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Pixar’s Lightyear is going to infinity — and BEYOND! ©Pixar The movie is in theaters NOW, and you can get tickets right here. There is also a ton of fun merchandise available, like new Minnie ears, action figures, a collectible key, and more. But, is the movie any good? Well, if the box office numbers are any indication, then YES! Lightyear brought in $5.2 million in box office previews before officially opening today (June 17th), according to The Hollywood Reporter. It was previewed in more than 4,200 theaters across North America. ©Pixar Tracking suggests that Lightyear could secure an opening weekend gross of $70 to $85 million at the domestic box office, according to The Hollywood Reporter. They say Disney and Pixar are counting on Father’s Day to bring families into theaters. The movie will serve as a test for the strength of the family marketplace in the pandemic era, and it’s also the first Pixar film to return to the big screen since the pandemic began. ©Pixar Chris Evans plays Buzz Lightyear, while other members of the cast include Taika Waititi, Keke Palmer, Uzo Aduba, and more. The premise of the movie has confused a few people though. Basically, Lightyear is the movie Andy would have watched in theaters in the Toy Story universe. That’s why he wants a Buzz Lightyear toy — because it’s from the movie he loves! ©Disney Lightyear is either out or will be coming out soon in theaters around the world. But, there are some places where the movie has been banned, like in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, because of a same-gender kiss in the movie. Disney has refused to edit the movie differently for these markets. Read more about Lightyear being banned right here It will be interesting to see how Lightyear does in theaters since it’s the first Pixar movie to make it back to the big screen since the pandemic began. Other Pixar movies, like Soul, Luca, and Turning Red, have gone straight to Disney+. So, if Lightyear does well, hopefully that means more Pixar movies will be debuting in theaters again! Turning Red ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney entertainment news and updates! Click here to see what Chris Evans had to say about the new movie! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to see Lightyear in theaters soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Pixar’s Lightyear Has Already Made Over Million at the Box Office first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s one area where Magic Kingdom has the other Disney World parks significantly BEAT. Magic Kingdom The stats don’t lie — Magic Kingdom has WAY more attractions, and specifically rides, than the other parks! But which one is the best? It has been a debate since the park opened in 1971, and we’ve decided to FINALLY settle it…with the help of our readers, of course. We’re starting a new bracket with our followers on Instagram which will be posted every few days on our stories. (Make sure to follow us @disneyfoodblog!) In this bracket, we’re having the ultimate throwdown of Magic Kingdom attractions, and we’ve already got the results of round one! Let’s see who’s in the lead so far! We’re starting this list out with a complete blowout — The Barnstormer vs. Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid. Ariel took the lead SIGNIFICANTLY here with 78% of the votes! Goofy vs. Ariel! Another one that wasn’t even close? Monorail vs. Ferryboat! The poor ferry only got 16% of the votes — we have to be honest though, there is something incredibly classic about that monorail ride through the Contemporary Resort and into Magic Kingdom. This one is not even close! Heading down Main Street, U.S.A., we pitted two Disney classics against each other — the Main Street Vehicles and the Walat Disney World Railroad. The railroad swept this one away with 90% of the vote, despite being closed (due to TRON construction) for over three years now! Impressive. Another HUGE win. This next one was a little more evenly matched. Mickey’s PhilharMagic won out over Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. (Our guess is that people are bitter because they didn’t get picked to be “that guy!”) A slightly more even battle. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room or Country Bear Jamboree? That was the next decision our followers had to make, and they choose singing birds over singing bears. Another classic throwdown. Our next stop is in Tomorrowland, with some results we were definitely expecting. The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has a cult following of dedicated fans, whereas the Tomorrowland Speedway…well, it has fumes. Not even close! Two of the comfiest places to sit down went up against each other next — Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress and the Hall of Presidents. Carousel of Progress came out on top with 83% of votes, and we can’t blame our followers, the song is just so darn catchy! It’s that catchy song! Another Tomorrowland battle was up next, and this was an easy win for our favorite Space Ranger! Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin completely DEMOLISHED Astro Orbiter with 89% of the votes. Another Tomorrowland battle! In the most overwhelming victory of ALL of round one, Haunted Mansion went up against Liberty Square Riverboat. Poor Riverboat, it just didn’t even have a chance with that measly 6% of votes. (It’s probably the horn, it should get a quieter horn.) This one feels obvious. Next up we have a throwdown between two of Magic Kingdom’s mountains, which means we’re knocking out some heavy hitters really early in the game! Space Mountain barely edged out Splash Mountain, taking the victory with 52% of votes. Mountain throwdown! In results that were a tad bit shocking, Pirates of the Caribbean beat Jungle Cruise with a whopping 76% of the votes! We had a feeling Pirates would win, but we didn’t expect it to be this big of a landslide. Justice for the Skippers! More classics! We pitted Splash and Space against each other, so it was only fair to do the same to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Big Thunder won this one by a bit more than Space did, taking home 57% of votes. Which roller coaster will win? And the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel lives to fight another day! It beat the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse with 69% of votes. The Carrousel lives on! Peter Pan’s Flight took on The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and came out on top in this dark ride battle. We suppose that explains why the Peter Pan’s Flight line always seems to be so long! Gotta love those dark rides. It turns out that people prefer singing puppets over becoming a human centrifuge, because “it’s a small world” defeated Mad Tea Party, which only got 30% in this poll. Tough decisions! And last but not least, we put the two spinner rides up against each other. Even though Magic Carpets of Aladdin has two rows of seats and a great view of Adventureland, our readers prefer the classic Dumbo the Flying Elephant. It scored 71% in this throwdown! The final result! Those are all the results for round one! We’ll be posting round two soon, so make sure to follow along with us on Instagram for the next group of polls. We can’t wait to see who comes out on top! And it’s not just fun polls that we share on our stories — we also post updates on all the latest news in Disney World, including ongoing projects, new food, restaurant reviews, tips for your trip, and so much more. If you want to be the first to hear about the latest Disney updates, following us on social media is a great way to be on top of things! 