mickey for $14.99. We love this Mickey Soarin’ Pin Last but not least, we saw this Mickey Sling Bag for $39.99. Mickey Sling Bag On to the next store! Disney Traders We found just a few things at Disney Traders — and these items are for Marvel fans! We saw this Marvel throw pillow for $39.99… Marvel Throw Pillow …and this matching blanket for $59.99. Marvel Throw Blanket While you’re cozied up, you can have a drink out of this Marvel glass, which is $14.99. Marvel Glass That concludes the roundup of all the recent finds in EPCOT! We know there are more to come, though, so make sure to follow along for more. We are always updating our site with news and updates regarding all things Disney! You’ll probably get hungry while you check out all this new stuff in EPCOT, so click the link below to view some snacks and drinks you can currently grab along the way. Click here for eats you can try NOW at EPCOT! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these things are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Epcot: Marvel Home Decor first appeared on the disney food blog. 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. If you love LOVE, especially Disney couples love, you’re going to want to see this new Disney merchandise! It’s Jack and Sally! Disney just released new mugs that might be the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and who doesn’t love a Disney mug? There are so many great Disney couples and now, BoxLunch has three adorable mug sets for you and your love to share. The first set features Ariel and Prince Eric staring into each other’s eyes! Not even a sea witch can keep this mug set apart. We love the heart-shaped handles on these. ©BoxLunch You can buy this set now for $19.92. Get your Ariel and Prince Eric mug set! You can also celebrate love with this next matching Beauty and Beast mug set. The rose and heart details are a nice nod to the iconic rose from The Beauty and the Beast. ©BoxLunch This set is available for $24.90. Order your Beauty and Beast mug set here! Finally, a fan-favorite Disney couple, Jack and Sally have their own mug set as well! These mugs aren’t giving us any nightmares, only happy dreams. ©BoxLunch This set is the cheapest of the three — it’s available for $12.45. Click Here to order your Jack and Sally mug set! We love that the mugs are a set and you can share them with the ones you love. You could pick whichever Disney couple is your favorite. They make a great Valentine’s gift for your Disney-loving partners, friends, and family! You even get to keep one for yourself. Keep following DFB for more Disney Valentine’s merchandise! Click here for the ULTIMATE guide to Disney mugs. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these Disney couples do you love the most? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Get NEW Disney Mugs Online NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. 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. Have you heard about this Disney doll collection? Disney ily 4ever Dolls The first set of dolls from this collection was released in stores in the fall of 2021, but now there’s a new set of dolls to add to your shelves. The Disney ily 4ever Fashion Dolls were released online earlier this year, and now you can grab them at Target! Multiple new dolls are available online, like the Disney ily 4EVER Inspired by Jasmine Fashion Doll for $29.99. Jasmine ILY 4Ever Doll Her outfit includes a top, shorts, jacket, and shoes, and she also comes with Minnie Mouse ears headband, purse, balloon, and book. Grab the Jasmine Fashion Doll here! You can also grab the Disney ily 4EVER Inspired by Tiana Fashion Doll for $29.99. Tiana ILY 4Ever Doll This doll comes with a Minnie Mouse ears headband, balloon, backpack, and water bottle, and she’s dressed in skirt overalls, top, jacket, and sneakers. Grab the Tiana Fashion Doll here! You can also grab accessory packs like the Disney ily 4EVER Inspired by Rapunzel Back to School Fashion Pack for $14.99. Rapunzel Accessory Pack This seven-piece set includes a sweater, skirt, shoes, backpack, necklace, and two notebooks. You can also choose to mix and match the accessories and dolls however you’d like. Grab the Rapunzel Fashion Pack here! And there are many more dolls to choose from, so head online or to your closest Target ASAP! Looking for more new merchandise? Take a look at the new Disney board game coming soon, and don’t miss this Vans sale in the parks either. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Check out all the new Princess dresses you can grab in Disney Springs! 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. Which of the dolls is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Target Has NEW Disney Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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. Disney just released a new Loungefly bag we think you’ll go WILD about. We just need one or two more! The latest Loungefly mini-backpack to release online might be one of the cutest patterns we’ve seen yet! This new pattern features a few of our favorite two- and four-legged pals, and we think Disney hit this one right out of the park with who they chose to feature. Loungefly’s latest addition to the mini-backpack collection features a colorful array of Disney critters, which is aptly named the Disney Critter Chaos collection! ©Loungefly Our first glance at this beauty makes us so delighted to see so many familiar faces. Meeko and Percy from Pocahantas, Little Brother from Mulan, Pluto, Copper from Fox and the Hound, and Marie from Aristocats are just a few that stood out. These Disney critters will be your best companions on your next adventure and you’re sure to be in great company. Let’s take a closer look! ©Loungefly The backside of this gorgeous backpack also continues the same pattern as the front side. The accompanying light blue straps fit perfectly against the contrast between the pastel colors and their bolder dark character outlines. The outside is made of faux leather and the front pouch has a gold metal zipper. ©Loungefly An inside look reveals a light blue background on the cloth with each of the characters in navy outlines. We love the little pop of character this added to the inside and that Loungefly didn’t choose to keep this one a solid cloth inside. The Loungefly Disney Critters Chaos mini-backpack is now available on shopDisney and priced at $78. Click here to buy the Critters Chaos Mini-Backpack. If that wasn’t enough critter fun for you, Loungefly also released an accompanying Disney Critters Chaos Wallet to complete the critters set! ©Loungefly The front flap features an embroidered Marie with a sour-faced Percy outlined in navy blue. This wallet is also made of faux leather. ©Loungefly The backside of the wallet features Pluto in a navy outline against a light blue background posed just underneath Lougefly’s signature enamel logo plate. ©Loungefly Another feature we really love about this wallet is the space! Not only are there several places for cards to fill, but there’s also a clear view window for an ID card. As you open the metal fastener just under the front flap, it unfolds to reveal the exact inside cloth pattern that’s inside the mini backpack. Separate from the unfolding front, a zippable coin purse is available on the backside. This matching wallet is also available on shopDisney for $50. Click here to buy the Critter Chaos wallet. Stay tuned with DFB for all the latest in Loungefly wear! Click here to find more new Disney Loungefly bags. 