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Attention burger afficionados! National Burger Day is nearly here and Disney Parks and resorts have some incredible options that are not to be missed. This important foodie day falls on May 28 and I’m here to help you celebrate in true foodie fashion by telling you where to find some of the best burgers at […]View the full article

It’s a big day for Star Wars fans! ‘Star Wars’ Celebration Not only are the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi available on Disney+, we got tons of new Star Wars updates yesterday thanks to the Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim. We now have more details about season three of The Mandalorian, information about a new Star Wars show on Disney+, Skeleton Crew, and we learned more about the not Star Wars-related Willow show coming to Disney+ too! And if that wasn’t enough, we just got a sneak peek at some new Star Wars ears that will be available soon! This morning, Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars) posted on Instagram that she will be releasing a new pair of Star Wars ears! That’s right everyone, we are finally getting EWOK EARS! They have a brown headband and what look like the FLUFFIEST ears ever, complete with a brown bow themed after the fuzzy little creatures found on Endor. These aren’t the first fluffy Star Wars ears we’ve seen, as Disney released a pair of Chewbacca Minnie Ears last year, but we think the Ewok ears may take the cake when it comes to fluffiness. Chewbacca Minnie Ears! The ears will be available soon on shopDisney, as well as in Disney World and Disneyland, and those attending the Star Wars Celebration breakfasts will be getting a pair, according to Ashley’s Instagram post. Keep reading DFB for more news and updates from the Star Wars Celebration! Click here to see ‘Star Wars’ news drops you may have missed! 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 Ewok ears? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Ewok Ears Are Coming to the Disney Parks and Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After months of waiting, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is finally open in Disney World! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We’ve already ridden the ride and have seen the queue, heard the songs you could get while on board, learned about the villain, and seen ALL of the merchandise that will be available! We also shared that a standby line will not be available for this ride for the time being, and instead a virtual queue will be used. Guests will also have the option to purchase an Individual Lightning Lane reservation (or pay-per-ride) the morning they wish to ride, and now we have more details on how much that will cost! Individual Lightning Lane (pay-per-ride) selections can be made at 7AM on the day they will be used by guests staying at Disney World’s Resort Hotels and select other qualifying hotels (namely the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels and Shades of Green). All other guests can make this first purchase when the park opens. Tap Point for Lightning Lane entrance Each park generally has at least one pay-per-ride attraction. By paying for an Individual Lightning Lane, you can select the return time you’d like and when that return time arrives, you’ll return to the ride and be able to use the Lightning Lane to skip the standby queue (or virtual queue situation). Pay-per-ride selections vary in price depending on the park, ride, and date. Generally, we’ve seen prices ranging from $7-15 at Disney World. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind So just what will the pay-per-ride pricing be for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Well on its opening day, the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind pay-per-ride selection was priced at $17. That $17 price is higher than other pay-per-ride selections we’ve seen in Disney World, but still under the $20 price we saw for a pay-per-ride selection over at Disneyland. Remember that this price is subject to change depending on the day, so that price may vary in upcoming days, weeks, and months. And keep in mind this is Memorial Day weekend, so the fact that it is a holiday could also be impacting the price. Lightning Lane Availability at 7AM on Opening Day We’ll be monitoring the Individual Lightning Lane situation at EPCOT and across all four Disney World parks, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news and updates. Click here to see just how quickly the virtual queue for Cosmic Rewind filled up on its opening day, and click here to see just how fast the pay-per-ride option sold out. Click here for our Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind FAQ! 