5 Changes to Prepare for Ahead of Your Next Disney World Trip! — 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. Which ride do you think will win? Tell us in the comments! The post Which Magic Kingdom Ride is BEST? We’re Finally Settling the Debate. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Pixar’s newest film Lightyear is officially here! Hollywood Studios is ready for “Lightyear!” If you’ve ever wondered what made Andy from Toy Story want a Buzz Lightyear toy, this is that movie. Ahead of its release, the film was already making headlines for being banned in several countries, and we’ve also seen some merchandise start to pop up in the Disney parks! Now, Disney is sharing an inside look at how the movie was made. Disney recently shared that, in order to make the movie, the director of the movie, Angus MacLane, and the producer, Galyn Susman, as well as the rest of the Lightyear production team were invited by NASA to the Johnson Space Center in Houston. ©Pixar There at the space center, the production team was able to see what all of the space flight machines look like in real life and the were also able to talk to astronauts to get a sense of what it’s like to be in space. They saw things like the original control center for the Apollo missions, as well as a replica of the International Space Station. ©Disney “We tend to be a bit obsessive about research at Pixar. The goal was to take our key creatives and expose them to the people, the environments, and the experiences that would impact the film’s design and language,” Susman said about the experience. The NASA team also learned about moviemaking, and Tom Marshburn, an astronaut who showed the production team around the space center, even brought a picture of the production team with him to the ISS! ©Disney The experience at the Houston Space Center helped the Lightyear production team with design elements in the movie. Lightyear premiered in theaters today, and Disney is celebrating by giving away free Lightyear collectible keys on shopDisney on qualifying purchases, and we’ve even seen a Buzz Lightyear-themed ice cream cone in Disney Springs. Buzz Lightyear If you can’t make it to Disney World right now, you can still get in on the Lightyear fun and head to your local McDonald’s for the Buzz Lightyear Happy Meal toys! Make sure to keep reading DFB for the latest Disney news! Chris Evans Wants to Play a Sexy Disney Fox — 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. Have you seen Lightyear yet? Let us know your *spoiler-free* thoughts in the comments! The post How NASA Influenced Disney’s ‘Lightyear’ Movie first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you walk through Town Center at Disney Springs and visit the Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression, I hope you will be drawn to the beautiful artwork that fill the walls with color, emotion and spirit. Just added to the collection is the work of Orlando-based Black artist Everett SpruillView 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 are so many Disney movies, sometimes it’s hard to remember them all! Stitch! However, no matter how much time it’s been since the movie’s release, we often see merchandise released even now, right alongside merchandise from more recent Disney films! Disney is celebrating Lilo & Stitch‘s 20th Anniversary soon, and not only are D23 members in California getting an exclusive screening to celebrate but new merchandise is being released as well! All of these items are available on shopDisney! If you collect Disney’s collectible keys, you can now add the new Lilo & Stitch 20th Anniversary Collectible Key to your collection! ©Disney This key is $14.99 and has the Lilo & Stitch logo and character art with tropical patterns. The key also comes in a 20th Anniversary commemorative box! Buy the Lilo & Stitch 20th Anniversary Collectible Key here! If you’re a big fan of Disney plushes, check out the limited release Lilo & Stitch 20th Anniversary Plush for $34.99! ©Disney This 9-inch plush features Lilo and Stitch drinking out of a shared coconut together! The plush is fuzzy on the outside and is soft and squeezable, and there’s an embroidered commemorative logo patch on the rear. Grab the Lilo & Stitch 20th Anniversary Plush here! If you or your family are into puzzles, now you can have the 1000-piece Lilo & Stitch 20th Anniversary Jigsaw Puzzle! ©Disney For $24.99 you can put together this montage of memorable moments from the beloved film. The puzzle comes boxed and is recommended for ages 10 and up. Be honest, how long would it take you to put it together? Buy the Lilo & Stitch 20th Anniversary Jigsaw Puzzle right here! Lastly, we’ve got a new Loungefly backpack! The Stitch Floral Loungefly Mini Backpack is $80 and absolutely adorable! ©Disney Look at all that color and detail! This Loungefly features a 3D Stitch with palm leaves and floral appliqués. You can carry the bag from its top handle or adjustable straps, and the bag also has 2 side slip pockets. Snag the Stitch Floral Loungefly Mini Backpack right here! Looking for even more Lilo & Stitch merchandise? Check out these Stitch socks we found recently, and now ALL of the Stitch Crashes Disney collection has been released! Be sure to grab those tickets for the exclusive D23 Lilo & Stitch screening event coming up real soon, and as always, stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney news. This Disney Movie-inspired land is celebrating its 10th Anniversary soon! Check out what they’re doing to celebrate here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which 20th Anniversary item is your favorite? Let us know below! The post Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Disney's 'Lilo and Stitch' With NEW Merch! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The “Finding Nemo” show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom returns with a new name and shorter format and Universal Orlando will introduce escape rooms themed to “Jurassic World” and “Back to the Future.” View the full article