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. Who is your favorite Disney Critter Chaos character that was included? The post Can YOU Name Every Character on the New Disney Loungefly Bags? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Jambo from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Tree of Life It’s been quite the week for Disney news. We learned that DAILY housekeeping is coming back to Disney World resorts, got a look at the newly remodeled rooms coming to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, and watched as Encanto won three Grammys! But today, we’re headed to Animal Kingdom to show you everything new that happened this week. Let’s take a look. Animal Kingdom Food Updates Flame Tree Barbecue This month, Disney is honoring Black History Month with Celebrate Soulfully, and it brought us tons of amazing food! So far we’ve tried some great options, like the spicy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Frites at The Daily Poutine and the Jambalaya Hot Dog in Disney Springs. At Animal Kingdom’s Flame Tree Barbecue, we found TWO items to try for the celebration. This Creole-Smoked Sausage Sandwich is a smoked andouille sausage on a roll with piccadilly relish and stewed black-eyed peas. This looks delicious! You can get this sandwich for $12.79 Read our full review of this sandwich here! We also found this fancy Soul Cupcake for the celebration! It is a vanilla cake with bananas foster filling, vanilla marshmallow buttercream, a Joe Gardner (from Pixar’s Soul) white chocolate medallion, and edible paper music notes with multi-colored crispy pearls. Soul Cupcake We saw this cupcake last year, and it was so good we had to get it again! You can find this cupcake at Flame Tree Barbecue for $5.99. Read our full review of the Soul Cupcake here! Dawa Bar If you’re looking for a way to celebrate that’s a little stronger, you can try the new Pineapple Mint Julep at Dawa Bar. Pineapple Mint Julep This one is not for the faint of heart, folks! You can grab this one for $13.50. Read our full review of the Mint Julep here! There are tons of other great things to look out for in this celebration, like this Sweet Potato Lunch Box Tart we reviewed, and this beautiful collection of CreativeSoul dolls and exhibit in EPCOT — so keep an eye out during the month of February! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Island Mercantile Over in Island Mercantile, we found this Mickey Mouse Youth Pocket Shirt. Mickey Mouse Youth Shirt You can get this cute shirt for $29.99. For an even smaller tot, we spotted this adorable Minnie Walt Disney Cartoon Pals Onesie. SO ADORABLE You can dress up your little babe in this for $19.99. There is also a new shirt for adults… Disneyland…in DAK? …it features Disneyland and will set you back $39.99. If you’re looking for something a little warmer, this cool Avatar Hoodie is a colorful statement! So unique! You can get it for $79.99. There were also two new bags to tote your Disney merch around in, like this Mickey Mouse Walt Disney World Tote Bag for $39.99… This is classic. … and this Disney Animals Bag that features some of our favorite Disney sidekicks! Part of a cool animal collection You can get this zippered bag for $49.99. Discovery Trading Co. In Discovery Trading Co., we found three new watch bands, like this Animal Kingdom Band for $36.99… Represent DAK on your WATCH …and this Lion King “Remember Who You Are Band in black for $36.99… Lion King Watch Band …and the same band in white for $36.99. “Remember Who You Are” There were also a few new Avatar items, like this Neyteri Figure for $39.99… Neytiri …and this Tonowari Figure for $29.99. Tonowari There was also a Metkayina Reef Set. Metkayina Reef We found this one for $49.99. Some new Disney100 Pins also arrived, like this pin set that features Mickey and Minnie Mouse for $29.99… New pins! …and this Simba and Pumba Pin Set for $19.99. Simba and Pumba Lastly, there was a new Star Wars Mystery Pin Set. I wonder what we’ll get? You can grab this mystery set for $17.99. Zuri’s Sweets Shop Over in Zuri’s Sweets Shop, we only saw one new item, but it’s so cute! This teapot is full of hidden Mickeys. Can you spot the Mickeys? You can enjoy your tea while looking for hidden Mickey’s with this teapot for $39.99. That’s everything new we saw in Animal Kingdom recently! Follow along with DFB as we keep you updated and all the Disney news. Click Here to find 5 places to escape in Animal Kingdom when your anxiety is through the roof. 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 tried any of the new Celebrate Soulfully items yet? Let us know what you thought in the comments! 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Disney has changed a lot over the years, and even more since COVID-19. Who misses the old castle?! Fast passes changed to Lightning Lane and Genie+, ticket prices have increased drastically, and park reservations became mandatory, and yet crowds are at an all time high. Each of these things can be frustrating, especially for guests who are returning to Disney after not going for several years. We asked our readers which BIG change they’d like to see happen at Disney World, and the answer probably won’t surprise you. These are the top three answers given by readers when we asked which things should change at Disney. No More Park Passes! In the past, guests were able to purchase a ticket to Disney and be able to visit any park of their choosing without a prior reservation. Many guests loved the spontaneity that this allowed and many considered this to be part of the magic of Disney. Now, guests must purchase a park pass to a specific