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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. Are you obsessed with Starbucks? We LOVE Starbucks! If you are, you’re probably also obsessed with all the incredible Starbucks merchandise Disney has released, especially when it comes to the 50th anniversary cups and tumblers. Sure, you could go to Disney World to grab the latest Starbucks gear, but did you know you can get a TON of Disney Starbucks items online? So here is EVERY single Disney Starbucks cup, tumbler, water bottle, and more you can grab RIGHT NOW! That includes several Disney World Starbucks 50th Anniversary Black and Gold Luxe Logo Mug, like this wide black one that’s perfect for that morning cup of coffee. Cups, Mugs, and Tumblers ©Disney Grab it now while it’s still available for $29.99. Click Here To Get This Mug Now! There’s also a sleeker version of this mug available. This Disney World 50th Anniversary Mug has the same black and gold colors, but with a thinner design. ©Disney Grab this one for $24.99. Buy This Mug Now! If you love Hollywood Studios, rep it with the Starbucks Hollywood Studios Travel Tumbler. This is the mug you want to take with you when you’re on the go! It’s got the Tower of Terror on it, with Woody and Sorcerer Mickey! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Starbucks Tumbler Get it now for $24.99. Click Here To Get This Tumbler! Maybe you’re more of an EPCOT fan — that means the Starbucks EPCOT Travel Tumbler is for you, with Spaceship Earth on it! We’ll take 10, please. Grab it for $24.99. Click Here To Buy This Tumbler Maybe Magic Kingdom is more your jam — be sure to grab the Starbucks Magic Kingdom Travel Tumbler, complete with Mickey, one of the Country Bears, and Cinderella Castle on it! Ceramic tumbler Get it now for $24.99. Buy the Magic Kingdom Tumbler Now! For you West Coasters, there’s a Starbucks Disneyland Travel Tumbler, dedicated to Disneyland Park. Hey, we even spy Mr. Toad on it! ©Disney Get it now for $24.99. Click Here To Buy This Mug But wait, because you can also get a Starbucks California Adventure Travel Tumbler — and even Spider-Man is on it! ©Disney Get it for $24.99. Buy The California Adventure Tumbler! Did you miss Life Day (it’s a Star Wars thing!). You can still grab the Starbucks Life Day Mug online now — and everyone’s favorite Wookiee is on it! Happy belated Life Day! Get this mug for $19.99. Click Here To Get The Life Day Mug There’s also a Life Day Tumbler available, again with Chewie on it. ©Disney Get the tumbler for $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Tumbler Now! Rep the West Coast with the Disneyland Starbucks Tumbler. It has a retro Mickey on it with icons from all over Disneyland Resort. ©Disney The tumbler is $24.99. It also comes with a straw. Click Here to Buy This Tumbler The Disneyland Holiday Starbucks Travel Tumbler is also still available — grab it now because once it’s gone, it’s gone! ©Disney Get it for $24.99. Get This Tumbler Now! Ornaments Looking for those cute Disney World Theme Park Cup Ornaments? They’re miniature versions of the travel tumblers, and they are SO cute. There’s an EPCOT Cup Starbucks Ornament. Nothing gets us in the holiday spirit like a Starbucks tumbler ornament! It’s got Figment, Olaf, and Remy on it! Get this one for $14.99. Click Here to Buy The EPCOT Starbucks Cup Ornament The Starbucks Hollywood Studios Cup Ornament is also available. Note these all have the retro 50th anniversary artwork on them. This one’s got Sorcerer Mickey! Hollywood Studios ornament The Hollywood Studios Ornament is also $14.99. Click Here To Buy This Ornament Now! There’s also the Starbucks Animal Kingdom Cup Ornament — it’s also got Mickey on it with the Tree of Life. ©Disney Like the other ornaments, it’s $14.99. Click Here To Buy This Ornament! Finally, you can grab the Starbucks Magic Kingdom Cup Ornament online! ©Disney It’s also $14.99. Click Here To Grab This Ornament Now! Get ready for the holidays early with a Mickey Mouse and Friends Disney World Starbucks Cup Ornament. We love the vintage-looking designs on these! What a little cutie Get the ornament now for $14.99. Grab This Ornament Now! Okay, Disneyland fans, you can get the Starbucks Disneyland Park Cup Ornament, too. ©Disney It’s also available for $14.99. Click Here To Get The Disneyland Ornament Of course, you’ll want the Starbucks California Adventure Cup Ornament, too, right? ©Disney It’s $14.99. Buy This Ornament Now! Pins Want that AMAZING Starbucks 50th Anniversary Dangler Pin Set that includes pins for each park? Grab it now! Set of four Disney World pins You’ll pay $34.99 for all four pins. Click Here to Buy This Pin Set So stock up now on all your Starbucks cup and tumbler needs! We’ll keep you updated on any NEW Disney Starbucks merchandise we find, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Starbucks Has a New Reusable Cup Bonus That Adds Up To FREE COFFEE — Find Out More Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you collect Disney Starbucks merchandise? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL List of Disney Starbucks Cups You Can Buy Online RIGHT NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While Disney loves to doll up its theme parks for Halloween, it also puts an Allhallows Eve spin on its cruise line. View the full article

To celebrate May the 4th, aka Star Wars Day, tomorrow Disney PhotoPass Service is launching four new photo opportunities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! View the full article

May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, and as an American of South Korean descent, I can’t wait to celebrate and honor the cultures, experiences, and contributions of my fellow cast members and guests of these communities. All month long, “A World of Voices” will shine a spotlight on some of our talented cast members who are making positive impacts each day through experiences, entertainment and food and beverage offerings. View the full article

