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Earth Day has ARRIVED in Disney World, and what better place to celebrate nature (and Animal Kingdom‘s birthday) than Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge?! Disney celebrates holidays big and small, so we’re expecting some fun new treats, plus maybe a special photo op or some limited-edition merchandise — you never know what you might find in the parks and resorts during a holiday! Animal Kingdom Lodge is STUNNING! Today, we’re headed to The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to try a FUN new treat! WALL-E fans, you’re gonna like this one. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is serving up a special new treat, but it’s only available on April 22nd, 2022. Over at The Mara, we ordered the Plant (Based) in Boot, which is a Chocolate Spice Cake with Coconut Ganache in a Chocolate Boot. As the name cleverly implies, this is a plant-based dessert! It costs $6.99. Plant (Based) in Boot And look how cute it is! It’s so well done and it looks just like the boot plant WALL-E finds, and we loved this dessert more than we thought we would! It’s so CUTE Let’s just start out by saying that eating this treat is an EXPERIENCE. It’s kind of like a chocolate Easter bunny (except boot) filled with spice cake and you’re going to want to eat this with a more hands-on approach. The top of the boot! The boot is very chocolate-heavy and since it’s mostly hard chocolate, we actually broke our fork trying to grab a bite. We ended up picking up the boot to take a bite and can you can imagine what we might have looked like taking bites out of a boot?! We had to wait for the chocolate “glue” holding the boot to the plate to melt before we could pick it up. Uhhh The chocolate was delicious and our favorite part was the spice cake — and eating through the chocolate shell (er…boot) to get to the cake was so fun! We didn’t really taste the coconut ganache but we’re not mad about it — we thought the flavors we tasted were perfect. Yum! We thought that this dessert was really unique, not just for a plant-based treat, and we’re hoping Disney considers making it a permanent plant-based treat! If you love adventurous eats, chocolate, or spice cake (or all three!), and whether you’re a vegan or not, you may want to try this! If you’re not a fan of chocolate or have sensitive teeth — you might want to skip this. This might be our favorite thing If you don’t mind eating a boot in public (even if it’s made of chocolate), you should consider trying this treat! Take a look at it in action in our video below. You can find this new treat at The Mara for $6.99. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! REVIEW: We Promise This Green Blob Treat Tastes Better Than It Looks 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 about this new treat? Let us know in the comments! The post Why You'll WANT to Eat an Old Boot in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready for some BIG (we’re talking HUGE) Star Wars news?! ©Disney The 2022 Star Wars Celebration will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in California this May, and this event will be full of behind-the-scenes fun as well as creator and celebrity appearances. The list of celebrity guests has been growing, and we are SO excited about the celebrity who was just added to the list! Ewan McGregor, aka Obi-Wan Kenobi himself, is now scheduled to appear on Friday and Saturday only at the Star Wars Celebration! McGregor played the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: Episodes I, II, and III, and he’s also starring in the upcoming Disney+ series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. ©Star Wars Celebration This news comes after we’ve already learned that celebrities like Billie Lourd… ©Star Wars Celebration …and Kelly Marie Tran will also be making appearances, along with Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) and Ian McDiarmid (Emperor Palpatine), as well as many other stars! ©Star Wars Celebration Tickets for the Star Wars Celebration are on sale now, so you might want to start making plans to see Ewan McGregor there! Stay tuned to DFB for more Star Wars news! Here are the updated health and safety guidelines for the Star Wars Celebration! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to the Star Wars Celebration? Tell us in the comments! The post Ewan McGregor Will Appear at Star Wars Celebration 2022! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

BIG NEWS Y’ALL! The Main Street Electrical Parade is back at Disneyland! Main Street Electrical Parade In honor of the parade’s return — AND its 50th anniversary — Disney has released some amazing merchandise, a glorious Elliott popcorn bucket, and LOADS of snacks. If you know us, you know we’re allllllll about the snacks, so we made our way to Disneyland to check out one of the special offerings! The snack we grabbed today is meant to look like the Seven Dwarfs’ mine carts in the Main Street Electrical Parade. Mine Cart The snack, called the Mine Cart Brownie, is made of a White-Chocolate-dipped Dark Chocolate Brownie topped with Sugar Gems. What do you think? First glance — do you think it’s adorable or not? That seriously divided our team! Some members thought it was pretty cute, especially with all the colorful sugar on top! But others on our team were…less than impressed with this treat’s appearance. Mine Cart Brownie Putting aside the looks, the treat is a LOT… a LOT of sugar that is! You’ve got a generous amount of frosting PLUS all that extra sugar on top (which made the frosting really crunchy!). The sugar content here is truly enough to make you consider calling your dentist when you’re done with it! The brownie itself is a standard Disney brownie — nothing too special. SO much sugar Overall, it was cute to look at for some (not so much for others), and was VERY sweet. Unfortunately, it wasn’t anything too remarkable (at least for our taste buds). If you’re wanting to try it for yourself, it’s available now at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe for $5.49. We’ll be trying more of the specialty snacks released as part of the Main Street Electrical Parade’s return, so stay tuned for more! Here’s Where to Find the Main Street Electrical Bucket and Cups in Disneyland Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever seen the Main Street Electrical Parade? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Disney Treat That Has Our Team DIVIDED first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re heading to Disney World soon or even just relaxing on your couch at home and thinking “I wonder what’s going on at Disney World right now?” — we’ve got ALL the updates you need right here! Heading to Disney World Soon? From mask rule changes to important updates on a bill that could change the way Disney World functions, there’s a lot to catch up on this week. So, let’s get started! 1 — Mask Rule Changes In terms of mask rules, a lot has changed recently. Recently, a Federal judge voided the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s mask mandate which applies to planes, trains, buses, and transportation hubs. That then led to a slew of changes. The Transportation Security Administration said that it wouldn’t enforce the mask mandate, essentially making masks no longer required on planes. Face mask Following that, we got a new mask policy at Orlando International Airport, a change in mask rules from Uber, and changes in mask rules from a number of airlines. Disney World has also changed its mask rules when it comes to transportation. Basically, masks are no longer required on Disney transportation — you can get a first look at that new rule in action by clicking here. Monorail without mask requirements But, these mask rule changes might not be permanent. The Biden administration had indicated that it would file an appeal of the Judge’s ruling that struck down the CDC’s mask mandate if the CDC determined there was a public health basis to extend the mandate, and the CDC did make that determination, so a notice of appeal has been filed. Click here to see more about Disney World’s mask policy! 2 — You Can HUG Mickey Again! This week was a BIG one for character meet-and-greets because some of the more “traditional” aspects of these experiences have returned. You can hug Mickey again, get up-close pictures, and get autographs too! Autograph books are once again being sold in the parks so you can pick up some before your meet-and-greet. Hugs have also returned to select character dining restaurants, including Chef Mickey’s! We FINALLY can hug Mickey! Click here to see a list of all of the character meet-and-greets that have returned to “normal” and click here for a complete list of the character dining that is back to normal. Some missing characters from Magic Kingdom’s Festival of Fantasy parade are also back due to the latest changes. Together again. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more changes when it comes to characters around Disney World! Click here for that list of ALL the Disney character meet-and-greets that are back to “normal” 3 — NEW Restaurants Have Opened in EPCOT Over at EPCOT, there’s been some big food changes. Earlier this week, the Starbucks closed at its old location in EPCOT. Just a few days later, the NEW Starbucks location at Connections Cafe had a soft opening! This spot new serves up the Starbucks drinks you know and love as well as other snacks. Click here to get a FULL tour of Connections Cafe. We’re in! But, that’s not all! Connections Eatery, a BRAND new restaurant, has also had its soft opening in EPCOT! Where to order We were able to go inside, explore the new area, and check out a BUNCH of items on the NEW Connections Eatery menu! Time to eat! Note that both spots won’t “officially” open in EPCOT until April 27th. Click here to see our review of Connections Eatery! 4 — Salt & Straw Has Opened! Speaking of new restaurants, over at Disney Springs, a brand NEW ice cream spot — Salt & Straw — has officially opened! We were lucky enough to go inside and get a sneak peek before its official opening, and then we returned for its official opening date! Salt & Straw is OPEN! From Olive Oil ice cream to an ice cream with key lime cheesecake, there are a LOT of unique choices here! Arbequina Olive Oil, Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip, Bottomless Limes, and The Adventurous Llamanaut Note that Salt & Straw will sometimes use a virtual queue, depending on the length of its line. But you can SKIP the long waits by ordering online! Want to get our FULL thoughts on Salt & Straw? Click here for our review! 5 — Main Street Electrical Parade and MORE Are Back in Disneyland A number of nighttime spectaculars have returned to Disneyland! The Main Street Electrical Parade will be officially returning to Disneyland Park tonight (the 22nd), but we were lucky enough to see it through a media preview event. The bee is so fun! The parade features a brand new finale with characters from Encanto and more! Look at all of those characters! Along with the return of the parade, there will be NEW merchandise themed to the parade. We’ve actually already spotted the Minnie Ears and Loungefly for the Main Street Electrical Parade in Disney World. YAY! There is also a new Main Street Electrical Parade sipper cup… This is such an awesome souvenir …and popcorn bucket available in Disneyland as part of the celebrations surrounding the parade’s return. Look at him glow! But the Main Street Electrical Parade isn’t the only thing back in Disneyland. The Disneyland Forever fireworks are also back. April 22nd is their official return, but we were able to catch a performance of this show early! Woohoo! And finally, over at Disney California Adventure Park, World of Color will be returning tonight! World of Color at Disney California Adventure Remember that World of Color will be using a virtual queue upon its return. We’ll be sure to share more details on this spectacular’s return soon! Click here to see photos and videos of the Main Street Electrical Parade’s return to Disneyland! 6 — Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District is in Trouble Finally, in terms of big news, this week some big things happened when it comes to the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID). This is the special district which governs Disney World’s land in Orlando, Florida. Thanks to the way it’s arranged, it essentially lets Disney World act as its own county and allows Disney to have a large amount of control over decisions regarding building new structures, etc. A Florida legislator had previously noted that there had been some meetings regarding the potential repeal of the act that created the RCID. We shared how the dissolution of the RCID could spell “disaster” for Disney World. Then, Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, expanded the Florida legislature’s special session to include the possibility to consider a bill that would dissolve the RCID. Reedy Creek Fire Department ©Reedy Creek That bill was then passed by the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives. Florida’s actions have prompted comments from governors of other states, including one governor who invited Disney to move to that state and build a “mountain