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The congressman writes that transactions occurring in Florida should be taxed here, and a loophole that avoids that accurate reporting of income for large corporations should be closed by the state Legislature. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company is involved in all kinds of industries, from theme parks to filmmaking to cruising and more. ©Disney Lately, Disney has been investing quite a bit of time and energy into its real estate projects, including a recently announced affordable housing project in Orlando and a luxurious master-planned community, Cotino, in California’s Coachella Valley. As plans for these communities continue to take shape, Disney has just released details on the groundbreaking ceremony for Cotino. According to Disney, the much-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony will occur on April 26th, 2022, at 10AM. The private, media-only event will OFFICIALLY kick off construction for the community. However, according to The Desert Sun, the land is already an active construction site, with watering and mass grading already underway behind the construction fencing. ©The Desert Sun Once ground is broken, the grading of the massive, 618-acre site should take between nine and twelve months. Building permits will also need to be acquired and various city commissions and boards in Rancho Mirage will need to approve the details. ©Disney Per plans, Cotino — the first Storyliving community being developed by Disney — will include a 24-acre swimmable lagoon, resort hotel, and 1,900 housing units, ranging from estates to single-family homes to condominiums. Part of the community will be reserved for residents ages 55 and older. Additionally, commercial and retail buildings, restaurants, and private amenities at the Lagoon for homeowners choosing to become club members are all planned for Cotino. ©Disney We are still waiting to hear about price ranges for residences in Cotino. In the meantime, check out this video about the community below! We’ll be sure to follow every detail leading up to and including the groundbreaking ceremony for Cotino. Be sure to check back with DFB for the latest updates! Get all the details on Disney’s master-planned community 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. What do you think about Disney’s latest real estate project? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney’s New Master-Planned Community Is One Step Closer to Reality first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is anyone else counting down the days until we “ignite the night” once again at the Disneyland Resort, with the return of three beloved nighttime spectaculars? T-minus fourteen days!View the full article

Who doesn’t love LEGOs? There are all sorts of interesting Disney-themed LEGO sets, even one that will help you build Casita from Encanto! And at the LEGO store in Disney Springs, you can even create your own custom LEGO mini-figure. But today, we’re talking about some exciting NEW additions! LEGO sea monster in Disney Springs This morning, LEGO teased a potential new set that could be coming soon! On Twitter, LEGO shared a picture of a Kermit the Frog LEGO minifigure peeking out from behind a red curtain with the caption “Nothing to see here folks… .” Look how cute it is! Could this mean that NEW Muppets LEGO minifigures are coming soon? LEGO didn’t release any specific details, but we’ll be sure to keep an eye out for a release date. And once you’re done building your new LEGO set (or you just need to make some room for these new figures), be sure to take advantage of LEGO’s recycling program! Sleeping Beauty LEGO display in Disney Springs Keep reading DFB for the latest news and updates from Disney! Disney’s new ‘Dumbo’ Dooney & Bourke bags are now ONLINE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Who’s your favorite Muppet? Let us know in the comments! The post LEGO Could Release New MUPPETS Minifigures Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We love the classic Disney characters — Mickey and Friends, the Princesses, our Pixar Pals — but, it’s also fun to see rare characters from time to time! Pain and Panic! Luckily, we get to see more of the rare characters regularly during the new cavalcade in Magic Kingdom, like Meeko, Baloo, and Marie. It’s also awesome when we see rare character merchandise in the parks, and there’s a new item you’ve gotta check out! This is the new Jessica Rabbit dress! We found it in Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. It’s super vibrant! The iconic dress is bright red and has some really cool details, like the pattern on the inside of the dress. Inside pattern It’s a figure-hugging dress made with a stretch knit velvet and sparkling metallic thread. Perfect for Dapper Day It also has some pleats on the chest and shoulder straps to get that complete Jessica Rabbit look! This could also be great for Halloween! We’ve already seen this dress online on shopDisney, but now you can get it in the parks, too! Grab it for $128. ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World merchandise news and updates. Click here to get this Jessica Rabbit dress online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which other characters do you want to see get a dress in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Iconic Jessica Rabbit Dress is Now for Sale in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now through April 12, you can enter the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary Sweepstakes for a chance to win a 5-day/4-night Walt Disney World Resort vacation for you and up to 3 guests plus a $500 BoxLunch Gift Card. View the full article

Ever think to yourself “gosh, I’d just love to spend a hunk of cash at a Disney World restaurant with food that’s just “good enough?” Yeah, okay, probably not. Sometimes you’ll eat at a restaurant in Disney World and be absolutely BLOWN away. Other times, you’ll eat at a spot and think it was horrible. And still, other times you may eat somewhere and think “ehh…that was good enough.” But is good enough actually ENOUGH?! Hollywood Studios Recently, we made our way back to a restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios which we’ve previously termed a Disney-fied Olive Garden (not necessarily in a bad way, but you get the idea). Pasta, flatbreads, chicken parm — this spot has all of your expected Italian basics. Sometimes, it’s wowed us. Other times, it’s left us wanting more. How does this spot hold up now and is “good enough” here truly good enough to merit a visit? Atmosphere In case you haven’t deciphered our clues yet, the restaurant we’re talking about is…Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano! This spot is located in the Grand Avenue area of Hollywood Studios, back by the exit to Muppet*Vision 3-D. As you might have guessed from the name, this spot serves up Italian fare (as well as some American dishes) in a uniquely themed setting. According to the story of this spot (you know EVERYTHING in Disney has a story), this is a former backlot warehouse that has been transformed into a dining space. Mama Melrose Who is Mama? Well, apparently she is a young girl from a small Sicilian village. Once upon a time, she moved from her village to Hollywood in hopes of becoming a star. But her true calling wasn’t the stage, instead it was…the kitchen! So Mama turned to cooking and started recreating some of her papa’s secret recipes to feed her starving actor friends. Her friends then encouraged her to open up a restaurant in an empty warehouse on the backlot that was previously used to store some film equipment. Members of the film industry then began to visit and ultimately started calling her Mama Melrose, a name based on the “lively Los Angeles thoroughfare.” Mama Melrose Mama Melrose’s spot then became known as the place “where Italy meets California in the heart of the Backlot.” Throughout the entire restaurant, you’ll see that theme carried through — touches of Italy or Italian influence mixed with items that make you feel like you’re in Hollywood. Time to Go Inside The theming here is truly great. If you have time to wander and look at the photos on the walls and the little touches, do so — it’s worth the extra few minutes! On the walls, you’ll find photos of celebrities. So the story goes, these are actually photos saved from (then) MGM’s “Star Today” promotion. Back in the day, this was a special offering where “celebrities” (maybe not your biggest names, but still, they’ve probably been in more films than you and me!) would come to MGM to sign autographs for guests. It didn’t survive long, but supposedly Imagineers saved some of the photos the celebrities would use for autographs and hung them on the walls here! Basically, if you’re a fan of that old-school MGM vibe, you might really enjoy the atmosphere here. Despite the many changes that have taken over this park, Mama Melrose has remained relatively the same (at least in terms of atmosphere), which makes for a strong sense of nostalgia for those who have visited over the years with their families. So Fun! But enough about the atmosphere. When you step into the space, you’ll find a check-in table. Gotta Look at Those Details! Be sure to look at the dog here and search for a hidden Mickey! See It? Once you step