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We’re not-so-patiently awaiting the arrival of a bunch of new offerings in EPCOT! Exciting things are coming to EPCOT! The park is under a massive transformation, and we’ll soon have some exciting new attractions, dining options, and more. But what we’re probably most excited about arrives later this year…Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! The omnicoaster is set to open in the summer of 2022, and today the construction progress got a big update. Out in the front of the building, Disney is beginning to install the Nova Corps Starblaster ship! Here it comes! This ship will fit the theme of the new Wonders of Xandar pavilion, and it’ll be one of the first things you notice when approaching the attraction. Seriously, look at how BIG this thing is! Construction is in full swing today. And this isn’t even all of it! It’s going to be a massive centerpiece. It’s going to be HUGE. We can’t wait until the walls come down and we get to see the facade of this ride. It’s definitely going to add some extra oomph to this area of the park, considering this building has been covered up for so long. We’ll keep checking out construction progress over here, so stay tuned to DFB! We’ve got you covered with the latest news on Disney World’s big projects! Click Here to Learn More About the EPCOT Transformation! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? Future World Will Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here A Revitalized Club Cool Is Now Open in EPCOT The New Creations Shop is OPEN and Has Replaced Mouse Gear Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About EPCOT’s New Crêperie Get a Closer Look at the New Nighttime Lights Coming to Spaceship Earth See More About EPCOT’s Upcoming Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious Learn All About Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? See More Here! Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited about this new coaster? Tell us in the comments! The post A GIANT New Addition Has Arrived at Disney World's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Coaster first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World can be very tough on your wallet, and it just got even more expensive with the new price increases on a lot of food items around the parks and hotels. Disney World isn’t a cheap vacation. Even though it’s a pricey vacation, there are still some ways to save money on your Disney World trip. From official discounts to dining hacks, we found several great deals that you can still take advantage of for your 2022 vacation. We’ll start out by looking at a few official Disney World discounts. Take Advantage of Disney Discounts Disney often has at least a couple of discounts available that can help you save money on tickets or hotel stays. You can take a look at the full list of available discounts on our page. Click Here to See ALL the Current Disney World Discounts But here’s a quick look at some of the main discounts that are available now. Discounts for Everyone Guest staying at select Walt Disney World hotels from March 6th to July 7th, 2022 can save up to $100 a night. Disney’s Beach Club Resort The amount you save depends on which hotel you choose, with more savings at more expensive hotels. But some Value resorts are included in the savings, such as Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, where you can save up to $40 per night during this time. Click Here to Learn More About this Discount Discounts for Florida Residents There’s a new 2022 ticket option available for Florida residents called the Disney Weekday Magic Ticket. This ticket will allow guests to visit the Disney World parks Monday through Friday between January 11 and April 7, 2o22. (They are subject to block-out dates between March 14th and 18th.) ©Disney These tickets can be used in one theme park per day, and guests can purchase either a 2-day, 3-day, or 4-day Disney Weekday Magic ticket. The prices range from $149 to $199 (before tax), and proof of Florida residency is required to use these tickets. Click Here to Learn About this New Ticket Discounts for Annual Passholders Annual Passholders can save up to 25% on hotel rooms at select Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights from January 2nd, 2022 through March 10th, 2022. This hotel is so pretty! Again, the amount you save will depend on which hotel you choose. The hotels that have 25% off are all Deluxe resorts, but some more affordable hotels like Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter can still get up to 20% off. Click Here to Learn More About this Discount This deal actually continues into the Spring and Summer. Annual Passholders can save up to 25% on their hotel room rates for most stays from March 11th through July 7th, 2022. Pop Century It looks like this deal has the same savings as the other AP discount, but it’s listed as a separate discount on Disney World’s website. So just make sure that you’re clicking on the one that applies to your vacation time. Click Here to Learn More About This Discount In addition to the hotel savings, Annual Passholders can get discounts at EPCOT festival booths (such as the ones at the current Festival of the Arts) on certain days. With the discounts, you can save money on some delicious snacks around the parks. Festival of the Arts For last year’s Festival of the Holidays, APs got 10% off select food and drinks from the Holiday Kitchens on Tuesdays only. Check Disney’s Annual Passholder website to find out about discounts during the festivals when you’re visiting. 2022 Festival Food Booth And remember that Annual Passholders can save 10% on dining at most locations around Disney World, and they can save 20% at Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea locations. Joffrey’s So if you’re an AP looking for your morning brew, head to a Joffrey’s spot instead of the Starbucks locations in the parks! Disney VISA Holders If you have a Disney VISA credit card, you can save on dining, tours, activities, and more. Disney VISA In addition, you’ll save 10% on merchandise whenever you spend $50 or more (which, let’s face it, is not difficult to do in most Disney World gift shops). Learn More About the Disney Visa Discounts Here Look for Good Deals on Bigger Snacks Besides all the official discounts, you can find plenty of ways to save money during your vacation by making smart choices when it comes to snacks. Many fan-favorite snacks got price increases recently, but there are still some great deals out there. Mickey Pretzels got a price increase recently If you’re looking for something to munch on in the Disney parks, try to find a bigger snack that you can share or even use as a small meal. Instead of buying a Mickey Ice Cream Bar for everyone in your group (at $5.79 each), grab a Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich (with Nutella on it) from Sleepy Hollow for $8.29 total and then split it between everyone. It’s plenty big to share, and it tastes ~divine~. Fresh Fruit Sandwich Other Disney World dishes that can serve as a shareable snack or a small meal include the following: Corn Dog Nuggets These nuggets from Casey’s Corner are one of our favorite meals in Magic Kingdom. OM NOM NOM And at $10.29, they make a great lunch or a great snack to share. They also come with a side of French fries that remind us a lot of McDonald’s fries (they’re the really thin kind that we LOVE). Reunited and it feels so good! Pro tip: get a side of plastic cheese with your corn dog nuggs. It’s $1 extra, but we can’t resist. Full Baguette EPCOT‘s Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie is a bakery in the France pavilion, and it serves all kinds of amazing snacks and treats. Les Halles Baguette One of the best deals in all of Disney World is the full baguette you can get here for $3.50. Seriously, why isn’t everyone in EPCOT munching on a baguette while they walk around World Showcase? Totchos If you’re over in Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, head to Woody’s Lunch Box and grab a bowl full of Totchos. You can thank us later. Totchos! Totchos are basically tater tot nachos, and they are delicious. A bowl costs $9.99, and it’s enough for a decent lunch. Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie After you’ve finished with your Totchos, head over to Fairfax Fare (also in Disney’s Hollywood Studios) and grab the Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie for dessert. This treat arrived for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and we’ve been in love ever since. Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie It’s a big blondie filled with “gooey toffee and toasted coconuts,” and it’s only $4.49! As far as delicious shareable desserts in Disney World go, that’s a bargain. Chicken Fried Rice We love a lot of the food over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but there’s one steal that’s too good to pass up. Over at the Yak & Yeti Local Foods Café, you can get a side of Chicken Fried Rice for $5.99. Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafes It’s called a side, but the portion is large, and it could easily be a small meal. This dish is tasty and filling, and we’re pretty sure it’s one of the best-kept secrets in the park. Bonus Snack: Refillable Popcorn Buckets Popcorn bucket refills did get a price increase recently, but they’re still only $2.25 for a refill. If you love Disney popcorn, investing in a popcorn bucket might be a great way to get cheap snacks throughout your vacation. Green Mickey Balloon Bucket Right now, you can find several different popcorn buckets in Disney World, ranging in price from $12 to $25. Click Here to See 15 Cheap but Filling Snacks in Disney World Eat at Lounges, Not Restaurants If you want a more filling meal in Disney World, we’ve got another hack for you. A lot of the best deals on some delicious food can be found at lounges around the parks and resorts. Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Many sit-down (table-service) restaurants have lounges as well, which often don’t require reservations. These lounges serve some of the same food that you can find in the restaurants, but you won’t have to pay for a full table-service meal to get them. Tune-In Lounge For example, the Steakhouse 71 Lounge at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has several signature dishes from the restaurant, including the delicious Steakhouse 71 Stack Burger for $20. Yes, one of our favorite things from this steak restaurant is a burger. No, we are not ashamed. Steakhouse 71 Lounge You can only get the burger for lunch in the restaurant, but you can get it at the lounge at any time. Stack Burger from Steakhouse 71 Nomad Lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom serves some dishes from the nearby Tiffins restaurant, and they also have the best churros on Disney World property. Nomad Lounge Space 220 in EPCOT also has a lounge, but you’ll need reservations for this one. Once you’re inside, you can order from the “Flight Bites” menu, and the dishes here are definitely big enough to be a small meal. Space 220 Lounge One of our favorite things is the Blue Moon Cauliflower, which costs $17. Blue Moon Cauliflower Have you heard of the amazing, fantastic, and glorious Stir Fry Noodles at ‘Ohana? This restaurant at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has a lot of good food, but those noodles take the cake. Turns out, you don’t have to get a full $55 meal to try them. NOODLES Instead, head to Tambu Lounge (located in the same area) and order the noodles there instead. Tambu Lounge All of the noodle happiness, none of the $55 price tag. (And you can also get the ‘Ohana Bread Pudding at this spot!) Click Here to See Our Ranking of Every Item on the Space 220 Lounge Menu Elevate a Snack With a Cheap Addition Our last tip is that you can elevate any snack or meal with a cheap addition. For desserts, head to the Main Street Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, where you can add hot fudge or peanut butter sauce to your dessert for just $0.69. Peanut Butter Sauce from Plaza Ice Cream Parlor And for the savory snacks, we actually already gave away our favorite trick in this post. But we’ll say it again because it’s just that important. A cup of plastic cheese! Find some delicious plastic cheese, which is usually available as a side for $1. Click Here to See How Disney World Is Finally Catching On to the Plastic Cheese Craze We hope that helps as you plan and budget for your Disney World vacation! Keep following DFB for more news and tips as you get ready for your upcoming trip. Click Here to See the Simple Drink Hack to Save Money at 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 snack hack in Disney World? 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The Magic Key Program, which is Disneyland’s new Annual Pass service, has brought its members a few perks over the last year, from exclusive lounges to event perks! Exclusive Magic Key Lounge As part of Disneyland’s upcoming celebration of Magic Key Holders, Disney has revealed some exclusive items available only to their Key Holders! February is Magic Key Holder Celebration Month at Disneyland Resort, which means lots of new perks for Key Holders throughout the whole month! One way Disney is celebrating its Key Holders is with some new exclusive offerings at some of their Downtown Disney locations. Let’s take a look at some of the spots joining in on the celebration! First up is Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, where they’re offering the Ima’gin’ Cocktail throughout February for Key Holders only. We’re not quite sure what this drink will feature beyond delicious rock candy, but you can bet that if it’s from Jazz Kitchen, it’s going to be amazing. Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Next is the über popular Black Tap, which will have an exclusive milkshake for Key Holders called the Magic Shake! This one will be a secret menu item and feature a Blueberry Classic Shake topped with Sprinkles, Whipped Cream, and a Cherry. Black Tap at Downtown Disney Even Wetzel’s Pretzels is getting in on the fun with five exclusive pins available to Key Holders. If you’ve ever wanted Wetzel’s Pretzels pins (which isn’t something that’s ever crossed our minds, but it seems pretty cool), now’s your chance! Wetzel’s Pretzels Finally, Wonderground Gallery and World of Disney are both giving away exclusive lithographs of the Avengers Campus blueprints to Magic Key Holders! Avengers Campus We will continue to update you as more info rolls out! Be sure to stop by Disneyland Resort during February to try all these new treats and grab some cool merch, we’ll be enjoying them too! Magic Key Holders Are Getting Their Own Club 33–Type Hangout in Disneyland Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about these new Magic Key Holder perks? Let us know in the comments! The post 4 More Magic Key Holder Exclusive Offerings Announced for Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Day-long celebration allows families to play, dance, sing and swim with favorite Pixar pals CELEBRATION, Fla. – Disney Cruise Line guests will be immersed in the ever-unfolding stories of their favorite toys, monsters and heroes during the all-new Pixar Day at Sea aboard special sailings on the Disney Fantasy in early 2023. Featuring one-of-a-kind experiences, this day-long celebration on select seven-night voyages will bring to life the beloved Pixar tales of “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “The Incredibles,” “Finding Nemo” and more exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests. Themed dining, character encounters, dance parties and a theatrical musical experience await families on this fun-filled day at sea that culminates with a deck party of incredible proportions. A Pixar film festival, exclusive merchandise and photo opportunities will also be available as part of the new celebration. Other details and highlights include: Character Encounters From morning until night, guests will dance, play and interact with their favorite Pixar pals, including Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Bo Peep from “Toy Story”; Mike, Sulley and Boo from “Monsters, Inc.”; Joy and Sadness from “Inside Out”; Dug and Russell from “Up”; and everyone’s favorite supers – Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone from “The Incredibles.” Immersive Entertainment A new nighttime spectacular will call upon Disney Cruise Line guests to help the Incredibles save the day. A first-of-its-kind theatrical experience will bring to life the beloved story of Miguel and his family from “Coco” through live music and puppetry. Families will be able to join their favorite characters from the beloved Pixar films for a dance party bash. Dining Filled with Character A new, interactive character dining experience hosted by Sheriff Woody, Jesse and Bullseye will kick-start the day with sing-a-longs, cowboy serenades and all the country breakfast fixins. Families will enjoy a Pixar-themed dinner with dishes inspired by the Pixar Animation Studios’ California locale. Guests will immerse themselves in undersea magic while dining in Animator’s Palate with visits from some of their favorite “Finding Nemo” friends, including interactive conversations with Crush. Pixar Day at Sea will be included on nine select Disney Fantasy cruises from January through March 2023. Departing from Port Canaveral, Florida, the Disney Fantasy will sail to several guest-favorite destinations in the eastern and western Caribbean. Eastern Caribbean itineraries feature stops in ports such as Tortola, St. Thomas and San Juan, Puerto Rico, while western Caribbean sailings visit Cozumel, Mexico; Grand Cayman; and Falmouth, Jamaica. Every cruise includes a visit to Disney’s private island oasis, Castaway Cay. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent. View the full article

