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Know what’s so fun about Disney World? No, we’re not talking about Flight of Passage, or eating a Mickey Bar, or saying “hello” to Mickey (though those are VERY fun, too!). One of our favorite parts of going to Disney World is that no two visits are ever the same! Between all the new treats and merchandise released on a daily basis, plus all the fun surprises we happen to find, there’s always something new and exciting just waiting to be discovered. You never know who you might see in Animal Kingdom! Speaking of new things, we visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check out what was new. Let’s take a look! Animal Kingdom Food Updates It’s been a LONG time since Frozen Bananas have been readily available in all four Disney parks. For a while, our beloved frozen fruit treat was completely gone from the menus, but back in November, they finally came back to the Magic Kingdom (with a NEW supplier!). They’re BACK! Now, we’re happy to report that Frozen Bananas are available once again at ALL snack carts in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Oh, how we’ve missed you — we were going BANANAS waiting for them to return! Click here for a review of Disney’s Chocolate-Covered Frozen Bananas! Zuri’s Sweets Shop in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is selling the returning Bunny Butt Rice Krispie Treat! You can also find the treat in Disney Springs, and this (plus a few other Easter specialties) are available throughout the Disney parks. Cute or weird? The Bunny Butt Rice Krispie Treat is $4.49. You can read our full review of this classic Easter treat here! Bunny Butts Are Everywhere at Disney World, and We Honestly Don’t Mind! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Restaurantosaurus has been under construction for a few weeks, but the construction walls are finally gone and all the seating areas are open! Restaurantosaurus is open again! This restaurant is full of fun Imagineering details — check it out next time you’re in Dinoland! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Island Mercantile Have you seen Turning Red on Disney+ yet? It’s a cute little movie! Now, you too can unleash your inner panda with this new Turning Red skirt for $49.99. This is so fun! We’ve seen this Turning Red boy band shirt in some of the other Disney parks, but now you can find it in Animal Kingdom, too! 4-Town FOREVER! The sparkly Tomorrowland Minnie ears we just found online are also available in the Island Mercantile store! Tomorrowland Ears! You can pick them up for $29.99. Riverside Depot This new scrunchie set is adorable! You can find it for $16.99. Perfect for spring! We’ve seen this playful Minnie Mouse kids dress at the Art of Animation gift shop and the Creations store, but now we’re happy to see it in Animal Kingdom! How cute is this?! Remember that scene in Star Tours where your ship dives under the water and you almost get devoured by a sea creature? Good news! You can recreate that scene with these new Star Wars bath toys for $24.99. These are adorable! This Aladdin mug is new to Animal Kingdom! We’ve seen it around the other parks before, but the Magic Carpet must have dropped some off at the Riverside Depot. This mug is so colorful! Speaking of new mugs, we found a friendly little Hello Gorgeous mug for $14.99. The Cinderella Castle is SO pretty! We’ve seen this mug in Disneyland, but now you can save yourself a trip to California! Discovery Trading Disney’s NEW Pixar-themed Dooney & Bourke bags sold out FAST on shopDisney, but the good news is that the full collection is available at Discovery Trading! Here’s a look at the collection! The collection features a large tote bag and satchel for $298 each, plus a crossbody bag for$228. You can also buy a matching MagicBand for $58. Pixar Threw Up All Over Disney’s New Dooney & Bourke Collection (And It’s Awesome) Animal Kingdom Additional Updates Festival of the Lion King A few days ago, Disney’s Festival of the Lion King show closed after its 1PM show. After that, all shows for the rest of the day were canceled. The show was running in the morning but stopped unexpectedly Cast Members informed us that they were having technical difficulties with the set and could not reopen for the rest of the day. Luckily, the show is back up and running now! NEWS: Popular Show Closed Today for Technical Difficulties in Disney World That covers all the news we found out of Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Be sure to stick around as we look out for more park updates! Everything You’re Doing Wrong at 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. Are you planning a trip to Disney World soon? 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If you’ve been to EPCOT recently (or even in the past few years!) you probably noticed the large amount of construction! This is because EPCOT is currently undergoing a HUGE transformation that includes everything from new stores, rides, restaurants, and more. Yikes! There’s a lot of work to be done Some parts of the overall project have already been completed, like Space 220 and the Creations shop, while others are still a big work in progress, like the Moana attraction. There are also some attractions that have been put on pause or are a complete mystery to us because Disney won’t share any updates! And, unfortunately, one attraction at EPCOT just shut down for good. We learned just a few days ago that The EPCOT Experience would be closing permanently. Today, March 14th, 2022, the attraction officially closed. The exhibit is gone This experience was an interactive exhibit that showed the future plans for EPCOT’s massive transformation. It’s where you could take in a small model of what parts of the park are supposed to look like once the whole project is complete. The EPCOT Experience But, Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley said in an Instagram post that “with the transformation now well under way” they have decided to close the EPCOT Experience and “make way for exciting new activities of the Odyssey pavilion to create a great experience for our guests.” The EPCOT Experience Over the course of the attractions, over 2 MILLION people visited to learn more about the park’s plans. It was a fun exhibit! When we went by the Odyssey pavilion today, the building was closed off. Closed forever! Curtains were drawn over the windows. No more EPCOT Experience But, we could still see a slight sign of the exhibit, with EPCOT glowing distantly from inside. Can you see it? The sign in front of the pavilion has also been covered up. Empty sign So, the pavilion is a blank space right now, and will hopefully be used for something else exciting soon! What will come next? We’ll keep you updated with the latest Disney Parks news and updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see the most recent update on the Moana attraction coming to EPCOT Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you get a chance to check out the EPCOT Experience when it was open? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The EPCOT Experience is Officially Closed 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. Being a Disney World Annual Passholder gets you some great perks on top of park access, like discounts on merchandise and food! Annual Passholder sign But what if you can’t make it to Disney World to take advantage of your discount? We have some good news! Disney is now giving Disney World Annual Passholders an opportunity to use a 25% off discount online — but it’s for a limited time, so find out what you need to do before this offer ends! For just four days, Annual Passholders can save 25% on purchases of $75 and up on shopDisney! Usually, Annual Passholders cannot use their discount online, but only in Disney World. ©shopDisney So how do you get this discount? You must be signed into shopDisney via the same account you have linked to your Annual Pass, you must select qualifying items, and you must enter the code WDW25 at checkout. ©shopDisney Disney outlines the step-by-step process to use this discount, which includes making sure that your Annual Pass is linked to your Disney Parks account. When you sign into shopDisney using the same log-in credentials as your Disney Parks account, the discount will be applied with the code WDW25. You have to be an Annual Passholder to use this code! ©shopDisney After that, all you have to do is shop! Once you add qualifying items to your cart, the discount will be automatically applied when you enter the promo code WDW25. You HAVE to spend $75 (or more) for the discount to be applied, so if your cart doesn’t total $75 you won’t see the discount. You can also stack the code SHIPMAGIC for free shipping above $75! ©shopDisney Not everything at shopDisney qualifies for the discount, so you might find that a few items in your cart are not discounted. Brands such as Lilly Pulitzer, Colourpop, Lego, and more do not qualify, so make sure you read the fine print before ordering. Items that don’t qualify will not count toward your $75 total. ©shopDisney It’s a long list, and if you’re not totally sure if your item qualifies, you can just add it to your cart to see if the discount is applied. ©shopDisney The cool thing is that this discount applies to select 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden merchandise, like this Orange Bird Spirit Jersey for $69.99. You don’t have to go all the way to EPCOT to get one, AND you can get it for 25% off! ©shopDisney Across the back, it says ”The Original Florida Orange Bird!” Get the Orange Bird Spirit Jersey here! The new Tomorrowland Minnie Ears are also included in this promotion! If Tomorrowland is your favorite land in Magic Kingdom, these are THE ears for you. ©Disney These ears have a purple satin bow with a celestial print and glittery silver ears for $29.99. Click here to order the Tomorrowland Minnie Ears here! Even the Magic Kingdom Park Map Crocs are included! These Crocs come with a vintage Magic Kingdom park map design, including 4 special charms too. ©shopDisney They cost $59.99, and you can save 25%! Here’s where to find the Magic Kingdom Map Crocs! This limited-time discount for Annual Passholders is only available from March 14th through March 17th, so don’t wait too long to place your order! ©Disney We love a good discount! Keep reading DFB for more Disney shopping news and future discounts! You won’t believe how fast this Disney Dooney & Bourke collection sold out 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. Are you taking advantage of this discount? Tell us in the comments! The post Hey Annual Passholders! You Can Save 25% on Disney Merchandise for a LIMITED Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today, we are continuing our celebration of Women’s History Month, highlighting inspiring women who are breaking down barriers and paving the way for so many of us. View the full article

Gwendolyn Rogers, founder of Carmel- and Indianapolis-based Cake Bake Shop, will be opening a third location — a full-service venue at Disney World — in 2023. View the full article

It’s Day 3 of Spring Break flight cancelations at the Orlando International Airport. We know that some Disney fans can think of no better place to be stranded than in Orlando, but there are a lot of folks out there who just need to get home. Orlando International Airport Here’s a look at what’s behind all the travel delays. This whole thing started with severe weather on the East Coast. The weather led to the start of the flight cancelations early Saturday, March 12th. But now we know that a whopping 204 flights were canceled between Saturday, March 12th, and Sunday, March 13th. And now, nearly two dozen flights have been canceled on Monday, March 14th, too! The skies over Cinderella Castle were dark much of the day on Saturday as severe weather moved through the area. It’s a mess — one that may take a couple of more days to straighten out, as MCO spokeswoman Carolyn Fennell told the Orlando Sentinel. But the weather has cleared up, right? So why are there still delays? Orlando Airport CROWDS. Crowds are a big part of the delays. You might think that the December holidays are the busiest time at the Orlando Airport, but, friends, you’d be wrong. The busiest time of year at the airport is right now — Spring Break. It’s the busiest time of year at MCO. Airport estimates released last week predicted that about 300,000 people would travel through MCO this Saturday and Sunday. Between the sheer numbers of passengers and those staffing shortages we keep hearing about, it has been difficult for the airlines that had to cancel flights this weekend to recover. Can we get a button celebrating “being stranded” at Disney World? Airport officials say they expect 7 million travelers to pass through the terminals at MCO before it is all said and done this Spring Break/Easter season. That’s up about 35% over last year! We’ll keep an eye on this situation and let you know about any updates, so keep following DFB for all the latest news that could impact your Disney World vacation. Click Here to Find Out What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World is Canceled 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 stranded at the Orlando Airport? How long were you stuck? Let us know in the comments! The post Passengers Stuck in Orlando as Flight Cancelations Continue first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of our favorite spots for a sweet treat in Disney World is Karamell-Küche over in EPCOT’s Germany pavilion! SO many goodies It’s home to a bunch of Werther’s Original Caramel desserts like caramel corn, caramel apples, caramel cupcakes, and more. But today, we found some more Werther’s Caramel items in Disney World, and they weren’t in Germany! Over in Animal Kingdom, we spotted some Werther’s Caramel treats inside Zuri’s Sweets Shop! We are ALL for being able to get some of these delicious caramel items in other parks besides EPCOT. Do you see them? We saw a Caramel Apple Pie in here for $10.99. This is a Mickey apple covered in toppings to make it taste like apple pie, not an actual apple pie. This is a great snack to grab today since it’s Pi Day! Happy Pi Day! We also found those very tasty Pecan Clusters in here for $4.49… YUM …and the Caramel Butter Bars, which are $4.49, too. Butter Bars We couldn’t just NOT get one of these sweet treats while we were here, right?! So, we got a Butter Bar! Iconic We also found these caramel items at Big Top Treats in Magic Kingdom, and a Cast Member also told us that Goofy’s Candy Company at Disney Springs should be getting the Butter Bar and a few other Werther’s treats soon! All that caramel goodness! Now there’s more than one place to snag some of these caramel snacks! We’ll be on the lookout for these treats in other locations around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for updates. Click here to see another one of our FAVORITE treats from Karamell-Küche! 