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One of the first steps to planning a Disney World vacation is deciding when your vacation will actually be. There are many factors to consider when choosing the best time for your family, including school and work schedules, crowd levels, special events, and weather. If you end up heading to Disney World between June 1st and November 30th, you will be there for hurricane season. Rainy day at Hollywood Studios ahead of Hurricane Milton Now, that does not mean you should avoid that time period completely, it is six months out of the year after all! But, if you are planning a trip to Disney World during hurricane season, you will want to read this! Fans are sharing their experiences and tips, so you can be prepared for your vacation. First off, just because you are heading to Disney World during hurricane season does NOT mean you will even experience a hurricane while you are there. That is simply the time period during which hurricanes could occur. Being prepared either way is always a good idea, though! We asked our readers about their experiences at Disney World during a hurricane, and we think their stories will likely help you feel a bit more comfortable about booking a trip during hurricane season. Andrea has been through several hurricanes at Disney World, and she said it is the “BEST place to be!” Magic Kingdom before Hurricane Helene Allyson also agreed, writing, “Couldn’t have had a better and more relaxed experience. We felt safe and had everything we could possibly need. Food was available, entertainment, activities, and characters to pass the time and assure my kids! We had to extend our stay 3 days and were blown away at how inexpensive the added cost was. Disney does it right!” Disney World hotels are built to withstand hurricanes, and if Florida residents need to evacuate their homes, many book a room at Disney World because it is so safe. While experiencing a hurricane can be scary, the good news is that Disney World has been through its fair share of them, and Cast Members are prepared to keep everyone safe and as happy as possible. Disney World has plans in place for when a hurricane is coming through, and keeping everyone safe is a top priority. Rain on Main Street during Hurricane Idalia in 2023 Depending on the storm’s severity, the parks may close, and guests may be asked to remain at their hotels or in their rooms while the storm passes. Simon got caught in Hurricane Milton while staying at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and “felt very safe.” They ordered pizza, drank prosecco in a Be Our Guest flashing cup, and watched Golden Girls on Disney+, waiting for the whole thing to blow over. He said it was a “memorable” experience. Oftentimes, Disney World hotels will offer special activities, including movies, character appearances, and more. Nicole wrote that at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, they “handed out flashlights, made the arcade games free, and had extra characters coming around to engage with guests.” Emily shared that while they were at Disney’s Contemporary Resort during a hurricane, they even had parties for kids in the convention rooms. Additionally, the hotels will offer take-away meal boxes for purchase, so you will have food and water for the storm. Disney World closed due to Hurricane Milton in 2024 Hayden shared LOTS of great tips about being at Disney World during a hurricane. If you have park tickets that go unused, they are automatically extended for 12 months, so you don’t lose them. We always suggest booking through Disney or a travel agent who uses Disney’s systems, as Disney’s Hurricane policy is incredibly guest-friendly. If you book your trip through a third-party like Priceline or Expedia, you will have to go by their policies instead. After the storm has passed, Disney World usually reopens fairly quickly. Cast Members work fast to clear away any debris so you can return to your vacation. However, Melanie warned that if you think it won’t be busy right after a hurricane, you are very wrong! Magic Kingdom entrance the day after Hurricane Milton Hayden also shared a few negatives. You will need to remain in your hotel room while the storm is overhead, and you are asked not to leave under any circumstances. He also noted that sometimes there are long lines in the lobby, with concerned guests. Cast Members are often more used to dealing with storms, whereas guests who traveled to Florida may be feeling nervous. However, Hayden said that Cast Members were very patient and took each guest’s concerns seriously. Jessica also chimed in, saying, “I’d also recommend following a local Orlando meteorologist during your trip if a hurricane is expected. They are way less doom & gloom compared to out-of-state meteorologists who aren’t accustomed to tropical storms.” Magic Kingdom during Hurricane Debby Hurricanes can also make travel tricky and dangerous. Flights will often get delayed or canceled due to hurricanes, and driving can be especially dangerous. That is why we recommend having a bit of wiggle room in your travel dates if you are traveling during hurricane season. Be prepared for the potential for canceled or delayed flights! While it can still be frustrating when your travel plans get adjusted, it will be much less stressful if you already have a bit of built-in flexibility. Magic Kingdom during a hurricane While we know being caught in a hurricane can sound scary, the good news is that Disney World knows a thing or two about hurricanes! We hope these stories from our readers helped you better understand what a hurricane at Disney World is like. Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney news! 7 Hurricane Season Tips from a Disney World Expert Who Lives in Florida Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you experienced a hurricane while at Disney World? Let us know about your experience in the comments! View the full article

Disney World is getting more expensive this year, and you need to be prepared. Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle It’s getting harder and harder to afford a vacation to The Most Magical Place on Earth, and if you think you’re alone in that, you’re not! It’s not uncommon for Disney to raise prices year over year, and we’ve rounded up some very useful tips for saving on this year’s trip. Annual Price Increases It’s not a guarantee, but it’s a pretty common occurrence for Disney World to do annual price increases across property. These typically happen sometime in October and affect everything from park tickets to Annual Passes to hotel rooms to food to souvenirs. Seriously, it’s a LOT. Disney World merchandise So, yes, if it seems like your Mickey bars are costing more year-over-year, they probably are. Whenever price increases happen, we gather up all the details and share the news with our readers. So if you want to be in the loop, subscribe to our newsletter. Every Disney World 2027 Ticket Price Increase HERE! Tips for Saving on Hotels So now, let’s break down some tips for saving in each of those categories. First up, hotels! Resorts can be one of the more expensive parts of your trip, and the price will vary a LOT depending on where you choose to stay. The good news is that Disney World offers hotel discounts throughout the year — you just need to check the Special Offers page on their website. Port Orleans — French Quarter The best way to save on your hotel, though, is to travel during an “off” time. Typically, cheap windows to visit are late January, early February, parts of May, late August, and most of September. Make sure you’re choosing dates when there are no holiday weekends or major school breaks. Riviera Resort If you want to stay at a Disney Vacation Club Resort, you might want to consider renting DVC points from a reputable source (do NOT find a stranger on Facebook to do this and get scammed!). We’re also big fans of using a travel agent to book our trips. Our friends over at Small World Vacations have years of experience planning Disney vacations, and their services are completely free to use — if you book your trip and then a discount comes along, they’ll apply it to your trip for you! Should I Use a Travel Agent for My Disney Trip? Tips for Saving on Tickets The other big spend when going to Disney World is tickets! Sometimes Disney World offers ticket deals, but these are less common than hotel discounts. In 2026, Disney currently offers 4 ticket deals on its website: a military ticket, a Water Park Seasonal Pass, the Specially Priced After 2PM Ticket for early summer, and the 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket. Disney World Theme Park Tickets But if you can’t take advantage of any of these offers, we’ve still got some tips for you. First, we tend to recommend people skip the Park Hopper add-on unless you want extreme flexibility for your visit. Usually, hopping around to multiple parks a day is too much for people (either on shorter OR longer trips), and it’s easier to just do one park a day. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Also, Disney World ticket prices are date-based, and the calendar on the website shows the starting price for each day. Usually, the starting price for single-day tickets is the price to visit Animal Kingdom, so make sure to click around to different days to see what the ticket price is for the other parks. Sometimes, a day that is cheapest to visit Animal Kingdom is NOT the cheapest day to visit Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, or Hollywood Studios. Pandora If you’re buying multi-day tickets, keep in mind that there’s a usage window for those tickets. Sometimes it’s cheaper to select a start date for the tickets that’s a couple of days before you arrive. As long as the usage window is still open on the days you want to visit, you don’t actually have to visit the parks on the first day of your ticket. Learn Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Tickets Here! Tips for Saving on Food The expense that can sneak up on you during your vacation is FOOD! There are so many delightful snacks and fun, themed restaurants in Disney World that it’s easy to get carried away. But don’t worry, we’ve got some tips to keep you grounded! For starters, you can choose to dine at restaurants that are outside of Disney World to save money. It’s not as magical, but it’s a good budget move. This is particularly helpful if you’re staying off property, though it’s doable if you have a car and you’re staying at a Disney Resort. It’s easiest to do this on your arrival day or your break day from the parks. Disney World entrance Also, we’re big fans of using grocery delivery to stock up on snacks and breakfast items for our hotel room, as well as things like bottled water and coffee. Here at DFB, we recommend Amazon Fresh, which can deliver directly to your resort after you arrive. That’s a lot simpler and cheaper than purchasing items at gift shops or in the parks and paying a premium. And this way, you won’t have to make a grocery run. Take those same snacks you order and then throw them in your park bag to keep spending down during the daytime! Learn More About Amazon Fresh Here! Tips for Saving on Souvenirs Last but not least, let’s chat about souvenirs. This one’s a little finicky because you’re either the person who doesn’t do much merchandise shopping on vacation or you’re the person who goes absolutely HAM in the gift shops. If you’re the second type, there are a few ways to limit your spending, starting with shopping outside of Disney World. Many local stores like Walmart and Target sell Disney merchandise in the Central Florida area, and the ones closest to Disney property have impressive stock for cheap. Target on 192 But it’s okay if that’s not your vibe and you want merchandise from Disney. You can also shop at the Disney Store online before your visit to choose a few select items, or set a shopping limit using Disney gift cards for each person in your party. All great ways to save. The Emporium It’s no secret that Disney World is expensive. But you can make it marginally less so if you set a budget and plan properly. Follow these tips, and you’ll be able to enjoy a much more affordable vacation! A Realistic Budget for Your Disney World Trip Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! 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Uhm, hey Disney? Please don’t touch that. Disney World’s Haunted Mansion There is major work going on in Magic Kingdom, and we’ve been watching dirt move up and down for a while. While one of our favorite nearby classic attractions has had some work done, we’re starting to think it’s more extensive than we thought. The Haunted Mansion has been undergoing exterior work, so to combat this, they put up a whole poster of the ride’s front (cause you know, you can’t tell the difference, right?). Yikes! Well, our bestie @bioreconstruct on X (who posts the absolute best aerial photos) shared a photo of the manor, and it’s starting to look more intense than we thought. You can see scaffolding and scrims all around, and the brown coverings are protecting the roofs. ©bioreconstruct The ride is operating normally and doesn’t even have a message on the website saying there’s something happening, so it’s currently only exterior work. We wouldn’t be surprised if they do some sort of indoor refurb soon. Who doesn’t love a little spring refresh? Hatbox Ghost Now, next to the Haunted Mansion, there is Piston Peak, the new land replacing Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America. It’s themed to our favorite Pixar cars and will feature two rides, including a road rally racing one and a more family-friendly one. Piston Peak construction Because of this construction right next door, could Disney be retheming the sides of the mansion so it blends in better with the Frontierland theming? The Haunted Mansion is technically in Liberty Square, which doesn’t typically align with Frontierland’s theme, so we’re interested to see how Disney ties it all together. A peek at construction in Magic Kingdom! While we’re talking about construction, we can’t forget to mention Villains Land, which is going behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The land will have its own theme but will still be next to Frontierland, so the transition space between the lands will be interesting. Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more Disney news. DISNEY HAS BEEN REAL QUIET ABOUT THIS MAGIC KINGDOM CHANGE Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW View the full article

