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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. If it’s been a while since you’ve visited the Disney parks, you might be feeling a little down (we get it — we’ve been there). Magic Kingdom There’s nothing quite like walking down Main Street, U.S.A. with your favorite Disney snack in one hand and a bag of souvenirs in the other. Luckily, you can still participate in one of these activities even from the comfort of your couch. So, why not let a bit of retail therapy cure your Disney woes with the BEST deals on Amazon?! Okay, so you might not be making it to the Disney parks anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing early! What’s more exciting than new luggage for your next vacation? You can get this Kids American Tourister Disney Luggage on sale for $51.99. ©Amazon It’s normally $64.99, so you’re getting a great deal! Click Here to Shop the Kids Disney Luggage Hop on the Crocs trend and show off your love for Baby Yoda with these Mandalorian Jibbitz. ©Amazon The set is normally $19.99, but you can get it on sale now for $14.91. Click Here to Shop the Mandalorian Jibbitz Don’t be late for your next very important date with your new Mickey Mouse Watch. ©Amazon You can get the quartz analog Mickey Mouse watch for $53.44 — it’s normally $69.99. Click Here to Shop the Mickey Mouse Watch Need a new game for your next game night? Check out this Disney Villainous Marvel Board Game! ©Amazon Play as your favorite Marvel baddies while facing off against Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Get the game for $32.49 — it’s normally $39.99. Click Here to Shop the Marvel Villainous Board Game If you’re looking for your next park day bag, look no further! The Boba Fett Loungefly Backpack is on sale for $49! ©Amazon It has plenty of room for all the essentials, and is normally $70!!! Click Here to Shop the Boba Fett Loungefly Backpack And last, but certainly not least — Pluto is getting some much-deserved love thanks to this Tie Dye Pluto Adult Shirt! ©Amazon Show off your love of Disney and dogs all at once for $9.70 (this shirt is regularly $31!!!!). Click Here to Shop the Pluto Shirt We’re always on the hunt for the BEST Disney deals online, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Mickey and Minnie meet-and-greet in Animal Kingdom! Can’t get enough Disney shopping? These are the Disney back-to-school items you don’t want to miss, and a HUGE Haunted Mansion collection was released online — check it out here! Did you hear that Disney just released the new MagicBand+? You can see all the available designs online 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. How do you bring Disney into your daily life? Let us know in the comments! The post The 6 BEST Disney Deals on Amazon You Shouldn't Miss first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Gawrsh, it’s International Friendship Day! Today, we celebrate all of our friends who make life more fun, and I can’t think of anyone better to spend it with than Goofy and Bill Farmer! Bill is a Disney Legend and has been a close pal of Goofy for over 35 years, lending his voice to the lovable Goof in his first animated feature film, "A Goofy Movie," and in more than 40 other films and shows. View the full article

See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me … to share more about Barbie Martz – an incredible cast member at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort! As a naturalist at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, a Disney Vacation Club Resort, Barbie has the unique role of educating guests about the area’s plant and […]View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve got some bad news for trick-or-treaters this year. Halloween in Walt Disney World We’re getting closer and closer to Halloween, which means Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is almost here (it begins on August 12th) and we’re almost to the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 on September 30th. But if Halloween mostly means CANDY to you, it might not be your best Halloween ever. According to CNN Business, Hershey CEO Michele Buck warned, “We will not be able to fully meet consumer demand” for Halloween this year. That means the Halloween candy aisle might be emptier than usual. Less candy??!! Supply chain issues have been affecting many companies over the past few years and the pandemic reportedly led to a higher demand for candy. Although Hershey has seen a large sales growth, they have had to make choices resulting in certain sacrifices, and they can’t manufacture both regular sweets and special Halloween products. Candy at Treat Trails Buck noted that Hershey has “a strategy of prioritizing everyday on-shelf availability,” and they plan to add more manufacturing lines over the next few years, but that means you might have to choose Mars products over Hershey sweets this Halloween (before everything sells out!). The good news is — you don’t NEED to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters! Mars Candy With many children and families living with allergies, handing out candy doesn’t work for everyone, and there are lots of fun alternatives that won’t break the bank. At Target, we found these fun Eyeball Bouncy Balls that come with 60 “eyeballs” for $18.99 (on sale from $29.99!). ©Target These balls are made of non-toxic elastic for the best bounce. What kid doesn’t want a bouncy eyeball to play with? Depending on your neighborhood, 60 “eyeballs” could be plenty for handing out to trick-or-treaters! Order the 60-Count Eyeball Bouncy Balls here! If eyeballs aren’t your thing, check out this Glow Sticks Pack for only $7! Each pack comes with 57 glow sticks that come in 5 different colors and sizes, and they also come with connectors, cords, and clips so you can make them into necklaces or bracelets. ©Target For only $7 for each pack, you can probably stock up on quite a few glow sticks to hand out to trick-or-treaters! Get the Glow Sticks Packs right here! Over on Amazon, you can pick up a 48-Pack of Halloween Pencils for $8.10! Each number 2 pencil comes with a fun Halloween print with green or purple erasers. ©Amazon At only $.17 per pencil, that’s not a bad deal for a fun trick-or-treat item that isn’t candy. Find the 48-Pack of Halloween Pencils here! This 50-Piece Set of Halloween Stamps features 25 different designs