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Well, it’s official: Disney Genie has arrived in Disneyland Resort! Although the launch of Genie at Disneyland wasn’t without its hiccups, the service is now available for guests to use. ©Disney Today we’ve got some interesting news for you about the new planning and ride reservation service. If you used Genie+ at Disneyland recently, you might qualify for “recovery.” Recently, Disneyland guests who paid to use Genie+ on December 8th (the service’s launch date at Disneyland Resort) began to receive messages from Disney that they are working to provide guests “recovery” for the technical difficulties they experienced during the launch of Genie. ©Disney Around 10 AM on the day Genie+ launched in Disneyland, the service went down, preventing guests from being able to make Lightning Lane reservations or purchase a la carte Individual Attraction Selection ride reservations. The service continued to be unavailable for some time after that during its launch day. ©Disney On that day, perhaps as a consequence of the Genie+ technological issues, Disneyland Resort’s Disability Access Service was impacted. The service usually uses a digital system to keep track of ride reservations for guests who use DAS. Due to the technical difficulties, DAS had to revert back to using paper booklets. Disability Access Service Pass Now, several days after its initial launch, Genie+ is available for guests to use. In terms of recent Genie+ news from Disneyland, we did see some significant price increases for a few of the Individual Attraction Selection reservations. This surge in pricing took place ahead of the weekend. ©Disneyland So, if you used Genie+ on its launch date, December 8th, be on the lookout for a potential email from Disney. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, including all the Genie updates you need to know, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to Read More About Genie’s Rocky Start at Disneyland Resort All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA For in Disney World & How Much They’ll Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about this? Were you there on the first day of Genie in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post Select Disneyland Genie+ Users to Be Provided "Recovery" first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How’s it going, DFB friends? We’re here with more of what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree After spotting a terrifying pin on a foggy day in Animal Kingdom last week, we weren’t sure what to expect this week. But we did find new Minnie Ears that don’t cost $1,000, so we consider that a win! Check out what else we found. Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Island Mercantile The Black and Gold Luxe 50th Anniversary Ears have appeared in Island Mercantile! They cost $39.99, and the ears are faux leather with the 50th logo and Cinderella Castle details. New ears! The bow is a black velvety material covered with gold sequins and we have to admit, they’re a pretty nice alternative to the pricier 50th anniversary luxe ears we’ve seen! Check out more photos of the new 50th Anniversary Luxe Ears here! Windtraders Shop In Windtraders in Pandora — The World of Avatar, we noticed a minor change that was also a little…weird. This table once held beads, but the beads have been replaced by…stuffed animals? That’s right, these Na’vi Plush Babies now sit where the beads once were. There used to be beads here! You can’t exactly make a necklace out of them, but you could cuddle with them if you bring them home, and that’s pretty great. We’ll be watching out for where these babies might end up next! Discovery Trading The Snoap Bubble Wands are back in a new design! You can find them throughout Disney World but we spotted these at Discovery Trading for $28.17. The bubbles are typically smaller and more snow-like, so they’re a bit different than the typical bubble wands you can find in Disney World. “Snoap” Wand! It’s basically your very own personal “snoap” machine, so if you need more snow in your life you might want to snag one of these wands. You can also get these beauties online! Read more about the “Snoap” Wands we found last year! With Spider-Man: No Way Home coming out this week, there was a new Limited Release Spider-Man Pin in Discovery Trading! This pin is designed with half of Spider-Man’s face red and the other half gray, so we’re wondering if this might be a hint about the movie. New Spider-Man Pin And if you’re still looking for an advent calendar, the Puzzle Advent Calendar was available in Discovery Trading. It gives you 25 holiday-related mini puzzles! Puzzle Advent Calendar You could always save it for next year! It costs $39.99. A puzzle a day! And that’s all the news from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Are you visiting Disney World for the holidays? Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news, updates, and more! The five BEST rides at Animal Kingdom…and the 5 WORST. 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. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Are you in Animal Kingdom this week? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Animal Kingdom: Disney Ears That Don't Cost a Fortune, a SNOAP(!!) Wand, and More 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. Over the past year, we’ve kept track of all of the latest COVID-19 news to help you best plan for your upcoming trips. COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign The situation with the pandemic continues to change and develop. Recently, we’ve shared updates about the COVID-19 Omicron variant, how that variant has impacted travel restrictions, and more. Now, we have an important COVID-19 update for those heading to California soon. According to Deadline, California state officials have announced that they will be instituting a “universal indoor mask mandate, effective Wednesday, December 15.” The mask mandate will last through January 15th, 2022. Dr. Mark Ghaly, the state’s director of health and human services, said that they will be requiring “universal masking in indoor settings statewide.” Mask Sign Disney World California will also be tightening certain restrictions for those who are unvaccinated and go to indoor “mega-events” where there are 1,000 people or more. The new requirements will mandate that these individuals receive a negative COVID-19 test within 1 day of the event (if a rapid antigen test) or within 2 days (if a PCR test). California is also recommending (but not requiring) that those who travel to the state or return to the state after traveling get tested for COVID-19 within 3 to 5 days. Face mask sign The indoor mask mandate in California will extend to places like movie theaters, retail stores, restaurants, government offices that serve the public, and more. Dr. Ghaly noted that California has seen a “47% rise in case rates since Thanksgiving,” and that local hospitals are “seeing patient levels ‘significantly above their baseline for this time of year.'” Dr. Ghaly indicated, “Frankly with Delta and Omicron and the more rapid replication, we are seeing people who — if they do become severely sick — they are becoming sicker sooner. So we don’t have nearly as much room…as we did last year to make adjustments.” Face Mask Sign While the Delta variant is still the predominant variant, at least 13 cases of the Omicron variant have been identified in California. Note that in Disneyland, masks are already required in all indoor locations. Specifically, Disneyland’s website notes that “Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) in all indoor locations, regardless of vaccination status. This includes upon entering and throughout many attractions and in enclosed transportation vehicles, including shuttles and buses. Face coverings remain optional for Guests in outdoor common areas.” ©Disneyland We’ll keep an eye out for more updates about COVID-19 and how it could impact your future trips. Stay tuned for more news. Click here to see more news and information about travel to Disney World and Disneyland as related to COVID-19The post NEWS: Indoor Face Mask Requirement to Take Effect Soon in California 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. A good Disney accessory can help you look cute AND store your things while you walk around Disney World. Loungefly Disney Bags Loungefly is an accessories brand that’s usually behind all the cute and colorful mini backpacks you find around Disney World. Recently, they’ve been releasing a lot of new stuff, like a Loki collection, an Encanto mini backpack, and more. Today they added even more bags online. But, be warned, reading this post might just cause you to add more of the bags to your collection! In honor of the 30th anniversary of Beauty and the Beast, this Belle Loungefly Mini Backpack looks just like Belle’s iconic yellow dress from the ballroom dance scene. The faux leather is adorned with goldtone studs, a foldover top flap, and embroidered Beauty and the Beast characters on the sides. ©shopDisney On the back of the backpack you’ll also find an embroidered enchanted rose! Get it for $75 now. Order the Beauty and the Beast Loungefly Mini Backpack here! If you’d rather get the Belle look in wallet form, you can do that too! The Beauty and the Beast Loungefly Wallet has a snap closure along with six card slots and goldtone hardware. ©shopDisney You can get the Belle Wallet for $40 now! Get the Beauty and the Beast Loungefly Wallet here! Loungefly is going BIG with the 30th anniversary of Beauty and the Beast! The Beauty and the Beast Ballroom Loungefly Wallet features the iconic scene of Belle and the Beast dancing in the ballroom, and on the other side you’ll find screen art of Cogsworth, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, and Chip. This wallet is made with faux leather and it has seven card slots. ©shopDisney The ID window has a really unique Beauty and the Beast detail, and you can get it for yourself for $40. Click here to get the Beauty and the Beast Ballroom Loungefly Wallet! The Enchanted Rose Loungefly Crossbody Bag is designed with a 3D faux leather Enchanted Rose on the front, along with a thorny stem strap closure, and 3D faux leather rose petals. On the front you’ll find debossed gold dots with the words “by the time the last petal fell,” and on the back you’ll read “then the spell would be broken.” ©shopDisney This bag comes with a detachable crossbody strap made with goldtone beads and a faux leather grip. You can purchase it for $70! Order the Enchanted Rose Crossbody Bag here! The Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Loungefly Crossbody Bag has a metal rose gold crown handle. A CROWN HANDLE. If that’s not exciting enough for you, the bag print features silhouettes of Disney Princesses including Ariel, Merida, Moana, Cinderella, Belle, Aurora, and more. ©shopDisney Other bag features include an adjustable strap and rose gold hardware, and you can purchase this bag for $70. Find the Disney Princess Crossbody Bag here! If you’re a Castle person, the Cinderella Castle Loungefly Mini Backpack is faux leather with some incredible 3D details, including a 3D applique of Cinderella Castle and Cinderella’s Coach. On the back of the backpack is artwork of Cinderella’s transformation from rags to riches! ©shopDisney The back of the backpack also has the embroidered lyric, “a dream is a wish your heart makes.” You can own this bag for $75. Here’s where you can get the Cinderella Castle Mini Backpack! And if you prefer the wallet form, you can get the double-sided, faux leather