It’s almost time to head into theaters to see our favorite toys for the fifth time, and we cannot wait! ©Disney The release of Toy Story 5 is right around the corner, on June 19th, and to get the anticipation started, Loungefly has released a Toy Story 5 Collection, and we are OBSESSED! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We are going to be highlighting some of our favorite items from this adorable new collection, so let’s dive in and see what you might have to add to your cart! Check out this unique Triple-Pocket Loungefly Backpack! ©Loungefly The original gang is back together on this bag! This unique style features three separate pockets, one each for Jessie, Woody, and Buzz! We love seeing this iconic trio represented all together. Not only is this a visually fun design, but having a third pocket will help you keep everything even more organized on a chaotic day in the parks! SHOP HERE! Next up is the Toy Story 5 Character Backpack! ©Loungefly This bag has everyone! You have a blend of the new characters and the classics in this fun bag, which features the OGs Buzz, Jessie, Bullseye, and Woody. But also some of the new age characters like Forkey, Knifey, and of course the new villain Lilypad. ©Loungefly Then, if you look closely, you’ll be able to see some other favorite characters peeking out at you from the side pockets. This bag is so cute, and perfect if you’re looking for a mix of the modern and original Toy Story we all love! SHOP HERE! Check out this Toy Story 5 Aliens Charm Crossbody Bag! ©Loungefly Oooohhh The Clawwwww! If you just want to reminisce about the Toy Story of your childhood and are looking for something a little more subtle, this crossbody bag is perfect! This black bag is sleek, but if you look very closely, it features stars and the Pizza Planet. Then, of course, the main draw is the Aliens! These cute guys are the perfect addition to this bag, and we are obsessed with the one in the center that is currently being drawn up by the claw! SHOP HERE! Lastly, check out the Toy Story 5 Smarty Pants Card Holder! ©Loungefly Celebrate one of the newest members of the Toy Story gang with this adorable card holder! It has slots for four cards on the back, as well as a small zipper pouch on the side, great for any extra cards or even cash. This little guy is cute, practical, and might be the perfect addition to your Loungefly collection! SHOP HERE! We can’t get enough of this collection! Will you be snagging any of these items? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to follow Disney Food Blog so you never miss any new merch drops! View the full article

Are you ready to plan your fall trip to Disney World? I sure hope so, because Disney is ready for YOU. Street Corn-style Dumplings Dates were just revealed for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival in 2026, which will run from August 27th-November 21st. But along with those dates, we got some updates about what will be returning to this year’s fest…namely, some specific menu items were mentioned! Disney has shared that three food items — and their subsequent booths — will be returning in 2026. Starting out with Gyozas of the Galaxy, we’ll see the Street Corn-style Dumplings again! These are chicken dumplings with tomatillo salsa verde, street corn salad, cotija, lime crema, and cilantro. Street Corn-style Dumplings Next up on the returning list is the Australia booth. Here, you’ll find the Grilled Bushberry-Spiced Shrimp Skewer with sweet-and-sour vegetables and coconut-chilie sauce. Grilled Bushberry Spiced Shrimp Skewer Finally, Disney has also confirmed the return of The Alps. Here, you’ll find the Kirschwasser Torte with cherry-brandy buttercream, fondant, sugared almonds, and cherry compote. Kirschwasser Torte Throughout the festival, some food booths will have phased openings. This isn’t uncommon for the Food & Wine Festival, since it’s so long. The full foodie guide with menus and booth openings will be shared closer to the start of the festival. The Alps Booth 2025 We can’t wait to go back to the festival this year, enjoying the food booths, checking out the Eat to the Beat concert series, and exploring activities like Emile’s Fromage Montage and Remy’s Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt. It’s going to be a blast! Click Here to Get All the Details on the Food & Wine Festival! IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Food and Wine Festival 101 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival - Fans Facebook Page Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to the festival this year? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Premium eats, all-you-can-eat treats, and popular Disney theme park favorites, too! These are the BEST snacks to try during your next Disney Cruise vacation! Check out our video below: BEST Snacks on Disney Cruise Line Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more theme park news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this video? Tell us in the comments. View the full article

