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Bright suns, Disney Parks Blog fans! The wait is finally over for all my fellow Batuuans. In 2020 we asked you to vote for which legacy lightsaber hilt you hoped to see offered at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. You answered the call and the legacy lightsaber hilt you all voted for was the Cal Kestis legacy lightsaber hilt from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order!View the full article

A few years ago, Disney released the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection that immediately took Disney fans by storm. This year, they are releasing a similar Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction collection. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction ears Throughout 2022, the 12-series collection will be released, each one themed to a different Disney attraction, and today, thanks to shopDisney UK, we’ve got a sneak peek of the latest series. The third series for this collection will be themed after the Mad Tea Party! Each of the five items in the series is a nod to the spinning teacups. This series will feature (as the previous series did), a Mickey Mouse plush… ©shopDisney UK …Loungefly mini backpack… ©shopDisney UK …collectible key… ©shopDisney UK …a pin… ©shopDisney UK …and lastly, a pair of ears. ©shopDisney UK According to the post’s caption, this series will be available on Friday, April 1st on shopDisney UK. It’s not clear when these items will be available in the United States. We will make sure we let you know as soon as that is announced and once they release in the parks. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the updates about the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction collection! Click here to see the themes for the rest of the 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. Which of these items will you be grabbing when they’re available? Let us know in the comments! The post SNEAK PEEK at Disney's NEXT Mickey Mouse the Main Attraction Collection Series first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever been to a Disney After Hours event, you know that they usually involve shorter wait times and extra special perks in a Disney Park. But what if you could celebrate at an after hours party…in a waterpark?! Typhoon Lagoon is open again! Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon reopened not long ago and Disney recently announced the return of H2O Glow After Hours, which has been unavailable since 2020. Today we learned the official dates of the event AND when tickets go on sale, so grab your calendar and get ready to go night swimming! Typhoon Lagoon is one of two Disney World waterparks, and it’s home to the Crush N’ Gusher water coaster, America’s largest wave pool, body slides, water playgrounds, a lazy river, tons of treats (like Dole Whip!), and lots more. While Blizzard Beach is closed for refurbishment, you can visit Typhoon Lagoon for all your Disney water fun! Typhoon Lagoon Disney announced today that H2O Glow After Hours will take place at Typhoon Lagoon from 8PM to 11PM every Saturday night (three whole hours after closing time!) from May 28th to August 27th. The event will include special decor, DJ dance parties, exclusive menu items, glowing wristbands, snacks, and more! ©Disney Guests staying at Disney World hotels will be able to purchase tickets beginning on March 29th, and tickets will go on sale to the general public on April 1st. Disney advises guests to buy tickets as soon as they’re able because space is limited! Tickets will be available for purchase on Disney’s website, and ticketholders will be able to enter Typhoon Lagoon as early as 6PM on party dates. H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon Mark your calendar to snag your H2O Glow After Hours tickets, keep reading DFB for more Disney news, and check out our video below to avoid Disney World disasters! Read more about the return of H2O Glow After Hours 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. Have you ever visited H2O Glow After Hours? Tell us in the comments! The post DATES and TICKET SALES Revealed for Disney World's H2O Glow Nights! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Opening up a new Disney World park map is like opening up a present — you think you have a pretty good idea of what’s inside, but every once in a while, you’re surprised! Spaceship Earth looks good from EVERY angle! It was an exciting morning for us in EPCOT today — we were greeted with a wall of brand new park maps! We’ve been discovering new maps at several of the Disney parks, but now it’s EPCOT’s time to shine. Time for a map reveal! To catch you up, so far we’ve seen new maps in the Magic Kingdom (looking sharp, Mickey!)… Can we take a moment to appreciate this PERFECT photo?! …and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (Love your dress, Minnie!) These maps were both updated with new covers, new entertainment offerings, plus some fun 50th Anniversary information. Hollywood Studios has a new map, too! Here’s a look at the new EPCOT map! It looks like Disney wanted to highlight Harmonious on its new park map. Ta-da! For comparison, this is what the old maps looked like. Cute, but it was time for a change. We have a lot of fun with our park map pics, as you can see Inside, you’ll find some little blurbs on the 50th Anniversary offerings, new (and upcoming) dining and attractions, plus some information on the nighttime experiences offered in EPCOT. Gotta hype up the 50th Anniversary, of course One of the biggest changes we noticed is over in World Discovery. The Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction has a NEW graphic with the completed building. Right next door, you can see a big dome-shaped building labeled “Future Home of PLAY!,” which is a reference to the upcoming PLAY! pavilion. We’ve seen this on some of the older maps, but it’s good to know that Disney hasn’t completely forgotten about PLAY! Look at the new and improved Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind graphic! Over on the other side of the map, we noticed that the Connections Cafe and the Connections Eatery are listed under the Dining section of World Celebration. Disney recently announced that these dining locations are opening in spring, 2022, which is VERY soon! Coming soon — YAY! To match with the new graphic, there’s also a Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind section of the map with a short description of the attraction. The ride is set to open in summer 2022, and we can’t WAIT! Summer 2022, baby! Finally, the Harmonious barges are now also printed on the maps, along with a little label right below. There are those big old Harmonious barges, too! Who knows; if you hold onto this map long enough, it could become a piece of Disney World history! We’ll be all like, “Hey, remember when Disney used to use My Disney Experience way back in 2022? My Disney Experience Deluxe Diamond Platnium+ is WAY better**!” **We totally made this up, but it sounds like something Disney would eventually create, right? Some more info on the back What do you think about the new EPCOT cover art? And do any of those “Coming Soon” labels have you excited for the new offerings coming to the park? In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and park updates! Another COVID-19 Change Is Quietly Going Back to Normal in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about the new park map? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World Added Some Big Updates the EPCOT Park Map first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are things actually back to “normal” in Disney World? In some ways, yes. But in other ways, things are still not quite back to where you might expect them to be. Contemporary Guest Room While most Disney World hotels have reopened, many restaurants are available for guests to enjoy again, social distancing is essentially done away with, and mask rules have relaxed in many spots, other things are still modified. Some entertainment has yet to return, certain restaurants haven’t quite gone back to their full buffet service or full dining times, and, perhaps most notably for those who love to come back to a freshly made hotel bed…housekeeping is still different. So just what is going on with housekeeping at the moment and what can you expect during your next trip? Here’s what we’re seeing. What Disney World’s Website Says When Disney World first reopened post the pandemic-related closures, a LOT of things looked different. From mask rules to social distancing, there were a number of changes to get used to — and differences in housekeeping was one of them. When we checked in to our hotel for the first time post-closure, Disney asked whether we’d like housekeeping service every other day (or every 4th and 8th day for Disney Vacation Club members) or decline it completely. Screenshot from Disney World’s Online Check-In | 2020 Housekeeping was modified when Disney World’s hotels reopened and it remains modified. According to Disney’s website, prior to a guest’s arrival, the hotel room undergoes a “thorough cleaning.” This cleaning gives attention to things like high-touch areas and floors (steam cleaned and vacuumed between guests). ©Disney Inside the room, guests will find glassware that has been individually wrapped, as well as other items that have been cleaned, sealed, or otherwise wrapped in packaging that is meant for a single use. Things on the Nightstand During your stay, Disney’s website notes that guest rooms will get a “light” cleaning service every other day. This service includes: “Removal of trash and used towels Replenishment of towels and amenities throughout the room and bathroom Wiping and cleaning of the vanity and counter surfaces Vacuuming if needed” Guests are also welcome to decline this service if they want to. Bedroom Note that things are a bit different for DVC members. According to Disney’s website, if you’re a DVC member and you’re using your membership to stay in the hotel, you’ll get housekeeping service on the 4th and 8th days of your stay, unless you decline it. Click here to get a FULL room tour of the Incredibles rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Staffing Issues Limited housekeeping makes sense given what Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently indicated when it comes to Disney’s staffing issues. During an earnings call held in 2022, Chapek said “The two areas that have been difficult is hospitality. And right now we’ve got 90% of our hotels at Walt Disney World open, and we’ve got all of our hotels at Disneyland open, but also sort of cooks, think kind of short-order cooks.” Old Key West Room Housekeeping is likely included in the “hospitality” staff that is a bit lacking at the moment. That also makes sense given some of the housekeeping positions we saw Disney posting last year, with some pretty substantial signing bonuses attached to them. Click here to see more about Chapek’s statements on staffing But Things Are Changing Though Disney’s website notes that light service is provided every other day, it appears things are starting to change. We’ve visited several Disney World hotels over the past several days and asked Cast Members there about the situation with housekeeping. Their answers have greatly varied. In other words, what level of housekeeping you might get in Disney World right now may heavily depend on what hotel you visit. And it’s important to keep in mind that this is an ever-changing situation. Housekeeping rules and policies can change again, so things might be very different in just a few weeks compared to how they’re done right now. Queen beds and nightstand at Port Orleans French Quarter So what does housekeeping actually look like at the different hotels? Here’s what we know! Disney’s BoardWalk Inn At Disney’s BoardWalk, the Cast Member said that they are not doing “regular” housekeeping yet. But the housekeeping team members there will come at a guest’s request, and they will change the towels and take out the trash. BoardWalk Outside from guest request, the housekeeping Cast Members only come every two days. Disney’s Contemporary Resort At Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a Cast Member told us that housekeeping is still being done every other day, but the housekeeping team is now making the beds in the rooms, which is different than how things were being done previously. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground At Fort Wilderness, a Cast Member informed us that housekeeping is modified and being performed every other day. Fort Wilderness Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa At the Grand, a Cast Member informed us that they are doing full housekeeping services every single day for regular rooms. Disney Vacation Club rooms, however, get full service every three days. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort A Cast Member at the Polynesian told us that housekeeping is doing full cleanings in the rooms every other day. They also shared that guests have the ability to decline housekeeping entirely and get a credit on their account. Refurbished Guest Rooms at the Polynesian Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter According to a Cast Member we spoke with at French Quarter, housekeeping is being done every other day. Disney’s Riviera Resort In terms of housekeeping at Disney’s Riviera Resort, a Cast Member told us that they are still operating on limited room attendance and because it is a Disney Vacation Club Resort they do not make the beds every day. Disney’s Riviera Resort The housekeeping Cast Members will, however, make sure guests have fresh towels and linens if needed. Walt Disney World Swan Hotel At the Swan, an employee told us that housekeeping is not being done on a daily schedule, but instead is based on request only. The employee shared that they are focused on housekeeping services at check-in and don’t really run traditional housekeeping services throughout the day unless a guest calls in or makes a request at the front desk. Swan and Dolphin Resort The employee did note, however, that a guest can put in requests for the duration of their stay. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge At Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the Cast Members informed us that housekeeping is being done every other day, but they have increased the service so they are now vacuuming the rooms, making the beds, wiping things down in the room, switching out the towels, and doing other things as well. Wilderness Lodge Renovated Rooms Disney’s Yacht Club Resort We spoke to a Cast Member who indicated that at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, housekeeping is typically coming to service the rooms between 8AM and 4PM. The housekeeping team will visit the rooms throughout the day, and guests can call housekeeping at any point for assistance. If a guest calls for housekeeping, they will stop by and turn over the guest’s room or provide the guest with any other items they may need. Yacht Club Again, keep in mind that this is all based on our conversations with the Cast Members who were working at the hotel at the time, and things are subject to change. If you really want a certain level of housekeeping during your trip, be sure to call ahead to your hotel and see what their policies are at this moment. We’ll continue to ask about housekeeping and post any updates as we find them. Stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see 7 common mistakes to avoid when booking your Disney World hotel Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What type of housekeeping services have you received during recent trips to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Everything We Know About Housekeeping at Disney World Hotels Right Now. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Our celebration of Women’s History Month has given us the opportunity to highlight women who inspire us to learn more about new and interesting topics. This time around we are featuring Dr. Mireya Mayor, a world-renowned primatologist and explorer. Dr. Mayor, a former NFL cheerleader, followed her unlikely dreams, becoming a respected primatologist, audacious explorer […]View the full article

Since 1955, Disneyland Resort has welcomed guests to experience fully immersive stories and imagine the possibilities within them. That same commitment continues into the community, as the resort has been focused on empowering underserved youth, finding hope in the future and emboldening leaders to build the workforce of tomorrow. View the full article

Already a buzzing nightlife destination, Delray Beach will soon add another major attraction just north of downtown: a 3-acre mini-golf course designed by Tiger Woods. View the full article

Are y’all ready for all the news from Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Slinky Dog Dash It’s Spring Break time so we’ve been experiencing tons of crowds, LOTS of new merchandise, and a new photo opportunity! Check out all the news here! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Dok-Ondar came out from behind his curtain again! Hey, Dok! Hey Dok! We noticed there was a wall painted by the Toy Story store construction area located near the exit of Toy Story Mania. All painted One side of Trolley Car Cafe was closed one day, leading to some crowd congestion in the cafe. Half of Trolley Car Cafe Open And Capture Your Moment has debuted in Hollywood Studios! This is a service that gets you a 20-minute photoshoot with a Disney World PhotoPass photographer. Capture Your Moment Capture Your Moment costs $79 per session and you can get photos at select areas around Hollywood Studios. Want photos? Capture Your Moment is now available in all four Disney Parks, so keep that in mind if you’re interested in getting a personalized photoshoot in Disney World! Read more about Capture Your Moment in Hollywood Studios here! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Disney & Co. Now it’s time for shopping! Disney & Co. had had new Mickey Hair Accessories for $10. Hair Accessories Time to head to Legends of Hollywood! Legends of Hollywood We spotted a new Mickey Mouse T-Shirt for $37… Mickey Mouse T-Shirt …and a new Mickey Mouse Tank Top for $37. Mickey Tank Top There was also a new Mickey Crop Hoodie for $59.99… Crop Hoodie …and a new Mickey Splatter T-Shirt for $36.99. Mickey Splatter T-Shirt The new Peter Pan Dooney & Bourke Collection was also available there, with the Peter Pan Crossbody Bag for $248… Crossbody …the Peter Pan Satchel for $298… Satchel …and the Peter Pan Tote Bag for $298. Tote Bag All three bags have been spotted around Disney World, so keep your eyes peeled if you’re hoping to snag a new purse! Read more about the Peter Pan Dooney & Bourke Collection here! And The Little Mermaid Vera Bradley Collection received a full wall display. Vera Bradley Mermaid Collection This collection has a variety of bags, pouches, and more, and you might be able to find it in various places around Disney World! Learn more about The Little Mermaid Vera Bradley Collection here! Tower Hotel Gifts Four of the Disney Princess Dolls from the Designer Dolls Collection were at Tower Hotel Gifts. Designer Dolls They cost $130 each, and there you can get Aurora, Mulan, Jasmine, and Pocahontas. Sunset Club Couture Sunset Couture had the Mickey and Minnie Valentine’s Day Plushes for $39.99, which was weird because it’s now March. Mickey and Minnie Valentine Plush Mickey and Minnie are holding hearts that say “Happy Valentine’s Day 2022,” but they arrived a bit late! Read more about the late arrival of Valentine Mickey and Minnie Plushes here! We also spotted a new Baymax Hoodie for $59.99. Baymax Hoodie On to the next store! Celebrity 5 & 10 Celebrity 5 & 10 had a new America on Parade Jacket for $99.99. America on Parade Jacket The back of the jacket had a large America on Parade patch. Back of the jacket We also found a new Vault Paper Fan for $12.99. Vault Fan Let’s visit some droids. Droid Depot Droid Depot had a new Droid Set for $74.99, featuring five different droids. Droid Set We’re almost toward the end! The Darkroom The Darkroom had a new Star Wars Enlist Pin for $19.99… Enlist Pin …and a new Tomorrowland Pop Socket Set for $24.99. Tomorrowland Pop Socket Just two more stops to go. Mickey’s of Hollywood Mickey’s of Hollywood had a new Be Happy Stationery Set for $24.99. Be Happy Stationery Set And finally, we’re at the last stop. Keystone Clothiers And finally, Keystone Clothiers had a new Iron Man Sweatshirt for $49.99. Iron Man Sweatshirt And that’s all the news from Hollywood Studios! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news, and don’t forget to watch our video so you can avoid the WORST things to eat in Hollywood Studios! The WORST Disney World tips you’ve EVER heard. 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 Hollywood Studios recently? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Hollywood Studios: A Souvenir That Made Us SAD and a Fun Photo Opportunity first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Say goodbye to the gloomy winter. It’s officially time to bust out the pastel colors, fresh flower blooms, and breezy afternoons. Spring is here, and Easter is soon to follow. And don’t you worry about hunting for the perfect Easter basket fillers – save that energy to hunt for eggs! I’ve put together some of my favorite Disney items to celebrate Easter and spring that are sure to make you hop with excitement!View the full article