through the entrance, you’ll be transported into that lovely indoor space. The restaurant is really one big space, but it is divided up into about 3 separate sections. You’ll find standard tables and chairs here, as well as some booths. SO Pretty! And when it’s finally time to sit and eat, you’ll get a paper napkin with your utensils. Let’s Go! Now, let’s take a look at the menu! Menu For our menu, we received a paper with a QR code to scan so we could view the menu online. We visited during lunch, so let’s take a look at the Lunch Menu (which is very similar to the dinner menu). Lunch Menu Ahead You can start your meal with a number of appetizers including Crispy Calamari and Caesar Salad. ©Disney For entrees you’ll find a variety of items including pasta dishes, fish, and steak. ©Disney And you can’t forget about dessert! There’s a cannoli, tiramisu, gelato, and other options. ©Disney For the kiddos, you’ll find a menu that includes appetizers, pizza, and side items. ©Disney There are also kid-friendly drinks, non-alcoholic options… ©Disney …specialty cocktails… ©Disney …more specialty cocktails and beers… ©Disney …hard ciders, wines… ©Disney …liqueurs, and even wine flights. ©Disney Let’s get to our meal! Drinks & Eats We started our meal with Mama’s Margarita, which is priced at $15. This drink is made with Jose Cuervo Tradicional Tequila, Limoncello, Fresh Lime Juice, Sweet-and-Sour, and Orange Juice. Our Drink The drink was very light and refreshing. It was very much like a regular margarita, but with a more citrus and lemon flavors. If you like a traditional margarita or you like citrus cocktails this drink is one we really think you’ll love! Our Margarita Then our meal continued with some complimentary bread. We got about 3 (fairly standard) rolls with olive oil and Italian seasoning mix. Bread You could also get butter if requested. Overall, this was a solid way to start the meal — nothing to really write home about, but nothing bad either. Don’t Fill Up on the Bread! Next, it was time to order some appetizers. We started with the House-Made Italian Meatball for $13. This dish is made of a meatball served with Marinara, Fresh Ricotta, and Basil. Italian Meatball Overall, the meatball was REALLY good and flavorful! But, it was also verrrrrry dense. The marinara sauce was on the sweet side, but thankfully the ricotta helped balance that out. Quite Good! If you like meatballs, we think this is something you’ll really enjoy. It is big enough to share, so we think it could make a decent appetizer for 2 people. What would have taken this to the next level? More ricotta, ’cause how can you go wrong with MORE CHEESE?! Answer: you can’t. Meatball Time Is it a real, truly authentic Italian meatball, like the kind a true Italian grandma would make? Not quite. But it WAS tasty, had the right amount of Italian seasoning, and was something we enjoyed! What Do You Think? Then we got the Minestrone Soup for $9. This dish is plant-based and comes with Ditalini Pasta. Minestrone Soup If you like minestrone soup, then we think you’ll find this one to be pretty adequate. It’s a plain ole minestrone soup — honestly, not unlike one you’d find at your local grocery store. A Closer Look There really wasn’t anything special or particularly unique about this offering. Full disclosure: our reporter who tried this admitted that they are not a broth-based soup person. Instead, they’d much prefer a creamy soup, which we can totally appreciate. So that’s something to note in terms of their overall feeling on the soup. But still, they shared that a big problem here is the price you’re paying for the soup you’re getting. At least to us, this soup (which was fairly ordinary and didn’t have anything particularly unique) doesn’t really stand out as a great value at $9. We’d recommend you spend a bit more and opt for that meatball or another appetizer instead. Soup Time to move on to the entrees. We started with the Oven-baked Chicken alla Parmigiana for $26. This is made with Breaded Chicken Breast with Marinara Sauce, topped with Melted Mozzarella over Spaghetti. Basically, it’s the chicken parm dish you know (and probably love). Chicken alla Parmigiana This version of the chicken parm was…good. The marinara sauce was (again) a bit too sweet for us, but the cheese helped to cut out some of that sweetness. The chicken breast was very thick, which we didn’t exactly love. But, the breading on the chicken was really good and crispy in all the right places. Chicken Parm Again, it’s a dish where we feel like we could have used some more cheeeeeese. We added a bit of parmesan to it, which was good, but more mozzarella would have made this dish so much better! The spaghetti that came with the chicken was good, but it was pretty ordinary — nothing really special or unique about it. Chicken Parm Overall, this was good, but not anything particularly unique. And at that $26 price tag, it’s a bit expensive. Don’t get us wrong, the actual portion size was large and totally shareable (which is good because we’re not really sure who wants to eat a large amount of warm pasta on a 95 degree day and then run to Slinky Dog Dash), but the dish itself just wasn’t unique. Chicken Parm Finally, we end our round of entrees with Mama’s Italian Pasta with Chicken for $24. This dish is made of chicken with Spaghetti tossed with Roasted Garlic, Tomato, fresh Basil, and Asiago-Herb Crostini. Pasta with Chicken This dish was…just okay. The pasta had a nice garlic olive oil sauce, which was great for us since the marinara sauce on the other dishes had been a little too sweet for our liking. The garlic was not overpowering, but was a prevalent flavor in the dish so if you hate garlic, that’s something to keep in mind. Just Okay Unfortunately, our chicken was VERY dry. When we took a bite with the pasta, it was better because the pasta and accompanying sauce added some of that moisture that the chicken desperately needed. But, on its own, the chicken was verrrry dry. The chicken also just didn’t have that much flavor. But, the pasta with the garlic sauce was very flavorful, so as long as you get a bite of that with the chicken, it should be okay. A Closer Look This dish was lighter than the chicken parm, but is still a fairly heavy dish to eat before walking around a theme park, so that’s something to consider. Was it an AMAZING pasta, the type you’d get in Italy, New York, or even other Disney World spots (more on that in a second)? No. But was it pretty good for theme park pasta? Definitely. Our Bite We (of course) HAD to get dessert, so this time we opted for the Tiramisu, which is $8. This is made of Layers of Mascarpone and Espresso soaked Lady Fingers topped with Cocoa Powder and Whipped Cream. Of all the things we tried at Mama Melrose during this most recent visit, THIS was the STAR. YUM It didn’t have a heavy or overly strong coffee flavor, but the coffee flavor was still present (a.k.a. it was just the right balance!). There was a creaminess to it that you don’t often find in tiramisu and we really enjoyed it! The side of whip creamed added to that creaminess and it really made it even more delicious. The portion was nice and big too so you could easily share it, though you might not want to because it is THAT good! Tiramisu We would have liked more whipped cream, but other than that, this dish was a delight! Our reporter who tried it is not even a tiramisu fan, but they did think it was particularly good, especially compared to some other tiramisu desserts you can get on property. If you like tiramisu, we think you should totally give this one a try! Just keep in mind that this isn’t the most kid-friendly dessert, so if you’re looking to share with the kiddos you might want to grab something else. So Good! So, is Mama Melrose a must-go or a skip? Nosh or Not Head on over to Mama Melrose if: You’re looking for a family-friendly, relaxed table service environment — This is a great family joint. The kids menu will likely satisfy a lot of kiddos and it’s pretty loud in here already, so you won’t have to stress if your little ones are chatting up the place during the entire meal. You’re a fan of nostalgic spots — If you’re a fan of the MGM days and want to take a little trip back into that true sense of “old Hollywood” you might really enjoy this place as it’s a bit of a throw-back to that. You’re looking for a hearty meal that will fill you up — Those pasta dishes certainly won’t leave you feeling hungry! A Look at Our Appetizers and Drink Skip Mama Melrose if: You’re looking for a fast meal — If you’re rushing from one Lightning Lane to another, the longer meal time here won’t be for you. You’re looking for EXCEPTIONAL food — The food here is fine (and we did really love that tiramisu), but is it the best Italian food in Disney World? In our opinion, no. It’s also not particularly unique. It’s more along the lines of the classic Italian fare you can get at a local chain, Italian-themed restaurant back home, with the added flair of Disney theming. You’re looking for a cheap spot — The portion sizes were good, but the food isn’t particularly exceptional (see above) and the prices are pretty hefty. So if you’re watching that budget, it might be better to opt for a different spot Overall Overall, this spot is a fun one when it comes to theming. And if you’ve been coming here with your family for years, it’s