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You’re probably already familiar with the much-anticipated Avengers Campus, opening this summer, but there’s so much more coming to Disneyland Paris! So what exactly has Walt Disney Imagineering Paris been up to? Let’s take a look.View the full article

Months ago, we got the news that the Disney College Program would be returning to Disney World, and more recently we got the exciting announcement that the Disney Cultural Representative Program would be returning to EPCOT as well. EPCOT Today, Disney announced that another exciting program would be retuning to in-person activity soon! The Disney Institute will be re-opening its doors for in-person instruction on May 23rd! The Disney Institute offers courses where you can learn more about how Disney conducts business in either one or multi-day courses. In the courses, participants will learn the Five Keys from which Disney bases their decisions as well as gain an inside look at how Disney operates. ©Disney In-person courses begin again on May 23rd, and three courses (Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence, Disney’s Approach to Employee Engagement, and Disney’s Approach to Quality Service) are open for registration now! Disney Institute offers courses both in Disney World and Disneyland. More information about the program and what courses are offered can be found on the Disney Institute website. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Click here to see the big step Victoria & Albert’s is taking towards reopening! 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 taken a course at the Disney Institute? Let us know in the comments! The post In-Person Instruction Is Returning to the Disney Institute 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. There are plenty of ways to celebrate Easter at Disney World and Disneyland this year! You can sign up for the Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt at EPCOT or at Disneyland Resort, be wowed by the amazingly artistic chocolate Easter eggs on display at The Grand Floridian, and enjoy a Hot Cross Bun. So shiny But if you aren’t going to be visiting a Disney Park this holiday season, you can still have a Disney-style Easter at home! You can get adorable Easter plushes for your kiddos’ baskets, but what about those fur kids? Never fear! Chewy.com has teamed up with Disney to release a collection of Star Wars, Marvel and Mickey & Friends Easter toys and apparel for cats and dogs! Here’s a look at what’s available for those sweet pooches and kitties who love Disney as much as we do! Star Wars Easter Pet Toys What pooch doesn’t love a good game of tug o’ war? This Star Wars Easter Stormtrooper Plush Rope Dog Toy features three stormtrooper-as-bunny squeaker toys! ©Chewy.com This toy is priced at $12.98 and measures in at nearly 28 inches long, so it is going to best for a medium or large doggo. Click Here to Order the Star Wars Easter Stormtrooper Plush Rope Dog Toy! If your dog or cat needs a new Easter outfit, this Star Wars Easter Pet T-Shirt could fit the bill! ©Chewy.com “A Long Time Ago in a GAL-EGGSY Far, Far Away…” — we see what you did there, Chewy.com! This shirt is ON SALE for under $9.90 and available in sizes that will fit any cat or dog! Click Here to Order a Star Wars Easter Pet T-Shirt! Maybe your pet prefers some sporty neckwear to the fully clothed look? Then you’ll want to check out this Star Wars Stormtrooper Easter Bunnies Pet Bandana! ©Chewy.com We’re suckers for the Stormtrooper Bunny pattern and pastel colors! This bandana is priced at $7.17. Click Here to Order a Star Wars Easter Pet Bandana! This Star Wars Easter Basket is filled with four Stormtrooper Easter Eggs and priced at $13.99 after an automatic 30% discount when you add to cart! ©Chewy.com Each of the eggs is a squeaky dog toy that you can hide in the basket for your pooch to find — we predict hours of Easter fun with this one! Click Here to Order a Star Wars Dog Toy Easter Basket! And of course, there are some Star Wars Stormtrooper Easter Egg Cat Toys, as well! ©Chewy.com These four plush Stormtrooper Easter eggs have catnip for your favorite felines! You’ll get an automatic 30% off when you add these to your online shopping cart, making them just $6.99 for the set. Click Here to Order These Star Wars Easter Cat Toys! Marvel & Pixar Easter Pet Toys If your pooch is more into Spider-Man than Stormtroopers, Chewy still has you covered with this Marvel’s Heroes Dog Easter Basket! ©Chewy.com This basket comes with four Easter Egg squeaky toys featuring Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, and Spider-Man. The price on this basket drops to $16.13 when you add it to your cart! Click Here to Order the Marvel’s Heroes Dog Easter Basket! But wait! There’s also a Pixar Dog Easter Basket! It’s on sale for $13.29 when you add it to your cart. ©Chewy.com This dog Easter basket has egg-shaped toys that look like Nemo, Sully, EVE, and a Pizza Planet Alien! How are we going to choose?! Click Here to Order the Pixar Dog Easter Basket! Mickey & Friends Easter Pet Toys Now back to something for our favorite felines! These Easter Mickey & Friends Plush Cat Toys have catnip. ©Chewy.com They’re all decked out in their spring colors! The good news is these cat toys come in a set of 6, so we don’t have to choose which ones to order. This whole set is priced at $12.98. Click Here to Order the Easter Mickey & Friends Plush Cat Toys! Pair this Easter Minnie Mouse Plush Dog Toy with some Easter dog treats for a fun Easter surprise! ©Chewy.com This plush Minnie with bunny ears stands 16 inches tall, and she can be yours (or your pup’s!) for $10.49! Click Here to Order an Easter Minnie Mouse Plush Dog Toy! Where Minnie goes, Mickey can’t be far behind! Here he is as an