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Over the past few years, the airline industry has faced a lot of challenges. Orlando International Airport Now, with summer travel picking up to pre-pandemic levels, airlines and airports are having problems keeping up. A pilot shortage, along with weather issues, and more, are causing multiple flight delays and cancellations. With Orlando International Airport being the busiest in the U.S., it’s seen its share of delays, including a HUGE amount this summer. The delays have been so problematic at Orlando International Airport that CNN ranked the airport in the top 10 list of global airports with the most summer delays. Note that Orlando International Airport is the ONLY U.S. airport on this list. The FlightAware data used to rank airports covers the period of summer travel from May 26th through July 19th. ©CNN So what does that tell us? Well, if you’re traveling to Disney World, it might be best to prepare for delays and cancellations and have a flexible travel plan. As they often say: expect the best, but prepare for the worst. You could also travel to Disney World by other means — did you know there’s another airport in Orlando? Although it’s not QUITE as convenient, you could book a flight into Orlando Sanford International Airport instead. ©Orlando Sanford International Airport Another option is to drive to Disney World, if that’s available to you. Make it a family road trip — you could even plan to play Disney-themed games along the way. Sure, gas isn’t exactly cheap right now, but driving does give you the ability to have more control over when you arrive in Disney World. Driving to Disney World So let’s say you DO decide to fly into Orlando International Airport. We recommend making yourself familiar with Disney World’s cancellation policies, just in case. You’ll also want to be familiar with your airline’s cancellation policies. Here are more details on what you need to do if your flight to Disney World gets canceled. Stay tuned to DFB for more news! Here’s a Step-By-Step Guide On How To Get To Disney World From Orlando International Airport 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 had a serious flight delay or cancellation this summer? Let us know in the comments! The post One Good Reason You Should Skip Flying At Orlando International Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at DFB, we like trying new food; it’s right there in our name! But Disney World isn’t always ALL about the food, is it? Disney isn’t always ALL about snacks! We also like riding the rides! Whether it’s a brand new ride like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, or a classic like Peter Pan’s Flight, we love a good Disney ride. If you’re looking for a shirt that encompasses your love of rides, we’ve got you covered! Introducing the exclusive DFB Ready to Ride shirt! Ready to Ride It’s a white shirt with the words “Ready to Ride” and ride vehicles from attractions like the Jungle Cruise and Space Mountain, and even the Monorail, parking trams, and the Skyliner! If you’re looking for a matching shirt for your next family vacation, this is the one for you because it also comes in kids, toddler, and baby sizes. Perfect for families! Adult shirts come in sizes S-3XL, and we have kids shirts, toddler-sized shirts, and even a baby onesie. You can grab the adult tee for $26.99, the kids shirt for $22.99, the toddler tee for $18.99, and the onesie for $19.99. Click here to buy the Ready to Ride shirt! So, if you’re looking for a matching t-shirt for your next family vacation in Disney World, bring us with you! And if you’re looking for even more exclusive merch, make sure to check out our online store! As always, keep reading DFB for the latest Disney news. Check out our EXCLUSIVE Food & Wine Festival Shirt 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 Disney World ride? Let us know in the comments! The post Looking for the PERFECT Disney Shirt for the Whole Fam? Our DFB Exclusive Has You Covered. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How long would you wait for a popular ride in Disney World? Would you wait five hours for this? We’ve seen multi-hour waits often for rides like Flight of Passage in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT. But one ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios today has surprised us the most because…wait for it…this ride had a FIVE-HOUR WAIT. Okay, so it’s no secret that Rise of the Resistance is one of Disney World’s most popular — if not THE most popular — ride in the resort. The wait time we saw TODAY, though, shows just how popular it is (and remember that this is for a Saturday in Hollywood Studios). It’s currently at 305 minutes, which amounts to OVER five hours! ©Disney We almost couldn’t believe our eyes when checking it on the My Disney Experience app. But we walked by the ride’s entrance today to double-check! We would also like to remind you that there are no bathrooms in this ride’s queue, and five hours is…a LONG TIME. A LOT of people are waiting to ride this. When the line is like this, you could save a LOT of money by purchasing Individual Lightning Lane Access through Disney Genie for this ride, which is $15 today. Those Lightning Lanes do sell out quickly, but if this ride is a priority for you and your family, we highly recommend trying to get one. We did the math: a one-day ticket to Disney World is around $130 right now. The park is open for 12.5 hours. If you spend FIVE HOURS in line for Rise of the Resistance, it’s costing you about $52 of your park ticket to ride. So paying $15 for Lightning Lane access saves you money because in this case, time certainly IS money. Kylo Ren in Rise of the Resistance Want to learn even more about how to use Disney Genie+ to save you time (and money) in the parks? We’ve put together all of our best tips and hacks to make sure you get the most out of the service! Want to know more about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios? Be sure to read up all about it 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. Would you wait this long for a ride in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post We're SHOCKED By the Rise of the Resistance Wait Time in Disney World 😱 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! MagicBand+ MagicBand+ is launching VERY soon, more entertainment returning, possible cruise policy updates and perfume ice cream? 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: MagicBand+ Arrives THIS Week, More Shows are BACK, & Some Very Weird Ice Cream first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Where are our Princess Jasmine fans? Princess Jasmine! We love getting to meet Jasmine at Disney World and now she can be found in both EPCOT and Magic Kingdom! We also love seeing Jasmine merchandise like the Jasmine Designer Doll and the Jasmine Castle Collection. Now, though, Princess Jasmine fans have a NEW souvenir to get their hands on — and it’s a new pair of ears! The new BaubleBar Jasmine Ears are ICONIC. There’s no doubting which princess is being represented on this pair of ears. WE LOVE THEM Each ear has moons and stars embroidered in gold on them. Ear detail But what really makes these ears stand out is the gold bow and jeweled crown over it! It’s just like Jasmine’s! Jasmine’s crown! The headband has the Disney x BaubleBar logo on a small metallic plate. Headband Here’s the thing, though. These ears are a little pricier than most. We found these at Emporium in Magic Kingdom for $49.99. However, if you’re a big Jasmine fan, we think these might be a must! We might even like these more than the BaubleBar Ariel ears! Something to keep in mind — we had a hard time finding a pair of ears that didn’t have glue from the gem on the blue satin. Be sure to check for a good pair of ears before dropping the $50! BaubleBar Ariel Ears The Jasmine ears are not yet available online, but we’ll be sure to let you know when they are! In the meantime, check out ALL the ears that have been released in Disney World so far this year! Wanting to stock up on ears? Here are all the ears that are currently available online. Want to do even MORE online shopping, be sure to check out all the Disney World 50th anniversary souvenirs you can get online right now! These won’t last forever, so now’s the time to buy! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these ears? Let us know in the comments! The post Would You Pay For Disney World's NEW Princess Ears? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney somehow finds a way to appeal to all of our senses. Take some tips from the pros for your next trip! Sight? Our eyes sparkle (quite literally) as we watch nighttime shows like Disney Enchantment fireworks. Smell? Pirates of the Caribbean — need we say more? Taste? Easy —Churros, Dole Whips…the list goes on and on. Touch? Hugging a loved one after they conquer their fear of riding a big roller coaster for the first time. And when it comes to hearing, we can think of soooo many sounds around Disney World that make our ears happy. And we wanted to see what Disney sounds you enjoy too! We asked our readers on Facebook, “What Disney sounds make you smile?” Here’s what they said! Haunted Mansion You guys pointed to a ton of sounds from the Haunted Mansion. And the Haunted Mansion is full of iconic sounds and quotes, so we can’t blame you! One reader’s favorite sound was the Haunted Mansion organ you hear while waiting to board the attraction. (Great choice.) Haunted Mansion Another commenter’s favorite sound from this attraction was the ghost host saying, “Welcome Foolish Mortals.” (We know you absolutely read that in his voice.) And, one reader said their favorite sound was the cat you can hear in the line. Check Out Some Haunted Mansion Decorations For Your Home Carousel of Progress Oh great….this is going to be stuck in our heads all day. One reader brought up the attraction’s song, “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow.” They Have Some NEW Looks We have to admit…this one makes our ears happy too! And it’s a classic — bring on the nostalgia. Check Out the Changes Made to the Carousel of Progress Monorail We got a couple mentions about the Monorail, which definitely isn’t surprising. The Monorail’s voiceover is so iconic, that there’s actually merchandise inspired by the narration. Please stand clear of the doors… Honestly, the line “Please stand clear of the doors” soothes the ears. Check Out the Monorail’s Glow Up in Disney World Main Street, U.S.A. OK, we totally love this one too. Picture it — Dapper Dans, excited chatter, and the classic Main Street, U.S.A. tunes! Main Street, U.S.A. One reader agreed, and commented, “…the music, the sounds of laughter…the “Oh my goodness!!” from those seeing the castle for the first time.” Yes to all of that! Watch How the Mickey Balloons in Main Street, U.S.A. Are Made And those are some of the sounds that make our readers’ ears happy at Disney World! To join in on the next conversation, follow our Facebook page! In the meantime, to bring the Disney magic home, check out all of the Starbucks cups you can get online right now. Or, check out all of the 50th anniversary merchandise on shopDisney. 50th Anniversary Merchandise And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney sound? Let us know in the comments! The post The ICONIC Disney Sounds That Make You Smile! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been over two years since Disney World’s historic closing and reopening! Main Street, U.S.A. Station Since then, many things in the parks have returned to normal: entertainment is back, traditional character meet and greets have returned, and most restaurants have reopened (or will reopen soon). However, one attraction has been closed even LONGER, although it now looks like it’s getting closer to reopening! In 2018, Disney World began construction on the TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland. As a result, the Walt Disney World Railroad was closed until its railroad tracks could be re-routed to make way for the new attraction. We’ve recently seen a tunnel that goes under the new ride being constructed… We’ll be chugging along through that tunnel soon …as well as new tracks in Fantasyland… Fresh tracks near Fantasyland Station — June 2022 …and in Tomorrowland near TRON. We have tracks near TRON!!! We’ve also seen the Railroad being tested near the Fantasyland station. Now, though, we’ve got ANOTHER update to share. This week, Magic Kingdom Cast Members began training on the Walt Disney World Railroad! Just look at this beautiful group of engineers! ©Disney So that means the railroad is one step closer to reopening. Disney World has not yet released an official reopening date, but we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as that happens! Fantasyland station Are you headed to Magic Kingdom soon? You’ll want to know about ALL the best snacks, as well as what the best rides are and where you’ll want to sit! Here are our best TIPS for navigating Magic Kingdom! Worried about long standby lines and wait times? Be sure to get familiarized with Disney Genie+ and decide if it’s right for you! If you decide to purchase Genie+, here are our best tips for using it! 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. Is the Walt Disney World Railroad a MUST on your Disney World trips? Let us know in the comments! The post Walt Disney World Railroad Takes One BIG Step Towards Reopening! 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. There’s so much Disney merchandise you can get without ever having to leave your house! What Merchandise Do You Collect? From Disney College Dorm Decor, to a cozy Disney collection, there are so many things online that may tempt you to click “add to cart.” Well now it’s finally the weekend, and we have some Amazon deals to help you start things off the right way, so let’s take a look! Here are some of the best Disney deals we found on Amazon this week! We start with this Kids’ Garmin Disney Princess Activity Tracker. It’s covered in tons of symbols inspired by different Disney Princesses, and is perfect for the little Disney fan who is always on the go! ©Amazon This Activity Tracker was originally $79.99, but you can get it now for $49.99! Click here to get the Disney Princess Garmin Kids’ Activity Tracker It’s summertime, and it’s important to stay hydrated in the heat. Check out this Simple Modern Water Bottle with Mickey all over it. It’s perfect for staying cool during the hot months! ©Amazon This water bottle was originally $24.99, but you can get it now for $19.98! Click here to get the Floral Mickey Simple Modern Water Bottle Getting the family together for game night? Check out this Mickey and the Beanstalk Board Game on Amazon! ©Amazon This game was $19.99, but you can get it now for only $7.13! That’s a savings of over 60%! Click here to get the Mickey and the Beanstalk Board Game We love a good LEGO set, and sometimes there’s nothing better than a LEGO set with Minnie and Daisy! This adorable set has Minnie and Daisy getting ice cream. What could be more perfect for summer? ©Amazon This LEGO set was originally on Amazon for $19.99, but now it’s available for $16! Click here to get the Minnie and Daisy LEGO Set Traveling to Disney World this summer? Check out this Mickey themed luggage from American Tourister luggage bag! ©Amazon This luggage captures Mickey’s signature look, and while it was originally $199.99, you can now get it for $118.20, saving you just over 40%. Click here to get the Mickey American Tourister Luggage This beautiful KidKraft Wooden Dollhouse is also sale on Amazon now! ©Amazon It was originally $169.99, and it’s now available for $103.78. It has 10 elaborate accessories and all kinds of other awesome details that’ll keep little ones entertained for a loooong time! Click here to get the KidKraft Disney Princess Wooden Dollhouse Need some new shirts for the summertime? These Mickey T-Shirts come in a pack of 2, and they’re available on Amazon now. ©Amazon These were originally $28.40, but they’re available now for $25.13 for the “small size” (just keep in mind that the price and savings can vary depending on what size you get!). Click here to get this 2-Pack of Mickey Mouse T Shirts Are you a Loungefly collector? This Disneyland 65th Anniversary Loungefly Bag is on sale on Amazon now! ©Amazon This bag was originally $70, but it’s available now for $49.19. Click here to get this Disneyland 65th Anniversary Loungefly Bag Those are all of the Amazon deals we have for today, but there’s still so much new Disney stuff to see, like these Disney-inspired kitchen items, and these retro ears we found in Disney World! Stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the Tiana Themed Cookbook You Can Preorder on Amazon 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. What do you think of these Disney items on Amazon? Let us know in the comments! The post 8 of the BEST Disney Deals on Amazon to Kickstart the Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time again for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which can dominate the theme park for months. Orlando Sentinel tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil and food reporter Amy Drew Thompson talk about this year's event, which runs through Nov. 19. View the full article