Disney World has been FULL of change over the past year (looking at you Disney Genie+). Cinderella Castle From price increases on snacks to the end of Disney’s Magical Express, there are a number of new things to consider when planning for your Disney World trips in 2022 and beyond. What about Disney World park tickets? After Hours event tickets? Other upgrades or add-ons? Which ones are worth the cash and which might you want to skip? Today we’re giving you a break-down so you can make those decisions for your upcoming vacation! Without further ado, let’s get into some Disney tickets and upgrades that you might NOT want to buy right now! Park Hopper Park Hopper is a paid add-on to your Disney World park ticket that allows you to visit more than one park per day. This option was removed as an option when Disney World reopened in July of 2020, after the pandemic closures. It returned as an add-on, January 1st, 2021, to much fanfare. The price of this add-on depends on how many days you’re buying tickets for. 1-park-per-day tickets start at $109 for a 1-day ticket and start at $54 per day for a 10-day ticket. Keep in mind that those are just starting prices. The actual price of the ticket will depend on the day/days within the ticket range as each day falls under a specific pricing bracket. ©Disney Tickets with the Park Hopper option added on to them start at $174 per day (that’s an addition of $65). But if you are buying a ticket for more days that per-day cost for the Park Hopper add-on goes down. For example, for a 10-day ticket with the Park Hopper add-on the cost is $62 per day — that’s just $8 more per day when compared to a 1-park-per-day pass for 10 days. ©Disney Even if you get a ticket with the Park Hopper option, you’ll need to keep in mind that it’s not the same old Park Hopping you might remember. Certain restrictions are now in place and compared to the Park Hopper of old, it simply might not be worth it for some folks. Park Hop ’til we drop! The first limitation is that you must wait until 2PM before you even CAN hop to another park. This means that you are dedicating at least half of your day to the first park you’ll be visiting (which you’ll still need to get a Park Pass reservation for). While this might not seem like much of an inconvenience, it does severely cut down on the time you can spend in the parks you hop to. It can especially be a negative since some park hours may not be quite as lengthy as they used to be. If you were the type of person that liked to hop early in the day, then the current Park Hopping system might not work well for you. Magic Kingdom Park hours©Disney The second limitation to Park Hopping right now is that you must get a Park Pass reservation for the first park you want to visit AND you must actually enter that first park before being able to hop. For example, if you get a Park Pass reservation for Magic Kingdom and want to hop to EPCOT later that day, you MUST enter Magic Kingdom first before hopping to EPCOT, even if it’s after 2PM. That means that if you decided to spend the morning at the pool, it’s now 3PM and you wish you could just go to EPCOT, you won’t be able to. You’ll have to enter Magic Kingdom first and THEN head to EPCOT. Of course, you could switch your Park Pass reservation to EPCOT to avoid this issue, but that would depend on there being an EPCOT Park Pass available. This requirement can limit what you can accomplish at your second/third/fourth park of the day and also takes away the flexibility you once had to adjust plans on the fly. EPCOT The third limitation of the new Park Hopper system is park capacity. You can pay for that Park Hopper ticket, but you are not technically guaranteed the ability to park hop to any park of your choice. The ability to hop to another park is entirely dependent on that other park’s availability and capacity limitations. If the park you want to hop to reaches capacity, then you won’t be able to hop there. Disney has implemented a hotline for guests to call to check capacity before traveling to a new park, but the chance for this to happen still begs the question, is it worth it? Now keep in mind, we visit the parks essentially every single day of the year and we haven’t had any capacity issues when it comes to Park Hopping, except on rare occasions. On Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, for example, Magic Kingdom reached capacity and Park Hopping was not available for guests seeking to enter that park. If you’re planning to travel during an especially busy time, then this possibility is something you’ll want to take into account before purchasing that Park Hopper ticket. ©Disney Another limitation of the current Park Hopper system only applies to select Park Hopper Plus purchases. Park Hopper Plus is the add-on where, in addition to being able to Park Hop, you also get a select number of visits to other spots — specifically Disney World’s water parks, certain sports options (like golf or FootGolf), and things like the Mini Golf courses. The main issue with this is that select options that are normally part of this ticket are NOT available at the moment. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is closed at the moment, leaving you only other water park to visit (Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park) and sometimes that water park can be closed for cold weather days. The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is also marked as “currently unavailable” on Disney’s site, and some of the other options have restrictions on them as well. You’ll have to crunch the numbers to see if getting this even MORE expensive add-on is worth it, and whether you’ll really get your money’s worth out of it considering its limitations. Typhoon Lagoon Despite these negatives, there are some major positives to being able to Park Hop! The first is, you get to visit multiple parks in one day. If you are coming for a limited amount of days and have no other option but to fit a lot of stuff in a few days, then a Park Hopper may be worth it for you. Park Hopper tickets may also be worth it if you’re the type of family that likes to be in the parks from sun up to sun down! If you’re looking to really squeeze every last second out of the day, then a Park Hopper can help you do that by giving you the chance to hop to other parks — potentially ones that stay open later. If you’ve got little ones who will need to stop in the middle of the day, the Park Hopper might give you the chance to take that nap and then come back to a park that stays open later. But you’ll want to remember that you can’t Park Hop until 2PM, so that can throw a wrench in your plans. Tree of Life You may want to add the Park Hopper option on to your ticket if you want to maximize your flexibility. Despite the limitations, having the Park Hopper option still gives you more flexibility than if you don’t have it at all. The reality is if you don’t want to commit to spending your entire day in any one park each day; you may want to think about adding Park Hopper. Disney’s Hollywood Studios So, is a Park Hopper worth it? The answer is not the same for everyone. Our advice? Take a look at the park maps and list of attractions. Write down what your family wants to accomplish. See if you’ll realistically be spending full days in each of the parks, without any time to really hop to the other ones; or if you’ll have some time and want to Park Hop or need to Park Hop to get all of your must-dos done. One thing to remember is you don’t have to make this decision right this second. If you want to hold off until you get to Disney World to decide, you can add on the Park Hopper option to your standard 1-park-per-day tickets at the same price it would have been had you bought the Park Hopper ticket to start with (a.k.a. it doesn’t cost you more if you choose to add it on later). Time to Go to Magic Kingdom! In fact, if you’re on the fence at all about the Park Hopper option, we’d recommend that you wait until you arrive to add it. Once you’ve bought the Park Hopper option you can’t really take it off and get your money back, so it’s best to wait until you’re sure you’ll need it. Just remember that when you add it on, Disney will charge you for ALL of the days you have tickets for so you’ll want to add it on early in your trip to take full advantage. In other words, if you have a 5-day park ticket and add on the Park Hopper option on day 3, you’ll still get charged for that Park Hopper option for days 1 and 2. So if you want to buy it once you’re in Disney, just be sure to buy it sooner rather than later! Click here to see if you should Park Hop with Disney Genie+ After Hours Parties In 2021, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party were both canceled. In their place, we got 2 new After Hours events to celebrate the seasons — Disney After Hours Boo Bash for Halloween time and Disney Very Merriest After Hours for Christmastime. It’s possible we will see these After Hours offerings continue for future years. For the most part, these events have come with increased prices and more limited offerings when compared to the former parties that used to take place in Magic Kingdom, though in many ways they were more alike (in price and offerings) to former After Hours events. Like Park Hopper, whether buying a ticket for one of these events will be “worth it” for you will depend on a number of factors. Note that all of this is based on the offerings that were available in 2021. These After Hours events’ offerings (if they return in 2022) could be very different, so that’s something to keep in mind! Spooky! The first limitation of the new After Hours events is the limited amount of hours you get in the park for what you pay. The events generally did not start until 9 PM or 9:30 PM, and they ran until 12:00 AM or 12:30 AM — essentially giving guests 3 hours of party time. The ticket does allow theme park entry at 7 PM, so that does give you more time in the park — though the party fun won’t begin until later. As a comparison, back in 2019 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party started at 7 PM and lasted until 12 AM — 5 hours of party time; and it allowed entry into the theme park beginning at 4 PM. The times are more comparable, however, to things like Villains After Hours, which operated from 9PM-12AM or 10PM-1AM. Happy Holidays from Disney World! The second limitation of these events is the cost. In 2021, After Hours Boo Bash cost anywhere from $129 to $199, depending on the date. The cost for Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours ranged from $169 to $229 and then jumped up to $249 for December 19th and 21st. The cost for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, on the other hand, ranged from $85 to $149 for adults. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ranged in price from $99 to $139 for adults. But the cost for Villains After Hours in 2019 was $145 for all ages if bought in advance and $155 if bought on the day of the event. Though the After Hours events in 2021 were more expensive than that, those costs seem to line up more. Still, whether the high cost of the After Hours events is worth the big price tag is a decision you’ll have to make. A BOO Bash physically distanced howdy. Aside from hours and price alone, you’ll want to look at the offerings and entertainment available at each of them. One of the more obvious things missing from Boo Bash in 2021 was event-specific fireworks. Guests could still catch the regular nighttime fireworks if they arrived in time, but there were be no Halloween-themed fireworks available for those at the event. Best view in the Kingdom! At BOO Bash there were distanced character meetings, 3 cavalcades, a DJ Dance Party, and select other offerings. Some of the more rare characters that tend to appear at Halloween were not there. We also really didn’t spot any event-specific merchandise, there was no Halloween parade, and there was no Halloween stage show at Boo Bash in 2021. Plus, the exclusive food offerings were VERY limited compared to past Halloween events. All of that said, Halloween 2022 is a ways out and we’ll have to see what this year looks like. Click here to see our full thoughts on whether Boo Bash is worth it! Disney Very Merriest After Hours was a bit different than Boo Bash. In 2021, Very Merriest offered guests the chance to watch Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, see Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, interact with characters (from a distance), check out the new stage show — Mickey & Minnie’s Very Merry Memories, and more. That’s quite a bit more in the entertainment department. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Still, we didn’t see quite as many ride overlays as we had at past parties and we really didn’t see any event-specific merchandise here either. Event-exclusive treats were also still, sadly, quite limited at this event as well. Womp womp. Click here to see our thoughts on whether Very Merriest is worth the cost! While the entertainment might have been hit-or-miss there were some very specific perks that might entice you to go to these events. First, the atmosphere, decor, and overall environment at both were very fun and they definitely put you in the mood for the respective holidays (who doesn’t love some SNOAP on Main Street, U.S.A.?!). There are also a number of treats included in both. Trick-or-treating was available at Boo Bash, and cookies and hot cocoa were available at Very Merriest. These are things guests are used to finding in the holiday parties. But these After Hours events ALSO featured FREE bottled drinks, popcorn, and select ice cream novelties. Complimentary Snacks at Disney After Hours Boo Bash Wait times at both After Hours events were also quite low, making them potentially more interesting to those who are really hoping to get in as many rides as possible in as little time with shorter waits. If the price tag on these events is simply too high for your budget or you feel like they’re not worth it, don’t be discouraged — there are still lots of other ways to celebrate the holidays at Disney World! You can do a Halloween or Holiday treat crawl across the parks or maybe even stop for a themed dinner at Hollywood and Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Minnie looks so spooky! There are also typically seasonal photo ops, merchandise themed to the seasons, and lots of fun decor up in the parks during times when all guests can see them. So you can still celebrate the seasons without having to fork over a TON of cash. Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection What kind of list would this be if we DIDN’T talk about Disney’s newest add-on expense?! Last year two new paid services took the place of FastPass+ in Disney World. Those new services are called Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection. Genie+ ©Disney One reason why you might not want to utilize these services is the very obvious fact that you have to PAY for them. To use Disney Genie+, guests have to pay $15 per day per guest. That $15 allows the guest to select the next available time to return and use a ride’s Lightning Lane (a.k.a. the old FastPass+ lane). When the return time activates, the guest can skip the standby line at that ride and instead use the Lightning Lane. The guest can then continue to make these selections 1 ride at a time throughout the day. Lightning Lane ©Disney This standard Genie+ service does not, however, include some of the most popular rides at Disney World. For rides like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train or Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, you will need to pay an additional fee subject to surge pricing, called Individual Attraction Selection. Individual Attraction Selection allows you to pay that specified amount to use the Lightning Lane once at the ride you buy it for. Guests are limited to buying 2 Individual Attraction Selections per day. The prices for these can fluctuate depending on the ride, the park, and the date. We’ve seen some priced at $9, while others have been at $15. ©Disneyland One of the big limitations with Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection is that you cannot plan your selections too far in advance. You can purchase Genie+ at midnight on the day of your park visit. Once you purchase Genie+, you will not be able to make your Genie+ selections until 7AM on the day of your visit. For Individual Attraction Selections, hotel guests can make those starting at 7AM, while other guests have to wait until the park opens. If you liked pre-planning what 3 rides you’d be able to skip the lines for WAY in advance, then that aspect of the system might be a bit frustrating for you. Make sure you’re refreshing the app! Another part of Genie+ you should know about is that you can generally only make one lightning lane reservation at a time. This means your day will be dictated by what is available at the time you’re making the selection. Certain selections can fill up quickly (though more spots for them might become available later). Still, we think there are some rides you’ll want to prioritize. Note that it is not a requirement to purchase Genie+ to ride the attractions at Disney World. But if you want to SKIP the standby lines, Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selections are what you’ll need to turn to. Disney World Crowds at Rope Drop But things with Genie+ aren’t all bad. Some have indicated that they’ve felt like Genie+ was worth the money in specific parks, like Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. Others said that it helped them ride a lot of rides with little to no wait. But some fans are not pleased with the service or are on the fence. Click here to see if feelings toward Genie+ have changed Not willing to shell out the cash for these paid services? Consider rope dropping the parks so you can try to get in as much as possible. You’ll also want to look at things like Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours (if you qualify) because those can help you spend time in the parks before larger crowds arrive. If you have limited time in the parks, or you are only coming for a short trip and you want to get in a LOT of rides in a shorter amount of time, it is quite possible that Genie+ or Individual Attraction Selection could be beneficial for you, at least in select parks. Should you get Genie+ around the holidays in Disney World? See what happened during our experiment! Preferred Parking The last, and probably least controversial of the bunch, is preferred parking. Preferred parking is exactly what it sounds like. The difference is typically around $20-$25 MORE per day compared to the standard theme park parking. Standard parking for a regular car is $25 per day. Preferred parking is typically around $45-$50 per day, although that varies seasonally and by date. If you pay for preferred parking, you get a spot closer to the park entrance. That sounds pretty nice (and great for long days when the last thing you want to do is walk back to your car). The question remains, is it worth it? Welcome! In Magic Kingdom, the parking lot is currently operating its parking tram. Parking trams have not, however, come back to the other parks’ parking lots just yet. They are set to return at some point throughout 2022, but exact dates have not yet been announced. You might feel like preferred parking isn’t worth it in a spot where the trams have returned, but is worth it in a parking lot where all of the transportation will be left to your two feet. Trams are still not running. If you arrive at the park when it is first opening, you might find that preferred parking is not worth the additional cost. If you arrive early enough, you may end up in a parking spot that’s fairly close to the preferred parking spaces without having to pay extra. However, you may want to consider the preferred parking upcharge if you come later in the morning/day when you might find yourself parking further toward the back