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It’s almost St. Paddy’s Day and Disney is ready to CELEBRATE! St. Patrick’s Day treat from Main Street Confectionery We’ve seen special-themed food like poutine and and burgers, as well as fun green drinks in Disney World. Raglan Road is also kicking off their Mighty Festival today that will last from now until the holiday. We’ve been waiting to hear more from Disney about what other special eats and treats were going to be coming to the parks, and the time has finally come — here is EVERYTHING coming to Disney World AND Disneyland for St. Patrick’s Day! Walt Disney World Resorts Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Intermission Food Court (available March 13 through 19) St. Patrick’s Day Mickey: Chocolate Irish crème mousse and chocolate cake with a sugar cookie (Mobile Order available) (New) Disney’s All-Star Music Resort World Premiere Food Court (available March 13 through 19) St. Patrick’s Day Mickey: Chocolate Irish crème mousse and chocolate cake with a sugar cookie (Mobile Order available) (New) Disney’s Art of Animation Resort The Drop Off (available March 13 through 19) Good Luck Charm: Vodka and Irish cream liqueur blended with vanilla ice cream topped with fresh whipped cream and cookie ears Landscape of Flavors (available March 13 through 19) Luck of the Green: Chocolate cupcake filled with marshmallow mint crème topped with vanilla buttercream, shamrock sprinkles, and gold shimmer (Mobile Order available) Disney’s BoardWalk AbracadaBAR (available through March 31) Irish Magic Trick: Irish whiskey, Italian liqueur, and bitters (New) Atlantic City Dance Hall (available through March 31) Shamrock Punch: Apple whisky, vodka, apple sour, lime sour, Granny Smith apple, and Sprite garnished with a glow cube (New) Bellevue Lounge (available through March 31) Irish Mule Cocktail: Irish whiskey, ginger beer, and lime juice garnished with a lime (New) BoardWalk Bakery (available March 12 through 17) (Mobile Order available) Mint Cookies ‘n Cream Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake filled with mint cookies ‘n cream mousse topped with whipped cream, holiday sprinkles, and a sugar cookie shamrock Shamrock Sugar Cookie: Sugar cookie with green holiday decor Cannoli: Traditional Cannoli with green holiday decor Coconut Macaroon: Traditional giant coconut macaroon with green chocolate decor Mickey Brownie: Ganache brownie with green holiday sprinkles Boardwalk Joe’s (available through March 31) Pot O Lucky Gold: Coconut rum, vodka, lime, pineapple juice, and honey-mango flavors garnished with lime and pineapple (New) Leaping Horse Fuzzy Leprechaun: Vodka, blue curaçao, peach schnapps, orange juice, and pineapple juice garnished with an orange slice and maraschino cherry (New) Trattoria al Forno (available through March 31) Italian Leprechaun: Limoncello, prosecco brut, and elderflower liqueur garnished with mint (New) Mimosa Verdi: Prosecco brut, blue curaçao, fruit liqueur, and pineapple juice (New) Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market (available March 13 through 19) Mint Chocolate Cheesecake: Mint chocolate brownie topped with vanilla cheesecake, whipped mint ganache, and a shamrock chocolate décor (Mobile Order available) (New) Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contempo Café (available March 17) St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake: Green cupcake filled with gold crispy pearls topped with buttercream, green sugar, shamrock sprinkles, and white chocolate Minnie hat (Mobile Order available) Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gasparilla Island Grill (available through March 18) St. Patty’s Day Hat: Caramel Irish cream mousse on a shortbread cookie (Mobile Order available) (New) Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Goods to Go and The Artist’s Palette (available March 17) St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake: Irish dry stout cake with Irish cream liqueur mousse and whiskey caramel finished with vanilla buttercream, gold crisp pearls, and a white chocolate shamrock (Mobile Order available) (New) Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Kona Cafe and Capt. Cook’s (available March 17) St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake topped with chocolate and vanilla buttercream, chocolate Mickey ears, and a shamrock (Mobile Order available) (New) Disney’s Pop Century Resort Everything POP Shopping & Dining (available March 13 through 19) Luck of the Green: Chocolate cupcake filled with marshmallow mint crème topped with vanilla buttercream, shamrock sprinkles, and gold shimmer (Mobile Order available) Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (available March 13 through March 19) Mint Chocolate Cheesecake: Mint chocolate brownie topped with vanilla cheesecake, whipped mint ganache, and chocolate décor (Mobile Order available) (New) Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Riverside Mill (available March 13 through March 19) Mint Chocolate Cheesecake: Mint chocolate brownie topped with vanilla cheesecake, whipped mint ganache, and chocolate décor (New) Disney’s Riviera Resort Le Petit Café (available March 17) Caramel Hazelnut Profiteroles: Caramel hazelnut custard filled chocolate profiteroles with chocolate ganache (Mobile Order available) (New) Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Roaring Fork (available March 17) Shamrock Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake filled with mint cookies ’n cream (Mobile Order available) Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass (available through March 17) Irish Cream Chocolate Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a Irish cream mousse covered in chocolate ganache and finished with chocolate and vanilla crisp pearls and a chocolate clover (Mobile Order available) Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie (available March 12 through 20) Luck of the Irish Petit Cake: Layers of praline, whiskey-scented vanilla chiffon cake, and Irish cream liqueur pastry cream (New) City Works Eatery (available through March 17) Irish Nachos: House-made corned beef, hardwood-smoked bacon, caramelized onions, IPA cheese sauce, green onions, and chips Pastrami Reuben: House-made pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, bacon-braised sauerkraut, and marble rye Shepherd’s Pie: Stout-braised ground beef, peas, carrots, onions, shredded cabbage, and potato purée Dark Side of The Moon: Belgian-style witbier and an Irish dry stout Snakebite: Hard apple cider and an Irish dry stout Voodoo: Raspberry ale and an Irish dry stout D-Luxe Burger (available through March 31) Dubliner Burger: Double stack of signature blend beef patties topped with cheddar, corned beef, lettuce, fried onions, and Irish stout barbecue sauce The Ganachery (available March 12 through 20) Irish Cream Milk Chocolate Squares The Daily Poutine (available through March 31) Irish Poutine: Fries, Irish porter cheddar cheese, stout gravy, onion marmalade, and sliced pork bangers Raglan Road Irish Pub (available through March 17) As part of the St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Raglan Road will have things like fresh-caught fish and chips, Shepherd’s to Die for Pie, and the plant-based take on shepherd’s pie, This Shepherd Went Vegan, along with drinks including the new So Berry Les. So Berry Les: Local Florida strawberry and Key lime-infused hard seltzer (New) Vivoli il Gelato Float: Vanilla gelato with an Irish dry stout (available through April 30) Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake: Mint chocolate chip gelato, cookies and cream gelato, chocolate sauce, and chocolate chips (available through April 5) Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Red Rose Taverne (available March 17 through 30) The Green Stuff: Mint White Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Cake, Mint Chocolate Chips and Chocolate Cookie Crumbs on a Shortbread Cookie (Mobile Order available) (New) Disney California Adventure Park Corn Dog Castle (available March 17) (Mobile Order available) Hot-Link Corn Dog: Coated with green corn dog batter and served with mandarin orange or small bag of chips (New) Original Corn Dog: Coated with green corn dog batter and served with mandarin orange or small bag of chips (New) Cheddar Cheese Stick: Coated with green corn dog batter and served with mandarin orange or small bag of chips (New) Hollywood Lounge (available March 17) Strawberry Elderflower Whiskey: Strawberry lemonade mixed with ginger syrup, elderflower, and whiskey (Mobile Order available) (New) Lamplight Lounge and Boardwalk Dining (available March 17 through 20) Watermelon Cooler: Irish Whiskey, Muddled Watermelon, Agave and Lemon Juice (New) Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa GCH Craftsman’s Grill (available March 17 through 20) (Mobile Order available) Leprechaun Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake filled with pot of gold and frosted with vanilla buttercream (New) Leprechaun Mickey-shaped Donut: Vanilla cake donut dipped in dark chocolate and decorated with Leprechaun decor (New) GCH Holiday Cart (available Mach 17 through 20) St Patrick’s Day Whoopie Pie: Chocolate whoopie pie filled with vanilla buttercream and rolled in shamrock sprinkles (New) Mickey-shaped Leprechaun Cookie: Vanilla sugar cookie dipped in dark chocolate and decorated with rolled fondant (New) St Patrick’s Day Double Chocolate Cookie Shot: Available with milk or liqueur (New) St Patrick’s Day Chocolate Cookie Shot: Available with milk or liqueur (New) Downtown Disney District Ballast Point Brewing Co. (available March 17 through 20) The Rueben: Marble rye, thinly sliced corn beef, Russian dressing, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese served with chips or fries & pickle spears (New) Hair of the Dog: Bratwurst braised in a porter topped with peppers, onions, beer cheese, and bacon bits on a pretzel bun and served with chips or fries (New) Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (available through March 31) Reuben Burger: Burger with prime beef, swiss cheese, griddled corned beef, sauerkraut, sliced pickles, and special sauce Lucky Charms Classic Shake: Lucky Charms Shake topped with whipped cream and Lucky Charms (New) California Churro (available March 17) Pot of Gold Churro: A churro rolled in Key lime pie sugar drizzled with white chocolate sauce over top, dusted with gold and green sprinkles, and served with a side of whipped cream (New) Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen (available March 16 through 20) The Emerald Breeze: Vodka, peach schnapps, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and orange juice (New) Salt & Straw (available through March 31) Pots of Gold & Rainbows: A legendary favorite with hand-sorted luck from the charms, steeping the whole-grain cereal in cream for that bottom-of-the-bowl sweetened milk before stirring in mountains of rainbow marshmallows Sprinkles (available March 14 through 20) Irish Coffee: Chocolate coffee cake and marshmallow core topped with Irish whiskey-infused green and vanilla buttercream frosting (recommended just for adults due to hint of alcohol) Uva Bar & Café (available through March 31) Beer Cheese Burger: Corned beef, burger patty, Irish stout beer cheese, pickles, and mustard aïoli on a Brioche bun served with sweet fries That’s everything coming to Disney World AND Disneyland for St. Patrick’s Day this year! Stay tuned to DFB, because we’ll be bringing you reviews of a lot of this treats soon. Click here to check out our recent review of a special St. Paddy’s Day burger! 