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Now that Halloween has arrived in Disney World, you can grab a ton of unique souvenirs dedicated to the spookiest season. Pumpkins on Main Street, U.S.A. In Disney World right now, you can grab all kinds of new Haunted Mansion gear, tons of fun Halloween souvenirs, and more! But how about your own pair of customizable Halloween ears? Yes, you can get those in Disney World, too! We spotted some Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ears in Disney World — but these ears were custom made by the talented Cast Members at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom! How fun are these ears?!?! We saw a similar pair of these ears earlier, but a Cast Member just gave us all the details about custom doodles you can have put on them, including spiderwebs, candy corn, a string of Halloween lights, and pumpkins! This pair of ears has spiderwebs and lights on them. And although anyone can get these ears customized, nobody else’s ears will be exactly the same — how cool! Lights and spiderwebs If you’re wanting to get a beautiful Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party design with Halloween doodles, each doodle will cost you $3. These are definitely a good option if you want to grab a Halloween souvenir that’s made JUST FOR YOU. For $3 each, you will get 3 candy corn, one string of Halloween lights, one pumpkin, or a few spiderwebs (depending on what item you get personalized, according to a Cast Member). The words vary in price depending on what you get and how many words. You can also get ornaments customized with Halloween fun — check out our post on the ornament decorations here! Just with spiderwebs Want even more ideas for personalized or customized souvenirs in Disney World? Here are 10 things you can get customized there! For more ideas, here are Disney world souvenirs we’ll never regret buying! Planning on going to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year? Here’s everything you’ll be able to do at the party, as well as a full entertainment schedule. Here Are 6 Disney Halloween Decorations for Under $30 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 Will you be attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Where to Find Halloween Ears Nobody Else Will Have in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to see who our true Halloween fans are. Halloween! Yeah, yeah — you’re attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. And sure, you’ve already visited Magic Kingdom to get a glimpse of the Halloween decorations. But it’s time to really put your love for Halloween to the test. Would you bring Halloween time to the holiday season? Over at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom, we found a peculiar sight. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom They have Halloween customizations for their Christmas Ornaments! Christmas AND Halloween?! It doesn’t get much better than that. Each customization costs $3, and you can choose from designs of spiderwebs, Candy Corn, stringed lights, pumpkins, and Halloween Minnie ears. And not every personalization only comes with 1 single design — for example, if you ask for Candy Corns, you’ll get 3. CUTE! But if you order a pumpkin, you’ll only get 1. Pumpkins And, for designs like the stringed lights, you’ll only get 1 single bow of lights. Stringed Lights So, if you want to show off your love for Halloween this holiday season, head over to Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe to grab some Halloween ornaments! In the meantime, for more Halloween fun, check out the special offering Magic Kingdom guests can take advantage of on Mickey’s Not-S0-Scary Halloween Party nights. Or check out the Halloween decorations already popping up all over the park. It’s Halloween!!! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Check Out More Information About Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom 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. Would you get one of these ornaments? Let us know in the comments! The post The Upgrade That Will CHANGE Your Disney World Souvenirs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney+ subscribers in some countries won’t be able to screen several of Pixar’s new releases. Lightyear Ears in Magic Kingdom Ahead of its release in theaters, it was reported that Pixar’s new movie, Lightyear, was unable to get permission to be shown in theaters in 14 countries in the Middle East and Asia. Now, it appears that Disney+ subscribers in the region will also be unable to stream the new movie, along with BAYMAX!, Pixar’s new series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney+ Middle East appears set to appease the cultural sensitivities of the region when it comes to streaming content. They reported that Disney+ has opted not to add Lightyear and BAYMAX! to the streaming platform in countries across the Middle East. ©Pixar Lightyear was previously banned from cinemas across the Gulf because it features a brief same-sex kiss between Buzz’s friend, Hawthorne, a female space ranger, and her female partner. Disney has now opted not to add the movie to the streaming service in the Middle East, although the regulations for streaming content are not as strict as those for theatrical releases. Buzz Lightyear Topiary The new Disney+ series BAYMAX!, which includes LGBTQ characters, will also not be added to the streaming service in the region. Baymax While content targeted towards a younger audience like Lightyear and BAYMAX! won’t appear on Disney+ in the Middle East, more adult-oriented titles that faced challenges to theatrical release in the region, like Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, will be available. ©Marvel || Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness A representative for Disney commented, “Content offerings differ across our many Disney+ markets, based upon a number of factors. Content available should align with local regulatory requirements.” Buzz Lightyear Photo Opp We’ll be on the lookout for more news about the streaming content available on Disney+, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates. Here’s Everything Coming to Disney+ in August Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you seen Lightyear yet? Let us know if you plan to stream the new movie in the comments! The post NEWS: 'Lightyear' and 'Baymax' Won't Appear on Disney+ in Some Countries first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you heading to Disney World soon? If you are, it’s important to know when the parks will be open and whether or not Park Pass Reservations are still available for the days you want to go! Magic Kingdom Next week is particularly exciting because it marks the return of the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom since 2019! This event, plus other things like Extended Evening Hours for certain Disney World hotel guests may affect your visit, so let’s take a look at the park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of August 7th-August 13th. Magic Kingdom Park Hours Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-10PM Monday through Thursday next week, but Friday is when things take a turn as the park is open from 8AM-6PM. This is because Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will start at 7PM that night. Disney did recently change the park hours for Magic Kingdom that day (and the days of other Halloween parties), so the park will open at 8AM instead of 9AM to give guests without party tickets a little extra time in the park. ©Disney On Saturday, August 13th, the park will be open from 9AM-11PM. There will also be Extended Evening Hours in the park on Wednesday, August 10th from 10PM-12AM. Extended Evening Hours are extra time in the parks for select Disney World hotel guests. EPCOT Park Hours EPCOT will be open from 8:30AM-9PM every single day next week. ©Disney There will be Extended Evening Hours on Monday, August 8th from 9PM-11PM. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours And it looks like Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also making it easy for everyone to remember, as this park’s hours is the same every day next week, as well. ©Disney It will be open every day from 8:30AM-9PM. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hours Finally, we come to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom will be open every day next week from 8AM-8PM. ©Disney As usual, park hopping will be available after 2PM to any guest who has the park hopper ability added to their ticket. Park Pass Reservation Availability For guests who have a Theme Park ticket, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are unavailable on August 7th, 8th, 10th, and 12th. All of the parks are available on August 9th, 11th, and 13th. ©Disney For select Disney World Resort Hotel guests, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios may also be a struggle to get into next week. These two parks are sold out on August 7th, 8th, 10th, and 12th. All four of the Disney World theme parks are available on August 9th, 11th, and 13th. ©Disney Now let’s take a look at the Park Pass Reservation availability for Disney World’s Annual Pass holders! If you have an Incredi Pass, your availability next week (and many weeks after that) is wide open. ©Disney If you have a Sorcerer Pass, your Park Pass Reservation availability is also wide open next week. ©Disney Just like the other two, the Pirate Pass has open availability next week, as well. ©Disney And finally, we have the Pixie Dust Pass. This pass is blocked out on weekends (which means that you aren’t able to get into the parks with it), but it has open availability for all four theme parks next week. ©Disney That’s everything that you need to know about Disney World’s park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability for next week! With Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returning next week, the Halloween season has arrived in Disney World. Annual Passholders recently got a preview of some Halloween merchandise to come, and we’ve already seen some Halloween merch online, too! Cinderella Pumpkins at Magic Kingdom If you’re someone who’s less about the shopping and more about the food, don’t worry, because Disney has already released a sneak peek of Halloween snacks and treats that will be coming soon, as well. Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click here to see your ULTIMATE 1-Day plan for Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post Which Parks Are SOLD OUT in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Just because Disney World is The Most Magical Place on Earth doesn’t mean it can’t use some improvements! Main Street U.S.A. We know that many Disney fans have thoughts about recent changes in the parks, especially when it comes to Genie+, price increases, and crowds. So how do guests propose to fix the problems they see in the parks? We’re about to find out! We asked DFB readers on Facebook to answer the question “What do you think Disney World could do to improve the overall guest experience?” And our readers had a LOT of ideas! From bringing back Magical Express to building a Haunted Mansion hotel, here are a few of the most popular suggestions: Lower Prices One of the most common answers that we saw was that people want Disney World to lower prices. On park tickets, food, merchandise, etc., guests are hoping for some smaller price tags at the hotels and parks. Helena said she wants Disney to “lower prices so everyone has a chance to have the Disney Experience.” One reader simply said, “Charge less…a lot less.” Check out prices before you come! It’s true that Disney World has seen a lot of price increases over the last year. We’ve noticed price increases on park tickets, popular snacks, souvenirs, and more. And rising inflation rates and increasing costs to travel certainly don’t help. In fact, some guests are wondering if a Disney World vacation is even possible for the average family. Price tags If you’re planning a Disney World trip and getting discouraged by the ever-increasing total cost, we can help you out. Check out our page on all the current Disney deals and discounts, and follow our blog to get the latest updates on new deals that could help you save. Disney’s Hollywood Studios We also have all kinds of resources for smart budgeting in Disney World. Here are a few posts that could be helpful: Complete Guide to Booking the Cheapest Flight to Disney World The Cheapest Days to Visit Disney World in 2022 The Best Disney World Souvenirs for Every Budget 9 of the BEST Budget-Friendly Lunches in Disney World 15 Cheap but Filling Disney World Snacks for When You’re Ballin’ on a Budget Sneaky Ways You Can Save Money in Disney World So don’t lose hope — even if Disney doesn’t lower those prices, you can still find ways to budget, save money, and make that next trip happen without breaking the bank. Learn about hidden price increases on 2023 Disney World park tickets. Bring Back Perks Another common request from Disney fans was to bring back perks! Several people asked for the return of Magical Express. One reader said, “Bring back Magical Express! Having to get our own luggage to the room was awful! I miss the days of having it ‘magically’ showing up in our room!” Magical Express has been discontinued The free bus service between the Orlando International Airport and Disney World hotels ended at the beginning of 2022. Instead, there are a couple of replacement services available, both of which cost money. Mears Connect and Sunshine Flyer are the replacements: a round-trip between the airport and your Disney hotel with Mears Connect costs $32 for adults and $27 for kids, and Sunshine Flyer costs $32 for adults and is actually FREE for kids right now. The deal where kids can ride free will last through September 5th, 2022. Mears Connect Bus Although both services have gotten good reviews, the fact that they’re not run by Disney and that they’re both paid services makes these options less magical for some fans. Sunshine Flyer Another perk that’s sorely missed is free parking at Disney World hotels. One reader said that bringing back free hotel parking “would be a very small positive gesture for all guests.” Note that parking at Disney hotels currently costs $15 per night at Value Resorts, $20 per night at Moderate Resorts, and $25 per night at Deluxe Resorts. If you bring a car to Disney World, don’t forget about those overnight parking fees! Another reader requested the return of another perk that changed recently: “Bring back Extra Magic Hours — early morning for a full hour, not 30 minutes.” Previously Extra Magic Hours allowed Disney World hotel guests to enter select Disney World parks an hour early on some days and stay for an extra hour past closing time on other days. Now, however, Early Theme Park Entry has taken over. This perk allows Disney World hotel guests to enter each Disney World park 30 minutes early every day. Good morning from Hollywood Studios Some guests have shared that 30 minutes isn’t really enough time to do much in the parks — by the time you hop in line for 1 popular attraction, ride it, and get off, that time has usually already expired. Additionally, the nighttime component — Extended Evening Hours — is reserved only for guests staying at Deluxe hotels. These guests can stay in select theme parks for up to 2 extra hours on certain days. Magic Kingdom Crowds By rope-dropping in the morning (getting to the parks before opening time so that you’re ready to enter right when they open) and staying until closing time, you should be able to get in most of the activities and rides that you wanted to do in each park. And remember that you can hop in line for a ride at any point before closing time, even if the wait time goes past closing time. So if Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway has a 75-minute wait, you can still get in line 5 minutes before closing time and the Cast Members will usually allow you to stay in line and ride the attraction. Hollywood Studios at Night A DFB reader threw in another perk that hasn’t returned yet: “Bring back the dining plan.” The Disney Dining Plan was a way for guests to pre-pay for meals and snacks in Disney World. There were a few different plans to choose from, depending on how many meals and snacks you wanted and whether you wanted more table service or counter service meals. Ronto Wrap You would pay the flat rate for the plan and then use “credits” during your trip! For example, 1 counter service meal credit might get you an entrée, side, and a drink at various quick service restaurants throughout Disney World. Disney Dining Plan Shirt The Disney Dining Plan disappeared in March 2020 when Disney World closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It still hasn’t returned, although Disney has promised that it will be brought back at some point. In the meantime, check out some of our tips for budgeting for food in Disney World. Find out if Disney World hotel perks are worth the hefty price tag. Build New Rides/Parks Disney World has added several new rides and attractions over the last couple of years, including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, both located in EPCOT. However, guests are still looking for more additions to the theme parks. Cosmic Rewind A reader asked for Disney to “develop rides with higher capacity or a quicker thru-put.” Some attractions — *cough* Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance *cough* — don’t have a very fast turn-around for guests. With multiple stages of the ride, it takes a while to get guests through the full attraction. Generally, omnimover attractions (like Peter Pan’s Flight or Haunted Mansion) have a faster thru-put. Disney may need more of these kinds of rides to help lower wait times in the park. Peter Pan’s Flight In addition, the simpler ride system of omnimover attractions could mean fewer technical difficulties. Although the new technology is really cool (again, going to throw out Rise of the Resistance as an example here), the multiple elements and newer tech means that break-downs are frequent and can last a long time. We don’t mean to sound grumpy about a super cool ride, but Rise of the Resistance breaks down FAR more often than Haunted Mansion. Just sayin’. Rise of the Resistance Some fans went a step further and asked for an entire new PARK instead of just some new attractions. A reader said, “Stop building new resorts, and build a new park instead to spread out guests.” Disney World Entrance It’s true that Disney World’s 4 theme parks are currently pretty crowded. But we should also consider that adding a new park to the mix will also entice more people to visit Disney World in the first place, so it may not actually solve the over-crowding problem, at least at first. BUT, we’d never say no to more Disney in our lives, so maybe a 5th park is the way to go. Will Disney World add a 5th park? Here’s what we know. Change Genie+ Back to FastPass+ We’re not going to lie to you — we knew these comments were coming. A lot of people have been unhappy with the change from FastPass+ to Genie+, the main reason being that FastPass+ was free and Genie+ is not. In addition, Genie+ can be quite a bit more complicated to use, and we’ve heard from many readers who had a hard time understanding all the ins and outs at least at first. Disney Genie A reader said, “Bring back FastPass the way it was originally when it was free and we didn’t have to be on our phones non-stop!” Vanessa also disliked the requirement of using your phone to book rides with Genie+: “I spent the majority of my time on my phone trying to get spots on the rides. I’d like it if they brought back the ability to book your first three rides of the day prior to your trip.” Lightning Lane With Genie+, guests must pay $15 per person, per day. You’ll be able to book “Lightning Lane” passes throughout the day, using the My Disney Experience app on your phone. Lightning Lanes are the physical queues where you’ll go to skip the standby line. With some exceptions, you can book 1 ride at a time; once you’ve scanned into the Lightning Lane of that ride, you can book your next Lightning Lane. Splash Mountain Lightning Lane Not all Disney World rides are included with Genie+ (although most are). Some of the most popular rides have Individual Lightning Lanes (we call those pay-per-ride). You’ll have to pay a separate fee (anywhere from $7 to $15 per person) to skip the line at these rides. The pay-per-ride attractions in Disney World are Avatar Flight of Passage, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. See our FULL GUIDE to Genie, Genie+, and Pay-Per-Ride here. Lower Capacity We know that a lot of people are concerned about the crowds in Disney World — after all, more people in the park usually means higher wait times at rides and longer lines at restaurants. Several readers commented that they want Disney to address this problem. One reader said, “Limit the number of people at each park. It’s too crowded!” Another agreed, saying “Limit the crowds.” And another specifically said that Disney should “lower the capacity limits” at the parks. Crowds in Animal Kingdom In addition, a reader commented that Disney needs to “reduce capacity” because “the parks are too crowded and the lines are too long.” Disney World has certainly been very crowded recently, especially these last few months as many kids are out of school for summer break. Crowds entering Magic Kingdom Although Disney is limiting capacity to some degree with Park Pass Reservations, these measures aren’t enough for some readers. Park Pass Reservations are required for all guests visiting any of Disney World’s 4 theme parks. You must make reservations for the park you want to visit before you’ll be allowed to enter. These reservations do run out, so we recommend making your park reservations as soon as you buy tickets. Note that the reservations are free if you have a park ticket (and Annual Passholders are allocated a certain number of reservations at a time). Animal Kingdom entrance While some guests want Disney to limit capacity further, others have the opposite complaint. Stacy said, “No more park reservations!” and another reader agreed that Disney should “get rid of park reservations.” Reserve your park passes early! So while some guests want stricter rules, others don’t like the additional step of making reservations after they’ve purchased a ticket. It’s possible that Disney was looking for a middle ground in this difference of opinion and landed on keeping the reservations but increasing capacity so that the reservations don’t run out as quickly. EPCOT entrance If you’re looking for ways to beat the crowds in Disney World, we recommend rope-dropping each park in the morning (getting there early, well before opening time) and heading to the most popular attractions first. You can also stay later (until closing time), as many people tend to head out early in the evening. EPCOT