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If you haven’t been to EPCOT in a while, you’re in for a WILD surprise. EPCOT What do we mean? Well, for the past few years, the park has been under a massive transformation, adding new rides (hello Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure), new restaurants (like Space 220 and La Crêperie de Paris), and so much more (new Starbucks and gift shop, anyone?!). But the transformation isn’t over yet — a big part of it is yet to be completed, and today we’re taking a look at the construction. The main work is being done in the center of the park, partially in World Celebration and partially in World Nature. Towards World Showcase, we’ve got some work continuing on the groundwork for the area. There seems to be a concrete pad covering much of this side, with a hand railing around the edges. Maybe there will be water that flows below like over by The Land Pavilion. Big construction changes! And the large building is starting to take shape! It’s likely that this will be the future home of CommuniCore Hall. It’s supposed to have dedicated spaces for festival events and character meet and greets. We can’t wait to see what it looks like! More progress on the building! The World Nature bathrooms were a relatively new construction before they were surrounded by walls. Now, the area has been taken over with construction supplies and there’s scaffolding on the backside of the building. The bathroom is getting some work as well. Next to the bathrooms, you’ll find Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. This walkthrough attraction is highly anticipated and it looks like most of the painting is now complete with the orange rock color. This week, artists began to add greenery to the rocks to make them look more nature-y. So cool! Moana progress! And next to all that greenery, there’s a taller rock structure — if you look closely, you’ll notice that it has the logo from Moana in the middle. That’s the symbol for the heart of Te Fiti! (Maybe the giant Te Fiti will go somewhere close by?) The logo is there! Finally, we have the area towards Spaceship Earth. This section will be home to some gardens and other general atmosphere elements, as well as Dreamers Point, where a Walt Disney statue will reside. Not much has changed here recently, but we’ll keep checking back. One giant construction zone. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on this project! Everything here is set to be complete by the end of 2023, so we’re just a little over a year from that deadline. We can’t wait to walk through the middle of the park again — it has been so long since we’ve been able to cut across EPCOT! We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World, so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2022 to get 25% off! Click Here to See All the Details on What You Can Expect from the Moana Attraction! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted – Learn More Here See Our Full Review of One of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurants – Connections Eatery Get a Full Tour Inside EPCOT’s New Starbucks Location – Connections Cafe See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, Now Open in World Discovery NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris See Our Full Reviews of Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT Check Out Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious See Full Details About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which part of this transformation are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post New Additions Made to the ‘Moana’ Attraction in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle We’ve been making our way around the park gathering the latest updates on food, merchandise, construction, and more. There are so many exciting things in the works at the park including the new TRON coaster that is opening next spring (we’ve got updates on that below)! So come along as we show you the latest updates from Magic Kingdom! Before we get into the updates, check out our FREE DFB exclusive checklist for Magic Kingdom! It’s perfect for making sure you get to all of your must-dos in the park on your next visit! Alright, on with the updates! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Gaston’s Tavern If anyone has been visiting Gaston’s Tavern since the 50th anniversary celebrations began, you’ll know that they have a dome cake! We’ve seen Donald and Goofy cakes, but now it’s Pluto’s time to shine! Pluto Dome Cake The Pluto Dome Cake is a gluten-friendly peanut butter mousse with a chocolate ganache center on top of a chocolate flourless cake for $8.29. Check out our full thoughts below! Click here to read a full review! Cheshire Cafe Over at Cheshire Cafe, we tried the new Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat Slush! Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat This is made of a frozen grape drink topped with whipped cream and a chocolate umbrella for $5.99. This one kinda reminded us of medicine, but we do think kids would enjoy how sweet it is! Read our full review here! Pinocchio Village Haus This next snack packs a PUNCH. It’s the Berbere Chickpea Flatbread from Pinocchio Village Haus! This isn’t any regular pizza — it’s made with spiced hummus, tomato, and red onion drizzled with coriander-chutney dressing. Grab this pizza for $12.29! Berbere Chickpea Flatbread We also tried the new Coffee-Brazilian Nut Cake for $6.19. Brazil Nut Cake This cake was made with flavors of Brazil with passion fruit curd and milk chocolate mousse. Read our full review below! Check out our review here! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates TRON Coaster Looking forward to the TRON coaster? Well, construction is coming along! On one of our recent visits, we saw several people working on the ground leading up to the coaster. TRON construction A few days later Wow! As a reminder, TRON Lightcycle Run will open sometime in the spring of 2023! Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. (also known as the Space Mountain gift shop) remains closed. Not much has changed since our last visit, but it is likely not opening anytime soon due to all of the scaffolding staying up! Tomorrowland Light & Power It is currently closed for refurbishments and Disney has not announced a reopening date. Main Street Firehouse If you’re walking by the Firehouse on Main Street, U.S.A., check out the new posters near the entrance! Firehouse The posters are welcoming guests to the firehouse! Learn more about TRON Lightcycle Run! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium Let’s check out the new merchandise in the park! We found this Andor Tumbler for $24.99! Andor Cup If you are a Magic Kingdom fan through and through, check out the 10/10 Would Recommend Castle Shirt for $24.99. Love this one! Little Disney Princess will love the I Got This Disney Princess Kids Shirt! I Got This Or kiddos can get the Lightning McQueen Kids Shirt! Both kids shirts are $19.99. Ka-chow! Calling all space rangers! Check out the Space Ranger Kids Sweatshirt for $32.99. To infinity and beyond! The Walt Disney World T-shirt is a classic for $24.99. Classic Have a chill day in the park with the Chill Dude Sloth T-shirt! It costs $24.99. Chill Dude If you don’t have enough 50th anniversary merchandise already, Disney just released this 50th Anniversary Spirit Jersey! We love Mickey and the castle on the front for $89.99. Spirit Jersey For anyone obsessed with the Color Me Courtney Tiana collection, you’ve gotta see the Tiana Mug for $24.99. Perfect for morning coffee! Tiana mug The new Black Panther movie is coming out soon and you can celebrate with the Light-Up Black Panther Bracelet ($16.99)… Bracelet …the Black Panther Electronic Helmet ($139.99)… Helmet …and the Black Panther Designer Shuri Doll ($129.99)! Designer Doll box Can’t go wrong with a classic Star Wars souvenir like the Luke Skywalker Doll for $99.99! Luke Skywalker Say hello to the dark side with this Darth Vader Hat. It costs $29.99. Darth Vader If you need something for the colder weather on its way, there’s a Star Wars Beanie for $19.99! Star Wars Beanie Aristocats fans can find the Marie Candlestick Holder for $34.99… Marie! …the Aristocats Tea Cups and Saucer Set for $39.99… Tea cup set …or the Marie Lantern for $39.99. Lantern Have fun with the Remote Control WALL-E Toy for $34.99! How fun! There’s also a Big Hero 6 Kids Shirt for $19.99. Big Hero 6 shirt If you were looking for the beignet merch collection, it’s BACK at Emporium! There were the Scented Beignet Ears ($39.99)… They’re back! …the Beignet All Day Mug ($14.99)… Mug …and the Beignet All Day Shirt ($24.99)! Shirt DVC members can grab the DVC Mickey Pin for $12.99. New pin What about Mirabel? Well, she has her own Mirabel Mug now for $14.99! Mirabel mug The fan-favorite 50th Anniversary Golden Statue Figures were restocked on our last visit — they are $12.99 each. Golden statues Carry your water with you in the Pink Character Bottle for $27.99. Bottle You can also find a Carrousel Tumbler for $22.99… Tumbler …and a Black & White Mickey Bottle for $27.99! Mickey bottle There are a couple new phone accessories like the Grogu Halloween Phone Case ($34.99)… Phone case …the Goofy Pop Socket ($21.99)… Goofy …and the Sorcerer Mickey Pop Socket ($21.99). Sorcerer Mickey Let’s head to the next store! Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar Pirates fans will love this new Pirates T-shirt for $24.99! For pirates fans! There’s another Pirates T-shirt here for $29.99. New shirt Perfect for all of the pirates out there! Bonjour Village Gifts This gorgeous Beauty and the Beast Stained Glass Window Art is now available! So pretty! It’ll cost you $180. Frontier Trading It’s still Halloween season, but the holiday merch has arrived! Check out the Seasons Greetings Pin Set for $44.99. Almost the holidays Float down Main Street with the Cheshire Cat Pin ($19.99). Pin Star Wars fans have new Tatooine items like the Pin Mat for $49.99… Pin Mat …and the Mystery Pin Box for $24.99. Mystery pin set You can also find the Princess Pin Pack for $22.99. Princesses! Adventureland fans will love the Tiki Sunshine Vinyl Figure! This set is $34.99. So cute! There are a few more pin options here like the Munchlings Pin Pack for $34.99… Munchlings Pin …a Baloo and Louie Pin for $19.99… New pin …and a Mowgli Pin! Mowgli pin This one is $17.99. Curtain Call The Haunted Mansion Foolish Mortal Hat is over at Curtain Call for $29.99. Hat You’ll also find the Huey, Dewey, and Louie Hat here! Say hello to Huey, Dewey, and Louie! It costs $29.99 as well. Fantasy Faire In Fantasy Faire, we found the Evil Queen Coaster Set! It is a set of 4 and comes in a box just like you see in the movie! Coaster set It costs $44.99. Big Top Souvenirs Can’t get enough Grogu? Grab the Grogu Keychain. Keychain It costs $9.99. Sir Mickey’s Remember the carrousel-themed Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction collection? The Carrousel Ears recently dropped in Disney World! We are in love! These gorgeous ears will cost you $34.99 after the recent price increase on ears. Memento Mori At the Haunted Mansion store, you’ll find the Haunted Mansion Cake Stand ($44.99)… Stand …a Haunted Mansion Plate Set of 4 ($39.99)… Plates …Light-Up Haunted Mansion Chess ($99.99)… Chess …and a Haunted Mansion Loungefly Backpack ($85)! Backpack Let’s shop for the holidays! Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe In need of some adorable ornaments? We found some like the Mickey Watch… Mickey Watch Ornament …Mickey Pretzel… Mickey Pretzel Ornament …Trash Can… Trash Can Ornament …Caramel Apple… Minnie Mouse Apple Glass Ornament …Mickey Jacket… The back! …and Popcorn! These are $29.99 each. Popcorn Bucket Christmas is coming up — you can grab the Castle Key Ornament! Key Ornament This one costs $22.99. Uptown Jewelers A new Jungle Book-themed Dooney & Bourke collection is available as well! You can grab a purse for $299… Purse …the Tote for $328… Tote …and the Crossbody for $228. Crossbody It’s a colorful collection! Star Traders Your nuiMOs can dress up like a superhero with the Captain America nuiMOs outfit for $12.99. nuiMOs outfit Here, you’ll also find a Mickey Kids Sweatshirt for $44.99. Sweatshirt That’s all of the new merch! Magic Kingdom Miscellaneous Updates Mickey Ear Update If you’re hoping to get personalized ears, that may be harder right now — the plain black Mickey ears are currently missing! How fun are these ears?!?! You can usually purchase these ears and have personalized messages on them, but on our recent visits, they have been unavailable Main Street Window Halloween decor has been around for a while now, but there’s a new Halloween detail to look for! Window Check out this new window display on Main Street, U.S.A. It’s just in time for the spooky holiday! 7 Things We’ve Learned After Using Disney Genie+ for an Entire Year Want to catch up on more Disney news? Check out our latest video below! 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 is your favorite thing to do at Magic Kingdom? 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Long gone are the days when alcohol was not allowed in the Disney parks — we love enjoying a cocktail or two in the parks every now and then! Disney California Adventure We enjoy drinking around the world in EPCOT and seeing new alcoholic drinks join the family as menus change. Like most Disney food though, we’ve run into some drinks we love and some we never plan to set our eyes 0n again. We headed over to Disney California Adventure to see if one new fruity drink would leave us refreshed or running for water! Over at Hollywood Lounge in Disney California Adventure, you can grab the Prickly Pear Vodka Cocktail for $23! It’s only that pricey if you opt in for the fun glow cube! Prickly Pear Vodka This is vodka and prickly pear syrup mixed with lemon-lime and topped with a glow cube (when we went, they were out of the Halloween ones). The reason this drink is dangerous? You can barely taste the vodka, and instead, get a sweet pear taste that matches wonderfully with the lemon-lime, giving the drink a bit of a sour aftertaste. Yum! Our only complaint here is that $23 is a BIG price tag. If you love pear or sweet drinks and are willing to drop the cash, we think this is a great choice! We did get a purple glow cube though! If you’re looking for more cocktail experiences in Disneyland Resort, be sure to grab a ticket for the mixology series in Trader Sam’s this month, and you’ll definitely want to check out the offerings for this year’s Festival of the Holidays! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disneyland news. Planning your next Disney vacation? Don’t miss these deals and discounts! 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 Okay, be honest, what do you do with all your glow cubes from Disney drinks? Tell us in the comments below! The post REVIEW: We Tried a DANGEROUS Prickly Pear Vodka in Disney California Adventure 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. Do you jump for joy when Disney releases a new Spirit Jersey? Get excited, because we just found a new one along with some other matching merch at the parks today! Holiday Decor 2021 We’ve been seeing a lot of holiday merch hit the shelves both in the parks and on shopDisney, so whether you have a trip planned or not you can still buy your favorite finds. Now, two new Pixar-themed holiday items have landed in Disney World! Today we found these very eccentric Crocs in Hollywood Studios. They are in the slides-style and have a fluffy gray sole to cushion your feet. The design features a variety of Pixar characters, each with a jolly makeover perfect for the holidays. How cozy do these look! You might recognize characters like Mike Wazowski, Hamm, Boo, and E.V.E. as well as some fun and festive decals. If you see these in the parks and just have to have them, they will cost you $64.99. At the moment, we haven’t seen them make an appearance online just yet. This vibrant pullover is a new addition to the Spirit Jersey family that we found along with the matching Crocs. This jersey has a fuzzy middle section! It combines two things plenty of us Disney fans love: the holidays and Pixar! On the front of the Pixar Holiday Spirit Jersey, you’ll see the adorable Mike Wazowski wreath, while the back has some of the same character designs we saw on the Crocs. How festive! The base is a soft cream color made of a jersey knit, while the checkered pattern midsection is a fluffy fleece, perfect for colder temperatures. It is a part of the larger Pixar Holiday Collection. Pixar Holiday Spirit Jersey for Adults © Disney Add this Spirit Jersey to your collection for $84.99. Click here to buy the Pixar Holiday Spirit Jersey for Adults! Another item from the Pixar Holiday Collection that has made an appearance on shopDisney is this Jibbitz set. This set of five charms can quickly turn plain Crocs into a brand-new pair of Christmas shoes, so if you aren’t able to hit the parks to find those Pixar Holiday Crocs, just grab a set of these! Snap these onto your Crocs for a Pixar Holiday look! © Disney The characters in this set include several of the same designs we saw on the Spirit Jersey. However, the Pixar Holiday Jibbitz Set by Crocs also includes a tiny present charm that looks a lot like Dug from Up. You can pop these on a pair of classic or Disney Crocs, and the entire set is $17.99 on shopDisney. Click here to buy the Pixar Holiday Jibbitz Set by Crocs! While the matching Toy Story Minnie Ears haven’t made their way to shopDisney yet, we are keeping our eyes out for them! Looking for more holiday merch?! We’ve got you covered! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! 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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 of this design? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post You'll Either LOVE or HATE Disney's New Pixar Holiday Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is constantly changing and Hollywood Studios is no expectation. Welcome to Hollywood Studios! From the new price increases to the recent announcement that Fantasmic! is returning, there is always something exciting going on in Walt Disney World! That’s why we’re in the parks every day so we can keep you updated before it’s time for your next trip! Come along with us to see what we found this week! Hollywood Studios Food Update Snack Carts Are you feeling hungry? Hollywood Studios has you covered! To start, the snack carts throughout Hollywood Studios have a prepackaged Halloween Popcorn Mix. Yum! If you’re looking for a drink rather than a snack, we also found this Spice Caramel Apple drink also at the snack carts. We love this color! Finally, we found another Halloween item in this Mickey Brownie with spooky sprinkles! We love sweets Hollywood Studios Construction Update Roundup Rodeo BBQ Heading into Toy Story Land, construction on the Roundup Rodeo BBQ restaurant is slowly progressing! Slowly seeing some progress! While there aren’t many changes that we can see, we’ve heard them working every time we’ve been in Hollywood Studios lately! This restaurant is still currently set to open before the end of 2022. Sunset Ranch Market Over on Sunset Blvd, we noticed this new Sunset Ranch Market Billboard near the large seating area. This is new! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Dark Room Hollywood Studios is never short on new merchandise and we’re ready to go shopping! In the Dark Room, we found this Princess Pin Lanyard for $22.99. New lanyard Mickey’s of Hollywood Over at Mickey’s of Hollywood, we found this Grogu Halloween Dish Towel for $21.99! We love baby Yoda! We also found the new Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Dumbo Ears for $34.99. They’re here! Keystone Clothiers Continuing down Hollywood Blvd, we went to Keystone Clothiers where we found lots of new pins. New pins All three of the pins were inspired by classic X-Men comics. We love pins! All three pins are $17.99 each. Is this a need? Next, we found this R2-D2 air pod case for $21.99. We love R2! To keep adding to our droid collection, we also found this B2EMO droid for $14.99. More droids! And, because we really love R2-D2, we also found this R2-D250 Droid for $119.99! There’s never too much R2-D2. This Spider-Man hoodie is also “beyond amazing” for $36.99. Spider-Man hoodie! The next superhero clothing item is inspired by the Black Panther with this Wakanda Zip-Up Jacket for $69.99. This is a piece of a larger collection! The next items are for our furry friends! This Grogu Cat toy is $17.99. For our cats! Next, we have a dog toy inspired by the same green friend. This Grogu Dog Doy is $19.99. A little love for our dogs This costume also continues the Baby Yoda theme. This Grogu Pet Costume will only set you back $39.99. Grogu Dog Costume To round off our Grogu items, we found something for the kiddos (or ourselves). This Grogu Toy is $69.99. Grogu Toy Continuing in the Star Wars realm, we found this Cassian Andor Bag for $44.99. Andor Bag We also found The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge book for $50. This is beautiful Once Upon A Time Over in Once Upon A Time, we found this adorable Minnie Mouse shirt for $24.99! We need this shirt Mouse About Town Over at Mouse About Town, we found this perfectly purple Haunted Mansion Loungefly Handbag! Haunted Mansion in Hollywood Studios? Legends of Hollywood In Legends of Hollywood, we found this awesome Minnie and Mickey Comic Print Jacket for $74.99. Comic print jacket We also found this Jasmine Beanie which we had previously seen in Disneyland for $34.99. Love this beanie Sunset Couture Across the street at Sunset Couture, we found the Encanto t-shirt perfect for anyone who can move mountains for $36.99! More Encanto merchandise, please! We also found some merchandise for our furry friends in this in this Happy Holidays Pet Spirit Jersey for $39.99. It’s almost Christmas time! Tower Gifts At our favorite spooky shop, we found this amazing Hollywood Tower Hotel t-shirt for $36.99. Thanks for dropping by! Beverly Sunset At Beverly Sunset, we found some merchandise that will soothe our souls! This Soul Vase will hold whatever your heart desires for $24.99. We love him Celebrity 5 & 10 In one of our favorite spots, we found this Hollywood Tower Mug for $19.99 and we do think we need this in our lives. Black Spire Outpost Over in a different galaxy, we also found this Black Spire Outpost Mug for $29.99. We love this mug! Tatooine Traders Another galactic-inspired store had a lot of new items for us this week. First was this Star Wars Holiday Zip-Up Sweater for $129.99. Happy holidays! Next is this Star Wars Holiday Spirit Jersey that we absolutely need for $79.99. New spirit jersey! This “up to snow good” kid’s onesie was $34.99. A onesie! The matching Up To Snow Good Shirt was $39.99. New shirt! Next up is this Droid Advent Calendar for $79.99. Advent calendar! Finally rounding us off at Tatooine Traders is this R6-SNO Droid for $14.99. more droids! Frozen Fractals To round off our Hollywood Studios finds, we found this adorable Princess Headband for $14.99. We love headbands! And that’s a wrap for everything we found in Hollywood Studios recently! Make sure you keep following DFB for all of your Disney World news and updates! You can check out more Disney World updates in the video below! 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 updates were you most excited to see? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New At Disney's Hollywood Studios: Star Wars Holiday Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s one thing you can count on when it comes to Disney World weather — expect the unexpected. Yes, there are hot cocoa days in Disney World. We’ve done our best to keep you prepared for rainy days, days when the parks are flooding, and hot weather. But one thing you may not be thinking about is cold weather. Now you may think, “DFB, does it REALLY get cold in Disney World?” Well, it might not snow (only SNOAP here), but we will answer that “yes, it DOES get cold in Disney World.” In fact, Disney World is going through a cold snap right now and we woke up this morning to weather in the low 50s. In Florida, that’s COLD. But we’ve seen it at other times of the year, too — in January, we had record low temperatures (we’re talking in the 30s!), which came as quite a surprise to guests arriving in the parks in the mornings in t-shirts and shorts. ©Fox35 So what can you do to prepare for cold weather? Well, as they say, being forewarned is forearmed — don’t wait until you get to Disney World to check the weather. Weather models are good at predicting these cold snaps, even as much as a week out, but you can keep checking right up until the day before your trip. Dress for the weather Now all the checking in the world is not going to do you any good if you don’t pack cooler weather necessities. The best rule of thumb is to think about dressing in layers — things that you can easily take off and carry around when the weather warms up later in the day. A chilly morning might even require a warm beanie (keep your ears warm, people), scarf, and even gloves! Don’t be ashamed to show up on a cold morning in winter gear — those guests in the shorts will envy you! Dress for warmth in the mornings! Of course, if you forget to bring clothes for cooler weather, Disney World will HAPPILY sell you an $85 sweatshirt or $150 coat. While they are available, this is likely a hefty chunk of change you weren’t planning to dish out. So planning ahead can really help you with that. You’ll also find that when the temperatures drop in Disney World, shops will have that cold weather gear out where it’s more visible to get those hard-earned dollars from guests that didn’t plan ahead. Disney will gladly sell you something to keep you warm So never forget to plan for ANY kind of weather in Disney World, and don’t assume that it’s always going to be warm. You may even get stuck on a day when it’s cold AND rainy, and who wants to experience Disney World when they’re wet and freezing? A little extra planning will go a long way so you have the most comfortable — and warm — Disney World trip you can DESPITE the weather. Need more ideas on what you should pack for your Disney World trip? Be sure to check out our ultimate packing list of things we would never do without when we travel! Also, be sure to check out what we always pack in our park bag! Here’s what WE pack! Need even more tips on what to do when planning your Disney World trip? Check out our top 50 Disney World dining tips as well as some of our best pro tips for visiting the parks! 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 ever visited Disney World during cold weather? What’s your go-to tip? Let us know in the comments! The post The Problem at Disney World Today... first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has its own set of unique rules. For example, adults can’t wear costumes into the parks (with a few exceptions), and no balloons are allowed in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But there are some OTHER rules that you need to know about before you head to The Most Magical Place on Earth. Driving to Disney World Not only does Disney World have some pretty strict rules, but the state of Florida has several laws that aren’t necessarily the norm in other parts of the country. Before you visit the Sunshine State for your Disney trip, make sure you’re aware of these 7 laws. All of the rules listed here are actual laws in Florida — we checked the Statutes and found the legitimate record of each one. So although a couple of these might seem funny (like the one about pulling weeds) to those of us who aren’t familiar with Florida’s legislature, you should take these seriously to avoid getting in trouble on your vacation. It’s Illegal to Feed the Alligators It’s very unlikely (though not impossible) that you’ll see an alligator on your Disney World trip. We don’t often hear of them coming out of the water in Disney World, but they’ve been known to pop up around the property, especially where there’s a body of water nearby. Alligator in Animal Kingdom That’s why you’ll see signs in some parts of the resort telling guests that there is wildlife in the area and that any animals should not be approached or fed. But this isn’t just Disney’s rule — Florida Statute 372.667 states that “feeding or enticement of alligators or crocodiles unlawful.” This applies to any wild American alligator or American crocodile. No feeding the wildlife Breaking this law constitutes a level 2 violation under Florida Statute 372.83 and is subject to the appropriate punishment under that law. Crocs on the Jungle Cruise But if you see the croc who lives in DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, don’t worry too much about his diet — professional animal carers are of course permitted to feed and otherwise take care of the animals in captivity. You Cannot Use Cannabis Without Authorization As you’re packing your bags for an upcoming trip, don’t forget that recreational marijuana is NOT legal in Florida. So be sure to leave any cannabis at home. ©Rolling Stone According to Florida Statute 381.986, “marijuana is only legal in the state of Florida when a person has obtained a Medical Marijuana Use Authorization.” The same statute says, “Under Florida law, it’s illegal to consume marijuana for recreational purposes. This includes the consumption of marijuana that was obtained legally through someone with a medical marijuana card and then transferred to someone else.” ©Florida Statute Medical marijuana, which is permitted under certain circumstances, includes the “acquisition, possession, use, delivery, transfer, or administration of marijuana authorized by a physician certification.” If you need to bring cannabis for medical purposes, it’s best to have proof of your prescription with you, just in case. Don’t Pull Any Weeds And speaking of weed, another Florida law has to do with picking weeds on state land. Florida Statute 369.20, called the “Florida Aquatic Weed Control Act,” states that “no person or public agency shall control, eradicate, remove, or otherwise alter any aquatic weeds or plants in waters of the state unless a permit for such activity has been issued by the commission.” No pulling the weeds! In plain English, you cannot remove any weeds or plants from water that is on land owned by the state of Florida. This law is to protect the natural environment and ecosystems that are so important to the plants and animals that call Florida home. Koi pond in Japan pavilion Of course, Disney owns the land inside Disney World, but just in case your trip takes you outside of that Disney bubble, be careful about any plants that you might uproot (accidentally or on purpose). Cars Must Have Headlights On When It’s Raining If you’ve