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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s almost the weekend, and if you’re looking for a way to blow that paycheck from the comfort of your couch, we’ve got you covered! You can spend this weekend cuddled up on the couch and we won’t judge! Disney released a lot of new merchandise in the parks this week (50th Anniversary items and Minnie ears and whatnot), but they also dropped a bunch of stuff online. We’ve got the full list of new items…so time for some online shopping! (And you don’t even have to change out of your comfy clothes!) Valentine’s Day Items We’re counting down the days until the “day of looooove” and if you’re searching for the perfect last-minute gifts, then we’ve got the perfect items for you! First of all, shopDisney released two new collectible keys for the occasion, and they’re a matching set with Mickey and Minnie printed on the handles. You can buy the set for $19.99. ©Disney And we’ve shared some Star Wars Build-A-Bear items in the past, but now, there’s a Valentine’s Day-themed accessory set made just for your little Grogu! It’s $49 and comes with includes the Grogu plush, the Lovebug Headband, and the Grogu Heart Wristie. (That’s DEFINITELY a better gift than a basic teddy bear. ) ©Build-A-Bear And that’s just the beginning of what you could get your loved one for Valentine’s Day — if they’re a Disney fan, they’d probably be happy with anything on this list! Click Here to Check Out the Build-A-Bear Set! Star Wars Merchandise And the Baby Yoda Build-A-Bear isn’t the only Star Wars item to arrive this week! First of all, we got some stylish new rings from Enso, inspired by the star-crossed lovers, Han Solo and Princess Leia. You and your significant other can get a matching set for $79.99. ©Enso Rings And for those who are shelling out the cash to stay at Disney World’s new Star Wars hotel, you’re going to need to level up your wardrobe ahead of your vacation. Don’t worry, shopDisney has you covered with a new line of Galactic Starcruiser-approved apparel, the Chandrila Collection. Some of the items are inspired by our favorite characters from the films and shows. ©Disney And finally, we know that there are a bunch of you guys out there gearing up for The Book of Boba Fett finale (and after this week’s episode, WOW we are ready!). If you’re in that group, there are some brand-new tees online for you to shop! ©Disney These tees are all $26.99 each and while they probably won’t arrive before the finale, you can memorialize your love for the show by wearing one of these and rewatching it on Disney+. See All the New Boba Fett Tees Here! Disney Clothes Boba Fett tees not enough? Do you need MORE Disney apparel? Well, there’s plenty to go around! For starters, there’s a new (and GORGEOUS) Princess Tiana-inspired dress online for $128. ©Disney And even Target got in on the Disney online merch game this week with some new comfy clothes. There are new tie-dye sweatshirt-and-sweatpants combos that are really just making us want to crash on the couch and watch movies all day. Plus, some of the items are fleece-lined! All we’re saying is, make sure you hide your wallet before you check out the entire collection. ©Target/Disney And speaking of cozy clothes, there are two new Disney Princess cardigans available on HotTopic’s website! They’re inspired by Tangled and The Princess and the Frog and they each feature embroidery with scenes from the movies. ©HotTopic Disney is really getting on that cozy work-from-home trend, and we’re definitely not mad about it. Do we need new loungewear? Probably not. Are we going to buy it anyway? For sure! Check Out the New Cardigans Online Here! Collectibles When you start venturing into the world of Disney collectibles, there are dozens of options out there for you to start gathering. But let’s start things off with one of the most popular — collectible keys! New designs drop on shopDisney all the time, and this week we got a special one that’s made exclusively for Disney Visa Cardholders. ©Disney Also, there’s a brand-new collection of Wishables out now, this line themed to Disney World’s newest ride — Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! There’s a mystery pack with six different options, or you could buy Emile on his own for $14.99. ©Disney Wishables are one of Disney’s most popular souvenirs, so they tend to sell out REALLY fast both in the parks and online. Click Here to See All the New Wishables! Housewares We love a good home collection, and Disney DELIVERED this week. First up, we got a new collection of Disney mugs online, repping a wide variety of hit movies, from Aladdin to Wreck-it-Ralph to Monsters, Inc. ©Disney After that, we got a new kitchen line in both the theme parks and online! It’s filled with adorable Disney-themed aprons, dish towels, and potholders. Our kitchen can be STOCKED with magic! Seriously, how cute is this? The items can be found on shopDisney, as well as in Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. We love it when Disney gives us more home merchandise! Click Here to Shop All the New Housewares! Disney Toys And last but not least, let’s round out this post with some Disney toys. First up, the weighted plushes have made their way to Target’s website (Target’s really stepping up its Disney merch game, y’all!). They’ve got some of our favorite characters for $29.99-$39.99 each — Mickey, Minnie, Winnie the Pooh, and Stitch. ©Disney Marvel fans are also going to get hyped when they see that Disney released a NEW doll inspired by the hit Disney+ series Hawkeye. It’s Kate Bishop! The new archer on the scene is $49.99 and comes with a bow, arrow sheath, belt, and, of course, arrows! ©Disney And finally, we saved the most expensive for last! The new 50th Anniversary Express O-Gauge Ready-to-Run Electric Train Set by Lionel is now online, and it’ll cost you a whopping $499.99. That’s a $500 train, you guys! Wow, that’s pricey! This one is definitely an investment, so make sure you want to buy it before you go dropping a week’s worth of Disney World park tickets on it! (But honestly, we won’t judge you if you buy it — it’s super cool!) Click Here to Shop the Train Set! That’s everything that was new online this week but stay tuned to DFB for more merchandise updates from the Disney parks and the internet. We’ve got you covered with the latest news! Click Here to See All the Minnie Ears You Can Buy Online Right Now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you buy anything on this list? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Dropped a Lot of New Items Online This Week (And We Mean a LOT!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We stopped by Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to meet Chef Sahib Bhatti and learn more about his personal connection to a popular ingredient when Cooking with Soul: collard greens. View the full article

