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Today, we announced that National Geographic Expeditions will be offering even more ways for you to explore the wonders of the world through the lens of knowledgeable National Geographic Experts with the launch of 2023 Signature Land itineraries, available for booking starting May 26.View the full article

We’ve found all the best restaurants in Disney World, along with some pretty great lounges. We know where to get snacks, desserts, and drinks in the parks and at the hotels! But what if you need a break and a meal en route to your Disney World vacation? Orlando International Airport We’re stepping away from Disney World for a minute to find the BEST airport lounges in the US! Check out these luxurious hang-outs to find your next must-visit spot at some of the country’s most popular airports. Whether you need a quiet place to work during a layover, a quick drink between flights, or even a spa treatment (), some of these lounges seriously have it all. The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at the John F. Kennedy International Airport This clubhouse, located at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, is home to modern decor and luxurious amenities. There’s complimentary 5-star dining including entrées, tapas, and breakfast items (they recommend the famous Clubhouse Burger), along with free drinks at the bar. ©Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse And you’ll also find a whole entertainment area, which has a pool table, games, and a big red ball sofa. We’re not totally sure what a red ball sofa is, but we think we might need one in our house now. Members can also find showers to freshen up before or after a flight, and there’s a luggage checking service so you don’t have to cart your suitcase around the lounge. ©Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse If this sounds like the spot for you, make note that only people who fit into one of these categories can access the lounge: Passengers traveling in Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Flying Club Gold members traveling with us Passengers traveling in Delta One Delta SkyMiles Diamond Medallion cardholders* Delta SkyMiles Platinum Medallion cardholders* Delta SkyMiles Gold Medallion cardholders* Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Elite Gold members and PPS cardholders* Flying Blue Platinum cardholders* Flying Blue Gold cardholders* Virgin Australia Velocity Club Gold cardholders* Virgin Australia Velocity Club Platinum cardholders* Virgin Australia Velocity The Club cardholders* The starred groups only qualify when flying on a Virgin Atlantic–operated flight. The Oneworld Lounge at the Los Angeles International Airport On the opposite coast, you’ll find the Oneworld Lounge at the Los Angeles International Airport. This lounge has plenty of space for work or hanging out, with the main feature being a large indoor fire pit with circular couches all around it. ©Oneworld Lounge There’s a business center here, and members also have access to free WiFi, showers, and several televisions. ©Oneworld Lounge You can head up to the bar to grab a drink, or choose from a variety of snacks, meals, and small plates if you’re hungry! ©Oneworld Lounge Access is given to eligible customers traveling on any Oneworld member airline, including the following: American Airlines British Airways Cathay Pacific Finnair Iberia Japan Airlines Qantas Qatar Airways Guests must be Business Class, First Class, Sapphire Tier, or Emerald Tier to access the lounge. The Star Alliance Lounge at the Los Angeles International Airport But Oneworld isn’t the only luxurious lounge at Los Angeles. The Star Alliance Lounge also made our list, with an outdoor terrace featuring views of the Hollywood hills and a waterfall! ©Star Alliance This spot also has a bar with complimentary cocktails as well as some snacks and light bites. Shower suites are also available if you wanted to clean up between flights. ©Star Alliance For an even MORE exclusive experience, there’s a separate First Class lounge, which offers more personalized service and a private area for First Class passengers. This lounge has a few more dining options as well, including a la carte entrées. ©Star Alliance You can pay to access this lounge by buying passes on the Star Alliance website. But anyone belonging to these groups can get into the lounge for free: International First Class Customers of any Star Alliance member airline International Business Class Customers of any Star Alliance member airline Domestic First Class Customers of any Star Alliance member airline Domestic Business Class Customers of any Star Alliance member airline Star Alliance Gold Customers traveling in any class of travel United MileagePlus Star Alliance Gold customer The Turkish Airlines Lounge at the Dulles International Airport Maybe the most impressive lounge on this list in terms of appearances is the Turkish Airlines Lounge at the Dulles International Airport in Virginia. ©Turkish Airlines This lounge has a buffet with hot and cold menu items along with a selection of sodas and bottled water. You can also head to the bar to find complimentary cocktails. ©Turkish Airlines There are amenities like free WiFi, outlets, and a shower room as well. ©Turkish Airlines Wondering who can get into the fancy lounge? This spot is open to any Star Alliance Gold members who are flying on a Star Alliance-operated flight. In addition, international business class and first class passengers on Star Alliance airlines or Priority Pass members can head here as well. The Lufthansa First Class Wining and Dining Lounge at the John F. Kennedy International Airport Back to New York for the last lounge on our list! The Lufthansa First Class Wining and Dining Lounge at the John F. Kennedy International Airport is considered a top-notch lounge by several sources. ©Lufthansa This lounge is a whopping 1,472 square meters, and it features a fairly extensive buffet and selection of drinks (all complimentary). The website also lists amenities like “inspirational reading material, a fine cigar of your choice, and special spa and wellness services.” ©Lufthansa To access this lounge, passengers need to be flying First Class on a Lufthansa flight or with one of its Star Alliance partners. BONUS: The American Airlines Admirals Club in the Orlando International Airport Of course, we had to mention a lounge at the Orlando International Airport! If you’re looking