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Wondering what to wear during your Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser adventure? As a part of this new immersive vacation experience, you’re invited to step into your own Star Wars story and dress in the latest galactic fashions.View the full article

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February is almost over (can you believe that?), which means there’s a very important holiday coming up soon! St. Patrick’s Gear St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, and there are a few different ways to celebrate in Disney World. But the best place to be by far will be Raglan Road in Disney Springs. And now we’ve got the whole line-up for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the authentic Irish pub! Raglan Road hosts the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival every year to celebrate “the mother of all Irish holidays.” This year the festival will take place from March 11th through the 17th. That’s a full week of St. Patrick’s Day fun! ©Raglan Road On every day during that week, there will be special live entertainment both in the restaurant and out on the patio. Raglan Road Some of that entertainment will be Lisa Canny Band (an All-Ireland champion on the harp and banjo), JigJam (a quintet that blends traditional Irish songs with Bluegrass music), Emerald Shore (a traditional Irish music ensemble), and more. Inside Raglan Road Of course, the Raglan Road Irish Dancers will be performing throughout the festival as well. Raglan Road Irish Dancers Here’s the full line-up for the week’s entertainment. Friday, March 11th: ©Raglan Road Saturday, March 12th, and Sunday, March 13th: ©Raglan Road Monday, March 14th, and Tuesday, March 15th: ©Raglan Road Wednesday, March 16th: ©Raglan Road Friday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day): ©Raglan Road You will need a reservation for this restaurant if you’re planning to visit between March 11th and March 16th. You can book your table on Raglan Road’s website. If you want to go on March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day), note that Raglan Road is not accepting any reservations for this day. Entrance will be first-come, first-serve (so you’ll want to get there early!). A $20 cover charge will be required for all guests ages 18 and older on March 17th only. ©Raglan Road Mark your calendars for March 11th through the 17th if you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s day in true Irish fashion! And keep following DFB for more updates from Disney World. Click here to learn more about the Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Raglan Road. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you like to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Let us know in the comments. The post Where You Should Go for the BEST St. Patrick’s Day Party 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. Our favorite Pooh Bear has inspired some REALLY cute merchandise. Hey there, Pooh Bear! Danielle Nicole recently released a Winnie the Pooh collection., and in Disney World, we spotted a new Winnie the Pooh Hunny Candle, and even a Winnie the Pooh collection of home decor. Until now, you could only find the home decor items in Disney World, but now they’re online! The Winnie the Pooh home collection includes a variety of items, including blankets, wall decor, a pillow, and more. It’s finally on shopDisney, so let’s get to shopping! Winnie the Pooh collection in Disney World First up is this Winnie the Pooh Storage Bin Set for $39.99, which comes with two different sized canvas bins. The large storage bin has a sweet image of Pooh, and the small bin features an all-over rainbow print, along with Pooh, Tigger, and Piglet faces. ©shopDisney Each bin has rope handles with metal grommets, and the small bin fits inside the large bin if you need to save space! Get the Winnie the Pooh Storage Bin Set here! Next up, we have Winnie the Pooh Hanging Pockets, which include three hanging pockets, with artwork featuring a rainbow print, Pooh, Tigger, and “life is beautiful.” ©shopDisney There are two metal grommets for easy hanging, and they can really be a space-saving storage option! ©shopDisney You can find these pockets for $29.99 on shopDisney. Click here to get the Winnie the Pooh Hanging Pockets! Now let’s move on to the Winnie the Pooh Figural Shelving Unit, which has wood composite shelves, ultimately shaped like Pooh’s head. Check out the two painted bees! ©shopDisney The back of this shelving unit has two recessed keyhole hanging plates for easy hanging, and it costs $64.99. Find the Winnie the Pooh Figural Shelving Unit here! The Winnie the Pooh Pillow is shaped like a rainbow, with Pooh and Piglet embroidered in the middle of chenille arches on one side of the pillow… ©shopDisney …and “a snuggly sort of day” and “Winnie the Pooh” embroidered on the other side. ©shopDisney The pillow is trimmed with pom poms, and you can get it for your home for $34.99. Here’s where you can find the Winnie the Pooh Pillow! It’s a Winnie the Pooh Lamp! This lamp has a white figural design, with Pooh thinking some big thoughts. It’s battery-operated, and it comes with a non-replaceable LED bulb. ©shopDisney 2 AAA batteries are included, and you can display it at your house for $29.99. Click here to get the Winnie the Pooh Lamp! For $39.99, get the Winnie the Pooh and Pals Fleece Throw, with an all-over rainbow print also featuring Tigger, Pooh, and Piglet faces. ©shopDisne It measures 60 by 72 inches, and it’s a super soft fleece! Find the Winnie the Pooh Fleece Throw here! Winnie the Pooh Garland Clips are a great way to display artwork! On a wood composite wall mount, you’ll find a wire and clips featuring Pooh’s face, a jar of hunny, a rainbow, and a bee. ©shopDisney It costs $39.99, and above the wire it says, “look what I made.” Here’s where you can find the Winnie the Pooh Garland Clips! Visit shopDisney to order any of these new Winnie the Pooh items! And keep following DFB for more Disney shopping news! Why 2022 is an important year for Winnie the Pooh! 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 item in this collection? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney’s NEW Winnie the Pooh Home Collection is Online NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney World parks have varying hours, so it’s a good idea to keep up with Disney World’s schedule and DFB’s updates. Cinderella Castle Usually, the opening and closing times only vary by one or two hours on different days. However, there’s one day coming up when Magic Kingdom is going to close VERY early. We’ve got all the details here so that you can plan around this short day. Magic Kingdom has had a few short days over the last couple of months since Disney is planning an event for Cast Members in this park. Unfortunately, the event has been postponed a couple of times, but the park still closed very early on those days. Closing early sign Now, it looks like the Cast Member event has been rescheduled for May 3rd, 2022. On that day, Magic Kingdom will close at 4:30PM ET. ©Disney If you’re hoping to get more time in the park, you may want to choose a different Disney World park for that day. EPCOT stays open late We will say that on one other short day in Magic Kingdom, the crowds were unusually low. That’s probably because people didn’t want to pay full price for basically a half-day. But if you’re looking for a little time in Magic Kingdom with lower-than-normal crowds, May 3rd might be a good option. Low crowds aren’t guaranteed for that day (and we’ve been seeing some very high crowds almost everywhere we go in Disney World lately), but based on our past experiences there’s a pretty good chance that fewer people will be in this park. Low crowds in Magic Kingdom Remember that the nighttime fireworks show, Enchantment, will likely not be happening on this date, since Magic Kingdom is closing so much earlier than normal. Disney hasn’t confirmed that yet, so we’ll be on the lookout for more updates. Enchantment Whether you’re gambling for lower crowds or avoiding the early closing time, be sure to mark May 3rd in your Disney World planning calendar! (Normal people have those, right? Just us?) Magic Kingdom Keep following DFB for more of the latest updates from Disney World. Select Disney World park hours were extended on some days in February and 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. Is closing at 4:30 a park deal-breaker for you? Let us know in the comments. The post You Should Probably AVOID Magic Kingdom on One Day This May first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World hosts 4 runDisney events each year, which usually consist of a whole weekend full of races from 5Ks to full marathons. 