The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is an annual celebration of global cuisine in Disney World — which means it’s basically our Super Bowl. Grilled Bushberry Spiced Shrimp Skewer The festival features special entertainment, merchandise, and, of course, delicious Marketplace Food Booths all around the park. From World Discovery, World Nature, and World Celebration to World Showcase, there are so many things to love about the festival — and Disney has just confirmed what we can expect this year! Dates The 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival will run from August 27th to November 21st, 2026! That’s nearly three FULL MONTHS of eating and drinking your way around the world and beyond! EPCOT Food & Wine Festival So, what else do we know about this year’s festival? Food Booths and Bites Disney shared a sneak peek at some of the returning bites we can expect to find at this year’s festival, along with the returning booths where we can find them, including: Street Corn-style Dumplings: Chicken Dumplings with Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Street Corn Salad, Cotija, Lime Crema, and Cilantro (Gyozas of the Galaxy) Street Corn-style Dumplings Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer with Sweet-and-Sour Vegetables and Coconut-Chilie Sauce (Australia) Grilled Bushberry Spiced Shrimp Skewer Kirschwasser Torte with Cherry-Brandy Buttercream, Fondant, Sugared Almonds, and Cherry Compote (The Alps) Kirschwasser Torte We can’t wait to see the FULL list of menus coming to this year’s event! Entertainment Remy’s Ratatouille Hide ‘n’ Squeak Scavenger Hunt has also been confirmed for this year’s festival! In this activity, you’ll go on a scavenger hunt in search of little Remy statuettes hidden all around World Showcase. Once you’ve completed your map marking everywhere you found Remy, you can collect your prize! Hi, Remy! Emile’s Fromage Montage is returning, too! Pick up YOUR CHOICE of 5 of the suggested items as listed in the Festival Passport for Emile’s Fromage Montage, then receive a prize for completing this Cheese-themed Crawl! Emile’s Fromage Montage Throughout the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, popular bands across all genres from the 80s, 90s, and even the 00s take the stage at the American Gardens Theater in The American Adventure Pavilion in EPCOT to share some of their greatest hits with the crowds as part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, which will return in 2026! Stay tuned for the full lineup. John Stamos at the 2025 Eat to the Beat Concert Series The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is one of our FAVORITE times of the year, and we can’t wait for the 2026 event to begin! We’ll be on the lookout for the full menus for this year’s fest, along with more updates you need to know about. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Food and Wine Festival 101 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival - Fans Facebook Page Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for the Food and Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

If you’re a fellow foodie, you’re probably always dreaming up your next delicious dish at Walt Disney World Resort. The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival provides endless opportunities to enjoy bites and beverages from around the world, so you never have to choose just one. And today, we have a whole spread of details to share so you can prepare for the 2026 festival. Ahead of opening day, we’re serving up the festival dates along with an early look at returning activities and experiences that make this a must-do (and eat) event each year. Let’s dig in! Festival Highlights 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Dates 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Global Marketplaces Embark on Emile’s Fromage Montage Join Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt Tune In to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series Enjoy Endless Fun at EPCOT 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Dates Get ready to sip and stroll through the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, where mouthwatering global marketplaces meet live performances, activities, and more. The fun and flavor-filled celebration of worldly cuisines has been a fan-favorite festival since 1996, with every year bringing new surprises and returning classics. The festival will run from August 27 to November 21, 2026. This is the perfect period as the sun is setting on summertime and the fall festivities are just creeping in at Walt Disney World. 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Global Marketplaces EPCOT is already known for its diverse array of food and drink selections, and the festival only adds to the number of delectable offerings you can discover around the park. While our chefs are still cooking up the final menus and list of marketplaces for 2026, we have a scrumptious sneak peek for you today. Here are three items that will be returning this year! Street Corn-style Dumplings: Chicken Dumplings with Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Street Corn Salad, Cotija, Lime Crema, and Cilantro (Gyozas of the Galaxy) Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer with Sweet-and-Sour Vegetables and Coconut-Chilie Sauce (Australia) Kirschwasser Torte with Cherry-Brandy Buttercream, Fondant, Sugared Almonds, and Cherry Compote (The Alps) Throughout the festival, some Global Marketplaces will have a phased opening. Keep your eyes peeled for the Foodie Guide for the full menus and opening dates for each marketplace. We can’t wait to see what tantalizing treats are in store this year! Embark on Emile’s Fromage Montage Calling fans of all things cheesy: we are happy to confirm that Emile’s Fromage Montage is once again returning to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. This popular food stroll highlights cheese inspired dishes available at select Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, where you can collect stamps in your festival passport for each eligible dish you try and earn a festival treat when you complete the mission. To get you even more excited, check out the journey my teammates Rain and Laura went on last year as they snacked their way through sweet and savory cheese options. Join Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt Remy is back and ready to explore EPCOT once again during the Food & Wine Festival. Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt encourages guests of all ages to follow along with the culinary‑loving character as he hides throughout World Showcase. This interactive hunt is ideal for families and offers a fun way to discover different pavilions while keeping an eye out for Remy and the ingredients he is collecting. Purchase a themed map and stickers to track your progress, and if you’re able to spot Remy in every location, a special keepsake awaits. Tune In to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series Live music takes center stage each year at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, with the return of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. This popular performance series brings together flavorful fun and tasty tunes, with a dynamic lineup highlighting a curated mix of music for all to appreciate. Multiple shows are usually scheduled each day, so you can find a way to feel the beat no matter how jam-packed your park day itinerary is. Concerts are included with EPCOT theme park admission, and seating is available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. We’ll also be sharing information about concert series dining packages closer to the festival, which provide a great way to indulge in a meal before the show and have a guaranteed seat when the music begins. The full lineup of artists will be announced at a later date, so keep an ear out! Enjoy Endless Fun at EPCOT In between the snacking and sipping (and snapping some photos of it all for social media, of course), there’s lots more to do at EPCOT! Savor the possibilities and go on a galactic journey with the Guardians, greet characters from your favorite Disney stories, shop for merchandise or souvenirs to commemorate your day, and join in on a spirited sing-along with ¡Celebración Encanto! at CommuniCore Plaza. Join us For EPCOT Food & Wine 2026 Hungry for more? With the fall festival season at Walt Disney World Resort just around the corner, there’s plenty to look forward to at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Dates are on the calendar, and we’ll have more details to reveal as we get closer, so keep checking back here on Disney Parks Blog for the latest festival updates and Disney Eats news. And as we are officially halfway to Halloween, we can certainly say that spooky season will bring a spellbinding selection of tricks and treats. New Magic Coming to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disney World READ MORE Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Tips: How to Score Big READ MORE The Electric Mayhem Arrives at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster READ MORE The post EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival: 2026 Delicious Dates and Details appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Disney World just released new details for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom, and we’re so ready to get spooky over here. It’s Stitch! We go every single year, and we’re always on the hunt for new details and changes from year to year. Well, we think this year is going to be pretty fun because this new change involves our favorite blue alien. There will be a new Masquerade with Stitch in Tomorrowland! You can join Stitch and his pals Lilo and Angel at the Rockettower Plaza Stage, where Stitch is hosting an ever-changing masquerade. He’s been digging through Lilo’s costume trunk, and when he tries on new accessories, the party will switch themes, making the party playfully unpredictable all night long. Stitch and dancers! That sounds awesome! Disney dance parties are some of the best, and we’re excited to see the different themes and how they change throughout the night. There has to be an Elvis one, right? Elvis Stitch! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a separately ticketed event (so your day ticket won’t work here!), where you can enter the parks at 4 PM for the party, which starts at 7 PM. Dates run from August 7th to October 31st, with dates closer to Halloween typically being more expensive. Not-So-Scary Here’s a full look at all the party dates in 2026: August 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 September 1, 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29 October 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 Jack Skellington and Sally at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts, and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more! We’ll be there on the opening night of the party, ready to share all the details here with you so you can plan the best visit ever. CONFIRMED: PRICE INCREASE FOR MICKEY’S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY IN DISNEY WORLD IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World with our guide -- Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! From the thrills of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that'll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we've got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks! Get the Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide to make your frightfully delightful adventure even more magical! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Halloween at Walt Disney World Get ALL the Info on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out the Disney x Halloween Items You Can Get at Target Right Now Photos AND Reviews: ALL the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you going to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year? Tell us your thoughts in the comments. View the full article