If you are a HUGE fan of Raglan Road in Disney Springs, we’ve got an exciting update. Raglan Road We’ve shared details about this spot’s brunch in comparison to other Disney Springs spots, a FULL review of this location (and what you should be warned about before eating here), and all kinds of info about the special events that sometimes take place here. But now we’ve got some more food news! Raglan Road recently announced via Twitter that they have introduced a NEW menu item — Salmon Run. This dish is made with a roasted Atlantic salmon filet on Raglan’s signature potato cake, roasted broccolini, spinach, white wine butter sauce, and confit tomato. ©Raglan Road via Instagram So if you’re looking to grab a new salmon dish, it seems this is the one to try. The menu on the OpenTable website appears to list this item and indicates it was updated on June 10th, 2022, so it appears it may have been around for a little bit, but since it is newer overall, it’s one we wanted to highlight. Other items (not necessarily brand new ones) that Raglan Road has highlighted from their menu recently include the Bacon and Cabbage roll… If you’re looking for more salmon dishes at Raglan Road, you can also check out their Salmon Boxty when available. Salmon Boxty Looking for other Disney Springs restaurants to check out or other Disney Springs snack ideas? Click here to check out 5 DOLE whip creations you didn’t even realize you could buy in Disney Springs, and click here to check out a newer side dish available at The Polite Pig! We’ll keep an eye out for more food news from Disney Springs (and all over Disney World) so check back with us for more updates! Click here to learn about some of the price increases and menu changes that have hit 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. Are you a fan of Raglan Road? Tell us in the comments! The post New Menu Item Announced for Raglan Road in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Craving some ice cream? Love a good deal? Then we’ve got some news for you! Ice Cream Time! You can find all kinds of ice cream (or gelato) creations around Disney World — ones that’ll leave you stunned, ones that’ll make everyone jealous, and ones covered in…perfume? Some of the most unique ice cream flavors can be found over at Salt & Straw in Disney Springs. If you’re looking to get a little bit of Salt & Straw for FREE, then we’ve got the deal for you! From right now through July 31st, if you buy 2 pints of Salt & Straw ice cream, you can get a 3rd pint FREE! Salt & Straw to go! To take advantage of this deal, you can visit one of their shops (including the Disney Springs location), order from their website (saltandstraw.com) for local delivery or pick up, and you can also take advantage of the deal on most 3rd party delivery apps! If you’re ordering on their website, be sure to use the code PINTS to get the discount. Whether you’re located near Disney Springs, will be on vacation and want to stock up on ice cream for the whole family to enjoy, or you want to order some delicious treats to be delivered to you, this is a great deal to take advantage of! Berries, Berries, Berries Flavors Looking for more sweet treats in Disney World? Click here to check out our full review of the DOLE Whip cupcake now available in Disney World! And check out our FULL reviews of all of the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival food booths! Stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see our full review of the time we ate ice cream covered in PERFUME in 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. What is your favorite Salt & Straw flavor? Tell us in the comments! The post The Salt & Straw FREE Ice Cream Deal You Can’t Miss 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. There has been a LOT of new Disney merchandise released recently! Food & Wine Festival merchandise It seems like we’ve had an endless supply of Minnie ears, mugs, t-shirts, and special collectibles over the past few months. Add the 50th Anniversary merchandise and collections from events like the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and we’re almost overwhelmed with things to choose from! Well, if you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed as well, you better sit down — we’re sharing all the new merchandise that landed online this week. Minnie Ears First of all, we got MULTIPLE pairs of Minnie ears online this week! The new Minnie Mouse Spider Webs Mouse Ears are the perfect design for Halloween, and they’re available for pre-order now through BoxLunch for $29.90. If spooky isn’t your style, you can check out the Minnie Mouse Jack-O’Lantern Mouse Ears for $24.90 instead! ©BoxLunch Next up, we got some classic-colored Minnie ears with a twist — they’re covered in buttons! This pair is on shopDisney for $29.99 and they look just like Minnie Mouse made them herself. How cute! ©Disney Finally, we also spotted the Pirates of the Caribbean Ears online! This swashbuckling design features gold sequin ears and a red velvet bow. (Red velvet as in the fabric, not the cake. ) You can order them now for $29.99. Okay, we love them. Disney released some pretty awesome ear designs this week, we have to admit! Click Here to Check Out the Pirate Ears! Haunted Mansion Merchandise It’s time to start preparing for Halloween season, and to Disney, that means lots of Haunted Mansion merchandise! We got TWO Haunted Mansion merchandise collections online this week. First up, they dropped a bunch of new home decor, including signs, wall hangings, and even blankets. ©Spirit Halloween Later in the week, we got a new collection of Haunted Mansion clothes and accessories. It’s time to start planning your outfits for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and these items were MADE for spooky season. ©Disney There’s no need to become the 1000th happy haunt when you can just dress like one instead! Click Here to See the New Apparel and Accessories! EPCOT Souvenirs Last week was the kickoff for the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and we got a bunch of new merchandise to celebrate. But this week, one specific collection of items arrived on shopDisney — the Food & Wine Festival Dooney & Bourke bags! Three different bags are available for pre-order online now. Dooney & Bourke Collection Also, we got some new merchandise online straight from the Mexico Pavilion! You can pick up the stemmed glass, the pitcher, or the tumbler, all with the iconic Mexico-themed Mickey head design. Margarita glass These fun designs would be a great addition to your kitchen cabinets, and a fun conversation starter at a dinner party! Click Here to See the Mexico Merchandise! Disney Wish Collection The Disney Wish cruise ship has officially set sail, and in honor of the occasion, Disney has released a bunch of new merchandise online! From jewelry to bags to ears, there are plenty of collectibles to choose from. ©Disney If you’re planning on taking a cruise on the Disney Wish, make sure to check out our full guide to the new ship, including reviews of the dining locations and details on the staterooms! Click Here to See the Disney Wish Merchandise! Disney Mugs If there’s one souvenir you can never have too many of…it might just be Disney mugs! This week, a new design landed online that we’d previously spotted in the parks, and we think you’re going to love it — it’s the Hercules 25th Anniversary Vase Mug. How cool is this mug? It looks pretty challenging to drink out of, but BOY would it look cool on your shelf! You can order one now for $22.99. Click Here to Check Out the Mug! Crocs And finally, we got TWO new pairs of Disney-themed Crocs online! First up is the Orange Bird Clogs by Crocs, with a fun summery Orange Bird print for $59.99. ©Disney If those aren’t your style, check out the Mickey Mouse Americana Clogs by Crocs instead. They’re a bit more expensive at $69.99, and they’re the perfect style for your most patriotic oufits. Click Here to Get All the Details on the Crocs! That’s all the new merchandise we spotted online this week, but stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! We’ve been sharing all the fun from the parks recently, including updates from the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, details about ongoing construction projects, and much more. We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know before your upcoming trip, and all the merchandise must-haves for your park bag, your hotel room, and your home. Click Here to See All 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 item is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Released FOUR Pairs of Ears and Lots of Haunted Mansion Merchandise This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney+ is constantly getting new content! ©Disney We’ve seen countless new Disney and Pixar films, not to mention a BUNCH of Star Wars and Marvel series that were incredibly popular. This week, some more adult content arrived on the family-friendly platform with three R-Rated movies. Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Logan are now available to stream, but one of the film’s stars had a very unexpected way of announcing their arrival. In honor of the occasion, Ryan Reynolds (who plays Deadpool) posted to Twitter, sharing that he was “supposed” to announce that the first R-Rated movies were coming to Disney+. However, Reynolds had some thoughts about classic Disney movies to share…he thinks that some of them should’ve ALREADY been R-Rated for “irreversible trauma.” Reynolds specifically calls out movies like The Lion King, Old Yeller, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Bambi for being too adult, thanks to content including mauling and “cold-blooded killing of an innocent deer mom.” And we’ll be honest — he might have quite a bit of support on these. ©Disney Can you guess what Disney movies he’s referring to in these posts? ©Ryan Reynolds via Twitter (@VancityReynolds) A problem for dog lovers…this reference is an obvious one and just thinking about this movie hurts. ©Ryan Reynolds via Twitter (@VancityReynolds) It’s a wonder we turned out to be such well-adjusted adults after watching Scar murder Mufasa over and over, tbh. Thankfully, now we’re old enough to look back on it and all laugh together in our shared Disney-induced trauma. Our favorite part of this tweet? When Ryan Reynolds says that Bambi should NOT be approved for all audiences because, and I quote, “therapy is not cheap.” That’s #relatable right there. ©Disney And even after all that, we turned out to be huge Disney fans. We don’t know what that says about us, but we’ll happily still watch (some of) these films over and over…just with a box of tissues by our side! To learn more about upcoming Disney films that may or may not have some tear-inducing scenes, click here to see the new movie in the works at Disney, or click here to check out the trailer for a Disney+ series starring Groot! Stay tuned for more Disney news! Click Here to See the Most Obscure Things You Can Watch on Disney+! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney movie do YOU think should be R-Rated? Tell us in the comments! The post Ryan Reynolds Called Disney OUT on Twitter…and He May Have a Point first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been on a cruise recently, you know how complicated the lead-up to your embarkation day can be. Disney Wish Cruise Ship Many cruise lines have very specific protocols regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccination statuses, and there are often a lot of steps you have to take before you can board your cruise ship and set sail. We recently shared, however, that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it would no longer regulate cruises and that COVID-19 requirements could change. Now, one cruise line is removing some of those requirements. Virgin Voyages, a cruise line based out of Plantation, Florida, is removing the requirement that passengers submit a COVID-19 test prior to boarding. ©Virgin Voyages According to its website, Virgin Voyages is changing its policies “in response to the discontinuation of the CDC’s Voluntary Program for the Cruise Industry.” The new policy will take effect on one ship, the Valiant Lady on July 24th, with the cruise line’s second ship, the Scarlet Lady following suit soon after on July 27th. Starting on those dates, the cruise’s COVID-19 test requirement to board will be removed. ©Virgin Voyages All crew members will still be vaccinated, and Virgin Voyages is requiring that 90% of passengers are vaccinated on each cruise, but they are opening up the remaining 10% for passengers who are not vaccinated against COVID-19. Disney Cruise Line, by comparison, is still requiring 100% of vaccine-eligible guests to be fully vaccinated before they depart. The Disney Wish If you’re setting sail with Disney Cruise Line, all guests who are eligible to be fully vaccinated need to be vaccinated, and you will also need to submit proof of a negative COVID-19 test generally no more than 2 days before your departure or test once you arrive at the terminal. Of course, these cruise requirements could change. It’s possible that this change from Virgin Voyages could signal an incoming change from other cruise companies. Keg and Compass bar onboard the Disney Wish We’ll be keeping an eye on the cruise industry to see if any other cruise lines, including specifically Disney, begin to make changes to their pre-boarding protocols so make sure to stick with DFB for the latest updates. Thinking about taking a Disney cruise but don’t know where to begin? Click here to see what it costs to take a Disney Cruise, and click here to see everything that is included in the price of your Disney Cruise. Mickey and Minnie at Pirate Night on the Disney Wish! When you’re ready to book, check out Fall 2023 Disney Cruise Line itineraries and cruise booking dates. As always, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click here to see 5 secrets of the Disney Cruise Line app! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been on a cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post First Major Cruise Line REMOVES COVID-19 Testing Requirements first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Buckle up friends, there are a lot of changes coming to Disney World soon and we’ve got ALL the details. Magic Kingdom A new car locator app feature is now LIVE, MagicBand+ is coming sooner than you know it, and a restaurant is being transformed in Disney World. There’s a lot going on and a lot to keep track of. But don’t worry! We’ve got everything you need to know about all the biggest Disney news stories from the last week right here! 1 — New Restaurant Details! We start things off with some food news! We had already shared that Disney’s BoardWalk would be undergoing some massive changes in the future, which would include the transformation of BoardWalk Bakery into a sandwich-focused shop. But now we have more details! BoardWalk Deli is what will replace BoardWalk Bakery THIS SUMMER! ©Disney The spot is inspired by American Northeast delis and will feature house-baked bagels, warm sandwiches, and even hand-piped cannoli! Click here to learn more about this new spot coming soon to the BoardWalk! And you can click here to see the latest construction updates from the BoardWalk! 2 — MagicBand+ News! If you’re eager to get your hands on one of the BRAND NEW MagicBand+ devices, we’ve got great news! Disney has officially announced that MagicBand+ will be released in Disney World on July 27th! MagicBand+ You’ll be able to grab MagicBand+ in the parks as well as on shopDisney. In terms of pricing, we previously saw a MagicBand+ get accidentally released for $29.99. But when they officially launch, MagicBand+ will cost $34.99. Annual Passholders and Disney Resort hotel guests, however, will be able to get these at a discount. MagicBand+ designs When you get your MagicBand+, you’ll need to properly set it up before using it. You’ll also need to charge it and may have questions about what happens if the battery is totally drained. Click here to see our step-by-step guide to setting up MagicBand+ for Disney World and get the answers to some of your MagicBand+ questions! 3 — Bob Iger Reportedly Regrets Picking Bob Chapek as Disney CEO This week we also got to hear a bit about the relationship between Bob Iger (former Disney CEO) and Bob Chapek (current Disney CEO) and the transition of power that happened when Chapek took over the CEO role. According to Disney sources and some who are “familiar with Iger’s thinking,” Iger spent his last months with the Disney Company “regretting what he has called one of his worst business decisions: the selection of Bob Chapek as his successor.” ©CNBC According to some sources, Iger has been unhappy with how the transition of power was handled. Reportedly Chapek and Iger had differing ideas as to how to handle COVID-19 and even how Disney (as a company) should be structured. They worked with different advisory teams and those teams even worked against each other sometimes. To learn more about what happened with this transition of power, what may have led to the “falling out” of these two executives, and more — click here 4 — Movie News! Want to see what’s going on with Disney in the world of movies and tv shows? We’ve got all the updates. First up, you’ll be able to stream Lightyear soon on Disney+, so mark those calendars for August 3rd! Second, some R-Rated movies are now available on Disney+, including Deadpool and Logan. ©IMDb In more movie news, Disney is reportedly working on a brand NEW movie which is a musical comedy called Penelope. The film is based on The Princess and the Pea fairytale. ©Disney And finally, if you’re a HUGE National Treasure fan, you won’t want to miss the new teaser trailer and behind-the-scenes clips Disney has shared of the upcoming Disney+ series! 