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We’re bringing you all the news from Destination D23 this weekend! Fantasmic! Disney’s massive fan event is currently taking place in Disney World and that means a LOT of big announcements are coming. From news about the Disney Wish to an all-new EPCOT restaurant, there’s been some exciting stuff. Now, though, we’ve got news of some amazing offerings returning to Walt Disney World! Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced this morning that Fantasmic! will be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Festival of Fantasy Parade will be returning to Magic Kingdom NEXT YEAR. Festival of Fantasy Parade Fantasmic! is the beloved nighttime spectacular featuring Mickey Mouse and dozens of other characters with water effects, pyrotechnics, and more in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It has been unavailable since the parks reopened in 2020 but will be back in 2022. ©D23 Similarly, parades have been suspended in Disney World. We recently saw the first parade to return during Disney Very Merriest After Hours with the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and now a regular daytime parade will return as well! Festival of Fantasy Parade will return to Magic Kingdom in 2022. Festival of Fantasy Parade Disney has not shared a specific date for either return, but we will update you as soon as one is announced. As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the BIG Disney news! Want to see more of the news from Destination D23? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about the return of this entertainment? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Fantasmic and the Festival of Fantasy Parade are RETURNING to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen various versions of the iconic Star Wars lightsaber over the years, but never a REAL one — until recently. During Disney’s D23 event, we got the inside scoop on some of the exciting new things coming to the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, including another look at Disney’s REAL lightsaber! ©Disney Josh D’Amaro, the current Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, gave a live preview of the lightsaber. Let’s check it out! In true dramatic Disney fashion, the lights went down and the lightsaber came out. See that little blue stub of light? It’s happening! Ta-da! There it is — isn’t it spectacular?! Watch the video below. The sounds gives us chills. It’s incredible, y’all! This thing retracts and lights up just like a REAL lightsaber. As you can see, even Josh D’Amaro is thrilled about it. OOOH! D’Amaro explained that this is Rey’s lightsaber and he is just borrowing it to show us, and guests onboard the Galactic Starcruiser will use a different lightsaber for training. AHHH! Either way, this new technology is super impressive and fun to watch unfold in front of you! It’s beautiful We can’t wait to learn more about the Galactic Starcruiser; the opening date is just a few months away! In the meantime, we’re reporting live from D23, so stay tuned for more news! How REAL Are the Lightsabers at Disney’s Star Wars Hotel? We Finally Have Some Answers! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information See the Sample Pricing Revealed for the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Sample Itinerary for the Star Wars Hotel Experience See Everything We Know About Dining at the Star Wars Hotel Learn About the Room Types at the Star Wars Hotel Watch a Video With Groundbreaking Details About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Complete Packing List for the Star Wars Hotel See 7 Important Details You May Have Missed About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out Some Important Announcements About the Star Wars Hotel See Why Galactic Starcruiser Isn’t Really a Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do YOU think about this new tech? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Destination D23. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post VIDEO: See Disney's REAL Lightsaber in Action! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Star Wars fans, get ready! A Suite on the Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney If you are a huge fan of Star Wars, chances are you’ve heard about the new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser coming to Disney World next year. Well, there are some super exciting things coming to this immersive trip including unique food, exclusive merchandise, and one-of-a-kind experiences including lightsaber training! If lightsaber training is one of the things you’re looking forward to, you’re in luck! We’re at the Destination D23 event in Disney World and we just got a sneak peek at what lightsaber training will look like! ©Disney Sarah Thacker took Josh D’ Amaro through the lightsaber training that guests will be able to experience on board. A look at lightsaber training! Disney also released a video with a closer look at the experience! We also got a sneak peek at the bridge games that will be aboard the starcruiser! Bridge games Guests will be able to defend the ship through these interactive games! Defend the ship with this interactive game! We’ll continue to give you the latest updates from Destination D23, so stay tuned for more Disney news! VIDEO: See Disney’s REAL Lightsaber in Action! 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 looking forward to experiencing lightsaber training? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media event for Destination D23. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post SNEAK PEEK at Lightsaber Training Aboard Disney World's NEW Star Wars Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This morning at Destination D23, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro revealed Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will open summer 2022 at EPCOT as part of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary celebration. View the full article