The time has come to get spooky! Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! Disney just released new details about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and we’re ready to grab our candy baskets and run to Magic Kingdom because we’re getting so excited. We officially have the dates for the 2026 parties, and Disney even shared a sneak peek at some of the treats we can expect to find, so let’s get into it! This iconic Halloween event will run on select nights from August 7th to October 31st, 2026! In addition to all the magical and spooky entertainment, characters, and trick-or-treating, there will also be exclusive party treats — and we’ve got a sneak peek at some of them! Minnie Witch Hat at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café Minnie Witch Hat Bowl of Bones at The Friar’s Nook Bowl of Bones Buzzard Wings at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café Buzzard Wings The full foodie guide will be released at a later date, so make sure you keep checking back here at DFB for the FULL LIST of eats and treats! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a separately ticketed event held in the evening at Magic Kingdom on select nights. It’s packed with exclusive entertainment, like a fireworks and parade show, along with rare character meet-and-greets like Jack and Sally. Jack Skellington and Sally at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party There’s SO MUCH special food that you can only get during the party. Obviously, this is our favorite part, and there are so many sweet treats to try. We can’t wait for Disney to announce this year’s FULL snack lineup! Not a Poisoned Apple Slushy We’ll be there on the opening day of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary to bring back all of the details here for you so you can have the best party ever. From the snacks you can’t miss, how to watch all the entertainment, and every other thing you need to know before spending money on these special tickets, keep following Disney Food Blog for more. IS MICKEY’S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY WORTH $229? IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World with Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! From the thrills of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that'll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we've got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks! Get the Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide to make your frightfully delightful adventure even more magical! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you going to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year? Tell us what you’re looking forward to in the comments. View the full article

Are you ready to get not so scary?! It might feel early in the year, but Disney is already planning for the holidays. 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party map Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is back in 2026! This is an extra ticketed event that lets you trick or treat around the park, wear costumes, and ride popular rides with short wait times. If you’re thinking about partying away this Halloween season, we finally know how much tickets are going to cost you. It’s almost time to party the night away in Magic Kingdom! This is one of our favorite times of the year, and we finally know when the party is going to kick off! Now that we know WHEN we’re going to party, we also know how much we’re going to PAY to party. The Mummy Treat from Not So Scary in 2025 Each year, ticket prices vary by date, with more popular nights costing the most. This year, tickets range from $119 to $229! While the starting price is staying the same, the top price is looking higher. In 2025, tickets cost anywhere from $119 to $229. That’s a $20 increase! Boo To You! parade in 2025 Guests can enter the party as early as 4 PM, and the party runs from 7 PM until midnight. The dates for this year’s party run from August 7th to October 31st. Here’s the full list of dates: August 7th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 21st, 23rd, 25th, 28th, 30th September 1st, 4th, 8th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 27th, 29th October 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th, 31st Mickey and Minnie! Tickets include entrance to the party, exclusive character meet and greet, several trick-or-treat spots, and more! You can also find exclusive merchandise and snacks for purchase at the party as well. Each year, our team goes on the first night of the event so we can bring you full reviews, tips, tricks, and more, so you know what you might want to do before it’s your turn to party. Daisy and Goofy! We’re getting ghostly chills just thinking about how excited we are for this year’s shindig. We are excited to hit the not-so-scary streets again starting in August! As always, be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news and updates. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World with our guide -- Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! From the thrills of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that'll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we've got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks! Get the Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide to make your frightfully delightful adventure even more magical! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Halloween at Walt Disney World Get ALL the Info on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out the Disney x Halloween Items You Can Get at Target Right Now Photos AND Reviews: ALL the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Have you ever been to this party? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

What’s this? What’s this?! Believe it or not, it’s already time to start thinking about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026! Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! Spooky season might still be months away, but Disney is already hard at work planning this year’s event. Speaking of which, Disney just announced the DATES for this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and we can’t wait to book our trip! This iconic after-hours party will run on select nights from August 7th to October 31st, 2026! You can start purchasing tickets on May 12th, 2026, but Disney hotel guests can purchase tickets starting on May 5th, 2026! And keep in mind that early and end dates typically sell out sooner — so you’ll want to make those plans EARLY! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a paid after-hours event with special parades, characters, trick-or-treating experiences, and even special fireworks. This event brings out characters in rare costumes and even some spooky ride overlays. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween map Here’s a full look at all the party dates in 2026: August 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 September 1, 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29 October 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 Guests can enter the park at 4:00 PM without any additional park ticket, which is three hours before the party kicks off at 7:00 PM. They usually run from 7:00 to midnight, so you’ll have plenty of time to catch all the offerings. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Exclusive Character Greetings NEW this year, Stitch is hosting a dance party at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland with the help of his friends Lilo and Angel! Disney shared that, “After getting his paws on Lilo’s Costume Trunk, every accessory he tries on will spark a theme swap and keep the party playfully unpredictable all night long.” We can’t wait! Stitch! You can meet Sally and Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas! This is a very popular (and rare!) meet and greet, so if this is your priority, be prepared for a long line. Jack and Sally Mickey and Minnie will be at Town Square Theater meeting together in their Halloween costumes. via Disney Parks on Instagram While those are the only two confirmed meet and greets, there are typically a lot of other characters throughout the park, and we’ve been warned that “you may see new and returning Disney Villains appear as you creep by through the streets.” Maleficent at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Trick or Treating All guests, even the group’s adults, can trick or treat around Magic Kingdom! You’ll receive a themed bag to put your candies in, and with over a dozen treat trails, your bag will be filled with M&Ms, Snickers, Starburst, and more. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Even guests with food allergies can trick or treat! At each stop, they’ll receive a teal token, which you can redeem for allergy-free candy at the Allergy-Friendly Centers. Let’s Boo This! Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade This is some people’s favorite parade from Disney, and it’s for good reason. Grave Diggers from the Haunted Mansion slash a shovel on the ground to create sparks, and even the ballroom dancers make it onto the parade. Other characters like Pain & Panic from Hercules and Vanellope from Wreck-It Ralph will also join the party. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular Catch this show on the castle’s stage as the Sanderson Sisters take over! Other famous Disney villains will help the group as they try to cast a spell. Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Jack Skellington (in amazing puppet form) welcomes guests to listen to his spooky story as projections cast on the castle and fireworks fly overhead. There will also be dance parties, special treats, and merchandise for the party! Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Fireworks We’re so glad that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary is back, and we’re ready to grab our candy bags and start planning our costumes. Keep following Disney Food Blog for more details on this party and more holiday offerings. IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World with our guide -- Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! From the thrills of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that'll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we've got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks! Get the Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide to make your frightfully delightful adventure even more magical! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Halloween at Walt Disney World Get ALL the Info on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out the Disney x Halloween Items You Can Get at Target Right Now Photos AND Reviews: ALL the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you planning a trip to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Hilton has been one of the world’s most popular hospitality brands since it was founded over 100 years ago. Currently, the company’s portfolio includes over 7,500 properties (including timeshare properties) with 1,182,937 rooms in 118 countries and territories. ©Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Like many major brands of its ilk, Hilton has a rewards program for members: Hilton Honors. According to the chain, members “receive exclusive perks at our hotels around the world – from luxury resorts to boutique stays and everything in between” and can earn points on their stays and turn them into free nights, travel with our exclusive partners, and so much more.” Spanning across 5 tiers, Hilton’s program offers a slew of perks, including some we never saw coming. Member Tier Let’s begin with the free Member Tier, which anyone can join. The highlight here in our mind is the Choose Your Room perk, which allows guests to choose from available rooms in their reserved hotel up to 24 hours in advance. ©Hilton via D23 Other perks at this tier include: No resort fees on reward stays Free WiFi Silver Tier The Silver Tier, which is available to those who stay either 10 nights or 4 separate stays or spend $2,500 USD on Hilton properties in a given year, offers all of the benefits of the Member Tier, as well as some upgrades, including a fifth night free on reward stays booked with a standard room stay booked with 100% points. ©Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Other perks at this tier include: 20% Points earning Bonus on stays Free bottled water when you arrive (at select hotels). All-Inclusive Spa Discount – 15% off at an All-Inclusive spa within the Hilton portfolio of brands. Gold Tier: Next up, there’s the Gold Tier, which is available to those who stay either 25 nights or 15 separate stays or spend $6,000 USD on Hilton properties in a given year, and offers all of the benefits of the Silver Tier, as well as some upgrades, including a Daily Food and Beverage Credit or Continental Breakfast access. According to Hilton, members “receive a Daily Food & Beverage Credit at select brands in the U.S., and Motto by Hilton globally, and complimentary Continental Breakfast at select brands outside the U.S. (excluding Motto by Hilton). Either the Credit or Continental Breakfast will be given to you and up to one additional guest registered to the same room each night of your stay.” Hilton Bonnet Creek’s MUSE Cinnamon Rolls Other perks at this tier include: 80% Points earning Bonus on Stays 10,000 Bonus Points for every 10 nights after you’ve stayed 40 nights in a calendar year. Diamond Tier The Diamond Tier offers all the benefits of the Gold Tier to those who stay either 50 nights or 25 separate stays or spend $11,500 USD on Hilton properties in a given year. Perks exclusive to Diamond include a 48-Hour Room Guarantee, which guarantees a room to guests who book 48 hours in advance, even if “the hotel is full,” according to Hilton. ©Homewood Suites by Hilton Other Perks at this Tier include: 100% Points earning Bonus on stays. Executive lounge access. Diamond Reserve Tier Finally, there’s the Diamond Reserve Tier, available to those who stay either 80 nights or 40 separate stays or spend $18,000 USD on Hilton properties in a given year. The tier includes everything from Diamond and below, plus several exclusive super-perks, including a guaranteed late check-out at 4:00 PM. The pool! Other perks at this tier include: 120% Points earning Bonus on stays Confirmable Upgrade Reward (Choose premium room upgrade, up to a Suite, at the time of booking for stays up to 7 nights) Premium Club Access Hilton Honors offers a slew of specialty perks to members at all levels, from the free entry point all the way to the most expensive Diamond Reserve. Stay tuned to DFB for more travel tips. CONFIRMED: 6 Disney World Hotel Perks Are Coming BACK in 2027 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you a Hilton Honors Member? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