We had an unconventional breakfast in Disney World this morning, and we don’t even kind of regret it. EPCOT We weren’t planning on eating popcorn for breakfast, but when we spotted 3 NEW flavors in EPCOT, we just couldn’t resist! Come along with us to see this classic snack’s updated look and try out the brand-new flavors. While we were inside the Creations Shop in EPCOT (located in the World Celebration part of this park), we came across a shelf full of pre-packaged popcorn. Now, we usually prefer the fresh popcorn that you can find at the snack carts around the parks, but if you’re looking for some more exciting flavors or want to take it home with you, then pre-packaged might be the way to go. New pre-packaged popcorn! The first thing we noticed about this particular shelf of popcorn is that all of the packaging has been updated! The bags used to say “Disney Main Street Popcorn Company,” but now they’re all “Mickey Main Street Popcorn” instead. Updated packaging And this new packaging has a press-and-seal close at the top, which is great for keeping the popcorn fresher once you’ve opened the bag. The old bags didn’t have this feature, and we have frequently been left trying to tie them with a hair tie or clip them shut to keep the popcorn fresh and prevent it from falling out in our bags. Press-and-seal top But once we finished admiring the new bags, we spotted something even MORE important: 3 NEW flavors! 3 NEW flavors The new flavors include Cookies and Cream… Cookies and Cream …Mickey Fruity Mix… Mickey Fruity Mix …and Churro! Churro Of course, we had to try them all out. Yum! The Mickey Fruity Mix reminded us a lot of the Confetti flavor that’s been around for a while. It’s basically the same concept of candied popcorn with artificial fruit flavors. Fruity popcorn mix We could kind of taste the different flavors between the various colors in the mix (some were more tart than others), but in general, it was just very sweet! All of the different flavors sort of run together because they’re in the bag together. Mickey Fruity Popcorn Mix The Cookies and Cream popcorn was very good! It definitely had a creamy, chocolatey flavor, especially if you got a bite with a little piece of cookie in it. So good We were surprised that it didn’t taste overly sweet, although that could be because we ate it right after the very sweet fruity popcorn. If you love Oreos, this is definitely the right choice for you! Not too sweet The winner for us was hands-down the Churro popcorn! As soon as you open the bag, you’re hit with the strong, sweet cinnamon smell. The BEST one! And the taste lives up to that amazing smell. The flavor was a great combination of salty, sweet, and spicy (not hot spicy, just cinnamon spicy). Like the Cookies and Cream popcorn, this one wasn’t too sweet for our taste. If you’re a big fan of churros, this popcorn needs to go on your must-try list pronto! So. Good. All of the popcorn will likely get pretty sticky once the package has been opened and it’s exposed to the Florida humidity, so it’s best to eat the popcorn quickly and maybe share it with your friends or family. But with the new resealable packaging, it might stay good for longer if you keep it in a bag and out of the sun! The fruity popcorn will get REAL sticky We think kids will love the fruity mix especially because of the sweet flavor and bright colors, and make sure you don’t pass up the opportunity to try that Churro popcorn! If you’re not a big sweet popcorn fan, there are still a couple of good options for pre-packaged flavors like Cheddar popcorn and the Kettle Corn. There are savory options too! You can get these snacks at the Creations Shop in EPCOT for $5.99 each, except for the Cookies and Cream flavor, which is $6.99. Keep following DFB for more of the latest updates from Disney World! Click here to see EVERY popcorn bucket you can get in Disney World right now. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of the new flavors looks the best to you? Let us know in the comments. The post Popcorn Lovers! 🍿 We Found 3 NEW Flavors in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

COVID-19 and the omicron wave took its toll on Port Canaveral’s plans for the first two months of the year, but March is trending toward a rebound. View the full article

Get ready for some serious snacking in Disney World because we just found some NEW…Minnie ears? Ears! No, that’s not a typo. Disney has been on a snack-themed Minnie ears trend lately, and we’re HERE FOR IT . We’ve already spotted the amazing Popcorn Minnie Ears, and don’t forget about the syrup-y Waffle Minnie Ears! Now we’re back with a NEW snack-themed accessory, and this one’s for the savory fans. The latest Minnie ears headband features the iconic Mickey Pretzel! This one matches the Mickey Pretzel Spirit Jersey that we spotted a while ago, so now you can truly embrace your Disney-pretzel-loving self. NEW Pretzel Minnie Ears The ears are a pastel yellow color with a pattern of Mickey-shaped pretzels all over and little “sprinkles of salt” mixed in. We <3 Mickey Pretzels The bow is mustard yellow and is patterned with bigger salt pieces. It has a decal of a Mickey pretzel in the middle! Salty bow The bow, ears, and headband are all made of a leather-type material, and there’s a soft velour fabric inside the headband to make it more comfortable to wear. There’s also a little plaque on the side that labels them as Disney x Loungefly. Too cute! But the most interesting thing about these ears isn’t just that they look like an iconic snack. Nope — these ears take it one step further. They actually SMELL a little like Mickey pretzels as well! The Mickey Pretzel Spirit Jersey smelled like butter, but these ears had a stronger smell that reminded us more of salty pretzels. Honestly, we didn’t love the smell a lot, because there was also a lot of plastic smell mixed in with the buttery and salty smell. But it didn’t bother us while we were wearing the ears since the smell wasn’t too strong. The new ears If you’re a big Mickey pretzel fan, this accessory is definitely a must-have! We spotted the Mickey Pretzel Minnie Ears at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom for $39.99. Get ’em here! Keep following DFB for more of the latest updates from Disney World! Click here to check out the matching Spirit Jersey! 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 buy the new Mickey Pretzel Minnie Ears? Let us know in the comments. The post 🥨The SNACK-Themed Minnie Ears We've Been WAITING for Are 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. We LOVE shopping for Disney merchandise — and we especially love shopping for Disney merchandise that’s on SALE! Alice in Wonderland merchandise in EPCOT And, it’s even better when you don’t have to leave your house to go shopping for your favorite Disney duds. Sure, you’re familiar with shopDisney, but did you know there’s a whole world of Disney items on Amazon, too? Let’s hurry and check out these Amazon deals before they’re gone! First up is the Disney Frozen Bento Lunch Box from Simple Modern. It features our favorite Snow Queen, Elsa, and comes with 5 different storage compartments. ©Amazon It was originally $19.99, but you can get it on sale now for $13.99! Click Here to Get the Simple Modern Frozen Bento Box Encourage the little one in your life to explore their creativity and motor skills with the Minnie Mouse 8-Piece Wooden Puzzle. ©Amazon It features our favorite lady mouse with some sweet woodland creatures. You can get it for $9.74 (originally $12.99)! Click Here to Get the Minnie Mouse Wooden Puzzle If you’re an iPhone Stan, you NEED to check out this Mickey & Friends 50th Anniversary iPhone 12 Pro