We’re SO excited for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to open at EPCOT! ©Disney It seems like we’ve been waiting a long time for the ride to open, but we’ve gotten some awesome sneak peeks and more info on the ride in that time. It will be one of the longest indoor roller coasters in the WORLD and the ride vehicles will spin around while you travel on the track. And now, we have a look at some NEW images of Cosmic Rewind, a special guest, and when it will open! We already knew that Cosmic Rewind would be opening in 2022, but it was just revealed that it will open in summer of 2022! So, we don’t have that much longer to wait to go on an adventure with our favorite Guardians of the Galaxy. ©Disney New concept art was revealed today a Destination D23! We have a look at the Xandar Gallery that will be a part of the ride. ©D23 This will be a part of the ride’s queue! ©D23 AND we got a greeting message from a famous actress that’s reprising her role for the ride — Glenn Close is BACK as Nova Prime! Stay tuned to DFB for more news from Destination D23! Click here to learn more about Cosmic Rewind! 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 for this new ride? Let us know in the comments! The post TIMELINE ANNOUNCED: When You Should Visit Disney World to Ride the NEW Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been at one of the biggest Disney events of the year: Destination D23! ©D23 We’ve got some pretty awesome news so far about Disneyland Paris, the new Disney Wish cruise ship, and a sneak peek at some of the news things coming to Disney World soon! We haven’t had much news about food yet (which we’ve been excited for, obviously), but that changed as of this morning! During the event, Josh D’Amaro revealed that there is a BRAND NEW quick service restaurant coming to EPCOT! EPCOT The new restaurant is called Connections Cafe and Eatery, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome even MORE food to EPCOT! Disney did not mention a timeline or specific location for the new spot, but they did share concept art for the project. A look at the new Connections Cafe and Eatery! We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the latest updates about this new Disney World restaurant. Be sure to stay tuned for more news from the D23 event! Learn more about EPCOT’s Festival of 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. Are you looking forward to learning more about the Connections Cafe and Eatery in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media event for Destination D23. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post NEWS: CONCEPT ART For Brand New Restaurant Coming to EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Wish is the newest addition to the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Scale model of the Disney Wish in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Disney Wish is currently scheduled to set sail on its maiden voyage in Summer 2022, and today we got BIG news about the entertainment aboard this ship! The Disney Wish will premiere not one but TWO brand new stage shows! Let’s go over them. Seize the Adventure Seize the Adventure will be an original musical starring Minnie as Captain Minnie for the first time ever! This musical will be about helping Goofy discover the power of imagination, and you will also see other Disney characters like Tinker Bell. ©Disney There will also be scenes including Disney favorites like The Princess and the Frog, Frozen, Finding Nemo, Moana, and more! New The Little Mermaid Adaptation There will be a brand new adaptation of The Little Mermaid with a whole new reimagined script and score, featuring the “journey of a young woman learning to value the power of her own voice.” The story will have a young woman discover how she can unlock magic with her voice. ©D23 This will be a modern-day retelling, with new special effects, innovative design, and puppetry. We can’t wait to see how it turns out! Keep following along with DFB as we learn more news from Destination D23 today! Avengers Campus timeline announced for Disneyland Paris! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning to board the Disney Wish? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: The Disney Wish Cruise Ship Is Getting TWO New Stage Shows! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney World is the Most Magical Place on Earth all year long, but ESPECIALLY during the holidays! With amazing decorations and festive vibes aplenty, the parks are LIT with merriment and fun! Christmas has arrived in Disney World! But the holiday magic isn’t JUST confined to the parks. Even without a park ticket, there are plenty of ways you can celebrate the season in Disney World! From Disney Springs to the resorts, there’s a lot more to Disney World than the four parks, and when it comes time for the holidays, you better believe every inch of space will be FULL of merry vibes! The Tree in the Lobby! If you’re visiting Disney World during the holiday season, here are 9 ways you can celebrate in jolly style WITHOUT a park ticket! How Many Characters Can You Spot in This Disney World Hotel’s Christmas Tree? Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs One of our FAVORITE annual holiday activities outside the parks is the Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! Toy Story Tree in Disney Springs This event involves a series of HIGHLY decorated themed Christmas trees dotted around Disney Springs, and we’re so happy to see that it has returned for another year! You can pick up a map from Guest Services and if you’re able to match all the stickers to their tree locations, you’ll get a special surprise when you return your completed map to Guest Services! Christmas Tree Stroll Map There are 14 trees this year, each with a unique Disney theme. Find them all and see which one ends up being your favorite! You’ll Wanna See the NEW Additions to Disney World’s Christmas Tree Stroll! Celebrate Thanksgiving in Disney Resorts and Disney Springs Although Thanksgiving doesn’t get a lot of the same Disney fanfare as, say, Christmas, the parks definitely go all out with special meals and menu items befitting a pilgrim-style feast! Just because you’re at Disney World, don’t think you’ll have to forgo the turkey! Thanksgiving