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Disneyland has already had some exciting news this week! Buzz Lightyear at Pixar Pier Thanks to the D23 Expo, we’ve already got a new look at the reimagining of Mickey’s ToonTown, we’ve learned about an expansion to Avengers Campus which will include a new attraction, AND we got an opening date for a brand new Tiana-themed store! But there’s still loads to get caught up on in Disneyland, so let’s get to even MORE updates! Disneyland Merchandise Updates The Emporium A brand new pair of Corduroy and Plaid Bow Ears has arrived for $29.99. Corduroy Ears for Fall! We also found the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Ears… Carrousel ears …as well as the matching Loungefly for $85… Carrousel Loungefly …and Mickey Plush for $34.99. Carrousel Mickey Plush! A new Turning Red Youth Sweater has also turned up. This sweater is adorable The sweater is $34.99. Here Are NEW Dining Options Coming to Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland China Closet Over at China Closet, we found a new Pirates of the Caribbean Skull Mug… Skull mug …a Just One Bite Corkcicle Tumbler for $39.99… Just one bite… …and a Just One Bite Corkcicle Canteen! Canteen The canteen is $44.99. Here’s a FIRST LOOK at the NEW Tiana-Themed Shop, Eudora’s Chic Boutique, Coming to Disneyland Disney Clothiers This Chip ‘n’ Dale Shirt is “Double the Fun!” Double the fun! It’s $29.99. Learn More About The Tiana’s Palace Restaurant Coming To Disneyland! Disney Showcase We found a Halloween Minnie Mouse Castle Kid’s Shirt for $26.99… Halloween shirt for kids …Skeleton Dance Pants for $59.99… Skeleton Dance is everywhere …Hades Sweats for $49.99… Hades sweatpants …Poison Apple Coasters for $44.99… Poison Apple …an Ursula Tank Top for $36.99… For the poor unfortunate souls …and A Lovely Mess Tray. A lovely mess! The tray is $29.99. Here’s The BIG Reason Why Oogie Boogie Bash Succeeds at Disneyland Resort Little Green Men Store Command The Mickey’s Main Attraction: Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Pin is here for $29.99. Carrousel Pin! We also found an Oswald Pin for $17.99… Oswald! …and another Oswald Pin! Oswald again! The 1929 pin is also $17.99. Explore ALL of the Treat Trails at Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland Resort With Us Star Traders Okay, Star Wars fans, we’ve got a lot to share with you from Star Traders. There’s a May The Force Be With You Shirt for $36.99… May The Force Be With You …and May The Force Be With You Sweatpants for $54.99… Matching sweatpants …an Embroidered Star Wars Characters Long Sleeve Shirt for $39.99… Star Wars Long Sleeve shirt …a Star Wars Characters Belt for $24.99… This belt has character(s) …a Grogu Pet Harness for $39.99… Grogu harness …and Star Wars Sweatpants! COMFY Star Wars pants The sweatpants are $49.99. Here’s a FIRST Look at the NEW Villains at Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland Resort Pooh Corner We found a few new pins here, including a Hector Pin… Hector …a Miguel Pin… Miguel …and a Coco Pin Set. Two pins! The pin set is $17.99. Here’s What SOLD OUT Crowds Look Like at Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland Resort Port Royal You can get a Zero Dog Toy. A pet toy! The pet toy is $24.99. We HAVE to Talk About Bruno Now Because He Is AT Disneyland Resort — See A Video Adventureland Bazaar Be like Professor Indiana Jones and get an Indiana Jones Shirt. Indy’s shirt! The shirt is $64.99. ‘Coco’ Villain Ernesto de la Cruz Makes His Debut at Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland Resort — See A Video Pioneer Mercantile A whole SLEW of new Coco merchandise has turned up! There’s a Coco Kid’s Button-Up Shirt for $34.99… Coco Button-Up …a Coco T-Shirt Dress for $49.99… Coco dress …a Coco Kid’s Sweater for $49.99… Kid’s sweater …a Familia is Love Baby Outfit for $34.99… Familia is love …a Puppy Love Kid’s Shirt for $29.99… Puppy Love …a Tie Dye El Amor Nunca Muere Shirt for $36.99… Vibrant colors …a Fly High Pepita Shirt for $36.99… Fly High Pepita! …and a Coco Blanket. Coco blanket The blanket is $59.99. See All of the 2022 Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise at Disneyland Resort Disneyland Other Updates Disney+ Day We spent Disney+ Day in Disneyland, and were treated to some nice surprises before we ever entered the parks! Disney+ Day decorations We even got a complimentary button to commemorate the occasion! Free button! There were some new photo ops, including one for Pinocchio! Get your picture with Pinocchio! But PhotoPass photographers were standing by to take special MagicShots, too! Get your pic taken! We found similar photo ops throughout California Adventure, too! See What Disney+ Day Looked Like In Disneyland Disney California Adventure Attractions Updates Oogie Boogie Bash We attended the first Oogie Boogie Bash and enjoyed all the snacks, entertainment, and treat trails! Villains Grove at Oogie Boogie Bash We also checked out the party-exclusive merchandise! JOIN US at the First Oogie Boogie Bash of the Year at Disneyland Resort! Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney At World of Disney, we found a Mickey Main Street Electrical Parade Ornament for $44.99… Ornament …a Kid’s Flower Sweater for $44.99… Cute! …a Haunted Mansion Kid’s Shirt for $24.99… Haunted Mansion shirt for kids …Jack Skellington Socks for $14.99… The Pumpkin King! …Coco Ears for $29.99… ‘Coco’ Minnie Ears …a Coco Disney Flair Keychain… Coco keychain …Turning Red Kid’s Leggings for $24.99… They’ve got pandas on them! …a Turning Red Shirt and Overalls Set for $49.99… Cute set …and a Turning Red Kid’s Jacket. Fuzzy jacket The jacket is $49.99. These EXCLUSIVE Disney Magic Shots Are Positively Ghostly — Check Them Out Here! If you’re planning on heading to Disneyland for Halloween Time, keep in mind that tickets for the Oogie Boogie Bash are sold out. However, there’s still plenty to see, do, AND eat at Disneyland for Halloween! Before you make those trip plans final, though, be sure to read about why you should consider NOT booking a Disney-owned hotel for your Disneyland vacation. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you headed to Disneyland for Halloween Time? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disneyland Resort: You Can DRINK Out of a Pirate Skull first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you a runner? Do you participate in runDisney events? runDisney banners in Disney World Have you ever been in any of the runDisney races in Disney World? Believe it or not, there USED to be runDisney events in Disneyland, too, but those paused back in 2017. However, Disney has announced that runDisney events will return to Disneyland! Disney made the announcement today at the D23 Expo that runDisney races would return to Disneyland in 2024. That’s plenty of time to start training and getting ready for the first event! 