Easter Mickey Mouse Plush Dog Toy. The price on this Disney dog toy drops to $10.49 after an automatic 30% discount when you add to cart. ©Chewy.com Mickey’s Easter Egg is attached with Velcro and can be removed to play with separately! Click Here to Order a Mickey Mouse Easter Dog Toy! You also have the option of this cute Easter Mickey & Minnie Plush Dog Toy! ©Chewy.com These cuties pop out of the Easter egg to be played with separately, so you’re basically getting three toys for $13.29. Click Here to Order This Mickey & Minnie Easter Dog Toy! Back to our feline friends, this Easter Minnie Mouse Cat Toy comes on a wand to bob up and down for your cat to pounce! ©Chewy.com This teaser cat wand is also enhanced with catnip, and is priced at $9.98. Click Here to Order a Minnie Mouse Easter Cat Toy! Mickey also gets his turn as an Easter Mickey Mouse Cat Toy! ©Chewy.com You know your kitty is going to love chasing those pastel streamers! Mickey is the same price as Minnie here — $9.98. Click Here to Order a Mickey Mouse Easter Cat Toy! What’s that? Your pet needs a Disney Easter T-shirt? We found one marked down to $10.65! ©Chewy.com This Mickey and Minnie Easter Pet T-Shirt is decorated with Mickey- and Minnie-shaped Easter eggs and a very “punny” Hip Hop Hooray! Click Here to Order this Disney Easter Pet T-shirt! We have a feeling your pets are going to have a very happy Easter morning with these Disney toys and apparel! Keep following DisneyFoodBlog.com for the latest Disney merchandise releases. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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Hey there, DFB friends! We’re here with news from Disney Springs. A beautiful day in Disney Springs If you’ve never visited Disney Springs in Disney World, you’re missing out! A bustling shopping area filled with delicious snacks and restaurants, we like to visit as often as we can. This week some new tasty treats arrived, including a chocolate drink you can sip from a…bunny?? Check out what’s new in Disney Springs here! Disney Springs Food Updates Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s Bakehouse features a new cake and cookie every month, and the flavor of April is coconut! The Toasted Coconut Caramel Cookie is $6, and it’s a classic chocolate chip cookie mixed with salted caramel and coconut cream, and it’s topped with shaved toasted coconut flakes. We thought this cookie was delicious, and you still get that chocolate chip cookie flavor but with added hints of coconut and caramel. Toasted Coconut Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie The cake of April is the Coconut Cream Cake, which is a three-layer cake made with vanilla cake, coconut cream buttercream, salted caramel, and topped with coconut shavings. This cake is only available on weekends for $9 a slice, and you basically need to love coconuts to enjoy this. Coconut Cream Cake Both of these treats are very sweet, and the cookie is available throughout April but the cake is only available on weekends in April. Which one would you choose? Read our reviews of Gideon’s April offerings here! The Ganachery The Boozy Bourbon Bunnies are officially BACK at The Ganachery! These hollow chocolate bunnies are filled with a housemade chocolate drink, and you can choose to get the nonalcoholic chocolate drink for $12 or get your drink topped off with bourbon for $15. These bunnies are available from April 1st to April 17th. Chocolate Bunnies Also available are these Minnie Bunny Piñatas for $28 each, which are milk chocolate spheres filled with marshmallow treats! Minnie Bunny Pinatas We wish these chocolatey treats were around for longer than just a few weeks! Click here to see how the Boozy Bourbon Bunnies are made! Raglan Road We visited Raglan Road to try some brunch items, like the Iced Irish for $15, made with Paddy’s Irish Whiskey, butterscotch schnapps, and Bailey’s Salted Caramel, with iced coffee topped with whipped cream. Iced Irish We also tried two entrees, such as the All This…And Eggs on Top for $22, which included pulled slow braised beef, potato hash with sauteed mushrooms, green onions, mushroom ketchup, and topped with two sunny side up eggs. We also ordered the Now You’re Talkin’ Chicken Sandwich for $22, made with fried buttermilk chicken breast, hot sauce, scallions, shredded pickled slaw, truffle aioli, and grated parmesan. Brunch Spread And finally, we tried Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding, which comes with bread and two sauces to enjoy. Yum! Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding Stay tuned for a FULL review of everything we tried at Raglan Road brunch! Ghirardelli Soda Fountain If you’re looking for some colorful, Easter-themed Ghiradelli chocolates, visit Ghiradelli Soda Fountain in Disney Springs! These packages come with assorted chocolate squares in springtime colors. Ghiradelli Chocolates These would be perfect for an Easter basket or, you know, a nice treat on any day of the year. Disney Springs Merchandise Update And finally, World of Disney had new Pizza Planet Button-Up Shirts for $59.99! Pizza Planet Button Down The back of the shirt says “Best in the Galaxy.” Best in the Galaxy! And that’s all the news from Disney Springs this week! Keep following DFB for more Disney news and updates! 9 of the BEST snacks under $10 in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite part of Disney Springs? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disney Springs: BRUNCH and Coconut Gideon's Treats! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