crowds in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Outside the parks, you can find LOTS of tasty Thanksgiving options too! Last year, for example, we saw turkey-filled spreads at places like Homecomin’, Maria & Enzo’s, The Edison, Raglan Road, and Wine Bar George! And at this point, that stacked turkey burger from D-Luxe Burger has become an annual obsession of ours. This Disney Springs Restaurant Is Hosting a VERY Unique Thanksgiving Meal! Binge-Watch Christmas Movies on Disney+ Here’s something you can do pretty much ANYWHERE, whether you’re in Disney World or at home! Godmothered ©Disney As long as you have Disney+, you’re primed and ready for a night (or several nights) of Disney Christmas fun! Some of our faves include Noelle, The Santa Clause trilogy, Home Alone (duh), and a new classic, Godmothered. Find Out How to Get Disney+ for FREE for Six Months! Go On A Very Merrytime Disney Cruise If you’re looking to really go all out and overload on holiday magic outside the parks, you can’t really do much better than a Disney Cruise! ©Disney Disney recently revealed details about its Very Merrytime Cruise, with sailings from early November through December, which will include themed holiday decor throughout the ship, Santa sightings, Storytime with Mrs. Claus, holiday merch, crafts for kids, and more! Planning to Go on a Disney Cruise? Read About These Important Payment Policy Updates Peep the Gingerbread Displays One of the most EXCITING holiday announcements from Disney lately has been about its beloved gingerbread houses! The Gingerbread House! Last year, the gigantic gingerbread displays typically constructed in the resorts were sidelined in favor of other gingerbread novelties, but they’re back for 2021 and some have glamorous 50th Celebration details! We’re THRILLED to be able to marvel at these larger-than-life creations, and bouncing around to different resorts to see different houses is sure to be a fun way to celebrate the season! Just remember resort hopping is still not allowed without a dining reservation at the hotel you’d like to visit, so plan accordingly. Disney World’s GIANT Gingerbread House Has a NEW Look This Year! Check Out The Christmas Tree Displays Too! While you’re house hunting for gingerbread, be sure and check out the Christmas trees too! Grand Floridian Lobby Disney World famously goes ALL OUT with huge Christmas trees in the parks, and the same is true for Disney Springs and the resorts, several of which feature enormous — and lavishly — decorated trees in lobbies. Wilderness Lodge Tree is GORG There’s just something so entrancing and dazzling about seeing these trees and appreciating all the detail that went into each one! Holiday Decorations Make One Disney World Hotel the COZIEST Place to Stay Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar If you’re looking for a bit of adventure to celebrate this jolly time of year, head over to Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs to see the holiday makeover this bar receives! Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar That’s right: once again, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar received a North Pole-style makeover and has transformed temporarily into Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar! Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar Check out all of the holiday decorations and special holiday eats and drinks! There is a special menu with holiday-inspired treats, including a fun twist on Milk and Cookies by the Fireside. The Hidden Holiday Bar in Disney World You Don’t Want to Miss! ALL The Holiday Snacks You don’t need to be in the parks to FEAST on holiday sweets! Find Treats Like this all around Disney World! In fact, some of our FAVORITE holiday flavors can be found in the resorts and in Disney Springs! We’re already hungry for Mickey Gingerbread Cookies, Eggnog Fudge, Christmas-colored cupcakes, and more, all of which can be found in places like Screen Door General Store, Bayview Gifts, Candy Cauldron, and Goofy’s Candy Company — all spots NOT in the parks! We even put together some of our favorites you can make at home! You’ll Want to LEAVE the Parks to Get Your Hands on This Gingerbread Popcorn in Disney World! Convince Yourself That Frozen is a Christmas Movie Okay, so just because Frozen isn’t really a Christmas movie doesn’t mean we can’t pretend, right? And honestly, we don’t really need an excuse to rewatch this musical classic! Frozen Ever After It’s got a lot of the Christmas-y essentials, like snow and ice and general merriment! So how about hosting a Frozen viewing party and calling it a new holiday tradition?! And if you’ve had your fill of Anna, Elsa, and Olaf, check out the new Disney+ reboot of Home Alone, Home Sweet Home Alone. (Spoiler alert: it’s not quite the version you know and love. It’s kind of…odd.) Now Showing! ©Disney To drink, you can make a Christmas punch with bourbon and coconut rum, since apparently, Disney thinks those are holiday flavors! BaseLine Tap House Christmas Items Clearly, there are NUMEROUS ways you can celebrate the holidays Disney-style without a park ticket! Whether from the comfort of your own home or out at sea with Santa Claus, these are surefire ways to have all kinds of festive fun this holiday season! Why You Should Book Disney Park Passes NOW For The Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite Disney holiday tradition outside the parks? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Disney World WITHOUT A Park Ticket first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disneyland Paris has some exciting stuff coming up next year! ©Disney The resort will be celebrating its 30th anniversary, with special shows coming back and characters getting all new looks. Another thing to look forward to soon is Avengers Campus! Just like Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris is also getting an Avengers Campus, and we now know around when the new area will open! Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris will open in summer 2022! It was announced today during Destination D23 at Disney World. ©Disney That’s right, next summer you can see all those Marvel heroes (and villains) at Disneyland Paris. ©Disney Avengers Campus at Disney’s California Adventure Park opened earlier this year, with new rides like Web Slingers, restaurants like Pym Test Kitchen, and a whole lot of Marvel characters — that they just keep adding more and more of! Avengers Headquarters Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Click here to learn more about Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to Disneyland Paris? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Avengers Campus Opening Timeline Announced for Disneyland Paris! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you were a fan of the retired attraction Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, your heart likely broke a little at the sight of the DinoLand U.S.A. ride being demolished this fall. Primeval Whirl But as the saying goes, when one door closes, another one opens! There’s a sweet piece of real estate potentially up for grabs in DinoLand and we wanna know what YOU want to see there! We reached out to our followers on Facebook and asked them to send in their ideas of what they would like to see move in to the old site of Primeval Whirl…and we received some pretty creative responses! Re-theme the entire area! A large number of readers suggested that this could be an opportunity for the DinoLand U.S.A. area of the park to be completely re-themed to a NEW land in Animal Kingdom! Several readers pointed to the opportunity to re-theme the area to something new, including introducing intellectual property into the area with films like The Jungle Book, Zootopia, and even Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Dinosaur Others pointed out that the original concept of Animal Kingdom included a Beastly Kingdom themed land, and reader Sandra G. commented that “Perhaps this is a chance to add that mythological animals section that was supposed to be in the park when it opened.” Tim J. suggested that “Raya and the Last Dragon would be perfect since the original concept included a mythical creature land.” We saw some Raya representation in Animal Kingdom this past spring! But some readers disagree! Lisa P. said, “Let’s hope they put something with a dino theme to stay with what’s already there,” and Scott K. said, “​​I want them to lean into the theming even more! Make it a mini Coney Island with a ferris wheel and more carnival themed things!” Click here to find out if YOUR favorite Disney World land is overrated! Add something new to DinoLand U.S.A. Many other readers preferred DinoLand U.S.A. remain in Animal Kingdom, but suggested some unique ideas for new offerings that could be brought into the land on the old site of Primeval Whirl. DinoLand USA One of the suggestions brought up by readers was to add a family-friendly ride: several individuals pointed out that the main ride in DinoLand U.S.A, Dinosaur, is very rough for some guests and many are unable to ride due to its bumpy nature! Deborah B. and Keith P. both brought up The Good Dinosaur as a potential way to bring something new to the land that guests of all ages could enjoy, or, as Sara L. added, “Something for kids to do.” When character meet and greets are available, you can spot some familiar faces in DinoLand! DinoLand U.S.A. does offer family-friendly activities, including character meet and greets (when available), as well as the Boneyard play area. And lest we forget the love it or leave it Triceratops Spin. But a family-friendly ride or even more kid-friendly entertainment could certainly be a possibility! The Boneyard is a fun place for kids to dig up some dinosaur bones! Al H. suggested an “Indiana Jones coaster,” which could fit in with the theme of archeology. Other readers suggested new offerings that don’t fall into the ride or attraction category. Kristin H. suggested that “a nice table service restaurant” could be added to the land! Right now, there are some counter service options in DinoLand, including Restaurantosaurus and Trilo-Bites. Not sure if you know this, but we kinda dig food, so we’re not hating the idea of a sit-down restaurant over in this area of the park! Right now there aren’t any table service dining options in DinoLand In the meantime, if you’re looking for some dinosaur-themed dining outside of DinoLand U.S.A., you can check out T-Rex in Disney Springs! But just temper your expectations — basically don’t expect Michelin star-quality fare here. T-Rex Though the food there is hit or miss (mostly miss), the atmosphere is a must-see for dino fans of all ages. A new and improved dinosaur-themed dining experience would be really neat! Click here to read about five restaurants we would love to see come to Disney World! If you’re still bummed like we are about the demolition of Primeval Whirl, you may have the same thoughts as Scotty M., who said that “nothing” should move in, adding: “They tore down something wonderful and I want it to remain empty as a memorial to all that we’ve lost.” We feel ya, Scotty! Like other construction projects around Disney World, we’ll keep a close watch on DinoLand U.S.A. and we’ll let you know if we hear of any developments regarding a potential new addition to the land where Primeval Whirl once stood! Click here to read about everything that’s coming to Disney World in 2022. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 would YOU like to see added move in to the former location of Primeval Whirl? Let us know in the comments! The post RIP, Primeval Whirl! Our Readers Weigh In On What Should Move Into This Spot 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. It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays in Disney World! The holidays are here! But you don’t have to head to the Most Magical Place on Earth to get your dose of Christmas cheer! If you’re looking to spruce up your home with some jolly Disney knick-knacks, we’ve got good news. You can add some serious holiday cheer to the dining table with the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Holiday Salt and Pepper Set for $29.99. ©Disney It’s like a Christmas village for your food! We didn’t know we could be this attached to a salt and pepper shaker set, but here we are. Click here to buy this Salt and Pepper Set! If you want to go a little bigger with your Christmas decorations, snag the Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Cookie Jar! ©Disney Make it yours $54.99. Want to Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Cookie Jar! You can find both of these decorations on shopDisney right now so head on over to snag them! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB to be locked in on the holiday fun! Click here to see more about the holidays in Disney World! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of these decorations? Tell us in the comments! The post Stop Everything. We Didn't Know We Could Love A Disney Salt Shaker So Much. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Disney World! Magic Kingdom It might not even be Thanksgiving yet, but there are decorations everywhere, festive food, a new after hours event, and more in Disney World right now. We’ve been checking out all of the fun celebrations, including the new merchandise. And today, we found a small souvenir that will have you feeling merry and bright! Mickey Mouse Jingle Bell glow cubes are BACK in Disney World! How many Mickey’s can you count? We’ve seen these over at Disneyland Resort, and we’ve seen versions of them in Disney World in the past, but today we found this version in Disney Springs at one of the outdoor beverage carts. Get ya glow cubes here! These cute little guys light up and change colors — so festive! A color for any drink You can get a glow cube for $5 with any drink. We saw the gold one here, but there have been different colors in the past, so we’ll be on the lookout for more! A small but fun souvenir Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to see what’s new at Disney Springs! 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! Would you pay $5 for this little souvenir? Let us know in the comments! The post This Disney World Mickey Lights Up and Changes Colors — and it’s Only ! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Michael Hightower, the senior vice president, executive project director of Universal Parks and Resorts, will take over as the president of Universal Creative next year after Mark Woodbury’s promotion to chair and CEO of the parks division. View the full article

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance continues to be an incredibly popular ride in the Disney parks. Rise of the Resistance In Disney World, the virtual queue for Rise of the Resistance has currently been suspended, but guests hoping to ride this attraction in Disneyland still need to grab one of those elusive boarding groups. But, soon, things in Disneyland might be changing! According to The Orange County Register, Disneyland will be “testing” the standby line for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Galaxy’s Edge next week. Yes, that means fans might get the chance to ride this popular ride WITHOUT having to sign up for a boarding group. Rise of the Resistance The OC Register says that this is being tested as Disneyland “prepares for the roll out of the new paid Genie+ line-cutting service.” Disneyland will test out a “hybrid” combination of a standby line and a virtual queue for Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland starting on Monday, November 22nd. Rise of the Resistance At the start of the day, Disneyland will begin with a standby queue for Rise of the Resistance (no virtual queue necessary). But, the park could activate the virtual queue on certain days and times. This is somewhat similar to what we’ve seen done at WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Disney California Adventure, where Disney has indicated that the virtual queue may be suspended on some days (and in fact we saw it suspended there previously). But, they have warned that the virtual queue may be utilized for the Spider-Man ride as needed. Rise of the Resistance outdoor queue During this “test” of the virtual queue suspension at Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland, the twice-a-day virtual queue distributions at 7AM and noon will be paused. But, again, Disney may utilize the virtual queue on select days or times. If you’re planning to visit Disneyland, be sure to check the Disneyland app ahead of 7AM and throughout the day to see if the ride is utilizing a virtual queue or standby queue. Rise of the Resistance Again, Disney has warned that the virtual queue for Rise could be activated on select days or at select times. If the virtual queue gets activated, there will be a BIG change in how you sign up. If it’s activated, you’ll have to sign up for the virtual queue from INSIDE Disneyland (you won’t be able to sign up from any other location). That’s really important to keep in mind. Once Genie+ debuts in Disneyland, Rise of the Resistance will be one of the attractions available through Individual Attraction Selection (pay-per-ride). That means guests will have the ability to pay to use the Lightning Lane at that ride and skip the standby line (or virtual queue, if a virtual queue is in place). The standby line or virtual queue (if in use) will still be available for those who do not want to pay to use the Lightning Lane. Rise of the Resistance A launch date for Genie+ in Disneyland has not yet been announced. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates. Click here to see 3 NEW ways to save on your next Disneyland trip! 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 Are you a fan of Rise of the Resistance? Tell us in the comments! The post How You Ride Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland is About to CHANGE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the past several weeks we have taken you through 11 Disney Resort hotels, and the fun continues this week as we journey to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. This resort is filled with the pageantry of New Orleans’s historic French Quarter, complete with cobblestone streets, wrought-iron balconies, and the sounds of New Orleans jazz music! View the full article