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Participants in runDisney events get a chance to run through Disney Parks and see them in a way they’ve never seen them before (usually VERY early in the morning). There are usually special events during the day, too — and guests and characters come out to cheer on runners. There are also MEDALS! ©runDisney If you’ve never participated in a runDisney event, be sure to check out the runDisney website and learn everything you need to know. We’ll also be sure to let you know when Disneyland announces dates and details for events, so stay tuned to DisneyFoodBlog for more! In the meantime, be sure to check out the registration dates for Disney World’s 2023 runDisney events. 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Race Themes Announced — Find Out What They Are Here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever participated in any runDisney events? Let us know in the comments! The post runDisney Will Return to Disneyland For the First Time in YEARS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you guys ready for some more D23 Expo announcements?! ©D23 They’ve already revealed a land expansion and new store over at Disneyland Resort, as well as some new movies and trailers. But we’re going to jump over to Disneyland Paris for a second to bring you a new show! Over at Disneyland Paris, a new show will be arriving next year! Disney Parks tweeted out some details about the show, as well as its name, “Pixar: We Belong Together.” It’ll be part of the final festivities for the resort’s 30th Anniversary celebration which will last through September 30th, 2023. Disneyland Paris Disney has not announced a ton about the show quite yet, but we do know it will be arriving at the resort next year! For more D23 Expo news, take a look at the trailer for the live-action The Little Mermaid. Or take a look at the new Pixar movie that was announced. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Follow Along With Us As We Attend the D23 Expo 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 visiting the resort for the celebration? Let us know in the comments! The post Check Out the NEW Pixar Show Coming to Disneyland Paris! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sunday at D23 Expo 2022, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro made several exciting announcements about the future of Walt Disney World Resort.View the full article

Disney's D23 announcements including opening of Tron ride, changes in fireworks shows, addition of Hatbox Ghost and Figment View the full article

Nighttime shows are a lot of guests’ favorite parts of a Disney park day. Disneyland Forever at Disneyland At Disney World, you can catch Harmonious in EPCOT and Disney Enchantment in Magic Kingdom. In Disneyland, you can currently catch Disneyland Forever and see many other shows throughout the year, including the new fireworks show that’s debuting in January 2023 for The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary! The new fireworks show will be called Wonderous Journeys! Concept Art It will be one of two nighttime spectaculars coming to Disneyland in 2023. If you’re visiting Disneyland soon, be sure to keep up with DFB so you know about the ride closures happening in the park, and when new snacks are arriving for you to try! We’ll be sure to update you on all you need to know! Check out these Disneyland SECRETS that no one will tell you! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you excited about the new fireworks show? Let us know your thoughts below! The post NEWS: TWO New Nighttime Spectaculars Announced For Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever walked through Magic Kingdom and wished a Coco space could be added there? Or maybe you wished you could walk up to the Casita from Encanto? Well, those things MIGHT (keyword: MIGHT) be in your future! Cinderella Castle During the D23 Expo, we got to attend the panel all about the future of the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. During that panel, we got to hear about the return of the Happily Ever After theme song, a new fireworks show for EPCOT, and so much more. And among those announcements were some teasers for projects Disney is dreaming up! During the panel, Imagineering Portfolio Creative Executive Chris Beatty shared, “Magic Kingdom holds a special place in my heart. I think there are so many amazing stories yet to be told – lands to be explored.” So if you thought New Fantasyland was the end of “expansions” to Magic Kingdom, you might be wrong! Now, keep in mind that all of the things we’re about to discuss are just ideas being dreamed up at Disney Imagineering, often in partnership with Disney Animation. That means that all of the ideas are very much subject to change. They are just some things Disney presented as possibilities for the future. Beatty and Jennifer Lee (Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios) discussed some ideas that have been in the works for Magic Kingdom. Disney has called these “potential expansion opportunities” for Magic Kingdom and “what if” ideas. Main Street U.S.A. When discussing these potential expansions, Beatty asked, have you ever wondered if you could travel to the other side of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, what would be there? The idea here is basically an exploration of what could be on the other side of Thunder Mountain if you made it past all the rocks. One possibility the team appears to be exploring is Coco! What if past Thunder Mountain is the little town of Santa Cecilia and they’re celebrating Dia de Los Muertos? What if you could climb onto an alebrije, and fly into the land of the dead? Beatty said that’s what “could be out there.” And finally, they also teased that another area for expansion could include a land themed to…the Disney Villains! Lee said, “We love to hate, and sometimes love to adore, obsessively love to adore…our villains.” And that could lead to some unique Villains-themed opportunities in the park! The Characters We Love to Hate! These are currently Blue Sky projects so they are VERY early in the stages of development. But, Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products did say, “We are not up here daydreaming. It’s important to me that you know that these things…they are very real.” Again, Disney is referring to these as “potential expansion opportunities” and creative “what if” ideas. WOW We cannot wait to see what becomes of these Blue Sky concepts in the future. Stay tuned for more news! Click here for more coverage from D23 Expo! 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 ideas? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. We were invited by Disney to attend D23 Expo as media. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post BREAKING: NEW Coco, Encanto, and Villains-Themed Areas Teased for Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ready for some more D23 Expo excitement?! ©D23 Yes, we’ve already told you all about the movies, trailers, and other media reveals at the event. But how about Disneyland Resort news?! Well, buckle up, as we’re about to bring you some new announcements for the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort! We already knew to expect the addition of Din Tai Fung in the area, but during the Parks Panel, Disney shared concept art for the location! Concept Art And here’s a look at what to expect on the inside! Inside But that’s not all, Disney also revealed another new location — Porto’s Bakery & Cafe! It’s a Southern California favorite, and it will be calling Downtown Disney District home very soon! Porto’s! We’ll bring you the latest on these projects when new details are released! But continue to stay tuned to DFB, as we’ll continue to bring you the latest from the D23 Expo! 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 the new locations hitting Downtown Disney District? Let us know in the comments! The post New Restaurant Porto's Bakery and Cafe Announced For Downtown Disney! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

At D23 Expo 2022 this weekend, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared many exciting announcements and updates for various projects in development at the Disneyland Resort. Here’s everything you need to know, plus a bonus announcement and some extra details to keep the buzz going! The Mandalorian and Grogu Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s […]View the full article

Have you been following along with all the D23 Expo announcements? If you have, you’ll know that Disneyland is getting a LOT of updates! We love Disneyland! Splash Mountain is becoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (in both Disneyland and Disney World), and we got a first look at the model for the new attraction. Disneyland is also getting a Tiana’s Palace restaurant along with a Princess and the Frog-themed gift shop. There’s an expansion coming to Avenger’s Campus as well! But now there’s been ANOTHER announcement about something new coming to Disneyland! Disney just announced that the Magic Happens Parade is returning to Disneyland Resort is celebration of 100 Years of Disney! On top of this, TWO new nighttime spectaculars have been announced. Disney has also shared new decor, food, and character costumes to celebrate the BIG 100 year occasion! Coco Float in Magic Happens Parade in Disneyland Now back to the parade details! Magic Happens will return next year, but we do not have an exact timeline right now. What we do know is that we cannot wait to see the beautiful costumes and decor once again. Remember that both The Main Street Electrical Parade and the Disneyland Forever fireworks ended their runs in Disneyland on September 1st. Maui and Pua We’re keeping track of all the latest updates from the D23 Expo this year, so stay tuned to DFB to catch all the news! Click here to see the biggest announcements from the D23 Expo! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you excited to see this parade return? Let us know in the comments. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Recently, we were invited by Disney to attend the D23 Expo. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink.You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post NEWS: Magic Happens Parade Returning to Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line is following up a Wish with a Treasure, giving Aladdin, Jasmine and the magic Carpet center stage. View the full article

So many announcements are coming out of the D23 Expo! ©D23 Disney’s revealed new movies, trailers, stores, and park expansions. But how about an entire reimagining of a land? Well, check out the huuuuuuge announcement about DinoLand U.S.A.! DinoLand U.S.A. could be rethemed to Zootopia or Moana! Guests will be immersed in the various districts from the film (as well as some we’ve never seen), and enter the world of Zootopia! And they’ll also enter the world of Moana! ©D23 Nothing has been confirmed for DinoLand’s replacement, but Disney mentioned that a reimagining is in the works. We can’t wait to hear more about this project! And we’ll continue to bring you the latest from the D23 Expo, so stay tuned to DFB! 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 this retheme? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: DinoLand Could Be Reimagined to 'Moana' or 'Zootopia'-Themed Lands at Disney's Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2022 has been a BIG year for Disney Cruise Line! Disney Wish Not only has the Disney Wish cruise ship debuted but Disney has also shared some new details about the newest ship joining the fleet — Treasure. But that’s not all! Disney Cruise Line is also getting a new island called Lighthouse Point. And we got to see some new concept art at D23 Expo. Let’s check it out! Lighthouse Point will be the second Disney Cruise Line destination in The Bahamas, joining Castaway Cay. Located in Eleuthera, you will able to explore the natural world around you. ©Disney Just look at the beautiful natural details coming to this island! ©Disney The colors looks so vibrant and we love all of the textures! We cannot wait to learn more about this new private island being created for Disney Cruise Line. Read MORE about the new Treasure Ship coming to Disney Cruise Line here! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Follow Along As We Explore Disney’s NEW Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish Learn ALL the Secrets of the Disney Wish We Ate EVERYTHING on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship -- The Disney Wish Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Disney Wish COVID-19 Testing Mishaps to Avoid A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend the D23 Expo. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink.You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post NEW Concept Art Released for Disney Cruise Line's Lighthouse Point first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

JUST ANNOUNCED! #TRON Lightcycle / Run will open Spring 2023! #D23ExpoView the full article