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon If you’re a runner and a huge Disney fan, these are the dream combination for you! And now we have more updates about one of these race weekends. Read on to learn when you can register for Disney World’s Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend! The Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend takes place from November 3rd through the 6th, 2022, which is still a ways away. But don’t let that lull you into a false sense of security — these races open for registration early and sell out fast. ©Disney So if you’re hoping to run in the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Two-Course Challenge during this weekend, be ready to register right at 10AM ET on March 22nd, 2022! That’s when registration for the in-person races opens up to the general public. runDisney sign If you’re a Club runDisney Gold or Platinum member, you can register for in-person races starting March 15th, 2022, at 10AM ET. Registration will remain open for several months, but it’s better to book your spot early on because the races do sell out. Running at Animal Kingdom This race weekend includes a post-race party on November 6th, 2022, for runners who complete the Half Marathon or Two-Course Challenge. (The event does not cost extra for those runners — it’s included in their registration fee.) Disney said they will release further details about obtaining your ticket for this post-race party later on. Tickets for runners in the 5K or 10K as well as friends and family who are not running will go on sale on March 22nd, 2022. ©Disney If you’d prefer to run in the virtual races, registration for those events opens on March 25th, 2022, at 10AM ET. Here’s some more information about the individual races, including the themes for each race and their cost: Wine & Dine 5K Date and Time: November 4th, 2022, at 5AM Theme: Coco Registration fee if purchased between March 22nd and September 19th, 2022: $103.40 Registration fee if purchased between September 20th and October 26th, 2022: $114.06 ©runDisney Wine & Dine 10K Date and Time: November 5th, 2022, at 5AM Theme: Raya and the Last Dragon Registration fee if purchased between March 22nd and September 19th, 2022: $146.04 Registration fee if purchased between September 20th and October 26th, 2022: $156.70 ©runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Date and Time: November 6th, 2022, at 5AM Theme: Music and Magic of the United States of America (Joe Gardner from Soul is the representative for this theme) Registration fee if purchased between March 22nd and September 19th, 2022: $229.19 Registration fee if purchased between September 20th and October 26th, 2022: $239.85 Includes post-race party in EPCOT ©Disney Disney Two-Course Challenge Includes both the 10K and the Half Marathon Date and Time: November 5th and 6th, 2022, at 5AM Theme: Genie from Aladdin Registration fee if purchased between March 22nd and September 19th, 2022: $383.76 Registration fee if purchased between September 20th and October 26th, 2022: $394.42 Includes post-race party in EPCOT ©runDisney Virtual Wine & Dine Races Disney Wine & Dine 5K: $84.21 Disney Wine & Dine 10K: $105.53 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon: $125.79 Disney Wine & Dine Two-Course Challenge: $268.63 runDisney Runners for all of the in-person races will need to visit the Health & Fitness Expo located at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at least one day before their race. This is where they will collect their participant shirts and bib numbers for the races. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex The Expo will be open on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022, from 10AM to 7PM; Friday, November 4th, 2022, from 11AM to 7PM; and Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 11AM to 3PM. 2021 Wine & Dine Expo We’ll be on the lookout for more updates about the upcoming runDisney events this year, so stay tuned with DFB for the latest news. Click here to see all the runDisney races and events scheduled for this year. 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 participated in a runDisney race before? Tell us about your experience in the comments! The post Registration DATES and PRICES Revealed for Disney’s 2022 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This past Friday, Feb. 18, we extended a very special thank you with a flag retreat to a World War II Veteran celebrating his 100th birthday at Magic Kingdom Park.View the full article

You know that feeling when you create happiness for someone else? Well, I’ve had that feeling ever since our Chairman, Josh D’Amaro, shared that children visiting through Make-A-Wish and other wish-granting organizations would be among the first to board Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. These are some of our most special guests, and I can’t wait to officially welcome these families from all over the country as they embark on their maiden voyage later this week.View the full article

Each ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet has a unique stern character ornately interacting with paint brushes as if they’re putting the finishing touches on each of the vessel’s names. See how the final Rapunzel looks compared to the rendering for the Disney Wish. View the full article

Do you have any Disney World Annual Passholder magnets? New Passholder Logo Disney World recently changed their Annual Passholder program, and it’s been some time since we’ve been able to pick up Annual Passholder magnets in Disney World. Now Disney is giving us another chance with a totally NEW magnet design, inspired by the 50th anniversary celebration. And best of all, Disney World is making it easier than ever to pick one up! If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder and you visit the My Disney Experience app, check out the Passholder Buzz section for news about your Annual Pass. Today, we were pretty excited to see that a NEW magnet is coming soon to Disney World! ©Disney From March 2nd to March 30th, a special complimentary 50th Anniversary Celebration Magnet will be available for Disney World Annual Passholders! This magnet will be available exclusively in Disney Springs, and there will be a virtual queue, so you don’t have to worry about standing in line for hours. ©Disney This new magnet features Mickey and Minnie and lots of EARidescent sparkles, and Disney Senior Designer Connor noted that there’s a “glitter effect embedded into the magnet.” Connor also said that this magnet is designed with “newstalgia” in mind, or a combination of new and nostalgia, with the retro logo of Disney World and the modern Mickey and Minnie artwork. Connor also hinted at future Passholder magnet surprises! ©Disney Before you get your magnet, Disney recommends that you make sure your Family & Friends List is accurate in the My Disney Experience app so that you can also pick up a magnet for a friend or family member who has an Annual Pass. You must provide your Passholder ID and photo ID to pick up a magnet, and it’s limited to one magnet per Passholder. ©Disney The virtual queue will be available on the My Disney Experience app beginning at 9AM on March 2nd, and you must be within 45 miles of Disney Springs to enter the queue. The queue could reopen at various times throughout the day, so it might be worth checking if you miss out. Once your time is called, you must get in line at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories store within one hour, and return times will be between 10AM and 10PM. Wonderful World of Memories Gift Shop While you’re waiting for your time to be called, you can also enjoy limited-time Passholder offerings in Disney Springs! These special offerings include Passholder props at the Disney PhotoPass Studio… PhotoPass Studio …a Passholder Chocolate Covered Strawberry Marshmallows gift box you can buy at The Ganachery… The Ganachery …and a hidden menu drink at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar! This drink will be called the 1st Class Ticket, made with Bacardi Tangerine Rum and lime juice, topped with Fever-Tree ginger beer and garnished with an orange slice. There’s also a non-alcoholic version, and both drinks will cost $14. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Remember, there’s only one (our of four) Disney World Annual Passes available for purchase right now, but you are able to renew your pass if you already have one. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news! Here’s everything you need to know about Disney World’s Annual Passholder program! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Will Use a Virtual Queue for NEW Annual Passholder Magnets! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival will kick off next week on March 2nd! It will run alllll the way until July 4th, 2022 and feature 18 food booths. 2021 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival We just learned the FULL MENUS for all of the food booths at the festival, and we also know what’s going to be on the Garden Graze. And now, we’ve started to see the booths popping up around EPCOT! While strolling along the World Showcase today, we spotted a couple Flower and Garden Booths already! First, we found La Isla Fresca over between the Morocco and France pavilions. This was just the Vibrante & Vívido: Encanto Cocina booth for Festival of the Arts, so some of the signage is still up in the front! New booth names are up! La Isla Fresca will have food like Arepas with melted queso fresco and a new Arepa topped with chorizo, along with a new Coconut Tres Leches cake! SO excited for the food over here! You can wash all of that down with the new Tropical Breeze drink or the returning Coconut Key Lime Ale. Click here to see what else is on the menu at La Isla Fresca this year! The next booth we found was Hanami in the Japan pavilion! This booth will see the return of things like the Frushi and Pineapple Sake. Patiently awaiting the return of our beloved Frushi There will also be a Yuzu Tilted Tonic Hard Seltzer and a Cucumber Cooler cocktail! Catch us cooling off over here! All of these items sound so refreshing for a hot day in Disney World! Check out what else is on the menu at Hanami this year right here! We’ll be on the lookout for more booths to pop up in EPCOT, so stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to see the FULL MENUS for the 2022 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival! Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2022 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Preorder 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! Preorder your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Will you be taking a trip to the Flower and Garden Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: EPCOT Flower and Garden Booths Already Spotted in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As part of all the ways we are honoring Black History Month, PULSE (People United to Lead, Serve and Excel), one of our Disneyland Resort Business Employee Resource Groups advocating for the development and well-being of Black cast members, celebrated Black joy and stories with a candid and vulnerable conversation about being a Black Ambassador. […]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. When it comes to feeling RIGHT at home in your Disney World hotel room, you might assume that the resorts have you covered with literally anything and everything! Welcome to Disney World! Sure, this is true with a LOT of things, especially snacks that come in Mickey shapes! But there are still some basic essentials that you might want to consider bringing with you! Trust us, as magical as a trip to Disney World is, it’s even more magical when you’ve brought some of the comforts of home along with you. Disney’s Pop Century Resort Whether for comfort or planning or organization, these are 10 Disney hotel room essentials we highly recommend! Wireless Hot Spot Anyone who travels for work, or works remotely, is all too familiar with the panic attack you might get when you open your computer to find…slow WiFi?! Whether you’re trying to get work done or log into your Disney+ account, having access to the reliable Internet is important nowadays. ©Amazon That’s why we suggest taking a wireless hot spot with you! These small, easy-to-pack gadgets act as a remote WiFi outlet wherever you go! So if your Disney hotel room happens to have lackluster Internet service, you’ll be able to use it as a backup! We spotted this one on Amazon for $39.99. Order a Wireless Hot Spot Here for Just $39.99! Liquid Hand Soap or Hand Sanitizer This has always been a must-have for a lot of travelers, but especially in light of the pandemic, the importance of hand soap and hand sanitizer has REALLY become front-and-center! Sanitizer Fortunately, these items are both SUPER easy to find, SUPER cheap, and SUPER easy to pack along in any toiletry kit, and they make a HUGE difference in terms of cleanliness and safety too! And there are tons of options now, you can find hand sanitizer wipes, travel-sized, huge value sized, gel, spray, and every fruity scented! You probably already have your own favorite, but make sure you’ve replenished your stock before you leave on your Disney trip. The Truth About Hand Sanitizer in Disney World Right Now Medicine Cabinet Essentials Yes, you can find any basic medicine cabinet fixture in Disney World conveniently enough, but it’d be sooo much easier — and more reassuring! — to have them on-hand in your hotel room! Stock up! Before you leave home for the airport, don’t forget to pack some handy necessities like aspirin, sunscreen, bandaids, and cough drops. In other words, whatever items provide reassurance for you at home, you’ll want to consider taking with you to Disney! Here’s What You’ll Find at Disney World Drugstores Travel Alarm Clock The early bird catches the worm! Or in the case of Disney World, the early bird catches the rope drop! If you’re one of those Disney-goers who likes to book it to the in-demand rides FIRST thing in the AM, then you’re gonna want a wake-up call! ©Amazon Regardless of which park you’re visiting, a travel alarm clock could be your salvation. We found this simple model on Amazon for just $10.99. After all, you’re in Disney World for vacation! You can sleep when the trip’s over! Even though many guests use the alarm setting or app on their phones, it’s reassuring to have a backup, especially since you may not find these amenities in your hotel room anymore! Get Yourself a Travel Alarm Clock Here for Just $10.99! Travel Hampers Especially for those who might be staying in Disney World for several days (jealous!), things can get kinda cluttered kinda quick… ©Amazon …that’s where a handy travel hamper comes in clutch! The kind that easily folds down and pops back up makes a WORLD of difference in terms of organizing clutter and keeping used items separate. Plus, it can easily slide right into a space in the closet and be out of the way! This simple travel accessory is $7.99 on Amazon and you’ll be amazed at how much it