been to Florida before, you might already know how often showers and even big storms can pop up, seemingly out of nowhere. What you might not know is that it’s illegal to leave your car headlights off during such rainstorms and showers. Keep those headlights on! Florida law 316.217 states that a vehicle operator is required to use their lights “during any rain, smoke or fog.” This includes during nighttime and daytime — so even if it’s bright outside, you’ll need to flip those headlights on when the rain starts to come down. Failure to comply could result in a fine. Texting While Driving Is Not Allowed Many states now have laws about texting and driving, but it’s good to know the specifics about what’s allowed and what isn’t in Florida. Florida Statute 316.305 clarifies what actions are prohibited while you’re driving. No texting and driving! Under this law, “a person may not operate a motor vehicle while manually typing or entering multiple letters, numbers, symbols, or other characters into a wireless communications device or while sending or reading data on such a device for the purpose of nonvoice interpersonal communication.” This includes texting, e-mailing, and DM-ing. (This doesn’t apply to vehicles that are stationary and thus not being operated.) On the road So no texting or otherwise typing on your phone while you’re driving. However, from the language in this statute, it sounds like you CAN talk on your phone if it’s linked to your car as a hands-free device. You cannot type in a phone number or select a contact, but if you can place a call from your car using voice commands, that is permitted. Being Disorderly Is Frowned Upon Yes, the law is really as vague as that sounds. Florida Statute 877.03 states that it is a misdemeanor to “commit such acts as are of a nature to corrupt the public morals, or outrage the sense of public decency, or affect the peace and quiet of persons who may witness them, or engage in brawling or fighting, or engage in such conduct as to constitute a breach of the peace or disorderly conduct.” Don’t behave like a pirate Most people probably don’t need to be told to generally be courteous of other guests and stay out of any fights, but just in case things get a little too rowdy, it’s good to know that these fighting, breaching the peace, and “corrupting public morals” are all against the law. Watch Out for Those Lightsabers This isn’t a Florida law, but if you’re traveling to or from Disney World via airplane, you need to pay attention to what you’re bringing in your luggage. For example, that lightsaber you built at Savi’s Workshop? It’s not guaranteed to pass through security if you’re going to carry it on. Cal Kestis Legacy Lightsaber Generally, the TSA has approved lightsabers for travel in either carry-on or checked bags. However, some airlines have restrictions on the size of the lightsabers, and certain kinds of batteries (like lithium-ion batteries) have their own special rules. Lightsabers The TSA website states that the final decision about whether to allow the lightsaber on the plane rests with the TSA agent at the gate, so it’s still possible that you could be told that the saber can’t fly with you. The decision to not allow the lightsaber on the plane could come from the TSA rule about sporting equipment: “Sports equipment that can be used as a bludgeon (such as bats and clubs) is prohibited in the cabin of the plane and must be transported in your checked baggage.” Depending on how the TSA agent categorizes your lightsaber, they may or may not allow it through security. Inside Savi’s Workshop The simple solution would seem to be to check the lightsaber instead, in which case you’d want to make sure it has extra protection as checked bags are not always handled as carefully as carry-on bags. Lightsaber carrying cases If you want to be completely safe, you can ship your lightsaber home from Disney World for an added fee. Disney said, “Guests can definitively have their lightsabers shipped to their homes after they complete their experience! To do so, you can either head over to the Droid Depot or Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities to have it shipped from within the park. If you prefer to wait until you have left Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you may also ship your package from your Disney Resort hotel.” You can get your items mailed directly to your home! There you have it — 7 laws you should know before you travel to Disney World. But wait just a second — before you head out the door, here are a few more resources to check out that can help you plan the best trip possible: A Full List of Disney World’s Cancellation Policies 5 Places You Don’t Want to Walk After Dark in Disney World What to Do When Your Phone Dies in Disney World The Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip 11 Disney World Restaurants You Didn’t Realize Were STILL Closed A Step-By-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ 10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness Stay tuned to the DFB blog for more updates that can help you plan your upcoming trip! Click here to see 8 WEIRD Disney World rules and why they exist. 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. Did any of these laws surprise you? 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If you know us, you know we love Wine Bar George in Disney Springs! We love Wine Bar George! Menus are always changing in Disney World, and we do our best to keep up with all of them so you know what to add to your “must-try” list. If you’re a pumpkin fan and are visiting Disney Springs soon, stop by and grab the new Frozen Pumpkin Spice Horchata! Right now, you can stop by Wine Bar George and grab their new Frozen Pumpkin Spice Horchata. This is a silky frozen blend of rum, rice, and condensed milk with vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of sweet spices. Um…YUM! Plus, if you buy a Corkcicle from the restaurant, you’ll get a complimentary frozen drink of your choice! Inside Wine Bar George We love the Halloween colors on the two Corckcicles above. So festive and fun!! If you give the new drink a try, we’d love to hear your thoughts! As always, stay tuned DFB for all the latest Disney news! Check out the INSANE cocktails over at The Edison — one’s in a blood bag! 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’s your favorite thing to get at Wine Bar George? Let us know in the comments! The post Wine Bar George Just Released a New Pumpkin Spice Horchata in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The airline industry has faced some unique challenges over the past few years. Spirit Airlines Not only is there a pilot shortage, but many airlines have been cutting flights, despite increased demand for travel. Now, a HUGE merger could change the industry even more, and that merger is one step closer to actually happening. We previously reported that JetBlue would buy Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion. Their board of directors has approved the merger agreement, which would make the airline the fifth-largest in the U.S. Now, according to CNBC, Spirit’s shareholders have finally approved the merger. ©Getty Images This comes after a months-long ordeal that even, at one point, involved Spirit potentially merging with Frontier Airlines. However, that deal was terminated, and now, Spirit and JetBlue are planning to merge instead. ©Spirit Airlines However, that doesn’t mean that the merger has already gone through. Although both airlines hope to close the deal officially in early 2024, they need to convince federal regulators that their merger won’t drive up fares and harm competition. ©Spirit Airlines If federal regulators approve the merger, JetBlue will get rid of the Spirit brand. JetBlue has plans to redo Spirit’s airplanes similar to its own planes, which have seatback screens and more legroom. We’ll continue to keep an eye on the merger and let you know what happens next, so stay tuned to DFB for more! In the meantime, you can see which two airlines are making it easier to fly into Disney World and learn more about Orlando International Airport’s new terminal. Here Are Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport 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 do you think about these two airlines merging? Let us know in the comments! The post Why the Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Merger Might Not Be Finalized Until 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Looking for a way to stay active and celebrate your love for Disney? ©runDisney runDisney holds several races each year with different themes and you even get to run through the theme parks in some of them! There are so many events to choose from like the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, the Princess Half Marathon weekend, and even an EPCOT Food & Wine-themed run! But now, you can start planning for races in 2023 and 2024, because Disney just announced dates! We already have dates for the first part of 2023, but now we know the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend will take place from November 2nd to November 5th, 2023! ©Disney (for 2022 race) Next up is the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend — this will take place from January 3rd to January 7th, 2024. ©runDisney (medals for 2023) Love the Disney Princesses? You can participate in the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend from February 22nd to February 25th, 2024! ©Disney (medals for 2023) And last but not least, you can take a run in the springtime with runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend from April 18th to April 21st, 2024. ©runDisney (for 2023 event) If you would rather wait for a run at Disneyland Resort, they are returning sometime in 2024! Disney has not announced any specifics for Disneyland yet, but we will let you know when they do. In the meantime, check out the medals Disney just revealed for the 2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. You can also check out how to take a workout class INSIDE a Disney theme park! Stay tuned to DFB for more runDisney news and we’ll be sure to let you know when registration opens up for these races! How to do a Frozen 2 Workout at Home! 