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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. Don’t mind us, we’re just reliving some of our happiest childhood memories over here with McDonald’s happy meal vintage toys and Halloween-themed buckets. McDonald’s Happy Meal It turns out a lot of people are excited about the return of some nostalgic favorites to this popular fast food chain — did you see that some of the adult happy meal toys are going for $300K on eBay?? If you’re also a fan of McDonald’s eats (but maybe don’t want to drop a few hundred thousand dollars), we found something you HAVE to see! If you’re into collecting Funko Pop! figures, you’ve probably seen all different kinds, from Marvel heroes to classic Disney characters. But now we’ve found Funko Pop! figures for McDonald’s foods! ©Entertainment Earth Entertainment Earth has a collection of McDonald’s Meal Squad figures, including some of the most iconic eats from this restaurant. There’s a hamburger figure with little eyes on top of the bun. ©Entertainment Earth It’s wrapped in a McDonald’s wrapper with a little red bow tie in the front! You can pre-order it now for $11.99, and it’ll be available in February of next year. Click here to pre-order the McDonald’s burger Pop! figure. Of course, you can’t get a burger without some of McDonald’s delicious fries. The French fry Funko Pop! figure has a smiling face on the wrapper and lots of crispy, golden fries inside. ©Entertainment Earth The wrapper has the golden arches all along the bottom. Like the burger figure, this one can be pre-ordered now for $11.99, and it’ll be released in February 2023. Click here to pre-order the McDonald’s Fries Funko Pop! figure. You can complete your meal with a refreshing drink. The soda Funko Pop! figure has a big smile and a little straw sticking out the top. ©Entertainment Earth The cup also features the iconic McDonald’s logo of course, and this one is also available for pre-order for $11.99. Like the others, it’ll be released in February 2023. Click here to pre-order the soda Funko Pop! figure. Be sure to get your orders in soon if you want one (or all!) of these McDonald’s Pop! figures! And while you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Ready to go! Keep following DFB for more updates on the latest food news! Click here to see the 10 BEST McDonald’s Happy Meal toys of all time. 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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 going to order the McDonald’s Funko Pop! figures? Let us know in the comments! The post McDonald’s Fans Can’t Miss These New Collectibles! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Choosing an airline can be difficult. Do you go with pricing? Reputation? Best timing? How do YOU choose an airline? Our readers have said that Southwest Airlines is among their top favorites for flying to Orlando, and Southwest is making some changes to its rewards program! Whether you’re already a member or still considering it, find out what’s changing right here. The Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards program is a convenient way for customers to earn points for flights. Your points don’t expire and there are no blackout dates, and you can apply your points to flights. If you’re a member or thinking about becoming one, you need to know the changes Southwest is making to the program. ©Southwest Beginning in 2023, Southwest is giving Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit card members more opportunities to earn and redeem points. Southwest did not elaborate on what these opportunities could be, so we’ll be watching closely for more information. ©Southwest And in Summer 2023, when you book Wanna Get Away or Wanna Get Away Plus with Rapid Rewards points, you can get a points refund if you cancel up to 10 minutes before your flight’s original scheduled departure time. Otherwise, you lose your points. ©Southwest Companion Pass holders are also receiving some changes. This program allows guests to bring a traveling companion at no cost, and as long as their Companion Pass is valid, there is no limit to flights. Starting January 1st, 2023, Companion Pass holders can now board together, and the points required to earn the Companion Pass benefits are increasing from 125,000 to 135,000. Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers will also receive a boost of 10,000 Companion Pass points annually. Rapid Rewards Members can qualify for the Companion Pass by flying at least 100 qualifying Southwest flights. ©Southwest If you’re in the process of booking a flight to Disney World, we recommend clicking on the following links for more planning help and money-saving information: Flight perks to take advantage of before they disappear How to find the best airfare deals on Google Flights How to find the best flight and hotel deals on Hopper The secret app that can help you save big on flights How to get to Disney World from the Orlando Airport Southwest Airlines Keep following DFB for more Disney planning tips and news! The two airlines guests recommend when flying to Disney World! 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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 fan of Southwest Airlines? Tell us in the comments! The post CHANGES Coming to Southwest Airlines Rewards Program 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. “Forget Halloween, the holidays are coming!” — Disney, probably. Almost the holidays Disney has been slowly sneaking the Christmas and holiday season into their merchandise collections and the parks in general recently, and we can’t really blame them. As soon as Halloween is over and the clock strikes November 1st, the halls will be decked and peppermint will dethrone pumpkin spice as the seasonal king. In preparation for that big day, Disney has dropped a bunch of holiday merchandise online this week, and we’ve got the full list to share. So get ready because you’re about to get some of that holiday shopping done early! Holiday Merchandise What’s new in the holiday merchandise department? Well, quite a few things! First of all, we have some new holiday kitchen items. With everything from cookie jars to measuring cups and glasses, this new collection will have your kitchen looking like a Disney-themed winter wonderland in no time. ©Disney Next up we had several new holiday spirit jersey designs land on shopDisney! The “Merry Christmas” jerseys have Mickey Mouse in a Santa hat on the front — how precious. You can find them in both kid and adult sizes. ©Disney If you’re looking for some seasonal bling, then check out the holiday collection of charms from BaubleBar! These sparkly (and pricey) Mickey Mouse accessories come in a variety of styles, from reindeer to candy canes. ©BaubleBar Recently, Munchlings have been all the rage at the Disney parks and online. These plushes come in a variety of food and Disney character shapes. Now, you can buy the holiday collection online, including a gingerbread Stitch! ©Disney And of course, it wouldn’t be a holiday merch update without some more advent calendars! These can be incredibly popular, and now you can buy a Disney nuiMOs Advent Calendar online for $149.99. ©Disney For all the pin collectors out there, you can check out the new 24-Day Holiday Countdown Calendar Mystery Pin Set on shopDisney. It’s $245, but if you price it out, that’s a little over $10 per pin. Not bad compared to the price of some pins in the parks! ©Disney Finally, the last piece of new holiday merch is this Mickey Mouse Holiday Light-Up Singing Snow Wand. You can order it online right now for $30. ©Disney With this toy, it’ll be snowing in your house just like on Main Street, U.S.A. — what a fun holiday addition! Check Out the Snoap Wand Here! Disney Bags But holiday merchandise isn’t the only thing that’s new online this week, there were several other items released recently, including some new Disney bags! Vera Bradley has dropped a new Star Wars collection online, which includes bags that mix the Vera Bradley style with some of the villains from a galaxy far, far away. ©Disney If you’re a fan of the Disney classic, The Jungle Book, then you definitely need to see the colorful new Dooney & Bourke collection. The tropical jungle print is so fun! Tote from the collection The bags are pretty pricey, so be prepared if you want to buy one. They’re available both online and in the theme parks. Get the Jungle Book Collection From Dooney & Bourke Here! Collectibles Also online now are some new collectibles that you might take interest in. Several new MagicBand+ designs are now available, including the EPCOT 40th Anniversary design. MagicBand+ For those who religiously watched She-Hulk on Disney+, you might want to check out this new Funko POP inspired by the titular character. It shows She-Hulk in her sporty superhero fit. ©Entertainment Earth You can order the Funko POP now for $11.99. Click Here to Check Out the Funko! Disney Apparel And finally, we have to mention some cozy new pajamas that Disney dropped online. The new Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck sets for kids could be perfect as we get into the winter months. ©Disney And that’s all the new merchandise we spotted online this week! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates as we approach the holiday season, because we have a feeling there’s a LOT more to come. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or rep your happy place at the grocery store! It’s almost time for Christmas! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Click here to see 8 rad Disney gifts to check off that Christmas list 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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 items are you going to buy? Tell us in the comments! The post Get Your Holiday Shopping Done NOW With Disney's Newest Items first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are living in the age of the streaming wars, and the jury is still out on who’s going to come out on top. ©Netflix Both Disney+ and Netflix are introducing ad-supported plans to their platforms later this year. We recently learned when the ads will begin and just how much each plan will cost for Netflix, and now it looks like they’re throwing another charge into the mix. Gone are the days of ad-free streaming on quite a few different platforms, and Netflix is the latest to announce the pricing for its new lineup of plans. ©Netflix Ads are officially coming to Netflix on November 3rd, 2022, with the ad-supported tier priced at $6.99 per month. Netflix’s other plans include Basic (no ads — $9.99/month), Standard (no ads — $15.49/month), and Premium (no ads — $19.99/month). ©Netflix But, those aren’t the only new charges you’ll have to worry about as Netflix will officially charge for password sharing beginning in early 2023, according to Time. Essentially, if you share your Netflix password and allow others to stream from different devices, you could be faced with an additional charge. ©William Antonelli/Business Insider The company did share that it will “give users who are borrowing someone else’s account the ability to transfer their existing profile information—including viewing history and personalized recommendations—to their own account” and “Subscribers who want to keep sharing with family or friends outside of their household will also have the ability to pay for ‘sub-accounts’ for extra members.” ©Netflix Charges for password sharing have already been rolled out in Costa Rica, Chile, and Peru, though the company has still not shared just how much its planning to charge for the service in the U.S. just yet. After reporting losing subscribers in early 2022 and later laying off hundreds of employees, Netflix recently added 2.4 million subscribers. Whether or not they’ll stick around after the ads roll out remains to be seen. As a reminder, the ad-supported tier of Disney+ will debut on December 8th, 2022. ©Disney Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Read MORE About the Pricing and Release Date for ADS on Disney+ 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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 paying extra for an ad-free Netflix subscription? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Netflix To Start CHARGING for Password Sharing in Early 2023 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 does some really cool collaborations with a lot of fun companies. Disney x Vans We’ve seen Coach collections, Vera Bradley collections, Loungefly collections, and more! But if you’re a Vans fan, we bet you’ve been eyeing that Disney collection, including some sneakers we just found in Disney World! The Mickey and Friends Vans Sneakers are now available in Disney World! Look at how fun they are! SO fun! These sneakers have some of our favorite characters on them, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pooh. (OK, so adding Pooh in with the rest of the Fab 5 might seem a bit random…but we’re glad to see the silly old bear anyways! Also…where’s Pluto?) The Fab Five AND Pooh! The side of each shoe has a colorful grid pattern on it that matches the circles around each character’s head. Cool colors! The back of the shoe has the Vans logo on it, along with the vintage Walt Disney World logo! The Disney World logo! If you’d like to get your hands on these sneakers, we found them at Main Street Cinema in Magic Kingdom for $69.99. But if you can’t get to Disney World, you can also buy these online right now! They’re the same price online — $69.99. Buy the Mickey and Friends Vans Sneakers Online! Want to see photos of other items in this collection? There are shirts, hats, shoes, and more — Check it all out here! A lot of these items are available in the parks AND online, so happy shopping! Have you checked out the latest Disney-themed t-shirts in our store? Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip! So cute! Keep following DFB for more updates on the newest Disney merchandise! 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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 bought anything from this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post New VANS Sneakers Featuring Mickey and Friends Are in Disney World! 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. There are so many things that make the holiday season wonderful: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, giving and receiving gifts, and snow (if you’re lucky!). Some people might argue there’s one thing even better: the food! Christmas in Disney World! As we start to brainstorm and plan all the delicious dishes and meals we’ll be cooking up for the holidays, don’t forget to make sure your dishes are as festive as your food. Disney can help out if you need some updated kitchen items this season! We’ve found three new sets of kitchenware that are sure to make you holly AND jolly. All three sets are available on shopDisney, which is offering free shipping on all orders over $75 (just use the code SHIPMAGIC) through the end of the year. Mickey Mouse and Friends Christmas Plate Set This beautiful set reminds us of retro plates from the 1950s you might find while browsing a vintage shop. These off-white dinner plates feature Mickey, Minnie, and their friends coming together to trim their Christmas tree. Each plate is ringed in matching red and green in this two-plate set. Mickey Mouse and Friends Christmas Plate Set © Disney Both plates bear the text “Best Christmas Wishes” in the Mickey Mouse and Friends Christmas Plate Set which is part of the Vintage Mickey Christmas Collection. We can just imagine one of these plates holding some freshly baked chocolate chip cookies that await Santa on Christmas Eve! This set is available on shopDisney for $29.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse and Friends Christmas Plate Set! Mickey Mouse and Friends Christmas Bowl Set Shopping for something to hold your holiday soup? This set of four bowls might do the trick! The Mickey Mouse and Friends Christmas Bowl Set is the perfect thing for serving dessert. Each bowl features detailed art of a variety of vintage ornaments around the outside and even includes some hidden Mickeys. Mickey Mouse and Friends Christmas Bowl Set © Disney When you’ve finished your treat, peer into the dish to see one of four characters with some festive items! Mickey is posing with a large candy cane; Goofy is tangled in some garland; Minnie is ready to hang up her wreath; and Donald looks like his typical frustrated self with a bundle of lights. Add this set to your Christmas collection for $44.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse and Friends Christmas Bowl Set! Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Plate Set Last but not least is this matching plate set. Each plate has the same artwork of the Fab Four as the Christmas Bowl Set, but instead of ornaments, these plates are trimmed with twinkling lights! All of the items in each of these sets are microwave- and dishwasher-safe, making cleanup and reheating leftovers a breeze. Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Plate Set © Disney These plates in the Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Plate Set are smaller than the dinner plates shown above and would be best for holding snacks or hors d’oeuvres. Break these out at your next Christmas party; your guests will be tickled by the cute designs! This set of four is priced at $44.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Plate Set! Looking for some holiday recipe inspiration to go with your new plates? Check out some of our Disney recipe posts here! And stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Click here to see MORE holiday-themed Disney kitchen items! Stay up to date on things like sold-out dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party by signing up for our newsletter! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to preorder your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide Pre-Order for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which meal do you love more: Christmas dinner or Thanksgiving? Battle it out in the comments! The post Disney Dropped NEW Holiday Kitchen Merch Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are YOU ready for all the big changes being made in Disney World? Fantasmic! signs If you haven’t kept up with all the latest news, you might not know some critical information about upcoming reopening dates, the latest snacks, or what’s going on with the Park Pass reservation system. So what are you waiting for? Join us now as we take a look at ALL of the biggest Disney news from the past week so you can stay up-to-date and be prepared for any and all future trips to the parks! Fantasmic! Reopening Date It’s finally happening! The much-beloved Fantasmic! show finally has a reopening date for Disney World! Fantasmic! will reopen in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 3rd, so mark those calendars! The show will feature a new segment, updated technology, and more. Fantasmic! billboard If you want to add some more magic to your Fantasmic! experience, consider booking a Fantasmic! dining package. Reservations open up on October 26th for dates from November 30th on, and they come with reserved seating for the show! Click here to see dining package pricing and information! Character Dining News If you’ve been wanting to have a meal with more Disney princesses, you’re in luck! Akershus Royal Banquet Hall will be reopening in EPCOT on November 4th, 2022! This spot features Norwegian eats coupled with some of your favorite Disney princesses. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Reservations for Akershus open on October 24th, so that’s another date you’ll want to mark down now! Ahead of the restaurant’s reopening, we’ve spotted some menu changes and price increases — click here for the full breakdown. See all the menu changes for Akershus! More Restaurant and Snack News But wait, there’s more food news where that came from! At EPCOT, one of the fanciest dining experiences has reopened (with a hefty price tag). Monsieur Paul is now open in the France pavilion with a prix fixe meal that’ll cost you $195 per person. Is the meal worth it? We went to find out. Click here for our FULL review! Very good! Over in Disney Springs, you can try some new menu items at Paddlefish, so don’t miss out on those! Also at Disney Springs, Wine Bar George has released a new pumpkin spice horchata, so you can pick that up after you’ve finished your Paddlefish meal! Want to grab a new pizza that packs a punch? Hop on over to Magic Kingdom to try the NEW Berbere Chickpea Flatbread! Berbere Chickpea Flatbread Feeling spooky? Halloween Happy Meals are back in McDonald’s — click here to see what it’s like to grab one of these! If you’re heading to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, dessert party and special dining reservations are now open, so be sure to grab those before they fill up. Yum! Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be getting a NEW restaurant soon — Roundup Rodeo BBQ. And while a lot has yet to be revealed, we did get a first look at what you can expect to find in this new restaurant. Click here to get a full look at some of the plates and other details that will be in this restaurant! ©Disney And finally, over at EPCOT, Cool Wash seems to have transformed into a spot with a NEW name — Refreshment Station! Refreshment Station The spot still isn’t open, but we’ll be on the lookout for more updates there. Click here to see our review of a new “secret” treat in Disney Springs! MagicBand+ Lands at Disneyland (and There’s SNOW?!) Now, let’s take a little trip over to the west coast to see what’s going on at Disneyland! While MagicBand+ won’t officially release to the public until October 26th, 2022, Magic Key Pass Holders, Cast Members, and Disney Vacation Club members got early access to this new tech and we got to check it out. Fireworks There are several MagicBand+ designs that are unique to Disneyland, and we got to experience the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge bounty hunter game (which we’ve already played in Disney World) on the west coast. Click here to see our FULL MagicBand+ experience in Disneyland! Just tap the medallion Also at Disneyland, there’s…snow?! That’s right folks! Halloween might not even be here yet, but “snow” has already appeared on the tops of Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland, marking the start of holiday decorations in the park! Snow! Staying on the topic of Disneyland quickly, a Black Panther: Wakanda Forever celebration is coming to Disney California Adventure Park and will feature special food and drinks and a new GAUNTLET collectible! ©Disney If you’re a fan of Black Panther, you won’t want to miss these special offerings! Click here for full details about the Black Panther celebration Park Pass Lawsuit And finally, we end with details about a lawsuit brought against Disney by some Disney World Annual Passholders about the Park Pass system. A very similar lawsuit has already been brought against Disney by Magic Key passholders from Disneyland. This Annual Passholder lawsuit claims that by using the Park Pass system, Disney has essentially blocked out Passholders in the highest tiers even though those passes were supposed to have “unlimited access.” Annual Passholder Card The lawsuit also claims that Disney has been “unfairly favoring” guests who are not Passholders (guests with single or multi-day tickets) through the Park Pass system so that Disney can make a larger profit. The case is still in its early stages. Disney has responded by saying that Passholders are some of their most loyal guests and biggest fans, and that the lawsuit “mischaracterizes the program and its history.” We’ll continue to watch for updates. Speaking of Park Passes, some passes are starting to SELL OUT (for some guests and some parks) for big dates coming up, including Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and the reopening of Fantasmic! Don’t want to get your Park Passes for any busy periods coming up in the next few months. Click here for more news about the lawsuit For more news, check out our posts below: Check out some Disney holiday items you can get from Costco! Check out everything coming to Disney+ this November The FULL menus have been released for the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Supply issues are impacting certain Mickey ears A 2023 Disney World discount has been announced A 100th Anniversary Disney credit card design is coming in 2023 That’s all the big news for this week! But wait…hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, you’re going to need this discount code – WDW2022. Use it to save 25% when you buy our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. Take the DFB Guide with you to Disney World! You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. We planned the CHEAPEST trip in Disney World history — click here for the details! 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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. What news from this week are you most surprised by? Tell us in the comments. The post Fantasmic! Reopening Date, Character Dining News, and More HUGE Disney Updates first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I’ll (hopefully) be home for Christmas You might be feeling all kinds of excitement at the idea of flying or driving home or to a specific vacation destination this holiday season, but it’s not all candy canes and sugar plums. Orlando International Airport Over the past several months, we’ve seen massive delays hit all kinds of airlines, and we’ve seen staffing shortages, fuel costs, and more cause big problems. But that was the summer. What about the fall and upcoming holidays? How stressful might travel be this holiday season? We’re breaking down what you need to know here. The Good News We’ve got good news and bad news, so we’ll start this article with the good stuff. The U.S. Department of Transportation has been working on a number of initiatives lately to help make things better in the travel industry, and some of those have started to “bear fruit.” Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg spoke with the Washington Post and shared that the three main things they’re focusing on are (1) enforcing rules, (2) improving rules, and (3) using tools to increase transparency. Inside Terminal C When it comes to enforcement, they’re working on enforcing rules with things like airlines failing to issue refunds passengers are entitled to for delays and cancelations. In terms of “raising the floor,” they’re trying to improve the rules and make sure they’re “tough enough.” And finally, for transparency, they’re trying to use tools to make airline policies more transparent. For example, earlier in 2022, the Department of Transportation introduced a customer service dashboard. ©Department of Transportation This dashboard helps you see what airlines have committed to providing under certain circumstances. For example, if your flight is canceled due to circumstances under the airline’s control, ALL airlines have committed to rebooking you on the same airline at no additional cost, but Alaska Airlines (and some others) will also rebook you on a partner airline at no cost. These things are incredibly helpful to know if you do find yourself in a difficult travel situation and need to know what your rights are. Do you know your rights? When building the website, the Department let airlines know the site was in the works and “encouraged them” to raise their standards for customer service ahead of its launch. Secretary Buttigieg shared that within just a 2-week period, they saw some big improvements. He noted, “we went from zero to, I think, nine out of the top ten airlines committing that they would at least do hotels and meals and went from, I think, one to ten out of the top ten airlines, indicating that they were committed to rebooking you if you got stuck.” Flying away So they actually saw some improvements when it comes to those policies and Buttigieg has said that they’ll keep “driving more.” All that could help your travels go easier, or at least help you better know your rights and potentially get better/smoother adjustments if your travel gets canceled/delayed. Click here to learn more about this helpful tool! The Bad News Unfortunately, it’s not all good news though. Secretary Buttigieg shared, “on the operational side, we’re not out of the woods yet.” So let’s go through some of the complications you might need to be prepared for when you travel this holiday season. Staffing Problems Staffing has been an issue for airlines and many other businesses since the pandemic began. And unfortunately, this issue continues to plague airlines. Secretary Buttigieg said that there is still “more work to do” with airlines in terms of staffing. And they need to work to get air traffic control staffing at the levels where they want and need it to be. There Are Still Staffing Problems If an airline experiences a serious staffing issue at any one point in time, it could lead to cancelations and delays that could impact your travels. And staffing problems with air traffic control could also lead to delays and cause some rippling effects. In other words, the staffing issues could still mean you may not get to where you want to go as quickly or smoothly as you might want. Click here to read about how a pilot shortage caused major flight cancelations earlier in 2022 Some U.S. Refunds Might Not Be as Big as You’d Like While Secretary Buttigieg discussed how some airlines really stepped up their game in terms of providing recovery in the case of cancelations and delays, there’s still a ways to go. The interviewer from the Washington Post noted that when flying in Europe, the compensation that is given to travelers when airlines don’t deliver on what they’ve promised is “typically hundreds of dollars paid back to you in compensation.” They asked why traveling through Europe can seemingly provide “better” protection. Spirit Airlines Safety Documents Buttigieg said that there is no easy apples-to-apples comparison between the U.S. and Europe, but that doesn’t mean the U.S. isn’t trying to change things. He specifically noted that there are additional consumer protections provided in other countries and the U.S. is looking at those now. He discussed how there are 2 regulations that are pending — one dealing with ancillary fees, and one about cancelations and delays. He said that they’re trying to enforce an “adequate floor” when it comes to compensation, but also encourage airlines to go “above and beyond that floor.” Transparency about commitments and compensation can help with that. So only time will tell if a delay or cancelation might entitle you to MORE compensation in the future. Click here to see 7 things you should NEVER pay for in airports, and 4 you totally should Delays, Cancelations, and Trimmer Flight Schedules According to Jana Tidwell from AAA, who spoke with NBC Philadelphia, “under the current circumstances, we all run the risk of having a flight canceled.” Tidwell noted that staffing and pilot shortages, along with other pandemic-related issues can still lead to complications with flight schedules this holiday season. These problems will reportedly continue to force airlines to cut routes and seats. Boarding In recent months, we have seen cancelations and delays impact many flights, including those at Orlando International Airport, and it looks like that won’t be going away just yet. Earlier in 2022, we also saw some airlines announce huge cuts to their flight schedules during the fall and into the holidays. Additional flight cuts are possible as airlines evaluate what staff they’ll have ready and able to assist, so you’ll want to be prepared for that. What to do if your flight to Disney World gets canceled COVID-19 As if the lingering effects of the pandemic weren’t enough, a potential COVID-19 surge could complicate matters further. CNN has reported that a “flurry of new Covid-19 variants appear to be gaining traction globally, raising fears of a winter surge.” Airplane seats While COVID-19 cases continue to drop in the U.S., some experts have warned that things could change soon due to these newer variants. The updated COVID-19 booster shots and antiviral drugs are expected to help protect against severe outcomes, but the new variants might be particularly impactful for individuals with weakened immune systems. ©New York Times If several different variants (which have adapted well to human transmission) all circulate around the same time, that could cause some complications. Some experts have warned that we “have to remain vigilant.” While some experts don’t expect winter cases to be as bad as the Omicron wave when that really hit in January, some do expect that it’ll be bigger than the BA.5 wave. If cases do increase significantly, that could further complicate staffing issues and impact flights and airports in general, so it’s just something to be aware of. Sanitizer Couple that with flu season, which typically takes place in the fall and winter, and you could see some more problems. Usually, the season starts ramping up in December, so it’s something to be especially aware of ahead of Christmas and New Year’s. According to NBC News, there have been higher-than-normal reports of flu and other respiratory illnesses, and some warn there could be a potentially severe season ahead. Click here to learn more about the