to plan a quick moment to relax once you land in Orlando, the American Airlines Admirals Club isn’t a bad place to do it. ©American Airlines This spot has complimentary food and drinks, a full-service bar, and free WiFi! The food menu changes between the morning and afternoon, so expect breakfast items (like eggs, oatmeal, fruit, and muffins) in the morning and more substantial eats (like sliders, tacos, sandwiches, and soup) in the afternoon. ©American Airlines This lounge is open to passengers in the following groups: Admirals Club members Customers in First or Business Class on qualifying flights Non-AAdvantage oneworld® Emerald℠ and Sapphire℠ members Admirals Club® One-Day Pass customer Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive Card authorized users Military (Includes U.S. military personnel traveling in uniform traveling on a same-day flight operated by American) Now you’re all set for some luxurious lounging on your next flight to Disney World! Keep following DFB for more of the latest tips to help you plan the best Disney vacation possible. Click here to see some new packing hacks you NEED to try! 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 airport lounge do you like to stop in on your way to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post The 5 Best Airport Lounges in the US first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It may be mid-May, but Disney is already gearing up for the holiday season — or, at least they’re reminding us that it’s never too early to start celebrating! You can always find ornaments in Disney World! No matter what time of year you’re visiting, you can stop into shops like Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Days of Christmas in Disney Springs to stock up on Disney ornaments and decorations and we’ve been seeing A LOT of new ornaments find their way into the parks recently. We’ve seen ones that look like Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, Under The Sea: Journey of The Little Mermaid, and more! And, Disney isn’t done yet — now there’s ANOTHER Disney World hotel ornament available! As we made our way through Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, we noticed something festive — an ornament that looks just like the exterior of the hotel! We’ve seen quite a few ornaments that look identical to Disney hotels (like Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort) but this is the first one from here! Caribbean Beach Resort Ornament And, when you turn it around, there are even more details with Mickey and Minnie decked out in summer clothes walking around the mini version of the hotel. New Caribbean Beach Resort Ornament! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort tends to get some hate from Disney-goers, but whether you love it or hate it, this ornament sure has bright vibrant colors going for it! But, you’ll have to head to Calypso Trading Post (the gift shop at the hotel) to get this one right now, as that’s the only place we’ve spotted it so far! It’ll cost ya $29.99. Surprise! There are TWO new ornaments! So, if this much-debated Disney World hotel is a favorite of yours, or if you just want a fun way to commemorate your stay here, be sure to pick this up! And, as always, stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all the latest Disney news! Disney is having a HUGE sale on HUNDREDS of items right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What Disney resort is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! The post PHOTOS: Disney World’s New Ornament Looks Just Like a Controversial Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When was the last time you visited EPCOT?! Spaceship Earth This park is undergoing a MASSIVE transformation, and that means things are changing every single day. Whether it’s construction, food, or merchandise news, there’s always something new to check out in this futuristic park. So, without further ado, let’s see what’s new in EPCOT! EPCOT Food Updates Sunshine Seasons There are few phrases that make us smile like “giant pizza roll” does, and we got to try one at Sunshine Seasons recently! The new Pepperoni Pizza Roll comes with a side of pasta salad. Seriously, this thing is huge. For $10.99, we thought this was a delicious and filling meal! Click here to see our FULL review of the Pepperoni Pizza Roll. EPCOT Construction Updates Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana is set to be EPCOT’s newest immersive, walk-through attraction. Not only will it include water features, but it will also teach guests about water, too! Here we can see crews working on putting the rock formations in their places. Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana construction The pavement in the Japan Pavilion has been undergoing intermittent updates, and we caught a glimpse of that on a recent visit. Japan Pavilion pavement construction The pavement refurbishment shouldn’t affect your EPCOT trip, but we’ll let you know if anything changes! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Creations Shop We spotted two new Mickey Mouse iPhone cases for $34.99 each. Do you think Disney is trying to tell us something with these…? Does Disney know something we don’t? There’s a new mailbox toy here, too! It’s an enrichment toy for pets, so your fur baby can figure out how to get the letters out of the box. This probably hasn’t been approved by the USPS. It’s $24.99 and features the main mouse himself saying one of his signature phrases. We’d love mail from Mickey. Check out how gorgeous these Rose Gold Minnie Ears with adjustable strap are! You can get them for $24.99. These ears are meant to be more comfortable than the traditional headband ears, as you can control how tight they are on your head. We can’t get over how pretty the rose gold is! This shop also had an entire NEW collection of Pride merchandise, all about Marvel and Star Wars! There’s a Marvel Loungefly Backpack for $75… Marvel Pride Loungefly backpack …a rainbow Marvel hat for $29.99… Marvel Pride hat …a white Marvel hoodie covered in superhero logos for $59.99… Marvel Pride hoodie …and a black Marvel hoodie with the logos on the sleeve for $64.99. Marvel Pride grey hoodie We also found a couple of t-shirts, including a white Marvel tee for $24.99… Marvel Pride youth tee …and a black one also for $24.99. Marvel Pride T-Shirt A rainbow Loungefly wristlet was here for $40… There’s a tiny one too! …a Pride tumbler was available for $24.99… Disney