5 — Important Food Updates! And finally, we end with a few food updates you need to know about. First up, over in EPCOT, an iconic snack has been temporarily discontinued because of supply issues. Those troll horns might not be as easy to pick up these days in the Norway pavilion, so keep that in mind! Troll Horns have gone missing from Norway Also in EPCOT, if you’re hoping to get breakfast at a Food & Wine Festival booth, there’s one spot you can visit to start eating early! Waffle with Chocolate Ganache This week we also got some details about a huge dining deal that is returning to some Disney World restaurants! That’s right folks, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining event is coming back and it’ll give you the chance to eat at some Disney restaurants (and other Orlando restaurants) for LESS! Costolette di Maiale from Il Mulino This week also brought us Dole Whip Day and the appearance of some special treats including a Dole Whip Cupcake! But is the cupcake as good as it looks and sounds? Click here to read our full review. Dole Whip Cupcake This week we also got a sneak peek at some eats coming soon to Disney Springs, including an ice cream sundae that might leave you STUNNED. Holy Cannoli Click here to read more about it. It just got easier to visit Jellyrolls in Disney World — click here to learn more! As an honorable mention, we do want to note that the Car Locator app feature we previously shared some news about is now LIVE in Disney World! Click here to test it out with us. ©Disney Other news was also shared this week. Click the links below to find out more: The map for Disney’s Animal Kingdom has CHANGED The tumble monkeys and more are BACK at Disney’s Festival of the Lion King The Toy Story Land store got a BIG UPDATE in Disney World See the latest CHANGES at Disney’s Moana attraction Festival of the Lion King Theme park robots you can eat?! It might be a thing soon! The CDC is no longer regulating cruises and COVID-19 requirements could change A word of WARNING before you plan your 2028 Disneyland trip That’s it for this week’s news, but stay tuned for more updates from us here at DFB! Click here to learn about the Haunted Mansion ears that are available 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. What news from this week surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments! The post MagicBand+ Updates, Supply Issues, and More Disney News You Need to Know first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready, another Disney+ series is on its way but it is one you may have totally forgotten about! ©Disney You may be well aware of the upcoming National Treasure series, the new Hocus Pocus movie coming to Disney+, and other new series and movies that are on their way. But what about…a new Marvel series starring a certain little friend? We’re talking about…I Am Groot! This NEW series was announced on Investor Day way back in 2020 and we hadn’t heard too many updates about it…until NOW! The show is actually a series of shorts featuring the one and only Groot. During San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios held an animation panel and released a NEW poster for the series! ©Disney AND a trailer for the new show was released as well! It looks like Groot is returning as the “hero of few words!” Check out the trailer below and get ready for its ridiculous levels of adorableness. We warned you! I Am Groot will debut on Disney+ on August 10th and we cannot wait to check it out! Want to learn more about upcoming Disney movie and TV projects? Click here to learn about the new musical comedy in the works at Disney, and click here to get a full look at the new Disney series and movies coming in 2022! Click here to see all the shows and movies coming to Disney+ in July Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this show? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for a NEW Disney+ Series Starring Groot! 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 almost back-to-school season, and you know what that means — it’s shopping time! Magic Kingdom We’ve already been on the hunt for back-to-school items to make your transition back into the school year a little easier. We even found tons of items under $25! If you’re going into college this year, participating in the Disney College Program, or are just looking to Disney-fy your existing dorm room, check out our list to create the ultimate Disney dorm room! Let’s lay down the ground first (literally) with some rugs! Rugs Looking for a neutral-colored rug that subtly hints at your love of Disney, check out the Mickey Doodles Black and Ivory Rug ranging from $99-$709! ©Ruggable This rug comes in 10 different sizes and 2 other colors. It features continuous line drawings of Mickey Mouse all over, and is perfect for your dorm! Buy the Mickey Doodles Black and Ivory Rug here! Or if you’re looking for a little bit more of an elegant look, we suggest the Mickey Damask Light Grey Rug, which has 10 sizes that also range from $99-$709. ©Ruggable This rug features silhouettes of Mickey Mouse that blend in with the background. You can also grab it in Charcoal, Stone, and Navy. Grab the Mickey Damask Light Grey Rug here! If you’re looking for some new blankets or comforters, we’ve got you covered! Blankets & Comforters The Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse ”Partners” Throw for $74.99 is the perfect Disney blanket to show off your love for the parks! ©Disney This soft throw blanket features screen art of the Walt Disney and Mickey statue with Cinderella Castle behind them. It’s a part of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Castle Collection! Buy the Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse ”Partners” Throw right here! Want people looking for hidden Mickeys in your dorm? Grab the Mickey Mouse Blue Throw for $74.99. ©Disney See those small hidden Mickeys? The blue and white pattern is more commonly seen on chinaware, but now you can have it on a throw blanket in your dorm room! Grab the Mickey Mouse Blue Throw today! If you’re more of a Star Wars fan, don’t miss the Star Wars Home The Galaxy Throw for $129.99! ©Disney This cable knit throw comes in 4 colors. No need to worry about washing it any a special way either — you can wash it on cold in any large capacity washer! Buy the Star Wars Home The Galaxy Throw here! Haunted Mansion fans, this one is for you! Grab the Happy Haunts Comforter and Sham Set for a twin bed for $48.99 or a full bed for $56.99! ©Disney Included in the set are one black Happy Haunts comforter and one “Welcome Foolish Mortals” pillow. Buy the Happy Haunts Comforter and Sham Set right here! If your couch is in need of some pillows, we’ve got an awesome throw pillow for you! Throw Pillows Sticking with the Haunted Mansion theme, check out The Haunted Mansion Throw Pillow for $34.99! ©Disney One side of this pillow features the stretching portraits, while the other has The Haunted Mansion wallpaper design. Buy The Haunted Mansion Throw Pillow here! What dorm is complete without some wall decor? Wall Decor The Mickey & Minnie Mouse Shaped Deco Wall Clock will tell you what time you need to get to class while also bringing some Disney magic into your dorm! ©Amazon Mickey is number 10 on the clock, while Minnie is number 5! The clock hands also feature Mickey gloves, and the clock is battery-operated and does not require a cord. Buy the Mickey & Minnie Mouse Shaped Deco Wall Clock here! You can also grab the Mickey Mouse Icon ”Be Happy” Wall Décor to remind yourself to find the positives in every day. ©Disney The photo comes with a wooden frame and a sawtooth hook. It’s currently on sale for $15.98 rather than its normal $24.99. Buy the Mickey Mouse Icon ”Be Happy” Wall Décor here! Many students often find themselves counting down to events during the year, and the best way to do that is with the Mickey Mouse and Minnie Metal Calendar Sign for $29.99! ©Amazon The metal calendar comes with 3 metal rectangles to mark what day of the week, month, and day of the month it is. Plus, it has 3 metal hearts to mark special days coming up. Grab the Mickey Mouse and Minnie Metal Calendar Sign now! Lastly, you may be needing some other random items for your dorm, and we’ve got you covered there too! Misc. Items There’s not a lot of cooking space in many dorms, so the Marvel Loki Waffle Maker for $44.99 is perfect because it doesn’t take up much room! ©Amazon This waffle maker puts Loki’s helmet on each waffle — it’s perfect for Marvel fans! Grab the Marvel Loki Waffle Maker right here! If you’re looking for new mugs for your morning coffee, check out the Disney Mickey Mouse 3D Espresso Cups for $24.95. ©Amazon While the outside of these glass espresso cups looks normal, the inside is shaped like Mickey’s head! Each pack comes with a set of 2 cups. Grab the Disney Mickey Mouse 3D Espresso Cups here! Star Wars fans will also love the Striking Sketch Art Star Wars Pint Glasses currently on sale for $27.95 instead of their usual $54.95. ©Amazon Each set comes with 4 glasses, each with a different character on them. One cup has C3PO, one with Leia, one with Darth Vader, and the last with a Stormtrooper! Buy the Striking Sketch Art Star Wars Pint Glasses right here! If you’re looking for some plates for your dorm kitchen, look no further than the Disney Mickey Mouse Lunch Plates for $44.99! ©Amazon Each set comes with 12 plates featuring 4 different designs! They’re also dishwasher and microwave safe. Buy the Disney Mickey Mouse Lunch Plates here! And last but not least, if you need some more storage space, grab the Disney Felt Die Cut Storage Bin for $28.64! ©Amazon The bin measures 10″ x 10″ x 10″ and can hold all kinds of different items. Buy the Disney Felt Die Cut Storage Bin here! There you have it! Great items to build the perfect dorm room. If you’re looking for more merchandise to grab online while you’re at it, we suggest checking out the 50th Anniversary mugs you can get online right now, as well as looking at the Food & Wine Festival and Haunted Mansion merchandise collections. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise! Check out ALL the 50th Anniversary merchandise you can get online right 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. What item will you be grabbing for your dorm room? Let us know in the comments below! The post Looking for Disney College Dorm Room Decor? We've Got Ya Covered! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Parks is making a splash with new limited-time photo opportunities at EPCOT and Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort and at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort. We’re also serving up some backyard fun at the Disney Hotels and Resorts on both coasts and it is all in celebration of National Geographic’s SharkFest. View the full article