New details on exciting Disney Parks experiences are being announced during Saturday’s Destination D23 event and we’re sharing LIVE updates right here on the Disney Parks Blog!View the full article

Did you know that every food & beverage offering at Walt Disney World Resort is dreamed up in the same place? At the Flavor Lab, a small kitchen tucked away from the hustle and bustle of our theme parks and resorts, Walt Disney World chefs gather together to design and create all the tasty treats […]View the full article

Real estate around Disney World is pretty valuable for hotels since the theme parks draw in millions of visitors a year to this area. Welcome to Disney World! Although many guests choose to stay at one of the Disney hotels, you can also stay outside of Disney World if you’re hoping to save some money or if you’re planning to visit some other vacation spots in Orlando during the same trip. Now there’s another hotel just outside of Disney World that you should take a look at if you’re traveling there soon. The Quality Suites Lake Buena Vista hotel, which is located to the northeast of Disney World, closed down during the pandemic and did not reopen. ©Trivago According to the Orlando Sentinel, this hotel was recently purchased for $13.3 million, and its new owner says that it will become a Radisson. The new owner is the Jumani group, so if you want to book the hotel right now, you’ll find it under the name “Jumani Suites Lake Buena Vista” while the owners transition it into a Radisson. There are rooms available now. ©Orlando Sentinel The Radisson hotel company already has two Country Inn & Suites in Orlando, but this will be the first Radisson hotel. It will be made up of 1- and 2-bedroom suites, with prices starting as low as $99/night. That’s lower than you’ll usually find at a Disney World hotel (including the value resorts), so staying here could save you a lot of money on your next trip. Even the value resorts don’t usually get that cheap! This hotel purchase is a vote of confidence for Central Florida’s tourism industry, which suffered drastically during the pandemic but is now on the rise again. In fact, tourism levels are actually higher than the pre-pandemic numbers this year. Heading into the Magic Kingdom Keep following DFB for more tips on saving money during your Disney World vacation. Click Here to See Another Off-Property Hotel Near Disney World That’s Worth a Visit 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. Where do you like to stay on your Disney World vacations? Let us know in the comments. The post This Orlando Hotel Cost the Owner Million…But the Rooms Start at per Night! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s streaming services have been a major focus over the past year. ©Disney+ Last year, Disney announced a variety of changes to the way Disney’s streaming services are organized. Disney+ even saw a price increase as more content was added to the service. Now, a change is coming to the way Disney bundles its services! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney+ and ESPN+ will be added to the Hulu Live TV subscription for an increased price. ©Hulu Beginning December 21st, Hulu will increase the price of live TV subscriptions by $5 a month and subscribers will gain access to Disney+ and ESPN+. ©Disney The ad-supported offering will cost $69.99 per month and the ad-free offering will cost $75.99 per month. The price increase lowers the cost of the Disney Bundle with Hulu Live TV. Currently, the bundle costs $72.99 for ad-supported and $78.99 for ad-free. On their own, Disney+ costs $8 a month and ESPN+ $5 a month. ©Hulu 2020 Current Disney Bundle subscribers who have Hulu Live TV will see their package prices decrease to match the new price changes, but Hulu Live TV subscribers will no longer be able to opt out of the bundle. ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more updates about Disney’s direct-to-consumer organization. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news! Want to see more about price changes to Disney streaming? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Got questions? Ask them in the commments! The post How You Pay For Hulu Live TV Is About To Change first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sophia Loren, 87, christened her 16th ship for MSC Cruises at a ceremony at the line’s private Bahamas island on Thursday when she cut the ribbon to officially name MSC Seashore, which begins Caribbean service from Miami this week. View the full article

There are all kinds of hidden Mickeys, secret details, and more to discover in the Disney theme parks. Magic Kingdom And it seems no matter how many times you visit, there are constantly new things to see. Today we learned about and got the chance to see a VERY special item that recently got added to one part of a very underrated spot in Magic Kingdom! The next time you’re in Magic Kingdom, you’ll want to head to one underrated spot to see something very special. Over at The Hall of Presidents, you’ll actually find a unique piece of Disney history that was recently added to the displays there. We learned about it today at Destination D23 through a member of the Disney Archives. Hall of Presidents The piece you’ll be looking for is an American flag. What’s so special about this flag? Well, this flag played a special role in the opening of Walt Disney World in 1971. On October 1st, 1971, then-President Richard Nixon flew an American flag outside of the White House. He then packaged that flag and sent it to Roy O. Disney. It was used on Walt Disney World’s dedication day on October 25th, 1971. American Flag So, when you look at old photos of the dedication of Walt Disney World in 1971, the big American flag that’s flying in Main Street, U.S.A. is actually the one that flew over the White House! The Story of the Flag This is actually the first time a president has ever done that. When the dedication was over, Roy Disney had the flag folded up and it was sent to Dave Smith, who founded the Walt Disney Archives. Smith had the flag and the memos sent to and from Roy Disney and President Nixon stored away and there they sat for many years. Nixon Memo Later, these pieces were discovered and pulled out for the press event held for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. After the press event, the items were walked over to The Hall of Presidents where they now sit on display. Roy Disney Letter If you’re looking for them, search for the cabinet that has a saddle in it. This is Where You’ll Find It There, you’ll find the flag, the letters, and a description of what they’re all about. Pretty amazing! The Display Just goes to show, there are Disney details and pieces of history EVERYWHERE! You’ve just got to know where to look. We’ll keep an eye out for more awesome details in the parks and let you know what we find. Click here to see why everyone was staring at a wall one day this week in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend their media event for Destination D23. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS: The Spot Where a Flag, Richard Nixon, and Disney World's Opening All Collide 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. Next week is Thanksgiving, and you know what that means…Black Friday shopping! It’s holiday shopping time! If you can’t wait for Black Friday (or if you avoid it entirely…we get it) you can get early sales right now! We’ve compiled a list of some awesome savings you’ll find on Disney items on several different sites, so take a look! shopDisney shopDisney is hosting several different days of deals. These will rotate throughout the week We found a few items on sale that also qualify for the 10% off code! ©shopDisney As of writing, you can save $10 on the Disney Animators’ Collection Mini Doll Gift Set, which comes with 13 different Disney characters in mini-doll form, including Tinker Bell, Tiana, Belle, Pocahontas, Jasmine, Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, Ariel, Aurora, Anna, Elsa, and Moana. And Snow White comes with woodland creatures! ©shopDisney Right now it’s on sale for $109.99 from $119.99, and you can use the code FUN to save an additional 10%. Shop for the Disney Animators’ Collection Mini Doll Gift Set here! Calling all Toy Story fans! This Buzz Lightyear Interactive Talking Action Figure is on sale for $28 from $32.95, and he speaks more than 10 different phrases! He also features laser lights, and he speaks if there’s another interactive figure nearby. ©shopDisney He’s just like Buzz from the movie! You can retract his helmet, flash his laser light, and even use his karate chop function. Don’t forget to use code FUN for 10% off! Click here for the Buzz Lightyear Interactive Talking Action Figure. The Mandalorian and Grogu Action Figures with Razor Crest Set is on sale for $30 from $39.99, and in addition to getting the Razor Crest ship, you also get Mandalorian and Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) figures! ©shopDisney Both Mando and Grogu fit in the ship’s cockpit, and while they’re “flying around space” you can activate lights, sound effects, retractable landing gear, projectile missiles, and more! Get the Mandalorian and Grogu Action Figures with Razor Crest Set here! Talk about some comfy PJs. The Little Mermaid Pajama and Pillow Set comes with a raglan top and matching pants along with a Flounder pillow! The top is fuzzy with a mermaid tail and Flounder appliqués, and it’s also personalizable for an added $5.95. ©shopDisney This is currently on sale for $28 from $34.99, and tiny fans of The Little Mermaid would probably love to snuggle in this on Christmas Eve night. Remember to use code FUN for 10% off all these shopDisney items! Order The Little Mermaid Pajama and Pillow Set here. Amazon Amazon also has some really good early Black Friday sales too, so let’s take a look! ©Amazon You can save $40 (!!) on this Ariel Rhinestone Watch! Now on sale for $29.99, this round watch features Ariel artwork and inset rhinestones with a 40mm metal case. It’s also water-resistant, but you probably shouldn’t go swimming with it on. ©Amazon This is a really good deal AND a great gift for any Ariel fans in your life, so check it out by clicking below. Take a look at the Ariel Rhinestone Watch here! Any February birthdays coming up? Or maybe someone just loves amethyst? You can save $30 on the Minnie Mouse Birthstone Earring! Now on sale for $19.99, these earrings are officially licensed by Disney, featuring crystals in the shape of Minnie Mouse’s head. ©Amazon Made with brass and silver plating, these stud earrings even come with an authentic gift box. And take a look at the other colors available too! Not all of them will give you the same savings, but you might be able to snag your birthstone at a deal. Check out the Minnie Mouse Birthstone Earrings here! Planning a Disney World trip? You need a Disney suitcase, of course (okay, you don’t NEED it but…)! The American Tourister Minnie Mouse Luggage is on sale for $159.99 from $199.99, with a $40 savings. This 21-inch luggage features spinner wheels and a 10-year limited warranty with American Tourister. ©Amazon The inside is organized with dividers and straps for easy packing, and quite a few reviews mention how durable this luggage is! Find the American Tourister Minnie Mouse Luggage here. Target Target is currently running a buy 2 get 1 free deal on Disney toys and apparel through November 20th, and some of the qualifying items are also on sale! ©Target The LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian Trouble on Tatooine is on sale for $23.99 from $29.99, and it comes with scenes from The Mandalorian season 2. You get the Mandalorian and Tusker Raider minifigures, plus a Lego Baby Yoda! ©Target Kids can also build a speeder, a Tusker hut hideout, and more! This is a great gift for Star Wars fans ages 7 and up. Order the Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian Trouble on Tatooine here! The Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon Sword is on sale for $15.99 from $19.99 and it’s perfect for little warriors for love Raya and the Last Dragon. It features motion-activated lights AND sounds! ©Target This sword has lots of positive reviews too, so you know your kiddo will love it. Find Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon Sword here! Is there anyone who doesn’t want a Baby Yoda Plush?? Grogu is on sale