Case from Otterbox! ©Amazon It features Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto in front of Cinderella Castle and other park icons — it was originally $54.95, but you can get it on sale now for $47.99! Click Here to Get the 50th Anniversary Otterbox Phone Case Got a hankering for the holiday season?! Be prepared for all the leftovers you’ll be eating with the Pyrex Mickey & Friends Holiday Food Storage Set. ©Amazon It comes with two round and two rectangular glass food containers with an adorable Mickey and Minnie winter holiday pattern. Put a smile on your face every time you open the fridge for $32.80 (normally $39.99)! Click Here to Get the Mickey & Friends Pyrex Set Okay pin collectors, this one is DEFINITELY for you! The Loungefly Disney Ultimate Princess 12-Piece Enamel Pin Set is a DREAM. ©Amazon It comes with pins of Tiana, Belle, Ariel, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Rapunzel, Merida, Aurora, Snow White, Pocahontas, and Moana — PHEW, that’s a lot of princess pins! You can get the whole set for $65.30 right now; it was originally $75. Click Here to Get the Loungefly Disney Princess Pin Set Be sure to stay tuned to DFB as we’re always looking out for the latest Disney deals and ways to save YOU money! Click Here to See Every Pair of Minnie Ears You Can Find 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. Will you be adding any of these Disney deals to your Amazon cart? Let us know in the comments! The post The 5 Disney Amazon Deals You Need to Brighten Your Day first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Just in time for the summer season, a new H20 Glow After Hours is coming to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. The luminous after-hours event returns to the tropical oasis Memorial Day Weekend, with new elements that are sure to “glow-up” your Walt Disney World vacation this summer.View the full article

For many, there are three key ingredients to every Disney trip: rides, food, and…shopping! From Mickey ears to spirit jerseys, there is a LOT of tempting merchandise throughout Disney World and more merchandise will soon be available in a very special location! Guardians of the Galaxy Each day, EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction gets closer to being done. We’ve gotten to see pictures of it from the inside and gotten more updates about it over the past few months. But now we’ve gotten a special look at something else that will be coming to this spot. Earlier today, Imagineer Zach Riddley shared an exciting update via Instagram about the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction coming to EPCOT. Actually, this update doesn’t have to do with the ride itself. Instead, it has to do with a Disney staple — the gift shop! Riddley said that the merchandise location that will be associated with the Guardians ride is called “Treasures of Xandar!” Below is a FIRST LOOK at this new spot! ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) According to Riddley, the story of this shop is that it is operated by “The Broker.” The Broker is “a proud Xandarian, who’s been awarded the contract and brought part of his famous store here to EPCOT.” Some of the merchandise you’ll find here will pay tribute to Xandar itself and items that have been acquired throughout the galaxy. You may also find some items that celebrate the Heroes of Xandar. Who are they? Well the Guardians of the Galaxy, of course! Lookin’ Good! The Broker reportedly shared a special statement with the Walt Disney Imagineering Team recently. The Broker’s statement reads: “I am so delighted to bring my wares to the Wonders of Xandar pavilion. As a proud Xandarian, it gives me great pleasure to represent my planet to you Terrans and allow you to bring home a small bit of Xandar from my shop: Treasures of Xandar. I only hope that it brings our two cultures that much closer together.” A Peek Inside the Ride ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) We cannot wait to see exactly what merchandise items will pop up inside this shop and what special details the merchandise location will hold. The Guardians of the Galaxy ride is set to open in EPCOT this summer, though an exact opening date has not yet been announced. Another Look Inside the Ride ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) We’re continuing to look for more updates and will be sure to share that all with you. Stay tuned for the latest news! Click here to see everything you need to know about the Guardians of the Galaxy ride! 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 new Guardians ride? Tell us in the comments below what you’re most looking forward to! The post FIRST LOOK at the Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Gift Shop Coming to EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

From don’t miss the Harry Potter stuff to don’t expect to find any MAGIC in Disney World… Magic Kingdom …we’re going through some bad – and some controversial – Disney advice that you’ve been given over the years. Check out our video below The WORST Disney World Tips You’ve EVER Heard! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know your BEST Disney World planning tip and the WORST you’ve ever heard! The post DFB Video: The WORST Disney World Tips You've EVER Heard first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever wondered what Disney World dark rides look like with the lights on? It might ruin the magic for some people, but it sure is interesting to see more about how these rides work! Photo Credit: Lisa F. The lights come on during rides sometimes when there are technical difficulties and guests end up having to be evacuated, or if they’re just stuck for a few moments. This happened to us briefly on Splash Mountain recently, and we know it’s happened to some people while on Space Mountain when it’s been evacuated (seeing that coaster with the lights on will change your view of it forever!). But, not many people have seen the inside of a famous park icon with the lights on, until now! Our reader Skyler D. (@fly.sky) reached out to us on Instagram to share her experience with the lights on at Spaceship Earth in EPCOT! She sent us a video of the ride vehicle moving through the attraction and you can see almost everything! CREDIT: @fly.sky via Instagram Did you know you’re THAT lifted off of the ground? It’s hard to tell when it’s dark! CREDIT: @fly.sky via Instagram As you can see, this moment happened when riders were passing by the printing press scene. You can check out the full video below! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. Click here to see DINOSAUR with the lights on over in Disney’s 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. Have you ever been on a Disney World ride when the lights turned on? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: See Spaceship Earth with the LIGHTS ON Inside in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning for Disney World can be overwhelming, to say the least, and it’s HIGHLY likely you will forget certain things! Disney World Main Entrance You’ve got a LOT on your plate when it comes to preparing for your magical vacation, so inevitably there will be things that get overlooked. And that’s totally okay! We’re going to share some of them with you so that you have a better chance of not forgetting said things! Sure, you remembered to book your Park Pass Reservations, buy your Lighting Lane passes, and pack your luggage, but what about ALL the other stuff?! Lightning Lane No matter how prepared you think you are, these are 9 critical things you will forget to do during your Disney World trip: Pack for Rain We’ve said it time and again, but the fact that Florida’s nickname is the Sunshine State is hilarious and ironic. Rest assured that you WILL get wet in Disney World, and you WILL regret not packing accordingly! Rainy day in Magic Kingdom The assumption that Disney World is always sunny and hot is a HUGE misconception, so you can be forgiven for totally forgetting to pack a rain jacket or umbrella. Rain tends to come quickly and doesn’t tend to stick around for long at Disney World. But it can totally be enough to ruin a day if you are not prepared. Pack an umbrella or a poncho so that you don’t have to drop extra $$$ in the parks to purchase the items Disney sells! Click Here for 8 Things You’ll Regret Not Having With You When It Rains In Disney World Plan Transportation to/from Your Hotel When it comes to actually getting to Disney World nowadays, things can get pretty confusing! Now that Disney’s Magical Express is no more, this adds a whole new thing to stress about! Mears Connect As with anything new, especially something with multiple options, it takes time to get used to, which means it’s likely you’ll forget to pre-book your new Disney World transportation from the airport. You can get transportation through Mears Connect or the Sunshine Flyer which it’s best to pre-book, but you’re can also take a rideshare service. Just know it’s important to have a plan before you get there! See How Long it Takes to Get to Disney World From the Airport HERE! Advanced Dining Reservations Chances are HIGH that, amidst all the excitement and planning, you’ll neglect to make an Advanced Dining Reservation for one of your MUST-DO Disney World restaurants, which means you’ll probably miss out… . California Grill is a hot ticket Certain restaurants are just IMPOSSIBLE to get into unless you make reservations as soon as possible, so if you find yourself suddenly scrambling to get into Be Our Guest or California Grill, you’ll be kicking yourself for not thinking of it sooner. Right now, ADRs can be made 60 days out from the first day of your stay, and they open up at 6:45AM Eastern, so yeah, set your phone alarm right now while you’re thinking of it. If you aren’t able to snag an ADR for your must do restaurant, look in to walk up waitlist. Also keep checking! Last minute reservations can and DO pop up, so persistence is key! Click Here to See the HARDEST Reservations to Get in Disney World in 2022 Take Time to Rest Disney World can be a dizzying blur of excitement and nostalgia, and it can be hard to pry yourself away from all that joy! But that can be a BIG mistake for some. Some people are all in and want to go hard 100% of the time in Disney World. Others…well, not so much. And that’s OK!! The beds look pretty comfy! Since you’re certain to be swept up by all of it, tempted to keep going going going all day long, you’ll probably neglect to take time to rest or nap. But napping is an IMPORTANT way to reset, recharge, and stay fueled to enjoy the rest of your vacation! There’s no shame in a little snooze. Block out time to sleep in one day in the middle of your trip (especially if you have been going to the parks from rope drop to close) or plan for a day where you’re only planning to hit one park so you can nap and then head to a nice dinner! Your body will thank you for it later! The Unwritten Rules of Disney World — Click Here! Mobile Order at the Right Time On paper, Mobile Ordering sounds super straightforward and easy. Right?! Turns out, there are right times and wrong times to do this, and you’ll probably order at the wrong time at least once! Place a mobile order! We’re talking about placing a Mobile Order at the last critical moment, when you’re starving. Huge mistake, considering you’ll likely wind up having to wait longer than usual for your food, instead of thinking ahead and placing an order a little before your typical meal time! We consider ordering early in the day (like when you are in line for a ride) or ordering food during off peak times of the day! So not right at noon but maybe at 2PM instead. Plan ahead and around this so your aren’t waiting ages on that food. Learn The Harsh Reality Behind Mobile Ordering in Disney World — Click Here! Bring a Backup Phone Charger If you’re gonna be out and about in the parks all day, like most of us are in Disney World, your phone is almost certain to die. Between placing Mobile Orders, checking reservation availability, and simply distracting yourself in long lines, it doesn’t take long for batteries to drain! Phone cases This is why it’s crucial to bring a battery back-up or at least a backup phone charger into the parks with you, so you can find an outlet and refuel for the next line. Lest you wind up twiddling your thumbs for two hours at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. You can also buy FuelRods at many locations in the parks. This is another great way to make sure your phone stays charged all day. Did You Know About the Secret Place To Charge Your Phone in Magic Kingdom? Don’t Waste Money on Basic Essentials One of the easiest money pits to fall into in Disney World is water. A pivotal essential to be mindful of when you’re in the parks all day, this is also something that can drain your budget if you aren’t careful. Grab that free water! Many people don’t realize that you have more options than spending unnecessary money on bottled water. Instead, find a water fountain or just ask for ice water from a restaurant, which they’re happy to give you for FREE! You can see many more ways to SAVE money in Disney World below. Water is just the most basic and easiest to remember. But there are many more ways to save that money!!! You can read about a few more below. Are You Still WASTING Your Money in Disney World? Click Here! Check Ahead to Ensure Your Favorite Ride Isn’t Closed It’s a matter of fact that, as Disney World is ALWAYS changing and updating, rides randomly close for refurbishments. So this could EASILY happen to your favorite ride when you least expect it! Closed Expedition Everest If you have a ride that’s an absolute MUST on your Disney World vacay, you’re gonna want to double check ahead of time that it’s not temporarily closed. The shock and dismay of showing up to the parks only to find it out of commission is NOT a fun feeling! We post weekly and monthly refurbishment posts so that you, our readers, can stay in the know on which attractions, pools, and restaurants are closed. Follow our DFB newsletter for the most up to date information. It’s Official. A Major Disney World Ride is Now CLOSED for a Long Refurbishment Bring Proper Walking Shoes Yeah, Florida is hot and sunny, but sandals and flip-flops aren’t exactly recommended footwear for a day in the parks. Trust us, walking around Disney World all day is a MARATHON, and you’re gonna want to dress accordingly! Lots o’ walking Zipping around the parks for hours on end really does a number on your feet, so proper walking shoes are the best tool for comfort and stamina. This is not the time