If you’re trying to plan a last-minute trip to Disney World, there may be one hurdle standing in your way…the Disney Park Pass reservation system! Magic Kingdom Since the parks reopened, guests have been required to make reservations to visit, and sometimes those reservations book up rather quickly. We’ve seen popular travel dates fill up months in advance in the past, and the same is the case with one seemingly random date this fall! When checking out the Disney Park Pass availability, we noticed that Magic Kingdom is completely booked up for theme park ticket and resort guests on Monday, October 10th, 2022. This date may seem odd, but this year, it’s the Columbus Day holiday. Keep in mind that we’ve seen days fill up in the past and then later get restocked, so this availability can change. ©Disney On holiday weekends like Columbus Day, Labor Day, Presidents Day, and the like, the parks tend to get really crowded with guests who have an extra few days off of school. Columbus Day weekend is also a popular time for school districts to plan a “fall break” for students, so some places will even have an entire week free. Columbus Day crowds from Disney World in 2021 If you’re planning a visit during this time, be prepared to deal with heavier crowds than you’d normally expect during Disney’s “off-season.” The wait times will probably increase as well, so it would be a great idea to rope drop the park. You may also want to think about purchasing Genie+ for your visit to avoid some of those long lines. Fall Break Crowds 2021 It’s also important to note that October 10th is a date when Magic Kingdom will host Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, so the park will be closing early that day. This means that guests with park passes booked for October 10th who AREN’T attending the party will need to leave around 6PM (Magic Kingdom closes EARLY on party days) and will not get to see fireworks at Magic Kingdom (since Disney Enchantment doesn’t show on Halloween party nights). So if you’re one of the guests who booked a park pass for that day, you might want to reconsider your plans to get the most “bang for your buck.” That could be a BIG MISTAKE! Mickey Pumpkin However, if you’re set on visiting Magic Kingdom on October 10th, there are few ways to get more time in the parks. You can upgrade to a Park Hopper ticket and head on over to a park that stays open later — especially EPCOT or Hollywood Studios. EPCOT is an especially solid choice if you want to see fireworks. You could also purchase a ticket to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and then you’ll get to stay in Magic Kingdom until midnight, go trick-or-treating, watch special entertainment, and meet rare characters. It’s a blast! Halloween parties at Magic Kingdom So here’s your general warning if you’re planning a trip to Magic Kingdom in the latter part of this year: First, make sure to book your Park Pass well in advance. If you don’t, you could end up being stuck visiting other parks if the parks of your choice have filled up on the dates you want to go. If a date does fill up, be sure to check back and see if availability changes later on. Second, double-check those dates when booking your park passes and make sure you’re not visiting on a Halloween or Christmas party day! If you don’t realize that you’ve timed your Magic Kingdom visit for a date on which a party takes place and the park closes early, you’ll have to leave the park early and won’t get to experience a “full” day there. Magic Kingdom The parties happen multiple nights a week from August-December (hopping from Halloween to Christmas between then), so be on the lookout! For more planning tips, click here to see our entire page about tips, hints, lists, and videos for planning the best trip! Or click here to learn about some of the latest deals and discounts that could help you save serious cash on your trip! Why You’re Planning Your 2022 Disney World Vacation Wrong — 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. Are you visiting Disney World this fall? 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Hundreds of yellow rubber ducks, decorated by Disneyland Resort cast members, recently waddled their way over to the “it’s a small world” canal for the annual Duck Races during the resort’s 67th anniversary festivities. The beak-to-beak competition was set through none other than the treacherous “it’s a small world” canal. From bedazzled beaks to hand-painted […]View the full article

The D23 Expo is coming soon! D23 Expo Poster The Disney fan event of the year is taking place from September 9th until September 11th, 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. There’s going be some new info on upcoming Disney and Pixar movies, a Disney on Broadway virtual reality experience, a popular pop-up shop, and much more! Want to learn more? Heading to the Expo and want to know how to plan? It just got easier! There’s a D23 Expo app that makes navigating the event even easier! The app is available on the Apple and Google Play app stores now. ©Disney You can use it to see a full map of the expo, check out a schedule of all the events that will be taking place, and personalize your own schedule so you can plan out your time. It even gives you access to a digital D23 membership card that you can use to redeem member exclusives at the expo. ©Disney When you open the app, you’ll be able to get a view of the tickets, badge management, and more. ©Disney You’ll also be able to see D23 Expo news… ©Disney …and get all kinds of helpful information about bag check, first aid, costumes, and other things that will come in handy during the Expo. ©Disney Some information is already uploaded to the app, like operating hours. ©Disney But other things are still pending, so be sure to check back on the app later. ©Disney If you’re headed to the D23 Expo this year, then make sure you get the app so you don’t miss out on any of the fun. ©D23 We can’t wait to see everything that’s going to be announced at D23. In the meantime, you can check out the latest Disney updates, like the new Disney movie that’s in development, and who’s going to direct the live-action adaptation of Lilo and Stitch. Stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the New Teaser for Disney’s New ‘National Treasure’ Series 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 the D23 Expo? Let us know in the comments! The post The App That’ll Make One of Disney’s BIGGEST Events a Lot Easier! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some massive CHANGES are coming to Disney World. Toy Story Land Construction is going on in EPCOT for the Moana attraction, the TRON coaster is being tested in Magic Kingdom, and a new restaurant is coming to Toy Story Land. But now one piece of Disney World’s endless construction has finished and a NEW store is open in Toy Story Land! We’ve been watching the construction on the gift shop at the exit to Toy Story Mania in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a long time now. The store had been closed for quite some time and we then heard that a new store would be appearing in Toy Story Land. Toy Story Mania Recently we spotted some new murals near the store which featured the “Jessie’s Trading Post” logo, confirming that this new store would be located where the old gift shop once was. Jessie’s Trading Post And now Jessie’s Trading Post is OPEN! Welcome! Want to come inside with us? Let’s GO! As you exit the Toy Story Mania ride now, things look like they’re basically back to normal. Exit This Way! You’ll pass by artwork of Woody… Bye Woody! …and more from the traditional exit path. Time to Go! Be sure to look for all those toys as you walk through! So Fun! Keep in mind that some construction is still going on in Toy Story Land, so you will pass some construction scrim that is still up for those projects. Construction Walls Considering the fact that there aren’t many other shopping opportunities in Toy Story Land, we have a feeling fans will be glad to have this store open once again and rethemed to be Jessie’s Trading Post! Toy