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What if you could only keep ONE EPCOT ride? EPCOT at Night To our Facebook followers, we posed the question, “You can only save ONE ride in EPCOT — which are you keeping?” We got around 1,200 responses and some of the answers might surprise you! Spaceship Earth First, let’s talk about some of our more popular responses. Perhaps it’s unsurprising that a LOT of people said Spaceship Earth! One reader said, “It’s just Disney EPCOT to me.” Spaceship Earth We have to agree with our reader who said, “Spaceship Earth the heart of the park,” and one who noted it’s a great choice for more nostalgic EPCOT fans, “Other than Living with the Land, it’s the only ride that’s anything close to what it was on opening day. Besides, I’ve got to save the park’s icon.” Love Spaceship Earth? You NEED These NEW Clothes at Disney World! Soarin’ Around the World Soarin’ Around the World was also a super popular answer (although some noted they wish they could save the original Soarin’ Over California instead!) “That’s easy, Soarin’,” one follower said, “Love love!” Soarin’ Around the World In fact, it seems Soarin’ fans feel pretty strongly. One reader said, “Why is this even a question? It’s Soarin’,” and another noted, “Soarin’. And anyone who says anything else is WRONG.” The Hidden Attraction Detail Even the BIGGEST Disney World Experts Have Missed! Living with the Land And in the top three most common responses, Living with the Land also had a pretty strong hold on our readers! “For some reason, I just really love Living with the Land,” one reader said and we have to agree. Living with the Land Lots of folks weren’t willing to part with the peaceful vibes of a boat trip through the greenhouses (we do love a good boat ride!). Take it from one of our followers who said, “It is the one ride in that park I have to do. I love gardening and it is great!” We Bet You Didn’t Know This Living With the Land Disney World Fact! Test Track Perhaps not as popular of an answer as the first three, but still, one that got some serious love was Test Track! One reader noted, “I wanted another lap!” We feel the same way when we hop out of our SIM car! The ultimate addition to a Disney vacation is hopping in a speedy convertible and feeling the wind in your hair — at 65 miles an hour! Test Track Another reader thought hard and answered, “One ride…….Test Track I guess. I haven’t been on Remy yet so I reserve the right to change my mind.” PHOTOS: You Can Design Your Own Car Again in EPCOT’s Test Track! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Speaking of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, EPCOT’s newest ride has already garnered some support! One reader said, “Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is amazing.” Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Hey, you can’t argue with quality, apparently! Another reader noted, “Ratatouille immediately became the best ride at Epcot, so…” We love this charming rat as well, and his give with cuisine is in the perfect spot in EPCOT with all of it’s delicious festivals year-round! PHOTOS: What It’s Like to Ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure BEFORE EPCOT Officially Opens Journey Into Imagination with Figment Some might feel strongly the other way, but Journey Into Imagination with Figment was saved by a number of our followers. Some miss the old version but one reader put it simply, “I will always choose Figment over anything else.” Journey Into Imagination with Figment We got a good chuckle when one reader fired back at those who didn’t choose this ride saying “Journey into the Imagination! I seriously hope all you others were not in line for the Figment popcorn bucket.” It’s Not a Figment of Your Imagination! We Spotted a NEW Figment Shoulder Plush in EPCOT! Gran Fiesta Tour At about the same level of Journey Into Imagination with Figment, a few held up the torch for Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros. One reader said, “Gran Fiesta Tour. I love it.” Hi, Friends! Another called out the lack of representation for their favorite ride saying, “I didn’t see anyone choose this, but Three Caballeros! It is my favorite ride and I usually try to make it my first and last ride of the day!” Again, we do love a good boat ride! VIDEO: Adios Plant Donald! The Three Caballeros Animatronics are BACK in EPCOT Frozen Ever After One of the rarer answers was Frozen Ever After. One reader stood firm saying “Frozen Ever After #NoQuestion.” Frozen Ever After This answer was rare and it was actually pretty clear why. MANY answers mentioned that if they could go back in time they would save Maelstrom, the ride that Frozen Ever After replaced. Anna and Elsa deserve a little more love for the recent renaissance they helped provide Disney Animation Studios, but we’ll….let it go. Infamous Disney World Ride Malfunctions Mission SPACE And another rare answer was Mission SPACE. Though this answer was rare, those who picked it felt VERY strongly about keeping it around. Hey, some folks love a thrill! Mission Space One reader said, “Mission Space….but only the Orange side….. I’d fall asleep on the Green version… .” There’s no better way to work up an appetite before heading into World Showcase (or nearby Space 220) than enduring the rigorous 3-month trek to Mars (and that’s just one-way!), you’re sure to be starving by the time you “return” to EPCOT to finish your vacation. How To Dine at Space 220 WITHOUT a Reservation Honorable Mentions And we had a number of readers who maybe didn’t pick a ride, but had some pretty good answers instead — food and drinks. As one reader puts it, “There are rides in Epcot? I just go there to eat.” EPCOT Margarita Some popular food-based answers were “The Margarita booth!!!!” and “The Germany beer and pretzel cart.” We hear you, and we agree 100% — save the margaritas and the pretzels, at all costs! A giant soft pretzel from Germany! We got some pretty hot takes asking this question, don’t you think?! Did the masses save your EPCOT favorite? If not, be sure to follow us on Facebook to take part in more of these fun discussions and drop your Disney knowledge on us! As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest Disney World updates! Click here to learn more about the Figment Popcorn Bucket! 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. You can only save ONE ride in EPCOT — which are you keeping? Tell us in the comments! The post What If You Could Only Save 1 EPCOT Ride!? 😱 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have to say it: we MISS Fantasmic! Disney World has a LOT of great nighttime entertainment, like Harmonious, Enchantment, and the two firework/projection shows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Wonderful World of Animation and Disney Movie Magic), but none of those shows combine live entertainment, fireworks, and music quite like Fantasmic! We LOVE nighttime shows! While we wait for Fantasmic! to return, Disney has been offering two nighttime shows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Now, it looks like some upcoming performances of the Wonderful World of Animation and Disney Movie Magic have been canceled! If you’re planning to be in Disney’s Hollywood Studios between today (February 12th) and February 14th, you might not be able to catch a performance of Disney Movie Magic or Wonderful World of Animation on the Chinese Theater! Disney Movie Magic is full of lights, music, and MOVIES! Guests using the My Disney Experience app may notice that showtimes are no longer listed for either nighttime show at Hollywood Studios. On February 15th, though, it looks like the shows will return, according to the Disney World website. ©Disney Disney has not shared any information on the reason for these temporary cancelations, but we’ll keep our eyes and ears out for more information! For now, it looks like you’ll have to visit another park if you want a little late-night entertainment. (Or you could gather some laser pointers and a few flashlights and make your OWN nighttime spectacular ) ©Disney Every once in a while, Disney has canceled showtimes for these two projection shows, but they typically return later in the week/month! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and updates. Disney Took Mickey Waffles And Made Them BETTER. 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 nighttime show in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: No Showtimes Listed For TWO Disney World Nighttime Shows This Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World knows that the way to our hearts is through our stomachs! We’ve been trying new Valentine’s Day treats pretty much all month long; some were AMAZING, while others were a little, well, boring. With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, then Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, Disney has been busy preparing for all the celebrations with new drinks, desserts, and more! Our dream bouquet! There’s one resort that seems to be ON TOP of all the exciting celebrations this week; we’ve noticed everything from temporary bars to a special Dole Whip at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. But the fun doesn’t end there — we found a new treat at the Polynesian Resort that looks ADORABLE! We’ve seen MANY themed cupcakes in our time. Probably hundreds. Just as some people never forget a face, we never forget a cupcake! Back in 2020, Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort served this Love Letter cupcake piled high with icing and a cute little envelope. Love Letter Cupcake circa 2020 Now, a new (and improved) version of the Love Letter cupcake is back at Capt. Cook’s in Disney’s Polynesian Resort! It’s a chocolate cupcake with chocolate hazelnut mousse and buttercream icing, topped with a fondant love letter. How cute, right? What a cutie! We thought that the chocolate cake was nice and rich, but we wish the cake itself was a little moister. Inside, we ADORED the chocolate hazelnut mousse (it tasted like Nutella!) — we actually wished there was more mousse inside! Look out, though, because that buttercream icing on top is VERY sweet; almost sickeningly sweet. Love the little heart detail on the envelope! The fondant love letter is (unsurprisingly) also super sweet — we thought it tasted like vanilla. Props to the decorating team, though, because we loved the edible glitter on the love letter. If you don’t mind (VERY) sweet chocolatey treats, you might like this new cupcake, but if you’re not a fan of sweets, skip this. Oooh! Okay, admittedly, the pricing was a little confusing here. The Love Letter cupcake was priced at $5.99 at the bakery case, but $6.29 at Capt. Cook’s. When we went to pay, though, it rang up at the $5.99 price ($6.38 after taxes). So for now, it seems like Disney is caught in between two prices! While Disney figures that out, stay tuned for more Disney news and reviews! REVIEW: Our Mouth is OnFIREAfter Trying These Sweet Treats in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World treat? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Newest Cupcake is a Love Letter to Disney World Treats -- Literally! 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. Is there anything more iconic than the Mickey balloons from Disney World? We love Mickey balloons Okay, sure, there probably are a LOT of iconic things about Disney Parks, but there’s something extra special about Mickey balloons, right? Just seeing them on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disney World always makes us smile, and we even get excited when we spot new balloons. But now you can get Mickey balloons that you can take home with you. Earlier this week, we spotted the Mickey Mouse “Play In The Park” Balloon Ears at Disneyland. Well, we’ve got good news, you can now get these ears at Disney World AND online! The Mickey Balloon Ears Have Arrived at Disney World! These fun ears let you wear your Mickey balloons on your head — plus these Mickey balloons will never run out of air or pop. One ear holds a blue balloon… Blue Balloon …while the other ear holds a yellow balloon. Yellow Balloon The headband is blue and red and has the “Play in the Park” logo embroidered on one side. Play in the Park Did we mention they light-up, too? You can’t tell it here because it’s a bright sunny day here in Orlando, but at night, these babies will light the night. They light up! We found these ears at Disney World at Bwana Bob’s, a souvenir kiosk you’ll find in Adventureland. But you can grab them from shopDisney, too! The ears are $32.99. Click Here To Buy These Ears Online We’ll let you know if we spot any more fun ears at Disney World, so stay tuned! Here Is EVERY. SINGLE. PAIR. of Ears Released in Disney World and Disneyland Last 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. What do you think of the Mickey Balloon ears? Let us know in the comments! The post 🚨 ALERT! 