This week was a BIG one for Disney World. We saw lots of new announcements for Disney+ Day on September 8th, and the D23 Expo this weekend is bringing even more news! But amid all the exciting changes, there are a few warnings we need to bring to your attention. Hollywood Studios If you’re visiting the Disney World parks this week, make sure you know about a few CLOSURES that are currently happening in each one. Some attractions, restaurants, and shows are going to be unavailable for a while — check this list so that you don’t experience disappointing surprises on your next trip. Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Railroad Disney has still not announced an opening date for the Walt Disney World Railroad. Although we’ve seen some engine testing and Cast Member training at this attraction, we don’t know yet when it could reopen. Train tracks construction However, the attraction is no longer listed on Disney World’s refurbishments calendar — could that mean it’s returning soon? We’ll be watching for updates from Disney! Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Space Mountain’s gift shop — Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. — is currently closed because of construction over on the TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster. Light & Power Co. Gift Shop Disney hasn’t announced when this gift shop could reopen, but it might stay closed until TRON construction is completed. For now, anyone who rides Space Mountain is being directed to a different exit (as they usually would exit through the gift shop). Enchanted Tales with Belle Another long-term closure in this park is Enchanted Tales with Belle — a character experience where you can help Belle tell the story of Beauty and the Beast. Enchanted Tales with Belle Disney hasn’t announced yet when this attraction could reopen. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Pete’s Silly Sideshow is another closed character spot. Previously, you could find Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy at this location, all of whom were dressed as circus performers. Pete’s Silly Sideshow is closed for now! Disney previously announced that this spot will reopen sometime “in the coming months,” and that announcement was a few months ago. So it could reopen any day now! Meet Ariel at Her Grotto One more meet-and-greet spot is still closed in Magic Kingdom: Ariel’s Grotto. This spot — located near the Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid ride — has been closed for a long time now. Ariel’s Grotto Disney still hasn’t announced when it could reopen. What to do when the Magic Kingdom Monorail isn’t running. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Feathered Friends in Flight Feathered Friends in Flight gives guests a behind-the-scenes look at how Animal Kingdom’s trainers work with birds. You’ll get to see the birds perform different behaviors that the trainers teach them, like singing a song or catching flying fruit! Feathered Friends in Flight From September 11th through the 24th, 2022, this show will be closed for “routine refurbishment.” During this time, there are still a few other shows to enjoy in this park, like Festival of the Lion King (a can’t-miss in our opinion) and Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond. See the character meet-and-greets that recently returned to Animal Kingdom! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid Ariel must just be missing from Disney World because the Little Mermaid meet-and-greet isn’t the only attraction that’s still closed. The Voyage of the Little Mermaid stage show is also closed. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney hasn’t announced when or if this show will return. Fantasmic! The popular nighttime show Fantasmic! is still closed, but Disney has confirmed that it will reopen sometime this year. Fantasmic! signs That return is likely going to happen soon, as Disney announced last week that Cast Member rehearsals have already begun! Check out which surprise Disney character we found in this park. EPCOT Canada Far & Wide in CircleVision 360 The Canada Far & Wide theater is actually still open in EPCOT, but also it’s not. We can explain. It’s currently being used by the Appleseed Orchard Food & Wine Festival booth! Instead of a movie about the natural beauty of Canada, right now you’ll find an apple crumble tart and a variety of apple-flavored drinks at this location. Canada Far & Wide The movie will likely return after November 19th, which is when the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival ends. American Adventure Pavilion Although this closure isn’t happening this week, it’s coming up soon so we included it here. The American Adventure show in EPCOT’s World Showcase is not showing times beginning on September 19th. American Adventure Disney hasn’t announced an official closure for this pavilion, so the missing times could be a glitch on the website. But if you love to watch America’s story told by animatronics of historical figures, you may want to be aware that it could be closed for a while beginning next week. Find out why you should book your EPCOT park passes NOW. Disney World Hotels Kona Café — Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Kona Café is temporarily closed at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Disney announced that the café will reopen sometime in fall 2022 with “an enhanced table-service experience.” Kona Cafe construction If you still want to grab food from this spot, you can use the My Disney Experience app to Mobile Order breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Kona Café To-Go. You’ll pick up your food right next to Kona Island. Narcoossee’s — Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Narcoossee’s (a seafood restaurant at the Grand Floridian) is currently closed as well. This restaurant closed back in July and isn’t expected to reopen until sometime in 2023. Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Disney has said that Narcoossee’s will reopen next year with “an enhanced table-service experience.” Do you qualify for the NEW Disney World hotel discount? Disney World Water Parks Blizzard Beach Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is still closed right now. But don’t worry — you can still visit Typhoon Lagoon, which is Disney World’s other water park. Ski Lift at Blizzard Beach For an update on what’s happening at Blizzard Beach, check out our recent post! See what’s going on with the Blizzard Beach refurbishment here. Disney World has been pretty quiet over the last couple of weeks as summer winds down and teachers and kids return to school. The low crowds likely won’t last long — with the holidays coming up, many people are going to head to the parks to celebrate. If you’re visiting Disney World this holiday season, check out some of the returning celebrations coming up this year. Spaceship Earth And if you’ll be decking the halls at home, you can still bring some Disney magic to your holidays! We found some new ornaments that you can get online, and don’t forget to add the popular Disney advent calendars to your online cart before they sell out. We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB. Find out what Disney executives had to say about Genie+. 