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Happy holidays everyone! There’s plenty of holiday fun to be had at Disneyland Resort with Festival of Holidays and at Disney World with Festival of the Holidays, but what about at home? The Holidays at Disneyland Recently, Disney showcased a new, DIY way you can add some Disney magic to your home this holiday season! Designed by Imagineers Stephanie Jazmines and Amy Young, the Disney Paper Parks: Holiday Edition activity sheet walks you through designing 12 paper ornaments based on different Disney parks! ©Disney This activity is available for FREE online, all you need is some glue and scissor and you’ll be ready to go! Click here to get the DIY printable activity sheets!! This DIY ornament set features every Disney park, from the one that started it all, Disneyland… Holidays at Disneyland …all the way to Disney’s most recent expansion, Shanghai Disney! Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disney ©Disney We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! TUTORIAL: Did You Know You Can WASH Disney Ears?! Here’s How. Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What did you think about this activity? Let us know in the comments! The post DIY: Learn How to Make Disney Parks Ornaments! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

HAPPY NEW YEAR! New Year’s Eve 2019 Alright, alright, we’re a little early. But next week, we say goodbye to 2021 and helloooooo to 2022. If you’re ringing in the New Year in Disney World this year, then you might want to check out our FULL UPDATE on next week’s weather! Weather Forecast According to The Weather Channel, this week brings us hot days, mild nights, and rainless skies! That’s some pretty classic Florida winter weather to welcome us into 2022. Train Station Last week, we saw a little bit of rain so we’re excited to see those rain changes staying low next week. Let’s take a look at the predictions so you’re ready for your New Year’s week trip! December 27th Monday, December 27th will start the week with temperatures that are pretty consistent with what we’ve been seeing. The week starts out hot during the day and cooler at night. ©The Weather Channel There’s a VERY slight chance of rain in the forecast on Monday but this should be a mostly dry week. You might just need to dodge the odd shower towards the end of the week. As always, a raincoat never hurts in Orlando! December 28th The next day, December 28th brings us a similar forecast with pretty warm temperatures during the day! 82 degrees might be a LOT hotter than you’re used to at home this time of year. ©The Weather Channel You’ll notice there is a DRASTIC drop in temperatures to the low. That’s a full 20-degree difference between the high and the low! It might be a good idea to pack a layer in case you get a little chilly once it’s nighttime. 62 degrees might feel a little cooler than you expect! December 29th On Wednesday, December 29th, we’re going to see temps fluctuate just a little bit again — but not too much. So, we’ll be seeing mid-80s heat at the hottest part of the day. Your low is gonna hang out at 64 degrees. ©The Weather Channel For most of the week, we should see a nice mix of clouds and sun. Hopefully, that means we’ll have beautiful days without it being too bright. December 30th For Thursday, December 30th, we’re seeing almost exactly the same temperatures in the mid-80s and an evening at 65 degrees. Wow! That’s a comfy night! ©The Weather Channel Check out the high humidity this week! That can make the heat feel hotter and a chill feel colder! Prep to be a little less comfortable than you’d expect from these temperatures. December 31st The week continues with a little drop in temperature in the day and a consistent nighttime on December 31st. Good thing these temperatures are comfy since you’ll be counting down to midnight! ©The Weather Channel 65 degrees might not seem chilly depending on where you’re coming from. But, if you’ve been wearing short sleeves and shorts in 80 degrees all day, you might be surprised how cool that 60 degrees feels! January 1st Saturday, January 1st brings us more consistent temperatures and a slightly higher rain chance. Still, it looks like the first day of 2022 is going to be a BEAUTIFUL one for Orlando. ©The Weather Channel Keep in mind that days are shorter this time of year. Days this week tend to start around 7:15AM and that sun sets around 5:40PM. January 2nd And we’ll wrap up our week on January 2nd with still comfy temperatures and a beautiful day of mixed sunshine and clouds. The day will still be warm at almost 80 degrees, but get ready for another low-60s night. ©The Weather Channel This day also has the highest rain chance of the week. As of now, it looks like we’ll stay dry. Don’t forget to keep checking the forecast for changes, though! Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel. Temperatures are projected to be pretty stable throughout the week. We’re looking at a range of 80s highs and 50s to 60s lows. ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH 2 News Florida does like to toss out those surprises! We like to check the forecast each morning before we leave our hotel room to make sure our park bags are STOCKED with anything we might need. Click here to see some essentials you need for your park bag! Tips for Weathering the Weather! So, what are our best tips for packing when it comes to this week’s forecast? Pack those layers! We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Layering is the KEY to staying comfy during the cooler seasons in Florida. Orlando has a tendency to slingshot between HOT temperatures during the days and surprisingly chilly temperatures at night. Scarf If you wear one layer, you’re likely to be uncomfortable during one part of the day. Bring a scarf or light jacket to toss on once those temperatures drop so that you can stay comfy whether the sun is shining or you’re watching the fireworks in 60 degrees! Want more Disney trip essentials? Click here! Stay healthy! Now, those evenings might be perfect but we’re still looking at hot and sunny days — and the Florida sun can be INTENSE. We want to make sure you’re feeling comfy and SAFE when you’re walking actual miles in the heat. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Make sure you apply sunscreen and reapply often, take breaks when you need them, and drink a LOT of water. You might not be used to the level of activity that a Disney day requires, so make sure you’re listening to what your body needs. Want to see what our reporters carry in Disney World? Click here! And that’s the forecast for next week! As always stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates. Oh, and once again, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Click here for the latest news from Magic 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! 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Hello and welcome to another weekly round-up of the BIGGEST Disney news from this week! Let’s Go!! Whether you’re planning to visit Disney World soon or are just curious to know what’s been going on in the world of the Disney parks and beyond, we’ve got you covered. From a huge announcement about another replacement service for Disney’s Magical Express to COVID-19 updates, read on for all the Disney news you need to know! 1 — New Replacement Service for Disney’s Magical Express First up we’ve got big news about a NEW replacement service for Disney’s Magical Express that has been announced. As many of you are well aware, Disney’s Magical Express will be discontinued starting in 2022. We’ve already shared lots of details about Mears Connect, a new service from Mears (the company that operates Disney’s Magical Express) that is, in many ways, meant to be a replacement of the same service. We even saw a Mears Connect bus in Disney World this week! Mears Connect But now another replacement service has been announced. The Sunshine Flyer comes from Transportation Management Service (TMS). Like the Magical Express, The Sunshine Flyer will transport guests to and from their Disney World Resort hotels and Orlando International Airport. The motor coaches that will be used by The Sunshine Flyer will be themed around “old-fashioned passenger cars and train engines.” ©The Sunshine Flyer The staff will be dressed as 1920s rail conductors and engineers. ©The Sunshine Flyer Frank Sherman, the CEO of TMS shared that “through The Sunshine Flyer, we’re able to give guests the chance to start their vacation from the minute they step off the plane.” The service will become available in February of 2022. Click here to learn more about The Sunshine Flyer! 2 — Parking Trams Are BACK! In more exciting transportation news, parking trams are BACK in Magic Kingdom’s parking lot (a.k.a. the parking lot for the Transportation and Ticket Center). They’re BACK! Right now, trams have only returned to the Magic Kingdom parking lot, but they are set to return to the other parks throughout 2022. Click here to see more about the return of parking trams to Disney World! 3 — Reopening News Over the past few months, lots of things have reopened in Disney World. From restaurants to hotels, we’ve seen a number of fan-favorites made available once again. Now, one more thing has joined the list, and another will be joining it soon. First, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular has finally reopened! Run, Indy, run! Though the show has been modified in some ways, it’s incredibly exciting to see the team perform those fantastic stunts! Click here to see more about the reopened Indiana Jones Stunt show! Soon to join the “officially reopened” list is another Disney World hotel — Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort! All-Star Sports originally had an earlier reopening date, but that was ultimately delayed. All-Star Sports Entrance All-Star Sports is now set to reopen in March of 2022 and reservations for the hotel are available to book. Once it opens up, all of Disney World’s hotels will have officially reopened. Click here to see more about the reopening of All-Star Sports! 4 — Limited-Time Updates You Need to Know About If you’re going to Disney World soon, there are quite a few limited-time perks you might want to take advantage of, and/or some last-minute thing you might want to pick up. First up, the Christmastime parade is now available for ALL guests to watch in Magic Kingdom, but it won’t be available for long! Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade If you want to try and get a good spot to view the parade from, consider booking a Genie+ Lightning Lane for the parade viewing area. Designated Area Holiday refillable mugs are also back in Disney World’s hotels, so you’ll want to snatch those up before they go away. Holiday Mug For a limited time, a special Disney World hotel perk has also gotten better! From now through January 3rd, 2022, all Disney World hotel guests (and guests staying at select other qualifying hotels) can enter any Disney World theme park on any day for an HOUR before that park’s official opening time. That’s an increase of 30 minutes from the typical Early Theme Park Entry perk. Resort Guest? Right this way! Also, from now through January 3rd, 2022, select pay-per-ride selections are available through Genie+. That means you’ll be able to reserve a return time to use those rides’ Lightning Lanes through the regular $15 per ticket per day Genie+ service, rather than having to pay for those rides individually. Lightning Lane sign at Frozen Ever After These are big perks you’ll want to take advantage of while you can! Speaking of limited-time things, a number of specialty treats have become available as part of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. But some of these treats will be LEAVING SOON! That’s right folks, some of these treats aren’t sticking around for the full 18 months of the celebration. Showtime with Jose Disney has announced that a few 50th Anniversary snacks — including the Seven Dwarfs Specialty Cone from Storybook Treats, the Showtime With Jose Dole Whip float from Aloha Isle, and others — will be leaving after January 9th, 2022. Click here to see what snacks will be leaving soon! If you’ve been hoping to try one of these treats, you’ll want to make sure you grab them before they’re gone. But there is some good news — new snacks will be joining the 50th Anniversary celebrations soon. We’ll be sure to update you on that once we get more details. Click here to see what the holiday crowds are like in Disney World this week! 5 — COVID-19 Updates Finally, we’ll wrap up our big news posts of the week with some COVID-19 updates. To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we have continued to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. This week, Orange County, Florida, where much of Disney World is located, was placed in the “high risk” COVID-19 category by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign The CDC recommends that everyone in a Substantial or High risk category county wear a mask in public, indoor spaces. This aligns with Disney World’s current mask policy. Click here to see more about this “high risk” designation. Not long after we shared the news about this “high risk” designation for Orange County, Florida, Universal Orlando announced that they will be changing their mask policies. Starting on December 24th, all guests (regardless of vaccination status) will be required to wear face coverings in all public indoor locations. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Masks will also be required on all attractions from the moment the guest enters the queue to the moment they exit the experience. Click here to see more about the new face mask rules for Universal Orlando And finally, this week we shared that some experts have indicated the Omicron COVID-19 variant could slow international tourism to Florida. We’re keeping an eye out for more updates about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant and we’ll be sure to share that news with you. Omicron and Disney World: Click here to see what you need to know Of course, other news was also shared this week. Check out the links below to read more! All of your other Minnie ears will be jealous of THESE new ears! If you’re traveling to Disneyland Paris from the UK new travel restrictions could impact your trip Disneyland Paris Pride is returning in 2022 See what popular food item has reached record high prices ©Disney A popular 50th Anniversary Starbucks tumbler is back in Disney World Disney has responded to the $5 million Magic Key and Park reservation lawsuit Get 50% off your next Disney Cruise Line deposit Want One? See what former Disney CEO Bob Iger has to say about what Disney+ needs to succeed and learn why he felt like it was time for him to step down Holiday prices have arrived for pay-per-ride selections in Disneyland Could a Disney World permit hint at a secret new show in EPCOT? Check out the best Disney deals on Amazon this week Are dining reservations super limited in Disney World right now? That’s it for this week! Be sure to check back with us for more updates. $10 for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary character statues? We’ll take 5 thanks! 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! 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Disney Cruise Line has a whole fleet of incredible ships with fantastic entertainment and dining onboard. Disney Cruise Line Maybe you’ve been on a Disney Cruise or two? Maybe you’re a seasoned Disney Cruise Line expert? Or perhaps you’ve only dreamed of setting sail with Disney. Well, no matter how many times you’ve been on Disney’s ships, we have a feeling there are some AMAZING details about them you’ve never noticed or never heard about! Today, we’re breaking down some of the best hidden details and secrets about Disney Cruise Line just for you. A quick note that some of these things might be specific to one or more of Disney Cruise Line’s ships, but might not be found on ALL of the ships. Also, note that many things have changed on Disney Cruise Line due to COVID-19, so different policies may be in place at the moment. 