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 ridden Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Let us know in the comments! The post PRICE Revealed for Pay-Per-Ride Option for EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Today is the day, people!!! Cosmic Rewind We’ve rewatched the movies, listened to the soundtrack, and mentally prepared ourselves because Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT is officially open! This non-stop entertainment-filled attraction has been in the works for years, and guests can now enjoy all that it has to offer — IF they can get a boarding group or a Lightning Lane. That might prove to be rather difficult, as boarding groups for Cosmic Rewind were gone FAST this morning! But honestly, not as fast as expected. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is using the virtual queue system, which means that EPCOT guests typically have 2 chances daily to join the queue using the My Disney Experience app — the first at 7AM and the second at 1PM. There is one BONUS opportunity for those who are eligible for Extended Evening Hours on select nights at 6PM as well. Cosmic Rewind queue On the morning of opening day, we noticed that boarding groups didn’t fill up until about 7:20AM, which was quite shocking. We anticipated that they would fill up much more quickly than that! But this could be due to the fact that others anticipated that and instead decided to purchase a Lightning Lane, which did sell out more quickly. Still open at 7:20AM Once we booked, our estimated call back was for mid-afternoon and we were told our wait in line would be around 30 minutes once our group was called. Guardians Boarding Group When Rise of the Resistance first opened with the virtual queue system, boarding groups were often sold out within seconds. So, we will continue to monitor the situation in the coming days, weeks, and months to give you the details on what your plan should be the morning you are trying to get on Guardians. For now, keep this in mind if you’re heading to EPCOT soon to experience this exciting new attraction, and click here for more details on the virtual queue for Cosmic Rewind. For the latest Disney news and more, don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to Read More About Disney’s Virtual Queue System Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted — Learn More Here Learn About the NEW Restaurant Coming to EPCOT – Connections Cafe and Eatery A Starbucks Will Be Inside EPCOT’s New Restaurant – Get More Details Here Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris Learn All About Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT See Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you heading to EPCOT to check out Cosmic Rewind soon? Let us know in the comments! The post The Virtual Queue Didn't Fill Up As Quickly As Expected for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Greetings from EPCOT! Spaceship Earth at EPCOT It’s a great day to be at this park because Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is officially open! We’ve been waiting on the edge of our seats ever since Disney first announced the attraction. And it looks like we weren’t the only ones, either, as the Individual Lightning Lane passes for Cosmic Rewind sold out SUPER quickly this morning! Disney World has added Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to the list of Individual Lightning Lane attractions available at EPCOT, which means that guests can pay to skip the line for the popular attraction — as a separate charge from Disney Genie+. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The Individual Lightning Lanes for Cosmic Rewind initially sold out in just a few minutes the morning of opening day. Lightning Lane Availability at 7AM on Opening Day Times would disappear, and then as we would refresh or check again, more times would show up. So just as a note, even if you don’t get it right at that 7AM drop, keep refreshing for a few minutes. You might get lucky! Remember, Lightning Lanes for this attraction cost a money and are a separate fee from Genie+. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Lightning Lanes were $17 per person this morning. Refresh — You May Have Unexpected Options Guests who were hoping to secure a spot on the attraction without paying for it also have the option of joining the virtual queue for Cosmic Rewind, depending on the time of day. The 7AM virtual queue filled up at around 7:20AM on opening day. If you’re heading to EPCOT soon, keep this in mind if you’re hoping to skip the line for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind — and don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Click Here to See Our Top 5 Disney Genie+ Tips Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted — Learn More Here Learn About the NEW Restaurant Coming to EPCOT – Connections Cafe and Eatery A Starbucks Will Be Inside EPCOT’s New Restaurant – Get More Details Here Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris Learn All About Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT See Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! When are you heading to EPCOT to ride the newest attraction? Let us know in the comments! The post Pay-Per-Ride SOLD OUT in Minutes for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