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 visiting Disney World this week? Let us know in the comments! The post 11 Disney World Closures With NO Reopening Date first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready for some EPCOT news?! ©D23 The D23 Expo has been packed with new announcements about films, lands, and more. And during the Parks Panel, something exciting was announced for EPCOT — take a look! EPCOT recently received Harmonious on October 1st, 2021, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Disney World! But another nighttime show will arrive to the park very soon! Harmonious That’s right, there will be a new nighttime spectacular in the park! Not many details have been released by Disney, but we do know that it will be debuting in late 2023. We’ll bring you more details when they’re announced! Stay tuned to DFB, as we continue to bring you the latest from the D23 Expo! 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 to see EPCOT get another nighttime show? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: NEW Nighttime Show Coming to EPCOT Next Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome, foolish mortals. The Haunted Mansion It doesn’t matter which Disney Park you go to — Disney World OR Disneyland — those three words probably bring back some iconic memories of the Haunted Mansion. But those Haunted Mansions are not the same. Only one of those has the iconic Hatbox Ghost figure, but look alive…because that’s ALL about to change! Now there’s a whole story about the history of the Hatbox Ghost we won’t get into, but basically this figure was something in the ORIGINAL Haunted Mansion that never quite worked right (remind you of a certain Yeti?). However, Imagineers figured it out, got it working properly, and it was added to the Disneyland version of Haunted Mansion in 2015. The head appears and disappears! However, Disney World did not get the iconic figure. But NOW, Hatbox Ghost is set to offer his own brand of ghoulish delight to guests in Disney World in 2023! Honestly, this was one of our biggest complaints about the Disney World version of the ride (the other is that we don’t get Haunted Mansion Holiday, but we’ll save that for another day). Want to keep up with all the big announcements from D23 Expo? Be sure to keep following along with us today as we cover all the big Disney Parks news! You can also follow along with us on Twitter! Don’t forget that you can also watch the livestream of D23 Expo — here’s the full schedule of events that will be online! See Original Haunted Mansion Props On Display at the Walt Disney Archives Exhibit 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 Hatbox Ghost coming to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post The ICONIC Hatbox Ghost Will Join the Haunted Mansion in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney recently unveiled their newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish. This ship is home to new entertainment, lots of restaurants, and some very fancy guest rooms. But did you know that the Disney Wish is just 1 of 3 new ships that Disney has planned? The Stage in the Grand Hall There are going to be 2 more Disney cruise ships, which will be sister ships to the Disney Wish. And now we know more about one of those ships! Disney announced that the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line is going to be named the Disney Treasure! And it will have an adventure theme! We can’t wait to learn more about these new ships — if Disney makes any more announcements about them this weekend, we’ll be sure to let you know! The Disney Wish In the meantime, you can explore the new Disney Wish by checking out our room tours, restaurant reviews, and more. We have a free booklet with everything you need to know about the Wish as well as information about what you should NOT forget to pack when you sail away! Keep following DFB for more of the latest Disney updates. Click here to learn all about the Disney Wish. What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Follow Along As We Explore Disney’s NEW Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish Learn ALL the Secrets of the Disney Wish We Ate EVERYTHING on Disney's Newest Cruise Ship -- The Disney Wish Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Disney Wish COVID-19 Testing Mishaps to Avoid A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been on a Disney cruise? Let us know what you thought in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend their media preview of D23 Expo. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink.You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Name and Theme Announced for NEW Disney Cruise Line Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Happy D23 Expo weekend! It’s finally here! There are tons of panels and presentations to experience at this event, lots of shopping to do, and you may even run into some Disney celebrities before or after their events! Disney has also announced tons of new films, series, and release dates at this event, so in case you missed any, here’s a FULL LIST of all the film/series release dates or timelines announced at this year’s Expo. We’re going to separate the announcements out by the day they were announced. Friday, September 9th The Simpsons (Season 33): October 5th, 2022 Peter Pan & Wendy: 2023 Iwájú: 2023 Wish: 2023 How Exciting Win or Lose: 2023 Snow White: 2024 Mufasa: The Lion King: 2024 Elio: Spring 2024 Inside Out 2: Summer 2024 OooO! Saturday, September 10th Willow: November 30th, 2022 Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi: October 26th, 2022 The Bad Batch (Season 2): January 4th, 2023 Indiana Jones 5: June 30th, 2023 Werewolf by the Night: October 7th, 2022 ©Disney Loki (Season 2): 2023 The Muppets Mayhem: 2023 American Born Chinese: 2023 The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder: February 2023 The Santa Clauses: November 16th, 2022 National Treasure: Edge of History: December 14th, 2022 ©Disney Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: February 10th, 2023 Big Shot (Season 2): October 12th, 2022 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures: 2023 Elton John’s Farewell Concert: November 20th, 2022 ©Disney We will update with release dates once more panels take place. And for more information from the D23 Expo, check out the park expansion announced for Avengers Campus in Disneyland Resort. Or take a look at the trailer for the live-action The Little Mermaid movie. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Come With Us As We Experience the D23 Expo 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 release date are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. We were invited by Disney to attend D23 Expo as media. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post ALL of the Disney Movie and Show Release Dates Announced This Weekend 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. One of the most popular souvenirs in Disney World is the resort-specific Starbucks cups, which come in a variety of designs. Do you collect Disney World Starbucks cups? We’ve seen those cups sell out FAST, both in Disney World and online, and they’re not always easy to get your hands on, especially if they’re the 50th anniversary designs. One of those cups, which has Mickey on it, though, has FINALLY arrived in Disney World. We’re talking about that Starbucks Mickey Tumbler that we’ve only previously seen online on shopDisney. The details on the cup are what make it so much fun! New Starbucks cup alert! Of course, the star of the cup is Mickey! The cup also says “Walt Disney World.” Mickey! You’ll also find park icons and references to rides all over it. There’s Spaceship Earth and Figment… Spaceship Earth …the Pixar Ball, Alien Swirling Saucers, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Star Tours, Tower of Terror, “it’s a small world”… So many ride references …Pandora, Flight of Passage, the Tree of Life, an elephant… MORE details! …a churro (!!!), Cinderella Castle, Jungle Cruise, AND a hotdog. Whew! That’s a lot of details! SO MANY details The back of the cup has the Starbucks logo, of course! Back We found this cup at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Discovery Trading for $27.99. However, it’s still available online if you want to grab it! Click Here To Buy This Tumbler Online! Looking for even more fun Disney Starbucks merchandise? We’ve got a list of everything available online right now. If you’re looking for 50th anniversary merchandise, here’s every 50th anniversary souvenir you can get online, too! Also, don’t forget to check out all these great Amazon deals this weekend! 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 grabbing this tumbler? Let us know in the comments! The post The Newest Starbucks Cup in Disney World Is FULL of Details -- Can You Spot Them All? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney+ has seen some BIG success when it comes to subscriber numbers, but the service is still requiring a lot of investment and is LOSING money. ©Disney Though some have become a bit weary of the streaming world in general, especially after Netflix experienced streaming struggles, Disney has continued to announce shows for the platform and send what could be BIG films directly to the streaming service (skipping traditional theatrical releases in some cases). So what’s going on with Disney+ and what is Disney’s plan moving forward? An interview with Bob Chapek has given us some insight. Recently, current Disney CEO Bob Chapek sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to discuss streaming, the controversy with Scarlett Johansson, and more. At one point, the interviewer pointed out that some investors are re-evaluating going “all in on streaming,” and asked whether Chapek and Disney were re-evaluating that strategy too. If you’ll remember, back in 2020 Disney actually restructured some of the Company’s organization to make streaming their primary focus — so they truly have gone “all in” in some ways. ©Disney In response to the question, Chapek noted that back when they first launched Disney+ they “dramatically underestimated the hungry beast” (referring to Disney+) and “how much content it needed to be fed” to really maximize its potential. Chapek said that once they realized that they’d need more content, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, greatly impacting things. Since there were only a few things coming through their system at that time, they had to really carefully consider where to place each project. Chapek noted, “When the theatrical world was shut down because of COVID, it was kind of an easy decision.” They could postpone things, which they did in some cases, but Disney+ subscribers were asking for more content, so they “started diverting content that was originally intended for theaters before Disney+ was even envisioned.” Soul Statue Chapek said that at the same time they also started to make a “very methodical plan” to figure out how much content they would need to take advantage of the opportunities in the theatrical world, but also how much content they’d need to “feed the content pipes that were leading into Disney+.” According to Chapek, “Now that production is back fully and we have a full understanding of what’s needed…we’re in a position to fully program theatrical exhibition, without having to steal content from one place or another, as well as our streaming services.” Luca Artwork in the Italy pavilion This is an interesting take, with Chapek seemingly admitting that they had to “steal” from one content pipeline to feed the other for a bit, but that things could change. In the past, Disney has noted that they’ve handled movie releases on a case-by-case basis, determining which platform is best for each item. We’ve seen quite a few Pixar movies released directly on Disney+, but that changed a bit with Lightyear — which did get a theatrical release. Since Disney now feels like it is in a position where there is potentially enough content to feed both sources (theatrical and streaming) it’ll be interesting to see just what direction movie releases take. In terms of the remainder of 2022, Hocus Pocus 2, Disenchanted, and the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special will ALL be heading to Disney+. While theatrical releases will only really include Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Avatar 2. Years ago, would more of these have been theatrical releases? During the peak pandemic period, would some of these have ended up on Disney+, perhaps through the Premier Access service? How will these releases change in the future? It’ll be interesting to see what happens. Click here to read about a deal that could CHANGE movie releases from Disney Another thing Disney has to consider is whether Disney+ films will be able to be just as iconic or reach the same level of adoration as their theatrical releases. During the interview, the reporter asked whether Chapek thinks a franchise and even something like a park ride could be launched from a movie or series released on Disney+? Chapek said “absolutely.” What makes him so confident? Well, Chapek pointed to the success some films have had once being released on Disney+. Specifically, Chapek discussed Encanto and how it received “modest success theatrically” but then shot up to No. 1 once released on Disney+. He shared, “I don’t have to tell you the phenomenon it became from a merchandise standpoint and from a music standpoint and how many more people saw it on Disney+.” Mirabel in a surprise parade in Disney World Encanto might be a bit of a strange situation, however, because it did get a theatrical release first and then was released on Disney+. But, other examples of pure Disney+ successes prove they can expand