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 ever completed a runDisney race? Let us know in the comments! The post DATES Announced for 2023 & 2024 runDisney Races in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially happening! Disney World’s Fantasmic! has a reopening date! SOON! The show has been closed since 2020, although we’ve seen some construction progress around the amphitheater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’re excited that some new things are coming to the show, too. But we’re even more excited because Fantasmic! dining packages are also returning! Disney has announced that reservations for the Fantasmic! dining packages will also return with the show! Thanks to our friend Joe (@schreiberjoe on Instagram) for the heads up! Mickey Fantasmic Sign The dining packages include an entree and appetizer or dessert at select full-service restaurants or one buffet, as well as a non-alcoholic beverage. Guests who purchase the dining package also get a voucher for guaranteed seating in a reserved area for Fantasmic! Here are the restaurants and prices, according to the Disney World website: 50s Prime Time Cafe — $51 per adult and $22 for children (9 and under) Hollywood & Vine — Breakfast is $54 per adult and $36 per child, while lunch and dinner are $71 per adult and $47 per child Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano — $54 per adult and $22 per child Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant — $49 per adult and $22 per child The Hollywood Brown Derby — $73 per adult and $29 per child Fantasmic! Dining Check-in Guests will be able to make reservations for dining packages as of October 26th for performances on November 30th and beyond. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on everything we learn about the return of Fantasmic! and the Fantasmic! dining packages! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Make a note that if you do make reservations for a dining package, make sure you have a valid ticket and park pass reservation for Hollywood Studios on the date you choose! Plan for your visit to Hollywood Studios by learning what NOT to do in the park! 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 seeing Fantasmic! in Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments! The post When You Can Book Fantasmic! Dining Packages for Disney World! 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. Are you visiting Disney World in 2023? If so, you’ll want to see which restaurants will be the BEST choices next year, when you should start planning that trip, and which days will be the most expensive. Once you’ve sorted out some of those details, you can get started on that packing list! Let’s get packing! Packing for Disney World is unlike any other vacation packing you’ve done so far. There are some things you’ll need to bring that aren’t usually staples for a vacation, but we promise you’ll be miserable without them. To help prevent any disasters on your upcoming vacation, take a list at our ULTIMATE Disney World packing list for 2023. For your convenience, we’ve sorted our list into a few different categories, like what you’ll need in terms of technology, staying cool in the parks, and being prepared for the weather. Technology Mobile Charger Gone are the days when you could visit Disney World without your smartphone. Now, you’ll need it to Mobile Order food, use Genie+, and find directions on the interactive map, all using the My Disney Experience app. To make sure your phone doesn’t die in the middle of your parks day, you’ll need a portable charger handy. ©Amazon We found a 2-pack of portable chargers, which have fast-charging power banks. Each has 2 USB ports and carries 2.4 charges for iPhones and 2.2 charges for Samsung Galaxy phones. You can buy this set now for $21.99 on Amazon. Click here to buy a portable charger from Amazon. MagicBand+ Charger If you use one of the new MagicBand+ bands, you’ll need to pack the charger that came with your band. Normal MagicBands don’t need to be charged, but the new version that has lights, haptics, and other special features should be charged nightly for the best results during the day. Charger You can buy MagicBand+ chargers at several Disney World gift shops if you forget yours at home. Power Strip With all of the devices that you might need to bring to Disney World, there may not be room to charge everything in your hotel room. So it’s a good idea to bring your own power strip for extra outlets. ©Amazon This Anker power strip has 3 outlets and 3 USB ports. You can get a 5ft cable for $24.99 on Amazon, and the small design makes it easy to pack in your suitcase or carry-on. Click here to buy the power strip from Amazon. Travel Alarm Clock With Early Theme Park Entry offered to Disney World hotel guests, your day might start very early! To make sure you don’t miss rope drop, you can bring your own digital travel alarm clock. ©Amazon There’s a simple alarm clock on Amazon that folds down to be very small. It has an alarm, snooze button, and an on-demand light switch. It takes 2 AAA batteries to power and is on sale now for $12.97 (it’s usually $15.97). Click here to buy a travel alarm clock from Amazon. Staying Cool Cooling Towels Even during the spring and fall, the Orlando heat is no joke. And if you’re going to be outside for most of the day (as you likely will be in Disney World), you’ll need some help to stay cool. We like to use cooling towels to find relief from the hot sun. ©Amazon There’s a 4-pack of cooling towels on Amazon for $12.99 (down from $15.99) that use a breathable mesh material to draw sweat away from your skin and keep you cool. Click here to buy a 4-pack of cooling towels. Portable Fan/Neck Fan Another option for beating the heat is to use a portable fan or neck fan. Amazon has this hands-free bladeless fan that you can recharge during your stay. ©Amazon The fan rests on your neck like headphones and has 78 little air outlets to keep your entire face and neck cool. You can get it on sale now for $25.99 (down from $39.99). Click here to buy a neck fan from Amazon. Sunscreen Of course, you can’t forget the sunscreen! We like Neutrogena’s mineral face sunscreen lotion with SPF 50. It’s oil-free and hypoallergenic. ©Amazon You can get a 2 oz. bottle (perfect for travel) for $9.99 now. Shop for sunscreen on Amazon here! Collapsible Water Bottle Last but certainly not least in the “staying cool” category, you’ll need a water bottle to stay hydrated. To preserve packing space in your parks bag, it’s a good idea to find a collapsible water bottle. ©Amazon You can get this leakproof collapsible water bottle from Amazon for $12.98. There are several different options for colors, and it holds 20 ounces of liquid. Find a collapsible water bottle on Amazon here! For the Weather Poncho Those inevitable Orlando storms won’t hold you back if you’re prepared! You can usually buy disposable ponchos in Disney World, but if you buy your own at home, they’ll likely be much cheaper. ©Amazon On Amazon, you can get a 5-pack of clear ponchos for $13.99. These fold down small, so they’re good to stick in your bag. Click here to buy rain ponchos on Amazon. Rain Jacket For more protection from the rain, you can get a rain jacket. This one on Amazon folds down pretty small, and it’s also quick-drying. ©Amazon You can get it in a variety of colors for $28.95. Click here to buy this rain jacket on Amazon. Sunglasses But the rain isn’t the only kind of weather you’re likely to see! You’ll want a good pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun. Ray-Bans are certainly a pricier option, but they’re also very high quality. ©Amazon We found these Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses on sale for $138.97 (down from $151). Click here to buy the Ray-Bans on Amazon. Hat You should also stick a hat into your pack for more protection from the sun or rain. Amazon has a cute Mickey Mouse baseball hat that’s on sale now. ©Amazon The adjustable hat is usually $21.04, but you can get it now for $19.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse hat on Amazon. General Preparedness Sanitizing Wipes There are a LOT of people in Disney World, which means that most surfaces have been touched by many hands. To keep things as clean as possible (whether that’s your hotel room or lunch table), you can bring along some Purell Hand Sanitizing Wipes. ©Amazon There’s a pack of 6 travel-sized hand sanitizing wipes (with 20 wipes in each pack) on Amazon for $16.13. Click here to buy the travel-sized sanitizing wipes. Hand Sanitizer And to keep your hands clean along the way, you can also pack some hand sanitizer. ©Amazon There’s a pack of 8 travel-sized Purell hand sanitizers, with each bottle being 1 ounce. They also come with jelly wrap carriers so you can attach them to your bag and have them easily accessible. The pack costs $14.13. Click here to buy the travel-sized hand sanitizer from Amazon. DFB Guide Of course, another important element of your trip is where you’ll eat! If you want to do some planning before your trip (or even on the way!), 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. You can take our ebook with you! We’re offering our readers 25% off with code WDW2022. Click here to purchase the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. Staying Comfortable Comfortable Shoes One of the most important things to pack is very comfortable shoes. Our readers have lots of suggestions for which shoes you should wear in to the parks — take a look at those suggestions here — but one of our favorites is these Hoka One One shoes. ©Amazon Hokas have quickly gained popularity and a reputation for being incredibly comfortable. However, they’re pretty pricey as well — this particular style is $225 for a pair. Whichever shoes you decide to bring, be sure to break them in before your trip. Click here to shop for Hoka shoes on Amazon. Comfortable Clothes (DFB shirts) You’ll want to pack clothes that match the weather when you’re visiting and that will be comfortable for walking around in. Need some ideas? Check out our DFB-exclusive graphic tees and merch! It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, and there are lots of different designs. Ready to Ride Sweatshirt You can find tees and sweatshirts for both adults and kids so that everyone in the family has something fun to wear into the parks. Click