park, based on currently open reservations. Guests can no longer be spontaneous with their park visits and realistically need to plan park trips weeks in advance in order to visit the parks they know they’ll want to visit. Finding park reservations is not easy sometimes… ©Disney Many of our readers want the Park Pass/Reservation system to GO! You want that Disney spontaneity back, and sometimes — we’re right there with ya. Answering your BIGGEST Questions About Disney World in 2023 Lower Ticket Prices Disney ticket pricing has seen a drastic increase over the years, and many of you agree that this makes the magic less accessible. TEN DAYS at Disney World in 2013 ($330) costed less than THREE DAYS at Disney World in 2023 ($520). Many readers think this is unfair, as Disney vacations simply aren’t possible to many families. Tickets, tickets! Get your very expensive tickets! While Disney does advertise themselves as a “luxury theme park,” we do agree that the Disney magic should be accessible to all. These price increases are HUGE. BEST Value Restaurants at Disney World for 2023 Add A Fifth Park Crowds at Disney World are at an all time high, and it can be FRUSTRATING. There isn’t really a “slow season” anymore, and many of you agree that a fifth park could do the trick when it comes to thinning those crowds. Epcot in 2023… Lately, crowds have been so dense at each Disney park that it seems that adding another park could be the only option if we have any hope at seeing smaller crowds and shorter wait times. Lots of you worry that if a fifth park IS added, though, ticket prices would only increase as well as Disney park visitors because they’re swarming to see something new. Ugh! We understand why people LOVE Disney, but these CROWDS! We love hearing all of your great ideas and responses when it comes to how you like to “do Disney” and you guys have some GREAT points. We share posts inspired by our readers OFTEN so make sure to follow along for more! 2 Big Ways The Disney World Park Pass System Could Change in 2023 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. Do you agree that these park changes should be made? Let us know in the comments! The post The One BIG Change Fans Want To See At Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a lot of limited-edition merchandise and snacks in Disneyland right now! A new Disneyland snack! With the Walt Disney Company 100th Anniversary celebrations underway, we’ve seen a lot of new items themed after the anniversary. It is a momentous occasion and only happens once! But another thing you might notice about some of the limited-edition items: the prices might be higher than most regular merchandise and treats in the park. Merchandise items can quickly become collector’s items. Snacks, however, aren’t quite as long-lasting. We recently tried a new Disneyland treat to see if it is really worth its cost. Over at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort, we found the latest Disney100 snack: a 100th Anniversary Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie Treat. It’s exactly what it sounds like — a Rice Krispie bar with a cookies and cream flavor that’s topped with frosting, sprinkles, and a fun 100th Anniversary design. Mickey and the rest of his crew are featured on top, all dressed up in their platinum outfits! 100th Anniversary Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie Treat This treat is marked as a “cookies and cream” flavor, but we honestly didn’t taste very much of that besides a few chocolate cookie pieces throughout, which you can see on the other side of the bar. The other side Mostly this tasted like a regular Rice Krispie Treat with a bit more sugar thanks to the icing and sprinkles on top. It’s a little bigger than a normal one, but nothing to write home about. It isn’t super thick either! We don’t really have any complaints about the taste of this treat — it’s the price that gets us! The 100th Anniversary Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie Treat is $9. To put that into some perspective, the Mickey-shaped Rice Krispie Treats in Magic Kingdom are usually under $6 and even look to be a little bigger than this snack (plus, who doesn’t want a Mickey-shaped snack?). For the price, the 100th Anniversary treat was very underwhelming. We think there are better snack options in Disneyland that’ll get you more bang for your buck. The 100th Anniversary celebrations have just begun — stay tuned to our site for more updates! Click here to check out even more Disney100 snacks! 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 Which 100th Anniversary treat has been your favorite so far? Comment your pick below! The post REVIEW: Why You Should SKIP This Tasty Disney Snack first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

February 8th might sound like a random day to you, but it’s a critical day that could bring some HUGE announcements from the Walt Disney Company. ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images Why? February 8th is the first quarterly earnings call since Bob Iger returned to the Company as CEO. And it’s the first earnings call since the controversial one that took place in November of 2022 that ultimately led to Bob Chapek’s ouster from Disney. In other words, there’s a lot at stake. Stock values have fluctuated since Iger’s return and shareholders will likely be eager to know just what financial state the company is in right now (and how much Iger has done to change things). But there’s more on the potential agenda too. “How important can an earnings call really be?” you might be asking yourself. And the answer is: VERY important. Back in late 2022, Bob Chapek was removed just days after the earnings report and earnings call on November 8th. Though various things had already impacted some Disney executives’ confidence in Chapek (including his handling of the Scarlett Johansson situation, the way he responded to the situation surrounding Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill — what critics called “Don’t Say Gay,” and other matters), it was the final earnings call of 2022 that really served as the final straw. Bob Chapek and Bob Iger©CNBC During that earnings call, Disney revealed a $1.5 billion loss in streaming — no small number. Following that reveal, Disney stock values dropped and CNBC host Jim Cramer even called for Chapek’s firing (Financial Times). He said Chapek was “incapable of running a fantastic company.” Some pointed out that it wasn’t just the loss in streaming that caused an issue. Instead, it was that loss coupled with Chapek’s tone in addressing the earnings