The arrangement will allow betting while the ships are at sea or while docked at a port in a state that allows sports betting. View the full article

The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World opened amid much fanfare on March 1, 2022. The 2-night, immersive experience is an innovative – and risky – experiment that delves into theming and personalization more than any other Disney lodging built before it. The engineering room of the Galactic Starcruiser It also comes with a hefty price tag – about $6,000 for a family of 4. To no one’s surprise, there has been backlash about the pricing of this cruise-like experience. But is the Starcruiser barely surviving, or it it thriving? Since the news that Disney plans to conduct focus groups with Galactic Starcruiser customers broke last week, there’s been a lot of speculation that the Starcruiser is not meeting expectations. The Galactic Starcruiser atrium We’re taking a deep dive into the facts that point to how the Galactic Starcruiser is performing. What is the Galactic Starcruiser? The Galactic Starcruiser is more than the newest Disney World hotel. The easiest way to think of it is to compare it to a cruise where guests arrive and depart in the same time block and stay at the hotel throughout the entire experience (aside from a “planet” excursion). Guests “board” the Halcyon (aka the Star Wars ship) for a two-day, two-night adventure. A Galactic Starcruiser cabin And, it’s more than just your average Disney World hotel food and entertainment — Disney has described the experience as “part live immersive theater, part themed environment, part culinary extravaganza, part real-life role-playing game—and yet so much more.” Gaia performs for guests on the Galactic Starcruiser. Like a cruise, that big price tag for your stay includes more than just your hotel room. Here’s what’s included: 2 nights in a cabin or suite Ongoing, immersive, and interactive entertainment, which you can choose to participate in Food and drinks aboard the Starcruiser (excluding alcoholic and specialty beverages) and a quick-service meal at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo or other select locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the excursion to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Valet parking Exclusive Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser MagicBand A MagicBand is included with your Galactic Starcruiser stay. The key to staying immersed in the experience is through your Datapad — accessed through an app on your phone. You will get the full schedule of activities through the Datapad, as well as being contacted for covert missions. Click here for our complete guide to the Galactic Starcruiser What Disney is saying about the Star Wars hotel’s success In the Walt Disney Company’s Q2 Earnings Call last month, Disney CEO Bob Chapek touted the successful launch of the Galactic Starcruiser. “Response to next-generation storytelling like Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has been phenomenal,” he said. Crowds in the Galactic Starcruiser’s Atrium As for demand, Chapek said that is in line with Disney’s “best-in-class offerings,” and that the company expects 100% utilzation through the end of Q3. You have lots of Galactic Starcruiser questions, and we have lots of answers What we know about Galactic Starcruiser bookings The success of any lodging venture hinges largely on its occupancy rate, and Disney is certainly accustomed to its newest offerings selling out. We’ve been monitoring the Star Wars hotel’s booking calendar since reservations were first accepted in October 2021. As Chapek noted in Disney’s last earnings call, the hotel has been in high demand. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser In fact, the Galactic Starcruiser has remained sold out for nearly every cruise since it opened. However, we’ve noticed that bookings drop off around Aug. 15 — about the time that summer Disney World crowds start to wane at back-to-school time. Nearly every date from Aug. 15 through the end of the year still has cabins available. ©Disney And, while you could begin booking 2023 vacation packages at Disney World earlier this month, there’s not currently an option to book a Starcruiser cabin beyond Dec. 31, 2022. Click here to explore the map of the Galactic Starcruiser Disney and focus groups So, does the news that Disney has invited certain Galactic Starcruiser guests to participate in a virtual focus group mean the Galactic Starcruiser is under-performing? Chapek’s optimistic remarks about demand for the new experience makes that seem unlikely. Halcyon Coin Are guests dissatisfied? It’s possible. There were a lot of questions about whether the experience would be “worth it” after pricing was announced, yet guests have still flocked to Galactic Starcruiser. And Chapek himself said in that May earnings call that guest response to the Star Wars experience has been “extremely high.” Bunk Bed in a Galactic Starcruiser cabin While companies make many decisions based on tracking data and algorithms today, focus groups are still an important part of the product development process for many large companies — including Disney. In 2017, U.S. companies invested more than $800 million in conducting focus groups, according to Vox. Space food! Disney is known for frequently surveying its guests — often while they are inside its parks — through its My Disney Experience app. The company also uses feedback from focus groups to refine everything from movies to toys to Disney Junior shows (yes, Disney has famously used kid focus groups). Chewbacca in the engineering room So, is Disney’s new Star Wars hotel in trouble? The answer — at least for now — is no. Examining newly launched products and refining them is part of any good design process, and with all the innovation at work in the Galactic Starcruiser experience, some iteration would be expected. Droid toys available on the Galactic Starcruiser It’s certainly too early to tell whether the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be a long-term success, and whether it will breed other, similarly immersive travel experiences, but the facts point to early success for Disney World’s newest hotel. Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information Check Out Our COMPLETE GUIDE to the Star Wars Hotel We’re Breaking the MYTHS from Inside the Star Wars Hotel Rooms What to Get (or AVOID) at Breakfast on the Star Wars Hotel We Ate EVERYTHING for Lunch at the Star Wars Hotel See Our FULL Review of the Entire Dinner on Night 1 of the Star Wars Hotel Yes, Dinner on Night 2 at the Star Wars Hotel is Different. See Our Full Review Is the Captain’s Table Worth the Extra Cost? See How the Fireworks at the Star Wars Hotel Will (and Won’t) Surprise You Get Our Full Thoughts on the BLUE SHRIMP See What Snacks Look Like in Space Some of the Best Food in the Star Wars Hotel is Hiding! Get a Look at the Exclusive Star Wars Hotel Merchandise Learn About What’s Included When You Leave the Star Wars Hotel for Hollywood Studios Take a Look at the Pricing for the Star Wars Hotel Watch Our DFB Video About Our Experience at the Star Wars Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you think the Star Wars hotel will be a Disney World success? Let us know in the comments! The post Is Disney's Star Wars Hotel in Trouble? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now through July 5, 2022, you can enter the Disney Cruise Line Vacation Sweepstakes for a chance to win a four-night cruise from Miami for you and up to three guests aboard the Disney Dream!View the full article

