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Got the high ground? Good. Then it’s time to dive into the story of a truly beloved Star Wars character in a way you’ve never experienced! Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and his eopie in a scene from Lucasfilm’s OBI-WAN KENOBI, exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & . All Rights Reserved. You know about Obi-Wan from the prequels and from the original Star Wars trilogy, but just what happens to him between Episodes III and IV? That’s what a new Disney+ series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, seeks to unwrap. What makes this series unique compared to something like The Mandalorian? And how is it different than other Star Wars projects some of its stars have been in? We’ve got all the details right here! Recently we got to attend a virtual press conference for Obi-Wan Kenobi moderated by Devan Coggan, and featuring Deborah Chow (Director and Executive Producer), Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi and Executive Producer), and Moses Ingram (Reva). Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) in Lucasfilm’s OBI-WAN KENOBI, exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & . All Rights Reserved. During the press conference, they all discussed what makes Obi-Wan unique compared to some other Star Wars projects, as well as some behind-the-scenes secrets and fun facts from their time filming on set. Sequel and a Prequel at the Same Time Though Rogue One, The Clone Wars, and select other Star Wars projects share this feature, one thing that makes Obi-Wan Kenobi unique compared to the prequels or some other Star Wars movies is that it acts as both a prequel and a sequel all at the same time (and features characters from both sides of the trilogies as that gap is bridged). During the press conference, one individual asked about the challenges faced in telling a story between these two times. Deborah Chow shared that this was actually one of the biggest challenges, especially because the show deals with “huge legacy iconic characters” and is caught right “in between two trilogies.” Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) with an eopie in a scene from Lucasfilm’s OBI-WAN KENOBI, exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & . All Rights Reserved. Chow shared that telling the second act of a story can be challenging, but that the “biggest thing [they] were looking [to do was] to respect the canon and respect what’s been done,” but also present “an original story and…have an original vision for it.” Ewan McGregor shared that he felt like there had to be a good story between Episodes III and IV, and that’s what they found “after a lengthy process of exploring some different story lines.” We wonder what other story lines were explored before settling on this one! Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) in Lucasfilm’s OBI-WAN KENOBI, exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & . All Rights Reserved. Deborah Chow shared that when they were developing the material and looking at Obi-Wan’s character, they looked at what was important in his life and what relationships were meaningful. Chow shared, “the history coming out of the Revenge of the Sith is so strong and it’s so powerful that it really felt like, for us, that…there’d be so much weight coming into this story that was connected to Anakin[/]Vader.” Technological Advances Another thing that puts Obi-Wan Kenobi on a different level compared to, say, Episodes II and III, and even the first season of The Mandalorian is its use of advanced technology. Chow noted that with every passing year there are advances, so by the time they came to do Kenobi, there were things they could do that they couldn’t do with the first season of The Mandalorian. Obi-Wan Kenobi utilized StageCraft (the same general technology set with the large, immersive screens from The Mandalorian), and Chow noted that a lot of times they’d be looking or thinking about the screen when writing the scenes to get a sense for how things would translate and how they could best take advantage of the technology. (L-R): Grand Inquisitor (Rupert Friend) and a Stormtrooper in a scene from Lucasfilm’s OBI-WAN KENOBI, exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & . All Rights Reserved. Compared to Episodes II and III, utilizing the Volume and StageCraft is a game changer. Ewan McGregor shared that during Episodes II and III, there was a heavy amount of blue and green screen used, which made things hard. He said, “it’s very hard to make something believable when there’s nothing there.” But with StageCraft and the Volume, things are different. McGregor shared, “here we were in this amazing set where, you know, if you’re shooting in the desert, everywhere you look is the desert. And if you’re flying through space, then, you know, the stars are flying past you as you scout along. It’s so cool.” A Series That Feels Like a Movie Make no mistake, Obi-Wan Kenobi is a series with a limited number of episodes that will be released week-to-week, but it might not feel like a series when you watch it. According to Ewan McGregor, “because Deb directed them all and it’s her singular vision throughout, it did feel like we were just making one movie.” (Center): Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) in a scene from Lucasfilm’s OBI-WAN KENOBI, exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & . All Rights Reserved. And while there are episodes, McGregor shared that “the episodic nature of our series falls really cleverly in the story line, but it is one driving narrative. I think The Mandalorian feels more episodic, if you like, because it suits that storytelling and it, of course, has a driving storyline through each season. But ours is like a movie that just happens to be split up into these episodes. That’s how I feel about it.” So it might feel quite different to watch this compared to some of the existing Star Wars series we’ve already experienced on Disney+! It’s Dangerous & Dark Some Star Wars movies and series have certainly explored the darker side of Star Wars, and it seems Obi-Wan Kenobi will do that too in a big way. Moses Ingram shared that when she first read the “dummy sides” for the role (before knowing it was Star Wars) she got the feel that it was edgy and cool. When she found out that it was a Star Wars series in the works, she said that she was surprised! Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen) in Lucasfilm’s OBI-WAN KENOBI, exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & . All Rights Reserved. Ingram said, “I mean from what I knew of Star Wars, I didn’t realize it was that dangerous. It felt dangerous what I was reading and I was like, ‘Oh, I like this. I’m into this. Yeah.’ So, I was really excited.” Without revealing any spoilers, Ingram noted that the “cat and mouse of it all” and other moving parts and people involved make it feel edgy. She also said that the text feels “sort of…muddy” in a way she really enjoyed. ©Disney Obi-Wan does take place during a darker time when Jedi are being hunted; Obi-Wan isn’t able to use the Force or communicate with other Jedi. According to McGregor, “in a way, he’s lost his faith.” McGregor shared that taking Obi-Wan to this “more sort of broken place” was really interesting. But Chow noted that they had to balance that with the character of Obi-Wan, which, for her, has a sense of warmth, compassion, humor, light, and hope. Chow said that, “it was interesting for us to try to keep the balance of that, of the darkness, but also still maintaining the hope coming from the character.” ©Disney McGregor shared that, for him, that sense of wit came from Alec Guinness’ portrayal of the character and the twinkle in his eye. McGregor said that that’s one of the reasons why he thinks the writing on the show is so good, because “all of his dialogue felt to [him] like it could have been Alec Guinness saying it.” Behind-the-Scenes Secrets and More! What about some behind-the-scenes tidbits and fun facts? Well, there are lots! One of our favorites is that John Williams music was actually played ON SET during certain scenes as part of the filming process to help set the mood. Moses Ingram shared, “it was sick…because we’d be…stepping off the ship or…doing something else and the music would swell and you’re just, like, feeling like you’re 10 feet tall, you know. It’s very, very cool.” Chow shared that the music really brings in that “emotional component” and you could see people respond to it. (L-R): Owen Lars (Joel Edgerton) and Reva (Moses Ingram) in Lucasfilm’s OBI-WAN KENOBI, exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & . All Rights Reserved. Another fun fact? While Ewan McGregor shared that he certainly had to work on lightsaber drills to get back into the rhythm of things, another thing he had to work on was Obi-Wan’s voice! He shared that the voice he initially used during some screen tests was just NOT IT. But he went back and did some “homework” with the portions portrayed by Alec Guinness and his own version of Obi-Wan from the prequels to get things just right! ©Disney When it comes to Reva, much of that character’s look was already developed by the time Moses Ingram hit the role, but one thing that she really got to personalize was Reva’s hair. Ingram shared that the original design was just something that her hair didn’t do naturally. Ingram shared, “it’s really important for me to do what my hair does.” That’s how the braids look came about! Reva (Moses Ingram) in Lucasfilm’s OBI-WAN KENOBI, exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & . All Rights Reserved. The first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi will premiere on Disney+ on May 27th.We can’t wait to see where this series takes Obi-Wan as a character and just how edgy, dangerous, and unique it will all feel. Stay tuned for more Disney+ news! Click here to see everything coming to Disney+ this June! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Recently, we were invited by Disney to attend their media event surrounding the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Are you excited for the Obi-Wan series? Tell us in the comments! 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The first-ever Disney Junior Fun Fest was a magical celebration of beloved Disney Junior characters and stories. This one-day event took place April 29, 2022 at Disney California Adventure park, adding to the family fun guests of all ages can experience throughout the Disneyland Resort year-round. From parades to dance parties and photo walls to […]View the full article

If you’ve followed DFB for a bit, you know that we have our tried-and-true favorite snacks, meals, and restaurants in Walt Disney World. We bet you can smell this photo… We’d never been happier than when we learned earlier this year that one of our favorite seasonal snacks would become a permanent menu fixture at EPCOT’s Karamel-Küche in the Germany Pavilion. And what’s better than being able to get one of our favorite treats year-round? Well, being able to have it without a park ticket, plane ticket, or park pass reservation! We took to our test kitchen to break down this recipe for you! For those of you wringing your hands and stressing about your baking prowess, take a deep breath and relax. You don’t have to have the skills or culinary background of Mary Berry or Martha Stewart to pull off these delicious morsels that could earn you a handshake from Paul Hollywood. (Am I the only Great British Bake Off fan? It’s ok folks, take a second to Google Paul Hollywood…I’ll wait, and you’ll thank me, later!). We are breaking down the Karamell-Küche Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich! Could you bake these from scratch? Could you gather hundreds of baking supplies and spices, and spend hours baking these spiced nuggets of bliss? Sure, but we’ve done the science for you! And luckily, they’re MUCH easier than you think! You might only need to buy three ingredients from your local grocery store (which is much cheaper than a plane ticket, park ticket, and hotel reservation). *drool* Ingredients So, what are you looking for? For this recipe, Betty Crocker did most of our heavy lifting. Dash to your favorite market and grab: -Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix -Betty Crocker Whipped Butter Cream Frosting –Werther’s Original Soft Caramels Yup, it’s really THAT simple! Once you’re home, you’ll need to gather your additional supplies. To complete the whole recipe, you’ll also need some water, butter, and a couple splashes of milk. Don’t worry, I’ll tell you when you need them. You’ll also need a mixer, mixing bowl, baking sheets, measuring cup, and tablespoon. Grab all your gear to start baking! Now, let’s get baking! Recipe On the back of the Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix, you’ll find instructions for making a gingerbread cake and instructions for making gingerbread cookies. We’re going to work off of the bottom recipe for making gingerbread cookies. So grab that measuring cup you have handy and fill it with a quarter cup of water and cut up three tablespoons of butter. The box calls for the butter to be melted, but for a denser dough texture, just use softened butter that’s room temperature. Looks easy enough… Open the Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix and dump it into your mixing bowl. You may find some clumps in your mixture, so use a whisk to break up the mix so it’s light with few clumps. Break up any clumps in the mixture until it’s smooth and fine. Now, add in your butter and water. Add in the butter Use your electric mixer to blend the dough together until smooth. If you have a fancy standing mixer, you can definitely use that, but this dough is very light and not super complicated so you can easily get everything well incorporated with a simple eclectic mixture. (Plus, who passes up an opportunity to lick the beaters?) Don’t forget to lick the beaters! Now, this dough is really soft. You’ll need to refrigerate it for a few hours to bring it to the right consistency to handle. So, put some plastic wrap over the top of the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or pop it in the freezer for 30 minutes). To get our exact timing, put on the new Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers movie on Disney+ and once you’ve laughed your way through the credits, your dough should be just right. Preheat your oven to 375°. Time to start molding your cookies! Grab your tablespoon set aside earlier and scoop out a level portion of dough. Roll the dough between the palms of your hands to create small balls. The dough will still be soft and somewhat sticky, so work fast or re-refrigerate as needed. A tablespoon scoop is just the right size. Make sure your cookie dough balls are well distanced as they spread while they bake. Our batch made 16 evenly portioned cookies placed out on two cooking sheets. They spread when they bake, so give ’em plenty of room! Once the oven is preheated, bake, one sheet at a time for 8-10 minutes. Your bake time may vary based on your oven efficiency. We recommend starting out at 9 minutes and then checking and cooking longer if needed. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet after removing them from the oven before moving them to a cooling rack. We also recommend placing wax paper or paper towels under the cooling rack to catch crumbs or later, drizzled caramel drops, for easier cleanup! Allow a few moments to rest on the baking sheet before moving to a cooling rack After cookies have cooled for at least twenty minutes and are cool to the touch, time to start icing! Of course, you can get fancy and make your own buttercream frosting (milk, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla), but Betty Crocker’s method is so easy — just open and spread! You can make frosting from scratch, but the store-bought will do just fine! Most of your cookies should be similar in size and shape, but quickly match them up so you have the same size “top” and “bottom” cookie (they are gonna be sandwiches, after all). And you only have to frost half of them. Since they are going to be sandwiches, frost the bottom, flat side of the cookie. You can be as generous as you like with the buttercream, but try not to go too overboard, our ambitious frosting attempts in the past led to frosting-sandwich-blowouts and a sweet but regrettable mess. Apply frosting to half of the cookies Now to make the caramel! The Werther’s bag gives instructions for heating melty caramel for the purpose of caramel apples — but we’re not coating whole apples, we just need enough to drizzle inside our cookie sandwiches. Melt some, eat some, right? We used about 15 caramels, unwrapped them, and placed them in a microwavable bowl. Then added a splash of milk (around one and a half teaspoons) and microwaved for 30 seconds. Using a spoon, we mixed the melted caramel and milk together until smooth. Please be cautious during this part as warm caramel can be messy and burn, so keep an eye on little ones, or accident-prone adults. Be extra careful with hot caramel Once you mixed your warm caramel until it’s smooth, use a spoon to drizzle over the frosted half of your cookie sandwiches. This part will be messy, but fun! And since the top of the cookie sandwich will cover everything going on inside, no need for perfection! Again, you can use as much or little caramel as you like, but resist the urge to go overboard and end up with caramel soup croutons (not a bad thing — but not what we’re going for here). You’ll be thankful for that wax paper under the cooling for a much easier cleanup! Once all of your cookies have been properly bedazzled by caramel, apply the cookie tops and let rest on the cooling rack for 5-10 minutes. Let the caramel set before digging in. After the caramel has firmed up slightly, they can be eaten immediately or refrigerated for future sweet tooth cravings. We advise refrigerating them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Or eating immediately (because that’s why you made them)! Refrigerate the cookies you don’t eat on the spot And there you have it, a favorite EPCOT snack without having to leave your own home! And let’s be real, this recipe is so simple, you could make them anytime and they’re so delicious you might just be thinking about trying out for The Great British Bake Off, yourself (or at least wowing your pals at the next potluck gathering). Give it a try and let us know how you do!! Want to make your own Fuzzy Tauntaun at home? We have a step by step copycat recipe 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. Do you like Oga’s Fuzzy Tauntaun? Let us know below! The post STEP BY STEP PHOTOS: Copycat Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich Recipe From Karamell-Küche in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time for us to take a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios We visit the park almost every single day to bring you the latest updates, and this week we saw the Lightyear sneak preview hit Walt Disney Presents, the Mad Tea Party collection, and new merchandise that we’ve previously only seen in other parks. And while a lot of new items arrived in Hollywood Studios, we also noticed many others were unavailable. So without further delay, let’s see what’s new in Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Mickey’s of Hollywood The new Mad Tea Party Collection came to this location! We saw the new Mad Tea Party Ears for $34.99… Mad Tea Party Ears …the Mad Tea Party Pin for $29.99… Pin …and the Mad Tea Party Key for $29.99! Key We also saw the Be Happy Collection set of Journals for $19.99. Journals And they added some nuiMO outfits! Along with the new Fierce outfit for $12.99, they also got clothes we’ve previously seen in Animal Kingdom! Outfits That’s all of the new merchandise from Mickey’s of Hollywood! Keystone Clothiers Keystone got the America Chavez Jean Jacket! Jacket We also saw the Star Wars Windbreaker for $64.99! Windbreaker And that’s it for Keystone! Sunset Club Couture We saw the Mickey Crop Hoodie for $49.99! Hoodie They also got the pink Bucket Hat that we’ve seen around Disney World already. Bucket Hat Those are the only updates from Sunset Club Couture! The Darkroom We saw The Darkroom restock their Up Ears! Ears They also got the Otterbox 50th Anniversary Phone Charger for $49.95! Charger That’s it for merchandise updates! Check Out Some Replicas You Can Find on shopDisney! Hollywood Studios General Updates We saw the park sell out of spray fans… No Spray Fans …and droid buckets at Kat Saka’s. Kat Saka’s Savi’s Workshop is also not selling extra scrap metal pieces right now. Welcome to Savi’s Workshop If you’re looking for a popcorn bucket, we saw the Skyliner Bucket available at carts! Skyliner Bucket And the Lightyear preview opened to guests of Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney Presents! Lightyear Preview And that wraps up all of the updates from Hollywood Studios! We’ll continue to bring you the latest updates from each Disney World park, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out the Mad Tea Party Collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you like the new Mad Tea Party collection? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: Mad Tea Party Ears and Missing Merch 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 typically releases a new Pride merchandise collection annually, and last week we saw the newest collection of colorful rainbow items hit Disney World and online! Pride Collection Details We learned that Disney would be donating 100% of the profits to organizations that “support LGBTQIA+ youth and families,” and the new collection includes Marvel items, spirit jerseys, Loungefly bags, and lots more. Today we found three NEW Pride items online — so find out what you might want to add to your collection! Now on shopDisney, choose from three rainbow Disney plushes to add some color to your home! The Pride Mickey Mouse Plush is covered in bright rainbow colors and holding a striped rainbow heart. He’s covered in satin material, decorated with embroidered features, and he’s wearing chambray shorts and shoes. ©Disney He measures 15 and 3/4 inches tall and you can grab him for $29.99! Order the Pride Mickey Plush here! The Pride Minnie Mouse Plush is also holding a striped rainbow heart, and she also gets a chambray bow and skirt to complete her outfit. ©Disney Like Mickey, she measures 15 and 3/4 inches tall, and you can get her for $29.99! Get the Pride Minnie Mouse Plush here! And Stitch wasn’t left out! The Pride Stitch Plush is rainbow from head to toe, with embroidered features and his signature oversized ears. ©Disney Stitch is the same size as Mickey and Minnie and he costs $29.99! Click here to order the Pride Stitch Plush! You can find more of Disney’s Pride Collection online and in Disney Parks. Keep following DFB for more Disney merchandise news! Check out the NEW 2022 Disney Pride merchandise 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 Pride plush do you like most? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Just Dropped 3 NEW Rainbow Plushes Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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When planning your Disney World trip, the hardest decision you make can be where you’re going to rest your head at the end of a long park day. Disney’s Riviera Resort From Value Resorts and Moderate Resorts to Deluxe Resorts and even campgrounds, there are so many options when it comes to Disney World Resort hotels. But, not all Disney hotel rooms are created equally — Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Villas can offer much more than just your average hotel room, and soon there will be even more DVC Villas to choose from. Now, it looks like MORE DVC Villas are going to be getting a bit of an update! Did you know there’s a way to stay in actual treehouses in Disney World? Located at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa — and ten feet off the ground — the Treehouse Villas are one of the most standout places to stay in all of Disney World. Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Each Treehouse Villa can sleep up to 9 guests, and there are 60 total on property. New construction permits have been filed on four of the villas, which means we could see some updates soon! ©Disney The four permits (7022, 7023, 7026, and 7031) were listed as “General Construction” — meaning the updates could be minor or major. Disney hasn’t shared any plans for updating the Treehouse Villas, so for now we’ll have to wait and see what Disney has planned for these four units. The Treehouse Villas aren’t the only area of Saratoga Springs set for a refurb, as the Saratoga Springs High Rock Spring Pool and On the Rocks Pool Bar will be closed from January 2023 to March 2023, too. Saratoga Springs Pool Disney is updating a few other DVC Resorts as well — Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will soon have 200 new DVC studios, the BoardWalk Inn is getting some updates soon, and the Polynesian Village Resort is set to undergo a massive expansion as well! ©Disney Keep these construction projects in mind if you have an upcoming Disney World trip planned or are thinking about planning one — and don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. See everything that’s changing with Disney World hotels 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 ever stayed in Disney’s Treehouse Villas? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort Treehouse Villas Are Getting Some TLC Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT has been going through a transformation for what seems like forever! EPCOT From massive updates to the park’s neighborhoods and new dining locations to smaller changes like a fresh coat of paint, EPCOT has seen its fair share of updates recently. And it looks like that won’t be stopping anytime soon, so we’re taking another look at what’s new in EPCOT! EPCOT Food Updates The Farmer’s Feast booth at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival is known for its rotational menus comprised of dishes made with fresh ingredients. We stopped by to try out the new menu item that was recently added, the Whole Lotta Melon Cheesecake for $4.50… Whole Lotta Melon Feta Cheesecake from Farmer’s Feast This is a feta cheesecake with watermelon curd, pickled watermelon rind, watermelon caramel, and compressed watermelon. When they say “whole lotta melon,” they mean it! Click here to check out our FULL review of the cheesecake and other menu items at Farmer’s Feast! EPCOT Construction Updates We boarded Disney’s highway in the sky to check on the progress over at Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana in EPCOT’s World Nature neighborhood. Crews have recently started bringing more rock formations in from what we can see. Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana construction late May 2022 This water-based, walk-through attraction doesn’t have an opening timeframe just yet — at least not one that Disney has shared — so be sure to stay tuned for updates! Check out more on the Moana attraction here. EPCOT Merchandise Updates Creations Shop Get ready for your next Disney movie night in with these new Walt Disney World 71 pajama pants. Disney pajamas are where it’s at. They’re incredibly soft and can be yours for $44.99! Who says they have to just be for lounging? They look like perfect Work From Home pants to us! Disney Traders America Chavez is the newest character to join the Marvel multiverse, and now you can wear her signature look with this America Chavez denim jacket. You can look like the MCU’s newest hero! It features her stars and stripes, plus the pins and patches she wears… America Chavez denim jacket …and this star on the back, too! The America Chavez denim jacket is $79.99. Mission Space Cargo Bay How adorable is this Bleach-dyed Stitch shirt?! It features the phrase “out of this word” and is $36.99. Stitch is channeling his inner millennial. Have you always wanted to wear matching outfits with your dog? Disney has you covered with this adorable Stitch pet sweatshirt hoodie. Okay, how cute is this? It’s $36.99 and has a tiny hoodie so your pup can look just like Stitch! Port of Entry We are loving all of the Orange Bird merchandise that has popped up here and there recently, like this Orange Bird bowl for $29.99. Orange Bird bowl We spotted it previously at Disneyland, oddly enough, but now the Orange Bird bowl has flown into Disney World too. France Pavilion In more Disney ornament news, a France Pavilion ornament is now available at EPCOT! It features a familiar facade… We recognize this! …along with Mickey and Minnie sharing quite a romantic moment on the back. And this too! The ornament can be found in the France pavilion for $29.99. Click here to see even MORE Disney World ornaments. And with that, you’ve officially been caught up on what’s new in EPCOT! We’re always looking out for the latest updates from Disney World and beyond, so don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB. Check out all of the items from Disney’s new Pride collection! 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 EPCOT snack? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: Feta Cheesecake and a New Orange Bird Item! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halsey rode Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, so we rode Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. (That was for you, Mean Girls fans.) Cosmic Rewind EPCOT’s newest attraction is creating quite the pull! And if you think the Disney bug doesn’t bite celebrities too — you’re wrong! That’s why we weren’t too surprised to see Halsey post about riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind…but what she did after? Yeah…that was surprising. Halsey took to Instagram to post about her recent trip to Disney World. And while she enjoyed riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind… …and Tower of Terror (bracing for even longer wait times following her endorsement of this ride), those rides weren’t what made her trip special. @iamhalsey via Instagram It was actually a Cast Member at one of EPCOT’s restaurants! (We can’t pretend to be shocked, as it’s no surprise that Cast Members make the parks magical!) And during Halsey’s meal, she got pretty close with her server, Freddy. They felt an automatic connection, and Freddy even had two tattoos inspired by Halsey — a hurricane and clementine! So during her concert, Halsey brought Freddy on stage to dedicate her song “Hurricane” to him! SO cool! @iamhalsey via Instagram We always love to see Disney World’s amazing Cast Members get some well-deserved recognition! We’ll continue to bring you the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out the Celebs Who Might Be MORE Obsessed With Disney Than YOU! 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 seen a celebrity in the parks? Let us know in the comments! The post You'll NEVER Guess What This Celeb Did For a Disney World Cast Member! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever sat down and thought “gosh, I wish I could get something printed onto my drink at La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT?” Yes? No, but now you’re 100% thinking that? Well Disney’s latest creation is for YOU! La Cava del Tequila Over at La Cava del Tequila, you can get a number of drinks and snacks that are incredibly unique. From the Lily Aldridge margarita to a drink in an ice cream cone — there’s a lot to pick from. But now something NEW is coming that could take your drinks to a whole other level! Recently, Ricky Debler, an executive at Palmas Restaurant Group (the group that runs several of the restaurants at the Mexico pavilion) posted something very interesting on his Instagram. Can you guess what it is? ©Ricky Debler via Instagram (@rickydebler) It looks like printed images are coming soon to select drinks at La Cava del Tequila! ©Ricky Debler via Instagram (@rickydebler) The video Debler posted shows a printing machine creating a drinkable design on a drink. This particular design appears to be a logo for La Cava del Tequila. But could some other designs be coming soon? ©Ricky Debler via Instagram (@rickydebler) This reminds us a lot of the machines utilized by Joffrey’s Coffee to print Disney characters… Joffrey’s Printable Coffee …and even FACES onto their coffee drinks. Could FACE TEQUILA become a thing?! That wasn’t specifically displayed or identified in the video Debler posted, but we’ll definitely be on the lookout for more details! Gingerbread Latte with Selfie Art From what we understand, La Cava del Tequila does need to have some kind of “head” to print on, so the drinks that will be eligible for this particular feature may be more limited. We can’t wait to see exactly what kinds of designs will be available, how much this feature will cost (at Joffrey’s Coffee, the design typically costs an extra $0.50, but pricing information hasn’t been released for La Cava del Tequila’s version), and when it’ll be available. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more news and let you know what we find. Click here to see where you can get FACE COFFEE in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for this new feature? Tell us in the comments! The post Could FACE TEQUILA Be Coming Soon to EPCOT?! 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. Are you tired of Baby Yoda merch? We’re assuming the answer is no since you’re here, which is great! We’re glad we’re not the only ones who love The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda. Baby Yoda all calm while we PANIC for his safety! ©Star Wars | Screenrant There’s constantly new merchandise coming out that represents our favorite Disney characters, attractions, Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and so much more, that sometimes it can be hard to keep track of. But don’t worry, that’s why we’re here! If you were looking to carry a little Grogu friend around on your shoulder the next time you walk around Galaxy’s Edge, shopDisney has something you will love! We have seen this plush available before, and you, our readers, LOVE it. So we had to tell you that it’s on SALE! Check out this 5 inch The Child Magnetic Shoulder Plush on sale on shopDisney for $12.98 (regularly $19.99)! The Child Shoulder Plush A small magnetic fabric disk sits underneath your shirt to hold this soft plush in place. The Child Shoulder Plush Isn’t he cute? We suggest you head on over to shopDisney to get him at his discounted price ASAP! Buy The Child Magnetic Shoulder Plush here! Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney merchandise news! Want more Grogu merch? Can’t say we blame you — click here! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info See Photos & Reviews of All of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats Check Out All of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Get a Look at Some of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get in the Parks Click Here to See the 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Our 50 Pieces of Advice for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Click Here to See the Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary from Home See the New 50th Anniversary Nighttime Looks for All 4 of Disney World’s Park Icons Check Out Our 50th Anniversary Cupcake Crawl Click Here to See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Magic Kingdom See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in EPCOT Check Out Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Hollywood Studios See Our Rankings of the 50th Anniversary Treats in Animal Kingdom Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you call him Grogu, The Child, or Baby Yoda? Let us know in the comments below! The post HURRY! Disney's Baby Yoda Shoulder Plush Is On SALE Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ready to take a trip with us to the OG Disney World park? Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom is packed with excitement these days, now that popular entertainment options are back, character hugs have returned, and the 50th Anniversary celebrations are in full swing! But in the past few days alone, we noticed quite a few changes in the parks, and we wanted to make sure our readers didn’t miss anything — here’s everything that’s new in Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Food Updates Sunshine Tree Terrace This week we noticed that Citrus Swirl had been removed from the Mobile Order menu and the regular menu at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Adventureland. We were told by a Cast Member that the machine was broken, and they were unsure of when this popular treat would be back. Citrus Swirl isn’t currently on the menu. We just recently got Citrus Swirl back in Magic Kingdom after an extended hiatus, so we’ll be watching closely for its return…again! Plaza Ice Cream Parlor and Other Restaurants And speaking of food items that are missing — many peanut butter treats have been removed from menus due to the recall of Jif peanut butter. We noticed it at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, where they’re currently not offering the peanut butter sauce. No peanut butter…for now. Some other items were missing as well, including the Mr. Toad Dome Cake at Friar’s Nook. If you’re hoping to snag one of the snacks with peanut butter in the parks, just know that you may have to wait a little while for them to return. Click Here to Learn More About the Peanut Butter Debacle! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates TRON Coaster First up, let’s talk about the TRON coaster! We’re still seeing slow progress on the exterior of the attraction during the testing phases of the ride. It seems that more of the walkway leading up to the ride building is getting completed each week. Construction is moving along! We still don’t have an opening date or season, but we’ll let you know when we get that information! Memento Mori There’s some construction happening over at Memento Mori (the Haunted Mansion gift shop) in Liberty Square as well. Part of the back of the store is blocked off by construction walls. Part of the store is blocked off. During this project, the store has remained open for guests, and many of the popular merchandise items are still available. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Speaking of store construction, let’s jump back over to Tomorrowland to talk about Space Mountain’s gift shop — Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. One side of the building is covered in giant construction walls. However, the big news this week is that train tracks are being installed behind the store — between it and the ride building for Space Mountain. The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed since 2018 for TRON construction and we know that many fans will be excited to see Magic Kingdom progressing towards its return. We’ve got train tracks! No date has been announced for when the train might open, and currently, a few portions of the track are still missing over in Tomorrowland. Center Street Between Uptown Jewelers and Crystal Arts, the seating area on Center Street has been blocked off by construction walls. This is usually a nice, calm area for guests to sit and take a break, but it’s inaccessible at the moment. You can’t get back there right now. Disney hasn’t shared any details on projects for this area, so it may just be general maintenance. Currently, it’s not affecting anything else on Main Street, U.S.A. and the two stores next door are still open. Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Over at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co., there’s a MADE kiosk where you can customize a variety of different souvenirs like magnets, phone cases, and more. This week, several new patterns showed up as options on the screen, including Mickey Mouse, Lilo & Stitch, and even Winnie the Pooh designs. SO many new designs! We’ve also got new Apple Watch band patterns to choose from, as well as a new magnet. You can pick whichever fits your personal style the best! Star Traders First up at Star Traders, there’s a new Black Tie-Dye Castle Tank for $36.99. It has a Mickey logo in the center and a fun rainbow print of Cinderella Castle on the bottom. It might be a great shirt to wear on those unbearably hot summer days in the parks! New tank top just in time for summer! When you’re hiking all around the parks, sometimes you want a hands-free way to store your belongings. Now, there are two new ways to do that with the Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar Lanyard… There’s a new lanyard available. …and the Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar ID Holder with Zipcord! Themed to one of the most classic Disney treats, who could resist them? Or you could go smaller and just get the ID holder! You can get either one of these new accessories for $22 in Tomorrowland. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe One of the most popular souvenirs to bring home from Disney World are the Christmas ornaments, and you can find dozens of them in Liberty Square at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. This week, two new ones arrived! The first has Minnie Mouse dressed as a doctor… A new Minnie ornament! …while the second has Mickey Mouse dressed as a mechanic. How fun! We would love to see more of these occupation-based character ornaments. (Do you think they could make one for food bloggers? ) Isn’t he cute? You can grab either of these for $22.99. The Emporium Love those fun, tacky button-up shirts? Well, for a new addition to the 50th Anniversary collection, Disney collaborated with Reyn Spooner to create this bold pattern with Mickey and his friends. You can get one for $115. That’s…BOLD. For those who were fans of Pixar’s Turning Red, there’s a new Meilin Lee Plush in The Emporium for $26.99. We found it on the display with the other Turning Red items. Another plush for your collection! And if you want to add to your Disney mug collection, we spotted a new Adventure is Out There Clear Mug! Do we NEED another mug? No. Will we buy more? Absolutely. This Up-themed design is available for $14.99. Uptown Jewelers Several new things arrived in Uptown Jewelers in the past few days. First up, there’s the Ms. Marvel dress for $128. It’s here ahead of the new Disney+ series! There were also several new Pandora charms, including a Pirates of the Caribbean design for $85, a Minnie Ear Headband for $75, a ‘vacation’ charm for $80, and one that says “My Happy Place” for $75. All the new charms. Besides those, there’s a new Lilo and Stitch Charm for $85… The individual Lilo & Stitch charm. …as well as a new Lilo and Stitch bracelet for $90. If you buy one, it’ll be hard to resist buying the other! Get the bracelet to match! There are many exclusive Disney World Pandora charms, so if you’ve got a small collection, make sure to take a look on your next visit to the parks to see what you can find! Fantasy Faire Not a Minnie ear person? Or maybe you’re just looking for a way to keep that intense Florida sun off the top of your head? Well, now there’s a new bucket hat available in Fantasy Faire! Bucket hats are definitely popular this year! This “Dreamer” design is available for $29.99. We love that soft pastel color — perfect for summer! Sir Mickey’s And finally, Sir Mickey’s got a new t-shirt for girls, the BFF Kinda Thing Tee with some of our favorite Disney Princesses. It has Ariel, Rapunzel, AND Tiana! A new shirt for your little one. You can grab this one for $19.99 in the store. Click Here for ALL the 50th Anniversary Merchandise Online! That’s everything new in Magic Kingdom right now, but we’ll keep you updated with any more finds in the next few days. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news directly from the parks! Why You’re Planning Your 2022 Disney World Vacation Wrong — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When is your next trip to Magic Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney World Railroad Construction and Missing Treats first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Christy Brown makes fairy tales come true for couples from around the world as a Weddings Event Services Manager at Walt Disney World Resort. From Cinderella Castle and Pandora – The World of Avatar to our beautiful Resort hotels, the beloved Disney’s Wedding Pavilion and other unique wedding venues, Christy and the dedicated team at […]View the full article

Disney World is changing, people! Tree of Life From huge changes like new attractions and even new Resort hotel villas to the smaller changes, like a menu update here and a schedule change there — there’s no shortage of updates around Disney World. We already shared that the tumble monkeys from Disney’s A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King would be returning this summer, and now it looks like we know exactly when! Heads up, Disney fans! If you’re heading to Animal Kingdom this July, you might be saddened to know that A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King will be unavailable for quite a few days at the beginning of the month. A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King From July 5th to July 15th, 2022, A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King will be unavailable with no performances throughout the day so that Disney can prepare for the full show, Festival of the Lion King, to return. Festival of the Lion King Not only that, but thanks to Landon McReynolds from News 6 we now know that the full Festival of the Lion King show will be returning with tumble monkeys, birds, and all on July 16th, 2022! Tumble Monkeys We can’t wait to see this epic entertainment offering in all its glory once again. For the latest news from Disney World, be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Click here to find out when Disneyland Paris’ Avengers Campus will open! 