Pride Tumbler …and a mini Loungefly backpack with a rainbow heart was $75. Mickey Mouse Loungefly For the Star Wars side of things, we found a Pride Spirit Jersey for $74.99… Star Wars Pride Spirit Jersey …a Star Wars rainbow hat for $29.99… Star Wars Pride hat …a kids’ Spirit Jersey for $49.99… Star Wars Pride youth spirit jersey …and a Star Wars Pride button-up shirt for $59.99. Star Wars Pride button up Disney has announced that 100% of the profits from any Pride collection items purchased between now and June 30th will be donated to “support LGBTQIA+ youth and families.” Check out even more items in the Pride collections here! Disney Traders Over at Disney Traders, you can get some new Marvel merchandise, like this Hawkeye bow and arrow set for $29.99. Practice your skills at home. There’s also some new merchandise for the upcoming Ms. Marvel show, including a Loungefly backpack for $85… Ms. Marvel Loungefly backpack …a kids’ pajamas set for $36.99… There’s a pajama set too! …and a zip-up hoodie for $46.99. We’re kind of obsessed with this jacket. So now you can show off your love for Disney’s Marvel series, past and future! Mitsukoshi Mitsukoshi at the Japan pavilion is home to all kinds of fun merchandise. Right now, you can get various keychains from the popular game Animal Crossing. How cute are these guys?! Each of the keychains is $17.95. World Traveler At World Traveler, you can find this red quilted Minnie Mouse bag, which has little silver bows and an embroidered signature from Minnie. Minnie is the most fashionable mouse we know. The bag costs $39.99. Canada Kiosk And finally, at a merchandise kiosk in the Canada pavilion, we spotted a couple of new ornaments. So if you’re getting ready for Christmas a little early, you can check these out! There’s a Tinker Bell ornament with the fairy and a ship in a bottle on a mirror… Hey there, Tink! …as well as a Peter Pan ornament showing Peter flying over London. We can’t blame him for not wanting to grow up. Each of these ornaments costs $24.99. Check out the best Disney souvenirs for every budget. Now you’re all caught up on what’s new in EPCOT! Keep following DFB for more updates as you get ready for your upcoming Disney vacation. Click here to learn all about EPCOT’s MASSIVE transformation. 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! What’s your favorite attraction in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments. The post What’s New in EPCOT: A GIANT Pizza Roll and Marvel Merchandise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Grim grinning ghosts might just come out to socialize on this month’s episode of the planDisney podcast as we talk all things Halloween & Holidays from INSIDE the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Resort.View the full article

New U.S. travel and remittance policies toward Cuba are likely to be implemented slowly and will be more restrictive than those under President Obama as the Biden administration steers through choppy election year waters. View the full article

Theme park radar detects new SeaWorld parking, passholder entrance at Islands of Adventure, pop-up cakes for Haunted Mansion View the full article

Magic Kingdom hit some rough patches this past week. Cinderella Castle While a lot of new merchandise hit the park over the past couple of days, there were also some issues, like missing food offerings, canceled entertainment, and an early closing. So let’s dive deeper into what’s going on at the Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium A ton of new items hit the Emporium, like the new Rose Gold Sensory Ears that cost $24.99! Sensory Ears There’s also the Sweatshirt Vest which costs $39.99. We’ve also seen this item over at Animal Kingdom! Disney World Vest The new Lady Weighted Plush also made its way over to the Emporium, and costs $29.99! Lady Weighted Plush We also found these new Loungefly Minnie Ears for $39.99! Loungefly Ears New Pride Collection items also hit the store, like the Mickey Bracelet for $24.99… Bracelet …and the Mickey Necklace for $19.99. Necklace We also saw new Ms. Marvel items like the MagicBand for $34.99… MagicBand …and the Red Backpack for $34.99. Backpack We also saw the restock of the 50th Snow Globe… Globes …and the Main Street Electrical Parade Spirit Jersey! Spirit Jersey And that’s all the updates from the Emporium! Uptown Jewelers They had the new 50th Anniversary Dress for $128! Dress The new Ms. Marvel items also hit this store, as well as the Pride Heart Loungefly Backpack! Pride Backpack And that’s all we found at Uptown Jewelers! Main Street Cinema We found the Orange Bird Shorts for $36.99. Orange Bird Shorts And we also saw the restock of the Disney World Harvey’s Bag! Back in Stock! And that’s all we saw at Main Street Cinema! Star Traders We found the Belle nuiMO here, which we’ve previously seen in Animal Kingdom! Belle And that’s the only new item we found at Star Traders. Hundred Acre Goods The only new item here was the Weighted Mickey Plush that we’ve previously seen in Hollywood Studios! Mickey Weighted Plush And that’s all for Hundred Acre Goods! Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe We saw the building attraction ornaments restock, as well as the addition of the Train Station Ornament for $29.99! It has the iconic view of the train on one side… One Side …and the stairs to the train on the other side (with a special appearance from Mickey)! Other Side There’s also the Disney World Gate Ornament for $29.99! Gate Ornament And there’s the Little Mermaid Ornament for $29.99! Little Mermaid Ornament And that’s all from Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe! Bonjour! Village Gifts We saw the Cinderella Castle Statue which costs a whopping $199! EXPENSIVE!! And that’s all for this store! Frontierland Trading Post We saw they restocked the Mrs. Potts and Pooh Bear Patches! Patch Restock And that’s all the new and restocked merchandise in Magic Kingdom! Check out all the characters on the NEW Loungefly Minnie Ears! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café The Mission to Mars Burger is off the menu. Mission to Mars Burger We’ll update you if it returns! Kernel Kitchen The Kernel Kitchen was out of Caramel Popcorn! Missing It wasn’t on the menu, either. Menu The Kernel Kitchen isn’t the same without Caramel Corn! Check out all of the new food coming to Disney World this summer! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Starbucks Pavement The pavement was being worked on outside of Starbucks! Pavement Construction Hopefully, it will give us a smoother stroll down Main Street, U.S.A. Check out our Main Street, U.S.A. food tour! Magic Kingdom General Updates There were a couple hiccups in the park’s schedule, like the cancelation of the 12PM Festival of Fantasy performance on May 14th. A Cast Member told us that it was canceled due to an issue with the floats. Luckily, Disney was still able to do the 3PM performance! ©Disney Magic Kingdom also closed early at 4:30PM on May 15th! This caused a lot of crowding around the exits at the time of closing! Signs And that wraps up all of our updates for Magic Kingdom! Hopefully, this next week goes a little smoother! We’ll continue to bring you the latest updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Check out the list of food coming to Disney World this summer! 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 new merchandise do you like the most? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: A Canceled Parade and Ride Ornaments first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As summer closes in, we’re preparing ourselves (and our tastebuds) for new snacks and treats in Disney World! Cookie Waffle Sundae We’ve recently tried a Pepperoni Pizza Egg Roll in EPCOT, a Berries and Cream Churro (HA now the song’s stuck in your head), and a Gideon’s Bakehouse dupe in Disneyland! Today, we’re heading over to Disney Springs to try an ice cream sundae! We recently headed over to Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs to try the Mickey Cookie Waffle Sundae. This sundae is vanilla soft-serve, hot fudge, cookie crumbles, and white chocolate chip pearls in a Mickey bubble waffle. Mickey Cookie Waffle Sundae We thought the soft-serve was very refreshing on such a hot day and that the cookie crumbles and hot fudge weren’t too overpowering. The absolute star of the show, however, was the waffle cone. It was crisp and light and just a tiny bit sweet. It was the perfect combination. The waffle cone was the best part of this sundae! The only downside to this sundae was that it started melting pretty much immediately in the Florida heat. It’s big enough to share, so you could either share it to help prevent melting, or just eat it really fast. Cookies and cream fans will like this sundae, but if that’s not you, you’d probably want to try one of the other sundaes like the Minnie Sweet Strawberry Waffle Sundae, or the Pluto Peanut Butter Waffle Sundae. It melts FAST! This sundae was $8.99 from Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs. It’s pretty big, so we think it’s worth the money, especially if you share. We’re always on the lookout for more snacks in Disney World, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for more reviews! Click here to see what Disney executives have to say about how inflation is affecting the parks Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this sundae? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: A New Mickey BUBBLE Waffle Sundae Just Dropped in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney+ is changing soon in a big way, and it involves ads. ©Disney Not long ago we reported that Disney+ would be introducing an ad-supported subscription later in 2022, with a separate subscription option for people willing to pay more for no ads, and recently we learned a few details about what those ads might be like. Disney also announced just how many ads you may be watching if you opt for this future subscription, so find out whether this could be a dealbreaker for you. The Wall Street Journal reported that the ad-supported subscription will include approximately four minutes of ads per hour, and there will be no ads directed to preschool children. In fact, preschoolers will not see any ads when using the child profile, even with the ad-supported subscription. ©Disney Four minutes of ads per hour might seem like a lot, but it’s actually far shorter than most of Disney+’s competitors. Hulu, which is controlled by Disney, shows ads for almost eight minutes per hour on their ad-supported subscription, and Peacock airs around five minutes of commercials per hour. If you’re watching traditional TV, you’re looking at an average of 18 to 23 minutes of ads per hour. According to the Wall Street Journal, “Disney+ is seeking to charge advertisers about $50 to $60 for reaching 1,000 viewers.” This is considered a pricey ask, especially considering brands will not be able to request when to have their ads appear or in which program. Billboard for the Marvel Hawkeye series The streaming industry is an ideal place for advertisers to target 25- to 30-year-olds and Disney+ is considered a safe place for brands that are concerned about appearing alongside controversial content. ©Disney The ads on Disney+ will not include alcohol or political content at its launch, and they will also not be including any ads from competitors or rival entertainment studios. ©Disney Netflix has also recently shared plans to add a new ad-supported subscription in late 2022, so Disney+ will not be alone in adding this new price tier. Currently, a Disney+ subscription (without ads) costs $7.99 a month, but Disney has not yet released news about the pricing for the future ad-supported subscription. ©Disney We’ll be watching closely for more Disney+ news, so stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Click here for more details on the kinds of ads you might see on Disney+. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you feel about ads on Disney+? Tell us in the comments. The post Find Out How 4 Minutes Will Change Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, guests visiting the Disneyland Resort can find an all-new window display honoring Children’s Day, a holiday which is celebrated in many cultures, including Japan and South Korea. Through the collaboration of the Disneyland Resort Enhancement team and COMPASS, a business employee resource group dedicated […]View the full article

Disney World says Magic Kingdom’s Harmony Barber Shop will reopen in July; Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique coming back this year too. View the full article