Cities and counties will be able to ban cigarette smoking on beaches and parks under a law signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. View the full article

One Disney World park has been incredibly busy in recent years! Disney’s Hollywood Studios That’s right, it’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Just in the past few years, Disney has added Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway to this park. It’s home to some of the best and most popular rides, and we’ve seen quite a few restaurants here get updated menus recently to improve the food scene. So what else is new in Hollywood? Well, today, we’re sharing all the updates we noticed this week! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Alien Swirling Saucers Let’s start this news roundup over in Toy Story Land, where we noticed that the walls are down at Alien Swirling Saucers! For several days, the right side of the attraction was covered up during a short refurbishment, but now it seems that the work has been completed. Walls are down! During that time, the ride had stayed open but was operating at half capacity, so it wasn’t included on Disney’s list of refurbishment closures. We’ve seen similar things happen at other rides with multiple parts, like Tower of Terror. Hollywood Studios Attraction Updates Star Wars: Launch Bay Before the closure of the parks, Star Wars: Launch Bay was a great stop in Animation Courtyard for Star Wars fans to “geek out” and learn more about their favorite movies. Back then, this area was home to a behind-the-scenes film, lots of movie memorabilia, and even meet and greets with popular characters like Darth Vader or Chewbacca. However, since the reopening, this area has felt pretty lackluster, with the film and meet and greets closed. Now, one of the most iconic props is gone as well! It’s all blocked off currently. We noticed this week that the speeder bike that was used in the filming of Return of the Jedi is no longer available for viewing in the gallery. It used to be on display right by the main entrance of Launch Bay, but currently, the glass is completely covered from view. Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates The Darkroom Moving on to the merchandise, we spotted a few new items in The Darkroom right on Hollywood Boulevard. First up is the Merida-themed Apple Watch Band! You can pick up this accessory for $36.99. New accessories! We also spotted two new Pride items in this store. The Pride Phone Case is $29.99 and says “Belong Believe Be Proud” on the back. That’s colorful! And if you like that pattern, you can also snag the matching magnet for $14.99! They have a magnet to match. Disney released quite a bit of Pride merchandise this year in stores all across the parks, so make sure to check out the full collection if you’re interested. Mickey’s of Hollywood Pixar’s newest film, Lightyear, is officially in theaters, and if you’re an instant fan of the movie, we’ve got something for you! Or, more accurately…your kiddo. This Lightyear kids’ shirt was in Mickey’s of Hollywood this week. It’s our favorite Space Ranger! If you want to add this one to your little one’s wardrobe, it’s $24.99. Once Upon a Time Wishables are one of Disney World’s most popular collectibles these days, and the Dumbo Wishables are no exception! We spotted the Timothy Mouse individual Wishable from that collection in Once Upon a Time. He’s precious! This collection has already arrived online, so be sure to check it out if they’re still available there. You can get the Timothy plush for $16.99. Droid Depot At Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests can build their own droid companion to take home with them! For the longest while, there were just two different types of droids you could build — the R-series and the BB-series (though you could customize the individual pieces). But now, there’s a third addition! New droids to build. This week we noticed that guests can now find parts to build C-series droids in Droid Depot. If you’re wondering what a C-series droid looks like, the most famous representation is Chopper from the Star Wars: Rebels series. (Who will also be appearing in the upcoming Ahsoka show on Disney+, as confirmed at Star Wars Celebration.) Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities Our last stop is right around the corner from Droid Depot at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. This unique shop is home to many items that Star Wars fans will want to collect, and this week, new Galactic Credits joined that list. You can now buy credits in this store. You can buy this pack of assorted credits for $29.99. The Best Disney World Souvenirs for Every Budget — Click Here! That’s everything new in Hollywood Studios for now, but we’ll continue updating you on all the big news from our visits! There’s a lot happening in Disney World right now with new entertainment options, reopening restaurants, and multiple major construction projects, so you’ll want to stay up-to-date on the latest before your trip. Tower of Terror 2022 is a big year for Disney World with quite a few changes coming soon, and we’ll make sure you know everything you need to know about the newest additions (like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Genie+, or the 50th Anniversary), as well as those on the way (like MagicBand+ and Hey Disney!). Stay tuned to DFB for all of it! Big CHANGES Could Impact Your Disney World Trip This Summer — 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. When is your next trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A Major Part of a ‘Star Wars’ Attraction is MISSING 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. What’s better than getting some new Disney merchandise? Getting them on SALE! Spirit Jerseys in Disney World Believe it or not, Disney does offer discounts from time to time! We’re always looking out for ways to save on your Disney World hotel, tickets, and souvenirs, and now there’s a big way to save on your Disney items online! From now until Sunday, shopDisney is running a Buy 2, Get 1 free sale on clearance items, all you have to do is use code 3RDFREE at checkout to access the savings. Be aware that not every item on the site is eligible as part of this sale, so be sure to double check before you head to checkout. Here are a few things that you can get during this sale! First up, you can grab this Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey Bucket Hat! ©Disney This is a white bucket hat with a colorful tie-dye pattern and the word “Mickey” on the front! This bucket hat is usually $39.99, but it’s available right now for $19.98! Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Tie-Dye Bucket Hat! Looking for another Disney mug to add to your ever-growing collection? Check out this Mickey and Minnie Mouse Gold Mug! It is white with gold detailing and has Mickey Mouse on one side… ©Disney …with Minnie Mouse on the other side! ©Disney This mug was priced at $19.99, but you can get it for $11.98. Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Gold Mug! You can also grab this Mickey and Minnie Mouse Vintage T-Shirt! ©Disney This shirt is mustard yellow with the Walt Disney Studios art drawings of Mickey and Minnie! It was $29.99, but you can grab it for $17.98! Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Vintage shirt! Looking for even more Disney merchandise online? Disney recently restocked a ton of Disney princess costumes and accessories, and there are lots of new Stoney Clover Lane x Disney items online now, as well. There’s lots of Stoney Clover Lane items on shopDisney! And if you don’t have a gift for Father’s Day yet, we have lots of gift ideas from places like shopDisney, Target, and Amazon. Remember, this sale is only valid until Sunday, and you must use the code 3RDFREE at checkout! As always, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Plan Your Next DISNEY Vacation with the Latest DEALS and DISCOUNTS! 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 will you be grabbing during this sale? Let us know in the comments! The post Buy 2 Disney Items, Get 1 FREE Online This Weekend Only first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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When Disney announced in June 2020 that the popular attraction Splash Mountain would be closed and rethemed into a new attraction inspired by Disney’s film, The Princess and the Frog, we couldn’t wait to see what the Imagineers had in store. Splash Mountain Just what would this historic reinvigoration look like, and how would Disney keep the aspects of what so many guests have loved about Splash Mountain over the years? Disney is keeping the details hush-hush, but now we know who is spearheading the project thanks to a new interview with one of the Imagineers behind the attraction’s retheme! Disney made history when The Princess and the Frog debuted and the world met Tiana, the first Black Disney princess. And just like Tiana had a dream in the film, Imagineer Charita Carter had a dream, too. In a recent interview with Essence, Carter opened up about her long love of Disney and what that means for Splash Mountain. via Essence — Courtesy of Charita Carter Growing up just 150 miles away from Disneyland, Carter would watch The Wonderful World of Disney and dream about walking through the roads of Main Street, U.S.A. for herself. She visited Disneyland “every once in a while” with her family but never imagined where she would end up today. Main Street, U.S.A. Now the Executive Producer of Relevancy Activations for Walt Disney Imagineering, Carter is spearheading the reimagination of Splash Mountain — something that she’s now comfortable with, but after working as an accountant for most of her life, the creative side of Imagineering pushed her out of her comfort zone and into a whole new world. Princess and the Frog attraction Concept Art ©Disney Carter got the call to be the producer and the team leader for The Princess and the Frog retheme, and the rest is history. According to Carter, the team behind the retheme is “building upon what was done with the animated film” and they have been working with New Orleans community members to make sure they get the spirit of the city right. ©Disney Princess and the Frog concept art Unfortunately, Carter didn’t share any details about exactly when Splash Mountain will close in both Disney World and Disneyland for the renovations, but we can expect more details from the Essence Festival later this summer! Click Here to Read More About Splash Mountain’s ICONIC Transformation The Princess and the Frog retheme isn’t the only new attraction coming to the parks! Over in Magic Kingdom, we recently saw TRON Lightcycle Run with the lights on at night for the first time, and you can check out those photos here! And in EPCOT, Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana is under construction. This attraction promises to be an immersive, water-based, walk-through experience like we’ve never seen. 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 ride? Let us know in the comments! The post Imagineer Gives an Inside Look on Disney's 'Princess and the Frog' Splash Mountain Retheme first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World Annual Passholders are some of the most dedicated theme park fans out there! Magic Kingdom These fans (which also includes some of us here at DFB!) are willing to shell out hundreds or thousands each year to visit the magic, and they’re often the ones who show up for big restaurant and ride openings, merchandise drops, and special events. But recently, former Annual Passholders and wannabe Passholders have been facing a big issue — most passes aren’t on sale currently! A little background — Disney World introduced a revamped annual pass program in 2021 after sales had been paused for many months due to the pandemic. However, just a few months later, Disney paused the sale of annual passes (except the cheapest, Florida resident-exclusive Pixie Dust Pass) during the holiday season. Now, we’re well out of the holiday season and things still haven’t gone back to normal. Annual Passholder entrance at EPCOT We were very curious to see how this pause of sales has affected guests hoping to visit the parks, so we reached out to our readers on Facebook and posed the following question: “Has the pause on the sale of Disney World Annual Passes kept you from visiting the parks?” And let’s just say — they had some interesting things to say! Yes, It Has Affected Us Oddly enough, the answers were pretty evenly split among our readers. Those who DID want to purchase annual passes named a number of reasons why the loss of them was affecting their travels. Most commonly, people said that having a pass was cheaper than buying