🚨 The NEW Mickey Balloon Ears Have Arrived At Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is SO much happening around Disney World in 2022 to be excited about. Magic Kingdom Not only do we have a one-of-a-kind hotel experience to look forward to, there’s also the highly anticipated opening of the TRON ride — and so much more. We’ve been keeping up with the progress of all the construction projects currently taking place around Disney World. Let’s find out if any of these updates will impact your next visit! Magic Kingdom TRON: Lightcycle Run Way back in 2017, Disney announced that they would be bringing TRON: Lightcycle Run to the Magic Kingdom! This week, we saw some progress on the canopy part of the structure… TRON: Lightcycle Run …with crews hard at work on a white covering up top. We’re getting there! We’re continuing to keep an eye out for updates on this exciting new attraction, so be sure to check back here for more! Read Everything You Should Know About the TRON Ride Here EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The new Guardians of the Galaxy ride has seen some pretty great progress lately, with the Nova Corps Starblaster ship being installed a few weeks ago! This week, we noticed some additional paint details being added to the side of the building. Painting away Looks like crews are working on finishing touches of the exterior of the ride, which hopefully means it will open as scheduled. Nova Corps Starblaster getting finishing details! If Disney stays on schedule, we can expect to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in late summer 2022! See Our First Look at the Guardians of the Galaxy Ride! Starbucks We’re seeing more and more of that familiar green scrim go up around the area near Starbucks! Construction near Starbucks Disney is keeping their plans for this area hush-hush, but as soon as we know something you can be we’ll share it with you! World Celebration Things are moving along over in the World Celebration area of EPCOT! We were able to see an area above the fence that appeared to look a lot like the ceiling inside the recently opened Creations Shop! What could Disney be planning for this location?! We still don’t have any details about when this construction might be finished or what Disney is planning for this location, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for updates! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Toy Story Mania Gift Shop While we haven’t seen any construction on this shop begin just yet, the doors are still closed to the former Toy Story Mania gift shop. Toy Story Mania We’ll be keeping close tabs on the status of this project and what might be taking its place! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Dinosaur! We are SO happy to report that our good pal Aladar has received a new coat of paint out in front of Dinosaur! Finally seeing some progress on this guy! It appears to be an initial coat of primer… Dinosaur! …but we’ll be watching closely to see if he receives any more makeovers, and you can still ride Dinosaur! Restaurantosaurus The temporary construction walls are still up on the left side of Restaurantosaurus for routine refurbishment. Restaurantosaurus construction This construction has been going on for a while, and Disney hasn’t given an official expected date of completion — but you can still eat at this counter-service restaurant during the refurb! Expedition Everest Expedition Everest has been closed for routine maintenance and refurbishment since early January. On a recent trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we saw that they were testing the ride! The popular Animal Kingdom ride is scheduled to be closed through April 2022. And that’s it for this week’s construction updates throughout Disney World. Be sure to check back here for all your Disney needs and news! Click Here to See Everything That Will Be Closed in Disney World in 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. Has unexpected construction ever affected your Disney trip? Let us know in the comments! The post 8 Construction Updates That Might Impact Your Next Disney World Vacation first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe it’s February of 2022 already?! We can’t. It honestly feels like 2019 just happened…but alas, here we are. We’re nearing the middle of February already! February usually means low crowds and cool weather in Disney World, but unfortunately, only one of those things has been true this month! Yep, crowds have been uncharacteristically high in Disney World, and we would probably rather have the hot weather right about now. But, we have weirdly seen times when crowds are big but wait times aren’t that bad in the past, so is that what’s been happening lately? Let’s find out! Magic Kingdom Let’s head to Magic Kingdom! This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 86 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train After that, we had Jungle Cruise at 78 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 68 minutes, Space Mountain at 52 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 45 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 44 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 34 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 34 minutes, and Astro Orbiter at 34 minutes, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 33 minutes. Can you be a Galactic Hero? Next, we had “it’s a small world” at 27 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 24 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 24 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 23 minutes, and Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 22 minutes, and Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 20 minutes. Watch out for that sign! Then, we saw Tomorrowland Speedway at 19 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 17 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 16 minutes, and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 15 minutes. Teacups And rides that only had wait times in the single digits were Carousel of Progress at 4 minutes, Country Bear Jamboree at 2 minutes, Tom Sawyer Island at 2 minutes, and Liberty Square Riverboat at 2 minutes. Rides with no waits were Hall of Presidents, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the ride with the longest average wait was Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at 77 minutes. How long would you wait for Remy’s? Then, we had Frozen Ever After at 76 minutes, Test Track at 56 minutes, Soarin’ at 31 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 14 minutes, Living with the Land at 13 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 12 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 11 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 11 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 10 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 8 minutes. Living with the Land The theater shows in EPCOT all had zero waits this past week! These included: Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China! Hollywood Studios Moving on to Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance had the highest average wait time this week at 109 minutes. Join the Resistance After that, we had Slinky Dog Dash at 81 minutes, Tower of Terror at 77 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 58 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 58 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 57 minutes, and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 52 minutes. Let’s get ready to rock! And finally, we had Alien Swirling Saucers at 32 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 20 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 17 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 10 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents at 8 minutes. Animal Kingdom Hopping over to Animal Kingdom, the ride with the longest average wait time this week was Avatar Flight of Passage at 94 minutes. Flight of Passage Queue Then, we had Na’vi River Journey at 58 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 54 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 25 minutes. Baobab trees and elephants! Following behind was Triceratop Spin at 12 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 10 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 5 minutes, The Boneyard at 0 minutes, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes. Hello, friend! That’s your look at the average wait times around Walt Disney World this week! Stay tuned to DFB more Disney news and updates. Click here to see the best things to do in Disney World in February! 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 ride scares you the most in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post February Sees Unusually High Wait Times in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So many Valentine’s Day treats, so little time… . Pineapple Lanai But that still hasn’t stopped us from trying as many Valentine’s Day snacks as we can find at Disney World. Seriously, we’re going to have a massive sugar crash after this weekend after eating things like a bouquet of Mickey and Minnie waffles, a cake with an edible diamond ring, a red velvet whoopie pie, and more! But here we are, having a Valentine’s Day Dole Whip, too! If you head to Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you may not see a sign for the Red Pineapple Heart Dole Whip (that’s the name it rang up under) — but it IS something you’ll be able to get for a limited-time. This is basically a regular Dole Whip with whatever flavor you choose (we chose classic Pineapple). It’s a Dole Whip, but it’s red But as you can see, this Dole Whip has undergone a Valentine’s Day makeover and is red — the red is some kind of edible spray they use over whatever flavor you get. It forms a light harder shell over the Dole Whip, but it doesn’t affect the flavor. Our pineapple just tasted like the usual pineapple. It’s certainly pretty Two strawberries cut like hearts give it even more of a glow-up. However, be warned — we lost both strawberries as our Dole Whip began to melt. They fell off into the bushes and we never saw them again — the hazards of being a DFB reporter, y’all! Strawberry hearts! Anyway, this is a fancy Dole Whip that still has classic Dole Whip flavors — and we’re not mad about it. If you’d like to try this for yourself, head on over to Pineapple Lanai and grab it for $5.79. We’re still eating all the Valentine’s Day stuff this weekend, so be sure to check back soon for more reviews! Here Are Photos And Reviews of ALL The Disney Parks Valentine’s Day Treats! 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 Dole Whip flavor? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Dole Whip at Disney World Just Got...Spray Painted Red?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Check out these Walt Disney World Resort cast members who love being part of special celebrations through some of the unique experiences offered across our parks and resorts: View the full article

Celebrating the Year of the Tiger, it’s only fitting for Mickey and his pals at Shanghai Disney Resort to sport stylish new looks that reflect the time-honored traditions of Lunar New Year. The entertainment costuming team paid special attention to every detail in each of these unique looks, drawing from traditional Chinese styles. Every stitch of this “haute couture” attire was hand sewn by our tailors and inspired by the stories and motifs of the season.View the full article