Bibbidi! Bobbidi! BOO! The return of this magical experience that transforms little boys and girls into dashing heroes and charming princesses has finally been announced! Bibbidi Bobbodi Boutique in Magic Kingdom Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is Disney’s own boutique for guests ages 3 to 12 years old. “Magical Makeovers” are provided by Fairy Godmothers-in-Training who turn guests into royal princesses or gallant knights. There are two Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques in Disney World, located in Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, but they have remained closed since the pandemic closures, and we’ve been anxiously awaiting the moment when they reopened their doors. Now, we know when these spots will reopen! Due to health and safety concerns, this high-touch, high-contact activity was put on hold for a long while. And for those young little heroines itching to show off their inner princess, the options were limited. But now the Fairy Godmothers-in-Training have announced that Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will reopen sometime this year and start welcoming back young patrons for a healthy dose of pixie dust. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique The boutique will also be reopening at Disneyland Resort! We don’t have a specific timeline yet, but we know it’ll be sometime in 2022. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique ©Disney Before the boutiques closed, families had multiple packages to choose from to find that glass-slipper perfect fit for their young one. Although Disney hasn’t announced yet which packages will return when the boutiques reopen, here’s a re-cap of what was available before: Crown Package Carriage Package Courtyard Package Castle Package Deluxe Castle Package Disney Frozen Crown Package Disney Frozen Package Princess Signature Dress Collection Knight Package Deluxe Knight Package The Crown Package started at $74.95 (plus tax) and included hairstyling, shimmering makeup and face gem, princess sash and cinch sack, and nail polish. The Carriage Package started at $99.95 (plus tax)and included everything in the Crown Package plus a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique t-shirt. The Courtyard Package started at $149.95 (plus tax) and included everything in the Carriage package plus a “trendy tutu.” The Castle Package started at $199.95 (plus tax) and included everything in the Crown Package plus a Disney Princess dress of choice and coordinating accessories (shoes not included). The Deluxe Castle Package started at $229.95 (plus tax) and included the options in the standard Castle Package, but included a coordinating boxed accessory set. The Disney Frozen Crown Package started at $119.95 (plus tax) and included Anna or Elsa hairstyling (with braided hairpiece), sparkling snowflake hair accessories, shimmering makeup, and face gem, princess sash and cinch sack, nail polish, and a 12-in Olaf plush toy. The Disney Frozen Package started at $179.95 (plus tax) and included the options from the Disney Frozen Crown package plus an Anna or Elsa dress. And the ultimate royal treatment is the Princess Signature Dress Collection starting at $450 (plus tax) which included the Crown Package options plus a Disney Princess gown made with heirloom-quality fabrics, a high-quality crystal tiara with box, and an Organza garment bag and satin hanger. And those dapper young heroes aren’t left out! The Knight Package started at $19.95 (plus tax) and came with hairstyling with gel and a sword & shield. The Deluxe Knight Package started at $79.95 (plus tax) and included the Knight Package options plus a knight costume. Any option could be enhanced with separate purchase add-ons like shoes, wands, crowns, and more! Reservations are required for this experience and can be made through the Disney World website or by calling (407) 939-1929. Remember, even magic takes a little time, so plan for your little one’s transformation to take about an hour. And if you’re booking your experience inside the Magic Kingdom, you will need valid park tickets and park pass reservations, as well. We’re so glad to see even more magic return to the Parks! Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to keep you informed on all of the Disney news. ALERT: Cinderella’s Royal Table Sees Another BIG Character Meet and Greet Change 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 going to give this experience a try? Let us know in the comments! The post REOPENING TIMELINE Announced for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disney World and Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever been walking down Main Street, U.S.A., and just suddenly had the urge to get your hair cut? Main Street, U.S.A. For the last couple of years, you would’ve been out of luck in that situation. But before the 2020 closures, Magic Kingdom had a fully operational barbershop on Main Street, U.S.A., complete with a variety of haircut services. This shop didn’t return when the parks reopened, but now we finally know when the Harmony Barber Shop will reopen in Disney World! Disney has announced that the Harmony Barber Shop in Magic Kingdom will reopen on July 31st, 2022! Starting then, you can head in for a Child’s Haircut, an Adult Haircut, or “My First Haircut” (a special service for toddler-aged kids). Harmony Barber Shop The “My First Haircut” experience will be extra special now, too! Stylists will have magic and extra special pixie dust for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration. We can’t wait to see what it is! Walk-in appointments will be accepted based on availability, so Disney recommends making advanced reservations for any of the services to ensure the barbershop will be able to accommodate you at the time you’re hoping to visit. A limited number of reservations will be bookable in the My Disney Experience app beginning June 28th. Harmony Barber Shop Previously, the cost of getting a haircut here was $18 plus tax for kids and $19 plus tax for adults. The “My First Haircut” experience was $25, and it included a commemorative Mickey hat, a keepsake lock of hair, and an official milestone certificate. Disney hasn’t confirmed yet that these will be the prices when Harmony Barber Shop reopens, so we’ll keep an eye out for updates about the cost. ©Disney This is the FINAL Main Street location to reopen its doors, and we’re so excited to check it out again! We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so keep following DFB for more updates that could affect your upcoming vacation. Click here to learn about a COVID-19 change that’s quietly going back to normal 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. Have you ever gotten your hair cut in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post REOPENING DATE Announced for the Barber Shop in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Skipping the standby line for one EPCOT attraction is changing soon in Disney World! Spaceship Earth at EPCOT Well, at least for a little while. Since Disney introduced Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection, guests who pay for the services have been able to bypass the regular line at select attractions. Access to certain rides is available through Genie+, while Individual Attraction Selection grants access to others. And, one EPCOT ride will be changing the way guests skip the line for a limited time! Beginning on May 31st, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT’s France Pavilion will no longer be a pay-per-ride attraction (at least for a limited time). Instead, it will be available as part of Genie+. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure This change is expected to last until August 7th, when Remy’s will go back to being a pay-per-ride attraction. This means that between May 31st and August 7th, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be included in your purchase of Disney Genie+, which is $15 per ticket per day. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure We’ve seen changes like this happen in the past, during the holiday season and over Spring Break, so it’s possible that this change is coming ahead of summer crowds. Plus, with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opening on May 27th, there’s a chance that Disney expects crowds to be occupied at that attraction. Crowds in the France Pavilion at EPCOT Keep in mind that this is a temporary change — and don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Click here to see the details on the virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at 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. Have you used Disney Genie+? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Genie+ CHANGE Announced for EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A mainstay of Magic Kingdom Park since opening day, Harmony Barber Shop is opening its doors once again on July 31 for the world’s most magical haircut. View the full article

Something new is cooking up in EPCOT! EPCOT No, we’re not talking about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (although we’re extremely excited for its official opening on May 27th). We’re talking about the Pepperoni Pizza Roll at Sunshine Seasons! We’ve seen Pepperoni Pizza Egg Rolls over at Disney California Adventure in the past as well as Pepperoni Pizza Spring Rolls in Magic Kingdom (both of which we really enjoyed), so of course we had to try this new pizza-inspired item! And spoiler alert: This is PERFECT for pizza lovers! Sunshine Seasons just added a Pepperoni Pizza Roll to their menu! It comes with a side of pasta salad and costs $10.99. And you guys — this thing is massive. We gave this roll a try, and wow! The breading was chewy with a touch of garlic, the mozzarella cheese was nicely melted, and the pepperoni had the perfect amount of spice to it. This is a great variation of pepperoni pizza. In fact, it’s basically a folded-up slice of pizza! Pepperoni Pizza Egg Roll The pasta salad didn’t disappoint either. The elbow pasta was smothered in Italian dressing with a light touch of mayonnaise, and it also had onions, cucumbers, and green and red peppers. It’s served cold in a cup. We liked how the pasta was cooked, but some may find it to be over-cooked. It just depends on your preference. But if you aren’t interested in the pasta salad, you can choose a bag of chips instead. Pasta Salad Overall, some may find the Pepperoni Pizza Roll to be too greasy, but we didn’t mind it. And while we enjoyed the pasta salad, we could see others having an issue with how it’s cooked (but remember you can replace it with chips!). With that being said, we really liked this new offering and think it’s a pretty good value for the price! Both Items So if you like pizza, this is a great option! And it’s good for everyone in the family, as it comes in adult and kid portions. We’ll continue to review the newest foods hitting the parks, so stay tuned to DFB. The 25 BEST Disney World Snacks for 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. Will you try this new offering? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: EPCOT’s NEW Pizza Roll Is the Size of Our Heads -- Not Kidding first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The opening date for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is coming up SOON! It will officially open to all guests on May 27th. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We’ve already been able to go on the ride several times, so we’ve got ALL the details (including a spoiler free review!). The ride will be using a virtual queue system when it officially opens instead of a standby line. And now, we have more details about how the virtual queue will work for the ride! The virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will work very similarly to how Disney World’s other virtual queues have. Guests will have 2 daily opportunities to request to join the virtual queue — the first will be at 7AM, and the second will be at 1PM. The Galaxarium Guests trying to request to join the virtual queue at 7AM do not have to be inside EPCOT, but they DO have to have a theme park reservation for EPCOT in order to join. If you’re trying to join the 1PM virtual queue, you have to be INSIDE EPCOT. So, you basically need a theme park reservation for EPCOT either way, as you can’t park hop from another park until 2PM. Loading Area for your Starjumper Shuttle But, wait — there’s more! New to the virtual queue experience is an additional opportunity to request to join the virtual queue! On select dates when EPCOT has Extended Evening Hours, qualifying guests can request to join the virtual queue at 6PM. Guests who qualify for Extended Evening Hours do NOT have to be inside EPCOT to join the virtual queue at 6PM. You can find out more about who qualifies for this perk here. ©Disney These guest do have to have valid theme park admission and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same day to experience Extended Evening Hours. Or, you can use Extended Evening Hours if you have a ticket or Annual Pass with a Park Hopper option and enter the park you have a reservation for. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Remember, the virtual queue is NOT the only way you can get on Cosmic Rewind. It will also be available as a pay-per-ride selection, where you can pay separately to use the Lightning Lane of the ride. There will, however, not be a regular standby line at the attraction at this time. Tap Point for Lightning Lane entrance Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Click here to learn more about 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. Will you be trying to join the virtual queue for Cosmic Rewind once it opens? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Details Revealed for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’s Virtual Queue in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost time for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to launch into EPCOT on May 27, and we can’t wait for the world to experience this intergalactic chase through space and time. Before you help us save the galaxy, there are a few things you should know about how to experience this incredible new attraction, which […]View the full article

What’s the FIRST souvenir you think of when you think of Disney World? Is it ears? We bet it is! Can you EVER have enough? Even if it wasn’t, you have to admit that Minnie and Mickey ears are iconic and a total theme park staple. And, there are SO many to choose from! Seriously, Disney has released dozens of new pairs already this year — it’s hard to keep up. But, luckily for you, we made it easy and compiled ALL of them together in one place! So, let’s check out ALL of the Minnie and Mickey ears that have been released so far in 2022. We will continue to update this post as more ears are released throughout the year. January The first pair of ears released in January were these Lunar New Year Minnie ears! 2022 is the year of the tiger and the ears have some fun floral embroidery and a red and gold color scheme. The red tassel is said to signify luck and good fortune! What do you think? Next, we had these awesome light-up Star Wars Lightsaber Mickey ears! One Sid has the Rebel Alliance symbol while the other has the symbol for the Galactic Empire. Instead of a bow, you can see a blue and red lightsaber dueling! Lightsaber Ears! Also released in January were these exclusive Pop Century Minnie ears. They’re pretty groovy, with sequined records as the ears and a colorful floral bow. In the middle, you can see the Pop logo that matches the one at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. How fun! We also saw some new ears that were a little late to the party! These Winter Mickey Balloon ears look like they should’ve been put out during the holiday season, but we got them in January. These also light up! Would you wear these after Christmas? January didn’t bring us many pairs of new ears, but don’t worry, there are PLENTY more ahead! February In February, we were introduced to the Princess Minnie Mouse ears! These are a light pink with sparkly sequins and a crown instead of a bow. Check out those pearl details! Those sequins SPARKLE in the sun. Next, we saw these FUZZY sherpa tie dye Minnie Ears! They have pink, orange, purple, and a little bit of yellow tie dye across the ears and then a pink sherpa bow. What do we think?! These Beauty and the Beast Belle ears arrived in Disney World and are…interesting. They feature a gold sequin bow with a 3D gold tone Enchanted Rose in the center, along with clear plastic ears filled with gold sequins and decorated with Belle screen art. This design was definitely a choice! What’s going on here? We also got the Mickey Balloon ears in Disney World in February! They have a blue balloon inside one ear and a yellow one inside the other, and they light up! They light up! The Valentine’s Day Minnie ears arrived the day before the holiday. They’re bright pink with white hearts and sequins all over! Valentine’s Day Minnie Ears Next, we got some pretty classic Minnie ears! These ears are black and the bow is white with red polka dots. They’re sparkly and shiny, which gives them a little more pizzazz compared to the original classic Minnie design. A spin on a classic Disney World also got these stunning Bright Green ears in February! They are yet another sequined pair, but the bow is a little more unique and the monochromatic color scheme totally works. Green Minnie Ears! Alice in Wonderland got her own ears at Disney World! Each ear has a print of Alice, tea cups, and other Alice in Wonderland imagery over a turquoise background. The bow is blue satin with white lace, which totally reminds us of Alice’s blue and white dress. Hi Alice! Do you like your ears? The next pair of ears were a bit different — these Floral Wreath ears were giving us major DIY vibes, like someone went to Michael’s and threw them together. Are you a fan? New Floral Minnie Ears Continuing with the DIY flower vibes, Disney also released these British Floral Minnie ears in EPCOT’s UK pavilion. They feature a bow adorned with a pattern reminiscent of the Union Jack (but it’s made out of flowers) and a crown! U.K. Floral Ears After that, the Amethyst ears made their way to Disney World! The ears have large iridescent purple sequins and a velvety purple bow. They definitely make a statement! So sparkly Another Disney World resort got its own pair of ears — Art of Animation. These ears are special because they actually CHANGE COLORS in the sun! Inside, they’re white… It’s got all the Art of Animation Resort icons! …and outside they’re pink! WHAAAAT?! Now, let’s see what ears March had in store! March Kicking things off in March were these Limoncello ears from EPCOT’s Italy pavilion! They have blue velvet fabric on the headband and bright yellow sequins on the ears. The blue and yellow bow has a lemon in the middle, and a hidden Mickey! So unique We also saw the release of these really fun Orange Bird ears ahead of the 2022 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. The ears look like orange slices and they’re transparent! EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Ears Disney then released this adorable ear hat themed to Chef Mickey’s at the Contemporary Resort! You can wear a chef’s hat like Mickey AND have Mickey ears on at the same time. How cute! Tomorrowland fans got a pair of Minnie ears that were out of this world! They have sparkly silver ears with a purple bow that’s spotted with stars. Sparkles everywhere! Princess Tiana also got her own pair of ears! These are actually BaubleBar ears and they have velvet lime green ears with a