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This week is an exciting week for Animal Kingdom because it’s Earth Week! This Friday, April 22nd is Earth Day and Animal Kingdom is celebrating with all sorts of fun stuff! Pandora in Animal Kingdom Let’s start off the week right by taking a look at what’s new in Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Dino-Bite Snacks Big things are happening over at Dino-Bite Snacks. After finally getting cold brew drinks on the menu, the churro has returned to the menu, as well. The churro is back! The churro is $6.39 and comes with chocolate dipping sauce. Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Expedition Everest Expedition Everest has reopened in Animal Kingdom! Expedition Everest After a rough start to the morning, Expedition Everest reopened on Saturday. DinoLand U.S.A. It’ll be a little easier to find a seat in DinoLand U.S.A. because there are some new benches! More seating! These benches have been added in the area with the picnic tables by Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama! Also in Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama, the lightbulbs on the sign for TriceraTop Spin are missing! There’s just holes where they used to be. Where’d the lightbulbs go? And finally for DinoLand, the dinosaur fountain was either turned off or not working. Usually, water comes out of the dinosaur’s mouth, but it was dry. There’s no water! Serka Zong Serka Zong Bazaar was closed in Animal Kingdom on the afternoon of April 13th. It’s closed! According to a Cast Member, it was closed for a “power test.” It has since reopened. Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Discovery Trading Company Over at Discovery Trading, we spotted the 2022 Graduation Ear Headbands that we have also seen online and in Magic Kingdom. They are $29.99 and are black ears with a graduation cap and tassel in the middle. Graduation Ears! We also spotted two new pairs of earrings! The first pair are these gold Minnie Mouse bows studded with crystals. Gold Minnie Mouse Bow Earrings! The second pair are these gold hooped earrings with a red Minnie Mouse bow on top! Both pairs of earrings are $19.99. Gold hoop earrings! We also spotted this adorable pastel tie-dye onesie with Mickey on the front. This onesie was available for $25. Isn’t it adorable? And finally at Discovery Trading, we spotted this pricey Coach bag! It says “Walt Disney World” on the front and is a mustard yellow color. Walt Disney World Coach Bag! This bag comes in at a whopping $495! Riverside Depot At Riverside Depot, we saw a ton of new pet stuff! First off, we saw this shirt for dogs that has a picture of Sleepy and says “Nap all day, sleep all night!” This shirt is $24.99. Sleepy Dog Shirt We also saw this shirt for dogs that has Meeko, the raccoon from Pocahontas, and says “Curious by nature.” This shirt is also $24.99. Meeko! Now, you and your pet can match with this Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey for pets! We’ve seen a human version of this spirit jersey in the parks before. This spirit jersey is $40. Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey for pets! The last pet-related item we saw at Riverside Depot was this collar themed after 101 Dalmatians. The collar is red and has some Dalmatians on it along with the words “Can’t catch me!” It is $18. How cute is this collar? Now, let’s get on to some pins that we saw! We saw this Robin Hood pin… Robin Hood pin! ...and this The Lion King pin. We’d seen both of these pins before at Magic Kingdom, but not in Animal Kingdom yet! Lion King pin! We also saw a restock of some villains pins. This Maleficent pin was restocked… Maleficent pin! …and this Overshadowing Villains mystery pin pack was restocked, as well! Overshadowing Villains mystery pin pack! We also found what might arguably be the best way to store your wireless headphones. This Dole Whip Headphone Case is a yellow case with a Dole Whip swirl on top. The swirl also has two Mickey ears stick out of it. It is $20. Dole Whip Headphone Cases! We also saw this headphone case at the Dino Institute. Pin Station Africa Over at the Pin Station in Africa, we saw this Cheshire Cat pin. Cheshire Cat pin! This pin is $10. Windtraders When we stopped by Windtraders, we noticed that the cart outside of the shop entrance was open! Windtraders cart was open! We also spoke to a Cast Member, who told us that they are currently not able to hold Banshees at the store until the end of the day. If you purchase a Banshee and choose to have it held for you at the store, you need to pick it up at least 30 minutes before the park closes. Banshee Rookery Now, let’s get on to the new merchandise we saw! First up, we saw this tank top for $39.99. Pandora Tank Top We also saw a new raglan shirt in both pink… Pandora Raglan Shirt in Pink …and in blue! Both of these shirts are $39.99. Pandora Raglan Shirt in Blue We also saw this red shirt that has a drawing of a Banshee and the word “Sivako” on it. This shirt is $29.99. Sivako shirt These leggings are $39.99 and have drawings of different things you might find on Pandora on them. Pandora leggings This zip-up sweater has the word “Pandora” on the front with some of the woodsprites that can be seen on Flight of Passage. Pandora zip-up The back has an avatar on it and says “Experience Pandora a world like no other.” It is $80. Pandora zip-up back We also spotted two shirts that glow in the dark! The first is this Connected As One shirt for $37… Connected As One Shirt …plus this glow in the dark Banshee shirt for kids. Glow in the Dark Banshee shirt This shirt is $25. And that’s what’s new at Animal Kingdom! Keep following DFB for all the Disney news and updates! Click here for The Average Cost of Gas Near Disney World 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’s your favorite ride in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Expedition Everest Reopens and New PET Merch Has Arrived! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s all kinds of entertainment at Disney World, from parades to fireworks to stage shows. Magic Kingdom’s Stage Show But, what’s better than a show? A show AND FOOD. Luckily, Disney has a variety of dining packages you can take advantage of, like the ones during the various EPCOT festivals and the fireworks dessert parties. But, there’s one dining package you’re probably not aware of in Disney World! Did you know that Drawn to Life has a dining package over at Disney Springs?! Yep! You can see the Cirque du Soleil show and get a prix fixe meal during the same evening! It’s called Animated Evening and you can choose to dine either before or after the show. Drawn to Life The dining reservations have to be scheduled 2.5 hours before or 2 hours after the showtime on your tickets for Drawn to Life. There are 13 participating restaurants at Disney Springs. Most of them offer a prix fixe meal for $45 and a few offer the prix fixe meal for $65. Drawn to Life pre-show Here’s a look at the restaurants with a $45 prix fixe menu: City Works Eatery & Pour House Enzo’s Hideaway House of Blues Restaurant & Bar Jaleo by José Andrés Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas Planet Hollywood Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Splitsville Luxury Lanes Terralina Crafted Italian Jaleo at Disney Springs And here are the restaurants with a $65 prix fixe menu Paddlefish The Edison Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill You can take a look at the prix fixe menus for all of these restaurants right here. To get this dining offer, you must first purchase tickets for Drawn to Life either online or over the phone at (877) 924-7783. Then, you can book your dining reservations for the Animated Evening prix fixe offer by calling (407) 587-5981 between 10AM-10PM EST. Drawn to Life pre-show Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates! Click here to learn more about Drawn to Life! 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 restaurant would you want to visit before the show? Tell us in the comments! The post EXCLUSIVE Dining Offer Announced for 13 (!!!) Disney Springs Restaurants first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney and Pixar’s newest film is Turning Red! It’s a film about a girl who turns into a red panda when she gets overwhelmed (Thank goodness that doesn’t happen when we get overwhelmed, right?!). We Love Turning Red! We’ve already seen lots of delicious snacks dedicated to the movie, super cool new merchandise, and all kinds of fun in the parks and online! If you’ve instantly starting clicking add to cart on all the Turning Red merch after watching the film, then you have to see this NOODLE BOWL SET!!! It’s time to grab your credit card and run to shopDisney to buy this NEW Turning Red Noodle Bowl Set! Just imagine that cute red panda face in your kitchen. ©shopDisney This noodle bowl set features two bowls, including a purple bowl with icons inspired by the film on the rim, and an orange bowl that depicts Mei in her cute-as-can-be red panda form. Both bowls are dishwasher AND microwave safe! ©shopDisney The bowl set is currently priced at $29.99 on shopDisney. While our reporters haven’t seen these bowls in the park just yet, we’ll be sure to keep an eye out and let you know if they make an appearance! Click here to order the Turning Red Noodle Bowl Set! We can’t wait to see what other Turning Red merchandise Disney has planned for us. Follow DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news! Want even more Turning Red merch? Check this out! 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 be snagging a Turning Red Noodle Bowl Set for your kitchen? Let us know in the comments! The post Get Ready to Click *Add to Cart* If You're Obsessed With Turning Red and Disney Food first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that air travel has gone through quite a few issues over the last few years. How do YOU get to Disney World? Flights have been canceled more often than we’ve ever seen before, and we’re still dealing with health and safety restrictions as well. Things seem to be returning to normal at Orlando International Airport, however, as travelers were out in full force over the Easter holiday weekend. Many guests who travel to Disney World each year do so by way of Orlando International Airport (MCO). In fact, many Disney guests consider it the very first stop on their vacation! Orlando International Airport According to Yahoo News, the Transportation Security Administration shared that Orlando International Airport just had one of its busiest travel weekends in three years — since before the COVID-19 Pandemic. Spring Break and Easter crowds were most likely to blame, with one passenger sharing that they had been flying to Orlando to go to Disney World for years, and these were the longest lines they had ever seen! It’s the busiest time of year at MCO. Officials at MCO have stated that the Easter/Spring Break season is the airport’s busiest, and last year the airport saw a total of 5.2 million passengers. This year, MCO is expected to see a whopping 7.4 million passengers. It’s no surprise, as Orlando International Airport has been named one of the busiest airports in the United States! Orlando International Airport is one of the busiest in the U.S.! For the latest Disney travel news, don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB! Check Out Everything Coming to the NEW Terminal C at Orlando International Airport 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 travel through MCO to visit Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Orlando International Airport Sees Busiest Weekend in 3 Years first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you prefer to fly or drive to Disney World? Recent gas prices might have convinced some guests to check out those airplane tickets and compare the cost — sometimes flying can actually be cheaper, especially with the current trend of high prices per gallon! The Speedway Gas Station at Disney Springs If you do choose to drive, you also need to consider the cost of driving while you’re inside Disney World (not just the cost to get there in the first place). All of that driving could add up. So let’s check out current gas prices in Florida to help you make the best decision for your budget! According to Spectrum News, Florida’s current average gasoline price is an even $4 per gallon. This is down from recent weeks; the price per gallon averaged $4.07 last Monday (April 11th). In the last week, the state and federal averages for gas prices have been falling. Speedway The current average is an improvement from the average in mid-March 2022, when gas prices hit a record high average in Florida of $4.38 per gallon. The previous record was $4.11 per gallon (on July 16th, 2008). According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, $4.11 in 2008 is equivalent to about $5.25 in 2022. Gas prices from March 2022 This price is still far higher than the average in February 2022, which was $3.50 per gallon. Gas prices could see another spike in the near future. ©Spectrum News To decide whether it’s worth it to drive around Disney World rather than using their free transportation (available if you’re staying at a Disney World hotel), it’s a good idea to check out the distance between your hotel and the parks, and then calculate the cost of gas. If you decide to fly instead (and then use free transportation in Disney World), remember that you will still need to get from the Orlando International Airport to your Disney World hotel! All services to get you between the airport and Disney World hotels are now paid. Learn about the transportation options between the Orlando International Airport and Disney World hotels. Keep following DFB for more of the latest news and updates as you plan your upcoming Disney vacation! You can now drive a STRANGER’S car to 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. Do you prefer to fly or drive to Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post The Average Cost of Gas Near Disney World Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Join us as we share how Disney is helping protect and preserve the habitats, plants and animals around the world – all part of Disney Planet Possible. View the full article