flu season Travel Surge On top of everything else, a travel surge is expected this holiday season. The Hopper Lead Economist, Hayley Berg, told Yahoo! Finance, “We’re expecting to see a huge surge in travel over this holiday season.” Berg continued, “We know that travelers have pent-up demand for holiday travel traditions, visiting family, vacations, and we’re expecting to see a very busy holiday season.” Orlando International Airport crowds A surge in crowds can lead to all kinds of complications, but especially longer lines at airports, more traffic out on the roads, etc. So be sure to give yourself a LOT of time to get through airport security and past high-traffic areas if you’ll be on vacation this winter. Click here to read: “I travel full-time, here are 8 surprising things I carry with me” Price Increases Higher demand for travel, along with jet fuel prices, flight cuts, and other factors, is also leading some to expect that big price increases are in store for holiday travel. Some of these prices might even be the highest seen in nearly 5 YEARS. Airfare In terms of airfare, Hopper expects that “most travelers will pay $350 per ticket for a good deal domestic Thanksgiving flight.” Overall, they expect Thanksgiving airfare to be 22% higher than 2019 and 43% higher than 2021. For Christmas, Hopper expects that a “good deal” on airfare will be $463 per ticket. When this report was published by Hopper in September, they shared that airfare was averaging 31% higher than 2019 and 39% higher than 2021. ©Hopper Considering that Hopper shows Orlando as one of the MOST booked holiday destinations for both Thanksgiving (#2) and Christmas (#4), your flight to the Most Magical Place on Earth (if that’s where you’re heading) could be more than you expect this year. If you want to try to save some cash, Hopper notes the following: For Thanksgiving, consider flying the Monday of Thanksgiving week and not returning until a weekday of the following week For Christmas, consider flying the Monday or Tuesday ahead of Christmas weekend Plan your trip NOW Hotels But it’s not just airfare that you’ll have to worry about. Price increases are also expected to hit hotels/accommodations. For Thanksgiving, the average nightly rate is about $189 per night — that’s 13% more than 2021’s numbers. For Christmas, the average rate was around $218 at the time of this September 2022 report. But even that number marked a 32% increase from 2021. The Bed Area Here are some tips to help you save: Booking last minute might help you save over the holidays if you can be flexible in terms of where you stay. Hopper says, “Plan to book Thanksgiving hotel stays by the first week of November and Christmas hotel stays by the first week of December.” BUT if you’re planning a getaway vacation over several nights, book at least 3 weeks in advance Again, Orlando or the general Orlando area continues to be a popular pick for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so you’ll actually want to book a bit sooner since it is a “vacation destination.” Rental Cars Rental Car prices could be more expensive than you expect this holiday season too. About 65% of people are expected to drive this holiday season. Rental car prices are trending at around $60 per day for Thanksgiving (most looking to rent for about 5 days) and $53 per day for Christmas (most looking to rent for 7-day trips). Looking to rent a car? That might cost you more too! What can you do to help save some money with rental cars? Usually, booking at the last minute can help you get a good deal. But, due to the current situation, you might end up being in a situation where there are NO cars left to book. So, you’ll want to book that rental car at the same time as your flight to make sure you aren’t stuck without a ride Also, Orlando is one of the most searched pick-up airports for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Be ready to book early if you’ll be heading there! Gas Prices Though gas prices within the U.S. have been going down, you’ll want to watch out for potential increases in the future, particularly if a large number of people drive for their holiday trips and cause a greater demand for gas in general. ©AAA In terms of travel overall for the holiday season, Buttigieg shared, “I think it will be an improvement from the toughest moments we saw over the summer but not perfect as we go into next year and start to see some of these pandemic shockwaves fully work their way through the system.” How Can YOU Prepare? Okay, so you’re planning a trip for the holidays, seeing this info, and freaking out. What do you do?! Don’t panic. Here are some of our top tips: Start planning NOW — Looking at your flights early can help you get a sense of what the prices are, when they might go up, etc. and you might get a great deal Use trackers or apps to help you get the best deal — Use apps or websites like Google Flights, Hopper, and more to help you track flight costs, get estimates on future costs, and get a better idea of when to make that booking Consider being flexible on travel dates — If you can leave or arrive a day or two earlier/later, that might give you the ability to really book the cheapest flights Mickey and Minnie Showing Off the Plane Be aware of your rights when it comes to cancelations, delays, etc. — You can check the Department of Transportation’s Customer Service Dashboard to see just what airlines have agreed to provide in terms of mitigation when something goes wrong and it’s within their control. Knowing what you could get can help things go smoother. Give yourself lots of time between flights (just in case you encounter delays) Avoid checking bags (so you don’t run the risk of losing any) Use a travel agent or directly with airlines — third-party vendors can be a bit more delayed in issuing those refunds or you may encounter problems with rebookings in the event of a cancelation or delay We’ll continue to keep you informed as we see major holiday travel developments. If you want to do some planning before your flight (or even on the plane!), check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We’ve compiled all of our BEST tips and tricks from years of Disney World travel into one eBook that you can download to your tablet or smartphone and take with you! We’re offering our readers 25% off with code WDW2022. Take the DFB Guide Wherever You Go And stay tuned for more travel tips and tricks. 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Disney’s Hollywood Studios seems like it’ll become THE place to be pretty soon. Fantasmic! is returning soon (on November 3rd!), the Green Army Drum Corps are going to be back in Toy Story Land next month, and a new restaurant called Roundup Rodeo BBQ will open this year. But what ELSE is new? Hollywood Studios Those are some pretty big changes coming to this park, but a ton of other, smaller changes happen almost every day. Our reporters find all those changes and we keep you updated with everything that’s new and different! Come along with us now to find out what’s changed since our last visit to this park. Hollywood Studios Construction Updates First, we checked up on a couple of construction projects going on in this park. Keystone Clothiers Construction Outside of the Keystone Clothiers gift shop (towards the front entrance of this park), there were some construction walls up, blocking a section of the sidewalk. Construction walls This project is for some touch-ups and repairs on the building’s facade, so it shouldn’t take too long to complete. Roundup Rodeo BBQ We also took a peek at the construction site for Roundup Rodeo BBQ, a new sit-down restaurant coming to Toy Story Land this year! It’s coming soon! It looks like construction is coming along nicely. This section will be the main entrance for the restaurant, and more scaffolding has been erected for workers to start on the outside decor. Click here to see an inside look at Roundup Rodeo BBQ! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Now let’s check out some new souvenirs! Mickey’s of Hollywood At Mickey’s of Hollywood, there was a new Minnie Mouse Loungefly backpack for $85. These backpacks are very popular in Disney World — and you can find more styles online, too! Minnie! If you’re getting ready to celebrate the holiday season, you can check out these Hanukkah gift tags. Hanukkah Gift Tags The set of 16 gift tags costs $12.99. Keystone Clothiers Over at Keystone Clothiers, you’ll find lots of Star Wars and Marvel merchandise. We saw a Marvel Spirit Jersey here that’s covered in the iconic logo. Marvel Spirit Jersey There was also a red Iron Man t-shirt for $29.99… Iron Man Shirt …a Coruscant hat (featuring the capital of the Star Wars galaxy) for $34.99… Star Wars Hat …and a purple She-Hulk: Attorney at Law mug for $19.99. Marvel Mug We found a Marvel D’Spayre action figure for $24.99… Marvel D’Spayre Action Figure …as well as a set of Obi-Wan and Darth Vader action figures for $59.99. Action Figures And Disney didn’t leave out the pups! There was a Baby Yoda dog bed that looks like Grogu’s pram from The Mandalorian. For the Pup! The dog bed was $59.99. Beverly Sunset Boutique Our next stop is Beverly Sunset Boutique. Here, we found some new kids’ items like this striped Mickey t-shirt for $39.99… Mickey Tee …a blue and black Mickey jacket for $49.99… Mickey Jacket …and a blue Mickey Mouse polo shirt for $29.99. Mickey Polo There was also a fuzzy Christmas Pixar sweatshirt featuring Sully, Woody, the Toy Story aliens, and Carl Fredricksen as nutcrackers for $64.99. Pixar holiday sweatshirt We spotted a Pixar holiday Spirit Jersey (featuring Mike Wazowski as a wreath) in this store for $89.99. Pixar Holiday Spirit Jersey And, to round out our list for this spot, there were some new fuzzy Crocs! Fuzzy Crocs! These “Toy to the World” Croc sandals were $64.99 per pair. Sunset Club Couture At Sunset Club Couture, you can celebrate the upcoming release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with this new ear clip. Wakanda Forever Jewelry The clip is $39.99. Tower Gifts Our last stop is Tower Gifts, the gift shop you’ll walk through after you ride Tower of Terror. Here, we spotted a new hoodie! Tower of Terror Jacket The hoodie is black with the Hollywood Tower Hotel logo on the front. You can get it for $69.99. Check out a Disney holiday staple that you can get online! This is a lot of new things to take in, right? We’ve got a little fun break for you now – check out all the new, fun Disney-themed graphic tees and more in our merch store by clicking here! Rides, Drinks, & Snacks And stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest changes in Disney World. Click here to find out what’s new in EPCOT. 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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. What’s your favorite thing to do in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments. The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: Fuzzy Holiday CROCS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween may not be here yet, but it’s about that time when we all start thinking ahead to holiday shopping! Time to go shopping! We do our best to keep you updated on all the great deals coming out, so you can take advantage of getting those holiday gift lists taken care of. We’ve even helped you pick out stocking stuffers so you’re ready for the big day. Now we’ve got a special discount to tell you about that could help you save $$$ on more gifts (or stuff for yourself — we won’t judge!). From now through the end of the month, D23 members can save 20% on orders of $60 or more on shopDisney. If you’re not a D23 member already, you can sign up for FREE, because even general members (those who don’t pay a membership fee) are eligible for this promotion! All you have to do is log in to shopDisney with your D23 membership, put $60 or more in your cart and your savings will automatically be applied. ©Disney Don’t forget that you can also get free shipping by using the code FREESHIP for all orders of $75 or more! So go ahead and knock out that holiday shopping list. Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Matching shirts for the whole family! Keep following DFB for more updates on all the latest 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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. How much holiday shopping have you done so far? Let us know in the comments! The post There's a NEW Way to Save BIG on Disney Merchandise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