here to shop for our latest designs. Slip Shorts When it’s warm outside, we like to swap out our pants for a skirt to stay cooler in the parks. To avoid chafing, we’ve found that slip shorts or biking shorts are absolutely invaluable. ©Amazon These Bestena slip shorts from Amazon are just $9.99 and will seriously save the day if you’re planning on wearing a skirt or dress. Click here to buy these slip shorts on Amazon. Lots of Socks It’s possible that we tend to over-pack when it comes to socks, but there’s honestly nothing worse than walking around in wet socks after an unexpected rainstorm soaks our feet. So we always throw an extra pair into our parks bag, just in case. ©Amazon You can find this multi-pack of Saucony ventilating socks on Amazon for $13.99. Click here to shop for socks on Amazon. Anti-Chafing Cream Those slip shorts can help with thigh chafing, but chafing can happen anywhere, and it’s a nightmare. So grab some of this Body Glide anti-chafing balm to help prevent any painful rashes. ©Amazon You can get a stick of Body Glide on Amazon for $11 right now, which is on sale from its normal price of $22.45. Click here to shop for anti-chafing Body Glide on Amazon. In-the-Parks Bag Backpack Before you can stock your parks bag with all the essentials, you’ll need a bag to stock! You can use any kind of bag, but Loungefly has some fun options with Disney themes, like this Walt Disney Archives backpack. ©Amazon The bag shows Minnie looking up at Mickey, who’s on the moon. It’s about 11 inches tall and has adjustable shoulder straps. You can get it for $69.04 right now, which is down from its normal price of $80. Click here to shop for this Loungefly backpack on Amazon. Fanny Pack If you’re looking for a lighter, hands-free option, you might want to bring a fanny pack instead of a backpack. Check out this Petunia Pickle Bottom Mickey Mouse fanny pack. ©Amazon It has a crossbody strap along with a waist belt so you can wear it a couple of different ways. You can get it now for $48.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse fanny pack. Ziploc Bags We’ve got you a poncho and rain jacket for the rain, but you’ll also need some protection for your technology. That’s why we always pack a few Ziploc baggies in our backpack. ©Amazon We use them to store leftover food or to keep our phones and charging cords dry during the rain. You can get a 34-count of Ziploc quart-sized bags on Amazon for $6.09. Shop for Ziploc bags on Amazon here. Chapstick Is there anything more annoying than chapped lips and no way to fix them? We always make sure to have at least one chapstick on hand, just in case. ©Amazon One of our favorite brands for chapstick is Burt’s Bees Lip Balm, and you can get a 4-pack with the original scent, strawberry, coconut & pear, and vanilla bean for $9.95. Shop for Chapstick on Amazon here. Lotion/Hand Cream You’ve taken care of your chapped lips, but don’t forget to have some moisturizing lotion available for your hands as well. We like to use this Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion. ©Amazon You can get a pack of 3 2.5-ounce tubes on Amazon for $9.78. Shop for lotion on Amazon here. Miscellaneous First Aid Moleskin If you’ve brought the perfect, most comfortable shoes to Disney World, you hopefully won’t need any moleskin while you’re there. But even with your best pair of sneakers, you could still get a blister after walking 10+ miles in the hot sun and pouring rain. That’s why we always bring Moleskin Pads — just in case! ©Amazon This roll of Dr. Scholl’s Moleskin Pads can be cut to any size needed and costs $6.68 on Amazon. Click here to buy moleskin on Amazon. BandAids For those blisters or any other accidents, it’s great to have a few BandAids on hand. You can get a 100-count of flexible BandAids on Amazon to help solve those minor scrapes. ©Amazon The BandAids cost $6.97 now, which is down from their normal price of $7.66. Click here to buy BandAids on Amazon. Any Other Medication You’ll Need Of course, make sure you pack any other medicine that you’ll need during your trip, potentially including ibuprofen, prescriptions, and Tums. All the Disney World hotels have some basic non-prescription medicines available for purchase, but they’ll definitely be cheaper at your local pharmacy than at the hotel gift shops. Medicine This list should help you get a great start on packing for your upcoming trip. If you’re looking for more resources to help you have the best vacation possible, check out these links: These Will Be the Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations to Get in 2023 What to Expect from the Rest of the 2022 Hurricane Season in Disney World The Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip 5 Ways to Save $1,000 on Your Disney Trip (Really!) What to Do When Your Phone Dies in Disney World What to Do If You Can’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted 3 Terrifyingly Easy Ways to Ruin Your Disney World Vacation Stay tuned to the DFB blog for more of the latest updates from Disney World! Will the Disney Dining Plan return in 2023? Here’s everything we know. 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Air travel has been a bit chaotic lately. Flying isn’t fun for everyone There have been a lot of delays and cancelations, as well as some staffing issues. But, there are some positive things, like new routes being added and new resources travelers can use. And now, something else has happened that seems to indicate that things are looking up for the airline industry. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration recently screened the highest number of air passengers since February 2020, according to Reuters. What’s that number you ask? 2.49 million people! This was seen on Sunday, October 16th. ©Spirit Airlines A number that high hasn’t been seen since February 14th of 2020, before the global pandemic started shutting things down in the United States. The number is still lower than it was on October 16th of 2019 (which was 2.61 million people), but it’s getting closer! Where to? Airlines are reporting that business and leisure travel is increasing. Chief Executive of Delta Airlines, Ed Bastian, said that, “After two years of delaying travel, it is clear that consumers are getting out and traveling the world.” Where are you flying to next? So, things seem to be picking up in the air travel world! For more on traveling, check out our best tips for flying through the Orlando International Airport, air travel tips that’ll change your life, and the airlines to AVOID if you don’t want to get bumped from your flight. Stay tuned to DFB for more travel news and updates! The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2022 You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The BEST and WORST Airlines in the US, Ranked by Customer Complaints The MOST and LEAST Reliable Airlines in the U.S. This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you flying anywhere soon? Tell us in the comments! The post U.S. Sees Highest Number of Air Travelers Since Pre-COVID 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. Joffrey’s, the coffee brand all over Disney World that you know and love, is celebrating its birthday! We love Joffrey’s! Today, Joffrey’s announced on their Twitter account that to commemorate their 38th birthday they are serving up a special Birthday Cake Latte. Joffrey’s was founded in 1984 in Tampa, Florida. Still based in Tampa today, the coffee brand expanded and is now a popular choice for a morning (or afternoon!) pick-me-up in Disney World. A festive beverage! © Joffrey’s This specialty latte is crafted with their classic espresso, mixed with cupcake syrup and the milk of your choice, and topped off with a pile of whipped cream and multicolored sprinkles. The limited edition drink will be available today only, and you can find it at either their Disney Springs or Midtown Tampa locations. Joffrey’s 50th Anniversary Blend, which you can find both in parks and online If you won’t have the chance to snag one of these lattes today, you can still enjoy a Joffrey’s latte at home! On Amazon, you can find a variety of their blends, including the special 50th Anniversary Blend. Click here to check out some of the other blends available online here. While on the subject of birthdays, did you know you can enjoy some surprises when you visit Disney on your birthday? 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. When it comes to coffee at Disney World, do you prefer Joffrey’s or Starbucks? Let us know your choice in the comments below! The post How to Get a Birthday Cake Latte in Disney World Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

MagicBands have long been a staple for vacations at Walt Disney World, but Disneyland never had them…until now! New MagicBand+ When Disney announced that MagicBand+ would be the next generation of MagicBands, they also revealed that the technology would FINALLY be coming to Disneyland Resort. The new bands have been available in Disney World for a while now, but they are officially launching at Disneyland TODAY. So, come along with us as we check them out! What Is MagicBand+? MagicBands are bands you wear on your wrist that give you access to a ton of different features in the parks and resorts. They can act as your ticket, scan you into Lightning Lanes, connect to PhotoPass, and more. MagicBand+ in Disneyland We know that MagicBand+ will offer “a range of hands-free conveniences and immersive experiences” in Disneyland, like interacting with certain entertainment at Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure… Avengers Campus in DCA …and interacting with nighttime spectaculars. The band will sync with moments during the shows, like World of Color in Disney California Adventure park and Fantasmic! in Disneyland park. They will also work with the new nighttime shows coming to Disneyland Resort— “World of Color — One” and “Wondrous Journeys” when they debut in January 2023. Harmonious and MagicBand+ in EPCOT You’ll also be able to play the Batuu Bounty Hunters game in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, too! Now, let’s talk about what designs are available! What MagicBand+ Designs Are Available Note that MagicBand+ isn’t officially available until October 26, 2022, but Eligible Magic Key Holders, Cast Members, and