This summer is set to be BIG in Disney World, for a number of different reasons! Disney Springs! Disney World usually has SO much going on, but this year? That’s been taken to a whole new level. We’re talking new attractions, experiences, rides, and so much more. Sometimes, it feels a little hard to keep up with it all. If you’re heading to Disney World this summer and need a bit of help keeping track of everything, we’re here to help break it down. In Disney Springs ALONE, these are the six things you can expect to see change this summer! Six Ravens Starting off strong, while we don’t have an exact opening timeline for it just yet, we’re really hoping to see Six Ravens open up in Disney Springs sometime this summer! ©Six Ravens This new shop is brought to us by the same creators of Gideon’s Bakehouse, but this spot will focus on hand pies called Coffyns. These will be homemade yeast rolls, complete with fillings created in partnership with other Central Florida chefs. While Gideon’s Bakehouse is all about the sweets, this spot will be savory-focused and will only be a few doors down from the iconic cookie and cake shop. Vans In a similar vein, we also know we’re getting a new Vans shop in Disney Springs sometime soon! Vans is coming soon! Again, this shop also doesn’t have an opening timeline, and since we only just saw the signs indicating what is on the way back in March, it’s entirely possible it won’t be open in time for summer. You can bet we’re crossing our fingers, though! LEVEL99 We DO know that LEVEL99 will be opening in Disney Springs this summer, though no official date has been set. Future location of LEVEL99 LEVEL99 is a “real-world, challenge-based, social entertainment” that features both physical and mental challenges for adults. It’s fun, fast-paced, slightly intense, and we think it’ll be a HUGE hit in Disney Springs. It’s basically a giant, futuristic arcade and entertainment center with over 60 challenge rooms and duels — what more can we ask for? Dance Party! Over at Disney Springs Marketplace on select nights, kiddos will love getting to take part in the new Dance Party on its way! Disney Springs It’ll feature songs from Descendants: Wicked Wonderland and Camp Rock 3 to celebrate the upcoming releases of both films on Disney+. As this is part of the Cool KIDS’ SUMMER event, we can guess that this will begin sometime around May 26th and end around September 8th. Flavors of Florida and Orlando’s Magical Dining While there are new monthly additions to Disney Springs restaurant menus each and every month, summer will be extra special thanks to the Flavors of Florida event! Flavors of Florida Dates aren’t totally set in stone for this event, but you can bet we’ll be keeping a close eye on the latest information to pass it right on to you. If you’re someone who loves Disney dining and exploring new eats, trust us when we say that this event is not one to miss! In a similar vein, Orlando’s Magical Dining usually comes back in August, and while dates haven’t been announced for this event this year either, we’re also keeping our eyes out. More Recent Disney Springs News! Disney Is Set To Make 5 Big Changes in Disney Springs This SummerA Popular Disney Springs Restaurant Is About To Get EVEN BETTER in MayREVIEW: Disney Springs Has SO Many Restaurants — Do These NEW Dishes Make This One a Go-To?Disney Just Dropped 3 Major Announcements Including An Opening Timeline, Behind The Scenes Look, And MOREDisney World Just Quietly Changed The Menus At These Restaurants Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney Springs news! Adults Are Secretly Ordering THESE Kids’ Meals at Disney World This Summer Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are you most looking forward to this summer? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

It’s almost summertime at Disney World, and you know what that means? It means rain…rain…and MORE RAIN! Shoe Covers If you’ve been in Florida during the summer, you know how unpredictable the weather can be. You need to bring those essential items that will keep you dry…but what about your shoes? Let us introduce you to one of our favorite essentials that we bring on every Disney World trip! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get the Silicone Waterproof Shoe Covers Silicone Waterproof Shoe Covers Let us show you our Silicone Waterproof Shoe Covers! We’re not ashamed to admit it, we’re happy we broke down and bought a pair of these suckers, even if they look a little goofy. They really did the trick, despite us lowkey having ZERO faith in them at first glance. Easy does it! They actually do what they’re billed to do! It may be in your best interest to size up to alleviate any discomfort from the zipper top. But these really do work on a wet and rainy day. Silicone Waterproof Shoe Covers They work, but they’re not 100% fool proof, so you need to pay attention when you put them on. If you’ve got an open gap to the top, then you’re leaving room for rain to get in. When we walked against the rain instead of with it, we could tell rain was getting in simply because it was hitting our legs and trickling down. They look ridiculous…but hear us out. With as often as it rains in Florida, and to keep from having to deal with wet, smelly shoes during your trip or when packing up afterwards, these are absolutely worth it! It honestly made our trip so much easier. Oh, and the price is great as well. View on Amazon We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

If there’s one thing we can basically never deny, it’s that we’re a BIG fan of shopping until we drop, especially when there are sales going on! This is the most adorable thing we’ve ever seen We know a lot of you feel the same way, which is why we pay very close attention to all the Disney sales happening online. If you’re a big Amazon shopper, you’ll want to watch out, because these deals? Well, prepare your wallets, because there are some great deals you can’t miss! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. See TONS OF Disney Souvenirs on Sale Here The Most Adorable Light Winnie the Pooh Light Are you a fan of Winnie the Pooh and can’t get enough of any of his merchandise? Then the Winnie the Pooh Squish Light is perfect for you! It’s great for any table, whether it’s in a bedroom, in an office, or anywhere you’d like. Not to mention it’s also super squishy, so it’s basically like a stress ball too — what could be better? Check it out online! We’re Suckers for LEGO Sets ©Amazon We know a lot of you out there are big Star Wars fans, and we are too, which is why we’re thrilled the Star Wars R2-D2 LEGO Set is on sale! This set has 1,050 pieces and is a great set for beginners, those who love Star Wars, and everyone in between. Plus, it comes with two mini Figures and a plaque! Check it out online! For All The Loungefly Bags ©Amazon We love so many Loungefly bags on the market right now, but the Minnie Floral and Lace Mini Loungefly Backpack is not only gorgeous, but it will be great for the spring and summer season! We love the design, especially the lace details. It may be best to use it at home, rather than in the parks, though, because we don’t know about you guys, but we don’t want it to get dirty! Check it out online! For All The Bluey Fans! ©Amazon We know Bluey is still BIG with kids these days, and honestly, those of all ages, and the Bluey Grannies Car Coupe Chat Mates Playset is a great choice for kiddos who love the series. If you’re heading to Disney World or Disneyland this year, it’ll be especially perfect, considering the new offerings coming to both parks this year! Check it out online! Bring The Magic Home! ©Amazon We personally love making recipes from the Disney parks at home, but if you’re looking for a snack rather than a whole meal, the A Taste of Disney: Snacks: Bite-Size Recipes in a Snack-Size Book is perfect! Whether you love savory or sweet snacks, there’s something here for everyone. Check it out online! Want to see all the Disney merchandise that’s on sale online right now? You can check out our entire storefront below to see them all in one place! See TONS OF Disney Souvenirs on Sale Here Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise on Amazon and beyond! View the full article

