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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Cruella isn’t the only one who loves dalmatian print. But don’t worry, these stylish black and white bags are completely cruelty-free! What’s more classic that 101 Dalmatians? Kate Spade’s newest Disney line features characters from that beloved classic, 101 Dalmatians! And if you’re a villain fan, you’re in luck- along with the lovable pooches, Cruella has a few designs of her own! Wallets, backpacks, and handbags galore! Which of these styles is your favorite? Medium Flap 101 Dalmatians Backpack Mini backpacks have become increasingly popular to bring to Disney and use as a park bag. It’s a convenient size that is just big enough to hold all of your necessities without being too bulky. If you’re looking to grow your collection, this 101 Dalmatians backpack would make an excellent addition! Medium Flap 101 Dalmatians Backpack This backpack is covered in those quintessential dalmatian spots, with Lucky letting out a cute puppy howl! The black flap and straps create a nice contrast, while Lucky’s red collar brings in a nice pop of color. Inside the bag you’ll find two pockets, one zippered and one open, and the top flap closes with a magnetic snap as well as a drawstring closure. Wear this on its own or go all out with a bunch of 101 Dalmatians accessories the next time you go to Disney! Click here to buy the Medium Flap 101 Dalmatians Backpack! Small Dalmatians Tote Bag A classic tote bag never goes out of style, especially when it’s in black and white! You can carry this tote with any outfit thanks to the minimalistic design. This tote bag is made of leather and is unlined, with no interior or exterior pockets. Small Dalmatians Tote Bag The reason it doesn’t have a lining or interior pockets is because … it’s reversible! The main design is a solid black bag with one of the pups in a playful bow for those more relaxed days, and the other is a full on dalmatian print for when you’re feeling more outgoing. It’s basically like getting two bags in one! Click here to buy the Small Dalmatians Tote Bag! Cruella Crossbody Bag Fashion icon Cruella de Vil gets her time in the spotlight on this crossbody bag. Another great option for travel, a crossbody bag lets you go hands free so you can focus on the important things (like eating your park snacks!). This bag is in a gorgeous red leather with elegant gold hardware. Cruella Crossbody Bag The top zipper opens to reveal a matching lining as well as a slip pocket. We love how structured this bag is- it’s giving us retro 1960s vibes. We think that Cruella would definitely approve! Click here to buy the Cruella Crossbody Bag! Large Continental 101 Dalmatians Wallet Okay, how adorable is this? Three of the puppies are running along the front of this black leather wallet. If you’re a wallet maximalist, this is the one for you! Large Continental 101 Dalmatians Wallet This wallet is fully zippered and features all gold hardware. Inside you’ll find a TON of space for all of your cards, bills, receipts, and anything else you need to keep handy. There are over ten card slots as well as an interior zippered pocket for loose change or other small items. If you’re thinking of getting one of the 101 Dalmatians purses, you’ll just have to get the matching wallet! Click here to buy the Large Continental 101 Dalmatians Wallet! Paw Print Mini Pendant Necklace Kate Spade has more than bags and wallets– they have cute jewelry as well! Usually with their collabs they create some matching jewelry, and this time is no exception. For the 101 Dalmatians line, they have created some absolutely darling pieces, with the paw prints being our favorite. Paw Print Mini Pendant Necklace Each paw is made of a black heart stone with sparkling white crystals surrounding it. This delicate pendant is part of the line, which also includes two different styles of earrings. Buy all three to mix and match, or wear each on their own for an understated look. Click here to buy the Paw Print Mini Pendant Necklace! Short Sleeve PJ Set We are definitely buying this PJ set for our next stay at All Star Movies! You can match the iconic 101 Dalmatians decor at the resort with this super cute dalmatian print pajama set. The shorts and short-sleeves are also perfect for the summer. Forget the cats, these are the dog’s pajamas! Short Sleeve PJ Set Black piping gives the appearance of cuffs on the sleeves and hem of this vintage-style set, which also features black buttons, an open lapel, and an upper pocket on the top. This set also includes a matching sleeping mask, which is perfect for blocking out the sun on those days you really need to get a couple more minutes in bed. Click here to buy the Short Sleeve PJ Set! We just can’t wait to show off our new spots! Planning on taking your new 101 Dalmatians merch to Disney? Don’t forget to research so you pick the best resort for your trip! Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels Our Picks for the Best Disney World Hotels in 2022 These Are the WORST Disney World Hotels for 2022 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel You Couldn’t Get the Disney World Hotel Reservation You Wanted – Now What? 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Holmes couldn’t crack it. Nancy Drew couldn’t solve it. Columbo wouldn’t dare take the case. Where could Minnie Mouse turn? Who could help her end the madness? (Insert dramatic music here.) Late into the night and into the morning at Disney California Adventure park, Minnie and her Clue Crew enlisted the help of 400 teams […]View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Fifteen years ago this week, “High School Musical 2” was released! Many members of the DFB Team consider the High School Musical movies among our core childhood memories! ColourPop This NEW ColourPop “High School Musical” collection has been a long time coming, and it’s definitely what we’ve been looking for! The newest ColourPop and Disney collab is based off of the original three movies, so get ready to feel some serious nostalgia. This collection features a palette, lip products, blushes and more. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat! East High Pressed Shadow Palette The star of the line, this pressed eyeshadow palette has 15 shades that will sparkle and glitter both on stage and on the court! We love this design, which looks just like a classic high school yearbook. There are even signatures of all your favorite High School Musical characters on the inside! East High Pressed Shadow Palette The shades in this palette include warm neutrals as well as a few fun pops of color. High School Musical fans will love the names of the shades, which include classic phrases like “crème Brule” and “was that a cellphone?”