Disneyland.” We’ll continue to look for updates about this bill and what impact it could have on Disney’s operations in Florida. Click here to see why analysts say that stripping Disney World’s power could COST residents and local counties That’s it for this week’s big news. Of course, other news was also shared this week. See more details by clicking the links below: The first COVID-19 breath test was approved by the FDA Get a first look at the villain from the Guardians of the Galaxy ride coming to EPCOT and click here to see the ride’s full soundtrack Get a look at the Easter parade that happened in Disney World Expedition Everest has reopened after its refurb and Disney has CHANGED how you skip the line there Learn about the average cost of gas near Disney World Everest is BACK! Disneyland is retheming Tarzan’s treehouse See everything coming to Disney+ in May Why you might want to avoid EPCOT on the night of June 5th Visa Cardmembers can save BIG on Disney World hotels — learn more here The opening date has been announced for Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport Check out a full list of the Mother’s Day snacks coming to Disney World and Disneyland The construction walls are DOWN at EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We’re constantly looking for more Disney news, so be sure to check back with us for all the latest updates! 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 are you planning to visit Disney World next? Tell us in the comments! The post Mask Rules CHANGE, Character Hugs Return, and More HUGE Disney News From This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Have you been thinking about becoming a Disney Vacation Club Member? Disney’s Aulani Resort Membership comes with a lot of benefits that go beyond Disney hotels and vacation destinations — you’ll also get discounts, exclusive events, special merchandise, exclusive lounges, and more. If you’ve been thinking of joining, NOW might be the time to do it. Why? Because thanks to a special deal, you could save A LOT on your membership! If you sign up for a DVC Membership now and purchase at least 200 Vacation Points at Aulani (Disney’s Vacation Club Resort in Hawaii), you can save $3,600 OR MORE on your membership fee! If you buy more vacation points at Aulani, you can save even more, up to almost $17,000! ©Disney But that’s not all, you can also save up to almost $9,000 if you buy points at Disney’s Riviera Resort. ©Disney Finally, there are even savings available if you buy points for Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa of up to almost $4,000. ©Disney If you want to grab these savings, though, you’ll need to hurry — the offer expires on June 1st, 2022! Just call 1-888-681-6028 or chat with a Cast Member to sign up and take advantage of this offer. Already a DVC member? Disney notes that you can sign into your account to view an “add-on offer.” So be sure to sign in and see what types of special deals you can get too. DVC Member Backpack We’ll let you know if we spot any other Disney savings opportunities, so stay tuned to DFB for more! 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 a DVC Member or are you thinking about joining? Let us know in the comments! The post How to SAVE BIG on a Disney Vacation Club Membership Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Recently, a lot has been going on with Disney World’s system of self governance, and something MAJOR just happened. Walt Disney World Resort entrance The Florida Senate and House recently passed a bill that would dissolve Disney World’s private government, and now, the Governor has signed the bill into law. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which is Walt Disney World’s private government, according to the Associated Press. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ©Deadline The law eliminates the 55-year-old district as well as a few other similar districts in Florida by June of 2023. The districts can be reestablished in the future, though. Magic Kingdom This new legislation could have really big tax implications for Disney. Disney World Main Entrance To find out more about how this bill impacts Disney World, check out our posts below: The Single Change That Could Equal Disaster for Disney World BREAKING: Threat Against Disney World’s Self Governance Becomes More Real Analysts Say Florida Stripping Disney World’s Power Could Cost Residents and Counties Lawmaker Calls Reedy Creek Vote a Smokescreen in Tallahassee Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. Click here to learn more about how this new bill could affect Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Florida Governor Signs Bill to Dissolve Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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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. Calling all Winnie the Pooh fans! How would you feel about a Pooh-themed…makeup collection?? Hey Pooh! There are tons of fun Winnie the Pooh items out there, like collectible keys, sweaters, or even a whole home collection — and now you can add Winnie the Pooh to your makeup routine with this new collection! Colourpop just released a Disney Winnie the Pooh Collection featuring quite a few adorable Pooh-themed makeup items! Some of the collection has already sold out, but you can always enter your email to be notified if your item gets restocked! ©Colourpop The Happy Morning Cheek Set includes three highlighters in shades of gold and bronze for $27. You get all three Super Shock Shadows in this set! ©Colourpop Colourpop’s Super Shock Shadows are creme-to-powder formulas meant to add a bit of shimmer to your cheeks. This set is valued at $30 but you can buy it for $27! Order the Happy Morning Cheek Set here! You can also grab this set of three lip glosses in the Just a Taste of Hunny Lux Gloss Set for $27! This lip set comes with the shades Clover, Wildflower, and Dandelion. ©Colourpop The lids of the lip glosses are decorated with honeycombs and you can save $3 on this set right now! Shop the Just a Taste of Hunny Lux Gloss Set here! The Sweet as Can Bee Eyeshadow Palette is already sold out, but you can enter your email for a reminder in case it comes back in stock! The palette comes with ten different Pooh-themed colors for $18. ©Colourpop The eyeshadow shades range from honey tones to pink, gold, sage, chocolate brown, and even wine, and the inside of the palette features an image of Pooh and the quote, “Little things are beautiful too. Flowers are such friendly things.” Enter your email to purchase the Sweet as Can Bee Eyeshadow Palette here! And the Hunny Pot Lip Care Kits may be sold out for now but they sure are adorable! This set costs $16 and it comes with a lip scrub and a lip mask in tiny hunny pots. ©Colourpop The lip kit is made with 100% vegan golden honey flavor and even mini honeycomb stir kits. Enter your email for the Hunny Pot Lip Care Kits here! And that’s the Colourpop Winnie the Pooh Collection! What do you think? Don’t forget to enter your email on those sold out items! And keep reading DFB for more Disney shopping news and updates! You DON’T want to miss these Disney deals on Amazon! 