CAKE! Okay…now that we have your attention, we have some serious cake-related info to share. This cake definitely has our attention Alright, maybe it’s not serious…but it’s different! Loungefly announced a new crossbody bag — and yes, it’s a piece of cake. You may remember when we showed you the Snow White Cake Crossbody Bag. This unique bag released on April 4th for $65, and is still available to purchase at the time of writing. ©Loungefly Well, if this bag didn’t satisfy your craving for cake, maybe the next release will! Loungefly just announced via Twitter that the next cake-themed bag will be Rapunzel-themed! This sweet bag will cost $65. The release date hasn’t been shared — however — you can sign up to receive alerts for the release on Loungefly’s website. This crossbody is shaped like a slice of cake and incorporates all of Rapunzel’s signature colors — and of course, this bag wouldn’t be complete without the addition of a Pascal zipper! ©Loungefly The bag includes an accent of her purple and pink dress to match the overall theme, but the icing on top is quite literally the Rapunzel hair “icing” (which is beyond clever)! ©Loungefly So if you’re a Rapunzel fan — or a cake lover — be sure to sign up to receive an alert when the bag is available to purchase! Make sure you’re also checking back here for the latest Disney news! Check out more Disney Loungefly bags 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. Will you be getting any of Loungefly’s cake-themed bags? let us know in the comments! The post Apparently Disney Princess CAKE Bags Are a Thing Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is getting closer to pre-pandemic “normal” with traditional character meet-and-greets returning soon, all of the hotels now open, and most of the restaurants back up and running. Speaking of restaurants, we’re still missing one BIG dining location. Disney’s Grand Floridian At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, you can find Victoria & Albert’s. This restaurant is the peak of luxury dining in Disney World, but it hasn’t returned since the 2020 closure. We do know that it will reopen sometime this year, and now we have a BIG hint that its return could be right around the corner! Disney announced that Victoria & Albert’s will be reopening in 2022, but they didn’t give an exact date for its return. Victoria & Albert’s Now, we’ve spotted a new job posting on the Disney Careers website advertising for a Guest Experience Manager of Food & Beverage for Victoria & Alberts! The job was posted on March 23rd, 2022. ©Disney We’re hoping that the job posting means Victoria & Alberts is going to reopen sooner rather than later. The advertisement says Disney is looking for someone to “oversee the team to achieve extraordinary service and create a luxury experience for guests from all over the world.” Waiters at Victoria & Albert’s | 2020 Some of the qualifications required for the position include 4+ years of leadership experience in a fine dining restaurant, knowledge of AAA & Forbes 4 and 5 Diamond standards, advanced knowledge of wine and spirits, and a commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment. Main Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s We’re excited about this sign that Victoria & Alberts could reopen soon! We’ll let you know as soon as we hear any more news about its return in Disney World. In the meantime, stay tuned with DFB for all of the latest news that could impact your Disney vacation. Click here to read our latest review of Victoria & Albert’s 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. Have you dined at Victoria & Albert’s in Disney World? Let us know what you thought in the comments! The post Victoria & Albert's Takes a BIG Step Towards Reopening in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney souvenirs come in all shapes and sizes, from Minnie ears, to hats, to plush, almost anyone can find something they want! Easter plush On our most recent trip to Disney World, we noticed that one popular souvenir was difficult to find. It would seem that there is a shortage of bubble wands in Disney World currently, as we have had some difficulties finding them today. Mickey Balloon Bubble Wand We noticed that we weren’t seeing as many bubble wands around the parks as we usually do. After popping into a few stores to find them bubble wand-less, we finally stopped and asked a Cast Member. Bubble wands! We were told that the only bubble wands currently available in Disney World are The Little Mermaid bubble wands. The Ariel wands can only be found in Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, and potentially on some carts in World Showcase at EPCOT. And as of writing, there are not any in Hollywood Studios. We were not given a reason for why there are so few available currently. But it could be due to supply issues. We have shared a few shortage issues recently, like the runDisney medals and Citrus Swirls for example. If you’re in need of a bubble wand and can’t find any in the parks, there are some available on shopDisney. For example, you can get this Sorcerer Mickey Mouse bubble wand. ©Disney This bubble wand is $26.99. Click here for the Sorcerer Mickey Mouse bubble wand! Also available on shopDisney is this Chip Light-up Bubble Wand! ©Disney This bubble wand is also $26.99. Click here for the Chip Light-up Bubble Wand! We’ll keep you updated on the bubble wand situation, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! If you spot a good supply of them, please let us know! Warning: Disney lovin’ pet owners won’t be able to resist this new merch collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever purchased a bubble want at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Can't Find Bubble Wands in Disney World Right Now? You're Not Alone. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Richard Branson’s cruise venture Virgin Voyages will be full up in Miami as it brings two ships to sail from the Magic City this fall. So for its newest ship Resilient Lady, the line is venturing to Puerto Rico to take on the Southern Caribbean. 