National Geographic recently announced its new lifestyle apparel collection, inspired by the ocean’s sublime beauty. The collection offers men’s, women’s, and unisex sizes and styles, and depicts vibrant and stylized imagery of the ocean and marine life that call it home. I had the opportunity to connect with Sr. Manager of Graphic Design, Nick Jeong, […]View the full article

It may not be Halloween yet but Disneyland is READY for the holidays! Snow! Snow is already on Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure is almost here, and Disney just announced when you can get one of Disneyland’s most ICONIC holiday treats! It’s CANDY CANE time! You might be wondering what could possibly be exceptional about a candy cane, but Disneyland’s candy canes are made special, as they are hand-pulled and hand-crafted by Cast Members. They also measure about 18 inches long, so they’re HUGE! Disneyland Candy Cane If that sounds like something you’d like, you need to know exactly HOW to get a candy cane. They’re only available at certain locations, on specific dates, and they tend to go FAST. ©Disney This year, you can get candy canes at two locations, one in Disneyland Park and one in Disney California Adventure. Take a look at the locations and dates below: Candy Palace at Disneyland Park: December 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, and 24th Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure Park: December 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, and 25th However, you must know that you can’t just casually stroll up to these places and place a candy cane order. ©Disney If you want a CHANCE to purchase a candy cane, you must enter the mobile waitlist, on which you add your name and phone number to get a text with the time you can purchase your candy cane. There is no guarantee that the candy canes won’t sell out before you’re able to purchase one, so the earlier you get on the mobile waitlist the better. Disney has not yet released park hours for those dates in December but both parks typically open at 8AM, so you might want to plan to arrive at the gates as early as 7AM. Last year, we arrived at 7:15AM. ©Disney You must have a Park Pass Reservation (and valid park admission) to enter the park on the date of your choosing, so make sure you review those dates and get yours reserved as soon as possible. Last year, the candy canes cost $19.99 each, but Disney has not yet announced if they will be the same price this year. Disneyland Candy Cane! We’ll be watching out for more updates from Disneyland so keep following DFB for more news! Click here to read about our experience getting a Disneyland candy cane last year! 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 ever tried a Disneyland candy cane? Tell us in the comments! The post Disneyland's FAMOUS Candy Canes Are Coming Back SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season is slowly approaching, and we’ve been seeing little bits and baubles pop up in the parks and beyond. It’s always Christmas on the Carousel of Progress Plenty of holiday merchandise has arrived online already, plus we’ve even seen a few items drop at Disney World. Colder weather (by Florida’s standards) has arrived in the parks as well — and it looks like this NEW holiday accessory has popped up just in time! Who wouldn’t want to wear the equivalent of fuzzy slippers on their next Disney World trip?! A NEW accessory has landed and we can’t help but think they look oh-so-cozy. Check out these fuzzy Crocs that we spotted in Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently! FUZZY CROCS! We love a good Crocs look, and these are certainly no exception. They feature that classic Swiss-cheese look that we know all too well, except instead of being entirely foam — this pair is lined with a fuzzy shearling-type fabric. Oh, and can we talk about the adorable pink Mickey pom pom on the top of the shoe? It just adds that little pop of Disney to these cozy Crocs. You can pick them up for $64.99. And, in case you want to dress your mini-me like you — there’s also a matching pair for kids! We found both the adult and kids versions at Mickey’s of Hollywood but will keep an eye out for these to pop up elsewhere or online. Kids fuzzy Crocs! It’s the time of year when we’re going to see more and more holiday merchandise arrive in the parks and online! If you’re heading to Disney World for the holidays, check out everything you need to know about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party here. And, you can read about the Holiday Kitchen food booths coming to the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays here. Festival of the Holidays Planning to pick these up in Disney World soon? We’ve got the perfect t-shirt for you to wear into the parks! Click here to check out our whole merch line! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! Here’s Your New Favorite Ugly Christmas Sweater Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to preorder your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Guide Pre-Order for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2022 Pre-Order 2023 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide All Three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out Everything Announced for the 2022 Holiday Season in Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Coming BACK in 2022 – Get the Latest Details Get All of the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Christmas in 2022 Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about the new fuzzy Crocs? Let us know in the comments! The post The Cozy Crocs of Your Dreams Have Landed in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Annual cast-exclusive Halloween event was hosted after-hours in Disney California Adventure park Event featured a carnival, a scare zone and a scare maze that took over Redwood Creek Challenge Trail Over 100 cast members from around the resort came together to bring the ‘Dawning of the Dusk’ to life for their fellow cast to celebrate […]View the full article

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Late in 2021, Disney got hit with a lawsuit from Magic Key Pass holders (Disneyland’s updated version of Annual Passes) over the Park Pass reservation system and its interaction with Magic Key. Annual Passholder Card That lawsuit alleged that Disney deceived its fanbase by “artificially limiting theme park capacity and blocking passholders with ‘no blockout’ annual passes from making reservations.” Earlier in 2022, we shared an update on the case and the claims that had been allowed to go forward, along with a look at how the lawsuit likely impacted the Magic Key passes made available for renewal. And now it looks like Disney might be feeling a little bit of deja vu. The Lawsuit According to the Orlando Sentinel, 2 Disney World passholders have sued Walt Disney Parks and Resorts claiming that by keeping the Park Pass reservation system in place, Disney has breached its contract with Annual Passholders. The plaintiffs (referred to simply as E.K. and M.P.) argue that the Park Pass system effectively blocked out the highest tier of annual passholders from visiting the parks on certain days, even though Disney had advertised these passes as having “unlimited access.” Annual Pass Magnet The lawsuit was filed as a class action suit and it refers to Disney World’s highest annual pass tiers by their older names — Platinum and Platinum Plus. The Disney World Annual Pass system was reworked a bit and passes now have updated names. According to the Plaintiffs, however, Disney allegedly introduced this updated system to “cover up its own wrongdoing.” Annual Passholder Entrance If you do go to the Disney World website where Annual Passes can be purchased (when available — sales of most Annual Passes are currently paused) it does currently say “To enter a theme park, each passholder must have a theme park reservation in addition to a valid pass. Park reservations are limited and are subject to availability and applicable pass blockout dates.” ©Disney In their complaint, the Plaintiffs also allege that Disney has been “unfairly favoring” guests who have single-day or multi-day tickets over Annual Passholders so that they can “make a larger profit.” The lawsuit claims, “Disney appears to be limiting the number of reservations available to Platinum Pass holders and Platinum Plus Pass holders on any given day in order to maximize the number of single day and other passes that Disney can sell.” This is similar to what was alleged in the Disneyland version of the lawsuit. ©Disney We have seen instances where Annual Pass Park Passes for a certain park have sold out on a specific day, while passes for the same park on the same day remain available for single or multi-day tickets. Most recently, we saw this take place for the upcoming reopening date of Fantasmic! Annual Pass Disney has, in the past, indicated that guests who are NOT annual passholders are more “valuable” when it comes to making a profit. During one earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said, “typically, someone who travels and stays for five to seven days is marginally more valuable to the business than someone who comes in on an annual pass and stays a day or two and consumes less, you know, merchandise and food and beverage.” Disney’s Response In response to the suit, Disney spokesman Avery Maehrer noted that Disney recognizes that Annual Passholders are some of the resort’s “biggest fans and most loyal guests.” Maehrer insisted that Disney has been forthcoming with Annual Passholders about updates to the system. Annual Passholder Chocolates According to Maehrer, “We offered them the flexibility to opt in or opt out of the program early in the pandemic, including refunds if they desired…This lawsuit mischaracterizes the program and its