helps keep your room less cluttered and makes sure that your dirty clothes don’t get mixed up with your clean clothes! Order a Travel Hamper Here for Just $7.99! Power Strip In hotel rooms, electrical outlets are of the UTMOST importance. Especially if you’re traveling with numerous family members or friends, things can get competitive REAL quick for those outlets! ©Amazon Conveniently, there’s a smart solution for such a dilemma: a power strip! By packing your own block of extra electrical sockets, you’ll be able to multiply your options and guarantee that you can charge all of your family’s devices! We found this simple model for $5.95 on Amazon, but there are all sorts of “deluxe” versions with USB ports and all that start out around $15. No matter which option you choose, you won’t regret having access to extra outlets for charging devices or using those all-important styling tools in the mornings! Click Here to Power Up for $5.95! Snacks It might seem counterintuitive to BYO snacks to Disney World, aka the Vacation Destination of Snacks! But let’s face it: Disney World snacks are not cheap. And they add up fast! Snacks! So between visits to the parks or the restaurants, it’s a good idea to bring a supply of essentials to keep in your room. That way, any time you crave a little treat, you don’t NEED to spend more money. Plus, sometimes it’s just nice to eat something that isn’t Mickey-shaped, even in Disney World. Keep a stash of travel-friendly snacks like granola bars, fruit snacks, trail mix, or snack crackers for grab-and-go breakfasts or midnight snacks and that can help you save more money for those special Mickey-shaped treats! Our BEST Tips to NOT Break the Bank On Food at Disney World Night Light or Mini Reading Light After an exciting day at Disney, some people are ready to fall asleep immediately, while others like to unwind a little with a good or a TV show. And in case you don’t want to disturb your bunkmates, a little night light makes a huge difference. ©Amazon And this little gadget is handy not just for bedtime reading. If you’re sharing a room with little ones (or let’s face it, even some of us bigger kids) with different sleep needs, this tool can help you navigate around the room without disturbing anyone after bedtime or before that alarm goes off. MUCH easier than using the flashlight on your phone, a mini reading light, like this one we found for $14.99, makes it easy to skim a few pages without waking anyone else in the room! Order Your Own Reading Light Here for $14.99! Command Strip Hooks We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, organization is KEY! And not to be dramatic, but clutter is your worst nightmare. Especially crucial in smaller hotel rooms and on cruises, where figuring out where to store things becomes a HASSLE, command strip hooks make a world of difference! ©Amazon Bringing along a few extra hooks, like these small hooks for $10.99, allows you to keep things off the floor, reserve drawers for other items, and maximize your closet space without letting things pile up into a heap on the floor. These are great for organizing charging cords, hanging hats (or mouse ears!), and some of the heftier hooks can even hold the weight of purses, backpacks, and shopping bags! Order Some Command Strip Hooks Here for $10.99! White Noise App or Machine Comfort is also critical, and that goes for everyone in the room. Seeing as hotels are communal spaces with hundreds of people under one roof, things can get a tad noisy! That’s where white noise comes in as a huge comfort! ©Amazon Before you get to your room, either download a white noise app on your phone, or bring along your favorite one from home! Having ambient noise in your room, like this model for $24.95, can help drown out noisy neighbors, or help babies who are napping STAY napping! Order a White Noise Machine Here for $24.95! So there you go! With these basic essentials, you’ll be well on your way to a magical, stress-free, and CONVENIENT trip to Disney World! 30 Things You May Not Know Your Disney World Hotel Can Do For You 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 is your MUST-HAVE item from home when you’re staying in a Disney hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 Disney Hotel Room Essentials first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is no stranger to collaborations, but a new relationship was just announced that is way bigger than a new bag or clothing line. Stoney Clover x Disney collaboration We’ve seen purse, jewelry, makeup, and more brands team up with Disney to make special merchandise in the past, but now, a new collaboration with a major company will actually be bringing some changes to Disney World. State Farm and Disney are starting a new, multi-year relationship spanning Disney Parks and Resorts and Disney Advertising Sales, allowing both brands to engage in new and important ways together. ©Disney/State Farm In celebration of this new relationship, State Farm surprised a good neighbor family in North Carolina on Good Morning America with a trip to Walt Disney World! The mother-daughter team started a lemonade stand to give back to the less fortunate by using proceeds to create care packages for those in need. You can check out more of their story in the video below! Disney also shared a sneak peek of what’s to come from this collaboration with State Farm. State Farm will be the presenting sponsor of the brand-new planDisney Podcast! The podcast will have expert planDisney panelists that will offer insightful tips, helpful suggestions, and inside looks for people getting ready for their Disney vacations. ©Disney Keeping with the theme of podcasts, State Farm will also present the popular “Five Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend” segment on the weekly D23 Inside Disney podcast! ©D23 We should start to see elements of this new relationship with State Farm at Walt Disney World soon, like an expanded presence at the 2022 Disney Dreamers Academy and a sponsorship of the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. They will also sponsor two venues at Walt Disney World Resort: State Farm Waterview Park at Disney Springs and the State Farm Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. ESPN Wide World of Sports Disney and State Farm will also be teaming up on events such as the State Farm Good Neighbor Month celebration in September, which will feature activities with some Disney magic. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Click here to see the latest Disney news! Check out the things that NOBODY will tell you about in Disney World: Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a Walt Disney World trip coming up soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Two Places in Disney World Are Getting New Names Thanks to This Collaboration first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line is unveiling a NEW cruise ship this year — the Disney Wish — and work on the ship just hit an exciting milestone! ©Disney The ship is sure to be extravagant, with things like a Star Wars bar, Disney’s first attraction at sea, a Frozen-themed theatrical dining experience, and so much more. There has been a delay on the construction of the ship due in part to the global pandemic, but it should be setting sail on its maiden voyage on July 14th, 2022! And now, Disney just gave us a look at a fun new addition to the ship. Rapunzel has been installed on the Disney Wish cruise ship! Walt Disney Imagineering recently posted that their team in Germany installed the princess on the stern of the new cruise ship. Via @waltdisneyimagineering on Instagram The entire figure is over 30 feet wide, with Rapunzel being 9 feet (!!) tall. Disney says this makes her big enough to wear a U.S. women’s sized 22 shoe! Rapunzel probably could’ve used that height when she was stuck in her tall tower, right?! Via @waltdisneyimagineering on Instagram Disney says that “after 2 years of design and fabrication work with a team spread across 3 different time zones, we are all so thrilled to see Rapunzel adorning the stern of the ship where she and her side kick, Pascal, will welcome our Guests for many years to come! We can’t wait for the world to see her!” You can meet some of the Imagineers who worked on Rapunzel in the post’s videos below! We can’t wait to see what this cruise ship is like in real life, so stay tuned to DFB for news and updates! 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 Will you be booking a voyage on the Disney Wish? Let us know in the comments! The post Why You'll Want to See the BACK of Disney's New Cruise Ship! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Fill in the blank: “Like a good neighbor, ____.” If you love a good jingle like I do, it’s nearly impossible NOT to think of State Farm when you read that phrase. For nearly 100 years, State Farm has fostered a sense of community built on the foundational value of being a good neighbor. And […]View the full article