Y’all, it’s happening!!! ©Disney We’re screaming and crying because this is the BEST look we’ve gotten at the new Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets in Hollywood Studios, and if you weren’t excited before, I think these photos might turn that around. We just got a clear look at the iconic guitar outside the attraction. Disney has been working on repainting the classic red into a psychedelic color scheme that looks like it’s straight out of The Electric Mayhem. Looking great! There are still a lot of walls blocking the area, but we’re just getting SO excited. The colors look sharp and so bright, and we’re definitely going to need a PhotoPass stop right in front of it. We can’t wait to ride Disney already repainted the car outside the attraction, too, which definitely looks like they gave Animal a can of spray paint (in the best way, of course — we think Animal is an incredible painter). Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets The attraction opens on May 26th, which is less than a month away. We feel like we’ve been waiting forever, so we’re thrilled it’s finally happening. The set list for the ride was released, which includes: Song 2 — The Electric Mayhem Born To Be Wild — The Electric Mayhem ft. Camilla the Chicken Love Rollercoaster — The Electric Mayhem ft. Jennider Hudson & Questlove Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) — The Electric Mayhem ft. Def Leppard Walking on Sunshine — The Electric Mayhem ft. Kelly Clarkson ©Disney We even got a look at inside the queue and loading zone, which is filled with lots of Muppet easter eggs, so you should probably rewatch a bunch of the movies and TV shows if you want to catch all the details. Of course, anyone can enjoy it without knowing the full background, but there’s something so fun about spotting the details everyone might be missing! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Queue ©Disney We’ll be there when the ride opens to share all the details with you, so make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more Disney news you just can’t miss. WHY YOU’LL HAVE TO RIDE ROCK ‘N’ ROLLER COASTER STARRING THE MUPPETS OVER AND OVER AGAIN Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you excited for the ride to open? Tell us your thoughts in the comments. View the full article

Disney World gets hot – and we mean uncomfortably sweaty mess hot. But with the help of this $13 mini fan, we’re staying cool from rope drop to fireworks! LACOVIA Mini Fan This portable misting fan is perfect to throw in your bag and head out to the parks. Plus, did we mention it’s Mickey-shaped? DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The LACOVIA Cute Mouse Misting Mini Fan is perfect for your next park day! LACOVIA Mini Fan Who can resist the charms of a fan with Mickey ears that fits in your pocket?! This fan has 3 speeds, and also has feet for it to be sat on a table while you’re seated to keep the fan upright without tipping over, and it has a plastic cage around the actual fan part, so you don’t have to worry about a little one sticking their fingers in it. It’s also rechargeable with a USB-C charging cord that comes with it and lights up red while it’s charging. It’s fairly easy to work, and the back stick folds and rotates down so you can have a longer handle. LACOVIA Mini Fan The misting fan creates a small stream of mist from the center ring just under the fan, but it’s not the strongest, so you need to spray it relatively close to your face. While the water reservoir is small, filling it to the top lasts us for a week of spraying often. It also includes a dropper for the water reserve, so it’s easier to fill, and it’s small enough to take with you on the go. You absolutely need this fan for Disney World since it’s compact enough to fit inside even the smallest bags! view ON AMAZON We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

During Disney Week of Wishes, we’re celebrating the extraordinary power of a wish — and the incredible Make-A-Wish kids who inspire us every single day. Did You Know? A Disney wish is granted every hour of every day! All week long, Disney Experiences around the world are coming together with Make-A-Wish to help make wishes come true for children facing critical illnesses. This page will be updated throughout the week with stories of courage, happiness, and imagination as Make-A-Wish kids and their families experience unforgettable moments across Disney Parks, resorts, and beyond. Since the first official wish was granted at Disneyland 45 years ago, Disney has worked with Make-A-Wish to grant more than 175,000 life-changing wishes around the world.  Whether they’re stepping into immersive adventures, meeting beloved characters, or seeing their biggest dreams come to life, each wish is a powerful reminder that true heroism is found in bravery, hope, and heart. Check back all week long as we continue to share new stories from around the globe, each one celebrating the magic that happens when a wish comes true. April 27, 2026: Walt Disney World Rededicates the Newly Reimagined Wish Lounge In honor of Disney Week of Wishes, Walt Disney World recently rededicated the newly reimagined Wish Lounge at Magic Kingdom, a special space reserved exclusively for Make‑A‑Wish families to rest, recharge, and spend time together during their visit. At the center of the rededication celebration was Paxton – 6 years old, with a wish to visit Walt Disney World. He stood alongside his family, Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle, and cast member and former Make-A-Wish kid Abigail to celebrate the magic the lounge will create for all of the wish families to come. The moment became even more special when Paxton’s favorite characters, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, surprised the group, turning the celebration into an unforgettable memory. Cast member Abigail, whose own wish trip brought her to Walt Disney World over a decade ago, first visited the Wish Lounge during her wish. After experiencing the lasting impact of her own trip, she knows how life-changing a Disney wish can be for kids with critical illnesses. Today, Abigail creates that magic herself and helps bring wish‑granting moments to life for other families as part of the more than 7,000 wishes granted at the resort each year. “As part of the entertainment team, I help kids and their families meet their favorite characters,” said Abigail. “It’s so special to be able to do that because that’s what the cast members did for me on my Make-A-Wish trip. So it really is a full-circle moment.” Recently refreshed with new artwork and thoughtful design details inspired by wish‑granting moments from beloved Disney stories, the Wish Lounge reflects the heart of a Disney wish, offering families a quiet, welcoming retreat during a day full of magic. Now open to wish families from around the world, the newly reimagined Wish Lounge stands as a place of comfort, hope, and joy, and a meaningful reminder of the impact wishes have every single day at Walt Disney World. Stay tuned throughout Disney Week of Wishes as we share more inspiring stories of wishes come true! Disney, Make-A-Wish, MrBeast, and YouTube Grant Wishes at Disney READ MORE Disney Cruise Line and Make-A-Wish Grant Wishes in Italy READ MORE Imagineering a Wish: Disney’s 170,000th Wish Comes True READ MORE The post Celebrating Disney Week of Wishes Across Disney Experiences appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Everyone, brace yourselves! I don’t think anyone is ready for the backpack of every millennial’s dreams. ©Disney This Loungefly just dropped on the Disney Store, and it truly is what dreams are made of! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We LOVE it when Disney hits us in our early 2000s nostalgia, and they really did not miss with this one! Check out this Lizzie McGuire Loungefly! ©Disney Store Come on!! This might be the cutest Loungefly of all time! The denim backdrop with the flowers and pink details is perfect! And we love all the little Lizzies everywhere! And once you have a second to take it all in, you begin to see some amazing details, like Lizzie’s phone! ©Disney Store The detachable “Lizzie” zip phone case is the perfect accessory to go with this bag, and just goes the extra mile to hit us in our early 2000s nostalgia! And the theming even extends to the inside of the bag. ©Disney Store Inside the Loungefly, we get more of that great pink with the little flowers everywhere, but this time we also get the classic Lizzie McGuire logo! The final super cute detail can be found on the zipper! ©Disney Store If you look very closely, you can see Lizzie herself talking on the phone, on the zipper of this bag. This Loungefly is truly incredible, and it’s made up of all these amazing details! SHOP ON DISNEY STORE If you’re a Lizzie McGuire fan or just need some early 2000s Disney Channel nostalgia, this bag is for you! View the full article