for $12.99 (on sale from $19.99). ©Amazon Designs include pumpkins, ghosts, mummies, Frankenstein, witches, vampires, reapers, and more! They are safety test approved and non-toxic. Find the 50-Piece Halloween Assorted Stamps here! If stickers are more your jam, you can grab these 100 Sheets of Halloween Stickers for $14.97. Altogether you’re looking at a total of 1,200 stickers (each sheet comes with 10 stickers). ©Amazon There are a variety of sticker designs available featuring cute candy corn, cats, ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, and many more! Find the 100 Sheets of Halloween Stickers here! And finally, if you REALLY want to be the cool neighbor on Halloween, hand out Play-Doh! This 42-Pack of Play-Doh comes with 42 different 1-ounce colors of Play-Doh, and right now you can get it on sale for $13.98 (down from $16.99). ©Amazon There are tons of colors in this pack meant to make any number of trick-or-treaters happy. In some situations, Play-Doh > candy. Find the 42-Pack of Play-Doh here! So if you can’t find candy this Halloween season, get creative and try something else! Keep following DFB for more Halloween news and updates! 5 Disney Halloween bags you need for spooky season! 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 ever hand out non-candy items to trick-or-treaters? Tell us in the comments! The post Candy Shortage at Hershey Means You’ll Need Trick-or-Treating Alternatives first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Summer brings some of our favorite flavors to the Disney parks…like blueberries! Disney California Adventure Sure, we like trying some of the more adventurous flavors in Disneyland, like pickle corn dogs, PB&J Mac and Cheese, and a Blue Milk Chia Pudding. But sometimes we just want simpler things with great summer flavors, like the treat we found today! When we discovered the Blueberry Hand Pie, we were intrigued. It’s a Frosted Hand Pie with a Blueberry Filling for $5.49. Yes, it looks EXACTLY like a Blueberry Pop-Tart, but we’re not complaining. We LIKE Pop-Tarts! Looks JUST like a Pop-Tart! The pastry on this thing, though, was WAY better than what you’d find on a frozen Pop-Tart. It was so soft and buttery, although it did start to fall apart on us pretty quickly. Blueberry, though! What really elevates this snack, though, is the blueberry flavor. This isn’t artificial flavoring — it tasted like the real deal, just like a fresh blueberry pie. This is one summer snack we would totally get again. And we know what you’re thinking — yes, this was very similar to the Lunch Box Tarts found over at Woody’s Lunch Box in Disney World! We’re excited that we can now get this treat on both coasts. A peek inside If you happen to find yourself in Disney California Adventure, you can try the Blueberry Hand Pie for yourself at Trolley Treats! Trolley Treats Looking for more delicious Disneyland snacks? We’ve recently reviewed a simple delicious cupcake and a breakfast corn dog. PLUS we’re getting ready to try some NEW treats very soon – so be checking back with us for reviews! Are you planning a trip to Disneyland? Here’s why you should consider NOT staying at a Disney hotel! Click here to read our review of Disneyland’s breakfast corn dog! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been to Disney California Adventure recently? What did you eat? Tell us all about it in the comments! The post This Disney Treat Is NOT a Lunch Box Tart…But Also Kind Of It Is first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s your favorite Disney World Hotel to visit? Riviera Resort There are so many options when it comes to lodging at Disney World, and it can be pretty hard to narrow down which hotel might be the best for you. There’s always something new to see at Disney World, like a talking trash can in EPCOT, a Bathtub Ice Cream scandal, and even super expensive Disney plushes. Let’s take a look at everything that’s new at the Disney World hotels! Disney’s Riviera Resort Bar Riva Over at the Riviera Resort, we tried tons of new eats and drinks, like this Grilled Vegetable Skewer from Bar Riva! This is a Harissa-marinated Vegetable Skewer, with Plant-based Cucumber Yogurt, Tomato Lemon Vinaigrette, and Quinoa Salad, and it’s served over a Grilled Pita. You can try this now for $12.99! Grilled Vegetable Skewer We also tried the Hibiscus Coconut Refresher at Bar Riva. This had Hibiscus, Coconut, Honey, Strawberry, and Soda Water, and you can try it now for $5.49. Hibiscus Coconut Refresher That’s all for Bar Riva, but there’s a lot more to see at the Riviera! Le Petit Cafe Over at Le Petit Cafe, we got the Mediterranean Mint Lemonade, which had MinuteMaid Lemonade, Honey, and Mint. You can try it now for $5.49! Mediterranean Mint Lemonade That’s all for Le Petit Cafe, but there’s one more place we stopped in Disney’s Riviera Resort! Topolino’s Terrace Up at Topolino’s Terrace, we had the Olives Marinées, which were olives with Lemon, Garlic, Marjoram, and Bay Leaf. You can try them now for $9! Olives Marinées We also tried the Peche Repose from Topolino’s Terrace, which has Peach, Mint, Lemon, and Soda Water. You can get this drink now for $5.49. Peche Repose We also tried the Topolino Tramonto. This gorgeous drink had Stolichnaya Vodka, Caravella Limoncello, Aperol, Lemon, Agave, and Butterfly Pea Flower Tea. This drink was super tasty, very sweet, and had some floral notes to it. You can try it now for $16. Tramonto Cocktail That’s everything we tried at Disney’s Riviera Resort! Click here to see new details about the hotel coming to the Disney Springs Area! Are you heading to Disney World soon? If so, there are so many new things to check out! The 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is going on, and we have the rundown on everything you need to eat! If you’re planning a Disney World trip soon, you can check out our guide on getting the cheapest possible flights to Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to learn about staffing shortages at US hotels. 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 the last Disney World hotel you stayed at? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at Disney World Hotels: A Jaw-Droppingly Gorgeous Drink first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is almost here, everyone! Halloween in Magic Kingdom | 2021 Okay, maybe for most people it’s not almost Halloween, but Disney starts celebrating Halloween VERY early — the first Halloween party is in mid-August this year! We’ve already seen some fun things like what merchandise will be available, and right now, there are some really fun Disney Halloween bags over on Hot Topic’s website! First, we have this awesome Winnie the Pooh Halloween mini backpack! ©Hot Topic This is available for pre-sale right now and will ship sometime between August 7th and 18th. It’s $49.90. Click here to get the Winnie the Pooh Halloween bag! Next, we have this Lilo and Stitch Halloween mini backpack with Stitch in his little devil costume! ©Hot Topic This one is also available for pre-sale and will ship sometime between August 3rd and 14th. It’s $49.90. Click here to get the Lilo and Stitch Halloween bag! There’s also a Mickey Mouse Halloween Skeleton mini backpack, and this one glows in the dark! ©Hot Topic Available for pre-sale now, it will ship sometime between August 7th and 18th and it’s $49.90. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse Halloween Skeleton bag! Okay, this next mini backpack isn’t actually themed to Disney, but it IS in the same universe at Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, so we thought you should know about it! It’s themed after Emily from Corpse Bride and includes some butterflies. ©Hot Topic This bag is available for pre-sale now, and will ship between August 16th and August 27th. This one is a little less expensive than the others at $44.90. Click here to get the Corpse Bride bag! Finally, we have one for the Haunted Mansion fans! Check out this Foolish Mortals mini Loungefly backpack. ©Hot Topic It’s also on pre-sale now for $49.90 and will ship between August 16th and August 27th. Click here to get the Haunted Mansion bag! For more Halloween merchandise, check out 17 Costume Ideas for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World, Exclusive New Halloween Minnie Ears Online, and 10 Disney Halloween Items You Can Get From Amazon and Target Right Now! And, stay tuned to all things Halloween at Disney, because we’ll be covering things like the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the new Halloween scavenger hunting EPCOT! Halloween in Disney World 2021 Keep up with DFB for more Disney news and updates. Everything RETURNING to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World in 2022 Halloween at Walt Disney World Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is Coming BACK! 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 Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Get a First Look at the Halloween Merchandise Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World from 2021 Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom from 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Which Halloween bag is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post 5 Disney Halloween Bags You Need for Spooky Season 🎃 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. It’s the weekend, which means it’s time to treat yo’ self! Food & Wine Festival Merchandise Whether that’s with a relaxing vacation, a delicious treat, or a little retail therapy…it’s up to you! But for those of you who want to chill out, kick back, and scroll Disney merchandise online, we’re sharing everything new that’s available to shop. Haunted Mansion Merchandise It’s still the season of Haunted Mansion merchandise because we got several new items online this week! First, two new kitchen products were available: the Haunted Mansion Porcelain Cake Stand and the Haunted Mansion Appetizer Plate Set. These would be great accessories if you’re throwing a Halloween party this year! The PERFECT cake stand? And the ever-popular Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey is online now as well! This new design glows in the dark and has the ride name and Madame Leota on the back. It glows in the dark! We also spotted it in Disney World and Disneyland Resort, where you can get it for cheaper than you can online! (It’s $74.99 on shopDisney.) Click Here to Shop the Spirit Jersey! Disney Clothes & Accessories Looking for the perfect thing to wear for your upcoming Disney trip? We’ve got you covered! Two new pairs of Minnie ears arrived online this week, the Pearl Minnie Ears and the Copper Minnie Ears. We love these basic styles that’ll be perfect for your fall wardrobe. ©Disney Calling all Disney Princess fans — we found the accessory that was MADE for you! A new Dooney & Bourke collection of bags landed in Disney World and online. They’re pricey, but very cute! New collection alert! Want something comfy and casual to wear around the house? The Little Mermaid collection from Vera Bradley has just what you need. The clothes are inspired by the line of bags that Vera Bradley released earlier this year. Ariel Shirt And finally, we have to mention the BIG accessory that’s here — MagicBand+! The new version of MagicBands dropped in Disney World this week and many designs landed online as well. You can go ahead and shop for your favorite pattern ahead of your next vacation. MagicBand+ display in Magic Kingdom There are several patterns ranging in price from $34.99 to $44.99. Check them out now! Click Here to See the MagicBand+ Designs Online! Kitchen & Home And last but not least, we’ve got the kitchen and home items! This week, a BUNCH of new mugs were released on shopDisney, including this “I’m Just Here for the Snacks” Mug that really fits us here at DFB. ©Disney For those Disney game nights, we’ve got a new addition to add to your rotation — the Funko Disney Happiest Day Game: Magic Kingdom Park Edition from Amazon! This new game allows you to play as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, or Pluto and the game board has a 3-D model of Cinderella Castle. ©Amazon Right now, it’s online for $24.99 per game, with a purchase limit of one per customer. Click Here to Shop the New Board Game! This week, the HOT new item is the MagicBand+, which is now available on shopDisney and in Disney World. The new bands have all the functions of regular MagicBands, plus they’re interactive — with Disney Fab 50 statues, the nighttime fireworks shows, and in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. New MagicBand+ design! We’ll be on the watch for new merchandise in the theme parks and online, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to See the 50th Anniversary Merchandise Online! 