Disney Vacation Club Members have been able to purchase MagicBand+ at Disneyland Resort for a few days now, and can use their regular discounts. MagicBand+ is here! MagicBand+ designs start at $34.99 and can go all the way up to $54.99. As of today, there are 20 different colors and designs — this includes five exclusive Disneyland Resort prints! Note that a MagicBand+ bought in Disneyland will work in Disney World, and vice versa. However, the old MagicBands from Disney World will not work in Disneyland. Designs available Here’s a peek at those Disneyland exclusive designs. There’s one with Disneyland Fireworks… Fireworks …Disneyland… …First Visit… First Visit …Happiest Place on Earth… Happiest Place on Earth …and Walt and Mickey! Walt and Mickey Also, note that Magic Key Holders can get $10 off an exclusive MagicBand+ design while supplies last. You can find this design at Starcade in Disneyland Park, Super Store Featuring Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, and the building adjacent to Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney. Using MagicBand+ in the Parks Now, let’s test out these new bands! First, we’re heading over to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to play the Batuu Bounty Hunters game! You start by visiting the Bounty Board in that land! ©Disney You’ll need the Play Disney Parks app to play. Here we are! Let’s get some bounties! You’ll tap your MagicBand+ on the medallion to start a job. Just tap the medallion Your MagicBand+ will then light up, signaling to you whether your bounty is close. Red lights mean you’re moving further away, and green means you’re getting closer! Getting closer! When the light on your MagicBand+ turns purple, you’ve found the target. Found the target! Scan the door with your Thermal Viewer (in the app) to identify the target. ©Disney Then collect your credits at the Guildmaster’s Hideout! The Guildmaster’s Hideout If that sounds confusing, don’t worry — the app will walk you through the whole process! We’ll continue to update this post as we use MagicBand+ throughout the day in Disneyland, so stay tuned! For now, you can check out some Disneyland news, like which Star Wars experience just got more expensive in Disneyland, the recent price increase on Disneyland Tickets, and the price increase for Genie+ at Disneyland Resort. 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When Disney Genie+ was first introduced in Disney World a year ago, fans were…less than thrilled about the new, paid FastPass replacement. Using Disney Genie+! Chances are hardly any of us could have imagined just how many updates and changes would come to the service, and now that it’s been around for a full year — we’ve learned just about all there is to know about it. But, there are a few things we learned that stand out amongst the rest — so here are the 7 things we’ve learned from using Disney Genie+ for an entire year! As a brief refresher, Disney Genie+ is a paid, skip-the-line service available via the My Disney Experience app. When it first debuted, it was $15 per day per ticket at Disney World but they have since introduced variable pricing for the service. If you upgrade to Genie+, you’ll be able to check the next available Lightning Lane return time for the ride you want and when the time comes, you can skip the standby line. Lightning Lane Those are the basics — let’s find out what we’ve learned! Which Rides To Prioritize Not all Disney World rides are created equally, and you’ll definitely experience that firsthand with Genie+. Some rides are more important to prioritize because of just how popular they are. These Lightning Lanes tend to book up quickly in the morning and be sold out for the day. Try booking those popular rides as soon as you’re able to in the morning! Slinky Dog Dash In Animal Kingdom, rides like Kilimanjaro Safaris and Na’vi River Journey tend to go quickly, while over at Hollywood Studios you’ll want to snag Slinky Dog Dash, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. Kilimanjaro Safaris The EPCOT rides that fill up the fastest are Soarin’, Frozen Ever After, and Test Track. Test Track Magic Kingdom is usually a whole different beast when it comes to Disney Genie+ (but more on that later). Several attractions fill up and stay that way throughout the day, like Peter Pan’s Flight, Jungle Cruise, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Peter Pan’s Flight But, there are a handful of rides that aren’t available with the regular Genie+ service, and instead are called Individual Lightning Lanes. This is a pay-per-ride sort of system and the cost is not included with regular Genie+. Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Flight of Passage, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train all fall into this category. Cosmic Rewind The good news is that you can book Individual Lightning Lanes and regular Genie+ selections at the same time — beginning at 7AM on the day of your park visit! The Rides To Book FIRST With Disney Genie+ You Can Use It More Frequently Than Disney Says When Genie+ first debuted, Disney had a description on its website advertising that guests who buy the service should only expect to use it on 2-3 rides per day — but we know now that it’s just simply not true. We’ve used Genie+ several times in one day on a LOT of rides, but it comes with a learning curve. Astro Orbiter If you start making selections early in the day, you can fit more attractions in. You can often book selections back to back after you’ve scanned into your first ride. In parks like Magic Kingdom where there is a LOT to try and get done in one day, knowing how to utilize the service to its full potential can really make all the difference! How Many Rides Can You Get on Per Day With Disney Genie+? The Price Can Vary Like we mentioned before, Genie+ has gone through quite a few changes — one of the most recent ones being a price increase. Although the base price for Genie+ in Disney World is still $15 per ticket per day, the price will vary depending on the date of your park visit. Genie+ can vary in price based on demand Individual Lightning Lanes have been priced this way since they were introduced, allowing Disney to control the price based on park capacity or demand for the ride that day. Disney noted that the prices may be lower on less busy days but higher during peak periods like around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Crowds in Hollywood Studios We’ve already seen this price increase go into effect with $18, $20, and $22 days — so keep that in mind when you’re planning your next Disney World trip! Read More About the Genie+ Price Increase in Disney World It Comes With More Than Just a Skip-the-Line Feature Disney Genie+ doesn’t only allow you to skip the lines, but it also comes with access to several PhotoPass filters in the My Disney Experience app! Which filters are available depends on when you’re visiting the parks, but we’ve seen Genie, Figment, and more. Frozen PhotoPass filter! The filters usually stick around for 45 days after you purchase Genie+, meaning they can come home with you too like a digital souvenir. Many of them feature augmented reality and might change depending on your location and whether or not you’re in the parks! See More PhotoPass Filters Here You Don’t Need It In Every Park (Or at All!) Listen, Genie+ can be a great tool that makes your park day a bit easier, but is it always necessary? Nope. New signs! If you’re heading to Disney World on a day that’s not very crowded, chances are you probably don’t need to use Genie+ unless you or someone in your party really hates lines. There’s nothing worse than buying Genie+ in the morning only to realize that you didn’t actually need it. Expedition Everest Lightning Lane Not only that, but whether or not you “need” Genie+ can be entirely dependent on the park you’re visiting. Magic Kingdom has a LOT of rides and is generally considered one of the most crowded parks anyway, so using the service there makes sense — same with Hollywood Studios. EPCOT and Animal Kingdom don’t have a TON of rides, to begin with, so you might not need Genie+ in either park. Splash Mountain Lightning Lane If your day in Disney World isn’t complete until you’ve been on EVERY attraction in the park, then yeah — Genie+ probably makes sense for you. But if you’re not trying to ride every ride and just want to go with the flow, it might be a waste of money. Lightning Lane at Tower of Terror Plus, taking advantage of rope drop and Early Theme Park Entry can also let you skip some of those pesky lines if you’re able to! Is Genie+ Necessary in Disney World? Here’s What We Think. Availability Can Pop Up Throughout the Day If you weren’t able to snag that Lightning Lane you were hoping to get — don’t panic! We often see times pop up throughout the day. Just because all the available times are booked up doesn’t mean that’s how it will stay all day. Keep checking the My Disney Experience app and refreshing the page — you might luck out and snag that Lightning Lane after all! Don’t give up! Disney guests cancel their Genie+ reservations or just forget about them more often than you might think. We’ve been able to snag Lightning Lanes for popular rides like Jungle Cruise well into the day — you just have to be diligent! You Can’t Use It During Holiday Parties Heading to Disney World for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party? Don’t count on using Genie+! You might remember this from the old FastPass system, but guests who purchase Genie+ aren’t able to use it at separately ticketed events like the holiday parties. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Typically, the parks are less crowded during these events meaning lower wait times, and Disney doesn’t offer the option of skipping the lines in this case! Still confused about Genie+? Here’s our Step-By-Step Guide to using it! Looking for more Disney World planning tips and Genie news? Look no further! Here are 5 ways Genie+ will surprise you, and check out the planning tips you should know about before your next Disney World trip! We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World, so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2022 to get 25% off! 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“Fantasmic,” the nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, will return to theme park on Nov. 3. View the full article