or if you are Park Hopping for that day. Remember that, like with other parking costs, once you’ve paid for Preferred Parking for the day, it will work at any of the Disney World theme parks you visit that day. This could be good news for all you Park Hoppers out there. While it may not benefit you that much at your first park, it will carry over through the rest of the day and may end up being a lifesaver. The walk to the entrance There are plenty of instances when preferred parking might be a good choice. Maybe it’s raining cats and dogs, and you just can’t even anymore… Dark Clouds over Disney World …or maybe you’re traveling with a party of 17 people and the thought of parking far away and wrangling all of these kiddos and adults to the front of the park is something that makes you want to cry… Main Street, U.S.A. crowds …or maybe you are just tired and want to minimize your steps as much as you can. Ultimately, the value and whether it’s “worth it” will depend on what you personally need. On the other hand, if you’re okay with walking and don’t want to fork over the extra cash, then Preferred Parking might not be worth it. You might want to use that money instead for more snacks, merchandise, or other things during your trip! Click Here to See Everything You Need to Know about Parking at Disney World Overall So are any of these tickets or upgrades worth the additional cost? It all depends on you and your family’s wants and needs. We hope this helped you as you plan your visit and consider what costs might or might not be worth it. As always, we will keep an eye out for more Disney updates — stay tuned here to DFB for all the latest news. Click Here to See What an Amazing Disney World Trip on $3,000 budget looks like! 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 ticket add-ons are you considering for your upcoming Disney Vacation? Let us know in the comments below!The post Why You DON'T Want These Disney World Upgrades Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The next time you visit Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland park, look up above the Fortuosity Shop and you may spy a familiar name on a new window: Dave Smith, who founded the Walt Disney Archives in 1970 and served as its chief archivist for decades.View the full article

We’re in the Disney World theme parks every day checking in on what’s new, and today we’re sharing all of the latest discoveries from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Disney’s Animal Kingdom From new merchandise to returning character meet and greets, there’s plenty going on in Animal Kingdom — let’s dive in and see what’s happening! Disney’s Animal Kingdom General Updates Over the past few week’s we’ve seen more and more character meet and greets return across Disney World. This week, Kevin returned to greet guests at Animal Kingdom! Hello, Kevin! Guests can spot Kevin at Character Landing on Discovery Island, which is across from Isle of Java. Never a dull moment when Kevin is around! We’ve been waiting for this character to return to Disney World since the parks reopened, so this was a pretty exciting visit to Animal Kingdom! Click here to check out more photos and videos of Kevin returning to Disney World! Over at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, the Out of the Wild shopping area has closed. Out of the Wild has closed A Cast Member told us that Out of the Wild will reopen as a rest area with tables and vending machines. This is subject to change so we will check back to see if there are any changes. We were told that the location will open by February 1st, so we’ll keep an eye on any developments in the coming weeks! Speaking of shopping kiosks, we spotted several other outdoor kiosks closed throughout the park on our recent visits. These include the kiosk across from Tiffins… Kiosk across from Tiffins closed …as well as the kiosk outside of Festival of the Lion King. Kiosk near Festival of the Lion King closed Over at Dinosaur, we’ve noticed on our recent visits some primer being applied to the Iguanodon statue out front, as well as the fountains being drained. Looks like work is about to begin outside of Dinosaur! We’ll keep checking in on this location to monitor what appears to be a bit of a refurbishment! Click here to see what Dinosaur looks like with the lights on! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Island Mercantile Let’s recap the latest merchandise we’ve seen on our recent trips to Animal Kingdom. Over at Island Mercantile, we found these adorable Shanghai Disneyland Mickey Mouse plush for $29.99. Shanghai Disneyland Mickey Plush The bottom of his foot is decorated with the Shanghai Disneyland logo as well as as a tiger design in celebration of the Year of the Tiger! So fun to see merch from other resorts available in Disney World! We also spotted the new 50th Anniversary Celebration Jacket available at Animal Kingdom for $179.99. 50th Anniversary Celebration Jacket The temperatures in Florida have been quite chilly lately, so this jacket would be the perfect outer layer to help you warm up! Once the temperatures warm up again, you’ll be able to shed some layers and wear this Mickey Mouse “Original” t-shirt. Mickey Mouse “Original” T-Shirt! The shirt is available at Island Mercantile for $24.99. Chester & Hester’s Over at Chester & Hester’s, we found a pair of Princess pen sets! Princess Pen Sets They each retail for $19.99 and come with different princesses in each pack. Click here for an updated list of what 50th Anniversary Merchandise you can currently buy online! That’s a wrap from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Be sure to check back frequently ahead of your next Disney World vacation so you can stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates from the parks and resorts. Click here to read what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom: A Fan-Favorite Character Returns Plus Multiple Outdoor Kiosk Closures first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are lots of different ways to work at Disney World, with one of the biggest opportunities being an internship program for college students. ©Disney The Disney College Program is a paid internship program that employs college students for a select period of time, and who doesn’t want to get paid to be in a Disney Park?! If you’re eligible and interested, here’s what you need to know because they’re hiring NOW! The Disney College Program is currently accepting applications for program arrival dates between May 2022 and October 2022, with departure dates beginning in January 2023. So how do you know if you’re eligible? ©Disney Applicants must be at least 18 years old and enrolled in an accredited college in the U.S., having finished at least one semester. You might also be eligible if you have graduated from an accredited college in the U.S. within 24 months of applying. ©Disney Note that you don’t get to pick your role, as Disney World will assign you a location and role. The internship rate begins at $14 per hour, and you must be available to work Sunday through Saturday, days, nights, holidays, and overtime. ©Disney If the Disney College Program sounds like a good fit for you, you can apply on Disney’s website right now! And keep reading DFB for more Disney news and updates! Read more about the Disney College Program gender-neutral housing option 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. Are you a Disney College Program graduate? Tell us in the comments! The post The Disney College Program Is Hiring For 2022-2023! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Pineapple Dole Whip is a classic Disney World snack, but pineapple can be a pretty divisive flavor! Luckily, Dole Whip comes in several different varieties, with common flavors and combos including Lime, Coconut, and Raspberry. Pineapple-Cherry Swirl We were at EPCOT today and stopped by Refreshment Port for a quick snack, when we noticed a new flavor combination! Refreshment Port is one of the few places outside of Magic Kingdom where you can enjoy Dole Whip. Today, we spotted Mango Lime Swirl on the menu and we knew we had to give it a try! Refreshment Port Menu For $5.25, you get a decent cup full of either Mango, Lime, or Swirl with a waffle cone on top! You can also order your flavor of choice in a cone. Mango Lime Swirl This is a winning combo in our book! The sweetness of the Mango balances oh so well with the tartness of the Lime. The cone adds a nice crunch if you want it but there wasn’t much there in terms of added flavor. Yum in a cup! It has been pretty CHILLY in Disney World this week, so we aren’t sure if this is going to be many people’s snack of choice in the winter — normally when we review Dole Whips we have to move FAST because they usually melt within a matter of minutes, but today, ours didn’t budge! It’s so cold in Disney World today our Dole Whip didn’t melt! Check out this new flavor combo on your next trip to EPCOT! In the meantime, be sure to follow along for more snack reviews and an update on the latest news and announcements from Disney World. Click here to read our full review on Refreshment Port’s Festival of the Arts menu! 