at night For food, try using Mobile Order so that you don’t get stuck in a long wait at quick service restaurants. And if you’re concerned about getting on all your favorite rides, your group might consider purchasing Genie+ so you can skip standby lines. Learn all about park pass reservations (and how to book them) here. Get Rid of Technology Requirements As we saw with the Genie+ vs. FastPass+ debate, many guests don’t like that they have to use their phone so often during Disney World vacations. The My Disney Experience app is a requirement for using Genie+, Mobile Order, Mobile Merchandise Check-Out, virtual park maps, and more. While this can be convenient in some ways, some guests don’t like being on their phone the whole time. Phone cases One reader asked that Disney make the experience “less tech/phone needed. It’s more stressful now.” One reader agreed: “I’m over using my phone so much at the park.” And another said, “Don’t make it so hard to go and have a good time. I don’t want to spend all day looking at my phone!” Your phone does a LOT during your Disney World vacation! There are some ways you can avoid using a phone in Disney World. For example, you can order at the counter instead of using Mobile Order, and check out at the cash registers instead of using Mobile Merchandise Check-Out. Although the virtual maps are handy (as they show ride wait times as well as the layout of each park), you can still pick up a paper map at the entrance to each park. Other things, like Genie+, can’t be done without a phone. Learn the ins-and-outs of Disney World’s app here. Bring In More Live Entertainment A DFB reader requested that Disney bring “more live entertainment in the parks: little musical or comedy performances apropos to the environment.” Although you can find some live entertainment in most of the parks, it’d be fun to see even more of these performances throughout Disney World. And having attractions that don’t require guests to wait in any line is generally a good thing as well! Dapper Dans Currently, some of the consistent live entertainment you’ll find in Disney World includes the Dapper Dans in Magic Kingdom, various musical performances in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and the JAMMitors in EPCOT. You can catch the Cinderella Castle Stage Show in the morning, or wait in line to see other shows like Festival of the Lion King or For the First Time in Forever (a Frozen-themed show). JAMMitors We’re still waiting on other entertainment to return, as many performances didn’t make it back to the parks after the pandemic closures. For example, the Citizens of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been missing for a while (although we do spot them on the rare occasion). We hope that more shows return soon! Check out a full list of showtimes for Magic Kingdom here. Build a Haunted Mansion Restaurant or Hotel This is a suggestion we can definitely get behind: Doreen asked that Disney build “a Haunted Mansion restaurant and hotel.” WE’RE IN. Haunted Mansion in Disney World We have always wanted to dine at the wedding banquet in the Haunted Mansion’s grand hall, and of course we’d be down to stay the night in a spooky mansion. Can we request that Madame Leota read bedtime stories each night?? Madame Leota Sipper Disney has been more invested in themed hotels and restaurants lately, with the additions of the Galactic Starcruiser hotel and updates at the Monorail resorts to make guest rooms more “Disney” (Moana rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Incredibles rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Mary Poppins Returns rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa). Refurbished Guest Rooms at the Polynesian With a new Haunted Mansion movie currently in the works, it’s possible that we’ll see more updates that involve this fan-favorite ride! Haunted Mansion fans can’t miss these AWESOME souvenirs. Add More Skyliner Routes to Disney World Hotels One more suggestion we saw from a couple of readers was more Skyliner routes at Disney World hotels. A reader said Disney should “add more Disney resorts with gondolas. They would really alleviate some of the bus lines.” The Disney Skyliner is a gondola transportation system that takes guests between certain hotels, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Walt Disney World Skyliner Right now, the only hotels with a Skyliner station include Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Riviera Resort. Having this additional method of transportation is a big draw for each of these hotels. Caribbean Beach Skyliner Station Although it comes with its own set of problems (the Skyliner will shut down in bad weather and has been known to get stuck on occasion), the Skyliner is typically faster than using Disney World buses. And because the gondolas move continuously, the lines to board them typically go pretty fast. Additionally, it can feel more magical to ride a gondola through the sky to the Disney World parks, when compared to a simple bus ride. Learn more about the Disney World Skyliner here! It’s clear that Disney World guests have a lot of ideas for how Disney World could be improved! Will any of these changes happen in the parks? Only time may tell! Cinderella Castle If you’re planning a trip to Disney World now, it’s important to be updated on all the changes that have happened recently. Check out our post on how Disney World has totally changed over the past 5 years so that you can get caught up to speed. And we have a lot of other resources to help you have the best vacation possible, like an ideal timeline for planning your Disney trip, a list of current Disney deals and discounts, and our DFB guidebooks to Disney World dining, theme park snacks, EPCOT festivals, and more. DFB Guide to Dining Stay tuned to the DFB blog, and we’ll bring you all the latest updates about Disney World and Disneyland! Click here to check out TERRIBLE changes Disney World hoped you wouldn’t notice. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these changes do you wish Disney World would make? Let us know in the comments! The post What Disney World Could Do to Improve the Overall Guest Experience 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. Halloween has arrived, and we’re just counting down the days until the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World. It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus So, of course, we’re starting to see spooky merchandise pop up, including a TON of new Haunted Mansion stuff, some fun Skeleton Dance souvenirs, AND LOADS of Hocus Pocus things! We think we might’ve just found the most fun Hocus Pocus souvenir of them all, though. It’s a Hocus Pocus Color Changing Mug. This black cauldron mug seems to be pretty normal, right? It’s just got the Hocus Pocus logo on it, and it comes with a little spoon. ©Disney Nothing to see here… . ©Disney BUT, when you add a hot liquid, the magical potion inside the mug begins to boil over and spill down the sides! ©Disney The phrase “Trouble is brewing” is featured on the back. ©Disney If you want to channel your inner Sanderson Sister and add this mug to your collection, you can grab it now for $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Hocus Pocus Color Changing Mug Don’t forget that Hocus Pocus 2 arrives on Disney+ on September 30th — we can’t wait to run amuck, amuck, amuck with the Sanderson Sisters again! Looking for even MORE fun Halloween merchandise? We got a preview of some of the spooky stuff coming to Disney Parks and online earlier this summer, AND just got ANOTHER sneak peek recently of even MORE Halloween merchandise. Yes, You ABSOLUTELY NEED These 7 Disney Halloween Decorations — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be headed to Disney World for Halloween? Let us know in the comments! The post A New 'Hocus Pocus' Color Changing Mug Is Now ONLINE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Pumpkins There’s a new Madame Leota, another Genie+ update, we found new snacks, new merch, and more info for this year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! Check out all the big Disney news of the week in our latest DFB Video! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Genie+ UPDATES, Halloween Decor, Mystery Princesses, Talking Trash Cans, & MORE 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. Is anyone else in the mood to shop? More Disney merch, please! If you’re like Ursula and just love to get a good deal, we’ve been spotting TONS of Disney sales lately! From a sale that could help you save BIG on certain items to a variety of discounts, there’s no shortage of ways to save some of your precious money while still getting the gifts you want. Now let’s go over some Amazon sales we found that could help you score some awesome Disney items for LESS! Kick your next family game night up a notch with the Villainous Strategy Board Game, on sale for $24.99, down from $39.99. This game lets you play as a Disney Villain as you strive to be the most “villainous” to win. ©Amazon This game won the 2019 Game of the Year Award from the TOTY Awards and it’s great for families with kids ages 10 and up. And if you REALLY love it, there are a number of expansion packs available too! Get the Villainous Board Game here! What better way to travel to Disney World than with Mickey luggage? This American Tourister 21-Inch Hardside Carry-On features a Mickey print and it’s on sale for $110.90, down from $199.99. ©Amazon This suitcase has multi-directional spinner wheels, internal pockets and straps for organization, and it comes with a 10-year limited warranty with American Tourister. Click here to order the American Tourister Carry-On! Kiddos who can’t get enough of tutu dresses might love these Spotted Zebra Kids Tutu Dresses, which come in several different designs. These dresses are regularly priced at $25.90 but this Cinderella’s Squad Dress is on sale for $21.30… ©Amazon …this Squad Goals Dress is on sale for $19.76… ©Amazon …and this Rainbow Marvel Dress is on sale for $11.87! ©Amazon Prices can vary depending on the size, so keep that in mind. There are also designs inspired by Marvel, Cinderella, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and more. These dresses come in sizes ranging from 2T to XXL, but some sizes may not be available. Order the Disney Tutu Dresses here! Did you know Heidi Klum had a Disney Villain line?? If you’re a big fan of 101 Dalmations, this pair of Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Cruella Sweatpants is the perfect cozy item for you! They’re currently on sale for $11.10, down from $14.20. ©Amazon These sweatpants are 100% cotton with a drawstring closure, and the screen-printed eyes glow in the dark! Click here to get the Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Cruella Sweatpants! Calling all Snow White fans! This Loungefly Snow White Satchel Bag is on sale for 30% off for $34.99, down from $49.99. ©Amazon It’s made from faux leather and features unique artwork of Snow White with her bluebirds. It measures 12 inches wide, 9 inches high, and 6 inches thick. Order the Loungefly Snow White Satchel Bag here! If you’re looking for a Disney luxury item, check out this Disney Glitz Analog Quartz Bracelet Watch with an Ariel face design! It’s currently on sale for 30% off, making it $48.70 (down from $69.99). ©Amazon This watch features a cubic zirconia bezel and matching stones on the bracelet, and the case diameter measures 40mm. It’s also water resistant up to 30 meters! Talk about a great gift. Find the Disney Ariel Bracelet Watch here! Adults who love Crocs might be excited to check out these Grogu/Baby Yoda Crocs now on sale for $44.99 (down from $49.99). Note that some sizes may be out of stock and prices can vary depending on the size. These are unisex and come in Women’s sizes 4 to 15 and Men’s sizes 2 to 13. ©Amazon These Crocs also come with a variety of Jibbitz (charms), including ones of Baby Yoda and Mando from The Mandalorian. Save $5 on them now! Click here to order the Grogu/Baby Yoda Crocs! YES. It’s a Squishmallow Woody from Toy Story and it’s way too cute! Best of all, he’s currently on sale for $20 down from $24.99. ©Amazon This is a 14-inch Squishmallow and like other Squishmallows, Woody is washable AND dryable, and he’s dressed in his iconic outfit. Find the Squishmallow Woody from Toy Story here! So if you’re in the mood to do some online shopping, head over to Amazon and click “add to cart!” Keep following DFB for more Disney shopping news! Check out 6 Disney sales happening NOW! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which item would you buy? Tell us in the comments! The post 8 Disney Deals on Amazon That You Don't Want to Miss! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s August, which means it’s HOT in Florida right now. It’s hard to stay cool in Disney World right now! In fact, Florida recently hit dangerous heat levels, so staying cool and hydrated in Disney World is very important. Sure, you can stick to places with air conditioning or buy one of those misting fans but what about a hands-free cooling option you can take with you? We recently visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom and noticed something new to us in one of the shops. Tree of Life Over in Asia, the Yak & Yeti Bhaktapur Market is a great place to find unique souvenirs. But we were surprised to set our eyes on an item we hadn’t personally spotted there before… Market in Asia …a neck fan! These kinds of fans encircle your neck to give you convenient, hands-free cooling. They’re generally rechargeable so you can use them throughout the day and then recharge them back at the hotel. This one cost $30. Neck Fan! Other ways to stay cool in Disney World include taking advantage of free water or filling your water bottle at a refilling station (check out popular refillable water bottles here!). You can also opt to purchase a misting fan before you get to Disney World (or at Disney World) or you can try a cooling towel, or buy a neck fan online. Free water! And if you find yourself in Disney World feeling overheated, you might want to visit Yak & Yeti Bhaktapur Market in Animal Kingdom for a neck fan. We’ll update this post if we find neck fans anywhere else in Disney World. Keep following DFB for more Disney World tips and tricks — and don’t forget to check the weather report before you visit! How to fix 39 things you’ll HATE about Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you stay cool in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Where to Buy a Neck Fan in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When Disney World first began its phased reopening, not all dining locations opened all at once. Grand Floridian Resort In fact, there are still some Disney World restaurants that have yet to reopen. Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is by far the fanciest restaurant on property, and it recently reopened in July much to the delight of Disney guests everywhere. But, Victoria & Albert’s offers an even fancier experience — the Chef’s Table — and we’ve got an update on just who can book those reservations. If you haven’t had the chance to dine at Victoria & Albert’s in Disney World yet, it’s certainly something worth considering putting on your bucket list, especially if you’re into fine dining experiences. Victoria & Alberts But, if you’re looking for something even fancier, you can dine at the Chef’s Table — a prix fixe meal that includes up to 13 courses AND you get to eat in the kitchen! Previously, Chef’s Table reservations could be made for as few as two guests, but now it appears that has changed. ©Disney Victoria & Albert’s recently reopened, and now if you want to book the Chef’s Table, you’ll need to have at least 4 people in your party — you can no longer book the Chef’s Table for parties of less than four. That means if you were hoping to have a date night at the Chef’s Table, you’re going to have to make it a double date! Main Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s Luckily, there is no party minimum for reservations throughout the rest of the Victoria & Albert’s, so you can dine with a friend or solo. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any more updates from Victoria & Albert’s so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click Here to See Our Review of the Chef’s Table at Victoria & Albert’s Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you dined at Victoria & Albert’s before? Let us know in the comments! The post An Exclusive Dining Experience Has CHANGED in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’re sure you’ve had your suitcases thrown around a few times, and they might be looking a little worse for wear. Time to pack! If it’s time for you to invest in some new luggage for your next Disney trip, why not go all in? When it comes to Disney-themed suitcases, these are some of our favorite finds! Mickey and Minnie American Tourister Mickey Mouse Pants Hardside Spinner If you prefer luggage with a structured hard shell, try this suitcase by American Tourister with a fun Mickey Mouse design! This 21 inch suitcase is scratch proof, so Mickey’s pants and signature won’t rub off while in transit. 360 spinning wheels are essential when running through the airport and an extendable handle makes for easy maneuvering. American Tourister Mickey Mouse Pants Hardside Spinner The interior has cross straps and two zipper pockets to help you to organize all of your belongings. Looking for more room? Check out this same suitcase in a larger 28 inch size. If you’ve read our luggage posts before you’ll know that American Tourister is a favorite brand of ours, and Amazon reviewers agree that these adorable suitcases are not only cute but also durable! Click here to buy the American Tourister Mickey Mouse Pants Hardside Spinner! Ful Disney Mickey Mouse All Over Print Suitcase Fans of the Mouse will love this gray suitcase that is dotted with classic Mickeys! Lightweight and with an extendable handle, it also has a carry strap making this a great choice for a carry on piece. Ful Disney Mickey Mouse All Over Print Suitcase Divider compartments inside will keep your belongings from jumping around and also includes wet/dry sections for any bathing suits or towels you’ll be traveling with. While this suitcase can be shipped for free if you have Prime, keep in mind that shipping can take from 2-3 weeks, so plan ahead if you want to use this on your next trip. Click here to buy the Ful Disney Mickey Mouse All Over Print Suitcase! Ful Minnie Floral 3-Piece Set Looking for something a bit more feminine? This 3-piece set by Ful features Minnie heads in full bloom across their hard shell suitcases. Perfect for the Flower and Garden Festival (or any time of year!) you could purchase this set for your family and pack everything you need for your trip in the three sizes. Ful Minnie Floral 3-Piece Set These spinner suitcases come in 29, 25, and 21 inches. Purchase this set for your family or get it for yourself and have a variety of sizes to choose from for your trip. They are also expandable, just in case you end up leaving with more than you brought (which, let’s be honest, will definitely happen!). Click here to buy the Ful Minnie Floral 3-Piece Set! American Tourister Minnie Mouse Red Bow Softside Suitcase Something about this softside suitcase by American Tourister just gives us fancy vibes. Maybe it’s the bright red trim, the gold hardware, or Minnie’s bow and signature on the front pouch! This 21 inch suitcase has two exterior pockets perfect for organizing, and the main compartment has a book opening front to access the inside. American Tourister Minnie Mouse Red Bow Softside Suitcase The interior gives you more options for organizing your belongings, with elastic cross straps and pockets on the inside. Reviewers noted the quality of this bag and how it’s the perfect size for a carry on while still giving you plenty of space. If you love this design but prefer hard shell luggage, check out this option! Click here to buy the American Tourister Minnie Mouse Red Bow Softside Suitcase! Polka Dot Packing Cubes Match your packing cubes with your Minnie suitcase with this polka dot set! Packing cubes are great because you can use them to organize your belongings in tons of different ways. Separate different outfits, types of clothes, or keep shoes separate from your clothing. Polka Dot Packing Cubes This set comes with four cubes of different sizes that all fit within a carry on suitcase. Each cube has a zipper closure, and are lightweight so they won’t add much additional weight. They also make for easy unpacking once you reach your destination! Click here to buy the Polka Dot Packing Cubes! Bardic Hanging Toiletry Bag While we’re on the Minnie train, check out this hanging toiletry bag in Minnie’s signature print and colors! We love these bags for organizing toiletries and making it easy to keep track of all of your products. Sometimes you won’t have a ton of counter space in the bathroom at your hotel or resort, so you can avoid clutter by simply hanging up your toiletries on a hook or in the shower. Bardic Hanging Toiletry Bag When open you can access all of your products from several washable compartments. Then, when you’re ready to go, it folds down and zips closed to hold in any accidental spills. It can also hold travel or full sized toiletries, giving you plenty of options no matter what you need to bring! Click here to buy the Bardic Hanging Toiletry Bag! Mickey Duffle Bag Go for a vintage look with this tan and black duffle with a sketched Mickey print. The front features embroidered patches spelling Mickey’s name, and the straps and trim are made of a durable woven fabric. Mickey Duffle Bag Along with the roomy interior, the outside has a zippered pocket for smaller items you want to keep handy. The larger carrying strap is adjustable AND removable so you can tailor as needed. If you also need a bag for the parks, why not get this matching backpack? Click here to buy the Mickey Duffle Bag! American Tourister Kids’ Mickey Mouse Suitcase For your little one who loves Mickey Mouse, you can get them their own suitcase! This one by American Tourister features the mouse kicking it back for vacation and has a colorful, fun design. A compression elastic and zippered left compartment will keep all their belongings in place. American Tourister Kids’ Mickey Mouse Suitcase This bag is a great chance to let them learn how to pack on their own and they’ll feel so grown up rolling around their personal suitcase in the airport! Reviewers say this bag is the perfect size- big enough to hold the necessities but small enough to fit under their seat on the plane. Click here to buy the American Tourister Kids’ Mickey Mouse Suitcase! Cream Mickey Mouse Duffle Bag If you’re looking for something a little more sturdy we suggest buying this faux leather duffle bag. Jaunty Mickeys add a little fun to the upscale cream and black design. There’s plenty of room in this 22 inch duffle bag with a large main compartment and smaller pouch on the front. Cream Mickey Mouse Duffle Bag The adjustable strap is removable and connects to sturdy D-rings on either end of the bag, while two large black straps allow for you to also carry your bag handbag-style. We love the designer feel of this bag and think it would be a great addition to your luggage collection! Click here to buy the Cream Mickey Mouse Duffle Bag! 4 Piece Silicone Luggage Tags Find many of your favorite Disney, Pixar, and Marvel characters in these luggage tags! Each set comes with 4 silicone tags that are waterproof and durable. The tags attach securely to your luggage with an adjustable strap. 