We recently shared the magic of Walt Disney World Resort with our Central Florida community, bringing special pixie dust moments to local students, schools and nonprofit organizations. Mickey Mouse joined jazz band students from Osceola County School for the Arts to share the exciting news that Disney would be helping these students meet their fundraising […]View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. Recently, the face mask mandate on public transportation was extended to last through May 3rd. But could new developments CHANGE that? Masks are still required on planes The federal mask mandate for public transit applies to several different transportation vehicles and areas, including buses, planes, trains, airports, and train stations. The Biden administration recently extended the mandate by 2 weeks due to “an uptick in COVID-19 cases.” But now a Florida judge’s ruling is trying to challenge that extension. Wesh 2 has reported that “a federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate,” stating that this mandate exceeds the authority of US health officials. The judge’s ruling states, “Because our system does not permit agencies to act unlawfully even in pursuit of desirable ends, the court declares unlawful and vacates the mask mandate.” Airplane Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle in Tampa said that “the only remedy was to vacate the [mandate] entirely” despite the “laudable goals” of the CDC. Mizelle also said that the CDC did not properly justify its decision to extend the mandate and thus did not follow the correct procedure for rulemaking. Orlando International Airport Mizelle said in her 59-page ruling that the courts do have the necessary authority to void the federal mandate. The ruling is in response to a lawsuit filed in July 2021 by 2 plaintiffs and the Health Freedom Defense Fund. According to the judge’s order, this group “opposes laws and regulations that force individuals to submit to the administration of medical products, procedures and devices against their will.” The CDC has not yet responded or commented on this development. Masks are still required for now. The main reason for the mandate’s extension, according to the CDC, was the center’s desire to study the newer BA.2 variant of COVID-19 more closely. Critics of the mandate have cited a decline in COVID-19 cases even with the end of mask mandates in other public areas, such as in restaurants, shops, and most other indoor settings. Orlando International Airport We’ll keep an eye on this situation and let you know about any new developments. Keep an eye on DFB for all the latest news that could impact your upcoming trip! Learn more about the extension of the mask mandate on public transportation. 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 planning on flying to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments. The post Florida Judge VOIDS Federal Mask Mandate on Public Transportation first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Whether you’re celebrating Earth Day with us in person or at home, starting today, Disney PhotoPass Service is offering special opportunities your entire family tree can enjoy during your next visit. Check them out below.View the full article

SO many things have returned to Disney World lately — from parades to restaurants to being able to hug characters again! We finally got to hug Mickey! We’re also looking forward to things that are going to return in the future, like Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. Disney recently announced that a major Cast Member program would be returning soon, and now, select people can apply to be a part of it! Applications are NOW OPEN for the Cultural Representative Program at Walt Disney World! Disney says that people from select countries are invited to apply. These countries include: Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Norway, and the United Kingdom. So, even though only people from select countries can apply right now, Disney does say they “look forward to the day when we can welcome back participants from all corners of the world.” U.K. Pavilion The Cultural Representative Program at Disney World hires people from around the world to work in EPCOT’s World Showcase pavilions. Cast Members will workin the pavilion that represents their home country. Norway Pavilion This program was temporarily suspended in 2020 due to the global pandemic, with other Cast Members working in the World Showcase pavilions since the program stopped. Canada Pavilion Disney has said that the program will be returning in phases, and one of those phases began back in March. When Disney first made the announcement, they said that “participants from select countries whose 2020 program was shortened or canceled [are] now being offered the opportunity to apply.” So, these participants should have received an email with details about the application process. Germany Pavilion We’ll be sure to update you whenever Disney opens up applications to more countries, so stay tuned to DFB for news! Click here to learn more about the return of this program! 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 applying for the Cultural Representative Program? Tell us in the comments! The post Applications Are OPEN for Disney World’s Cultural Representative Program! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier this month, we introduced Disney Planet Possible, our company’s commitment to taking action to help change our planet’s story. Every day, our employees and cast members do their part to support a healthier planet for people and wildlife. Disney Aspire, our education investment program for hourly employees, is one way some of our employees […]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 may still be celebrating all things spring, but we’re already looking forward to summer! EPCOT Lounging poolside at a Disney Resort hotel and cooling off on a Disney water ride are both on our summer bucket lists, and with the sunny season quickly approaching we’re going to need some fresh new looks. We decided to check out shopDisney and spotted some new merch that is giving us serious summer vibes — let’s check it all out! If you’re heading to the pool or to the beach this summer, you’re going to need something to carry all your gear in — enter the Stitch Roll Top Backpack. There’s enough room in here for everything you might need for a successful day in