for dress shoes. Mickey and Minnie won’t judge your fashion choices, we swear. We also suggest bringing multiple pairs of shoes so you can switch between them from day-to-day during your trip. Break your shoes in before heading to the parks because nothing is worse than brand new shoes. New shoes = blisters! Hub grass + chill with our new shoes! We have tested quite a few shoes like Crocs and Natives in the parks and have done reviews on how our feet held up. Our readers have also shared their thoughts on the BEST shoes to wear in Disney World. You wouldn’t think so much thought needs to go into a pair of shoes, but when you are on your feet for 8+ hours a day for 5-7 days a week, it really does! Clearly, a LOT goes into planning for a Disney World trip, so even when you think you’ve got everything covered, it’s all too easy to overlook certain essentials like these! But that’s what we’re here for! The Ideal Timeline for Planning a Disney World Trip 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 the one thing you do NOT want to forget when planning a Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 Critical Things You Will Forget to Do During Your Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Theme Park Rangers Radar monitors menu changes at Epcot festival, sees new stars at Universal Studios and reports on reopenings. View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. When it came out in 2019, The Mandalorian took the world by storm, and Baby Yoda (or Grogu…but really, he’ll always be Baby Yoda to us) was a large part of that. We’ve seen a lot of Baby Yoda merchandise since then, from spirit jerseys to plush toys. Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios If you’re still shopping to fill those Easter baskets, you’ll want to check out this new The Mandalorian item from Target, if you’ve got any fans of Baby Yoda in your life (or you can buy it for yourself, we won’t judge). Introducing the Star Wars Mandalorian Easter Large Gummy. ©Target It is a JUMBO Grogu shaped gummy that even comes with a small frog gummy (we know how Grogu feels about his frogs). Both the Grogu gummy and the small frog gummy are fruit punch flavored. ©Target This treat would be a great addition to any Star Wars lover’s Easter basket. We don’t know if we have the heart to eat Baby Yoda. He’s just such a cutie. If the JUMBO Grogu Gummy is something you NEED in your life, you can snag it for $4.99 at Target. Click here to buy the Star Wars Mandalorian Easter Large Gummy. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! HURRY! Star Wars Celebration Tickets Are On Sale RIGHT NOW Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be grabbing the Baby Yoda gummy for your Easter celebrations? Let us know in the comments! The post Ever Wanted to Eat Baby Yoda? Now's Your Chance! 🤣 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the past 2 years, we’ve seen a variety of requirements and regulations throughout Disney World due to the ongoing global pandemic. When the parks first reopened in July of 2020, temperature screenings were in effect, as well as physical distancing and mandatory face masks almost everywhere. That has now changed to masks being optional in most locations for vaccinated guests, with some exceptions (such as on enclosed transportation). Mask sign Another health and safety measure we’ve seen around Disney World is plexiglass barriers up in a lot of spots where guests would be close to each other or to a Cast Member. Some of that has been removed, but some has remained up in the parks, so let’s take a look at the current plexiglass situation in Disney World! Our reporters are in the parks every day, and they’ve noticed a trend with the plexiglass barriers in the restaurants and gift shops at Disney World’s parks and hotels. At many of these locations — but not all of them — the plexiglass is starting to be taken down. Plexiglass Barriers For example, at some gift shops around Magic Kingdom, we found no plexiglass barriers separating guests from Cast Members at the cash registers. Star Traders Other stores still had the barriers up around the registers. Plexiglass in the Emporium Some quick service locations that previously had plexiglass barriers have also removed them now. No barriers here! And the story is the same over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where most gift shops no longer have plexiglass at the cash registers. Animal Kingdom Gift Shop Around this park, some snack stands still have plexiglass barriers around the register… Plexiglass at a snack stand …while others have removed it already. None here! And we saw similar patterns in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Although some areas still had the barriers up… Plexiglass …others no longer had any plexiglass in sight. No glass here At a few Disney World hotels, the barriers were also starting to come down. We didn’t see any plexiglass at the Bayview Gifts store in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Bayview Gifts And over at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, one restaurant only had plexiglass at about half of the ordering windows. Captain Cook’s In general, the trend seems to be that plexiglass barriers are coming down in Disney World. This is along the same lines as other changes that we’ve seen in Disney World to the health and safety measures, including relaxed mask mandates for vaccinated guests. We’ll continue to watch for changes in the parks and hotels, so stay tuned with DFB for all the latest news! Click here to see what the most recent mask policy looks like 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 seen plexiglass in a lot of places around Disney World lately? Tell us in the comments. The post Another COVID-19 Change Is Quietly Going Back to Normal in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s the worst part of a Disney World vacation? The moment when you realize you have to walk all the way back to your car at the end of a long night? Waiting for a bus after a day spent in the humidity and rain? Dropping your DOLE Whip on the floor accidentally? Or maybe it’s one specific thing…having to say goodbye. Riviera Resort Checking out of your Disney World hotel can give you some serious post-Disney blues. But, soon the way you check out of your Disney World hotel could be CHANGING! Disney has started to roll out a NEW check out process that could change how you say “goodbye” to your Disney World hotel. According to the Disney website, guests can still opt for the automatic check out, which takes place on the scheduled check-out date at 11AM. Or, guests can now opt to use a NEW check out service through the My Disney Experience app. Through this mobile check out service, you’ll be able to check out through the app after you’ve left your room. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Skyliner Station Note, however, that it is only available at a limited number of resorts at the moment. For now, the mobile check out feature is only available at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Riviera Resort. But, Disney notes that guests should “check back soon” to see when the feature will be available for other Disney Resort hotels. ©Disney To use this mobile feature, you’ll need to have a credit card on file or have a zero-dollar balance. Only guests with those things will be able to use this “flexible” option. According to Disney’s website, you’ll want to first ensure that you meet that criteria — either you have a credit card on file or you have a zero-dollar balance. You can check this by opening the My Disney Experience app, going to your reservation details, and selecting “view charges.” Once you’ve done that, and you’ve confirmed that you qualify for this feature, you can view and approve the charges. Then you’ll hit “check out now” in the “Mobile Resort Checkout module” to start the checkout process. Hello down there! Disney said guests will still be able to charge purchases to their room throughout the day if they use the Mobile Resort Checkout feature. ©Disney Disney also notes that they’ll send an email with your itemized hotel account or you can view the charges through the My Disney Experience app. Riviera Resort Room It appears that guests can continue to use the automatic checkout if that’s what they prefer. With automatic checkout, on the scheduled day of check-out you’ll be automatically checked out at 11AM and an email will be sent with the itemized hotel account (or you can check charges through the My Disney Experience app). We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates on this feature to see if and when it gets expanded to other Disney World hotels. Check back for more updates! Click here to see what’s new at Disney World’s hotels! 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 use this new check-out process? Tell us in the comments! The post The Way You Check Out of Your Disney World Hotel Could Be CHANGING first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially springtime in Disney World and that means Spring Break crowds! EPCOT Monorail Not only that, but we’re still in the midst of the 2022 Flower & Garden Festival, which tends to draw crowds due to the mouth-watering food options and the absolutely gorgeous floral topiary displays. We braved the crowds and took a stroll throughout EPCOT recently to check out everything new there was to see and do — let’s check it out! EPCOT Food Updates Sommerfest Over in the Germany Pavilion, we stopped by this quick-service spot to try their new Pretzel Bread Pudding. It’s made with pretzels and topped with a caramel-butterscotch and white cream sauce. PRETZELS in our bread pudding We enjoyed this dessert, but we do wish there was an option to add more of the sauce, because this bad boy was DENSE. At $4.79, this was a fun new treat that didn’t break the bank. Click Here to Read Our FULL Review of the Pretzel Bread Pudding Sunshine Seasons Over in the Land Pavilion, we visited Sunshine Seasons to try the new Pluto Petit Cake. It’s a mango panna cotta layered with vanilla cake and lime & honey jelly. Pluto Petit Cake We cannot say enough good things about this dessert! It was $6.29, and we thought it was the perfect portion size too. The tartness from the lime and sweet honey made such a nice pairing; this was a truly refreshing dessert. Note that this was likely a left over treat from an event. So you may not see it when you visit. Click Here to Read Our FULL Review of the Pluto Petit Cake EPCOT Merchandise Updates Creations Shop If you’ve got a little Toy Story fan in your life, we spotted this very polite Youth Rex Fear Me Shirt for $19.99. So scary! For all the Princess and the Frog fans out there, the BaubleBar Tiana Minnie Ears have been spotted in the Creations Shop too! These gorgeous green ears feature a tiara fit for a princess. You can get them for $49.99. Tiana Ears are now at the Creations Shop In other Disney collab news, we spotted TWO new Alex and Ani bracelets here. First up is the So This Is Love Cinderella Bracelet for $54.99… It even has Cinderella’s Carriage! …and the End the Day with Fireworks Bracelet for $49.99! Sign us up for ending every day with fireworks, please. The Peter Pan Dooney and Bourke Collection has landed here as well! There’s the tote bag for $298… How pretty! …the handbag, which is also $298… Handbag …and the crossbody bag, which you can snag for $248! Crossbody bag What do you think of this new collection? We’re ready to fly off to Neverland just looking at it! Italy Pavilion Over in the Italy Pavilion, we stopped by La Bottega Italiana to check out the new CARB COLLECTION. Okay, it’s not really called that, but it’s a series of aprons and other home goods devoted to various gastro greats — like the Il Pesto Apron for $34.99… We love pesto! …or the I Love Pizza Apron, also $34.99. We DO love pizza — how did they know?! There’s also a series of similar placemats, like the Caffe Italiano Placemat for $12.99. How are we supposed to choose? And, if you’re the type of person that just REALLY loves letting people know what you’re about, the I Love Pasta Tote Bag is probably right up your alley at $34.99! We know what we’re about. This is a merch collection we can definitely dig into! Click Here to See the FULL Collection Japan Pavilion Video game lovers, we found two new items over in the Japan Pavilion that might interest ya! First up is the Reusable Nintendo Water Bottle for $27.99… Nintendo Water Bottle …and there’s also this adorable Animal Crossing Travel Mug for $14.95! Keep your energy up with coffee from this mug! Take your drinks on the go while easily helping the environment! Mission Space Cargo Bay If you like to stay organized, the Pink Mickey Just Chill Padfolio could help you do just that! Such a cute way to stay organized. It comes with everything you need to take notes and keep them in order — get it for $34.99. A spot for everything! There’s also the Monster’s University Padfolio for $34.99 as well! Perfect for taking notes in class! It comes with the same bells and whistles and would be perfect to whip out at your next board meeting. Mike definitely would not have used this. We’ll keep an eye out for more cute stationery items like these! EPCOT Construction Updates Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We got a good look at the progress on the entrance to this ride during a ride on the EPCOT monorail this week! Guardians construction late March 2022 Crews have been working on adding weathering details to the Nova Corps Starblaster and getting the queue markers all ready to go! Progress! We can’t wait to ride this attraction — it’s scheduled to open during summer 2022. Click Here to See Our Most Recent Guardians Update! Moana: Journey of Water The monorail did us a solid yet again and granted us a prime view of the construction taking place for this new attraction. What is going on down there? Crews have been busy laying the groundwork (literally) for this new attraction, and we can’t wait to see more as construction progresses. Click Here to Read Our FULL Update on the Moana Attraction Coming to EPCOT That’s it for everything new in EPCOT recently! We’re always looking out for new merchandise, food, and other updates in Disney World, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more. Click Here to Read What’s New in Magic Kingdom Click HERE to See All the Updated Details for EPCOT's 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite way to celebrate spring in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: A Merch Collection Dedicated to Carbs 🤤 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article