1 — You Need to Look DOWN There’s so much to look at when you get on a Disney Cruise — the statue in the atrium, the decorations all around, the characters popping up here and there — perhaps the last place you’d think to look is the floor. But, you should definitely look DOWN! Carpet Design in the Atrium — See Any Hidden Mickeys? Throughout Disney’s cruise ships you’ll generally find a variety of carpet designs. For example, a DFB team member sailed on the Disney Wonder in 2019 and took a free tour of the ship on one of the later days in the trip. (Another secret you probably didn’t know about — there are often FREE tours of the ship offered on select dates. Be sure to check the Navigator App to see if it’s being offered during your cruise). During the tour, a Cast Member pointed out all of the amazing carpets throughout the ship. A Totally Different Carpet! There are what feels like DOZENS of different carpets aboard the Disney Cruise Line’s ships, each meant to transition you into a different space, guide you around the ship (more on that in a second), or immerse you in the theming. You probably wouldn’t actively notice any of these if you don’t purposefully look for them. There Are SO Many Carpet Designs! But, once you see them, they’ll suddenly pop out at you everywhere. More Carpets! If you’ve been on a Disney cruise, look back at your photos and see how many different carpet designs you can spot (and count how many of them you didn’t even notice!). 2 — Portholes Can Be Deceiving Throughout the ship, you’ll find portholes, giving you a view to the outside. One of the spots where you’ll find portholes on various floors all visible at the same time is the atrium. That’s when you might just notice something unique. Atrium Space At least on the Disney Wonder, the portholes actually change in size in the atrium space as part of the illusion of the space. You’ll notice that the portholes on the middle floor are a bit bigger than the ones on the higher floor. Do You See It? It’s sort of similar to what you see with forced perspective, where Disney uses certain visual tricks to alter how big or small a space feels (like Cinderella Castle in Disney World!). 3 — Look All Around You in the Atrium While we’re in the atrium, we have to mention all of the details you’ll find here if you look carefully. In the Disney Wonder, there are actually designs of characters built into the design elements at the bottom of each floor. But, the characters aren’t just featured in ordinary poses. See the Characters? Instead, the characters are actually depicted doing different jobs around the ship! Daisy is making beds, Pete is serving some food, Minnie is cooking, and there’s more. See the Characters? On the Disney Fantasy, you’ll also find special designs on some of those bottom portions. Disney Fantasy atrium On the Disney Wish, Disney’s upcoming, NEW ship, you’ll also find some incredible details in the atrium (or what they’re calling the “Grand Hall”). In the rug, there are designs of vines, like a pumpkin patch, along with glass slippers and other character designs. And the railing has elements meant to sort of look like a tiara and there’s colored glass fit into it. The Disney Wish Grand Hall ©Disney The atrium space is one that you walk right into when you start your cruise, and one you’ll inevitably walk past or through many times, but if you don’t stop to look closely at these little details, you could totally miss them! 4 — Even the Signs Have Hidden Details As if you needed even more proof that there are hidden details EVERYWHERE on Disney’s cruise ships, we just had to share that there are secrets hidden in the signs too! So, once you’re done looking down at all of the carpets, look UP at the signs and see what you can spot. One sign in particular stands out to us — the After Hours sign on the Disney Wonder (for the area that is home to the adult entertainment district) features a hidden detail. Do you see it? See It? That martini glass? It’s formed by Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat flipped upside down! It’s hard to tell in the image above, but if you look closely you can see that it has the signature stars and moon you’ll find on Mickey’s sorcerer hat. 5 — They Sail Under the Bahamian Flag and Have Crew From ALL Kinds of Different Places You may have taken off on a Disney Cruise from a port located in the U.S. or another country, but did you know that Disney Cruise Line’s “flag state” is The Bahamas? The cruise ships are registered there and they sail under the Bahamian flag, as many other cruise lines do. According to WUSA 9, “a 2015 report from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) said that 90% of commercial vessels calling on U.S. ports fly a flag other than the American flag.” Disney Cruise Line Terminal WUSA 9 notes that the CLIA “cited American restrictions as their reasons for registering their ships in other countries. They said U.S. flag vessels are required to have Americans as at least 75% of their on-board personnel, they must be owned by an American and they must be built in the United States.” Disney Cruise Line’s ships have all been built in shipyards overseas, including the NEW Disney Wish. ©Disney Not only do Disney’s cruise ships sail under the Bahamian flag and come from overseas shipyards, but Disney Cruise Line’s personnel also show off the cruise’s international flair. Typically, Disney Cruise Line Cast Members represent more than 86 different nationalities! Next time you’re on a cruise, be sure to look at the Cast Members’ name tags and see where they’re from! 6 — The Carpet Can Help You! Disney’s cruise ships are LARGE. After spending a day splashing around in the pool or eating all of the soft-serve ice cream you can handle, you might find it a bit confusing to find your stateroom. Which way is toward the front of the ship? Which way is toward the back? How do you know where to go when many of the stateroom hallways look the same? Well, that’s just one more reason why you should look…DOWN! Disney Cruise Line The carpets are here to help! If you’re walking through the stateroom hallways, look down at the carpet design. The carpets generally feature stars. If the stars are pointing straight (meaning the peak of the star is pointing forward, in the direction you’re walking), then you’re walking forward. If the stars are not pointing straight, then you’re headed aft! The maps you see in the carpet can also help. If those maps are right-side up, then you’re heading forward. Look at the Carpet! More fun facts: the maps on the carpets show the Disney Cruise Line ships and the flags around the cruise wheel on the carpet spell out the name of the ship you’re on! So, the next time you’re on the ship, remember this phrase: look down to help you get around! 7 — The Colors Have a Purpose Disney Cruise Line’s ships have a pretty distinct design from the outside. They look quite different than other ships, and their color scheme can stand out. But, the color scheme has been put in place for a very specific reason (not just because it looks nice). Disney Dream As Disney Cruise Line notes, the ships feature a black hull, white superstructure, yellow trim (and yellow lifeboats), and 2 large red funnels. Black, white, yellow, and red…those colors sound familiar to anyone? Hey there Mickey! Of course! The colors represent…Mickey Mouse! Seems like the Mouse that started it all is truly everywhere you look. 8 — Disney Got Special Permission for Their Lifeboat Color Speaking of colors, the color of the lifeboats on Disney’s ships have a backstory all their own! As Disney Cruise Line shares, they were actually the FIRST cruise line to have yellow lifeboats. Before that, lifeboats had to be an orange color due to regulations in place. You can see the orange boats on the Carnival Cruise Line boat below. ©Carnival Orange lifeboats are good, but Mickey’s classic look doesn’t exactly involve orange, does it? So, to fit in with the color and theming of the ship, Disney wanted yellow lifeboats (like Mickey’s yellow shoes). Ready to Get Cruising? And they were able to make that dream come true after getting special permission from the U.S. Coast Guard to use the yellow color! 9 — A Ship That’s Built in HALF?! You’ve probably imagined that building a cruise ship isn’t easy, but Disney has taken things to the next level! As Disney Cruise Line shares, the Disney Magic, Disney Cruise Line’s first ship, was actually built in 2 halves that were 100 miles apart! Disney Magic Part of the ship was built in Anacona, Italy and then towed 100 miles to meet the stern of the ship, which was in Marghera, Italy. The two pieces were then joined and welded together! That’s one impressive feat. 10 — People Eat a LOT of Food If you’ve ever been on a cruise then this is probably not shocking to you, but people eat a LOT of food and drink a LOT of drinks of all kinds when on a cruise. While you may know that in theory, seeing the hard numbers shows you just how intense it is! Ready to Dig In? According to one press release originally made in 2018, on an average 7-night sailing aboard the Disney Magic, the following items are consumed: Beef – 5,000 pounds Chicken – 10,000 pounds Salmon – 1,200 pounds Shrimp – 1,300 pounds Lobster Tail – 1,000 pounds Melon – 15,000 pounds Pineapple – 4,500 pounds Eggs – 71,500 Coffee – 57,820 cups Soda – 3,125 gallons Beer – 12,385 bottles/cans Wine and Champagne – 2,700 bottles Time to EAT A Business Insider article from 2018 shared slightly different but still IMPRESSIVE food figures. According to that article, each week before setting sail, the ship “is loaded with about 12,000 pounds of chicken, 5,000 to 6,000 pounds of beef, and 10,000 to 12,000 bottles of wine.” Of course, these figures can vary depending on the length of the sailing and the number of guests the ship can hold, with Disney’s newer ships able to hold many more guests per sailing. Still, no matter how you slice it or dice it, that’s a LOT of food. Mac & Cheese! Another random and fun fact (not food-related) is that the anchor on the Disney Magic weighs 28,200 pounds, which is about the same as 3 full-grown elephants! 11 — There’s a Meaning Behind the Names Palo is an adult-exclusive, elegant, and fan-favorite restaurant located on the Disney Magic, Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy ships. It typically serves a popular brunch and dinner, both of which feature flavors inspired by Italy. Like all things with Disney, there’s a reason why Disney built an Italian restaurant on the ship (and it’s not just because people love chicken parmesan). Palo The decor and food of Palo are inspired by Italy, which is the birthplace of both the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder — Disney Cruise Line’s first 2 ships! Look at the artwork near the restaurant, as you might just find something showing its Italian influence! Palo According to Disney, Palo actually “takes its name from the poles that line the canals of Venice.” When you enter the restaurant, be sure to look at the masks that surround you, all reminiscent of Venetian masks used for Carnevale. Masks Also, look for the gondola pole by the reception desk and an elaborate mask nearby. So Beautiful While Palo has lots of amazing food to eat, its decor isn’t something to be overlooked! Click here to see a guest review of dinner at Palo on the Disney Fantasy! 12 — How Does Castaway Cay Get Fresh Water? One of the highlights of Disney’s Bahamian cruises is a stop at Disney’s private island — Castaway Cay! According to Disney, the island is typically home to about 60 Disney Cruise Line crew members who live and work there full-time. Castaway Cay But, that’s not the only cool thing about Castaway Cay! Ever wonder how the island gets fresh water? Well, Disney has shared that water is actually procured in Port Canaveral and delivered to Castaway Cay by the ships. The water is then stored in an 80,000 gallon fresh water storage tank on Castaway Cay! 13 — They’ve Had a Lot of FIRSTS There are lots of things you can take for granted when sailing with Disney Cruise Line (or other cruises that have adopted some similar policies). But, Disney Cruise Line actually had a LOT of firsts. Disney Cruise Line was actually the first to: Have a fireworks display at sea Implement rotational dining where guests dine in a different restaurant each evening but are accompanied by their same serving team at each restaurant Have a dock at their private island, which allows guests to easily walk on and off the ship (no need for tender boats) Create a water coaster at sea (the AquaDuck, which appears on the Disney Dream and Fantasy) — the water coaster spans 4 decks in height, goes over the edge of the ship, and is over 700 feet in length Castaway Cay Give inside staterooms a “window” to the outside with their Magical Portholes Show movies at sea on the same day the movies debut in theaters Offer guests FREE soft drinks at any time with a 24/7 beverage station Have a bath-and-a-half set-up for staterooms (so families with children have the ability to take a bath!) And more! ©Disney Cruise Line 14 — Just HOW Many Cast Members Are There?! There are a lot of Cast Members aboard Disney’s ships, from performers to housekeeping, cooking, guest relations, and more. But, you might not realize just how MANY Cast Members there typically are. Back in 2018, Business Insider shared that the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream (both of which have 1,250 staterooms and can accommodate 4,000 guests) typically have around 1,450 Cast Members. That means that when those ships are at full guest capacity, there would be about 1 Cast Member for every 2.76 guests. That’s a pretty impressive ratio! Arendelle Cast Members Preview Of course, the situation with the number of guests and Cast Members on board has changed recently due to COVID-19, as Disney is reducing capacity on its ships and not all Cast Member positions may be filled. But still, it’s impressive to know what things look like when the numbers are in full force. 