Story Land kiosk We’ll keep an eye out for more information about the changes being made all over Disney World and let you know what we find. Click here to get an updated look at the TRON construction, and click here to see some of the changes coming to Disney World’s fanciest restaurant! Click here to see some construction UPDATES from Disney’s BoardWalk Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this new spot? Tell us in the comments! The post The NEW Toy Story Land Store Has Opened in Disney World -- Go Inside With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost time to deck the halls and break out the Christmas tree! Well…sort of. The holiday season might still be a little ways away, but the Disney experts know that when it comes to planning a trip, the earlier you can get started, the better. So we’re here to help you get started on your festive vacation! Holidays in Magic Kingdom Traveling during the holiday season can be very expensive in general, so travel to Disney World around the holidays is extra pricey. But exactly how pricey are we talking? We’re breaking down a budget here to find out exactly how much it costs to visit Disney World during the most wonderful time of the year. To plan out this budget, we’re taking a hypothetical family of 4 to Disney World from December 23rd through December 26th. This family has 2 adults, 1 12-year-old child, and 1 7-year-old child. That way there’s one child that will be adult pricing and one that will be child pricing for the tickets and meals. (Disney World applies adult pricing to anyone ages 10 and older.) The Holidays at Animal Kingdom This family will arrive at Disney World early on the 23rd and depart late on the 26th, so they’ll need park tickets for all 4 days, a hotel for 3 nights, and food for all 4 days. There are a few extra expenses to consider as well, such as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (which actually ends on December 22nd), souvenirs, and additional experiences like tours. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Of course, one of the biggest expenses when it comes to Disney World vacations can actually be getting to Orlando in the first place. This might not apply to everyone, as some people live close enough to easily drive to the parks. But just in case you’re looking at flights for this time of year, we priced out the tickets and will include that expense as part of the budget. Southwest Flight Ready or not, let’s get started! Flights The first step is getting to the parks, so let’s begin by looking at airplane ticket prices. Like we said, some people will choose to drive to Disney World instead, so in that case, you’ll need to determine the cost of gas for your road trip. Cars heading into the Magic Kingdom parking lot When looking at flight ticket prices, we decided to check out a variety of airports and airlines so that we’ve got options. We used both the airlines’ websites and the flight tracking app Hopper to find these prices. Each price represents a round-trip ticket to the Orlando International Airport for one person, with the flights departing on December 23rd and returning on December 26th. Orlando International Airport Here’s a breakdown of what we found: Chicago Midway to Orlando International Airport: Delta Air Lines – $785; Frontier Airlines – $803; Southwest Airlines – $444 Los Angeles to Orlando International Airport: American Airlines – $758; Delta Air Lines – $888; Spirit Airlines – $1,017; Southwest Airlines – $1,418 Atlanta to Orlando International Airport: Delta Air Lines – $391; American Airlines – $450; Spirit Airlines – $630; Southwest Airlines – $350 As you can see, the cost to fly will vary wildly depending on where you’re flying from. For the purpose of this article, we’ll choose a median cost to add to our budget total. Airplane seats Let’s say the family is flying out of Chicago on Southwest Airlines, which will cost them $444 per person. That means the total cost to fly round-trip to Disney World is $1,776 (before taxes and fees). Total Cost So Far: $1,776 Park Tickets Next, the family will need tickets to get into the Disney World parks! Disney World tickets operate with surge pricing, so although 1-day tickets start at $109 per day, you can expect to see higher prices around the holidays since demand is higher with more people visiting the parks. The good news is that you’ll save a little bit of money by choosing multiple days instead of a single-day ticket. Park Hopper Ticket Prices for December 2022 ©Disney There are a couple of options for Disney World park tickets. You can choose a single-park ticket, which allows you to visit 1 park each day. Or you can pick Park Hopper, which means you can visit multiple parks in a single day. The best option will depend on your personal preference and how much time you have in Disney World. EPCOT entrance crowds Also keep in mind that the price for a ticket is a bit lower for kids under the age of 10. However, you’ll also need to factor tax into the price. For the family of 4, we looked at a 4-day ticket with admission to 1 park per day (not Park Hopper), and the total came to $2,357.51. ©Disney When we added Park Hopper, the total jumped to $2,719.60. ©Disney Because the family will be in Disney World for 4 days, they can spend a full day in each park. So we’re going to choose the 1-park-per-day ticket option! If you’re going to be in Disney World for just a couple of days but still want to visit every park, you’ll need Park Hopper in order to accomplish that. Total Cost So Far (With Flights): $4,133.51 Total Cost So Far (Without Flights): $2,357.51 Hotel Reservations The family will also need somewhere to stay! With just 4 people, a single Disney World hotel room will be sufficient for their needs. We just looked at Disney-owned hotels for this budget, but remember that there are a lot of other hotels located on Disney World property or close by. Booking a non-Disney-owned hotel could save some money! Swan Reserve Hotel Let’s compare some different Disney World hotel prices. We’ll look at one hotel in each of Disney’s 3 categories: Value, Moderate, and Deluxe. The Deluxe hotels are almost always the most expensive, but remember that guests at these hotels get some extra perks, like access to Extended Evening Hours. Deluxe hotels also often (but not always) have the best transportation options. For example, all 3 Magic Kingdom Monorail hotels are considered Deluxe. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Here’s a breakdown of the prices at various Disney World hotels for a visit where the family checks in on December 23rd and checks out on December 26th (remember that you can still visit Disney World parks on the day you check out — just ask the front desk to hold your luggage so that you don’t have to bring everything to the parks!): Value Hotel — Disney’s Pop Century Resort: $305/night; after taxes and fees, the total comes to $1,029.39 Moderate Hotel — Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter Resort: $374/night; after taxes and fees, the total comes to $1,262.25 Deluxe Hotel — Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: $983/night; after taxes and fees, ​​the total comes to $3,317.64 For this trip, the family decided to book Pop Century Resort at $1,029.39. Pop Century Not only is this the cheapest option that we looked at, but guests at this hotel can take advantage of Disney’s Skyliner, which provides transportation to both EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Skyliner It’s often faster than Disney buses, which makes it a huge perk for both Pop Century and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (as the hotels share a Skyliner station). Total Cost So Far (With Flights): $5,162.90 Total Cost So Far (Without Flights): $3,386.90 Dining And now we’ve arrived at what is (in our opinion) the most important part of any Disney World trip: the FOOD! There are a LOT of great places to eat in the parks and hotels, but we’re going to balance our love of tasty eats with keeping costs reasonable. For the purposes of this budget, we’re going to look at the cost to feed a family of 4 at 1 quick-service restaurant and 1 table-service restaurant every day. Grand Ballroom at Be Our Guest Restaurant We’re assuming that the family brought their own breakfast or had groceries delivered to their hotel! There are a ton of different ways to plan meals in Disney World. Maybe you’d rather have 3 quick-service meals instead, or maybe you’ll opt for a cheaper hotel and splurge on more table-service meals. Yorkshire County Fish Shop However, having a single quick-service meal and a single table-service meal is a pretty fair, middle-of-the-road plan when it comes to keeping costs reasonable while still enjoying a lot of great food. “Mom’s Favorites” at 50s Prime Time Cafe Generally, you can budget about $15 per person for a quick-service meal and about $35 per person for a table-service meal. Feature Film Burger — Surf and Turf at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater For example, the