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 new item are you planning on buying? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Just Dropped NEW Haunted Mansion Items and Minnie Ears Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you dream about winning the Mega Millions jackpot (you know, the one that’s currently over $1 billion)? Do you have a dream Disney vacation trip you’d take if you won it? Disney’s Grand Floridian lobby Maybe you’d take that $100,000 trip on a private jet around the world to visit every Disney Park. Maybe you’d book a multi-week Disney World trip and stay in one of Disney’s most luxurious rooms. Maybe you’d just do all the expensive things at Disney World you can think of. We asked you how you would change your Disney World trip if you won the Mega Millions jackpot — here’s what you said! DFB Reader Andrew would be living it up: “Wouldn’t you just buy a vacation home at golden oak and a club 33 membership and spend your time at the exclusive clubs looking down on the commoners from the club’s balconies?” Club 33 Salon Noveau In fact, many of you talked about moving to Golden Oak! Martha, though, had a charitable answer: “I would reserve 20 rooms at one of the resorts and find 20 families with a disabled child(ren) and pay for their trip for 4 days and 3 nights. I would also give each family one thousand dollars for pocket money to spend.” Victor would buy drinks for everyone: “I’d walk into Rose & Crown and shout, ‘A round for the house.'” Rose and Crown Pub Denise said, “We would buy a home in Golden Oaks, and we would set up a trust fund to sponsor two families a year with an all-expenses paid trip to Disney World (that would never be able to go otherwise).” Imagine seeing this anytime you wanted! Many of you just want to have longer vacations without worrying about being on a budget. Crystal said, “A week in each resort that I have ever wanted to stay in. Then move into a 3 bedroom savanna-view and spend every day at the parks. Try all the food without worrying about how much money is being spent. Buy souvenirs that I never would normally. Buy some DVC so family can come.” Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna Aimee agreed, “Longer time there! Rest day at the beginning, end, and in-between each park day and deluxe accommodations on property. Genie plus every day, fireworks dessert party, private tours…and I’d have plenty of $$ to vacation elsewhere too! Like Aulani, Disneyland Paris, cruise….and still have non-Disney vacations too!” Disney Genie Julie said, “I’d bring people. Stay in a resort with really easy access to at least one park and do concierge-level. Stay longer with built-in rest/shopping days. Oh—and MVP tours. I’d also sprinkle some magic for some random guests and cast members.” Jessica even mentioned the Star Wars hotel: “We’d stay much longer, eat better, do all the tours, Galactic Starcruiser, and finish it off with a Disney cruise afterward!” Star Wars Hotel Many would just have the ultimate family vacation. Kattie said, “I’d be able to have one. Period. We would celebrate with our first-ever family trip to Disney and Universal! Maybe a 2-week long Orlando trip.” Audrey said something similar: “I would stay at my dream resort, Wilderness Lodge, for two weeks and take my whole family! Then go back at least three times a year!!” Wilderness Lodge Gail said, “Pay for my whole family to come and stay on property with the most amenities. Rent the park for a few hours or so for just us! Oh, and reservations at all of our favorite restaurants. Oh, and alone time with all the characters. Oh, and our own guide. Oh, maybe a night or two in Cinderella’s Castle. Maybe a private jet to get us there and back, if we decide to return home.” EPCOT at night Tammy would go one step further: “I would pay for Disney to be shut down and have just my family and friends there.” Robert was on the same wavelength: “First a house in Golden Oaks, then rent out the entire park for friends and family. Full staff and all rides available.” Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom A lot of you would just buy a TON of souvenirs as part of your big Disney World plans. Rosie said, “My goodness! Grand Floridian suite, Minnie van service. First-class American Airlines, all the souvenirs I want, and extra luggage to fit them in. Top tier dining and annual passes.” Buy extra luggage for more stuff! Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond! Want to participate in more fun discussions like this? Be sure to follow us on Facebook for more! We’re always happy to hear from our readers! Want to interact even more with us? Be sure to also follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 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 kind of Disney World vacation would you have if you won the Mega Millions? Let us know in the comments! The post How Your Disney Vacation Would CHANGE If You Won the Mega Millions first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We like to think we know a thing or two about Disney World food. Columbia Harbour House We’ve dined our way around the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and brought you our reviews on every single item, and chances are there are few Disney World eats we haven’t had! So when we heard there was a NEW dish over at Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom, we knew we had to check it out and give it a review! There might be a lobster shortage in Disney World, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have a good old-fashioned seafood boil — and that’s exactly what’s happening over at Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom! The New England Shrimp Boil is NEW and features shrimp, potatoes, corn, and andouille sausage cooked in spiced broth and served with warm Parker House Rolls. It sounded like the perfect hearty dish for a day of running all around Magic Kingdom, so how did it taste? NEW item at Columbia Harbour House! Ummmm we may have just found a new favorite dish in Magic Kingdom?! The New England Shrimp Boil was flavorful, and had quite a bit going on in the best way possible. The potatoes were tender, lightly salted, and they had a bit of a kick from the spiced broth they had been soaking in. Sometimes boiled potatoes can get a little gummy and starchy, but these stayed nice and firm. New England Shrimp Boil We did find the