the sun. ©shopDisney It’s $29.99 and features Stitch lounging around and having a good time surrounded by a super fun floral pattern. Click Here to Shop the Stitch Roll Top Backpack Need something smaller for a summer night out on the town? The Stitch Crossbody Bag features an adorable circular design with Stitch ready to serenade you by a beach bonfire. ©shopDisney You can get it for $24.99! Click Here to Shop the Stitch Crossbody Bag Don’t get caught rocking your new Stitch bag without the matching Stitch Card Wallet! ©shopDisney Stitch is shredding some waves on this wallet, which has 4 card slots and an ID window. It’s available now for $14.99. Click Here to Shop the Stitch Card Wallet We’re always keeping an eye out for the latest Disney merchandise, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! A Popular Pair of Minnie Ears Has Finally Arrived 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’s your favorite time of the year to go to Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney’s Latest Stitch Collection Is Serving Up Serious Summer Vibes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs is home to so many incredible restaurants, from table service spots like Jaleo and Homecomin’ to quick service gems like the The Polite Pig and Blaze Pizza. Disney Springs is a great place to spend your evening! Gideon’s Bakehouse is not only well known to Orlando residents, but also to a lot of Disney World visitors who HAVE to make a stop for some delicious baked goods. If you have a sweet tooth, you might have tried one of their famous half-pound cookies! But if you’re in the mood for more of a breakfast-y sweet or if you don’t feel like waiting in a long line, there’s another Disney Springs location you might want to try — Everglazed Donuts! Breaking Down the Restaurants Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s Bakehouse opened its first location in Orlando in 2016, and in 2020 they opened their Flagship location in Disney Springs. They’re known for their half-pound cookies, cake slices, and specialty coffees, with exclusive flavors and specialty treats available only at the Disney Springs location. February 2022 limited edition treats from Gideon’s Bakehouse In addition to the unique building and interior design (which we’ll get into), Gideon’s features limited edition treats and the famous Hot Cookie Hour, which is a special designated hour during which you can get a warm Chocolate Chip Cookie straight out of the oven, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. YUM. Click Here for a PRO TIP for snagging a Gideon’s Bakehouse cookie! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Over on the West Side of Disney Springs, at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, “happiness is glazed daily,” or so they say. Here you can find specialty donuts and cold brew coffee, obviously, but you might be surprised to also find sandwiches, fries, and even flavored milk. It’s DONUT time! Everglazed also has the occasional limited edition donut, and their Grilled Cheeeeeese sandwich is iconic. Grilled Cheeeeeese Bacon Donut Sandwich Hack And you can even sit and enjoy your donut (or sandwich) in a a cute outdoor seating area under a pergola! Read our review of Everglazed Donuts here! Atmosphere Comparison Gideon’s Bakehouse is not your average bakery. It has an incredibly distinct look and backstory, with a setting that involves a fictional “purveyor of rare books and antiquities” named Jonathan Lindwurm, who previously “owned” this space. You might feel like you’re stepping into a Tim Burton movie! Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s is filled with books, art, and antiquities from the Victorian era, and you may spot some curiosities around the bakery. There are also portraits of distinct characters with stories of their own! Gideon’s Characters You order at the counter in Gideon’s, and you won’t find any seating inside. There’s no designated seating outside either, although you can probably find a spot around Disney Springs to sit and enjoy your cookie. Gideon’s Bakehouse And if you’ve ever visited Gideon’s, you’ll know that the bakehouse frequently has loooooong lines. You have to bring your patience for a Gideon’s visit! Loooonnng line at Gideon’s Now over at Everglazed, it kinda looks like another familiar donut shop you probably know. You might have even walked past this spot without stepping inside. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Inside, you’ll see a case of donuts, and you can order right at the counter. Counter There’s lots of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities in Everglazed, like this “grass” Tic-Tac-“Dough” wall. Tic-Tac-Dough Wall There’s some limited seating inside Everglazed… Everglazed …and a nice outdoor space too, with tables and chairs and a pergola for some shade. Outdoor Seating If you’re looking for easily accessible seating or maybe you just don’t feel like waiting in a long line, Everglazed might be a great spot to try! Yes, Everglazed really does have a massive donut for every occasion. Now let’s get to the food, and get your sweet tooth (teeth?) ready because you’re about to see some mouth-watering goodies! A Look at Both Menus At Gideon’s Bakehouse, you can get one of their made-from-scratch cookies for $6, and your choices include their Original Chocolate Chip Cookie, Pistachio Toffee Chocolate Chip, Cookies & Cream, Triple Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Crunch, and a specialty Monthly Limited Edition Flavor, which changes every month. The Coffee Cake Cookie is available daily exclusively in Disney Springs, while it’s only available once a year at the original Gideon’s Bakehouse. ©Disney The Chocolate Chip Key Lime Pie Cookie was one of the special monthly limited edition flavors that we got to try back in July. Just look at those chips! Cake slices are $9 each at Gideon’s, and the core flavor is the True Red Velvet. There’s also a Daily Chocolate Cake that changes daily, a Daily Double Frosted Cake with rotating flavors, and a Secret Slice that randomly pops up AND you need a password to buy it! ©Disney For $9, you get quite a lot of cake for your money. Just look at this ginormous slice of Andes Mint Cookies & Cream Cake that was a Daily Chocolate Cake Slice! We’ll take some cake with our frosting, we guess! At Everglazed Donuts, the donuts are made from scratch daily, and you’ll find donuts with classic flavors like Vanilla Iced with Sprinkles, to a Fruity Pebbles donut, and a few others for $4.75 each, or you can grab a dozen Assorted Donut Holes for $5. There are also donuts available seasonally. ©Disney One of the more unique classic donuts you can find at Everglazed is the Purple Glazed Ube donut, which is a vegan donut made with ube, a purple yam native to the Philippines. Purple Glazed Ube Donut Everglazed also occasionally has some limited edition offerings, like the Nifty