All-New Nighttime Spectacular ‘Momentous’ Launching Mid-June | Hong Kong DisneylandView the full article

An "Ask Lois" reader wants to know what to keep in her car as she spends 10 days driving around Florida. View the full article

It was a not a good Thursday for cruise ships. On the same day Carnival Cruise Line grabbed headlines with one of its ships’ funnels engulfed in flames, Royal Caribbean crashed into a dock in Jamaica with one of the world’s largest ships. View the full article

Orlando's latest roller coaster are smooth — if unnerving — experiences, thanks to engineering, changing tastes and goal of re-rideability. View the full article

Stories from aboard five Orlando roller coasters, from Disney World to Universal and SeaWorld View the full article

Fantasyland Retail Stage Manager Megan Matsumoto is Japanese-American and the granddaughter of a World War II veteran, so she’s doubly honored this month to celebrate both Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and Military Appreciation Month.View the full article

While we love the Disney parks, there’s just something so special about a Disney Cruise! Disney’s Newest Cruise Ship! Just this month we’ve seen Disney update their Covid guidelines for their cruises, and seen that cruises to Alaska will return soon! And if you feel you need to be caught up on everything new before you go on another Disney Cruise, we’ve got you covered. But now, we’ve got the insanely exciting news that the Disney Wish has been approved to arrive at Port Canaveral in June! According to Click Orlando, the new ship is set to begin sailing in July with 3 and 4 night cruises. Commissioners unanimously approved three days of special events for the new ship on Wednesday, the first one being the ship’s arrival on June 20th between 4AM and 7AM at cruise terminals 8 and 10. ©Disney Cruise Line A christening ceremony will follow on June 29th, and a cruise for media and travel experts will take place the next day. The maiden voyage is scheduled for July 14th, and a water salute will be included! As this new ship arrives, the Disney Dream will be leaving Port Canaveral on June 6th and heading to Miami. ©Disney We are so excited to experience all this new ship has to offer, so stay tuned to DFB for our updates on any and all things Disney Wish! Why should you book a 2022 Disney Cruise? Click here to find out! 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 planning to take a trip on the Disney Wish? Let us know in the comments below! The post When the Disney Wish Cruise Ship Will Arrive at Port first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Star Wars Celebration time, and there’s a LOT happening that we need to share! ©Disney The MASSIVE fan event is taking place this weekend in Anaheim, and there are panels, meet-and-greets, special merchandise drops, and tons of announcements about upcoming projects. So if you’re not there and you want to know what’s going on, we’ll be updating this post throughout the weekend to share all the big announcements! Andor Trailer First up, we got the trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series, Andor. It’s based on the character Cassian Andor from Rogue One and will begin streaming on August 31st! It will stream on Disney+ in 2023 and will feature a group of children, about 10 years old, who get swept up in the Star Wars galaxy. But while the show may star children, Star Wars says it’s not necessarily FOR children. We’re interested to learn more about this project in the future — it will be set in the same time period as The Mandalorian. Willow Trailer And in other Lucasfilm news, we’ve got the new trailer for Willow, the sequel series to the 1988 movie of the same name (which was produced by George Lucas himself). It will begin streaming on Disney+ on November 30th, 2022. The movie’s original star, Warwick Davis, will be returning for this sequel project. Bring on the 80s nostalgia! That’s everything that we know about so far from Star Wars Celebration, but stay tuned to DFB for all the big announcements throughout the weekend. We’ll make sure to keep you updated! Click Here to Check Out the NEW Star Wars Merchandise! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which upcoming project are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post You MISSED These Star Wars News DROPS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Boca Raton Center for Arts and Innovation would complete the 30-year plan for Mizner Park, building the 110,000-square-foot project on the site of the amphitheater. View the full article