15 — Hacks to Help You Find Your Way We’ve already talked about how the carpets on the ships can help you find your way, but if you’re traveling on the Disney Fantasy or the Disney Dream, there’s ANOTHER navigating hack you need to know about. While on the ship, your stateroom will either be on the starboard or port side. But, when you’re walking through stateroom hallways that all look fairly similar, it can be difficult to tell what side of the ship you’re on. Disney Cruise Line Room Here’s an easy tip! As Disney shares, on the Fantasy and Dream, if you’re on the port side (left), you’ll find a FISH next to your room’s door. If you’re on the starboard side (right), you’ll find a SEAHORSE next to your room. ©Popsugar So, the next time you’re walking the hallways, you can look at the icons next to the door numbers to help you find your way! 16 — The Jogging Track You Don’t Want to Miss Disney Cruise Line has plenty to keep you busy all day long, including a jogging/walking track (typically on the outside of deck 4) for those who might want to get in a bit of exercise during their trip. Now, a run around the ship might be the LAST thing on your mind after filling your stomach with all the chicken tenders and fries you can handle. But, even if you just give it a quick walk, it can totally be worth the journey! ©Disney First of all, many guests don’t even realize that the walking/jogging track is there, so you’ll often have much of the space to yourself or find that it is quite empty. Second, and most importantly, the jogging/walking track can sometimes take you past some really unique spots on the ship! You might get the chance to run (or steadily walk) past some of the more behind-the-scenes, operational parts of the ship, which is something you wouldn’t otherwise see. Disney Cruise While on your run/walk, be sure to look for any special portholes that might be along the way. On select Disney Cruise Line ships, there is a porthole along the track that actually looks into one of the ship’s kitchens, giving you a really unique view! 17 — Change Your Dinner Time & Line Up Each night on Disney Cruise Line, there are 2 different seating times for dinner — a “main seating” time and a “second seating” time. The main seating is typically earlier, while the second is a bit later. You can request your seating time when you book your vacation, but if your preferred time isn’t available, you’ll just be assigned to the other time. Not happy with what dining time you got? Call Disney Cruise Line ahead of your trip and see what changes can be made! Or let your travel agent know about your request so they can make the call. Disney may place you on a waitlist to get the dining time of your choice, but it’s worth it to call and give it a try. Be sure to also look and see if/where you can visit once onboard to potentially request dining changes. Sometimes a change may not be possible ahead of the cruise, but you can try to request a change again when you board. Triton’s Along with dining times, you’ll also get a restaurant rotation — the schedule of restaurants you’ll visit during your cruise and what order you’ll visit them in. Got a specific rotation request? Call Disney ahead of your trip and ask to place a request on your reservation. There are no guarantees that you’ll get what you want, but it never hurts to ask. To see your restaurant rotation, you can check the “My Plans” section in the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app upon boarding. Not happy with your dinner lineup? You can request a change when you board the ship. Just be sure to ask where dining changes are being made and try to go there as soon as you step on the ship. 18 — The Nursery Has Special Rules Disney Cruise Line has all kinds of awesome spaces for younger kids, older kids, teens/tweens, and adults. But, the littlest guests aren’t forgotten about either. There are nurseries aboard Disney’s cruise ships — called the “it’s a small world” nursery on the Disney Magic, Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy. The nursery will also be coming to the Disney Wish. This spot is meant for guests 6 months to 3 years old (or 1-3 years old on Transatlantic and Panama Canal itineraries). But, if you’re planning to use the childcare services at the nurseries, you’ll need to do some planning. it’s a small world nursery on the Disney Wonder ©Disney Cruise Line While the other kids spots are generally available on a more casual basis (note that COVID-19 has changed that situation), you MUST make advance reservations for the childcare at “it’s a small world” nursery. Because space is limited, Disney recommends that advance reservations be made as early as possible. ©Disney Cruise Line Also, childcare at the “it’s a small world” nursery is one of the few things that is NOT included in the overall cost of the cruise. Unlike the kids clubs for the older children and teens/tweens, you will have to pay for childcare at the nursery. Rates are $4.50 per half hour for the first child, and a minimum of 1 hour must be booked. There are also certain cancellation fees. ©Disney Cruise Line So, if you’re planning on traveling with a little one and want to use the nursery’s childcare services, be sure to plan ahead! Note that at the moment, due to COVID-19, the nursery services may not be available. Be sure to check and see what the situation is like on your cruise. 19 — If Things Sell Out, Don’t Give Up Port adventures, character meet and greets (when available), and specialty dining associated with Disney Cruise Line can sell out QUICKLY. Many times, select Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club members (like Gold and Platinum members) will get first access to these things, and some can sell out even at those earlier levels, leaving no or very few reservations for silver members or new cruisers. If that happens to you with a specific port adventure you were hoping to get or reservations for popular adult dining spots like Palo and Remy, don’t give up hope! Palo Brunch As soon as you board your cruise, go directly to guest services or to the designated area for requesting these dining reservations/port adventures (typically there will be a spot to make some of the dining reservations in an adult dining or bar/lounge space). There, you’ll be able to see if there are any last-minute openings. Sometimes you’ll be able to score that reservation or port adventure that you were hoping for! But, you’ll want to visit the designated spots to make these reservations on the ship as soon as you can. 20 — Get Seasick? Your Room Choice Can Help This isn’t specific to Disney Cruise Line, but rather a tip you can generally use on any cruise. Still, we thought it would be something helpful to include here! If you’re worried about getting seasick or you do tend to get seasick, picking the right stateroom might be able to help! According to USA Today, a cabin near the center of the ship could help with seasickness. “Ships tend to roll from side to side,” so if you can get a room near the center, that could help. You can take a look at the ship’s deck plan ahead of time and try to see what cabins would be best. ©Disney Cruise Line Lower decks are also generally recommended (until you go below the waterline into the crew areas). According to USA Today, the lower decks are “less prone to movement than upper decks.” But, some people can feel a bit claustrophobic on the lowest decks, so consider picking the lowest deck that you feel comfortable with and which might provide you with easy access to dining areas or other spaces on the ship you’ll be making heavy use of. Forbes echos this by noting that mid-ship is best on lower decks for those with seasickness concerns. They note that there is “more noticeable movement in the more forward areas of the vessel, or on higher decks.” Room USA Today also shares that some people might feel more movement when they can’t see the waves — the source of the movement on the ship. If you feel like that might be the case for you, consider a room with windows or a balcony. Though Disney’s inside staterooms on some of their ships have the “magic portholes” it might not provide you with the same effect as literally looking out of a window or balcony. In terms of booking forward or aft, that can depend on the scenery you’ll be going by on the cruise. Consider what you’ll be cruising past and whether you’ll get a better view it on the port (left) side or the starboard (right) side. And that’s a look at some Disney Cruise Line secrets! Want to know more about Disney Cruise Line? Watch our video below! Stay tuned for more Disney secrets! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What is your favorite thing about Disney Cruise Line? Tell us in the comments! The post Amazing Secrets About Disney Cruise Line first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season is upon us, which means it could be time to whip up a delicious batch of cookies at home for Santa (or yourself!). It’s the Holiday Season We’ve got lots of Disney-inspired cookie recipes you could try — like the recipe to make Jack-Jack Num Num Cookies, a copycat recipe for Mickey-shaped Linzer cookies, and more. Now we’ve got a last-minute recipe to add to your list directly from a Pixar pastry chef! Want to make some holiday gingersnap cookies with Merida and Elinor? We’ve got you covered thanks to a recipe recently shared by Pixar on Instagram. ©Pixar Here’s what you’ll need to do! Ingredients 9 oz butter 2 eggs 1.25 cups brown sugar 0.5 tsp salt 2 tsp powdered ginger 2.25 cups flour demerara sugar (According to Healthline, this is a sugar produced from sugarcane that has large grains. It naturally contains a small amount of molases which gives it a light brown color and caramel flavor!) 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp black pepper 0.25 cup molasses 2 tsp grated fresh ginger 2 tsp baking soda 1.5 tsp ground clove ©Pixar Directions Cream butter, brown sugar, salt, and spices Mix in the molasses, then mix in the eggs In a separate bowl, whisk together baking soda and flour, then add to the dough and mix Scoop the mixture with a 1 oz ice cream scoop, roll it in demerara sugar, and flatten it slightly Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes until golden and slightly cracked ©Pixar And that’s it! The next step is just to enjoy your delicious creation! ©Pixar This is a pretty quick recipe to make with only a few specialty items like that demerara sugar and molasses. It could be a fun one to add to your holiday table or make with the family. If you make this recipe at home, be sure to let us know in the comments below! Looking for more Disney-inspired cookie recipes? Click here! And check back with us for more Disney news and recipes. Click here for TONS of other Disney recipes! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Are you a fan of gingersnaps? Tell us in the comments below! The post Disney Recipe: Make Gingersnap Cookies at Home Just in Time for the Holidays! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re just ONE day away from Christmas, and you can feel the holiday magic in Disney World! Happy Holidays from Disney World! Decorations are up, merchandise is out, and snacks are ALL OVER THE PLACE this time of year. But if you can’t make it to Disney World, don’t worry, we’ve got something special for you! Enjoy these 24 videos of Disney World in honor of Christmas Eve. First of all, let’s head over to YouTube, where we shared our thoughts on the best things to eat at the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The festival runs until December 30th and we ate our way around the World Showcase on the first day, then made a list of all our favorites. But the Festival of the Holidays wasn’t the only seasonal event we attended. We also shared a great recap from the first-ever Disney Very Merriest After Hours! Even though it wasn’t the same as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, it was definitely the superior After Hours event (at least in Disney World) and we had a BLAST on opening night. Looking for some holly jolly atmosphere videos? Well, let’s start with Sunset Seasons Greetings, the projection show at night on the Tower of Terror. The show features all kinds of fun elements like lasers and even a “snoap” finale! So from all of us here at DFB, we wish you and your family a very merry Christmas! We hope your holiday season is as magical as ours has been, whether you’re celebrating at home or in Disney World! Click Here to See All Our Reviews of Holiday Treats in Disney World! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite thing at Disney World during the holidays? Tell us in the comments! The post 24 Videos to Watch if You Wish You Were at Disney World for Christmas first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Especially for nature-lovers and people who like to feel like they’re flying on a banshee, Animal Kingdom is a pretty perfect park in Disney World. Pandora But even “pretty perfect” can come with mistakes if you’re doing the park the wrong way! Sure, all of Disney World’s parks are magical and amazing, but you know what would make them even MORE magical and amazing? Avoiding certain mistakes that could dampen your experience or cause you to miss out on the best parts! Welcome to Animal Kingdom! Here’s everything you might be doing wrong at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Bringing in Balloons or Plastic If this is your first time at Animal Kingdom, you could be forgiven for assuming, like the other parks, you can snag some cute Disney balloons here! But you’d be WRONG. You won’t find any of these in Animal Kingdom Unlike the other parks, balloons (and other types of plastic hazards, like utensils and straws) are banned in Animal Kingdom. For the safety of the animals, such items are not allowed in the park, and are certainly not sold here. If you bring a balloon with you though, all is not lost — you’ll just have to check it at the front of the park before entering. Get your balloon fix back on Main Street, U.S.A.! Check out other weird Disney World rules here! Thinking Cheeseburger Pods Are Just For Kids Unlike Trix, Cheeseburger Pods are NOT just for kids! One of the low-key BEST food items in Animal Kingdom is the burger-filled buns at Satu’li Canteen, and you’d be seriously missing out if you mistook them for child’s play. All that yumminess in a Bao bun Sure, they WERE relegated to the kids’ menu for a bit, but now that they’re BACK on the adult menu, you can order them free of shame or embarrassment! BTW, you can still usually order the kids’ portion with no issue, so don’t be afraid to ask! Click here to see how to make those Cheeseburger Pods at home! Waiting a Long Time for Na’vi River Journey For some odd reason, Na’vi River Journey routinely has one of the longest queues in the park, which is kinda baffling considering it’s as thrilling as it’s a small world, but with aliens. The Na’vi Shaman is Back! If you’re waiting in line for more than an hour for this, there’s a STRONG chance you’ll be bored or disappointed. Unless of course your idea of an adrenaline rush is the Shaman of Songs playing music on plants. Check back often or snag a spot in the Lightning Lane with Genie+, if you choose to purchase it, but we’d recommend avoiding the long line here. Thinking It’s Tough to Be a Bug is a Kids’ Ride It looks safe and cute enough from the outside, but It’s Tough to be a Bug is actually tough to sit through, for those of us easily triggered by terrifying darkness, giant spiders, and way-too-realistic simulations of bugs crawling all over us. EEK It’s Tough to be a Bug is more like the resurrection of Magic Kingdom’s bygone ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter, but with insects. (OK, it’s not THAT bad…but close!) Not only will your kids likely be scared, but you might find yourself bolting upright in the middle of the night, in a panicked cold sweat, thinking an ant just poked you in the butt. Check out other SCARY Disney rides here! Not Wearing Proper Walking Shoes In general, you’ll walk a LOT in any of the Disney World parks, but this is especially true of Animal Kingdom. The sheer size of the park, coupled with the fact that attractions like Maharaja Jungle Trek are walking experiences, is no joke. Kilimanjaro Safaris alone is larger than the entirety of Magic Kingdom! Get ready to walk Just how much walking will you REALLY do in Animal Kingdom, though? So much that Google Maps will let you make a route to see how much you’d walk in a lap around the park! Hoofing it from Asia to Pandora is QUITE the workout, so make sure you’ve got the proper footwear to keep your stamina going! Check out when our team tried the hottest new Disney shoe here! Photo Mistakes on Kilimanjaro Safaris As you trek across the savanna and through the jungles on Kilimanjaro Safaris, it’s all about the right photo op. This means not making crucial photo mistakes, like ensuring you’ve always got it at the ready, and NOT dropping it off the side of the truck. Zebras! This also means you’ve gotta decide which side of the vehicle to sit on, since you’ll get better views of certain animals from certain sides. Depending which animals are most important to you, this means you’ll see things like crocodiles, flamingos, and lions better if you’re on the left side, while the right side typically has better views of giraffes, wildebeests, okapis, and springboks. Eating at Rainforest Cafe Don’t get us wrong. It’s a perfectly fine eating establishment. And if you have kids, the appeal is even greater, but you’d be remiss to eat at this location outside the park entrance without weighing your options inside the park — you might be pleasantly surprised! Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom First of all, there are TONS of options inside Animal Kingdom, from Quick Service to Table Service, and the food is simply better and more interesting. This park boasts excellent barbecue, Asian noodles, cocktails, vegetarian food, African cuisine, chocolates, ice cream, you name it! Get out and explore your options before giving in to the siren song of Rainforest Cafe. Check out the best food in Animal Kingdom here! Related: Thinking There’s Nothing Good to Eat Here On that note, let’s dig further and debunk any preconceived notions that Animal Kingdom’s food scene is somehow lacking. UMM, quite the opposite, actually! Sure, the park doesn’t really have any good pizza or burgers, but it’s got some of the most original and exciting dining options in all of Disney World! Pongu Lumpia in Pandora If you’re willing to try something new and step outside your comfort zone, you’ll be rewarded with things like Ribs & Chicken Bowls from Harambe Market, those habit-forming Cheeseburger Pods from Satu’li Canteen, Pineapple Cream Cheese Spring Rolls (AKA Pongu Lumpia) from Pongu Pongu, Malaysian Seafood Curry from Yak & Yeti, and the AMAZING Tiffins Bread Service at Tiffins or Nomad Lounge! Ribs & Chicken Bowl Also shoutout to Flame Tree Barbecue, which not only has some of our fave BBQ in Disney World, but serves unique foods that are surprisingly good and downright healthy-ish! Like Smokehouse Chicken Salad and the plant-based Hot Link Smokehouse Sandwich with Tangy Mustard Barbecue Sauce! Check out some of our favorite Animal Kingdom snacks here! Thinking Animal Kingdom is a Half Day Park Yes, Animal Kingdom typically has the shortest hours of all the parks, and it opens the earliest and closes the earliest. But you’d be wrong to assume this park is only worth half your day! Don’t rush through it! Since it opens early, a lot of people start their day here (making it quite busy in the morning) and then leave by mid-afternoon to Park Hop. Not only is it TOTALLY possible to make a full day of it here (seriously, have you seen the beauty of Pandora at night?!), but you could even go in reverse and start your day at another park and then Park Hop here! Bright and early If you arrive after 2PM, it’s actually pretty dead in Animal Kingdom compared to the other parks, so lines will be shorter, making it a good option if you want to knock out a few rides in a few hours, before witnessing the splendor of the park at night. Pandora – The World of Avatar at night So there you have it! With these tips and tricks in mind, you’ll be well on your way to a hassle-free day of fun in Animal Kingdom! (Just remember to hold on to your phones on Kilimanjaro Safaris!) EASIEST Mistakes to Make at Disney World (And How to Avoid Them)! 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’s your biggest pro tip for Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post Everything You’re Doing WRONG at Disney's Animal Kingdom 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. Scented merchandise (Yes, you read that right) seems to be the latest Disney trend. at Uptown Jewelers We have seen popcorn-scented spirit jerseys and ears. And now, syrup-scented ears have arrived in Disney World. Disney’s new waffle collection includes ears, a Loungefly mini-backpack, and a spirit jersey (You can shop them online). We have seen the Loungefly in the parks… Mickey Waffle Backpack …but this is the first time we’re seeing…and smelling the ears in person! Mickey Waffle Minnie Ears These Loungefly ears are covered with little Mickey waffles and in the center of the bow, you’ll find some melted butter. Little pat of butter Now for the smell… . To us, the ears mostly just smelled a little bit sweet. The little pat of butter in the center of the bow seems to be the only part of the ears that is actually scented. Do y’all remember how Cabbage Patch Kids dolls smelled kind of sweet? These ears reminded us of that subtle smell. Super cute! Some of the people we saw buying these ears thought they smelled like butter, and others claimed it was a syrup-y scent. In general, it was just pretty sweet! Here’s a look at the back We found these ears at World of Disney in Disney Springs. But like we said, the Minnie Mouse Waffle Ears are also available online for $39.99. So if you can’t make it to the parks, you can still snag a pair. Click HERE to buy a pair of the Minnie Mouse Waffle Ears online! We will be on the lookout for more foodie-inspired merch! So follow DFB for all your Disney merch and foodie needs. 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. How do you feel about the food-scented merch trend? Let us know in the comments below. The post You Can Now Find Waffle-SCENTED Minnie Ears in Disney World 🤯 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. The new Omicron variant of coronavirus has already had a direct impact on travel, with extended mask mandates and travel restrictions. Face mask signage This variant was first detected in southern Africa, and subsequent cases have been found throughout the US and many other countries. We’ve already looked at how this variant could impact the tourism industry, but recent cancelations show that the impact on travel could be greater than initially predicted. The New York Times reported today that thousands of holiday flights have been canceled globally due to the Omicron variant. Flights are being canceled As of Friday morning, about 3,000 flights have been canceled. United Airlines has canceled at least 150 Christmas Eve flights, and Delta Airlines has canceled 135 so far. The spread of the Omicron variant has resulted in limited staff for both the airplane crews and other operations managers for these airlines. Airplane A number of flights for Christmas day have also been affected. Some airlines (including United) are attempting to notify passengers before they arrive at the airport. Orlando International Airport So far, the Orlando International Airport has canceled 20 flights total today and delayed 39. Orlando Airport According to the Times, the United States is reporting about 170,000 new Omicron cases daily, which is a 38% increase over the last two weeks. A recent report by the Orlando Sentinel shared that the majority of Omicron cases have not been clinical cases, meaning there have been few hospitalizations. The CDC reported that most cases are mild, and recent studies show that people who have Omicron are up to 80% less likely to require hospitalization than those who have the Delta variant. Masks are still required inside stores in the Disney Parks! Keep following DFB for more of the latest news that could impact your vacation. The Omicron Variant and Disney World: What You Need to Know Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you traveling for the holidays? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Over 3,000 Christmas Eve Flights Have Been Canceled first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re looking for a stroll down memory lane, Disney World and Disneyland are THE places for it! Main Street, U.S.A., aka Memory Lane From the iconic rides to the classic hotels and timeless snacks, they’re PURE nostalgia, which is why they’re beloved by so many people around the world! Disney memories, like a fine wine, just get better with age. When it comes to tapping into those cherished memories, what better way to relive the wistful moments than through photos?! Sleeping Beauty Castle If you’re looking for a DEEP dive into Disney nostalgia, we’ve rounded up some Disney photos that are guaranteed to unlock some core memories you TOTALLY forgot about! The Sorcerer’s Hat From MGM Studios If there’s one Disney park that’s undergone a LOT of change since its opening, it’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For one thing, it used to be called MGM Studios! For another thing, the SYMBOL of the park is GONE! From back when Hollywood Studios went by a different name… From 2001 to 2014, the Sorcerer’s Hat was the icon of the park — it was to MGM what Spaceship Earth was to EPCOT, located at the end of Hollywood Boulevard near the entrance. Bye, bye, Sorcerer’s Hat ): It functioned as a gift shop primarily, but the one major problem was that it blocked the even MORE iconic Chinese Theater! So it eventually had to go, to clear the way for what is now Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. This Giant Ant Speaking of BIG changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, remember when you could ride a giant ant at the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Play Set?! Giant Ant This larger-than-life immersive playground featured super-sized things like film canisters, redwood-esque blades of grass, and yes, bugs. That slide through a canister of film, anyone?! (“film,” for those of you growing up primarily in the 21st century, is this stuff we used to take photos on before iPhones. ) Film Canister For some, this bygone attraction might be a jarring memory, but a core memory nonetheless! The Chuck Wagon S’mores If you were a kid visiting Disney World, there’s a chance you stayed at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. In which case, there’s a chance you had the great fortune of attending a campfire sing-a-long with Chip ’n’ Dale and…S’MORES! Chuck Wagon The image of the Chuck Wagon, a retrofitted RV loaded with s’mores fixins is permanently engrained in our brains as the PERFECT Disney campfire memory. S’mores Kit and Marshmallow Bag Aside from the s’mores, the Chuck Wagon itself is the RV of our Goofy Movie dreams. These Balloons Riddle us this: which short-lived Disney souvenir has some of the LONGEST-lasting memories? We’re talking, of course, about BALLOONS. Disney Balloons Unlike bygone rides or wistful memories, balloons are still very much a fixture in Disney World and Disneyland, and despite the fact that they have a short lifespan, they’re about as iconic a sight as it gets. You might have fond memories of these pre or post the addition of the clear mylar bag (the clear exterior helps the balloons stay inflated for significantly longer than without). Love to see them Even if you’re not in the parks, gazing at photos of balloons on Main Street is enough to tug on the heartstrings! The Figaro Fries Ready for a deep cut? While balloons may be universally renowned and adored, there’s ONE snack that’s SUPER obscure, which we miss dearly! Figaro Fries from Pinocchio’s Village Haus For serious snack historians, the Figaro Fries are a special treasure, once served as a nacho-like heap of cheesy goodness at Pinocchio Village Haus in Magic Kingdom before the park took it away and traumatized us. They were basically all the toppings of a good bacon cheeseburger plus ranch dressing on fries. And they were glorious. Plaza Loaded Fries Fortunately, Magic Kingdom revived them (sorta) as Loaded Plaza Fries at The Plaza Restaurant, but the singular memory of eating Figaro Fries — which just sounds BETTER — at Pinocchio Village Haus is a moment we’ll cling to. Check out Plaza’s “Figaro Fries” now here! The Vikings From Maelstrom Listen, nothing against Elsa and Anna, but we (still) miss their predecessors. We miss the vikings! Maelstrom Before Frozen Ever After in EPCOT, there was Maelstrom, a decidedly darker and grungier version of an indoor boat ride in the Norway Pavilion. And to be honest, we miss the grunge! This ride was, to put it lightly, WEIRD. In the best way possible, though. There was creepy tree trolls, three headed trolls, your boat hung out a waterfall, and more. We still hear those trolls hollering “DISAPPEAR, DISAPPEAR!” ©Disney The format of the ride hasn’t changed much, but looking back at photos of Maelstrom is a pleasant float down a watery memory lane. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea One of the rides we occasionally think about and immediately pine for is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, an epic aquatic romp in Magic Kingdom! Or at least it used to be. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea The submarine attraction was an amazing, immersive excursion through a lagoon, to the “North Pole,” and into combat with a Giant Squid! We miss this An opening day attraction in Disney World, it closed abruptly in 1994, and we’ve had a submarine-shaped void in our hearts ever since. Voyage of the Little Mermaid moved in where this once stood, while the Disneyland equivalent is still holding strong — albeit with a different theme. You can still take a trek through “liquid space” on the West Coast, only you’ll be going on an adventure with Nemo and his pals now. This Weird Time at The Enchanted Tiki Room The Enchanted Tiki Room in Magic Kingdom is still very much a thing, and still very much a jolt of pure nostalgia whenever we experience it. But there was another brief time in history when the ride got even WEIRDER. The Enchanted Tiki Room 2021 We’re talking about that time in 1998 when the attraction was rebranded as The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management), and Zazu from The Lion King and Iago from Aladdin would show up during the show and try to steal the spotlight! Nope. ©Disney LOL WHAT! It wasn’t a success (we know, you’re shocked the two most annoying Disney birds DIDN’T improve the show ), which might explain why Disney put a stop to it, but looking back at the archival photos sure is a silly time. When the Skyway Existed Before the Disney Skyliner, there was another (say that in Yoda’s voice, plz). Remember the ol’ Skyway? Old Skyway in Fantasyland (Spy the Ticket Booth too?!) You use used to be able to hop on at either the Tomorrowland station near Carousel of Progress or the Fantasyland Station (where the Tangled restrooms are now!) and take a quick ride across the park. If you look hard in that picture you can spy a ticket booth as well, for those of you old enough to remember having to buy tickets for each ride you wanted to experience (hmm…why does that sound so familiar?). Old-School Pirates of the Caribbean Pirates of the Caribbean, with rides in both Disney World and Disneyland, is a timeless treasure that’s never anything short of nostalgia and warm, fuzzy memories. But said memories get even fuzzier when we look back at the ride in its most old-school form! Pirates Playing Chess©Disney This is especially true for the Magic Kingdom rendition, which previously had pillaging scenes, and since it pre-dated the film franchise, there weren’t appearances from Jack Sparrow or Captain Barbossa. Remember when there was a not-so-clothed lady inside the barrel scene and not Jack Sparrow?! (K, maybe that scene was in need of an update!) What about if we holler “we wants the redhead?” Any feels there? ©Disney Pirates of the Caribbean Of course, the jail scene with the dog holding the key will forever be IT for us. It’s been DECADES and they still haven’t got that darn key. Poor guys. Keep trying, we suppose? Disneyland History Photos One surefire way to rustle up some core memories is by sifting through an auction of historical items and photos! Duh! Disneyland Auction For a BIG blast from the past, take a gander at this BONKERS auction of Disneyland history photos, which depict vintage signs, attractions, costumes, trinkets, and more! So many treasures! It’s a throwback to Disney at its MOST nostalgic, and MOST classic, and an apt reminder of how timeless the parks — and their lasting memories — truly are! Before we go, one last punch right in the feels department: Those were the days. ©Disney You’re welcome. Haters gonna hate, but it’s hard to argue the 25th-anniversary cake castle wasn’t memorable! This is just barely scratching the surface of Disney memories we don’t want to forget! What other fond memories of rides, shows, and more have permanently taken up a spot rent-free in your brain? Let us know and we’ll dig up some photos! 