Cinderella Castle Loungefly Wallet featuring a 3D applique of Cinderella Castle on one side and Cinderella with her Coach on the other side. It has a snap closure and seven card slots. ©shopDisney It costs $40, and it would definitely make a fun Christmas gift for Cinderella fans! Order the Cinderella Castle Loungefly Wallet here! These are just a few of the new Loungefly bags that became available today. Visit shopDisney to check out all the Loungefly items available now and keep reading DFB for more Disney shopping and merchandise news! Shop for Disney x Loungefly items 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. Do you own any Loungefly bags? Tell us in the comments! The post WARNING: Opening This Post May Cause You to Add MORE Disney Bags to Your Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen $1,000 ears and $300 backpacks, but get ready for Disney’s latest item! In Hong Kong Disneyland, the castle was recently reimagined with a brand new look and name. It is now called the Castle of Magical Dreams! The Castle of Magical Dreams ©Disney As part of Hong Kong Disneyland’s 15th anniversary, the Castle of Magical Dreams opened in November 2020. The redesigned castle features references to various Disney characters, including Disney princesses and Frozen characters. Now, a meticulously crafted replica of the Castle of Magical Dreams has been brought to life, and it’s made out of GOLD. Hong Kong Disneyland recently revealed its first-of-its-kind gold castle replica, and you’ll never believe how much it’s worth. Chow Tai Fook, an alliance partner with Hong King Disneyland, created the Castle of Magical Dreams pure gold replica valued at around HK $16 million, which is about $2.05 million in U.S. Dollars. This castle was created in celebration of the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Castle of Magical Dreams, and more specifically the jewelry store in the castle. ©Disney The Pure Gold Castle was crafted over a period of two years by artisans from Chow Tai Fook, who are the “Royal Jewelers” of the Castle’s treasures. The castle measures 85 centimeters high and will serve as quite the glamorous photo spot for guests! But, this isn’t just a display item for the park. It’ll eventually be FOR SALE. And whoever becomes the first owner of the Pure Gold Castle will be given a lifetime free pass to Hong Kong Disneyland. ©Disney Tim Sypko, Senior Vice President of Operations at Hong Kong Disneyland, said that the Castle of Magical Dreams “symbolizes courage, hope, and possibilities,” and the Pure Gold Castle recreates that symbolism on a smaller scale. He predicted that guests will want to see both the Castle of Magical Dreams AND the Pure Gold Castle when they come to visit! ©Disney The Pure Gold Castle “uses the Castle of Magical Dreams as a design blueprint,” and its construction wasn’t a simple process. The artisans recreated every detail, small and large, from Aurora’s crown to Cinderella’s pumpkin coach. ©Disney The team of artisans consisted of over 50 people who spent a total of 42,248 hours recreating the miniature version of the Castle of Magical Dreams in pure gold. The pure gold content measures as high as 8,692 grams. That’s a whole lot of gold! ©Disney The team used several different forms of software and 3D printing technology to print 221 different parts for the Pure Gold Castle. If you look closely you may see sparkles, which were created by using electroforming and a minimum of three kilograms of diamond powder. ©Disney The final Pure Gold Castle has a design that features more than 19,000 tiles and 5,000 bricks, and it is quite the achievement. Just look at all the details! ©Disney You can find the Pure Gold Castles at Enchanted Treasures in the Castle of Magical Dreams in Hong Kong Disneyland. While we don’t know how much the castle will be sold for, considering it’s valued at around $2.05 million, we have a feeling it won’t be cheap. Guess it’s time to start saving up those pennies (or start wishing for money to grow on trees, you know, the usual). Keep reading DFB for more Disney Parks news! Read more about the Hong Kong Disneyland Castle of Magical Dreams 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. What do you think of this gold castle? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's Latest Ridiculously Expensive Item is Worth Million (Yes, SERIOUSLY.) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are so many awesome Disney items out there, but buying even just a few of them could equal a LOT of cash. But what if you had the chance to win some great Disney items for FREE?! That’s what D23 is letting you do each day with their “Season of Magic!” ©D23 During the Season of Magic sweepstakes, D23 is giving away a NEW prize each day for 23 days. In the past, we’ve seen prizes themed to video games, Marvel fans, and more. Today, it’s all about crafting! For today’s (12/13) daily prize, D23 is giving away everything you need to start crafting some epic Disney items. The prize comes with a limited-edition Disney ScanNCut DX Innov-is (SDX230Di). This is an electronic cutting machine that has built-in Disney Designs, or you can use designs of your own creation. If you win, you’ll get the SDX230Di + included accessories: Auto Blade and Holder Low Tack Mat 12” x 12” Standard Tack Mat 12” x 12” Cardstock 12” x 12” Pen Holder 5-Color Pen Set Touch Pen Stylus Accessory Bag Getting Started Guide ©D23 For your chance to win this prize, you’ll need to visit the D23 website. There, you can log into your D23 membership account. Not a D23 member yet? No worries! You can sign up for a D23 General Membership for FREE and enter for your chance to win this prize. ©D23 Be sure to enter before the end of the day for your chance to win! You can visit the D23 website to read the official rules and more. And stay tuned for more updates as we share what the remaining prizes are each day! McDonald’s is giving away FREE food for the next 12 days! See more details 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. What Disney craft projects have you done? Tell us in the comments! The post Love to Make Disney Crafts? Enter Now for Your Chance to WIN This FREE Prize! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

New DIY ornaments, each inspired by one of the Disney Parks around the world, are ready to craft and hang in your home this holiday season. The 12 ornaments in this set build on the Disney Paper Parks ornaments released last year, as well as the other Disney Paper Parks: Holiday Edition releases.View the full article

Looking for a unique and tasty donut in Disney World? Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew is located in Disney Springs, and here you can find delicious donut flavors including special holiday flavors, seasonal flavors, and even a 50th anniversary donut. They’ve taken their latest donut in a new direction, and the results are interesting! Brand new to Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew is the Everything Donut for $6.50! Have you ever had an everything bagel? This is basically the same thing but in DONUT form. Whaaaat. Everything Donut The Everything Donut is a classic glazed donut topped with Boursin buttercream, everything bagel seasoning (which typically includes salt, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion, and garlic), and freshly chopped chives. It looks SO good As per usual, the glazed donut itself is amazing and perfectly pillowy. But…we weren’t super convinced about this flavor mix of sweet and savory. A closer look The overall flavors just didn’t really work well for us. The buttercream is not sweet, and the Boursin flavor comes through in a strong way, along with the onion, salt, chives, and other seasonings. When combined with the sweetness from the glazed donut, it was not our favorite. If they had used a plain donut instead of a glazed donut it might have worked better for us. Yum We tried tasting this donut with different flavors in each bite but the sweetness of the donut just didn’t make sense with the savory seasonings. We appreciate what Everglazed tried to do though, and there are surely people out there who would really like this unique flavor mix! Inside the dough Are you a Boursin fan? It might be worth trying because the Boursin flavor is really strong. If you REALLY like sweet and savory flavors, or if you think everything bagel seasoning makes everything better, you might enjoy this. But if you don’t like sweet and savory together, you should probably skip this. Might be worth a try if you like sweet and savory You can try the Everything Donut at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs for $6.50. They open at 9AM, so you might want to make this your next breakfast! And keep reading DFB for more Disney World snack news! More limited time fall flavors arrived at Everglazed in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this donut? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: What Happens When a Disney World Donut Dreams of Being a Bagel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes you can encounter unexpected waits in Disney World. Sunshine Tree Terrace line The buses can take longer than usual, wait times to get popular food can be really long, or the checkout line in stores can take up a lot of your time. Today, there was an unexpectedly long line over at Magic Kingdom! Guest Services outside of Magic Kingdom has a long line backed up all the way into the walkway that goes to Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Wow! When we asked a Cast Member around 12:30PM, they said the line is about 2 hours long — yikes! That’s a long time to wait in the hot sun. Waaay back here Thankfully, Cast Members were handing out free water bottles to people waiting in line. At least there’s free water We’re not sure why the wait is currently so long to speak to Guest Services. Park passes have been completely booked for Magic Kingdom today, so that might have something to do with the long line. Guest Services Line We’ll keep an eye on the situation, so stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to see what happens when things go wrong in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s the longest you’ve ever waited in the Guest Services line in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post The 2 HOUR Wait We Didn't Expect to See in Disney World Today😳 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. We’re in the middle of the holidays, and there are some magical deals that come with the season! Christmas Merchandise Over at shopDisney, you can take advantage of the 12 Days of Magical Deals, or you can save on Disney hotels and tickets with the discounts offered this month. These are great if you’re looking for some last minute holiday gifts, but you know what’s better than saving money? Getting stuff for FREE! And, this season one popular food chain is teaming up with a special superstar to give you something free for a DOZEN days! McDonald’s has partnered with singer (and unofficial queen of Christmas) Mariah Carey to bring you the “Mariah Menu,” according to USA Today. This is a 12-day deal that’s only available through McDonald’s mobile app and works kind of like an advent calendar! McDonald’s Happy Meal Every day, a different menu item will be free for those who make at least a $1 purchase through the McDonald’s app. The deals start today, December 13th, and go until December 24th — Christmas Eve! Disney World McDonald’s Mariah Carey said in a statement, “Some of my favorite memories with my kids are our family trips to McDonald’s, and of course, each of us has our go-to order,” with her going on to say that hers is the Cheeseburger with extra pickles, according to USA Today. McDonald’s on Disney Property Here’s a look at all of the deals for the next 12 days: December 13th: Big Mac December 14th: McChicken December 15th: Bakery item December 16th: 6-pc Chicken McNuggets December 17th: Cheeseburger December 18th: Hotcakes December 19th: McDouble December 20th: Apple Pie December 21st: Sausage McMuffin w/ egg December 22nd: Double Cheeseburger December 23rd: Sausage Biscuit December 24th: Chocolate Chip Cookies ©McDonald’s Yep, you can finish off these dozen days of deals with chocolate chip cookies on Christmas Eve — how magical! This is a fun little spin on a normal advent calendar, and you only have to spend $1 to get free food. We’ll be on the lookout for more exciting food news, so stay tuned to DFB more! Click here to see McDonald’s new Encanto Happy Meals! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which free McDonald’s item are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post McDonald’s is Giving Away FREE FOOD for the Next 12 Days! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Is there such a thing as TOO much Star Wars merchandise? We don’t think so. Rey and Chewie in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge There’s been a lot of new Star Wars merchandise in Disney World lately, like the terrifying plush we found, Life Day items, and even three popular lightsabers have returned. Now you can find a beloved Star Wars character in the form of Mickey Ears in Disney World! Any guesses as to who it is?? We’ve seen some iconic Star Wars character ear headbands in Disney World and the newest ears we just found might be the most iconic yet. The Chewbacca Ears have arrived in Disney World! We spotted them at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $29.99. We’ve previously seen them at Disneyland too. Eeee! They were FLYING off the shelves! The padded ears have fuzzy brown fur like our favorite Wookie, and they’re decorated with Chewie’s belt (officially known as a “bandolier”). There are even metal studs on the bandolier! So fuzzy The Chewie Ears did pop up on shopDisney briefly before selling out, but you might want to bookmark the page and keep checking back in case there’s a restock! ©shopDisney Considering how fast the Chewie Ears sold out on shopDisney these are some super popular ears! They’re the same price ($29.99) online and in Disney World. Visit shopDisney and bookmark the Chewie Ears page here! We found the Chewbacca Ears in Disney Springs but we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for more appearances around Disney World. If you still need more Chewie merch you can also shop for the adorable Wookie Cookie Loungefly Purse! Keep reading DFB for more Disney shopping and merchandise news! Check out what’s on sale at shopDisney! 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 excited about Chewbacca Ears? Tell us in the comments! The post These ‘Star Wars’ Ears Are FLYING Off the Shelves in Disney World! 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. We’ll admit it: we love Loki. Whether in gator, president, or action figure form, we can’t get enough of the God of Mischief! Which Version of Loki Do You Like Best? If you’re Loki fans just like us, then we ought to warn you: Disney’s latest items themed to the God of Mischief may make you want to empty your wallets and give your money to Disney immediately! The Loki Loungefly Crossbody Bag has ARRIVED and it’s all about the God of Mischief! ©shopDisney This bag has it all! It’s faux leather and has a goldtone metal Loki helment n the front. There’s also a goldtone chain and even little feet on the bottom of the purse. ©shopDisney What’s really neat is that the lining features a print of Norse runes. It’s a nice added touch. ©shopDisney Forget the tesseract, THIS is what you really need to fulfill your glorious purpose. You can grab this new Loungefly (and live out all of your variant Loki dreams) for $70. Click here to shop the Loki Loungefly bag! But wait, there’s more (of course, it’s Loki, there’s always more). If you want to get a wallet to match your new Loki bag, you can also snatch that up right now! ©shopDisney Just like the bag, the wallet features a goldtone metal Loki helmet on the front. It has a change compartment in one section with a flap closure… ©shopDisney …and a section to place your credit cards and cash. ©shopDisney You can channel all of that mischievous nature and epic style from Loki, while still keeping your belongings safe with this wallet. ©shopDisney You can take home the wallet for $40. Get the Loki wallet here! And the best part? Right now you can get FREE shipping on your entire order. Be sure to use the code “FREESHIP” during checkout so you can save on your shipping costs! ©shopDisney If you’re a big Loki fan, you’ll want to grab these items while they’re still available. We’re always looking for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for merch updates and more! Marvel Fans, Are You Sitting Down? Here’s a FULL List of Marvel Shows Coming To Disney+! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about these Loungefly Loki items? Let us know in the comments! The post Loki Fans Beware! Disney's Latest Items Might Have You Emptying Your Wallets 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. Disney has SO many Minnie and Mickey ears options to choose from in the parks. How can we pick just one?! We’ve seen several new pairs of ears for the 50th anniversary, holiday ears that make us want to sit by the fire all weekend, and even ears that have Chip ‘n’ Dale’s decapitated heads on them (no, seriously!). And, with the holiday season in full swing, there’s a NEW pair of ears available right now on shopDisney! Check out the new Lunar New Year Minnie Mouse Ears for 2022! These red ears have dimensional golden flower appliqués and a gold sequined bow. ©Disney There is also a red tassel and faux pearl accents as well as a few flowers on the back of the ears. They’re part of the Disney Lunar New Year Collection. ©Disney In 2022, the Lunar New Year is on February 1st, so order the ears now to have them in time to celebrate! You can get them for $29.99. Click here to get the Lunar New Year Ears for 2022 We’ll be keeping an eye out for more items in the Lunar New Year Collection, so stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to see the newest pair of 50th anniversary ears in Disney World! Check out our video below for the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite pair of Minnie ears of all time? Let us know in the comments! The post Okay Disney, You Convinced Us to Get ANOTHER Pair of New Ears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I’m here to tell you about the NEW secrets snacks at Disney World. Now, these are the snacks that have recently been released because of new shop openings, 50th-anniversary hoop-la, seasonal merriment, or grandiose returns that I want to celebrate. The “Cheers to 50 Years” Sundae! So think of these as snacks that got lost in a sea of exciting things happening in the park and deserve to be over the radar, not under it. Check out our video below I Discovered 9 NEW Secret Snacks at Disney World! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Watch the video and let us know your favorite Disney World snacks! The post DFB Video: I Discovered 9 NEW Secret Snacks at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has been releasing TONS of different Minnie and Mickey ears lately! Holiday ears! We’ve seen a bunch for the holidays, like Christmas wreath ears and sugar cookie ears, a few new colors including some that look like your grandma’s couch, and several for Disney World’s 50th anniversary. We’ve even seen some pairs of 50th anniversary ears that cost from $225 to $1,000 (yep, $1,000!!!). But, today we found a new pair of anniversary ears that won’t break the bank! Check out these new black and gold Luxe Logo 50th anniversary ears! New ears! We found these today in Island Mercantile in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for $39.99. Grab ’em while ya can! They’re the one set of Luxe Logo ears that don’t cost hundreds of dollars, since the next least expensive pair is $225. Some more bang for your buck! The actual ears are black leather-like material with the 50th logo and Cinderella Castle imprints. Loving the details! And, the bow is a black velvet-like material with gold sequins! So sparkly Here’s a closer look at the details! The side of the band also has Walt Disney World 50th embroidered in gold lettering. Another pair of 50th ears to add to your collection So, if you liked the general vibe of the other Luxe Logo collection ears but also want to save some money, these are the ears for you! We feel fancy in these ears Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World merchandise news and updates! Click here to see the $1000 50th anniversary ears in Disney World! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of this new pair of ears? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: 50th Anniversary Ears that Won’t Break the Bank in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World made the announcement earlier this year that it would be discontinuing its Magical Express service that provided free transportation for Disney hotel guests to go to and from Orlando International Airport. Magical Express Magical Express will be officially discontinued on January 1st, 2022. But, there will be a new transportation service replacing Magical Express called Mears Connect. This service will not be free, meaning there is no longer a free option to get to and from the airport and your Disney World hotel (unless you have a friend in the area that wants to give you a ride!). You can take a ride share service like Uber, use a taxi, rent a car, or take the new Mears Connect system. So, let’s take a look at what Mears Connect will cost you! You may have also taken a Mears bus if you stayed at the Walt Disney World Swan or Dolphin resorts, as they switched over to the company for bus transportation. Mears Bus at the Swan Mears Connect will start operating on January 1st, 2022 — the same day Magical Express ends. The service will offer two different levels of transportation you can book: Standard and Express. Standard service is shared, uses large (buses) and small vehicles, has monitored wait times, and has limited stops. Express service has limited wait times and direct service but is not considered private service. Mears bus at Disney’s Old Key West Resort Standard service is $16 one way and $32 round trip per adult, and $13.50 one way and $27 round trip per child (ages 3-9). Express service (previously called Premium service) is a total of $200 round trip for up to 4 people, and then each additional person is an extra $55. There is currently no one-way Express service — you can only use it for round trip. ©Mears Transportation So, let’s look at an example! We have a family of 4 with 2 adults and 2 kids flying in on April 17th, 2022, and leaving on April 23rd, 2022. If they use the Standard service for round trip transportation, their total would be $118. ©Mears Transportation If they use the Standard service for one way transportation, their total would be $59. ©Mears Transportation Or, they could use the Express service for round trip transportation for $200. This could be better for you if you do not want to share transportation with a lot of other people and want a limited wait time. So, if you’re on a tight schedule, this might be worth the extra money for your party. ©Mears Transportation And, if this were a family of 5 instead of 4, the cost of Express, round trip service would be $255. ©Mears Transportation Mears Connect could definitely be worth the cost if you’re traveling solo! You could use the Standard service for $32 round trip, which would likely be less expensive than taking an Uber or a taxi, depending on the time of day and surge prices. ©Mears Transportation So, it really just comes down to weighing the pros and cons of each service with Mears Connect, or deciding if Mears Connect is better or worse for your trip compared to another form of transportation. If you do decide to use Mears Connect, you can book your transportation right now using their website. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World tips, info, and news. Click here to see how the cost of Mears Connect compares to an Uber! 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 will you be getting to and from the airport and Disney World without Magical Express? Let us know in the comments! The post How Much the Magical Express Replacement in Disney World Will Cost You first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re like us, then you’re probably thinking about your next Disney World vacation before your current one even ends! And when it comes to planning your next vacation, one of the first decisions you’ll probably make is figuring out when in the year you want (or don’t want) to visit. Cinderella Castle If you’re in those earliest stages of planning your trip, we have a list of 25 dates you’ll want to consider planning your travels around! These dates can be helpful if you want to be there for all of the exciting seasonal happenings, but they can also help tell you which dates you may want to avoid if you don’t want to deal with huge crowds! Holidays There are a number of static holidays that happen each and every year that Disney World LOVES to celebrate. If you’re in a festive mood and want to observe your favorite holiday in Disney World, then chances are you’ll be able to do just that with seasonal treats, special parades or cavalcades, fireworks, and more! When holidays align with school vacations and federal holidays, that can mean more people visiting the parks, so we’re going to help you plan accordingly! A VERY patriotic cupcake Going in chronological order, the first holiday that is a great way to kick off your year is New Year’s Day. Note that this can be a pretty busy day in the parks as many guests are still on holiday break. Parks can reach capacity and park pass reservations often book up quickly! Happy New Year! Next up is Valentine’s Day! If you want to visit the parks with that special someone, you’ll usually find many specialty sweets around the parks and resorts. Valentine’s Day usually isn’t any busier than the other days, but you may want to be more on top of those Advance Dining Reservations if you want a romantic date night that evening. Call Me Sweetheart Cupcake Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are two holidays that also get a special bit of attention from Disney World with seasonal treats — be on the lookout for these next time you’re in the parks and resorts on those weekends. If you have a Mother’s Day brunch in mind, be sure to book those reservations as soon as they become available! Mother’s Day Butterfly Cupcake Patriotic holidays are always a special time of year to visit the parks, especially the 4th of July! Disney World typically closes out the night with special Independence Day fireworks finales at both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Due to the popularity of this holiday and Disney’s epic firework extravaganza, it can be busy, so be aware of that before making your travel plans! Though July 4th is the main patriotic holiday that comes to mind for many, many guests also choose to celebrate Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day in the parks, you may see crowd spikes on those days. Patriotic Pluto Photo Op on Independence Day Halloween is a fun night to be in Disney World, especially if you’re visiting the after-hours event at Magic Kingdom. Just keep in mind that if you aren’t attending the Halloween party, you will have to adhere to Disney’s costume policies, which states that costume masks are not permitted and guests ages 14 and older may not wear any costumes (with the exception of some Star Wars-inspired attire). Disney After Hours Boo Bash Thanksgiving is another special day in Disney World, as many dining locations offer exclusive one-day-only menu items to enjoy with the family. These reservations can go fast, so if you want to visit on Thanksgiving Day, be ready to book those Dining Reservations 60 days out. Thanksgiving Cupcake Christmas Day is perhaps one of the most crowded days in Disney World. Many families make it an annual tradition to visit the parks on December 25th, so you’ll have plenty of company if you decide to visit! There aren’t many special day-of happenings on Christmas, so if you want to celebrate the holiday season, you may do so starting in early November all the way through early January. So, why only celebrate Christmas on one day, when you can enjoy the holly, jolly holiday all month long (and then some!). The holiday decorations in Disney World are among our favorites all year round! New Year’s Eve, like New Year’s Day, can be a popular day in the parks as well. In the past, Disney World has had special fireworks shows at midnight, which can lead to some major crowding in the evening hours with guests looking for that perfect fireworks spot hours early. It may be a good time to seek alternate fireworks viewing spots, especially if you’re staying at a nearby hotel! New Year’s Eve Fireworks in 2019 Finally, there are special “holidays” in your own personal calendar — namely birthdays and anniversaries — that you may want to celebrate in Disney World! Wearing those complimentary celebration buttons will let Cast Members know that you’re there on your own special day, and you’ll often be recognized by them (as well as other guests!). You can get a celebration button for any occasion, really! Any day is a good day to visit Disney World, but the holidays make them extra special! That said, they can also make the parks extra crowded, so keep all of those factors in mind when deciding when you’ll visit Disney World next! Click here for a list of DFB videos to watch TODAY before you plan your 2022 Disney World vacation! Important Disney World Dates In addition to the holidays listed above, there are several important dates on Disney World’s calendar that draw a lot of crowds year over year. If you want to be in the center of all of the action, you may want to consider these dates. Like holidays, these dates are also useful to keep in mind if you want to AVOID any possible crowding. There’s so much to see! Like holidays, we’ll go in chronological order, starting with the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. runDisney hosts several marathon weekends throughout the year at Disney World, but the big one is right at the beginning. It typically takes place in early January, and you may see a slight bump in crowds as this is one of the more popular marathon weekends! ©Disney Right on the heels of the marathon weekend is the kickoff of the first of four EPCOT festivals that takes place each year, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. The 2022 festival begins on January 14th and runs shorter than the other three festivals the park celebrates each year. Expect the festival to begin mid-January on an annual basis, running through late February. EPCOT Festival of the Arts In 2022 specifically, all eyes are on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the first of its kind overnight immersive experience! This Star Wars “hotel” will have its maiden two-night voyage on March 1st, 2022. While dates are selling out rather quickly, you may want to keep an eye out in case any last-minute reservations pop up. And if cruising the galaxy isn’t in the cards for you, these dates could also be useful to know so you can plan for the crowds visiting Batuu. ©Disney The second EPCOT festival of the year, the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, will likely begin shortly after Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opens. The 2021 festival began on March 3rd and ran through July 5th, so you’ll have all season long (technically it spanned three seasons — winter, spring, AND summer!) to enjoy the festival goodies. EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Next is the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend. It was confirmed to be taking place on March 31st, 2022, so if you’re a big running fan, be sure to follow along for more updates if you’re considering attending this event! And if you’re not participating in the races, but your trip is scheduled for this weekend, just be aware that you might see a spike in crowds after the races conclude. runDisney If you’re set on sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, keep your eyes peeled for June 9th, 2022 — the date that the ship is set to take its maiden voyage. If you want to have a split “land and sea” Disney vacation next year aboard the newest ship, that will be the time to start doing so! Scale model of the Disney Wish in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The flagship EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival now starts in mid-July, with the 2021 festival starting on July 15th. These days the festival lasts a whopping four months long, so if you aren’t able to make it out on the first day, do not fear — there are plenty of chances to check it out! Food and Wine time! If you want to be among the first guests experiencing Disney World’s after-hours Halloween parties (as of 2021 called Disney After Hours Boo Bash, which replaced Mickey’s Not-S0-Scary Halloween Party last year), you’ll want to keep your schedule clear early to mid-August! The first night of the event in 2021 took place on August 10th. The Haunted Mansion during Disney After Hours Boo Bash October 1st is always a special day for Disney World because it’s the anniversary of the opening in Magic Kingdom! This past year was, of course, a VERY special time to be in the parks for its 50th Anniversary, but October 1st, 2022 will also be a big celebration, as that is when EPCOT will observe its 40th Anniversary! EPCOT’s turning 40 in 2022! Looking for more runDisney events? Early November is when you’ll want to be on the lookout for the Wine & Dine Marathon Weekend. 