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Did you know there’s a new hotel coming to the Disney Springs area? Disney Springs In 2019, Drury Hotels Company announced the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista coming to the Disney Springs area! Now, the hotel is nearing completion and reservations are being accepted for later this year! The Drury Plaza Hotel will welcome guests by Fall 2022 with reservations available NOW for October 27th and beyond. Concept Art For NEw Disney World-Area Drury Inn Courtesy of ©Drury Inn This hotel will be an Official Walt Disney World Hotel walking distance to Disney Springs with transportation to and from the theme parks and other surrounding attractions. It will feature a resort-style pool, several dining options, 604 rooms, and more than 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The entire project will be complete by the spring of 2023, with the first 264 rooms available by this Fall. Welcome to Disney World Of the opening, CEO of Drury Hotels Chuck Drury said, “We look forward to welcoming guests and providing them with a magical experience. Our designation as an Official Walt Disney World Hotel means we have been entrusted to adhere to exceptional service standards. Given our track record of providing award-winning guest service, I know our team’s efforts will delight and impress our guests and visitors.” ©Drury Inn The hotel can be booked through Drury Hotels or as a part of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation package. As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest Disney World updates! Click here to learn more about the Drury Plaza Hotel! 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you stay at the Drury Plaza Hotel? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Hotel Coming to Disney Springs Area is Now Accepting Reservations! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Four times each year, the Walt Disney Company releases its Quarterly Earnings Report, which is then followed by an Earnings Call. The Earnings Calls are typically hosted by CEO Bob Chapek and CFO Christine McCarthy and offer insight to the company’s fiscal health from the previous quarter as well as discussions (and sometimes a few exciting announcements!) about what’s to come in the near future. ©Disney || Bob Chapek It’s time to mark your calendars, because Disney just announced the date for their Q1 Earnings Call for FY22! The Q1 Earnings Call will take place on February 9th, 2022 at 4:30PM ET/1:30PM PT. Walt Disney Company Logo The first quarter for the Walt Disney Company begins October 1st and ends in late December, so the Earnings Call will focus on the company’s fiscal earnings from that time frame. ©CNBC The Earnings Calls are also usually a time that Disney uses to announce upcoming projects in both their parks as well as in film and television. Could we finally hear bout an opening date for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Or will we get a long-awaited update from TRON Lightcycle Run? TRON Concept Art ©Disney Be sure to follow along for more of the latest news and updates from the Walt Disney Company, and tune in as we cover the Earnings Call live! Click here to look back on the major announcements from Disney’s previous Earnings Call! 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a trip to Disney World in 2022? Let us know in the comments! The post We Have a DATE For Disney’s Q1 Earnings Call first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We can’t get enough of the Family Madrigal! Encanto Mural in Animal Kingdom! Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 60th animated feature film, Encanto, hit theaters this fall! The movie tells the story of Mirabel Madrigal and her magical family in their Encanto in Colombia. This story already feels like a Disney classic, and we still can’t get “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” out of our heads. Encanto hit Disney+ on Christmas Eve, but if you still want to get the theatrical experience, you’re gonna want to check out this event! The El Capitan Theater in Hollywood will be hosting an Encanto Pajama Party. Family-friendly pajamas are encouraged, and breakfast is included for these brunch-time screenings! ©Disney Each ticket is $25, and includes the movie ticket and breakfast! You can choose from a selection of cereals, yogurts, muffins, and juice or coffee. ©Disney There will be four Encanto Pajama Parties at the following times: Saturday, January 8th at 10AM Sunday, January 9th at 10AM Saturday, January 15th at 10AM Sunday, January 16th at 10AM Click here to get tickets to the Encanto Pajama Parties! Since this event is in Los Angeles, you will have to show proof of vaccination to enter the theater in compliance with a local ordinance. Encanto posters If you haven’t seen Encanto, or if you want a unique theater experience with a hit Disney film, then get tickets for this Pajama Party! Just don’t blame us if you have “Surface Pressure” stuck in your head for the following weeks. We’re always staying up to date on all of the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see this Amazing Encanto Lego Set! 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you gonna get tickets for the Encanto Pajama Party? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out Where You Can Attend a Disney 'Encanto' Pajama Party! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This weekend is the runDisney 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Which means…a special treat has arrived! Pineapple Lanai If you like your treats beautiful and you’re visiting for the marathon, you might want to plan to stop by Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Why? There’s a limited Dole Whip treat that’s both delicious, perfectly Instagram-worthy, and excellent for a post-run recovery. We visited Pineapple Lanai in the Polynesian Village Resort to try out the returning Blue Hawaiian Float in honor of the 2022 runDisney Marathon Weekend! As you can see, we came across a fairly long line, so you might want to prepare for a bit of a wait. Line for the new Dole Whip Float! We saw this special runDisney float in 2020, but this year it’s a bit different! For 2022 it’s made with pineapple juice, Dole Whip, popping candy, and coconut rum for $13. You can also get it nonalcoholic (without the coconut rum) for $6.38. Blue Hawaiian Float Sign And even though the Blue Hawaiian Dole Whip Float has changed since 2020, it’s just as beautiful in 2022! It’s the runDisney Blue Hawaiian Float! The blue liquid is pineapple juice dyed blue and the flower is actually edible! The popping candy is basically just Pop Rocks, and they kind of tasted like blue raspberry to us. The 2020 float was made with lime Dole Whip, but this year you’re getting straight-up pineapple. Is it too pretty to eat? Check out our video of this gorgeous returning treat that’s just as beautiful in 2022! So if you’re a Dole Whip fan who wants to try this special runDisney Blue Hawaiian Dole Whip Float, stop by Pineapple Lanai! It will more than likely only be available this weekend during the marathon, so don’t wait to try it! And keep reading DFB for more Disney news! Learn more about the runDisney 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you running in the marathon this weekend? Tell us in the comments! The