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There’s a LOT happening in EPCOT these days. EPCOT We’ve got massive construction projects in the middle of the park, a brand-new restaurant, and the grand opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind scheduled for later this month. There’s so much happening, and if you’re not visiting the park daily, it’s easy to miss some news. But thankfully, we’re in EPCOT almost every day…and today we’re catching you up on what’s new in the park! EPCOT Construction Updates Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We’re just a few weeks away from the grand opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and we couldn’t be more pumped! Ahead of ride openings, Disney usually hosts media events, and this week it looks like they’re prepping for some of these events with the addition of a stage in front of the ride building. There’s a new stage out front. We’ll continue to watch this area and see if any more equipment gets set up in the coming days. Currently, regular guests can’t get close to the building (it’s blocked off), but we only have to wait until May 27th for it to be open to all! Moana — Journey of Water The other big construction project that we’re watching in EPCOT is located smack dab in the center of the park! Moana — Journey of Water has been very slowly taking shape, and just recently we’ve started to see some rock structures emerge. Look at all that progress! We’ve been watching a big pit of dirt and stationary construction equipment for a while, so it’s nice to spot progress! We’ll continue watching here to see if we can start to make out elements of the attraction. Miscellaneous Construction Besides the two big projects, there have been a few miscellaneous touch-ups happening around the park. The tower in the Italy Pavilion is in the process of being repainted, and we see some progress on it each day. (They seem to be working on it outside of park hours.) It’s getting a little refresh. Over at Liquid Layers (the interactive fountains by the Imagination Pavilion), we spotted a sign for wet caulk. Be on the lookout for these in the next few days if your kiddos are splashing around over there! Don’t touch the caulk! And finally, the bench in front of The Land Pavilion was painted this week. We watched the progress over hte course of a few days, but it seemed to be finished on Monday and just waiting to dry. Painting wrapped up this weekend. If the stanchions are still up when you’re there, make sure to avoid sitting down — otherwise, you might have to buy some new pants! EPCOT Attraction Updates Braille Map If you’re in need of a braille map in EPCOT, then good news — there’s a new one near the front of the park now! On the construction wall just past Spaceship Earth, covering the space where the Guest Relations building was, there’s a large braille map that appeared this week. New Braille Map in EPCOT We’ve spotted another braille map in World Showcase, but it’s nice to have this one accessible for guests in the front of the park as well. EPCOT Merchandise Updates Port of Entry Even though the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival kicked off a few months ago, we’re still spotting new merchandise for the fest in the park! This week, we got two new watering cans, the first of which we spotted at Port of Entry for $19.99 Do we need this? Yes we do. This adorable Orange Bird design is sure to brighten up your garden and have you dreaming of Disney days! Italy Pavilion In the Italy Pavilion, we’ve been fawning over the Limoncello collection for a while now, but this week two new bags joined the lineup. First up, there’s this cute small purse made with burlap and finished off with a lemon slice Mickey! It’s so small! Need something a little more substantial? You could buy the matching tote instead. It’s not a massive bag, but it has a little bit more space than the other one. They also have a small tote. You can grab either of these bags now for $39.99. American Adventure Pavilion Head next door to America for some MORE new merchandise, including this new Mickey Mouse Polynesian Print at the Art of Disney store. Right now, it’s available for $39.99. Isn’t he cute?! And just outside at the merchandise cart, we spotted the new Dapper Day 10th Anniversary pin for $10. Dapper Day is a popular holiday for Disney fans who like to dress up, and what better way is there to commemorate the occasion if you celebrated this year? Add this one to your collection! We saw some pretty great Dapper Day looks a few days ago at EPCOT — we can’t wait for the next event! Plume et Palette In the France Pavilion at Plume et Palette, we spotted several items from the Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary collection. First, there are these sparkly new Minnie ears for $29.99. Fabulous new ears! Love that look but Minnie ears aren’t your thing? Maybe try out the matching Disneyland Paris Baseball Cap instead. It’s a little bit more expensive at $39.99, but it’s great for those hot days in the parks to keep the sun out of your eyes. Why not buy the hat AND the ears? And if you really want to complete the look, there are two new Dooney & Bourke bags here as well. There’s a tote for $298… Dooney & Bourke Tote …and a smaller crossbody bag for $228. They’re an expensive souvenir, but they’re usually pretty popular with die-hard fans! Dooney & Bourke Crossbody If you’re planning to visit Disneyland Paris during its anniversary celebrations, this is a great place to pick up the necessities before you travel! Souk al Magreb And finally, a small merchandise spot in the World Showcase has reopened! Souk al Magreb was open during the day for guests to do a little light shopping in the Morocco Pavilion. Souk al Magreb Shopping has been pretty scarce in this pavilion since the reopening of EPCOT, so we’re glad to have this spot back again. Camera Center For our last few items, let’s head back toward the front of the park. At the Camera Center underneath Spaceship Earth, there’s a new Mickey lanyard and pin starter set for those looking to get into pin trading. You can get your pin collection started off right! You can snag this basic starting kit for $34.99. Creations Shop And finally, as usual, a bunch of new merchandise arrived in Creations Shop in the past few days. In anticipation of the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, we got a new weighted Groot Plush. Isn’t he adorable?! You can pick him up for $29.99. There’s a new Groot plush! And remember that second watering can we mentioned? This How to Garden design popped up in EPCOT’s main gift shop a few days ago for $19.99. It matches the other gardening merchandise. Speaking of Flower & Garden merchandise — check out this new Figment magnet for $14.99. Can you ever REALLY have too many Figment souvenirs? Figment Magnet Two new shirts arrived here as well, including a Grogu tank top for $36.99… Disney can’t stop, won’t stop with the Baby Yoda merch. …and a 50th Anniversary tee for $39.99. Disney just keeps going with that 50th Anniversary merch! ANOTHER 50th shirt! And last but certainly not least, we’ve got the Butterfly Minnie ears that kind of remind us of an elementary school art project. You can snag these…unique ears for $29.99. Wow, they’re…something! That’s a LOT of new merchandise in a matter of just a few days. Stay tuned to see if any of these items pop up online! Click Here to Check Out the 50th Anniversary Merchandise Online! That’s everything new in EPCOT in the past few days! Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to cover all the excitement from this park, including new restaurants, construction updates, and ride openings! Click Here to Check Out Our Review of EPCOT’s Newest Restaurant! 