beyond the realm of streaming. One of those is The Mandalorian. The Mandalorian himself was not a character seen in previous theatrically released films (not this specific Mandalorian, anyway), and yet the series has launched massive amounts of merchandise, several spin-off series, multiple seasons, and will be reaching the parks in the future as Disney has announced that Baby Yoda and The Mandalorian will be making appearances in Disneyland. Baby Yoda Headband Other direct-to-Disney+ projects have also seen success beyond the streaming service, like WandaVision (which has resulted in an Agatha Harkness spin-off and the appearance of Agatha in Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash), and even things like MoonKnight (where the main character has made an appearance in Disneyland’s Avengers Campus). What Disney+ franchises could lead to in-park appearances and maybe even park attractions in the future? We can’t wait to find out. Click here to see the first trailer for the Mandalorian Season 3 on Disney+ Does all of this mean that theatrical releases are DEAD? Not necessarily. Chapek noted that there are “films where theatrical distribution is essential.” Specifically, he said that with “big blockbusters, there are titles that would be well-advised to be launched theatrically and then go onto Disney+.” But he said he doesn’t think that is “necessary for a franchise to be born.” Chapek said that they have a lot of flexibility, and that’s a good thing. He pointed out that some people want things to go back to the way they were before the pandemic, but he said that simply won’t happen because “the consumer has moved on.” Many consumers might now prefer to sit at home and watch a movie in their pajamas, rather than head to the theaters. Chapek said, “That doesn’t mean we’re not going to take great Marvel and Star Wars movies, and Avatar, and put them first in theatrical. We will because it’s a wonderful way to experience those films. But that does not mean that everything, for it to be credible or for it to eventually turn into a Disney franchise, has to go through that.” Pandora: World of Avatar Despite some reports indicating that Chapek and former Disney CEO Bob Iger don’t see eye-to-eye on some issues, this seems to be a matter they have expressed similar views on. In a recent CNBC interview, Iger similarly noted that the pandemic has left a “permanent scar” on the theatrical side of things. He shared that he doesn’t think “movies ever return, in terms of moviegoing, to the level that they were at pre-pandemic.” Iger, similar to Chapek, pointed to the consumers as a reason for this. He said that “choice” is the big reason why people haven’t gone back to theaters, noting that people became more familiar with streaming movies at home during the pandemic and like the flexibility of being able to choose when and what to watch. But Iger similarly doesn’t think that theaters are “dead,” just that the pandemic has exacerbated the change in consumer habits. ©CNBC If you’re one that would 100% prefer to watch most movies at home, then this may resonate strongly with you. But it seems like theatrical releases aren’t going away. And they won’t just be limited to “big” Star Wars and Marvel films either. Disney does have a number of films slated to go to theaters in the upcoming years, but, of course, as they determine whether they have enough food to “feed the beast” of Disney+, things could change. Click here to learn about all of the remakes, reboots, and sequels in the works at Disney When it comes to investors, Disney+ continues to be a big point of conversation, with many often focused on just how many subscribers Disney+ has. But some Wall Street investors may be starting to fear the “all in on streaming” approach considering the tumbles taken at Netflix, with big DROPS in subscriber numbers on that service. When it comes to dealing with investors’ thinking on Disney+, Chapek said that they’ve given guidance on two things when it comes to investor updates — (1) subscriber numbers and (2) profitability. Chapek noted that they gave profitability guidance even when profitability wasn’t necessarily a focus for investors. Disney+ Day Photo Chapek said, “We knew that the frothiness of the streaming business in the eyes of investors would moderate at some point, we didn’t know when. And profitability would become as important if not more important ultimately than revenue and sub adds.” He said that they’ve been operating as they normally would, and not reducing the amount of content going to the system or spending. At the moment, Disney has projected that Disney+ will be “profitable” by 2024. It maintained that guidance during the Q3 earnings call for 2022. Disney+ also expects to gain many more subscribers by 2024, and it continues to gain subscribers each quarter. ©Disney But Disney+ also continues to lose money. Whether Disney+ will be able to reach profitability or its subscriber goals by 2024 remains to be seen. In the meantime, we expect that stock values could largely be impacted by short-term gains and losses in the Disney+ arena, and each Earnings Call will likely bring with it highly anticipated Disney+ financial news. It will also be interesting to see how Disney’s upcoming price increases and ad-supported tier will impact the entire situation. Only time will tell what that will do to subscriber numbers and Disney+ profitability. What do you think about Disney+ and where it is headed? Tell us in the comments. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disney+ news and let you know what we find. In the meantime, you can click here to see the price INCREASE announced for Disney+ ad-free streaming, or click here to learn about the price and launch date for Disney+’s ad-supported service. Click here to get a look at the trailer for the new “The Santa Clauses” series coming to Disney+ 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 is the best show or movie Disney has put on Disney+ so far? Tell us in the comments! The post “We Dramatically Underestimated the Hungry Beast” — See Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s Comments on Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know all too well how fast Disney’s tickets, reservations, and hotel accommodations can sell out. Cinderella Castle in Disney World If you blinked, you probably missed your chance to grab a ticket to Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure. Want to grab a park pass reservation for a big event? Good luck finding an available park. And the same goes for hotel accommodations — they book up fast on popular dates! So, if you have your heart set on a certain Disney World hotel, here are the dates in 2023 that you need to book right now! January 4th-8th — Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is taking place January 4th-8th, which marks 30 years