2021’s Wine & Dine Marathon Weekend took place from November 5th through 7th. runDisney More after-hours festivities also begin to take place in early November. Shortly after Halloween takes place, Disney World goes into full-on holiday mode, with the first night of Disney Very Merriest After Hours taking place in 2021 on November 8th. This after-hours event took the place of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. Disney Very Merriest After Hours If you’re a fan of Dapper Day events, you may want to consider the annual Dapper Day Fall Outing in Disney World! It’s set to take place on November 20th and 21st in 2022. Dapper Day! The fourth and final EPCOT festival of the year, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, has been starting right after the Thanksgiving holiday lately. In 2021, it started on November 26th. Spaceship Earth Cookie The final date you may want to consider when planning your next Disney World vacation is actually a series of dates — these are all of the opening dates coming up in 2022 and beyond. We know of some big openings, like Galactic Starcruiser on March 1st, but there are other big openings we’re still waiting on as of this writing, like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (set to open in 2022) and TRON Lightcycle Run. If you want to be one of the first guests to ride a new ride, for example, you may want to hold on booking your trip until you know when these offerings open. On the other hand, you may want to avoid that park entirely when there’s a brand new ride! It all comes down to your preferences and the kind of vacation your family wants to experience. TRON Construction Update Phew! That’s a lot of important dates Disney World keeps track of each and every year. Aside from those once-in-a-lifetime openings, you can typically rely on those big festivals, marathons, and more taking place around the same week or weekend every year. Click here for a list of what’s coming to Disney World in 2022. Whether it’s a holiday or an important date on Disney World’s calendar, you’ll want to make sure you book your Park Pass Reservations as early as possible if you’re visiting during a busy time of the year. Book your reservations right after you purchase your park tickets to make sure you have your first choice of parks on the dates you want to visit! And be sure to follow along as we bring you the latest on important upcoming dates in Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a Disney World vacation for 2022? 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Star Wars and the Disney Parks go together like Han Solo and Chewbacca! Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge One of the coolest things about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is how immersive it is. The moment you walk in, you feel like you’re on another planet, and you might as well be! All of the food, drinks, and merchandise were created to fit seamlessly inside the Star Wars universe. Most of the time, it’s awesome to feel like we’re completely detached from our planet, but this time, it had us a bit confused. We recently found this new Star Wars plush just outside of Galaxy’s Edge at Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’re not gonna lie. It took us a minute to figure out what this doll was supposed to be. Are you a big enough Star Wars fan to recognize where this comes from? Who is this? We’ll give you a hint. The thing it comes from is on Disney+. Alright, that was a terrible hint. Do you have any guesses? Does this face look familiar to you? Were you able to guess what this was? Hollywood Studios’ latest piece of Star Wars merch is none other than the Tooka doll from The Bad Batch. Okay, if you want to get really specific, it’s name is Lula and it belonged to Wrecker! Tooka Doll at Hollywood Studios If you recognized this doll without consulting Google, we’re seriously impressed. This Tooka doll is here right in time for the holidays, and would make the perfect gift for any Star Wars know-it-all. Get it now at Keystone Clothiers! We’re always staying up to date on the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to check out the latest update from the Star Wars Hotel! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you gonna check out this Tooka doll at Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post Not Gonna Lie...the Newest Doll in Disney World is Kinda Terrifying 😳 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Happy Holidays from all of us at DFB! Holiday Mickey!! The year is coming to an end and the holiday season is upon us! Between trying a lot of new holiday Disney snacks, going to Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT, and trying to snap the cutest pictures of Mickey and the gang in holiday attire, we haven’t even started to think about buying presents! WE STILL HAVE TO BUY PRESENTS! Thankfully, shopDisney has us covered! This year for the holidays, shopDisney is doing 12 Days of Magical Deals! Today is December 12th, and this sale ends tomorrow on December 13th! Right now on shopDisney, you can save on tons of toys for under the tree! There are tons of toys currently marked down, so let’s check them out. ©Disney First we have this super festive and super cute Musical Holiday Mickey Plush! With just the press of his foot, this Mickey sings “Jingle Bells” and nods his head around! ©Disney This Mickey was originally $34.99, but you can now get him for $28! Click Here to get the Mickey Mouse Musical Holiday Plush! The next gift we have is perfect for the Star Wars fan in your life, young or old! This Rey Lightsaber is currently marked down. ©Disney It also lights up! ©Disney This lightsaber was $32.99, but you can now get it for $28. Click Here to get the Rey Lightsaber! This next gift is gonna be PERFECT for anyone planning on marathoning all of the Spider-Man movies before Spider-Man: No Way Home comes out. Check out this Spider-Man Cuddleez! ©Disney This guy is super soft and comfy, and he is now $28 instead of $34.99. He also won’t spoil the new movie for you, he promised. Click here to check out the Spider-Man Cuddleez This next gift is super cool, because it could never show up at your door. If you get this Frozen 2 Play Set, it can go directly to Toys For Tots! ©Disney Now you can give back without ever leaving your house, and for cheaper than you could before! This was originally $14.99 and is now $12. We’re so excited that Disney made giving back this holiday season easier than ever! Click here to check out the Toys For Tots Frozen 2 Play Set There are tons of other toys currently on sale, ranging from Raya, to Chewbacca, to Buzz Lightyear, so be sure to check out all of the 12 Days of Magical Deals sale toys! Click here to check out ALL Sale Toys! We’re always staying up to date with all of the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click Here to check out more Disney Holiday Merchandise 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 check out any of the 12 Days of Magical Deals sales? Let us know in the comments! The post Need Some Last Minute Gifts? Disney's Latest Sale Has You Covered! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to Disney World, one thing you can expect is some crazy weather! Rainy day at Galaxy’s Edge Whether it’s rain, high winds, haze, heat, or snoap, something interesting is bound to happen at Disney World! Today, some very unusual weather made it harder to get to Magic Kingdom! This morning, the TTC (Transportation and Ticket Center) Ferryboats were not available due to high levels of fog, which meant an unsafe lack of visibility. No Ferryboats this morning! This meant that the Monorail had a much longer line than usual since they were the main way you could get from the TTC to Magic Kingdom this morning. Get ready to wait for those Monorails Throughout Magic Kingdom, we experienced a VERY foggy day (if you didn’t know that Disney World is in Florida, you’d swear it was San Francisco!). We’ve had quite a few foggy days at Disney World this season, so although this was unexpected, it wasn’t unprecedented. If you look outside and the sky looks like the pictures above, be prepared to wait in the Monorail line. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! 9 Times That the Unexpected Happens in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about today’s fog? Let us know in the comments! The post How a Foggy Day Makes It HARDER to Get to Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy holidays from the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in Disneyland Resort! Grand Californian Tree It’s officially the holiday season, with the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure and Merriest Nites at Disneyland well underway and plenty of holiday treats to enjoy! Today, we’re trying a new holiday treat over at one of the Grand Californian Resort’s restaurants — it’s an…interesting one. GCH Craftsman Grill is known for its small menu of quick meals that are creative and tasty! One of its most popular offerings is its Hot Dog of the Month, which can range from sweet to savory! GCH Craftsman Bar seating December’s Hot Dog of the Month is the Tamale Dog, which is a Hot Dog wrapped in Masa and topped with Pico De Gallo, Crema, Queso Fresco, and Cilantro for $12. The major highlights of this dish were the combination of the hot dog, masa, pico de gallo, and queso fresco; all of these components came together to give this dish a flavor profile that was surprisingly similar to an actual tamale! The Tamale Dog! The only thing that wasn’t a winner for us was the crema, the flavor just didn’t mix well with the rest of the dish! Overall, we’d recommend this treat to anyone who’s a fan of Mexican food, tamales, or looking for something new and outside-of-the-box to try! Disney… are you sure about this one? This isn’t the first time GCH Craftsman Grill & Bar has served up something weird for their Hot Dog of the Month: back in October, we ordered the Hot Dog of the Month and ended up with a churro! The “hot dog” is a churro! If you’re looking for the classic Tamale experience, we’d recommend heading to Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays and checking out the cart in the Paradise Gardens section of the festival! There’s a cart there that serves delicious beef tamales — you won’t be disappointed. Viva Navidad! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, including all the holiday updates you need! Stay tuned here for more! BEST of the FEST: What to Eat and Drink at Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about this Tamale Hot Dog? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disneyland Gave Us A Tamale HOT DOG?! (Don't Worry, We're Confused Too) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World attractions, rides, and restaurants can close down for a myriad of reasons, sometimes planned and sometimes not. Kali is Closed The unplanned closures are usually due to weather or technical issues, but there are also some scheduled closures for maintenance that you can plan for during your trip. We like to keep you updated on what’s going to be closed in Disney World so that you’re not blindsided when you arrive in the parks! We’re taking a look around the Disney World parks and hotels to see which rides, attractions, and hotels will be closed next week for refurbishments. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Kali River Rapids has been closed for a while in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This water ride closed on November 1st, 2021, and it’s had a bit of a saga concerning its reopening. Construction walls at Kali River Rapids When the ride first closed, its reopening was scheduled for mid-December, 2021. It briefly changed to be opening on January 1st, 2022, then on December 16th, 2021, and then to January 4th, 2022. Now, this ride is scheduled to open on December 16th, 2021. Kali River Rapids Closure We’re hoping that this reopening date will stick and the ride will be open and ready for guests this coming Thursday! But we’ll keep you updated if anything changes. Click Here to See When Expedition Everest Will Close for THREE MONTHS in Animal Kingdom EPCOT Over in EPCOT, Souk-al-Magreb (which is a gift shop in the Morocco pavilion at World Showcase) is still closed as well. Souk-al-Magreb This gift shop has also been closed for a while, but we finally have a new reopening date for it! Right now, Disney World’s schedule has this shop reopening on February 6th, 2022. We’ve still got a ways to go, then, before we’ll see it back open in EPCOT. Still closed! The closure could be due to the supply shortages that we’re seeing impact other Disney World gift shops, and even closing down one shop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Click Here to See the Full List of Food Booths for EPCOT’s 2022 Festival of the Arts Magic Kingdom The Walt Disney World Railroad is closed in the Magic Kingdom, and it currently does not have a reopening date. Walt Disney World Railroad The train is getting some refurbishments done, and it’s also not able to run because of construction over in Tomorrowland that interrupted the train tracks. The construction (on the upcoming TRON Lightcycle Run roller coaster) does not have an end date yet, so we’re not sure when we could see the railroad reopen. It did begin testing this week though! Fantasyland Station We’re assuming that the railroad will reopen when TRON finishes construction, so we’ll keep you updated on any news regarding opening dates for either of those attractions. Click Here to Learn More About the TRON Lightcycle Run Ride Disney World Hotels Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort is the only Disney World hotel that still hasn’t opened. It was supposed to open in December this year, but Disney announced that it would remain closed for more refurbishments. All-Star Sports Entrance As of now, there is no reopening date for this hotel. But the two other All-Star Resorts — All-Star Movies and All-Star Music — are both open at this time. Click Here to Learn More About All-Star Sport’s Delayed Opening Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside Resort At Port Orleans – Riverside, a restaurant is finally reopening! Boatwright’s Dining Hall is opening on December 14th. Boatwright’s at Port Orleans Riverside This spot has some tasty southern cooking, like jambalaya, Nashville hot chicken, and shrimp & grits. Click Here to Read More About Boatwright’s Dining Hall and Check Out Our Reviews Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, the Disney Vacation Club Villas are under construction right now as Disney adds some enhancements to the rooms. There will be new pull-down beds added to the villas to allow for more sleeping room inside. ©Disney Keep following DFB for more updates as you plan your upcoming trip to Disney World! Click Here to See the 5 Best Things to Do in Disney World In December 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 heading to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular Ride AND Restaurant Are Finally Reopening in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey howdy hey from Disneyland Resort in California! World of Color! We have a LOT of updates on everything that’s been going on in Disneyland lately, so buckle up! We’re talking everything from holiday treats to a beloved land closing! Let’s get started! Disneyland Food Update The holidays are in full swing at Disneyland, and you can definitely tell from all of the festive snacks we tried this month! Red Rose Tavern We’ve heard it a million times at this point, “try the grey stuff, it’s delicious!” Well, Red Rose Tavern has Holiday Grey Stuff, so of course we had to try that too! Holi-Grey Stuff The grey stuff itself is made from white chocolate cookies and cream mousse. The holiday makeover adds a red shortbread cookie base, sandwich cookie crumbs, along with red, white, and green sprinkles and tiny gold stars, and is filled with Red Velvet Cake! Inside You can try the Holiday Grey Stuff for $6.49 at the Red Rose Tavern in Fantasyland, and just like the song says, we thought it was delicious! Check out our full review of the Holiday Grey Stuff! Golden Horseshoe We’re no strangers to Disney snacks going above and beyond, and this Frontierland snack was the perfect combo of two knockout desserts! Churro Funnel Cake a La Mode? You’ve done it again Disneyland! Find this one at Golden Horseshoe! A match truly made in heaven They had us at churro, THEN they had us at funnel cake, THEN they ABSOLUTELY had us at a la mode! This crazy dessert has a house-made funnel cake topped with dulce de leche gelato, cinnamon sugar, toffee pieces, and caramel. Churro Funnel Cake a la mode This holiday snack was insanely good, and is at Golden Horseshoe for $9.99! Even the pictures have our mouths watering! See our full thoughts on the Churro Funnel Cake here! Candy Palace Is looking at all of these sweet treats making you hungry yet? It’s definitely getting our tummies rumbling! Disneyland released yet ANOTHER sweet treat recently, and they’ve got variety! These cookie pies were at the Candy Palace on Main Street! This one is Chocolate Peppermint! Credit: @disneylandfoodies on Instagram These were anywhere from $5.99 to $6.49 at Candy Palace on Main Street! Shoutout to @disneylandfoodies on In for getting us these pics! Click here to see more about the Cookie Pies! Galactic Grill In Tomorrowland, we saw the return of a snack we loved, with a twist that sparked some controversy! We tried the Caramel Pecan Brownie Parfait at Galactic Grill! Caramel Pecan Brownie Parfait This parfait has layers of Devil’s Food Cake, Chocolate Brownie, Caramel Pecans, and Vanilla Chantilly Cream. It’s topped with festive sprinkles, pecan bits, and a green and red white chocolate Mickey. We tried this treat before without the pecans, and LOVED it, but if you’re not a pecan fan, you might want to skip this one! Lookin’ good! We were obsessed with all the other parts of this cake! This Caramel Pecan Brownie Parfait was $6.99 at Galactic Grill. Try it and see where you land in the pecans vs. no pecans debate! FULL Review of the Caramel Pecan Brownie Parfait from Disneyland! Disneyland Construction Updates Mickey’s Toontown HUGE update! Mickey’s Toontown will close in March of 2022 to make way for a NEW Toontown set to open in early 2023! Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin As much as we’re gonna miss going to Toontown during the construction, we’re SUPER excited to see what’s in store for this land in the future! Click here to read more about the Toontown Transformation! Disneyland Merchandise Updates Adventureland Bazaar These ADORABLE Wishables that we’ve seen online are also available at Adventureland Bazaar! You can get a blind bag and possibly get Nala, Pumbaa, Timon, and Rafiki! Lion King Wishables at Adventureland Bazaar! Here are the Wishables you can find inside! ©Disney You can also opt for the safe bet and just get Simba! Simba ©shopDisney Both the mystery pack and Simba are $14.99, and you can find them at Adventureland Bazaar! Get the Lion King Wishables Online here! Westward Ho Trading Co. You thought we were done with Star Wars holiday merch? Think again! We found this adorable holiday Chewbacca pin at Westward Ho Trading Co! Gingerbread Chewie pin!! If you’re more of a Mando fan than the movies, there’s a holiday pin for you too! This adorable Grogu Holiday pin was also in Westward Ho! Happy Holidays from Grogu! Check out these adorable and festive Star Wars pins at Westward Ho now! “it’s a small world” Toy Shop We found a couple NEW pins celebrating one of our favorite classic Disney attractions! These mystery “it’s a small world” Holiday Pins are now available! It’s A Small World Holiday! These pins are going for $19.99! You can also get this limited “it’s a small world” Holiday pin NOW. It’s A Small World Holiday Pin! This pin is also $19.99, and it’s limited edition, so get it while you can! Emporium You already know the Emporium is gonna be FILLED with all kinds of new goodies just in time for the holidays! We found some new Star Wars gear, like this Loungefly Fanny Pack! The Mandalorian Loungefly Fanny Pack! For $55, you can have a convenient Mando themed pouch for all your park essentials! This adorable Chewbacca Holiday Zipper Pouch is also one of the new items in the Emporium! Chewbacca Holiday Bag! This super cute and super festive bag is perfect for Star Wars fans this holiday season! Happy Life Day! Can’t get enough Star Wars bags? There’s even more! This new Loungefly is $75! May the force be with this bag! Looking for some Star Wars gear for your head? These new hats got you covered! New Mandalorian Hats! There’s no way the Star Wars fan in your life is gonna be disappointed this holiday season with all of the new merch that just hit Disneyland! This is the way. These hats are now available for $29.99! Say you need to add some Star Wars flair to your holiday decorations this year? Not to worry! We’ve even got Star Wars gingerbread ornaments! Star Wars Gingerbread Ornaments! These cookies look good enough to eat! But that’s a terrible, terrible idea. They make for a stellar holiday decoration, though! This ornament set is $29.99! Sticking with the holidays, this Holiday Candle is also at the Emporium! Walt’s Holiday Lodge Candles at the Emporium! These candles are $34.99 each and come in these ADORABLE Mickey-shaped containers! The Crisp Evergreen scent of this candle is perfect for the holidays! Get it at the Emporium now! 2021 Holiday Candle! If you still need some more home goods and don’t want to leave the Disney Parks, you’re in luck, this Mickey soap just restocked! Mickey shaped soap bubbles? Sign us up! That’s all for the Emporium, but there’s a LOT more merch to see! Plaza Point If you’re looking for more of a Disney parks flair when it comes to your holiday decorations, then check out this Seven Dwarfs Mine Train inspired ornament we found at Plaza Point! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Ornament! Get this ornament for $24.99 at Plaza Point! Disney Clothiers If you’re looking for a comfy, festive piece of Disneyland merch for this holiday season, look no further than this bright red spirit jersey we found at Clothiers! Holiday Red Spirit Jersey Here’s the front of that spirit jersey! Festive red! If you’re looking to put together a whole Disney outfit (or Doutfit?) this holiday season, then check out these festive Mickey and Minnie Jeans! Mickey and Minnie Holiday Jeans! You can get these jeans for $54.99 at Disney Clothiers on Main Street, U.S.A.! China Closet If you’re looking for a gift for the young or young at heart, check out this Minnie Mouse doll that we spotted at China Closet! She comes with several different outfits, and is serving in this makeup look! Minnie Doll at China closet! Get this Minnie Mouse Doll at China Closet for $34.99! Disney Showcase Looking for some more fashion inspired Disney gifts? Make your way over to Disney Showcase where we found this Paisley Jumpsuit! This jumpsuit is available now for $54.99 at Disney Showcase. Paisley Jumpsuit at Showcase! If you’re looking for something a bit more casual, Showcase also got some new Junk Food tees! This one is inspired by Beauty and the Beast! Belle Inspired Junk Food Tee This next one is inspired by none other than Cinderella! Cinderella Junk Food Tee The next tee we found has none other than the ICONIC Ariel on it. The Little Mermaid Junk Food Tee The next one totally encapsulates Jasmine’s energy! Aladdin inspired Junk Food Tee! All of these Disney x Junk Food graphic tees are available for $49.99 at Disney Showcase. Star Trader Star Trader got some new Star Wars merch, and we’re obsessed! This color blocked Star Wars Crewneck is just in time for sweater weather! Star Wars Crewneck at Star Trader! The back of this crewneck is also super cool! Skywalker Academy Crewneck! The embroidery and patches on this crewneck are super unique! We were super excited to spot it! This crewneck is $59.99 at Star Trader! If you need a full cozy Star Wars fit (who doesn’t?) not to worry, they also have sweatpants! Mando sweatpants! These The Mandalorian inspired sweats are perfect for lounging around for a Star Wars marathon! These sweatpants are $49.99 at Star Trader! If you’re a spirit jersey die hard, not to worry, we also got new Skywalker Academy Spirit jerseys! Skywalker Academy