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 treat are you the most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL LIST of St. Patrick’s Day Treats Coming to Disney World & Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you fly to Disney World, your airport experience is about to get a little bit different. Orlando International Airport There’s a NEW terminal, South Terminal C, coming to the Orlando International Airport, and it’ll be home to all kinds of new restaurants, stores, and technology. Today, we learned more about the high-tech features coming to this section of the airport. South Terminal C will open at the Orlando International Airport in July 2022, and it’s bringing several upgrades with it. ©Orlando International Airport According to the Orlando Business Journal, the facility has cost upwards of $2 billion and “will feature technology to expedite the terminal process, arrival and departure, baggage processes, and more.” Screenshot of Terminal C Map Some of this new tech will include 100% automated screening lanes at TSA checkpoints and 100% facial recognition for guests arriving from or departing on international flights. Orlando Airport There will also be a new radio frequency identification baggage handling system, which is meant to help with tracking bags and make the luggage collection process easier. And virtual ramp control systems are going to give unobstructed views of airfield traffic to controllers by displaying the operations on video walls. Orlando International Airport Passengers can see large, interactive screens, which will display “an imaginative visual experience” about Orlando and the attractions in the area. A 3-story display called “The Portal” will show features of the area like Disney history, space exploration, and natural landmarks. ©Orlando International Airport In other parts of the terminal, there will be “Windows on Orlando” screens, which are 33 feet high and 100 feet long. These will show rocket launches, beaches, and other Florida attractions. ©Orlando International Airport The Orlando International Airport is also creating a Passive Optical Network for a high-speed IT system. And South Terminal C will be the first “fully integrated, multimodal airport terminal in the U.S. for rail-air-ground transportation” now that the new Brightline train system is connected to the airport. ©Orlando International Airport We’re excited to see the new terminal when it opens this summer. Keep following DFB for more of the latest news that could affect your upcoming Disney vacation! Click here to learn about a new restaurant coming to South Terminal C! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you prefer to fly or drive to Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTOS: Facial Recognition and 3-Story Screens? Check Out the New Terminal at the Orlando Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you know which Disney World park is the largest? Magic Kingdom map You might think Magic Kingdom, because of its many rides, or EPCOT because of the World Showcase, but it’s actually Animal Kingdom! The park has to have enough room for all of those animals to roam around, of course. We like to check out the park regularly so we can stay up to date with everything happening, so let’s look at what’s new in Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Food Update Zuri’s Sweets Shop Bunny Butt Rice Krispie Treats are BACK in Disney World, and we first spotted them over at Zuri’s Sweets! They’re just the normal Mickey Rice Krispie Treats covered in white chocolate, with a marshmallow for the tail and some icing and sprinkles to decorate! Could this BE any cuter?! You can get it for $5.49! Click here to read our full review of the Bunny Butts! Thirsty River Bar Thirsty River Bar is no longer offering the Mint Julep! So sad. It’s gone There are a lot of other options here though, as it IS a full bar! Or, you can try the featured drinks: the Yeti Sunset or Shimmering Green Margarita. Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Island Mercantile We found this Vault sweatshirt in Island Mercantile! We have seen it online before, but now it’s available in the parks, too. You can get it for $69.99. New sweatshirt just in time for warmer weather There is a new (and adorable) Up mug that looks like a Wilderness Explorer outfit… We LOVE …with Dug as the spoon! Grab it for $19.99. We want a talking dog, please The Encanto section in here has been replaced by a bunch of Turning Red merch in order to celebrate the new film (which is out today, BTW). We found a new Turning Red Relax crop top… Just relax …that has “Embrace Your Inner Panda” on the back! You can get it for $36.99. Back of the shirt There is also a new Turning Red pillow purse with a blanket inside! It’s like a plush and a blanket all in one. Perfect for on the go! You can grab this guy for $34.99. The blanket is hiding inside Also peep this new Turning Red sweatshirt that says “I accept all labels” — we love that energy! Perfect to watch the new movie in! Grab this one for $54.99. Closer look at the sleeve Are you a fan of squishmallows? Then you’ll wanna check out this pink Turning Red panda one over here! You can get it for $29.99. Pink panda Also available is a new Turning Red Pandamonium Flannel (ha-ha, get it?!). The front has a few symbols from the movie on it… Need a new flannel? …and the back has the panda and the word “Pandamonium.” This is available in adult sizes for $59.99… Chaos! …or kids sizes for $39.99! Kid version The kids and the adult versions are exactly the same! Riverside Depot In Riverside Depot, we saw a new Beauty and the Beast Belle mug celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the film. Tale as old as time You can get it for $19.99! New mug! There is also a new Marie mug featuring the Eiffel Tower! This is a very tall mug! This one is also $19.99. Sipping tea with the Eiffel Tower If you love Toy Story 4, check out this Bunny and Ducky mug and spoon set! Underrated characters! You can grab this mug for $19.99 as well. Bunny is the spoon! Continuing with the mug trend, we also found this mug with old classic movie posters on it that we had previously only seen at the hotels. Which is your fave? This one is $14.99! Gotta love the classics! And finally, we have this new Aladdin mug! SO many mugs! This mug is also $14.99. A whole new worrrrrld We found 2 new pins in here as well — one is a floral Mulan pin and the other is a pin celebrating the 45th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh! New pins! Mulan is a limited edition pin, and Winnie the Pooh is limited release. Serka Zong Bazaar A super funny hat is available now at Serka Zong Bazaar — you can be just like a furry yeti! Would you wear this? Grab it for $29.95. Animal Kingdom Additional Updates Festival of the Lion King There is a sign over at Festival of the Lion King now that reminds guests to have their WHOLE party with them before they get in line. Festival of the Lion King So, no holding spots for other people in your group! TriceraTop Spin The DinoLand ride was closed for a full day recently due to the excessive flooding seen in Disney World. No rides today Even though we saw major flooding in EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom was also affected! Scrat Tales Finally, the Ice Age sand sculpture at the front entrance of the park has been switched to a Scrat Tales sculpture in honor of the premiere of the upcoming Disney+ show! These are so impressive! That’s everything new in Animal Kingdom! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Click here to see what’s new at Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Where is your favorite place to eat in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in Animal Kingdom: A Closed Ride and a Missing Cocktail first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s about to be your lucky day because the Foodie Guide to St. Patrick’s Day is here! I’ve put together all the tasty concoctions coming to both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, and trust me, the chefs and mixologists from both coasts did not disappoint. Whether you’ve got some Irish in you or […]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. Have you heard the news? Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red premieres TODAY on Disney+! Turning Red sneak peek at Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’ve seen all sorts of references to the new movie pop up throughout the Disney parks, from desserts to, of course, merch! And now, it looks like Disney has released more Turning Red merchandise online, so let’s check it out! Cozy up on the couch while you stream Turning Red on Disney+ with the Turning Red Blanket and Plush Bag — it’s a blanket and pillow combo that has a handle for easy transportation! ©Disney You can get the Turning Red Blanket and Plush for $39.99. Click Here to Buy the Turning Red Blanket and Plush If that’s not cozy enough for you, check out the Turning Red Reversible Plush, which features Meilin in human and red panda form depending on which way you prefer! ©Disney Two different pillows in one, what could be better than that? Get it for $13.99. Click Here to Buy the Turning Red Reversible Plush Get the whole cast of characters (okay, maybe not quite all…) from Turning Red with the BFF Collectible Figure Set for $13.99. ©Disney It features Meilin, Red Panda Mei, Abby, Miriam, and Priya, who are Mei’s best friends! Kids can reenact their favorite scenes and even create new ones with this fun set. Click Here to Buy the Turning Red BFF Collectible Set Don’t forget to stream Turning Red on Disney+ starting TODAY, and as always, stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney news and more! Click Here to Find Out When the Stitch Crashes ‘Peter Pan’ Collection Will Drop 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. Have you seen ‘Turning Red’ on Disney+ yet? Let us know in the comments! The post Cozy Up for Movie Night with These NEW Items from Disney's 'Turning Red' first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re going to Disney World anytime soon, there’s one hot topic that you NEED to know about…Disney Genie+! Lightning Lane The new offering in the theme parks is a paid system ($15 per person, per day) that allows guests to skip the standby lines for certain rides and attractions, walking instead through the faster-moving Lightning Lanes. Ever since the system was introduced back in October, we’ve seen several changes, and now two more attractions got added to the list! The Festival of Fantasy Parade just recently returned to Magic Kingdom, and just a few days later, it has joined the ranks of Disney Genie+ attractions! How does it work? Well, first you’ll need to secure a Genie+ reservation in the My Disney Experience app for the parade. Viewing Area for Festival of Fantasy Once you do that, you’ll be given a return window for one of the parade showings. Once it’s time to come back, report to the castle hub, directly in front of the statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse (The Partners statue). Here, you’ll find a roped-off area for parade viewing! Check in with a Cast Member once you arrive! Once you scan in with the Cast Members manning the roped-off area, you can step inside and claim your spot to watch the parade. You’ll get a great view with the castle directly in the background! And over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, another character meet was added to the list! If you’re interested in meeting Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse at Red Carpet Dreams, you can make a Genie+ reservation to stop by during your visit. Red Carpet Dreams Once you head inside the meet and greet entrance, the queue splits into two lines — one for standby and one for the Lightning Lane. Make sure you get in the correct one! Make sure to choose the correct line! Keep following DFB for all the Genie+ news and updates in Disney World, and all the important information that you need to know before your next trip! Click Here to Learn More About Genie+ and How it Works! 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 used Genie+ in Disney World yet? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Two New Genie+ Experiences Are Now Available 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 just found a way to save you a lotta cash if you’re looking to buy some of the NEW souvenirs from Disney World! EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival EPCOT’s 2022 International Flower & Garden Festival kicked off last week, and it brought plenty of new merchandise with it. We’ve been busy admiring the cute Minnie ears, tons of Orange Bird-themed items, and more at EPCOT’s various gift shops. Some of the items are available online at shopDisney as well, and a few are much cheaper if you buy them online instead of in the parks! There’s a new designer bag collection by Dooney & Bourke to celebrate this year’s Flower & Garden Festival. Of course, the bags feature the iconic Orange Bird mascot, and you’ll also spot orange segments and watering cans in the pattern. Dooney Bags You can find these in EPCOT (and they were flying off the shelves last we checked), but we’d actually recommend checking online at shopDisney first. Why? Well, each bag is $30 CHEAPER online than it is in the parks! The Orange Bird Crossbody Bag is $198 online, compared to $228 in the parks. Crossbody This bag has a long adjustable strap, a main zipper pocket, and a few interior pockets as well. Click here to buy the Orange Bird Crossbody Bag online. The Orange Bird Satchel is $268 on shopDisney, compared to $298 in the parks. Satchel The satchel has short handles as well as a longer strap, and it also has interior pockets and gold-toned zippers. Click here to buy the Orange Bird Satchel online. The Orange Bird Tote Bag is $298 online, compared to $328 in EPCOT. Tote This tote is the biggest bag, and it has shoulder handles, a zip-close main compartment, and 4 interior pockets. Click here to buy the Orange Bird Tote Bag. All 3 bags also have leather tags on their handles that say “EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2022.” Head to shopDisney now to grab your favorite one! And keep following DFB for more of the latest Disney news. Click here to see more Flower & Garden Merchandise in EPCOT. 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 Which Orange Bird bag would you add to your online cart? Let us know in the comments. The post Save By Buying Disney’s NEW Orange Bird Dooney & Bourke Bags Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You might want to head to Mexico soon. Mexico No, we’re not talking about Mexico (though that would be lovely too), the country, but Mexico the Pavilion at EPCOT! Here, you can sip on a margarita, dine next to a volcano, and meet Donald Duck. You can also find some fun things to buy here — and we just found a new collection that’s sure to brighten up your home! What’s fun about this collection is that it features a floral Mexico-inspired pattern with Mickey Mouse. There’s a Drinking Glass with Hidden Mickeys all over it — okay, they’re NOT so hidden, but they are subtle in the stripes on the glass. Grab it now for $14.99. Mickeys! You can also grab a Coaster Set to set that glass on. One coaster has a cute floral pattern with little Mickey heads and the other has a bigger Mickey head! The set is $24.99. Coasters For your kitchen, grab the Hot Plate Trivet for $14.99 that has the larger Mickey head design on it — we love this pattern. It’s really giving us some summer vibes, and after this long winter we’ve had, WE ARE HERE FOR it. Trivet Finally, enjoy your next cup of coffee out of the Mug for $14.99. It’s covered with the floral pattern. So pretty! Pretty Mug So if you’re looking to bring a little Mickey AND Mexico into your home, you can grab this collection now. If we happen to spot any other fun home stuff, we’ll be sure to let you know. 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 have any fun merchandise from EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion? Tell us about it in the comments! The post Your Kitchen Deserves An Update For Spring -- And We Have the Perfect Disney Merch For You! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Eating as much soft-serve ice cream as your body can handle. Spending all day lounging around in the pool. Devouring unlimited chicken tenders, pizza, and other meals included. And (of course) hanging out with Disney characters and watching world-class shows. Being on a Disney Cruise might sound like a true dream come true, but (like most things in life) it comes at a COST. Who’s ready to sail away?! For so many reasons, Disney cruises are incredibly unique — from their family-focused atmosphere to the food, entertainment, and more that only Disney can deliver. You might be thinking “Yes! Sign me up for the next sailing! Let’s go on a cruise with Mickey!” But you’ll have to hold up for just one second. What will this cruise cost you? What options do you have when it comes to cheaper cruises or more expensive trips? How much should you prepare to spend on this special trip? Today, we’re breaking it down! What Affects Cruise Line Costs? Before we go through exactly what your cruise might cost, we have to first break down what could impact the price of your trip. Prices can vary (a LOT) based on different factors, including things like travel dates, room type, destination, and more. Changing up these factors can make a HUGE difference in the price of your vacation! Disney Cruise Line Pool First, let’s discuss room type. When booking a Disney Cruise, you’ll notice that there’s a stark contrast in price between the various stateroom types. Inside staterooms are the cheapest, followed by Oceanview. Oceanview rooms will have a porthole but not a balcony. If you want something a bit fancier than that, then you can go for an Oceanview Room with a Verandah — these rooms have their own balconies. The most expensive room category is Concierge, which offers the highest quality rooms with the best amenities, including access to the Concierge Lounge. ©Disney You also may be able to save some money by traveling on the older ships. Disney Cruise Line has 4 ships currently sailing — the Disney Wonder and Disney Magic are the oldest ships. The Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream are newer. And soon the brand NEW Disney Wish will be setting sail. You may find that some 4-night cruises on the Disney Wonder are cheaper than 4-night cruises on the much newer Disney Dream. Both of these ships also tend to be cheaper than sailing on the brand new Disney Wish, which sets sail in July 2022. For example, you’ll see that a 4-night Bahamian cruise on the Disney Magic starts at around $,2074 for 2 guests… ©Disney …while a 4-night cruise from a different port but with the same stops starts at $2,267 for 2 guests. ©Disney It’s also important to note that certain ports of call and destinations are typically more expensive than others. Traveling to ports like Alaska or Europe will generally cost you a pretty penny compared to a visit to the Caribbean or the Bahamas. The Alaskan and European trips are also typically much longer, which adds to the total price. Alaska cruise Your travel dates can also make a big impact on the price. Taking a cruise in December right at the peak of the holiday season could cost you thousands more than the same voyage in September. Cruise rates will typically go up during holiday seasons and long weekends when students are out of school, while they’ll be cheaper during hurricane season or during “slower” periods when children are in school. ©Disney Specialty sailings like the Very Merrytime Cruises, Halloween on the High Seas, or Pixar Day at Sea, can also make your sailing more expensive. ©Disney Cruise Line There are several other factors that you shouldn’t forget about when pricing your vacation. Disney Cruises offer an inclusive feel and they do in fact include a LOT of things, but there are some things you’ll have to budget extra pocket money for, like airline fares, travel expenses, spa treatments, alcoholic beverages, upgraded dining experiences (like Palo and Remy), tips and gratuities, and port adventures. Make sure to keep those in mind while budgeting! Palo So, what is included in the cruise cost? For your baseline cruise expense, you can expect: your stateroom (of course) tons of dining options and room service (get that soft serve and stock up on chicken tenders), Broadway-caliber shows, a fireworks spectacular on select sailings, access to youth/teen clubs and child services (though note that some things like the nursery are an additional cost), night clubs and lounges, pools, and recreation areas, a movie theatre, games and oodles of family activities, and (when the cruise includes a stop there) access to Disney private island, Castaway Cay. Click Here to Learn More About Disney Cruising During the Holidays! Alright, now that we’ve talked about general pricing factors, let’s break down some sample pricing for those sticking to a tight budget, those in the medium realm, and those looking to go ALL OUT on their Disney Cruise budget. The Budget Route If you’re looking to cruise on a tighter budget, then an Inside Stateroom is likely your best option. You might be able to upgrade to an Oceanview or Verandah if you choose to travel during the off-season, like the early fall or the late winter. If you travel when it’s less busy, it’ll generally be cheaper. We searched for a Disney Cruise Line sailing for any destination, on any ship, and departing from any port within the next few months for a party of 4 — 2 adults and 2 kids (ages 7 and 6). During our search, these are some of the cheapest prices we saw within each category: 1-3 night cruises: $2,056 (total) for a 3-night Baja Cruise (Inside Stateroom) 4-night cruises: $2,299 (total) for a 4-night Baja Cruise (Inside Stateroom) 5-6 night cruises: $2,804 (total) for a 5-night Baja Cruise (Inside Stateroom) 7-night cruises: $3,979 (total) for a 7-night Mexican Riviera Cruise (Inside Stateroom) 8-13 night cruises: $6,709 (total) for a 8-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise (Inside Stateroom) ©Disney Cruise Line That, of course, is just based on the cruises we saw as available during our search. Availability and pricing can vary. But hopefully, this gives you a better idea of the general range in pricing on the cheaper side of Disney Cruise Line (around $2,050-$6,700). Note also that these prices are totals for the entire trip for the entire family. You can see how one of these prices would break down in the summary below. ©Disney Remember that these are just starting prices on the cheaper side of the price ranges. The dates for these trips are likely mainly during “slower” times like early January or other times when you might not otherwise have expected vacation time. You may not get those same cheap prices during the holidays or during the summer. However, you may be able to sail during March or April and still get relatively inexpensive rates depending on the situation. You’ve just got to do some digging around and see what your budget will allow! Click here to get a sneak peek at the Little Mermaid show coming to the Disney Wish cruise ship! The Moderate Price If you can stretch and afford a little bit more, you could potentially go for a balcony, more expensive destinations, or other “splurges.” Let’s take a look at some cruising options that are a bit more expensive than our cheaper selections. For these examples, we looked at cruises more in the middle of the listings when it comes to starting price, and we then looked at rooms in the Oceanview or Verandah Category for the price (again, trying to stay in sort-of the middle range when possible). 