post This Limited Time Dole Whip Float Has CHANGED in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you missed the most recent Destination D23 event in person and couldn’t snag any merch, this one is for you! Destination D23 in 2021 D23 has announced that members will have the opportunity to purchase some of these items soon — and we’ve got all the details for you below! The Official Disney Fan Club posted on their website that the exclusive collection designed by Mickey’s of Glendale will be available during an online event! Destination D23 The event will take place on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 9:00AM PT and is exclusive to D23 club members. A link will be posted on the D23 website. Check Out the Exclusive Collection Below: First up is this Figment Spirit Jersey: ©Disney, D23 Here’s what it looked like in person! Figment Spirit Jersey An Orange Bird rugby shirt will also be available: ©Disney, D23 Here’s a glance at what this shirt looked like in person! Mickey’s of Glendale And so will this Destination D23 hoodie: ©Disney, D23 If you fancy yourself a t-shirt kind of person, there’s the Destination D23 tee: ©Disney, D23 We also spotted both of the tees listed above at the event. Destination D23 merch And to top it all off (get it?) you can snag the Destination D23 ball cap: ©Disney, D23 Prices have not been announced just yet, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for that news. Make sure you check back here for all the updated info! Click Here to Read the Biggest News Bombs You Missed From Destination D23 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be attending the online event? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Fans -- An Exclusive D23 Collection Is Dropping Online Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The rides and attractions at our favorite Disney parks have to occasionally close for a period of time due to routine maintenance. Right now, for example, we’re experiencing a rather lengthy downtime of Expedition Everest over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Sleeping Beauty Castle At the Disneyland Resort, we’ve noticed that one Tomorrowland attraction (which also happens to double as one nifty mode of transportation around the resort) appears to be preparing for a temporary closure! On Disneyland’s website, the Monorail is not showing any times (meaning that the ride would be unavailable to guests) starting on January 24th. © Disney The closure continues through at least February 17th, which is as far out as Disneyland’s operating calendar goes as of this writing. © Disney The Disneyland Monorail, like its Disney World counterpart, is a convenient way of traveling around property. Disneyland Monorail It has one stop in Tomorrowland and another stop in Downtown Disney, making it a great way to enter the park first thing in the morning or exit at night to avoid those Main Street crowds. But for now, it looks like we may have to live without the Monorail for at least a few weeks! The Disneyland Monorail station in Downtown Disney We’ll keep a close watch on Disneyland’s website for more updates, so be sure to follow along for more of the latest news and updates! Click here to catch up on what’s going on with Disneyland’s expansion project! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning on taking a vacation to Disneyland in 2022? Let us know in the comments! The post Disneyland’s Monorail To Close Temporarily This Month first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from EPCOT! The EPCOT Monorail We’ve been visiting EPCOT regularly to check out what’s new, and we have to say we’re SO excited to see the first of the EPCOT Festival of the Arts booths turning up — we are READY! But we’ve also been visiting every pavilion and every shop to keep you up to date on new merchandise as it arrives. So let’s get on with the updates! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Pin Traders There’s a gorgeous new 50th Anniversary Pin now available at Pin Traders. It’s got all the park icons on it! 50th Pin This limited edition pin is $29.99. Here’s The Colorful Space Dinosaur Update from Disney World You Didn’t Know You Needed Creations Shop The Princess Wishables have arrived! You can take your chances with one of the mystery packs… A fun surprise in every package …or get a Rapunzel Plush if you don’t like surprises! Each Wishables plush is $14.99. Limited edition Rapunzel Wishable We found a NEW Disney Railroad Train Set — and this one is perfect for kids! It’s available for $54.99. New train set! You can also now get the Villains Mystery Pin Set Packs for $29.99 each. Which villain will you get? We really dig the style of this new lightweight Tie Dye Mickey Hoodie — it’s so colorful. Here’s the front… Cool design …and the back! The hoodie is $44.99. Mickey! We also found this precious Winnie The Pooh T-Shirt for $24.99. Today is my new favorite day You can’t go wrong with a classic navy Mickey Mouse Hoodie. The front has a small Mickey design… Classic hoodie …while the back has a big graphic of Mickey! Mickey! This hoodie is $54.99. We Might Have Screamed When We Saw These Ears Back in Stock in EPCOT — See Photos Here! Art of Disney We found a Couture de Force Snow White figure. It’s Snow White! The figure is $85. Find Out How YOU Can Meet A Fan Favorite Disney Artist at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! Mitsukoshi We found a pretty package of Hard Candies that come in their own candy dish. Candy gift You can buy this for $7.99. Here’s Why You Might Want to Visit EPCOT’s 2022 Festival of the Arts on 4 Specific Days EPCOT Character Updates It’s been a little chilly out, so that explains why Aurora showed up to greet guests in the warmer version of her pink dress. Princess Aurora! Whether she’s in pink or blue — she’s lovely, all the same! One of Disney’s Most Popular Characters is Now in A New Spot at EPCOT! Find Out Where! Sportsman’s Shoppe And now for something completely different…this one is for you Monty Python fans! You can grab a The Ministry of Silly Walks T-Shirt in the UK Pavilion! And now for something completely different… This tee is $29.99. Here’s Why Pink Chicken is Totally NOT a Bad Thing in EPCOT Canada We found a fun Canada Mug… Canada Mug …and it comes in a nice gift box, too! Mug in a box! The mug is $19.99. Here Are 8 Additional Costs to Plan for in Disney World in 2022 La Bottega Italia There’s a cute new Topolina Purse with Minnie on it available in Italy. The purse is $39.99. Minnie! And we also love this Pillow with Mickey and Minnie on it! Cute Italian pillow The pillow is $29.99. Here Are 7 Disney World Planning Mistakes You’ll Make in 2022 Port Of Entry We found a few shirts we hadn’t seen before, including this colorful Walt Disney World T-Shirt for $36.99. New tee! There’s also this Big Bad Wolf Tee, which is also $36.99. Who’s afraid of the… And if you’re looking to get your hands on some of those 50th Anniversary Starbucks Tumblers, there are PLENTY in stock. Enough for EVERYONE So you don’t have to freak out if you haven’t managed to grab one yet! GO! The Latest Disney World 50th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler Is Online NOW. Here’s Where To Grab It! House of Good Fortune We found some fun Volcano Popping Candy, aka “pop rocks.” Just think about how cool it would be to add to your drinks or sweet treats you can find around World Showcase. Pop Rocks! There are 20 packs in each bag — and each bag costs $4.95. We Got Covered in Blue Ice Cream So You Don’t Have To in Disney World — Read Our Review Now! Those are all the updates we have right now, but stay tuned because we’ll be back with more soon. 