Kermit the Frog once sang, “Why are there so many songs about rainbows?” And honestly we are HERE for all the rainbow content. Gideon’s Bakehouse We got a Rainbow Connection-inspired overlay at EPCOT for the Festival of the Arts and when Pride Month arrives every summer we get a ton of rainbow merchandise, snacks, and more. But now we’ve learned that a delicious rainbow snack is making an epic comeback! Remember the Rainbow Crunch Cake we had last year from Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs as part of Pride Month? In case you missed it, this was a (GIANT) 3-layer vanilla confetti cake slice all done up in rainbow colors with marshmallow buttercream and cake crumbs. Just look at that gorgeous colorful icing! Look at That Colorful Icing! When we had it back in 2021, we felt like this was a perfect pick for those looking for light, fluffy flavors (it wasn’t as rich and dense as some other options, which can be a good thing). We Want an Entire Cake to Ourselves! Well, we’ve got some great news…that cake is back! Unlike before though, this time it’s sticking around for much longer! Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs just announced that it would be part of their regular menu as part of their “Pride Day Friday” lineup. The cake will be available at their Disney Springs and East End Market locations every Friday and there’s no stop date set so you can hopefully enjoy it for many Fridays to come! That’s right, you can now eat this cake EVERY Friday, folks! Rainbow Crunch Cake If you’re as happy about seeing this become a regular menu item as we are, run to Gideon’s on a Friday to check it out. We’ll let you know about other returning snacks at Disney World as we see other news shared, so stay tuned! Click Here To Read Our FULL Review of This Cake! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you have a chance to try out the Rainbow Crunch Cake last year? Let us know in the comments! The post A Crunchy & Colorful Disney World Treat is Making an Epic Comeback! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever just blink and realize another MONTH has passed you by?! Yeah, same. 2022 is FLYING by! We’re already well into 2022 and time is flying by! Before you know it, we’ll be checking out the Star Wars Hotel, taking a ride on the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster, and more! So just what did this week bring us in terms of Disney news? Well, pull out your notepads and calendars and get ready to jot down all the important stuff! 1 — Entertainment Updates We start with some big news for those of you who are PUMPED that Disney is bringing some more entertainment into Magic Kingdom soon. First of all, showtimes were recently announced for the NEW cavalcade that will soon debut in Magic Kingdom! This cavalcade will feature a whole bunch of Disney characters, including the debut of Miguel from Coco! ©Disney Next up, showtimes have also been released for the updated castle stage show that will be returning to Magic Kingdom soon. This will be the stage show you know and love with some updates, including a 50th Anniversary touch! ©Disney So if you’re wanting to see these entertainment offerings when they return, take a look at the showtimes and get those factored into your plans! Click here to get details about the return of the Festival of Fantasy Parade! 2 — Limited Time Celebrations & Treats Are on the Way! If you are ready to fall in love with some Disney treats, then do we have the list for you! Special Valentine’s Day Treats have arrived in Disney World and more are on the way! We’ve already tried some SPICY beignets and other Valentine’s Day goodies, and we can’t wait to sample some more. Be sure to check back for ALL of our reviews and take a look at the full treat list to mark down the ones you want to try during your trip! Cinnamon Valentine’s Day Mickey Beignet But Disney World isn’t the only place celebrating Valentine’s Day. Special Valentine’s Day treats are coming to Disneyland Resort too and this week we got a FULL list! You can also click here to see everything coming to Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Hotels for Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day Linzer Cookie This month is also Black History Month and Disney is bringing back its “Celebrate Soulfully” offerings to commemorate the occasion. There are a few different ways you can celebrate Black History Month, including by grabbing some new treats around the parks! Mint Julep We’re checking out a bunch of these and will be sharing reviews with you so stay tuned. Click here to see a FULL guide to the Valentine’s Day treats coming to Disney World! 3 — Buffet & More Food News! This week was an exciting one when it comes to other foodie news too. This week the breakfast buffet returned to Ale & Compass Restaurant! But is it worth the cost? Click here to see our FULL review. It’s a lot of food! Lunch service has also returned to Ale & Compass and we’ve got 4 words for you — Truffle Butter Grilled Cheese. Click here to see our FULL lunch review! Cheesy goodness Disney World’s Flying Fish also recently reopened, offering guests some delicious seafood dishes and more. Click here to see our full review and our thoughts on whether the phenomenal seafood here is worth the cost! This is a big dish! More Disney restaurants are set to open soon and we’ll be sure to share all of those updates and reviews with you. Click here to take a look at the reopening menu for Jiko! 4 — A BIG Hotel Perk is Coming to Another Disney World Park Disney World hotel guests (and guests at other select hotels) can get extra time through 2 perks — Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours. Extended Evening Hours, however, are reserved exclusively for Disney World Deluxe Resort and Deluxe Villa Resort guests. Thus far, Extended Evening Hours have only been offered at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, but soon that will change! Extended Evening Hours have now been added for Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios at Night Only one extended evening hours date has been added for Hollywood Studios so far and Disney still hasn’t shared the list of rides that will be available during that exclusive perk at that park, but it could be a big deal for those looking to get on some popular rides in this park with more minimal waits. Click here to read more about this newly added Extended Evening Hours date! 5 — Flower & Garden Festival News This week we also got a bit of news about the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, specifically as it relates to MERCH! This week we got to see a full list of merchandise collections coming to the Festival, along with a FIRST LOOK at the Orange Bird spirit jersey coming to EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival! 2021 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival The start of the Flower & Garden Festival isn’t too far away so we’ll be on the lookout for more updates! Click here to learn more about the Festival! Special Bonus — The TRAIN! As a special bonus, we couldn’t help but share some EXCITING news about the Walt Disney World Railroad!! The Railroad has been unavailable for some time, but recently one guest got the chance to see the train being tested in Magic Kingdom! Walt Disney World Railroad We knew the train was going to be tested, but it’s still exciting to see it in action. We’ll be sure to look for more train updates and share those with you. Click here to see the VIDEO of the Walt Disney World railroad being tested! Of course, more Disney news was also shared this week. Check out the links below to learn more! See what Bob Iger has to say about NFTs and the Metaverse Bob Iger comments on rumors of his return as Disney’s CEO Robot security guards could be coming to Orlando theme parks soon Disney is now offering ground transportation from Mears as an add-on option Mears Connect Disney park hours have been extended on limited days in February Build-your-own lightsabers are back in one Disney World shop The new Valentine’s Day Minnie ears have arrived in Disneyland! Disneyland has announced more perks for Magic Key holders It’s now EASIER to connect to friends & family in the Disney World app Love is in the air! Another Magical Express replacement service has started A second COVID-19 testing site has opened at the Orlando International Airport Expedition Everest vehicles were testing in Disney World! There’s a day in April when you WON’T want to go to Hollywood Studios See why testing positive for COVID-19 no longer disqualifies you for a Disney Cruise Hollywood Studios Star Wars Hotel guests are getting a BIG perk Target is now selling Disney weighted plushes!! A pair of Minnie ears that SOLD OUT online has finally arrived in Disney World! Starbucks is expected to get more price increases this year Case of the new “stealth” Omicron subvariant have been found in Florida We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to see the average cost to fly to Orlando in March of 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. 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Back to Orlando we go in our continuing planDisney Pocket Guide series, and this time we are headed to Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower. The iconic A-frame resort is the home of not only Disney Legend Mary Blair’s 90-foot-tall spectacular mural, but it is also the location where the Resort Monorail actually travels […]View the full article