4 Piece Silicone Luggage Tags They come with information cards where you can add your contact info. These cards fit perfectly inside the tags and are protected by a see-through window. Check out all the different characters and designs; we’re sure you’ll find something for everyone in your family! Click here to buy the 4 Piece Silicone Luggage Tags! Mickey and Minnie Luggage Covers Worried about scratches and dirt on your suitcase? Or maybe you already have a suitcase you love but you want to add a little Disney flair to it? Try one of these luggage covers! These covers come in four different sizes, so you’re sure to find something that fits. They slip on easily and stay snug thanks to their elastic. Mickey and Minnie Luggage Covers After slipping the cover on from the top of your suitcase, it zips at the bottom for security. No need to worry about cutting to fit- there are premade openings on the top and side for easy access to your handles. And if they get any dirt on them? Just unzip, remove, and throw it in the wash, then it comes out almost brand new! Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Luggage Covers! Star Wars luggage American Tourister Hardside Star Wars 2-Piece Set Okay, how cool is this set? Both rolling suitcases are covered in a black and white print featuring the Star Wars logo and some of your favorite characters, and the inside lining looks like the night sky! The textured outer shell provides durability and protection to your belongings. American Tourister Hardside Star Wars 2-Piece Set Extendable handles on both the 18 inch upright and 20 inch spinner allow you to adjust to your height. The interior has three different zippered compartments as well as a bright blue compression strap to really maximize your space. This set would be great for carry on luggage! Click here to buy the American Tourister Hardside Star Wars 2-Piece Set! American Tourister R2D2 Carry-On It might not be as good as having an actual droid follow you around while traveling, but it’s still a cute travel companion! American Tourister’s R2D2 carry-on suitcase looks just like Luke’s best (robo) friend on the front and back with an incredible attention to detail. Even the extendable handle has the droid’s name printed on it! American Tourister R2D2 Carry-On The sturdy zipper splits this carry-on in half and it opens like a book to reveal the printed interior. Reviewers note that the wheels on this suitcase are of high quality and glide easily over a variety of surfaces, so no worries about getting stuck! Click here to buy the American Tourister R2D2 Carry-On! Grogu Duffle Bag Tote your own precious cargo in this duffle bag featuring our favorite little green guy! This 14 by 11 inch duffle bag has a zippered main compartment as well as mesh pockets on either side, perfect for important documents or your favorite snacks. Grogu Duffle Bag This bag also comes with an adjustable and a removable strap as well as two shorter straps. The size of this bag is perfect for a child, so if you’re looking for something for your little Star Wars fan that is cute and easy to carry, try out this duffle bag! Click here to buy the Grogu Duffle Bag! Star Wars Luggage Tag Keep track of your suitcases with the Force! Whether you’re a Storm Trooper or a droid, there is a design for you. These tags are rubber molded and reviewers love how durable these are, no matter how rough the baggage handlers get. Star Wars Luggage Tag Behind the fun designs on the front, there is an ID insert where you can add all of the necessary information. These tags are large and recognizable, so they’ll not only show off your love of Star Wars, but will make finding your bag on the carousel much easier! Click here to buy the Star Wars Luggage Tag! Villains fans American Tourister Disney Villain Suitcase Take a trip to the bad side with this suitcase featuring some of the most fabulous villains in a purple print on a glossy back background. This suitcase is a good carry-on size and has a side carrying handle for easy lifting. At 21 inches tall and just a hair over 6 pounds it is compact and lightweight! American Tourister Disney Villain Suitcase The interior lining is a deep purple with black lace print and gives us all the bad guy vibes. Despite its petite size, reviewers stated it was roomy enough to fit all of their belongings for a week long trip! Click here to buy the American Tourister Disney Villain Suitcase! Ful Star Wars Darth Vader Suitcase Those who are loyal to the Empire can pack their Stormtrooper outfits into this silver suitcase with Lord Vader’s image. Despite its sturdy appearance, this suitcase is lightweight for its size. It comes with an extendable handle as well as a carrying strap so you can switch between both if your arms or hands get tired. Ful Star Wars Darth Vader Suitcase Inside the suitcase are cross straps on one side and a zippered compartment on the other. The outside of the zippered divider has two mesh zippered pockets as well. This suitcase would fit right in at the Galactic Starcruiser! Click here to buy the Ful Star Wars Darth Vader Suitcase! Princess suitcases Ful Cinderella Rolling Suitcase While you may not be traveling to Disney in a magical pumpkin carriage, you can still feel like a princess with this Cinderella-inspired suitcase by Ful. This 22 inch suitcase has a hard shell to protect your glass slippers and other belongings. It is a beautiful, deep periwinkle blue with gorgeous gold accents. Ful Cinderella Rolling Suitcase A telescopic handle and 360 wheels are perfect for making it to your gate just before the clock strikes twelve (or whenever your zone boards!). You can also easily lift it to an overhead bin with a carry strap on the side. The inside lining has a royal pattern and several compartments. Click here to buy the Ful Cinderella Rolling Suitcase! Frozen 2 Piece Luggage Set Anna and Elsa are front and center in their traveling outfits (how fitting!) on this luggage set. The set includes an 18 inch and 20 inch suitcase, both made with a hard shell and spinner wheels. We think this is a great choice for a family with two children that are Frozen fans, as you’ll get two high quality suitcases in one set! Frozen 2 Piece Luggage Set Both suitcases open book-style, with a small zipper compartment on one side and a larger compartment on the other. The lining inside shows a Frozen-inspired print with straps and zippers in a magenta accent color, matching Anna’s cape. Click here to buy the Frozen 2 Piece Luggage Set! American Tourister Kids’ Disney Princess Softside Luggage This suitcase will let your little one feel just like Disney royalty! This 18 inch upright and softside suitcase features some of our favorite princesses on a gorgeous purple background, with plenty of gold and jewel accents on the design. This piece of luggage is super lightweight, weighing just under 4 pounds. An extendable handle and carry strap make for easy carrying. American Tourister Kids’ Disney Princess Softside Luggage Along with the interior straps and mesh pocket, there is an additional exterior zipper compartment for organizing. The extendable handle has a zippered covering when not in use. Plenty of parents have gushed in the reviews how much their children love this suitcase, so if you have a princess fan treat them to this luggage for your next trip! Click here to buy the American Tourister Kids’ Disney Princess Softside Luggage! Other Kids Luggage Lightning McQueen Luggage Your kid will be zooming around just like their favorite Cars character with this Lightning McQueen Luggage! This suitcase looks JUST like him, right down to the endorsement logos on the side. The top portion unzips so you can access the interior, and an extendable handle and carrying strap allow for little hands to tote this around. Lightning McQueen Luggage Reviewers love how this suitcase can fit exactly what you need on a trip without being overly bulky, and noted that despite its unusual shape they didn’t have any issues when traveling. Get them excited about traveling with a fun and unique suitcase! Click here to buy the Lightning McQueen Luggage! Lightning McQueen Backpack Can’t get enough of Lightning? Check out this matching backpack! Whether you get both the suitcase and backpack or just need something a little smaller, this is a great option when traveling with your child. Lightning McQueen Backpack This backpack has a large zipper compartment, a small front pocket, and two mesh pockets on either side perfect for a water bottle or other items you need quick access to. The straps adjust to fit your little one. This backpack can perform double duty for both travel and school! Click here to buy the Lightning McQueen Backpack! Toy Story Suitcase Woody and Buzz are ready to defeat the evil emperor Zorg on the front of this vibrant rolling suitcase! Made of a durable polyester material, it’s also easy to clean so no worries about any spills or accidents. The top has a retractable handle and the bottom features a set of wheels and two feet to keep it upright. Keep in mind, this suitcase style isn’t a spinner, so it’s a bit trickier to roll around. Toy Story Suitcase Unzipping the suitcase reveals a spacious main compartment in Buzz’s signature green, and because it’s a soft side suitcase you have a little more leeway when really packing in your items! Surprise your little one with this suitcase featuring their favorite Toy Story characters! Click here to buy the Toy Story Suitcase! Go for a matching set, or mix designs so everyone is happy! If you will be using your new luggage to travel to Disney World, we’ve put together an Ultimate Disney World Packing List for you! 