It’s the big Super Bowl weekend, and the celebrations are already getting started! Whether you planned a special visit to the parks just for the occasion or it’s just a happy coincidence, you might spot some special events (and people) around the parks and resorts! Super Bowl Celebration in 2020 During our visit to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we noticed something new, and we have a feeling it has something to do with the Super Bowl weekend. If you happen to find yourself at Disney’s Polynesian Resort during the Super Bowl weekend, you might feel a little extra excitement in the air and see a little extra fun around the resort! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Inside the Polynesian’s lobby, we noticed a new setup! This little kiosk isn’t typically here, so we did some investigating. There’s a new place to grab a drink! Upstairs, there was another little kiosk with a TV set up next to the Moana Mercantile store. Are you thinking what we’re thinking? We found another one! We spoke to a friendly Cast Member, and they confirmed our suspicions! These temporary little bar setups are typically installed during holidays and special events, and a Cast Member told us that it’s likely all set up for the Super Bowl! Disney knows the way to our hearts If you’re looking to grab a little drink during the Super Bowl, you have TWO extra places to order up! We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so be sure to stay tuned for more updates. Tips from the DFB Guide: Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Walt Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited Disney World during the Super Bowl? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: A Pop-Up Mini Bar is BACK at a Popular Disney World Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You can control a LOT of things when it comes to planning a Disney World vacation! Dedicated Disney planners can make dining reservations 60 days in advance, savvy money-savers can look for discounts to apply to their room reservations, and some guests like to control their spending in the parks by using Disney gift cards! But (sadly) we can’t control the weather in Disney World, and last we checked, Disney doesn’t have any plans to build a weather bubble around the parks — darn! We’re nearing the middle of February already! Speaking of weather, our friends visiting the parks next week might want to check out the forecast in Orlando, so let’s take a look at next week’s weather forecast in Disney World! Weather Forecast We’re coming up on Valentine’s Day, and it’s already almost mid-February — time flies! Last week, the temperature reached a high of 70°, with lows in the 50s. This week, it might warm up! Fingers crossed for good weather! Say goodbye to the freezing cold weather we saw in January — the weather forecast for next week looks nice and sunny! According to The Weather Channel, you can expect your days to be pretty comfortable for the third week of February, with lows hovering around the 60s throughout the week. February 14th Monday, February 14th (AKA Valentine’s Day!!) looks sunny and bright! The temperature will be close to 60° during the day, but it will go down to around 40° in the evening. The good news is that this seems to be the coolest night of the week, so it’s all up from here! ©The Weather Channel We noticed that it looks like it might be a little windy throughout the day, so you probably want to pack a light jacket in case you get chilly! February 15th On Tuesday, February 15th, the weather is already warming up! Luckily, there’s a very low chance of precipitation, so don’t let an overcast sky scare you. ©The Weather Channel Although there’s a low chance of rain, we still recommend packing an umbrella, poncho, or rain jacket — you never know when it might decide to sprinkle (or downpour!!). February 16th On Wednesday, February 16th, the temperature continues to climb! The high for the day is 75° and the low is 62°, which should make for a BEAUTIFUL day in Disney World (if this prediction holds true). A word of caution: look out for breezy conditions! The wind can make you feel a little chilly, even on a nice day. ©The Weather Channel Also, take note of the humidity! On Wednesday, the humidity climbs from 64% to 87% throughout the day. February 17th On Thursday, February 17th, the temperature reaches 79°, which is the highest temperature we’ve seen so far this week! The low is 66°, with 70-80% humidity. Look out for that wind, again, though! It’s predicted to come in at 10 to 20 mph during the day. ©The Weather Channel So far, it’s shaping up to be an AMAZING week in Disney World! February 18th For Friday, February 18th, we finally reach 83° — thank you, mother nature! We haven’t seen weather this warm in a LONG time. ©The Weather Channel There’s a 15-24% chance of rain throughout the day, but in Florida, a little rain can blow through in no time! February 19th By now, you’ve probably got a pretty good idea of what to pack based on the weather. On Saturday, February 19th, it will be another nice day, with a high of 78° and a low of 57°. ©The Weather Channel With such a nice week ahead of you, we hope you’re feeling excited! The weather can be a little all-over-the-place this time of year, so it’s great to see such a nice forecast this week. February 20th Finally, Sunday, February 20th ends the week with a high of 74° and a low in the evening of 58°. Just one week earlier, it was MUCH chillier! ©The Weather Channel The forecast looks super promising, and you can probably get away with wearing t-shirts in winter. That said, we still suggest packing a few long sleeve tops or a midweight jacket. Sometimes, the temperature and the real-feel temperature are two VERY different things! Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week courtesy of The Weather Channel. The temperature will range between 61-83° during the day, then drop to the 40s/60s at night. Keep in mind that these predictions might change, but for now, this overview should give you a good idea of what to expect. ©The Weather Channel We checked a few other websites, like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News. It looks like everyone is reporting similar (warm) forecasts. ©WESH 2 News Remember that Florida weather can be notoriously unpredictable! Keep your eyes on the forecast prior to your trip (and while you’re in Florida) so you know what to expect each day. There’s nothing worse than being blindsided by the weather! How Should You Plan? Now, let’s look at a few ways you prepare for the week ahead! Wear sunscreen! Yes, we’re here to be your mom for a second. Put on your sunscreen — even on a cloudy day! You don’t want to be the person with a sunburn because it’s no fun, and the Florida sun is pretty powerful. Sunscreen is your friend Whatever you do, try to AVOID buying sunscreen in the Disney gift shops! It tends to be overpriced in the parks, so stock up and bring sunscreen from home if you can. The Gear Our Team ACTUALLY Uses When We Visit Disney World Bring a portable charger! The one downside to sunny weather? It can drain your phone battery! Now more than ever, you’re going to need your phone pretty much all day in Disney World, so make sure you’ve got a charger you can take to the parks. Phone Charger If you don’t have a portable charger, look for a FuelRod portable charger kiosk! Disney has a few tucked away in the parks and resorts. Did You Know About the Secret Place To Charge Your Phone in Magic Kingdom? And that covers this week’s update on next week’s weather! If you’ve got a vacation coming up, we hope you have some FUN at Disney World this month! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney tips! See Which Disney Resorts Made the BEST Hotels in Orlando List!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World for Valentine’s Day this year? Let us know in the comments! The post This Weather Forecast Proves How INCONSISTENT Disney World Weather Can Be! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is always something to celebrate at Disney Springs, and this weekend we’re celebrating all things love for Valentine’s Day. Since I will be spending my Valentine’s weekend with me, myself and some Dole Whip Nachos from Marketplace Snacks, I’m letting an expert take the reins on this one. Local influencer and frequent Disney Springs […]View the full article

There must be something in the air — we’ve been seeing some crazy things happening in Disney World lately! You might remember the recent double attraction closure caused by a smoky refrigerator in the Magic Kingdom, plus there was the delayed reopening of Splash Mountain! What is going on, Disney?! Hello from EPCOT! Well, it looks like Disney just can’t catch a break, because we happened upon ANOTHER evacuation in Disney World this morning — this time it was over in EPCOT! The Creations Shop in EPCOT is a fairly new gift shop filled with pretty much ALL the Disney merchandise a person could need. There’s a lot. It’s kind of like the Emporium but in EPCOT! During our visit to EPCOT, we noticed some commotion outside the Creations Shop; the store was evacuated, and all Cast Members (and guests) exited the store. The Creations shop was evacuated It looks like the fire alarm caused an emergency evacuation! We didn’t see any smoke or fire, and no emergency vehicles were sent to the scene. For now, it looks like the store is closed, but we’ll continue to keep our eyes out for any updates! It’s closed for now! Keep in mind that this is probably a temporary closure! Disney tends to err on the side of caution, so this evacuation was likely done out of precaution. We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so be sure to stay tuned for more! There’s a CHEAP 50th Anniversary Souvenir in Disney World, and You’re Walking Right Past It. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been evacuated from a Disney World attraction? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Guests Evacuated After Fire Alarm at Popular Disney World Store first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So apparently Disney World is really popular and a lot of people want to go? Who knew. Uh… There used to be such a thing as a “slow season” in Walt Disney World, and we would normally see that around this time of year. After the holidays, attendance normally dips, but that hasn’t really been the case this year. We’ve seen some huge crowds at the parks lately, and Disney even commented on the current theme park capacity. We spotted some more huge crowds today at the Transportation and Ticket Center this morning. The Transportation and Ticket Center grants guests access to three different Monorail loops as well as the Ferry Boat to the Magic Kingdom, so it can get pretty backed up in the mornings when people are trying to get to the parks. We saw some big crowds this morning, so let’s take a look. The line to get into the TTC was already long. Big TTC Crowds As we approached the entrance, we could see just how many people were trying to get in. Long lines at the TTC While the Monorail is one of Disney World’s most popular forms of transportation, the crowds at the Ferry Boat were still big. Crowds on the Ferry Boat If you thought things were going to be less crowded on the Ferry Boat, think again! People were packing into the b0at like sardines. The Ferry Boat itself was super crowded Here’s what the line looked like as we were getting closer to Magic Kingdom. Still super long! Busy day to visit Magic Kingdom! Disney World is really the place to be right now, and we’re not really seeing that dip in attendance that normally comes after the holidays. Make sure you keep these crowds in mind when planning your Disney trip! We’re always staying up to date on all the latest in all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see why Disney World will be More Expensive in 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. Why do you think Disney World is so crowded right now? Let us know in the comments! The post If You Thought the Lines INSIDE Disney World Were Long, Check Out the Ones OUTSIDE! 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. 2020 was a BIG year for Disney Minnie ears, with 98 ears released in total! Minnie Ears! Now that 2022 is here, we’re taking a look back at every new pair of ears released in 2021! There were some beauties and some surprises, so how do you think 2021 compared to 2020? Note: We are looking at Minnie ears released at Disney World and Disneyland, as well as on shopDisney. January In January of 2021, we saw the release of the sparkly blue and gold Annual Passholder Ears, featuring blue, pink, and gold sequin ears, a shimmery blue bow, and a Passholder token. Annual Passholder Ears Many people fell in love with the red and pink Valentine’s Day Ears, with a sequin pink double-heart bow and sequin red ears with pink hearts. Valentine’s Day Minnie Ears The first runDisney Ears of 2021 celebrated Disney World park icons in red and blue, with a red sequin bow and a sparkly castle. runDisney began 2021 with virtual races, but have since opened up in-person races again in Disney World. runDisney Minnie Ears And the new Minnie Donut Ears made us hungry. Sequins were big in January of 2021, and the donut ears have a pink sequin bow with ears made of donuts with sprinkles. No, you can’t eat them, sadly. Minnie Donut Ears We also discovered a way to wear Stitch on your head with the Stitch Ear Hat, featuring Hawaiian patterned ears AND Stitch’s actual ears. When you add in Stitch’s fuzzy hair and soft nose there’s an extra dose of cute. Stitch Ear Hat We’re glad this is the cute and cuddly version of Stitch, and not the slimy, boogery version! HELP! We Can’t Decide Which of Disney’s NEW Ears is Best! February One of the first ear releases in February was the Yellow Floral Ears, which gave us serious spring vibes with lacy yellow ears and colorful flowers instead of a bow. Yellow Floral Minnie Ears The Pearl Minnie Ears reminded us that Minnie Mouse is the true reigning queen of chic. From the quilted black ears with Minnie pearls to the tweed bow, Minnie is serving us FASHION. Pearl Minnie Ears And the 2021 Aulani Ear Hat made us wish we were on a tropical vacation. These ears represent Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii with a geometric print and a beachy Mickey playing the ukulele appliqué. Aulani 2021 Ear Hat February ears ranged from floral to chic to island tribal, and we’re here for it! More 50th Merch And FIVE New Ears?! See All the Disney Items That Arrived Online This Week March In March, Disney released SO MANY new ears! March was kicked off with the Disney California Adventure Ears, which were exclusive to Disneyland. The ears reminded us of the Mickey Fun Wheel, now known as the Pixar Pal-A-Round. Disney California Adventure Ears March also saw the release of the new Pink and Purple Balloon Ears, which were a newly colored version of the previous Red Balloon Ears and the Snowflake Balloon Ears. These ears allow you to celebrate Disney on both coasts, with the purple balloon featuring the Disneyland logo, and the pink balloon has the Disney World logo! They light up too! Pink and Purple Balloon Ears The Sequined Iris Ears were controversial here at DFB. Are they blue or purple or something in between? Is the “bow” straight from an 80s prom dress or a bunch of scrunchies sewed together? We later found out Disney describes these ears as “iris,” or a “rich blue.” Iris Minnie Ears The Purple and Pink Ears brought sequins back with purple sequin ears and a puffy pink and white polka dot bow. Classic Minnie Mouse! Pink and Purple Ears There were Disney icons galore on the Disney Parks Loungefly Ears! Can you spot them all? We see a teacup, the Orange Bird, Cinderella Castle, the “it’s a small world” clock, a Dapper Dan, and more, along with a sparkly blue sequin bow. Disney Parks Loungefly Ears March also brought the new 2021 Graduation Ears, which are usually released by Disney annually. The 2021 ears had black sequin ears, a blue graduation cap, and a gold tassel. The side of the headband also said 2021. 