family could get Corn Dog Nuggets (a personal favorite), fries, and a soda at Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom for $14.78. On another day, they can grab the famous Totchos and a drink from Woody’s Lunch Box in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a total of $13.98. Some quick-service spots have kids’ meals (such as Woody’s Lunch Box), which will usually be under $10. You can get totchos if you want! In terms of table-service meals, our family might want to visit Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom, where they can get entrées like Sustainable Fish for $32 or “Hardy Har Char” Siu Pork for $26. They might head to La Hacienda de San Angel in EPCOT and get Tacos de Camarones for $31 or maybe Pollo Poblano for $30. Kids’ meals at table-service restaurants tend to be $15 per child or cheaper. La Hacienda de San Angel Note that some specialty dining (and particularly character dining) will cost more than $35 per person; Be Our Guest Restaurant, for example, currently costs $62 per adult and $37 per child for the prix-fixe meals served there. Character dining usually costs more! With our general plan of $15 per person for each quick-service meal, $35 per adult for each table-service meal, and $15 per child for each table-service meal, that brings our dining total to $720. We’re going to add in a bit more for snacks (because who doesn’t want snacks?) and round up to $800 total. Total Cost So Far (With Flights): $5,962.90 Total Cost So Far (Without Flights): $4,186.90 Now, we could stop there and it’d be a great vacation for this family. They’ve got flights, a hotel reservations, park tickets, and a budget for food. But there are a few extra things to consider that could increase the cost if you wanted to add these to your budget. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party This year, Disney is bringing back Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! This party takes place in Magic Kingdom on select nights from November 8th through December 22nd. Sad news: our hypothetical family of 4 missed the event, as they flew in on the 23rd. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party | 2019 But if you wanted to attend this event, tickets range in price from $149 to $199 for adults (ages 10 and up) and $139 to $189 for kids (ages 9 and under). The prices vary by date, and they’re generally more expensive on the weekends or the closer you get to December 22nd. Mickey’s Very Merry Parade | 2018 Guests with tickets to the event can enter Magic Kingdom starting at 4PM (even if they don’t have a park ticket), and the party lasts from 7PM to midnight. There are special holiday ride overlays, limited-time treats, entertainment, and a holiday parade! Once Upon a Christmastime Parade | 2018 When we priced out the event for a family of 4 (3 adults and 1 child) on December 22nd, the total (including tax) came to $837.11. So if the family were able to attend (even though the party is the day before they arrived), their total vacation cost would be $5,024.01 (without flights) or $6,800.01 (with flights) Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party | 2019 If you are going to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, you can buy your tickets now! Other Things to Consider A few other things you might want to consider include the cost of merchandise in the parks, special tours, and stroller rentals. Stroller rentals cost $15 per day for a single day or $13 per day for multiple days. Strollers Souvenirs in the parks can cost as little as under $5 for a magnet or other trinkets and as high as thousands of dollars for designer collections. Make sure to set a souvenir budget before you visit so that you don’t accidentally spend too much on fun collectibles! What will you choose? Disney World also has various tours throughout the parks where you can learn more about the history of Magic Kingdom, see Disney’s Animal Kingdom animals up close, visit the greenhouses in EPCOT, and more. These tours usually cost between $100 and $250 per person, depending on the tour and time of year. We expect the tours to book up fast around the holidays, so make sure to reserve your spot ASAP. Kilimanjaro Safaris Wild Africa Trek Sign And that’s a wrap on our budget for the family of 4 trying to do Disney World at Christmas. Here’s a grand total for the cost of their trip, which doesn’t include the extras we mentioned at the end (like souvenirs, stroller rentals, or tours) but does include a visit to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: Total Cost (With Flights): $6,800.01 Total Cost (Without Flights): $5,024.01 Remember that there are other ways to save if that total still looks too high. You could consider off-property hotels, opt for a road trip instead of a flight, or cut back on the table-service restaurant reservations. We’ve got some great resources for saving money in Disney World that you can check out here: The Best Disney World Souvenirs for Every Budget How to Feed a Family of 4 for Under $100 a Day 15 Cheap but Filling Disney World Snacks for When You’re Ballin’ on a Budget 19 Disney Snacks for Under $10 that We Like MORE than $50 Meals These Hotels Are Worth the MONEY According to Disney World Guests Expensive Disney World Snacks Aren’t Always the BEST Disney World Snacks Full List of Disney Deals and Discounts How to Get the MOST Discounts During Your Disney World Trip Keep following DFB for more tips on how to save on your upcoming Disney World vacation! Click here to see everything returning to Disney World for the holiday season in 2022. Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2022 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to preorder your 2022 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! 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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. Disney’s constantly coming out with new merchandise to tempt us! Disney shirts at Creations Shop in EPCOT From Haunted Mansion Crocs to a new Disney World game on Amazon, and awesome Disney-inspired kitchen items, fans can add new Disney-related items to their carts all the time! Now we’ve spotted a special collection online from a popular brand and it’s inspired by one of Disney’s most classic movies, so of course, we had to share! Another part of the Vera Bradley The Little Mermaid collection is available right now on shopDisney! We actually saw some of these items in person in Disney World before, and some are available on the Vera Bradley website, but now you can grab these from Disney’s online store. Plus, you can also shop the rest of the Little Mermaid Vera Bradley collection online while you’re at it! If you’re in the market for new pajamas, then look no further, because this collection is all about keeping you cozy while you sleep. Take a look at this Vera Bradley Ariel sleep shirt! ©Disney It is made of a soft jersey knit and features some beautiful Ariel artwork with those signature Vera Bradley prints. Ariel Shirt This shirt is available now on shopDisney for $40.99! Click here to get the Vera Bradley ‘The Little Mermaid’ Sleep Shirt! Need new pajama bottoms to match that shirt? These have a super cute The Little Mermaid-themed pattern all over them. Pajama Pants and MORE! How many characters can you spot? ©Disney These pajama pants have side pockets, come in a variety of sizes, and are available on shopDisney now for $50.99. Click here to get the Vera Bradley ‘The Little Mermaid’ Pajama Pants It’s summertime, and we know it’s getting hot! So maybe the pajama pants aren’t what you need. If it’s shorts you’re after, Disney has you covered! Shorts Check out these Vera Bradley The Little Mermaid sleep shorts, perfect for those hot summer nights. ©Disney You can get these from shopDisney now for $40.99! Click here to get the Vera Bradley ‘The Little Mermaid’ Sleep Shorts! That’s all for this part of The Little Mermaid Vera Bradley collection. What do you think? Are these must-haves for the summer? Tell us in the comments! These items would go perfectly with the Vera Bradley Little Mermaid collection of bags and other items that was released back in March of this year! Some of those items are also available online right now. Little Mermaid Vera Bradley Collection If you’re a huge fan of this film and its characters, completing the collection with these pajamas could be just the thing to do! Shop the ENTIRE Vera Bradley Little Mermaid collection on shopDisney by clicking here! We’ll keep you posted on all of the latest Disney merchandise we find. In the meantime, you can check out this HUGE limited-time Disney sale on hundreds of items, and these new retro ears that just landed in Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the PERFECT Disney Nails Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this Vera Bradley The Little Mermaid collection? Let us know in the comments! The post The Cozy Disney Collection You’ll Want to Live In first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article