. This would make a great travel palette because you can create so many looks with it- from bright to muted, day to night, this palette has got you covered! Click here to buy the East High Pressed Shadow Palette! Freaky Genius Girl Blush Channel your inner Gabriella with this blush! This bright pink is one of three blushes in the line, and will give you a cute flush. The powder is finely-milled to make it silky smooth and easy to blend into your skin while still allowing for you to build up the pigmentation to your taste. Freaky Genius Girl Blush East High’s letters are pressed into the pan in a preppy font. Pop this blush on and you’ll look like you just finished singing a duet with the cute boy you just met! Hey, if it happened to Gabriella it could happen to us. Click here to buy the Freaky Genius Girl Blush! Pop and Lock Lip Tint Get ready to dance in the cafeteria with one of the lip tints in this line! This chubby stick holds a bright pink lip tint that Sharpay would totally approve of. This product not only gives you a perky pout, but hydrates your lips as well! Pop and Lock Lip Tint Shea butter, passion fruit, coconut, and marula oils come together to provide a luxurious and smooth finish. Wear this on a minimal makeup day for that clean girl look, then throw it in your bag for those times when you need to freshen up! Click here to buy the Pop and Lock Lip Tint! Show Biz Eyeliner Pencil Kit If you prefer to accentuate your eyes when it comes to makeup, pick up this eyeliner trio to create some new looks. All of ColourPop’s crème gel eyeliners are not only highly pigmented, but they glide on effortlessly (no more painful tugging!). Show Biz Eyeliner Pencil Kit For the High School Musical line, they just HAD to include East High’s colors of white and red. The addition of metallic gold is the perfect choice, and is totally giving us Broadway vibes! Wear one to make your eye look pop, or go bold by using all three and create a unique graphic liner look. The only limit is your creativity! Click here to buy the Show Biz Eyeliner Pencil Kit! We don’t want to spoil all of the fun, so head on over to ColourPop to check out the full line! ColourPop and Disney lines can often sell out quickly, so make sure to click “add to cart” before they’re gone! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all the latest Disney merch drops, and use the special code below for a discount on our DFB Guide — chock full of tips and tricks to make your next Disney World visit the best it can be! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Who was your favorite “High School Musical” character? Tell us in the comments! The post Snag This New ColourPop + 'High School Musical' Collab Before It's Gone! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Rides close down all the time in Disney World — it’s just a part of the reality of theme parks! Whether it comes down to the weather, technical malfunctions, refurbishments, or any other myriad of reasons, it’s common to see at least one ride unexpectedly closed every day in Disney World. We love the PeopleMover! One of our favorite classic Magic Kingdom rides, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, is a ride that seems to close down all the time. In fact, we’ve seen it temporarily closed many times and we’ve even been evacuated from it! And now — it seems that the PeopleMover’s problems continue. We recently stopped by Magic Kingdom to find the PeopleMover closed (again). When we spoke to a Cast Member, we were told that our favorite leisurely ride had been closed all day. According to the Cast Member, the PeopleMover was actually close to opening at one point in the day, but another technical difficulty caused further issues. It’s been closed all day! Sometimes Cast Members will bring out games for guests to enjoy in front of closed rides, and this time it was cornhole! (You know, the game that challenges you to toss bean bags onto a board.) It’s not often that you can say you played cornhole in Disney World! You can play cornhole though! If you’re in Magic Kingdom and want to ride the PeopleMover, keep an eye on the My Disney Experience app to see when the ride may reopen. At the time of writing, the PeopleMover is listed as temporarily closed, and Cast Members could not confirm whether the technical difficulties would be resolved. ©Disney Thankfully, Magic Kingdom is full of many rides to enjoy, and you can check the My Disney Experience app for wait times and temporary closures during your visit. Keep following DFB for more Disney World ride news and updates! Why our favorite Tomorrowland ride keeps betraying us! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of the PeopleMover? Tell us in the comments! The post The PeopleMover Has Been Closed All Day in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is BACK in Disney World, but if you want a fully decked out party experience, it’ll cost you extra! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party You’ll already have to pay over $100 per person to attend the Halloween party itself, but if you want to take things to the next level you can also reserve a Fireworks Dessert Party experience at the Halloween event (exclusive to those at the party). The dessert party will cost you close to if not over $100 EXTRA. So is this $100+ experience worth adding on to your party experience? Let’s find out! Atmosphere The dessert party for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is called “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party.” The dessert party (in terms of where the desserts are served) is held in Tomorrowland Terrace. The first thing to note is that there are actually 2 different dessert parties to pick from. The traditional dessert party will cost you $115 for adults and it includes desserts at Tomorrowland Terrace with the ability to sit down at the restaurant and watch the fireworks from there, with a seat. This Way to the Halloween Party! BUT if you want to make things a bit cheaper, you can pick the dessert party with Plaza Garden Viewing. This costs $99 for adults and features a dessert party at Tomorrowland Terrace (generally with the same food as the more expensive version). But, in this case, as the showtime nears, Cast Members will escort you to a reserved area at the Plaza Garden from which you’ll watch the fireworks (no seats there, just regular standing room or the floor). This is similar to how Magic Kingdom’s regular fireworks dessert parties offer a treats-and-seats version, as well as versions where you sit in the Plaza Garden for your fireworks viewing. We’ve shared full reviews of those before and you can click the links above to check those out. Halloween Decor For our experience, we went with the cheaper option. Which experience is best for you will definitely depend. But, in our experience, unless you truly want/need those tables and seats during your fireworks viewing experience, the Plaza Garden viewing can actually provide you with a better, more direct view of the fireworks and Castle, and that little bit of money saved can make a big difference when multiplied against many family members. Check-in for the Plaza Viewing dessert party experience begins 1.5 hours before the actual fireworks begin. At that time, we went ahead and went over to Tomorrowland Terrace for the check-in. Check-In Time After that, we got the chance to enter the designated fireworks dessert party space. Our experience was essentially all housed within the upper area of Tomorrowland Terrace, to the upper right-hand side (near the closed registers of that restaurant). The lower level (closer to the castle) appeared to be blocked off. It’s likely this was being used for those who purchased the version of the dessert party that features seated fireworks viewing. The Setup Here you’ll find the buffet and drinks setup, along with some assigned seating. Menu The dessert party features a buffet-style serving of desserts that you can visit as many times as you want! That’s right, it’s time for a SUGAR RUSH! Many of the desserts were the same as the ones we tried during the traditional Magic Kingdom fireworks dessert party, though a few were a bit different. Keep in mind that offerings are always subject to change. The desserts we got to try included a Caramel Apple Crepe… Caramel Apple Crepe …Butterscotch Pudding… Butterscotch Pudding …Devil’s Chocolate Pudding… Devil’s Chocolate Pudding …Dark Chocolate Cookies… Cookies …Oreo Cheesecake Mousse… Oreo Cheesecake Mousse …Pistachio Crunch Bars… Crunch Bars …Firehouse Doughnuts… Firehouse Doughnuts …Pumpkin Toffee Cupcakes… Toffee Cupcakes …birthday cupcakes, cookies… More! …fruits… Fruits …cheese and crackers, and