You’ve looked out at a digital version of space in Space 220, and traveled aboard the Halcyon at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (the Star Wars Hotel). But what if you could go to a hotel in ACTUAL SPACE?! Space 220 Hold on to your holographic disk earrings, pop in that Proto Zoa CD, and get ready to live your best Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century life. A stay at a hotel in actual space might be more of a real possibility than you realize! WESH 2 News has shared a video and some photos of concept art for a true space hotel design! Orbital Assembly is the company behind it all and reportedly some designs for the space hotel have been “orbiting” for a few years now, since 2019. According to WESH 2 News & CNN, the concept was originally premiered by a company called Gateway Foundation (it was then called the Von Braun Station). Basically, the concept is made up of “several modules connected by elevator shafts that make up a rotating wheel orbiting the Earth.” The project is now being overseen by Orbital Assembly Corporation. It is a space construction company and they “cut links with Gateway.” ©Orbital Assembly Orbital Assembly isn’t just planning to launch a single space station that could accommodate tourists though. They are planning two — Voyager Station (which could fit about 400 people, set to open in 2027) and Pioneer Station (housing 28 people, could be operational in 3 years). Orbital Assembly’s goal is to operate a “space ‘business park'” which would have offices as well as spaces for tourists. ©Orbital Assembly Orbital Assembly’s Chief Operating Officer, Tim Alatorre, has said, “The goal has always been to make it possible for large amounts of people to live, work and thrive in space.” The Pioneer Station is on a smaller scale, so that is why Alatorre says it makes it possible to get it done sooner. ©Orbital Assembly Both stations will have office spaces and research facilities available for rent. According to Alatorre, the way it works (in terms of physics) is like a spinning bucket of water. He said, “The station rotates, pushing the contents of the station out to the perimeter of the station, much in the way that you can spin a bucket of water — the water pushes out into the bucket and stays in place.” There will be no artificial gravity near the center of the station, but the feeling of gravity will increase as you move to the outside of the station. ©Orbital Assembly There will be some comforts people know and love like showers and the chance to eat and drink sitting down. But there will also be the chance to enjoy some spaces with less gravity. Alatorre has said that it should feel like a “sci-fi dream,” not like a factory or research facility. Voyager Class, Exercise Area ©Orbital Assembly In terms of just how much this will cost, Alatorre has said, “We’re doing everything we can to make space accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy.” Aside from just cost, there are other things to consider when creating a space community including determining how much artificial gravity will be needed and working around guidelines for space radiation exposure. But since tourists likely won’t stay more than a few weeks, Alatorre said that this would be more of a problem for those working on the station. ©Orbital Assembly Jeffrey A. Hoffman, a former NASA astronaut (now works in MIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics) has said, “I am excited about the idea that many, many more people will be able to experience being in space, and hopefully bring back to Earth a new sense of their relationship with our planet…When the word gets back and these initial travelers tell their tales — you’re not going to be able to keep people away.” ©Orbital Assembly The Orbital Assembly site goes through a number of features that will be aboard the Voyager Class, including hotel suites… ©Orbital Assembly …a restaurant… ©Orbital Assembly …a bar, and more. ©Orbital Assembly What do you think? Would you hop aboard a space hotel? ©Orbital Assembly With former imagineer Joe Rohde also working on projects regarding space travel and other talk of space travel in the news, it seems there are quite a few individuals looking to this area as the future of vacationing! ©Orbital Assembly We’ll be keeping an eye out for more neat updates about the future of travel and we’ll share those with you. Check back for more updates! Click here to see our full review of Space 220’s newest items! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you stay at a hotel in space? Tell us in the comments! The post Get a Peek Inside the World’s First Hotel in ACTUAL SPACE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As we recognize the start of National Military Appreciation Month in May, we feel honored to have recently hosted the National Defense Network at Walt Disney World Resort as it shined a spotlight on Disney’s nearly 100 years of strong support for the armed forces, military families and veterans.View the full article

Here at DFB, we talk a lot about flying to Disney World — new flight options, airport changes, and anything else you need to know if you’re traveling through MCO. But what about those guests who choose to drive instead? Magic Kingdom There’s a whole slew of information that you’ll need if you’re bringing a car to Disney World, including parking fees, directions to the parks, and much more. But one BIG update you need to know is all about those pesky gas prices! As you probably know, gas prices have been rising in many places in the U.S., and Central Florida has not been excluded from that problem. We’ve seen a lot of waffling back and forth in the past few weeks, but according to Spectrum News 13, Florida’s average gas price per gallon has been holding steady at $4.13 since Thursday. Driving to Disney World may cost you extra. A week ago, the average was sitting at $4.10 per gallon, but it steadily increased through Tuesday and Wednesday before hitting that $4.18 mark. The record high is currently $4.38, which was set back in March. HOWEVER, the record before that was $4.08, which hadn’t been hit since July 16th, 2008. Parking Lot in Disney World Currently, the national average is just a little bit higher, sitting at $4.19 per gallon. That means that technically, Florida is lower than the national average right now! Either way, those numbers could definitely have an effect on your vacation budget, especially if you’re driving long distances. We’ll keep you updated on any more travel information that you need to know if you’re heading to Florida soon. Stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to Check Out a List of NEW Things to Budget for in Disney World in 2022! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you driving to Disney World for your next trip? Tell us in the comments! The post Florida Gas Prices Are LOWER Than the National Average Right Now 😳 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lawmakers suspect Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to replace Disney World’s special government district with something he would control. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney just released new online merchandise, and we can’t wait to get a whiff! Honey is the sweetest scent! For years, we have waited for Disney to release their own line of scented candles. And while they haven’t released their own Flight of Passage candle yet, they have officially started rolling out their own line of Disney-themed candles. These landed in the parks and online a while ago. And now, a few more candle options have been added! We’ll start with the Winnie the Pooh Honey Pot Candle for $34.99! Sweeten your home with this single-wick candle that’s honey-scented (0f course)! It smells like honey! You can take the lid of the pot off to access the candle! Such a fun idea! The candle says “Hunny” and features gold honeycombs! The gold paint really makes this candle pop! Get the Winnie the Pooh Honey Pot Candle here! Speaking of gold, the Sleeping Beauty Castle Candle also features a gold accent! The candle costs $34.99 and brings the castle into your home! Castle Candle The single-wick candle features a fresh floral scent. Take the gold crown lid off to reveal the candle! Castle Candle The castle tower is so detailed! Get the Sleeping Beauty Castle Candle here! Finishing off with a spooky option — the Poisoned Apple Candle! This candle costs $34.99, and features pearlescent white and red stoneware! This one smells like spiced apple! The single-wick green candle is apple scented, obviously! Open the candle by taking the top of the apple off. It has a spiced apple scent While you can burn this candle all year long, it also doubles as a fun Halloween decoration! Get the Poisoned Apple Candle here! So head over to shopDisney to check out these candles! And, as always, check back for the latest Disney news! FINALLY! Disney World Created a Candle That’ll Make Your House Smell Like a Fan-Favorite Hotel 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 candle is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post The Disney Candles You Don’t Need But Absolutely, 100%, Totally Must Get first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It might only be May, but EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival is coming up sooner than you think! Food and Wine 2021 The festival begins on July 14th and runs all the way until November 19th, 2022. We already know about some of the returning food booths, and we know that the Eat to the Beat concert series and Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeek will be coming back. While July might seem far away right now, Disney will be getting ready sooner than you think, and one of those preparations includes closing an attraction! Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 will be closing at the end of June. Starting on June 27th, 2022, the show is no longer displaying hours of operation. ©Disney Last year, Canada Far and Wide shut down as well — it closed so the Appleseed Orchard booth could take its place at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Appleseed Orchard 2021 So, we’re guessing that the same thing is happening this year, but it has not yet been confirmed. Appleseed Orchard in 2021 We’ll keep you updated on all things Food and Wine Festival, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see ALL of the booths coming to EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival this year! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including what’s new this year, touring plan ideas, and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for 20% off the cover price! Learn More About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! See Our Page Full of Updates About the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Food Photos 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Are you going to the Food and Wine Festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post One Attraction Is CLOSING Before the Food and Wine Festival in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT will soon have a BRAND NEW ride for guests to enjoy. But if you’re hoping to go for opening day, there might be a problem. It’s Almost “Save the Galaxy” Time! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens in EPCOT on May 27th — that’s just a few weeks away! We’ve seen all kinds of sneak peeks at the ride, its queue, its soundtrack, and more. But there’s something that could keep you from seeing it on its opening day. If you want to get into EPCOT (or any Disney World theme park) any day of the year, a Park Pass reservation is required in addition to your ticket. That holds true for the opening day for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Park Passes for EPCOT on May 27th had been filling up for select guests, and then select Park Passes were refilled. Now, things have changed again. Stage in front of the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion Park Passes are now FULL for EPCOT on May 27th for Theme Park Tickets Guests… ©Disney …guests staying at select Resort Hotels… ©Disney …IncrediPass Annual Passholders… EPCOT-Specific Availability Calendar ©Disney …Sorcerer Pass Annual Passholders… EPCOT-Specific Availability Calendar ©Disney …Pirate Pass Annual Passholders… EPCOT-Specific Availability Calendar ©Disney …and Pixie Dust Pass Annual Passholders. EPCOT-Specific Availability Calendar ©Disney If you don’t already have your Park Pass for EPCOT for May 27th, you could potentially still get into the park by Park Hopping (provided you have a ticket with Park Hopping abilities). Note, however, that Park Hopping is limited based on availability. In the past, we have seen some parks fill