8 Times Disney Totally CHANGED Iconic Rides! 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 is your MOST nostalgic Disney memory ever? Let us know in the comments! The post 12 Disney Photos That Will Unlock Core Memories You Totally Forgot About first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World sometimes closes rides, attractions, and restaurants for changes and scheduled maintenance. Walt Disney World Railroad We keep track of the refurbishments schedule and let you know every week what’s going to be closed in the parks and hotels. But now that a new year isn’t too far away (first of all, how did that happen so fast??) we’re taking a look at everything that’s going to be closed in Disney World in 2022. Some of these closures are on the calendar already, and others have just been announced as happening sometime in the year. It’s a LONG list, so buckle up! We’ll start out with rides, attractions, and entertainment in the Disney World parks because each of the four parks has a few refurbishments on the list. Magic Kingdom Attractions and Entertainment Walt Disney World Railroad In the Magic Kingdom, the Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for a while now. This attraction is a train ride around the park with stops on Main Street U.S.A., in Fantasyland, and in Frontierland. Fantasyland Train Station The attraction has been unavailable due to refurbishments on the train (which we saw an update on during Destination D23) and construction over in Tomorrowland that interrupted the tracks. TRON: Lightcycle Run The construction is on the upcoming TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster, which was originally meant to open for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary back in October. Tron Construction — Late November 2021 Disney hasn’t announced an opening date for the TRON ride, so we can’t say yet when the roller coaster might open. TRON: Lightcycle Run Since the construction is part of why the Railroad can’t run, we’re also assuming that the Railroad won’t reopen until TRON is finished. We hope to see both of these rides open sometime in 2022, and we’ll keep you updated with any news about progress on them. Splash Mountain Another popular attraction that will close for a while in 2022 is Splash Mountain. This ride is closing for routine maintenance for a month from January 10th, 2022, through February 10th, 2022. It closed around the same time last year for maintenance as well, so this is a normal refurbishment for Disney World. Splash Mountain Splash Mountain is going to get a major re-theme sometime in the next few years as well. Based on an announcement from a Disney executive, it might be a while before we see the re-theme in Disney World. ©Disney Princess and the Frog concept art As always, we’ll keep you updated with any more information from Disney about this project. Other Entertainment There are several more entertainment options that still haven’t reopened in Magic Kingdom as well, including the following: Enchanted Tales With Belle Citizens of Main Street Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade — Disney has announced that the Festival of Fantasy will return in 2022! Main Street Trolley Show Meet Ariel at her Grotto Meet Alice and Wonderland at the Mad Tea Party Meet a Disney Friend in Tomorrowland Meet Characters from Aladdin in Adventureland Meeting Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete’s Silly Side Show Meet Gaston near his Tavern Meet Merida at Fairytale Garden Meet Peter Pan in Fantasyland Meet Tinker Bell at Town Square Theater Meet Winnie the Pooh and Tigger at the Thotful Spot Once Upon a Time Disney hasn’t given a reopening date for these attractions, but we’ll let you know as soon as we know when they could return! Click Here to See Why You’ll Want to Avoid the Magic Kingdom On One Day in February EPCOT Attractions and Entertainment EPCOT has been going through a massive transformation over the last few years, and it’ll still be a while before it’s complete. But surprisingly, there are very few attractions that are closed. You may have to navigate through a maze of construction walls, but you’ll still get to experience all of EPCOT’s charms. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Disney World has announced that the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride will be opening in EPCOT 2022. Construction on Guardians of the Galaxy Ride We got a peek inside the attraction and at the ride vehicles that’ll be used when it opens. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Ride Vehicle Although we don’t know the exact date, we do know that Disney plans to open Cosmic Rewind sometime in 2022. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Concept Art ©Disney We’ll be sure to let you know when there is a more specific opening date. Go INSIDE Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind with us here! Play! Pavilion Another major project in EPCOT is the Play! Pavilion, which is a center with all kinds of new and innovative activities for guests to participate in. The upcoming PLAY! Pavilion Disney World calls it a “digital metropolis,” where you can find interactive experiences and games. PLAY! Pavilion We don’t have an opening date for the Play! Pavilion yet, but it’s possible that we’ll see it open sometime in 2022 as well, as part of EPCOT’s huge transformation. Click Here to Learn All About the EPCOT Transformation Other Entertainment Other entertainment that has not yet returned to EPCOT includes several character meet-and-greets as well as a couple of shows: British Revolution (United Kingdom) Jeweled Dragon Acrobats (China) Meet Anna & Elsa at Royal Sommerhus (Norway) (though you can generally find them greeting guests from a distance) Meet-and-greet at the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival Meet-and-greet in the United Kingdom (though you may be able to find characters greeting from a distance here) Meet Belle in France (though we have spotted her and Princess Aurora greeting guests from a distance) Meet Donald Duck in Mexico Meet Joy Near Imagination in Future World West (though you can sometimes find Joy in another spot in EPCOT) Meet Minnie Mouse near World Showcase Plaza Meet Mulan in China (though we have spotted her greeting guests from a distance) Meet Pluto near Main Entrance (though you can often spot him and Goofy or Mickey and Minnie greeting guests from a distance) Meet Princess Jasmine in Morocco (though we have spotted her greeting guests from a distance) Meet Ralph & Vanellope inside ImagineWorks at Epcot Meet Snow White in Germany (though we have spotted her greeting guests from a distance) Serveur Amusant (France) Viva Mexico (Mexico) You can see several of the characters from a distance at least, and most of the princesses in World Showcase are close enough to take pictures and chat with guests even though you can’t hug them or ask for autographs. Hello, Belle! And when international travel restrictions start to relax more, we’re hoping to see more of EPCOT’s Cultural Representatives back in World Showcase. Click Here to See Answers to the WEIRDEST Disney Character Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask Disney’s Hollywood Studios Fantasmic! One of the biggest shows in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is Fantasmic! This show didn’t reopen with the parks last year, but we learned at Destination D23 that it will be returning sometime in 2022. We miss you, Fantasmic! In addition, we learned about some new additions and changes coming to the show, and we can’t wait to see them in action when the nighttime spectacular reopens. It’s coming back! A couple of other shows have not yet returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and unfortunately, they don’t have reopening dates yet. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Voyage of the Little Mermaid has been closed for a while in this park. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney hasn’t given any information on when it might return. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Another nighttime show, Star Wars: a Galactic Spectacular, is not available now. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular ©Disney We don’t know yet when this show will open again in the park. In the meantime, you can always check out the other nighttime shows in Hollywood Studios, like Wonderful World of Animation or Disney Movie Magic (both of which take place on the Chinese Theater). Mickey! Other Entertainment The other entertainment that has not yet returned includes: BB-8 Astromech on Duty Celebrity Spotlight — Meet Olaf Citizens of Hollywood Green Army Drum Corps Green Army Patrol Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple Meet the Incredibles at Pixar Place Meet Sulley at Walt Disney Presents Meet the Toys in Toy Story Land Star Wars Launch Bay: Encounter Darth Vader Star Wars Launch Bay: Meet Chewbacca Voyage of the Little Mermaid Click Here to See Our Ultimate Guide to Eating in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest There is one BIG attraction getting some updates and is scheduled maintenance in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Expedition Everest Expedition Everest is going to be closed from January 4th, 2022, through mid-April 2022. Expedition Everest will close for scheduled maintenance If Everest is a must-ride for you, make sure to plan your trip around this closure! Primeval Whirl Over in DinoLand U.S.A., the Primeval Whirl ride closed permanently. Primeval Whirl is gone The attraction was removed in November 2021, and Disney hasn’t said yet what might replace it. Finding Nemo: The Musical Finding Nemo: The Musical, a fan-favorite show in this park, is closed right now and will return in 2022 as a NEW show. Finding Nemo: The Musical It’s still a Finding Nemo musical, but it will be set in the Finding Dory timeline with some new characters and a new story. Don’t worry — Disney confirmed that some popular songs and characters from the old show will be returning with this new sequel. ©Disney This show — Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond — is debuting in Animal Kingdom sometime in 2022. Other Entertainment Other entertainment offerings that you won’t find right now in Animal Kingdom include the following: Donald’s Dino-Bash! Harambe Village Acrobats Meet Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost Meet Pocahontas on Discovery Island Trails Meet Russell and Dug at Discovery Island Meet Timon and Rafiki at Discovery Island Pandora Drummers – Swotu Waya Pandora Rangers Viva Gaia Street Band These shows and meet-and-greets don’t have return dates yet, but we’ll let you know as soon as Disney announces their reopening. Click Here to See the Five BEST Rides in Disney’s Animal Kingdom (and the Five Worst) Transportation The Disney Skyliner — which connects Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (the Skyliner hub), EPCOT’s International Gateway, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts, and Disney’s Riviera Resort — will be unavailable for a brief refurbishment from January 23 – 28, 2022. This is just a short closure, but if it falls during your trip, you’ll need to be sure to adjust your plans for how you travel around Disney property. Disney has shared that bus services will be available to transport guests during the refurbishment. Learn ALL the Ins-and-Outs of the Disney Skyliner HERE! Disney World Hotels Most of the Disney World hotels have reopened again, with the latest addition being Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter Resort in late October 2021. Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter Now there’s just one hotel missing. Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort was going to reopen sometime in December 2021, but its opening has been delayed. All-Star Sports Entrance Disney cited some continuing refurbishments and construction as the reason for this delay. The new reopening date for All-Star Sports is March 31st, 2022, and you can make reservations for your stay now! DVC Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Some rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa are also unavailable right now, as Disney works on some updates to the DVC villas in this hotel. Grand Floridian Resort Right now, Disney is just adding new pull-out beds to these rooms. ©Disney But in the spring of 2022, they’ll start on some BIG renovations to all the guest rooms in the Grand Floridian’s Big Pine Key building. These rooms will be converted into DVC villas, which will open in the summer of 2022. 1-Bedroom Kitchen ©Disney We got a peek at some of the new rooms, and they look luxurious, to say the least. Select Pools at Disney World Hotels There are a couple of pool renovations happening at Disney World hotels in 2022. The Flippin’ Fins Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will be closed from early January 2022 through late February 2022. During this time, the Big Blue Pool and Cozy Cone Pool will remain open, so guests can use one of those instead. Flippin’ Fins Pool Once the Flippin’ Fins Pool re-opens (in late February 2022), the Cozy Cone Pool will close for its own refurbishment, which will last through mid-April 2022. During that time, the Big Blue Pool and Flippin’ Fins Pool will still be open for guests. Cozy Cone Pool ©Disney Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Samawati Springs Pool (at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village) will be closed from January 2022 through April 2022. Samawati Springs Pool Guests at the Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village can head over to the Jambo House area to use the Uzima Springs Pool. Entertainment at Disney World Hotels Select entertainment offerings at various Disney World hotels are still closed right now, and they do not have return dates yet: Entertainment at Scat Cats Club at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review Click Here to See the Most Ridiculous Things to Ever Happen at Disney World Hotels Other Disney World Closures Typhoon Lagoon Typhoon Lagoon — one of Disney World’s water parks — is also still closed. Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool The other water park, Blizzard Beach, is open for guests to visit, although we’ve seen it close due to weather a few times over the last month. Blizzard Beach Entrance Disney hasn’t given an opening date for Typhoon Lagoon yet, and it might not reopen until it gets a little warmer. Click Here to See Which Water Park Is Worth Your Time in Disney World Disney World Restaurants There are several restaurants in Disney World (in the parks and hotels) that have not returned since the parks reopened last year. The restaurants on this list do not have reopening dates yet, so we don’t know when they’ll be back (but we’re hoping it’s sometime in 2022!): Disney World Hotel Restaurants Jiko (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge) Victoria & Alberts (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa) 1900 Park Fare (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa) 1900 Park Fare Garden View Tea Room (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa) ESPN Club (Disney’s Boardwalk Inn) Flying Fish (Disney’s Boardwalk Inn) Flying Fish Funnel Cake Cart (Disney’s Boardwalk Inn) Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds) Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show (Disney’s Polynesian Villain Resort) Spyglass Grill (Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort) Spyglass Grill Top of the World Lounge (Disney’s Contemporary Resort) Turf Club Bar & Grill (Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort) EPCOT Restaurants Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (EPCOT) Monsieur Paul (EPCOT) Restaurant Marrakesh (EPCOT) Restaurant Marrakesh Dining Room Tangierine Cafe (EPCOT) — Currently being used as the Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina booth for EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays Takumi-Tei (EPCOT) — Though it was open briefly for a special Whisky Blending Event. We’re always looking out for the latest news in Disney World, so we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we hear when these restaurants return. Click Here to See 8 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Booking a Disney World Restaurant Disney World Gift Shops Some merchandise locations are still closed around Disney World, including at the parks and hotels. These shops may reopen at any time, but Disney has not yet announced their return: Magic Kingdom Gift Shops Agrabah Bazaar Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Casey Jr. RailRoad Mercantile Briar Patch Harmony Barber Shop Main Street Chamber of Commerce (Package Pickup) Barber Shop on Main Street, U.S.A. Animal Kingdom Gift Shops Tiffins Cart The Outpost Shop Colors of Mo’ara The Outpost Shop Disney’s Hollywood Studios Gift Shops Launch Bay Cargo Disney Studio Store Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost It’s A Wonderful Shop Stage 1 Company Store It’s a Wonderful Shop EPCOT Gift Shops Souk-al-Magreb The only attraction in EPCOT that’s on the schedule to be closed next year is the Souk-al-Magreb gift shop, which you can find in the Morocco pavilion at World Showcase. Still closed! This gift shop closed earlier in 2021, and it was supposed to reopen a few months later. Instead, the shop has remained closed, and its closure is scheduled to last until February 6th, 2022. The Brass Bazaar (Morocco) Casablanca Carpets (Morocco) Das Kaufhaus (Germany) Der Teddybar (Germany) El Ranchito del Norte (Mexico) La Tienda Encantada (Mexico) Marketplace in the Medina (Morocco) Mitsukoshi Kiosk (Japan) Tangier Traders (Morocco) The Toy Solider (United Kingdom) Trading Post (Canada) Volkskunst (Germany) Wandering Reindeer (Norway) The Toy Soldier Disney Springs Gift Shops Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Disney Springs Location Resort Gift Shops Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique closed A few gift shops have also closed or at least been low on merchandise due to the global supply shortages. We’ll let you know whenever we see those closures happening in the parks. In addition to these closures, Disney has also paused the perk of resort package delivery. In the past, Disney World hotel guests had the option to send souvenirs purchased in the Disney parks and to their Disney World resort hotel while at Disney World. This convenient perk has not returned yet, but we’ll keep you posted when it returns! Click Here to See How a Stock Issue Could Impact Your Disney World Shopping That’s it for our list of everything that’ll be closed in Disney World in 2022. Keep following DFB for more of the latest news and some great planning tips as you plan your upcoming Disney World trip! Click Here to See 8 Dates in 2022 that You NEED To Know If You’re a Disney World Fan 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 visiting Disney World next year? Let us know in the comments. The post Everything That Will Be CLOSED in Disney World in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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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. Christmas is almost here, so it might be a little late to do any last-minute gift shopping online. A little late to do your holiday shopping online! However, if you’re looking for a way to spend that end-of-year bonus or you’re shopping for the new year, Disney dropped some new merchandise online this week. It’s not a lot, but we have a feeling this week’s items are going to be popular! Disney Collectibles First up, we got some new Alice in Wonderland retro plushes online this week! These are made in honor of the film’s 70th Anniversary, and you can choose from either the Alice or March Hare for $36.99. ©D23 And if you’ve been collecting merchandise from this year’s Stitch Crashes Disney series, then we’ve got good news — two MagicBands from upcoming collections were released EARLY on shopDisney! Stitch Crashes Disney MagicBands You can currently shop both the Pocahontas and Peter Pan bands now. Click Here to Shop the New MagicBands! Minnie Ears And for all you Minnie ear fanatics out there, we’ve got a delicious new pair for you to check out. They’re covered in a fan-favorite food…Mickey waffles! ©Disney WE’re not gonna lie, we were seriously smitten with these the first time we saw them. (And they have a matching backpack too!) Once they make their way to Disney World, we’re sure they’re going to FLY off the shelves. Get More Details on the Waffle Ears Here! That’s everything new online this week (we told you it was a short list!) but we’ll be back again next week to share more merchandise. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest items online, and all the hottest Disney news! Shop All the 50th Anniversary Items Online 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. Which of these items would you buy? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Dropped Some Popular Items Online This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost Christmas, and we have a BIG update about what’s new at Disneyland Resort! Disney Merriest Nights There’s a LOT to cover today, so let’s jump right in! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Emporium We’re starting at Emporium in Disneyland Park! We found a 2022 Ornament for $26.99. 2022 Ornament There was a funny Pumbaa “Wasn’t Me” T-Shirt for $24.99. It wasn’t me! And if you’re a big Mickey Bar fan, you can get this “All I need is a Mickey Bar,” T-Shirt for $36.99. Us too We saw lots of new crewneck sweatshirts, like this Minnie Mouse Crewneck for $52.99. Minnie Crewneck And there were new PopSockets with very cute images of Mickey and Donald… Micky and Donald …and Minnie too! They cost $14.99. Minnie A Chip and Dale Sketchbook Ornament cost $24.99. Sketchbook Ornaments Disney Very Merriest Nites merchandise was also available in Emporium, like this red Long-Sleeve T-Shirt for $39.99… Merriest Nites Long Sleeve T-Shirt …and this white Merriest Nites T-Shirt for $34.99. Merriest Nites T-Shirt We also spotted a new Princess Stocking for $29.99. Princess Stocking And how adorable are these Mirabel Dolls from the film Encanto? She costs $22.99. Mirabel Doll And finally, the Loungefly Mickey Waffle Mini Backpack was found in Emporium and Disney Showcase for $85. Loungefly Waffle Backpack China Closet China Closet had two new collections, like the “just a spoonful of sugar” collection including an apron for $34.99 and kitchen towels for $19.99. “just a spoonful of sugar” There was also a new Disneyland Resort kitchen towel for $19.99. Disneyland Hand Towel Cinderella fans will love the new kitchen towel featuring Jacques and Gus Gus for $19.99. Cinderella Hand Towel And there was also a new Tinker Bell Oven Mitt for $14.99. Tinker Bell Oven Mitt The other new release we saw was the Cupcake Kitchen Collection, which included an apron for $34.99 and a kitchen towel for $19.99. Cupcake Collection And this sweet cupcake is $14.99! Cupcake Accessory Clothiers Mobile Checkout has officially been enacted in Clothiers! Mobile Checkout As for new items, this Tie-Dye Disneyland Crewneck costs $44.99. Disneyland Crewneck You can have “Fun Times” with this $36.99 t-shirt. Fun Times T-Shirt And there was a new Nike Mickey Golf Shirt for $90. Nike Golf Shirt The super comfy Tie-Dye Sherpa Ears were in Clothiers! Sherpa Ears And the gold Disneyland Railroad Crossbody Bag is $44.99. Disneyland Railroad Bag Disney Showcase The new artist series was found in Disney Showcase, including this colorful Mickey Hoodie for $64.99… Hoodie …a bright Mickey T-shirt for $39.99… T-Shirt …a black and white Mickey Crewneck for $64.99… Sweatshirt …and a black and gray Mickey T-Shirt for $39.99. T-Shirt There was a new Mickey M 28 T-Shirt for $36.99. M T-Shirt And how cute is this new Timothy Q. Mouse Sweater for $59.99! Timothy Q. Mouse Sweater And we found a Stitch “Wild at Heart” Hoodie for $49.99… Wild at Heart …with and matching Sweatpants for $44.99. Matching sweats Pioneer Mercantile Pioneer Mercantile had a new white Disneyland Crewneck for $44.99… White Crewneck …and a cute new Minnie Ear Visor for $24.99! Minnie Visor Star Trader There were a lot of new Star Wars T-Shirts in Star Trader! Both this Bad Day Boba Fett T-Shirt and a Darth Vader T-Shirt cost $36.99 each. New T-Shirts These Fett Up and True Jedi T-Shirts also cost $36.99 each. New T-Shirts You can wear Jabba the Hutt on this Bad Guys T-Shirt for $36.99. New T-Shirts And there were Skywalker Academy T-Shirts, with the adult size at $36.99… New T-Shirts …the kids’ size at $29.99. New T-Shirts And kids can even get matching sweatpants for $29.99! Sweatpants And finally, a super cute Star Wars Santa Hat costs $29.99. Star Wars Santa Hat 20th Century Music Company At 20th Century Music Company, there was a new Marvel Holiday Pin featuring festive Captain America, the Hulk, and Spider-Man… Marvel Holiday …and a Merriest Nites Pin for $17.99. Merriest Nites Pin Westward Ho Pin Trading Westward Ho had the new Stitch Crashes Peter Pan Pin for $29.99… Stitch Crashes Peter Pan …and a New Orleans Square 55th Anniversary Pin for $19.99. New Orleans 55th Anniversary Little Green Men Store Command We spotted this cute “The Toys Are Back in Action” Sweatshirt for $29.99… Toy Story Sweatshirt …and some new Funko Pins, like this Yeti Pin… New Funko Pins …and these Enchanted Tiki Room Pins! Funko Pins Disney California Adventure Food Updates We were lucky to get a hand-crafted Disneyland Candy Cane this week! These candy canes can be found at Trolley Treats and they have been a Disneyland tradition since 1968. CANDY CANE ACQUIRED In order to get one, you must enter the mobile waitlist as EARLY as possible, and we’re talking like RIGHT at opening. The Candy Canes cost $19.99 and are limited to one per person, so if you want one make sure you plan in advance! Read more about our Disneyland Candy Cane adventure here! Disney California Adventure Construction Updates Spider-Man and Dr. Strange are now meeting guests together in Avengers Campus! This is in honor of the latest Marvel film, Spider-Man: No Way Home. Spider-Man and Dr. Strange In the past, you could generally find Doctor Strange at his sanctum, and Spider-Man swinging by overhead. But now you can meet them both at the same time! Read more about Spider-Man and Dr. Strange meet and greets here! Disney California Adventure Merchandise Updates Five and Dime At Five and Dime, we spotted 2022 Light-Up Ears for $22. 2022 Ears This gray 2022 Mickey Crewneck cost $44.99. 2022 Sweatshirt We also found a new Disneyland Throw Blanket that looked really cozy. Throw Blanket Elias & Co. At Elias and Co. there was a new Mickey and Minnie “Love” T-Shirt for $36.99… New T-Shirt …and a yellow Micky and Minnie T-Shirt for $36.99. New T-Shirt There was a new white Nike Golf Shirt for $90. New Polo There were some really cute new sweatshirts, like this Tie-Dye “Mood” Crewneck… Mood …and this “Sweet” Crewneck for $54.99! Sweet And who doesn’t need some Minnie Snowflake Sweatpants for $49.99?? Minnie Snowflake Sweats We found a pretty Tinker Bell Snow Globe for $39.99. Tinker Bell Snow Globe And there was a matching set of a Long-sleeve Mickey Shirt for $44.99… Sweatshirt …and matching Mickey Sweatpants for $44.99. Matching Sweatpants Elysian Arcade Elysian Arcade had a set of Tiny Food Pins for $24.99… Food pin set …a “Get to the park where I lose my temper” pin for $17.99… Temper pin …a Poison Apple pin set… Poison Apple …and a Pretzel Pin Set. Pretzel Pins We also found a Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Cuckoo Pin for $19.99. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Pin Knick’s Knacks Knick’s Knacks had brand new Pixar-themed jewelry, like this pair of Up Earrings for $29.99… Up Earrings …this Ratatouille Set for $39.99… Ratatouille Set …a Wall-E Necklace for $39.99… Wall-E Necklace …a Toy Story Set for $29.99… Toy Story Set …and a Toy Story Bracelet for $29.99. Toy Story Bracelet And, Mobile Checkout is now an option at Knick’s Knacks! Mobile Checkout Midway Mercantile Midway Mercantile had a new Christmas Aliens Kids T-Shirt for $19.99. Christmas Aliens Studio Store Studio Store had a new Captain America Windbreaker for $64.99. Captain America Windbreaker Downtown Disney Construction Update The Pele Soccer store was open in Downtown Disney! Pele Soccer is open! Stop in now for all your soccer needs. Inside Pele The Lovepop card store is also now open! Lovepop is open It’s really bright inside and worth a visit. Inside Lovepop Downtown Disney Merchandise Update World of Disney World of Disney had new sweaters featuring characters of Donald… Donald …Black Panther… Black Panther …Minnie… Minnie …a Toy Story Alien… Alien …and of course, Mickey! They cost $69.99 each. Mickey There was a new Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) Ornament for $22.99. Grogu Ornament We found a matching Mickey and Minnie Set, with a Crewneck for $44.99… Sweatshirt …and Mickey Sweatpants for $44.99. Sweatpants There was a new black and white Mickey and Minnie Hoodie for $39.99. Hoodie We spotted a new Mickey Backpack for $29.99… Mickey Backpack …and a Kids Tie-Dye Sweatshirt for $39.99. Tie Dye Sweatshirt There was also a new Kids’ Jacket for $46.99… Kids’ Jacket …a blue Kids T-Shirt for $19.99… Kids’ T-Shirt …and Kids’ Sweatpants for $29.99. Kids’ Sweatpants There was also a lot of new Spider-Man merchandise, like this Hoodie for $59.99… Spider-Man Hoodie …this Peter Parker Shirt for $36.99… Peter Parker T-Shirt …a Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man T-Shirt for $36.99… Spider-Man T-Shirt …and a Kids’ Spider-Man T-Shirt for $24.99. Kids’ Spider-Man T-Shirt The EARidescent Headband was at World of Disney for $34.99. EARidescent Ears And you could grab a Woody Shoulder Plush or… Woody …an Alebrijes Shoulder Plush! Alebrijes There was a Relax and Recharge T-Shirt for $24.99. Relax and Recharge And new Weighted Plushes for $39.99! Weighted Plush Dress Shop At Dress Stop, we found new embroidered and printed t-shirts like this “Be the one who went for it” for $36.99… Girls’ T-Shirt …this “Be happy, be kind” T-Shirt with Pua and Hei Hei… Kids’ T-Shirt …and a Disneyland T-Shirt. All of them cost $36.99. Kids’ T-Shirt The new Mickey Dooney & Bourke Sketch Purses were in Dress Shop, with the Satchel for $298… Satchel …the Mini Backpack for $268… Mini Backpack …and the Crossbody Bag for $228. Crossbody Bag There was a new Mickey Corduroy Hat for $29.99. Corduroy Hat And check out the fuzzy Mickey and Minnie Hoodie for $69.99… Fuzzy Hoodie …and matching fuzzy Pants for $49.99. Fuzzy Pants Pin Traders Pin Traders had a new Beauty and the Beast Holiday Pin for $15.99… Holiday Pin …a new Olaf Pin for $19.99… Olaf Pin …a Thumper Winter Pin for $19.99… Thumper Pin …and a new Hercules Pin for $19.99. Hercules Pin You can get Mystery Pins for $17.99… Mystery Pins …and a Mystery Bird Pin Set! Mystery Pins Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Merchandise Updates There were also new items at the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa! There was a new gray Grand Californian Polo Shirt for $110. Polo This cute Bambi and Thumper Sleepy Head T-Shirt is $39.99. Sleepy Head T-Shirt There was a new hat featuring the Grand Californian logo… Grand Californian Hat …and a new Grand Californian Tote Bag for $64.99. Tote Bag The new Grand Californian Ornaments were there, and they’re double sided for $29.99. Grand Californian Ornament And if you need a new tumbler, get the Chip ‘n’ Dale Grand Californian Tumbler for $19.99. Tumbler Phew! That’s all the news from Disneyland Resort! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World AND Disneyland news! Genie+ tips for the most crowded days in Disney World and Disneyland! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to Disneyland recently? Tell us in the comments! 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Christmas is only TWO DAYS away and there are so many ways to celebrate in Disney World! Disney is extra magical during the holidays! You can eat delicious food, check out the fun ride overlays, see decorations almost everywhere you look, and find some fun merch. Something else that happened this holiday season was the Disney Very Merriest After Hours event at Magic Kingdom. The last event was earlier this week, and now, some of the entertainment that was ONLY available at Very Merriest is showing during Magic Kingdom’s normal hours! You can now catch Mickey & Minnie’s Very Merry Memories stage show at Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom! Today’s showtimes were listed for 4:35PM, 5:50PM, 6:50PM, and 9PM when we checked My Disney Experience this afternoon. ©Disney The stage show was brand new at this year’s After Hours event and features Mickey and the gang in their holiday best! Very Merry Memories Stage Show We’re not sure how long the show will be running at Magic Kingdom, as it’s not listed on the calendar. We had to actually search the show by name for it to pop up on My Disney Experience, so be aware if you’re looking for showtimes! Also note that Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is now running in Magic Kingdom, too. Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade We’ll be on the lookout for more info and keep you updated, so stay tuned to DFB. Click here to see more pictures and videos of the stage show! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been able to see the stage show this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Magic Kingdom Now Showing Holiday Stage Show During Regular Hours first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is going HAM for the holidays! Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree It’s pretty much been nonstop holiday goodies since Halloween ended! We’ve seen endless holiday treats, holiday ears that are emptying our wallets, and the Festival of Holidays at EPCOT is giving us SO many things to try! Some of Disney’s holiday drops have been selling out fast, but we just found this holiday item is back in stock, you just have to know where to look. We first spotted this Gold Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket over in EPCOT back in November. As far as popcorn buckets go, this one is pretty amazing. It’s super shiny and perfect for reflecting that Florida sunlight! Shinyyyy It’s got Mickey and Minnie in adorable holiday outfits, and it LIGHTS UP?? Mmm, Disney popcorn The lights on the Christmas tree and the star on the top both light up, and there are even different settings for the lights! This marvel of a popcorn bucket sold out fast, for obvious reasons, but we just found it again right in time for Christmas over in Animal Kingdom! Tree Popcorn Bucket at the Feeding Ground We found it at The Feeding Ground over at Discovery Island, and at Corn-Ivores in Dino-Land U.S.A.! Holiday Popcorn Bucket at Corn-Ivores These popcorn buckets are $25, and you can find them at The Feeding Ground and Corn-Ivores in Animal Kingdom! Make sure to get them soon before they’re gone. There’s so much going on for the holidays in Disney World, and we’re reporting on all of it, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see what Holiday Crowds are like in Disney World! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you gonna go get this Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: This Popular Disney World Popcorn Bucket is BACK in Stock -- It's Just Hiding! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World might be running a little low on some merchandise items, but they’re certainly not lacking in holiday treat options! Christmas Tree at Disney’s Riviera Resort We’ve already had a tasty Christmas Cookie Sundae, a kind of sad Peppermint Churro, and a lemon-y Sugar Cookie Snowman. Now we’re heading over to Disney’s Riviera Resort to try the latest holiday confection! It might give you déjà vu when you hear the name…but we promise this one’s different. You’ve had the Reindeer Mousse in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Peppermint Mousse at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, and the Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But are you ready for the reindeer-shaped Chocolate Peppermint Mousse at Disney’s Riviera Resort? (It kind of seems like the chefs at Disney World are running out of holiday treat ideas….) Le Petit Cafe We found this treat at the Riviera’s Le Petit Cafe for $5.99. Of all the peppermint mousse treats (whether they’re shaped like reindeer or not) this one might be our favorite. We LOVED it! Reindeer Peppermint Mousse The treats are shaped like reindeer with bright red noses, so surely they’re all named Rudolph! They’re made of a dark chocolate mousse with a peppermint mousse inside. The mousse is sitting on top of a brownie, and it’s decorated with dark chocolate antlers and a red nose made of white chocolate. So cute! We thought the mousse was delicious and flavorful, and the texture was super light. The peppermint mousse was a little more subtle, and it paired really well with the slightly bitter flavor from the dark chocolate. He’s adorable The mousse was great, but we really just wanted a full pan of the brownies. That brownie was moist, fudge-y, and pure decadence. Seriously, we can’t stop thinking about it. Kids are dreaming of sugar plums on Christmas Eve — we’ll be dreaming of that brownie. The brownie was *chef’s kiss* The only criticism we can think of is that it melts pretty quickly if you take it outside in the sun. But if you’re not taking 1,000 pictures of your treat like we do, it probably won’t last long enough to melt because it’s just that delicious. There’s the mousse inside! If you’re a big dark chocolate and peppermint fan, this is a match made in heaven for you. You’ll have to hurry to grab it, though, because it’s only available until January 1st, 2022. But if you want a very strong peppermint flavor or prefer more fruity treats, you might want to try one of the other holiday treats at Disney! SO GOOD Keep following DFB for more reviews of ALL the holiday treats in Disney World. Click Here for Photos and Reviews of ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which reindeer chocolate mousse treat looks the best to you? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Of All the Reindeer-Shaped Mousse Treats in Disney World…THIS Is Our Favorite first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a lot of little ways to throw in a little holiday spirit into your Disney World vacation! Whether it’s picking up the newest pair of festive Minnie Ears, enjoying a wintery cupcake, or just taking in the decorations, you’ll have a hard time running out of seasonal offerings to enjoy. Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree One of our top tips when visiting Disney World is to stay hydrated, and now you can make sure you do that while keeping on-trend this holiday season. We were visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom today when we spotted this year’s holiday Mickey bottle topper! We spotted this year’s holiday bottle topper in the parks today! In years past you could get a peppermint-colored bottle topper (we also love seeing what Disney World comes up with for Halloween), but this year’s edition has a wintery snowflake design! The bottle topper itself costs $6 and it must be purchased with a beverage. While we normally wouldn’t advise you purchasing bottled water (there’s free cups of water all around Disney World), in this instance it was the least expensive combo we had to choose from at $3.50, bringing our total purchase to just under $10 with tax. It must be purchased with a beverage. The straw as well as the topper itself come individually wrapped. Mickey Snowflake Bottle Topper And presto! Your bottled beverage has instantly become the most festive bottled beverage around. Adorable! There’s something about the snowflake design that instantly tricks us into thinking our beverage is even more ice cold than it actually is. It’s a fun little way to upgrade your otherwise plain old drink! You can totally rock this bottle topper all winter long. The best part about this bottle topper is that it lights up. It’s hard to see in the daytime, but you can spot the little lightbulbs inside the topper. It lights up blue… It’s a little hard to see in the daylight, but it does light up! …red… See the two little light bulbs? …and green! The most festive accessory around. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled at the outdoor beverage carts around Disney World if you’re looking to score one of these bottle toppers! Do you see our impromptu hidden Mickey? Be sure to follow along for more of the latest holiday updates from around Disney World throughout the weekend! Click here to read our reviews of the holiday treats we’ve tried at Disney World this season. 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 visiting Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Upgrade Your Drink With a Snowflake Bottle Topper in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe we’re at the end of 2021 already? It feels like only yesterday we were reviewing the park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability for the final week of 2020, and here we are reviewing the latest information for the final week of 2021! Magic Kingdom If you’re visiting Disney World next week, rest assured that there will be a lot of friends and neighbors alongside you in the parks! The week of New Year’s always seems to be one of the busiest, so grab a paper and pen and let’s dive in with the information you need to know so you can plan your days in the parks! Disney World Park Hours the Week of December 26th Magic Kingdom will be open daily next week from 9AM-11PM, including on Saturday, January 1st (not pictured). On New Year’s Eve, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-1AM. The park will remain open for two additional hours on Wednesday for guests staying at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts. Magic Kingdom park hours the week of December 26th © Disney EPCOT will be open daily next week from 9:30AM-10PM, including on Saturday, January 1st (not pictured). On New Year’s Eve, EPCOT will be open from 9:30AM-1AM. The park will remain open for two extra hours for guests staying at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts on Monday. The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will be open next week through December 30th from 9:30AM-10PM. EPCOT park hours the week of December 26th © Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open daily next week from 8:30AM-9PM, including on Saturday, January 1st (not pictured). On New Year’s Eve, Hollywood Studios will be open from 8:30AM-12AM. Hollywood Studios park hours the week of December 26th © Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open daily next week from 8AM-8PM, including on Saturday, January 1st (not pictured. Animal Kingdom park hours the week of December 26th © Disney From now through January 3rd, Disney World has expanded its Early Theme Park Entry for guests staying on property. Normally, these guests can enter a park thirty minutes prior to the posted park opening time. But for the entire week of December 26th, on-property guests can access each of the four theme parks one hour prior to the posted opening time. Click here to read about what Disney World will look like on New Year’s Eve. Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of December 26th Select Resort Hotels Guests staying on Disney World property can currently book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT from December 26th through December 30th. Select Resort Hotel Park Pass Reservation availability for December 26th as of December 23rd © Disney On New Year’s Eve, guests staying on Disney World property can currently book a Park Pass Reservation at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Select Resort Hotel Park Pass Reservation availability for December 31st as of December 23rd © Disney On Saturday, January 1st, guests staying on Disney World property can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Select Resort Hotel Park Pass Reservation availability for January 1st as of December 23rd © Disney Theme Park Tickets Guests with Theme Park Tickets (those not staying on Disney World property) can currently book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT from December 26th through December 30th. Theme Park Ticket Park Pass Reservation availability for December 26th as of December 23rd © Disney On New Year’s Eve, guests with Theme Park Tickets can book a Park Pass Reservation at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Theme Park Ticket Park Pass Reservation availability for December 31st as of December 23rd © Disney On Saturday, January 1st, guests with Theme Park Tickets can currently book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Theme Park Ticket Park Pass Reservation availability for January 1st as of December 23rd © Disney Annual Passholders Annual Passholders have the largest amount of Park Pass Reservation availability as of this writing. For the week of December 26th, all four theme parks are wide open from Sunday through Wednesday. Thursday through Saturday, however, have limited Park Pass Reservation availability. Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of December 26th as of December 23rd at all theme parks © Disney Magic Kingdom is currently booked full with no Park Pass Reservations available from Thursday, December 30th through Saturday, January 1st. Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of December 26th as of December 23rd at Magic Kingdom © Disney EPCOT is currently booked full with no Park Pass Reservations available on New Year’s Eve. Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of December 26th as of December 23rd at EPCOT © Disney Finally, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is currently booked full with no Park Pass Reservations available on New Year’s Eve. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is fully available for booking every day next week. Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of December 26th as of December 23rd at Hollywood Studios © Disney Next week is shaping up to be a busy one in Disney World, so be sure to pack your patience! Read up on our tips and tricks for navigating the busy days in the parks, and don’t forget to take frequent breaks! If you’re planning a Disney World vacation for 2022, check back ahead of your trip to see what the latest park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability look like. Click here for our tips on navigating the busiest days at Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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Last year, we really missed the Candlelight Processional, which is one of the best parts of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. Candlelight Processional The event, which has a celebrity narrator tells the story of Christmas while backed by a live orchestra and choir, is a must-see during the holidays at Disney World. The Candlelight Processional returned to Disney World this year after a year off, but among the celebrity narrators, a fan-favorite was missing: Neil Patrick Harris. And now the actor has commented on having to miss out on this year’s event and he commented on next year’s event. Neil Patrick Harris took to his Instagram to acknowledge that he misses the Candlelight Processional. In the post, he wrote: “Happy to be safe and sound at the Funhouse Farm, but must admit I’m missing the @waltdisneyworld #candlelightprocessional right about now.” Same, Neil, same, we miss you, too! He continued, “I hope it’s still awesome this year, and can’t wait to be back in 2022.” And that gives us hope for next year’s event to see him narrate again! We know what a big Disney fan Neil is, and we love him for it! In the meantime, though, we attended this year’s first Candlelight Processional, which was narrated by Auli’i Cravalho, the voice of Moana! Auli’i Cravalho As we mentioned, if you happen to be at Disney World for the holidays, you do NOT want to miss out on this beautiful tradition. And if you’d like to grab a good seat, be sure to check out Disney World’s Candlelight Processional Dining Packages. We’ll continue to cover ALL the Disney news, so stay tuned 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. Did you get a chance to see this year’s Candlelight Processional at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post A Fan-Favorite Celebrity Narrator Comments on Missing Disney World’s Candlelight Processional first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, DFB Friends, and Happy Holidays! Holidays at the Magic Kingdom Can you believe that it’s almost 2022? Soon, the holiday decorations at Disney World will be coming down and we’ll be gearing up for Valentine’s Day treats! But in the meantime, we’re still checking out everything at the parks, including Magic Kingdom, so let’s get on with some updates! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Star Traders We don’t see a lot of Robin Hood merchandise, but we found a Robin Hood Hoodie for $54.99. A Robin Hood Hoodie! There’s also a cute fuzzy Chip ‘n’ Dale Jacket for $69.99 It’s so cozy! As we previously reported, two Stitch Crashes Disney collections have released a few items early at Disney World. And we found the Stitch Crashes Peter Pan Pin and MagicBand at Star Traders. The pin is $24.99 and the MagicBand is $39.99. Stitch Crashes Peter Pan We also found the Stitch Crashes Mulan Pin and MagicBand here for the same prices. Stitch Crashes Mulan This Mickey and Minnie Fuzzy Sweatshirt looks cozy. It’s $69.99. This shirt is SO soft! There’s also a pair of matching Mickey and Minnie Fuzzy Sweatpants. Matching sweatpants The sweatpants are $49.99 Check Out The Two Stitch Crashes Disney Items That Were Just Released EARLY Online! Frontier Trading Post There are TONS of new pins available right now, including a Holly Jolly Mickey Pin for $9.99… Holly Jolly! …and a Magic In The Stars Sagittarius Pin for $19.99. Here’s the front… Sagittarrius …and here’s the back with Megara and Hercules! Meg and Herc! You can also get a Star Wars Pin Collection Mystery Pack for $17.99. What will you get? Check out this cute Thumper and Bambi Winter 2021 Pin for $19.99… Thumper and Bambi …and a Beauty and the Beast Merry Christmas Pin! Merry Christmas! The Christmas Pin is $15.99. Here’s Why This Might Be the BEST Time To Do Some Online Disney Shopping Hundred Acre Goods The Tigger Plush is officially back in stock. The wonderful thing about Tiggers… You can grab it now for $39.99. PHOTOS: See the Winnie The Pooh Off-Broadway Musical Come to Life! Emporium We found five new Plush Toys that come in a faux VHS case for $27.99 each. There’s 101 Dalmations… There’s a puppy in here! …Beauty and the Beast… This one has a Beast plush! …Monsters, Inc… There’s a Sulley plush inside! …Hunchback of Notre Dame… You’ll find Quasimodo inside …and Dumbo! Dumbo! Here are what the plushes inside look like: The plushes! And there’s a 50th Anniversary Sequined Spirit Jersey for $119.99 that we previously saw online. It’s sparkly! Check out this Wishables Advent Calendar for $99.99. You get a new Wishable every day! A Wishables every day The Lion King Wishables are in stock here, too for $15.95 each. Who will you get? Speaking of Wishables, you can grab the Sally… Sally! …Jack Skellington… The Pumpkin King and Rapunzel Wishables here, too! Punzie Three of the 50th Anniversary Ornaments are back in stock, including this Cinderella Castle 50th Anniversary Ornament for $26.99… These are so pretty! …this Mickey-shaped clear ornament with all the park icons, plus Mickey and Minnie for $29.99… Celebrating 50 years with Mickey and Minnie …and this Mickey-shaped clear ornament with Cinderella Castle in it for $29.99. Cinderella Castle inside! Finally, the Nike Men’s 50th Anniversary Polo is back in stock. 50th Anniversary polo shirt The polo is $75. Disney’s NEW 50th Anniversary Sweatshirt and Jacket Are Now Available Online! Check Them Out Here! Crystal Arts Crystal Arts are testing and heating up their ovens so they can start doing live glass blowing again. You’ll get to see live glass blowing again soon! This process takes two weeks, and they’re a week in, so guests will soon be able to watch live glass blowing at the beginning of the new year! Will Magic Kingdom’s NEW Character Cavalcade Could Be Debuting Soon?! Here’s What We Know! Magic Kingdom Other Updates Parades Previously, Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime parade was only available to guests who attended the ticketed Very Merriest After Hours event. But now, the parade can be seen by ALL Magic Kingdom guests for a limited time! This is the first parade to return outside of after hours events at Disney World, so it’s a pretty big deal! Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade The parade is even available through Disney Genie+ now, too, to access a reserved viewing area. See More Photos of the Parade Here Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Liberty Square We see that some repairs are being made to the roofline on a building in Liberty Square. Repairs Gotta’ keep everything looking spiffy! PHOTOS: See the Construction Progress On the TRON Ride and MORE in Disney World! Those are all the updates we have this time around, but we’ll have more soon, so don’t go anywhere! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! 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Things change so fast in Disney World. There’s new merchandise all the time, and we’re always seeing new construction projects and menu updates in the parks. EPCOT Today we’re going to check out the updates in EPCOT, including some new collectible souvenirs, an update on the bee infestation, and big scaffolding in the World Showcase that points to upcoming celebrations. Our first priority, of course, is the food updates. EPCOT Food Updates Club Cool In the World Celebration section of EPCOT, you can find Club Cool (near the Creations Shop). Club Cool is back! This spot has some treats and Coca-Cola merchandise for sale, but the biggest draw is the free samples of soda from around the world. Sampling sodas is a bit different than before When we stopped by recently, there was no line at the tasting stations! Not a long line! This was really surprising, especially since we’ve seen some big holiday crowds elsewhere in the parks. It might be an under-the-radar activity right now, so don’t forget to stop in and trick your family and friends into trying the infamous Beverly drink. Joffrey’s Kiosks Recently, there has been a bee problem in EPCOT (and the other Disney World parks) at the Joffrey’s kiosks. Bee-Ware The unwelcome visitors are attracted to the sugary syrups that can be found at the coffee kiosks, and we’ve seen the Cast Members get creative with some solutions. For a while, Cast Members would give guests mini syrup bottles to add to their drinks instead of keeping the open syrup pumps behind the counter. Syrup pumps are back When we checked at the Joffrey’s cart in the Canada pavilion, the big syrup pumps were back. So it seems like the chaos has died down and one of our favorite coffee stops is back to normal. Click Here to See the One Drink You Should Get from Each EPCOT Pavilion EPCOT Merchandise Updates Now we’re traveling around the park to see what new souvenirs are available. The Tea Caddy At the Tea Caddy in the UK pavilion of World Showcase, we found a new spoon rest that has the Twinings Tea logo on it. Twinings Tea Spoon Rest You can buy one for $9.99. Pin Traders At Pin Traders (located near Spaceship Earth), we spotted a new pin that’s themed after the Harmonious nighttime fireworks show in EPCOT! Harmonious Pin You can get one for $12.99. Gateway Gifts Across the way, Gateway Gifts had a new mini magnetic Simba plush for $14.99… Simba Plush …and there was a restock of the Figment shoulder plushes! Figment plushes The Figment plushes have a magnetic piece that you slip under your shirt at the shoulder, and then you can put the plush on top so he’ll stay right on your shoulder! Creations Shop There were a LOT of new items at the Creations Shop. We found the Lion King Wishables collection here, which has Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumba, and Rafiki. Lion King Wishables You can buy a mystery pack or get the Simba plush if you don’t want to take your chances. Lion King Wishables We also spotted some new nuiMOs plushes, including Chip and Dale… Chip & Dale …and Rapunzel! Each plush is $19.99. Rapunzel The nuiMOs are poseable and have magnets in their hands, so you can set them in different poses and buy magnetic accessories that they can hold onto. Rapunzel nuiMO You can get all kinds of outfits to dress up your nuiMOs, and there were a few new options for the holiday season at the Creations Shop. We saw a fuzzy pink sweater with sparkly pants… New holiday nuiMOs outfits …a holiday lights sweater with candy cane striped pants… Holiday sweater …a fancy outfit with a black blouse and gold skirt… Fancy! …a VERY sparkly suit with a matching fedora… Very sparkly suit …a gold 2022 outfit for New Years, complete with Minnie ears… It’s almost 2022! …a very cozy hoodie… Fuzzy outfit …and a sparkling blue tux. Sparkly blue suit For all the Marvel fans out there, we saw a Holiday-themed Groot Loungefly bag, with has a detachable wrist strap. Holiday Groot bag The bag costs $40. Cute! We also saw a bunch of the Mickey Waffle Loungefy mini-backpacks, which we’ve previously spotted at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. Mickey Waffle backpacks Creations Shop is a great option if you’re looking for some of the newer Disney merchandise that’s sold out at other gift shops. The Dooney & Bourke collections usually land here, and we’ve seen a lot of holiday merchandise and 50th items here as well. Disney Traders At Disney Traders, we saw a new Disney Park Pal! Pua park pals Now you can get Pua, the adorable side-kick from Moana, for $11.99. Click Here to See the New Merchandise that Disney Released Online This Week EPCOT Construction Update During our walk around the park, we noticed several changes and construction projects. There was metal scaffolding up in the UK pavilion… Scaffolding in the UK pavilion …and the Italy pavilion in the World Showcase. Scaffolding in the Italy pavilion These are likely up for New Years Eve festivities, which are right around the corner! It’s almost New Years! Over at The Seas (located by The Land pavilion), the rock pool is still drained. No water here This spot usually is filled with water, but it’s occasionally drained for maintenance. Click Here to See the Construction Progress on Some of Disney World’s Current Projects (Including TRON) Other EPCOT Updates In other news, we noticed that the face painting station in the Africa Outpost pavilion was open! Face Painting That’s it for our EPCOT updates today! Keep following DFB for more of the latest news in Disney World. Click Here to See What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Including a Limited-Time Treat and 50th Anniversary Ears) 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! 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Happy Christmas week! Tower of Terror We’ve spent part of the holiday week exploring the Disney World theme parks, as we do. Of course, that’s meant a few visits to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Now, we’re bringing you an update on everything NEW in food, construction, and merchandise! Hollywood Studios Food Updates Joffrey’s First up, we spotted that the Joffrey’s kiosk near the exit of Tower of Terror had a few hand-written signs up. During one of our visits, this spot was out of Shakin’ Jamaican Cold Brew and Iced Tea. Joffrey’s The kiosk was also only accepting cash, credit/debit, and mobile payments. Joffrey’s Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Sunset Boulevard It’s a busy week and we noticed that Rock Your Face face painting was open near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Rock Your Face Bonus! Look at this sweet Cast Member, Angie, and her awesome Christmas hat! Cast Member Angie Animation Courtyard Over in the Animation Courtyard, we spotted banners for Disney+’s upcoming The Book of Boba Fett show. We can’t wait! Book of Boba Fett Posters Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Mickey’s of Hollywood Now, on to merchandise! There was a LOT of new Pixar jewelry at Mickey’s of Hollywood. There was the Toy Story Earring Set for $29.99… Pixar jewelry …a Ratatouille Set for $39.99… Pixar jewelry …a Wall-E Bracelet for $29.99… Pixar jewelry …a Toy Story Bracelet for $29.99… Pixar jewelry …an Up Necklace for $29.99… Pixar jewelry …and Up Earrings for $29.99! Pixar jewelry AND, you can get a Woody Shoulder Pal! Woody Shoulder Pal Legends of Hollywood Legends of Hollywood had a sweet new Robin Hood Outfit. The top is $64.99… Robin Hood Outfit …and the bottoms are $44.99. Robin Hood Outfit Need a last-minute gift for the Star Wars fan in your life? Snag this Star Wars Jacket for $69.99. Star Wars Jacket You can snag new Her Universe Overalls too! Pick them up for $79.99. Her Universe Overalls And this spot had more new jewelry. Take a look at the latest Rebecca Hook options. There’s a Lady and the Tramp Necklace for $125… Lady and the Tramp Necklace …a Fab Five Bracelet for $100… Fab Five Bracelet …and a Fab Five Necklace for $125. Fab Five Necklace Plus, there’s a Star Wars Pandora Charms Collection! You can pick up the Millennium Falcon Charm for $75… Star Wars Pandora Charms …the Yoda Charm for $65… Star Wars Pandora Charms …the Han & Leia Charm for $45… Star Wars Pandora Charms …the Grogu Charm for $55… Star Wars Pandora Charms …and the Death Star Charm for $55. Star Wars Pandora Charms Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities Speaking of Christmas gifts, apparently, a LOT of people are going to be getting an iconic Star Wars present. Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities was completely SOLD OUT of Legacy Lightsabers! No Lightsabers Aaaaand that’s all the latest from Disney World’s glitziest park! We’ll be back with more updates soon and as always, stay tuned to DFB so you don’t miss any big Disney news. Want to see more of the latest from Hollywood Studios? Click 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. Headed to Hollywood Studios soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Hollywood Studios: NO Lightsabers and a TON of Jewelry first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What happens when a Disney Ambassador has lost the holiday spirit? The entire Global Disney Ambassador team assembles to find the meaning of the holidays and share what the spirit of the season means to them at their parks and resorts around the world. Happy holidays from the Global Disney Ambassadors! For more #DisneyCastLife stories, follow the Disney Ambassador teams on Instagram. @DisneylandAmbassador | @WDW.Ambassador | @DLPAmbassadorView the full article