a beautiful trip down nostalgia lane. But, the food is…hit or miss. As we noted at the start, we’ve sometimes been really impressed with some of the dishes here. This time around, the chicken parm was good and so was the house-made Italian meatball. The Italian Pasta with chicken was alright, but the chicken itself was really dry. And the minestrone soup was…alright, but nothing special. The tiramisu was the STAR of the show, but sometimes you gotta eat more than just a plate of dessert, ya know? Mama Melrose Our server was great, gave us awesome recommendations and checked up on us, and didn’t make us feel rushed at all, which was super nice. We really enjoyed eating here in terms of the theming and nostalgia, and the food is fine…it’s just nothing special. Mama Melrose When you compare it to the majesty that is Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera (Disney’s Riviera Resort), which features handmade pasta, the difference is stark. Seriously, the gnocchi at Topolino’s Terrace is the stuff that you DREAM about as a foodie. Topolino’s Terrace Gnocci Again, there’s nothing BAD about Mama Melrose. It’s just that for the price you’re paying, you have to go in knowing that the atmosphere will be adorable, but the food will (generally) just be standard, okay, alright — nothing tremendously exciting or unique. If that’s what you’re looking for, then it could be a great fit. But if you’re looking for some pasta you’ll dream about for months…you can find other options in Disney World that’ll be much better. Mama Melrose What do you think? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! And, as always, stay tuned for more Disney news and reviews! 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 Mama Melrose? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: What To Know BEFORE You Make that Reservation for Mama Melrose in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love the Disney resorts in Florida, but we also know that there are plenty of other Disney resorts out there to visit! ©Disney Parks Blog For example, we’d love to visit Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii! We’re always tracking down the latest offers so you can get the best deal on your Disney vacation, and we just found another one perfect for a fall getaway to Aulani! You can save big on extended stays at Disney’s Aulani Resort this fall! Save up to 30% for stays of 5 nights or longer, or up to 25% on 4-night stays. Those are some big savings! Disney’s Aulani Resort These deals are only available for consecutive night stays most nights from August 23rd through November 18th and November 26th through December 22nd. If you book before May 4th, you can also get a $150 resort credit that you can use at various locations in Aulani. ©Disney Note that suites and 3-bedroom grand villas are not included in this offer. Make sure you book soon so you can jump on these deals! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates! Click here to see PHOTOS & VIDEOS of the NEW Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney 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. Have you ever been to Disney’s Aulani Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post Save Up to 30% On a Vacation to Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re already getting excited for summer! Typhoon Lagoon If you’re heading to Disney World this summer, then you might want to check out one of their water parks to escape the Florida heat. Right now, Blizzard Beach is closed, but Typhoon Lagoon is open and ready for guests! Typhoon Lagoon has tons of different pools and water slides to help you cool down, and they’re bringing back their after-hours events soon as well! If you’re heading to Typhoon Lagoon this summer, you might be in for a few more hours of fun! There are some operating hour changes coming to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, so let’s go over them. Typhoon Lagoon Towards the end of April, the hours are going to shorten a little bit. The park opens at 10AM every day, but depending on the day, the closing time can change. Right now, the park closes at 5PM on Monday through Thursday and 6PM on Friday through Sunday. But starting on April 18th, the park will close at 5PM for the rest of the month. ©Disney The hours continue to stay at 10AM to 5PM from the beginning of May through May 27th. On the 27th, the Friday to Sunday hours go back to 10AM to 6PM. ©Disney Remember that Disney’s H2O Glow Nights After Hours event will be on May 28th until 11PM. The park will also be open until 6PM on May 30th. H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon The Monday to Thursday 10AM to 5PM schedule and Friday to Sunday 10AM to 6PM schedule is still in place at the beginning of June with H2O Glow Nights on June 4th and 11th (until 11PM on both nights). On June 12th, the park hours change to 10AM until 7PM every day through June 17th (which is as far as the calendar goes right now). ©Disney Those are all of the schedule updates for Typhoon Lagoon! Stay tuned to DFB for all of the latest Disney World updates. Click here to see our photos from the reopening of Typhoon Lagoon! 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 to go to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon? Let us know in the comments! The post Check Out the UPDATED Schedule for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park 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. If you love Dumbo, get ready to fly — no, SOAR — over the latest Dumbo merchandise! Dumbo Fans of high-end bag retailer Dooney & Bourke know that the company frequently releases collaborations with Disney, like a beautiful Peter Pan collection, an adorable Pixar set, or a Disney “Steeds” design. We recently spotted NEW Dooney & Bourke bags featuring a sweet Dumbo print in the parks, and now they’re also available online! Like we saw in the parks earlier this week, this Dumbo collection features three different bag shapes in a too-cute black-and-white Dumbo print, with pops of bright pink trim. Starting off, the collection includes a roomy tote bag. The new Dooney & Bourke Dumbo collection is here! The Tote Bag features an allover Dumbo print in simulated leather, with pink edging, a zipper, and TONS of pockets. The bag is lined inside and sports gold-tone hardware. There’s also an embossed leather tag. The bag is priced at $298. Shop for this Dooney and Bourke Dumbo tote bag here! Next in the collection is a cute little zippered bag. Dumbo crossbody The Small Zip Sac features the same simulated leather print and pink edging, plus lots of cute details including a zip closure, several pockets, a detachable shoulder strap, gold hardware, and metal feet. The same removable leather Dumbo tag is also included, and the bag is priced at $248. Check out the Dumbo Dooney and Bourke zip sac here! Finally, let’s check out the last item in the collection, a drawstring bag. Dumbo satchel The Drawstring Bag is made with the same faux leather allover Dumbo print with pops of pink. There’s also a drawstring closure, loads of pockets and a key hook, a detachable shoulder strap, gold hardware, metal feet, and a leather tag. You can get your hands on this bag for $298. Buy the Dumbo Dooney and Bourke drawstring bag here! We’re constantly finding cute new merchandise in the parks and online, so check back with DFB to get your Disney retail fix. You have GOT to see this Main Street Electrical Parade merch! 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 FLYING out to get one of these bags? Let us know below! The post Disney's NEW 'Dumbo' Dooney & Bourke Bags Are Now ONLINE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Eating in Disney World is…different right now. Mickey eggs! Some restaurants still haven’t reopened, others have changed from their regular buffet-style service to family-style meals, the Tables in Wonderland service has been suspended, and character dining isn’t quite what it used to be (though that should be changing soon!). But perhaps the biggest dining change that has lasted for quite some time now is that the Disney Dining Plan is unavailable. No pre-paying for all of your vacations’ meals, no snack credits, NADA. So, we wondered, has the lack of the Dining Plan CHANGED how YOU eat in Disney World? We reached out to our wonderful readers via Facebook with this question and their answers might surprise you! What’s Going On? If you’re unfamiliar with it, the Disney Dining Plan is basically a plan that guests pre-purchased ahead of their trips. These Dining Plans could be added to Disney Vacation Packages (meaning the guests must be staying on a Vacation Package at a Disney owned-and-operated hotel and must have purchased at least 1 park ticket per person). With the Dining Plan, guests got a certain amount of “credits” that could be used at different restaurants per day. There are credits that can be used at quick service meals, credits for table service meals, and snack credits (and certain combinations of credits you can do for certain things). Disney Dining Plan Options | 2020 Basically, by getting the Dining Plan, guests were able to pre-pay for much of their food costs, and then simply show up to Disney World and “redeem” those credits when they ate at the restaurants. For some, it took away the stress of paying for meals at Disney World