tickets for every visit, and that being Annual Passholders motivated them to come to the parks more frequently. ©Disney DFB reader Michelle said, “Yes! Has nothing to do with the perks, just makes it more affordable to go more than once.” For those who like to visit multiple times a year for special occasions or different seasons, purchasing tickets over and over gets very expensive. Follower Edana shared that “The year we had the AP, went 6 times. This year, only once.” We had other readers mention that having annual passes made them feel less pressured during their visits. Reader Daisey commented “Having the pass you don’t worry about having to get all your money’s worth out of a single day.” If you know you’ll be returning to the parks soon, it definitely alleviates some of the need to “do everything” during your trip. Annual Passholder cards in Disney World! But it’s not just affecting those who can’t buy passes right now — one reader mentioned that they were able to get an annual pass when they were for sale, but their family members waited too late. Since their family can’t visit as well, they don’t plan to renew when their expiration date comes. So, it looks like the pausing of sales has had a major impact on many people…but what about those who answered “no?” No, It Has NOT Affected Us Most of our readers who answered “no” were sharing the same argument — annual passes are too expensive anyway. Commenter Philip simply answered “No. An annual pass was never worth the cost for us.” And reader Joslyn shared “No because at this point it isn’t worth it to buy an AP there. We will stick with our UOAP instead.” Is it worth it to have an annual pass? It’s not a secret that these pass prices are expensive. Last year, there was an outcry when Disney raised annual pass prices significantly with the new program. At the same time, some perks disappeared, like the ability to have PhotoPass included in some passes without paying an extra fee. Many of our readers were upset by this loss. Disney PhotoPass photographers are the BEST! However, there were others that were in the “no” category for a completely different reason — they haven’t stopped going to Disney at all! Some commenters shared that even though passes aren’t available, they’ve still been taking their regularly scheduled Disney trips since the reopening. A few of them shared that they had plans to buy passes when they’re up for sale again, but for now, they’re still happily visiting the parks with regular tickets. Some guests aren’t changing their plans! So there you go — we’ve got quite the variety of thoughts and opinions here about this issue, and we’re sure that you’ve got some thoughts as well, so make sure to share them in the comments. When passes go on sale again, it is expected that the four different tiered options will return (some that are Florida Resident exclusive). If you’d like to visit the water parks or use PhotoPass, there are add-ons available. And remember, Magic Key sales for Disneyland are also paused at this time. And for those planning a Disney World trip in 2023, you may want to start putting your budget together now. There were some sneaky price increases on tickets and resorts for next year, and your travel dates may cost more than they did in the past. Breaking Down Hidden Price Increases on 2023 Disney World Vacations — 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. How has this affected your upcoming Disney trips? Tell us in the comments! The post How the Pause of Annual Pass Sales Is Impacting Disney World Guests 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. Disney is constantly putting out new and creative merchandise! Mad Tea Party Ears! Back in the day, we had the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Series, which was a collection that dropped every month featuring Minnie Mouse items inspired by different Disney Parks rides! Now, they’re doing the same thing with our main mouse, Mickey. We’ve already seen Space Mountain and Mad Tea Party collections, and now the latest collection is online! The Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction ‘it’s a small world’ collection is now online! We saw the full collection debut in Disneyland, but now it’s super easy for everyone to get — EXCEPT you may have to get into a shopDisney waiting room first. (It was very popular this morning!) Here’s what the Mickey Ears look like! They have the iconic “it’s a small world” show building on the front, and the numbers from the clock on the ears. ‘it’s a small world’ Mickey Ears! They’re available now for $34.99 on shopDisney. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction “it’s a small world” Ears! If collecting plushes is more your speed, then check out this super vibrant Mickey Mouse “it’s a small world” plush! His ears also have numbers on them, and he’s covered in bright colors. “it’s a small world” plush The plush is $34.99, and if we’re being honest, he looks very cuddly. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction “it’s a small world” Plush! Pin collectors, we have something for you as well — this Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction “it’s a small world” pin is also available online. He’s like a mini version of the plush! “it’s a small world” pin If you want to add this pin to your collection, then you can get him now for $24.99. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction “it’s a small world” Pin! They also released a super glittery Loungefly Mini Backpack. (Like, we’re talking SUPER glittery, folks!) One of the ears on it features the iconic “it’s a small world” clock face. ©Disney This Loungefly Mini Backpack is $85, and it would be a great accessory for your next trip to the parks. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction “it’s a small world” Loungefly Mini Backpack! They also have a collectible key with a ton of colors and patterns from the ride. It comes in a commemorative box (which definitely makes it look official!). It has Mickey on the end, and the teeth of the key are in the shape of the castle. ©Disney The collectible key is $29.99, so get it while you can! Click here to get the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction “it’s a small world” Collectible Key! We’ll keep looking out for more merchandise in the parks and online. Currently, you can find lots of new items inspired by hit Marvel and Pixar movies, as well as a variety of merchandise for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary online. If you can’t make it to the parks, there are plenty of websites to shop for those Disney collectibles and souvenirs! Click here to see the NEW Ears and ‘Lightyear’ Items that Just Dropped 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 do you think of the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction “it’s a small world” collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's NEW "it's a small world" Minnie Ears Just Dropped Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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As cast members, our mission is to create magical experiences for families from all around the world. But last week, a special mission was assigned for a few Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters cast members from Disneyland Resort –attending the world premiere of Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear.” After disembarking their XP-40 space cruisers and stepping onto […]View the full article