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. Do you know who the very first Disney Princess was? Take a guess in 1…2…3… Hey, ladies! …it’s Snow White! She was the OG Disney Princess and to this day she is still pretty popular. Snow White has her own rides in the Disney Parks, she makes appearances quite often in parades or meet and greets, and she has a TON of merchandise! If you’re a big Snow White fan, then keep reading, because you’re going to want to see this brand new item! This is the NEW Danielle Nicole Snow White Storybook bag! @dnhandbags via Instagram It’s a crossbody handbag, but it also has a handle on top if you want to carry it a different way. Aren’t those colors just perfect for Snow White?! @dnhandbags via Instagram And, when you open up the bag, you can find the seven dwarfs! @dnhandbags via Instagram This bag is exclusive to BoxLunch and costs $69.99. There is also a tag on the purse shaped like an apple with Snow White inside! ©BoxLunch Grab it right now before it sells out! And, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to get the Snow White Storybook Crossbody Bag! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this new bag? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! The post We Found the Perfect Disney Accessory for Snow White Fans! 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. The temperatures are rising, spring break crowds have flocked to the Disney parks, and Central Florida is already seeing (almost) daily bursts of rain! Typhoon Lagoon Yep, it’s officially spring, but we’ve got summer on our minds already! Beach trips, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, and lounging poolside at a Disney Resort are all on our summer bucket lists and so of course, we’re looking for summer apparel too! We just spotted three NEW pairs of Native Shoes that will help beat the heat this summer — let’s check them out! Native Shoes have been super popular among Disney fans and parents especially (and we’ve tested them out as well!), as they are made of rubber and waterproof, making them pretty kid-friendly! Native Shoes And today, we spotted three new pairs of Native Shoes for kids on shopDisney. First up are the Frozen 2 Native Swim Shoes for Kids. ©shopDisney They’re a pretty peach color, and feature Anna and Elsa with an all-over floral design! You can get them for $44.99. Click Here to Shop the Frozen 2 Native Shoes If you’ve got a Minnie Mouse fan on your hands, we’ve got good news — the Minnie Mouse Native Swim Shoes are perfectly pink and oh-so-adorable. ©shopDisney We definitely think Minnie herself would rock these! Get them for $44.99. Click Here to Shop the Minnie Mouse Native Shoes For the little Mickey fan, the Mickey Mouse Native Swim Shoes might do the trick. ©shopDisney They feature a gorgeous green color with Mickey heads printed all over and are also $44.99. Click Here to Shop the Mickey Mouse Native Shoes Have some fun in the sun in style with these new shoes from Native and Disney! And don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise and parks news. Click Here to See Disney’s NEWEST Pair of Minnie Ears! 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 or your kids tried out any Native Disney shoes? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! A Cult-Favorite Disney Shoe Brand Has Dropped Three New Pairs Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It was a nostalgic four-day race weekend filled with fan-favorite events and new memories made during the 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Celebrates Yestermorrow. 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. Here are DFB, we believe the necessity of grabbing a frozen Disney treat from the parks cannot be overstated. Mickey Bar Dole whips, soft-serves, and Mickey bars have happily melted into some of our favorite park memories. It’s hard to beat grabbing one of these items on a hot day, and now our furry friends can join in on the fun! We found one of the cutest Disney pet toys yet! Your furry companion can chew to their heart’s content with shopDisney’s Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Truck Plush Pet Toy for $24.99! ©shopDisney This paw-fect four-piece toy set comes with a plush ice cream truck and three plush treats (cone, soft-serve, and Mickey bar). The cherry on top comes from the embroidered accents and the big cheese himself, Mickey Mouse, shown in the window of the truck! How cute is that?! ©shopDisney Oh, and did we mention that the treats are removable?! Click here to grab the Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Truck Plush Pet Toy! The ice cream truck toy isn’t the only thing you can grab for your pet, so why stop there?! Give your furry companion a comfy spot to nap after the sugar crash with a Mickey Mouse Pet Bed for $44.99! ©shopDisney Decorated with rainbows, castles, and the mouse himself, this adorable bed brings the Disney magic home! Click here to grab the Mickey Mouse Pet Bed! We’re also obsessed with this Mickey Icon Pet Leash Holder! ©shopDisneyThis holder has the iconic Mickey shape, blue shorts, and white buttons to hang your leashes on! Get your own for $19.99! Click here to grab the Mickey Icon Pet Leash Holder! Don’t miss out on the chance to bring some magic home! Melt your four-legged friend’s heart with these adorable toys and accessories (and treat yourself to some frozen treats next time you’re in the parks)! Be sure to also check back here for the latest Disney news! Check out more Disney pet toys 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. Will you be treating your furry friend with this toy? Let us know in the comments! The post WARNING: Disney Lovin' Pet Owners Won't Be Able to Resist This New