since everything was paid for in advance. The Dining Plan was also a set cost — in other words, it didn’t matter if you got the most expensive entree or the cheapest entree when eating at a particular spot — it would all cost the same on the Plan. But, for many families the Dining Plan simply wasn’t a good deal as it included too much food (beyond what the family would realistically eat) or just wasn’t a good value. Many families could actually save money (depending on their eating habits) by simply eating how they normally would, splitting meals, etc. rather than filling up on the Dining Plan. Price Comparison | 2020 After the pandemic-related closures and reopenings, the Disney Dining Plan was temporarily suspended. It has been unavailable since then. But, back in June of 2021, Disney confirmed that the Disney Dining Plan WILL return at some point in the future. Disney hasn’t shared exactly when it will return, what it will look like when it returns, what the prices will be, or other details, so we’re on the lookout for that. Check out some of our posts about the Dining Plan below: When the Disney Dining Plan comes back, will it be a better deal than before? How the Disney Dining Plan has changed and will it change again? Why Disney World’s price increases might be a clue about future Dining Plan news Will the Disney Dining Plan return in 2022? Here’s everything we know! Are prix fixe menus the NEW Disney Dining Plan? The Disney Dining Plan change you totally forgot about! Disney Dining Plan Shirt Until the Dining Plan’s return, guests have had to survive without it in the parks. That got us wondering…has the lack of the Dining Plan CHANGED how people approach eating in the parks? We reached out to all of you wonderful readers via Facebook and got LOTS of responses, some of which might be a little shocking to you (depending on your stance on the Dining Plan). Here’s what you had to say: Yes, It Has Changed Things…But Not Always in a Bad Way MANY of our readers said that the lack of the Dining Plan has changed their eating habits in Disney World, sometimes in a not-so-good way, but sometimes in a great way! “We Wish the Dining Plan Would Come Back” In our first group, we have those who said that the lack of the Dining Plan has changed their eating in Disney World, but NOT in a good way. These folks WANT the Dining Plan to come back A.S.A.P. Some shared that the lack of the Dining Plan has made them think differently about what to order or where to eat. One reader said that they found their family isn’t ordering what they really want or isn’t eating where they really want to in the interest of saving money. That reader said that the change has added a lot more stress to their trip. Many others felt the same way. House-made Artisanal-style Duck À L’Orange Pizza from California Grill One reader shared that with the Dining Plan, they did a character meal almost every day to break up park time and get some much-needed air conditioning. But that isn’t the case now that the Dining Plan is gone. Another reader shared that same sentiment, saying that they would try to do a character meal every day with the Dining Plan, but now that it’s gone, they skip character meals and opt for some tasty Counter Service options instead. Another said that they only did 2 Table Service meals during their past trip and stuck to Counter Service for the rest. They shared that it saved them time and money, but they missed the convenience of having things pre-paid. MICKEY(!!) at Chef Mickey’s In terms of changing where they eat or what they eat, other readers said that the Dining Plan allowed them to eat at places they probably wouldn’t choose now. Another said that the Dining Plan totally “spoiled” them and allowed them to have some seriously SWANKY dinners. But now that it’s gone, they’re hesitant to order the most expensive thing on the menu. Another said that they enjoyed sitting down and not having to worry about the price of the steak that they really wanted to eat. They shared that they’ll be ordering a LOT of appetizers this trip (instead of going for those more expensive items) because it “hurts to see the total on that check!” We feel that! Again, remember that the Dining Plan was a set price that included certain credits redeemable for specific types of meals or snacks. So if a spot cost 1 table service credit, that 1 credit could get you a pricey menu item (let’s say a fancy steak) or it could get you the cheapest menu item (oftentimes a plant-based item) — the choice was yours, but certainly to get the most “value” out of the plan, ordering the more expensive items was the way to go. Miso Glazed Salmon from Grand Floridian Cafe Others made similar comments, sharing that the Dining Plan gave them the “flexibility” to try items that they would have normally thought twice about ordering. Another said that the lack of the Dining Plan made them “less adventurous” when it comes to their dining choices. One said that they “miss the freedom of having the table service credits and not worrying about what you order.” For many, the lack of the Dining Plan has forced them to focus a lot more on budgeting and planning. One reader said that because of the lack of the Dining Plan, they ate a lot less and only opted for 1 Table Service restaurant. They skipped appetizers, shared dessert, split meals, and made other choices to help better budget and plan for their trip. Burger to the Moon from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Another shared that they plan their Table Service meals a LOT more carefully now. And yet another reader said that they opted for fewer of the pricey snacks in the parks, skipped dessert, and opted to get tea in their refillable mugs for breakfast instead of their normal OJ, all due to the lack of the dining plan. Several readers also shared that they’s turned to Disney gift cards as a sort-of pseudo replacement for the Dining Plan. Some shared that they pre-load gift cards with set amounts and then use that to pay for their meals, giving them some sense of having “pre-paid” and budgeted for their meals, without the full Dining Plan effect. Princesses Gift Card A big response we heard repeated over and over again was that the lack of the Dining Plan took away some of the “magic” of not having to look at prices during the trip. One shared that having meals paid for up-front made Disney feel more like an all inclusive vacation. Another said that the Dining Plan was great because you didn’t have to look at prices and that took some of the stress out of mealtime. One reader said that part of their vacation was NOT looking at prices, and the lack of the Dining Plan has obviously changed that feeling for them. Gotta Count Every Penny Some readers said that the lack of the Dining Plan has encouraged them to eat off property or otherwise bring snacks. Some said that they plan to pack their own lunches and take their own food into the parks to save money on meals. Another said that they use Instacart (a delivery service that can get food delivered to your hotel from local grocery stores) to get food for breakfast and snacks. But, the temporary suspension of the Dining Plan hasn’t always equaled sadness for all of our readers. “Actually Not Having the Dining Plan Has Made Things BETTER” Some actually shared that the fact that the Dining Plan is gone for now has made things BETTER for them in Disney World. One said that they’ve made more reservations for their upcoming vacation because they’re no longer confined to the credits available in their plan (Of course, guests could always make more reservations, even while on the Dining Plan, and simply pay out of pocket once their credits were all used up, but some guests may not have wanted to do this before in an effort to make sure that they weren’t spending more than what they had already pre-paid for). Dinner Spread at Boma Another said that they’re no longer trying to “maximize” their credits on the Dining Plan (a.k.a. trying to get the best value out of each and every point by ordering the most expensive snacks and meals, etc.). Instead, they shared that their family feels like they can now eat wherever they want and however they want. This particular reader said that not having the Dining Plan has allowed them to try places and entrees they would not have tried on the Dining Plan. Several others felt the same way. One said that they no longer feel “pressured” to get ALL the snacks or eat so much. They even said that they like NOT having the Dining Plan better than being on the Dining Plan. They shared that they miss the paying-up-front aspect of it, but expressed that it wasn’t much of a value for them. We love you, ‘Ohana noodles Another reader said that they’ve been able to try so many more things because they aren’t so FULL from all of the Table Service meals (they noted that their family used to purchase the Deluxe Dining Plan, which came with credits for 3 table service meals or quick service meals). Another said that they don’t overeat now because they don’t feel like they HAVE to get the most expensive meals to get their money’s worth out of the Plan. One person said that because of the lack of the Dining Plan, they didn’t feel like they “had” to eat more food than they wanted because it was part of the Plan. And, based on the 2017 prices, they said that they saved around $600 by NOT using