We just keep learning more and more about the Star Wars Hotel, AKA Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. ©Disney/Matt Stroshane We recently got a look at the full schedule for a potential trip, a map of the “ship,” and Disney released clothing for the guests who are booked for an upcoming journey. And now, we have a new look at the hotel from above! But, we need to warn you, if you don’t want the magic of the Star Wars hotel experience to be revealed to you, turn back now. Twitter user @bioreconstruct just shared aerial images of the new hotel, including a look at the transport vehicles between the Galactic Starcruiser and Galaxy’s Edge (or the planet below the ship, Batuu). Here’s a look at the whole hotel from above. Follwing that arrow in the above picture, this is where guests will get on to a trasnport shuttle to be taken to Batuu from the Starcruiser. The trucks have a simulation inside, according to @bioreconstruct. @bioreconstruct on Twitter And, here’s a look (follow the arrow) at where the shuttle will drop off and pick up Starcruiser guests at Galaxy’s Edge. @bioreconstruct on Twitter If we look closer, we can see that there’s a long transfer corridor from the shuttle into Galaxy’s edge that is mostly open air, with things dangling down from the top of the structure. @bioreconstruct on Twitter Here is where this transport corridor is in relation to Galaxy’s Edge. @bioreconstruct on Twitter As a reminder, this is what the end of that corridor looks like where it connects to Galaxy’s Edge. Here’s where it connects! We’ll be on the lookout for more images of the Galactic Starcruiser as the grand opening gets closer and closer, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see a FULL schedule for a trip on the Galactic Starcruiser! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information See the Pricing Revealed for the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a FULL Schedule for a Trip Aboard the Galactic Starcruiser Take a Look at a Map of the Star Wars Hotel See Everything We Know About Dining at the Star Wars Hotel What Can You Actually Expect from the Food at the Star Wars Hotel? Learn About the Room Types at the Star Wars Hotel Star Wars Hotel Room Myths DEBUNKED Check Out a Complete Packing List for the Star Wars Hotel Learn About What It’s Like to Step Aboard the Star Wars Hotel How Real are the Lightsabers at the Star Wars Hotel? We Have Some Answers Star Wars Hotel Exclusive Clothing is Now Available Online See What Dates Have Sold Out for the Star Wars Hotel Watch a Video With Groundbreaking Details About the Star Wars Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be going on a trip to space soon? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See How Star Wars Hotel Guests Will Travel to Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Florida Republicans want to ban Disney and other private companies from discussing racial issues that might cause anyone to have hurt feelings or experience ‘discomfort.’ View the full article

Veterans come to work at Disney through a variety of different avenues. One successful pipeline is the Disney Military Fellowship program. This program offers fellowships across a wide range of Disney roles to active-duty military members during their last 180 days of service. View the full article

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Valentine’s Day is coming up and Disney World is already celebrating! Get ready! We’ve seen a bunch of merchandise, like a Dooney & Bourke Collection, a MagicBand, and Minnie Ears, as well as some fun things happening over in Disney Springs for the holiday. We recently found out about all of the food coming to Disney World for Valentine’s Day, and some of it is already out! Come with us to try a new treat over at one of Disney’s fanciest hotels. Introducing the new Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cherry Blondie Pop! Why hello there! You can find this treat over at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Come get some treats! The pop is basically a yellow cake with chocolate chips and cherries baked in that’s then coated in dark chocolate and topped with sprinkles and a white chocolate drizzle. Let’s try it out! The cake is moist and the chocolate flavor from the chips really comes through and also gives the the pop a nice crunch. Loving the decorations The cherry flavor is pretty light, unless you get a whole cherry in your bite — then, the flavor is definitely there! There’s a little bit of glitter, too! We only got about 3 cherries in our pop, so they were easy to avoid if you don’t like cherries, but it was also enough cherries for someone who likes them. A look inside The whole pop isn’t overly sweet, and even the bites without the cherries carry a little bit of that tart flavor. Not too sweet, but it IS still a dessert! The cake is kind of crumbly, so you might want a napkin or a plate if you’re eating this so you don’t drop any pieces. We think the cake could’ve been a little more dense so it would prevent that! Falling apart! If you’re looking for a little sweet treat and enjoy these flavors, then this is a good option! But, it’s not that big, so if you’re looking for something to really satisfy your sweet tooth, probably opt for a bigger dessert. Not the best for sharing, either If you want to try out this Valentine’s Day treat, you can get it for $5.99 through February 15th! Stay tuned to DFB as we review more of the treats coming to Disney World for the holiday. Click here to see ALL of the Valentine’s Day treats at Disney World this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be going to Disney World for Valentine’s Day? Let us know in the comments! The post Get the Newest Disney World Treat — Your Insta Feed Will Thank You! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lunar New Year is a time for all of us to come together to share blessings for the year ahead. As we enter into the Year of the Tiger, we took the opportunity to spread the festive spirit with our cast members at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and learn more about their favorite ways to celebrate the occasion.View the full article

The Disney theme park should take meat out of its restaurants if it really wants to celebrate animals, two guest columnists write. View the full article