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 purchased any of the Winnie the Pooh Colourpop collection? Tell us in the comments! The post If You're a Fan of Disney's Winnie the Pooh and Makeup, You've Been Warned first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Hey, do you know which hotel no one talks about? Probably not, because no one talks about it! Okay, okay, we’re kidding, but really — we hear about Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort all the time, and even the All-Star Resorts are pretty popular. But what about Disney’s Old Key West Resort? It’s high time we pay a visit to this quiet little DVC resort and show you what it’s about! Hello from Disney’s Old Key West resort! If you’re unfamiliar with this hotel, Old Key West was the original Disney Vacation Club Resort. It was designed to feel less like a hotel and more like, well, home! Not only that, but a SUPER underrated restaurant know as Olivia’s Cafe is tucked away at this resort — try the Southernmost Buttermilk Chicken and thank us later. Now that you’ve got a little background, come with us as we tour a room at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. We stayed in a Deluxe Studio (room 3426), which had two queen-size beds, a small kitchen area, and a balcony. Welcome home! Right when you enter, you’ll notice that this room doesn’t look quite like most standard Disney hotels. The room is pretty open and the layout is a little more nontraditional. We liked it! Our room There was plenty of beachy decor, like this Disney-insired art print, and the furniture reminded us of what you would see in a beach house. It was cozy, comfortable, and casual! This room is pretty big! The walls were a light seafoam green-ish color, and there was plenty of natural light from the large windows and clear glass doors. We loved themed artwork in our hotels! At night, though, all those windows close up, so the room gets nice and dark for bedtime. Peep the balcony! The beds are nice and large! You get plenty of pillows (plus a few more in the closet), and there’s room under each bed for your luggage. The beds look pretty comfy! We’re definitely nitpicking here, but does it bother anyone else that the headboard extends past the bed? There’s room under each bed for your luggage, too! And while we’re on the subject of nitpicking, we wish that those light fixtures could move just a smidge to the left. It’s off center! Other than that, though, our room was lovely. The urge to move that light fixture is STRONG In between the main bedroom and the bathroom is a small kitchen area with a mini fridge, microwave, sink, and coffee maker. There’s a small kitchen area If you bring home any leftovers (maybe a Gideon’s Bakehouse cookie?), this is a great little area to keep your foods. Pop-Tarts, anyone? We’ve got the toaster! Not to start any drama, but we’ve seen a LOT of Disney World mini fridges in our time, and this one is definitely the biggest we’ve ever seen. (Even compared to some of the most expensive hotels in Disney World!) This is bigger than the fridge in the Star Wars hotel! Under the sink, you’ll find some paper towels, a trash can, and extra toilet paper. Some paper towels and a mini trash can! Right across from the kitchen area is a small closet with all the things you’d expect to find in a closet: hangers, pillows, blankets, a luggage rack, and some cleaning supplies. How OLD is that vacuum?? Finally, the bathroom! The bathroom is a nice size and is full of bright light. To the bathroom! There’s plenty of towels here… Plenty of towels ..and over here! Sadly, there’s only one sink, but this is such a nice bathroom we’ll let it slide. Large sink The shower is nice and spacious! Guests can use the Disney-provided soap, or bring their own; there’s a small shelf build into the shower for extra shampoos. Clean shower Finally, here’s a look at our little balcony! That table is teeeeeny tiny, but it fits the space. We had a nice view of the tennis courts and some pretty Florida palm trees. A little balcony That concludes our full tour of a deluxe studio studio room at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. The room is spacious and welcoming, making it perfect for a small family looking for a quiet resort! Although this is known as a DVC hotel, anyone is welcome stay at the resort (you’ll just need to rent some DVC points for select rooms). Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news, updates, and reviews. PHOTOS: Go Inside a TINY and EXPENSIVE Riviera Resort Tower Hotel Room in Disney World With Us! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever stayed at Disney’s Old Key West Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Go Inside an Old Key West Deluxe Studio Hotel Room in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you been keeping up with all the Stitch Crashes Disney merchandise series? Stitch Crashes Disney pins in Disney World The first collection was released way back in January 2021, but we’ve been seeing some delays in terms of when they’ve become available online. We’ve seen pieces of the 12th and final collection, Stitch Crashes Mulan, at Disneyland and Disney World, but we’ve been waiting for it to arrive online. Now we FINALLY know when this collection will be available for guests to buy from their homes! If you’re looking to get your hands on the Stitch Crashes Mulan collection, you’ll be able to shop for it on shopDisney on April 29th at 7AM PST. Disney officially tweeted the news this morning! The online collection includes a floral-covered Plush with Cri-Kee on top of Stitch’s head… Stitch Crashes Mulan Plush … and a Jumbo Pin. There is a chance that more merchandise will be available online — in the past, we’ve also seen t-shirts and mugs released as part of the collections! New pin alert! Be sure to mark your calendars if you want to collect any of these items. This is the final collection in the Stitch Crashes Disney series, so a lot of this stuff could go fast! We’ll let you know about other merchandise drops at Disneyland, Disney World, and online, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Calling All Main Street Electrical Parade Fans: NEW Disney Items Have Arrived Online Just for You! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been collecting anything from the Stitch Crashes Disney series? Let us know in the comments! The post DATE ANNOUNCED for the Online Release of the Last Stitch Crashes Disney Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World starts soft-opening phase of Epcot’s Connections Cafe, a large restaurant with Starbucks outlet, graphic appeal, Spaceship Earth views. View the full article