Merch Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the biggest fibs Disney has told us lately is “We don’t talk about Bruno.” Because since the movie came out, it seems like we can’t STOP talking about Bruno and all of the catchy music from Disney’s Encanto! Encanto Encanto recently took home the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 2022 Oscars. In celebration of this achievement and the popularity of the film, Disney is turning an iconic attraction into a colorful tribute to the movie! Beginning on April 11th, 2022, Disneyland will transform the façade of its iconic “it’s a small world” ride into a tribute to Encanto! Disney said that the ride will “become enchanted several times each evening with a brief visual montage that pays tribute to the movie’s hit song, ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno.'” ©Disney Projections and different lighting effects will make it look like the attraction is coming to life, just like the Madrigal family’s Casita. Disney said the tiles on the façade will “flip, turn, and rearrange themselves as one scene transitions into the next.” And several Encanto characters will be featured in the montage, including (of course) Bruno himself. The short show is inspired by the lyrics of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” and it’ll end on a scene that nods to Bruno’s prophecy about Mirabel in the film. If you want to check out this show, you might want to hurry and book your Disneyland trip ASAP! Disney said it will only play for “a limited time.” The show will run several times each evening, beginning on April 11th. Bruno ©Disney There are a few other Encanto-themed things to do in the Disneyland parks as well, including meeting Mirabel at Frontierland’s Zocalo Park. You can meet Mirabel in Disneyland! ©Disney Starting on April 22nd, the Main Street Electrical Parade will return to Disneyland with a few NEW floats, including one inspired by Encanto! The Encanto float features Casita, butterflies, and the Miracle Candle from the story, along with Mirabel and Antonio. ©Disney We can’t wait to check out all the Encanto offerings in Disneyland soon! Keep following DFB for more updates as you plan your upcoming Disney vacation. Click here to learn more about the return of more nighttime entertainment to Disneyland! 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 song from Disney’s Encanto? Let us know in the comments! The post A Nighttime Show in Disneyland Will Feature “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

April 22nd is Earth Day, which is such a big deal at Disney World, Animal Kingdom celebrates for an entire week! Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom While you’ll be able to participate in some Earth Day activities in Animal Kingdom this month, Disney is taking some big steps into solar energy. As we have shared before, Disney World is adding two 75-megawatt solar panels that will be able to generate 40% of the resort’s electricity when combined with existing infrastructure. And according to Good Morning America, Disney World is still aiming to hit this goal by 2023. ©Disney “This latest step will help us further accomplish our goal of net zero emissions by 2030,” Jeff Vahle, president of the Walt Disney World Resort, told ABC News. “Our commitment to the environment goes beyond imagining a brighter, more sustainable future by putting possibility into practice to ensure a happier, healthier planet for all.” Disney World currently has two smaller solar energy systems that generate about 10% of the electricity for the resort. These new panels will not be located on Disney property in Orlando; one will be located in Polk County, and the other will be in Gilchrist County. They are located off-property so they can continue to generate electricity, even if the weather is rainy in Orlando. They are expected to come online by early next year. Solar Panels on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Disney has also installed solar panels in Castaway Cay, their private island, and in Hong Kong Disneyland. Disney is also award-winning when it comes to its trash and has “diverted 61% of total Company operational waste from landfills,” according to the Walt Disney Company website. Trash Cans Disney also operates the Disney Conservation Fund, which has invested more than $120 million to protect endangered species. Disney Conservation Team Wildlife, a team of Cast Members at Disney properties that seeks to preserve biodiversity, is working to protect and provide habitats for species like the purple martins in Florida, monarch butterflies in California, the coral reef at Castaway Cay, and sea turtles at the Vero Beach Resort. Castaway Cay These efforts make up something called Disney Planet Possible, which is the concrete actions Disney is taking to become more sustainable. Make sure to keep reading DFB for all the latest! Click here to see what’s new in Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you celebrate Earth Day? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Continues Pushing to Be 40% Solar Powered By 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It looks like one of Disney World’s most popular restaurants is experiencing some big changes! Be Our Guest restaurant Be Our Guest Restaurant is located in Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. This spot transports guests to the Beast’s castle from Beauty and the Beast, with the dining rooms making you feel like you’re inside the ballroom, West Wing, or art gallery. Recently this spot has only been open for lunch and dinner, with a prix fixe 50th Anniversary-inspired menu. But could that be CHANGING soon? We noticed on the My Disney Experience app that Be Our Guest Restaurant is now showing an earlier opening time of 10AM! This change began on April 3rd, and it looks like it will continue for a while. ©Disney According to the Disney website, Be Our Guest should open at 10AM from now through the beginning of June at least, which is as far as the calendar goes for now. Reservations are now available for booking beginning at that time! ©Disney Could this mean that breakfast or brunch items will return? An earlier opening time has us hoping for some new (or returning) menu items! We’ll be eating at this restaurant tomorrow morning, so we’ll be sure to bring you ALL the details about the changes then. Hello Beautiful Remember that you can book your reservations for table service restaurants in Disney World 60 days before your vacation begins, and some of the popular restaurants (like this one!) tend to fill up quickly. Set your alarm for the day reservations open for your group so that you don’t miss out on the chance to eat at your favorite spot! Don’t miss out on reservations! Stay tuned with DFB for all the latest Disney World updates! Click here to read our most recent review of Be Our Guest Restaurant. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you dined at Be Our Guest before? Let us know what you thought in the comments. The post Be Our Guest Is Opening EARLIER in Disney World — What Could That MEAN? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever dreamed about learning professional insights directly from inside Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort, your wishes and imaginations can finally come true, beginning today! Guests who have embarked on their professional journeys in life now have even more reasons to get excited about visiting and exploring Disney parks this spring and beyond because Disney Institute’s amazing team of instructors and facilitators will be returning to in-person learning experiences.View the full article

Happy Earth Month from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom There are some SUPER exciting things happening in this park throughout April in celebration of Earth Day (or Earth Month as Disney would say!), and that means exclusive treats and activities galore! Plus, new merchandise abounds, so let’s check out everything that’s NEW in Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot If you’ve always wanted to start pin trading but have felt overwhelmed on where to begin, pin trading starter sets can be a great way to dip your toes in the pin trading waters! We spotted this Mickey Mouse Club Pin Trading Starter Pack for $34.99. Mickey Mouse Club pin trading starter set Heads up, Disney mug collectors! There are two NEW floral princess mugs at Riverside Depot. First up is The Little Mermaid Princess Ariel Mug… Isn’t it neat? …and there’s also the Sleeping Beauty Princess Aurora Mug! Don’t sleep on this mug! Both are $14.99, and who wouldn’t want to feel like a princess while drinking a warm cup of joe?! Discovery Trading Company There’s a new Loungefly product over at Discovery Trading — but it’s probably not what you’re expecting! The Loungefly Disney Parks Hat features classic park icons on a flat-billed cap, and you can get one for $39.99. How many park icons can you spot? Some new pins have arrived at Discovery Trading as well! We spotted this Turning Red Mei Lin Pin for $9.99… Turning Red pin …an Ichabod and Mr. Toad Pin Set for $15.99… Ichabod and Mr. Toad …a Great Mouse Detective Pin for $9.99… Great Mouse Detective pin …and an Atlantis Pin for $12.99! Atlantis pin Today looks like a great day to start a new pin collection in this park! Island Mercantile Dress in cozy Disney style on your next park day with this cute Minnie Mouse Shirt and matching Minnie Mouse Shorts! Channel your inner Minnie! They’re $36.99 each and are oh-so-soft. Minnie Mouse lounge shorts Channel your inner yogi with the Chill Vibes Only Tie-Dye Rafiki Shirt! It’s available for $36.99. Super chill. We also spotted this new Believe In Magic Tinkerbell Shirt on our recent trip. We love a good Tink moment! It features Tink and a familiar castle too — you can get it for $36.99. Chester and Hester’s There’s even MORE new loungewear in Animal Kingdom — first up is this Mickey and Friends Tank for $36.99. Hey, pals! And it matches these comfy Mickey Mouse Shorts, which are also $36.99. New Mickey lounge shorts Disney clearly just wants us to be comfortable, and we’re not mad about it! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Dino Diner The Sea Turtle Slush is a super fun treat over in Dinoland U.S.A. that’s here for Earth Day celebrations in Animal Kingdom! Last year, this treat was called the Cotton Top Lagoon. It’s a frozen blue raspberry and lemonade slushy topped with blue cotton candy. Sea Turtle Slush You can get it for a limited time for $5.49! Click Here to See Our FULL Review of the Sea Turtle Slush. Isle of Java In case one cotton candy drink wasn’t enough for you, there’s also the Red Crowned Crane over at Isle of Java! It’s made with frozen Coca-Cola and cherry slushes and topped with strawberry cotton candy. Red Crowned Crane It’s $5.49, but you can get it topped with Captain Morgan for $12.50! Click Here to See Our Review of This Drink From Last Year! Creature Comforts The Honey Bee Cupcake is BACK for Earth Day! This treat is made from orange cake and honey Bavarian filling, and it’s topped with honey frosting and white chocolate honeycomb. Buzz on over to Animal Kingdom for this treat! You can get it for $5.99. Click Here to See Last Year’s Review of the Honey Bee Cupcake. Restaurantosaurus Lounge Talk about an Insta-worthy drink — the Crave the Wave cocktail is back for Earth Day, and we’re pretty excited about it because we’ve loved this drink in the past! This is a FUN one! It’s made with Snow Leopard vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade and costs $14. Click Here to See What We Thought of the Crave the Wave Last Year. There is SO much to do and see over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — head on over to check out all the new treats and souvenirs before it’s too late! And don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney park news and updates. Click Here to See What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 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 making a special trip to Animal Kingdom for Earth Month? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Animal Kingdom: Earth Day TREATS and Cozy Loungewear first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While we love a good fine-dining experience, sometimes we just need to snack on a cheeseburger or munch on some french fries. Sure, Disney World has plenty of quick-service restaurants with typical theme park foods, but today we’re going OUTSIDE of Disney World (that’s right, we’re venturing out into the real world) to shout out some local Orlando restaurants. Did you know that there’s a McDonald’s in Disney World? Whether you’re looking for somewhere to eat on your day off from the parks or you need to escape the Disney bubble, we’ve got a list of some UNIQUE fast food locations near Disney World! World’s Largest McDonald’s Just outside of Disney World is a national ICON you probably didn’t even know existed! The World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s & Playplace is right on International Drive, and it’s pretty hard to miss! ©Visit Florida This location serves all the typical McDonald’s foods AND a special chef-prepared Bistro Gourmet menu that includes panini sandwiches, fresh-baked pizza, pasta, and even gourmet cakes, according to the Visit Florida website. You likely won’t have to worry about finding a place to sit at this mega McDonald’s, that’s for sure! World’s Largest White Castle Back in 2021, Orlando welcomed a new White Castle location that happened to break some records! The restaurant is known as the largest White Castle in the world! If you were wondering, yeah, it’s pretty big. Are you team White Castle or team McDonald’s? White Castle serves little sliders, fries, shakes, drinks, and plenty more — and we have a feeling your bill will be WAY less than a typical Disney World meal. Click here for our full tour of the world’s largest White Castle! Hot Dog Hall of Fame Okay, enough with the burgers, let’s talk hot dogs! No matter what kind of hot dog you like, the Hot Dog Hall of Fame in Universal CityWalk Orlando probably has the dog for you! Universal Orlando Resort From a Detroit-style meal to a classic New York combo, this place has practically every kind of hot dog you can imagine! If you’re feeling EXTRA brave, try tacking the Two-Foot Dog for $16.99. Portillo’s Speaking of hot dogs, you might also want to check out the Portillo’s in Orlando! This rock ‘n’ roll-themed diner is located at the intersection of Palm Parkway and Daryl Carter Blvd. As you can see, this place really lets you go wild with the toppings! Portillo’s There are even a few desserts on the menu, so make sure to save room after eating one of those crazy hot dogs! Click here to see our review of the Portillo’s in Orlando! Honorable Mention While the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk Orlando isn’t technically a fast food joint, we had to throw it in as an honorable mention! Seriously, with milkshakes like THAT, how could we not show them off?! Red Velvet, Strawberry Cheesecake, and Bacon Brittle Milkshakes The atmosphere in this restaurant is very well-themed; the story goes that The Emporium and Kitchen come to us thanks to Professor Doctor Penelope Tibeaux-Tinker Toothsome, who traveled the globe in the early 19th century to learn how to infuse chocolate into all sorts of dishes. If you’re looking for a fun place to go with kids, check it out! Click here for our full review of Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen Okay, we’re suddenly craving a salty bowl full of fries and a cold milkshake — anyone else? Next time you find yourself in the Orlando area, now you can show off your impressive knowledge of some unique fast food locations! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest travel news! Come With Us to Build a Custom LEGO Minifigure 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. Have you been to any of these fun locations? Let us know in the comments! The post 4 UNIQUE Fast Food Spots to Visit Just Outside of Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As a self-proclaimed foodie, the delicious dishes and tasty treats at Walt Disney World Resort often rank high on my “must-do” lists. There’s something for every appetite and occasion – and with tomorrow being National Caramel Day, I plan to celebrate accordingly! As always, the best place to kick off National Caramel Day festivities is the Karamell-Küche in EPCOT. […]View the full article

Discipline and big dreams are the norm for Liane J. Walls, a Disneyland Resort cast member, performing arts professional and 2022 Disney Aspire graduate. Liane started her Disneyland Resort career in 2015 in the Disney College Program and has since leveraged her love for dance and the performing arts in roles in Entertainment, Parades, Guest […]View the full article