the Dining Plan. Maybe the Lack of the Dining Plan Meals You’ll Skip the Milkshake? Other readers also noted that not being on the Dining Plan saved them money. Some shared that they now feel able to just make meals out of the appetizer and kids menus, compared to the Dining Plan where they said that they feel they “wasted” a lot of food. Another said that not having the Dining Plan changed things in a good way for them because they don’t eat food when they don’t want to, whereas with the Dining Plan they felt like they had to eat all the time so as to not waste the credits. They shared that this change has actually given them the ability to spend more time in the parks without having to spend all day thinking about where and what they’ll eat to “maximize” the credits. Not really sure about this “maximizing your credits” stuff? Click here to find out more Nope, It Hasn’t Changed Anything! For some, the lack of the Dining Plan hasn’t changed a thing! One shared that they just pay at the time of the meal instead of pre-paying for the Dining Plan in advance, simple as that. Another said that it hasn’t changed their eating habits and they still do at least 1 Table Service meal every day (sometimes more than once a day!), and have snacks whenever! They also shared that Mobile Ordering has made that process easier for them now. Mom’s Favorites at 50s Prime Time Cafe Others shared that the Dining Plan being suspended hasn’t changed anything because they never really saw the value of the Dining Plan to begin with. One said that the Dining Plan didn’t appeal to them because they felt like it would force you to eat (again, similar to that feeling some said earlier about having to use their credits). They also said that trying to figure out how to get the best value out of everything sounded too stressful. Several readers said that they stopped buying the Dining Plan several trips ago. Quite a few said that it was simply too much food for them. One reader shared that since they stopped using the Dining Plan a while ago, they’ve simply linked their credit card to their MagicBands and given their older kids a budget for spending each day. ABC Commissary Meal Another said that while they loved the Dining Plan, they were prepared for it NOT to return for their latest trip. So, instead, they started saving up and buying Disney Gift Cards to use for their meals and that plan worked out perfectly for them! Another shared that for years before the Dining Plan’s temporary suspension they had already been relying on other things like getting Disney gift cards at a discount wherever possible, using Disney Vacation Club discounts on eligible food items, and ordering what they wanted, instead of what credits would include/require. Some mentioned the Free Disney Dining Plan offers and said that those were the only times when their eating habits would have changed. A feast from Satu’li Canteen One reader shared that they stopped using the Dining Plan years ago because they found it too complicated and hard to use. Another said that they also never liked the Dining Plan because they didn’t like being restricted to it, having to figure out how many credits they have, being worried about not using the credits in time, etc. They shared that they like going with the flow. And yet another reader said that the lack of the Dining Plan hasn’t changed their trip plans. Instead, for them, the delicious dining options at Disney is one of the reasons they keep coming back! Click here to see our list of the 19 BEST restaurants in Disney World in 2022 It’s Changed Things, But in a More Unique Way For some families, the lack of the Dining Plan has changed things, but not necessarily just related to dining. A few readers shared that they either almost didn’t plan their trip this year because of the lack of the Dining Plan, or that they decided NOT to take their trip this year because the Dining Plan isn’t back yet. Mickey Pretzels Other said that the lack of the Dining Plan hasn’t changed how they eat, but it has changed where they decide to stay. Some shared that they chose to stay off-property because they can’t get the dining plan so that took away some of the reason why they’d stay on property. Another said that they’re looking at value resorts primarily because of the lack of the Dining Plan and they way Free Dining used to be offered for guests from the U.K. Another said that the lack of the Dining Plan actually made it easier to justify staying in a Club Level room, which can come with its own unique perks. All-Star Sports Resort One said that it didn’t change their plans, but it did feel like a bit of a harder jab when they saw the bill and had to pay it right there (instead of paying for the Dining Plan). They fully admitted that the Plan might not save you money, but that it felt nicer to pay upfront. A few readers weren’t concerned about the lack of the Dining Plan, but were less than pleased that Tables in Wonderland hasn’t returned! Tables in Wonderland was a special discount dining program that was open to Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Florida Residents. It provided members with a discount on food and beverages at over 100 spots throughout Disney World. But Tables in Wonderland cards expired back in 2021 and the program is suspended at the moment (no new cards are for sale). Adult Buttermilk Chicken from Olivia’s Cafe And that’s a look at our readers’ responses. For some, the lack of the Dining Plan has meant BIG dining changes in Disney World (and not in a happy way). For others, the change has actually been a positive one! And still for others there’s been no change at all or the change has been a bit more unique. So…how has the lack of the Disney Dining Plan changed your eating in Disney World? Or has it not changed things for you at all? Tell us in the comments! Again, the Dining Plan is set to return at some point in the future, but Disney hasn’t shared an official return date. Be sure to check back with us for all of the latest updates! Click here to learn about 15 cheap but filling Disney World snacks for when you’re ballin’ on a budget! 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? Has the lack of the Dining Plan changed how you eat? Tell us in the comments! The post The Lack of the Dining Plan Has CHANGED How Guests Eat at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We recently chatted with Rosalie Chiang, the lead voice actress for Disney and Pixar's "Turning Red." Check out this exclusive interview with Rosalie to see what it was like to work on "Turning Red" and discover some tips for young actors hoping to break into the performing arts.View the full article

Disney holds earnings calls multiple times a year to show investors and the public how the company is doing financially, and to explain or announce upcoming projects. Bob Chapek in Disney World on its 50th Anniversary Now, we have a date for the second earnings call of the year. Disney just announced that the second quarterly earnings call for the 2022 fiscal year will be on May 11th at 4:30PM ET/1:30PM PT. It will be shared via a live audio webcast on The Walt Disney Company’s website. Walt Disney Company Headquarters The results of the earnings call will be shared at the end of the trading day on May 11th, and you can tune into the webcast by going to this website 5 minutes before the event starts. If you miss it, the event will be archived, and we’ll also update you on anything you need to know! We will also be sharing updates and information from the call here on DFB. ©Disney Quarterly earnings calls have giver us more insight on future Disney+ and Disney Parks projects, as well as how things like the COVID-19 pandemic affect the company. Disney+ Sand Sculpture Make sure you stay tuned to DFB, because we’re gonna be bringing you everything you need to know about Disney’s earnings call! Click here to see why people are Boycotting Disney Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What questions do you have about the Walt Disney Company? Let us know in the comments! The post Date Announced for Disney's Q2 Earnings Call first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill (what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill) has prompted a number of responses from Disney, former Disney executives, and others. Pride wall in Disney Springs Most recently, the Bill was passed into law and Disney issued a statement in response, indicating that the Bill should never have been passed or signed into law and that its goal would be for the law to be repealed or struck down. Disney has also said that they are creating a task force to develop strategies to be a more positive force for the LGBT community, and “new content for children and family” will be a large part of the focus of this task force. Recently, protests were held in front of Disney’s corporate headquarters in response to some of Disney’s recent statements and actions in relation to LGBTQ+ topics. According to Newsweek, a video has been circulating on social media showing “hundreds of protestors” gathered outside of the Disney headquarters in California. Protestors in the video can be seen holding various signs as part of their protest and can be heard shouting “boycott Disney.” The video was posted on April 6th, 2022 by Drew Hernandez on Twitter, who is the host of FRONTLINES. Newsweek shares that