1-3 night cruises: $2,983 (total) (Oceanview) or $3,401 (total) (Verandah) for a 3-night Bahamian Cruise 4-night cruises: $3,858 (total) (Oceanview) or $5,626 (total) (Verandah) for a 4-night Bahamian Cruise 5-6 night cruises: $4,518 (total) (Oceanview) or $5,330 (total) (Verandah) for a 6-night Western Caribbean Cruise 7-night cruises: $6,242 (total) (Oceanview) or $6,676 (total) (Verandah) for a 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise 8-13 night cruises: $11,770 (total) (Oceanview) or $16,162 (total) (Verandah) for an 11-night Norway, Iceland, and Scotland Cruise (maybe this should fall into the FANCY vacation pricing though at those costs!) ©Disney Cruise Line As you can see, a moderately priced sailing could cost anywhere between close to $3,000 on the cheaper side to up to $7,000 or so for longer cruises (excluding those 11k and 16k figures for that pricier cruise!). If you stick to a budget of around $4,000-7,000, you’ll generally be able to have your choice of the stateroom on 4, 5, or 6-night cruises to places in the Caribbean, Bahamas, or even the Pacific Coast. Push the budget up to the $7,000-$8,000 range, you could do a nice 7-night trip to the Eastern Caribbean or some other spots. With an Oceanview or Verandah stateroom, you’ll have a great view of the amazing sights you’ll pass along the way! Walking to the Staterooms With this kind of budget, you’ll be able to travel for more of the week. And if you stay on the lower end of the budget, you’ll have extra cash to spend on port adventures and other upgrades! Click Here For What to Know Before Cruising With Disney! The Fancy Vacation But, let’s say you want to be extra fancy. We’re talking ALL THE BIG BUCKS. Concierge, long cruises to fabulous places, the WORKS. How much could you spend then? Well, if you got the maximum level of luxury, you could easily spend tens of thousands of dollars! For this exercise, we took a look at the most expensive starting price for the cruise in each of the sets of days and then looked at what concierge would cost for each one. For some others though, we hopped around to find those REALLY pricey trips. If you’re gonna go all out, you go ALL OUT, am I right?! 1-3 night cruises: $10,791 for a 3-night Bahamian Cruise (Very Merrytime) (December 23-26th, 2022) 4-night cruises: $27,460 for a 4-night Bahamian Cruise (Very Merrytime) (November 14-18th, 2022) (Though note that other dates had concierge for around $9,500) 5-6 night cruises: $20,573 for a 5-night Mediterranean Cruise 7-night cruises: $26,592 for a 7-night Western European Cruise 8-13 night cruises: $70,249 (total) for a 12-night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise (TALK ABOUT FANCY!) ©Disney Booking a concierge stateroom alone can get super expensive (more than $10K for a family of four!) but upgrading that room to a fancier suite can make it even more costly. For the epitome of fancy, check out the Wish Tower Suite onboard the Disney Wish or some kind of concierge suite with more than 1 room. The Wish Tower Suite ©Disney Thankfully, not every Disney Cruise Line package will cost you as much as a new car! And there are often discounts or deals available that could help you lower those costs. However, even you “budget” shoppers will want to keep a few things in mind. Disney definitely doesn’t have the cheapest cruises out there. You can go on a trip on some other cruise lines for a similar length of time for significantly LESS. But you’re paying the higher price for the Disney Cruise for a number of things — the fact that sodas are included (small, but still a useful feature), the split bathrooms that appear in many rooms, the Disney feel, the special entertainment you’ll get on board, and all of the extra touches of Disney “magic.” They may be pricey, but Disney Cruises are a one-of-a-kind vacation! Disney Dream Also, even though most of your costs are included, you’ll still probably want to bring some extra cash. Little things around the ship will add up, like drinks for the adults, bonus snacks, souvenirs, photos, or other add-ons. Budget for it just in case — better to be safe than sorry! You’ll want to bring money for those drinks! So there you have it — a breakdown of the costs to go on a Disney Cruise! Just keep in mind that these cruise prices can vary and can be affected by a number of things including the COVID-19 pandemic and more. Want some help on your cruise planning? Consider using a certified travel agent! We highly recommend our friends over at Small World Vacations. They’ve got a wealth of knowledge planning all kinds of Disney trips (including cruises) and their services are totally FREE! Let’s Set Sail! Also, keep in mind that travel restrictions and COVID-19 related rules are constantly changing, some of which can impact the cruise industry so make sure you stay up to date before your cruise sails! If you want more tips on Disney travel and all the latest Disney Cruise Line news, stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to Learn More About the Disney Wish! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been on a Disney Cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post What It Costs to Take a Disney Cruise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In celebration of Disney and Pixar’s new animated film “Turning Red” now streaming on Disney+, we’ve rounded up some panda-riffic merchandise that you can take home to enjoy with the film! Check out the attire, plush, books, games, and more.View the full article

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If you’re “THAT” person in Disney World, well…we gotta chat. EPCOT We get it. Disney World is magical, but it can also be incredibly stressful and hectic. You’ve only got a limited amount of time to ride all the things you want to get on, eat the treats you’ve had on your bucket list for months, and check off everything else on your to-do list. This can all lead to you becoming “that” person. And even Disney regulars or experts can get swept up in the magic and become “that” person. Who is “that” person and how can you avoid becoming them? You’re in the right place to learn all about it. You’re likely already familiar with Disney World’s written rules in terms of costumes, height requirements, and what you can and can’t bring in the parks. But did you know there are some unwritten rules at Disney World too? Fail to follow these rules and you risk becoming “that” person — the person who ruins rides for others by shouting through the pre-show, the person who blocks small kiddos from seeing their favorite characters in the parade, or the person who *groans* talks on their phone all throughout a ride. Many of these rules simply come from the idea of being kind to other guests (and Cast Members), helping create magic for them, and remembering that you’re not the only one trying to have the best trip ever. Today we’re going through some of the BIG unwritten rules of Disney World so you can make sure you follow them on your next trip! Howdy Partner! Rule 1 – Don’t Hold a Spot in Line for Other People We’ve all been there. You’ve been waiting to ride Peter Pan’s Flight ALL day long and the ride’s wait time has somehow miraculously dropped to a reasonable amount of time. You’re ready to get in there and wait for your turn to see Peter and Wendy, when suddenly Bobby says he’s got to use the restroom. Oh, and so does Aunt Lisa and Uncle John and Grandma Sue. UGH. Okay, fine. You’ll just wait in line and when the 4 of them are done they’ll just skip past dozens of other guests who have been patiently waiting for their turn and they’ll magically not have to wait in line. All good right? WRONG! Peter Pan’s Flight Line We understand that a family member may need to step out of line to use the restroom or something else may occur that causes them to have to leave the line for a minute. If you’ve all already been waiting for a while, you may be able to ask a Cast Member if you can step to the side and allow other guests to pass you as you wait for your party to come back. But simply sending 1 person or a small part of your party ahead to wait in line while a large amount of your party does something else, only to then have them join you later and skip a whole bunch of other guests is, frankly, not cool. If you know that some of your party won’t be able to join you until later, wait until the entire group is ready before joining the line so they don’t end up skipping (and angering) lots of other guests. Note that this is sort-of a written rule as well as Disney World’s website asks guests to show courtesy to others by NOT jumping lines or saving places in lines for others. Click here to see if the longest wait times in Disney World are worth it! 2 – Don’t Be Rude to Cast Members This is another one that is sort-of written into Disney World’s rules as they do ask guests to show common courtesy to Cast Members by not using profanity or engaging in offensive behavior, but we have all too often seen guests be less than pleasant to Cast Members, particularly in stressful situations. Cast Members We know that Disney can be stressful, and it’s easy to get frustrated when rides go down, you experience technical issues, or something else sets your trip “off.” But that’s not a reason to get angry with the Cast Members. Remember that the Cast Members are just trying to do their job. Their goal is to keep you safe and make your trip magical! They do an exceptional job making magic despite the things that may be going on in their own lives or the difficult guests they’ve had to deal with. And just remember, you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. Cast Members are the BEST! The next time you’re in Disney World and you get frustrated, try to remember that being mean to a Cast Member won’t help you solve that problem. Instead, it’ll likely only make things worse. Take a deep breath and, when you can, try to show some extra kindness to the Cast Members! Click here to see the easy way to give a Cast Compliment! 3 – Don’t Swear Like a Sailor Again, this is sort-of written into Disney’s rules as their website asks guests to not use profanity or engage in offensive behavior. But we wanted to give an extra emphasis to this one. If your vocabulary typically includes some colorful language it’s best to leave that language at home during your trip, or limit it to your hotel room and other places where you will be alone! Crowds in Disney World for Presidents’ Day Weekend Throughout Disney World, your odds are pretty high of being within hearing distance of a young child. Using foul language around them is something you’ll want to try your best to avoid so you can help keep the parks friendly for the whole family. Feeling the need to swear? Try a Disney-fied alternative! A few options for you: Oh, Bother! (Pooh); Sweet Niblets! (Hannah Montana); Zetus Lapetus (Zenon); or Santa Mozzarella (Luca). Family friendly but still lets your language be colorful — win, win! Click here to see the new Disney series and movies coming in 2022 4 – Don’t Ruin the Magic for Others You may have been on the Haunted Mansion a million times and know that pre-show script by heart. Or maybe you could shout all the words to Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate’s Life for Me! We get it. You’re a Disney pro and maybe you just want to show off your Disney expertise by singing along loudly or reciting the pre-show. Or maybe you just get swept up in the moment. Either way, it’s important to remember that you aren’t in Disney World all by yourself. The Stretching Room Unless you’ve got the rides all to yourself for some reason, there will likely be lots of other guests in those attraction spaces with you. Some of them might also be Disney pros who (like you) could recite all the words to the attractions. But some might be experiencing their very first trip to Disney World! Imagine how you would have felt in the Haunted Mansion’s stretching room during your very first trip if, instead of hearing the carefully crafted and beautifully recorded narration, you could only hear Joe from Montana (who, by the way, was NOT cast as the Ghost Host) reciting those keywords. We wants the RUM! In short, keep your singing and your shouting and your pre-show reciting to yourself. Don’t spoil those experiences for others. And if you simply MUST move your mouth in sync to the narration, mouth the words but don’t say them out loud so as to not spoil the moment for others. (Unless you’ve somehow magically got the entire ride to yourself — in that case, sing away!) Click here to see Disney World phrases only the true OG nerds can quote! 