history, and we will respond further in court.” What Next? With two lawsuits now pending for very similar issues related to annual passes and how they interact with the Park Pass system, it’ll be interesting to see what Disney does next. Over at Disneyland, the lawsuit seems to have likely had an effect on Magic Key passes, in that there are no longer any Magic Key passes with 365-day access to the parks. Instead, ALL passes now have blockout dates. What changes could the lawsuit bring to Disney World? Only time will tell. EPCOT One thing that does seem to be clear is the appreciation Disney executives have for the Park Pass system. Despite some guests saying that Park Passes have made their planning HARDER, time and time again, executives have noted how the Park Pass system has benefited the company. Chapek once shared, “We have a [park] reservation system which now enables us on the fly, to change whatever factors we need in terms of ticket packaging that we want…If we see any spikiness, we can smooth that in a way we couldn’t before, and we’re real pleased we did that.” Some have also commented on how the system can benefit the guest experience by limiting the crowds. Bob Chapek Chapek has also commented on how the Park Pass system has helped them “balance” who they’re letting into the parks. Chapek noted that Disney didn’t have a Park Pass reservation system before and “frankly, the annual pass as a value was so great that people were literally coming all the time and the accessibility of the park was unlimited to them” potentially preventing other guests who come less frequently from getting in. Chapek said that this didn’t really “seem like a real balanced proposition.” Disney CEO Bob Chapek in Disney World on its 50th Anniversary We’ll continue to watch for more details about this lawsuit and future changes made (if any) to the Park Pass system and/or the Annual Pass system. Stay tuned for more updates. Click here to see Chapek’s comments on price increases, annual passes, and park passes Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Annual Passholder Lawsuit Filed Against Disney Over Park Pass Reservations 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. You’d think it would be easy to shop for someone who has a favorite thing. Just find something with that “thing” on it, right? What a cutie! Unfortunately, sometimes it isn’t that simple! It can become overwhelming searching through all of the items available, and trying to pick just the right item you know they’ll love. Well, if you find yourself shopping for a friend who just loves Stitch or if you love Stitch and want to leave a little hint to those trying to get you a gift, you’ve come to the right place. To help take some of the guesswork out of the search we’ve found some great items that are perfect for Stitch fans! Just Play Disney Stitch Holiday Dancing Feature Plush with Music This Stitch plush would make an excellent holiday gift! Stitch is all dressed up for the cold weather and is looking adorable as ever in his winter clothes. This figure is covered in soft fabric perfect for play. Just Play Disney Stitch Holiday Dancing Feature Plush with Music © Amazon Stitch can do more than look good though — this plush dances to its own music! Just squeeze his foot and Stitch will begin to dance and groove to a holiday tune. The Just Play Disney Stitch Holiday Dancing Feature Plush with Music is perfect for anyone aged 3 or older and can be found on Amazon for $21.95. Click here to buy the Just Play Disney Stitch Holiday Dancing Feature Plush with Music! Funko Disney Stitch Merry Mischief! Card Game For the game enthusiast, gift them this festive card game featuring Stitch. Perfect for 2-6 players, this game can be enjoyed by anyone ages 5 and up, so you could gift it to a parent who loves playing family game night with their friends or family! Funko Disney Stitch Merry Mischief! Card Game © Amazon Each card features vibrant art of Stitch getting into all kinds of mischief. This game is fast-paced and easy to learn and would be great to add to someone’s stocking. The Funko Disney Stitch Merry Mischief! Card Game is $8.99 on Amazon and will be released on October 22nd, 2022. Click here to buy the Funko Disney Stitch Merry Mischief! Card Game! Disney Doorables Stitch Collection Peek Do you know someone who collects Doorables? These tiny figurines of Disney characters usually come in mystery packs, but recently, some themed packs with guaranteed sets of characters have been hitting stores. This Lilo & Stitch collection comes with 8 exclusive figures that can only be found in this set. Disney Doorables Stitch Collection Peek © Amazon It includes a variety of Stitches in different poses and costumes along with Lilo and Angel. Even if your giftee doesn’t own any other Doorables, these mini figures might be too cute to pass up. Along with the guaranteed 8 figures, some collections include a rare 9th bonus Doorable! Get the Disney Doorables Stitch Collection Peek for $15.97. Click here to buy the Disney Doorables Stitch Collection Peek! Disney Doorables Puffables Mystery Plush – Stitch If you think they might prefer a bit of mystery, opt instead for a Disney Doorables Puffables Mystery Plush from this Stitch collection. These come one plush to a box and you won’t know what’s inside until it’s opened! Each plush is 10 inches tall and every single one is super squishy and soft. Disney Doorables Puffables Mystery Plush – Stitch © Amazon This series has Stitch characters and each box will include one of these adorable plushes. Will they receive Normal Stitch, Hula Stitch, or Experiment 626 Stitch? You’ll have to get a box to find out! Each mystery box is priced at $9.99. Click here to buy the Disney Doorables Puffables Mystery Plush – Stitch! Just Play Stitch 4Elements of Hawaii Collector Plush Amazon Exclusive Another collection featuring different looks is the Just Play Stitch 4Elements of Hawaii Collector Plush, which can only be found on Amazon. This set includes four different Stitch plushes, each with a unique design. Just Play Stitch 4Elements of Hawaii Collector Plush Amazon Exclusive © Amazon All four elements are represented in this collection. Inspired by the beauty of Hawaii, these plushes are designed in a variety of colors, patterns, and expressions. Each Stitch is roughly 10 inches tall and can be taken out for play or kept inside the box for a lovely display. Purchase these on Amazon for $29.83. Click here to buy the Just Play Stitch 4Elements of Hawaii Collector Plush Amazon Exclusive! Disney Lilo and Stitch Wallet with Zipper This gift is best for adult Stitch fans who might not be too keen on plushes or other toys. For those fans, you can get one of these Disney Lilo and Stitch Wallets! If they don’t already have a Stitch purse or bag, you could even combine those to make a bigger present. Disney Lilo and Stitch Wallet with Zipper, Zip Around Wallet Clutch © Amazon This long wallet has a side-to-side zipper. The inside has many pockets, with card slots, space for cash and receipts, and a zippered pouch for coins. The outside features Stitch’s smiling face and the entire wallet is covered in fuzzy blue fabric. You can find this item on Amazon for $27.78. Click here to buy the Disney Lilo and Stitch Wallet with Zipper! Pick your favorite off of this list or grab a few and make a gift basket for the Stitch fan in your life! Still looking for more presents? Click here to get more inspiration for the Stitch-fan in your life or click here to see a gift that’ll be great for your pumpkin spice-loving friends! We have plenty of gift guides coming your way just in time for the holiday shopping season so stay tuned for more info! 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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. What Disney character would you want merch of? Let us know your faves in the comment section below! The post 6 Perfect Gifts For Stitch Fans That You Can Get on Amazon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney Company engineers, or what Disney calls “Imagineers,” are the people who create and develop all your favorite things in Disney Parks, from rides to hotels and more! Imagineers in Disney World | Photo: Shared by Jeff Vahle via Instagram (@jeffvahle) Without Imagineers, we wouldn’t have all the wonderful things we love in Disney Parks! And one Disney Imagineer, Bob Weis, just announced his retirement. Disney Imagineer Bob Weis announced today that he is retiring at the end of 2022, as reported by D23. Bob Weis is currently the Global Imagineering Ambassador and formerly the President of Walt Disney Imagineering, and he wrote in an email, “I will always be proud to have led Imagineering from 2016-2021, and to be your Global Ambassador in 2022.” ©D23 Bob Weis grew up visiting Disneyland every year on his birthday, and he grew up not far from the theme park in Southern California. When he was in college, he worked as a Cast Member in Disneyland Park, selling ice cream and popcorn. He became a Walt Disney Imagineer in 1980, and he was part of the team that created Tokyo Disneyland. ©D23 After that, Weis worked on Disney-MGM Studios (now Disney’s Hollywood Studios), Tokyo DisneySea, the reimagining of Disney California Adventure, and even the design and construction of Shanghai Disney Resort. In 2022, Weis became the Global Imagineering Ambassador, a position once held by his mentor and Disney Legend Marty Sklar. Weis wrote, “When I retire, I am relishing the opportunity to write a book for the Marty Sklar Archives and I’m in the process of developing a screenplay for Walt Disney Studios. I may even find some time to just go down and walk around Disneyland once in a while.” ©D23 If you want to read more about D23’s interview with Bob Weis, you can click here. Keep following DFB for more Disney news! See the NEW 70th anniversary Walt Disney Imagineer name tags 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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. What Imagineering design is your favorite in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Imagineer Bob Weis Announces His Retirement first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lean in close, we’ve got a secret to share! Disney Springs There are all kinds of special secret eats throughout the Disney parks and resorts. These secret menu items come and go and sometimes are only offered for a VERY limited period. If you want to grab a limited-time sweet & “SECRET” treat, then Disney Springs is the place you’ll want to go. Over at Swirls on the Water at Disney Springs, you can find a special Trick or Treat Cone for a limited time! The Instagram post from Disney Springs about this treat noted that guests must say the code words “trick or treat!” to be able to “unlock” this menu item. But it turns out this treat isn’t so secret after all! When we ordered the snack in mid-October in Disney Springs, there was a sign out for it at the kiosk and no one really asked us to say “trick or treat” as a “code word.” We went on the very same day that the announcement was posted on Instagram, so it’s possible that things will change in the future. If you make your way to Disney Springs and don’t see the sign for this, consider asking if it is available and all you might need to do is say the magic words! Well, That’s Not So Secret! Magic words or not, what will you get when you order this sweet treat? Well, the Trick or Treat Cone is made of a black vanilla-flavored cone, a swirl of pumpkin and purple cheesecake soft-serve, orange and purple sprinkles, and a Mickey Mouse shortbread cookie covered in dark chocolate. We Got It! The mixture of pumpkin and purple cheesecake is a bit more unique than your standard vanilla or chocolate, so that was really nice. If you enjoy cheesecake or cheesecake-flavored desserts, we think this will actually be a great treat for you! But be warned, as we noted above, the flavor combo here leans more on the unique side. If you’ve got a little kiddo who wants this treat just because it’s colorful, you may want to advise them to grab something else. The flavors are somewhat different than more “safe” or “standard” flavors, so that could be a little less enjoyable for picky palettes. What Do You Think? If you want to try this snack for yourself, head to Swirls on the Water and pick it up (while it lasts) for $6.49! Looking for more Halloween-themed snacks to pick up around Disney World? Click here to see our page with photos and reviews of ALL the Halloween and fall snacks we’ve had around Disney World! Pumpkin Soft-Serve There are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. Take the DFB Guide Wherever You Go You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Use code WDW2022 to get 25% off! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide Check Out the 19 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 Our Top 50 All-Time Best Disney Dining Tips These Are the BEST Meals in Disney World for Under $15 Ranking Every Single Magic Kingdom Restaurant Ranking Every Single EPCOT Restaurant Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney Springs Ranking Every Single Restaurant in Disney World Hotels – Cheap Eats Edition Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this treat? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: We Found a “Secret” Treat for Cheesecake Fans in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you aren’t already a Disney Chase Visa Card Member, a NEW offering might tempt you to join! Disney VISA In case you didn’t know, Disney has a partnership with Chase and Visa. There is actually a Disney credit card that you can apply for, and as you spend money you’ll be able to earn points, which you can then use to pay for all kinds of Disney goodies. Several months ago, Disney introduced a 50th Anniversary credit card design to celebrate Disney World’s big anniversary, but soon another design will be available! Disney, Chase, and Visa have announced an extension of the partnership program between Disney and Visa. And within that announcement, they shared that there will be a special limited-edition Disney Premier Visa Card design that’ll celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. This new design will be available starting January 2023, and it will be the first Disney co-branded card that’ll be made of metal. 100 Years of Wonder But take note — Disney has said that this limited-edition design will ONLY be available for Premier Visa Card holders. Disney has 2 types of cards — the regular Disney Visa (no fee) and the Disney Premier Visa ($49 annual fee). This new design will only be available to those in the Premier category, meaning those who have a card with the fee associated with it. Disney 100 Logo At D23 Expo In terms of other Disney credit card updates, Chase and Visa announced an extension for multiple years of the Disney Visa Card, Premier Visa Card, and Visa Debit Card programs. Ed Olebe, the president of Chase Co-Branded Cards shared, “The extension of our co-brand card program with Disney and Visa illustrates our collective commitment to providing Disney Cardmembers with rewards and experiences that deliver value and help create lasting memories.” We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details about that 100th Anniversary design and more information about the Disney Visa in general. 50th Anniversary Visa If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about Disney’s Visa card and how that works, click here for our FULL post answering all of your questions about it. 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 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 have a Disney Visa? Tell us in the comments! The post A NEW 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is Coming! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been an incredible year celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort and some of my favorite moments have been spent in the community creating magic alongside my fellow cast members. I’m always inspired by those who feel passionate about making a difference, including leaders here at Disney like Perry Crawley, General Manager […]View the full article

If you’ve broken into all of your piggy banks and you’re trying to make every dollar stretch as much as possible when it comes to travel costs, we’ve got some good news. It’s Not All Bad News When it Comes to Flights For starters, some flight costs had been going down as the situation with fuel costs changes. But with airplane prices going up and cuts in flight schedules, things are complicated. You’ve worked incredibly hard for the money you’re about to spend on your trip, so you might as well save money or take advantage of great perks when you can, right? RIGHT. So today we’re going over flight perks available now that you’ll want to take advantage of BEFORE they disappear! General Info Note that some of these perks or changes may have been introduced a while ago, and some policies may have been in place for a long time. But you never know when they’ll go away or change in the future. Since airline policies can change often, it’s a good idea to take advantage of these things in case they aren’t there to use later. Orlando International Airport Just note that in some cases (for some perks and on some airlines) the airlines may indicate that the change in policy is “permanent.” Still, we think these are things to take advantage of sooner rather than later. You never quite know what the future will hold. Incredible Discounts This is less of a “perk” and more of just a big thing to consider when booking travel. We’ve seen airlines offering some HUGE deals even as travel returns to more “normal” levels. These are often VERY limited and may only last for a few hours, but if you can catch them while available, you could save BIG on your flight. In the past, we’ve seen airlines offer flights for $39, give out 100% discounts on flights, or offer deals that could get you 90% off of a flight. You Could Be on This Flight For LESS We’re regularly searching for these, so subscribe to our newsletter and keep an eye out for posts from us on these deals. Be sure to also check the individual airlines’ websites for deals. If you check the “deals” or “special offers” portions of their websites, you can see what deals are available. For example, when we checked the Southwest Airlines website, we saw that they were offering airfares for as low as $29 for a very limited time earlier in October. ©Southwest You may also be able to sign up for email newsletters/messages from these airlines, which could provide you with notices about current offers/deals. Remember that these change often and typically don’t last long, so you’ll need to be prepared to book that trip ASAP when you find a discount. But the savings could be tremendous! Click here to see how to find the BEST airfare deals on Google Flights No Change Fees Need to change your flight? Some airlines won’t charge you a fee to change your tickets — under certain circumstances. According to Forbes, as a general rule, your best bet to avoid those change fees is on domestic flights in the U.S., and you may find that you are less likely to pay a change fee if it’s not a same-day change. Having a higher airline status can also help with changes. Keep in mind that for most airlines, basic economy fares tend to be non-changeable, so opting for main cabin is probably best bet. Air travel Here’s a look at some of the airlines’ individual rules: Delta Delta’s website indicates that there are NO change fees when you purchase a ticket in Main Cabin or above for flights originating from North America. Check Each Airline’s Terms Carefully American Airlines According to American Airlines, there are NO more change fees on domestic, short-haul international, and select long-haul international flying when you buy a Premium Cabin, Premium Economy, or Main Cabin fare. Keep in mind, however, that Basic Economy fares purchased on or after April 1st, 2021, are non-refundable and non-changeable. Southwest Southwest shares that they “never” charge fees to change flights. But if you do end up booking a flight that is more expensive than your previous flight, you may be asked to pay a difference in fare. What if your new flight is LESS expensive than your previous flight? Southwest will actually refund the difference to your form of payment (if applicable) or give you a flight credit. Keep in mind that all flight credits that are unexpired or created as of July 28th, 2022, and beyond DON’T expire! Southwest These are just examples from a few airlines. Be sure to check the airline you’ll be flying with to learn about their terms. Click here to learn about 7 things you should NEVER pay for in airports (and 4 you totally should) Fly Standby for FREE Some airlines let you fly standby for FREE on earlier domestic flights that are going to the same destination on the same day. Just note that what we’re focusing on here is flying standby. If you find a seat on an earlier flight and get a confirmed seat, that’s different. But if you are looking to hop on a different flight that leaves earlier and are willing to be on standby (leaving things more open to chance), this could work out for you. Here’s what a few airlines have to say about this: Delta Delta notes that you might be able to wait for a seat on a flight that takes off earlier than your original ticket. Same-Day Standby is a complimentary service, and until you get an assigned seat on an earlier flight, your original flight will still be confirmed. Note that Same-Day Standby is available only if Same-Day Confirmed isn’t available (Same-Day Confirmed lets you move to a confirmed seat on a new flight). You can request that same-day flight change within 24 hours before the departure time of your original flight. And if you reach a certain level within the Delta rewards membership, you could potentially go on standby for flights that depart at ANY time on the same day as your original flight. Airport Just keep in mind that basic economy fares are NOT eligible for the Same-Day Standby changes. Other rules apply which you can review on the Delta website. American Airlines According to the American Airlines website, you can fly standby for FREE on earlier domestic flights (within the U.S.) that go to the same destination (as your booked flight) on the same day. This includes