Conservation and environmental stewardship have been a long-standing part of Disney’s culture, and this Earth Day, I want to spotlight two of Technology & Digital’s professional interns: Ari and Morgan! These two have spent their internships focused on creating a more sustainable future through green technology. They conducted introductory research on Technology & Digital’s environmental […]View the full article

We find new merchandise in Disney World ALL the time, which is super exciting! Disney shirts at Creations Shop in EPCOT From new Minnie ears to designer bags to adorable plushes, we love seeing what new items pop up in the parks every day. However, sometimes these new items are a little confusing, which is exactly what we found today! The Main Street Electrical Parade Loungefly Backpack has arrived in Disney World! So fun! This is a bit strange, considering the Main Street Electrical Parade is in Disneyland, not Disney World. We saw the same thing happen with the matching Loungefly Minnie Ears yesterday! Check out those matching ears! The parade is celebrating 50 years since it debuted in Disneyland, and it actually JUST returned the other night over at the park! 50 inside the backpack These items aren’t available in Disneyland yet, but they should be coming soon. For now, you can find them in Disney World! We found the backpack over at Island Mercantile in Animal Kingdom. There they all are! It has some fun details, like this little musical Mickey on the back. Hidden Mickey! The bag has yellow straps to add a little bit more color. Some bright pops of color! It also GLOWS IN THE DARK!! That will be fun to see when you’re walking around the parks at night. We want to see it all lit up! If you want this backpack for yourself, you can get it for $75! Celebrate the anniversary with a new backpack! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to check out the Main Street Electrical Parade merchandise that’s online right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this new Loungfly backpack? Tell us in the comments! The post A NEW Loungefly Backpack Has Arrived in Disney World, and We’re Confused first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Being a Disney Vacation Club Member comes with its share of perks. DVC Ears! Members can get discounts on dining, access to tons of exclusive merchandise, special events, ride previews, exclusive lounges, and more. One of those perks has been missing for a while, but that perk will come back soon! The Top of the World Lounge is located at the top of Bay Lake Tower, the Disney Vacation Club resort at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, making it a PRIME spot for viewing the Magic Kingdom fireworks. For months, this spot hasn’t been available to DVC members. It reopened for a limited time for New Year’s Eve at the end of 2021, but hasn’t really been available otherwise. Soon, that’ll change. An email recently sent to DVC members indicated that the Top of the World Lounge will reopen soon for DVC members and their guests! Not only that, but the email also says the lounge has been “reimagined.” ©Disney The lounge is where DVC members can typically enjoy drinks and snacks while taking in those epic views of Magic Kingdom. Previously, the lounge would be open from 5PM to 11PM, giving DVC members their own relaxing spot for watching fireworks. An exact reopening date and operating hours have not yet been announced for this spot. Seven Layer Cake for Two at Top of the World We’ll keep an eye out for more reopening details and let you know what we find, so stay tuned to DFB for more! DVC Members Can Book the Newest Hotel Rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort — 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. Are you a DVC member? Have you ever been to Top of the World Lounge? Let us know in the comments! The post An EXCLUSIVE Disney World Spot Will Be Reopening Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The day we have all been waiting for is officially here – the nighttime spectaculars are back at the Disneyland Resort! View the full article

Nowadays, thanks to technology and tools like the My Disney Experience app, it may seem like actual printed maps are going the way of the sundial. New Leaflet But indeed, Disney World maps are still TOTALLY useful, and in fact, filled with things you didn’t realize they could help you find! Sure, the My Disney Experience app makes it SUPER convenient and easy to do and find almost everything in Disney World — the keyword being “almost.” Mobile order is available! Sometimes, though, it helps to have a handy dandy printed map, and in Disney World, you’d be surprised to learn these park maps can take you well beyond the familiar rides and restaurants! Not to mention, that these are handy for any guest who doesn’t have a smartphone, or perhaps a kiddo who wants to be a part of the planning action, but isn’t old enough for a phone yet. Or maybe you just want to save some of your battery life. Whatever the reason, these cartographical works of art can come in handy! Shortcuts Let’s face it: technology is great and all, but there are just some things it can’t do as well as print. For instance, shortcuts and pro tips can be found ALL over Disney World’s park maps! Where are the SHORTCUTS? When navigating your way around the parks, rather than zoom in and squint at your phone screen, trying to maneuver through the cluster of text, you can unfold a map and easily trace your own path from point A to point B! Magic Kingdom park map The maps help you pinpoint unexpected routes and shortcuts that’ll ultimately save you a ton of time and cut down on all that walking so you can focus on what really matters: magical fun! Click Here to Discover 9 SECRET Disney World Shortcuts Walkway to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Speaking of walking, it’s now possible to do a lot more of it thanks to the paved walkway linking Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa with Magic Kingdom! But how do you find this weirdly discreet route? A map helps! Walkway to Grand Floridian The app doesn’t really make it clear