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 caramel treat do you want to taste for yourself? Let us know in the comments! The post Some of Our Favorite EPCOT Treats Are Now Available in Other Disney Parks! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you really go to Disney World if you didn’t eat your weight in Disney snacks? Why do Disney snacks taste so much better than regular snacks? Just for funsies, we asked DFB readers to share their top two Disney snacks using ONLY emojis, and there were some creative emoji snack translations! Find out which Disney snacks made the list here — as emojis, of course. We reached out to our readers on Facebook (give us a follow if you want to share your thoughts in the future!) and lots of readers shared their favorite Disney snacks — in emoji form! Take a look and try to guess each emoji combo before reading on! 1. To start, let’s begin with the classic Disney snack shared by several readers — the Mickey Pretzel! Look, there are some delicious pretzel options in Disney Parks, but as you may know, anything Mickey-shaped tastes especially good. Mickey Pretzel Along with your Mickey Pretzel, you can usually order a tub of plastic cheese for dipping purposes, and how do you make a pretzel even better? With plastic cheese. We don’t make the rules here, folks! The 7 BEST pretzels in Disney World! 2. If you guessed Citrus Swirl for this one, you’re right! Although many readers also shared the emojis (Pineapple Dole Whip!) as their favorite snack, the Citrus Swirl was definitely one of the most popular snacks commented. It’s made of vanilla soft serve and frozen orange juice slushy, and after it left the Sunshine Tree Terrace menu in July 2021, we have yet to see it return to Magic Kingdom. We will let you know when it makes its way back! Citrus Swirl Still, you can always grab a classic if you’re looking to satisfy your Dole Whip craving, and we’re still hoping to see the Citrus Swirl again someday! Read more about the mystery of the Citrus Swirl here! 3. This one might be an easier one to guess — the Corn Dog! Disney World has a few versions to try, like the Hand-dipped Corn Dog for $10.99 at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments… YUM! …or the classic Corn Dog Nuggets for $10.29 from Casey’s Corner. You can find both of these snacks in Magic Kingdom, but you can also find corn dogs and nuggets in other Disney World spots too. Corn dog nuggets and plastic cheese Corn dogs can be a great value for the price in Disney Parks. Disneyland is also known for their amazing corn dogs, so you might want to try one on both coasts! Check out our review of the Hand-dipped Corn Dog here! 4. Okay, this one might be a little tougher. We’ve got a lion emoji and a sunset emoji, which make…the Simba Sunset! This treat is made with Dole Whip Pineapple and a red syrup flavored with strawberry, watermelon, and coconut for $5.99 from Tamu Tamu Refreshments in Animal Kingdom! So. Much. Dole Whip. It’s a BIG size for a Dole Whip, and it’s delicious too. You can also get it with rum added for $11 with the King’s Cooler! Read our review of the Simba Sunset here! 5. Can you go any more classic than a Mickey Waffle with Strawberries (is that what you guessed?)?? You can get a JUMBO Mickey Waffle served with strawberries, whipped cream, and powdered sugar from Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in Magic Kingdom for $6.79. Mickey Waffle with Strawberries This is a breakfast-only dish at Sleepy Hollow, so make sure you visit before noon to check it out! Read our review of the Mickey Waffle with Strawberries here! 6. You might not get this one if you’ve never walked around EPCOT with a huge piece of bread, but we’ll give you a second to think about it. One of Disney World’s cheapest snacks, a Baguette from Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie in EPCOT, was a popular choice from our readers! Baguette You can get a Full Baguette for $3.50, or a Half Baguette for $2.25. You might feel a little silly, but trust us when we say that it’s a cheap, delicious, AND filling snack! Find out which Disney World snacks are best when you’re on a budget! 7. We’ve arrived at another Mickey-shaped treat, and you’ve probably guessed it — the Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar! In terms of flavors, it’s a basic combo of vanilla ice cream with a chocolate coating, but this classic snack is delicious whether you’re a kid or a fully grown adult. We love Mickey ice cream bars Mickey Ice Cream Bars recently had a price increase to $5.99 in Disney World, and you can generally find them all over around Disney Parks. And if you REALLY have a craving, you can grab a box of Mickey Bars in most local grocery stores! Find out where to buy Mickey Bars at the grocery store! 8. This controversial snack was a frequent mention by our readers, and we had to laugh at the literal emoji combo. The Turkey Leg is one of those Disney snacks you either love or hate, and you can find it at various spots around Disney Parks, if you’re a Turkey Leg person, that is. Ah, the turkey leg. It’s basically what it sounds like — it’s a giant hunk of a meaty, salty turkey leg, and although we’re not exactly Team Turkey Leg here, we will at least acknowledge those of you out there who are! Read more about the Disney World Turkey Leg here! 9. And lastly, did you figure out this group of emojis? It’s an Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich from several spots in Disney World, like Dino-Bite Snacks in Animal Kingdom. The typical menu item is two freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies served with vanilla ice cream for $6.99, but Dino-Bite Snacks in particular occasionally serves specialty ice cream sammies too. Ice Cream Sandwich For Disney World’s 50th anniversary, they released a new treat featuring double chocolate chip cookies covered in glittery celebration sprinkles with vanilla ice cream in between, and y’all, it’s GOOD. Head to Dino-Bites in Animal Kingdom if you’d like to try it! Here’s our review of the special 50th anniversary ice cream sandwich! Can you think of any other fun emoji combinations for Disney snacks and treats? Remember to follow us on Facebook if you’d like to participate in a future poll, and stay tuned for more Disney news! 9 Disney World treats we loved as kids that still totally SLAP! 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. Comment with your favorite Disney snacks — as emojis! The post Our Readers Describe Disney Snacks Using ONLY Emojis! 