up and NOT be available for Park Hopping. This has only happened on rare occasions, like the 50th Anniversary, but it’s possible it could happen again. ©Disney Disney also hasn’t shared whether the Guardians of the Galaxy ride will utilize a virtual queue or anything else which could further complicate your ability to ride if you aren’t able to get there at specific points in the day. ©Disney Of course, Park Pass availability can change! Be sure to check for updates as the date gets closer. And check back with us here at DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to get a NEW LOOK inside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT 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! Will you be going to EPCOT for the opening day of this new ride? Tell us in the comments! The post Why You Might NOT Be Able to Ride EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy Ride on Its Opening Day first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A new Norway-based airline is introducing itself to the U.S. market with an eye-popping deal: You can fly from Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to Oslo, Norway starting at $149. View the full article

Jambo, everyone! Animal Kingdom has some fun and exciting things going on, like the reimagined Finding Nemo musical, the return of the tumble monkeys to The Lion King show, and more! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Let’s head over to Disney’s wildest theme park and take a look at what’s new in Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Tiffins Tiffins in Africa has a new 50th Anniversary dessert item! This dessert is a Lemon Meringue Pie which is ginger-lemon curd, lemon gel, madeline cake, graham cracker cookie, and lemon-basil sauce. It is $13. Tiffins sign There was a different 50th Celebration dessert, the Chocolate Gateaux, which became so popular that it became a permanent menu item. Pizzafari, Flame Tree Barbecue, and Restaurantosaurus There’s a new Turning Red cupcake available at Pizzafari, Flame Tree Barbecue, AND Restaurantosaurus! It is available at each of these locations for $5.99. ‘Turning Red’ Cupcake! You can read our full review of the cupcake here. Caravan Road Over at Caravan Road, we spotted a new item on the menu. It is called Kakigori and it is Japanese shaved ice dessert flavored with watermelon and sweetened condensed milk. Kakigori From Caravan Road! It is available for $4.99 and for $11, you can can get it with vodka added. You can read our FULL Kakigori review here! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Rafiki’s Planet Watch When we took the train over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, we noticed that there were some new signs on display that guests pass while on the train. New signs on the train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch! There are signs with pictures of animals on them, as well as posters for the Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom show on Disney+. New signs on the train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch! Once we got to Rafiki’s Planet Watch and headed inside, we noticed that there was a window blocked off inside the building. There’s a window blocked off inside Rafiki’s Planet Watch. This is likely due to maintenance being done on the window or on the other side. Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot Over at Riverside Depot, we spotted this new spirit jersey for pets! You can match with your dog! It is the orange ombre spirit jersey that we’ve seen an adult version of in the parks already. The pet version is available for $39.99. Discovery Trading Company At Discovery Trading Company, we spotted this weighted Groot plush that we’ve previously seen in the Creations Shop in EPCOT. Weighted Groot! This guy is $29.99 and joins several other characters in the weighted plush line-up. Windtraders Heading over to Pandora, we stopped by Windtraders and spotted a new pin! New pin in Windtraders! This pin is $16.99 and is made to look like night and day on Pandora, which is a design that we’ve seen on other items in Windtraders. And that’s what’s new in Animal Kingdom! Make sure to keep reading DFB for the latest information from all of the Disney World theme parks! Click here for some Animal Kingdom facts straight from Cast Members! 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 is your favorite ride at Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in Animal Kingdom: A Bao Bun-Topped Cupcake and a Pet Spirit Jersey first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A new month means new Sprinkles flavors! Sprinkles in Downtown Disney With a Sprinkles location in both Disney Springs and Downtown Disney, guests can visit Sprinkles after — or before –their day in the parks! And, much like Salt & Straw, Sprinkles is constantly coming out with new and unique flavors for guests to try. Speaking of new flavors, Sprinkles just announced what they’re baking in May! May’s cupcake flavors celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Gemini season, and…olive oil? Sprinkles announced what’s baking this month, and there’s a lot to choose from! Celebrating Cinco de Mayo? Grab a spicy margarita from Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas and pair it with this Patron Strawberry Margarita Cupcake! It will be baking May 2nd through May 8th! ©Sprinkles Want that strawberry flavor without the margarita spin? Lucky for you, Sprinkles also has a Strawberry Shortcake Bar Cupcake, which you can grab May 9th through May 15th! ©Sprinkles Celebrating Gemini season? The Coffee Cake Cupcake comes with a “Gemini Sanctuary” detail on top, and will be available May 23rd through May 29th! ©Sprinkles If you love green tea, then you’ll want to try the Matcha Yuzu Cupcake! You can grab it May 16th through May 22nd. ©Sprinkles The S’Moreo Cupcake is loaded! S’more and Oreos…where can you go wrong? This cupcake is available for online pre-order May 16th and 17th, and available for pick-up/delivery May 20th and 21st! ©Sprinkles The Kosterina Olive Oil Cupcake (yes, olive oil), will be available for online pre-order May 2nd and 3rd, and pick-up/delivery May 7th and 8th! ©Sprinkles And if you’re not near a Sprinkles location, but you’ve got a sweet tooth, they also have a Strawberry Dozen Box that ships nationally! This is available May 2nd through May 31st. ©Sprinkles Celebrate the month of May with the new flavors at Sprinkles! And stay tuned for the latest Disney news! Speaking of rotating flavors, check out Salt & Straw 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! 