where the walkway is, or how to get to it from Magic Kingdom (or vice versa if you’re trying to get to the park), but a printed map makes it easy to point out and access! Click Here to Find Out How Much You Will Walk on a Disney World Vacation Animal Highlights in Animal Kingdom One map feature that’s totally unique to Animal Kingdom (which isn’t even featured on the app), is its animal highlights, spotlighting the different areas where you can spot certain animals in the park! Animal Kingdom map It’s nice to have a guide showing us which animals are where. Tiger So whether you NEED to see gorillas, otters, or a crocodile right away, you’ll know EXACTLY where to go! Click Here to Find Out How to Check Up on Your Fave Disney Animals Online Accessible Restrooms Restrooms in Disney World are pretty easy to find — they’re everywhere! But if you’re in need of a restroom that’s specifically accessible, you may need some extra guidance. Restrooms in Animal Kingdom Rather than wander around, hoping you find a handicap-accessible bathroom, unfurl your park map to find the closest accessible option to you, conveniently noted and clearly marked throughout the parks! Click Here for the BEST Disney World Bathrooms Baby Care Centers Another important spot for families on vacation is a baby care center. Especially for those traveling with infants, it’ll feel pretty crucial that you know precisely where to go when that moment comes… . Baby Care Center in Magic Kingdom Fortunately, Disney’s park maps denote baby care centers with a little blue pacifier marker. Click Here for a Look Inside a Disney World Baby Care Center Wheelchair and Stroller Rentals And speaking of accessibility and baby care, all the parks offer both wheelchair and stroller rentals! Stroller sign The maps are helpful tools for where to find them! Click Here for EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Disney World Stroller Rentals Service Animal Relief Areas For those traveling with service animals, one thing that’s probably ALWAYS on your mind is “where do I take my dog when he needs to use the doggy restroom?” Hollywood Studios Map You’d be surprised to learn that the parks actually have kind of a lot of service animal relief areas! And the park maps will show you exactly where to take your helper when the time comes! Click Here for SECRET Places to Relax and Recharge at Disney World! ATMs Let’s say you’re in the parks and you want to take out some cash to use as spending money for the day, rather than endlessly charge your card. The maps can help you do that! A Peek at the Map Look for the little ATM symbols on the maps, denoted by a dollar bill coming out of a machine (pretty on the nose), and you’ll know where to go to make a withdrawal! Click Here for 9 Budget-Friendly Disney World Lunches PhotoPass Photographer Spots Last but not least, it’s always nice to have a souvenir photo taken by an actual professional, right?! Disney PhotoPass Studio Rather than mosey around aimlessly, hoping you stumble across someone with an actual camera, park maps point out where you can go to find a PhotoPass Photographer spot, in order to capture JUST the right angle! Click Here to Find Out the PROS and CONS of Disney PhotoPass New map! As you can see, there’s A LOT to discover and utilize on Disney World’s park maps, not to mention, they make a great little free momento from your trip. The app is great and all, but sometimes you just need to unfold a piece of paper, ya know!? EPCOT Map Well, friends, now that’s you’ve read through this whole post and listened to us wax poetic about the joys of a physical park map, here’s a little secret for you die-hard app-users. If you’re in the map feature of the My Disney Experience App, it will default to show you the map of the park (usually the one you’re currently in) and display the Wait Times. BUT if you use the selection dropdown menu next to the Wait Time function, you can select any number of categories to review for more options and see all the parks have to offer. Selecting the Guest Services category will provide a ton of insights you might’ve never been aware of (like where to find a FuelRod station or a Penny Press machine)! PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Has a NEW Park Map With LOTS of Updates! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite thing about Disney World’s park maps? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 Reasons You Still Need to Pick Up a Disney World Park Map! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has faced some CONTROVERSIAL moments in its past (some of which have included the Resort’s main icon — Cinderella Castle). Cinderella Castle’s 50th anniversary makeover is so pretty You probably remember the Stitch toilet paper-covered castle — a…unique moment in Disney history. But, perhaps no controversial Castle moment is more infamous than…the Birthday Cake Castle! And now you can bring this controversial piece of Disney history home! During the 25th anniversary of Disney World, Cinderella Castle was decorated to look like a massive birthday cake. Some guests loved it, while others hated it. Regardless of your feelings about it, you could definitely say it left an impression on everyone who saw it. Those were the days. ©Disney We’ve seen that castle make a comeback of sorts recently through a unique MagicBand and a fun PhotoPass lens that turns the existing castle into the Birthday Cake Castle. Last month, we also spotted a MUG designed after the Birthday Castle at Disneyland. And then we waited…and waited…and WAITED for it to show up in Disney World. Now we’re happy to report that the Birthday Cake Castle mug has finally arrived in Disney World in all its Pepto Bismol pink glory! It’s here! The mug features a design based on the 25th anniversary castle. You’ll find a whole bunch of Mickeys scattered throughout, as well as other designs that’ll make you feel like you’re reliving the Birthday Cake Castle time all over again! It’s certainly something. It’s a fun souvenir with a vintage vibe! If you want to grab this mug for yourself, we found it at Creations Shop at EPCOT and Riverside Depot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for $22.99. We’ll keep an eye out for more fun Disney World merchandise, so stay tuned to DFB for more! 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. Did you have a chance to see the Birthday Cake Castle when it was at Disney World? Let us know what you thought about it in the comments! The post Take Home a CONTROVERSIAL Piece of Disney History first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here's a guide to new West Palm Beach food and beverage brands opening in 2022-2023, including Tacombi, Estiatorio Milos, Felice, RPM Italia, El Camino, Salted Donut and Harry’s/Adrienne’s Pizzabar. View the full article