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 visit to EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New in EPCOT: Merchandise from the WRONG Disney Park and a Gift Shop Reopening first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’re big fans of dressing for comfort when going to the parks. One of our first stops when park-hopping And while we prefer to dress in comfy clothes, we still want to park-hop in style! Through accessories like Disney-themed shoes and rings, we’ve been able to comfortably add a touch of magic to our outfits! And with Enso’s new collector’s boxes, you’ll have so many accessories to choose from! Enso Rings are silicone, which makes them more comfortable than a traditional ring! They make park-hopping, swimming, and reaching into a popcorn bucket even easier, as you don’t have to worry about your rings getting snagged on things. We’ve seen these rings before, but now they come in sets to give you even more options! We’ll start with the Monsters, Inc. Collector’s Box, which is the perfect way to create a screamin’ good outfit! ©Enso It comes with the Doors, Doors, Doors Ring which features Mike, Sulley, and obviously — doors! ©Enso It also comes with the purple Unlikely Friends Ring! It has Boo, Mike, and Sulley — our favorite unlikely friends! ©Enso The Monsters, Inc. Collector’s Box costs $79.99. Get the Monsters, Inc. Collector’s Box here! The Toy Story Collectors Box lets you bring Andy’s favorite toys on your own adventures! ©Enso The box includes the Andy’s Crew Ring, which has all of our favorite toys — Woody, Buzz, Hamm, Bo-Peep, and more! ©Enso There’s also the Pizza Planet Ring, which is such an iconic place from Toy Story! (We’ll be wearing this one on our next trip to Alien Pizza Planet.) ©Enso The Toy Story Collector’s Box costs $79.99! Get the Toy Story Collector’s Box here! There’s also the Up Collector’s Box, which is perfect for any adventurer! ©Enso Adventure is out there! And this set comes with the Adventure Ring, which is perfect for any exploration! ©Enso There’s also the Wilderness Explorers Ring, which features some of our favorite explorers, including Russel and Carl! ©Enso The Up Collector’s Box costs $79.99! Get the Up Collector’s Box here! Add a comfortable touch of Disney to any outfit with these rings! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! We Found Your Next Pair of Disney Crocs. You’re Welcome. 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 collector’s box is your favorite? The post The Subtle Pixar Accessory You’ll Use Every Single Day first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey DFB friends! It’s time for another round of what’s new at Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle Over the last few days we’ve seen a new merchandise collection inspired by rats and cheese and the reappearance of a popular Halloween item. Find out all about the new things in Magic Kingdom right here! Magic Kingdom Food Updates For Disney’s Halfway to Halloween event, the Mummy Mickey Popcorn Buckets were for sale in Liberty Square again. They were on sale for one day only, but who knows — maybe they’ll pop back up for Halloween later this year. Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket Over at Sunshine Tree Terrace, the Citrus Swirl is finally on the Mobile Order menu! This fan-favorite snack has been available for some time now but up until now you couldn’t order it via Mobile Order. ©Disney We noticed that the Pineapple Upside Down Cake is back on the online Aloha Isle menu, but not on the in-person menu. We made our way to Aloha Isle to order it but a Cast Member told us it wasn’t available at this time. Aloha Isle Menu This treat is listed for $6.99 and we’ll be watching closely for it to make its way back to Magic Kingdom! Read more about the Pineapple Upside Down Cake saga here. Magic Kingdom Construction Updates At Tomorrowland Light and Power Co., the exit from the store is blocked off on one side. Construction wall And inside the store, one of the exits is blocked by construction walls as well. Exit blocked The black and yellow platform is still on the ground near Country Bears Jamboree. Black and yellow platform And there’s currently a stage in front of Country Bears too. Country Bears stage The Mary Poppins meet-and-greet area had music playing and the area was roped off, so we’re wondering if Mary Poppins will be returning soon to greet guests again. Could Mary Poppins be back soon? And in Memento Mori, the back area of the store was closed by a construction wall. Memento Mori construction wall Keep checking back with DFB for more construction updates. Click here for photos of exactly what you DON’T want to see when you start a Disney World trip. Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Crystal Arts At Crystal Arts, there was a new Engraved 50th Anniversary Perfume Spray Bottle. 50th Perfume Spray Bottle You can grab it for $19. Did you know Disney does this with lost perfume?? Uptown Jewelers With Mother’s Day approaching, Uptown Jewelers had a new Pandora Minnie Mother’s Day Charm for $60. Mother’s Day Charm Grab this charm for your favorite mom and treat her to a MOM-osa at Boma! Here’s a FULL list of the Mother’s Day treats coming to Disney World! Bonjour Village Gifts Bonjour Village Gifts had this Mickey and Beyond Framed Artwork by Kenny Yamada for sale. To Mickey and Beyond by Kenny Yamada It can be yours for a cool $299.99. Splashdown Photos Splashdown had a Kids Mickey Rugby Shirt for $34.99. Mickey Rugby Shirt We’ve got a few more stops to go! Emporium Emporium had this Stitch Super-Mini Loungefly Backpack for $40.00… Stitch Mini-Mini Backpack …and this matching Stitch Loungefly Wallet for $50.00. Stitch Wallet We also spotted a Kids Baby Yoda/Grogu Tank for $36.99. Grogu Tank We’ve also seen this tank in EPCOT, which is another reminder that sometimes you can find the same merchandise items all over Disney World! Hurry! These Disney Amazon deals won’t last long. Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. had some new Moon Knight merchandise, like this Moon Knight Magnet… Moon Knight Magnet …and this The One You See Coming Magnet. Another Moon Knight Magnet There was also a new Moon Knight Phone Case… Moon Knight Phone Case …and a The One You See Coming Phone Case. Another phone case! You can catch the first season of Moon Knight on Disney+! See how Mr. Knight from Moon Knight is taking over Disneyland! Uptown Jewelers A new Ratatouille Dooney & Bourke Collection was released throughout Disney World, and we found it in Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. There was a Tote Bag for $268… Ratatouille Tote Bag …a Satchel Bag for $298… Satchel …and a Crossbody Bag for $228. Crossbody Each bag is covered in a print featuring Remy, his brother Emile, cheese, baguettes, and even the Eiffel Tower! Click here for more photos of the Ratatouille Dooney & Bourke Collection here! Main Street Cinema Main Street Cinema had a new Orange Bird Collared Shirt for $59.99. Orange Bird Collared Shirt We also spotted this Orange Bird T-Shirt for $36.99. Orange Bird T-Shirt There was also a new pink Tencennial Hoodie for $59.99… Tencennial Hoodie …and a Tencennial T-Shirt for $36.99. Tencennial T-Shirt Main Street Cinema is also where you’ll find the popular 50th Anniversary Vault Collection. Here’s the ultimate 50th anniversary collectible for Disney World fans! Christmas Shoppe The Christmas Shoppe had a series of new Sunburst Ornaments for $29.99 each, including Chip ‘n Dale… Chip ‘n Dale …Goofy… Goofy …Donald… Donald …Minnie… Minnie …and Mickey. Mickey And that’s all the news from Magic Kingdom! Keep following DFB for more Disney news and updates! Check out the 10 huge Disney World announcements from April right 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 been to Magic Kingdom recently? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: Rats, Cheese, And Mummies -- Yes, We're Serious first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s constantly something to celebrate in Disney World, and luckily for us, these celebrations oftentimes come with special food items! Last week, we were celebrating Halfway to Halloween, tomorrow we’ll be celebrating Star Wars Day, and since October 1st, 2021, for 18 months we’ll be celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Another Halfway to Halloween Treat — Hocus Pocus Cupcakes If you didn’t know, May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, and Disney World will be celebrating with some special food offerings throughout the month with the theme “A World of Voices.” EPCOT Over at EPCOT, World Showcase is filled with all sorts of special food offerings! At Nine Dragons Restaurant in the China pavilion, you’ll find a special Dim Sum Platter with vegetable spring rolls, cheesy wontons and house-made General Tso’s chicken shumai, along with some other menu items. ©Disney Over in the Canada pavilion, you’ll find food and drink inspired by the movie Turning Red including Pand-ade and a Turning Red cake. Yum! Animal Kingdom Over at Animal Kingdom, you can find things like this Kakigori, which is a Japanese shaved ice treat with condensed milk and flavored syrups! It can be found at Caravan Road. Kakigori From Caravan Road! You’ll also find a Tuna Poke Bowl over at the Nomad Lounge if you’re hungry for more than dessert. Disney Springs Morimoto Asia serves up some delicious eats year-round, but in celebration of AANHPI, there will be a special burger on the menu in May: the Morimoto Asia Loco, which is a house blend burger with A-5 Wagyu and Filet Mignon, served over a sizzling rice bowl, topped with a sunny side up cage-free egg and teriyaki mushroom gravy. Morimoto Asia Over at Amorette’s Patisserie, you can try the Phillippines Maganda Ube, which is a traditional Filipino dessert with ube chiffon layered cake with caramel banana mousse, and banana liquor glacage. ©Disney BB Wolf’s Sausage Co. is getting in on the celebration with a Korean Bulgogi Steak Hotdog which is a spicy Korean beef and pork hot dog, bulgogi steak and pickled vegetables. The Ganachery will feature things like a Sri-Lankan Cinnamon Square and a Matcha-Yuzu Square. ©Disney YeSake will have a Violet Sake and something called Karaage which is a Japanese fried chicken. Violet Sake Slush Vivoli il Gelato has an Ube Tiramisu Pop which is a sweet cream of ube with graham cracker crumbs soaked with coconut. ©Disney Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Select Disney World hotels will be offering a Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry with chicken, broccoli, red pepper and onion topped with jasmine rice. ©Disney At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, there are some Moana-inspired treats like like a vanilla smoothie with watermelon, mango guava and ginger at ‘Ohana and a vanilla cupcake topped with coconut mousse filling, buttercream, and coconut flakes at Capt. Cook’s. We’re always on the lookout for more food in the Disney theme parks, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! Click here to see 5 things you need to know about Disney World in May. 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 food item are you most excited to try for Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Complete List of Treats to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wow! I can’t believe we’ve already reached the season finale of “Moon Knight” starring Oscar Issac and Ethan Hawke. The thrilling new series follows Steven Grant (Oscar Issac), a mild-mannered gift-shop employee who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life and discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc […]View the full article

How are you planning to celebrate May the 4th in Disney World? You could grab a Star Wars snack, pilot the Millennium Falcon, or build your own droid in Galaxy’s Edge. Today, we’re checking out one of the most high-tech ways to celebrate this intergalactic holiday. Millennium Falcon Disney World is working with ILMxLAB (LucasFilm’s immersive entertainment studio) to bring a virtual reality experience to guests! For just a few weeks, guests can preview Meta Quest 2 — Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge. This experience allows you to become part of the Star Wars action. And you don’t even need a park ticket! We’re heading in to check it out today. From May 2nd through July 21st, you can head into Disney Springs to experience the preview of the Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge virtual reality experience on Meta Quest 2! This free experience is located where the NBA Experience used to be, at the West Side of Disney Springs. It’s open from 12PM to 10PM each day. Disney said that guests will get to “step into Seezelslak’s cantina” to test out their skills with Repulsor Darts or play the chromarimba. The virtual reality headsets offer “sweeping 360 views of the Star Wars galaxy.” You can also choose to head out of Black Spire Outpost to explore the “wilds of Batuu” and face off against a death gang. So let’s head in to see what this experience is like! Heading into Meta Quest! When we went to participate in this experience, we had to first fill out and sign a waiver in order to continue. Once the waiver was signed, we headed in. When we got inside, we put on the Meta Quest 2 headset, and the experience began. This game is based on Batuu, the planet brought to life in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Meta Quest 2 Headset We were able to eat Ronto Wraps and played games of darts while on the virtual Batuu. Because this game is based on Batuu, you don’t have to be a die-hard Star Wars fan to enjoy the experience. Even just fans of the Disney parks will probably enjoy it. ‘Star Wars’: Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge The building has many rooms where multiple people were able to experience the virtual reality. Once our experience began, we were given about 8 minutes to explore the world. Multiple people can experience it at once! Don’t forget that this experience is only available through July 21st, 2022. While it’s here, there will be free giveaways and the opportunity to buy Quest 2 onsite. And everyone who tests out this preview will be given a $25 USD store credit for the Quest Store to use on games like the one that’s being previewed here! Ours was sent to us via email. We were also given a free water bottle for participating, as well. We got a water bottle and store credit! Note that Disney has said that previewing the game is complimentary, so you won’t be charged for this experience. You can’t make reservations for the experience, so we recommend arriving before opening time to save your spot in line. Guests must be 13 years old or older to participate. Keep following DFB for more updates on the latest Disney news! Check out all the FOOD coming to Disney World and Disneyland for May the 4th. 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 are you celebrating May the 4th? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: There’s a FREE ‘Star Wars’ VR Experience in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Thousands of Disneyland Resort cast members celebrated the long-awaited return of nighttime spectaculars over two consecutive nights of cast-exclusive events that featured dancing, treats, photo ops — and lots of Disney magic. “It’s a classic, so I love how there’s a special event just for cast members,” Ticket Sales Agent Ruby Masri said of the […]View the full article

Since 2007, Joseph Rosendo has hosted, directed and written "Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope," an award-winning travel series shown on more than 500 PBS stations. He'll speak at the Pompano Beach Library on May 13. View the full article

Did you know there’s a way to have all the magic of a Disney vacation while exploring parts of the world untouched by Disney parks?! Cinderella Castle at Disney World That’s where Adventures by Disney comes in. They offer vacations all across the world complete with professional Disney guides. From European river cruises to exploring your way through Southeast Asia, there is a literal WORLD of possibilities with Adventures by Disney. And now, guests can book early and save on select trips throughout 2023 and 2024! If you’ve been waiting for a chance to book a vacation with Adventures by Disney, now might be a perfect time! ©Adventures by Disney Guests who book 2023 and 2024 Land Adventures early can save up to $500 per person on select international departures and up to $400 per person on select North America and Central America departures. ©Disney The offer must be booked between May 13th and August 8th, 2022, for travel on select departures from March 10th, 2023 through March 31st, 2024. Select guests can book even earlier: May 10th, 2022: Guests who have traveled on 3 or more Adventures by Disney trips May 11th, 2022: All prior Adventures by Disney Guests May 12, 2022: Disney Vacation Club Members, Disney Cruise Line Platinum, Gold, and Silver Castaway Members, and Golden Oak Members May 13th, 2022: General Public ©Disney Mark your calendar for May 13th (or earlier, if you qualify!) to take advantage of these early booking savings on an Adventures by Disney vacation. Need a little help planning your dream vacation? Check out a Disney Travel Agent like our friends over at Small World Vacations! They are currently offering an Adventures by Disney deal. You can get get $100 to $1,000 savings on your Adventures by Disney Vacation or Private Adventure by Disney Tour when you book with Small World Vacations! And remember, booking with them is a FREE service!!! Don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney travel news and more. Check Out All the Discounts You’ll Find Around Disney World This May Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been on an Adventures by Disney vacation? Let us know in the comments! The post Save BIG On Your Next Adventures by Disney Vacation With These Deals! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time for us to see what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Millennium Falcon at Hollywood Studios Dapper Day, the disappearance (and reappearance) of Dok-Ondar icons, and low crowds were only some of the things we saw. And we hope you’re ready to shop, as new merchandise was everywhere! Hollywood Studios Construction Update Toy Story Land The Toy Story Mania exit is still being rerouted, and the scrim is still up along the exit’s pathway. The skrims are still up We’ll continue to keep you updated on this construction! Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities We aren’t too surprised to see Dok-Ondar missing from his store, as this happens quite often. When we stopped by, his corner was surrounded by a red curtain again. We’re hoping he’ll return soon…and stay! Dok-Ondar missing again While we saw Dok-Ondar disappear, we saw Ollie reappear in his tank! A Cast Member told us that it gets humid in his tank (mist comes out of him when he moves), which made it so you couldn’t see him through the condensation. So they made adjustments to his tank, and he’s all set! Ollie’s tank That’s all for Dok-Ondar! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Legends of Hollywood We found Mickey (and friends) merchandise like the Mickey’s Birthdayland T-shirt for $36.99… Mickey’s Birthdayland …and the blue Fab 5 T-shirt for $36.99. Fab 5 Tee We also spotted the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Dooney & Bourke collection! The tote is $268… Tote …the satchel is $298… Satchel …and the crossbody is $228. Crossbody That’s all we found at Legends of Hollywood! Celebrity 5 & 10 The Walt Mug was restocked, and costs $14.99! Walt Mug We also spotted the “Home” kitchen towels that we’ve previously seen online for $19.99. Home kitchen towel That’s all we saw at 5 & 10! The Darkroom We found the Beauty and the Beast watchband in white, which we’ve previously seen in black, for $36.99. The watchband We also found this Mickey Pin Lanyard Set for $34.99. The set Oh, and we were happy to spot the addition of the adorable Butterfly Ears for $29.99! The Butterfly Ears That’s all the new merchandise from The Darkroom! You can read MORE about these new ears here! Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities Instead of seeing new merchandise, we were met with an entirely empty wall! The red Sith Holocrons are sold out! Red Sith Holos are completely sold out We hope to see them re-stock soon! Mickey’s of Hollywood Miss Piggy nuiMO was restocked! She costs $19.99, and is super adorable! Miss Piggy nuiMO Hollywood Studios General Update Dapper Day One of our favorite events took over the park — Dapper Day! We saw stylish outfits all over Hollywood Studios. Dapper Day group Everyone looked amazing! We’re really looking forward to the holiday Dapper Day outing this December! Crowds We noticed the park had fairly low crowds this past week! Tower of Terror We’re assuming it was due to the heat, but we’re always happy to see an emptier park! And that’s everything new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll continue to provide the latest updates from the parks, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Dooney & Bourke 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. Are you visiting Hollywood Studios soon? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: We Hope You Like Shopping, Because There's a TON of NEW Merch first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a number of special rules that apply to Disney World, but some of those could be CHANGING. Mickey’s Ready to Fly! We’ve shared a lot about the dissolution of the Reedy Creek Improvement District and what that could mean for the future. But there’s another change that one U.S. congressional representative wants others to consider. Airspace over Disney World is typically a no-fly zone. During the extended closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, one pilot did actually get the chance to fly over the area and shared some pretty incredible photos of the empty parks. ©Jonathan Michael Salazar But what if Disney’s no-fly zone were to go away entirely? That’s what one member of the U.S. Congress is suggesting. Representative Troy Nehls, a Republican member of the House of Representatives for the state of Texas, has recently sent letters to end Disney’s no-fly zone status. According to a press release posted to Congressman Nehls’ website, Nehls sent letters to the House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, as well as the Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg on this matter. In the press release, Nehls says that the letters “call[] out blatant favoritism towards The Walt Disney Company” and urge those in charge to “reconsider the appropriateness of Disney’s designated ‘no fly-zone’ over their resorts.” ©Jonathan Michael Salazar In 2003, Congress passed a law that was later amended — together the law and amendment created “permanent ‘ temporary’ flight restrictions in the airspace over Disney’s resorts in Florida and California,” according to Nehls’ letter to Buttigieg. Nehls said that the FAA’s flight restrictions “add complexity and restrict freedom — and they should be reserved for compelling national security and safety needs.” The press release on Nehls’ website notes, “While most flight restricted areas in the United States reside over places of high security or hazardous regions, Disney is the only theme park that benefits from the restriction for the commercial gains of eliminating banner ads and disruptive aircrafts from their parks.” He specifically pointed out that competitors like Universal Studios don’t have this same restriction. In the letter to Buttigieg, Nehls says that “special interests” have “hijacked” the mandate of the Federal Aviation Administration in the “sheep’s clothing of national security, for commercial gain.” ©Jonathan Michael Salazar Nehls says that the Federal Aviation Administration’s official “Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) references ‘Special Security Reasons’ as a justification for the restrictions, but safety regulators at FAA have questioned the need for these restrictions.” Nehls notes that in 2013, the FAA Administrator, Michael Huerta, “testified that Disney’s ‘no-fly-zones’ do not meet standard requirements and would not be in place had Congress not enacted special legislation.” Nehls then goes on to discuss others that have questioned the no-fly-zones, specifically discussing reports from the Orlando Sentinel. According to Nehls, a 2003 article from the Orlando Sentinel shared that the decision “angered pilots across the country who accuse Disney of manipulating the nation’s terrorism fear for one clear commercial aim: to close public airspace over its parks as a way to ban competitors’ aerial advertising planes and sightseeing helicopters.” ©Jonathan Michael Salazar Nehls also says that in 2003, a Disney spokesperson said that the no-fly-zone would “promote the ‘enjoyment’ of their guests by eliminating ‘banner ads from trial lawyers’ and aircraft ‘buzzing the parks.'” Nehls goes on to say, “Measures designed for protecting our national security and public safety must not be co-opted by companies looking to gain.” He notes that he is “inquiring as to whether the Biden administration supports the continued preferential treatment of Disney Resorts,” given that it has been nearly 20 years since the passage of the law granting the no-fly-zone and the “long-standing controversy around their creation.” On his website, Nehls shares that he is asking that the “House reconsider their appropriateness.” ©Jonathan Michael Salazar According to Fox Business, Nehls told Fox News Digital “Major corporations should not get unreasonable privileges just because they have the ability to bankroll Congress, especially when they are trying to force their ideology on our children.” This is a developing situation. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates on this situation and let you know what we find. Click here to read about the bill a U.S. senator has said he’ll introduce to end Disney’s “special copyright protections” Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: U.S. Congressman Calls for the End of Disney’s No-Fly Zones first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