Looking for some incredible baked goods in Disney Springs? We’ve got just the spot! Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs Gideon’s Bakehouse is infamous for their incredible cookies and cakes, as well as the lines that people will wait in to get them! They recently brought back their peanut butter chocolate chip cookie, some Halloween flavors in the middle of spring, and some toffee flavored goodness! One of the most exclusive Gideon’s treats just got a little easier to get! Gideon’s has a delicious coffee cake cookie that you can only get after dark, but for a limited time, early bird will be able to get their hands on it too! The Morning and Evening (vanilla and chocolate) coffee cake cookies will be available at Gideon’s on Thursday, May 26th and Friday, May 27th from 10AM until they sell out! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse There aren’t any preorders available, and you can only get 2 cookies per person, so head over to Disney Springs if you want to try these limited edition cookies! Gideon’s Cookie The Evening Cookie also has a super cool backstory! Pipistrello is a young vampire who loves the treats at Gideon’s but he could never try the coffee cake cookie that was only available in the morning because he can’t go in the sunlight, so they made the dark coffee cake cookie just for him available after sundown! Gideon’s Bakehouse Head over to Disney Springs to try these exclusive cookies, and stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the Flavor that Disney is Using in EVERYTHING 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. Are you going to try the Morning and Evening Coffee Cake Cookies? Let us know in the comments! The post It Just Got Easier to Get One of the Most Exclusive Cookies in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve all been there. You arrive at Disney World only to find out your favorite ride or even your favorite park is closing early for the day. Nooooo! Thankfully, there are a few ways to prevent you from walking away with any regret. Magic Kingdom early closing sign In addition to temporary closures that happen sometimes, there are also times that Disney Parks and rides close early for a variety of reasons. Sometimes you can find out about a closure ahead of time, such as when Magic Kingdom recently closed early at 4:30PM, but sometimes you don’t know until you get to the park. Another ride closed early in Disney World and we’re here to break down how to handle this as well as what to do about it! Recently, we visited Magic Kingdom and discovered that the classic Ariel dark ride Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid will be closing early tonight at 7PM. For reference, Magic Kingdom closed at 11PM. Under the Sea closing early today This is not the first time we’ve discovered a ride was closing early only by walking past the ride. Test Track closed early in EPCOT several times over the past few months due to routine maintenance. Test Track closing early So what’s the solution here to prevent you from walking up to your favorite ride only to find that it closed early? You can check the My Disney Experience app for Disney Park hours and occasionally you might see a pop-up announcing early ride closures, but that’s not always a guarantee. You generally can’t see early ride closures in the app, either, but you can see which rides are currently open. My Disney Experience notification One way to maximize your chances to ride your favorite ride is to purchase Genie+ and book your Lightning Lanes as early as you can. (You can begin booking Genie+ Lightning Lanes as of 7AM on the day of your visit.) Prioritize your favorite rides first and set an alarm so that you don’t forget when you’re eligible to book your next reservation. Remember, you can book your Lightning Lanes either two hours apart or as soon as you scan into your existing reservation. Everest Lightning Lane If you don’t want to buy Genie+, you can also make sure to get in line for the ride well before closing time. Note that we said you need to get in line BEFORE the early closing time. There’s no guarantee when exactly Cast Members will close the line, so make sure you get in line as early as you can. Storybook Circus closing early This experience isn’t universal to Disney World, either! It happens in Disneyland and other Disney Parks as well, which means it’s important to consider all your options so that you don’t have to go home from your visit with regret. Not just Disney World! And possibly the easiest thing to do is take a stroll around the park! Grab a Mickey Bar and snack while you walk past your favorite rides, and keep an eye out throughout the day for any early closing signs. You can also check with DFB throughout your day for any news! We love Mickey ice cream bars So basically, there are a few things you can do before your visit, and a few to do during. Before you visit, you can do the following: Check Disney World’s refurbishment and park hours calendars Research Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes Get familiar with the My Disney Experience app Tomorrowland closed early one day And once you arrive in Disney World, you can do one or several of the following: Walk past your favorite ride to look for early closing signs Check My Disney Experience to see which rides are currently open Prioritize your favorite rides with Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes Set an alarm to maximize your chances for Lightning Lane availability Get in line for your favorite ride before they cut off the line for the day Hopefully, you won’t have to skip your favorite ride because of an early closure! Keep following DFB for more Disney Parks news and tips! The CHEAPEST days to visit Disney World in 2022! 