Well, folks, it’s the end of an era. You know the iconic purple road signs that once signaled your arrival in Disney World? Well, they’re changing. Purple Road Signs Mean You’re in Disney World! We already noticed a color change when we saw the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser added to an exit sign, but now the change is official, and we’ll be seeing a big roadway sign makeover in Disney World soon! The Walt Disney World Ambassadors announced on Instagram today that all Disney World roadway signs are receiving a color makeover in the form of a bright blue and yellow color palette, inspired by the Disney World gateway sign, which was refreshed back in December 2020. The gateway sign was repainted to this rich blue color, which will now coordinate with the new roadway sign colors. According to the Disney World Ambassadors, the new road sign colors will be rolling out throughout Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration, which lasts until March 2023. Disney World Entrance Gateway We’ll be watching closely for more blue and yellow road signs to appear around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news! Check out the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser road signs here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this big change? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World’s Purple Road Signs Are Getting a Makeover first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back, friends! It’s time for our monthly Disney World news recap. It was a BUSY month in Disney World! We learned SO much, welcomed back several long-awaited experiences, and got some exciting updates on a few upcoming projects. What’s new and exciting? There’s a lot to catch you up on, so let’s get right to it! 1. Entertainment Updates For those of you who love meeting Disney characters, watching parades, and singing and dancing with friends, we’ve got some GREAT news! Disney’s classic Festival of Fantasy Parade is returning on March 9th, 2022 (and rest assured, the Maleficent dragon is coming back, too). Not only that, but the Frontierland Hoedown and the newest character cavalcade will begin on February 11th, 2022! ©Disney Oh, and did we mention that an updated version of the Magic Kingdom castle show is coming back on February 25, 2022, too? We told you, there’s a lot to look forward to over the next few months! Click HERE to learn more about the return of the Festival of Fantasy parade! 2. Flower and Garden Festival Updates The 2022 Flower and Garden Festival is right around the corner! So far, we learned that some fan-favorite festival food booths will join the festival, and we’re already imagining some of the new treats we might eat this year! ©Disney Although there aren’t any new food booths this year, Disney did share a preview of some other FUN new experiences that will debut during the festival! Click HERE to preview the NEW merchandise collections coming to the Flower and Garden Festival 3. Star Wars hotel Updates The Star Wars hotel is just a few months away from opening, and we learned a LOT about what to expect during your stay on the Galactic Starcruiser! First, the full schedule of events was revealed on Disney’s Play Disney Parks app, as well as an image of the map. Around the Disney parks, we’ve been seeing little hints here and there that the hotel is almost ready! Cast Members showed off their new costumes, and we spotted some road signs with Galactic Starcruiser titles. How exciting! It’s a SIGN that the hotel is almost ready to open! Not only that, but during our investigation on the Play Disney Parks app, we discovered that guests will be treated to a “fireworks” show while onboard the ship. Click HERE to see the Star Wars hotel’s full schedule of events 4. The Grand Florian Spa Has Reopened The Grand Floridian Spa officially reopened on January 26th, 2022. Of course, we had to go and see what was new, and yes, we got our nails done. ©Disney If you were wondering, it was a relaxing and delightful experience! Click HERE to see the newly updated Grand Floridian Spa 5. Genie+ Update Disney made a BIG update to the character meet and greet process; starting in January, select character meet and greets were added to Genie+ in Disney World. This means that if you pay for Genie+ and book a time, you can now use the Lightning Lane instead of waiting in the standby line. Currently, guests can meet the princesses in Princess Fairytale Hall, Mickey in Town Square Theater, and Olaf at The Celebrity Spotlight with a Genie+ reservation. Lightning Lane Sign at Town Square Theater Be sure to check those wait times before you snag a Genie+ reservation, though! Sometimes, the wait time to meet the characters is only 20 minutes or less. Click HERE to see us test out the new meet and greet process with Genie+! 6. Character Meet and Greets Finally RETURN to Disney World Speaking of characters, Joy, Vanellope, Kevin, Donald, and Olaf are back in Disney World and ready for some socially-distanced selfies! We missed you, Olaf! We’re so happy to see more characters returning to the parks — it’s always fun to stop in and say hello! Click HERE to help us welcome Joy and Vanellope back to EPCOT! 7. Park Pass Update It looks like park pass reservations are now available for Disney World all the way through 2024. This means that park pass reservations could stick around for a while! Do you like making park pass reservations? Luckily, it’s pretty easy to make (and modify) those reservations, so you don’t have to feel locked into your plans! Click HERE to learn more about Disney’s park pass reservation system! 8. JIKO, Flying Fish, and the Turf Club are BACK! Three Disney restaurants also got reopening dates, including Jiko, the Flying Fish, and the Turf Club Bar and Grill! The Flying Fish is BEAUTIFUL! Reservations are now open for all three locations! That list of closed restaurants keeps shrinking; we’re hoping EVERYTHING will reopen by the end of the year. Fingers crossed! Click HERE to see our review of the newly reopened Flying Fish restaurant! 9. Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ Update We FINALLY got some more information on Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Truthfully, we were worried for a while there that Disney had just forgotten about this restaurant. Rodeo Roundup BBQ ©Disney Disney announced that Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ will open in 2022. Yee-haw! Click HERE to learn more about all the exciting Toy Story Land news! 10. Price Increases Finally, we saw HUNDREDS of price increases in Disney World. This was one of the LARGEST park-wide changes we’ve seen in a LONG time. Even these little guys will cost ya more! Most foods and snacks only increased in price by a few cents, but those little costs can add up quickly! Click HERE to see ALL the items that received a price increase! With that, we have officially covered ALL the changes and updates in Disney World from January! Be sure to stay tuned as we continue to share more Disney news! NEWS: Hollywood Studios Now Listed as Part of an EXCLUSIVE Disney World Perk! 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 you looking forward to the most in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 NEW Things We Learned in Disney World in January first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a good day when we find a new pair of Minnie ears in Disney World! Minnie Ears! We honestly can’t get enough of the souvenir, especially because Disney just keeps making more and more fun pairs! We’ve seen light up ears, vintage ears, and even designer ears that cost some big bucks. And today, we found another pair of new Minnie ears in Disney World! Check out these new Tie Dye Ears we found in Animal Kingdom! Oh, hello! We saw them over in Discovery Trading Company in the footprints room, but we have actually seen these ears in Disneyland before — just not over here on the East Coast! New ears alert! They have pink, orange, purple, and a little bit of yellow tie dye across the ears. What do we think?! And, as you can see, the bow is a fuzzy pink sherpa! The inside of the headband is also lined with sherpa, so these should be pretty comfortable to wear. Fuzzy bows >>> These are giving us perfect February vibes because of the Valentine’s Day colors, and then you have the sherpa to keep you warm during the rest of the winter! We’re a fan If you want these ears, they’re $29.99. We’ve only seen them in Animal Kingdom so far, but we’ll be on the lookout for them in the other parks, so stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to check out the Valentine’s Day ears coming to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these new ears — would you buy them? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We Found FUZZY TIE DYE EARS in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You’ve just got $1,000 lying around in a tub you can swim around in, right? Oh, no? Wait, you’re NOT Scrooge McDuck? Ah, well then you (like many of us) probably aren’t willing to invest $1,000 (or any big amount of money) into your Disney World vacation without knowing if it’s worth it. Truly, you shouldn’t spend $5 on a snack if it isn’t worth it! EPCOT entrance fountain at sunset But what if there was a BIG Disney World perk that came with spending that $1,000…a perk like extra time in the parks with only a limited amount of other guests? Yes, we’re talking about bonus hours in the theme parks with only a limited amount of other people around you. This is what Disney calls Extended Evening Hours. But to get this perk you’ll likely have to spend some BIG bucks. Is it worth it? That’s what we’re going to find out together. What Are Extended Evening Hours? Disney World paused Extra Magic Hours when the parks reopened back in July of 2020. This was a former hotel perk that allowed all guests at Disney World hotels to spend some extra time in select parks either in the evenings or the mornings. Disney then officially replaced the Extra Magic Hours perk with two new options. Disney hotel guests now have access to Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours, but they work a bit differently. EPCOT Early Theme Park Entry is available to all Disney World Resort hotel guests and select other hotel guests. This perk allows those qualifying guests to enter any of Disney World’s 4 theme parks 30 minutes before the park officially opens every day (provided they have a Park Pass for that park). Extended Evening Hours are a bit different. It allows select guests to stay an extra 2 hours at night (past the park’s regular closing time) in certain parks on specified dates. Basically, it doesn’t take place every day — instead, it is only available on select days. It also isn’t available for all parks. So far, EPCOT and Magic Kingdom have offered this perk, but Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently got added to the list! Hollywood Studios But perhaps the biggest limitation of Extended Evening Hours is that they’re ONLY available to guests staying at Deluxe Disney Hotels and Deluxe Villa hotels (a.k.a. what are often Disney World’s priciest hotel accommodations). These hotels are usually significantly more expensive than the Value and Moderate options. So are those couple of extra hours in the parks worth upgrading to a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa hotel? Click here to see the full list of dates released for extended evening hours. Who Qualifies? When you think of Deluxe Disney Hotels and Deluxe Villas a few spots might come to mind. But here’s a complete list of the hotels that fall under this category and thus qualify for the Extended Evening Hours perk: Disney Deluxe Resorts Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Yacht Club Lobby Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Other Select Hotels Walt Disney World Swan Hotel Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Click here to see the WORST Disney World hotels in 2022! How Much Will It Really Cost Ya? First, let’s get an idea of pricing. For this, we’ll look at a sample family trip with 2 adults and 2 kids (both under the age of 10) from May 22nd — May 28th, 2022. Here’s what prices look like for a standard room at each level of the hotel on Disney World property (based on the time we looked): Value: Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – $137.17 per night Moderate: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort – $252.67 per night Deluxe: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – $391 per night On Property, Not Owned by Disney, but with Deluxe Perks: Dolphin – $267 per night All-Star Sports Resort For the trip, the room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge would cost around $2,639.28, while the room at All-Star Sports would be $934.12. That’s a difference of about $1,705.16 (MORE than $1,000 in this case). Just keep in mind that prices can vary depending on when you choose to visit, what room you pick, and several other factors. Click here to see the BEST Disney World Hotels in 2022. What’s GOOD About Extended Evening Hours? Now, let’s get into the good things about Extended Evening Hours. Obviously, they give you extra time in the parks! Having 2 extra hours could make a big difference if you plan correctly. Extended Evening Hours also typically come with far fewer crowds because they are so strictly limited to just Deluxe and Deluxe Villa guests. With far fewer people in the parks, you also have access to rides that usually have significantly shorter wait times. Test Track with a 15-minute wait? Don’t mind if I do. Test Track When we went to EPCOT for an extended evening hours night, most rides were either a walk-on or had a wait of 20 minutes or less by about the middle of the additional hours. That’s a massive perk! Wait times at EPCOT during extended evening park hours © Disney Having this extra time might mean you don’t have to worry about fitting every single thing you want to do into the normal park hours. It could allow you to be a bit more flexible or have a more relaxing day. Maybe this bonus time gives you the ability to go back to the resort and take a nap, check out something over at Disney Springs for a bit, or opt for that table service meal that’ll take a bit longer — all without feeling like you’ve “wasted” valuable park time out of your day. (Yes, you can actually RELAX on a Disney trip! We know…shocking!!) You can also usually enjoy the parks with a few fewer little ones because those kiddos tend to go to bed early! Spaceship Earth crowds during EPCOT’s Extended Evening Hours Another great thing about Extended Evening Hours, in EPCOT specifically, is that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is now included in the attractions open during this time! So, if the standby line gets a little too long for you during the day and you don’t want to pay for the Individual Attraction Selection for this ride, this could be a great opportunity for you to experience the ride with a more minimal wait. With Hollywood Studios also now in the mix, the perk could REALLY be worth it depending on what rides in the park are included. Disney hasn’t yet released a list of what rides will be available during Extended Evening Hours in Hollywood Studios, but if the list does include Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, it could be a great way to get in a ride on this incredibly popular attraction with a much lower wait time! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure There are also a few bars and snack spots that may stay open late for Extended Evening Hours. During our time at this experience in EPCOT, we noticed that the Rose and Crown Pub in the United Kingdom pavilion was open until midnight. Of course, that is subject to change and what restaurants/bars may be open during your visit may be different. Still, if a restaurant or bar is open during that time, this could be a great time to grab a drink or quick snack because you won’t be fighting the crowds and lines that can regularly come with these spots! Rose and Crown Pub is OPEN! If you’re someone who wants to enjoy the parks when they’re way less crowded and experience shorter wait times, Extended Evening Hours could be your jam. Also, if you like to sleep in on vacation and not get up at the crack of dawn to rope drop, this could give you the chance to really spread those night owl wings and still get in some essential attractions! You can enjoy the benefits of a less crowded park without getting up early. Pretty chill You could also take advantage of Extended Evening Hours if you want to go to the parks as SOON as you arrive in Disney World! If you’re traveling into town and won’t have a full day in the parks on the day you arrive, these extra hours could make you feel like you got a little more bang for your buck. How gorgeous is this?! This is a great perk, too, for those who don’t think they’ll have enough time during regular hours to get to all the rides they want to go on, especially in Magic Kingdom where there are a decent number of rides available during Extended Evening Hours. But, just make sure you check which rides ARE open, because it’s not the same as during normal park hours, and your favorites might not be included! More on that in a second. The carrousel at night Finally, if you’re someone who just has to squeeze every possible moment of park time out of your trip, Extended Evening Hours are something you should strongly consider. It’s even cooler at night! The extra time to go on rides and enjoy a less crowded park could definitely be worth the extra dollars of staying at a Deluxe for you! But It Might NOT Be Worth the Cost for Some Now, let’s talk about why Extended Evening Hours might not be worth the extra cost of a Deluxe hotel for some. For one, it’s not *that* much extra time in the parks, especially if you can’t use the time to its full potential — w whatever that means for you. From what we’ve seen, Extended Evening Hours have typically just been limited to 2 additional hours after the park’s closing time. Whether it’s knocking out a lot of rides, getting all the empty park photos you want, or hitting all of the open bars in EPCOT — if you don’t think you can accomplish what you want to during this limited time, it might not be worth it! That time can go FAST! Sunset Boulevard at Night Obviously, this perk will probably not be worth it to you if you like to go to bed early, or have little kids that need to hit the hay sooner rather than later. The parks can be open until midnight sometimes for these Extended Evening Hours, so this is more beneficial to night owls than early birds! (But you could go back and take a nap to save up some energy for this perk!) Tomorrowland Another drawback of Extended Evening Hours is that (from what we’ve experienced) most restaurants you see during the day are CLOSED in the parks during these extended hours. So, don’t plan to eat a late dinner or grab a snack you’ve been wanting all day during this time, because the spot you want to visit most likely won’t be open! The festival booths aren’t open in EPCOT either, so this is not a workaround to those long lines you can see during normal park hours at the booths. All they’ve got is popcorn in Canada! This also might not be worth it to you because Extended Evening Hours are only offered a limited number of days each week (typically twice each week), thus far have not been offered on weekends. From what we’ve seen, they’ve generally been available on Mondays and Wednesdays (with a rogue Friday and Tuesday thrown in there ). If your trip doesn’t fall during those days of the week then you won’t be able to take advantage of the perk at all. And, this perk only applies to EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios JUST got added for one date in April. So you’re out of luck if you wanted some late night time in Animal Kingdom (those animals have to get some shut eye!). Sunset Boulevard at Night And, like with food, not all rides or stores may be available during Extended Evening Hours. Some rides will not be open at all, like The Jungle Cruise or the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. So this probably won’t be worth it to you if your favorite attractions aren’t included on the list of attractions that will be open. Don’t view this as the whole park staying open for 2 more hours, it’s more like some bonus time for select attractions and locations. Click HERE to see the full list of rides that are open for Extended Evening Hours. Splash Mountain isn’t open during Extended Evening Hours! Extended Evening Hours also probably won’t be worth it to you if you plan on rope dropping during these days and won’t physically be able to make it all the way through the end of this extra time. This is especially true if you have little kids — going from rope drop to close could be really hard for them (and you!). Main Street, U.S.A. This perk also might not be worth it if you find that you’re usually exhausted and/or your body is aching by the end of a normal park day. If you need an ample amount of time to put your feet up and a full 8 hours of sleep to get ready for your next park day, probably skip out on these extra hours. You gotta get your beauty sleep!! Japan Pavilion at Night Others who might not benefit from Extended Evening Hours are those who like to spend their evening time outside of the parks doing things like eating a resort restaurant, visiting Disney Springs, or using the hotel’s pool! You shouldn’t feel obligated to use these extra hours in the parks if you would rather be doing something else! Also, if you’ll only be able to use the EPCOT extra hours you’ll have to consider whether that is truly worth it for you. Having Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After, Soarin’, and Test Track available during this time is GREAT, but still we think the perk is less valuable here than it would be at a place like Magic Kingdom. France pavilion at night There are far less rides available during this perk in EPCOT than Magic Kingdom so that’s something you’ll really want to keep in mind. Click here to read about our experience with Extended Evening Hours in EPCOT! Overall (& Some Tips!) Overall, Extended Evening Hours could be worth it you if you can and will utilize all of the extra time how you want to, are there during the week (when it’s being offered), want to enjoy the parks without crowds for a few hours, are a night owl, or simply need more time to ride everything you want to in EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, or Hollywood Studios. Mexico at Night Extended Evening Hours will probably not be worth it to you if you were planning on eating a lot during this time, have little kids who go to bed early (or you go to bed early!), will be way too tired to fully enjoy this time, will only be there for one of the days the perk is available (especially if it’s the EPCOT day), or can get everything you want to do accomplished within normal park hours. You might want to hang out on the BoardWalk instead! Make sure to check the rides that will be open at EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios (once the Hollywood Studios rides are announced) during the Extended Evening Hours before you decide if booking a Deluxe Hotel mainly for this perk is worth it for you. Cinderella Castle looking good! Want to get this perk and save a bit of cash? Remember that you can get the Extended Evening Hours perk, along with other Deluxe perks, by staying at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin, or Swan Reserve hotels, which can have less expensive rooms than Disney’s Deluxe resorts! You could also consider renting Disney Vacation Club points through David’s Vacation Club Rental to stay at some of these hotels and get the deluxe perks with a MUCH lower price tag! What do you think? Do you feel like this perk is worth the cost? Tell us in the comments! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World tips, tricks, info, and news. Click here to learn more about extra hours in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think — are Extended Evening Hours worth the cost of a Deluxe Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post Are the Extra Hours Worth 00 in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The Disney Skyliner has had a rather turbulent two years since its opening in 2019. Walt Disney World Skyliner The transportation system is beloved by guests and has been praised for the convenience it provides to those staying at connected resorts, but it has also had a few “crashes” and closures in the past. Recently, the transportation system went under a short refurbishment, but just days after reopening, one line is closed down! Today, the My Disney Experience app sent out an alert to let guests know that the EPCOT line of the Skyliner is currently not operating. The message notes that guests should opt for alternate transportation instead. Disney Skyliner station at EPCOT If you’re trying to get to EPCOT from most resorts, you can take a bus. Those with resorts on the monorail loop can ride to the Transportation & Ticket Center, get off the monorail, and switch to the EPCOT monorail instead. Or, if you’re in the EPCOT resort area, BoardWalk, Yacht Club, Beach Club, Swan, and Dolphin are all within walking distance of the park (and they all have Friendship boat transportation to the park’s International Gateway entrance). This sign often appears when the Skyliner is closed. We’ll keep you updated with the latest news on the Skyliner, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click Here to Learn About the Last Time the Skyliner Had an Accident! 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 ridden the Disney Skyliner? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Skyliner Service to EPCOT is Temporarily Unavailable first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is Disney World back to “normal” yet? Not quite. But little by little, things are changing. Saratoga Springs For example, Disney World has had a lot of things reopen over the last year. Restaurants like The Diamond Horseshoe, Casey’s Corner, and Boma have reopened. Select experiences have also returned, like (modified) character meet and greets. Even Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is back! We previously shared some news about several restaurants that would be reopening soon in Disney World, and now, one of those spots is finally back in business and we bet it’s a spot you might not have ever been to! The Turf Club Bar and Grill has officially reopened in Disney World! The restaurant is located at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Have you ever made your way out to this spot? If you’ve never stayed at this Resort, odds are you might not have ventured all the way to Saratoga Springs to eat here. Turf Club Sign So let’s give you a first look around! Atmosphere The Turf Club Lounge (the Lounge associated with this space) has been open since December of 2020, but the restaurant itself has remained closed since Disney World shut down in March of 2020. Turf Club Bar & Grill Once inside the building, be sure to follow the signs along the way to the Turf Club Bar and Grill. It’s Reopening! Near the front of the entrance to the restaurant itself, you’ll see a check-in desk where you can speak with a Cast Member to check in or for any other needs ahead of your meal. We used Mobile Check-in for our meal and received a text to confirm that we checked in and a text to confirm that our table was ready. Entrance Area Overall the restaurant has a relaxed feel. The Turf Club has indoor seating, with beautiful dark woods and deep greens to go along with the resort’s theming. Turf Club Typically, there’s a covered outdoor seating area available as well with a view of Lake Buena Vista! At the time we first snapped these photos, the restaurant hadn’t quite opened for the day yet, but it is now in business! Menu The restaurant is now open for dinner and offers standard American fare! You’ll find appetizers like french onion soup and a chopped salad. For entrees there are a number of choices including steaks, pork, salmon, and more. ©Disney There are also a number of desserts available… ©Disney …a kids menu… ©Disney …non-alcoholic drinks… ©Disney …beers, wines, cocktails, and more. ©Disney Though some are returning items, there some NEW menu items that have actually arrived at the restaurant as well. The new items include the New York Cider-braised Mussels appetizer, which is flavored with “garlic, chorizo, fennel, Fresno chili, and apple cider topped with a grilled baguette.” There are also some new entrees, like The Grilled Pork Chop and Braised Lamb Tagliatelle. And, for dessert, you can try the new New York Cheesecake! ©Disney We’ll be checking out the restaurant tonight and sharing our FULL review soon so be sure to check back with us for all of the latest updates. Click here to see what other restaurants are reopening soon in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to The Turf Club? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Another Restaurant Has Reopened in Disney World and It's One You May Have NEVER Been To! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Races at Disney World through runDisney have returned in the past year, but that doesn’t mean changes to the races can’t still happen. 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Dopey Challenge Medals We saw some awesome runners during the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, as well as during the recent Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in January. The next race weekend coming up is the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend from February 24th through the 27th, and there has been a recent change that runners need to know about! Runners participating in the Princess Half Marathon on Sunday, February 27th, will now be parking at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and then take bus transportation to EPCOT, where the race will start. You can see more info on the change below. ©Disney So, self-parking will not be available at EPCOT on Sunday for runners or spectators. This change only applies to the Half Marathon on Sunday, not the 5K or the 10K. Runners at Animal Kingdom for Marathon Weekend 2022 Disney has also said that people staying at the Magic Kingdom Resorts are encouraged to use the Monorail to get to the Half Marathon on Sunday. This only applies on Sunday — the Monorail will not be available for the 5K or the 10K. ©Disney And, on Sunday from 4:30AM — 7:30AM, there will not be access to runner drop-off or pick up due to road closures. Also note that there is no Skyliner transportation to/from EPCOT during the race weekend. ©Disney If you’re running in the race, you should have received an email with this information as well. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Click here to see the medals for Princess Half Marathon Weekend! 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 running during Princess Half Marathon Weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post Parking has CHANGED for the 2022 Princess Half Marathon at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