Fifty Donut for Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Nifty Fifty Donut You can find “Funky Bunch” specialty donuts for $5.75 each, with some BIG flavors like Peanut Butter Explosion, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Maple Double Bacon. ©Disney The S’Mores Galore is a Chocolate Iced Donut with Marshmallow Fluff, giant Toasted Marshmallows and crushed Graham Crackers, and we really enjoyed it. S’Mores Galore Now when it comes to coffee, Gideon’s serves a wide range of specialty coffees priced from $4 to $6.95, with some unique offers on their nitro cold brew menu, like the Classic White Cold Brew. It’s vegan and meant to be paired with a delicious Gideon’s cookie or cake slice. White Cold Brew Everglazed has customizable cold brews, as well as some speciality cold brews for $6.50 each, like the Cinnamon Bun drink made with Cinnamon Toast Milk! ©Disney You can also order Donut Toppers for $10-$11 each for QUITE the cold brew experience, like the time we tried the Brooklyn Blackout Donut on top of a Double Chocolate Nitro Cold Brew. Double Chocolate Nitro Cold Brew with Brooklyn Blackout Donut And at Everglazed, you’ll also find sandwiches for $7-$13 each! You can choose from burger options, breakfast sandwiches, a chicken sandwich, and the famous Grilled Cheeeeeese. ©Disney The Grilled Cheeeeeese is not your typical grilled cheese sandwich, either. It’s served on a griddled sweet bun with TONS of cheese. Grilled Cheeeeese And don’t forget the sides either, like these Spicy Fries for $7, topped with Buffalo seasoning, Scallions and spicy Mayo. Spicy Fries Gideon’s may have some incredible sweets, but Everglazed has sweet AND savory options for those days when you want both some salty tastes too. REVIEW: We tried more donuts and breakfast sammies at Everglazed! While Gideon’s has more unique, limited time, and “secret” offerings, you shouldn’t discount Everglazed, especially if you’re looking for a savory donut sandwich option! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World food news and tips! Are Everglazed Donuts the new KING of Disney World snacks?! 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 Everglazed Donuts? Tell us in the comments! The post If You Like Gideon's Bakehouse, You Might Also Like Everglazed Donuts in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Recently, character interactions at Disney FINALLY began returning to normal. We finally got to hug Mickey! Since the parks reopened after the 2020 closures, the COVID-19 protocol has made getting close to ANY Disney characters all but impossible (unless you love Star Wars and have deep pockets!) Today we’ve been DELIGHTED to see the return of hugs, autographs, & personal connections with the characters. Now, we’re hitting another HUGE milestone on the road back to “normal,” because traditional character dining is BACK! When Disney told us that character interactions would be returning to pre-closure conditions, the company also hinted that character dining would be changing as well, though precise details on exactly when or how weren’t actually given. Now that distancing requirements, hug bans, and the no-autograph rule have been lifted, we are SO EXCITED to see how those up-close-and-personal interactions will enhance our character dining experiences. So, of course, we headed over to Chef Mickey’s to rub elbows with the Fab 5! Chef Mickey’s While these characters have been present for modified character meals for a while now, they haven’t been able to come very close to guests. You could still interact with them and take distanced photos, but the characters didn’t stop at your table for hugs, photos, and autographs as they did pre-closure. The situation had been pretty similar at other character meals, like Tusker House and Cinderella’s Royal Table. Now that it has all changed, we’re here to check it out! We’re BAAACK! Chef Mickey’s is the quintessential Disney character meal, located at the Contemporary Resort, just a quick walk or monorail ride away from Magic Kingdom. The restaurant currently serves both breakfast and dinner family-style, with a crowd-pleasing (though not particularly inventive) American cuisine-focused menu. Our starters for the meal. Beyond the convenient location and palatable food, a dining reservation at Chef Mickey’s also gives you the sought-after opportunity to meet the Fab 5! Mickey… Minnie… Donald… Goofy… and Pluto! While dining there today for breakfast, we spotted the characters taking photos with guests, interacting up close, and just creating some magical memories in general. It’s a special day! Mickey Mouse taking photos with families. Now that hugs and one-on-one photos have returned, this hard-to-get reservation will likely be even more coveted. Oh, Donald, we love you! We are SO glad to see these more intimate character experiences FINALLY make their return. We will be closely following this developing story as more meet-and-greets and character meals return to pre-COVID, pro-hug circumstances. Be sure to follow along with DFB for all the latest updates, announcements, and more! See where Chef Mickey’s ranks among other Disney character meals 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. Did you miss hugging the characters at Disney? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: Hugs Are Back at Chef Mickey’s Character Dining in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you heard the news?! The Main Street Electrical Parade is finally returning to Disneyland on April 22nd! Sleeping Beauty Castle We’ve been counting down the days ever since Disney announced that the popular nighttime parade would be lighting up Main Street, U.S.A. once again. But the Main Street Electrical Parade is going to look a little bit different when it returns — and we’ve finally got a SNEAK PEEK at what those changes will look like! We couldn’t contain our excitement when Disney announced that the Main Street Electrical Parade would be coming back to dazzle guests once again in Disneyland! Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, Disney shared there would be an all-new merch collection AND a new dining package in honor of the return of this iconic parade. And as if THAT weren’t enough, there’s also going to be an entirely new FINALE as well! Disney has now released a sneak peek at the floats that will be part of this BIG finale, which celebrates The Main Street Electrical Parade’s 50th anniversary. ©️Disney We’ll get to see some characters from recent Disney films in this finale, like Anna and Elsa from Frozen… ©️Disney …Miguel from Coco playing his guitar… ©️Disney …and Moana riding a wave! ©️Disney You can check out the full sneak peek in the video below. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney parks news and beyond! Click Here to See Which Disneyland Attraction Is Getting a Re-Theme 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 Are you excited for the return of Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: First Look at Disneyland's NEW 'Main Street Electrical Parade' Finale 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. Okay, we’ll admit it. We’re OBSESSED with 4*Town thanks to Disney’s latest animated film Turning Red. It’s a cute little movie full of catchy music, early 2000s nostalgia, and FUN! Since the movie’s big debut, we’ve seen red panda-inspired treats, band tees, and other merchandise, but now we’re back in Disney World to fangirl with Mei Lee over a new piece of Turning Red merchandise! You’re never not on our mind, Disney! Mei Lee knows that an adorable red panda is sure to attract some fans (including us), and now we can embrace our inner panda with a new pair of Minnie ears in Disney World! Who’s ready for ANOTHER new ear alert?! The Creations Shop in EPCOT has Disney’s new Turning Red ears! We’ve seen these plushy ears in Disneyland and online, but now we’re happy to see them in Disney World, too! These new ears show off Mei Lee in both human AND panda-form and feature a fuzzy white bow in the center of the headband. Aren’t they adorable?! How CUTE! The teal headband reads “PANDA POWER!” If you’re looking for a pair of ears that will catch people’s attention, these are the ears for you. Just like the characters in the movie, we can’t help but look at them and think, “awww.” They say “PANDA POWER” on the side! You can find these new ears in Disneyland, Disney World, and online for $29.99. Grab a pair and embrace your inner panda! Click here to buy the new Turning Red Minnie ears online! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news (and merchandise), so stay tuned for more! Careful! The NEW Minnie Ears in Disney World Could Blind You With Their Sparkle! 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 these new ears? Let us know in the comments! The post The Minnie Ears That are 🎶Never Not On Our Mind 🎶 Just Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This Friday, April 22nd, 3 nighttime spectaculars are returning to Disneyland Resort. The Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever are returning to Disneyland, and World of Color is returning to Disney California Adventure! We can’t wait to finally be able to watch these nighttime shows again. Main Street Electrical Parade In addition to new merchandise arriving in Disneyland to celebrate the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade, Disney also announced a dining package that would be coming to the Plaza Inn, as well. So what’s going on with the return of this dining package now? The dining package at the Plaza Inn is actually for lunch and is only available from 1PM-3:30PM every day, so seating is very limited. The package includes your meal, a beverage, a dessert, and reserved seating for the Main Street Electrical Parade later that same evening. Plaza Inn Reservations opened for this experience on April 14th, and when we were looking at the Disneyland website today, we noticed that these coveted reservations are already difficult to find. This dining package begins next Monday, April 25th, and already there aren’t any reservations available for that day. ©️Disney In fact, we didn’t see any reservations available for most of April all the way until June 17th (which is currently the last day available to book the dining package). And, even on June 17th, the only time available was the latest possible slot: 3:30PM. ©️Disney With such a limited time frame, reservations for the dining package are hard to get! If this is something you really want to experience, there is some hope. Cancellations happen, so new times may become available closer to your trip. Dining is currently available to book 60 days in advance, so you can always try booking right when that window opens. But if you’re not seeing any availability at that time, keep checking back in case of cancellations! ©️Disney This dining experience is currently priced at $40 per adult and $25 per child. Keep reading DFB for all the latest Disney news! NEWS: Disneyland Announces Re-Theming of Tarzan’s Treehouse! 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 Do you have a reservation for the Main Street Electrical Parade dining package at Plaza Inn? Let us know in the comments! The post Having Trouble Booking a Dining Package For Main Street Electrical Parade in Disneyland? Same. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT has been undergoing a LOT of changes lately, like new rides, restaurants, closures, and more. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is opening soon, and we’ve even been seeing some progress on other attractions that are under construction. There have also been some closures, like the recent permanent closure of the EPCOT Experience. And now, another popular spot has shut down in the park. Travelers Cafe, AKA the Starbucks location in EPCOT, is officially closed. We noticed the spot wasn’t showing hours past April 17th online, so it looks like the coffee location has shut down. Note that all of the signage has been removed from the location as well. Here’s what Traveler’s Cafe looked like a few weeks ago… Starbucks line …and here’s what it looks like now. We’re thinking this closure is pretty permanent if the signs are gone! No more Starbucks sign This closure is likely due to the new Starbucks location coming soon to Connections Cafe and Eatery. Could this mean the cafe will be opening up really soon?! Disney can’t really expect people to go without coffee in the parks for that long, right? ©Disney || New Starbucks location We’ll be sure to keep an eye on things and let you know if we see any updates or news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to learn more about Connections Cafe and Eatery! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for the new Starbucks location? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTO: Starbucks is Officially CLOSED in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We’re now just DAYS away from the return of the nighttime spectaculars at Disneyland Resort, and I know many of us can hardly contain our excitement! As you may know by now, the “Main Street Electrical Parade” and “Disneyland Forever” fireworks are returning to Disneyland park, and “World of Color” will be back for guests to enjoy at Disney California Adventure park beginning this Friday, April 22!View the full article