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What’s up, DFB friends? We’re here with all the latest news from Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle In case you haven’t heard, Halloween has arrived in Magic Kingdom, and it’s almost time for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to officially kick off the spooky season at Disney World. Come along with us to check out all the news from Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Food Updates One morning we noticed that the Orange Bird Sipper and the Orange Bird Sipper Float were available at Sunshine Tree Terrace via Mobile Order, but by that afternoon they were gone again. During your visit, you can check to see if it’s available in the My Disney Experience app but your mileage may vary. ©Disney You can visit Sunshine Tree Terrace and Aloha Isle Refreshments for the Dole Whip of your choice in Magic Kingdom! Check out the FULL LIST of Dole Whips you can get in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Halloween decorations have arrived! We spotted carved pumpkins above City Hall, the Fire Station, and around Main Street, U.S.A. Even MORE Pumpkins Over Here! We expect to see more Halloween decor pop up as we get closer to the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on August 12th, so stay tuned for more Halloween news from DFB! Check out more photos of the Halloween decorations in Magic Kingdom here! We noticed a new sign in the Storybook Circus area, advertising Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Sign Merchandise signs outside of Uptown Jewelers were changed to advertise new Pandora charms. Uptown Jewelers Merch Sign MADE machines were moved to Big Top Souvenirs, now that Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. is currently closed. MADE Machines Some Star Wars merchandise was also moved there! Star Wars Merch The Tomorrowland Pride Mural was removed from the Purple Wall, leaving residue on the wall. Purple Wall The Main Street, U.S.A. alley construction is still happening. Construction Walls And TRON Lightcycle Run construction is progressing! Tron Construction We’ve noticed a lot of vehicle testing lately and we’ve been keeping a close eye on any updates. Disney has not yet announced an opening date for TRON but we’ll be keeping our eyes and ears open for announcements! Learn more about TRON Lightcycle Run here! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium In the Emporium, we spotted a Magenta MagicBand+ that was added to the available bands. It costs $34.99. Magenta MagicBand+ A Halloween Tote Bag is now available for $24.99 with a $40 purchase. Halloween Tote Bag And security locks have been placed on all MagicBand+ designs. A Cast Member told us there have been some MagicBand+ thefts, so this is a new safety precaution. Security Locks We also found a Halloween nuiMO Spirit Jersey for $21.99. Halloween nuiMO Outfit Let’s make our way down Main Street, U.S.A.! Check out other recent nuiMOs here! Crystal Arts At Crystal Arts, the Elsa Statue has returned (Anna has been in stock). These statues are numbered, with Elsa as 53 out of 100. Each statue costs $1,950. Anna and Elsa There were also medium-sized Glass Blown Pumpkins available for $65 each. Blown Glass Pumpkin We were told that small and large sizes would also be available soon. Blown Glass Pumpkin What’s next? Check out the Disney Halloween merch available online now! Fantasy Faire Fantasy Faire had a colorful Walt Disney World Hat for $29.99. Walt Disney World Hat Let’s check out the next place! Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe At Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, we saw Mickey Ears personalized for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. You can get your ears personalized there with other designs too! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Mickey Ears The Halloween party debuts in Magic Kingdom on August 12th for select evenings! Read more about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party here! Frontier Trading The Hocus Pocus Mystery Pin Collection was available for $24.99. ‘Hocus Pocus’ Pin And we also spotted this Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular MagicBand for $39.99. Villains MagicBand There were a LOT of pins available. This Hercules Pin was $17.99… Hercules Pin …this It’s BO Time Pin was $9.99… It’s BO Time Pin …this Buzz Pin was $12.99… Buzz Pin …this Toy Story Castle Pin was $9.99… Toy Story Castle Pin …this Jessie Pin was $12.99… Jessie Pin …this Rex Pin was $12.99… Rex Pin …this Slinky Dog Pin was $9.99… Slinky Dog Pin …and this Be Brave Magnet was $14.99. Be Brave Magnet There was also a Limited Edition Halloween Countdown 2022 Pin (only 5,000 available) for $29.99. Halloween Countdown Pin And we also found an “it’s a small world” Annual Passholder Pin (only 3,000 available) for $19.99. “it’s a small world” Pin We have a few more stores to visit next. Uptown Jewelers Uptown Jewelers had the new Winnie the Pooh Pandora Collection, including a variety of charms. Pooh Pandora Collection Betsey Johnson released some Disney items, including this Mickey Halloween Necklace for $75… Betsey Johnson Mickey Necklace …these Villian Earrings for $55… Betsy Johnson Villains Earrings …a Villians Charm Bracelet for $65… Betsy Johnson Villains Bracelet …and an Evil Queen Necklace for $75. Betsy Johnson Evil Queen Necklace It’s time to check out some art! Bonjour Gifts Artist Nath McCullough was doing a signing in Bonjour Gifts. Nath McCullough signing We also saw that this Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily Peter Pan Pirate Ship Figurine is currently available for $99 in case you’ve been looking for one of those! Peter Pan Figure Three more stores to go! Hundred Acre Goods At Hundred Acre Goods, a Plush Fifi Baby was available for $34.99. Fifi Baby Plush In case you didn’t know, FiFi is Minnie’s dog! Star Traders At Star Traders, we spotted two new-to-us Nuimo outfits for $12.99 each. This one had a yellow jacket and plaid shorts… nuiMOs Outfit …and this one includes a bright cardigan and a floral skirt. nuiMOs Outfit The last stop on our list is a little spooky. Memento Mori Finally, at Memento Mori, there were new Haunted Mansion Earrings available for $19.99. Haunted Mansion Earrings Disney has been releasing lots of Haunted Mansion merchandise lately, so keep checking back for more! Check out some of the new Haunted Mansion merchandise here! And that’s all the news straight from Magic Kingdom! We’re in the parks every day so keep checking back for more news and updates from Disney World! Your ULTIMATE 1-day plan for Magic Kingdom. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited Magic Kingdom recently? 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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. Halloween season is almost upon us! Happy Halloween! We know, we know, it’s only August. But Disney World celebrates early and so do we! The decorations have started to arrive in the parks, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is kicking off soon, and this week, new fall merchandise arrived online. But Halloween merch isn’t all — we’re rounding up every new Disney-themed item that arrived online this week! Halloween Merchandise Let’s start out this week’s merchandise report with some NEW bags from HotTopic! There are five new Halloween designs that are perfect for spooky season. Each of the bags are available for pre-sale and will ship later in August. ©HotTopic But if you’re ready to get those Halloween items shipped to you NOW, then you need to check out the new collection on shopDisney! We spotted a bunch of new home decor, as well as some accessories (like this bucket hat!). We can’t wait to see the full collection when it’s released in parks and online! ©Disney And finally, we’ve got new Halloween Minnie ears! There were four pairs released online this week, and you can either choose a whimsical pattern for the season, or go more muted with some solid colors and fall tones. ©Disney We’re sure that some of these designs are going to be pretty popular when they make their way to Disney World and Disneyland Resort, so snag them online while you can! Click Here to See All the New Ears! Plushes The next category of merchandise is new plushes! First up, some VERY pricey ones from the COACH x Disney collection arrived online. Just how pricey are they? Well, they’ll ring up at a whopping $600 each! New plushes! If you’re looking for a collectible that’s a bit more budget-friendly, try the nuiMOs! These tiny posable plushes have been fairly popular since their release, and this week the Jack and Sally versions from The Nightmare Before Christmas came to shopDisney. ©Disney They’re $21.99 each, and like the other nuiMOs, you can dress them in different outfits and buy accessories for them, like little backpacks and hats. (Think, like a tiny Build-A-Bear!) Click Here to See the New nuiMOs! Disney Ornaments Finally, if you’re one of the people who’s already counting down til Christmas, we’ve got some new merchandise for you! Six new Disney Parks Starbucks Ornaments are now available, made to look like little cups of coffee. ©Disney The little ornaments cost $17.99 each and feature Mickey or Minnie along with various icons from the parks. They remind us a lot of the “Been There” Starbucks mugs. Click Here to Shop the Starbucks Ornaments! That’s everything new we spotted this week, but we’re expecting more merchandise soon. We’ve recently covered new 50th Anniversary merchandise and the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival collection, but there’s more Halloween excitement coming soon, and we’ll be checking out all the merchandise when the celebrations kick off in the parks. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest must-have souvenirs, as well as all the essentials you need to buy for your upcoming Disney trip. Click Here to See a Preview of MORE Halloween Merchandise! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning on buying any Halloween merch this year? Tell us in the comments! The post New Disney HALLOWEEN Merch and Starbucks Ornaments Dropped Online This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you a Disney+ subscriber? ©Disney There’s certainly plenty to watch on the streaming subscription service right now. Not only did Lightyear recently get added, but She-Hulk: Attorney At Law premieres later this month, with the new Star Wars series, Andor, arriving next month. And now, you have one more show to catch on the platform! Currently, the science fiction series The Orville is on Hulu. Although the series’ first two seasons aired on Fox, it made the move to Hulu for its third season, with the show’s title changing to The Orville: New Horizons. Well, that title is accurate, because The Orville is headed to new horizons — Disney+! ©Disney When will you be able to watch the show on Disney+? We now have a date! All three seasons of The Orville will land on Disney+ on August 10th! But here’s the thing — the show will also still be available on Hulu, so you can watch it on whichever streaming platform you prefer. ©Disney The Orville stars Seth MacFarlane (who also created the series) as Captain Ed Mercer, the captain of the spaceship The Orville. Set 400 years in the future, the show is heavily inspired by Star Trek, as Ed and his crew explore the universe, as well as deal with complicated issues that are relevant to the real modern era. The Orville was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Visual Effects in 2019, with its third season receiving a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. ©Disney Looking for more to watch on Disney+? Here’s everything coming to the streamer in August, although if you’re looking for more obscure movies and TV shows, you can find that, too! You can also find ALL the Star Wars movies and TV shows, as well as a lot of Marvel content. There’s even a lot of Disney Parks content on the streaming service if you’re missing the parks and need to get that fix! Stay tuned for more Disney news. Watch the New Trailer for Disney’s Hocus Pocus 2! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you watch The Orville? Let us know in the comments! The post See What Sci-Fi Series is Headed to Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We hope you’re hungry because we have some Disney food news for ya! Salt & Straw Salt & Straw is a new ice cream shop that recently opened in Disney Springs. They also have a location at Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort. They are best known for their out-of-the-box but DELICIOUS ice cream flavor combinations. We have seen Fried Chicken Ice Cream and even Deviled Egg Ice Cream (yes, you read that right). And we liked them!! Now, Salt & Straw has released their flavors for the month of August. This month Salt & Straw is bringing back their Veggies You Crave Series! Five different vegetables are being served up in this series which means that there are 5 fun flavors that you can enjoy! ©Salt&Straw The first is the returning Carrot Cake Batter with praline hazelnuts. ©Salt&Straw This flavor is made up of a slow-roasted carrots which have been blended into a spiced ice cream. Of course, those candied hazelnuts should add a bit of crunch and there’s even a swirl of cheesecake frosting. We’re already drooling…are you?! There’s also a Spinach Cake option made with chocolate tahini fudge. ©Salt&Straw This flavor was inspired by a classic Turkish dessert! The spinach is baked into a golden green cake that is then covered with chocolate frosting and crumbled into vanilla ice cream. To top of all off, it’s mixed in with housemade tahini fudge. Another option is the Green Fennel and Maple flavor. Now fennel might not scream ice cream. But I promise, Salt & Straw tends to know what they are doing when it comes to creating flavors. This one is made with fennel bulbs that have been steeped in maple which gives the ice cream a black licorice flavor. ©Salt&Straw And oh, we aren’t done yet! This one sounds the most unique to us and we can’t wait to give it a try. It’s the Charred Corn Curd with cotija and tajin. We tend to love this flavor combo, so we can’t wait to see how it plays out in ice cream form. ©Salt&Straw The Charred Corn Curd is clearly a celebration of Elote! To make it, Salt & Straw torched corn is blended into a curd that is then mixed with a housemade mayo ice cream. After all that mixin’, they add in a touch of lime and tajin and then they crumble some delish cotija cheese on top. And last but not least is the Red Chili Curry option with makrut lime crispy rice. And guess what, this option is vegan! ©Salt&Straw This flavor is made with a combo of red chilis and coconut that were inspired by Southeast Asian curries. Salt & Straw roasts together chilis, lemongrass, ginger, and a few more spices with a splash of makrut lime. After doing this, all of that goodness is mixed into the coconut cream and then topped off with crispy rice florentines that are loaded up with makrut lime! All 5 of these options can be purchased NOW at the Disney Springs and Downtown Disney locations. But get this, they can also be ordered ONLINE. You can order pints of these flavors here! And if veggie ice cream isn’t your jam, there are quite a few more places to grab ice cream or even Dole Whip in Disney Springs. You can head over to Vivoli il Gelato or Swirls on the Water for more options! See ALL the Dole Whips you can get in Disney World right now 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 planning on trying these flavors out? Let us know in the comments below! The post VEGGIE Ice Cream Flavors Are Now Available in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Heading to Disney World soon? If you haven’t stayed up-to-date on all the latest Disney news, you could go in unprepared. Cinderella Castle From important Genie+ changes to construction updates that have CLOSED an entire store, we’ve got everything you need to know right here! 1 — Genie+ Changes Are Here to STAY First up, we’ve got some important changes. Disney had previously announced that some rides which are normally available through the Pay-Per-Ride (Individual Attraction Selection) system would be available through the standard Genie+ service for a limited time. Lightning Lane In case you’re unfamiliar with Disney Genie+, it’s a paid service ($15 per person per day) that helps you skip the standby lines at many rides in Disney World. But not all rides are available through Genie+. To skip the lines at select, really popular rides you may need to pay to use their Lightning Lanes (a.k.a. the old FastPass+ lanes) individually. Again, as we noted, Disney made some Pay-Per-Ride attractions available through the standard Genie+ service for a limited time and that was all set to end in early August. But… Expedition Everest Lightning Lane …this week Disney announced that those rides will REMAIN on the standard Genie+ service even beyond the original early August end date. While you used to have to pay individually to skip the lines at Space Mountain, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Expedition Everest, you won’t have to do that anymore. All of these rides will now officially be on the standard Genie+ service, giving you more rides to pick from when you pay for that option. Click here to learn more about this Genie+ change 2 — Halloween Treats, Merchandise, and MORE Are you ready for all things pumpkin spice? It’s time to get excited because the Halloween fun and Halloween announcements have started to roll in from Disney! This week, Disney released a whole bunch of NEW Halloween merchandise online… ©Disney …including new Halloween ears! ©Disney Plus, Disney dropped some ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ toys online… They’re Simply Meant to Be! …and revealed pricing and other details for the fireworks dessert parties that can be booked for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. 2021 Happy Halloween on Main Street! We also got to check out some Disney Halloween decorations you absolutely need… ©Spirit Halloween …learn more about the popcorn buckets coming to the parks for spooky season… Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket …and get a FULL list of Halloween treats coming to Magic Kingdom! ©Disney Basically, it’s spooky central over here (and we’re not mad about it!). For more Halloween news, check out the links below: A Hocus Pocus 2 cereal is available There’s only 1 way to get Disney’s new Halloween item Disney shared another preview of their 2022 Halloween merchandise Hocus Pocus coffee can now be yours A Hocus Pocus MagicBand dropped in Disney World The Sanderson Sisters! The Halloween season has only just begun so stay tuned for more spooktacular news. A candy shortage means you’ll need trick-or-treat alternatives — we’re here to help! 3 — Construction Updates Moving on from Halloween for a bit, we also got some updates on various construction/reopening projects this week. Over at Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios, we shared a FULL UPDATE on the situation with this spot’s upcoming new restaurant — Roundup Rodeo BBQ. Roundup Rodeo BBQ In Magic Kingdom, this past week brought us the long-awaited reopening of The Harmony Barber Shop! Looks like someone is getting a first haircut! And finally, over in Tomorrowland, the TRON construction has actually CLOSED the Space Mountain gift shop. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. is closed. The exit from Space Mountain has been rerouted for the time being as construction in this area continues. An opening date for the TRON ride has not yet been announced, but it seems to be making progress so we’re hoping to get some exciting news soon. Click here to learn more about this closure 4 — Monkeypox Information If you’ve been scrolling through Twitter or watching the news lately, the odds are pretty high that you’ve seen some stories about Monkeypox. What is Monkeypox? Should you be worried about it when traveling to Disney World? What can you do to protect yourself? We’ve got the information you need. Click here to see what experts are saying about Monkeypox and Disney World. ©CDC To learn more about Monkeypox, prevention and treatment, how the virus spreads, and how it could impact your trip to Disney World, click here. ©Florida Department of Health We’re going to continue to look for updates on this situation and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here for our full breakdown on Monkeypox 5 — Travel Updates And finally, we’ve got a bunch of travel updates that could impact your next flight to Disney World. When it comes to Southwest Airlines, it’s important to know that the company has warned of flight price INCREASES, so watch those budgets and be sure to track your upcoming flight prices. Southwest Airlines has also changed its flight credit policy, so that’s something important to get updated on before your next trip. Southwest Flight If you are looking to fly soon, don’t be surprised if you have some trouble finding a flight to the Most Magical Place on Earth in September. American Airlines has cut 7,000 flights from its September schedule so that could cause some issues with your travel plans. In good travel news, you could be more likely to get a refund on your flight soon due to changes being worked on by the US Transportation Department. Travel has been in the news a lot lately And finally, we’ve got a few additional travel updates you should know about: Learn about the average cost to fly to Disney World in September The CDC has added 3 more destinations to the “high” risk COVID-19 category Are flight costs increasing or decreasing? We’ve got the data Be sure to check back with us for more travel news and tips ahead of your next trip! Click here to see our best tips for flying through Orlando International Airport That’s it for the biggest news from this week, but (of course) other news was also shared. Click the links below to check out those stories: Disney has signed an open letter supporting the Respect for Marriage Act See who is going to play the Hatbox Ghost in Disney’s new Haunted Mansion movie! The actress for Madame Leota has also been announced for Disney’s new Haunted Mansion movie Check out everything coming to Disneyland for the holidays ©Disney And that’s it for the news this week. Check back with us for more updates, tips, and reviews!  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these updates surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments! The post The Updates You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We’re constantly on the lookout for limited-time snacks and menu items in Disney World! Homecomin’ in Disney Springs Whether it’s a new cupcake for a holiday or an exclusive chef’s special at a restaurant, you could eat different food on nearly every visit to Disney World, just by taking advantage of those short-term menu additions. And starting today, there’s a limited-time menu item at a popular spot in Disney Springs! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ announced on Twitter today that they’re bringing back the Capital Meatloaf for a limited time. This dish is served with meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, sawmill gravy, and chunky ketchup. @HomecominFL on Twitter It’s only available from August 5th-7th as a weekend special, so guests that visit in the next few days can check it out! It sounds like just the kind of delicious comfort food that Homecomin’ is known for. This restaurant is incredibly popular, so we suggest making a reservation online before your visit. There’s also the option to walk up to the podium to check for same-day availability, but that’s not guaranteed, so it’s probably best to plan ahead. During your visit, make sure to try out some of their most popular items, like the fried chicken or the Hummingbird Cake. For more recommendations on the best places to dine in Disney World, stay tuned to DFB. We’ve been to every restaurant over the years, and we’ve got all kinds of lists to help you identify those that are consistently delicious and worth your time. The Best 19 Restaurants in Disney World in 2022 — Click Here!  