more. Cheese There was also an area to get drinks. There are signature lemonades, coffees, teas… Drinks Station …and alcoholic drinks (beer and wine) for those 21 and up. Drink Options You can stop by to speak with the Cast Members and see exactly what alcoholic drinks are available. Drinks Now, let’s get to that food! Eats We had to get a little bit of almost everything (of course)! Our Plate Let’s start with the Butterscotch Pudding with Caramel Popcorn. Overall, this was good, but not perfect. The pudding was a little on the soupy side and not very thick. The popcorn was also borderline stale, but it still added a nice crunchy texture to the dessert as a whole. The butterscotch flavor wasn’t very strong at all. Instead, we got more of a light caramel taste. It was good, but nothing to write home about! Butterscotch Pudding Next, we have the Pistachio Crunch Bar. The first thing that hits your mouth here is a STRONG level of sweetness. The nut flavor from the pistachio is something you only really get on the back end, as a sort of aftertaste. Pistachio Crunch Bar It’s very crunchy too, which might be good depending on how you feel about it. Overall, it was okay, but we really would have loved that pistachio flavor to shine more, with just a hint of sweetness. Pistachio Flavor: Where Did You Go?! Then we had the Devil’s Chocolate Pudding, which has a chocolate filling, crumble brownie, and milk chocolate whipped cream. This is essentially the same as the dessert served at The Friar’s Nook. This one had a bit richer flavor when it came to the chocolate — it almost gave us a mocha vibe. But otherwise, it was very much the same dessert as the one you can get over at Friar’s Nook. It was simple but pretty tasty. The cake crumbles can be a little dry but they pair well with the pudding. Devil’s Chocolate Pudding Next, we had the Dark Chocolate Cookies, which totally channel those evil black and while Cruella vibes! This cookie was deliciously moist and had a great, rich chocolate flavor. Dark Chocolate Cookies We think this could be an awesome pick for kiddos at the party. Is it basic? Sure! But sometimes a basic, tasty treat is all you need! Inside of the Cookie Next was the Oreo Cheesecake Mousse. This is topped with crumble and is meant to be reminiscent of the Cookies ‘n Cream cheesecake mousse served at Cinderella’s Royal Table. Again, the mousse was not firm and was, instead, very runny. It also had an artificial and extremely sweet cheesecake flavoring. It wasn’t bad necessarily but wasn’t great either. If the mousse had been colder and more firm, we think it could have worked much better! Oreo Cheesecake Mousse Next, we have the Cake Bites. There were Vanilla Cake Bites and Chocolate Ones. The vanilla version was good. It essentially tasted like a cake pop. Vanilla Cake Bite The flavors on the vanilla one weren’t anything out-of-this-world, but they were good, solid, basic flavors that we think could be a hit with kids. Pretty Good! The Chocolate Cake Bite was similar in the sense that it felt like a cake pop. Chocolate Time! But this one had a much stronger flavor. With just one bite, you got an EXPLOSION of chocolate flavor that was very pronounced. If you love chocolate, then that might be the one for you. But we enjoyed the vanilla ones a bit more since they were a little more subtle. Inside the Cake Bite Then we had the Firehouse Doughnuts. These are ricotta doughnuts rolled in cinnamon sugar, served with a strawberry dipping sauce. These used to be on the menu at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, but have since been removed from the online menu at least. Be sure to check and see if they’re available when you visit. Our reporter told us that they normally LOVE cinnamon and sugar, but despite that deep adoration, this doughnut was a miss. Doughnuts It was very chewy and way too doughy. It also had a strangely salty taste to it upon your first bite and as an aftertaste. We thought this would be a winner, but unfortunately, it fell totally flat for us and had a strange flavor. When we last had these, we felt the doughnut was dry but had a nice crunch on the outer shell. Still, it fell into the “average” category for us. Overall, it looks like things haven’t dramatically improved. The Doughnut Then we dove into the Pumpkin Toffee Cupcake. This was actually REALLY GOOD! The toffee cake was nice, and it was moist with just a hint of cinnamon. The frosting was whipped cream frosting and it was soooooo good, with a really great pumpkin flavor. It wasn’t too sweet but instead felt light and tasty. Cupcake This truly delivered those fall flavors we were looking for and checked all the boxes for us! The only “con” we have is that it was pretty difficult to take off the wrapping. We ended up sort of having to destroy it and rip it up into pieces — so just be prepared to tear away at that wrapping to get to the delicious cupcake underneath! A Win! Then it was time to check out the Caramel Apple Crepe with Toasted Pecans and Sweet Cream. First of all, we’ve got to give top marks for presentation here. Any dish with a hidden (or not-so-hidden) Mickey gets a 5/5 for presentation from us! This was actually really good! There were some big slices of apples cooked really well. Combine that with the crunch from the nuts, and you’ve got a pretty great dish! We could have used a bit more sweetness though, maybe just with something like a caramel drizzle. But overall it was a great option! Crepe And that’s a full look at our food. Once we were done, and shortly before the fireworks began, we were escorted to our Plaza Garden viewing area and got to watch the Not So Spooky Spectacular fireworks! Fireworks Time! Now, let’s talk about whether this is something you should or should not add to your party fun. Nosh or Not Book that fireworks dessert party for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party if: You’ve got a sweet tooth (and like to drink too) — If you love desserts, there are a few different ones to pick from here and you can get as many as you’d like, so you can truly eat your weight in sweet treats if that’s what you’re into! The drinks are all you care to enjoy as well, so that’s an added bonus. You want reserved fireworks viewing — Things like fireworks and parades can get especially packed at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. If getting a good spot for the fireworks is important to you and you don’t necessarily want to “hold” a place by sitting down in a location extra early, you could book this party and get that reserved Plaza Garden viewing. You love taking things to the next level — If you’re dedicated to experiencing it ALL, then maybe this is something you’ve got to check off your bucket list just to say that you did. Skip the fireworks dessert party if: You are looking to save some money — You’ve already got to pay for your ticket to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The fireworks dessert party will only ADD to that expense. If you feel like you’ve already paid enough just to be at the party, then you may want to skip this experience and save that cash. You want really unique or especially ridiculously delicious food — Some of the items at the dessert party were awesome, others were okay, and some just didn’t hit the mark. While some are a bit more unique, most of them are fairly “safe” snacks with flavors like vanilla and chocolate. If you’re looking either for really unique food or for food that’ll totally knock your socks off, this probably won’t do it for you. You want something savory — The only real savory things on the menu here were the cheese and crackers. If you or someone you’re traveling with hates sweets, this is NOT the place to go. Overall Overall, the fireworks