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 come across a ride closing early in Disney Parks? Tell us in the comments! The post What to Do When a Popular Ride Closes EARLY in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Two years ago, we were introduced to The Mandalorian on Disney+, and Star Wars fans have been obsessed ever since. ©Disney Sure, there are those who just love the character of Din Djarin, but there are even more who fell in love with Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) at first sight — which is why Grogu merchandise, toys, and food are literally everywhere! We’ve already seen season 2, and we got a hint that season 3 started filming last year. Now we know when we get to see season 3! Star Wars Celebration is happening in Anaheim this weekend, and tons of new announcements about Star Wars projects are starting to come in. Disney officially announced that season 3 of The Mandalorian will arrive on Disney+ in February 2023!!! We can’t wait to see what kind of adventures Din and Grogu get up to next — and our wait is less than a year to catch the new season! In the meantime, we’ll just look forward to the premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi tomorrow. But don’t worry, Baby Yoda — we’re marking our calendars until the day we can see you again! We’ll continue to cover even more Star Wars Celebration news this weekend, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Here’s A FIRST LOOK at New Star Wars Merchandise Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What would you like to see during season 3 of The Mandalorian? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Mandalorian Season 3 Release Timeline Announced for Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Three reporters. Seven trips around the galaxy. Orlando Sentinel reporters Dewayne Bevil, Katie Rice and Patrick Connolly break down Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the new ride opening May 27 at Epcot. View the full article

In just two short days, you’ll be able to enjoy a new staging of “Tale of the Lion King” – a unique, story-theatre adaptation of Disney’s “The Lion King” – at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland park!View the full article

Everyone, this is NOT a drill! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens tomorrow in EPCOT! It opens TOMORROW! We’ve already gotten a sneak peek of the queue, been able to ride the rollercoaster (spoiler alert: it’s awesome), and even saw the merchandise that will be available to purchase tomorrow when the rollercoaster and its gift shop, The Treasures of Xandar opens! Now, Disney has offered some more information about merchandise that will be available on opening day! Starting tomorrow, there will be four new merchandise collections themed after Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. These items will be available in the Treasures of Xandar store, and some of the merchandise will also be available at the Creations Shop, including the limited edition opening-day merch! Treasures of Xandar There are four new merchandise collections available: Heroes of Xandar Collection, Guardians of the Galaxy: Through the Eyes of Quill Collection, the Honorary Guardians Collection, and the Groot Through the Years Collection. Honorary Guardian Hat ©Disney There will be all sorts of merchandise available from shirts, fanny packs, hats, and even Groot figurines, in addition to the limited edition opening-day merchandise available at Creations Shop. Guardians of the Galaxy Merchandise You’ll be able to pick up Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind merchandise starting tomorrow, May 27th, in Treasures of Xandar or the Creations Shop. Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates and news! Click here for a full look at the merchandise coming to EPCOT for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! 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 Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to open? Let us know in the comments! The post Your Guide to Getting Opening Day Guardians of the Galaxy Merchandise in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Greetings, Terrans! With just one day left before Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction blasts off, Disney cast who have had a hand in creating some specialty items tied to the attraction are eager for guests to finally see some of these treasures at EPCOT. Much like our group of intergalactic outlaws, cast with […]View the full article