How to skip literally the LONGEST line in Disney World, get a super unique, custom souvenir for only $6, and get access to a secret menu? Casey’s Crowds We’ve got some incredible tips about things NOBODY will tell you today on DFB guide! Check out our video below of 15 Things NOBODY Will Tell You About in Disney World! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know your favorite Disney World trip tip. The post DFB Video: 15 Things NOBODY Will Tell You About in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will be here soon! Flower and Garden This year’s festival will feature the return of the Garden Rocks concert series, some fun activities for the whole family, and (of course) lots of tasty treats. We’ve already seen the FULL list of booths released, and now we’ve got the full menus for every single booth! For the 2022 festival, we’ll get to enjoy a bunch of new items as well as some returning favorites at the festival’s 18 outdoor kitchen and additional locations! Click here to see ALL of the food booth menus for the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! New Menu Items At the 2022 festival, there are no new booths, but there are some new menu items! Over at The Citrus Blossom (Near Port of Entry) there will be a new Crispy Mojo Marinated Pork Belly, with avocado cream, corn salsa, salsa verde, and plantain chips and a Grapefruit Tart with Grapefruit curd, lychee jam, ginger mousse, and yuzu cream. The Citrus Blossom At Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco) we’ll get a new Mediterranean Flatbread with za’atar, artichokes, olives, mozzarella, and feta cheese! Tangierine Cafe Over at Cider House (United Kingdom) you can try the new BLT Scone with Nueske’s applewood-smoked bacon, sundried tomato, and basil. Sounds super interesting! Cider House At La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France) there will be a new Arepa topped with chorizo and the non-alcoholic Tropical Breeze drink that will have Lemonade, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup. La Isla Fresca Over at EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet) there will be a new Chilled Potato and Leek Soup “Vichyssoise” with chive oil annd crispy leeks on the Early Bloom Menu (available March 2 through April 9). Farmers Feast There will also be some new drinks around EPCOT, like over in World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE). Here, you can get a Minty Melon Refresher, which is a lightly caffeinated blend of watermelon-cucumber-mint juice with strawberries and blueberries (spirited option available featuring Watermelon-Basil Vodka). There will also be a new Wildberry Wonder Refresher at The American Adventure pavilion. This is a lightly caffeinated blend of wildberry-hibiscus juice with strawberries and blueberries (spirited option available featuring tropical rum). Click here to see ALL of the menus for the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! Returning Favorites If you’re looking for some classic dishes and returning favorites, you’ll find that too! In fact, quite a few of our Best of the Fest picks from the 2021 festival will be BACK and we couldn’t be more excited. First up, is the Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade at Pineapple Promenade! Violet Lemonade at Pineapple Promenade Also returning is the Frushi at Hanami in Japan! This is strawberry, pineapple, and cantaloupe wrapped in sweet rice and pink soy wrap served with whipped cream, berry sauce, and toasted coconut. Frushi Returning to Sunshine Griddle are the Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with cream cheese frosting and candied bacon! Also coming back over here are the Shrimp and Grits! Shrimp and Grits Check out ALL of the returning menu items here! Click here to see ALL of the food booth menus for the 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! The Flower & Garden Festival will be here before you know it! Be sure to stay tuned for all of the latest updates. Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2022 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2022 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Preorder 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! Preorder your 2022 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items are you most excited to try this year? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: MENUS Announced for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Spring is almost here and you know what that means … the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! With flavors in full bloom and dishes waiting to be cultivated from March 2 through July 4, this year’s celebration is not one to be missed. Once you see the tasty options available, your appetite will be […]View the full article

A few Disney World facts we can rely on: (1) Mickey Ice Cream Bars are delicious. (2) We will always cry during the fireworks shows. (3) Rise of the Resistance will probably break down at some point. Mickey Bars >>> One of those is not like the others. But it’s true — one of Disney World’s newest and most impressive rides is also one of the most unreliable. But it’s so good that we can’t just recommend you skip it during your vacation. So what should you do when Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (inevitably) breaks down during your trip? Here’s a complete guide. In case you’re very confused right now because you don’t know anything about Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, we’ll begin with a brief overview of this attraction. For starters, it’s located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, in the Galaxy’s Edge (Star Wars-themed) land. [NOTE: “Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance” is a super long name — throughout this post, we’ll use “Rise of the Resistance” or even just “Rise” to refer to this attraction.] Galaxy’s Edge It’s also one of the most popular rides in all of Disney World (if not THE most popular ride). Rise of the Resistance entrance The ride is actually a whole experience that involves moving from vehicle to vehicle and interacting with Star Wars characters like First Order officers and members of the Resistance. We won’t give away too much about the story itself, but just know that it’s one of the most impressive rides that Disney has built to date, in terms of both immersive-ness and technology. Rise of the Resistance But all of the moving parts and advanced technology come at a price: this ride breaks down a LOT. So what should you do to make sure you’ll still get to ride it? We’re exploring all of your options (and sharing our recommendations for the best ones). Rise of the Resistance There are a few different possible situations for where you might be when Rise of the Resistance breaks down. You could be on the ride itself, waiting in line, or somewhere else entirely. Let’s start out with what to do if you’re actually on the ride. If You Were On