Technically, it’s still Halloween Time in Disneyland, but let’s face it — the holidays are already starting to sneak in. Halloween Time in Disneyland We’ve already seen holiday merchandise in Disneyland, and we’ve already got a full list of food booths for the Festival of the Holidays in Disney California Adventure. Now, though, Disneyland’s iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle is showing off its snowy holiday look — in OCTOBER. When we arrived in Disneyland this morning, we saw Sleeping Beauty Castle looking a little more festive than usual. To quote Jack Skellington, “What’s this?” What’s this? THIS is snow that’s been added to the castle, which is part of its annual holiday makeover. Yes, it may feel a little early, but it’s still quite pretty! Snow! It’s beginning to look a lot like… …the holidays WILL be here before we know it! And soon, Sleeping Beauty Castle will be getting ANOTHER makeover, this time for the Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary! So Sleeping Beauty Castle is just flexing its holiday outfit a little early before it gets its platinum upgrade! ©Disney So don’t be surprised if you pop into Disneyland and see snow on the castle in the middle of Halloween Time! If you’re planning on visiting Disneyland during the holidays, though, be sure to make those park pass reservations soon — it’s a popular time of year to visit the parks, especially with the Festival of Holidays going on in Disney California Adventure. Also, be sure to stay tuned to DFB because we’ll be reviewing everything from that Festival of the Holidays! We’ll let you know what’s good to eat and what to pass on! 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 Will you be visiting Disneyland soon? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Snow Already Covers Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There has been a LOT of big news about Disney World restaurants this past week! Toy Story Land First, we saw a TON of price increases at restaurants, but at the same time, Monsieur Paul finally reopened, AND we got a reopening date for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, both in EPCOT. Now, we’ve got a little bit of a sneak peek at what some things in an upcoming restaurant will look like! A Disney Parks video about a tour of Disney’s Flavor Lab has revealed some new details about Roundup Rodeo BBQ, which is currently under construction in Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The restaurant, which is set to open in 2022 will be set up to look like a play arena set up by Andy! ©Disney Guests will dine amid “play sets” while fun “rodeo festivities” take place during the BBQ meal. It will be “a delicious barbecue-forward concept with some characters that you definitely know” ©Disney Roundup Rodeo BBQ concept art Now, we know a little more about some of the restaurant’s details, including the plates. As of now, the REAL plates, which are made of bone china, could be designed to look like paper plates — how cool is that? ©Disney We also see some of the other fun details that are expected to come to the restaurant. It looks like the glasses are made like Mason jars and, yes, that’s a container of toy soldiers on the table, too! The video does stress that this is all a work in progress and that things could change before the restaurant opens! ©Disney You can watch the full video below:  Disney has not yet announced an official opening date for the restaurant, but we’ve been keeping an eye on the construction progress, although much of it remains behind a big wall in Toy Story Land. Recent Roundup Rodeo BBQ construction We’ll let you know when we get more information, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more. In the meantime, if you get hungry in Toy Story Land, be sure to check out Woody’s Lunch Box, where you can find one of the best Grilled Cheese sandwiches (and TOTCHOS!) in Disney World! Grilled Cheese If you do plan on eating at Woody’s Lunch Box, though, be sure you place that mobile order early! We’ve seen long lines here, especially recently, so ordering early guarantees you get to eat when you want to! 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 excited about Roundup Rodeo BBQ? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: First Look at What We Can Expect From Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the reopening of the causeway linking Sanibel Island to the mainland that was washed out by Hurricane Ian 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. (UPDATE) The ears have sold out online again. Figment has quite the following and it’s not uncommon to see merchandise modeled after the purple dragon sell out quickly! Were you able to snag one of these coveted buckets? We saw guests stand in line for hours for the Figment popcorn bucket and if you missed your chance to purchase one in person, some online listings from resellers reached hundreds of dollars. One piece of Figment merch that debuted at the D23 Expo this year is the Figment Ear Headband for Adults. These Minnie ears feature Figment on one ear and the Imagination Institute logo on the other, both on top of a purple geometric background. A sparkly orange bow sits in the middle and is the perfect finishing touch. Cute! You can find these ears in EPCOT at the Creations Shop for $34.99, and we recommend if you are interested in purchasing a pair in EPCOT and you see them, buy them! Cast Members have said that they tend to sell out quickly, and that is also true on shopDisney! These ears were listed on shopDisney and sold out, but they’ve since been restocked! You can find the Figment Ear Headband for Adults here for $29.99. ©Disney Right now, shopDisney is also offering free shipping on any orders purchased today October 19, 2022, so you can also save a bit of money while you’re at it! Click here to buy the Figment Ear Headband for Adults! While you’re stocking up on Figment items, check out this bag created especially to celebrate EPCOT’s 40th anniversary. This light purple purse is a Disney version of those tiny shoulder bags that were super popular during the early 2000s (how retro!). Figment Bag – EPCOT 40th Anniversary © Disney The design includes a scrunched handle and some pleating on the front to add interest, and the interior is lined with a striped fabric in Figment’s iconic colors. The best part about the Figment Bag are the adorable orange wings jutting out from each side! If that wasn’t enough to clue someone in on the inspiration for the design, there is even a tiny Figment keychain attached to one of the handles that is also removable. You can get it on shopDisney for $39.99. Click here to buy the Figment Bag! Figment really has been the star of some Disney news lately with a new film and meet and greet being announced recently! Read all about the new Figment film that has been announced by 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. What do you think of the Figment hype? Are you a Figment fan and understand, or do you think it’s overblown? Let us know your opinions in the comments! The post HURRY! Disney's Sold Out Figment Ears Are Back in Stock Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have BIG news about Fantasmic! Fantasmic billboard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’ve been watching the construction in this area for a WHILE and saw when rehearsals started, but the big news is that we finally have a reopening date for the nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disney recently announced that the show would return in November of 2022 and it’s almost time to see the revamped version of the show. Save the date! Fantasmic! is returning to Disney World on November 3rd, 2022 — we can’t wait! Mickey Fantasmic Sign This is one of the biggest experiences still missing from Disney World — but not for much longer! Fantasmic! The show will look a bit different from the last time you watched it. Disney announced that an entire segment of the show will be replaced when it comes back, so there’s a big opportunity to have new animation, characters, songs, and stunt performers! Disney said that the new show sequence will have characters like Elsa, Moana, Pocahontas, Aladdin, and Mulan. It’s coming back! Disney Live Entertainment Show Director, Matthew Hamel, shared that within this new sequence, we’ll get to “go on a journey with our heroes.” The heroes will be faced with a decision and will have to find the strength within to “push through in a truly spectacular way.” The new sequence will have an Aladdin chase scene with brand NEW stunts, a “powerful scene” with Elsa featuring the song “Show Yourself,” and moments with Moana, Pocahontas, and Mulan. Disney actually brought in Mimi Chan — the original muse and model that was used by animators as inspiration when bringing the character of Mulan to life — to help choreograph part of the new segment. Fantasmic! is coming back Disney also announced that there will be some new tech, which could explain some of the construction we’ve been watching — take a look at that here! Disney has shared that they’ve taken this time to upgrade the lighting, sound, and lasers used in the show to really make it better than ever. Courtesy of @bioreconstruct on Twitter Disney Cast Members will be among the first to see the new show with special previews. If you’re a Cast Member, be sure to stay tuned for updates on that. Want to take your Fantasmic! experience to the next level? Well, you could get special seating for the show thanks to the return of Fantasmic! dining packages! These will return for performances on November 30th and beyond. Reservations open on October 26th. Fantasmic banner If you want to learn more about Disney’s Hollywood Studios before you go to watch Fantasmic!, be sure to check out our free checklist below. Yes, it’s FREE! We’ll be covering ALL the changes at Fantasmic, so stay tuned to DFB for more details! Check out the major changes coming to Fantasmic! in 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. Do you like Fantasmic! in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Fantasmic! Reopening DATE Announced for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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