It’s a good time to be a Star Wars fan. ©Disney May 2022 is jam-packed with fun celebrations, events, and releases for Star Wars fans. We already celebrated May 4th in the parks, and now, the next couple of days are filled with even more galactic fun! There’s the Star Wars Celebration from May 26th through May 29th, the premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ on May 27th, and the final Star Wars Nite in Disneyland on May 27th! And now that the Star Wars Celebration has begun, we got a peek at the event’s merchandise! The Star Wars Celebration has kicked off at the Anaheim Convention Center, and so much is going on! There are panels, celebrity guests, merchandise, and more! And speaking of merchandise, we have a first look at what you’ll be able to buy. Even better? Some of this new merchandise is coming to Disneyland, including a Darth Vader Backpack. ©Disney If you’re into action figures, you can pick up some Vintage Box Set Figures celebrating the 45th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope. There’s a Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and Han Solo. ©Disney You’ll also find some fun new Star Wars Apparel. All of these items will be available at select stores throughout Disneyland Resort — but supplies will be limited, so you’ll need to grab them fast. If you happen to be going to Star Wars Celebration, there’s even MORE stuff you can get, like the Darth Vader Spinner 20” Luggage by American Tourister which is making its debut at Star Wars Celebration. But don’t worry — it’s coming to stores soon, too! ©Disney Need some new reading material? You can get the Star Wars: The High Republic Book Set, which features three author-signed books: Light of the Jedi, The Rising Storm, and The Fallen Star. These are special editions of these books with “full-color interiors, deckled page edges, an oversized trim size, golden foil on the spines, and padded faux leather covers, hand-stamped with High Republic iconography” ©Disney You’ll also find an exclusive Star Wars x Citizen Star Wars Celebration Exclusive Watch Collection, featuring styles with the X-wing, Darth Vader, and Yoda. ©Disney You can also own a Kyber Crystal of your own with RockLove’s new Celebration Kyber Crystal Collection, which will feature necklaces inspired by some of the galaxy’s most iconic Jedi Knights, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, Anakin Skywalker, and Yoda. ©Disney Serious collectors won’t want to miss out on the Gentle Giant Ltd/ Diamond Select Toys Remnant Stormtrooper 1/6 Scale Mini-Bust inspired by “The Mandalorian.” There are only 1,000 of these, so you’ll have to grab one quickly! ©Disney There’s also a Gentle Giant Ltd/ Diamond Select Toys Imperial Commander 12” Jumbo Figure inspired by Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. This figure is even more exclusive: only 500 are available. ©Disney For those of you who collect bags, purses, and backpacks, hold on tight because there are a TON of new designs available. There’s a Bad Batch Hunter Mini Backpack and Wallet… ©Disney …a Bad Batch Wrecker Mini Backpack and Wallet… ©Disney …a C-3PO Mini Backpack and zip-around wallet… ©Disney …a Funko POP! Loungefly X-Wing Bag… ©Disney …and a Funko POP Loungefly R2-D2 Bag. ©Disney For pin collectors, there are plenty of new FiGPiN pins for you, too! There’s a Boba Fett Pin, a BB-8 Pin, a Yoda Pin, and more! ©Disney Finally, Star Wars Celebration attendees will have a chance to get their hands on two exclusive Thomas Kinkade canvas prints featuring art that captures iconic scenes and characters from Star Wars through the style of “narrative panoramas.” ©Disney We will be reporting LIVE from the Star Wars Celebration. So stay tuned for breaking news, insider details, and MORE!! Check Out Why the Obi-Wan Kenobi Series is So Different Than the Other Star Wars Projects! 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 is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at New Star Wars Merchandise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve lived in the South, you know that die-hard Dr. Pepper fans feel strongly about their soda of choice. So we think it’s important to warn you now – there’s NO Dr. Pepper in Disney World! Disney doesn’t have anything against the soda, they’re just staying true to a partnership that Walt Disney himself set up. Coke! In this post, we’re taking a look at The Walt Disney Company’s looong history with Coca-Cola and how you’ll see this partnership in the parks now. And don’t worry — we’ll also show you some options for getting your beloved Dr. Pepper even while you’re in Disney World! Disney’s History with Coca-Cola We mentioned before that Disney’s partnership with Coca-Cola was established by Walt Disney himself. The two brands have been connected since at least 1955 and possibly even earlier than that. Although Disney has officially cited 1955 as the beginning of the partnership, a story released by Disney states that the company’s “relationship with Coca-Cola started in 1942 when Walt Disney first appeared on the Coca-Cola radio program ‘The Pause That Refreshes on the Air.'” A few years later, in 1950, Coca-Cola sponsored the Disney