report, which some called “happy-go-lucky” (New York Times). Certain investors and people within Disney were shocked at Chapek’s “tone deaf” demeanor or “inappropriately sunny” attitude during the call (where he did things like emphasize a positive response to smaller events like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party in Disney World, amid huge losses elsewhere). And it didn’t help that just days after the report, Chapek announced potential job cuts, saying “We are going to have to make tough and uncomfortable decisions.” Suffice it to say, by November 20th Chapek was out and Iger was back. So earnings calls and how CEOs handle them truly CAN be critical. ©Disney And this earnings call/report comes just as Disney faces a massive battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz and his Trian Partners organization. And it’s no joke — one reporter even called the situation Bob Iger’s “fight for the future of Disney.” Peltz has already launched his proxy battle and is urging shareholders to essentially fire an existing Board member and elect Peltz in his place. Disney has emphatically stated that they do NOT support Peltz’s attempt to get a seat on the Board. We won’t get a resolution to this fight at the earnings call though. Instead, it won’t be until Disney’s annual shareholder meeting in early April that we’ll finally get to see whether Peltz has won or Disney has managed to keep the activist investor off of their Board. But the earnings call will be critical for this battle for other reasons. Nelson Peltz and Trian Partners will undoubtedly be waiting eagerly for Disney’s report, ready to dissect it and see how it fits their platform. ©Reuters Will it only further his criticism of Disney’s actions? Will it fuel his arguments about Disney exercising a poor financial strategy (particularly when it comes to streaming)? A “bad” report or a report that shows more substantial losses in streaming could be just what Peltz needs to convince more shareholders to vote for him. But a “good” report that potentially shows a level of success Peltz would not have expected could strengthen the position of the Board and help them convince shareholders that there is no need to add Peltz to their group. As Michael Nathanson from MoffettNathanson shared, “It has to be an impactful, meaningful, tone-setting, agenda-changing day.” (The New York Times) Another analyst, Jessica Reif Ehrlich from BofA Securities shared, “I don’t know that we’re going to see answers to everything, but Iger’s overall messaging is going to be critical.” Bob Iger ©New York Post If Iger really wants to please investors and show them that the Walt Disney Company is headed in the “right” direction, some analysts have indicated that Iger will need to lay out plans in two big areas during the call: 1 — News on Restructuring The Streaming Business First, many analysts are eagerly awaiting news about the restructuring of Disney’s streaming business. In fact, this is one of the key things Iger has been charged to do. In a report Disney filed with the SEC following Iger’s return, they made it clear by sharing, “As contemplated by the leadership change announcement, we anticipate that within the coming months, Mr. Iger will initiate organizational and operating changes within the Company to address the Board’s goals. While the plans are in early stages, changes in our structure and operations, including within DMED (and including possibly our distribution approach and the businesses/distribution platforms selected for the initial distribution of content), can be expected. The restructuring and change in business strategy, once determined, could result in impairment charges.” Disney Movie Magic DMED is the Disney Media and Entertainment Division. It was a division heavily emphasized during Chapek’s time at Disney and led by Chapek’s right-hand man, Kareem Daniel. DMED reportedly created a lot of strife between creative leaders and executives in DMED. That is because it essentially centralized budgeting decisions for content and distribution. Some executives felt that they were being stripped of their power and further changes empowering DMED would have only made the situation worse. Immediately upon Iger’s return as CEO, it was announced that Kareem Daniel would be leaving Disney, so right away the changes seemed to begin. ©Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images And Iger swiftly sent a note to Disney employees saying that he had asked some executives to work together “on the design of a new structure that puts more decision-making back in the hands of our creative teams and rationalizes costs, and this will necessitate a reorganization of Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution.” But since that time, we really haven’t heard any big news about DMED and how Disney plans to restructure things. In a letter to shareholders, Disney did note that one of Iger’s key priorities is “driving profitability in streaming,” but just what exactly are they doing to (1) make streaming profitable, and (2) restructure DMED? How big are the streaming losses for this most recent quarter? We will soon find out. ©Disney According to some analysts, Iger really needs to present a leadership plan and realistic timeline to profitability to calm shareholder and investor fears. As The New York Times points out, traditional television profits are declining faster than streaming losses can moderate. Will Disney+ be able to hit its goal of being profitable by Fiscal Year 2024, or will Iger push that date? This earnings call could provide some big answers. Disney losing billions on Disney+ — where’s the money going? 