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 Add THIS New Swirl to Your Dole Whip Must-Try List at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We have a bit of a slight obsession with doughnuts here at DFB. Whether it’s those huge, extravagant donuts from Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew or the latest specialty flavor from The Donut Box at EPCOT, we’re always on the lookout for places to enjoy these sweet treats. Key Lime Pie Donut If you love doughnuts as much as we do, then you’ll want to hear about a special promotion happening through the American Red Cross and Krispy Kreme. WESH has reported that the donut chain Krispy Kreme will give away a dozen original glazed doughnuts to those who donate blood to the American Red Cross. The promotion is good from today, January 24th through next Monday, January 31st. © Krispy Kreme According to WESH, the American Red Cross has seen “a 10% decrease in donations since the start of the pandemic in March 2020,” making this the worst blood shortage in over a decade. If you’re interested, head to your local Krispy Kreme after donating blood to the American Red Cross and present your donation sticker or a donation confirmation on the Red Cross blood donor app. Classic Glazed Donut from Everglazed If you’re in the Disney World area this week and want to participate, there are a couple of Krispy Kreme locations near property you can head to afterward. There’s one at 7930 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy in Kissimmee and another at 5310 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy in Kissimmee. To find your local American Red Cross location, click the link here. Be sure to follow along for more of the latest foodie news. Click here to read our full review of The Donut Box at this year’s Festival of the Arts in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Where is your favorite place to grab breakfast at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Krispy Kreme Will Give Blood Donors A Dozen Donuts For FREE This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a few reasons you should look up the next time you’re on Main Street, U.S.A in a Disney Park. Be Sure to Look for the Windows on Main Street Whether you’re in Disneyland or Disney World, if you look closely at the windows, you’ll spot the names of people who have made legendary contributions to Disney Parks. Today, another Disney Legend received that special honor, and here’s where you’ll find his name. Today in Disneyland, a Main Street, U.S.A. window was dedicated in honor of Disney Legend Dave Smith. The window was covered with a red curtain as the 2022 Disneyland Ambassadors prepared to celebrate this Disney Legend’s incredible contributions. ©disneylandambassador/Instagram Dave Smith was the founder and chief archivist of The Walt Disney Company, having founded the Walt Disney Archives, which is an extensive collection of Disney history, from Walt Disney (the person) to the company itself. Smith joined The Walt Disney Company in 1970, and his first assignment was to document every item in Walt Disney’s office. He also wrote many books about his Disney knowledge, and he was widely regarded as the final authority when it came to Disney history. ©disneylandambassador/Instagram The 2022 Disneyland Ambassadors, Mark Everett King Jr., and Nataly Guzman dedicated the window to Dave Smith and posted the ceremony in their Instagram stories. “When You Wish Upon a Star” was performed by a choir while the window was revealed, and the celebration continued as the crowd remembered Dave Smith’s legendary contributions to The Walt Disney Company. Smith passed away in 2019, but he will certainly not be forgotten. ©disneylandambassador/Instagram If you find yourself in Disneyland Park, make sure you look up on Main Street to check out the window dedicated to Disney Legend Dave Smith! ©disneylandambassador/Instagram Window dedications are a small but important way that Disney Parks share the magic of everyone who has shaped the places we love. Keep reading DFB for more Disney news, from Disneyland to Disney World and beyond! Here are 4 reasons to check out the Main Street, U.S.A. windows in Magic Kingdom! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever read all the windows on Main Street, U.S.A.? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Legend Honored With His Name on a Main Street, U.S.A. Window first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While Disney has traditional merchandise like T-shirts and toys, there are also some more glamorous options! Would you pay $1000 for bedazzled ears? We’ve seen a bunch of Disney Pandora jewelry, Disney wedding dresses, Disney designer bags, and even $1000 Mickey ears. One brand that does a lot of Disney collabs is BaubleBar, and now there’s a NEW Disney & BaubleBar collection that Pixar fans need to see for themselves! Check out the new Pixar Toy Story x BaubleBar collection! ©BaubleBar This collection is exclusive to BaubleBar online, so you won’t be seeing it in the Disney Parks! First up, we have the To Infinity and Beyond Earring Set! This has 4 studs that feature Bo Peep, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, and Woody. This way, you can pair up the characters however you want! You can get the set for $44. ©BaubleBar Next, there are the Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head Earrings! How fun are these?! The statement studs are gold metal with colorful accents for $46. ©BaubleBar Speaking of Mr. Potato Head, there is also this new Mr. Potato Head Ring Set! The six-layered stack can mix and match together to make up Mr. Potato Head’s body. We have to say, he’s looking as glamorous as ever! Grab the ring set for $72. ©BaubleBar Finally, we have these awesome Slinky Dog Earrings! These chained studs are meant for double piercings and are super creative. Get the earrings for $38. ©BaubleBar Head on over to BaubleBar’s website to grab these pieces for yourself! We’ll be on the lookout for more new Disney merchandise, so stay tuned to DFB for news and updates. Click here to see the NEW addition coming soon to Toy Story Land in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which piece of jewelry is your favorite from this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: You Can Wear Mr. Potato Head as EARRINGS Now Thanks to this Disney Collab! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you know what we haven’t seen lately? A new banshee! Pandora, located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has so many neat souvenirs that you can’t find anywhere else. Remember back when those fancy Banshee puppet toys came out? People LOVED them! Now, Disney finally released a NEW take on the banshee toy, and this time it’s even MORE impressive! What’s new at Windtraders? Disney’s new merchandise is made for friends (you’ll see why in a second)! Come with us as we take a look at the NEW toy we found at the Windtraders store in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You can now buy interactive banshee toys in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Currently, these little guys come in three different colors. They eat, talk to each other, and make lots of different sounds depending on how many times you rub their back. Little babies Each banshee comes with an egg, an adjustable wristband, and a teylu accessory (which is what you can feed them). They’re just waiting to be adopted! Once you own your own little banshee, you can help it hatch! Windtraders is selling these interactive banshee toys for $39.99 each. Hey little guy! Basically, think of these toys like the Disney version of a Furby! We’re always on the lookout for all the latest Disney news, so be sure to stay tuned for more! The Colorful Space Dinosaur Update from Disney World You Didn’t Know You Needed Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about these new toys? Let us know in the comments! The post This NEW Toy is Basically Disney’s Version of a Furby 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. Do you and your significant other go together like peanut butter and jelly? Milk and cookies? Mickey and Minnie? Now that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, you’re going to need some cute new outfits to wear — especially if you’re planning to be in Disney World this February! Luckily, we found just the shirts you need! Mickey and Minnie are an ICONIC couple! Calling all couples: you need to see these FUN new Disney shirts made for TWO! Mickey and Minnie aren’t the only dynamic duo around! BoxLunch has two ADORABLE matching Disney Lilo & Stitch Split-Dye T-Shirts! When you stand together, the shirts make a heart — how cute is that?! ©BoxLunch Each shirt is $32.90, but be on the lookout for sales! We spotted both shirts on sale for $26.32. Click HERE to purchase the Stitch shirt and Click HERE to purchase the Angel shirt Maybe you’re more of a Star Wars couple! Whether you and your partner lean toward the dark side or the light side, you need to see these matching Star Wars Embroidered T-Shirts. Talk about a power couple! ©BoxLunch You can buy each shirt for $28.90. If you’re lucky, you might catch them during the 20% off sale! Click HERE to buy the Anakin Skywalker Embroidered T-Shirt and Click HERE to buy the Padmé Amidala Embroidered T-Shirt Finally, for our royal princes and princesses, BoxLunch has these complementary Disney Princess and the Frog Dip-Dye T-Shirts. ©BoxLunch The price for each shirt is $32.90. Click HERE to see the Princess Tiana Dip-Dye T-Shirt and Click HERE to see the Prince Naveen Dip-Dye T-Shirt That concludes our roundup of a couple of couple shirts! Whether you’re siblings, friends, or a couple, these shirts are a fun way to match without wearing the exact same thing. Be sure to stay tuned as we share more fun Disney merchandise! HURRY!5 NEW Pairs of Disney Ears Dropped Online Today! 