5 – Help Keep Things Clean Whether you choose to snack on a corn dog, Nutella and fruit-filled waffle, or turkey leg, you’ll likely finish your meal with some kind of trash — be it napkins, a stick, a paper plate, etc. Disney’s parks are known for their general cleanliness, so to keep that up you’ll want to do your part! Trash Cans Pick up after yourself after each meal and be sure to throw things away in the trash or recycling bins, as appropriate. And if you want to go the extra mile, you can take up the tradition of the Cast Members themselves, who pick up trash if they see it in the parks. That doesn’t mean you should necessarily be dirtying your hands and picking up the trash from the floor to throw things away (there’s a line here ). Trash Cans But if you do happen to sit at a table and see some trash there that hasn’t been thrown away — maybe a park map or a napkin or something — and you could pick it up without making things too gross, it’s a kind gesture to throw it away when you toss your own trash. In a sense, it’s a small way of contributing to the magic. Click here to see why Disney won an award for trash! 6 – Be Kind to Other Guests and Create Magic for Others When You Can You’re not a Cast Member, so it’s not like you can go off and hand out free Lightning Lane passes to other guests or anything like that, but showing just a bit of kindness to other guests can help create a general sense of magic for them and you. And you never know — it might inspire them or others to keep it going and pass along some magic to other people! Happy birthday!! It can be as simple as holding the door open for another guest, or sharing a free Mickey sticker with a little kiddo when a Cast Member has given you 2. Maybe you just shout a quick “Happy Birthday” or “Congratulations” when you see someone with a celebration button in the parks. If you see a family struggling to get everyone in their photo, you could offer to take the photo for them. Simple, little things can really make other people’s day and encourage a continued sense of kindness in the parks. 7 – Don’t Hold Tables We know that the divide-and-conquer method can be popular, especially on very crowded days, but sending part of your group to hold a table at a super busy quick service restaurant (while the other part of the group goes to order food) creates a bad situation. If just one person does it, it probably won’t impact anything. But if everyone does it, then that limits the amount of available tables for those who didn’t think they needed a special 5-poiny strategy just to find a place to eat their chicken nuggets. Seating at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Sitting at a table for hours and hours after finishing your food on a busy day in the parks can also be less than ideal for other guests. If there are loads of tables available, then no stress. But if it’s a jungle out there and guests are desperately in need of a table, it’s best to get up and allow others to use your table once you’re done eating, just as a matter of courtesy. You likely know how it feels to stand next to a table waiting for a family that is CLEARLY done with their meal to get up, only to find out that they intend to sit there for the next 5 years. Pecos Bill Seating If you’ve got a big party, it’s also a common courtesy not to redecorate the entire dining room just to create a single table that has seating for 20. In some cases, pulling up a chair or two is necessary — that’s totally understandable. But be sure to move tables and chairs back to their original positions before leaving so that Cast Members don’t have to do that for you. 8 – Keep Things at Eye Level or Give Warnings EVERYONE wants a good view of the fireworks. EVERYONE wants to see the parade. EVERYONE wants to wave at Mickey as he floats by on the cavalcade float. If you’ve got a little kiddo and you’re near the very back of a viewing area for one of these entertainment offerings, getting them a good view can be difficult. And we know the temptation will be there to lift them on your shoulders so they can see above the crowd. Big crowds! Or maybe you’re recording the entertainment for your family back home and want to lift that iPhone or (giant) iPad well above your head so they can see clearly. But, in doing so you’ll likely end up blocking the view of tons of fans behind you. Not great. So, what do you do? Fireworks Crowds Well, there are a few options. First, you could stake out a spot well ahead of the show to make sure that you get a seat up front, where you’ll likely have a much better view and won’t need to obstruct others. If you’ve got to lift up your iPad or child, consider lifting them only to the height of your own head. By doing that, you won’t be obstructing guests behind you too much more than what you would have already been obstructing them with your own head. Cavalcade Crowds If you’ve simply GOT to lift your kiddo over your head for the show, put them on your shoulders well ahead of the show or warn those around you so other guests can be aware that this is happening and can move to another spot if necessary. And, if at all possible, try to position yourself in a spot where there are not many guests behind you so you won’t block too many. 9 – Let Kids Stand in Front While Disney World can be a magical place for people of all ages, it can be an especially special experience for young kiddos. One way that you can make magic for the younger guests is by letting them stand in front of you for parades and other entertainment offerings as a sort of sign of kindness. Crowds waiting for the Magic Kingdom cavalcades If you are standing in the front row for a cavalcade, parade, etc. and happen to turn around and see a child peeking out behind you, you could allow them to sneak just in front of you to give them an A+ view. Since children are shorter, they generally won’t block your view (meaning you’ll still get all the joy of seeing the parade/cavalcade just as you want to) and you can create a super special memory for them by giving them an unobstructed view of Mickey and friends. 10 – Pull to the Side Got an important text or email you need to respond to in this moment? Need to make your next Genie+ Lightning Lane selection? Want to consult your map to search for a particular restaurant? Gotta check that to-do list to see what you want to cross off next? There are a lot of reasons why you might need to pause during your time in the parks to look at your phone or something else, and that is totally fine! But stopping right in the middle of the walking path, and thereby forcing other guests to awkwardly maneuver around you is a no-go. Hollywood Studios Map If you need to stop to tie your shoe, check a map, or anything else, the courteous thing to do is step to the side so other guests can continue to walk on the path without being blocked. 11 – Don’t Take up More Space or Seats Than You Need If you only need 5 seats at your quick service table, pulling up 5 extra seats (just to hold your bags or something like that) means you take those spaces away from other guests who may need them. If you only need to save a spot for one family member for the parade, trying to save up a full block along the sidewalk means less spots for little kiddos to sit and enjoy the show too. You get the idea — hold an appropriate space for what you need, but leave room for others too! Stage Show Now, we understand that this can be a difficult one in an age where social distancing is gone, yet you may still be seeking a bit more personal space from others. If that’s the case, try to sit in a slightly less crowded area to get that sense of space, or perhaps wait to be seated last in something like an indoor show so you can have your pick of the seats that are left (and maybe get one that has a bit more space between it and other guests’ seats). But, ultimately, if you’re heading to Disney World anytime soon, you’ll need to be prepared for a LOT of crowds or consider changing your travel plans if the crowd levels are something you’re not willing to deal with. Click here to get a look at some of the crowds we’ve seen in Disney World recently! 12 – Giving Up Your Seat It’s 11PM. You’ve just finished a SUPER long day at Magic Kingdom. You and tons of other guests are piling into a Disney bus as quickly as possible so you can get back to your hotel, shower, and finally get to SLEEP. Your feet are tired. Your bag feels so heavy. But you’ve got a nice, cold, seat. Ahhhhh. Then you turn around and see a mother holding her 6 month old kiddo weren’t able to snag a seat, so they’re just holding on to the pole and doing their best to stand. Disney Bus Your time to make magic has arrived! While it is not a written rule (hence the title of this article) and isn’t technically required, giving up your seat on the bus, monorail, etc. to a kiddo, a mother or father carrying a young baby, an elderly individual, or someone else who you think could benefit from the seat is a kind, generous, and wonderful thing to do. If you’ve ever been on the other side of the equation, you’ve probably thanked your lucky stars for the kind person who has done that for you. When your chance arrives to show that kindness to others, don’t let it pass you! 13 – Carefully Park Your Stroller Traveling with a stroller comes with its own set of challenges. You’ve got to drag it around everywhere, get it on Disney transportation, etc. And before you hop onto a Disney attraction or sometimes walk into a Disney pavilion, you’ll need to park your stroller in the appropriate stroller parking. If you will be traveling with a stroller, be sure to park it in the appropriate, designated stroller parking space. Stroller Parking If you simply drop your stroller in a random spot, you may block other guests or create a strange obstruction in the path. Incorrectly parked strollers will also likely be moved by Cast Members to the right spot. So if you left your stroller in a spot that wasn’t marked as stroller parking and you come out and find that it is gone, the odds are pretty good that it has been moved to the closest stroller parking area by a Cast Member. Save yourself the stress and the worry of a missing stroller (and save the Cast Members the need to move it) by parking your stroller in the right spot! Click here to see everything you need to know about stroller rentals in Disney World 14 – Be Aware of What Your Children Are Doing! This might sound like a simple one, but keeping track of every action of a 5-year-old, 10-year-old, or other kiddo in the parks can be a lot harder than you’d expect! There are a LOT of things going on at once in the parks — attractions to go on, cavalcades passing by, other guests walking around, etc. And after a long day, you might need just a second to close your eyes and take a break. But keeping an eye on your kiddos is critical! Crowds Carefully watching your little ones ensures that they stay safe. But it also ensures that other guests can enjoy their trip. If your little one is running in zig zags throughout Tomorrowland, it could be great fun for them, but it could also lead to a grandma tripping and falling (and potentially getting very injured) as they zoom by. Not good. Or a young kiddo’s sudden movements could knock a snack out of someone’s hand, or cause them to get lost or even hurt. It’s a tough thing to do, but watching your kiddos closely will help ensure a safe trip for everyone. Click here to see what happens when a kid gets lost in Disney World 15 – Don’t Bite Off More Than You Can Chew We know that Disney food can be tempting! Heck, we eat something from the Disney parks nearly every single day to bring you the latest reviews. BUT we do our best to not be wasteful, and you should too! If you know you’re not going to eat all 5 turkey legs, consider maybe just ordering 1 (or bringing containers that’ll let you hold onto the rest of the food items and take them back home/to your hotel). If you know that you’ll fill up with just the 2 plates at the buffet, don’t fill up a 3rd and 4th plate, just to send all of that food into the trash. Time to EAT Of course, that’s not to say that you have to stomach food that you end up hating or anything like that. But try not to eat with your eyes