corn to be a bit lacking flavor, despite also being soaked in the spiced broth. It was also slightly overcooked and a bit mushy — maybe from sitting in liquid for too long. We wish there had been some additional spices on the corn instead of broth offering most of the flavor here. The rolls weren’t served warm, and ours were on the stale side. They improved significantly when dunked in the spiced broth, though! A LOT of food We were shocked by how good the shrimp was — and how much of it we got! There were 7 huge shrimp in our bowl. They are peel-and-eat, so you do have to do a little work here, but the end game is absolutely worth it. The shrimp were juicy, not too tough, and were perfectly seasoned thanks to that spiced broth. Shrimp If you’re a fan of smoked meats and spice, chances are you probably love andouille sausage — and we definitely understand why. At first, this just tastes like your average smoked sausage, but then the spice kicks in and adds a great smoky heat that pairs really well with the rest of the ingredients. At $15.99, this is on the pricier side for a quick lunch or dinner option, but you really do get a TON of food here (7 shrimps people!!!), and seafood at that. Andouille sausage You can probably skip the New England Shrimp Boil if you’re not a seafood person, or don’t want to get your hands messy by peeling shrimp — but if seafood is calling your name, you should give this new item a shot. We’re always on the hunt for the newest Disney World foods so you know which ones are worth a try — be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Here Are the BEST Disney World Restaurants in 2022 If you can’t get enough Disney food news, check out our best of the fest list from this year’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! You can even download our DFB Guide to the Food & Wine Festival to make sure you’re a festival pro — click here to learn more. Heading to Disney World soon? Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is right around the corner, and after that we’ve got Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to look forward to as well! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! 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The cruise line kicked off its youth empowerment campaign by providing funding to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida Brevard County Branches PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — In celebration of the Disney Wish’s inaugural season, Disney Cruise Line (DCL) announced that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida (BGCCF) is one of the first youth initiatives to receive funding as part of its all-new ‘Wishes Set Sail’ campaign. Earmarked for BGCCF Brevard County Branches, DCL’s donation will support education and career development programs, with a special emphasis on the maritime and hospitality industries. “Disney Cruise Line is excited to continue supporting our valued port communities and contributing to critical youth initiatives through this new program,” said Disney Cruise Line Senior Vice President & General Manager Sharon Siskie. “We’re proud of the 25-year relationship we have with Canaveral Port Authority and Brevard County and are dedicated to continuing our commitment to this area. Our hope is that this donation will empower local students and help their wishes set sail.” Captain Minnie Mouse and Disney Ambassador Ali Manion visited the Cocoa Branch of the BGCCF to celebrate the launch of this campaign. Making her debut in 2019, Captain Minnie empowers girls and young women to pursue careers in the cruise industry and chart a course for success. The Walt Disney Company has enjoyed a long-time partnership with the BGCCF, which aims to provide a safe place to learn and grow for more than 7,000 at-risk children throughout the region while enabling them to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. “We are truly thankful for our continued partnership with Disney Cruise Line, particularly as we look to create new initiatives that will spark our members’ interest in our programs,” said RaQuel Hinton, Senior Service Director for the organization’s Cocoa Branch. “The Wishes Set Sail support will open new doors for our members to explore careers in the maritime and hospitality industries, which many of them have yet to experience.” In total, Disney Cruise Line will distribute $400,000 to local youth initiatives in DCL’s key port communities throughout the Disney Wish’s inaugural season. Wishes Set Sail adds to Disney Cruise Line’s initiatives that inspire youth to pursue maritime careers. Other efforts include special programming in youth activity spaces onboard where young captain hopefuls, together with Captain Minnie, practice their STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills in fun, maritime-themed challenges and games that test their problem-solving and nautical abilities. In 2019, Disney Cruise Line also introduced a scholarship program in partnership with the LJM Maritime Academy in Nassau for female cadets aspiring to become ship captains and shipboard leaders. The scholarships include tuition to the three-year program – two years of study at the academy and one year of service aboard a Disney ship. For more information on Disney Cruise Line’s commitment to its port communities, visit DCLnews.com. About Disney Cruise Line: Since its launch in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a leader in the cruise industry, providing a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all Disney has to offer. Today, Disney Cruise Line continues to expand its blueprint for family cruising with a fleet of five ships — the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish — and two more ships planned in 2024 and 2025. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. The homeport for Disney Cruise Line remains Port Canaveral, Florida, where it has its own specially designed terminal. About Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida: Since 1944, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida has provided at-risk children from the local community, between the ages of 6 and 18, with a safe place to learn and grow. Our membership totals more than 7,000 young people at 36 Clubs and middle school sites in Brevard, Nassau, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Sumter Counties. The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company has seen its fair share of the spotlight recently, first making headlines for not initially responding to Florida’s HB 1557, the Parental Rights in Education Bill — also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill by critics. Magic Kingdom After facing backlash, Disney did issue a statement in support of the LGBTQIA+ community and promised to “build on their public commitment” to show that support. Later, the Walt Disney Company and CEO Bob Chapek pledged a donation to the Human Rights Campaign, which was ultimately not accepted by the organization. But now, Disney has made another public show of support of the LGBTQIA+ community, by standing up for the Respect for Marriage Act. The Human Rights Campaign has been at the helm of an open letter urging the United States Senate to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, known formally as H.R. 8404 and S. 4556 in the House and Senate, respectively. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the letter “features 173 signatories, representing more than 5.3 million employees” — and the Walt Disney Company is among them. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters The Respect for Marriage Act would federally codify marriage equality “by guaranteeing the federal rights, benefits, and obligations of marriages in the federal code; repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA); and affirm that public acts, records and proceedings are recognized by all states,” per the Human Rights Campaign. Main Street, U.S.A. The Defense of Marriage Act was passed in 1996, and “barred the federal government from acknowledging same gender couples married under state law in more than 1,000 contexts and didn’t require states to legally respect same-sex marriages performed in other states, under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the Constitution.” The Bill passed the House with 267 votes — including 47 votes from Republicans — and this open letter has been penned to urge the Senate to pass the Respect for Marriage Act as well. Mickey and Minnie meet-and-greet in Animal Kingdom! A portion of the Human Rights Campaign letter signed by the Walt Disney Company reads, “Americans from all walks of life, across demographics, geographies, and party lines agree that loving, committed couples have the right to be respected and protected under the law.” It goes on to say, “As many of us highlighted in our support for Marriage Equality in 2015, a patchwork of inconsistent and discriminatory state marriage laws goes against our company values and makes it harder for us to do business and to recruit and retain top talent.” EPCOT Disney isn’t the only major company to sign the letter, as Sony, Comcast NBCUniversal, and Apple have all publicly aligned with the Respect for Marriage Act. Of course, Disney’s signing of the letter is a significant change from the company’s initial lack of public support for LGBTQIA+ rights back in March — as this marks one of the first known public stances the company has taken in support of the community. We’ll continue to keep an eye on this story, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney Signs Open Letter Supporting Respect for Marriage Act first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Think you’re a Disney expert? If you haven’t been watching the Disney news closely this week, then you might have quite a bit to catch up on to hold on to that “expert” title! Disney World Brand NEW technology has arrived in the parks, some big news has been shared about upcoming restaurants, and other big changes have been made that could impact your next trip. Want to make sure you’re fully up to date on all the latest? You’ve come to the right place! Here’s everything you need to know about the latest and greatest Disney news. 1 — MagicBand+ Arrives First up, in big Disney news, MagicBand+ has officially launched in Disney World. MagicBand+ is basically the next generation of MagicBand devices. It does all the same things you’re used to doing with your regular MagicBand, PLUS it unlocks special “bonus” activities like interactions with the 50th Anniversary statues and interactions with the fireworks. Be happy! We made our way around the parks on launch day (and before) to test out some of the features and give you our full thoughts. Click here for more about our experience using MagicBand+ Want to buy a MagicBand+? You can click here to see every design available in the parks or click here to see what designs you can buy online. If you want to get a DISCOUNT on your MagicBand+, you’ll need to have an upcoming Disney World Resort hotel reservation or be an Annual Passholder. Click here to see how those discounts work. MagicBand+ display in Magic Kingdom If you’re curious to see some of the NEW things MagicBand+ unlocks, you can click here for photos of the special Star Wars scavenger hunt available only for MagicBand+ users in Hollywood Studios. You tap your band at the bounty board to get started Another special MagicBand+ feature is its ability to interact with the fireworks in the parks. Click here to see how it interacts with the fireworks in Magic Kingdom… MagicBand+ with Enchantment …and see how it interacts with the fireworks in EPCOT by clicking here. MagicBand+ and Harmonious Is a MagicBand+ worth it? Is it something you should buy? Well, we experienced some things that were good, some things that were bad, and some things that were just a bit glitchy when it comes to this new tech. MagicBand Sometimes things worked really well. Other times we felt like interacting with the statues or getting other features to work didn’t go quite as well as we expected or hoped. But keep in mind that this technology is new so things could change as time goes on. Click here to see our full thoughts on MagicBand+: the good, the bad, and the glitchy 2 — The NEW Toy Story Land Store is OPEN Speaking of new arrivals, a brand NEW store has arrived in Toy Story Land. For quite some time we had been watching the work that was going on in the closed gift shop attached to the Toy Story Mania ride. Now, the store has reopened as the newly rethemed Jessie’s Trading Post. Jessie’s Trading Post Inside you’ll find areas with merchandise themed to the various Toy Story characters including Slinky… Slinky …and Buzz! Buzz There’s a whole lot to check out there the next time you’re in