the protest was organized by a Christian activist group called “Hold the Line.” The Hold the Line website describes the group as a “political activist movement” with the goal of engaging “with the church and with millennials in a way that charges them to become more politically active.” A post and video was shared on Twitter directly from Sean Feucht, Christian activist and founder of “Hold the Line,” calling for the protest. Disney Pride Pins Another video was circulated online, which also called for the protest. The video shows news hosts discussing certain LQBGT+ topics and decisions to include more LGBTQ+ characters in Disney media, and shows other images of Disney. It then cuts to protestors and calls for parents to “take a stand” for the innocence of their children. On the day of the protest, other videos were shared showing the individuals in attendance, including one featuring a woman claiming to be a Disney Cast Member who said it has “gotten very hard to be someone who has conservative values.” Rainbow Mickey Newsweek contacted Disney and Hold the Line for comment, but no comment was shared in the Newsweek post as of yet. To see more about the “Don’t Say Gay” bill and other updates that had been previously shared about this topic, click the links below: Disney issues statement as Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill is signed into law. Disney issues statement on “Don’t Say Gay” bill (now law) Disney CEO Bob Chapek comments on the Bill (now law) Chapek comments on the Company’s stance on the Bill (now law) and actions moving forward Chapek issues apology following Disney’s response to Bill (now law) Human Rights Campaign rejects Disney’s donation and issues response Disney employees plan walkouts in response to Bill (now law) California governor addresses Disney following responses to the Bill (now law) Same-sex kiss put back into “Lightyear” after criticism of Disney’s response to the Bill (now law) Chapek addresses the Florida Bill (now law) and assures further changes during Company meeting Supportive LGBTQIA+ statements shared by Disney ahead of planned walkouts Learn more about the walkouts See more about Disney’s response to the passage of the bill into Law See the Florida Governor’s comments about Disney’s response We’ll continue to look for more updates on this story. Click here to see former CEO Bob Iger’s comments on the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Hundreds of Protestors Chanted "Boycott Disney" in Front of Company Headquarters first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sprinkles Cupcakes is a fun cupcake destination with locations all across the country, including one at Disney Springs in Disney World in Orlando, and one at Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort in California. Sprinkles Cupcakes in Disney Springs The bakery offers super unique flavors that change seasonally, such as Nutella French Toast and Kir Royale. But did you know you can bake Sprinkles Cupcakes from the comfort of your own kitchen? Sprinkles offers baking mixes online and they ship nationwide. You can choose from three classic flavors, or grab all three. ©Sprinkles Flavors choices include Vanilla… ©Sprinkles …Dark Chocolate… ©Sprinkles …and Red Velvet. ©Sprinkles Each kit yields 12 regular OR 24 mini cupcakes and costs $17. (So a little more than Betty Crocker!) Currently, Sprinkles has a promotion going on; if you purchase two canisters, you get the third free! Head over to the Sprinkles website, grab your spatula and your whisk, and get ready to enjoy Sprinkles Cupcakes at home! And stick with DFB for the latest Disney food news and more. Check out this Instagram-worthy Easter cupcake! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you enjoy getting one of these baking mixes in your Easter basket? Let us know in the comments! The post Sprinkles Will SHIP Cupcake Mix to Your HOUSE! 😱 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although it’s been nearly two years since Disney World closed and reopened, we’re still waiting for some restaurants at Disney World to reopen, too. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney has announced that several restaurants will be opening soon, though, including Victoria & Albert’s, the Hoop-De-Doo Musical Revue, and Spyglass Grill. We even have a reopening date for Spyglass Grill, and ahead of that reopening, its breakfast menu has changed. Spyglass Grill is located at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and will reopen on April 14th. The menu here has changed, so we’re listing out all the changes guests will see when it reopens. First, you’ll be able to get the 50th Celebration Resorts Refillable Mug for $19.99. 50th Anniversary Refillable Mug Okay, let’s start with Breakfast. Under “Entrees,” the following has changed: Scrambled Eggs, Cream Cheese Guava-stuffed French Toast, and Pineapple-Banana Pancakes have all been removed from the menu. ADDED: Scrambled Eggs — Served with Potato Hash, Multigrain Toast, and choice of Bacon, Pork Sausage, or Turkey Sausage for $9.49 Seasonal Fruit Plate is now served with just Guava Yogurt (the Chili-salted Lime has been removed) and price increased from $6.99 to $7.99 Breakfast Cuban increased from $6.99 to $7.49 Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich increased from $6.79 to $6.99 The following has changed under “Plant-Based” options: REMOVED: Breakfast Yuca Hash ADDED: Trinidad Sunrise Crispy Yuca Bowl — Plant-based Eggs served over Crispy Yuca with Black Beans and topped with Pico de Gallo for $9.49 ADDED: Breakfast Wrap — Plant-based Eggs, Plant-based Chorizo, and Spinach wrapped in a Flour Tortilla for $6.99 ©Disney You can also now get an assortment of sides: Fresh Fruit for $5.69 Pork Sausage for $2.99 Turkey Sausage for $2.99 Bacon for $2.99 Scrambled Eggs for $2.99 ©Disney Kids have a choice of three items: Scrambled Eggs, Fresh Fruit and Granola and Yogurt, and a Breakfast Cuban. ©Disney Bakery items will include a Cinnamon Roll for $4.49, Apple Danish for $4.29, Chocolate Croissant for $4.29, Banana-Bran Muffin for $3.79, Blueberry Muffin for $3.79, and Croissant for $3.79. Desserts include: Mickey or Minnie Cupcake for $6.29 50th Anniversary Dessert — Raspberry Cheesecake with a Rose Gold Champagne-infused Glaze on an Almond Cookie for $5.99 Nestlé Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar or Nestlé Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Sandwich for $5.99 Chocolate Chip Cookie for $3.49 M&M’S Sugar Cookie for $3.49 ©Disney You can get some non-alcoholic cocktails, even at breakfast: ADDED: Frozen Virgin Piña Colada for $5.99 ADDED: Frozen Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri –Frozen Strawberry Purée and fresh Lime Juice for $5.99 Guava Lemonade — featuring Minute Maid Premium Lemonade for $4.99 ©Disney Although both the Double Cappuccino and Double Latte have been removed, you can get Espresso with Joffrey’s Coffee for $2.99, along with the rest of the previous coffee and hot beverages menu: ©Disney We’re seeing the following under juices: ADDED: Simply Smoothie Pineapple Mango for $4.49 ADDED: Minute Maid Cran-Apple Raspberry Juice for $3.99 ADDED; Minute Maid Grapefruit Juice for $3.99 ADDED: Vegetable Juice for $3.99 ©Disney If you want to grab a cocktail for breakfast, the following will be available: Strawberry Margarita — Teremana Blanco Tequila blended with Strawberry Purée and Fresh Lime Juice for $16 Frozen Piña Colada — Plantation Original Dark Rum blended with flavors of Pineapple and Coconut for $12 Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri — Bacardí Superior Rum blended with Strawberry Purée and Fresh Lime Juice for $12 Spiked Guava Lemonade — with Tito’s Handmade Vodka for $12 ©Disney You can also get a large variety of beers… ©Disney …along with wines and canned cocktails. ©Disney Note that the rest of the beverages menu is unchanged: you can get water, a variety of sodas, and milk. The Lunch and Dinner menu has also seen a lot of changes. For starters, everything on the Soups/Salads menu has been removed. Here’s what’s happening with “Entrees:” REMOVED: Chorizo Burger, Caribbean Taco Trio, and 7 oz Angus Cheeseburger Angus Bacon Cheese burger replaced with Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger — Grilled Signature-blend Burger topped with Bacon, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and Pickle on a Brioche Bun served with choice of Side for $12.49 Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwich increased from $10.49 to $10.99 ADDED: Chicken Strips — Served with choice of Side for $10.49 Caribbean Taco Trio replaced with Mojo Pork Tacos — Three Tacos topped with Pickled Vegetable Slaw, Cilantro-Lime Crema, Cotija Cheese, and Pico de Gallo served with choice of Side for $9.99 There’s also just a “Salads” Menu that includes a Shrimp Salad, a Chopped Jerk Chicken Salad, and a Fresh Fruit Plate. ©Disney Under Plant-Based, the Trinidad Crispy Yuca Bowl replaces the Crispy Yuca Bowl and the Black Bean Tacos replaces the Vegan Black Bean Caribbean Taco. Chipotle Seitan Yuca Bowl has been completely removed from the menu. Instead, an Impossible Burger is available. Sides include Plantain and Yuca Chips and French Fries. ©Disney The Kids menu no longer includes the Fish Taco. Here’s everything for kids: ©Disney The beverages menus remain