televised program “One Hour in Wonderland.” ©Disney Disneyland officially opened in 1955, and there were already several nods to the Coca-Cola partnership in the park. One of the most obvious was Coca-Cola’s sponsorship of Refreshment Corner, which is still open for guests and still has decor that nods to the soda company. ©Disney When Disney World opened in 1971, Coca-Cola again had some prominent sponsorships. You know Casey’s Corner on Main Street, U.S.A.? (Where you can get delicious corn dog nuggets with plastic cheese?) That spot used to be called Refreshment Corner (like the one in Disneyland), and it’s been sponsored by Coca-Cola since Disney World opened! Casey’s Corner Even with the change in name and theme, Coca-Cola still sponsors this spot. You can see evidence of the sponsorship in the decor and drinks menu. In fact, you’ll be greeted by the iconic bright red Coca-Cola logo before you even walk through the front door. Casey’s Corner So it’s safe to say that Coca-Cola has been a huge sponsor of The Walt Disney Company since before any theme parks even opened. But they’re not the only major soda brand to have their name on a sponsorship list. Main Street, U.S.A. When Disneyland first opened, both Coca-Cola AND PepsiCo were on the sponsor lists. You can still find some old Pepsi x Disney commercials if you do some digging on YouTube! And we’re not gonna lie — it’s a little bit weird seeing Pepsi cups inside the parks. We’re just so used to the Coca-Cola logo everywhere. ©Pepsi Since the 1980s, though, Coca-Cola has been the exclusive soft drink provider for many Disney parks, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The renewal agreement signed in 1990 between the two companies (which has been extended multiple times) dictates that “Coke products [are] the exclusive soft drinks at all Disney parks” and Coca-Cola can “use Disney characters in joint advertisements and promotions.” Coca-Cola cup However, in 2014, Disney signed an agreement with PepsiCo to make Pepsi the exclusive soft drink provider at Shanghai Disney Resort (which opened in 2015). According to Reuters, this change marked about 25 years since Pepsi had been sold in a Disney park. At the time of the agreement, “Disney said it currently ha[d] no plans to ink similar deals with PepsiCo to supply its other resorts.” ©Shanghai Disney Resort As of now, the only place you’ll find Pepsi in a Disney park is still Shanghai Disney Resort. So if you’re looking for Pepsi (or any other soda that’s not Coca-Cola, like Dr. Pepper) in Disney World, you’ll find it’s not quite as simple as it sounds to track down your preferred beverage. Coca-Cola Is Everywhere in Disney World Where Will You See Coca-Cola In the Parks? You don’t have to look far to see evidence of Coca-Cola’s partnership with The Walt Disney Company. We’ve already mentioned that the company sponsors Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom and Refreshment Corner in Disneyland. Casey’s Corner You’ll see nods to Coca-Cola at the Pym Test Kitchen in Disney California Adventure, which features some larger-than-life soda cans in the decor, a couple of which have clear Coca-Cola labels. Wow! At both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Disney World, you can find some very unique Coca-Cola products at Galaxy’s Edge. Instead of coming in the classic Coke bottle shape that you’d recognize anywhere, these drinks are served in containers that look like little plastic thermal detonators. Coca Cola Bottle So even when Disney is committed to the immersion of a land, they find a way to integrate Coca-Cola. While you’re traveling on Batuu, you can still get your favorite Coke drinks — they’ll just look a little different. Unique Coca-Cola Bottles Another obvious place to find Coca-Cola is at Club Cool in EPCOT. Club Cool is back! This store-attraction combo has a lot of Coca-Cola merchandise, from t-shirts to bottles to purses and more. Coca-Cola Merchandise But most people come here to try out different sodas from around the world! There are several self-serve stations along one wall with little tasting cups, so you can taste soda from China, Moldova, the Philippines, and other international locations. They’re all back now! And if you visit Disney Springs, you’ll run into a BIG Coca-Cola store, which is home to even more merchandise than you’ll find in EPCOT. Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar At the top of this store is the Coca-Cola Rooftop Beverage Bar, where you can get fountain drinks, floats, Icees, cocktails, mocktails, and more. You can also taste different international sodas at this location, although the version here is not free. For $15, you’ll get 16 tasting cups that each have a soda from around the world. Rooftop Beverage Bar Coca-Cola even got in on the 50th Anniversary Celebrations in Disney World with a new label design on some bottled drinks. 