2 — Cost-Cutting Measures and Layoffs Another area that could see major updates is staffing, cost-cutting measures, and layoffs. As we mentioned, back in November of 2022 Bob Chapek revealed that Disney would be instituting a “targeting hiring freeze.” He also mentioned that job cuts could be part of changes made at Disney saying, “We do anticipate some staff reductions as part of this review.” This was not the first time cost-cutting measures had been mentioned though. At the earnings call in November, Disney’s CFO Christine McCarthy said that Disney was “actively evaluating [its] cost base…and…looking for meaningful efficiencies.” Those changes were meant to “provide some near-term savings” as well as “drive longer-term structural benefits.” Christine McCarthy ©The Walt Disney Company Again, this was something first mentioned months ago. Iger later confirmed that he planned to continue with the hiring freeze, but we haven’t heard much about it since. But considering the big losses seen in streaming, cost-cutting measures of some kind could be necessary to satisfy investors and reassure them that Disney is taking steps to make sure it is in a good place financially. Additionally, Disney is currently caught in the middle of a battle with labor unions representing many Cast Members at Walt Disney World. In early February 2023, Cast Members actually voted to REJECT the contract offer Disney had made addressing future wage increases. Disney has pointed out that its offer would have provided 30,000 Cast Members with a pay increase that amounted to “a nearly 10% average” and would have been retroactive back to October 1st. ©Disney Disney’s offer would have gradually increased starting wages at Walt Disney World to $20 per hour over the next five years. But unions have argued that Cast Members need bigger raises sooner because of cost-of-living increases in Central Florida. The unions previously demanded an immediate minimum wage of $18 per hour for the Cast Members they represent. Since Cast Members recently rejected Disney’s most recent offer, the unions will be asking Disney to resume negotiations. How Disney will address this entire situation remains to be seen. Cast Members! To ease investor worries, Iger may need to lay out a plan in terms of cost-cutting measures, or at least provide an update on what Disney intends to do. Click here to see why executive leadership changes could be on the way at Disney Those are 2 big areas Iger may need to address during the upcoming earnings call to satisfy investors. But just what questions the Company will take and what responses they’ll provide remains to be seen. We’ll be watching for the release of the earnings report and will be sure to share details about the report and call with you, so stay tuned for our coverage.  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! 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Whenever you celebrate an anniversary, you also need to make sure you end it with a bang! And it so happens that Disneyland Paris has recently launched its 30th Anniversary Grand Finale, which is set to make our guests “dream a little bigger, laugh a little harder and sing a little louder” thru Sept. 30, […]View the full article

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Have you ever visited Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawai’i? Aulani Views While Aulani doesn’t have a theme park close by, its spa-like amenities and atmosphere are what most people travel here for. We’ve seen plenty of special discounts for this resort in the past, but now U.S. Military members can save BIG on their next vacation. United States Military members can now save up to 30% on an Aulani Resort room this spring and summer. ©Disney This discount is only available on most Sunday to Thursday nights from April 16th through June 1st, and it must be used for stays of 2 or more consecutive nights. You can book your stay NOW and take advantage of the discount. Disney notes on the Aulani site that the offer is valid for “active or retired members of the US military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the US Coast Guard, the US Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS) and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Spouses of eligible military service members also qualify if they are able to present a valid and active US military ID in the absence of active eligible military personnel.” Note that you must present your military ID upon check-in to use this discount. Aulani Two of Aulani’s waterslides just reopened after a brief refurbishment, and at this time, no other planned refurbishments have been announced. If you’ve never visited the resort before, we’ve got posts detailing what it’s like to dine at one of the most popular restaurants and our experience with renting a cabana. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and discounts! See our review of the AMAZING shave ice at Aulani 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. Do you ever plan on staying at Aulani? Tell us in the comments! The post New DISCOUNT Announced for Disney's Aulani Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World WILL NOT CHILL lately. There have been SO many big announcements and changes in the past couple of months — and it’s hard to keep track of them all! Heading to Disney World Soon? But we’re rounding up every major Disney World news drop for you today, here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: BIG Disney World News You Missed Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! 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. Which of these news drops was most surprising to you? Let us know in the comments below. The post DFB Video: BIG Disney World News You Missed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Pym Test Kitchen is the place to go if you’re an adventurous eater. You can count on this spot to deliver unique dishes! Besides dishes that take inspiration from the Ant-Man films and play with size, you can also dine on eccentric eats you won’t find anywhere else in Disneyland. Tried their whole menu? It’s time to head back because they just added a new dish! We made our way over to the Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure to try out the new menu item. The Compound Crustacean is a shrimp salad comprised of iceberg and leaf lettuce, couscous, quinoa, tomatoes, olives, feta, and red pepper. It’s then finished off with a generous drizzling of citrus vinaigrette. This dish sounds like a fresh salad, with a combination of veggies, grains, and seafood. But did it measure up? Compound Crustacean The dish itself is colorful, although if you don’t like receiving shrimp with the head still on, consider yourself forewarned! Once we dug in, we enjoyed the combination of the tart dressing with the crisp and fresh flavor of the produce. There was also a little added spice with the red pepper that wasn’t overpowering. Would you try this out? The shrimp itself was mild and almost buttery. It paired very nicely with the citrus flavor in the vinaigrette. We think that even those who usually aren’t fans of seafood would still enjoy this salad; we didn’t taste any sort of fishiness that you sometimes get with seafood dishes. Lots of ingredients Honestly, we had no complaints! You could tell the ingredients were fresh, and the combination of flavors was very tasty. Whether you’re a pescatarian, looking for something healthy, or just want to have something more unique than your standard park fare, we recommend heading over to Pym’s for this salad! You can test this out for yourself for $13.99. Keep checking in to DFB for more food reviews like this! Breakfast Review: PYM Test Kitchen at Disney’s Avengers Campus! 