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. Hey Disney, we’ve got a question for ya! We find new Minnie ears in Disney World ALL the time, but where are all the princess-inspired ears? Sure, we know about the Tiara ears and the old Ariel-inspired ears, but it’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen a pair of ears inspired by a Disney princess! Imagine how cool it would be to wear a pair of Rapunzel Minnie ears, or what about a pair of Pocahontas ears? These are free ideas, Disney — use them! It’s always a treat to talk to Princess Tiana! Whoever’s in charge of Disney merchandise should come talk to DFB; we’re just saying. In the meantime, let’s talk about some new Minnie ears we can ACTUALLY buy! March has been a BUSY month for Minnie ear enthusiasts. We recently discovered these Tomorrowland Minnie ears in Disney World, and they just made their way to shopDisney, too! While we LOVE a sparkly pair of ears, they don’t quite fill the princess-shaped hole in our hearts. We’ve seen a LOT of new Minnie ears lately! Luckily, shopDisney just released these NEW BaubleBar Tiana Minnie ears inspired by The Princess and the Frog movie! They’re made with green velour fabric and crowned with a golden tiara. ©Disney The signature gold Disney x BaubleBar plate is located on the inner side of the headband. Each ear is lined with some gold accents that match the tiara. These ears are SO pretty — they’re simple, yet instantly recognizable as Princess and the Frog ears. BaubleBar, you knocked it out of the park with this one! ©Disney These new ears are a little pricier than normal at $49.99. If you’re interested in these ears, you might want to check them out ASAP — shopDisney is notorious for removing or selling out of Disney merch in the blink of an eye! Click here to buy the new Tiana Ear Minnie ears by BaubleBar In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and park updates! Take a Look at the NEW Disney Items That Arrived Online This Week Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about these new ears? Let us know in the comments! The post You'll Need a Royal BUDGET to Afford Disney's NEW 'Princess and the Frog' Minnie Ears! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’re a Pixar fan (and really, who isn’t?), you don’t want to miss the newest additions to the Disney Dooney & Bourke line. New Dooney & Bourke merchandise Disney and Dooney & Bourke have created some epic collections through their collaboration, and most recently one of their collections was all about Pixar! We’re talking your favorite Pixar characters ALL over each purse, which is good because we can’t just pick ONE Pixar character. Originally, this collection was only available in Disney Parks, but today all three Pixar purses were released online! Note: Since writing this post, this collection has sold out on shopDisney, but it doesn’t hurt to bookmark each link and keep checking back in case they come back in stock! Today the Disney Dooney & Bourke Pixar Maps collection was released on shopDisney! Up first is the Pixar Maps Tote Bag, which is the biggest bag in the collection. The fun thing about Disney Dooney & Bourke is that no two bags are the same — the print is cut differently for each bag! Tote Bag How many Pixar characters do you spot? The featured Pixar movies in the print include Toy Story, Monsters University, The Incredibles, Up, Cars, Ratatouille, and Inside Out! ©shopDisney Each bag features screen art on coated cotton, with genuine leather finishings. The tote costs $268. Bookmark the Dooney & Bourke Pixar Maps Tote Bag link here! The next bag in the collection is the Pixar Maps Satchel, which comes with top carry handles and an adjustable (and detachable!) shoulder strap. Satchel If you look closely, you can find little sayings from each featured Pixar movie, like “bon appetit,” “I’m a toy,” “adventure is out there,” and “friends to the finish!” ©shopDisney The bottom of the bag features metal feet so that you don’t have to place the bag itself directly on any surface. When it’s available on shopDisney, it costs $268. Click here to bookmark the Dooney & Bourke Pixar Maps Satchel! And last but not least, the Pixar Maps Crossbody Bag is the smallest of the bunch, but it would make a great park bag! Crossbody Bag It features a foldover front and an adjustable shoulder strap, and it’s also fully lined. ©shopDisney When available, this bag would set you back $198 on shopDisney! Bookmark this link for the Dooney & Bourke Pixar Maps Crossbody Bag! This collection is a good reminder of how fast collectible Disney items can sell out! Keep reading DFB for more Disney merchandise and shopping news! Check out the other Disney Dooney & Bourke bags you can get online now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this collection? Tell us in the comments! The post You Won't Believe How FAST This Disney Dooney & Bourke Collection Sold Out Online! 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. Can you ever have enough Minnie Ears?! We think not! So. Many. Ears. Seriously though, it’s hard to resist buying a ton of pairs when Disney has been releasing SO many new designs. We’ve seen Orange Bird Ears, Alice in Wonderland Ears, Limoncello Ears, Pixar Ears, and more. And now, a design we recently saw in the parks is available online! The Tomorrowland Minnie Mouse Ears are now available on shopDisney! ©Disney We recently saw these ears be released in Disney World, but now you don’t need a park ticket to grab ’em. New ears alert! They have sparkly silver glitter on the ears… All the glitter …and a purple bow decorated with holographic stars and dots. Sparkly bow The band of the ears is also holographic. Shiny! These are perfect for showing your Tomorrowland love! These ears are MADE for Tomorrowland. Get them now for $29.99 before they’re gone. And, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! Click here to get these sparkly new Tomorrowland Ears! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you like these new ears? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney’s NEW Tomorrowland Ears are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company is full of talented individuals around the world who work in a wide variety of roles, contributing to the magic in their own special ways. In an effort to celebrate these employees and cast members, our brand-new “Cast Conversation” series gives us the opportunity to hear about all of the unique […]View the full article

Shopping for popular Disney merchandise can be tough sometimes. There are often items that are in the parks, but not online, or online, but not in the parks! However, sometimes we get lucky and items are available in person AND online, so we have a better chance of snagging them! Flower and Garden Merch at EPCOT Recently, Disney announced a new collab with Lilly Pulitzer! We just saw this collection drop online, but it’s now also available in Disney World (which is great because it’s almost completely sold out online!). We found the new collection in Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom and over at the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs! New merch alert! Over at the Co-Op, you can find the clothing in the collection, which you can see more of here. But, only the accessories are inside Uptown Jewelers! First up, we have this new Notebook for $18. This print is so fun! Next, there is a new Tumbler available for $24! Perfect to stay hydrated in the springtime! There is also a Backpack in the collection, which is $108. Need a new park bag? Check out this new Wristlet, which you can get for $58. Or just carry a small wristlet in the parks! And, finally, we have this new Baseball Cap for $48! Great to keep the sun off your face (still wear sunscreen though!) Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to check out this collection 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. What do you think of this new collection? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! The Sold Out Lilly Pulitzer Collection is Now in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