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to EPCOT recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at EPCOT: Volcano Candy and Princess Wishables! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen some amazing Minnie Ears get released in 2021, and it’s hard to pick a favorite! These come and go out of stock ALL the time! We’ve also seen some…well…more unusual ear choices, like the pair that looked kinda like Grandma’s couch. But these ears? These ears might go down as one of the most ICONIC pairs of Minnie Ears of all time. And guess what — they’re back in stock! Do y’all remember the Norway Minnie Ears? Well, they’re BACK! We spotted them restocked at The Fjording in the Norway pavilion of EPCOT for $29.99. We definitely jumped up and down in the store. They’re BACK! These ears are so popular that we’ve seen them sell out multiple times in EPCOT. A Cast Member told us that they had them in stock several days ago and they were quickly gone! Norway Ears The Norway Ears feature a gorgeous Norwegian embroidery pattern on a royal blue background. Can you spot any Mickeys? Norway Ears If you’re in EPCOT today, HURRY over to The Fjording in Norway to grab a pair of these ears before they’re gone again! And as always, keep following DFB for more Disney shopping news. A pricey set of designer Minnie ears is back online — and selling out FAST! 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the Norway Ears? Tell us in the comments! The post We Might Have Screamed When We Saw These Ears Back in Stock in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. With the Omicron variant and a surge in COVID-19 cases, many countries are re-evaluating their health and safety measures. Indoor Mask Sign One of the issues that Florida has encountered is a shortage of COVID-19 tests. More tests were promised from the federal government, but they have not yet arrived according to Governor Ron DeSantis. In light of this situation, Florida has released NEW guidance for COVID-19 testing. According to Wesh.com, Florida’s newest COVID-19 testing guidance is meant to emphasize high-value testing. That means that the state will prioritize testing for individuals who have symptoms of COVID-19, and especially those who are both symptomatic and high-risk. Testing individuals who are low-risk and do not have COVID-19 symptoms is considered low-value testing. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign The goal with this change is that the limited number of COVID-19 tests that are available in Florida will be used in the most effective way possible. Rather than testing everyone systematically, the tests will be saved for people who are showing symptoms and especially those who are high risk. (The CDC considers older adults and people who have a preexisting health condition — such as the ones listed on the CDC’s website — to be high risk.) Disney World ClickOrlando reported that “State health officials said testing for anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19 but have no symptoms is ‘unlikely to have any clinical benefits.'” Since there is a limited number of tests available, officials are trying to prioritize those individuals who need them most. Face mask signs Here are the new COVID-19 testing recommendations in Florida: People who have COVID-19 symptoms and are high-risk: Should get tested for COVID-19 soon after symptom onset. Should seek early monoclonal antibody or antiviral drug treatment and seek other medical treatment as necessary. People who have symptoms but aren’t high-risk: Should consider getting tested for COVID-19 soon after symptom onset. Seek medical treatment only as necessary. People who have no symptoms (even if they’ve been exposed to COVID-19): COVID-19 testing is unlikely to have any clinical benefits. Remember that following this guidance for testing is not mandatory; individuals are still welcome to make their own decisions, based on their specific situations. Disney Mask Keep following DFB for more updates on the latest news in Florida. Are Travel Bans the WRONG Way to Fight the Omicron Variant? Here’s What Some Officials Say. 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! Preorder 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 preorder 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. The post NEWS: Florida Releases New COVID-19 Testing Guidelines first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever ridden Avatar Flight of Passage in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? If so, you’ll probably know what we’re talking about. Flight of Passage If you’ve visited Pandora in Animal Kingdom or seen the movie Avatar, you might already know what a Banshee is. Basically, it’s a dragon-like creature that Avatar characters ride, and you get a chance to ride one yourself on the ride Flight of Passage. You can also “adopt” (aka purchase) your very own Banshee toy — and we have a bit of an update! Today we stopped by Windtraders gift shop in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora to check out what’s new. You can find lots of interesting Avatar-themed merchandise here! Windtraders We visited The Rookery to check out the Banshee selection, where you can find interactive Banshee toys that you can perch on your shoulder (with a magnet) and control their sounds and movements. Also, they’re super cute. The Rookery We chatted with a Cast Member who told us that there are only 5 colors of Banshees available right now, and that’s actually more than they’ve had recently! Supply chain issues have been affecting Disney World in a variety of ways, but it looks like the Banshee color shortage might improve soon. Hey there, banshee! The Rookery Cast Member said that more Banshee colors are slowly starting to come in, so they’re hoping to have more of a variety like they had pre-pandemic within the next few weeks. We’ve seen some really interesting Banshee designs in the past, so hopefully we’ll be seeing more soon! Banshees You can stop by Windtraders in Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to “adopt” a Banshee of your own for $69.99. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World shopping news! Everything you’re doing WRONG at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder 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 preorder 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 shopped in Pandora? Tell us in the comments! The post The Colorful Space Dinosaur Update from Disney World You Didn’t Know You Needed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been busy keeping up with all the updates and new info coming out about the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! Festival of the Arts Signage featuring Figment We previously reported on all of the new food booths that will be coming to the beloved fest this year — but now we’ve got some news about a fan favorite Disney artist joining the festival as well! In addition to bringing us mouth-watering food, the Festival of the Arts is known for, well, art, and with that comes well-known artists! We’re getting hungry just writing this Jerrod Maruyama recently posted on his Instagram that he will be doing meet and greets during this year’s festival! You will also be able to see one of his newest pieces exclusive for this year that features Orange Bird doing all kinds of things! From Jerrod Maruyama’s Instagram According to the post, the artist will be doing two-hour blocks of greeting fans on February 11th through the 14th. You can find him in the Wonderground Gallery Tent — but you’ll have to beat us there! Click Here to See ALL of our reviews from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Food Booths! Want to Learn MORE About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Click Here to See WHEN the Festival of the Arts Will Take Place in 2022 The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is Coming Back to the Festival of the Arts -- Learn More Here See the 9 Things That Are CONFIRMED to Return to the 2022 Festival of the Arts Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day from the 2021 Festival of the Arts! See Our FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio from the 2021 Festival of the Arts Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the 2022 Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be making a trip to the festival to meet any artists? Let us know in the comments below! The post Find Out How YOU Can Meet A Fan Favorite Disney Artist at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How’s it going, friends? We’re just doing our thing at Disney World, which means checking out all the new food, and seeing what’s popping up at the stores. Searching for what’s new at Magic Kingdom… And we were just at Magic Kingdom to see what’s new there, so let’s get on with some updates! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium In case you’re not over the holidays yet, you can still get plenty of holiday merchandise at the Emporium. Hey, you can always stock up for Christmas 2022, right? You can still get holiday merchandise! We also noticed that some of the 50th Anniversary merchandise is back in stock, including those popular Mickey-shaped ornaments. Back in stock! But we also spotted a new 50th Anniversary Keychain. New keychain! The Princess Wishables are here! Each plush is $14.99. Wishables We also saw some new Apple Watchbands, like this Donald Duck one… It’s the many faces of Donald! …a Mickey Mouse Silhouette one… Mickey! …and a Toy Story one. The watchbands are $34.99 each. You’ve got a friend in me… There is a brand new Kids EARidsecent Spirit Jersey. It’s got Mickey and “50” on the front… Kids 50th anniversary spirit jersey …and “Walt Disney World” on the back. The spirit jersey is $54.99. The back There’s also a new 50th Anniversary Frame Ornament available now. Put your photo in here! The frame ornament is $24.99. Need a Break From All the’Disneyness’ of Disney World? Here’s Why You’ll Want To Go To THIS Restaurant Star Traders The Loungefly Stitch and Angel Mini Backpack is back in stock. So cute! This backpack, which is PERFECT for Valentine’s Day, is $75. See How Disney’s New Loungefly Backpack is Giving Us Déjà Vu! Bonjour Gifts Shadow boxes have returned! We’ve seriously missed these because they’re so cool! Shadow boxes are back! These make for a unique gift, too! Check Out Photos of The New Princess Leia Dress Disney World Just Released! Hundred Acre Gifts We’ve seen the Pooh Ears in EPCOT, but now you can get them here, too — they are SO cute! The cutest ears ever? The ears are $29.99. See More Photos Of These Ears Memento Mori There are some new pun-inspired Her Universe Haunted Mansion Jackets available. We submit for your approval (oh, wait — wrong attraction), jacket #1 which has “Foolish Mortal” and “Haunted Mansion,” along with a Madame Leota patch on the front pockets… Foolish Mortals …and Madame Leota on the back! Madame Leota The second jacket just has “Haunted Mansion” on the front pocket… Haunted Mansion punk jacket …and one of the 999 Happy Haunts on the back! One of the 999 Happy Haunts Both jackets are $79.99 each. Here’s The Closest You’ll EVER Get to Staying the Night INSIDE Disney’s Haunted Mansion Sir Mickey’s We found an adorable “it’s a small world” Charm Set. Cute charms! You can get these 5 charms for $19.99 Disney’s Latest Mystery Collectible Key Pins Are Now Available Online! Check Them Out Here! Uptown Jewelers We spotted a brand new Princess Leia Dress (that seriously needed to be ironed) at Uptown Jewelers. It’s a pretty dress, but those wrinkles, y’all! So pretty! The dress is $148. See More Photos Of This Dress Here Those are all the updates we have for now, but stay tuned because we’ll soon be back with more! 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning to visit Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments below. The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: A Princess Leia Dress, Haunted Mansion Jackets, and 50th Anniversary Restocks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the past few months, we’ve seen virtual queues used at everything from hit attractions in Disney World to a popular cookie shop at Disney Springs. EPCOT But more recently we’ve started to see the use of virtual queues being discontinued at select spots. Not too long ago, Disney paused the use of virtual queues for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney World and Disneyland, and it paused the use of virtual queues on select days for WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Disney California Adventure. Now, a virtual queue that has been in use in EPCOT is also going away! Since it opened in EPCOT’s France pavilion, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure has made use of a virtual queue. If you wanted to hop on this brand new ride, you’d have to either snag a spot in the virtual queue during one of the 2 distribution times in the day, or pay to buy an Individual Attraction Selection (or pay-per-ride selection) to skip the line. But soon the way you ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be CHANGING! Virtual Queue Entrance when it’s GO TIME! Earlier today, Disney announced that guests will be able to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT’s France Pavilion through a regular standby queue (instead of the virtual queue) starting January 10th, 2022. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Disney notes that with this change, they’ll be ending the use of the virtual queue for this ride “for now.” Disney has shared that virtual queues “continue to be helpful with the launch of popular attractions” so they may use it again from time to time for select attractions. Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app before and during your trip to see what virtual queues are in place in Disney World, if any. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure In addition to using the standby line starting on January 10th, guests will continue to be able to purchase an Individual Attraction Selection (pay-per-ride selection) for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure as well, if they want to pay to skip the lines. Lightning Lane at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure If you’ve been hoping to get on this ride but haven’t been able to get a spot in the virtual queue, or are just wanting to ride it without having to worry about the virtual queue, soon you’ll be able to do just that by using the Standby Line! We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here to go INSIDE Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure with us! 