the same from breakfast. Whew — that is a lot of changes. We’ll let you know if we see any others, though, so stay tuned to DFB for more 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. Will you be dining at Spyglass Grill when it reopens? Let us know in the comments! The post HUGE Menu Changes Hit Spyglass Grill Ahead of Reopening in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You can get really busy with rides, food, shopping, and entertainment when you’re in Disney World, but you shouldn’t miss out on meeting characters while you’re in the parks! Hi, friends! Character meet and greets have been back in a modified way for a while, and soon, they’ll be going back to how they were before the shutdowns in 2020. This means you’ll be able to hug Mickey again and get autographs from Pluto! You’ll also be able to stand next to characters for photos, so you’ll probably want to grab some good pics, and we’re here to help you out when it comes to planning! If you look on the My Disney Experience app, it actually tells you which character meet and greets have Disney PhotoPass photographers there to snap your pic! Hey Donald! Just go in the app, and select “Entertainment” from the drop-down menu where the map is. Then, you can look on the map for the character experience you want to find OR hit “Show List” in the top right corner to bring up a list that you can scroll through. Drop-down menu For example, when we click on Donald Duck in the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT, you can see that there IS a PhotoPass photographer at his meet and greet location. Donald Duck has a lot of meet and greet times! But, over in Morocco, Princess Jasmine does NOT have a PhotoPass photographer with her, you just have to snap pics with your own phones and cameras. Jasmine meet and greet In Hollywood Studios, you can see Disney Junior Pals in Animation Courtyard, and they DO have a PhotoPass photographer with them. See some Disney Junior pals! But, back in EPCOT, Minnie Mouse does NOT have a PhotoPass photographer with her. No PhotoPass with Minnie right now! So, make sure you check to see which character meet and greet you can use PhotoPass at and which you’ll need to be taking your own photos at! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. Click here to learn more about when you can HUG Mickey again in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which character is your favorite to see in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post The EASY Way to See Which Characters Have PhotoPass in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever taken the time to REALLY explore the Mitsukoshi Department Store in EPCOT’s Japan pavilion, you’ve probably noticed some very unique souvenirs. The Japan pavilion in EPCOT The HUGE store has pretty much everything you could possibly imagine, and it’s the place to go for interesting finds like video game-themed merchandise, animal face masks, and even an inflatable vase. It also has a wide assortment of Japanese candy, including Pocky and unique Kit Kat flavors. If you’ve ever sampled some of the outside-the-box Kit Kats there, you’re going to LOVE the newest Kit Kat on the market! The Hershey Company has just announced a NEW flavor launching this month, and we’d be lying if we said we weren’t intrigued. The Blueberry Muffin Kit Kat is headed to stores in April, and it’s got flavors of blueberry, cake batter, and graham cookie incorporated into a blueberry muffin-flavored crème. ©The Hershey Company The new treat will be available in regular, king, and snack sizes. ©The Hershey Company If fresh-from-the-oven blueberry muffins are your thing, definitely check these out! Part of us thinks this is GENIUS!! And the other half isn’t sure if we’d really like it. Sooo, I guess we have to try it out! The flavor is limited edition, so be sure to grab some while they are still available. Our team is ALWAYS spotting things that make us think about Disney, so make sure you’re following DFB for the latest! And if this one pops up at Disney World, we will be sure to let ya know! Check out this yummy, savory snack at EPCOT’s Germany pavilion! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you think this Blueberry Muffin Kit Kat sounds tasty? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post Is the Newest Kit Kat Flavor Gross or Genius? We Can't Decide. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello again from the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, or EPCOT as we like to call it. Oh EPCOT, we love you! There’s so much change happening all the time in this park (have you checked out our guide to the EPCOT transformation?) that it can be hard to keep up. Luckily, we’re in the parks every single day checking out everything new there is to see and do, so let’s take a look! EPCOT Construction Updates Moana: Journey of Water Over in the World Nature neighborhood of the park, a crane has moved in to move some larger structural pieces into place — we’re finally getting to see some buildings take shape! We’ll have to wait and see just what this attraction will look like. We can’t tell exactly what structure is being built here, but you can be sure we’ll be checking back for updates! Click here to learn more about this upcoming attraction. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We already got one huge update about this new attraction — it’s opening on May 27th, 2022! We also spotted something exciting down on the ground in front of the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion: new galactic and futuristic themed designs! You can see some cool designs down there! Will you be one of the first to ride EPCOT’s newest attraction?! Click here to see the NEW commercial for this ride! Connections Café While we know Connections Café will be opening sometime this spring, the exact opening date remains a secret. For now, we’re counting down the days until we can finally get our Starbucks fix at this quick-service location. We’ll meet soon, friend. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on when we can finally dine at Connections Café and Eatery! Check out the MENU for Connections Café and Eatery here. EPCOT Merchandise Updates Creations Shop The 50th Anniversary Celebrations are still going strong over in the Creations Shop, as the new 50th Anniversary Golden EARidescent Loungefly Backpack has arrived! Oh, hello! It features Minnie’s classic bow and ears all covered in EARidescent gold sequins, with royal blue accents. You can get it for $110! oooOOooo SHINY! Speaking of golden EARidescent sequins, there’s a matching pair of ears as well. Pick up the matching ears for $34.99. The new ears in Hollywood Studios! Calling all Orange Bird fans! This adorable little statue is just begging to be placed on your desk, as a daily reminder for you to “think orange.” Orange you glad you spotted this guy today? You can take it home for $25. Art of Disney Who says the EPCOT Festival of the Arts is over? Celebrate all year long with these adorable prints we spotted at Art of Disney. First up is the Mickey and Figment Print… We love Disney art! … and we also found an Orange Bird Print! We’ll take all the Orange Bird things, thanks. Each print is available for $40. Port of Entry There’s a new Flower and Garden merchandise collection over at Port of Entry! It features blue floral accents, like on the Blue Mickey and Minnie Cardigan for $59.99… Blue Mickey and Minnie Cardigan … the Floral Button Down Shirt for $59.99… Perfect for a summer park day. … this super fun Floral Skirt for $79.99… It’s fancy and fun. … and there’s also a new straw hat for $29.99… Perfect for a day in the garden. … and a blue floppy sun hat for $29.99! BRB, taking this hat to the beach to test it out. We also spotted a new mug featuring the 2022 Flower and Garden logo, with Mickey and Minnie too! How cute are they?! It’s available for $22.99. Germany Pavilion There’s a fancy 50th Anniversary Bear on display in the Germany Pavilion, that appears to be on sale for $350 if you’re interested. 50th Anniversary Bear We probably wouldn’t recommend letting this become your kiddos next favorite bedtime stuffed animal, though. Festival Marketplace Some new Flower and Garden merchandise has arrived at the Festival Market booth near the Mexico Pavilion! There’s the Figment Beets Shirt for $29.99… Lettuce turnip the beet. … a Figment Outdoor Blanket for $49.99… Cozy up with this Figment blanket. … a new Figment Mug for $19.99… Hey, Figment! … and this refreshingly adorable Figment Tumbler for $19.99! Figment tumbler We certainly aren’t mad about all the Figment merch around here. Click here to see all the 2022 Flower and Garden merchandise you can get online! Those are all the EPCOT updates we have for you this round! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney parks news and beyond. Click here to check out what’s new in Magic 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. What’s your favorite thing to do at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: Another Festival Collection and a 0 Teddy Bear? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things are changing at the House of Mouse. ©The Walt Disney Company For the past several weeks, Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill (now law) and Disney’s responses to it have garnered a great amount of attention in the news. From Disney’s initial response to its most recent statement on the Bill’s passage into law, there has been a great amount of debate and controversy surrounding the law and Disney’s response to it. Now, looking to the future of Disney’s official responses to major events, Disney has decided to hire an individual with experience in the political field to take the helm as the Company’s lead spokesperson. According to a press release posted on the Walt Disney Company website Kristina Schake has been named as Executive Vice President, Global Communications, effective immediately. Schake will be responsible for Disney’s “worldwide communications strategy and operations” and she will serve as the Company’s lead spokesperson. ©Disney Schake has three decades of experience working in government, media, business, entertainment, and technology. In her most recent position, Schake was appointed by U.S. President Joe Biden to “lead the nationwide COVID-19 vaccine education campaign.” She has also served as Global Communications Director for Instagram, was the Deputy Communications Director for Hillary Clinton‘s 2016 presidential campaign, and was the Special Assistant to the President and Communications Director to the First Lady under the Obama administration. She also served as a senior communications strategist for First Lady Maria Shriver in California, and she co-founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights. Walt Disney Company Logo ©Disney Disney’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Geoff Morrell has said, “Her experience in the public and private sectors, in political and corporate campaigns, make her ideally suited for this important role and to help me integrate communications with government relations, public policy, and corporate social responsibility into a new Corporate Affairs team.” Morrell went on to say, “Together with the exceptional professionals at Disney, we will help the world’s greatest storytelling company engage even more effectively with our many stakeholders around the world.” Magic Kingdom Schake shared that she is “excited to lead the company’s global communications work at this pivotal moment of growth and transformation.” We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details about Schake’s role in the Company or other changes being made by Disney. Check back with us for all the latest updates. Click here to see former Disney CEO Bob Iger’s comments on the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill and more Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney Hires New Lead Spokesperson With Former Roles in the Biden and Obama Administrations first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We may only be a few months into 2022, but plans for the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend are already underway! runDisney Not long ago we learned that the dates for this weekend are January 4th to 8th, 2023, and now the official theme for the race has been announced! The DFB team has already been making plans to join the race because of the theme, and even some of us who aren’t runners want to join! We can’t resist a chance to travel back to the 1990s. The theme for the runDisney 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is Retro ’90s! Why? runDisney turns 30 in 2023, and it’s time to celebrate its birth year! We’re talking 1980s/1990s patterns (triangles and wiggly lines, anyone?) and bright colors. The 2023 Marathon Weekend is presented by State Farm. ©runDisney Every race gets a touch of retro ’90s details, and the Walt Disney World 5K is themed to Pluto… ©runDisney …the 10K is themed to Chip ‘n’ Dale… ©runDisney …the Half Marathon is themed to Daisy and Donald… ©runDisney …and the Marathon is themed to Mickey and Minnie! ©runDisney There are also two challenges runners can opt to complete, including Goofy’s Race & a Half (39.3 miles)… ©runDisney …and the Dopey Challenge, and it’s also the 10 year anniversary of this 48.6-mile achievement. ©runDisney General registration for the 2023 Marathon Weekend opens on April 19th, 2022, but Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Members can begin registering on April 12th. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World and runDisney news! Check out the registration dates for the 2023 runDisney events 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. What do you think of this theme? Tell us in the comments! The post The DFB Team Might Take Up Running After Seeing Disney’s 2023 Marathon Theme first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You might think that going to Disney World every day would get old… . This view NEVER gets old. But the beauty of visiting Disney World is that we notice something new EVERY SINGLE DAY. When it comes to Magic Kingdom, in particular, there’s a new detail in the park to discover every time we visit, whether it be something new we discover in an attraction that we never noticed before, a new Hidden Mickey, or new food to try. Things always feel new, even if you’ve set eyes on Cinderella Castle hundreds of times. Speaking of which, here’s what’s new in Magic Kingdom since we were last there! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Be Our Guest Be Our Guest is now serving brunch. The restaurant now opens at 10AM and guests can choose several brunch items as part of the lunch menu. Mickey waffles! We checked it all out, so be sure to read our official Be Our Guest Brunch review! Read Our Full Be Our Guest Brunch Review HERE! Sunshine Tree Terrace The saga of the Citrus Swirl continues. For a while, it wasn’t available. Then it was. But then it was on mobile order, then it wasn’t. But now, it’s back on mobile order. ©Disney Even if you don’t see it on mobile order, though, you should still be able to order it from a Cast Member at the window — you know, just in case it disappears from mobile order again. Here’s the Latest on the Citrus Swirl Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Frontier Trading The 50th Anniversary EPCOT Pin Set we’ve seen previously is available here now! Jumbo Pin Set The 7-piece pin set is $99. Here Are SECRET Menu Items in Magic Kingdom Bonjour Village Gifts There are two new gorgeous Jim Shore figures available. This one is called Spirited Siren and features Ariel. Spirited Siren This one is called Bayou Beauty and features Tiana. Both figures are $70 each. Bayou Beauty There’s also a new Chip “It’s Delicious” Print by Kristin Tercek here. Chip! The print is $40. Disney World’s New 50th Anniversary Backpack Is VERY Shiny And VERY Pricey — SEE Photos! Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. You can now make a new Stitch Current Mood Magnet on the Made machine here. Choose your mood There’s a mood for just about every situation! Here’s The Disney World Souvenir That Had Our Team Saying “WE NEED IT” Star Traders The Loungefly Donald and Daisy Mini Backpack is available here. They’re so cute The bag is $75. Here’s A FULL LIST of Easter Treats Coming to Disney World! Emporium There are two new Princess mugs available. There’s a Jasmine Mug… Jasmine! …and a Belle Mug. Each mug is $14.99. Belle If you’re looking for some snacks, the Mickey Puffy Cheese Crackers are back in stock for $3.99. Cheeeeeessseeey crackers A new pair of Gold Sequin Minnie Ears have arrived! Look at how they shine! These ears are $34.99. SHINY You can even grab a Matching Loungefly Mini Backpack that’s just as sparkly! Very EARidescent indeed! The backpack is $110. See More Photos Of This Backpack HERE Uptown Jewelers The BaubleBar Castle Earrings are back in stock. Fabulous! The earrings are $65. Missed Disney World’s Birthday Cake Castle? There’s Now a CANDY Version! See Photos! Main Street Cinema We found the coolest vintage 50th anniversary souvenir EVER — this Coaster Set is made of little plates made to look like vintage Disney ride coupons! Ride Coupons! You can grab it now for $24.99. See More Photos Of This Coaster Set HERE! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Royal Portrait Studio The Royal Portrait Studio has officially reopened! It’s actually right next to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, so does that mean that the other might reopen soon, too? We sure do hope so! Open! Props and lights are set up and guests can now get PhotoPass photos taken in here with a Disney photographer. One Restaurant Takes a BIG Step Towards Reopening in Disney World Those are all the updates we have for now, but we’ll be back soon with more, so don’t go anywhere! 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 were you last at Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: Brunch and Be Our Guest and GOLD Minnie Ears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While everyone’s wellness journey is different, the end goal is almost always the same: to Be Well. For those who are just starting down their own path or are hesitant to start, Liz Lynch, encourages her fellow cast members to try the various events and resources Disney offers. “Start small, find what works best, outline what […]View the full article

Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss when Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will make its debut at Epcot and details coming out about Universal's Halloween Horror Nights event. View the full article