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite thing to order at Homecomin’ in Disney Springs? Tell us in the comments! The post Special Dish Now Available at Homecomin’ in Disney Springs, But It Won’t Last Long! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Magic Kingdom has 2 VERY popular restaurants and reservations to visit these spots can be tough to find. We Love Them! We’re talking, of course, about Be Our Guest Restaurant and Cinderella Royal Table. While getting a reservation to these spots can already be tough, it’s about to get a little bit more tricky for daytime guests (and perhaps a little bit easier for an exclusive group of guests) to grab a seat there! From August 12th through October 31st, 2022, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be offered in Magic Kingdom. As part of the festivities, guests with a ticket to the party can enjoy some party-exclusive treats, go trick-or-treating, catch some party-exclusive fireworks, a special parade and stage show, and more. Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular On party nights, Magic Kingdom will generally close early — at around 6PM. That can cause a few complications if you’re trying to eat at some of this park’s most popular spots. First, it means you’ll generally have LESS time during the day to eat there. While Magic Kingdom will be opening early on some party days, it still means that daytime guests will be competing for likely less reservation spots at these restaurants, particularly when it comes to dinner reservations. Be Our Guest Restaurant But there’s another thing to know about these spots. Be Our Guest and Cinderella’s Royal Table will actually remain open during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. If you’re hoping to eat there during your time at the party (assuming you’ve got a ticket to attend the party), you can start to make reservations on August 9th. Note that the dining experiences at Be Our Guest and Cinderella’s Royal Table are a separate cost and not included in the price of the Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket. Since you’ll only be competing against those with party tickets for reservations, it could give you a better chance to dine at one of these spots. Fun! So if you’re traveling to Magic Kingdom on a Not-So-Scary Halloween Party date, make sure to book your dining reservations at Be Our Guest or Cinderella’s Royal Table (for regular park hours) as soon as you can, and mark your calendars for August 9th if you’re hoping to get a reservation for these spots during the party hours. Keep in mind that you MUST have a Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket to dine in Magic Kingdom during party hours. ©Disney Remember that aside from potentially getting a reservation at these spots, party guests can trick-or-treat around Magic Kingdom for FREE (it’s included in the cost of the ticket). There will also be specialty snacks available for purchase during the party. ©Disney You can also book reservations for a Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party fireworks dessert party as well. Not going to the Halloween party? No stress. You can still get many Halloween snacks during the day in Magic Kingdom! Plus, you can click here to buy Disney Halloween merchandise online (including NEW ears!). Stay tuned for more Disney news! 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 Planning to go to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year? Tell us in the comments! The post When and Where You Can Book Dining Reservations for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s your favorite show at Disney World? There is a lot to choose from like “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or even something like “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” in Magic Kingdom! Festival of the Lion King One popular Disney World show is “Festival of the Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This show recently brought back more of its iconic show elements after operating for quite some time as the more limited “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King,” and now its showtimes are changing. Beginning on August 14th, Festival of the Lion King will be reducing its number of showtimes every day except for Saturday. Ordinarily, the show is performed eight times per day at 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM, and 5PM. It’s performed every hour on the hour beginning at 10AM. Here, you can see the schedule for Friday, August 5th. ©Disney However, starting August 14th, the 1PM showtime is being removed Sunday-Friday, so there will only be seven shows on those days. Below you can see the scheduled showtimes on Sunday, August 14th. No more 1PM show ©Disney The 1PM showtime does appear to return on Saturdays to give guests eight opportunities to see the show throughout the day. Here, you can see that the 1PM show returns on Saturday, August 20th. ©Disney It’s not uncommon for Disney World showtimes to change, so make sure to check the times guide (these can be found at the front of the park by the maps) or the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for the most up-to-date information. Festival of the Lion King Looking for more entertainment for your day in Animal Kingdom? The updated Finding Nemo show, “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond” recently opened with some new characters, scenes, and set pieces. Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! You can also catch KiteTails, Animal Kingdom’s kite show that features characters and music from movies like The Lion King and Jungle Book. The show was recently changed to make it more suitable for walk-by viewing rather than sitting down in the amphitheater to watch it. We’re keeping an eye on showtime and entertainment changes in Disney World, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click here to see a FULL list of showtimes for Disney’s Animal Kingdom! 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 Festival of the Lion King at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post ‘Festival of the Lion King’ Showtimes Are CHANGING in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney World is constantly changing. Cinderella Castle The resort has the potential to look different each time you visit, thanks to new merchandise, seasonal décor, festivals, special events, reopenings, and more! And honestly, it can be pretty difficult to keep up with all of the changes. But don’t worry — we’ll do the work for you! Prepare for all of the newest changes hitting Disney World by checking out the 6 things that will be different in August! Halloween Yes — Halloween will arrive to Disney World in August! That means, during your August trip, you’ll see Halloween decorations sprinkled around the resort — including fall-colored banners… Gotta Love the Banners …pumpkins, and more! We Love Halloween Time in the Parks And we can’t forget about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! The parties start on August 12, so you can expect to see Magic Kingdom close early to regular-ticket guests at 6PM on event nights — August 12th, 16th, 19th, 23rd, 26th, and 30th. Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular The party runs from 7PM to Midnight, and is full of trick-or-treating, entertainment, characters in their Halloween costumes, and exclusive access to the attractions! If you’re hoping to partake in the festivities, party tickets are still available online for most of the dates. Grab you’re own before they start to sell out! Learn More About Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Here More EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Booths If you’ve enjoyed digging into the festival items around EPCOT, you’ll want to check out the new booths that are joining the party in August! That’s right, there are some late additions to the festival (fashionably late, obvi). That includes the Coastal Eats booth… Coastal Eats in 2019 …Hawai’i booth… Hawai’i Booth in 2021 …Mac & Eats booth… Mac+ Eats Booth …and the Noodle Exchange booth! Noodle Exchange Booth These booths will be opening on August 15th, so be sure to head over to EPCOT to give them a try! Check Out Our Must-Eats and Must-Drinks From The 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Disney Springs Flavors of Florida We’ve been getting a taste of Florida, thanks to the Flavors of Florida Event in Disney Springs. Fun Dole Whip creations, frozen spiked drinks, and tasty bites flooded the area for the event — and we’ve been pleasantly surprised by some of the offerings. Watermelon Dole Whip Taco However, not all of the items were winners (looking at you, Blood Orange Éclair). With that being said, we’re still pretty bummed to see Flavors of Florida end on August 15th. So be sure to give some of the items a taste before they’re gone! Check Out ALL of the Flavors of Florida Offerings Here Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Reopens We’ve been waiting (and waiting) for the reopening of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and it’s finally happening in August! On August 25th, to be exact! Reservations will also be opening in early August, so you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for that. It’s Coming BACK! Here, Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices will transform guests ages 3 to 12 into their favorite Disney characters with different hair styling, costumes, makeup, and accessories. The reopening also includes a new hair accessory specifically for textured hair, and new costumes for Disney’s newest heroes and heroines! Check Out More About the Reopening of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Here Buffets Return to Hollywood & Vine If you’re anything like us, you appreciate a buffet. And you may have noticed that many buffet-style locations around the resort reopened as family-style or pre fixe dining. One of those dining locations is Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hollywood & Vine They reopened with a pre fixe menu instead of their normal buffet-style dining. But on August 28th, they’ll be bringing back their buffet! We’ve been enjoying the pre fixe food offerings, so we hope the buffet continues to impress us! Check Out More About The Return of Buffets Here BoardWalk Deli – Probable BoardWalk Bakery is being transformed into BoardWalk Deli, and we’re pretty excited to taste the new items. And it;s expected to open on August 15th according to hours on the website! ©Disney Disney’s website shows the hours of operation generally falling from 7AM-10PM. While we believe this points toward August 15th as the opening date for the location, we can’t know for sure until Disney confirms. We’ll keep watching for any movement on that front. Check Out More Information About This Possible Opening Date Here And there you have it! Those are 6 changes coming to Disney World in August! For closures and construction to be aware of, check out this post. Or check out the opening of Jessie’s Trading Post in Toy Story Land! Jessie’s Trading Post Mural And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Check Out Everything You Need to Know About EPCOT’s Transformation 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. Which change are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! The post 6 Things That Will Be Different in Disney World in August! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article