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: You WON’T Need a Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Boarding Group in Disney World SOON! 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. Happy New Year, DFB readers! It’s a new year which means you may have some new goals and resolutions. Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks for the New Year! If working out is one of your new year’s resolutions — look no further! We rounded up some Disney gear that can help you on your exercise journey. The Cinderella ”Run” Tank Top for Women is a great tank top for those casual running days or for more intense workouts! With a little bit of motivation on the front of the shirt (and honestly, who doesn’t need a little motivation to start working out?), this is the perfect piece for anyone getting back into exercising again. ©Disney This is a nice casual exercise tank; it isn’t a “cling to your body” tank top and it has a reasonable price point at $22.95! Click Here to Shop the Cinderella “Run” Tank Top! Now that the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend isn’t coming back to Disney World this year (but we’ll get to see a new running event instead!), this is your last chance to grab some Star Wars-inspired runDisney workout gear! The Stormtroopers ”Run the Galaxy” runDisney T-Shirt for Men is a shirt inspired by the fan-favorite event, with the iconic runDisney blue in its stitching. ©runDisney, Lucasfilm Ltd. Although it was made with running in mind, this polyester shirt can help you stay cool and dry during all sorts of exercises. Plus, it’s only $27.98! Click Here to Shop the Stormtroopers “Run the Galaxy” Shirt! Whether you use them for casual wear at Disney World or spin class, the Women’s Disney Mickey Graphic Bike Shorts are a fun way to show your love for Disney! ©Target, Disney With a neutral color palette and a fun design, these shorts can help add a little bit of pop to a workout! These ones could be gone soon, but for now, they’re $11.04! Click Here to Shop the Mickey Biker Shorts! If you need a hint of sparkle in your exercise clothes, the Mickey Confetti Girls Tank is a great addition to your wardrobe! Remember, this one is listed in junior sizes, so keep that in mind when you’re grabbing one. ©Disney, Hot Topic Speaking of which, you can get this tank top for $19.92 right now! Also, is it just us or does Disney make a lot of workout tank tops? Maybe it’s just us. Click Here to Shop the Mickey Confetti Girls Tank Top! If the kiddos want to get in on the workout fun in a high-tech way, the Garmin Vivofit Jr. 2 in Star Wars Orange is a great pick! This wristband helps keep track of steps, sleep, and whether or not your kid is getting the 60 minutes of exercise they need, plus it can help with things like chore management through the companion app! ©Target, Disney, Lucasfilm Ltd. Through this wristband and the app it uses, kids get encouragement from Star Wars characters to complete goals and give them prizes when they’ve gotten their daily exercise! Right now, you can get this wristband for $69.99. Click Here to Shop the Star Wars VivoFit! Yes, we’ve got ANOTHER tank top (don’t worry, this isn’t the last one either). The Mushu Girls Tank features a classic line from Mulan and makes for a great workout shirt for anyone trying to bring their fierceness out! ©Disney, Hot Topic Like many of the other tank tops at Hot Topic, this one is in junior sizes. You can find this fun shirt for $19.92 right now! Click Here to Shop the Mushu Tank Top! What’s a workout without some water? If you want to hydrate in style, the Disney Villains Tritan Water Bottle is the perfect fit! Unlike what the picture might suggest, you just get one water bottle for $11.99 right now. ©Disney, Target This water bottle, which has a UV design featuring Ursula, Cruella, Maleficent, and the Evil Queen, adds a bombastic touch to your routine. Click Here to Shop the Disney Villains Water Bottle! We told you there’d be another tank top on this list! We swear this is the last one, but the Disney D Tank Top is a great option for anyone looking to build up their workout gear portfolio. Featuring just a simple “Disney D” on the chest, this tank has a classy, simple nod to Disney that isn’t too heavy-handed. ©Disney, BoxLunch This is definitely the simplest of the bunch, with raw hems and a mostly plain design, but that’s not a bad thing! Sometimes simple is best, and this shirt is a great example of that. Right now, this one is on sale for $23.12! Click Here to Shop the Disney D Tank Top! If simple’s not your thing and you want something that’ll really shine, the Disneyland Leggings are just the ticket! These are definitely some of Disney’s bolder leggings, with a shiny silver “Disneyland” on the thigh and nice, bright stripes. ©Disney These leggings are (unsurprisingly) almost sold out! For the time being, you can get ’em for $29.98! Click Here to Shop the Disneyland Leggings! Finally, let’s take a look at some stylish joggers! The Mickey Mouse Oversized Graphic Jogger Pants are a good casual addition to your collection, giving you a taste of athleisure during your workouts. Plus, they come in a great off-white color that’s very much “in” right now. ©Disney, Target These pants are a STEAL at $19.99, be sure to check them out as soon as you can, who knows how long Target will have them! Click Here to Shop the Mickey Mouse Oversized Joggers! Those are just a few pieces of Disney workout gear you can get to help you keep up those New Year’s resolutions! And if you have already broken yours, (guilt as charged) most of these options are great for lounging as well. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! 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! Preorder 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 preorder 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 workout items? Let us know in the comments! The post 11 Disney Workout Items To Help You Keep Those New Year’s Resolutions first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Guests can experience Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT using a standby queue instead of a virtual queue beginning Jan. 10, 2022. With this change, we will end the use of virtual queue for now for this incredible attraction.View the full article