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. Who is your favorite Disney couple? Let us know in the comments! The post These NEW Matching Disney Shirts are Perfect for Couples! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello runners, Disney enthusiasts, and lovers of all things SHINY! One of the most exciting parts of completing a runDisney race is receiving a special medal to celebrate your accomplishments! Running several miles across Disney World early in the morning (or late at night) is no small feat, and it deserves some recognition! Shoutout to @ehh_ehh_mcl @ktorres627 and @ginaarcuri 2022 kicked off the year with some amazing runDisney events, but there’s still more to come! Let’s take a look at the NEW runDisney medals that Disney just unveiled! First up, take a look at the Expedition Everest 5K medal! For a little context, the Expedition Everest 5K is a 3.1-mile run (at night!!) that doubles as a scavenger hunt through Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Do you think they’ll find any yetis during the event? ©Disney The second medal is for the 10K (AKA 6.2 miles for us Americans) event called Race for the Taste. Can we take a moment to appreciate how SHINY this thing is? ©Disney This next medal is pretty unique in shape and size! Take a look at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler medal — how fun! ©Disney Finally, there’s the big kahuna: the Springtime Surprise Challenge medal. This one is reserved for those who complete all three of the runDisney events (for a grand total of 19.3 miles). Talk about impressive! ©Disney No matter how many events you participate in, you’re a winner in our eyes! Be sure to stay tuned as we share more Disney news, park updates, and more! Click here to learn more about the 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise 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. Have you ever completed a race in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post MEDALS REVEALED for Disney World's 2022 Springtime Surprise Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A lot of people (including some of us here at DFB!) have fully embraced the work-from-home lifestyle. Although some jobs have returned to in-person workplaces, home offices are becoming more and more common. Zebra working from home An essential part of working from home (in our opinion) is a great soundtrack to work to. Of course we love to have Disney tunes playing in the background as we report the latest news from the parks, and now Disney is coming out with a NEW album that’s perfect for background music or relaxation. Specifically, Minnie Mouse is coming out with a new album of her favorite Disney songs that have been “reimagined by top LoFi artists.” It’s Minnie! In case you’re not familiar with LoFi music, it’s basically easy listening that’s perfect for background sound or to listen to while studying. Originally it meant a lower-quality recording of music, but it’s come to be synonymous with chill, mellow songs. Minnie’s new album is called LoFi Minnie: Focus. The album cover shows Minnie working from home, and we can’t help but notice that her office has a lot of relatable stuff in it. Adorable pets who want attention while you work? Check. Disney souvenirs filling up the desk? Check. A Powerline vinyl record cover? We can only wish we were cool enough to have one of those. Um, where can we get one of those? ©Disney We’re very excited to give the album a listen when it comes out on all major streaming platforms soon. Stay tuned (see what we did there? Tunes? Yeah, you get it.) with DFB for more of the latest news from Disney. Click Here to See Over 15 Secret Walkways to Avoid the Crowds 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 work-from-home soundtrack? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney’s New Album Will Be Your Go-To Work-from-Home Playlist 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. What could be better than Disney merchandise? Disney merchandise for tiny humans! Christmas baby clothes We’ve rounded up some of the best Disney Baby items we could find online, and the best part is — they’re currently all on sale! We’ve got all the info you need to shop the online sale below! We love a good shopDisney sale, and for a limited time right now you can get 25% off of select baby styles and favorites! ©Disney Let’s check out some of the items on sale! Baby Clothing We absolutely adore this Winnie the Pooh Dungaree Set that comes with both a shirt and little overalls! ©Disney The set is on sale for $22.49. Buy the Winnie the Pooh Dungaree Set Here For your “mermaid in training,” there is the Ariel Bodysuit for Baby, on sale for $12.74. ©Disney The onesie features Ariel donning some pink hair! Buy the Mermaid Ariel Bodysuit Here Toys & Baby Home Goods How cute is this Mickey Mouse Hooded Towel?! ©Disney Your little one can dry off in style for $20.24 throughout the remainder of the sale! Buy the Mickey Hooded Towel Here For playtime, these Winnie the Pooh and Pals Soft Blocks might do the trick for $11.21! ©Disney The set comes with three blocks and features Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore. Buy the Pooh and Friends Soft Blocks Here Keep your newly purchased Disney baby clothes safe from spills with the Disney Classics Bib Set. ©Disney The set of three features various Disney characters and is on sale for $22.49! Buy the Disney Classics Bib Set Here The Disney Baby sale is going on now for a limited time only — so hurry before it’s too late! We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney deals, so be sure to check back here for the latest updates! Click Here to See Every Pair of Minnie Ears You Can Buy Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What items are you adding to your cart? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Baby Merchandise Is on SALE for a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is opening THIS summer in Disney World! ©Disney We’re SO excited for the ride. We’ve been getting updates on it for a while, with a look at the ride vehicles, news of filming for the ride, and even a look inside. Construction is moving along nicely, and we just got another update about an important part of the project! Installation has begun on the Nova Corps Starblaster ship at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT! Imagineer Zach Riddley shared these images of the new construction. The ship will be at the entrance to the ride, and be a whopping 51-feet tall! This is the first-ever, full-size Nova Corps ship, which is super exciting. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Concept Art ©Disney Once it’s done, the ship will be “the signature icon of the Wonders of Xandar pavilion,” according to Riddley. @thezachriddley on Instagram We went by today to check it out and could juuust see over the top of the construction walls that things were happening! What’s going on?! We could see the crane that was helping to install the ship. So exciting! We can’t WAIT to see this thing once it’s completed, and to go on the ride, of course! We’ll be on the lookout for more Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see if Disney will use a virtual line for Cosmic Rewind once it opens! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? Future World Will Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here A Revitalized Club Cool Is Now Open in EPCOT The New Creations Shop is OPEN and Has Replaced Mouse Gear Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About EPCOT’s New Crêperie Get a Closer Look at the New Nighttime Lights Coming to Spaceship Earth See More About EPCOT’s Upcoming Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious Learn All About Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? See More Here! Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for this new ride?? Let us know in the comments! The post We Have an Exciting Update About Construction on the Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Coming to EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Park Pass Reservations have become essential to a Disney World vacation, much like buying a ticket or making hotel reservations. Park Pass Reservations are a must If you’re heading to any of the four Disney World parks, you’ll need to reserve a pass for the specific park you’re visiting along with a ticket. This new system came into being when Disney World reopened after the 2020 closure, and it looks like it’ll be here to stay for a while. The dates for reservations have been extended again! Check out how far in advance you can book your reservations for your upcoming trip. Guests can currently book park pass reservations through January 18th, 2024. If you’re visiting on or before that date, you can reserve your passes now as soon as you buy your tickets. Annual Passholders can also reserve passes to that date. ©Disney Remember that you’ll need a park pass in order to get into the park, even if you already have tickets. We recommend reserving those passes as soon as possible so that you don’t forget or miss out on the park you want to visit most. During busy times, the passes tend to run out for some parks a couple of weeks in advance, so it’s best to be prepared with your passes early. You’ll need a park pass to get in! If you’re park hopping, you will only need a park pass for the first park you visit. Once you’ve scanned into that park, you can go into another one without a reservation (after 2PM). Park hopping has its own set of rules Since the calendar goes until 2024 now, it seems like the Park Pass Reservation system is here to stay for at least a couple more years. But things are constantly changing at Disney World, so we’ll be sure to let you know if we hear about any updates. Hollywood Studios entrance Keep following DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click Here to Learn More About the Park Pass Reservation System 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 in the next couple of years? Let us know in the comments! The post Park Pass Reservations Now Available for Disney World In 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As we start to prepare for our final on-site race weekend of our 2021-22 runDisney race season, we are excited to share a first look at the finisher medals for the 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend.View the full article