and bite off more than you can chew (literally). Ask about portion sizes, see if you can get (or bring) a container to take things to-go, and consider splitting a dish or ordering just an appetizer/kids menu item if you know you won’t finish your meal. The same goes with things like napkins, forks, etc. If you grab 500 napkins for the table and use 5, consider popping the rest in your purse so you can continue to use them throughout the day (when you inevitably spill your Mickey ice cream bar all over your clothes) rather than throwing them away! Click here to see if one Disney World buffet is worth it WITHOUT the endless crab legs! 16 – Silence Those Phones As much as we like to think of Disney World as an “escape” from the real world, thanks to cellphones, the real world is at your fingertips 24/7. You may have an important phone call you’re waiting on from work or from a family member, or some kind of emergency situation you’re handling from the Most Magical Place on Earth. We totally get it. But there’s a time and a place for your Soarin’ ringtone to BLAST into the ears of those around them, and (spoiler alert) it’s not in the middle of any ride in the parks (including on Soarin’ — though that would be a beautiful coincidence). Boba Fett Case When you enter a ride’s queue, remember to take a second to silence your cellphones. You can place them on vibrate, airplane mode, whatever you’d like. The key here is that guests go into Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room to listen to the birds and flowers sing, not to listen to your cellphone’s ring tone! Having your phone go off can ruin the magic, take people “out of” that special moment, and otherwise distract from the show. Make sure you silence your phone! So keep those phones silent while on rides and don’t answer calls during the shows/rides either. If an emergency situation occurs and you’re in a show you can safely walk out of, carefully make your way to the exit so you can answer your call without disturbing others. If you’re in the middle of Splash Mountain, you could do your best to text the individual on the other side of the line to keep them updated, and remember that the ride will be over soon, at which point you’ll be able to talk freely without disrupting other guests. And if you know you’re waiting for an important phone call that you’ll have to answer IMMEDIATELY, skip the ride/show or wait to hop on that ride/in that show until later so you won’t have to answer that call in the middle of your adventure. 17 – Mind Your Bags and Strollers and Other Items We already talked about stroller parking, but what about walking your stroller around the park? We’ve probably all been hit in the ankles by a stroller driver that thinks they’re in a race in the middle of Fantasyland, and it’s…not pleasant. So let’s all make an effort to drive those strollers like you’d (safely) drive a real car. Keep a safe distance between the stroller and the guests in front of you, try to carefully change lanes and maybe even signal if you can (a.k.a. move across spaces in the parks with caution), and stay within the speed limit (okay, there’s no stroller speed limit posted in Disney World — maybe there should be!– but you get the idea. This isn’t TRON or Cars). Watch Those Strollers! The other things you’ll want to be mindful of are your backpacks, sweaters tied around your waist, and other items. If you’ve got a BIG backpack you’re carrying around the parks, it probably sticks out a lot from your back, meaning it’s like driving your own mini trailer. If you swing around too quickly and don’t consider the extra space your bag is taking up, you could end up whacking some people behind you. Again, not pleasant. While you’re in line or anywhere in the parks, be mindful of your bags and other items and the space they take up. Move slowly to ensure you don’t hit the guests around you and be aware of your surroundings. Again, other guests came to Disney World to eat churros and ride Dumbo, not get smacked in the face by a Jansport backpack holding 12 water bottles and 100 sweaters. 18 – Give People Some Personal Space For some, the social distancing that came with the pandemic was a welcome addition to the parks. Having to keep 6 feet away from other guests in line meant you didn’t have someone standing behind you that, for some inexplicable reason, thought that pushing up against you would somehow speed up the unmoving line. It meant not being so close to other people that you could smell their sweat. It meant regaining a sense of personal space in an otherwise normally crowded location. Now, social distancing has largely been done away with in the parks. Guests can once again pack into buses, pre-shows, and lines like sardines. But that doesn’t always mean that they have to. Queue for Slinky Dog Dash Now sometimes Disney Cast Members will tell you to pack in a pre-show space or bus, in which case you won’t have much choice. But otherwise, this is something to be aware of. It is another one of those “be aware of your surroundings” things. If you find that you’re so close to the person in front of you in line that you’re constantly bumping into them, you’re likely too close. Back up and provide them with a bit more space. Whenever you can, take a second to grasp the area around you and get a sense for how close you are to others. Is there a way that you could just hold back for a second and give the people around you some breathing room (even if it’s just a small amount)? Quite the Queue Giving people a little bit of personal space can trigger a continuous line of folks giving others just a bit more space, which can be nice for everyone. We’re all going to get to the front of the line at Thunder Mountain. Pushing up against the person in front of you for the 45 minutes you’re in line won’t get you there any faster. It’ll only get you there potentially with a person in front of you who is incredibly frustrated. Contrary to what some appear to believe, tailgating other guests won’t make the line go by quicker! 19 – Be Respectful of Those Who Have Staked Their Spot Getting a good view of the fireworks, a parade, a cavalcade, a stage show, etc. can be difficult. Some folks will stake out their spot for quite some time ahead of the start of the entertainment to make sure they can see all they want to see. If you join an entertainment viewing area a bit later, be respectful of those around you who may have been waiting for an hour+ longer than you to get their spot. Don’t push those people out of their areas and start to take over the space. Instead, ask and recognize what space they’re holding and step back behind or around that area. If they’ve put the time and effort into holding their spot, then it’s best to respect that. Cavalcade Crowds But (as we had mentioned above) if you’re the one holding the spot, be sure you’re only holding what you need and still giving room for other guests. But also, be sure that the spot is appropriate for your group. If you know you need a lot of space because you’re traveling in a big group, have a large number of guests from your party sitting there to hold the space with you. Don’t hold a tiny little space and then try to squeeze in 100 of your closest family members into that area, thereby pushing out other people who have also been there trying to hold their own spot. Click here to see the best and worst places from which to view the EPCOT fireworks! 20 – Be Respectful of Service Animals Let’s all admit it — service animals are SO CUTE. Sometimes there is nothing more adorable than seeing a good doggo doing their job, protecting their human, and keeping their BFF safe. You just want to hug them and squeeze them and tell them what a good doggo they are! But…you shouldn’t. Service dogs are just that — they’re doing a service, a job for their human. Maybe they’re monitoring for signs of an upcoming seizure, or sugar levels, or a number of other things. If you attempt to pet them or speak to them, you could distract them from their job and put their human in a very dangerous position. Beauty and the Beast in Pup Form The unwritten rule with service animals is this — don’t talk to them, don’t pet them, don’t call to them, and don’t take photos of them without permission. If you want to say anything about the animal or pet them, approach their owner first. Speak to the owner (not the animal) and see if the owner is letting the animal have a break of any kind where they could be pet. If they’ll allow you to talk to or pet the service animal, then that’s your green light! If they say “no” or ask that you step away from the animal, that’s your cue to say “thank you,” walk away, and let that service animal do their work. You wouldn’t walk up to a police horse and DEMAND that the police allow you to pet the horse while they’re in the middle of a patrol, right? The same applies here. Service Animal Information And this is a big one where (as we discussed above) watching your kiddos is key. Your kid might really want to pet the cute doggy, but watching your kid’s actions and making sure they understand the importance of the job the animal is doing is important to ensuring that the service animal can continue to do their work and keep their human safe. 21 – Don’t Take Photos of Kids or Guests Without Permission While walking through Disney World and snapping your photos, you’ll inevitably get photos with other families in the background. That’s not what we’re talking about here! What we’re referring to is when you get a direct photo of a particular guest on purpose. For example, you might see a guest in a super cool costume/Disney-inspired outfit in the parks. Or maybe you spot a person dressed to the nines on Dapper Day. Perhaps it’s a guest with some homemade ears that have you screaming with joy! Or maybe you find a really impressive runner with tons of runDisney medals. If you want to grab a photo of another person (especially a child) that is wearing something cool, ask for permission first. Instagram: @Brandon__Butcher Sneakily grabbing a photo of that person is not the way to go. If you kindly go up and ask them for a photo, the odds are usually pretty good that they’ll say “yes” and you’ll have your approved photo in seconds flat. If they say no, then you avoid the awkwardness of capturing an image of someone else that they didn’t want you to capture. Either way, asking for permission ensures that guests (and most importantly children) don’t end up on Facebook, Twitter, or just your phone’s gallery without having approved that. Click here to see some of the amazing outfits we saw during Dapper Day in Disney World! And those are some of the BIG unwritten rules for Disney World. What do you think? Have you broken some of these rules before (maybe that ringtone during rides one)? Tell us in the comments what other unwritten rules you think guests do or should abide by in the parks. And, as always, stay tuned for the latest Disney news! Click here to see the 5 BIG Disney World changes for 2022! 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 have another unwritten rule of Disney World you think people do or should follow? Tell us in the comments! The post The Unwritten Rules of Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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If you haven’t been keeping up with everything going on at Magic Kingdom in Disney World, you’ve missed some MAJOR news. Magic Kingdom From the return of a fan-favorite parade and a new Minnie ears headband to a plant-based snack we really wish we didn’t eat, come with us to see everything that’s NEW in Magic Kingdom. We’ll start off this list with the BIGGEST update by far. Magic Kingdom Entertainment Update The Festival of Fantasy Parade is officially BACK in Magic Kingdom! Festival of Fantasy Parade! The parade kicked off with Cast Member Grand Marshals, and they were followed by several incredible floats featuring Disney characters you know and love. Under the seaaaa Did we cry a little bit when the music started playing? You bet we did. And one of the coolest things about this parade also returned: the Maleficent dragon float that actually breathes fire! She’s BACK! You can see the parade in Magic Kingdom at 11:30AM and 2:30PM each day now through March 12th, 2022, and starting on March 13th it will run at 12PM and 3PM daily. See more photos and videos of this fabulous parade here. Magic Kingdom Food Updates Unfortunately, our next update isn’t a super great one. We tried the Plant-based Bratwurst Served with Tots from The Friar’s Nook in Fantasyland, and it wasn’t our favorite. The bratwurst itself didn’t pack much flavor, and we were disappointed that it didn’t come on a pretzel bun (like we saw in the menu picture). Plant-based Bratwurst If you’re looking for a plant-based hot dog in Magic Kingdom, we’d recommend the Plant-based Loaded Slaw Dog over at Casey’s Corner, which has a LOT more flavor. Plant-Based Loaded Slaw Dog at Casey’s Corner But if you’re set on trying the Bratwurst at Friar’s Nook, you can get one for $10.29. Read our full review of the Plant-based Bratwurst here. Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates There were a few new souvenirs in this park as well, including some new Minnie ears! The Emporium At the Emporium, you can get the Tomorrowland Celestial Ears for $29.99. New ears alert! These beauties are VERY sparkly, and we think they’re a great accessory for your next Purple Wall photoshoot! Sparkly bow The stars on the bow and the outer material on the headband are holographic, which definitely adds to the futuristic feel. Crystal Arts At Crystal Arts, we spotted 2 new glass statues. One showed a pair of dolphins… Dolphins statue ..and the other had a fish swimming among aquatic plants. Fish statue Both of these statues are $180. Hundred Acre Goods At Hundred Acre Goods (the gift shop near The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh), we found a very soft Steiff Eeyore plush. Steiff Eeyore Plush Steiff is a German-based toy company that’s known for luxurious (and usually quite expensive) plushes, but this one is only $39.99. He’s so cute! And because we know you were worried, we confirmed that Eeyore’s tail was firmly attached to him. He didn’t lose his tail this time! You can find a lot of cute merchandise in this store, and head to the Germany pavilion in EPCOT to look for more Steiff plushes. Check out $10 souvenirs that are BETTER than $100 souvenirs in Disney World. That’s it for our report on what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Keep following DFB for more of the latest news and updates from Disney World. Check out a NEW update on the TRON: Lightcycle Run construction in Magic Kingdom. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite ride in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments. The post What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A Snack We Regret and Minnie Ears We LOVE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Gov. Ron DeSantis publicly attacked Disney, one of Florida’s largest employers, on Thursday after its CEO voiced concerns with Florida’s so-called “don’t say gay” bill.DeSantis slammed Disney at an event with supporters in Boca Raton, accusing the company of staying silent on human rights abuses in China while pushing “woke” ideology, according to a video aired “exclusively” on Fox News’ website. View the full article

Did you know that Disney has its own official fan club that you can join and get all kinds of perks? It’s called D23 and it’s actually celebrating its 13th anniversary right now! ©D23 The fan club has things like exclusive access to certain events, merchandise, and sneak peeks, as well as giveaways. And, in honor of the anniversary, D23 has announced new ways that current members can be can be celebrated! The press release we received said that these celebrations are for D23 Member Appreciation Month, but D23’s website says they are for D23 Member Appreciation Week, so just note when these celebrations take place. Complimentary Gold Member Gift Gold Members of D23 can get an exclusive, complimentary magnet! The options to choose from features either Oswald the Lucky Rabbit or Stitch. And, if you’ve been a D23 Charter Members since 2009, you will automatically receive an exclusive magnet in addition to your initial selection — this one features Mickey & Minnie from Plane Crazy. ©D23 Exclusive Merchandise There is new exclusive merchandise coming for Member Appreciation! Two new pins will be available exclusively to Gold Members. One features Mickey and Minnie from Plane Crazy, and the other features a “plundering pirate” from the Pirates of the Caribbean (which is celebrating its 55th anniversary at Disneyland this year). ©D23 Also, from now until March 20th, certain D23 items are on sale on shopDisney! And, ALL D23 members get free shipping on ALL purchases for the whole month of March. ©D23 Finally, Gold Members will be able to purchase an additional Collectors Set beginning March 14th for a limited time, while supplies last. Special Events There are new in-person and virtual events coming over the next few months, too! Here’s everything you can look forward to: D23 Magical Screening Series: The D23 Magical Screening Series celebrates anniversaries of Disney Classics across the country. D23 will hold 25th anniversary screenings in late April of Hercules in Orlando, New York City, Boston and Orange, Calif., and 30th anniversary screenings of Aladdin will take place in other cities this summer. D23 x WDI Magical Milestones: Disneyland Paris 30th: Virtual events continue this April with a special presentation celebrating 30 years of Disneyland Paris. Imagineers will speak and you will explore the past, present, and future of the world’s only European Disney Park. D23 Galactic Disco Night: D23 will be making the jump to hyperspace at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim and get its boogie on with an out-of-this-world party. 626 Day: Celebrating 20 Years of Lilo & Stitch: Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Lilo & Stitch on 6/26 with an “Ohana-friendly” tropical party in Southern California! 40 Years of Tron: This July, D23 will be commemorating Tron in San Diego! Plus: Look for a Gold Member preview of the Walt Disney Archives’ Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume exhibit in Detroit, MI at The Henry Ford in June, a special preview night of Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece at the Walt Disney Family Museum, and a D23 Night for The Lion King on Broadway in support of the show’s 25th anniversary. D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa returns September 9, 10, and 11. Tickets are available now! ©D23 Special Offers and Discounts For Gold Members: Walt Disney Family Museum: D23 Gold Members receive $3 off for them and up to three guests. Show your D23 Gold Membership card at the ticket kiosk. Disney Springs Sperry 15% off (through 12/31/22) Columbia 20% off (through 12/31/22) Pandora 10% off (through 12/31/22) Downtown Disney Ballast Point 10% off (through 12/31/22) La Brea Bakery 10% off (through 12/31/22) Pandora 10% off (through 12/31/22) ©D23 There ya have it — all of the ways D23 Members can be appreciated! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Click here to learn more about the D23 Expo! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a D23 member? Let us know in the comments! The post Are You a Disney D23 Member? Check Out ALL the Perks You Can Get Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Stitch has been taking over different Disney movies for more than a year now! Hi, Stitch! The cute and cuddly alien experiment has crashed Sleeping Beauty, The Lion King, Pocahontas, The Jungle Book, Aladdin and more. Stitch Crashes Disney is a 12-part series with limited edition Stitch items themed to different Disney movies, and due to delays, some of the releases had to be pushed into 2022. Now, we know exactly when the second to last collection is dropping online! The Stitch Crashes Peter Pan collection will be available on shopDisney on Wednesday, March 16th at 7AM PST — AKA 10AM if you’re on the East Coast of the U.S. In the collection is a Stitch plush, which we’ve already seen in Disney World for $29.99. Pocahontas and Peter Pan Stitch Crashes Disney Plushes! There is also a Peter Pan pin, which is $24.99… Stitch Crashes Peter Pan pin …and a Peter Pan MagicBand for $39.99 Both of these items were also already released in Disney World.The MagicBand was actually released early online too, but it currently sold out, so we’ll see if Disney restocks the item for the launch! Stitch Crashes Peter Pan Set your alarms for the drop if you want to grab any of these items before they fly off to Neverland (the land of sold out things)! And, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to check out the Stitch Crashes Pocahontas Collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be scooping up anything from this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post WHEN the Stitch Crashes 'Peter Pan' Collection Will Release Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that Disney has some of the best entertainment in the industry! Stage shows are BACK Whether you’re visiting one of the theme parks, watching a classic movie, or sailing away on a Disney Cruise, you’re sure to be met with some top-notch stage performances. And if you’ve got a plan to sail on the Disney Wish soon, then you need to hear about the awesome new show that this ship will offer! On day one of your journey on the Disney Wish (which sets sail this summer), guests will be able to watch the new stage show Disney Seas the Adventure starring Captain Minnie and Goofy. We learned a little bit about this show a while back, but today Disney shared the concept art from the performance. Captain Minnie! The show starts with Captain Minnie handing over the helm to Goofy, who’s a little unsure about taking charge of the boat. He gets a confidence boost from some Disney friends though, including a performance of “Almost There” from Princess Tiana. ©Disney According to Disney, “The show’s grand finale will feature a cavalcade of characters joining Captain Minnie and Goofy on stage. But rather than bidding the audience farewell, these favorite Disney friends will lead guests out of the theater and into the Grand Hall for an unforgettable sendoff experience unlike anything we’ve done before.” ©Disney And you’ll be able to hear other musical numbers during the show as well! “Go with the Flow” from the Finding Nemo — The Musical show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will feature, in addition to a medley of “Let it Go,” “How Far I’ll Go” and “Touch the Sky.” (Performed by their respective princesses!) And at one point, Hercules and a group of Disney heroes will take the stage for a performance of “Go the Distance.” Sounds like a killer soundtrack, if you ask us! Seas the Adventure! We’ll make sure to share more details on this show as they’re announced, and we’ll give you all the updates once we get the chance to sail on the Disney Wish. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click Here for ALL the Details on the Disney Wish! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been on a Disney Cruise? Tell us in the comments! The post You'll Need to Book a Cruise to See the ULTIMATE Stage Show for Disney Fans! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