March 14th is National Pi Day, which celebrates this famous number that is very important for mathematicians and engineers alike when designing some of the theme park attractions that you know and love. View the full article

We have a confession to make: even though we could probably navigate through the Disney parks with our eyes closed, we still find ourselves picking up a park map every once in a while — they’re practically a collector’s item! Nowadays, there are fewer and fewer freebies in Disney World, so we cling to our good old paper park maps like they’re precious gold. Who knows, maybe someday our commemorative 50th Anniversary park map will be worth some CASH! Ever take a picture and think, “This is cover-worthy”? Speaking of park maps, it’s time for a redesign! Recently, Minnie Mouse took over the cover of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ NEW park map (and looks FABULOUS), but now let’s check out the new Magic Kingdom park maps! For reference, this is what the old Magic Kingdom park map looked like. Each of the four Disney World park maps featured a beacon of magic park icon all lit up for the 50th Anniversary celebration. They were pretty, but spring is a time for new beginnings! Old Magic Kingdom map The NEW park map features Mickey Mouse all dressed up in his 50th Anniversary EAR-idescent costume! If you were curious, that new cover photo was taken during one of Mickey’s daily cavalcade appearances, where Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, and Chip ‘n’ Dale ride through the Magic Kingdom and celebrate the 50th Anniversary. Hey — we know him! Inside, well, you know how maps work. You can find a list of all the open attractions, dining, merchandise locations, guest services, first aid, and shows in the Magic Kingdom. If you’re trying to preserve your precious phone battery, using a physical park map can come in handy! Magic Kingdom Map Not much changed here, but we did notice that the newly returned Festival of Fantasy parade, Adventure Friends Cavalcade, and Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire are now listed on the map. If you’re looking for some classic Disney entertainment, all three of these experiences are SUPER fun! This is a keeper for SURE! Those are all of the changes we noticed on the new maps at Magic Kingdom! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and park updates. Everything You Can Do On My Disney Experience BEFORE Your Disney World Vacation Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you keep your Disney World park maps? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See the NEW Magic Kingdom Park Map in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s better than getting a Mickey Mouse themed collection every month? Getting a Mickey Mouse themed collection inspired by a Disney Parks attraction every month! Mickey Mouse!! For every month in 2022, Disney will be releasing a new Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction drop! Similar to the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection from 2020, every month we’ll get new Mickey merch inspired by Disney rides! We already got a sneak peek of what January’s collection is gonna be, and after a couple months of waiting, the collection is finally here! January’s Mickey Mouse Main Attraction Collection is all about Space Mountain! If you’re into Disney-retro-space-vibes, then this is the collection for you. And, we just found many of the pieces at Disney World. ©Disney We found the collection at Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom, Creations in EPCOT, and Discovery Trading in Animal Kingdom. New collection! There is a brand new pair of Mickey ears themed to Space Mountain. What do you think? One ear has Space Mountain on it… Space Mountain …and the other has a spaceship! Let’s go to space They are truly out of this world! There is also an adorable Astronaut Mickey pin for $29.99. Mickey’s top is in the shape of Space Mountain, and he’s got galaxy print all over his ears! New pin! We’re still on the lookout for the plush in the collection, so we’ll keep you updated if we see it. And, make sure you get this collection ASAP, because it won’t be here forever! We’re always staying up to date with all the latest in all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see all of the new Disney Items that Arrived Online this week! 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 gonna get anything from the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Collection? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Calling All Space Mountain Fans — You Gotta See Disney’s NEW Mickey Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you hear the word “luxury,” you probably don’t think about theme parks and family tourist destinations, but the truth is, you can experience some serious opulence and elegance in Disney World (as long as you’re willing to spend some serious cash). In fact, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa was recently ranked as one of the BEST hotels in Orlando! This is a beautiful resort! As much as we love the Grand Floridian Resort, it was time for a little update. Recently, Disney started construction at one of Disney’s most popular Deluxe hotels, with plans to add 200 NEW DVC rooms to the resort. We’ve been keeping our eyes out for updates, and now we’ve got an important update to share about the new rooms coming to the Grand Floridian Resort. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is getting some brand new DVC Resort Studio rooms, which will be located in the Big Pine Key building of the hotel. The stunning new rooms will be inspired by the movie Mary Poppins Returns. We previewed the rooms earlier this month! Construction on these studios started on March 1st, and it seems like progress is already coming along! Goodbye, old furniture! Now, let’s talk timelines. The pre-sale to purchase a new Resort Studio room opened on March 3rd for DVC members, and guests who are not DVC members can book these rooms beginning March 31st. Starting today, March 14th, Disney Vacation Club owners can book one of the new rooms for a check-in date starting in late June. New Resort Studios According to a Cast Member, DVC members can call the Disney Vacation Club Member Services hotline now to book a stay as early as June 20th, 2022, though the Disney Vacation Club website does not have an opening date posted yet. We’ll keep our eyes out for an update, though! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Is anyone else seriously excited about these gorgeous new rooms? We’ll continue to look out for more construction updates, so stay tuned for more information! Can You Guess How Many Disney World Resorts Made Orlando’s BEST Hotels List?! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever stayed at a Deluxe Disney World resort? Let us know in the comments! The post Opening Date Revealed for Disney's NEW Grand Floridian Resort Rooms! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a good day when Disney releases new Minnie ears, and today we may have found one of the most unique pairs of ears we’ve ever seen. These ears are MADE for Tomorrowland Disney has been on fire with new ears lately, from the new Tomorrowland Celestial Ears, to the Limoncello Ears, to Orange Bird Ears, and even Chef Mickey’s Ears, and today we have NEW ears inspired by Disney and Pixar’s newest film! Turning Red just premiered on Disney+ and we’ve already been some new merchandise AND food inspired by the film, so come with us to check out these new ears! Turning Red is about thirteen-year-old Mei who learns that she can transform into a giant red panda when she gets excited, and Disney just released NEW Turning Red Ears! These ears feature both sides of Mei, with one ear as Panda Mei, and the other ear as Mei in human form! Both ears are plush and embroidered. ©shopDisney The bow is made of fuzzy white fleece, and the headband is a light blue velour with “Panda” embroidered on one side in orange… ©shopDisney …and “Power!” embroidered on the other side in yellow! (Get it? Panda power!) ©shopDisney You can find these Turning Red Ears on shopDisney for $29.99, and we’ll be looking out for them in Disney World too! Keep reading DFB for more Disney merchandise news! Click here to order your own pair of Turning Red 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. What do you think of these Turning Red Ears? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Released NEW Minnie Ears Inspired by Pixar’s Latest Movie! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

WARNING! READ THIS POST AT YOUR OWN RISK!! Disney’s Hollywood Studios While some of the magic at Disney World is truly real (like when it comes to those amazing Cast Members), there are some ways that Disney TRICKS you into believing that some “real” magic is happening. From dancing ghosts to lightsabers that seem to cut through walls — there are some epic Disney effects that might cause even the most tech savvy to say “how did they do that?!” But, as we noted above — BE WARNED! Reading on could spoil some of the magic. For real, this is your last chance! Oh, you’re okay with getting some behind-the-scenes spoilers? Okay! Lean in close — we’ve got some juicy secrets to share with you! Ghosts on Haunted Mansion Ghosts are pretty spooky in any shape or form, and the Haunted Mansion ones sure do look real and there are some stories and rumors of real ghosts on other Disney World attractions. So, what’s really happening here? Ballroom Ghosts Some of the most iconic ghosts in the entire ride are the ones dancing in the ballroom. It seems like if you were to jump down and join them, you would be surrounded by some pretty sprightly real ghosts! But…there are no real ghosts here (as far as we know ) just some really awesome tech at work! The Ballroom Scene and Some GHOSTS! The ballroom ghosts use a practical effect called Pepper’s Ghost. Essentially, real animatronics of the “ghosts” play out the scene in a room located just below your vehicles (which, of course, you can’t see while on the ride). Instead of seeing those animatronic figures though, what you’re seeing are their reflections! Absolutely Amazing Effect! There is an angled pane of glass placed between the animatronics and the ballroom that is essentially invisible to guests. A light is shined on the animatronics and their reflections bounce off of the glass and BOOM! You’ve got ghosts. Click here to read more about the Pepper’s Ghost effect! Creepy Busts Haunted Mansion is full of creepy effects, but another particularly cool one can be spotted in the library. When cruising through the library, it seems like the busts on the shelves are turning to watch you pass. In fact, they’re not turning at all! Creeeeeeepy Instead of being carved like traditional busts, these are actually concave so that the center of the face is further back than the edges of the face. This helps to create the creepy illusion that their gaze is following you! Click here to learn more about Haunted Mansion! Flying Spider-Man in Avengers Campus If you’ve seen the videos, you know what we’re talking about here. But for those who might not have watched, what you need to know is that Spider-Man FLIES in Avengers Campus. Well…sorta. During one “show” at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure, you’ll see Spider-Man talking to guests in the area, when suddenly he moves over to another area to take his suit for a practice run. And BAM! before your very eyes, you see Spider-Man FLY! Truthfully, it’s hard NOT to believe that it really is Spider-Man doing superhero-level stunts right in front of your eyes. Yeah, we could watch that all day! So what makes this stunt actually work? Is there a REAL person performing those tricks? Well, in actuality Spidey is part man, part robot! ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation For much of the show (where Spider-Man talks to guests and does maybe a tumble or two), you are seeing a human in the Spider-Man costume. But when Spider-Man prepares for his launch, you’ll notice he ducks behind a building. At this point, Spidey gets swapped for an animatronic version of himself that is slingshotted (literally) into the air. The Amazing Spider-Man! This advanced bot is known as a stuntronic and it is able to mimic the movements of a human being hurtling through the air – complete with some super poses. ©Disney When it lands, it’s generally caught in a giant net and human Spider-Man taps back in to finish the show. Between shows, technicians reset the Spider-Man robot in the giant slingshot, all ready for his next set of awe-inspiring stunts. Want to see more of the stuntronic? Click here! Kylo Ren’s Lightsaber on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is full of unbelievable special effects (which is why it can often have an unbelievably long line!), but perhaps the most puzzling is when Kylo Ren stabs his lightsaber down through the ceiling of the lift you’re in. The lightsaber shoots through the ceiling and then seemingly carves a semi-circle in the roof. WHAAAAAAA?! How is that happening without ACTUALLY putting a hole in the roof during every ride? Disney isn’t breaking and rebuilding ceilings between each ride, is it? No, of course, it isn’t! So here’s how that trick works. Kylo Cutting the Ceiling The answer is simpler than you might think! Kylo’s lightsaber is a lit shaft that spins very quickly. With the bright red light, the spinning looks more like the usual wavering of energy that a lightsaber has. When the saber pokes through the ceiling, the panel begins to rotate, revealing what was a hidden semi-circular path for the lightsaber to follow. Combine these effects with some lighting, projections, etc., and it sure looks like Kylo’s saber is slicing through the ceiling like butter! To see more about Rise of the Resistance, click here! Figment’s Disappearing Butterfly on Journey Into Imagination with Figment Ever wondered if you’re seeing things when you watch the giant caged butterfly on Journey Into Imagination with Figment disappear before your very eyes? Don’t worry. You haven’t had one too many Mickey bars! It’s actually a simple optical illusion. Now You See It… When you enter the room to the right of the butterfly, you’re viewing half