dessert party serves its purpose. It packs in a bunch of sweets and drinks in a private atmosphere (oooo exclusivity!), and partners that with a special, reserved fireworks viewing spot. If desserts, exclusive experiences, and/or a reserved fireworks viewing area is important to you, then this could be something worth considering. But, if you’re not all that into sweets or you aren’t too worried about where you’ll watch the fireworks from (or you’re willing to sit down and hold your spot well in advance), then this might be a skip. Would You Do It? It’s something we were glad we got to try but admittedly isn’t a great pick for everyone. What do you think? Would you consider this experience to be worth it? Tell us in the comments. To see more of our coverage from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, click here. You can also click here to take a look at the Halloween Party-exclusive merchandise, or click here to see our full reviews of the Halloween snacks at the party (and those available regularly in the parks). Click here to see why you need to arrive EARLY for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party  Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Is Coming BACK in 2022! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out Everything CONFIRMED to Return to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With New Disney Items Online Check Out the NEW Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a First Look at the Halloween Merchandise Coming to Disney World A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Do you think the dessert party is worth it? Tell us in the comments! 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Boo! Oh, I didn’t mean to frighten you. The real chills come from the Halloween décor at Magic Kingdom Park. Decorating the park happens overnight and a team of cast members work throughout the year prepping all the decorations, including Halloween-themed bunting, garland and a lot of specialty crafted pumpkins – like the Cinderella Coach […]View the full article

Greetings, world travelers! EPCOT A lot is going on at EPCOT, lately! The 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is finally in full swing as the remaining food booths opened recently, and construction is chugging along on the park-wide EPCOT transformation, too. Today, we’re heading to EPCOT to bring you all the latest updates from this park! EPCOT Construction Updates Rose & Crown Rose & Crown is a restaurant in the UK Pavilion in World Showcase. When we were in the park recently, we noticed that it had a new menu sign! A new sign! The sign used to be a dark green color, and now it’s bright blue. Mitsukoshi Mitsukoshi is the store located in the Japan pavilion in World Showcase. This store has been undergoing some construction recently, so we stopped by to get an update. Mitsukoshi construction We spoke to a Cast Member who told us that the construction is just some new floors and that the store is doing a little bit of remodeling. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on any more construction that may take place here. Journey of Water — Inspired by ‘Moana’ We also checked up on construction progress for Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. ‘Moana’ construction progress We’ve been seeing rock work cropping up for some time now, and it looks like progress is continuing with that, with scaffolding covering much of the rocks. To the left, you can also see some blue pylons on the ground, as well. As a reminder, Disney still has not shared an opening date for this walkthrough attraction. Click here to see our most recent construction update for Journey of Water! General EPCOT Updates When we were at EPCOT recently, we noticed that Soarin’ Around the World was once again testing a single rider line. Soarin’ Single Rider Entrance The single rider line is something that is being tested at this ride during slower periods but has not become an official offering yet. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on any developments. We also spotted a unique character at EPCOT recently! Daisy Duck was out meeting and greeting guests in her chef’s outfit. Hi, Daisy! We’ve seen Chef Daisy in EPCOT before, but this is definitely a more rare character sighting, and just goes to show ya that you should keep your eyes peeled at the parks because you never know who you might spot! Click here to see all the character meet and greets that have returned to normal in Disney World! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Mitsukoshi When we stopped by Mitsukoshi to check out the construction, we noticed that there was a new beverage cooler in the store, as well. Cold Drinks! This fridge is filled with cold drinks, perfect if you’re looking for something to quench your thirst after being out in the Florida heat. Italy Pavilion At the Italy pavilion, we spotted this Limoncello shot glass. Limoncello shot glass It has some lemons on it and says “Adoro il Limoncello Italy.” It is $9.99. Creations Shop At the Creations Shop, we spotted some Halloween merch! First up, we saw some Halloween phone cases for $34.99 each. There was this case with an all-over Halloween print… Halloween allover print …and this one that had Mickey dressed as a pumpkin standing in front of a spooky Halloween castle. Halloween Castle We also saw some Halloween Apple Watch bands. There were $36.99 each. We saw this band that has the same allover and Castle prints as the phone cases… Halloween watch band …and this band that shows Mickey dressed up for Halloween with some pumpkins, ghosts, a tree, and some candy! Both the phone cases and the watch bands have also been seen in Magic Kingdom. Another Halloween watch band We also saw this Buzz Lightyear Apple Watch band for $36.99. Buzz Lightyear Apple Watch Band On the hunt for new pins to add to your collection? We saw a couple new ones at Creations! First up is this Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter and March Hare Pin for $12.99. The pin shows the Mad Hatter and March Hare enjoying a tea party. Mad Hatter Pin We also saw this Alice in Wonderland White Rabbit Pin, too. On the pin, the White Rabbit is rushing out the door, so he must be late for a very important date. The pin is $12.99. White Rabbit And the final new piece of merchandise we saw was this Ratatouille Annual Passholder Magnet! Annual Passholder Magnet This magnet shows Remy wearing his chef’s hat and reading a cookbook with the word “Passholder” spelled out with various ingredients. This magnet can only be purchased by Annual Passholders and is $14.99. Click here to see ALL of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival merchandise! And that’s what’s new at EPCOT! If you’re heading to Disney World soon, there’s a lot going on! Halloween is in full swing at the parks, with orange decorations all over Main Street, U.S.A. (yes, Mickey pumpkins have finally made their return!), and of course, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Mickey pumpkins are back! Aside from Halloween festivities, there’s almost always something new happening! For example, a shop that’s been closed for some time due to supply chain issues has finally reopened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and three behind-the-scenes tours are returning to EPCOT! We’re always on the hunt for Disney World news, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click here for 18 Disney World secrets even locals don’t know! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite thing to do at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at EPCOT: Construction Continues at 'Moana' Attraction first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re taking a break from all things Halloween in Disney World (shocking, we know)! We love Hollywood Studios! We’re not talking Mickey Pumpkins or the Headless Horseman — not this time. There’s plenty to see and do all around the parks, and with NEW things popping up every day, we try our best to bring you the latest updates. So, let’s take a look at what’s new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Beverly Sunset Boutique After being closed since November 2021, Beverly Sunset Boutique has FINALLY reopened! The shop had been closed due to supply chain issues, and a Cast Member told us that Disney was so low on stock there wasn’t enough merchandise to open the store. Beverly Sunset Boutique is OPEN! But now, the store is open once again and you can shop from stocked shelves! Come with us to the reopened shop here! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Celebrity 5 & 10 At last, you can see the light, er — new tech accessories! This Rapunzel Apple Watch Band would look great in your next Tangled photo op in Magic Kingdom. New Rapunzel watch band You can get it for $36.99. Keystone Clothiers Okay, we know we said we weren’t going to be talking about Halloween, but we think this little Yoda Pumpkin is so cute we’re making an exception! He’s pretty sturdy, and can be yours for $39.99. We LOVE this! Also available in Keystone Clothiers is this Avengers backpack. It features a sort of abstract landscape or cityscape background too. Avengers backpack It’s available now for $39.99. Beverly Sunset Boutique Remember that reopened shop we mentioned? There’s some new merchandise in there, like this adorable Minnie Mouse hair bow set for $12.99. Red Minnie Mouse bows You can also get a matching backpack for $34.99! Perfect for your next day in the parks. Perfect for a park day! We also spotted these new Cars Mini Racers! There’s a Tow Mater one… New cars mini racers …and a Lightning McQueen one! Each is $14.99. New cars mini racers The mini racer figures come in some pretty cool packaging too! Legends of Hollywood If you can’t get enough of Powerline (um, hello — we can’t either) then you definitely need to check out this Powerline shirt from Legends of Hollywood! It’s available for $36.99. All Powerline, all the time. Play Disney World attractions trivia using your very own shirt! How many different icons can you spot on the Attractions Button Down Shirt? Which is your favorite icon? Get it for $59.99. Tower Gifts Alright, fine — this IS Halloween after all. Get the Jack Skellington backpack from Tower Gifts for $39.99. Jack! Want to see what else is new around Disney World? Check out everything new in Magic Kingdom here, and you can see what’s new in EPCOT here. If you’re planning a trip to the parks soon, you might want to check out Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom! This exclusive event is full of fun and frights for the whole family! We went to the opening night of the party, and you can check it all out here. Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Is Coming BACK in 2022! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out Everything CONFIRMED to Return to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With New Disney Items Online Check Out the NEW Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a First Look at the Halloween Merchandise Coming to Disney World A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What changes did you see in Disney World on your last trip? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: POWERLINE! Kinda. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disneyland’s annual pass system — called Magic Key — has been the subject of some controversy lately. Magic Key Lounge There’s currently a multi-million dollar lawsuit from a Magic Key passholder against Disneyland regarding blockout dates and the park pass reservation system. Earlier this year, Disneyland paused the sale of all Magic Key passes, which left passholders “anxiously awaiting word about their renewals.” A couple of days ago, Disneyland finally announced that passholders will be able to renew their Magic Key passes — and renewal opens TODAY (August 18th). Starting today, Magic Key passholders can renew their Magic Key passes. (Note that new Magic Key passes will not be available for purchase — this change is only for existing Magic Key passholders.) Renewal opened at 9AM PT, and it looks like Disneyland is using a virtual queue on the website for this process. ©Disney When we went to the website to renew, we first saw the introduction page shown above, and then around 9:10AM PT we were moved into the virtual queue. The page said that we will have 10 minutes to enter the site once it’s our turn to renew, and we had over an hour to wait before it would be our turn. The page also reminded us that “being in the queue does not guarantee the ability to renew any Magic Key pass.” So even if you’re in the virtual queue, the available passes could run out before it’s your turn. ©Disney When Magic Key passes for Disneyland went on sale in 2021, they sold out fairly quickly. Disneyland noted on the Magic Key website that “Magic Key pass availability is limited.” It’s possible that the renewals will sell out as well, so we recommend heading to the Magic Key website to renew your pass ASAP. Welcome back, Magic Key Holders! This lounge is just for you! Passholders can renew into one of the Magic Key passes that are being made available this year: The Inspire Key — $1,599 The Believe Key — $1,099 The Enchant Key — $699 The Imagine Key — $449 (exclusive to Southern California residents living within specific zip codes) Note that the Dream Key will not be available for renewal this year. Dream Key holders can still use their passes until they expire, but the Key is not available for purchase or renewal. Disney has also announced that all of the Keys are subject to the “availability of park reservations” and “applicable pass blockout dates.” ©Disney There are a couple of new perks for Magic Keys holders this year, including a 20% discount on Genie+, discounted standard parking at the Toy Story Parking Lot (for the Enchant and Imagine Keys), and unlimited PhotoPass digital downloads (for the Inspire and Believe Keys). Magic Key Reusable Straw If your pass has already expired (before August 18th), you can call Disneyland any time between August 18th and August 31st to renew your pass. There is a new 30-day renewal period being introduced as well, which is important to keep in mind if your pass won’t expire until a bit later. We’ll continue to watch for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disneyland news. Click here to learn more about the multi-million dollar lawsuit between a Magic Key passholder and Disneyland. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! See Our DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Get All the Info About Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Should You Go to Disneyland in 2022? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you a Magic Key holder in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments. The post Disneyland Magic Key Renewals Now LIVE — But You’ll Have to WAIT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you feel that? Halloween is in the air! This is Halloween! That’s especially true in Magic Kingdom: the pumpkins are out, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween parties are happening, and spooky snacks have arrived! But in addition to all the wonderful Halloween stuff, there’s more going on here, too! So let’s get to the updates! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium You can put together a quick Halloween costume with the Anger Light-Up Headband! Quick Anger costume! The headband is $28.17. You can see more of these new headbands here! Main Street Cinema A new Vault Collection Button-Up Shirt has arrived. The front has Goofy and Mickey on it… Goofy and Mickey …and the back has Pluto and Pooh and the classic Walt Disney World logo. There is also a graphic on one sleeve! Back The shirt is $59.99. Here’s The ONLY Way to Get Disney World’s New FREE 50th Anniversary Souvenir Frontier Trading We found a few new Marvel Figpins. There’s Scarlet Witch… Wanda …and Doctor Strange. These are $24.99 each. Doctor Strange Speaking of Marvel, there’s a Creepin’ It Real Pin with some Green Goblin, Thanos, and Loki on it! This pin is $9.99. Marvel villains You can pick up a few new Halloween Phone Cases, too. There’s a 3D Halloween Print Case… Spooky! …and a Spooky Castle with Mickey Case. Don’t go into the haunted castle, Mickey! These cases are $34.99 each. Why You Need to Arrive EARLY for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World Hundred Acre Goods Are these not the most adorable onesies you’ve ever seen? There’s a Pooh Onesie… How sweet to be a cloud …and a Forky Onesie! Why am I here? These onesies are $19.99 each. Disney Just Dropped 17 NEW MagicBand+ Designs ONLINE! Click Here For More Details! Memento Mori Okay, so if you’ve been DYING to get your hands on that LEGO Mini Haunted Mansion Set, it is back in stock, but we don’t know for how long. It sold out very quickly both in the parks and online when it was first released. Hot ticket item! Grab it while you can for $40. Disney’s NEW Haunted Mansion Bag Collection Is Now ONLINE! Click Here To See! Pin Traders There are a couple of new Halloween Apple Watch Bands. Here’s the first… Halloween Mickey! …and here’s the second! Both have Mickey on them! Spooky! These bands are $36.99 each. Here’s ALL of the Disney Halloween Merchandise You Can Get ONLINE! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Tron Lightcycle Run We’ve got an updated look at the construction going on with Tron Lightcycle Run. Still very much under construction They are making progress, so we are keeping our fingers crossed that we will get an update from Disney soon! See How TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Has Closed A Space Mountain Gift Shop in Disney World Magic Kingdom General Updates Purple Wall The section of the Purple Wall is now just that, a purple wall. Cleaned up However, it looks like the new purple paint they used isn’t an exact match. Oops! Why You’re Doing The Wrong Thing at the Purple Wall in Magic Kingdom Will you be headed to Magic Kingdom soon for Halloween festivities? You can check out our reviews for ALL the Halloween snacks here, as well as learn more about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Are you planning a trip to Disney World this fall? Be sure to familiarize yourself with making park pass reservations, as well as learning how to use the My Disney Experience app. Still confused about Disney Genie? We break it all down right here with our ultimate Genie and Genie+ guide! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you headed to Disney World this fall? Let us know when in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: HURRY! The LEGO Haunted Mansion Set Is BACK IN STOCK first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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When you think of the D23 Expo, what comes to mind? ©D23 Most think about the exclusive panels, huuuuuge announcements of upcoming Disney projects, and fun events. But, if you’re anything like us, something else also pops up in your brain…merchandise! Yes — merchandise. The event is always jam-packed with event-exclusive merch, and we have your first look at some of the items you can expect to see this year! If you’re looking for event-exclusive Funko Pop! merchandise, you’ll have plenty to choose from. So far, they’ve announced items like the Jiminy Cricket Funko Pop! It shows him posing on top of a leaf. ©Funko For a more villainous touch of Disney, you can grab the Lucifer Funko Pop! as well. It features Lucifer ready to stir up some trouble. ©Funko There are also some Emperor’s New Groove items, like the Devil Kronk Funko Pop! Of course, he’s dressed up in his devil form. (Keep this figure in mind — you’ll see some matching items in a bit!) ©Funko You can also get the Mickey and Minnie Fly Funko Pop! It shows the duo in black and white, trying to learn how to fly. ©Funko And for those wanting to fly the skies with Mickey, they have the Mickey Pilot Funko Pop! He looks soooo cute in his pilot outfit. ©Funko And, staying on the flying theme, you can also grab the Mickey With Plane Funko Pop! The figure shows Mickey piloting an orange plane modeled after Walt’s! ©Funko And there are also some Vinyl Soda Pop! Figures that come with a “chance of chase.” This means that you’ll have a 1 in 6 chance of getting a special version of the figure. In this line of event-exclusive products, they have the Baymax Soda. The special figure features him holding a cat. ©Funko Honey — where is my Funko Figure?! That’s right, they also have a Frozone Soda. The special figure shows him with ice in his hands. ©Funko There’s also an Emperor’s New Groove version — the Lab Kronk Soda. His special figure has him holding poison. The poison for Kuzco. Kuzco’s poison. ©Funko The Donald Duck Soda’s special figure shows him holding a wooden sword. ©Funko There’s also a Philharmagic Mickey Soda! His special figure comes with diamond glitter. ©Funko And there’s a shirt too — the D23 Fan Shirt! It features Mickey surrounded by pixie dust, just like the event’s logo. ©Funko And here’s where fans in the United States can get these items online: ©Funko There are some Loungefly event-exclusive bags as well, coming to the Loungefly Booth at the D23 Expo, as well as their website. That includes the Jack-Jack Light-Up Mini Backpack. His eyes glow! ©Loungefly Remember when we said the Devil Kronk Funko Pop! Figure would have matching merch? Well, here it is — the Devil Kronk Mini Backpack and Angel Kronk Wallet. The perfect duo, truly. ©Loungefly And there’s also a Baymax Mini Backpack and Wallet. He’s ready for action…and he’s super adorable, obvi. ©Loungefly And that’s all of the D23 event-exclusive merchandise we’ve seen so far. For more D23 information, check out the list of panels guests can attend. Or check out the plane that will be attending the event. (Yes…a plane!) And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news…and finds! Check out ALL the D23 Expo panels that have been announced HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you attending the D23 Expo this year? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at D23 Expo-Exclusive Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween celebrations have begun in Disney World! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a separately ticketed event, lets guests step into the spookiest version of Magic Kingdom on 37 select nights between August 12th and October 31st. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Ticketholders can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4PM but the party doesn’t officially kick off until 7PM, and it lasts until midnight. During the event, you can shop for exclusive merchandise, enjoy spooky drinks and snacks, check out the Halloween-themed parade and fireworks, and lots more. If you’re planning to do some shopping during the party, you may want to find out the BIG issue you could experience. We took you with us on the first night of the party and we’ve also talked about why it’s a good idea to get to Magic Kingdom as early as you can — because we’ve seen CROWDS. If you have a Magic Kingdom park pass and valid admission, you can be inside Magic Kingdom as early as you want (after park opening), but if you only have a Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket, you have to wait until 4PM to get inside the park. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Crowds Once you’re inside Magic Kingdom, you can walk around and hop on rides but you can’t do any of the party activities (like trick or treating) until the party begins at 7PM. Exclusive Not-So-Scary Halloween Party merchandise is available during the event, and when we attended a recent party night we noticed a HUGE crowd of people waiting for the party merchandise inside the Emporium in Magic Kingdom a bit before 7PM. That’s a LOT of people There were two different exclusive party merch sites inside the Emporium and as of 6:45PM, there was no sign of any of the merch yet — but there were LOTS of people and it was pretty chaotic. So many people, in fact, that Cast Members reminded the crowd to be safe and courteous and noted that they had plenty of merch for everyone. So peopley Cast Members began setting up the merchandise around 6:50PM, and they announced that the party merch was limited to 2 of the same item per person. Some of the available exclusive merchandise included spirit jerseys, t-shirts, an ornament, a bowl, and more, and there were no exclusive pins or ears available during this party night. Prepare for the Emporium to be busy around 7PM! If you want to avoid this shopping chaos but still want to take a Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party souvenir home, you could try visiting the Emporium at a different time during the party (remember, the party lasts from 7PM to 12AM), although it is possible that some items could sell out later in the evening. You could also stop by the Emporium during other party entertainment, like the Boo-To-You Parade or Mickey’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks show, when many people are busy outside of the store. Mickey’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacture Fireworks If you want to strategize your shopping time, you can note all the important Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party showtimes below: Boo-to-You Parade: 9:15PM and 11:15PM each night (weather permitting) Mickey’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular: 10:15PM at Cinderella Castle Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular: 8:35PM, 10:45PM, and 12AM at Cinderella Castle. Showtimes change to 7:40PM, 8:35PM, 10:45PM, and 12AM in October Cadaver Dans: 7PM, 7:45PM, 8:30PM, 9:50PM, and 10:30PM in Frontierland Keep following DFB for more Disney World news and more tips for attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Why you NEED to arrive early for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Is Coming BACK in 2022! See the Full List of PRICES and DATES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out Everything CONFIRMED to Return to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Full List of Dates That Have SOLD OUT for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Start Your Halloween Shopping NOW With New Disney Items Online Check Out the NEW Disney Halloween Ears That Dropped Online Get a First Look at the Halloween Merchandise Coming to Disney World A Halloween Candy Shortage Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives and We Can Help See How Much It Costs to Do Disney World at Halloween in 2022 Learn About the Halloween Scavenger Hunt Coming to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Do you have tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The SHOCKING Merchandise CROWDS at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Do you play board games — or rather, DISNEY board games? Do you like board games? Maybe you’re a fan of The Disney Song Challenge or you tap into your inner Villain with the Villainous board game. Maybe you like to channel the Sanderson Sisters and play Hocus Pocus Yahtzee! Now, a NEW Disney board game has surfaced, and this one has given a MICKEY upgrade to a classic! We were just perusing around shopDisney — like we do EVERY DAY — when we came across Mickey Mouse and Friends Monopoly! In this new twist on the classic board game Monopoly, you’ll travel around a board full of Disney animated shorts! ©Disney When you purchase the game, you’ll get the game board, seven character tokens (including all your faves!), one Pete token (he’s the bad guy here!), 28 title deed cards, 16 friendship cards, 16 magic moments cards, 32 little Mickey markers, 12 big Mickey markers, and three dice. ©Disney This game also includes some collectibles — you’ll get seven exclusive pins PLUS a collector’s rulebook. ©Disney Grab the game now for $55.99. Click Here to Buy Mickey and Friends Monopoly Looking for even MORE fun Disney board games? Here’s a list of enough board games that will keep you from getting bored (get it? Board? Bored? ). If you’re still in the mood for shopping, be sure to check out all the Disney World 50th anniversary items you can get online RIGHT NOW. Might as well try to get that $75 to unlock free shipping (with code SHIPMAGIC) on shopDisney, right? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney board game? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just Dropped a New Mickey Mouse Monopoly Game Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve seen some interesting Disney bags recently. Loungefly Bags Are you a fan of unlikely duos, Haunted Mansion, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, or the Dapper Dans? If so, there’s a bag for all of that. And if you’re looking for a unique bag inspired by the goofiest character, you’ll want to head over to Amazon right now! Over on Amazon, you can find Loungefly Walt Disney Archives merchandise themed after Goofy! The line of merchandise features a pattern with posters from various Goofy films. The Walt Disney Archives Goofy Backpack shows off the all-over poster print, and has red and blue trim. It also has a front zip pocket, a main compartment, and 2 slip pockets on the sides. The Walt Disney Archives logo is also featured on the bag. ©Amazon You can pre-order the bag now for $80. It will release on September 5th, 2022. Click Here To Buy The Walt Disney Archives Goofy Backpack And to match, you can also grab the Walt Disney Archives Goofy Wallet! Again, it has the poster print, red and blue trim, and a zipper to open the wallet. ©Amazon You can pre-order it now for $40, and it will also release on September 5th, 2022. Click Here To Buy The Walt Disney Archives Goofy Wallet And those are the new Amazon-exclusive Loungefly items! For more fun merchandise, check out all of the 50th Anniversary items you can grab online right now. Or check out all of the Minnie Ears you can get on shopDisney! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to grab any of these items? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 More Amazon Exclusive Disney Loungeflys Just Dropped Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

“She’s truly my new best friend and third parent,” said Girls Inc. member April about her Disneyland Resort mentor. “We clicked so easily that even though this program was temporary, she will surely be my mentor for life.” As part of the Workforce Wednesday series, we are featuring the cast members and organizations behind the […]View the full article