the Ride If you are physically on the ride (as in seated in a ride vehicle) when it breaks down, you will likely receive a Lightning Lane pass to return and re-ride it later in the day. Sometimes these passes are also given to guests who are about to board the attraction. Rise of the Resistance In our experience, we usually see Cast Members give Lightning Lane passes to guests who have made it to the big room where you meet Rey (after the Cast Members ask you “How many in your party?” for the first time). From that point on, it’s likely that you’ll get a pass to skip the line later in the day. Rise of the Resistance But keep in mind that this free Lightning Lane pass is NOT guaranteed, even if you’re in a ride vehicle when it breaks down. It’s fairly common to receive a free pass in this situation, but a variety of factors will influence the Cast Members’ decision on whether they give out the passes and who they give them to. The time of day, length of the queue, details about the technical difficulties, and more all impact that decision. Lightning Lane If you DO receive a Lightning Lane pass, that means you’ll be able to skip the standby line and wait in a shorter Lightning Lane later on in the day once the ride reopens. This pass will probably be good for redemption at any time during the day (even though most Lightning Lane passes are specific to a certain time). Lightning Lane Line Sometimes that pass is good for multiple rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which means you can choose to use it on a different attraction instead of Rise of the Resistance. For example, you could skip the line at Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run If you do have the multi-experience pass, you have a new choice: do you want to use it on Rise of the Resistance, or do you want to get on a different popular ride? One option is to wait for a while and see if Rise is even an option later on in the day. If Rise of the Resistance never reopens on that day, you’ll still be able to use the pass on another attraction. Or maybe you’d prefer to hop on Slinky Dog Dash right away and not worry about Rise at all. It’s up to you! Slinky Dog Dash Look at the details of the Lightning Lane pass to see if yours is specific to Rise of the Resistance or if it can be used at other attractions. Keep in mind that — whether it’s good for any ride or just Rise of the Resistance — you will only be able to use it ONCE. So if you’re really hoping to get on Rise, don’t use that pass on a different ride! Pre-show If you’re using your Lightning Lane pass to get back on Rise of the Resistance later on, keep an eye on the My Disney Experience app throughout the day to see when the ride reopens. Once you see a wait time next to the ride on the park map feature, that means it’s up and running again. It’s open! As soon as the ride reopens, there will likely be a pretty long line for Lightning Lane since a lot of people will have those redemption passes. If you have the time, we recommend waiting a little while longer after the ride’s reopening to let that initial rush of returning guests pass by. Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lane We’re going to say this one more time because it’s important: These free Lightning Lane passes are NOT guaranteed. Rise of the Resistance when it’s broken down If you’re on the ride when it breaks down and you don’t receive a redemption pass, it’s not because the Cast Members don’t love you or don’t know what they’re doing. There are many different factors that influence their decisions, so please do not be rude to them if you don’t get the free pass. One time, Rise of the Resistance broke down on us THREE TIMES. If You Were In Line Another possible situation is that Rise of the Resistance breaks down when you’re in the queue, but not on the ride itself. If that happens, you will likely NOT be given a free Lightning Lane redemption pass. The attraction probably just won’t have the capacity to accommodate that many guests in the Lightning Lane when it reopens. In the queue for Rise of the Resistance In this situation, it might be best to wait out the closure in line (if you have the time). The ride could reopen within an hour (or even sooner), and you don’t want to lose your place in the queue. Line for Rise of the Resistance This can be a tough call to make, though. We’ve been in line when the ride broke down and reopened within a half hour. We’ve also been in line when the ride broke down and still didn’t reopen within 90 minutes. There’s no way to tell how long the closure will be. Gambling your time in Disney World is not a fun game to play, and we know it’s frustrating. So take a look at your plans for the day and talk with your group about what your priorities are. Standby line If you all really want to ride Rise of the Resistance and you don’t have anywhere pressing to be for a while, give it some time and wait in the queue for a bit. Staying in line could potentially save you a lot of time later on in the day since this attraction gets multi-hour-long wait times. And if a lot of other people are jumping ship, you could be pretty far up in the queue when the ride reopens. Rise of the Resistance standby queue But the ride could also take a LONG time to reopen or even not reopen at all. If you choose to wait it out, you also need to be willing to accept that you (and the Cast Members) have no control over the ride’s reopening. So if you’re on a tight schedule, you may just have to cut your losses and head out. Maybe you’re starting to get hangry (that’s a real thing in Disney World), or maybe you’re not willing to sacrifice other rides for this one. Staying in line might not be worth your time if there are other things you really want to do. There’s a lot to do in Hollywood Studios If you do leave the line, your best chance at still getting on the ride without wasting any more time in the park is to hop in line closer to park closing time. Cast Members will let you stay in line and go on the attraction even after the park closes. And sometimes this ride gets shorter wait times in the evening. Galaxy’s Edge at night Remember that if you get in line just before park closing you do run the risk of the ride breaking down AGAIN, and then you don’t have the option to return later because you’ll just have to leave the park. Looks so cool! If you purchased a Lightning Lane pass for Rise of the Resistance and you’re in the Lightning Lane queue when the ride breaks down, you will likely receive an experience redemption pass that is good for one ride on Rise of the Resistance at any time later on in the day. ©Disney If Rise of the Resistance does not reopen at all for the rest of the day, you could be refunded for your initial Lightning Lane purchase (this is not guaranteed, but a Cast Member told us it could happen). But if the ride is open at any point during the day, you will likely not receive a refund (even if you did not ride it at that time). Learn more about buying a Lightning Lane pass here. If You Weren’t On the Ride OR In Line The final situation you could be in when Rise of the Resistance breaks down is that you’re not in line or on the ride at all. Maybe you’re somewhere else in Hollywood Studios entirely. What then? What if you’re not in Galaxy’s Edge at all? First of all, you should keep an eye on the My Disney Experience app to see when the ride reopens. If you can catch it RIGHT when it starts running again, you could get a much shorter wait time than usual. Keep an eye on the app If that doesn’t work out, you can try the trick we mentioned earlier about hopping in light just before park closing time. Try to get on it at night You might also consider purchasing a Lightning Lane pass for later on in the day since the standby line will likely be a much longer wait. Cast Members will prioritize guests in the Lightning Lane when the ride reopens, and there will be a lot more people in that queue since some guests probably received any-time redemption