More and more price increases just keep happening to things that we love. Starbucks in Animal Kingdom Disney World recently saw hundreds of price increases on food, and Starbucks just announced that they will have even more price increases this year when they already raised prices last month. And now, Amazon Prime is the latest to see a big price increase. Amazon Prime annual memberships are being raised from $119 a year to $139 a year, according to CNBC. The price of monthly Prime memberships is also increasing from $12.99 a month to $14.99 a month. ©Amazon Amazon hasn’t raised prices on memberships since 2018, when the annual membership cost was raised from $99 to $119. Four years before that, the price was raised from $79 to $99, according to CNBC. ©Amazon New members will see the price increase on February 18th, and current members will be billed at the higher rate after March 25th. ©Amazon || 2021 Prime Day Promo If you don’t know, Amazon Prince gives members access to free 2-day shipping, as well as access to its Amazon Prime streaming service, among other perks. CNBC says the cost of keeping Prime members on the service has also become more expensive, saying that the company spends billions of dollars each year to add more compelling video and music content to its streaming service. And, Amazon has spent a lot of money building out its logistics and fulfillment network in order to accommodate more one-day shipping nationwide. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news and updates. Click here to see which famous coffee chain will be getting price increases Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have an Amazon Prime membership? Let us know in the comments. The post Amazon Prime Memberships Are Getting a MAJOR Price Increase first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now through Feb. 13 under the forest canopy in Redwood Creek Challenge Trail at Disney California Adventure park, guests can encounter the heroic Raya from “Raya and the Last Dragon”. A few Disneyland Resort cast members belonging to the Business Employee Resource Group COMPASS (Community of Pacific Islanders, Asians, and Allies) experienced a special meet and […]View the full article

Nefertiti (Neffy) Sulé has a personal passion and commitment to diversity and is a champion for inclusion in her role as a recruitment leader. As a Manager for Disney Campus Technology Recruitment with Disney Professional Internships, Neffy specializes in recruiting diverse talent for software engineering, product development, design and other technology opportunities. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you haven’t been to Disney’s Animal Kingdom lately, you might be missing out! Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom A structural nightmare of a cupcake, a $100 stuffed animal, and a whole lot more are new this week in Animal Kingdom — so let’s take a look! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Flame Tree Barbecue We stopped by an old favorite of ours, Flame Tree Barbecue, to try their new Celebrate Soulfully Cupcake for $5.99. We loved how tasty this cupcake was, but NGL it’s a bit mushy! Celebrate Soulfully Cupcake You can also get it at Restaurantosaurus! Click Here to Read Our Full Review of the Celebrate Soulfully Cupcake! Nomad Lounge Heads up, dessert fans! There’s a new contender in town. We headed over to Nomad Lounge for a quick lunch and to see if there was anything new on the menu — and we were pleasantly surprised! They’ve added Mandazi to the menu. It’s described as a fried dough tart and is similar to a beignet! Yes please! The Mandazi comes with two different dipping sauces. You can get them for $10! Click Here to Read Our Full Review of the Mandazi! This dessert wasn’t the only item we tried at Nomad Lounge, though! Okay, this next item isn’t exactly new, but it pops up every now and then as a special on the menu and we always love to try it out. This is the Lobster Mac and Cheese! Gooey cheesy goodness You’ll have to ask for this since it’s not listed on the menu, and we paid $24 for a pretty decent portion that could easily be split! Click Here to Read Our Full Review of the Lobster Mac and Cheese! Thirsty River Bar Look out Disneyland — there’s a new mint julep in Walt Disney World and it came to WIN. Try the refreshing Celebrate Soulfully Mint Julep at Thirsty River Bar! Mint Julep This spin on the classic julep includes pineapple juice and is $15! Click Here to Read Our Full Review of the Mint Julep! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Our pal Aladar has been looking pretty rough these days, and we don’t have much of an update on him this week! His fountain is still drained, and he has yet to be given his glow up. Poor Aladar We’re also still seeing construction walls around Restaurantosaurus, but we’ll keep an eye out for any more updates on that! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Discovery Trading We love how bright and sunny this Be Happy Mickey Print is! It’s $24.99 and comes framed. Be Happy Mickey print Also at Discovery Trading, we spotted this red Minnie Mouse Tunic Dress for $36.99! It features our favorite lady mouse in a fun style and is also available on shopDisney! Throw it over a pair of black leggings and you are ready to go! Star Wars fans will be excited to see this pair of shirts perfect for couples! We first noticed the Princess Leia I Love You Shirt… I love you! …and the Han Solo I Know Shirt. The foil feature on these shirts is so cool! Each shirt is $24.99. I know. In addition to all the great new merch we spotted at Discovery Trading, we also noticed that there was a pop-up outside dedicated to the Celebrate Soulfully event! Celebrate Soulfully pop-up This booth is highlighting Bowes Candle Company, a black-owned business! There was even a station set up for you to make your own candle. Next time you swing by Animal Kingdom, be sure to check it out. Make your own candle at Animal Kingdom! Bhaktapur Market By far the most expensive new item we found at Animal Kingdom today was this stuffed lion for $99! Located at the Bhaktapur Market outside of Yak and Yeti, you can take home this plush that is just as large as it is expensive. Just lion around. Riverside Depot Over at Riverside Depot, these new dish towels caught our eye! They’re part of Disney’s new housewares collection. You can get each of these dish towels on shopDisney as well! We found the Cinderella Dish Towel… Cinderella dish towel …along with the Mary Poppins Towel… Mary Poppins dish towel …and the Tinker Bell Dish Towel, too! Each is $19.99 and can be found on shopDisney. Island Mercantile Island Mercantile is jumping on the Encanto bandwagon (and can you blame them?!) with this Design Your Own Bag Activity Set! It comes with a blank tote bag and everything you need to decorate! Encanto Design Your Own Bag Activity Set The activity set is also available on shopDisney and is $24.99. That’s all the news from Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week! Be sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all your Disney news. Click Here to Read 11 Harsh Truths About Your Next Disney Trip Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite part of Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Animal Kingdom: A 0 Plush Toy and a Mushy Cupcake first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article