The wait is almost over! Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Disney recently announced that EPCOT’s brand new Guardians of the Galaxy ride (Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind) will open on May 27th, 2022, and Cast Members will get a special preview of it. But, Cast Members aren’t the only ones who will get the chance to get a peek inside this exciting new ride before the general public… . Disney has started sending emails to Annual Passholders and eligible Disney Vacation Club Members to let them know that they will also be getting EARLY access to the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster. So far, the email simply indicates that Passholders or “eligible” DVC members will be invited to a sneak peek of the Guardians ride. It also advises Passholders and eligible DVC members to be on the lookout for a registration email soon. Email from Disney Last year, when Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opened in EPCOT, we also saw Passholders and DVC members (as well as Disney Cast Members) provided with special previews of the ride. For the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure previews, DVC members who were eligible to attend the previews were only those with Walt Disney World Resort Reservations booked using their membership no later than August 1st, 2021 for vacation dates that overlapped with the designated preview dates. The rules for the DVC Member previews could be similar for the Guardians of the Galaxy ride (in terms of requiring vacations booked on specific days with the DVC membership), but Disney has not yet released exact information on that yet. Inside the Guardians Queue ©Disney We will be on the lookout for more information about these previews and let you know what we find. If you’re a Passholder or DVC member, be sure to check your inbox and be on the lookout for more info directly from Disney! Click here to check out the new commercial for the Guardians of the Galaxy ride coming to EPCOT Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? EPCOT’s Three New Neighborhoods Have Debuted — Learn More Here Learn About the NEW Restaurant Coming to EPCOT – Connections Cafe and Eatery A Starbucks Will Be Inside EPCOT’s New Restaurant – Get More Details Here Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About La Crêperie de Paris Learn All About Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT See Spaceship Earth’s Permanent New Nighttime Look Learn More About EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious The Mary Poppins Attraction is on Hold – Learn More Here What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to EPCOT See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for the Guardians of the Galaxy ride to open? Tell us in the comments! The post Passholders and DVC Members to Get an EARLY PREVIEW of EPCOT's Guardians of the Galaxy Ride first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Star Wars characters get a TON of merchandise themed after them, and while we do love Grogu, it’s fun to see other characters get some of the spotlight! Grogu is everywhere One fan favorite character who is getting more and more recognition is Ahsoka Tano (who is also getting her own Disney+ series!). And now, there is another cool item coming soon that you gotta check out for yourself! Ahsoka Tano has some pretty cool merchandise, like ears, a lightsaber, and even outfits for Disney plushes! Ahsoka Ears But, there is another item coming soon that fans are going to love — check out this NEW Ahsoka Tano dress! It will be coming to Her Universe at the end of April and was designed by Symantha Perrera. We’ll be on the lookout for the official release date of the dress, so stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! Click here to check out another fun dress themed to a famous Disney character! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this new dress? Tell us in the comments! The post A NEW Disney Dress Is Inspired by a Popular ‘Star Wars’ Character! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” recently won the Academy Award for best animated feature at this year’s Oscars, and a new sing-along version of the film is streaming on Disney+! And soon, you can gather with your family and friends this spring at Disneyland park to celebrate the joy and wonder of Disney Animation’s newest instant classic, “Encanto.”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. It seems like every time we turn around Loungefly is releasing a new Disney product. We’ve seen the new Mickey Pretzel Backpack, the Snow White Cake Bag (which we’re still confused about, by the way), and even a Loungefly bag for the Purple Wall in Magic Kingdom. Purple Wall Loungefly Backpack Now, Loungefly is releasing a new Disney-inspired bag that is kind of…scary looking? The Princess and the Frog Dr. Facilier Lenticular Mini-Backpack is now available for pre-order on Entertainment Earth! Dr. Facilier could be considered one of the creepiest Disney villains, so it makes sense that a backpack themed to him is equally chilling. ©Entertainment Earth This backpack is incredibly detailed, with Dr. Facilier as a skeleton on the front along with some of the tarot cards that can be seen in The Princess and the Frog. The tarot cards are lenticular, meaning that when you move the bag, you’ll be able to see different images on them. So when you’re staring straight at the backpack, the image shows the front of the tarot cards, but when you move to the side, it reveals another picture. ©Entertainment Earth The theming even extends to the back of the bag, where you can see a colorful outline of Dr. Facilier. ©Entertainment Earth This backpack will be released next month, but it’s available NOW for pre-order from Entertainment Earth for $85. Villains fans, you’ll want to order yours quick, because this bag might not last long! Click here to pre-order the Princess and the Frog Dr. Facilier Lenticular Mini-Backpack from Entertainment Earth! Make sure to keep reading DFB for all the latest Disney news! 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 purchasing this Dr. Facilier backpack? Let us know in the comments! The post Loungefly's NEWEST Disney Backpack Is Actually...Kind of CREEPY first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article