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 grabbing one of these cupcakes? Let us know in the comments! The post Sprinkles May Flavors Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Gemini Season, and...Olive Oil? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Things at Disney World could be CHANGING in a big way. The Walt Disney World main gate A bill that will dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District (“RCID”) has passed the Florida Senate and House of Representatives, and been signed by the Florida Governor. The RCID is a special district that has allowed Disney World to essentially act as its own county and have a great deal of control over the land on which it operates in Orlando. There have been some, however, who have argued that there might be some MAJOR roadblocks that could stand in Florida’s way of dissolving the RCID. What if the RCID does get dissolved, though? What could happen next? Well some Florida lawmakers are chiming in with their thoughts. According to ClickOrlando.com, powered by News 6, various democratic lawmakers from the state of Florida held a press conference on Monday, May 2nd. Namely, state Senator Linda Stewart (District 13, which consists of part of Orange County), state Senator Randolph Bracy (District 11, which consists of part of Orange County), and state Senator Victor Torres (District 15, which consists of Osceola County and part of Orange County) held a special press conference this morning. ClickOrlando.com notes that all 3 state senators “criticized the law saying it was done in retribution for the parental rights in education law, it was done in haste without a proper economic analysis, and it could leave residents in Orange and Osceola counties on the hook for well over a billion dollars in the district’s bond debt.” State Senators During Press Conference | Obtained via Video Posted by WESH 2 News According to WESH 2 News, Senator Stewart said “There was no study done on the consequences of dissolving the district, we weren’t given much notice to look into all the ramification…An analysis stated there will be an indeterminate fiscal impact on residents, businesses and local general-purpose governments.” WESH 2 News reports, “Sen. Randolph Bracy stated that even the discussion of creating a new district shows how ‘hare-brained’ the entire ordeal has been.” Senator Torres shared, “When was the last time you heard a Republican governor bragging about raising taxes on one of thee the largest private companies in the state and saying government has a right to punish government for private business decisions?…Disney is not the one being punished by this bill. The workers and taxpayers are.” State Senators During Press Conference | Obtained via Video Posted by WESH 2 News ClickOrlando.com notes that there are statutes the law doesn’t take into account, such as whether the population of the RCID would vote to dissolve the RCID. Senator Stewart shared that the lawmakers have heard “some rumblings” about how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to deal with some of these problems. According to Senator Stewart, “The governor will establish a new district, that’s our latest word, under the general purpose government controlled by the governor with appointments by the governor…Therefore the debt will be paid, if this were the case, by the state of Florida, for over a billion dollars.” Note that this is not confirmed but appears to be the “latest word” Senator Stewart has heard regarding potential next steps. Senator Stewart During Press Conference | Obtained via Video Posted by WESH 2 News Stewart shared, “There are legal minds on all sides working to figure out what can be done legally…This has not been well-thought-out.” (WESH 2 News) As ClickOrlando.com shares, it has not been explained how this new district would work, or whether Orange County and Osceola County would still be “on the hook” for any portion of RCID’s finances or the maintenance of the RCID’s services. Senator Stewart During Press Conference | Obtained via Video Posted by WESH 2 News Governor DeSantis has recently indicated that there are plans in the works in terms of how to address some of these issues. As we noted previously, according to Governor DeSantis’ office, “In the near future, we will propose additional legislation to authorize additional special districts in a manner that ensures transparency and an even playing field under the law.” (WESH 2 News) DeSantis has also said, “Under no circumstances will Disney not pay its debts,” but he has not specified how that will happen. (Miami Herald) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ©Deadline According to WESH 2 News, DeSantis previously indicated, “I am not comfortable having one company with their own government and special privileges when that company has pledged itself to attacking the parents in my state…Do what you did great. That’s why people love the company, and you’ve lost your way. Maybe this will be the wake-up call that they need to get back on track.” He has also previously said that more legislation would be proposed to ensure that there wouldn’t be increases in tax for local residents due to the law that would dissolve the RCID. ©Fox10 News | Florida Governor Ron DeSantis As we previously shared, the RCID Board of Supervisors recently met for the first time following the passage of the law that will repeal the RCID. According to WESH 2 News, the President of the RCID’s governing board only said that they’re “assessing everything” when it comes to the RCID’s future. RCID Board member, Don Greer, said “It will be a while before anybody knows what we’re dealing with,” and indicated that what happens next is ultimately up to the state of Florida. (WESH 2 News) Reedy Creek Sign in Disney World This is a developing situation. We’ll continue to look for updates and share those with you. 