Spirit Jersey Here’s the back of that spirit jersey! Skywalker Academy Spirit Jersey from Star Trader! That’s all the new stuff we found in Tomorrowland! Disneyland General Updates Critter Country In other Disneyland news, Santa is set up in Pooh Corner ready to meet guests! It seems like Pooh even made a sign welcoming him! Welcome Santa to Pooh Corner! And here’s Santa! Head on over to Pooh Corner in Critter Country to see him now! Santa! Things are certainly getting super jolly over in Disneyland! There’s Another Way to Meet Santa (and Decorate Cookies!) at Disneyland Disney California Adventure Food Updates Trolley Treats Christmas treats are available at Trolley Treats! We’ve got some Chocolate Peppermint Fudge for $5.99, and some festive cupcakes as well! Trolley Treats with some Festive Snacks! Here’s a closer look at some of that Peppermint Fudge! Holiday Brownies at Trolley treats! Disney California Adventure is starting off strong with the holiday snacks! Make sure to try these at Trolley Treats on Buena Vista Street! The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Candy at Disneyland Resort Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Also on Buena Vista Street, we tried the Peppermint Sundae from Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream! And it’s pretty, too! This Chocolate and Peppermint Ice Cream Sundae has Scoops of Chocolate and Peppermint Ice Cream in a Candy Cane Premium Waffle cup topped with Whipped Cream, Chocolate-dipped Cookies, and Crushed Peppermint! Mickey ears! This sweet treat, while cold, was a great mix of a classic holiday flavors! Get it now at Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice-Cream for $7.99! Click here to read about the perfect holiday treat in Disneyland Cozy Cone Motel Over in Cars Land, we tried the Cherry Chocolate Churro at the Cozy Cone Motel! Cherry Chocolate Churro This churro has a classic churro, rolled in crushed Chocolate Cookies, and topped with Cherry Glaze and more Chocolate Chips! We weren’t really huge fans of this one. The cherry glaze was a bit too sweet for us, but the chocolate cookies on the churro were great! Churros at Cozy Cone! If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you might love this churro! You can get it now at Cozy Cone for $6.29! Here’s our FULL review of these festive churros! Award Wieners Was Award Wieners’ newest holiday treat award winning? You decide! They now have Chocolate Marshmallow Funnel Cake Fries! Wow. A literal and metaphorical mouthful! A match made in heaven… These were cinnamon-cocoa dusted churro fries drizzled with marshmallow, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce! Need we say more? Funnel Cake + Chocolate + Marshmallow = YUM This treat was definitely on the messier end, but the flavors were IMMACULATE! If you love chocolate, you have to check this one out. It’s available at Award Wieners in Hollywood Land for $8.99! You know you want to read more about these Funnel Cake FRIES in Disneyland Schmoozies Also in Hollywood Land, Schmoozies got a Peppermint Shake! Peppermint Shake This shake is topped with whipped cream and chocolate creme cookies! The peppermint flavor on this shake were great, and it made for a surprisingly refreshing treat! Peppermint Shake You can get this shake for $8.49 at Schmoozies in California Adventure! See our review on this amazing Disneyland holiday shake here! Pacific Wharf Cafe This year has some AMAZING holiday treats, and seriously if your mouth isn’t watering this far down into our updates, we don’t know what to tell you! This next treat from Pacific Wharf Cafe was an absolute showstopper! Behold, the Apple Fritter Bread Pudding! Hello from Disney California Adventure! This treat had SO many staple fall flavors! The apple cinnamon bread pudding is topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle, and the flavors go together SO well! Apple Fritter Bread Pudding If you’re into fall flavors, then definitely check this one out the next time you’re in DCA! It’s at Pacific Wharf Cafe for $5.99! Click here for our thoughts on the Apple Fritter Bread Pudding! Merry Mashups Booth Over in Paradise Gardens Park, we also have some new snacks! The Merry Mashups booth for the 2021 Festival of Holidays has its holiday mix! Holiday Mix If you need a light holiday snack at DCA, give this a try! See What Made our BEST of the FEST For the 2021 Festival of the Holidays at Disneyland! Goofy’s Churro Cart A new churro also popped up by Goofy’s Sky School! This Dusted Gingerbread Churro is another addition to the LONG list of amazing Disney Parks churros! Get it now at Goofy’s Churro Cart! Delicious This churro has gingerbread crumbles, and is topped with vanilla frosting and M&Ms! Gingerbread churro? Okay! The flavor of the gingerbread dust is amazing, and we loved the crunch from the M&Ms! Get this Dusted Gingerbread Churro for $6.75 at Goofy’s Churro Cart! Read more about these Gingerbread Churros in Disney California Adventure! That’s all for food in DCA, let’s move on to merchandise! Disney California Adventure Merchandise Update Disney California Adventure got a ton of new merch recently, so let’s go through it! Elysian Arcade We spotted this Disney Letters to Santa pin at Elysian Arcade! This one features Max and Goofy! Max and Goofy Letters to Santa pin! This pin is available at Elysian Arcade for $19.99. Five and Dime Over at Five and Dime, we found all kinds of new merch, starting with this Holiday graphic tee! Holiday Graphic Tee! The timeless Disneyland font gets a little holiday flair on this tee, which is available at Five and Dime for $24.99! They also had this girl’s holiday shirt for $36.99. Girls Holiday Shirt! If you’re already looking ahead to the new year, not to worry, Five and Dime also had some 2022 items! This 2022 dip dyed hoodie is available now! 2022 Hoodie This 2022 T shirt is also available at Five and Dime! 2022 Kids T shirt! They’ve got a calendar so you can keep track of all of your 2022 plans, and hopefully, Disney trips! 2022 Calendar! Last for the 2022 stuff, we have these small glasses! 2022 Shot Glasses/Toothpick Holders Not so fast, though! Five and Dime still has tons of holiday merch! Like this Holiday Loungefly for $85! Walt’s Holiday Lodge Loungefly If you still need to do some holiday decorating, then check out these ornaments! This pack is $45! Walt’s Holiday Lodge Ornaments! If you’re looking for a smaller festive accessory, this keychain is also available at Five and Dime! Mickey Holiday Keychain! If you’re as addicted to collecting Disney mugs as we are, then you’ll definitely want to check out this Mickey and Minnie holiday mug! It’s $19.99 at Five and Dime! Mickey and Minnie Holiday Mug! Five and Dime is SUPER stocked with all kinds of holiday goodies, so check it out if you haven’t! Elias and Co. If you’re looking for more classic Disneyland themed merch, there’s a bunch at Elias and Co.! They even had some Walt Disney World merch! You won’t be able to wear it, but your nuiMOs will! 50th Anniversary Nuimos Outfits at Elias and Co. There’s a Disney World 50th anniversary-themed outfit that, honestly, should come in human sizes! 50th Nuimo Outfit! And there’s another 50th anniversary nuiMOs outfit! This one featured the signature Earidescent color! 50th Anniversary Nuimo Outfit Alright, alright, now on to the human sized clothes! This unbelievably fuzzy Spirit Jersey hoodie is $89.99 at Elias and Co. right now! Fuzzy Spirit Jersey Hoddie! Here’s the back! Honestly, we’re gonna be fantasizing about being wrapped up in this hoodie for the rest of the day! Back of Fuzzy Spirit Jersey Hoodie This new Mickey Graphic Tee $36.99! Mickey Graphic Tee! This color block Mickey denim button up is $64.99. Mickey Button Up Here’s the back of the button up! It has a huge picture of Mickey, and we love the font! Back of Mickey Button Up! If you’re looking for something a bit warmer, this Bomber Jean Jacket is $79.99 at Elias and Co. Mickey Jean Jacket! Here’s the back of the jacket. Back of Mickey Jean Jacket! Still need to satisfy that spirit jersey craving? This Pink, White, and Gold Spirit Jersey is now at Elias and Co. New Disneyland Spirit Jersey! Here’s the back of the spirit jersey. This is one glitzy, glamorous spirit jersey! Back of New Pink, White, and Gold Spirit Jersey! That’s all of the new stuff we found at Elias and Co.! But there’s still MORE new stuff at California Adventure! Gone Hollywood We recently spotted these Disney parks themed pins at Gone Hollywood! Disney Parks Buttons from Gone Hollywood! These are $9.99 and feature some staple Disneyland experiences! That’s all we could find on Buena Vista Street, but there’s still so much more to look at. Redwood Creek Churro Cart One of our favorite holiday items made its triumphant return to Disneyland recently! It’s none other than the Mickey Green Jingle Bell Sipper! Disneyland Jingle Bell Sipper! It’s back and shiny as ever! We grabbed one at Redwood Creek Churro cart for $24. Rushin’ River Outfitters If you’re looking for hats, you might want to head on over to Rushin’ River Outfitters in Grizzly Peak! We found a few super cute hats there, starting with this precious corduroy Save the Bees Pooh Hat. Pooh Save the Bees Hat! This Pooh hat is $29.99, and it’s available now! If you’re trying to rep our ol’ pal Mickey, there’s a couple hats you’ll want to check out! Blue Mickey Hat They also have this super cute California Mickey hat! We’re obsessed with the little castle on the map right on Anaheim! Mickey California Hat! All of these hats are $29.99, and you can find them now at Rushin’ River. That’s all for Grizzly Peak, but we’re not done with California Adventure yet! Studio Store Studio Store had some new Marvel merch, like this Black Panther Backpack! Black Panther Backpack! This backpack is $39.99, and would go perfectly with this Black Panther Hoodie, which is going for $64.99! Black Panther Hoodie The last new piece of Marvel merch in DCA was this Thor T-shirt! This tie dyed tee is $36.99 at Studio Store now. Thor Tee! That was all we found in Hollywood Land! Seaside Souvenirs We stopped by Seaside Souvenirs and found some new merch inspired by Disney’s Encanto! There ears were $29.99! Encanto Ears We also found this super colorful Encanto dress at Seaside! This one is $59.99. Encanto Dress! If you loved Encanto and are at the park, definitely head over to Seaside Souvenirs! Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff Bing Bong’s has some new ears! One of them made it all the way from Walt Disney World! The signature Earidescent color from the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Disney World made it to California on these ears! Earidescent Ears with Bing Bong! They don’t specify anywhere on them that they’re a part of the 50th celebration, but we’d recognize Earidescence anywhere! Earidescent Ears! Join the 50th festivities from all the way in California with these ears! They’re at Bing Bong’s for $34.99. These holiday ears also landed at Bing Bong’s! Walt’s Holiday Lodge Ears at Disneyland Walt’s Holiday Lodge ears have made it to Disney California Adventure! Get these for $29.99 at Bing Bong’s. That’s all for Disney California Adventure! Downtown Disney Merchandise Update Backlot Shop We stopped at Backlot Shop, and found this super cool Stark Industries sweatshirt! Stark Industries Sweatshirt! If you want to rep Tony Stark, this sweater is perfect! Check it out at Backlot for $49.99! World of Disney If you’re an Encanto fan, you’re definitely gonna want to stop by World of Disney! We found this whole display of new Encanto merch there! Encanto Set Up at World of Disney This Mirabel shirt is now available at World of Disney for $29.99! Encanto Tee! This tee is $19.99! Encanto Tee! Here’s another Encanto tee! This one is $36.99. Another Encanto Tee! This fuzzy Encanto jacket is also at World of Disney for $49.99! Encanto Jacket! This Mirabel dress is $26.99. Encanto Dress! These super colorful and super cute Pico plush is $22.99. Encanto Plush! The last Encanto item we found was this dress, which is $44.99. Encanto Dress! This super cute Minnie Dream collection was also at World of Disney. This fuzzy jacket is $54.99! Minnie Mouse Dream Hoodie! This Be More Minnie shirt has some timeless advice, and is $36.99 at WOD right now! Be More Minnie Tee Lastly, we found this Day Dreamer shirt with Mickey and Minnie on it! This one has a super unique neck, and features Disney’s cutest lovers! It’s currently $39.99 at World of Disney! Minnie Mouse Day Dreamer Shirt! To finish up your super cozy Minnie fit, they have these fuzzy slippers with Mickey shaped pom poms on the top! These are $29.99. New Slippers at World of Disney! That’s all for World of Disney, but we found more stuff around Downtown Disney! Dress Shop We spotted this festive Dooney and Bourke holiday tote at the Dress Shop! Dooney Holiday Bag! Here’s a closer look at the pattern! The background seems to be a light wood pattern, and it has Mickey and Friends participating in various snowy activities all over it! Holiday Dooney Bag Pattern This bag is perfect for the holiday season, especially if you’re traveling! This Dooney is available now for $268. Disney Home If you’re cooking up some hot drinks this holiday season, you’re gonna want to check out these mugs we found at Disney Home. This tumbler is $19.99 and it’s got a super bright Mickey and Minnie illustration! Mickey Coffee Cup! If you’re just chilling at home and don’t need a travel cup, then check out this Mickey mug! Mick’s giving us heavy fall vibes with this one! Mickey Mug! This Mickey mug is $14.99. WonderGround Gallery If you’re in California and can’t make it to Florida for the 50th anniversary celebration, not to worry! You can still snag some of the merch at WonderGround. 50th Display at Wonderground These 50th Anniversary celebration statues are also available at Wonderground! 50th Anniversary Statues at Wonderground Get these at WonderGround while you can! Now you can have a piece of the historic Disney World 50th anniversary from across the country! Various Locations The last new merch update that we found is that you can now buy Holiday Balloons in Downtown Disney! Holiday Balloons in Downtown Disney! These red and green balloons are super festive and we were super stoked to find them in Downtown Disney! And that’s it! There are ALL of the newest happenings at Disneyland Resort! We’re always staying up to date on everything that happens in the Disney Parks, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to read ALL of our reviews for Disneyland’s holiday treats! 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What’s up, DFB Friends? Don’t mind us — we just ate a ton of pizza this week! The holidays have arrived at Disney World, and we’re still trying out all kinds of new holiday snacks and drinks, and we’ll keep doing so until the end of the year! But while we’re doing that, we’ve also been keeping an eye on menus at Disney World restaurants to track any changes. And we’ve got a few for you this week! EPCOT Les Vins de Chefs de France We’re seeing some price increases for Wine at Les Vins de Chefs de France: Merlot, Cabernet, and Chardonnay increased from $7.50 to $7.75 Beaujolais Duboeuf, Vouvray Sauvion, and Rosé Côtes de Provence increased from $8.75 to $9.95 Côtes du Rhône J.L. Colombo and Bordeaux Château Les Peyres increased from $9.50 to $10.50 Orange Slush and Citron Slush increased from $13.50 to $14.50 Orange Slush Le Geant Slush increased from $19 to $19.95 Champagne Malard increased from $15.50 to $16.50 Kir Royal increased from $16.75 to $17.75 Kronenbourg 1664 increased from $8 to $9 Here Are The Ten Best Frozen Drinks In Disney World Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Todd English’s bluezoo There are a ton of menu updates at bluezoo, including a lot of price increases. So here’s what’s changed under “Starters:” Shrimp Cocktail increased from $18 to $19 Greek Style Octopus increased from $15 to $17 Teppan Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops increased from $18 to $23 Pork Belly Bao increased from $16 to $17 Backyard BBQ Roasted Chicken Here’s what’s increased under “Flatbreads:” Olive’s Classico increased from $14 to $15 Mushroom Maddness increased from $16 to $17 Mighty Meat increased from $17 to $18 And “Soups/Salads” is also seeing some price hikes: Bluezoo’s Signature Clam Chowder increased from $12 to $15 Caesar Salad increased from $13 to $14 Tuscan Kale Salad increased from $14 to $15 Clam Chowder at bluezoo Finally, the “Entrees” part of the menu has also changed: bluezoo’s Simply Fish increased from $36 to $37 Cappelletti Pasta increased from $34 to $36 Veal Osso Buco increased from $38 to $39 Butler Steak increased from $39 to $40 Angus Beef increased from $52 to $55 BBQ Swordfish at blue zoo Linguine Con Vongole increased from $26 to $28 Steamed Pumpkin Nudi increased from $24 to $26 Crispy Skinned Chicken increased from $29 to $30 Read A Review of bluezoo Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Trail’s End At Trail’s End, all dinner add-ons have been removed: Half-slab Memphis-rubbed Pork Spare Ribs, Peel and Eat Shrimp, and Cornbread-Crusted Salmon. Trail’s End ribs We’re not sure if they’ll be replaced with other add-ons or not. Here’s Our Most Recent Review of Trail’s End Disney Springs Vivoli il Gelato It’s time to try out some new gelato flavors at Vivoli il Gelato! The new flavors Egg Nog – Zabaione, Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter. However, the Pumpkin flavor has been removed from the menu. There’s also a new Cabernet Sorbetto to try. But the Pineapple has disappeared from the menu. Founders Porter Gelato Here’s what’s changed under “Milkshakes”: ADDED: Black Creamy Rose – Vanilla Gelato, Terre Di Bacco Rose Prosecco, Strawberry Sauce and whipped for $17 ADDED: Cookies ‘N’ Chianti – Cookies and Cream gelato, Terre Di Bacco Chianti, Crushed cookies and whipped cream for $17 REMOVED: Strawberry Banana Split Plus there are NEW floats to try: ADDED: The Garage – Lime Sorbetto, Orange Gelato, Big Storm Grapefruit Vodka Soda, Candied Lime for $15 ADDED: Strawberry Lynchburg Lemonade – Strawberry Sorbetto and Jack Daniels Lynchburg Lemonade for $15 Corona Lime Beer Float There’s also a price increase here: The Espresso Affogato increased from $10.50 to $11.25. Read Our Review of Vivoli il Gelato’s Newest Snack! Those are all the updates we have for this week, but we’ll be back soon with even more, so stay tuned! If You Could CHANGE Anything About Disney World, What Would It Be? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! 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Have you ever dropped your beloved Minnie ears in a dirty spot? Ever felt like it was time to clean that pair of ears you wear on every visit to Disney World? (It IS hot and sweaty there and those headbands are sure to get a bit…funky with time, right?) You’ll want to keep these beauties clean! Betcha didn’t know that, according to Disney, you can actually WASH your ears! We’re breaking it down step-by-step to show you how (safely) to wash your ears. As you probably know, Minnie ears (like most Disney merchandise) are NOT cheap, so you may be a little hesitant to get them anywhere near water! But color us surprised when we were admiring a newly purchased pair of the EARidescent Ears and saw WASHING instructions! Who needs a bath? Keep in mind that for some special pairs of ears it might be better to clean them off with wet wipes or a soapy rag instead! Now let’s get washing! 1. The Spot-Clean Method First, let’s talk about the older Minnie ears. Most ears have a small tag that says, “surface washable only.” If you cut the tag off your ears, it’s probably better to err on the side of caution and avoid the washing machine if you don’t know for sure. Based on what we noticed, almost every pair of ears we own said “surface washable only” on the tag. Don’t put these in your washer! For ears with a tag that says “surface washable only,” we recommend using a gentle cleaning approach. If you are trying to clean a pair of plastic ears like these, for example, you can use a wet wipe! You can clean and disinfect with a wet wipe! If you need to clean a pair of fabric ears, use a soapy cloth to spot-clean the area! Squeaky clean! Some Minnie ears have light-up features, like the new 50th Anniversary ears, so you’ll want to be careful not to ruin the battery/charging port! Be careful while cleaning your battery-powered ears! We found that it was best to work in small sections so that the water doesn’t soak all over the place. 2. The Washing Machine Method Interestingly, the ears that caught our attention with this were purchased on shopDisney, not in the parks. The ears in the park have the same smaller tags as above, but the shopDisney ears come with a LONG (Seriously, it’s like 6 inches long. WHY?!) new tag specifically labeled as shopDisney on them. If you look closely, that tag has instructions for washing your ears in a washing machine! That’s right, you can put these in the washer! That’s a laundry list of information! For the sake of demonstration, we used an older pair of ears. Technically, these ears say “surface washable only” on the tag, but we decided to follow the instructions on the new tag to see how it works (since these are basically the same style ears covered in sequins)! First, we decided to put our ears in a mesh wash bag (AKA a lingerie bag) so that the ears didn’t rattle around in our washing machine. Grab a mesh wash bag before you toss the ears into the washer! Then, we followed the directions on the long tag! Per the official instructions, we set our washing machine to the gentle cycle and used cold water with detergent (we used a Tide Pod). Keep in mind the tag also warns against using bleach, squeezing, and ironing/dry cleaning your ears. (Seriously, who is ironing their Minnie Ears?!) So don’t do those things, obviously. There they go! The new tags also say that you can tumble dry your ears on low, but after our ears were done in the washer, we found it best to let them air dry. It’s totally up to you, though! Success! As we mentioned earlier, these older ears do NOT feature the new washing machine instructions, but the process of washing these ears in our machine was still a success! If you want to clean an older pair of ears in your washing machine, make sure the ears don’t have any plastic elements or electrical wires! When in doubt, be as gentle as possible or just avoid machine washing completely if you’re uncomfortable. We Minnie ears! And just like that, your ears will be squeaky clean! Our ears definitely felt a bit cleaner (and smelled nicer!) with no ill effect. Again just remember to use your best judgment with this if you try it! We hope this little tutorial helps you out! Now, if you happen to buy a pair of pre-owned ears or want to give your old ears a little bath, you’ll know exactly what to do. In the meantime, stay tuned for more Disney news, tutorials, and updates! 6 Easy Disney Recipes to Make for the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever tried to clean a pair of Minnie ears? Let us know in the comments! The post TUTORIAL: Did You Know You Can WASH Disney Ears?! Here’s How. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article