April was a big month in Disney World! Expedition Everest finally reopened after a months-long closure, Salt & Straw in Disney Springs opened its doors, and traditional character meet-and-greets returned to the Disney parks for the first time in years! Daisy! We learned a lot in Disney World in April, so we’ve narrowed it down to 10 things you should take away from a month of Disney World news. 1. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns Last week, Disney celebrated Halfway to Halloween with some fun treats, a Hocus Pocus watch party, and even a digital wallpaper! As part of the celebration, Disney announced that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be returning to the Magic Kingdom this August. Last year, instead of the Halloween party, we got to experience the Disney After Hours BOO Bash, but we’re so excited that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be returning this year. Main Street during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Tickets for this event range from $109-$199 and go on sale on May 18th (or on May 12th for Disney World Resort hotel guests). Tickets include admission to the Magic Kingdom and the event runs from 7PM to midnight along with access to treat trails, a special parade, fireworks, and stage show in front of Cinderella Castle! Click here for a first look at the Halloween merchandise coming to Disney World and Disneyland! 2. Magnolia Golf Course Closing Did you know that Disney World is home to not one but two full-size golf courses (plus two mini-golf courses, too!)? Magnolia Golf Course is one of the two full golf courses in Disney World and it is preparing for a major renovation. On April 28th, the second 9 holes closed, so only holes 1-9 are currently available. Magnolia Golf Course ©Disney Beginning May 9th, the entire course will be closed indefinitely while it undergoes renovation. Disney anticipates it will reopen later this year, but a formal reopening timeline has not been announced. Click here to see everything that will be closed in Disney World in 2022! 3. Top of the World Lounge Reopening Being a member of the Disney Vacation Club (aka, DVC) comes with exciting serious perks. One of those perks is having access to special areas and lounges. The Top of the World Lounge is located within Bay Lake Tower, which is the DVC portion of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort The lounge has been closed for quite some time, and in April, DVC members got an email saying that the lounge has been reimagined and will be opening soon. An exact timeline was not shared. Click here to see photos of the construction of the new DVC tower at the Disneyland Hotel! 4. More Details About Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! Released As Disney World began its phased reopening in 2020, one thing that notably did not reopen was Finding Nemo: The Musical in Animal Kingdom. We eventually got news that the show would be undergoing a transformation and would be reopening as Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! and April brought us more details about what that transformation will look like! Finding Nemo: The Musical The new show will be shorter than its predecessor, and will feature some of the music from the old show, plus new music, new set pieces, and characters from Finding Dory! Disney still hasn’t shared details about when the new show will be opening, but we’re patiently (or not-so-patiently) waiting for more information! Click here for facts about Animal Kingdom shared by Cast Members! 5. Online Ordering From Salt & Straw Salt & Straw opened last month in Disney Springs and brought with it a virtual queue and the occasional long line. People just can’t get enough of this shop’s unique ice cream flavors! Salt & Straw On its opening day, we learned that you can avoid waiting in the line in Disney Springs and order your ice cream online directly from the Salt & Straw website! All you have to do is select the Disney Springs location, place your order, and then head to the shop when your pick-up window opens! Click here for 9 of the best snacks under $10 in Disney Springs! 6. Masks No Longer Required on Transportation Disney World has slowly been rolling back its face mask policy. It began with masks required everywhere, then masks only being required indoors, then only on indoor transportation. Face masks are now no longer required on any Disney World transportation. Face Mask signage removed They are still recommended for guests who are unvaccinated when indoors. Guests visiting the First Aid Centers for an extended period of time will also be asked to wear their masks while inside. Click here for more information about Disney World’s updated face mask policy! 7. Character Dining Returns to Some Locations April brought the return of traditional character meet-and-greets and character dining to the Disney parks! This is a phased rollout, meaning that not all character experiences will return at once. Dining at Chef Mickey’s Some, but not all, character dining experiences are now allowing hugs and autographs and we learned which ones have returned! Some of the ones that have returned include Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Garden Grill at EPCOT, and Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort! Click here for a complete list of back to normal character dining restaurants in Disney World! 8. Expedition Everest Available With Standard Genie+ Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom recently reopened after a several-month closure. It had previously not been included with your standard Genie+ purchase and was instead an Individual Lightning Lane offering — meaning you would have needed to pay extra for it if you wanted to skip the line. Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom When it reopened last month, it was included with your standard Genie+ purchase! That means that if you paid the $15 rate (plus tax) for Genie+, you would be able to skip the line at Expedition Everest. Disney shared that this is a temporary change that will remain in place until August 7th. Click here for more information about the new way you can skip the line at Expedition Everest! 9. Even MORE Details About Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is opening THIS MONTH in EPCOT (can you tell that we’re excited?)! We got so many more details about the ride in April, including things like what the Cast Member’s costumes will look like, what the height requirement will be (42″), and who the villain we’ll need to defeat is. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We’ve also gotten a look at the soundtrack for the rollercoaster, and we know that Terry Crews will star in it! Previews for the ride have already begun, and we can’t wait to ride it when it opens on May 27th! Click here to see everything we know about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! 10. Changes Coming to Disney KiteTails Changes are coming to Disney KiteTails in Animal Kingdom! This show debuted as part of the Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration and has two different versions: one with characters from The Jungle Book and one with characters from The Lion King. In April, Disney announced that changes would be made to the show to make it easier to view from all around the Discovery River Lagoon, rather than just the Discovery River Amphitheater. Disney KiteTails The show currently happens about six times per day, but Disney announced that it would be shortened and performances would happen more frequently as part of these changes. Disney did not share when these changes would take effect, so we’ll be on the lookout for more updates! Click here to read more about how KiteTails is changing in Disney World! And those were 10 things we learned in Disney World in April! Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news and information! Click here for 5 things you need to know about Disney World in May! 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. 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Disney’s name has seldom escaped the news recently. Mickey Mouse at Chef Mickey’s! From the situation with Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill (which critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill) to the dissolution of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, comments made about Disney’s “Reimagine Tomorrow” employee training, and changes in Disney’s communications leadership — there’s been a lot going on. Now, it seems Disney has become the subject of something else and the focus of one particular U.S. Senator. Josh Hawley, a U.S. Senator for the state of Missouri, recently posted a message on Twitter regarding Disney and U.S. copyright protections. In it, Hawley said “For years, Disney has gotten special copyright protections from the federal government – allowing them to charge consumers more.” Hawley went on to say, “Woke corporations shouldn’t get sweetheart deals. I’ll introduce legislation this week to end their special protections.” Hawley did not specifically identify what “special copyright protections” Disney receives specifically, or what the legislation he intends to propose would do or affect. In the past, we’ve discussed copyright in depth when it comes to Mickey Mouse. As we shared, Disney has lobbied the U.S. Congress extensively when it comes to general copyright protections, and it has done so successfully. Mickey Copyright law provides individuals (or companies) with exclusive rights over creative works — this includes fictional characters that are original and fixed in a tangible medium. As long as the copyright protection lasts, the owner has the exclusive ability to use and distribute their work. Once the copyright expires, the work goes into the public domain. At that point, anyone can use that work however they want to. Copyrights only last a number of years. In the past, Disney has lobbied Congress to make some changes to the U.S. copyright laws to extend certain protections, which, as a result, have extended the copyright protection on their main mouse (and other works that would fall under the regulations). Our pal Mickey The most recent example of this is with the Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998 (which many refer to as the “Mickey Mouse Protection Act.”). Under that law, corporate copyright protection was extended from 75 years to 95 years. As a result, Mickey Mouse won’t fall under the public domain until 2024. It’s unclear if Hawley’s Tweet is at all in reference to potential talks of a further extension of copyright protections under U.S. law or something else. Hey There Mickey! At this point, not much is known or has been shared. We’ll keep an eye out for more details and let you know what we find. Click here to find out what happens when Disney doesn’t own Mickey Mouse anymore! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: U.S. Senator Warns of Bill to End Disney’s “Special Copyright Protections” first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This World Wish Day, we announced that the Disneyland Resort Wish Program is returning after a two-year hiatus! Since the very first official wish was granted at Disneyland Resort in 1980, Disney and Make-A-Wish have worked together to make more than 145,000 wishes come true globally. Here at Disneyland Resort, we work with Make-A-Wish and […]View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There are a lot of fun Disney souvenirs that you can collect! From the iconic Minnie Ears headbands and pins to Loungefly backpacks, there’s something for almost anyone! There’s a souvenir for almost anyone! If you’re a habitual coffee drinker, one of the most practical souvenirs might be a coffee mug. If you’re not able to make it to the Disney parks, don’t worry, we’ve recently spotted a few new Disney coffee mugs online! First up, we found this adorable Winnie the Pooh mug that features Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, and Tigger plus rainbows! ©Disney This mug is $14.99. Click here to buy the Winnie the Pooh and Pals mug from shopDisney! Next, we have this Belle Color-Changing mug. On one side it has the words “Break the Spell” with the Enchanted Rose and some hearts. ©Disney When you fill the mug with hot liquid, the hearts turn pink! ©Disney The other side of the mug features a profile of Belle herself. ©Disney This mug is $19.99 on shopDisney. Click here to buy the Belle Color-Changing mug from shopDisney! If you’re a cat lady, you might need this next mug. This Disney Cats mug says “Cat Lady” and features all of the Disney cats, like Lucifer from Cinderella, the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland, and Yzma from The Emperor’s New Groove in cat form! ©Disney This mug is available on shopDisney for $14.99. Click here to buy the Disney Cats mug from shopDisney! Is anyone else still crying from the firs 10 minutes of Up? Just us? Now you can pair your morning cup of coffee with some tears (?!) with this Carl and Ellie mug. ©Disney It features photos of Carl and Ellie from throughout their life as well as Ellie’s note to Carl: “Thanks for the adventure — now go have a new one!” This mug is available for $14.99. Any tears that may be shed are free. Click here to buy the Carl and Ellie mug! We’re always on the lookout for new souvenirs to add to our growing collections, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest information! Click here for a FULL list of Disney Starbucks mugs you can buy 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 mug is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's NEW Mugs Are Taking Us On An Emotional Rollercoaster first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re getting into the summer months now, which means Disney World is HOT. Heavy crowds, high humidity, and scorching sunlight can make a day in the parks a little bit of a nightmare if you’re not prepared. If you’re looking for a refreshing break from the heat and a chance to cool off, we might have just found the PERFECT drink for you. But you’ll need to watch out, because it’s actually a little bit DANGEROUS. This park is SO pretty! Let’s head into Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where you can find a NEW cocktail that’s celebrating a very special holiday! One of our favorite underrated spots in Animal Kingdom is Dawa Bar, which is located in the Africa section of this park. It’s home to some delicious cocktails, like the Ngumu Jungle Juice! But today, we’re checking out a brand new cocktail that has arrived to celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Dawa Bar The Mango Punch is made with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Stoli Vanil Vodka, Mango Purée, and Rice Milk. On the placards at Dawa Bar, you can read about the origins of mango harvesting, an industry with roots in India that has spread to locations like Africa, Australia, Hawaii, Central America, and the Philippines. Mango Punch Of course, we had to try out this new drink. Our verdict? It’s VERY refreshing! The mango flavor isn’t super strong (it just tasted generally fruity), so the drink wasn’t overpoweringly sweet. However, we could still taste the mango a bit, and the purée added some nice creaminess to the drink. Mango Punch The booze didn’t stand out much, as the main flavor was fruit juice. It sort of reminded us of a piña colada, because it has tropical vibes and a nice creaminess! But this is where the dangerous part comes in: You’ll need to keep in mind that there is still quite a bit of alcohol in this drink — the creamy texture and fruity flavor means it goes down very smooth, so that’s easy to forget. So pretty It’s garnished with a flower, so the decoration and the bright color of the drink make this a great drink for pics. If you don’t like mango, this might not be the drink for you. Although the mango flavor isn’t really in your face, you can still tell it’s there. And if you’re looking for a more alcohol-forward drink, you’d probably be better off with a beer or margarita from this bar. But if you like fruity drinks and are looking for a great way to cool down during a hot day, we think this drink will 100% fit the bill! Great way to cool off! You can get one now for $14 at Dawa Bar. Mango Punch likely won’t be around after May (because May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month), so hurry in to grab yours soon if you want to try it! Keep following DFB for more updates on the latest snacks in Disney World! Check out the top 3 Animal Kingdom restaurants according to Yelp. 