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 tumble monkeys to return? Let us know in the comments! The post Festival of the Lion King CLOSING for Short Time in Disney's Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Paris is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary with special shows, merchandise, and more. ©Disney But, the anniversary isn’t the only exciting thing happening at Disneyland Paris! The resort is also getting an Avengers Campus soon, like the one over at Disney California Adventure Park. We already knew that Avengers Campus will be opening sometime this summer, but now, we have an official opening date! Avengers Campus will open at Disneyland Paris on July 20th, 2022! ©Disney The land is similar to the Avengers Campus already open in Disney’s California Adventure Park, but will have TWO attractions — Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure and Avengers Assemble: Flight Force. ©Disney We’ve already seen progress on the land and learned about some cool features coming exclusively to the park, but we can’t wait to see what it looks like when it’s complete! ©Disney || Avenger’s Campus in November 2021 Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Click here to learn more about Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to Disneyland Paris? Tell us in the comments! The post Avengers Campus Gets Opening DATE for Disneyland Paris first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s time to save some money, Disney fans! We love Disney merchandise! We love buying Disney merchandise, but sometimes our wallets don’t. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for deals and discounts to help you get the best savings as possible, whether it be over on shopDisney or on Amazon. So, let’s check out the BEST Disney deals on Amazon this week! First up, we have this Disney Dad shirt! Father’s Day is coming up soon, and this is a great gift to get for your Disney-loving dad to wear on your next Disney trip or just around town. ©Amazon Usually $22.99, you can get this shirt now for $19.54, and it comes in a variety of colors! Click here to get the Disney Dad T-Shirt! Next, check out this cool Three Caballeros puzzle! You can put together Donald, Jose, and Panchito, but it might take a while, since this thing has $1000 pieces! ©Amazon Normally $29.99, you can get this puzzle right now for $17.52. Click here to get the Three Caballeros Puzzle! Next, we have this set of the 12 Disney Princesses! Each princess comes with 2 outfits, so you can swap between their iconic looks. ©Amazon Normally $66.99, you can get this set of princesses right now for $45.49! Click here to get these Disney Princesses! Need a new game for family game night?! We got you! Check out this Disney Villains version of Clue! ©Amazon This game is usually $33.99, but it’s on sale for $26.98. Click here to get the Disney Villains Clue game! Memorial Day is coming up very soon, so it’s a great time to get out your red, white, and blue decorations. This Jim Shore Mickey and Pluto Patriotic figure is just adorable, and you can even keep it out all the way through the 4th of July! ©Amazon Normally $40.40, you can get Mickey and Pluto for $32.10. Click here to get the Mickey and Pluto Patriotic Figure! Speaking of Mickey, why not grab a new tumbler featuring the Big Cheese? Check out this Mickey Tervis! ©Amazon This Tervis is regularly $18.99 and is on sale right now for $14.83. Click here to get the Mickey Tervis Tumbler If you’re looking for another fun set of toys, you can grab these awesome plushes of the Seven Dwarfs from Snow White! ©Amazon This set is usually $74.99, and you can get it on sale for $37.49 — some BIG savings! Click here to get the Seven Dwarfs Plushes! Many people (including us) are still obsessed with Disney’s Encanto. Check out this kids’ watch featuring Mirabel in the center! ©Amazon Normally $53.99, you can get this watch right now for $35.67. Click here to get the Encanto Watch! We’re getting REALLY excited for the premiere of the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series this week, so you know we’re stocking up on some fun merch! This LEGO Millennium Falcon from The Rise of Skywalker is a perfect way to pass the time while we wait between episodes. ©Amazon This LEGO set is usually $159.99, but you can grab it for $128! Click here to get the Millennium Falcon LEGO Set! Go ahead and grab those deals before they’re gone! We’ll be on the lookout for more ways that you can save soon, so stay tuned to DFB for news and updates. Click here to check out the NEW Mickey ears 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. Which of these discounted items are you going to grab? Tell us in the comments! The post 9 Disney Deals on Amazon You May Not Be Able to Resist! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

First look at new attractions coming to Marvel Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris opening on July 20, 2022! View the full article

Beginning on July 20, 2022, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are gathering at Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris.View the full article

Marvel Avengers Campus merchandise in Disneyland Paris has been revealed!View the full article

Hey recruits! We're so excited for all the heroic action-packed adventures that await you at Avengers Campus Paris. And don’t worry — there will be plenty of tasty options available to refuel and supercharge your heroic activities!View the full article

Those standard ice cream cones and french fry baskets better watch their backs! A Port Orleans French Quarter treasure These EXCLUSIVE sweet-and-savory Disney World snacks are SO one-of-a-kind that you’re not going to find them in the parks, and you’re ONLY going to find them in certain hotels. Check out our video below on 31 Things You Can ONLY Get in Disney’s Hotels. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! 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 hotel to visit in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post DFB Video: 31 Things You Can ONLY Get in Disney's Hotels first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is going to be VERY exciting this year! For starters, the Eat to the Beat concert series is returning after a two-year hiatus! Food & Wine Festival 2021 That means we’ll get to see some amazing acts in concert again during the festival like Boyz II Men, Tiffany, Hanson, and more! But how can you guarantee that you’ll get good seats for the concert you want to see? Well, that’s where the Eat to the Beat dining packages come in — and those are returning this year, too, and you can book them RIGHT NOW. So how do the dining packages work? Guests can enjoy lunch or dinner at select EPCOT restaurants, and then get same-day reserved seating for the Eat to the Beat Concert that evening! Each package includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert or one full buffet (for restaurants with buffets), along with a non-alcoholic beverage PLUS a guaranteed seat to that day’s Eat to the Beat Concert. Eat to the Beat Concert Series Here are this year’s participating restaurants and prices: Biergarten Restaurant Adult: $57.00 Child: $32.00 Coral Reef Restaurant Adult: $69.00 Child: $22.00 The Garden Grill Restaurant Adult: $66.00 Child: $43.00 Le Cellier Adult: $79.00 Child: $28.00 Le Cellier Reservations are now available for these four locations, so click here to make your reservations now! Note that the following restaurants are also participating in the Eat to the Beat dining package program, but these dining packages are only available on the day of the concert (you’ll need to visit those restaurants on that day to check for availability): Regal Eagle Adult: $34.99 Child: $16.99 Spice Road Table Adult: $44.00 Child: $16.00 Spice Road Table The same-day reserved seating for the concert will be in an uncovered area (keep that in mind if the weather is an issue), located in the middle of the American Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion in the second section. If you need accessible seating, be sure to note it when you make the reservation. We’ll keep you updated on everything about this year’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Here’s A List of ALL The Food Booths At This Year’s Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Will you be attending the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Eat to the Beat Dining Packages Available NOW for EPCOT's Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is the newest ride in EPCOT! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We already have SO MUCH information about this ride, like the height requirement, the villain, and what songs you might get while on board. We know that there are TONS of questions about the new ride, so we’re here to answer them all. As a warning, there may be spoilers ahead, so proceed with caution if you’re hoping to be surprised! What is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is an indoor rollercoaster in EPCOT. It is themed after the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. It is located in the World Discovery neighborhood in EPCOT, near Mission: SPACE. The pavilion it’s located in is called Wonders of Xandar and is meant to be a pavilion where the people of Earth (a.k.a. Terrans) can learn about Xandarian culture. Xandar is the planet where the Guardains of the Galaxy are from. Wonders of Xandar The ride itself is one of the longest indoor rollercoasters in the world and the only Disney ride that features a backwards launch. The ride vehicles spin and rotate and screens are used heavily throughout the ride. Throughout the ride, you will hear one of six songs (a la Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster). What’s the height requirement? Guests must be 42″ or taller to ride this new rollercoaster. Height requirement Are there any other safety considerations? In addition to the height requirement, Disney also provides the standard safety information, and says that guests “should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure.” As is usual with thrill rides, expectant mothers should not ride. Is there a single rider line? At this time, it doesn’t look like there will be a single rider line available for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. “WELCOME TERRANS” Will Rider Switch/Swap be available? Yes! If you are traveling with children who do not meet the height requirement or other safety measures (or maybe a child who just doesn’t want to ride), Rider Swap will be available at this ride. For more information, ask a Cast Member about it at the entrance. Is this ride ECV/wheelchair accessible? The queue is accessible by ECV and wheelchairs, but guests must be able to transfer into the ride vehicle when they arrive to the boarding area. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind queue What are the ride vehicles like? The ride vehicles (called Starjumpers) look like standard rollercoaster vehicles with a lap bar that comes down individually (think like the lap bars on Expedition Everest). Each car holds four riders. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Attraction Vehicle Are there animatronics? No, there aren’t any animatronics, but there are a lot of screens throughout the queue, pre-show, and the ride itself. Does it have any big drops or does it go upside down? The answer to both of these questions is no. The most thrilling part of the ride is the backwards launch at the beginning. It does not go upside down and it doesn’t have any big drops, either. Cosmic Rewind Will Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind cause motion sickness? Obviously, this one is difficult to answer because everyone is different! Some of our team members who rode it were totally fine while others (even some who aren’t prone to motion sickness) felt a little queasy afterward. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Starblaster We did an entire post about this subject, but the moral of the story is: it might. If you’re someone who gets nauseous on rides, we recommend taking Dramamine (or another anti-nausea medication) or wearing motion sickness bracelets. We also probably wouldn’t eat a large meal right before you ride… just in case . How intense is the ride? In terms of intensity, we’ve seen people compare it to Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster, Expedition Everest, and Space Mountain. We would probably put it somewhere in between Space Mountain and Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster. Loading Area for Cosmic Rewind It’s pretty dark inside, like Space Mountain and the comparison to Expedition Everest comes from the fact that it DOES go backwards. Do I need to know Marvel to understand what’s going on? The answer to this one is not really. The ride doesn’t really follow the plot of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the queue and pre-show do a pretty good job of explaining everything that’s happening as you experience it. Pre-show with Terry Crews That being said, having some knowledge of the characters and plot of the Guardians of the Galaxy movies might be helpful. But again, it’s absolutely not necessary. If you want to watch some Marvel movies before you ride, watch the two Guardians of the Galaxy movies, there’s no real need to watch the other ones for this ride. You might also consider watching Marvel’s The Eternals before you ride, as well, as some story elements are pulled from the show. How can I ride it? The ride is not currently using a standby queue. A virtual queue will open every day at 7AM, 1PM and 6PM (the 6PM opening is only for guests who are eligible to experience extended park hours in the evening by staying at select Disney World hotels). Xandar Gallery The rollercoaster will also be available as an Individual Lightning Lane purchase each morning at 7AM. We’ll be bringing you more information about this rollercoaster and how the virtual queue works as it becomes available, but in the meantime, make sure you’re following DFB for all the latest Disney World news! Click here for our SPOILER-FREE review of 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. What questions do YOU have about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Let us know in the comments! The post FAQ: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Marvel fans: you have a LOT to look forward to! ©Disney Recently, Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was released, and soon fans will also get to watch the Ms. Marvel show on Disney+ as well as She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. But we can’t forget about ANOTHER new Marvel movie coming soon: Thor: Love and Thunder. We’ve already seen an initial trailer, but now something NEW is available! During Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, a brand NEW trailer dropped for Thor: Love and Thunder! Check it out below! Thor: Love and Thunder is the latest Thor sequel and it will star Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, and Christian Bale, among others. The movie is directed by Taika Waititi and will be released in theaters on July 8th, 2022! ©Marvel The movie finds Thor on a rather unique journey — “a quest for inner peace,” according to Marvel Studios. ©Marvel But it seems like Thor’s retirement is going to be interrupted by a certain “galactic killer” known as Gorr the God Butcher (played by Christian Bale). Gorr wants what his name implies — the extinction of the gods. To fight this threat, Thor will seek the help of a few old friends — King Valkyrie, Korg, and Jane Foster, who now (to Thor’s surprise!) wields his magical hammer. ©Marvel Together, the’ll have to go on a cosmic adventure and try to stop Gorr before it’s too late! ©Marvel We’ll keep an eye out for more news related to Thor and other upcoming Marvel projects! Stay tuned for all of the latest info. Click here to see what 2 Marvel projects were recognized for disability representation Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for this Thor movie? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Watch the NEW 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Trailer from Marvel Studios! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article