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What’s better than a trip to Disneyland? A FREE trip to Disneyland! Disney California Adventure There’s so much going on right now at the Disneyland Resort — the return of character meet and greets, Main Street Electrical Parade, Disneyland Forever fireworks, World of Color, and more! Right now is the perfect time to take a trip, and with this sweepstakes, you may be able to visit Disneyland for free! Do you listen to the radio and want to go to Disneyland? If so, this sweepstakes is for you! Power 106 FM is hosting the contest, which will provide 4 1-Day, 1-Park tickets to the Disneyland Resort AND $1,000! ©Power 106 FM Here’s how it works: Register here. Listen to the station each weekday at 7:20AM, 8:20AM, 2:20PM, and 4:20PM to see if they call your name. If they call your name, you have 20 minutes to call them at (818) 520-1059 to win! Main Street Electrical Parade Finale Register to win, listen for your name, and good luck! And, as always, check back here for the latest Disney news! Check Out the FULL LIST of Food at Disneyland for the Return of Nighttime Spectaculars! 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 Will you be entering? Let us know in the comments! The post Enter to Win 4 FREE Tickets to Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s gonna be May! Or, well, I guess it already is…and Disney World is the place to BE this month! Cinderella Castle There’s a LOT happening these days with big construction projects, new food, and big announcements, but that just means that your Disney World trip will be oh-so-exciting! So if you’re visiting soon, we’re breaking down the top five things you need to know about Disney World in May. A New Ride is Coming Let’s start with what’s probably the BIGGEST news of May — Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is officially opening in EPCOT this month! The ride is set to open to the public on the 27th, and we couldn’t be more excited. In the weeks leading up to the big day, there will be previews for DVC members and Annual Passholders. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Recently, we’ve seen the construction walls come down and the nighttime lights come on. Now we’re just counting the days until EPCOT gets its first coaster! Click Here to Take a Look INSIDE the Ride! A New Restaurant is Open And speaking of new things in EPCOT, next door to Guardians is a new spot that you’ll definitely want to check out! Connections Cafe and Eatery is home to both a Starbucks location (the Cafe) and a quick service restaurant (the Eatery) and it opened up officially on April 27th. Connections Cafe and Eatery We stopped by and tried out a BUNCH of items on the menu, and we were fairly impressed! Even though EPCOT has its fair share of dining spots, it’s nice to have this new one in the middle of the front of the park — a great snack break in the midst of a marathon of rides. Click Here for Our FULL Review! The Flower & Garden Festival Continues Basically, there’s a LOT happening in EPCOT in the month of May, including the continuation of the International Flower & Garden Festival. This year’s fest started back in March and runs until July 4th, so you’ve still got two months to try all the delicious eats and drinks. Flower & Garden Festival Not only does the festival have food, but throughout, you can also visit the gardens, snap photos with the creative topiaries, and enjoy the awesome talent of the bands at the Garden Rocks Concert Series. There’s SO much to do and see this year! Click Here for Our Best of the Fest List! You Can Plan for Halloween Finally moving out of EPCOT, let’s talk about Halloween! In May? Yeah, that’s right! Disney recently announced that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning for 2022, and tickets go on sale May 18th for the general public. Guests staying at a Disney World Resort hotel, the Swan and Dolphin hotels, or Shades of Green during one of the party nights can purchase their tickets as early as May 12th. Halloween in Magic Kingdom This year’s party is bringing back much of the fun that fans know and love from years past, including the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular stage show, Mickey’s Boo to You! Parade, special character meet-and-greets, ride overlays, and more. It runs on select nights from August 12th-October 31st and it’s going to be popular, so be ready to buy those tickets ASAP. Everything Returning to the 2022 Halloween Party — Click Here! It’s Time to Celebrate Star Wars And, of course, we have to mention the holiday that’s made just for Star Wars fans — May the 4th! Each year, we typically find special treats in the parks or little celebrations (especially in Hollywood Studios), but Disney hasn’t announced anything yet. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge However, if you’re still hoping to celebrate, there are literally dozens of Star Wars activities in Disney World. You can visit one of the three Star Wars rides, stop by the walkthrough exhibits of Star Wars Launch Bay, or eat at one of many space-themed restaurants. There’s plenty to do, and we guarantee that Galaxy’s Edge will be HOPPIN’. 15 Unique Ways to Celebrate May the 4th in Disney World — Click Here! That’s everything you need to know about Disney World in May 2022! Stay tuned to DFB for more news throughout the month and all the updates as they come! Click Here for the Full List of Park Hours in May and June! 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. 