“I’m going to steal the Declaration of Independence.” ©Disney Okay, you got us — we LOVE the National Treasure movies because they are just so much fun. Plus every time we see the Liberty Bell replica in Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square, we’re totally looking for clues on it. So you can imagine how excited we are about the new National Treasure series coming to Disney+ — and Disney just revealed the first look! The new series will feature a new main character, Jess Morales, a 20-year-old who is seeking to uncover her mysterious family history and find lost treasure. It will be a reimagining of the original films, and, according to Deadline, will explore “the timely issues of identity, community, historical authorship and patriotism.” Here’s a first look at the series. ©Disney Uh-oh, it looks like our main character might be seeing some jail time. The series will be written by Marianne and Cormac Wibberley (who wrote the original movie) and directed by Mira Nair (Vanity Fair). This won’t be the first time Disney has turned some of its classic movies into TV shows — you can also find series based on Turner and Hooch and The Mighty Ducks on the streaming subscription service. We’ll keep an eye out for more information on the National Treasure series, so stay tuned to DFB for more news! Here’s Everything Streaming on Disney+ In March 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 would you like to most see in the National Treasure series? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTO: FIRST LOOK at 'National Treasure' Series Coming to Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT is currently undergoing a massive transformation, which has caused a lot of construction the park! Some projects have finally been completed, like Space 220, others are almost finished, like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and some we don’t even know the fate of because Disney won’t share an update, like with the Festival Center. A lot is happening over here! There have even been some attractions put on hold, with no indication on when they could be picked up again. But, there ARE projects in EPCOT that will still be happening, they’re just a big work in progress, like Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. So, let’s take a look at the most recent construction! Located over in the new World Nature neighborhood of EPCOT (which is also where The Land and The Seas pavilions are), you can get a good view of the construction when riding the Monorail! A look at construction The immersive walk-through attraction has been described by Disney as a “lush exploration trail” that allows explorers to “play with magical, living water.” As you can see, the area is the opposite of lush right now, so there is still a lot of progress to be made on the project. Still a lot of work to be done! Disney said you will also be able to “learn about the importance of the natural water cycle.” We can see some wooden framing that’s been set up in a raised area of the construction site. They’ve dug out a lot of areas! There are also some concrete structures that are sitting down in lower areas of the site. Construction We caught a glimpse of some concrete walls that are up around the area as well. Wall The landscape looks really interesting! It seems like different levels of hills and valleys have been created. Or, it could just be that dirt is being moved around in order to install things that will be underground, like the system that will provide water to the attraction. We just want a timeframe for when we can expect the new attraction! We’ll keep you updated as construction moves along over here! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. Click here to see which EPCOT attraction is CLOSING soon — for good. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When do you think this Moana attraction will be complete? Tell us know your guesses in the comments! The post PHOTOS: An Updated Look at the 'Moana' Attraction Construction in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know that a NEW place to eat is coming to Disney World? Something new is coming! Yep! A brand new food truck is coming to Disney Springs this month called Local Green Atlanta! It will join the 3 other food trucks in Disney Springs: 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa, Mac & Cheese, and Hot Diggity Dogs. While the new joint isn’t open yet, the actual food truck HAS arrived in Disney World — let’s check it out! The food truck popped up today over in Disney Springs’ West Side neighborhood, where the other food trucks are located! New food truck! Local Green specializes in vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian options. According to Disney, the restaurant will bring “culture, hip-hop, and fresh healthy greens” all in one bite! We can’t wait to try this new food! And their story is also on the outside of the truck! Their website says their mission is “to redefine healthy, affordable food for all by creating an ecosystem based on trust and accountability. WE provide you with a culinary experience focused on your health, that tastes good and helps you feel good, while giving you a cultural experience that binds us as a community.” Local Green Atlanta Let’s look at the menu! Menu time Their menu includes things like the Rappers Delight (Salmon Philly), the Monsta (Shrimp Burger), the Bubba Sparxx (vegan Pulled BBQ Sandwich), and the Oh Boy (vegan Beyond Burger). They also have sides like Elote Street Corn and Air Fries! For drinks, you can try one of their smoothies or lemonades, which sound super unique! Menu There is also a QR code menu available! QR code Menu The food window is right next to the menu, but it’s shut right now since the truck isn’t open yet! Food window We can’t wait to try out all of this new food! Coming soon! We don’t have the official opening date yet, but we’ll let you know as soon as it’s announced. And, stay tuned to DFB because we’ll be trying and reviewing this new food spot when it opens up! Click here to check out the vegan booth over at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival! 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 menu item do you want to try the most? Tell us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: FIRST LOOK at the New Food Truck in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As a Walt Disney World Ambassador, I have the honor of representing our wonderful cast members during The World’s Most Magical Celebration. While the 50th Anniversary celebration is in full swing here at Walt Disney World Resort, that’s not the only milestone we’re celebrating – the Disney College Program is also celebrating 40 years of […]View the full article

The Walt Disney Company isn’t the only company raising big bucks for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Make-A-Wish at Destination D23 Another company has raised quite a bit for the foundation, too. That company is the Sunshine Flyer, which recently got into the business of shuttling Disney World guests to and from the Orlando International Airport after Disney suspended its Magical Express service. The new motorcoach service, with its buses made to look like trains, has only been in business for a little over a month, but the company announced that it’s already managed to raise $300,000 for Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida. The Sunshine Flyer believes this to be enough to grant 30 wishes for children. ©The Sunshine Flyer The company was launched in partnership with Transportation Management Services, Academy Bus, and Empire Coach Line. When it started service, the Sunshine Flyer committed to donating 50% of all of its revenue from its first 50,000 passengers to Make-A-Wish. The company also announced that all Make-A-Wish children and their families will get free service from the Sunshine Flyer indefinitely for their Disney wishes. Sunshine Flyer “As we near the end of our first 50 days of service, we could not be more thankful for the overwhelming customer response we’ve received. We’re proud to transform some of that excitement into Make-A-Wish, which is such an impactful organization,” said Frank Sherman, CEO of Transportation Management Services. “In launching the Sunshine Flyer, we knew how important it was that we give back to the Orlando community. Make-A-Wish Northern and Central Florida is the perfect partner for us, and we are honored to support them in continuing to make a difference in the lives of children, families, and communities throughout the region.” ©The Sunshine Flyer If you’re looking for transportation on the Sunshine Flyer to Disney World from the Orlando Airport, you can book tickets on the company’s website. Tickets are $17 per adult and $12.50 per child each way. Note, though, that tickets must be booked at least four days in advance. We’ll keep you updated on ALL Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Here’s EVERYTHING You Need To Know About Walt Disney World Resort Transportation Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you used the Sunshine Flyer yet? Let us know in the comments! The post New Disney World Transportation Service Raises Six Figures For Make-A-Wish first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Last year, Disneyland announced a new Annual Pass program called Magic Key. Exclusive Magic Key Lounge The program offers Key holders admission to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure with varying levels of access and benefits. Key holders are subject to making park reservations and there is a no-show policy that hasn’t been enforced — until now. According to Orange County Register, Disney officials have announced that Disneyland began enforcing the Magic Key no-show policy this week after a six-month grace period when the penalties for skipping an advance reservation were not imposed. ©Disney The policy states that “Magic Key holders who are a ‘no show’ for 3 reservations in a 90-day window will be unable to make new park reservations for 30 days. Existing park reservations at that time will not be canceled.” ©Disney Key holders are required to make advance park reservations to enter a theme park, like other guests. This week as the no-show penalties kick in, Magic Key holders start at zero no-shows and will not garner any penalties for past infractions. Magic Key Lounge To avoid a no-show, Magic Key holders must either use their reservations or cancel them. A Magic Key holder who enters the designated park any time before closing on the day of the reservation is not considered a no-show and those who cancel a reservation by 11:59PM on the day before the reserved date is not considered a no-show either. Note that in the case of a two-park reservation, a Magic Key holder is only required to enter one park to avoid no-show status. Magic Key Embroidery options As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest news from Disneyland and beyond! Click here to learn more about Magic Key! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Got questions about Magic Key? Ask them in the comments! The post NEWS: No Show Policy Now Enforced for Disneyland Magic Key Passholders first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Russia’s ongoing attack on Ukraine has prompted action from several large corporations, and many are suspending business and closing stores in Russia. Walt Disney Company Logo ©Disney Previously, the Walt Disney Company suspended all theatrical releases in Russia, including those on their streaming service, Disney+. Now, Disney is taking further action by pausing more of their business operations in that area. The Walt Disney Company recently issued a statement in response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Disney stated that they were pausing all of their businesses in Russia, including “content and product licensing, Disney Cruise Line activities, National Geographic magazine and tours, local content productions, and linear channels.” Cruise itineraries will not include Russian ports. Although they are working towards pausing all of their business there, Disney noted that some activities can be paused immediately and others will take longer to stop “given contractual complexities.” They also stated that Disney employees in Russia will remain employed. They said, “We remain committed to our dedicated colleagues in Russia.” Partners statue in Disney World The Walt Disney Company will also work with NGO to aid refugees of the crisis and send assistance to Ukraine. Keep following DFB for more of the latest Disney news. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disney Pauses All Business in Russia first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article