50th Anniversary Coca-Cola Bottles There’s a different 50th Anniversary label for each of the parks, and you can find these bottles throughout Disney World. How Has Coca-Cola Impacted Disney World? The most obvious way Coca-Cola has impacted the Disney parks is that basically, the only sodas you’ll find in the parks are Coca-Cola products. According to Disney, “Coca-Cola products are exclusively served at all of the Walt Disney World resorts and theme parks.” That means no Pepsi, no Mountain Dew, and — yes — no Dr. Pepper. Fountain Drink Machine But there are other ways that the company has impacted Disney World, which may not be quite as obvious. Last year, we noticed that several restaurants that usually served POG (passion-orange-guava) juice were not serving the drink. And if you’ve ever tried POG juice, you know just how much of a travesty that was. This stuff is SO good Luckily, POG made a return just a few weeks later. When it returned, though, it tasted a little bit different. We did some investigating, and it turns out Disney World switched suppliers of the drink. They changed from Minute Maid (owned by Coca-Cola) to Nestle. A Cocktail With POG Juice! Disney didn’t give a reason for this change. You might be wondering why that’s possible — Nestle isn’t owned by Coca-Cola, so doesn’t that violate their agreement? Actually, no. Technically, Coke is the “exclusive supplier of carbonated beverages,” and since POG isn’t carbonated, Disney was fine to switch to a new supplier. Jungle Juice with bubbles? Yes, please! Besides affecting what you drink when you’re in Disney World, this partnership will also affect what you see. Be on the lookout for Coca-Cola’s logo, and you’ll realize it’s in a lot more places than you might think. Coke bottles inside Drinkwallah We’ve seen rustic signs for Coca-Cola in Disney’s Animal Kingdom… Can you spot the Coke? …you can find an old Coke machine in Chester and Hester’s… Old Coke Machine …you can’t miss the HUGE Coca-Cola cups at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort… Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort …and there’s even a Coca-Cola droid in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Coca-Cola Droid So apparently some design inspiration for the parks came from Coke’s longstanding history with the company. So…No Dr. Pepper? Basically, we’ve given you an extensive history lesson on Disney’s relationship with Coca-Cola to tell you this — you can’t get Dr. Pepper in Disney World. Dr. Pepper is owned by the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., so it cannot be sold in the Disney parks. 50th Anniversary Coke And you won’t find it at the McDonald’s on property either, because that’s still in Disney World (trust us — we’ve tried). To those of you who have a hard time living without this popular drink, we extend our sincerest condolences. Disney World’s McDonald’s But wait! You’re not completely out of options if you can’t survive a vacation without Dr. Pepper. Here are a few options for how to get your favorite drink during your upcoming trip: Bring it from home. Just because Disney can’t SELL Dr. Pepper doesn’t mean it’s not allowed to enter the parks at all. You can pack your own drinks and bring them with you into the parks! Order Dr. Pepper and have it delivered to your Disney World hotel. You can order groceries from Walmart, Green Grocer, Amazon, and other locations and have them delivered straight to your hotel. There are usually mini-fridges in the hotel rooms, so you can even keep your drinks cold. If you have a car (or if you use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft), venture outside of Disney World to a nearby fast food stop. There are plenty of places in Orlando that will serve you, Dr. Pepper, once you leave the gates of Disney World. And if you’re willing to accept Mr. Pibb or Pibb Xtra as a substitute for Dr. Pepper, there are some places to find that drink in Disney World. We know from our Dr. Pepper-loving friends that Mr. Pibb isn’t always an equal substitute, and we apologize if anyone is offended by the comparison. But since Coca-Cola makes Mr. Pibb, you can find it on property. Pibb Xtra For example, you can get Mr. Pibb at the Coca-Cola Rooftop Beverage Bar, at the Speedway gas station just outside Magic Kingdom, and at Yak & Yeti in Animal Kingdom. Some hotel marketplaces or gift shops will also have Mr. Pibb in bottles that you can buy there. Just Pibb Xtra We know that having the right drink can be an important part of any vacation, so we hope this helps you out as you get ready for your upcoming Disney World trip! Keep following DFB for more of the latest news and best planning tips from the Disney parks. Check out the UNIQUE soda flavors you can find at Club Cool in EPCOT! 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 drink in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post Why You Can’t Get Dr. Pepper In Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With the official launch of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction taking place tomorrow, it is almost time for Disney Parks fans and intergalactic outlaws alike to gear up! View the full article