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 What do you think of this dish? Would you try it? Comment below! The post REVIEW: Disney's New Snack Is NOT Your Average Theme Park Food first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disneyland has had some hits lately in the snack department! Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland We recently tried a Peach Cobbler Donut (!!), fawned over an adorable Steamboat Willie Milk Shake, and started making our way through the amazing list of food added for Celebrate Soulfully during Black History Month. Now, we’re trying another fried treat at Disneyland: Cranberry Fritters! Over at Royal Street Verandah, there’s a new seasonal treat in town — these Cranberry Fritters with Orange Dipping Sauce for $5.99. Cranberry Fritters We really loved these! They were warm and sweet with a cranberry flavor that wasn’t too strong or artificial. The dough was soft and dense on the inside, and the outside was perfectly fried with a nice little crunch. Cranberry Fritters at Royal Street Veranda Our reporter only had one complaint: the dipping sauce. While the cranberry flavor in the dough seemed authentic and fresh, the sauce had more of a vanilla/orange artificial flavoring to it. Rather than having refreshing citrus notes, it reminded us more of orange candy. Fritters in orange dipping sauce Overall we still enjoyed these, even though the sauce could have been better. If you’re a fan of cranberry and orange, make sure you stop by Royal Street Varanda to give these a try — but if you’re not a big cranberry fan, you might want to skip them! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney food news! Click here to see all the 11 new treats we found in Disneyland recently! 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 Have you had a chance to try these fritters yet? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Disney Snack Was SO CLOSE to Perfection first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Park Passes — love them or hate them, they’re in use right now in Disney World and you can’t avoid them, except in very specific cases! Disney World While a Park Pass is generally required (in addition to a valid ticket) for all Disney World theme parks, there are some situations where you can visit a Disney theme park without a Park Pass at all. But you’ll need to know ALL the rules to make sure you get it right. That’s where we come in. Today we’re sharing a look at some specific instances when you do NOT need a Park Pass — mainly focusing on one critical change that’s coming for Annual Passholders this year. Let’s break it all down. Park Pass 101 First, a quick primer on Park Passes. While a theme park ticket used to be enough to get you into the Disney World theme parks, that’s no longer the case. To visit any Disney World theme park, you now need a valid theme park ticket AND a Park Pass reservation. Essentially, with the Park Pass system, once you’ve got your valid ticket you reserve your spot within the park you want to visit for each and EVERY day of your trip. ©Disney Park Pass availability can vary. Sometimes Park Passes for popular dates (or random dates!) will SELL OUT. They may later become available again or more dates may sell out as your trip approaches. There are different availability calendars for those with theme park tickets, those staying at select resort hotels, and Annual Passholders. (Note that the number of Park Passes a Passholder can hold at any one point varies on pass type.) Passholder Calendar ©Disney Our biggest recommendations with Park Passes are: (1) make your Park Pass Reservations ASAP — they can be modified later but it’s best to have something in place than run the risk that all of the parks fill up; (2) check for changes in availability constantly — you never know when Park Passes for a previously sold-out park may reopen! Click here to see the SECRETS to getting a Park Pass when they have sold out NEW Annual Passholder Rules So, you always need a Park Pass to get into Disney World, right? Sort of. There are some situations when you don’t need a Park Pass in Disney World that we’ll talk about below, but the critical one we want to go over here relates to Annual Passholders. In January of 2023, Disney announced that CHANGES are being made to the Park Pass system as it relates to Annual Passholders. Here’s what you need to know. Annual Passholder Magnet Disney will soon be allowing Annual Passholders to enter the Disney World theme parks after 2PM WITHOUT a Park Pass reservation. BUT there is an important exception. This will not apply to Passholders seeking to visit Magic Kingdom on Saturdays and Sundays. So, let’s play out a few scenarios. Let’s say you’re a Passholder and you want to visit a Disney World theme park BEFORE 2PM on any given day (weekday or weekend). In that situation, you WILL still need a Park Pass. The change only applies to those wanting to enter the parks AFTER 2PM. Passholder Popcorn What if you want to visit Magic Kingdom at any point (before or after 2PM) on a Saturday or Sunday? In those cases, Passholders will also still need a Park Pass. Want to visit Magic Kingdom after 2PM on a random Wednesday though? If you’re an Annual Passholder, you won’t need to worry about Park Passes in that scenario! (Want to visit Magic Kingdom BEFORE 2PM on that random Wednesday? You WILL need a Park Pass!) Magic Kingdom Here I Come! Here’s the key thing about this update — Disney hasn’t identified exactly when this change will begin. Thus far, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products has only indicated (in a message to travel agents), that the change will begin within the “next few months.” That message was sent on January 10th, 2023. Click here to see what else D’Amaro had to say about recent changes. Other Situations The Annual Passholder change is the big one when it comes to not needing Park Passes, but we couldn’t make this post without at least mentioning other times when you don’t need a Park Pass. Here’s a quick breakdown: Disney Springs — Park Passes are NOT required to visit Disney Springs Water Parks — Park Passes are NOT required to visit Disney World’s Water Parks though this is subject to change (Blizzard Beach is currently open, Typhoon Lagoon is temporarily closed) Hotels — You don’t need a Park Pass to visit a Disney World hotel, but to park at a hotel you will need a resort reservation or dining reservation at that resort. If you don’t have a dining reservation or resort reservation, stick to Disney transportation to explore the hotels! 