You’re thinking about that next trip to Disney World, but should you go in April or September? It’s easier to travel with the kids in the summer, but can you handle the Florida heat? Look at All of the People! When can you find the lowest crowds? And is the holiday season really that wild? I’m gonna tell you the BEST time to go to Disney World, right now. Check out our video below about The BEST Times to Go to Disney World in 2022 Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Watch the video and let us know when you like to visit Disney World! The post DFB Video: The BEST Times to Go to Disney World in 2022 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. You’re gonna wanna get your wallet ready! New Starbucks Tumbler You might remember when we spotted the glitzy, fabulous, you-need-sunglasses-to-look-at-it new 50th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler earlier this week. Well, we’ve got GREAT news for those of us who can’t make the trek to Disney World! That’s right, the Pink Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Geometric Starbucks Tumbler with Straw has arrived online! New Starbucks Tumbler This tumbler has a geometric pattern on it that makes for a super shiny, reflective surface. One side features the Starbucks logo and the other features the Disney World 50th Anniversary logo. 50th Anniversary Logo And, it’s a venti size! That’s 24 ounces of coffee (or whatever else you want to toss in it). Pink 50th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler You can snag this tumbler on shopDisney for $49.99 RIGHT NOW, but hurry! Starbucks tumblers tend to sell out FAST — especially when they’re for the 50th. As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest merchandise updates! Click here to buy the Pink Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Geometric Starbucks Tumbler! 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be snagging this tumbler? Tell us in the comments! The post GO! The Latest Disney World 50th Anniversary Starbucks Tumbler Is Online NOW. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ah, Disney Genie. We’ve covered the good, the messy, and the confusing when it comes to Disney’s new planning service & paid FastPass+ replacement system. ©Disney We have uncovered a LOT of tips and tricks for this new service. There are a lot of rules to keep in mind when using Genie+, the paid FastPass+ replacement portion of this service. But there’s one rule in particular that a LOT of guests tend to get wrong. Misunderstanding this rule and not appreciating its full implications can cause a lot of headaches for you during your trip. So today we’re breaking down the BIG Disney Genie+ rule that everyone gets wrong so YOU can make sure you get it right! A Quick Summary (A.K.A. What is Disney Genie??) By now, many of you are likely very familiar with Disney Genie. But since this service is new to Disneyland Resort and Disney World, we wanted to make sure we gave a brief summary of the service as a recap. We previously worked on a post that explained Genie in 500 words or less. We’re resharing some of that below to give you the info you need. Disney Genie is a FREE planning service built into the My Disney Experience App and Disneyland App. You will tell Disney Genie what you want to ride, what types of things you like, etc., and Disney Genie will create a personalized, flexible itinerary for you. With Genie, you’ll be able to see forecasted wait times, mobile order your food, chat with a virtual assistant, see walk-up waitlist availability, make restaurant reservations, adjust your plans, and more. Plans will continuously update to help you get the most out of your day. Essentially, Genie is designed to help you plan your day and optimize your plans. ©Disney Disney Genie+ is a PAID FastPass-like service. It costs $15 per day per ticket at Disney World, and $20 per day per ticket at Disneyland. If you pay for this service, you’ll be able to see when the next available time is to use various rides’ Lightning Lanes (i.e. FastPass+ lanes). You will select the next available time to use the Lightning Lane for whatever ride you want, and when your time arrives, you can visit the ride and use the Lightning Lane (skipping the standby line). Once you’re done with that ride, you can make another Genie+ Lightning Lane selection — 1 ride at a time, throughout the day (though there’s a special rule we’ll talk about in a second). Over 40 attractions are available through Genie+ at Disney World, over 15 attractions are available through Genie+ at Disneyland. NOT all attractions will be available through Genie+. Lightning Lane While most guests can purchase Genie+ in advance (though the situation is different for Annual Passholders), you cannot make a Genie+ Lightning Lane selection until the DAY OF your trip. At Disney World, guests can make their first Lightning Lane attraction selection at 7AM on the day of their visit. (This will be VERY important for our post on this special rule, so hold onto that thought for a moment.) At Disneyland, the first Genie+ Lightning Lane selection can be made once you’re in the park. ©Disney Select, highly popular attractions (like Radiator Springs Racers in Disney California Adventure Park, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT) are NOT be listed on Genie+. That means that even if you pay for Genie+ you will NOT be able to select a time for/use the Lightning Lane at those attractions. Instead, if you want to use the Lightning Lane for those attractions, you’ll have to pay for the attractions INDIVIDUALLY. Guests are limited to buying 2 of these Individual Attraction Selections (pay-per-ride) per day. Click here to see our FREE DFB printable to help you make sense of Disney Genie! The Rule Everyone Gets Wrong Okay, now that we’ve got a basic summary of Genie, let’s get into the rule that trips everyone up. By now, you’ve probably heard of the infamous 120-minute rule, but do you really know how it works? Let’s go over the basics: You can generally make 1 Genie+ selection at a time throughout the day. But after you’ve made your first one, when can you make your second one? That’s where the 120 rule comes in. If you book your first Genie+ choice in the morning for later in the day, then you can make a second Genie+ Lightning Lane choice once 120 minutes have passed. But if you book before park opening time, this countdown starts at park opening time. This is the key here! We’ll come back to that for a second. Basically, after you book your first Genie+ you can book a second Genie+ selection when: You have used the first one you booked; Your first return time window has ended (if you miss it); or 120 minutes have passed since you booked your last one (or 120 minutes after park opening, depending on the situation). Lightning Lanes are the new FastPass lines Guests cannot make their first Genie+ Lightning Lane selection until the DAY OF their trip. At Disney World, you can make your first Lightning Lane attraction selection at 7AM on the day of your visit. HELLO, EARLY WAKE UP CALL. ©Disney So let’s say you wake up early (at 7AM) and make your first Genie+ selection for a ride at Hollywood Studios that doesn’t have a return time until 12:00PM (maybe something like Slinky Dog Dash). You won’t be able to use that first Genie+ selection until your designated 12PM return time, and your return time won’t end until later in the day. So are you stuck waiting until you ride the ride or that time passes before booking another one? NOPE! With the 120 minute rule, you can book another Genie+ selection sooner than that. But here’s where people get it wrong. If the 120 minute rule only said that you could make a second Genie+ selection 120 minutes after you make your first selection, then in theory you’d be able to make that second selection at 9AM (2 hours after you made the initial selection at 7AM). BUT remember: if you make that first Genie+ selection BEFORE the park opens, your 120 minute timer actually starts when the park OPENS. In this case, you booked the Genie+ selection at 7AM, but Hollywood Studios doesn’t open until 9AM. So you’ll be able to book that next Genie+ selection at…11AM (good job class)! Keep Those Times Straight! If you make that Genie+ selection once the park opens (a.k.a. you actually make the selection at 9AM, not before the park opens), the 120 minute rule would start from the moment you actually MAKE the selection. But, again, since you made the selection BEFORE the park opened, your timer starts once the park actually opens. Let’s do another example! When Genie+ reservations open at 7AM, let’s say you book a Haunted Mansion Lightning Lane return time for 5PM. Haunted Mansion Then, at 11AM (two hours after Magic Kingdom opens for the day, we’ll assume it opened at 9AM that day), you could get ANOTHER Genie+ Lightning Lane for a ride like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Remember: this rule only applies to Disney Genie+ reservations at Disney World. Individual Attraction Selection (A.K.A. pay-per-ride) reservations are separate and you don’t have to use the 120-minute rule for those rides. Also, Genie+ rules in Disneyland Resort are a little different since you can’t make a Genie+ selection until you’re IN the park. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train If you’re ever in doubt, you can check the Genie+ section in the My Disney Experience app and it will tell you if you’re too early to make that second selection. It will also advise you as to when you can make your next selection. The key here is to remember that if you make that first Genie+ selection before the park opens, the 120 rule starts counting after the park opens. ©Disney || The message you’ll get if you try to book too early That’s how to use the TRUE 120-minute rule! Want to know more about Genie? Check out our links below: Should you get Genie+ around the holidays in Disney World? We experiment How is Genie+ different in Disney World vs. Disneyland? Have feelings changed towards Disney Genie? Don’t make this Genie+ mistake in Disney World! Read about this big Genie+ change if you’re going to Disney World soon We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Watch These 10 DFB TikToks If Disney Genie Still Confuses You! All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA For in Disney World & How Much They’ll Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you used Disney Genie in the parks? 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Some of the most popular Disney collectibles are Minnie ears headbands, which come in all kinds of different themes. Minnie Ears Galore We’ve seen Minnie ears themed after Star Wars characters, lots of options for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and even some VERY expensive gold bedazzled ears. Now, a popular set of designer Minnie ears are available online! But you’ll have to hurry if you want to buy this fashionable accessory. Fashion designer Vera Wang worked with Disney to design the Minnie Mouse Ear Veil Headband. Vera Wang Ears These Minnie ears are soft padded ears that are covered with greige pronged crystals and topped with a white tulle bow and ribbon. The ears also come with a detachable white tulle veil, making them the perfect accessory for brides. A Look at the Ears We’ve spotted these ears in the parks already, and now they’re back in stock online as well! But the gorgeous ears don’t come cheap — the Vera Wang ears will cost you $600. $600! Despite the high price tag, the ears are already starting to sell out online. So if these are a must-have for you, then you need to head to Disney’s website to grab yours soon! ©Disney Keep following DFB for more updates on the latest Disney merchandise. Check Out A NEW Set of Minnie Ears That We Have Questions About 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you buy Disney’s Vera Wang designer ears? Let us know in the comments. The post A Pricey Set of Designer Minnie Ears Is Back Online — And Selling Out Fast first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Character dining is one of the most fun ways to dine in Disney World. Eating alongside your favorite characters? The best! Mickey Mouse Although character dining looks a bit different right now, it can still be fun to catch some characters while eating delicious food. Chef Mickey’s is a major dining staple in Disney World as one of the most popular character dining destinations. Still, there are other character dining locations that tend to be forgotten or overlooked — like Garden Grill in EPCOT. So if you find yourself unable to get a Chef Mickey’s reservation or wanting to try something new…Garden Grill is worth a try! Breaking Down the Restaurants Chef Mickey’s Chef Mickey’s is a character dining experience (modified for now) in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. It’s one of the hardest Disney World restaurant reservations to secure, and the menu is all-you-can-eat for breakfast and dinner (though the restaurant was previously open for all meals of the day, including brunch!). Chef Mickey’s The Contemporary Resort location makes this spot easy to get to from Magic Kingdom or via the Monorail, and the Fab Five (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, and Donald) visit diners (from a distance). Chef Mickey’s is a great place to get a classic Disney World character breakfast from a convenient location before making your way to Magic Kingdom. Here’s our dinner review of Chef Mickey’s! Garden Grill Restaurant Garden Grill, the only rotating restaurant in Disney World, is another character dining experience located in EPCOT in the Living with the Land pavilion. Currently only serving lunch and dinner, guests can visit with Mickey, Chip, Dale, and Pluto while they dine. Garden Grill Sign Garden Grill is one of the few places you can find Mickey in EPCOT, and the menu is all-you-can-eat with fresh ingredients grown a stone’s throw away IN the Land. And as the restaurant rotates, you can also spot scenes from inside the attraction! Check out our review of Garden Grill! Atmosphere Chef Mickey’s Chef Mickey’s is located in Disney’s Contemporary Resort right in the middle of all the excitement of the hotel. With views of Bay Lake and Mary Blair’s 90-foot mural, there’s a lot to see. Chef Mickey’s Entrance With brightly colored decor and lots of great lighting, it’s a warm space, though you can see some of the ongoing Contemporary construction when we visited. Chef Mickey’s This restaurant is family-friendly and as we’ve said, it’s VERY popular. Reservations often book out far in advance and can be very difficult to get. Chef Mickey’s Seating varies from combo booths and chairs to tables and chairs, and it’s a pretty sizable space. As a large space, in the center of a tall resort with lots of hard surfaces, this restaurant can get loud. Whether it’s families just talking or the cheers when the Fab 5 come out, this will not be a relaxing, leisurely meal, but a high-energy dining experience! Chef Mickey’s And of course, there are appearances by each of the Fab 5! With the modified character dining they don’t necessarily greet you at your table or interact as much, but you are able to wave to them and take some distanced pictures. What’s Chef Mickey whipping up in the kitchen? We love watching the monorail swoop in and out of the Contemporary resort while we dine and say howdy to our favorite Disney friends. That monorail definitely provides a unique experience and being within walking distance to Magic Kingdom is a great perk, as well! FIRST LOOK! Chef Mickey’s At Disney World