of a butterfly figure on a swing within the cage. The center of the cage has a mirror that makes it look like your seeing a full, symmetrical butterfly. Now You Don’t… As you cross, the bars of the cage help to obscure the edges of the mirror and you end up to the left of the butterfly. There, you see half of an empty swing, continuing to swing in unison with the one you just saw. That half empty swing touches up to a mirror on that side perfectly – making it look like a full swing. If you look closely (look at the top of the cage!), you can see the line where the empty swing meets the mirror! If you could only save 1 EPCOT ride, which would it be? Click here to see what our readers had to say! Magic Mirror in Enchanted Tales with Belle Note that Enchanted Tales with Belle is currently unavailable at Disney World continues its reopening. Check to see if it is open during your trip! When you head into the world of Beauty and the Beast to hear a tale from Belle, you’ll find yourself stepping through a portal that magically appears from a mirror in the wall. Basically, inside of Maurice’s workshop is a large mirror that hangs on the wall. At one point during the pre-show, the mirror animates, shows the Beast’s Castle, and then stretches and grows to transform into a door for guests to step through. No matter how many times you go through it, it’s still an impressive effect, and one that’ll have you feeling like you’ve truly entered into a fairytale. So…how can that happen? Enchanted Tales with Belle This effect comes from a combination of physical and projected effects. At base, you’re seeing the frame of the mirror mechanically expand on tracks as the wooden beams in the wall slide away from the mirror and the bottom section of the wall slides into a hidden portion of the floor. All of this happens simultaneously to take the opening from being a small one to being a large doorway. The Enchanted Mirror As this happens, you’re also seeing a half-silvered mirror that allows the projection to be shown through while you’re looking at your reflection. The mirror is larger than the initial opening so that you still see the glass when the frame expands, and at the last moment, the glass slides to the left to reveal a split pane – much like an automatic door at the grocery store. The split panes slide away while a projection of wooden doors opening is projected to give the illusion that a door has appeared and opened before you. Enchanted Tales with Belle All of this is carefully covered by the magical projections you’re seeing, cleverly placed props on the floor, and the audio track that plays to cover any sounds from the mechanisms. Sneaky, sneaky! Want to see more amazing Disney effects? Click here! Tinker Bell’s Flight During Magic Kingdom Fireworks One of the most magical moments you can have in Magic Kingdom might be watching Tinker Bell fly during the fireworks show. If you had to guess how Tinker Bell’s flight works, you might get it right. It’s surprisingly simple and yet AMAZINGLY impressive. Tinker Bell Tinker Bell is a real person who stands up on a platform in one of the highest spires of Cinderella Castle. When the time comes, Tink jumps from the spire and is carried in the harness down a zipline/cable that carries her over the crowd. The lights tucked in Tink’s dress, hair, and wand turn on while the Cast Member is “flying” and it’s a pretty awe-inspiring sight. Enchantment At the end of the zipline/cord, Tink’s lights cut off so you can’t see her anymore and she lands in a padded area on the rooftops of Tomorrowland. Simple but magical — sometimes that’s all you need! To see more about Magic Kingdom’s fireworks, click here! Goofy’s Train Crash on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Here’s another effect where the wall is trickier than it seems! In the pre-show for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Goofy takes “Full steam ahead!” quite seriously and crashes a train right into the walls of the theater. The resulting opening allows you to say goodbye to the Chinese Theater and hello to the world of some of your favorite toons! The Pre-Show When the projected clip shows Goofy hitting the screen and the explosion, a few things happen. First, the screen slides up to reveal a previously hidden portion of the wall. Mechanics in this area of the wall fold out to show where the wall was blasted out from the explosion. Oh, Goofy! This effect is pretty difficult to catch in action – even if you’re looking for it. As it happens, a loud audio plays, fog pours out from behind the screen and out of the new opening, and the projection stays stationary to hide any movement from the screen. Talk about impressive! Click here to see more hidden details on this ride! Talking Characters There are several different ways Disney puts you in contact with your favorite characters! Turtle Talk with Crush & Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Both of these attractions use a similar technology system that is pretty magical to the guests who get to interact with their favorite characters in real-time. Turtle Talk! The on-screen projected characters (whether they are Crush or Monstropolis monsters) are connected to a live performer backstage. This performer has access to the controls for the pre-animated movement of the characters. The live performer then speaks to the members of the audience through their Disney character. Mike Wazowski! Add cameras and microphones in the audience so that the performer can hear and see guests, and you’ve got a truly interactive experience! Stormtroopers Ever wondered how the Stormtroopers respond to you and try to get you to join the First Order in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? These suits come pre-programmed with a bunch of pre-recorded statements. That’s why everything the Stormtroopers say comes out in similar voices no matter how many times you see them. Nothing to see here. Move along! The statements are in undisclosed sets (they might be positive, negative, photo reaction, etc.) and the performers have designated hand movements they can do to trigger the pre-recorded messages to play. That’s how it seems like these baddies are talking to you! Next time you’re hanging with a Stormtrooper, keep an eye on his hands when he talks! Talking Mickey and Friends in Shows This next talking illusion might be the most obvious, but it’s still pretty magical to see in real life. When you see Mickey and friends in parades and stage shows, they might speak though you might be used to seeing them mime to communicate during meet-and-greets! YES, Goofy! This is pretty simple. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and anyone else’s voice is generally a part of the music track that plays for the show. Keeping Ariel Safe During Fantasmic Note that Fantasmic! is not currently available, but is set to return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2022. This last one is a pretty interesting surprise! A favorite part of Fantasmic! for many is when all the characters come out on the big riverboat at the end. This comes just before some fireworks and pyrotechnics are employed. To keep the performers safe, all of the characters move inside the ferryboat – all, except one. Fantasmic! Ariel appears in mermaid form during Fantasmic and she can’t dart inside since…you know…she doesn’t have legs (it happens! ). To keep her safe when the fireworks start going off, the performers employ a technique sometimes nicknamed “Bagging the Fish.” Fantasmic! Finale The other characters place a fireproof cover over Ariel so that she’s safe and protected while staying in place when the fireworks go off. It may sound pretty silly, but it appears to be effective solution! Hey, it’s at least better than trading your voice to a sea witch for legs! Will this continue to be the method used when Fantasmic! reopens? We’ll have to wait to find out! And THAT’S how Disney makes magic. Pretty cool, huh? As always, keep an eye on DFB for more Disney fun and news! Want to see more Disney World secrets? Watch our video! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these special effects? Tell us in the comments! The post WARNING: Do NOT Read This Unless You’re Ready to “Spoil” Some of the Disney Magic first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney rules, regulations, and reservations have CHANGED since my last trip. Cinderella Castle Now, I’ve got a few things I’ll never do again in Disney World. Check out our video below on 8 Things I Won’t Do Again in Disney World! 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 in the comments what YOU’LL never again do in Disney World. The post DFB Video: 8 Things I Won't Do Again in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Actor William Hurt has passed away at the age of 71. ©Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/IPx via Variety His death was confirmed to Variety by his friend, Gerry Byrne, on March 13th, 2022. Hurt would have turned 72 next week. “It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor, on March 13, 2022, one week before his 72nd birthday. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes,” said his son Will in a statement. ©IMDb With a career spanning over 5 decades, William Hurt was best known for his performances in Kiss of the Spider Woman (for which he won an Oscar), The Big Chill, Broadcast News, and Body Heat. He was nominated for 4 Oscars over the course of his career. ©20TH CENTURY FOX/EVERETT COLLECTION via WSJ Hurt also portrayed Secretary Thaddeus E. “Thunderbolt” Ross in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in The Incredible Hulk, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Black Widow. Our thoughts are with William Hurt’s family and loved ones at this time. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Award-Winning Actor William Hurt has Passed Away first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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You may have seen Lilly Pulitzer styles before in select Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World Resort, but launching today on shopDisney and various locations at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, along with Lilly Pulitzer’s store in Disney Springs on April 14, is a brand-new line of fun, Florida-themed, accessories and apparel which are sure to make a splash this spring season, and beyond. View the full article

The smell of freshly made beignets, the sight of wrought-iron fenced balconies, and the sound of horse hooves pulling a carriage — what comes to mind? New Orleans? Not quite — we’re still in Disney World! Port Orleans French Quarter Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter is one of spots themed after the popular tourist destination and its surrounding areas (the other being Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside). Port Orleans French Quarter is inspired by the sights and sounds of the New Orleans Jazz scene and features a Mardi Gras-themed pool, Jazz club, and even horse-drawn carriage rides! If you’ve ever wondered what the rooms look like inside this resort, you’re in luck — we’re taking you on a room tour of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter! Today, we’re taking a tour of a Standard View Room at Port Orleans French Quarter. This room features 2 Queen-Size beds and sleeps up to 4 adults. Let’s take a peek at what you see when you open the door. Standard View Room And, in case you want to know what the room door looks like, we snagged a photo of that too. Room door Next to the room door is the room’s lonely window… Our room window! … here’s what it looks like with the curtains drawn… Window … and the air-conditioning unit. Essential after a summer park day! Also just inside the door is a small table with two chairs as well! Looks like a great spot to eat some beignets. And of course, the television and dresser are along that wall, as well as a shelf with hooks and a bench. TV and dresser The dresser features three drawers for storage, along with a mini-fridge… Every Disney resort hotel room needs one! … and this is where you’ll find the coffee maker and ice bucket as well. Caffeine is a must for those early park days! There are two queen beds in this room, with a shared nightstand in between. Queen beds and nightstand The nightstand is where you’ll find outlets, USB ports, a telephone, and even more storage for your stay. Nightstand Now, onto the bathroom! There isn’t technically a door to the sink area of the bathroom, which is pretty common in Disney Resort hotel rooms. “Door” to the bathroom area. But don’t worry, there IS a door where it counts, the shower and toilet area. Water closet door Let’s take a look inside, shall we? There are some extra towels hanging above the toilet… Extra towels are sometimes a necessity! and there’s also a small trash can on the ground. Toilet area Inside the shower, you’ll find H2O bath products… We love this stuff. … plus a pretty fancy-lookin’ shower head! Can we get these for our homes? Thanks. The shower/tub combo offers about as much room as you’d expect, but you’d be able to wash the park day off of a sticky kid or two easily! Okay, it may not always be that easy… . Bathtub On the opposite side of the shower is the room’s closet, which features an iron and ironing board, hangers, waste bins, and an extra pillow and blanket! Closet Inside the closet is also where you’ll find the safe for your valuables. Safe inside the closet. On the double vanity you’ll find common Disney Resort hotel sights like H20 bath products and tissues… More goodies! … and underneath offers plenty of storage for your items, plus more towels. Under-sink storage The mirror above the vanity is a decent size, and there’s an extendable magnifying mirror, too! Vanity mirror And, there you have it! Now you know what the Standard View Room looks like at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter. The rates for this room start around $315 per night but are always subject to change and will fluctuate based on your chosen dates. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter Standard View Room For more room tours like this, be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Check Out Our Tour of a Tower Studio Room at Disney’s Riviera Resort! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you stayed at Port Orleans French Quarter? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Want to Visit New Orleans Without Leaving Florida? Disney World Has Got You Covered first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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