1-day, 1-Park tickets special rule — If you’ll be buying a 1-day, 1-park ticket, you will still need a Park Pass to visit a park. BUT under Disney’s updated ticketing system, 1-day, 1-park tickets are now park-specific. When you buy these tickets, you will need to select what park you’re buying them for and they will then automatically come with a Park Pass for the park you’ve selected. Blizzard Beach Water Park Parties/separately ticketed events (After Hours at Magic Kingdom, After Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party) — If you buy a ticket for a separately ticketed event (like the ones mentioned above) you generally do NOT need a Park Pass to attend the event. Just note that the events do specify when guests can start to arrive in the Park. For example, with After Hours at Magic Kingdom, guests with an event ticket can enter at 7PM or later using their event ticket and NO Park Pass is necessary. Want to enter Magic Kingdom earlier than 7PM on that event date? You’ll need a valid park ticket and Park Pass. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser visits to Hollywood Studios — Planning a 2-night stay on the Starcruiser to live out your Star Wars story? Part of your itinerary includes an “excursion” to Batuu (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios), which even includes Lightning Lane access to the rides in that land. Your Starcruiser experience includes both your ticket to Hollywood Studios AND your Park Pass reservation for the day of the planned excursion. Your 2nd, 3rd, etc. Park when Park Hopping — We also wanted to note that while you need a Park Pass for the first park you want to visit on a given day, if you have a Park Hopper ticket, you do NOT need a Park Pass for the second, third, fourth, etc. park you want to visit on that day. For a full look at the modified Park Hopping rules, click here. And that’s a look at the times when you don’t need a Park Pass (for now). But changes could be on the way. Magic Kingdom The Park Pass system has already seen several changes and more adjustments could be on the way. During a conversation we had with D’Amaro in January of 2023, he spoke about Park Passes in a way that seemed to indicate that restrictions aren’t going away anytime soon. But he also admitted that Park Passes cause guests to lose some of the “serendipity” so they’re working to “create ease” while also keeping the guest experience positive. D’Amaro indicated that the Park Pass changes recently announced for Passholders are “just the start of changes to Park Passes.” D’Amaro shared, “Are you going to see more initiatives like you saw last week? I think you will.” Slinky Dog Dash He also suggested that Disney is working to make the reservation process as “easy and flexible” as possible. So we’ll definitely be on the lookout for more news on that. For more posts related to Park Passes, check out our full Park Pass reservations page and learn about the Park Pass lawsuit filed by some Annual Passholders. Click here to see the BIG changes in Disney World in 2023  Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World 5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip The CHEAPEST Days to Visit Disney World in 2023 EVERYTHING You Need to Know Before Booking a 2023 Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! 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 the Park Pass system? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below. The post The Only Times You DON’T Need a Park Pass in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A critical date is approaching for the Walt Disney Company. ©Disney For quite some time, Disney has been in a battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz (and Trian Partners). One reporter even called it the “fight for the future of Disney.” Peltz has launched his proxy battle and is encouraging shareholders to vote “withhold” on another board nominee and “for” Peltz, giving him a seat on Disney’s Board of Directors. Disney has made it clear that they do NOT support Peltz’s bid for a seat on the Board. But just when will we know how this battle will end? Well, we’ve got an update! Shareholders of the Walt Disney Company will vote on Peltz’s attempt to get on the Board and more leading up to the annual shareholder meeting. During the meeting, we should then get key information about how that vote turned out, what’s next for the Disney Company, and more. And Disney has officially announced that the 2023 annual meeting of shareholders will be held virtually on Monday, April 3rd, at 10AM Pacific Time (1PM ET). You can tune in virtually at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DIS2023. ©Disney In an SEC filing with a letter to shareholders, Disney sent a number of updates about their present situation, their view on Peltz, and more. In it, they also revealed the shareholder meeting date and urged shareholders to vote. Votes are due by April 2nd at 11:59PM ET. ©Disney Disney made it clear that this year, more than ever, shareholders’ votes are “very important.” They outlined the various ways shareholders can vote via mail or the internet. ©Disney So mark down your calendars for April 3rd, it could be a BIG day for Disney particularly as it relates to Peltz’s proxy battle. Importantly, it’ll also be Bob Iger’s first shareholder meeting since his return to the CEO position, setting the tone for the remainder of his time at Disney. Plus, during shareholder meetings, Disney often reveals key things about what’s in the works at the Company, and answers key questions from shareholders so you never quite know what information might get shared! ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters We’ll be covering the shareholder meeting in detail so stay tuned for our full coverage. For more on Nelson Peltz and his battle with Disney, see our posts below: Who Is Nelson Peltz and Why Do People Care What He Says About Disney? Can Activist Investors Derail Bob Iger’s Board at Disney? The Big Disney Parks Changes that Activist Investors Are Pushing And check back with us for the latest Disney news. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! How do you think this vote will turn out? Tell us in the comments. The post Why a Random Date in April Will be CRITICAL to the Walt Disney Company first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is celebrating its 100 year anniversary of the company and now you can celebrate from home! Fab Five celebrates 100 Years of Walt Disney Company! We have already seen the rollout of the Disney100 merchandise in the Disney Parks and online, but here is something completely FREE for you to celebrate with! Disney has rolled out 5 new wallpapers for your phone or video call background. The Disney100: The Exhibition is opening on February 18th at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. While you might not be able to make it to Philadelphia to celebrate in person, you can from your phone with these beautiful backgrounds. The first one shows Sorcerer Mickey and fun details from Disney stories like the glass slipper from Cinderella or the rose from Beauty and the Beast. ©Disney How cute is Mickey? ©Disney The second features Mickey painting himself to life! ©Disney We like to think of this as celebrating the artists and Imagineers of the company over the years. ©Disney The third showcases some Disney Park favorites including the Sleeping Beauty Castle, Mickey balloons, and Space Mountain. ©Disney We love the bright colors and the nod to some Disney Park fan favorites. ©Disney The fourth wallpaper takes a fun twist on Cinderella Castle, taking elements from Disney and Pixar movies including the house from UP! and the clock tower from Peter Pan. ©Disney We love how they have meshed this design together! ©Disney The fifth and final design features our beloved Walt Disney and his favorite pal, Mickey Mouse. Without these two, the company wouldn’t be where it is today. ©Disney The partner statue is the perfect background! ©Disney Which option will you choose for your phone or video call? You can even set different ones for your lock screen and home screen on your phone. Follow DFB for more Disney100 news! Click here to see the ONLY Disney 100th anniversary souvenir you need! 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 Which one would you be using to celebrate? Comment below to let us know! The post 5 FREE Disney Wallpapers for Your Phone and Computer first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. One of the many things we love about EPCOT is the glimpse into other cultures that World Showcase allows us. Where in the world will you go today? We could spend hours traipsing through each of the countries, studying countless exhibits, and trying new food and drink. Just when we think we’ve familiarized ourselves with the merchandise and layout of each of the pavilion’s shops, Disney surprises us with something new. We recently found a new exhibit in EPCOT’s American Adventure Pavilion the CreativeSoul Doll Collection. This collection showcases beautiful reimaginings of beloved Disney Princesses — but through a diverse lens representing elements of African culture. Some info about CreativeSoul In the Art of Disney store, you’ll see this large display with the costumes that the dolls wear in this new collection. Look at the detail! New display These crafted dolls feature hairstyles, patterns, and colors that honor Afrocentric design. Aren’t they stunning? Dolls These dolls are $59.99 each — you can choose between Tiana, Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel! What’s even better is that they are available online at shopDisney. ©Disney Even if you won’t find yourself in the parks any time soon, you can still order one of these beautiful dolls to add to your Disney collection. Click here to buy the Disney Princess Dolls by CreativeSoul So if you find yourself in EPCOT, be sure to check out this secret display! As a reminder, it’s inside the Art of Disney store. Make sure to follow along so that you don’t miss any Disney news, updates, or merchandise releases! Click here for more ways to celebrate Black History Month 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! 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 how to get FREE dining); 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. Will you be purchasing one of the CreativeSoul Dolls? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post The New Secret in EPCOT You Don't Want to Miss first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With a DJ dance party and treats to fuel their races through the Grid, thousands of Magic Kingdom Park cast members had the thrilling opportunity to be some of the first to join Team Blue on TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise. The triumphant Disney Cast Life celebration was a perfectly programmed “thank you” for […]View the full article

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is a fan-favorite resort, with it’s beautiful theming, great food, and amazing views. One of the most magical places to be! In 2022, Disney announced that the BoardWalk Inn would see some big changes to its restaurants, rooms, lobby, and more! Some of those projects have been completed, including Carousel Coffee and the BoardWalk Deli, but others are still a work in progress. However, we just got a MAJOR room update from the BoardWalk — let’s take a sneak peek! Disney recently announced that full housekeeping services would soon return to all Disney World hotels for the first time since the pandemic. Disney also not-so-subtly mentioned that the newly refurbished rooms at BoardWalk would be available for guests VERY soon! Carousel Coffee Although Disney didn’t give us an exact date, we’re still thrilled at this news! Disney also revealed some details about the artwork that would be featured in the new rooms along with some photos. While these are photos meant to feature Disney’s housekeeping services, they also give us a GREAT glimpse of these rooms! ©Disney These new rooms will feature artwork that contains images of Mickey, Minnie, and other Disney pals strolling through the BoardWalk! Isn’t that adorable?! ©Disney We also caught a glimpse of this mirror, which features more favorite Disney characters from The Little Mermaid! ©Disney We can’t wait to see these new rooms and their unique decor and artwork. We are constantly on the lookout for more Disney news, so make sure to follow along for more! If you’re looking for Disney World hotel options, make sure to click the link below to help you make your decision! Click here to avoid making a HUGE Disney hotel mistake! 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! 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 how to get FREE dining); 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 the BoardWalk renovations? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the New Rooms Inside Disney's BoardWalk Inn! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article