The Disney Wish is only weeks away from making its maiden voyage! ©Disney The ship is debuting and getting christened on June 29th, and the maiden voyage will follow shortly after on July 14th! The ship has Disney’s first ever attraction at sea, the AquaMouse, has a Star Wars themed lounge, and a Frozen restaurant. It also has a unique Marvel dining experience called Avengers: Quantum Encounter, and we just found out which superheroes we can expect to see. It was recently announced that Ms. Marvel, a.k.a. Kamala Khan, would be appearing in Avengers: Quantum Encounter. She just made her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Disney+’s Ms. Marvel, so we’re super excited to see more of her in Quantum Encounter. Iman Vellani will reprise her role as Ms. Marvel for this unique super-powered event! ©Disney Quantum Encounter is a dining experience with an Avengers story tied into it. As you dine, Ant-Man and the Wasp will take you through a presentation about quantum technology! A presentation will then play on the screens around the restaurant with some familiar faces, including Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Evangeline Lily as the Wasp, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, and Brie Larson as Captain Marvel. ©Disney We’re excited to see another Marvel character join Avengers: Quantum Encounter, and we can’t wait to see the experience in its full glory. If you want to go on the Disney Wish, then you can check out their new merch collection, and even enter to win a free cruise! Who knows, it might even make you change your mind about your next Disney World trip. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney updates! Click here to see how ‘Star Wars’ is Reinventing the Way Drinks Will Be Served on the Disney Wish! 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 Are you excited for Avengers: Quantum Encounter? Let us know in the comments! The post ANOTHER Marvel Hero Announced for Disney's Newest Cruise Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Rope dropping can be a very effective way to avoid waiting in long lines at Disney World for popular rides, because if you’re one of the first people in the park, you’ll be one of the first people in line usually. Rope dropping can be really popular, though! But, sometimes there is more than one popular ride that you want to go on in the morning! The most popular rides in a park can get long lines quickly, so you have to make a decision about which one is your priority. Or, something else you can do is NOT head toward the most popular rides and instead knock out 2 or 3 somewhat popular rides instead, marking them off your to-do list! So, let’s talk about your options when it comes to getting the most out of rope dropping a park. We’re going to focus on that oh-so-important first 45ish minutes in the park where you can usually either go on one of the most popular rides with a lower wait time or go on 2 to 3 other rides while much of the crowd is in line for the popular rides. Where to?! In Magic Kingdom, a lot of the rope drop crowd will head toward Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, as it’s usually the most popular ride in the park, with waits that can get a lot higher throughout the day. So, you can use this early morning time to wait in line for Seven Dwarfs… Seven Dwarfs Mine Train …OR you can go on some other rides you want to experience that usually have significantly short wait times first thing in the morning. This include rides like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Splash Mountain, Jungle Cruise, Space Mountain, Peter Pan’s Flight, or Haunted Mansion. You could ride 2 or 3 of these within the first 45 minutes of the park being open if that’s your goal! Splash Mountain Moving on to EPCOT, one of the most popular rides people will go to is Frozen Ever After in the Norway pavilion. By heading to Frozen first thing in the morning, you could possibly avoid the long wait times that usually happen once more people are in the park. Frozen Ever After Or, you could spend this time going on several other rides you’re planning to ride that day like Soarin’, Spaceship Earth, Living with the Land, or even Test Track if you get lucky! We don’t know about you, but getting 3 rides done within the first hour of the park being open makes us feel very accomplished. Soarin’ entrance Now let’s talk about Hollywood Studios! The most popular ride here, and possibly in all of Disney World, is Rise of the Resistance. Now that they’re using a standby line instead of a virtual one, you can be faced with very long waits throughout the day! Rise of the Resistance entrance If you get to the park early enough, you can go on Rise before the wait time climbs into the sometimes triple digits. Or, you can knock out Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror with short waits and go ahead and get in line for Slinky Dog Dash or Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Tower of Terror entrance And finally, let’s go to Animal Kingdom. Flight of Passage is easily the most popular ride in the park, and it used to consistently have the highest wait times in all of Disney World before Rise of the Resistance got a standby line. Rope drop crowds will flock to Pandora to try and get on the ride before everyone else. You can definitely experience shorter than usual wait times if you get in line early enough. Flight of Passage Or, you could instead use that time you would be waiting in line for Flight of Passage going on Kilimanjaro Safaris, Expedition Everest, and maybe even Na’vi River Journey! Expedition Everest entrance So, what it comes down to is what you want to get accomplished first thing in the morning at the Disney World parks. Do you want to knock out the most popular ride in the park when it’s likely to have a shorter wait time? Or, do you want to use that time to go on 2 or 3 rides that are in your plans while they have short wait times? It’s up to you! Either way, you’ll be using this early morning time to your benefit. All of this assumes that you are utilizing standby lines, rather than paying for Genie+ or Individual Lightning Lanes. If you do plan to utilize those “skip