of running! ©runDisney Every single race in Disney World is completely sold out, which means a lot of guests will be booking hotel rooms for this weekend. So, if you haven’t grabbed your hotel room yet — hurry and book! Check Out More About This Marathon Weekend February 23rd-26th — Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Here’s another weekend that’s sure to book up fast! The Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend will take place February 23rd-26th and every single race is sold out. ©runDisney You don’t want to underestimate how fast hotel rooms book up on marathon weekends, y’all. You’ll regret it! Check Out More About This Marathon Weekend Here March and April — Spring Break Now, Spring Break differs between districts (and states), which means you can usually expect to see tons of guests throughout March and April. And many of those guests are looking to book rooms at the same hotel as you! THIS Is What Spring Break Looks Like in Disney World Most school districts in Florida observe their Spring Break in March, so crowds may be heavier during that month. But remember, some other districts have Spring Breaks in April, so it’s best to just book those hotel rooms now — before it’s too late! Check Out Why We Warn You About Spring Break Crowds in Disney World April 13th-16th — runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend If you’re visiting the resort during this race weekend, you can expect to see some crowded parks! And what do crowded parks mean? That’s right, booked-up hotels. ©runDisney Now, the race isn’t entirely sold out quite yet, but we expect to see that change very soon. So, get ahead of the rush and book your hotel room before they’re gone! Check Out More About This Race Here 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company Talk about a huge milestone! The Walt Disney Company is celebrating 100 years, which means you can expect to see a celebration take place around Disney World. We don’t have exact details but we could see this start being celebrated in September or October. Walt Disney Company Logo ©Disney And, if you’re wanting to visit the parks for the celebration, you’ll want to book your hotel room ASAP! A lot of people attend celebrations at the resort (we can’t blame anyone, they’re fun), so hotel rooms will book up fast. Check Out the Exhibit That Celebrates 100 Years of Disney History October 31st — Halloween Halloween is always busy in the parks. Between Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (which we assume will return in 2023) and fall offerings, it makes sense for guests to celebrate the spooky occasion at the resort. We LOVE Halloween time! So, if you’re also hoping to have some frightful fun in Disney World, be sure to book your hotel room soon! Check Out What Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Is Like in Disney World November 24th — Thanksgiving We’re thankful for Disney World, so it makes sense to spend Thanksgiving in the resort! Holiday Crowds November 24th is Thanksgiving, which always proves to be one of the busiest days of the year. Seriously, we’re urging you — get your Thanksgiving hotel room booked ASAP! Check Out What the Thanksgiving Crowds Looked Like in 2021 December 24th and 25th — Christmas Time Now, onto the busiest (and most wonderful) time of the year — Christmas! Christmas brings a ton of guests to the parks, so it can be rough to find reservations and hotel rooms if you take too long to book. Yes — It Gets THIS Busy Seriously — these rooms fill up fast! Check Out Just How Busy The Season Gets December 31st — New Years Eve What comes to mind when you think of New Years Eve? Fireworks and over-the-top celebrations, right? It’s Busy! That’s what most want to experience on New Years Eve, which is why it’s an extremely busy day in Disney World! And, since many adults like to drink an alcoholic beverage or two to celebrate the holiday, hotel rooms will book up fast. Grab your own before they’re all gone! Check Out How Crowded New Years Eve 2021 Was in Disney World And those are all of the 2023 dates you need to book hotel rooms for now! If you want to take part in the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend, check out how to register here. Or take a look at the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party event nights you can still buy tickets for in 2022. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World on any of these days? Let us know in the comments! The post Planning to Go to Disney World On These Popular 2023 Dates?! Book Your Hotel NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

WOW! What a weekend it has been! ©Disney We have received so much news, especially when it comes to film and television. Not only have we heard about a sequel to Inside Out but we have also seen a trailer for the live action The Little Mermaid (and that’s just grazing the surface). Now we have another BIG update! We finally have a release date and a trailer for the highly anticipated The Santa Clauses series coming to Disney+. The Santa Clauses will premier on Disney+ on November 16th! We can’t wait to see Tim Allen and the rest of the gang back in action! Stay tuned for more Disney news because we are sure there is more on the way! Looking for ALL of the D23 Expo news in one place? We’ve got ya covered!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What announcement are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Recently, we were invited by Disney to attend the D23 Expo. Today, we are here on our own accord, but some of the photos in the post above are from said media event. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink.You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Trailer and Release Date for 'The Santa Clauses' Series Coming to Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a BUSY weekend at the D23 Expo! How Exciting We’ve been bringing you all of the latest updates like Marvel news, new attractions and expansions, and SO. MUCH. MORE. We have loved watching tons of new trailers throughout the weekend for shows like The Mandalorian season 3 and Marvel shows like Secret Invasion, but now there is another trailer to check out! Disney just released the trailer for MOVIE/SHOW. Check it out below: We’ve been at D23 Expo all weekend — click here to see EVERYTHING we’ve experienced at the event so far! We are expecting tons of BIG news this weekend, so stay tuned to DFB for more Disney updates! See ALL the Biggest Disney News — Come With Us to the D23 Expo! 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 announcement from the D23 Expo weekend so far? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend the D23 Expo as media. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post FIRST LOOK at the New Percy Jackson Series on Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article