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Disney World remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in Florida, and even throughout the entire United States. So it’s no wonder we’ve been seeing some BIG crowds here lately! Main Street Train Station at Magic Kingdom Of course, summertime and holiday seasons are typically the busiest in the Disney World parks — so imagine our surprise when we were heading to Magic Kingdom this morning and were met with a SUPER long line, even before we got to the park! Disney World guests heading to the Transportation and Ticket Center were in for quite a surprise this morning, as a rather long line for security had formed that extended well into the parking lot! Look at that LINE! It’s not often that we see a line this long for security, and we couldn’t help but wonder just exactly why so many people were making their way to Magic Kingdom this morning. It’s possible that guests wanted to get their Magic Kingdom visits in today as the park will be closing early tomorrow at 4:30PM. Or maybe there’s just another wave of Spring Break vacationers making their way to Disney World! The weather has been pretty nice, and lots of people are eager to get out and travel now that many travel restrictions have been eased. It moved along pretty quickly, though. Although the line was long, it moved rather quickly. In fact, we got through security and up to the monorail platform in about 15 minutes and arrived in Magic Kingdom just a few minutes after that. For the latest Disney park news and beyond, don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB! Check Out the FULL List of Star Wars Eats Coming to Disney Parks 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. What were the crowds like on your last Disney World visit? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Exactly What You DON’T Want to See When You Start a Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Encanto has been a MAJOR hit, breaking records and even winning an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. ©Disney There have been so many ways to celebrate the film in Disney World, like with new merchandise, Magic Shots, themed food, and more. But, soon you won’t have to go to Disney World to take part in some Encanto fun, because the fun could be coming to YOU! An Encanto sing-along concert event is going on TOUR soon! ©Disney The event will feature the entire feature-length film and an on-stage band celebrating the songs from the movie! The band will play the songs in sync with the film and audience participation is high encouraged, so you should feel free to sing along! There will be on-screen lyrics, too. ©Disney The concert tour is coming to 32 cities and will begin on July 18th in Ridgefield, Washington, making stops across the country in places like Phoenix, Dallas, Tampa, and then finally wrapping up in Chicago on August 28th. Tickets range in price depending on the venue and which seats you select. You can check out all of the dates and cities on the concert tour right here. ©Disney Make sure to check if the concert is coming to a city near you! And, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney entertainment news and updates. Click here to see why an Encanto attraction might be coming to the Disney parks sooner than you think! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be going to this sing-along concert? Tell us in the comments! The post A Disney ‘Encanto’ Sing-Along Concert Could Be Coming to Your City SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s heroes and villains have some of the most iconic costuming in all of entertainment. Talk about iconic style! Whether it’s the long purple dress worn by the Evil Queen (with that fabulous CAPE) or the punk-inspired outfits in Cruella or the quirky Victorian outfit worn by Mary Poppins, Disney has created some of the most memorable costumes in history. Now, Disney is giving guests a chance to see many of those costumes up close and personal in an exhibit coming soon! In 2019, the Walt Disney Archives opened the Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume at the D23 Expo. Last year, Disney took the exhibit to The Seattle Museum of Pop Culture. This year, that exhibit is headed to The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan! ©D23 The exhibit includes costumes from some of Hollywood’s most iconic costume designers, including Academy Award winners Colleen Atwood, Sandy Powell, and Tony Walton. It will feature “Cinderella’s Workshop,” a gallery featuring dresses from a variety of films based on the character, including Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Into the Woods, the live-action Cinderella, and the ABC series Once Upon a Time. ©The Henry Ford Museum The gallery will feature three sections: one for heroes, one for villains, and one for characters who fall somewhere in-between. Guests will get a chance to see Belle’s village dress and ballgown from the live-action Beauty and the Beast, Giselle and Prince Edward’s costumes from Enchanted, dresses from Mary Poppins AND Mary Poppins Returns, the Sanderson Sisters’ costumes from Hocus Pocus, Maleficent’s gown from the live-action movie, and more! ©The Henry Ford Museum The exhibit opens in Dearborn on June 25th, but if you happen to be a D23 member, you can get an early preview of the exhibit on June 23rd at a special event that will feature special guests, a tour of the exhibit, an exclusive gift, and more. Tickets for that will go on sale at the D23 website on May 3rd. We’ll let you know about other upcoming Disney events, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Here’s A SNEAK PEEK at Mickey and Minnie’s New Disneyland Halloween Costumes! 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 had a chance to see this exhibit yet? Let us know in the comments! The post Hey Disney Fans — Your Next Trip Should Actually Be to…MICHIGAN? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The situation with Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and JetBlue Airways just got a little more interesting. No idea what we’re talking about? Allow us to explain. How Do YOU Get to Disney World? Earlier this year, we shared that Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines had plans to merge to create “America’s most competitive ultra-low fare airline.” But things got a little more complicated when JetBlue Airways entered the situation and made an offer to BUY Spirit Airlines. How could that offer impact the Spirit and Frontier merger? What will Spirit Airlines do? Well, we’ve finally gotten a big update. According to CNBC, Spirit Airlines has REJECTED JetBlue’s $3.6 billion offer to take over the airline. According to CNBC, Spirit rejected the offer because they felt it had “a low likelihood of winning approval from government regulators.” Spirit Airlines Safety Documents In a letter sent from Spirit to JetBlue’s CEO, Spirit indicated, “We believe a combination of JetBlue and Spirit has a low probability of