2021 Graduation Ears The last ears of March 2021 were the Pastel Rainbow Ears, which were a beautiful rainbow of pastel colors, from the sequin ears and headband to the satin bow. These ears would be a great spring-time addition to a Minnie ear collection! Pastel Rainbow Ears March brought out all of the stops with this month’s ear launch. Whether you’re ready to celebrate Spring or get ready for graduation, March ear release was on point! The Disney World Ear Headband You’ve Been Waiting For Is Here — And It’s NOT Minnie Ears April April began with more debating among the DFB team, with the Pink and Gold Ears taking center stage. This new take on classic Minnie ears brought us a fully sequined pair of ears with a gold bow and pink and white polka-dotted ears. Do you think the gold and pink works?! Pink Gold Ears We found the Disney Cruise Line Minnie Ears in Disney Springs. These ears feature a nautical navy and gold bow with gold sequin ears. The Disney Cruise Line was closed for most of 2020 and 2021 but officially set sail in September 2021. Disney Cruise Line Ears At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we spotted the Aulani Ears, which had a blue and white tropical pattern along with a sparkly flower instead of a bow. Aulani Ears And the Denim Ears were majorly popular, selling out quickly on shopDisney and at Disney World. They were made of light denim with an actual real pocket on the ears, featuring a red embroidered Mickey. They were a bit pricier too at $48. The back of the ears also had real pockets! Denim Ears April had the glam and the casual ears. So, whether you glitz it up in the parks with your best duds, or you like to keep it comfy, April had the ears for you! PHOTOS: A RARE 50th Anniversary Collectible Appears at Disney World! May Disney began May by giving us summer a little early with the Tropical Ears! If you look closely you can see Mickey and Minnie among the foliage print on the ears. Instead of a bow, these ears have tropical flowers. Tropical Ears Disney also released the Winnie the Pooh Ear Headband, which were made with a fuzzy yellow material and a cute little bee on one of Pooh’s ears so you could look just like Pooh Bear while you gobble up some honey. We won’t judge. Pooh Ears The Rainbow Mickey Ear Hat was released as part of Disney’s 2021 Rainbow Collection for Pride Month. This ear hat has rainbow striped ears with a rainbow Mickey Mouse patch on the front. Rainbow Mickey Ear Hat In honor of the release of Loki on Disney +, Loki Ears arrived in Disney World! The Loki Ears were modeled after Loki’s Horned Helmet and his iconic green and gold colors. Dressing as your favorite variant has never been easier! Loki Ears In addition to the Rainbow Mickey Ear Hat, Disney also released the Studded Rainbow Ears, with a rainbow pleated bow and navy blue ears with sparkly rainbow gems, which looked amazing in the sunlight! Rainbow Minnie Ears The Disney x BaubleBar Blush Ears gave us sparkly pink vibes, with a silky pink pleated bow and some seriously blinged out ears covered in sequins and pearls. Can you spot any hidden Mickeys in the gems? So pretty And the Darth Vader Minnie Ears originally launched on shopDisney on May the 4th (aka Star Wars Day) and promptly sold out. Later in May, we found them in Disney World! They were designed by Ashley Eckstein, who is the voice of Ahsoka Tano and the founder of Her Universe, and they feature a shiny Darth Vader bow. The back of the ears say “Rule The Galaxy!” Darth Vader has never been more chic. Darth Vader Minnie Ears Rainbows, the Dark Side, or rolling with your favorite MCU variant is how May set everyone up for their summer ears! New Ears Alert! Disney Debuts Pastel Rainbow Ears June Summer began with the Stitch Headband, which gave us another way to wear Stitch on our heads! This headband features Stitch’s signature ears, a tiny tuft of hair, and of course his eyes and nose, all in the form of a fuzzy blue headband. Stitch Headband Disney also released the Mint Minnie Ears, which offered a softer look for summer! These ears were a pastel green with sequin ears and a puffy satin bow. These totally give us Princess Tiana vibes, and we love everything about it! Mint Minnie Ears And the Karlie Kloss Designer Minnie Ears cost $98 AND required a secret code to purchase them! We found them in Disney Springs, and you had to say “CODE KLOSS” to buy them. Model Karlie Kloss designed these ears in honor of female coders, and they feature a light blue bow with a coding design pattern on the ears. Karlie Kloss Designer Ears The 2021 Americana Ears gave us deva vu because they reminded us of something — oh wait, that’s because they’re the exact same as the 2020 ears! You can decide if these should be included in the 2021 Minnie ears count, because they have the same red sequin ears with the red, white, and blue bow as last year. Americana Ears And finally, Disney released Captain America Ears! The ears resembled Cap’s shield, while the headband itself was a faux brown leather like the shield’s strap. Captain America Ears Another variation of Stitch ears, in case the January set feels so five months ago, designer light-up ears, and patriotic additions ring in month six of year release! Would You Pay $600(!!) for Disney’s New Vera Wang Designer Ears? July July was PACKED full of new ears. Disney gave us Halloween in July with two NEW Haunted Mansion-inspired ears! First, we saw the Her Universe Madame Leota Ears, which had studded ears with the Haunted Mansion wallpaper print and a velvety bow decorated with safety pins, with Madame Leota floating right in the center. Madame Leota Ears The second ears related to our favorite spooky ride were the Haunted Mansion Gargoyle Ears. These ears had a gargoyle holding two candles right in the center, with the Hitchhiking Ghosts on one ear! The back of the ears said “999 Happy Haunts.” Gargoyle Ears The newest version of Slinky Dog Ears had Slinky Dog stretched out through two ears, designed with the famous Toy Story cloud walls from the movies! New Slinky Dog Ears We were stunned by the new release of the Black Velvet Bling Ears, which had a polka-dotted bronze sequin bow and ears made with black velvet and gold rhinestones. Sparkles and class all the way. Velvet Bling Ears The 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival brought us the new Apple Orchard Ears, which were designed as part of the Apple Orchard collection that was released with the festival. The ears had a wooden design and the bow was patterned with light green polka dots and apples. Apple Orchard Minnie Ears If you like your ears to have some edge, the Studded Mickey Ears had silver studs and a silver chain design on faux black leather! These ears were pretty different from what we’ve seen in the past, and they’d be great for someone who isn’t super into the typical Minnie ears with bows. Studded Ears! These Minnie ears were inspired by one of the newest Disney World resorts! Disney’s Rivera Resort Ears had a leather-like pink bow with a pattern featuring the Riviera logo and the hotel. The ears were a glittery pink and at the center of the bow was the Riviera logo. Disney’s Riviera Resort Ears If you were willing to spend $50 on a pair of ears, the Disney x BaubleBar Pearl Ears would have been perfect for your collection. These ears were designed with faux black velvet and a giant, oversized white and black polka dot bow. There were pearls along the sides of the headband and dainty flower jewels that complete the look. Disney x BaubleBar Pearl Ears The Desert Suede Minnie Ears surprised us with their very unique look! With textured rustic orange ears and a faux suede bow with a cutout design, these ears were more on the subtle side, but that color put them on a different level. Desert Suede Ears You can still find the Desert Suede Ears on sale on shopDisney for $19.98! Order your very own Desert Suede Ears here! And the Italian Minnie Ears we found in the Italy pavilion in EPCOT had a double black sequin and black and white polka dot bow. The ears were red, featuring Minnie on a Vespa on one ear and Italian landmarks on the other ear! The black headband really made the ears pop. Italian Minnie Ears July was the biggest month of ear releases, yet! 10 new years from prepping for the spooky Halloween season to uniquely studded and suede ears. Disney is steppin’ up its ears game! PHOTOS: Disney’s Brand New DESIGNER Ears Were Created By a Legend! August August brought the beginning of Disney’s After Hours BOO BASH to Disney World, which means we started seeing Halloween ears! First, we saw the Minnie Witch Ear Headband pop up on shopDisney. ©Disney In the parks, we found the new Plaid Halloween Ears, which had a bronze sequin bow with a grey plaid ear pattern. The side of the headband said, “Haunt It!” Plaid Halloween Ears Can you really have Halloween without Mickey Jack-o’-Lantern Ears? These ears had smiling Mickey Pumpkins with grey plaid ears of their own. 2021 Halloween Ears The Halloween Light-Up Balloon Ears were spotted first at Disneyland, and they later came to Disney World as well. These ears were orange and black, with black silhouettes of trick or treating Mickeys on each ear. This is Halloween! We found the Iridescent Nightmare Before Christmas Ears in Disneyland initially, and they were made by Loungefly. They featured a clear iridescent bow and a print including Nightmare characters like Sally, Jack, Zero, and Oogie Boogie in shiny silver. Aren’t these so fun?! The subtle yet amazing Faux Leather Star Wars ears were found in Disneyland before they landed in Disney World. One ear features the symbol of the Rebel Alliance, while the other ear has the symbol of the Galactic Empire. Star Wars Mickey Ears Halloween started in August in 2021, and all these ears stepped up to mark the holiday! An Ultimate Guide to the BOO Bash Halloween Event in Disney World September There were THREE special 50th anniversary ears released for Disney World’s big celebration! The Loungefly 50th Anniversary Ears were part of the Celebration Collection, and they were made with faux leather ears, a gold sequin bow, and a print of the Fab Five in their 50th anniversary outfits. Loungefly 50th Anniversary Ears These Sparkly 50th Anniversary Ears were covered in EARidescent-colored sequins, and the felt gold bow was covered in colorful rhinestones! Sparkly 50th Anniversary Ears The third pair of Gold 50th Anniversary Ears was part of the Disney Castle Collection, with fuzzy white ears covered in gold embroidery and a gold sequin bow. These ears could also light up, and they came with a USB port for recharging purposes! Gold and White 50th Anniversary Ears Have you ever wanted to smell like Disney popcorn? The Loungefly Popcorn Scented Ears had a white bow patterned with colorful Mickey Balloon Popcorn Buckets, and the ears were a clear red material with popcorn inside! And yes, they actually smelled like popcorn. Popcorn Ears The EPCOT Light & Color Ears were released with the opening of Creations Shop in EPCOT, and these Spaceship Earth-inspired ears had a