Looking for exclusive Disney merchandise inspired by your favorite ride? Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction The Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction collections feature a different Disney attraction with each series including limited-edition backpacks, plushes, pins, and even ears, with a total of 12 series to be released. Recently, we saw the Space Mountain collection, and now the Pirates of the Caribbean collection has been spotted in Disney World! We found the new Mickey Mouse Pirates of the Caribbean collection in Mickey’s of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom, and Creations Shop in EPCOT! Every item in the collection was available for sale with the exception of the collectible key. Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Pirates of the Caribbean Collection! This collection includes a pair of Pirates of the Caribbean Ears, featuring a pirate hat in the place of a usual bow. These ears are mostly black and gold and have a pirate-themed print on one side of the ears… Pirates of the Caribbean Ears …and an embroidered 50th anniversary logo on the other side. 50th embroidery “Pirates of the Caribbean” is also embroidered on the side of the headband. You can get these ears for $34.99. Gold details and embroidery You can see all the details on the Pirates Ears in our video below! Match your new ears with this Loungefly Pirates of the Caribbean Mini Backpack! It features the same pirate ear print and black and gold accents for $85. Loungefly Backpack There’s also a Pirates of the Caribbean Mickey Pin for $24.99… Mickey Pin …and a Pirates of the Caribbean Mickey Plush for $34.99! What do you think of Mickey as a fancy pirate? Pirate Mickey Plush! We’ll be watching out for this collection to arrive online, but in the meantime, you can try stopping by Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, or Hollywood Studios to grab your favorite item. The next series will be inspired by the Mad Tea Party! Keep following DFB for more Disney shopping news! Check out the Main Attraction Space Mountain collection here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Main Attraction series are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The NEW Pirates of the Caribbean Collection (With EARS) Is in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tax Day came a few days late this year, but here we are! Now we know most of us don’t necessarily celebrate paying taxes, but meeting that deadline and checking it off your to-do list feels great, doesn’t it? We’ll take our reasons to celebrate where we can find them! Magic Kingdom We suggest taking a break today and spending some time planning your next Disney World vacation! And since we know doing your taxes may have motivated you to try to save some extra dough, we’re here to give you something REALLY GOOD today. For ONE WEEK ONLY we’re offering a fantastic opportunity to SAVE MONEY (and an excuse to blow off your responsibilities and start making vacation plans)! Use promo code TAXDAY and save 50% Off the Everything Bundle for a VERY limited time! A $100 Value for Under $30! Get ALL the Guides! To celebrate Tax Day (and saving money!), you can get 50% off the Everything Bundle — which is already SUPER DISCOUNTED! So you’re getting a sale on top of a sale — and that’s something to smile about! The Everything Bundle includes all of our MOST popular DFB Guides: The 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks The DFB Guide to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Snacks A Pre-Order of the 2022 DFB Guide to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and the 2021 Edition for FREE as an immediate download A Pre-Order of the 2022 DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays and the 2021 Edition for FREE as an immediate download The 2022 DFB Guide to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival The MOST popular books in our collection of critically-acclaimed DFB Guides — individually priced at a total of over $100! But today, you get them for LESS THAN $30!! Wanna know more before you commit? See what other readers just like you are saying about our collection of DFB Guide Books! We only do this sale about twice a year, so now’s the time to take action. To take advantage of this amazing deal, just enter Promo Code TAXDAY at checkout! For more detailed information and screenshots from the e-Book, head over to DFBStore.com. With a 100% money-back guarantee, you have nothing to lose! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you used our DFB Guides? If so, let us know your thoughts in the comments below. The post Need Some Good News This Monday? We've Got You Covered. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While Disneyland Park recently shuttered Toontown and announced its transformation into a “vibrant symphony of sights, sounds, and sensations,” there was another Disneyland attraction off in the distance, covered in construction tarps — seemingly forgotten. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland What originally opened as Swiss Family Treehouse in 1962, Tarzan’s Treehouse was completed in 1999 and debuted alongside the Disney animated film. The attraction has been closed since last September, and Disneyland has remained quiet on what the plans were for the tree — until now! Disney has announced that Tarzan’s Treehouse will be reimagined with a NEW theme! According to the Orange County Register, Disneyland officials have shared that Tarzan’s Treehouse will be closed to make way for a NEW attraction that will feature a different Disney character. Tarzan’s Treehouse The treehouse itself will remain and be incorporated as part of the new theme for the attraction. Disney has not yet shared what the theme or reopening date for the reimagined attraction will be. Demolition of the entrance is set to begin today, April 18th. Scaffolding! Scaffolding everywhere! A few months ago, we learned that Encanto songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda had pitched the idea for an attraction based on this hit animated movie to Disney CEO Bob Chapek — but we haven’t heard any news since. Could Tarzan’s Treehouse be getting an Encanto re-theme? It’d be awesome to visit Antonio Madrigal’s treehouse from the movie! For now, we’ll have to wait until Disney shares the plan for the replacement of Tarzan’s Treehouse, as they have not confirmed any details about the renovations. ©Disney For more Disney parks news, be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to See What’s New at Disneyland Resort! 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 What do you think should replace Tarzan’s Treehouse? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disneyland Announces Re-Theming of Tarzan's Treehouse first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World can be a LOT. But we’re here to remind you that you’re not alone! This is…a lot Sure, we try and prepare you with as MUCH helpful and handy info and tips that we can, but there are certain things we can’t do. There are certain things better left to Disney World guest relations. With locations in each park (plus Disney Springs), guest relations can be SO HELPFUL for frazzled Disney World visitors — or honestly, anyone just looking for a little help! Guest relations at EPCOT While Cast Members at guest relations might seem like miracle-workers, there technically ARE certain things they can’t do for you. So between conquering the impossible and visiting at the worst possible time (i.e. CROWDS), here are the WORST times to visit guest relations in Disney World: First Things First: Where is Guest Relations Firstly, before you know whether or not to visit guest relations, it would help if you knew where they were! Hot tip: it’s near this In Magic Kingdom, you can find guest relations in the lobby of City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A., as well as outside the park entrance on the right-hand side near the lockers. Guest Relations Guest relations is on the left-hand side near the park entrance at EPCOT, by Spaceship Earth. There’s also another one at the International Gateway entrance and outside the park’s main entrance on the right side (near the bus stops). Guest Relations EPCOT Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll find them immediately to the left after you enter the park, and there’s a guest services window outside the park on the left, past the gift shop. Guest Relations In Animal Kingdom, guest services is also on the left after you enter the park, and just outside the park on the left as well. Guest Relations Animal Kingdom Finally, the Disney Springs guest relations can be found in the welcome center building in Town Center. Worst Times to Visit Just like how there’s a right time and a wrong time to Mobile Order, there’s also a wrong time to visit guest relations. Hollywood Studios Crowds For obvious reasons, going to guest relations right at rope drop is not wise, as this will be when it’s SURE to be the most crowded. Instead, hold off until mid- to late-afternoon, or stop by as you’re exiting the parks! Magic Kingdom crowds In Disney Springs, however, things are reversed. Since most Disney World visitors flock to the parks in the morning, this is when it’s quietest at Disney Springs. Thus, “Rope Drop” time is actually optimal for visiting guest relations here! Guest Relations Cast Member in Disney Springs Conversely, Disney Springs tends to get crowded by late-afternoon, and especially in the evening, and this is when guest relations is best avoided. What Guest Relations CAN Do For You If you’re wondering whether or not guest relations can help you, let’s take a look at all the things they can do — some of which may SURPRISE you! Miracle workers Firstly, they’re a great resource for park maps, available in six different languages for the designated park: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, and Japanese. The Disney Springs location, meanwhile, has Disney Springs guide maps in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Park map All guest relations can also provide important information and assistance, like dining reservations, lost and found, ticket info, accessibility info, and help with separated or lost guests. This is what the wheelchairs look like. Now for some things that may surprise you! Guest relations CAN, in fact, give you a rain check if your After Hours event is rained out significantly! The rainy Florida weather has arrived! They also CAN change your Park Pass if warranted (i.e. you made an honest mistake with your reservations and you’re not just changing your mind on a whim lol). Animal Kingdom vibes While First-Aid and medical services are readily available in all the parks and resorts as well, guest relations CAN also get your band-aids and other quick necessities for things like cuts, scrapes, headaches, and pain. Magic Kingdom band-aids BTW all locations are open during the normal operating hours for their corresponding parks. What Guest Relations CAN’T Do For You Now back to the topic at large: the WRONG times to visit guest relations! In addition to avoiding crowded hours, there are some services these miracle-workers simply can’t provide. Line for Guest Relations when the app went down. Such as…they can’t change the weather! We know we know. It’s never fun to get rained on, or feel like you’re sloshing through puddles, but guest relations can’t unfortunately make the clouds go away with a snap of a finger. They’re not Storm from X-Men While they can help with restaurant reservations, certainly, they CAN’T get you a dining reservation if a restaurant is simply full — which is the case most of the time! They probably can’t help with Cinderella’s Royal Table They also CAN’T upgrade or purchase new tickets for you (visit the ticket windows for that!), and if you need medical attention beyond a sore stomach or mild scratch, then you’ll want to go to a First Aid Center rather than guest relations. Get your tix here Like we said, guest relations Cast Members are AMAZING resources, and they can do a LOT for you in Disney World, but there are simply times and occasions when you’re best bet is to hold off — or go somewhere else entirely! 38 Things You Didn’t Know Guest Services Could Do For You in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you had any helpful experiences at guest elations in Disney World? Tell us about them in the comments! The post When Are the WORST Times to Visit Guest Relations in Disney World? We Investigate. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2022 is shaping up to be a pretty big year for Marvel fans! Moon Knight recently premiered on Disney+ (and the character is now making appearances at Avengers Campus in Disneyland), next month will bring us Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and in July, we’re finally going to be able to watch Thor: Love and Thunder. Avengers Campus We’ve already seen the trailer for the upcoming Dr. Strange movie, but now Marvel has finally dropped the official trailer for the NEW Thor: Love and Thunder! Check it out here! This morning, Marvel finally released the first teaser trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder. We don’t know much about what we can expect from the new movie, as the trailer doesn’t give too many details away, but we do know that the movie will continue with the idea of the multi-verse, which has been a big plot point in the more recent Marvel films. Thor and Loki in Avengers Campus We last saw Thor at the end of Avengers: Endgame, and it looks like the new movie will be picking up around then, and it will include some of the characters from Guardians of the Galaxy. ©Disney | Marvel Studios You can watch Thor: Love and Thunder when it premieres in theaters on July 8th, 2022. We can’t wait to see what other details come out about this movie, so we’ll be sure to keep you updated when more information is released. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Marvel news! Click here to see what’s new at Disneyland Resort! 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 see Thor: Love and Thunder when it comes out in July? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Marvel Just Dropped the FIRST Trailer for ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article