receiving antitrust clearance so long as JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance (NEA) with American Airlines remains in existence.” (CNBC) According to CNBC, back in September, the Justice Department and 6 states sued to “unwind JetBlue and American Airlines’ ‘Northeast Alliance’ partnership.” They alleged that the agreement between JetBlue and American Airlines would “lead to higher fares in busy northeastern U.S. airports.” (CNBC) Seats on Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines has said that it thinks the Justice Department and a court would be “concerned” that “a higher-cost/higher fare airline would be eliminating a lower-cost/lower fare airline in a combination that would remove about half of the ULCC (ultra low cost carrier) capacity in the United States.” (CNBC) In a letter sent from Spirit to JetBlue back on April 25th, Spirit even proposed “requiring JetBlue to take any action required to obtain regulatory clearance, which specifically included abandoning the NEA at closing.” (CNBC) Spirit has noted that because of this “substantial completion risk,” they think that JetBlue’s offer is “illusory, and Spirit’s board has not found it necessary to consider it.” (CNBC) Are You Planning a Trip Soon? According to The Orlando Sentinel, Spirit airlines and Frontier actually rank as the second and third busiest airlines in Orlando’s airport. Spirit has determined, however, that JetBlue’s offer “is not reasonably capable of being consummated.” In the letter sent to JetBlue, Spirit noted that the JetBlue offer had “‘an unacceptable level of closing risk’ that shareholders would have to take on.” Spirit’s board continues to support the bid from Frontier, however, and reportedly anticipates that the deal with Frontier will close in the second half of this year. Airplane JetBlue has responded to the rejection by “enhancing” its offer and has promised a $200 million “reverse break-up fee” if the deal doesn’t ultimately go through because of antitrust reasons. (CNBC) JetBlue has also said that it would offer a “remedy package to address regulatory concerns.” That remedy package would include “the divestiture of all Spirit assets in New York and Boston so that JetBlue does not increase its presence in the airports covered by the NEA. The package would also include gates and assets at other airports, including Fort Lauderdale.” (CNBC) What Airline Do You Prefer to Fly With? In a press release shared by JetBlue, JetBlue discusses its enhancements to the deal, how its deal offers a “superior, all-cash premium,” and how Spirit shareholders would reportedly have to assume some risks if the Frontier deal goes forward. Robin Hayes, the CEO of JetBlue said, “By creating a national competitor to the Big Four airlines, this transaction would deliver meaningful benefits for customers, superior value for shareholders of both airlines, and new opportunities for our combined crewmembers…We have confidence that we can complete this transaction to bring more low fares and great service to more customers. A JetBlue-Spirit combination will deliver enhanced financial strength and accelerate revenue growth and profitability for JetBlue shareholders.” Philadelphia Airport JetBlue’s offer (which comes in at $33 per share price, plus those new “enhancements”) is higher than Frontier’s offer of $22.44 per share. Of course, the situation with these offers and potential deals is subject to change in the future. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for updates and let you know what we find. Check back with us for the latest news. Click here to see why it might be hard to travel abroad this summer Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Spirit Airlines REJECTS JetBlue Takeover Offer first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In that spirit and throughout Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, we’re honoring the culture and contributions of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cast members, crew members, and Imagineers at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products across the globe and how they bring unique perspectives to their roles. View the full article

Here at DFB, we’re constantly looking out for new snacks in Disney World…as well as the return of old favorites! We love a good snack break! Sometimes, when a beloved Disney treat is removed from the menu, it’s not a permanent change! This has been especially true since the pandemic, because many popular snacks weren’t available when the parks first reopened, but have since returned. And finally, after many long months, we may soon see a fan-favorite snack come back to Magic Kingdom! This morning, we spotted something unusual (and very exciting!) on the Disney World website. When taking a glance at the menu for Aloha Isle, we noticed that the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is BACK! It’s listed for $6.99 on the Aloha Isle menu (it’s on both the website and the My Disney Experience app). ©Disney We haven’t seen this snack available in quite some time, so we were excited to stop by and pick one up ASAP. However, when we arrived, it wasn’t listed on the physical menu at the snack stand! Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Dole Whip at Aloha Isle When we spoke to a Cast Member, we were told that they can only serve the items listed on the menu at the restaurant, and that the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake wasn’t available at this time. Big bummer! Aloha Isle Menu Either way, we’ll continue to check back here to see if it arrives. Who WOULDN’T want to try one of these delicious cakes topped with Dole Whip, vanilla soft-serve, or a tasty swirl of both flavors? Pineapple Upside Cake at Aloha Isle Stay tuned to DFB for more food updates from Disney World, and all the details on new menu items that we find in the parks! We’ve got you covered with all the news before your big vacation! Click Here to See Our Last Review of the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake! 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 tried this treat before? Tell us in the comments! The post The Big Dole Whip LETDOWN You May Experience in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article