Last fall, Disney Genie and Genie+ launched in Disney World, providing guests with more ways to plan their days in the parks. While Disney Genie is a complimentary service located within My Disney Experience, Genie+ is the new paid version of what used to be FastPass+, costing $15 per guest, per day. Lightning Lane When it first launched, purchasing Genie+ included the ability to book a return time to most rides and attractions. But starting this week, additional guest experiences will be available for booking. Disney World has updated their website, announcing that select character meet and greets will be included with the purchase of Genie+ starting on Wednesday, January 26th. Over in Magic Kingdom, guests can book return times for access to Lightning Lanes that will expedite their wait times to meet Mickey Mouse in Town Square Theater as well as Tiana and Cinderella at Princess Fairy Tale Hall. © Disney And in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests can book a return time for access to the Lightning Lane for an expedited wait time to meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight. © Disney Just like the rides around Disney World, standby queues will still be available for guests to use at no additional cost. In addition, Disney World offers several character sightings that pop up around the parks that you can also keep your eyes peeled for without the purchase of Genie+. Aurora in EPCOT There’s a LOT to break down when it comes to mastering Genie and Genie+, so be sure to check out our video below for tips and tricks: We’ll keep an eye out to see if any additional meet and greets or guest offerings are added to Genie+ purchases, so be sure to follow along for more of the latest news and updates from around Disney World. Click here for our tips on how to use Genie+ on the most CROWDED Disney World days. 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 purchase Genie+ now that character meet and greets are included? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Select Character Meet and Greets Being Added to Genie+ in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Getting to the Disney parks requires a lot of preparation, planning, and expense. But did you know that there are some areas inside the parks that are even more difficult to get to? Club 33 Mosaic Logo Club 33 in Disneyland and Disney World and the 1901 Lounge at Disney California Adventure are some of these exclusive, members-only areas. Now, Disney is giving a full makeover to another members-only lounge, which will be reserved for Disneyland Magic Key Passholders. Magic Key Terrace (located in Disney California Adventure) is currently being renovated to become a “hacienda hideaway,” according to the Orange County Register. This space is currently open to Magic Key holders, and parts of it will remain open throughout the refurbishment process. The renovations are expected to be complete in late Spring 2022. Magic Key Terrace The OC Register quoted Disney Imagineer Kim Irvine with more information about this project. Irvine said, “When we started our Magic Key program, the park decided that it would be a really great thing to have a location for [the Magic Key holders] that they could call their own, kind of like Club 33 has their own location.” This lounge won’t have quite the same level of service as the famous Club 33 locations, but it will be a members-only area to relax and chat during a busy Disney day. ©Disney There will be new furniture, lighting, draperies, stained glass windows, tile work, and murals in this space. The new theme is centered around a backstory that Imagineers created. The story is about “a beautiful hacienda recently purchased by a young couple that wants to keep the charm of the old place while adding some comfortable contemporary touches.” Magic Key Terrace concept art ©Disney A couple of animal mascots will also feature prominently, including a peacock and the fan-favorite Disneyland cat who often visits this location, Nutmeg. Nutmeg! The adobe walls and Spanish architectural style will remain, with new additions to bring more color into the space. There will be a wall fountain, floor-to-ceiling drapes, vines, palm trees, and wrought iron lighting fixtures. Imagineering illustrator Leslee Turnbull (who also created artwork for Club 33 in Disneyland) painted a new mural for the space. It depicts “an early California hacienda sitting on a big lake with swans and peacocks.” ©Disney You’ll find high-top tables along arched windows in the covered lounge space, which looks out on the park with views of parades and shows. There will be lounge chairs and tables on the uncovered terrace, which will be accented with blue, turquoise, and green cushions. The changes are meant to create a more relaxing and luxurious atmosphere for Magic Key Holders. Current Alfresco Tasting Terrace We’ll keep an eye on the progress of Disneyland’s latest renovations, so stay tuned with DFB! Click Here to Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! Check Out Important Details about the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Learn About Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Face Mask Policy Check Out What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you a Magic Key Passholder? Let us know in the comments. The post Magic Key Holders Are Getting Their Own Club 33–Type Hangout in Disneyland 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. Over the past few months, we’ve seen a LOT of 50th Anniversary merchandise in Disney World and online! So much new merchandise has come out in the past few months! We’ve had t-shirts, Minnie ears, backpacks, and endless other options, but perhaps some of the most popular things were the vintage merchandise items! The vintage-themed Vault Collection was incredibly popular when it was first released, and we’re still getting new “old” items frequently — including two things that dropped online today. Nothing quite says “throwback bedroom decor” like these vintage Disney pennants that arrived on shopDisney today! There are two new designs, and they even come in their own frames! ©Disney They’re $199 each and there’s a blue Walt Disney World Pennant Replica… Click Here to Buy the Blue Pennant! …and a red Walt Disney World Pennant Replica! They’re made to look just like the ones from the 1970s, so if you missed out on visiting Disney World during that decade, then now is your chance to score some sweet new themed decor. ©Disney With the rate at which the other vintage merch sold out, you may want to hurry if you hope to snag these bad boys! Click Here to Buy the Red Pennant! We’ll keep you updated with any more new 50th Anniversary merchandise, so stay tuned to DFB. We’ve got you covered with all the latest Disney World news! Click Here to Check Out All the 50th Anniversary Merch Online! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you spend $200 on Disney pennants? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's New 50th Anniversary Home Decor is More Expensive Than a Day at the Parks! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Despite what the song says, it seems like EVERYONE is talking about Bruno. ©Disney Yep, we’re talking about the song, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto. You know, the one that’s been climbing the Billboard 100 Chart since the film’s Disney+ release? We hope you’re not too tired of this catchy jam because there are two NEW unofficial versions of it you NEED to hear. First off, we spotted a “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” mash-up featuring “Smooth” by Santana and…”Platypus Controlling Me” from Phineas and Ferb. Even better, this riff on the tune is performed by Dan Povenmire, the ACTUAL voice of Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz in Phineas and Ferb! ©Disney We know, we know, the suspense is killing us too. Go ahead and give this one a listen; you might be surprised by how well it works! If you need us, we’ll be humming, “We don’t talk about Peeeeeeegggggyyyyy,” to ourselves for the rest of the week. These mash-ups are super fun to see! As always, keep an eye on DFB for more Disney fun! Click here to learn more about “We Don’t Talk About Bruno!” 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 of these mash-ups do you like best? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEOS! "We Don't Talk About Bruno" Just Got A Rewrite From The Hamilton Cast...And Dr. Doofenshmirtz? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article