When the Disney World parks closed in early 2020, and reopened later that year, one thing that remained closed was Finding Nemo: The Musical. And it’s been closed ever since. ©Disney The 40-minute long show told the story fans know (and love) from Finding Nemo with colorful puppets and GIANT set pieces, plus it featured some really catchy songs (seriously, we haven’t been able to get “In The Big Blue World” out of our heads!). Last year, Disney announced that a new, reimagined Finding Nemo musical would be opening in its place. Ever since the announcement for the new show, we’ve been waiting for more details, and today, we finally got some! Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! (which is the name of the reimagined show) will be opening this summer in Animal Kingdom. It’s a reimagined version of the original show and will include some aspects from the newer movie, Finding Dory. As part of the story, we’ll get to catch up with the fish from Dr. P. Sherman’s office from the Finding Nemo film. These fish have actually made their way across the sea and over to the Marine Life Institute, which fans will recognize from Finding Dory. During the updated show, the fish get inspired to tell Nemo’s story. ©Disney At only 25 minutes, it is just slightly more than half the length of Finding Nemo: The Musical, but don’t worry, because we can still expect to hear some of the songs from the original show, including specifically In the Big Blue World and Go with the Flow. The show will feature a new script and some other new features. Finding Nemo: The Musical New set pieces have been created for the show, including a 32-foot-long sunken submarine and a nearly 15-foot-tall aquarium volcano! An LED video wall has also been added to “visually extend the world created by the physical sets on stage.” We can also expect to see a new aesthetic that has been created for the show inspired by cut-paper sculptures. Disney actually worked closely with Pixar Animation Studios to develop this new aesthetic. You can watch a video below to get a first look at some of the new aspects of this reimagined show! An official opening date has not been shared yet, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for more information! Rare Characters, New PhotoPass Shots, and MORE Come to Animal Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to watch Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! when it opens in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the Reimagined Finding Nemo Show in Disney World 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. Main Street Electrical Parade is BACK in Disneyland, and there are some fun ways to celebrate! Main Street Electrical Parade There’s new FOOD in Disneyland for the return of the parade, along with fun merchandise like an awesome light-up popcorn bucket! We recently gave you a sneak peek at other new merchandise coming soon, and now, some of it is available online! NEW Main Street Electrical Parade is now available on shopDisney, including a whole new collection of Wishables! There’s a mystery pack that includes 5 Wishables like the bee, train, and turtle. ©Disney There are actually 2 turtles in the pack! ©Disney The best part about these though? They GLOW IN THE DARK! ©Disney How fun is that?! A mystery pack is $14.99 and you get 1 Wishable in each pack. Click here to get the Main Street Electrical Parade Mystery Pack You can also buy Elliot the dragon separately for $14.99. ©Disney Don’t worry, he lights up, too! Click here to get the Elliot Dragon Wishable! If you want a bigger version of Elliot, there is a medium-sized plush available online as well! ©Disney This plush is $29.99. Click here to get the Elliot Plush! There are also some limited release pins online, like this Mickey Mouse Main Street Electrical Parade 50th anniversary pin. ©Disney You can grab this one for $17.99. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse Pin! The other pin available right now is this Main Street Electrical Parade 50th anniversary folding pin! ©Disney You can get this limited release pin for $29.99! Click here to get the folding pin! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to see the Main Street Electrical Parade EARS now available! 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 Which Wishable do you like the most from this collection? Tell us in the comments! The post Calling All Main Street Electrical Parade Fans: NEW Disney Items Have Arrived Online Just for You! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy Earth Day! All week long, we’ve shared stories of how Disney is helping protect healthy lands and skies for wildlife and people. Today, we’ll be journeying to the coasts to learn how we are protecting life under the sea. 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. Listen, we really like food. Especially Disney food (obviously…it’s in our name). Unfortunately, it’s not possible to live IN Disney World, despite Walt’s original EPCOT concept, so we can’t eat Disney food all the time. You name it, we’ve tried it! For those days when you could use a little Disney in your day, try one of these simple Disney snacks that only require a few ingredients! GurrTiki Cocktail If you aren’t familiar, Bob Gurr is a Disney LEGEND! Ever admired those vintage cars on Main Street? You can thank Gurr! He helped design the old cars and double-decker buses on Main Street, U.S.A. Gurr also worked on the ride vehicles for some classic old Disney attractions, including the Haunted Mansion Doom Buggies, and even helped design Disney’s first Animatronic human: Abraham Lincoln! ©The Walt Disney Family Museum Lucky for us, Bob Gurr is also responsible for creating a super refreshing little cocktail called the GurrTiki! Click here to make the GurrTiki! The best part is that you can make a non-alcoholic version for little ones! Churros They’re warm, they’re sweet, you can dip them in CHOCOLATE…what more could you ask for?! Disney churros are one of the most famous Disney snacks out there, and now you can make them at home! Fun fact: Disneyland churros aren’t actually made in Disneyland, they use premade churros from the Tio Pepe brand! ©Disney The best part about this recipe? You only need four ingredients (plus a few spices) to make these churro bites! Or, you could cheat and buy the premade churros like they do in Disneyland. Click here to learn how to make churro bites at home! We recommend buying (or making) some chocolate dipping sauce to go with it! You can’t have a