clear design with a Spaceship Earth print, and a puffy gray bow. NEW Epcot Minnie Ears! They could light up and they came with a USB port and even a cord for recharging. Just LOOK how they glowed at night! We want every Minnie bow to light up now, please! September was gearing up for the 50th Anniversary celebration and this month may have had some of the prettiest ears, yet! A $500(!!) Disney 50th Anniversary Item is Now Online! October These 50th Anniversary Ears were released exclusively in a $500 Disney World 50th Anniversary Box, and it’s possible that the only way to get them was to shell out $500! The ears were covered in a velvet material, with metallic embroidery and an iridescent metal headdress. ©Disney These breathtaking Norway Ears were released in EPCOT, and they might be one of the most beautiful pairs of ears we’ve ever seen. The ears have a colorful embroidery pattern, and we found them at The Fjording in the Norway pavilion. Norway Ears Over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, we spotted Monorail Ears at Bayview Gifts. One ear featured Mickey, the other Minnie, and the Monorail was placed on the top of the headband, so it looked like it was riding across the top of the headband. Monorail Ears! The Blue Velvet Ears had deep blue velvet ears adorned with a light blue chevron embroidery, and a plush sparkly blue bow. Blue Velvet Ears The Olive Ears, which we endearingly referred to as Grandma’s Couch Ears, were made with a soft material that reminded us of, well, a couch. There’s also a metallic bow, but we could never quite decide if the color looked more olive, gray, or brown. Olive Ears You can get them on shopDisney for $29.99! Get the Olive Minnie Ears here! The Holiday Minnie Mouse Ears were found for $29.99 on shopDisney before Halloween, which was surprising. These ears were made with a velvet material in “cranberry red,” according to Disney, and they were adorned with red and gold gems. Holiday ears! They’re actually still available on shopDisney! Shop the Holiday Minnie Mouse Ears here! Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members got their very own ears! These DVC Ears were found at La Boutique in Disney’s Riviera Resort. They came with the DVC logo on one ear, sketches of a vacationing Mickey on the other, and a blue gingham bow. Disney Vacation Club Ears Disney World’s Vault Collection brought us the vintage Disney merchandise of our dreams, including a Vintage Ear Hat, with a more retro ear design. Vintage Mickey Ears Hat And check out this plastic Vintage Minnie Ear Headband we ALL had in the 90s! Vintage Minnie Mouse Ear Headband The cutest Plush Mickey Ears were $24.99, and they featured soft plush Mickeys in his classic black, red, and white colors. Classic Plush Mickey Ears You can find them over at shopDisney now! Click here to get the Mickey Mouse Plush Icon Ears! Over at the Calypso Trading Post shop at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, we found new Loungefly Caribbean Beach Resort Ears. They had green, leafy ears with a big, colorful hibiscus in the center! Loungefly Caribbean Beach Ears And talk about the ears that go with everything! The Velvet Castle Ears had a gray velvety material with a sparkly gold and silver sequined bow. They reminded us of Cinderella Castle before the 50th anniversary makeover! Velvet Castle Ears And Star Wars fans were excited for the Ahsoka Tano Ears! These ears were designed by Ashley Eckstein, and they’re inspired by the character Ahsoka Tano, who served as Anakin’s Padawan in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Ahsoka Ears You can still find them on shopDisney! They’re $34.99. Get the Ahsoka Tano Ears here! November November 1st brought us two NEW ear releases! The Minnie Mouse Sherpa Ears looked like THE comfiest ears ever made. They were literally lined with sherpa material! The side of the headband had “Stay Cozy” embroidered in gold, and the ears had a metallic pink material, with the bow made of soft sherpa. Sherpa Ears And the Mickey Mouse Holiday Sweater Ears were made with a knit fabric featuring different holiday designs on the front and back of the ears. Holiday Sweater Ears The Polynesian Ears were inspired by Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and they were found at the hotel itself! They were made by Loungefly, and they featured ears decorated with the face of the statue from the Polynesian’s lobby, and some colorful flowers instead of a bow. ©rosieredsara83 on Instagram We weren’t totally sure if we thought the Chip ‘n’ Dale Ears were cute or creepy, but they sure were unique! We found them at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, and instead of traditional Minnie or Mickey ears, you got the plush heads of both Chip and Dale, with an acorn and leaves in place of a bow. Chip ‘n’ Dale Ears The 50th Anniversary EARidescent Ears were a gorgeous addition to Disney World’s big celebration, with iridescent sequin ears and a shiny iridescent bow, in honor of the EARidescent colors of the 50th anniversary. EARidescent Ears Now let’s get into a few pricey ears released in November! The Vera Wang Ears cost a whopping $600, and they came with a detachable white tulle veil, a huge ivory organza bow, and pronged crystals on the ears. A Look at the Ears The next ears were a bit cheaper at $225, but that’s still pretty pricey for ears! The Loungefly Luxe Logo Ears were made with embossed gold leather and a black leather bow. Can you spot the 50th and Cinderella Castle logos? Loungefly Luxe Logo Ears Find them at shopDisney now! Here’s where you can get the Loungefly Luxe Logo Ears! It’s time to get even more expensive now. The bedazzled Jeweled Minnie Ears were priced at $750, and they were covered in gold sequins and gems of various shapes and sizes, with a velvet-y bow in the middle. Jeweled Minnie Ears You can shop for these on shopDisney now! Click here to get the Jeweled Minnie Ears! And finally, there was the Luxe Logo Jeweled Ear Hat for $1,000. Yes, that’s three zeros! Like the Bedazzled Ears, this ear hat is COVERED in gold sequins and rhinestones for a super sparkly and blingy effect. Luxe Logo Jeweled Ear Hat And these are still available on shopDisney, so if you have $1,000 to spare, you can order them now! Get the Luxe Logo Jeweled Ear Hat here! The stunning Holiday Wreath Ears were huge for the holiday season, with a red snowflake bow and two Christmas wreaths for ears! The wreaths were covered in tiny red Mickeys and pearls. Holiday Wreath Ears The Holiday Lodge Ears also arrived in Disney World in November, but we didn’t see them online until December. They had a red plaid bow, and the ears were covered with a print of Mickey and friends in winter scenes! Holiday Lodge Ears In honor of the release of Encanto in theaters, the Encanto Ears arrived in Disney World! These colorful ears featured an embroidery pattern similar to Mirabel’s dress in the film, with a bright pink and blue striped bow. “Magic Awaits You” was embroidered on the side. ‘Encanto’ Ears Beautiful ears, unique ears, creepy ears, and expensive ears. November was an emotional whirlwind of ears! All Your Other Minnie Ears Will Be JEALOUS Of Disney’s Newest Ears December Holiday Cookie Ears were released in December! These foodie ears had Mickey-shaped cookies for ears, with red icing, green and white sprinkles, and a Santa hat. The headband looked like peppermint! Holiday Cookie Ears December also saw the release of a more affordable pair of 50th Anniversary Luxe Logo Ears, with these ears priced at $39.99 (instead of $225)! These ears were made with a black leather-like material, embossed with the 50th anniversary logo and Cinderella Castle, and the bow was made of a black velvet-y material, and it was covered in tiny gold sequins. Luxe Logo Ears Lunar New Year Ears were released in December, so you had plenty of time to get a pair before the Lunar New Year began! These ears were red and covered in colorful flower appliqués, with a gold sequin bow. They also came with a red tassel! Lunar New Year Ears They’re currently on shopDisney for $29.99. Get the Lunar New Year Ears here! Chewbacca Ears were majorly popular among Star Wars fans, covered in fuzzy brown Wookiee fur, and decorated with Chewie’s belt. Chewbacca Ears And if you wanted to take your Mickey waffle obsession to another level, you could get Loungefly Mickey Waffle Ears, which featured a pattern of tiny Mickey waffles on a white background. The bow had a criss-cross waffle pattern, with a pat of melty butter in the center. Mickey Waffle Ears The Baby Yoda “Ears” were actually more of a headband, but we’re including it in the list! This headband had a plush baby Yoda (also known as Grogu) front and center, with a tiny blue space frog sitting next to him. Baby Yoda/Grogu “Ears” They’re still on shopDisney right now, and they cost $34.99! Get the Baby Yoda/Grogu Headband here! And last but not least, Disney fittingly closed out 2021 with the 2022 Ears, which were light-up ears with “2” and “0” on one ear in red and blue, and “2” and “2” on the other ear in green and yellow. 2022 Ears And that’s everything released by Disney in 2021 — 86 EARS!! So 2021 was not quite up to par with 2020, but that’s still a LOT of ears. Keep reading DFB for ALL your Minnie and Mickey ear news! Check out the ideal timeline for planning a Disney World trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What was your favorite pair of Minnie Ears fron 2021? 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Throughout the year, rides close at Disney World for refurbishment. These closures can last days, weeks, and months. Splash Mountain is open again! But today, a ride that just had a months-long closure for refurbishment is finally back up and running again. So let’s Zipptiy-Doo-Da over to Magic Kingdom and check it out! In case you haven’t figured out what ride we’re referring to, it’s Splash Mountain, which is officially open again to Disney World guests! So if you’ve been missing the adventures of Br’er Rabbit and all his friends, they’re back (at least until the attraction gets its new Princess and the Frog theme). A closed Splash Mountain is a sad Splash Mountain Splash Mountain was originally set to reopen on February 11th, but when the day finally arrived, the attraction remained closed! It seems like Disney needed an extra day to make sure Splash Mountain was ready for some splashin’. No splashin’ yet! The next day, February 12th, we checked My Disney Experience and saw that Splash Mountain was open! At around 10AM, the wait time was listed at 25 minutes. (And we have a feeling that wait time will only increase throughout the day!) ©Disney Check it out — it’s finally open! We can practically smell that classic Splash Mountain water through the screen. It’s BACK! By 10:30AM, the wait time was already up to 40 minutes. This is one of the more popular Magic Kingdom attractions, so expect the line to get pretty long as the day progresses. Lookin’ for trouble, or a good time? Disney has not revealed when Splash Mountain will close for its big re-theme, but for now, the old ride is still there and running. So hop on before it goes away forever! In the meantime, we’ll be sure to keep you updated on all ride closures and reopenings, so check back with us often! Here Are 9 Rides to 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. Will you be riding Splash Mountain again soon? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Splash Mountain Has FINALLY Reopened in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Cuddly characters A brand new cavalcade, Disney World airport train info, a THIN MINT DONUT, and your family picture in front of the castle could be preserved in the Smithsonian? We’re covering all that and more in our latest DFB Video! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news are you the most excited about? The post Latest Disney News: New Characters, Universal's Mask Update, & Disney's BILLION Record Revenue first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s Deluxe Resorts are the fanciest (and usually the most expensive) hotels on property. We recently took you on a tour of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, which is located very close to Magic Kingdom. EPCOT Area Hotels Now we’re heading to the EPCOT area to tour another Deluxe hotel over there. There’s actually a pair of fancy hotels right next to each other, and Disney calls them “sister hotels.” Today, we’re taking a look at the “fun” sister in this pair, although you’ll probably agree with us that it still looks like a very upscale experience. These rooms aren’t quite as pricey as the Grand Floridian, but they’re not far off. But you can head inside with us now for FREE to take a look at these rooms! Did you guess where we’re going? The pair of pricey hotels near EPCOT that we’re talking about is Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts. Disney has said that Yacht Club is the more “formal” sister of the pair, so the “fun” one has to be Beach Club Resort! Disney’s Beach Club Resort The Beach Club Resort is where we’re heading for today’s room tour. This is a Deluxe Resort with standard rooms averaging just over $600 a night. There are also club-level rooms, suites, and DVC villas at this hotel. Beach Club Villas The hotel’s theme is inspired by New England-style architecture. Disney’s Beach Club lobby The lobby features high ceilings and elegant furniture. Beach Club The nearby front desks are colorful with a similar style as the rest of the resort. Beach Club Front Desk Let’s check out the amenities available at this resort. Amenities Beach Club shares a lot of amenities with the Yacht Club, which is located nearby. This includes a full-sized spa, a mini-golf course inspired by Disney’s Fantasia, and three leisure pools. Pool at Beach Club In addition to the pools, you’ll also find Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, which is more like a small water park than a pool. Stormalong Bay Stormalong Bay has 3 acres of water activities, including a big sand-bottomed pool, a life-sized shipwreck replica, a 230-foot-long waterslide, a lazy river, and a few whirlpool spas. Stormalong Bay Shipwreck Beach Club Resort also has a 24-hour gym called the Ship Shape Health Club with exercise equipment like treadmills, weights… Gym …and more. This health club also has some salon services like massages. Weights and other equipment After hitting the gym, you don’t even have to feel guilty about heading to one of the delicious restaurants at this hotel! Dining Besides all the fun activities, Beach Club also has a wide variety of restaurants and dining options. You can grab quick snacks at the Beach Club Marketplace, which is a counter-service market inside the gift shop. Beach Club Marketplace Beaches & Cream is another counter-service option that was made famous by the ginormous Kitchen Sink Sundae. They also have over-the-top milkshakes, burgers, and other diner-style food. You can head inside or visit the to-go window outside this restaurant. Beaches and Cream Cape May Café is a sit-down spot with all-you-can-eat breakfast and dinner. Normally this spot is a buffet with characters, but currently, the food is being served family-style and the characters are not back yet. Cape May Café The buffet will return to both breakfast and dinner on February 15th, 2022. Dinner at the reopened Cape May Cafe Hurricane Hanna’s Grill is a poolside quick-service spot with snacks and a full bar. Kids’ meals here are given in sand pails as a souvenir! Hurricane Hanna’s And Martha’s Vineyard is a lounge that’s inspired by a New England beach house. Martha’s Vineyard You can also check out all of the restaurants at the nearby Yacht Club Resort to see more options that are just a short walk away from the Beach Club hotel. Room Tour Now let’s head inside the room itself! We got a normal room with a standard view. There’s a short hallway right inside the entrance with a morning bar area, a closet, and the bathroom on either side. Entrance The door has a lock under the handle and another latch lock above it. Door There’s also a “room occupied” door hanger for you to use while you’re inside the room. Door This entrance is pretty narrow, but it opens up quickly into the main room. Hallway The coffee bar has space to make your morning brew… Coffee Bar …along with everything you’ll need to do that! There’s a Keurig Coffee Maker and a few options for different coffee flavors. Coffee maker You’ll also find sugars and cream, as well as an ice bucket and some individually wrapped cups (for both hot and cold drinks). More options Above the bar, there’s an adorable picture of Mickey and Minnie flying kites together on the beach! Mickey and Minnie! This area has a drawer for storage… Drawer …and a mini-fridge underneath. Mini-Fridge That’ll come in handy when you’re bringing home leftovers from a great day of eating in the parks! Mini-fridge Next to this morning bar, there’s a fairly spacious closet that has sliding doors. Closet Inside, you’ll find a stand for your luggage… Luggage stand …hangers and a wall-safe for your valuables… Hangers and a safe …an iron… Iron …and a full-sized ironing board. Ironing board There are also some extra pillows and blankets if you need them! Extra pillows Across from the closet is the bathroom, which has a large sink and vanity area and a separate room for the toilet and shower. Bathroom There isn’t a door for the vanity area, but there is one for the toilet and shower room. The vanity has two sinks and plenty of counter space for your essentials. Vanity On top, there are some H2O toiletries, including soap, lotion, and mouthwash. H2O toiletries There’s also a box of tissues here… Tissues …as well as a few washcloths. Washcloths Over the sinks, there’s a large mirror on the wall… Mirror …and another that you can pull out to see your face more closely. Pull-out mirror Under the sink, you’ll find a hairdryer… Hairdryer …and some extra towels. Extra towels There’s a small trash can in this area too. Trash Can You’ll find hand towels hanging on the wall beside the vanity. Towels by the vanity The water closet has a toilet with some extra toilet paper on top… Toilet …and a shower/tub combo. Four towels are hanging up in this room, and don’t forget the extras that we found under the sinks. Shower/tub combo Can you spot the little hidden Mickeys on the shower curtain?? Shower Inside the shower, there are more H2O toiletries, like shampoo and conditioner. More toiletries The door for this area has a long mirror on the back (the vanity side) so you can check out your best park outfits before you leave for the day. Full length mirror Once you pass the bathroom, the room opens up into the main area. Main area There are two beds along one wall with turquoise headboards and lamps on each side. Beds And look! There was a little Mickey surprise waiting for us on one of the beds! Hiya Mickey! Along one wall, there’s some beach-inspired art… Art …and a thermostat so you can control the temperature in your room. Thermostat There’s a nightstand between the beds with a phone on top. Nightstand The nightstand has a couple of drawers for storage as well. Drawers The lamps mounted on the wall beside the beds have a wall switch located next to the beds as well so you can turn these on or off as needed. Lights beside the bed The headboard is a soft turquoise-y blue, and the bedding is all white. Beds These beds also have barriers under them, so you won’t have to worry about losing items under your bed! (We’ve all been there.) Sadly, this also means that you can’t store your luggage under the bed. Under the beds The spaces between the beds and the walls are fairly narrow, but not unusual for a standard hotel room. Beds at Beach Club Across from the beds, there’s a bench, an entertainment stand, and a desk area. Across from the beds The bench is great for hanging out or holding another suitcase if you need more storage room! Bench It also has a compartment underneath for a bit of extra storage. Beach Club Room Bench The entertainment stand has a TV mounted above it. Entertainment stand On top, there are a few outlets (including a couple of USB outlets)… Outlets …and a map of the enhanced cleaning measures. Our remote was also wrapped in plastic to show that it had been cleaned between guests. Cleaning The dresser has several drawers and shelves for all your storage needs. So if you like to fully unpack during your Disney World trips (it makes it feel more like home for a few days!) you’ll have plenty of space to do that here. Plenty of storage Beside the dresser, there’s a desk with a lamp and more outlets. Desk area It also has a large mirror above the desk. Mirror You can use this space to get a little bit of work done during your vacation or to get ready in the morning while someone else is using the bathroom! Desk There’s another, smaller desk on wheels underneath the main one as well for some extra room to spread out. There’s another desk! The space isn’t huge, but we found that there was plenty of room for us to store our things and move around. Another view of the room Along the back wall, there are a couple of large windows and a door leading out onto a small balcony. Windows There are sheer curtains if you want to let just a little light in… Sheer Curtains …or thicker curtains for more privacy. Thicker curtains The door opens inward… Balcony …and there’s a little balcony area outside! Little Balcony We didn’t opt for the garden or pool view room, so we mostly were looking out on other parts of the hotel. Our View But in the distance, we could spot Stormalong Bay and some other EPCOT area hotels! There’s Stormalong Bay! Back inside, we’re ready for a nap before hitting the parks once again to try out all the latest tasty treats. Ready for a nap! That’s it for our room tour of Disney’s Beach Club Resort! Keep following DFB for more of the latest news and planning tips as you get ready for your next Disney World vacation. Click Here to Tour the NEW Incredibles Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you stayed at Disney’s Beach Club Resort before? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We’re Staying at a Disney World Hotel With a Mini Water Park! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Got a piggy bank at home? Good. Get ready to break that sucker open to afford your next Disney trip. Come to think of it, do you have about 100 piggy banks? ‘Cause, you’re gonna need it! A Very Magical (and Expensive) Place Disney World can be EXPENSIVE. We know…shocker! Depending on how you plan, that price tag can go WAY up. We’ve shared lots of tips on how to save money on your Disney vacation, but there are some unavoidable expenses that you’ll run into along the way. We’re taking a look now at 9 ways that Disney World is going to cost MORE in 2022. Now, don’t get us wrong, there are plenty of tricks you can use to save money and make your Disney World trip a more affordable vacation. You can choose an off-peak time to visit, budget for food and souvenirs (and stick to that budget!), and choose a Value resort instead of the Deluxe one. Disney’s Pop Century Resort But Disney World has seen prices rise steadily over the last few years on merchandise, food, hotel rates, tickets, and more. So with 2022 already underway, we’re wondering how a Disney vacation is going to be MORE expensive than it was before. nuiMOs Merchandise In some ways, you can’t avoid many of these price increases. But there are other price hikes that you CAN avoid. We’ll let you know about both kinds that you’ll run into this year and then share some tips for keeping costs low where possible. Before we jump in, we want to mention that Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently commented on why Disney World guests are spending more in the parks. You can read his statements here. Definite Price Increases These are the price increases that Disney has already announced are happening, some of which have already started in the Disney World parks. 1 — No Magical Express Unfortunately, this price increase is unavoidable if you take an airplane to Disney World. If you’re flying into the Orlando International Airport, you’ve got to get from there to Disney World. And now you don’t have Disney World’s free Magical Express system to get you there. The Magical Express has officially been discontinued in the Most Magical Place on Earth. Magical Express Instead of using this free service, you’ll now have to pay for transportation to/from the hotel and the airport. There are a few options for you to pick from when it comes to that. One Magical Express replacement service is called Mears Connect, which is operated by the same company that previously ran the Magical Express (Mears). It operates much like the Magical Express, in that it is a bus that you can take from the airport to your Disney World hotel. Mears Connect at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort But you do have to pay for Mears Connect. There are two different levels of service available — standard and express. The standard service is a shared vehicle (a bus) that makes a few different stops on its route in Disney World. This service costs $16 per adult and $13.50 per child for a one-way trip. For a round trip, it’s $32 for adults and $27 for children. ©Mears Connect If you’d prefer a more direct service, you can book the Express Service option, which has limited to no wait time and offers direct service to your hotel. This costs $250 total for a group of four people and $55 for each additional person. (Express service was previously priced at $200 but that price has since increased.) Note that only round trips are available with this Express Service. These prices may increase over time since Mears has noted that these are the introductory rates, so just keep that in mind! Mears Connect The Sunshine Flyer is another Magical Express replacement service you can look into. This is operated by a different company but offers a similar bus service to Disney’s hotels. There is only one level of service offered with The Sunshine Flyer (a more standard shuttle service) and it is priced at $17 per adult and $12.50 per child one way or $34 per adult and $25 per child for round trip service. The unique thing about these shuttles is that the buses themselves are themed to old trains, offering families some theming from the time they start their travel from the airport to their hotel. ©The Sunshine Flyer If you’d rather not use these Magical Express replacement services, you could book a rideshare service instead, such as Uber or Lyft. Both companies are available for the trip from the airport to Disney World and back. Depending on the time of year and demand, these trips can cost anywhere from $35 to $50+ per vehicle (for a one-way trip). ©Uber If you’re traveling with more than two people and are able to find a rideshare in that price range, then you could save money this way as opposed to the Mears Connect service. We have noticed, however, that ride-shares can be difficult to acquire during peak times or can be dramatically more expensive during busier times of the day. Those are all things to keep in mind when booking your trip. Click Here to See Our Step-By-Step Guide on How to Get to Disney World from the Orlando Airport. 