passes. Lightning Lane sign at Rise of the Resistance If you had a Lightning Lane reservation for Rise of the Resistance during the time that the ride broke down, the time on your reservation should change to “any time.” That means you’ll be able to use it at any point that day when Rise reopens. Like we mentioned before, we recommend waiting for a little while after it has reopened to let the initial surge of guests with redemption Lightning Lane passes come down a bit. Wait for the initial surge to die down But remember that the longer you wait, the higher the risk that Rise will break down again and not be available for the rest of the day. See how long we waited in the standby line for Rise of the Resistance. Other Things to Remember There are a few more tips and reminders that we wanted to share or reiterate: When Rise of the Resistance reopens after being closed for a while, the wait times will likely be higher than normal for both Lightning Lane and standby queues. That’s probably because some people were given redemption passes, which makes that Lightning Lane queue longer than normal. Since Cast Members will prioritize the Lightning Lane, standby takes longer as well. It’s a LONG line For some people, this ride really is worth a multi-hour wait. We know you don’t want to hear it, but (in our humble opinion) this ride can be worth the wait even if you aren’t a Star Wars fan. And if you’re a MAJOR Star Wars fan, there’s really no other experience like it. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Compensation is not guaranteed. Yes, we mentioned this a few times. Yes, we’re saying it again. Disney does not have to give you a free Lightning Lane pass if the ride breaks down during your vacation. How the Cast Members handle it depends on a lot of things, so really the only thing you can control in that situation is your reaction. The Cast Members helping you off the ride or out of line are not the same people who are in charge of fixing the ride, so please do not take out your frustration on them. Be nice to Cast Members! If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, you may want to consider using Early Theme Park Entry to get on this attraction with shorter wait times than normal. Early Theme Park Entry allows guests at Disney-owned hotels (and a few other participating hotels) to enter the theme park a half-hour before other guests. Most people will head straight to Rise of the Resistance, but the lines will still be shorter than they will be later in the day. Resort Guest? Right this way! In a similar vein, you can take advantage of Extended Evening Hours in Disney’s Hollywood Studios soon. This perk is only available to guests at Deluxe hotels in Disney World, and so far it has only been offered at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. But Disney has added Hollywood Studios to the schedule, so soon you’ll be able to plan your stay so that you get some extra time in the evening. And Rise is currently listed as one of the offered attractions. You’ll get to stay later We’re always sharing our best tips to help you plan an awesome Disney World vacation, so stay tuned with Disney Food Blog! Click here to see which rides you should AVOID in Disney World if you struggle with motion sickness. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance? Tell us in the comments if you think this ride is worth the hype! The post Yes, Rise of the Resistance Is Going to Break in Disney World. Here’s What to Do When It Does. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you hear the great news?? Mickey’s Mix Magic Several nighttime entertainment options are returning to Disneyland soon! Fan-favorites like the Disneyland Forever fireworks show, Fantasmic!, and the Main Street Electrical Parade will be returning soon. When the Main Street Electrical Parade returns in all of its glory, it won’t look quite the same as it did before. Check out the NEW finale that Disneyland has planned for this parade! Disney announced today that the Main Street Electrical Parade will return to Disneyland park on April 22nd, 2022. Starting then, you’ll be able to visit the park in the evening to catch this display of dazzling lights and whimsical music! Main Street Electrical Parade Disneyland Version The parade will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary when it returns, so Disney wanted to honor the occasion with some new additions to the show. Specifically, the Imagineers have added a brand-new grand finale to the parade, which will “bring to life more than a dozen Disney Animation and Pixar stories.” You can see all of the floats for this new finale here! ©Disney These stories are meant to showcase a central theme of togetherness. In the finale, you’ll catch stylized scenes from Disney movies like Encanto, Raya and the Last Dragon, Coco, Aladdin, The Princess and the Frog, Brave, The Jungle Book, Mulan, and more. Disney said that you’ll get to see “unique representations of beloved characters as animated dolls.” ©Disney From the concept art, it looks like we’ll also see scenes from Hercules, Pinocchio… ©Disney …Pocahontas, Frozen… ©Disney …and a stylized Sleeping Beauty Castle, complete with fireworks over it! ©Disney The new floats were inspired by the classic designs of earlier Main Street Electrical Parade floats as well as “Disney Legend Mary Blair’s iconic art style” as seen on the attraction “it’s a small world.” The stunning Mary Blair designed It’s a Small World in Disneyland There will be thousands of lights on the new floats, and they’ll parade through the park to the iconic electro-synthe-magnetic music that we know and love from this parade. In total, the grand finale will have seven parade floats and be 118 feet long total. Disney said that makes it “one of the longest and grandest units in the parade’s 50-year history.” Main Street Electrical Parade We can’t wait to see this parade return and check out the new finale for its 50th Anniversary! Keep following DFB for more updates on the latest Disney news. Click here to learn about more entertainment that’s returning to Disneyland this year. 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 Are you a fan of the Main Street Electrical Parade? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: The Main Street Electrical Parade Is Returning to Disneyland with a NEW Grand Finale! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Resort hasn’t had a lot of their regular nighttime entertainment available since the the parks shut down back in 2020. Disneyland Forever fireworks © Disney Mickey’s Mix Magic fireworks did come back to Disneyland Park in the summer of 2021, but classic shows like Fantasmic! have remained temporarily closed. Disney had previously announced that more nighttime entertainment would be coming back to Disneyland Resort, but we didn’t get details on exactly when that was happening…until NOW! We know when A TON of nighttime entertainment is returning to Disneyland Resort! Main Street Electrical Parade and the Disneyland Forever fireworks will return to Disneyland Park and World of Color will return to California Adventure Park on April 22nd, 2022! Then, Fantasmic! will return to Disneyland Park on May 28th, 2022! Fantasmic! at Disneyland But, that’s not all! When it returns, Main Street Electrical Parade will be celebrating its 50th anniversary, so in honor of the milestone, exciting new elements will be introduced to the parade that will continue to evolve this beloved spectacular. Main Street Electrical Parade will return with an all-new, enchanted grand finale that celebrates the theme of togetherness! Main Street Electrical Parade This universal theme is reflected in the creative concept of the grand finale sequence. Inspired by both the original design of classic Main Street Electrical Parade floats and Disney Legend Mary Blair’s iconic art style on “it’s a small world,” the new grand finale brings to life more than a dozen Disney Animation and Pixar