flights to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. To request a same-day standby, you can look online, on the app, or stop at a ticket counter, starting 24 hours before your original flight’s departure. While standby is free, confirmed changes do come with a fee. Southwest Southwest notes that if there are no open seats for same-day change, you can get on the same-day standby list to try and grab an earlier flight (on your same day of travel) if one opens up. Whether this is included in your ticket type or not, however, depends. We’ll get to that in a second. You do need to take some steps when it comes to same-day standby, so just keep that in mind. You must request to be on the same-day standby list on the same date as your booked flight, up to 10 minutes before your original departure time. ©Southwest Depending on what fare type you buy, the same-day standby option may be included (or not). It’s included for Wanna Get Away Plus, Anytime, and Business Select. But if you’re an A-List or A-List Preferred Member, you can fly standby for free even with Wanna Get Away fares. ©Southwest It’s a good reminder that airline memberships and elite statuses can get you great perks. Speaking of which… Membership Perks If you aren’t already a part of the membership/loyalty program for the airline you fly often, you will want to look into that ASAP. Typically, the loyalty programs are free to join, but if you fly enough you can earn some higher statuses that’ll give you big perks! American Airlines American Airlines’ loyalty program — called AAdvantage — comes with its own set of perks. For example, AAdvantage status members can usually apply their travel benefits to ALL tickets, including fares that are just basic economy. AAdvantage Gold and AAdvantage Platinum members also now get some expanded complimentary upgrades (this went into effect in March of 2022). ©American Airlines And if you’ll be traveling with a friend or family member, AAdvantage status members can also extend their ability to get complimentary upgrades to 1 companion. This started in July of 2022. Essentially, American Airlines will automatically request the upgrade for you and your 1 companion, and your companion will get the same upgrade priority as you. Delta Delta’s rewards program involves SkyMiles and Medallion Members. You can join SkyMiles and start earning to eventually obtain Medallion Status. Certain extensions have been made for a limited time when it comes to a person’s Medallion Status and their Medallion Qualification Miles, due to the pandemic and changes in travel. Specifically, whatever Medallion Status an individual had in 2021 has been extended an additional year, through January 31st, 2023. (Time is running out!). All Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) that were in a person’s account at the end of 2021 were also rolled over to 2022. That provided people with a headstart on earning toward their ultimate 2023 status. Terminal C at the Orlando Airport Those with Medallion Status get special perks. For example, Silver Medallion members get unlimited complimentary upgrades, priority boarding, and waived baggage fees. If you make it all the way up to the Diamond Medallion level, you’ll get even more perks, like complimentary CLEAR membership. In terms of perks that are running out, if you have an unused and active global or regional upgrade certificate (a perk available to those with Platinum and Diamond Medallion status) that was selected between March 1st, 2019, and January 31st, 2022, that’s something you’re going to want to use FAST. Typically, those expire at the end of the elite year, but if you’ve got one within those specific dates they’ve been extended so you can book and fly with them through January 31st, 2023. That’s not far away so be sure to use those up quick! Southwest What about Southwest? If you earn enough rewards with Southwest, you could reach A-List or A-List Preferred status. For A-List status, you’ll need to fly 25 qualifying one-way flights or earn 35,000 tier qualifying points. What happens if you get that status? Well, A-List status individuals get priority boarding, access to same-day confirmed changes with NO difference in the base fare, and more. Air travel A-List Preferred members get all of those same benefits PLUS free inflight wifi and the ability to earn points even faster. JetBlue At JetBlue, you’ll want to be on the lookout for Mosaic. All Mosaics get special perks like 2 checked bags for free, early boarding, and certain complimentary inflight alcoholic beverages. But there are some Mosaics perks you’ll need to take advantage of ASAP because they’re ONLY for 2022. Specifically, there is a Mosaic+ level for members that spend a certain amount of money on their JetBlue Plus Card or earn a certain number of qualifying points. All Mosaic+ perks are ONLY available in 2022, through the end of the year. These include the ability to get complimentary helicopter transfers and complimentary FoundersCard Elite Membership. Click here to see what airline was named the BEST in the world Cancelation Policies Need to cancel your flight? Some airlines give you the ability to do so with NO cancelation fees. This sort of goes hand in hand with no change fees, but we wanted to point out some specifics regarding cancelations here because whether you’ll get a refund or a credit (or nothing at all) can depend. American Airlines American Airlines has removed most cancelation fees, but certain conditions may apply (we’re mainly tackling domestic U.S. flights here so make sure to read up on specific policies that apply to flights that originate in other countries). According to the American Airlines website, you have up to 24 hours from the time you buy your ticket to get a refund (if you booked your flight at least 2 days before it departs). No cancelation fee applies. That applies to ALL ticket types, but you do need to cancel to get that refund. ©American Airlines The refund you get will be for the full amount, minus any nonrefundable taxes and any service charge for booking through Reservations. Keep in mind that even if you’re past that 24-hour time period and you have a ticket that is nonrefundable, you may still be able to get a credit to use for a future flight if your plans change. You’ll need to make sure that you’ve canceled your original ticket BEFORE the departure of the first flight or you’ll lose the value there. Safety Card on an Airplane Basic Economy fares, however, are generally non-refundable and non-changeable, so you’ll lose the value there (typically). What if you bought a ticket between March 1st, 2020, and March 31st, 2021 but need to cancel or change it? You can actually cancel your trip online and rebook later (this includes tickets for Basic Economy) if it was bought during those days. Note that you may owe a difference in ticket price if your new fare is more expensive. Delta When it comes to Delta, generally there are NO cancelation fees if you buy a ticket in Main Cabin or above (on flights that originate in North America). Similar to American Airlines, Delta also has a 24-hour risk-free cancelation policy if you booked within the last 24 hours. Beyond that, things depend on whether you’re in Main Cabin or above, as we noted above. Those with a nonrefundable ticket in Main Cabin or above for travel within the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will NOT be charged a cancelation fee. ©Travel and Leisure Also, note that if your ticket expires in 2022 or was a new ticket purchased in 2022, you should be able to rebook your trip through December 31st, 2023, and use it for travel through 2024. Southwest Generally, Southwest has eliminated cancelation fees. But when it comes to credits vs refunds, things depend on the ticket type you purchase. Business Select and Anytime tickets are refundable. Wanna Get Away and Wanna Get Away Plus tickets are not refundable, but you can get a flight credit to use toward a future flight. Mickey and Minnie Showing Off the Southwest Plane But when you ask for a refund or credit is key. You’ll want to cancel at least 10 minutes before the original scheduled departure time. If you miss that 10-minute mark, Business Select or Anytime tickets will have their values converted to a flight credit. With, Wanna Get Away and Wanna Get Away Plus, however, if you miss that 10-minute mark, potential flight credits will be forfeited. Click here to see why airlines are being pressured to update their cancelation policies Expiration on Flight Credits And finally, let’s talk about flight credits. These are essentially credits you can use toward future travel which you may have obtained from canceling an original flight or other circumstances. American Airlines When it comes to American Airlines, Flight Credits (from unused or canceled tickets) must be used for travel that starts 1 year from the date of issue. It’s valid for flights only (not extras like seats or bags). Delta Delta has extended some of its flight credit policies. Effective January 12th, 2022, those with existing eCredit get an additional YEAR to book their travel. They’ll get to book their new travel by December 31st, 2023, for travel that takes place throughout 2024. Where to? What if you don’t have an existing eCredit but you have travel coming up in 2022 or you buy a ticket in 2022? You’re in luck too! All customers of Delta that have upcoming 2022 travel or who buy a ticket in 2022 ALSO get the chance to rebook their ticket through December 31st, 2023 for travel throughout 2024. It’s a great perk to take advantage of if your trip plans have changed. Southwest In July of 2022, Southwest took things to another level with a first-of-its-kind policy when compared to its competitors. Southwest has eliminated expiration dates for ALL flight credits that were unexpired (and valid) on, or that get created on or after, July 28th, 2022. That gives you a LOT of flexibility when it comes to trip changes. Click here to see the list of the MOST and LEAST reliable airlines in the U.S. What Now? That’s a look at the flight perks you’ll want to take advantage of ASAP. Remember that all of these perks are subject to change so you’ll want to check with the airlines ahead of your trip planning to see what’s available. Mickey’s Ready to Fly! Now that you know about these perks, what should you do next? Well, get to planning your next trip, of course! Don’t want to plan your next Disney trip alone? Feeling overwhelmed? Let our friends at Small World Vacations help you. They’ve got a ton of experience planning Disney trips, and a wealth of knowledge to help you make the best decisions for your trip, plus their services are TOTALLY FREE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg If you want to do some planning before your flight (or even on the plane!), check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. You can take our ebook with you! We’ve compiled all of our BEST tips and tricks from years of Disney World travel into one eBook that you can download to your tablet or smartphone and take with you! We’re offering our readers 25% off with code WDW2022! Stay tuned for more travel tips! 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