Hollywood Studios. Click here for a full tour inside this new spot 3 — Massive BoardWalk Construction Updates Over at Disney’s BoardWalk, some big changes are on the way and this week we got some updates. First, BoardWalk Deli is set to replace BoardWalk Bakery this summer, and this week BoardWalk Bakery officially CLOSED to make way for this transformation. You’ll need to head elsewhere for your breakfast, lunch, and dinner needs for now! It’s Closed! This week we also got a FULL LOOK at the menu and prices for the new BoardWalk Deli. ©Disney Sandwiches, soup, and more will fill the menu here. Plus there will be a variety of sweet treats to pick from! Click here for the full BoardWalk Deli menu Wondering when BoardWalk Deli could open? Disney has not yet released an official date, but we do know that the Deli is set to open in the late summer of 2022. Thus far, we’ve seen BoardWalk Deli list operating hours starting in mid-August, but of course, things can change. In terms of other updates, this week we also got some news about the NEW table service restaurant and cake shop coming to the BoardWalk — The Cake Bake Shop. ©The Cake Bake Shop via Instagram The Cake Bake Shop posted an image on Twitter featuring Gwendolyn Rogers in front of the old ESPN Club restaurant with a sign indicating the Cake Bake Shop is coming in 2023. This seems to confirm that the new restaurant will take over the ESPN Club location (at least in part). Click here to see more about The Cake Bake Shop 4 — Moana Attraction Concept Art This week, Disney also shared some new concept art for the Moana-themed attraction coming to EPCOT! ©Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley shared the artwork and noted how art like this could help teach guests about the cycle of water as they’re walking through the attraction. Moana Construction The Moana attraction is under construction at the moment and we’re keeping a close eye out for updates. Thus far, Disney has not announced an official opening date but we’ll update you when they do! Click here to see more about what Imagineer Zach Riddley had to say about this concept art and the upcoming attraction 5 — Huge Marvel News And finally, we end our news wrap-up with some HUGE updates from Marvel. If you’re a fan of superheroes, the next few years are going to be a whole lot of fun for you! During the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel released a new trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and it had the whole internet buzzing! Click here to watch the trailer. ©Marvel Studios In addition to the Black Panther trailer, Marvel dropped ALL kinds of news about upcoming TV series, shorts, and movies. Marvel From details about Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3 to the announcement that there will be 2(!) Avengers movies in 2025 (Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars), there was a LOT to take in. Click here to catch up on ALL the latest Marvel updates And that’s it for the big news this week. But, of course, other news was also shared recently. Check out those stories by clicking the links below: Don’t make a big mistake in Disney World this fall Some major cruise lines have started to CHANGE their COVID-19 testing rules A NEW district may be created following the dissolution of Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District Orlando International Airport is in the TOP 10 list of airport delays ©Virgin Voyages The Merida meet-and-greet is BACK in Magic Kingdom The Walt Disney World Railroad has taken a huge step toward reopening A CHANGE has been made to the rule limiting how much merchandise you can buy in Disney World The Spirit and Frontier airlines deal has been terminated, and now it looks like the JetBlue and Spirit Airlines merger is going forward Merida There are some hotel pool closures that could affect your 2024 trip Some airline seats are on sale for as low as $19! Fall has ARRIVED in the form of a cupcake at Disney World And that’s all the latest news for now. Be sure to check back with us for more updates! Click here to see where you’ll be able to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Splash Mountain retheme!  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 Disney news surprised you the most this week? Tell us in the comments! The post MagicBand+ Glitches, Big Restaurant News, and Other Disney Updates You Can’t Miss first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has been celebrating its 50th anniversary since last October, and there have been a TON of tasty (and not so tasty) foods for the occasion! Pressed Penny Silk Pie We’ve seen cakes, Dole Whips, ice cream, margaritas, and even a full coursed dinner. There have been some very unique offerings, like octopus in a drink. But, one 50th anniversary treat has been going through some drama lately. Let’s break it down! This is the Uncle Orville Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow Sundae from Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland. Yes, it’s ice cream in a bathtub! The sundae in a bathtub It’s actually chocolate and vanilla soft-serve, brownie pieces, hot fudge, and whipped cream topped with red, white, and blue sprinkles served in a “bathtub,” to be more specific. A Bathtub of Dessert! But why is it in a bathtub you may ask? Well, Uncle Orville is a character from Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress — the one sitting in a bathtub during Act 2 in the 1920s scene. You might also know him from his line. “No privacy at all around this place!” Hey Uncle Orville! We had this treat first back in October, and it was very tasty! It is just your basic ice cream sundae with some brownie pieces, but hey, we’re all for an ice cream sundae. Delicious! So, what’s the drama with the dessert right now? Well, it keeps disappearing! It was on the menu for a while at Auntie Gravity’s, and then it was gone, and then it was back, and then it was gone, and so on and so on. Where do you keep going?! But not only is it disappearing, but it’s changed in price! When it debuted in October, it was $16.99. When we saw it pop back up on the menu in mid-July, it was still $16.99. But, the very NEXT day, it had gone up to $17.99! What is going on?! It would’ve made a lot more sense if it originally reappeared with the price change, but it literally happened overnight. What?! So, what’s up, Disney?! Is there some kind of shortage on those souvenir bathtubs? Or, it could simply be that they didn’t have the full supplies for the whole sundae this whole time. And, the overnight price increases definitely aren’t unheard of in Disney World! The “Bathtubs” in October If you want this sundae for yourself, you can check the online menu ahead of time to see if it’s available, but we would also suggest checking it the day of just to be sure! With its inspiration And, if you want some other 50th anniversary sweet treats, you can check out the special Dole Whips over at Aloha Isle, the Snow White or Seven Dwarfs cones at Storybook Treats, or pick yourself up a pressed penny silk pie at Casey’s Corner! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. Why You’ll Pay MORE to Get LESS Now in Disney World Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info See Photos & Reviews of All of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats Check Out All of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Get a Look at Some of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get in the Parks Click Here to See the 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Our 50 Pieces of Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Click Here to See the Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary from Home See the New 50th Anniversary Nighttime Looks for All 4 of Disney World’s Park Icons Check Out Our 50th Anniversary Cupcake Crawl Click Here to See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Magic Kingdom See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT Check Out Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Hollywood Studios See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Animal Kingdom Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Where is your favorite place to grab dessert in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post There’s Bathtub Ice Cream DRAMA in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Cruises are among those shifting COVID-19 test requirement policies in the wake of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention formally ending its COVID-19 guidance program. View the full article

Disney's MagicBand+ interactive wristband “talks” to the 50th anniversary statues, creates a personal light show during some spectaculars and enables wearers to play a Star Wars game in Hollywood Studios — but is it worth the price? View the full article

Our hearts were full of joy as we welcomed former Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassadors back to the park earlier this month. It was an exciting and momentous occasion to see our friends, including Angela To, the very first Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassador, and to create magical moments for them. This time, all our Ambassador Alumni […]View the full article

Today is World Tiger Day and we’re celebrating the largest of the big cats on the Disney Parks Blog with a special look at National Geographic Live speaker, award-winning photographer and author Steve Winter. View the full article

Word to your beer lover: Rapper and Wellington resident Vanilla Ice is back with a brand-new invention: a proposed brewery and pop-culture museum in Lake Worth Beach. View the full article

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In celebration of the Disney Wish’s inaugural sailings, Disney Cruise Line launched its “Wishes Set Sail” program, an all-new initiative developed to support various youth activities in key port communities. The program was announced at two recent plaque and key exchange ceremonies that marked the Disney Wish’s first call to Port Canaveral and Nassau Cruise […]View the full article

Shades of Green’s new Garden Gallery Marketplace will be closed for Updates the second half of August 2022. The Garden Gallery Marketplace offers dinner takeout in place of their pre-shutdown Garden Gallery Dinner Buffet. This newish service will be closed from 16 August through 31 August 2022. This does not affect breakfast at the Garden […] The post Shades of Green Garden Gallery Marketplace Takeout Closed for Updates August 2022 appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that I love sailing and being out to sea. Sometimes I think I could be part mermaid, which is why I am particularly excited to share a preview of a brand-new merchandise line debuting across the Disney Cruise Line fleet – the Spirit of the Sea collection! Inspired by the launch of […]View the full article

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Flying can be a bit of a hassle right now. Southwest Flight Flights are getting delayed and canceled, there are staffing shortages, and some airlines are canceling routes altogether. But, there are some things airlines are doing to improve things, like adding new routes. Now, Southwest Airlines is changing one of their policies to help out customers. Flight credits with Southwest Airlines will no longer expire, according to the company’s website. Southwest Plane If you have an unexpired flight credit on or created on or after July 28th, 2022, it will not expire. You don’t have to do anything for this new change, just know that you will now be able to have flight credits that won’t expire that you can use. Southwest Airplane A flight credit is usually from either a canceled flight or a downgrade in fare that can be used to buy a future flight, according to Southwest. You can access them by the reservation’s six-digit confirmation number. ©Southwest Airlines Do know that a flight credit with an expiration date on or before July 27th, 2022 is now expired and now available for use. Southwest Disney Plane There’s a lot going on in the airline industry right now — JetBlue is buying Spirit Airlines, Air Canada and United just reached a deal to have more flights between the two countries, and a whole new terminal with almost a dozen airlines is coming to the Orlando International Airport. And, if you want to fly to Europe from the U.S. right now, prices are looking pretty good. Airplane Stay tuned to DFB for more travel news and updates. How Much It Costs a Family of 4 to Do Disney World in 2022 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which airline is your favorite to travel on? Tell us in the comments. The post Southwest Airlines Has CHANGED Its Flight Credit Policy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article