stories. These stories will be interpreted in thousands of sparkling lights and electro-synthe-magnetic musical sound, with unique representations of beloved characters as animated dolls. ©ABC As the new grand finale passes by, guests along each side of the parade route will see a different set of stylized scenes from classic and contemporary favorite stories such as Encanto, The Jungle Book, Raya and the Last Dragon, Aladdin, Coco, Mulan, Brave, The Princess and the Frog, and more. Check out one of the early pieces of concept art, featuring Mirabel and Antonio from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award-nominated film, Encanto. ©Disney From the Blue Fairy to a colorful, unique representation of Sleeping Beauty Castle, the grand finale of the “Main Street Electrical Parade” comprises seven segments stretching 118 feet in length, making it one of the longest and grandest units in the parade’s 50-year history. Main Street Electrical Parade Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever will be available for a limited time at Disneyland park. When Disneyland Forever fireworks spectacular comes back on April 22nd, it will run weekends only (Friday through Sunday). Mickey’s Mix Magic will present its high-energy, projections-only show during the week (Monday through Thursday) until late spring. At that time, Disneyland Forever fireworks will then run nightly in the summer. World of Color and Fantasmic! will return to their regular schedule upon reopening. World of Color Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Click here to see when Mickey’s Toontown will CLOSE in Disneyland 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 Will you be going to Disneyland to see these nighttime spectaculars? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: DATES Announced for the Return of Nighttime Shows at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy TWOsday! With not one, but two palindrome dates this month on 2/2/22 and 2/22/22, we are celebrating even more cast member twins that work TWOgether—this time at Disney parks around the world! We were so “twin-spired” by our Walt Disney World twins featured on 2/2/22, we knew we had to double the fun for […]View the full article

On April 22, 2022, the “Main Street Electrical Parade” and “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular will return to Disneyland park, and “World of Color” will return to Disney California Adventure park. “Fantasmic!” is preparing for its return to Disneyland park on May 28, 2022.View the full article

We know how the BIG holidays are celebrated in Disney World, but what about the small, quirky holidays, like Palindrome Day? Life Day pin Palindrome Day is when the date reads the same backward as it does forward. We’ve actually already had one this month (2/2/22) and now we’re having ANOTHER one on 2/22/22. This holiday is probably is a bit too insignificant to Disney, but it’s not to us! So, we’re creating our own celebrations — these are all of the ways you can ride backwards in Disney World for Palindrome Day! Transportation There is a TON of transportation around Disney World where you can ride backwards! Hop on the Skyliner and you can choose which way you face. Maybe you prefer not to see what’s coming up ahead? Sit backwards! Skyliner You can also flip it around on transportation like the Monorail or on the parking lot trams. There are seats that face either direction, so you can face other people in your group if you want, and some people will feel like they’re moving forward while others feel like they’re moving backwards! Monorail You could also stand backwards on the ferry from the Transportation and Ticket Center to Magic Kingdom! On the ferryboat! We definitely do this when we’re leaving the park, so we can look at the castle for as long as possible. Rides Magic Kingdom The first ride we think of when we think of riding backwards is the PeopleMover — duh! You can choose to sit facing forwards or backwards on the ride that winds all through Tomorrowland. One of the best ways to relax in Disney World is definitely getting your own PeopleMover car to yourself, sitting backwards, putting your feet up on the other seat, and taking a nice little cat nap while riding through the dark tunnels. PeopleMover! Next up is the Haunted Mansion! You really ride every direction through this spooky attraction, but there are sections of the ride where ya go backwards. Your doom buggy gets flipped around to look at the longgg hallway with the floating candelabra at the end, then continue backwards through the room with the iconic purple wallpaper. You also go backwards to get down into the graveyard scene! The Haunted Mansion A similar situation happens in a much less scary way over at Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid. Your clamshell will go backwards and tilt up so you can look up at Ariel swimming above you! Under the Sea This ride may be less scary than Haunted Mansion, but you still have to see the terrifying Ursula animatronic. EPCOT Spaceship Earth has a lengthy section where you go backwards as you descend back down toward the end of the ride. You get to look up and see all of those beautiful stars! This is also when you get to create your future life on the little touch screen in front of you. Spaceship Earth Ride Vehicle “Let it goooo, let it GOOO” is what you’ll hear as Elsa pushes your boat backwards on Frozen Ever After! It’s only for a short moment, but it’s a fun and unexpected part of the ride if you don’t know what already happens. Frozen Ever After Plus, it leads you into the room with all of the adorable little snowgies (and the giant one, Marshmallow). We love these lil guys Okay, humor us for a minute. We’re including Space 220 on this list simply because you can back and forth between the space station and Earth using the restaurant’s elevator! You’re technically going in reverse, so we think it works! The Space Elevator! Also, don’t you want to say that you went to Space 220 on 2-22-22?! Animal Kingdom There is one ride in Animal Kingdom that can face you forward, backwards, or sideways, it just depends on your luck. Kali River Rapids can turn you around so you can’t see what’s coming next — which can sometimes be a HUGE wave of water getting ready to splash you! Kali River Rapids Want to go back…in time?! DINOSAUR takes you to the age of the dinosaurs and then (spoiler alert) brings you back to the present day! Dr. Seeker really puts everyone’s lives in danger just to go grab a dinosaur. DINOSAUR It’s a contender for one of the scariest rides in Disney World, but it sure is fun! Hollywood Studios Hollywood Studios is home to a few rides that all go backwards in similar ways, because they all use trackless ride systems! Rise of the Resistance has several places where the ride vehicle flings you backwards, like when Kylo Ren sends you away! Plus, you go to and from Batuu over the course of the ride, so that’s pretty palindromic. Ride Vehicles This also happens on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! You move in reverse many times in order to catch all of that awesome animation. Oh! And Daisy makes you go backwards when you’re in her dance studio. Train Cars During the Ride Finally, we have Toy Story Mania! This ride whips you around so much that you go backwards without even realizing it. At least, we don’t realize it — we’re too busy trying to get the highest score in our vehicle! Toy Story Mania So, there you have it! Alllll the different ways you can ride backwards in Disney World for Palindrome Day. Which way do you think is the BEST?! Tell us down below! And, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news, info, and updates. Click here to see the BEST ride in EPCOT, according to YOU! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How are you celebrating Palindrome Day? Let us know in the comments! The post 15 Ways You Can Ride Backwards in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article