In case you haven’t already heard the great news — Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is BACK in Magic Kingdom for the first time since 2019! This Halloween party has been a very popular event in years past, and many dates have already sold out for this year. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Although we noticed that ride wait times were fairly low during the party and crowds weren’t overwhelming most of the time, there were still some people-y moments, such as when everyone went to watch the Boo-to-You Parade or when we all gathered for fireworks. And one of the MOST people-y times was right at the beginning when everyone was waiting to enter Magic Kingdom for the event. If you’re going to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, exactly how early do you need to arrive in order to maximize your party time and minimize your waiting-in-line time? We’ve got the answer! Although Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party officially kicks off at 7PM, guests with a ticket to the party can enter Magic Kingdom beginning at 4PM. Of course, if you have a Magic Kingdom park ticket and park pass reservation for the day of the party, you may be inside Magic Kingdom already, in which case you can just stay in the park. We recommend getting there much earlier than 4PM if that’s the case so that you avoid the opening crowds altogether. Get here early to avoid crowds On the first night of the party, we arrived at the front gates around 3:30PM, and a decent line of people waiting to get in had already formed. Cast Members started letting people in at 4PM, and we were in the park by around 4:20PM. Waiting to go in As that was opening night, it makes sense that there were a lot of people who were eagerly awaiting the return of the party. People starting to arrive! However, we saw a similar situation before the next party, a couple of days later. When we arrived at Magic Kingdom around 3:55PM, there were BIG crowds waiting outside the gate. Once the line started moving at 4PM, though, it only took us about 10 minutes to get through and into the park. How quickly a line moves depends on many factors, so wait time can vary by a lot. Wow! So there is going to be a long line to get into Magic Kingdom at 4PM, but how early should you arrive if you don’t want to wait at all? We’d recommend being at Magic Kingdom 45 minutes to an hour early if you want to avoid that line. Plan on being at the gate by 3PM or 3:15PM, and don’t forget to factor in travel time! Get here early If you’re driving, you’ll still need to get from the TTC to Magic Kingdom once you’ve parked. And if you’re using Disney buses remember that those can sometimes be a bit unpredictable — they’ll get you where you need to go, but you may need to wait a while before one arrives at the bus stop. And there may be a lot of people traveling from your hotel to Magic Kingdom at that time, so it’s a good idea to get to the bus stop even earlier in order to avoid long lines there. The buses can only take so many people at a time, which could mean you have to wait for one or more buses to arrive, fill up with people, leave, and return before you can get on. Disney Bus Transportation If you make it to Magic Kingdom by 3-ish, you will likely beat the worst of the crowds and be able to enter the park close to 4PM. But remember that the party doesn’t officially begin until 7PM! There are still plenty of things to do in the meantime, but some of the party-exclusive merchandise, snacks, and ride layovers won’t be available for a few hours. And the Boo-to-You Parade and fireworks don’t happen until later on in the evening. The party officially starts at 7PM Between 4PM and 7PM, you can try some of the Halloween treats available around the park. A few treats don’t come out until the party starts at 7PM, but there are several that you can get during the day. You can also check out the themed photo ops, including a Hocus Pocus one that can be found in Liberty Square. Or head to some rides if wait times are fairly low. Remember that wait times tend to drop once the party starts and the day guests have left, so if a ride has a long line before 7PM, you may want to wait and see if it drops later on. The Sweet Candy Corn Soft Serve is available during the day! A quick word of warning: we know that a lot of people bring kids to this event, and some parents on our team wanted to mention that it could be a better idea to arrive late to the party if you’re traveling with little ones. That way you can save the time that your kids are happy and feeling awake for when the party is really going (from 7PM to midnight). If you show up around 5PM or 6PM instead of before 4PM, you might avoid the long line to get inside and have happier kids later on when the party is really going. Of course, it’s up to you to decide what’s best for your group! It’s starting! Here are some other important times for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party that you may want to keep in mind: The Boo-to-You Parade runs twice — once at 9:15PM and again at 11:15PM each night (weather permitting) Mickey’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks show happens at 10:15PM at the Cinderella Castle The Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular show takes place at the Cinderella Castle at 8:35PM, 10:45PM, and midnight. Those times will change to 7:40PM, 8:35PM, 10:45PM, and midnight for parties in October. The Cadaver Dans can be found in Frontierland at 7PM, 7:45PM, 8:30PM, 9:50PM, and 10:30PM. We’ll continue to watch for more updates and changes with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, so stay tuned with DFB for all the latest news! 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The past few years have challenged Disney World with a host of supply problems. This store has been closed From noodle shortages to ketchup shortages to merchandise shortages, Disney World has navigated a lot of problems. There was even an issue with low stock at a store in Disney’s Hollywood Studios that had to close as a result! However, that store has just reopened! Back in November 2021, we noticed that Beverly Sunset Boutique in Hollywood Studios had been closed for several days. At the time, a Cast Member told us that Disney was so low in stock on merchandise that there wasn’t enough to put in the store. We expected to see the store reopen in several months, but it has been closed ever since…until now. Today, Beverly Sunset Boutique reopened! Look! It’s open!!! We stepped inside to see what the merchandise situation looked like, and it seems like they have plenty of stuff now, including a lot of fun Monsters, Inc. items! Merchandise! We weren’t the only people in the store either — other guests were doing a bit of shopping while we were there, too. There was plenty to look at! SHOPPING! So it seems that the merchandise supply problems Disney was having last year is taking steps forward, at least for now. We’ll keep an eye on things, though! Remember if you can’t get to Disney World, you can still do a lot of parks shopping online — you’ll find many items over on shopDisney, including a TON of 50th anniversary souvenirs! 50th Anniversary merchandise Also, here’s a reminder that the holidays will be here before you know it, so if you’re looking for some fun gift ideas, here are some great items for Star Wars fans! You can also find a lot of ornaments online right now! It’s never too early to start that holiday shopping! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite shop in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Shop FINALLY Reopens After Closing Due to Supply Issues in Disney's Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the course of his 21-year career as a U.S. Naval aviator, Alex Stromski had a callsign: “Stop Sign.” Then, over the final 13 years of his life, the longtime Disney fan became a cast member at Pinocchio Village Haus, where, as he said, “I earned a new callsign: ‘Gepetto.’” Enlisting in the U.S. Navy […]View the full article

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