the line” tools, we’ve got you! Check out our step-by-step guide to using Disney Genie+, and stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World tips, tricks, and info! Click here to see which Disney rides you should book FIRST with Genie+ 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 rides do you usually do first at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post What You Should Ride FIRST in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Believe it or not, Disney does give away free things from time to time! These are so fun to collect and Display! There is free water in the parks, free gifts during certain events, and even free shipping on merchandise pretty regularly. So, even though the Disney parks and Disney merchandise can be pretty pricy, there are still times when you can score some freebies! And, right now, you can get a FREE GIFT online while shopping for Disney items! You can get a FREE Lightyear collectible key on shopDisney right now! With any purchase $25 or more, you qualify for the key. Just enter the code LIGHTYEAR at checkout and it will be added to your cart! ©Disney The key show Buzz on it twice and will probably only be around for a limited time, so we would go ahead and grab it if you want it for yourself! ©Disney If you’re looking for more merchandise that’s out of this world, you’re in luck, because there is a lot of it for this new movie! ©Disney There are new Lightyear ears, action figures, plushes, clothing, and more. Click here to get Sox the robot cat! Lightyear is in theaters RIGHT NOW! The movie shows Buzz Lightyear as he goes on an adventure to another planet alongside his robot cat companion, Sox. Tickets are available now and you can buy them right here! ©Pixar Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! Click here to check out the GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Lightyear ears! 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 see Lightyear in theaters this weekend? Tell us in the comments! The post HURRY! Disney is Giving Away a FREE Lightyear Collectible Online RIGHT NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When the Magical Express (a free service provided by Disney that would take guests to and from Orlando International Airport) ended its service, several options stepped up to fill its place. Sunshine Flyer The Sunshine Flyer was one of those options. In addition to the Mears Connect buses and rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, guests can take the Sunshine Flyer directly from Orlando International Airport to Disney World and vice versa. Now, the Sunshine Flyer is offering a special deal on rides to and from Disney World. In celebration of its first year in operation, Sunshine Flyer will be offering a special deal this summer, according to PR Newswire. ©The Sunshine Flyer The Sunshine Flyer launched in 2021, and to celebrate almost one year of service, it’s offering a special sale! For all rides booked now through July 31st, children ride for free, and adults are only $16. This special offer applies on all rides booked now through July 31st, even if the ride doesn’t take place in that time frame. If you choose to book the Sunshine Flyer, the bus will pick you up at the airport and then take you to your Disney World hotel, similarly to how the Magical Express used to operate. ©The Sunshine Flyer | Airport transportation to the Disney World hotels If you’re booking a trip to Disney World and need to get to your hotel from the airport, you have multiple options available to you. You can book a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft (note that though Minnie Vans have returned, they are not available for rides to or from the airport). Rideshare pick up zone Mears Connect is another option available to you. Mears Connect is another paid bus service, similar to Sunshine Flyer. You also have the standard options like taxi, and car rental available to you at the airport. If you’d like to book a ride on the Sunshine Flyer or on Mears Connect, you can do so at their respective websites. As always, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news! Click here to see all the ways you can get to Disney World from the 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 ever ridden on the Sunshine Flyer? Let us know in the comments! The post It Just Got Cheaper to Get to Your Disney World Hotel From the Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Imagineer sheds more light on Disney’s makeover of Splash Mountain into a "Princess and the Frog" attraction. View the full article

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Hong Kong Disneyland is home to some of the coolest Disney stuff we’ve seen! ©Hong Kong Disneyland From their customizable Ear Headbands that we’re praying make their way to Disney World, to a preview of their incredible new fireworks show, we’ve never wanted to make the trip out to Hong Kong more! They just reopened their gates at the end of April, and now they just shared a first look at their new fireworks! We just got a sneak peek at Hong Kong Disneyland’s new fireworks show, Momentous, which will premiere on June 18th! the show has projection mapping, pyrotechnics, water projections, lasers, fireworks, and more. Check out the video Disney shared here! Momentous is the finale to the trilogy of Hong Kong Disneyland’s castle. The castle itself debuted in 2020, its first show, “Follow Your Dreams,” premiered in summer 2021, so Momentous is a pretty momentous occasion for the park! ©Disney The show has 6 different chapters, each one about celebrating a different stage of life! Chapter 1 is called Time Begins, Chapter 2 is Time of Your Life, Chapter 3 is Time for Change, Chapter 4 is Times Stands Still, Chapter 5 is Test of Time, and Chapter 6 is Time to Remember. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Disney fireworks show without an epic finale tying it all together! ©Disney The show also features a new song called “Love the Memory,” which you can hear in the preview that Disney shared today! We can’t wait to hear more about this show when it debuts in just a few days! ©Disney If you’re not located in Hong Kong, there’s still a lot of Disney fireworks news to be excited about today! Disney just announced that an exclusive Disney World fireworks show will be streaming on Disney+, and special fireworks will be in EPCOT for a limited time this summer! Harmonious This Momentous preview from Hong Kong Disneyland definitely made us excited for this new show! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see Why You Won’t See Fireworks in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for the new Momentous show? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at a NEW Disney Fireworks Show first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article