Calling all fans of Disney ears! When we tell you Disney just dropped some AMAZING new pairs online that you’ll be kicking yourself if you miss, we mean it. ©Disney We love that ears come in so many different designs and styles, because it means that there’s really something for everyone! Every time we think that there aren’t more ideas to come out, Disney surprises us and releases new designs, showing us that yes, we WERE missing that in our lives and had no idea. If you’ve been looking for a new pair of ears, you’ll want to check out the SIX new pairs that just landed online! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Adventure is Out There! ©Disney One of our favorite activities in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is becoming a Wilderness Explorer, or meeting some of our favorite characters from the Pixar film Up. If you feel the same, you’ll love the Russell Ear Headband! This looks just like a Wilderness Explorer uniform, complete with multiple different patches you’ll recognize from the film (plus the grape soda bottle cap!). Plus, on the side of the band, it even says “Explore!” Grab them here! What’s Better Than Stitch? Stitch AND Angel! ©Disney When we think of summer, we often think of the beach, and when we think of the beach, sometimes Lilo & Stitch comes to mind. The Stitch and Angel Ear Headband is perfect for this summer season, not only because it features Stitch and Angel, but also because of the bright colors, beautiful flowers, and that silver sequined bow bringing it all together. Grab them here! Dig A Little Deeper! ©Disney When we hear The Princess and the Frog, we’re ALL in, no matter what the merchandise is, and the Tiana Ear Headband is no different! The ears are green and yellow, just like Tiana’s dress, and instead of a bow in the middle, it’s Tiana’s gorgeous crown. We can’t get enough! Grab them here! What’s Life Like Under The Sea? ©Disney Love Ariel, The Little Mermaid, or just the idea of spending time under the sea? Then the Baublebar Shell Ear Headband is absolutely perfect for you. It’s a gorgeous light blue color all over, complete with ears that look like shells thanks to the pearl placements. In the middle, you’ll find a white mesh bow with silver rhinestones and a pearl center. Grab them here! We Can’t Forget About The West Coast! ©Disney Don’t fret, Disneyland fans, there’s also a pair of ears for your beloved park! The Disneyland Marquee Ear Headband is SUPER light in color, so much so that in bright sunlight, it may be hard to read the pastel rectangles that spell out Disneyland. The ears themselves are sparkly, so even if you can’t read the sign, they’ll certainly sparkle in the light! Grab them here! A Similar Design For Disney World ©Disney Want some similar, simply-styled ears for Disney World? The Minnie Mouse Walt Disney World Ears are a great choice! The ears themselves are sparkly all over, but the purple bow in the middle really makes the pink Walt Disney World logo shine. Grab them here! We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney merchandise news, so stay tuned to DFB! View the full article

Do you need a Lightning Lane strategy for Disney’s Animal Kingdom? I’ve got you covered! Attraction Sign at Animal Kingdom directing Guests to Standby Line and Lightning Lane Entrances We’ve used the various Lightning Lane systems in this park dozens of times (maybe even hundreds, at this point!), and we’ve got our strategy down to a SCIENCE. So here, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about Lightning Lanes in Animal Kingdom, and how to navigate your day with or without them. Do You Need Lightning Lanes in Animal Kingdom? The first question you’ve got to ask is “do you actually need to use Lightning Lanes in Animal Kingdom?” And unlike Magic Kingdom or Hollywood Studios, where there are a bunch of high wait times for popular attractions, this park is a bit easier to navigate. Honestly, in most cases, we tell people that they might not need to purchase a Lightning Lane option for Animal Kingdom. Kali River Rapids Lightning Lane sign in Disney’s Animal Kingdom This park doesn’t have very many rides, and several of them are easy to hop in line for during rope drop hours or at the end of the day. As long as you go into your park day with a strategy, you can probably conquer Animal Kingdom without Lightning Lane, given that it’s not the most crowded seasons of the year. However, if you want to use Lightning Lanes to make your day easier and your waits shorter, we’re here to break it all down. 50 Amazing Things You Never Knew Were in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lightning Lane Multi Pass Starting out the list of Lightning Lane options, we have Lightning Lane Multi Pass. This option is one price to access all but one Lightning Lane in the park. The price typically ranges somewhere from $16-$32 per person, per day for Animal Kingdom (pre-tax). You can purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass up to 7 days before your trip if you’re staying at a Disney Resort, and you can purchase up to 3 days before your visit to the park if you’re staying off-property. when and if you should use it, how much it typically costs, note that there are no tiers at this park, list all the Multi Pass options and which order you should choose them in Lightning Lane Entry With Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you’ll be able to choose 3 selections at the time of booking, then as you scan into a Lightning Lane in the park, you “free up” that slot and can book another. Unlike the other parks, there is no “tier” system for booking Lightning Lanes at Animal Kingdom, so you’re free to select any 3 options from the list for your initial choices. Na’vi River Journey In Animal Kingdom, the following attractions are available to book through Lightning Lane Multi Pass: Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain Feathered Friends in Flight! Festival of the Lion King Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! Kali River Rapids Kilimanjaro Safaris Naʻvi River Journey Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Lightning Lane for the Festival of the Lion King Of these options, Na’vi River Journey is the clear first pick. It books up the fastest and has the longest wait of the attractions listed. Along with it, good options for your initial three picks include Kilimanjaro Safaris (the park’s flagship ride that often has a 30-60 minute wait), Zootopia: Better Zoogether! (the newest attraction on the list and fairly popular), or Kali River Rapids (if it’s hot outside, this one is BUSY). A giraffe on Kilimanjaro Safaris After those, Festival of the Lion King is the best choice of the theater shows because its theater often fills up. Using Lightning Lane there means you’ll get a better seat and make it into that particular show. Just keep in mind that Lightning Lanes typically have 60 minute return windows, but for shows with dedicated showtimes, they’re often shorter than that. Expedition Everest could also be a good second-round pick if you’re a thrill junkie. This ride, however, doesn’t usually get a super-long wait because it loads quickly, and it also has a fairly effective single rider queue. Here’s the Full Guide to Lightning Lane Multi Pass in Disney World Lightning Lane Single Pass Moving on to the next option on our list, it’s time to talk about the most popular ride in the park! Lightning Lane Single Pass is a single-use Lightning Lane for each park’s most popular attraction(s), and in Animal Kingdom, you can use this to ride Avatar Flight of Passage. Yes, that’s the ride where you board a banshee and fly over Pandora. It’s VERY popular. Flight of Passage entrance Flight of Passage often has waits of over an hour, and it can get a multi-hour wait on busy days. The queue is also fairly brutal because a large portion of it involves standing in the sun outdoors. Those things add up to make Single Pass a very popular purchase at Animal Kingdom. Like Multi Pass, you can buy this one 7 days before your trip if you’re staying at a Disney Resort and 3 days before your park visit if you’re not. When you purchase, you’ll select a return window during which you’ll go to the ride entrance and scan in at the Lightning Lane. The price for this typically ranges from $16-$19 per person, per day (pre-tax). “And, uhh… FLY!” Probably the most popular Lightning Lane strategy for Animal Kingdom is to skip purchasing Multi Pass and only purchase Single Pass. That alone could save you more than an hour of park time. If you’re planning to visit during a busy season, the Single Pass for Flight of Passage can sell out ahead of time, so know if you plan to purchase it when your booking opens. See Our Guide to Using Single Pass in Disney World Here! Lightning Lane Premier Pass Finally, there’s Lightning Lane Premier Pass, Disney World’s fanciest Lightning Lane offering. This one will run you anywhere from $139-$199 per person, per day (pre-tax), and it allows access to ALL Lightning Lanes in the park, without having to reserve times to visit attractions. Expedition Everest Lightning Lane The beauty of this system is that you simply purchase it (7 days in advance for Disney Resort guests, 3 days in advance for those who aren’t) and then use it. You can scan into any of the Lightning Lanes at any time the attraction is open with one Lightning Lane access per attraction, per day. It’s easy to use, but it’s very expensive. Pandora Really the only times we’d recommend purchasing this is if you’re visiting Animal Kingdom during a particularly busy season, or if you have the space in your budget and want to have as smooth an experience as possible. Using Premier Pass would likely make it easy to do the entire park in half a day, so it could fit well for that purpose if you have the funds. See Our Complete Guide to Premier Pass Here! Tips for Doing Animal Kingdom Without Lightning Lanes Now, on to the good stuff! If you’re not interested in spending the money on Lightning Lanes for Animal Kingdom, you definitely don’t have to! Here are my suggestions for navigating the park without it. The main key here is maximizing your time in the park. Animal Kingdom is typically pretty quiet when it first opens in the morning (it opens earlier than the other parks) and it also tends to calm down quite a bit at the end of the day (since there aren’t many attractions in the park right now, people leave early). Therefore, you’ll want to concentrate the most popular rides during those times. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pandora is the most popular part of the park right now, so you’ll either want to use Early Theme Park Entry and rope drop Flight of Passage, followed by Na’vi River Journey, or do them in the last two hours of the day when wait times drop. You can get in line for rides right up until park closing time, no matter the wait time. The floating mountains in Pandora Other popular attractions to knock out when wait times are low are Zootopia: Better Zoogether! and Kilimanjaro Safaris. The safari typically closes early, so that’s not one you’ll want to save until the very end of the day (check the day’s operating hours in the My Disney Experience app). For Expedition Everest, I recommend using the single rider queue if your party is fine with splitting up, and Kali River Rapids isn’t usually too long of a wait unless it’s the hottest part of the day. Zootopia: Better Zoogether The theater shows are best saved for the middle of the day when attraction wait times are high. They have limited showtimes, so make sure to check the app for those as well. The middle of the day is also a great time to squeeze in some character meet-and-greets. Carl and Russell With those tips in mind, you can totally conquer Animal Kingdom without Lightning Lanes, but if you choose to use the system, make sure you use it wisely! Everything You Need to Know About Lightning Lanes in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you buy Lightning Lanes when you go to Animal Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