lovely crown in the middle. BaubleBar Tiana Minnie Ears The first pair of ears from the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction series also landed in Disney World. The first collection is themed to Space Mountain and brought us these ears with a spaceship on them! Perfect for Space Mountain lovers! March was also the month that the Mickey Pretzel ears arrived in Disney World! These are actually scented to smell like a Mickey pretzel, but we were kind of on the fence. What an interesting concept We also saw some VERY pricy ears be released for Disney World’s 50th anniversary! Coach came out with several pairs of ears, each representing a different Disney park. There is a pair of ears for Walt Disney World… Walt Disney World ears ….Disneyland Resort… Disneyland ears …Shanghai Disney Resort… Shanghai Disney Resort Ears …and Disneyland Paris. Each pair of these will set you back almost $300! Disneyland Paris ears Finally, check out this pair of Little Mermaid ears! These are BaubleBar ears as well and feature pearly shells as the ears with a purple and green layered bow. Fit for a princess! Ready for more ears? Because there are a lot more! April Disney World has released a TON of ears for its 50th anniversary, and they released another pair in April! These gold sequined Minnie ears have a royal blue bow and are simple, but still sparkly! Classic or boring? Graduation ears also arrived for the class of 2022 in April. The black sequined ears have a mini graduation hat on top, complete with a tassel! They say “Class of 2022” on the side. Congrats grads! The Orchid Sparkly Minnie ears brought even MORE sequins to the party, with a bright pink color on both the ears and the bow. They’re beautiful! Next, we got another pair of ears in the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction series. The second collection is themed to Pirates of the Caribbean, so we got these Pirate Hat ears! Aren’t they fun?! Check THESE out! Pixar’s Turning Red was released in March, and so was a TON of merchandise for the movie, including these super cool ears! We didn’t get the ears in Disney World until April, though. But, just check out how fun these are! They show Mei Mei in human form and as a red panda. How CUTE! We got yet another pair of Rose Gold Minnie ears in April. They’re covered in rose gold sequins but have a pink satin bow on top! Rose Gold Minnie Ears This pair of ears seems a little lost in Disney World — they’re themed to Disneyland’s Main Street Electrical Parade! They were actually released in Disney World first and are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the parade. Oh, and they GLOW IN THE DARK! Check out these ears! The next pair of new ears we found were these Butterfly Minnie ears. They were totally giving us Barbie Fairy Princess vibes, and they even have a veil! They also kind of look like two giant loofahs. Minnie Butterfly Ears We got ANOTHER pair of scented ears over at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter. These are shaped like Mickey Beignets and smell like them, too! OMG Finally, we found some ears to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disneyland Paris! These were over in EPCOT’s France pavilion and feature sparkly gold ears, a navy blue bow with stars, and Tinker Bell in front of the park’s castle. Look at how they SHINE So, you don’t even have to go all the way to Paris to celebrate! May So far in May, we’ve only seen a couple pairs of ears be released in Disney World. First, we have these new embroidered ears from the Mexico pavilion in EPCOT! Aren’t they stunning?! They’re so bold and vibrant. Minnie Ears from the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT The other pair we’ve seen are these Loungefly Character ears! They’re light blue with a navy blue sequined bow and feature a ton of Disney characters on the ears. Can you name them all? We love these! Those are ALL of the Minnie and Mickey ears that have been released in Disney World so far this year! We’ll continue to update this post as more ears are released, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see every single pair of ears released in Disney World in 2021! 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 pair of ears is your favorite so far? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Has Released 40 Pairs of Ears in 2022! See Them ALL Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A beloved show is returning to Disneyland Resort, and we can’t wait! Fantasmic! at Disneyland ©Disney We already got the Main Street Electrical Parade, World of Color, and Disneyland Forever fireworks back, but now it’s time for Fantasmic! to return. The return of this hit nighttime show has been highly anticipated, and now Disney is bringing back a unique way to watch the performance! The Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge will be reopening in Disneyland Park on May 20th! This lounge area offers some unique perks (as well as a pretty spectacular view of the park) for guests who reserve their visit, and you’ll be able to come and go as you please throughout the night. Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience Decor from 2017 For $60 per guest (over the age of 2), you’ll get your choice of entree, a side, dessert, and assorted, unlimited beverages. Guests can reserve their visit to the lounge 60 days in advance of their trip through the Disneyland app or website. If you so choose, you’ll also be able to hang out during the fireworks and nighttime shows, getting a one-of-a-kind view of all the action. ©Disney We’ll make sure to update you with any additional details about this experience when it returns, including any changes from the previous version. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the activities you can check out in Disney World and Disneyland Resort! The Best Times to Go to Disneyland in 2022 — Click Here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been to this lounge before? Tell us in the comments! The post Disneyland is Bringing Back An EXCLUSIVE Lounge and Dining Experience first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Greetings from the Wonders of Xandar pavilion! Here at EPCOT, you can just feel the excitement around every corner as we gear up to open a totally awesome coaster – Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. With just over a week to go before its official opening, we invited some stellar students from Boys & Girls Clubs’ […]View the full article