churro without some dip, after all. Baby Yoda Deviled Eggs These little eggs are cute and creative! This snack isn’t sold anywhere in Disney World, but they’re too fun not to show you. ©cressie Although these deviled eggs may look a little intimidating, they’re actually pretty simple! Click here to make the cutest deviled eggs in the galaxy! Kids and Star Wars fans alike are sure to love this Baby Yoda snack, making it a WIN for us. Joffrey’s Chai Tea Latte Joffrey’s serves some of the best coffee in Disney World (some even prefer it over Starbucks). Homemade Joffrey’s latte? Yes, please! If you’re craving a sweet morning beverage, try this chai tea latte recipe! Click here to learn how to replicate Joffrey’s Chai Tea Latte! You’re going to need the official Joffrey’s Chai Tea for this, which you can buy here! Dole Whip Ah, Dole Whip. Our old favorite. Disney’s Dole Whip is basically an Adventureland icon, but you don’t have to venture all the way to the Magic Kingdom anymore! You’re welcome. ©Amazon Now you make some of that sweet Dole Whip in the comfort of your own home! (We’ve even got the official Dole Whip mix to share with you.) Click here to make your OWN Dole Whip! Make sure you serve it in your fanciest glass — your Dole Whip creation deserves it! PB & J Rolls It’s the best thing since sliced bread: ROLLED bread! We’re passing the Disney snack torch over to California Adventure’s Lamplight Lounge for this simple recipe! PB&J…but make it fancy. Yes, all you need is some peanut butter, jelly, and bread, but it takes an artist to make these fun little rolls! Click here to learn how to make PB & J Rolls! This is the perfect after-school snack or just a fun throwback snack for us adults! Cheeseburger Pods If you haven’t tried Pandora’s cheeseburger pods…do it. We LOVE them here at DFB! YUM! This might seem like a daunting recipe, but it’s actually pretty simple! And trust us, the final result is totally worth it. Click here to replicate Disney’s Cheeseburger Pods at Home! Seriously, we’re getting hungry just looking at that cheeseburger pod. Mickey Mouse Potato Cakes Potatoes and apple sauce? What?! It may sound like an odd combo, but these potato cakes are so cute they just might tempt us to give them a try! Truthfully, we’ll eat pretty much anything with potatoes; they’re such a versatile vegetable. Mickey Mouse Potato Cakes @runDisney The best part about this recipe is that it’s super simple! With only eight ingredients and a few steps, you can try this unique snack yourself. Click here to find out how to make Mickey Mouse Potato Cakes! If you wanted to get extra fancy with it, no one’s stopping you from making some cute little Minnie Mouse bows to put on some of your potato cakes…just saying. Banana-Blueberry “Rejuvenation” Smoothie We’re transporting you on to a Disney Cruise with this recipe, specifically the Disney Dream’s Senses Juice Bar. Bust out your blender, put on your coziest robe, and relax with a rejuvenating smoothie that’s perfect for a day of self-care. ©Disney Healthy AND delicious? We’re already on our way to the grocery store for ingredients! Click here to make the smoothies from the Senses Juice Bar If you feel like your body is in need of a little “restoration” we’ve got a Disney smoothie for that, too! A long day walking around the World Showcase will do that to you. Chef Art Smith’s Chicken and Dumplings Now, you can put the HOME in Homecomin’ with homemade chicken and dumplings. Chef Art Smith will walk you through his family recipe for Chicken and Dumplings, leaving you with some good old southern comfort food by the time you’re finished. ©Chef Art Smith For those that prefer to be efficient in the kitchen, we have some good news! You can avoid waiting around for your chicken to cook by buying a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for this recipe. Work smarter, not harder! Click here for Chef Art Smith’s Chicken and Dumplings recipe! Is there anything better than chicken and dumplings on a chilly winter night? Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake It’s peanut butter jelly time! Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to a highly-themed restaurant called The 50s Prime Time Cafe. The menu is full of home-cooked meals like traditional meatloaf, old-fashioned pot roast, and fried chicken, but one of the most famous things on the menu is the peanut butter and jelly milkshake. This is a Hollywood Studios classic! All you need is a retro apron (with a side of sass), and it’ll be like you’re really at the 50s Prime Time Cafe! Click here to learn how to make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake This is another one of those super simple recipes you can whip up in a matter of minutes; yay for efficiency! Panko-crusted Long Beans Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel serves some delicious Panko-crusted Long Beans. Luckily for you, we’ve made your life nice and simple with this recipe; you don’t even need to start from scratch! This one is healthy, too! We used an air fryer when we made our version of the panko-crusted long beans — easy peasy! Click here for our Panko-crusted Long Beans recipe! All you need is an enchanted cocktail and you’ll basically have your own personal Trader Sam’s bar right in your house! Anyone got a lei we can borrow? No Way Jose from Beaches and Cream You can recreate one of Beaches and Cream’s most beloved sundaes at home? No way, Jose! Beaches and Cream’s No Way Jose Sundae It’s true! The No Way Jose sundae is filled with some of our favorite things: chocolate ice cream, peanut butter, and hot fudge. It doesn’t get much better than that, people! To be extra authentic and loyal to the real deal, we even included instructions on how to make your own peanut butter sauce that you can drizzle on top of your sundae! We’re all about accuracy, after all. Click here for the simple No Way Jose Sundae recipe! We hope you got a little inspiration from some of our fun Disney recipes. When you can’t drive all the way to Disney World, at least you can eat like you do in the parks! If you have a Disney World trip coming up and you are ALL.ABOUT.THE.SNACKS. like we are, you may want to pick up our DFB Snack Guides! With more than 800 different snacks available in the Disney World parks, you need to know what’s worth eating, and what’s not. That’s why we created these guides with YOU in mind! This super-helpful ebook bundle includes photos, reviews, and prices for all 800 of those snacks! (Need to save money? Have picky eaters in your family? Looking for the most insta-worthy eats? ) There’s something in there for everyone! 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