2 — Disney Genie+ and Pay-Per-Ride Disney’s new PAID Disney Genie+ program has officially replaced the free FastPass+ system in Disney World (and Disneyland too). Essentially, if you’re looking to skip the lines at any of Disney World’s attractions, get ready to pay to do so. Since FastPass+ used to be included with your park ticket, this is a pretty major price increase in Disney World. Haunted Mansion Lightning Lane Sign There is a free component to Disney Genie which is essentially a planning tool. This aspect is built into the My Disney Experience app and it allows guests to tell the Genie what types of things they want to do. The Genie will then develop a customized itinerary, help you make dining reservations, show you wait times, and more. Hello, Genie! But if skipping the lines is what you’re after, you’ll need to look at Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection — 2 PAID services. Genie+ costs $15 per ticket, per day. Genie+ allows you to look at attractions’ next available Lightning Lane return times (i.e. the times when you could skip the regular standby line). If you see a return time you want for a ride you want to ride, you can use Genie+ to make that Lightning Lane selection. When your time comes, you can then go to the ride, scan your MagicBand (or ticket), and use the former FastPass+ line (now Lightning Lane) to skip the standby wait. You can continue to make 1 Lightning Lane selection at a time throughout the day. Lightning Lane BUT not all rides are included in Genie+. Some super popular rides are only available through Individual Attraction Selection (or pay-per-ride). If you want to ride one of the attractions included in this service, you’ll need to pay a certain amount which will let you use the Lightning Lane once for the attraction you pay for (you can buy a maximum of 2 per day). Now, keep in mind, you do not have to buy Genie+ or pay-per-ride Lightning Lane selections at all if you don’t want to. These are not required for you to get on the attractions, because you can always use the standby line instead. You might not feel like you want or need Genie+ for every day of your vacation or for every ride. Lightning Lane By getting to the theme parks before opening time and heading to the biggest attractions as early as you can (a.k.a. “rope dropping”), you might be able to get on some of those popular rides without a long wait. You can also take advantage of things like Early Theme Park Entry or Extended Evening Hours (if you qualify) to get extra time in the park with somewhat lower waits. Lightning Lane sign at Frozen Ever After Genie+ might be worth it for your group, depending on your priorities and which park you’re visiting. Some parks with more attractions — like Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios — might be better for buying Genie+ so that you can get on as many attractions as possible. Peter Pan’s Flight But if your goal isn’t to get on as many attractions as possible (and you’d rather ride a few attractions and then focus on the snacks, shows, and gift shops), then Genie+ might not be worth it at all for you. Learn more about Genie+ with our posts and videos to decide if the new system is worth it for you. Click Here to See Our Full Guide on Understanding Genie, Genie+, and Pay-Per-Ride 3 — Surge Pricing for Pay-Per-Ride As we mentioned above, with the pay-per-ride system in Disney World, guests can pay an extra fee to skip the lines on the most popular attractions. Again, you can’t skip the line on these attractions through Genie+ — the only options to get on these rides is to use the standby line or to buy the pay-per-ride selection. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure The cost to skip the line varies depending on the attraction, the park, and the time of year. Disney announced that the prices would change based on demand, and we’ve already seen those prices increase during busier times. Look for These “Enter Here” Signs During the weekends, we’ve seen prices increase by a couple of dollars on some attractions. None of the prices have been higher than $15, but a few attractions’ prices have gone up one or two dollars. For example, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway was $8 to skip the line previously, but during a weekend and during another busy period it cost $10. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway You’ll want to keep this in mind as you plan your Disney World trip, because the pay-per-ride prices will likely be higher on holidays, weekends, and during the other busy times of year. If possible, plan your trip during an off-peak time to save money on these attractions. Click Here to Learn All About Some of the Surge Pricing We’ve Seen in Disney World 4 — Holiday Parties/After Hours Events Another change we’ve seen recently is that the normal holiday parties have been replaced with shorter After Hours events. This happened with Halloween and Christmas parties in 2021, which changed from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to the Boo Bash and Very Merriest After Hours events. Boo Bash in the Magic Kingdom Both the parties and the After Hours events have entertainment and snacks. And the Christmas party and After Hours both offered fireworks shows (Not-So-Scary had a themed fireworks show, but that was not available in 2021 during Boo Bash). But both After Hours events were MUCH more expensive than their holiday party counterparts, and in some ways they offered less when it comes to unique entertainment. Plus they were shorter in terms of pure time when compared to the previous parties. Free popcorn at Boo Bash The Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party was previously offered from 7PM to midnight (with guests admitted to the party at 4PM if they didn’t already have a park ticket), and it cost between $85 and $149 per person (for the adult ticket prices) depending on which day you went. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party By contrast, Boo Bash was offered from 9PM to midnight (with guests admitted at 7PM if they don’t have a daytime ticket to Magic Kingdom), and it cost between $129 and $199 per person. So guests would pay a higher price for an event that’s at least two hours shorter. Boo Bash in Disney World The Christmas parties fell to a similar fate. The Very Merry Christmas Party was previously offered from 7PM to midnight (again with the caveat that guests could enter as early as 4PM if they didn’t already have park admission) for $99 to $139 per person. The Very Merriest After Hours event was offered from 9PM to 1AM (with ticket guests allowed to enter as early as 7PM), and it was priced at $169 to $249 per person. Disney Very Merriest After Hours Disney hasn’t said yet if the holiday After Hours events (and their hefty prices) are here to stay or if the original parties will return at some point. If you’re all about getting on the rides with no wait and filling up on free snacks (plus checking out some of that festive entertainment) these provided guests with that opportunity. But some of the missing entertainment offerings might not have made them quite “worth it” for other guests. Click Here to See Our Thoughts on Whether Very Merriest After Hours is Worth the Cost 5 — Food We report regularly on the menu price increases in Disney World, which happen pretty frequently. Usually the increases are just by a dollar or two, but they happen often enough that they can make a difference in your food budget during your vacation. Spring rolls Just recently we saw HUNDREDS (literally, hundreds) of price increases impact restaurants and snack spots throughout Disney World. These were some of the most sweeping price increases we’ve seen. Popcorn refills & popcorn buckets, DOLE Whip floats, Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars, Mickey waffles, alcoholic drinks, and MORE all went up in price. Figment says ‘hello!’ Again, some of these were small (just a matter of cents), but some were $1 or more. Hundreds of price increases across various restaurants could mean your snack budget needs to be adjusted ahead of your next trip! It likely will cost you MORE to get some of the exact same items you bought during your last trip. Dole Whip got an increase at Aloha Isle. Besides the price increases on the normal menus at counter-service and table-service restaurants, prix fixe menus are getting more popular at Disney World restaurants. Space 220 opened in EPCOT last year with prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner, and the only option to not use a prix fixe menu is to visit the Space 220 Lounge. Space 220 Lounge Bites Even restaurants that had normal menus in the past have switched at least temporarily to prix fixe menus, such as California Grill and lunch at Be Our Guest. These menus can make the meals more expensive, or at least guests generally can’t choose to make the meals cheaper by ordering less expensive items. See why Disney World is SUPER obsessed with Prix Fixe menus right now! In addition, more restaurants in the parks are serving alcohol now, which can get expensive very quickly. Alcoholic drinks can also drive up the price of some experiences. And with select alcoholic beverages now more expensive, that could impact your budget even further. The Big Tang Due to inflation (and potentially other issues) Disney has indicated that price increases or other things might be utilized to combat increasing costs. Disney’s Chief Financial Officer, Christine McCarthy, sad that there are “lots of things that are worth talking about.” McCarthy said, “you know we can adjust suppliers. We can substitute products. We can cut portion size, which is probably good for some people’s waistlines. We can look at pricing where necessary. But we aren’t going to go just straight across and increase prices. We’re really going to try to get the algorithm to right to cut where we can and not necessarily do things the same way.” Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich So with the existing price increases and potentially more changes on the way, expect to pay more for meals and snacks in Disney World in 2022. Click Here to See the Biggest Takeaways from the Hundreds of Price Increases in Disney World 6 — Tickets Disney World tickets have increased in price a number of times over the years. In 2000, a one-day park ticket cost $46. In 2010, the cost was $79-$82. In 2017 the price was at $105-$107 for value season and all the way up to $124 for peak season. And in 2019 it increased to $109 for the low season, all the way up to $159. Heading into the Magic Kingdom This price range ($109-$159) has stayed the same for the last few years. But that doesn’t mean your trip will cost the same this year. Though ticket prices themselves (in terms of the price range) haven’t gone up for 2022, some dates which were previously in a lower price bracket (meaning they fell on a date that was priced lower) are now in a higher bracket for 2022. For example, tickets in April of 2021 ranged from $111-$124. Tickets in April of 2022 range from $116 to $130. The ticket prices themselves haven’t gone up, but some dates that were considered to be lower in terms of demand for previous years have now been adjusted and thus fall into the more expensive end of the price range. Animal Kingdom And considering the fact that the ticket price range hasn’t changed since 2019, it’s likely that Disney World is due (or past due) for a pure ticket price increase soon. Another indication that we may see a ticket price increase in Disney World soon is that Disneyland got its own ticket price increases back in 2021. Most of the ticket tiers at Disneyland increased in price by $5 to $25, so we’re anticipating a similar increase in Disney World. Click Here to Learn More About Disneyland’s Ticket Price Increases Expected Increases Not all the price increases that we’ll see in Disney World this year have been announced. But based on past trends and expectations, we have some good estimates for what kinds of price increases we’ll see. 7 — MagicBand+ A couple of months ago, Disney announced the next generation of MagicBands, which are called MagicBand+. MagicBand+ These new MagicBands will have all of the same functions of a normal MagicBand (serving as your park ticket, hotel room key, Lightning Lane ticket, and more) with some extra, new ways to interact with the Disney World parks. New Magic Band+ coming in 2022 Disney has said that these new bands will have haptic vibrations, color-changing lights, and even gesture recognition. The bands will interact with the 50th Anniversary gold character statues in all four parks, allow guests to become bounty hunters in Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and sync up with the nighttime fireworks shows in the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. MagicBand+ Disney hasn’t announced the price for these new MagicBands yet, but we’re pretty confident that they’ll be more expensive than the basic MagicBands. Normal MagicBands cost anywhere from $19.99 for the basic solid color bands to $58 for the designer bands. There are options for other price points in between as well. MagicBands in the Magic Kingdom This price increase (from MagicBand to MagicBand+) is another optional change. As far as we know right now, the new MagicBands won’t be required for your park visit. MagicBand+ And if you don’t want to use a MagicBand at all, remember that you can just use your smartphone to hold your ticket, scan you into your hotel room, and do most of the other things that a MagicBand does. You’ll just need to utilize the free Magic Mobile service in the My Disney Experience app. Click Here to Learn More About MagicBand+ 8 — Merchandise Similar to food, we see price increases on Disney World merchandise on a fairly consistent basis. Wishables In the last few months, merchandise like MagicBands, Wishables, lightsabers, spirit jerseys, and more have gotten a price increases. Spirit Jerseys in EPCOT Some of these increases have been small, but others have been pretty big. For example, the lightsaber experience at Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge went from $199.99 to $219.99 (though you may find a discount being offered due to some supply issues when it comes to lightsaber carrying cases). Kybers activated! Since the numbers on the price tags rarely go down, we’re expecting more increases in 2022 as well. Click Here to See 10 of the Biggest Price Increases in Disney World from 2021 9 — Other Potential Costs We could see a number of other price increases in 2022 (and beyond). For starters, Disney’s new pay-per-ride system (which lets you skip the lines at select, popular rides if you pay for them) only currently applies to two popular attractions in each park. But Disney World has a couple of big attractions that are set to open in 2022. Nova Corps Starblaster getting finishing details! Disney announced that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will open in the summer of 2022, and TRON: Lightcycle Run is moving forward with construction although there isn’t an opening timeline for that ride yet. When these rides open, it’s possible that they’ll become pay-per-ride attractions since they’ll likely become some of the most popular rides in their respective parks. If that’s the case, guests may be able to pay an additional fee to skip the lines at these rides, which could add to the cost of your overall vacation. TRON: Lightcycle Run But it’s also possible that Disney World will simply replace some of the existing pay-per-ride selections with these new rides (rather than just adding them on and making it so that there are 3 pay-per-ride selections in those parks). Frozen Ever After So, for example, when the Guardians of the Galaxy ride opens in EPCOT, the Frozen Ever After ride might change from being a pay-per-ride selection to being included in Genie+, and the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster will replace it as the second pay-per-ride attraction in that park. There are a LOT of unknowns here, but we’ll be on the lookout for more updates! Click Here to See the Current Pay-Per-Ride Attractions in Disney World Your trip to Disney World in 2022 could cost you THOUSANDS more based on what we already know and what price increases could be on the way. But remember that there are still some ways to SAVE on your trip. You could use discounts and deals to shave some dollars off of your tickets or hotel stay. And you could avoid some of these increases by skipping extra costs like Genie+, opting to forgo the MagicBand+ option or sticking to a tight merchandise budget. Balloons on Main Street, U.S.A. Make sure to keep following DFB for more tips on how to save money during your Disney World trip! Is Disney World TOO Expensive for Average Families? Click Here to See Our Analysis! 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. 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The Shades of Green Resort offers a Fitness Center which is open 24/7 for your fitness needs while on your Walt Disney World vacation. Both cardio and resistance equipment are available. Even at the height of my fitness and with the best of intentions, I’ve never exercised more than the first two mornings of any […] The post Shades of Green Fitness Center appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Disney keeps raising its prices, and people keep coming. With one-day tickets costing as much as $159, the company recent announced near-record profits at its theme parks View the full article

Super Bowl Sunday is only a few days away! Super Bowl Cupcake! On Sunday, February 13th, the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams will face off for Super Bowl LVI. If you don’t have any plans yet, Disney Springs has you covered! There are tons of things to do at Disney Springs like try amazing desserts and check out new stores. And if you still need somewhere to watch the big game, look no further than one popular Springs restaurant. The House of Blues at Disney Springs is hosting a ‘Big Game’ Celebration on February 13th. They will be playing the Super Bowl on several screens, including a giant projector screen! ©House of Blues Admission to this event is free, and starting at 4PM there will be special drink offerings! House of Blues The celebration will be in the House of Blues courtyard, rain or shine, but there is an indoor location if the weather gets really bad. House of Blues! If you’re looking for a big screen to watch the big game, then check out the House of Blues ‘Big Game’ Celebration. We’re always staying up to date on all the latest from Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see the NEW Kendra Scott store in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are your Super Bowl plans? Let us know in the comments! The post We Found the Perfect Disney World Hangout for Super Bowl Sunday first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Disney Parks have a rich and interesting history. Walt Disney Imagineering is the part of the Walt Disney Company that develops and builds the Disney theme parks. The Imagineers are an incredible creative force, and we have them to thank for how amazing and detailed the Disney parks are. Cinderella Castle Women have often played an integral role in Imagineering, one example being Leota Toombs, the Imagineer who was also the face actress for Madame Leota in the Haunted Mansion! The Disney Parks would not be what they are without these incredible women, and now you can read all about them! Disney is releasing a new book titled, “Women of Walt Disney Imagineering: 12 Women Reflect on their Trailblazing Theme Park Careers,” and it’s available for preorder now! Each chapter of the book features a different female Imagineer detailing her time and experiences with the Disney Company. ©Disney The book is illustrated with the women’s own drawings, photos, and archival Walt Disney Imagineering images! The hardcover book is $29.99, and will release on March 15th, but you can preorder it now! Click here to preorder “Women of Walt Disney Imagineering” We’re always staying up to date on all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see 6 NEW Disney Deals on Amazon! 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 going to preorder the “Women of Walt Disney Imagineering” Book? Let us know in the comments! The post How You Can Discover Disney Stories You Might Have NEVER Heard Before first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

She floats! Disney Wish ©Disney Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, hit water for the first time EVER today, and we’re happy to report that it floats! We’re not boat experts, but we know that’s a pretty essential part of sailing. Although the ‘Wish’ had to delay its maiden voyage, the ship is currently taking reservations, and hitting the water is another milestone in its opening. Earlier today in Papenberg, Germany, the Disney Wish tested its sea legs. The event was celebrated with fireworks, music, and an appearance by Captain Minnie! ©Disney It’s great to see progress on this ship following the delays. The Disney ‘Wish’ is set to embark on its maiden voyage this July, and will feature immersive dining, entertainment, and even Disney’s first attraction at sea! ©Disney Here’s what the fireworks looked like when the boat hit the water for the first time! ©Disney We’re so excited to see more progress on the Disney ‘Wish,’ and we can’t wait to see it set sail this summer. We’re always staying up to date on all the latest news from Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to take a virtual tour of the Disney Wish! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a trip on the Disney Wish? Let us know in the comments! The post See Disney's Newest Cruise Ship Hit a Major Milestone first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever seen something that just seemed too good to be true? All-Star Music That’s how we felt when we found this dessert at Walt Disney World’s All-Star Music Resort. We all know Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and there are tons of pink and red treats to stuff your face with at the parks. We tried this incredible chocolate cupcake, a twist on one of our favorite Hollywood Studios desserts, a wedding ring cake, and more! However, nothing could have prepared us for the Mickey and Minnie Waffle Bouquet. You read that right. A bouquet. Of Mickey waffles. Forget flowers, we want all of our bouquets to come packed with Disney sweets! This bouquet has Red Velvet Mickey and Minnie Waffle Cakes dipped in milk and white chocolate as well as Heart-shaped Sugar Cookies on sticks. Does it get any better than this? We don’t think so. Forget flowers, we want Mickey Waffles! Now, is this bouquet the most structurally sound thing we’ve tried in Disney World? Absolutely not. It’s a good thing it came wrapped up because trying to hold the whole bouquet in one hand to snap the perfect picture is a pretty dangerous game (we know from experience). Mickey and Minnie Waffle Bouquet While these have the iconic Mickey Waffle shape, they were actually more like cakes (which probably contributed to the weight that made these things so unstable). There was some inconsistency in how the cakes were cooked as well. Some of them were perfect, while others were overdone. But the good ones were perfectly fluffy! The milk chocolate complimented the red velvet nicely, and the sprinkles gave it a great crunch. So many snacks! Some of our reporters are self-proclaimed “not-red-velvet-people,” and even they loved it, so this treat is sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth this Valentine’s Day! Happy Valentine’s Day! If you’re looking for a unique bouquet for a loved one (or yourself — you definitely deserve it), then head on over to All-Star Music for this breathtaking feat of Disney baking. The Waffle Bouquet is $14.99, and it’s available at the Intermission Food Court! We Love You, Mickey Waffle Bouquet We’re always staying up to date on all the latest in all things Disney snacks, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to read about our latest Disney cupcake obsession! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you gonna get the Mickey and Minnie Waffle Bouquet? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Order Disney World's Latest Treat and ALL Eyes Will Be On You first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article