Is Now Open For Dinner! Garden Grill Meanwhile, at Garden Grill Restaurant, it’s a much smaller restaurant. And since it’s less popular, there’s not as much need for quick table turnover as with Chef Mickey’s, so you can enjoy a more leisurely meal. Garden Grill Restaurant There’s also much more character interaction at Garden Grill, as you usually see characters multiple times and they’re more likely to interact with you because the restaurant is so much smaller. Look how cute these guys are! Seating consists of a layout of tables in a circle, with an inner circle of tables and chairs and an outer circle of half-circle booths. Garden Grill Tables As Disney World’s only rotating restaurant, it actually rotates to feature different scenes from Living With the Land. Because of its layout and that central kitchen that the seating area rotates around, this restaurant provides a quieter atmosphere and a more intimate greeting setting for those distanced interactions with our Disney friends. Living with the Land – Prairie Scene Dinner AND a ride? Sign us up! Combined with easier-to-get reservations and an in-park location, Garden Grill is far too easily overlooked. Disney World character dining is different right now. Menus Both restaurants are all-you-can-eat family-style right now with somewhat similar prices. These platters are brought to the tables and guests are welcomed to request seconds (or thirds, or fourths) of their favorite dishes! Chef Mickey’s Traditionally, Chef Mickey’s has been a buffet-style restaurant, but since the reopening, it has converted over to an all-you-care-to-enjoy family-style meal. Breakfast at Chef Mickey’s costs $42 per adult and $27 per child, and dinner costs $55 per adult and $36 per child. Breakfast includes a range of fruit, breads, and traditional breakfast dishes including the always iconic Mickey Waffles. ©Disney ©Disney There are also some standouts dishes at Chef Mickey’s breakfast, like the “Loaded” Potato Cheese Casserole. Loaded Cheese-Potato Casserole For dinner, you’ll find lots of options to choose from, ranging from salads and bread and Roasted Garlic Gratin Potatoes… ©Disney …to Baby Carrots, Prime Rib, and the Traditional Roasted Breast of Turkey. There are also plant-based options available. ©Disney The Traditional Roasted Turkey comes with turkey, summer succotash, and gravy, and in the past, we also ordered the Prime Rib with Mushroom Ragout and Roasted Onions. Traditional Roasted Turkey Breast Dinner Chef Mickey’s has some classic homestyle meals for both breakfast and dinner, so it’s an easy option for picky eaters and definitely family-friendly. Review: A Disney World Character Dinner is Back in a NEW Way — Welcome to Chef Mickey’s! Garden Grill Garden Grill costs $55 per adult and $36 per child for lunch and dinner. The menu is a lot smaller than Chef Mickey’s but has a good amount of fresh dishes with homegrown veggies from the Land garden. ©Disney The Harvest-inspired Garden Salad and Grilled Beef with Chimichurri are standout dishes here, especially with the locally-sourced veggies. The food gives us home-cooked Thanksgiving vibes, and the veggies are FRESH. In fact, the salad can even change slightly depending on what’s currently fresh. Family Style Meal at Garden Grill Both restaurants, while somewhat spendy, have some delicious dishes to enjoy while visiting with Disney characters. If you’re looking for a reservation that’s not as difficult to grab, try Garden Grill! Have you been to any of these underrated Disney World restaurants? Both of these dining options offer approachable, homestyle all-you-care-to-enjoy meals and are even the same price point for dinner. Chef Mickey’s offers breakfast, is close to Magic Kingdom, and provides that grand view of the monorail sweeping in and out of the Contemporary Resort. Garden Grill provides a lunch option, is actually inside EPCOT, and provides a one-of-a-kind view inside an iconic attraction on its rotating floor. Chef Mickey’s has a high-energy, excitable atmosphere, while Garden Grill provides a calmer and cozier environment. Both restaurants give you the opportunity to greet the Big Cheese, himself, but on any given day, it’s easier to get a reservation for Garden Grill over Chef Mickey’s. So if you’re looking for an easier reservation AND delicious, fresh food, Garden Grill might be worth trying. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news! Halloween-themed character dining is back 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! Preorder 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 preorder 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 restaurant do you prefer? Tell us in the comments! The post If You Like Chef Mickey's, You Might Also Like Garden Grill in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Earlier today, we shared three BIG ways you can save on your next trip to Disney World, including a spectacular discount on your hotel stay along with Annual Passholder and Florida Resident offers. We can’t wait to say “Hiya, pal!” to Mickey this year! Perhaps you’re also thinking about making 2022 the year you finally check out Disney’s Aulani Resort. Well, we have good news — there are NEW ways to save there as well! Disney announced two new offers for future stays at Disney’s Aulani Resort. ©Disney Parks Blog The first is a discount on your hotel room for most stays April 16th, 2022 through June 5th, 2022. Guests can save up to 15% on select rooms for stays of up to four consecutive nights, and 20% on select rooms for stays of 5 or more consecutive nights. Note that while Disney often does not mandate a specific number of nights with their offers, in this instance a length of stay requirement does apply to maximize your savings. ©Disney Note that this first offer excludes suites and 3-Bedroom Grand Villas. In addition, if you book through February 6th, 2022 for a stay of 4 nights or more with an arrival date of May 10th through June 1st, you’ll also receive a $150 Resort Credit to use at eligible locations around Aulani! ©Disney The second offer is available if you are a Disney VISA Cardholder! Cardholders can save 20% on select rooms for stays of up to 4 nights, and 25% on select rooms for stays of 5 or more nights! This offer is valid for stays most nights May 10th, 2022 through June 5th, 2022. A length of stay requirement also applies to this offer. Aulani © Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more ways to save on your next Disney vacation, whether that’s to one of their theme park destinations or to a tropical resort getaway like Aulani! Click here to read more about the newest Disney World hotel discount! 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! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited Disney’s Aulani Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post TWO Ways to SAVE Big on Your 2022 Disney Aulani Trip! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The winter holidays are still celebrated for many Christians, as Jan. 6 marks the 12th day of Christmas known as Three Kings’ Day or Epiphany. Celebrated across the globe in different ways, this holiday commemorates the Three Kings’ (or wise men) following a guiding star to Bethlehem to honor the birth of Jesus and honor him as king. From Spain to Puerto Rico […]View the full article

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