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 been to Dawa Bar in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments. The post REVIEW: Disney World’s New Limited-Time Cocktail is DANGEROUS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Fans of a galaxy far, far away will discover additional, limited-time experiences, character encounters, photo opportunities and more this May and June throughout Disneyland Resort. It all adds to the galactic adventures already found at both Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Tomorrowland in Disneyland park year-round.View the full article

If you go to Disney World a lot, you’re probably aware of how popular popcorn buckets are around the parks! Mummy Mickey Popcorn Bucket And, we totally get it — it’s great to have a container that you can refill with popcorn throughout the day, especially if it has a fun design. There are SO many fun designs to choose from, like Mickey balloons, Jack Skellington heads, Star Wars droids, and more. And, we just discovered a brand NEW popcorn bucket in Disney World! Check out this new yellow Skyliner popcorn bucket! New popcorn bucket alert! We found it over at the popcorn stand near Creations Shop in EPCOT, but we also spotted it at popcorn stands in Hollywood Studios. What do you think? This bucket is super similar to the red Skyliner popcorn bucket we saw back in 2020. Skyliner Popcorn Bucket in 2020 But, this new yellow one is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World! Happy 50th! It has navy blue 50th decals on the sides… A fun souvenir! …and a matching navy strap! A look at the strap The front and back are different, too. While one has the big number 50 and Chip ‘n Dale, the other has “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” written on it. The other side! And, on the sides of the mini Skyliner are Minnie and Mickey… Hi, friends! …and then the doors to the gondola! The doors! Here’s a closer look! If you want this popcorn bucket for yourself, you can get it for $19. The popcorn matches the bucket! Note that that’s $2 more than the red Skyliner bucket we saw in 2020. Price increases happen! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World merchandise news and updates! Click here to see which popcorn bucket just got a price increase in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this new popcorn bucket? Tell us in the comments! The post We Ate Popcorn Off the Floor Of a Disney Skyliner Gondola, but It’s FINE🍿 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you been to Disney Springs recently? It’s delivered some surprises recently! World of Disney in Disney Springs From an accidentally released piece of merchandise to eating flower petals (yes, really — but it’s not what you think!), Disney Springs has been an interesting place to be! Come along with us to learn more about eating flowers and exciting new merch! Disney Springs Food Updates Salt & Straw debuted their Flower Power Series of flavors that will be available throughout the month of May. There are five limited-edition unique flavors and you can order them for $6.95 for a single scoop or get a flight of four kid-sized scoops of ice cream for $14.75. Flower Power Menu We tried every flavor (of course), and they’re all really unique! Jasmine Milk Tea & Chocolate Almond Stracciatella was one of our favorites with subtle jasmine and lots of dark chocolate bits. The Pistachio Rose Water with Strawberry Mochi was an odd pairing of rose water with pistachio flavor, and the Rhubarb Crumbles with Toasted Anise reminded us of pie. The Saffron & Honey with Crystalized Flower Petals literally had us eating flower petals, which we weren’t super sure about. ALL the ice cream! And Mathilde’s Hibiscus & Coconut Sherbet is a vegan coconut cream-infused sherbet with Hibiscus & Ginger Brew from Mathilde’s Kitchen. This one had a light, icy texture and a refreshing flavor. Hibiscus and Coconut Sorbet Ice Cream You can try these flavors throughout May at the Disney Springs location of Salt & Straw. Happy springtime ice cream eating! Read our review of the Salt & Straw Flower Power Series ice cream flavors here! The monthly flavor for Gideon’s Bakehouse is Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl, which is made with peanut butter dough swirled with triple chocolate dough and topped with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and house-made candied peanuts. Last year, this was the March cookie flavor, and we absolutely LOVED it. Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookie And if cake is more your jam, the May cake flavor is the Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake, featuring three layers of vanilla cake as the “bread,” topped with peanut butter buttercream and filled with grape jelly! Visit Gideon’s in the month of May to snag one (or both) of these treats. Read more about these limited-edition May Gideon’s treats here! And as part of Disney’s Halfway to Halloween event, Gideon’s Bakehouse released a few treats for a VERY limited time — we’re talking only 4 days, from April 28th to May 1st. New treat options included the Pumpkin Spice Shadow Cake and the Valentina Cake, with the returning Frankenstein Cake too. The Pumpkin Spice Shadow Cake was a chocolate-dipped spice cake with a pumpkin buttercream filling, and it was VERY sweet. Pumpkin Spice Shadow Cake And the new Valentina Cake was a classic red velvet cake covered in cookies ‘n’ cream marshmallow buttercream. It wasn’t as sweet as the spice cake, but it was delicious! Valentina’s Cake These special Halfway to Halloween treats are no longer available, but we’re kinda hoping we might see them again during the Halloween season! Read our review of the Gideon’s Halfway to Halloween treats here! Disney Springs Construction Update One Disney Springs store is getting a big makeover! The exterior of Pele Soccer has been updated from brown to green, and the store has been closed while the makeover is in progress. Pele Soccer is looking green! The green really pops! We’ll keep you updated on when the store reopens so you can stock up on all your soccer needs. Read more about the Pele Soccer store update here! Disney Springs Merchandise Updates World of Disney And in a big surprise move, the new MagicBand+ was accidentally released at World of Disney in Disney Springs! The MagicBand+ can do a lot more than a regular MagicBand, like interact with certain areas of Disney Parks, sync with fireworks shows, and more. It cost us $29.99. MagicBand+ The MagicBand+ is also rechargeable, and it comes with a USB cord. It was only available early one morning at World of Disney and they have not yet been officially released anywhere else since then. We don’t yet know when they will be released everywhere but it should be sometime in 2022. Check out photos and videos of the accidentally released MagicBand+ here! Super Hero Headquarters Super Hero Headquarters had the new Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness merchandise that we’ve seen around Disney World, including this Doctor Strange Hoodie for $64.99… Doctor Strange Hoodie …a gray Doctor Strange T-Shirt for $24.99… Doctor Strange T-Shirt …a blue Doctor Strange T-Shirt for $36.99… Doctor Strange T-Shirt …a V-Neck Doctor Strange Tee for $36.99… Doctor Strange V-Neck Tee …and a Kids’ Doctor Strange Tee for $19.99. Kids’ Doctor Strange Tee There was also a Doctor Strange Hat for $29.99. Doctor Strange Hat You can choose from figures including a Doctor Strange Figure… Doctor Strange Figure …a Wong Figure… Wong Figure …and an America Chavez Figure. They cost $24.99 each. America Chavez Figure Or grab this America Chavez Doll for $49.99. America Chavez Doll And finally, this Doctor Strange Light Portal spin toy is $39.99. Spin Toy That’s all the news from Disney Springs! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Get your tickets NOW for this exclusive dining event in Disney Springs! 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! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Did you know there’s a way to get your favorite Disney souvenirs without ever stepping foot in a park? Disney shirts at Creations Shop in EPCOT And, what if we told you there was even a way to find those Disney souvenirs at a discount?! Thanks to Amazon, there is! Deals on Disney merchandise can be hard to come by, which is why we’re back with another look at the best Disney deals you can get on Amazon right now! First things first, who is ready for some fun in the sun this summer? We know we can’t wait to lounge poolside, and why not bring some Disney magic into your own pool with this Mickey Mouse Pool Float?! ©Amazon It’s currently on sale for $20.52, normally $24.99. Click Here to Shop the Mickey Mouse Pool Float Or, when you need a break from the sun, come inside and play the Mad Tea Party Game. ©Amazon Just pick a card, do what it says, and let hilarity ensue in this 2 to 10 player game for just $17, down from $19.99. Click Here to Shop the Mad Tea Party Game Got a little one on your hands? Save yourself from some clean-up with this two pack of Bumkins Minnie Mouse Bibs. ©Amazon They feature adorable Minnie and Mickey designs and fits ages 6 to 24 months. You can get them now for $11 — they’re normally $12.95. Click Here to Shop the Minnie Mouse Bibs If your kiddo is learning how to tell time, then this Minnie Mouse Kids’ Analog Watch might be perfect for them! ©Amazon It’s pink and purple and features Minnie holding her cat Figaro. It’s regularly $26.99, but you can get it now for $19.43! Click Here to Shop the Minnie Mouse Kids’ Watch Or, if you have (or someone you know has) been looking to upgrade your own timepiece to include a little Disney flair, there’s the Invicta Women’s Disney Limited Edition Quartz Watch. ©Amazon It was $103.59, but is now on sale for $72.51! Click Here to Shop the Invicta Minnie Mouse Watch And finally, if you’ve been bitten by the Squishmallows bug — you’re going to want to see this. A Disney Pixar Toy Story Woody Squishmallow is currently on sale for $21.10. ©Amazon This bad boy measures 14 inches tall and is typically $24.99, so you can squish to your heart’s content knowing you got a great deal. Click Here to Shop the Toy Story Woody Squishmallow There you have it for this week’s Disney deals on Amazon. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB as we’re always on the hunt for ways you can save! Check Out Disney’s New Designer Collection That’s Covered in Rats and Cheese 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 collect Disney merchandise? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! These Disney Amazon Deals Won't Last Long! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Polynesian Village is MORE than a Deluxe Resort. It’s a tropical getaway, a beachside to bask your worldly cares away, and a cocktail/Dole Whip oasis. ‘Ohana Bread Pudding! It’s also the home of an iconic restaurant that serves MOUNDS upon MOUNDS of food, leaving you stuffed to the brim when it’s all said and done. But will the obscene amount of food (along with that obscene price tag) be worth the reservation? Let’s find out! Check out our video below on Disney World’s Most OBSCENE Dinner — ‘Ohana. 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. Do you love ‘Ohana? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: Disney World's Most OBSCENE Dinner -- 'Ohana first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster when it comes to MagicBands in Disney World lately! MagicBands We found out last year that a new generation of MagicBands would be released some time in 2022, but an official release date has not been released. However, the new MagicBand+ was recently put on sale accidentally for a very short amount of time before Disney pulled them from the shelves (we were able to snag one, though!). So, until they’re officially available, we’ll keep telling you about when new styles of the current MagicBands are released. And, there’s a new band that only a select group of people are able to grab! Check out this NEW Art of Animation Finding Nemo MagicBand! It’s a limited release that’s available now for pre-arrival for $25, which is discounted from its normal price of $39.99. ©Disney But, only certain people are able to buy this new MagicBand! It’s only available to guests who have an upcoming stay at a Disney World hotel and Annual Passholders. You should be able to view this on your My Disney Experience account! The Big Blue Pool at Art of Animation We’ll be on the lookout for more new MagicBand designs, so stay tuned to DFB for news and updates! Click here to check out the new MagicBand+ coming later this year! 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 character do you want to see get a MagicBand next? Tell us in the comments! The post Do You Qualify for a Discount on Disney World's Newest MagicBand?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Grab your lightsabers and droids and get ready to head to Batuu (if you’re able to get a park pass, that is), because tomorrow is May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day! ‘Star Wars’: Galaxy’s Edge We’ve already gotten a sneak peek at the food offerings that will be available in both Disney World and Disneyland, as well as shared unique ways to celebrate this special holiday, and now, Disney has released some more details about how you’ll be able to make your day a little more intergalactic. One of the best ways to commemorate your trip to Disney World is to take lots and lots of pictures! Pictures can be a great way to commemorate a vacation! One great way you can do that is by utilizing Disney’s PhotoPass Service. PhotoPass is a service that allows everyone to get in on the picture by stationing photographers all around the parks, often in front of iconic landmarks like Cinderella Castle or the Tree of Life. To help celebrate Star Wars Day, Disney is introducing FOUR new photo opportunities to Hollywood Studios. All four of these opportunities are located in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The first gives you the opportunity to become a bounty hunter and determine whom your next bounty will be on a holopuck. ©Disney These are called Magic Shots, which is when special effects are added to your photo to enhance them! The next photo op is this Magic Shot, where you can practice your skills with The Force using this training droid! ©Disney Across from Oga’s Cantina, you can get a photo with Mace Windu’s iconic purple lightsaber. This opportunity is only available once the sun goes down. ©Disney And finally, over by the Droid Depot, you can get your picture taken with Boba Fett’s ship flying overhead! ©Disney These PhotoPass experiences will be available starting tomorrow and will continue to be available even after Star Wars Day ends. If you’re celebrating from home, Disney has partnered with TikTok to bring back the Star Wars character text-to-speech voices to the app. From now to May 15th, your TikTok posts can feature the voices of some of your favorite Star Wars characters. We’ll be on the lookout for more ways to celebrate May the 4th both in the Disney parks and from home, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest! Click here for the PROS and CONS to purchasing PhotoPass 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. Which PhotoPass opportunity is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post FOUR New PhotoPass Opportunities Are Coming to Hollywood Studios For ‘Star Wars’ Day first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wondering where to book your next trip? Better add two more options to your list, because we just announced our exciting lineup of Adventures by Disney itineraries for 2023, including the brand-new Sicily and the British Isles vacations! View the full article