It’s LEGO time! ©Disney We’re always on the hunt for new LEGO sets, especially if they involve Disney and Star Wars, and lucky for us, five new LEGO sets just dropped online that we can’t get enough of. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Star Wars Anselan Spaceship LEGO Set ©Disney This set has 701 pieces and includes three figures, including Grogu, which is kinda the cutest thing ever. There are doors on the side that open and close, and the whole top comes off so you can play inside. There are tons of little accessories to play with, and it is for ages 9 and up. SHOP NOW The Mandalorian and Grogu — The Razor Crest LEGO Set ©Disney More Grogu powers! This set comes with five characters, including The Mandalorian, who has a blaster pistol and a jetpack. The Razor Crest opens from the side for easy playing, and you can put characters inside the cockpit. This one is for ages 10 and up with 930 pieces, so it’s a good step up from the other set. SHOP NOW AT-RT Attack LEGO Set ©Disney This set is perfect for kids who are always creating battles between their minifigures. The Mandalorian and Grogu fit on top of the AT-RT, which is posable for more playing. The defense towers shoot LEGO studs that you can rotate to improve your aim. Don’t be surprised if you find pieces all over your house, but the hours of play will be totally worth it. SHOP NOW Grogu LEGO Set ©Disney IT’S SO CUTE!!! You can make one big Grogu that comes with a tiny little Grogu, too. It has 1,200 pieces and is better for ages 10 and up. We love the little placard that comes with it, which you can display next to him, and that fits the tiny Grogu. SHOP NOW New Republic X-Wing Starfighter LEGO Set ©Disney Coming in at 558, this set is great for those around 9 years old and might be their new favorite ship. We love the three minifigures and how the wings open and close. It even comes with an R2 unit to help pilot. SHOP NOW We just can’t pick a favorite, which means we have to get them all. Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more of our favorite Disney finds. View the full article

For over 75 years, the artists at Walt Disney Imagineering have crafted Disney’s theme parks, resorts, and rides. Artists like Rolly Crump, Tony Baxter, and Marc Davis – among hundreds of others have imbued the company’s rides and attractions with grandeur, magic… and secrets? Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind From references to past attractions that have been replaced to tributes to other Imagineers, these tiny references are hidden inside some of Disney’s most famous rides. Most of them aren’t even noticeable to the naked eye, but for guests who know where to look, they add another layer to Imagineering’s rich history. Toad Hall Still Stands The Magic Kingdom’s Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh somewhat controversially, replaced Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride over 30 years ago. However, a reference to the former attraction is still present. As you’re heading into Owl’s house on the Fantasyland attraction, look to your left, and you’ll notice a photo of Mr. Toad handing the deed for the attraction over to Owl. Portrait of Mr. Toad in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh 20,000 Leagues Sails On The 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Submarine Voyage was a staple attraction at Walt Disney World from its opening day in 1971 through 1994. These days, the site that was once occupied by the massive attraction is currently home to Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid. On the latter attraction’s queue, a carving of the iconic Nautilis can be seen embedded in the rockwork. Can you see it? “No One’s Gonna Stop Rock & Roll – or Ellen’s Energy Adventure – from Existing!” Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has several references to both its immediate predecessor, Ellen’s Energy Adventure, as well as the Universe of Energy. These include: A column inside the ride featuring script written in the fictional Xandarian language. If you translate it to English, the top left says Ellen, the top right says Alex (as in Alex Trebek — who was also featured in the ride), the bottom left says E=MC squared, and the bottom right says dino. In addition, if you look closely at a set of ship schematics featured in the second pre-show room, at the bottom right, you can see the old Universe of Energy symbol. During the ride, you can also hear a bit of what sounds like an electric guitar version of the old Universe of Energy theme song as the Guardians “fly” into space right at the start of the ride. Listen for when the Celestial says, “What is that noise?“ just before the launch. Finally, during the reverse launch, there’s another reference to some dialogue straight from Ellen’s Energy Adventure, which involved Ellen mishearing Bill Nye talking about the Big Bang. If you listen closely, you’ll hear Star-Lord say “Big Bang!” followed by Drax asking, “Ding dang?” Can you see it? It’s Mary Blair’s World After All The legendary Mary Blair was the creative spearhead behind the iconic look of “it’s a small world”, designing the whimsical doll-like, color palette, and overall design sense that would be used for the ride. As Imagineer Rolly Crump put it, “I knew it was only going to work if everything looked like Mary Blair. As far as I was concerned, this is a Mary Blair ride.” ©D23 Crump and his team took things even further, inserting a tribute to Blair into the Disneyland attraction (yes, this is a cheat) itself with the inclusion of a doll located atop the Eiffel Tower in the French section with the likeness of Blair and a costume inspired by her clothing choices. ©Disney Disney Imagineers have a long history of dropping hidden secrets and references into many of the company’s attractions. Stay tuned to DFB for more dives into Disney history. An Abandoned Radiation Ride, and 7 Other Disneyland Secrets You’ve Never Heard Before Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite obscure Disney ride reference? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

Listen, we love hotel points. It’s like a guilty pleasure to see how many points we can earn and how much we can save during our next stay, so when we spot a killer deal, we know we have to share it with everyone. Disney World’s Dolphin Resort You can earn 200,000 bonus points with this hotel deal, and trust us, they’re going to come in handy. After you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card in your first six months of membership, you can earn 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy Bonus Points! You’ll also earn complimentary Platinum Elite Status and all of the exclusive benefits that come with it. The View from a Room at the Swan Reserve The offer ends May 13th, which is just in time for a fall trip to Disney World, where you can stay at the Swan and Dolphin Hotels. When you stay at the resort, you earn Marriott points and receive tons of Disney perks like extra time in the parks and the ability to book Lightning Lane Passes in advance. It’s also on Disney World property, and you can walk to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, as well as use the provided transportation. Score! Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin There are also other ways to earn points! You can earn 3x points for every $1 spent at restaurants worldwide and on flights booked directly with airlines. You can earn 2x points for every $1 on all other eligible purchases, too. If you’re a Marriott Bonvoy member, you can earn 10x points and 5x more points with your complimentary Platinum Elite Status. You can even earn 6x points with the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card. If you’re obsessed with points like us, you’re going to have to collect them everywhere you can. Bourbon Steak Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts, and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more! I HAD NO IDEA THESE 8 MARRIOTT BONVOY PERKS EXISTED DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO View the full article