for $10.99 from $13.99, and he measures 8 inches tall. ©Target His base is filled with beans so you can play with him standing up or keep him for display! Come on, you know you want a Baby Yoda Plush. Hot Topic Hot Topic has a number of early Black Friday sales right now, with 30% off site-wide, $10 buy one get one apparel, and $15 t-shirts. ©Hot Topic Some Loungefly items are on sale! The Loungefly Winnie the Pooh Group Hug Satchel is $31.43, down from $44.90. Featuring Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore, this bag measures 11 inches by 8 inches, with an adjustable strap and a snap button closure. ©Hot Topic The back of the purse also has a quote! It reads, “Some paths are destined to cross.” Awww! Get the Loungefly Winnie the Pooh Group Hug Satchel here! Okay, who wants to be EXTRA comfy this year? This Winnie the Pooh Onesie is on sale for $34.93 from $49.90, and it’s one size fits most. ©Hot Topic Grab your favorite tea and honey and snuggle up on the couch, Winnie the Pooh-style! Click here to find the Winnie the Pooh Onesie! Still not cozy enough? Get the Lilo & Stitch Sleepy Stitch and Pineapples Throw Blanket for $27.93! Measuring 46 inches by 60 inches, this blanket features a print of two awesome things: Stitch and pineapples. ©Hot Topic It even comes in a faux pineapple farm box, so it’s easy to wrap up and give as a gift! Find the Lilo & Stitch Sleepy Stitch and Pineapples Throw Blanket here. BoxLunch Yep, BoxLunch also has some early Black Friday deals too! ©BoxLunch Yay, a Loungefly mini backpack is on sale! Get the Loungefly 101 Dalmations Backpack for $48.93! This mini backpack has an all-over print of all the pups from Disney’s animated classic, 101 Dalmations. ©BoxLunch The hardware is a unique bronze and even the lining has a Dalmation spot pattern! Here’s where to find the Loungefly 101 Dalmations Backpack. Do you have a friend who loves The Nightmare Before Christmas and also makeup? The Zero Doghouse Makeup Brush Set and Holder comes with a spoopy doghouse makeup brush holder, along with 5 makeup brushes sporting a Halloween design! ©BoxLunch You can get this Zero Set for $25.83, and we can even think of a fun Halloween decoration way to use this doghouse! Click here to get the Zero Doghouse Makeup Brush Set and Holder. Um, yes please to this Mickey Snack Charm Interchangeable Necklace for $11.83. Mickey snacks…on a necklace! Depending on your mood, you can choose from charms including a Mickey-shaped ice cream cone, a Mickey-shaped lollipop, a Mickey-shaped cookie, and, of course, a Mickey pretzel. ©BoxLunch The chain measures 18 inches and we love how you can customize this snack necklace however you want! Don’t eat the Mickey Snack Charm Interchangeable Necklace here! Macy’s Let’s move over to Macy’s for some more early Black Friday sales! ©Macy’s Want to look extra festive this holiday season? Check out the Sequin-Embellished Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt on sale for $17! On top of a black and white Mickey ear print is a red sequined “Mickey!” ©Macy’s Whether you want to wear this on a cozy night at home or a winter’s night in Disney World, it’s a fun way to show your Disney love! Find the Sequin-Embellished Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt here! The fanciest Elsa ever is the Style Series Holiday Elsa for $32.99, and she comes in a gorgeous gown inspired by her Frozen 2 outfit. ©Macy’s She’s technically a collectible doll and she also comes with a stand for display! Check out the Style Series Holiday Elsa here! Give the gift of Disney popcorn at home with the Disney Mickey Mouse Kettle Popcorn Popper! Not only is it on sale for $80.99, you can also take an additional 10% off with the code SCORE. ©Macy’s This popcorn maker pops up to 8 cups of popcorn per batch and it also comes with 4 Mickey serving containers AND oil and kernel scoops! Get the Disney Mickey Mouse Kettle Popcorn Popper here! Entertainment Earth And Entertainment Earth is hosting an early Black Friday sale with up to 75% off! ©Entertainment Earth Vintage Disneyland fans, there’s a Disneyland 65th Anniversary Mr. Toad Funko Pop! Currently, on sale for $24.99, he comes in a window display box especially for your Disney collection of Funko Pops. ©Entertainment Earth Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride is one of the only remaining opening-day Disneyland attractions and it’s a special pice of Disneyland history. Here’s the Disneyland 65th Anniversary Mr. Toad Funko Pop! And WandaVision fans? Check out the WandaVision Agatha All Along Pin Set for $10.99, reminding us that yes, it WAS Agatha all along. ©Entertainment Earth This pin is exclusive to Entertainment Earth, and the set actually includes another pin featuring Agatha on TV! Find the WandaVision Agatha All Along Pin here. Phew! That’s a lot of early Black Friday Disney sales! 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Another week has passed and boy, do we have some updates for you! EPCOT From menus for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays to big updates about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser — check out all of the Disney news you need to know about right here. 1 — EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays Menus Are HERE EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays starts in just a few days — on November 26th, 2021 — and we are READY! We’ve already gotten details about the entertainment that will be there, returning treat strolls, and the return of Candlelight Processional. EPCOT Festival of the Holidays But, this past week we got some more exciting news — the FULL menus for the food booths that will be at the festival. New Year Celebration Soba From special items at NEW booths like fire roasted chestnuts at the new Chestnuts & Good Cheer Holiday Kitchen, to returning favorites like the New Year Celebration Soba at Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen — there will be LOTS to enjoy this year. Click here to see the FULL Festival of the Holidays menus! 2 — Big Star Wars Hotel News This week was a big one when it comes to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. Star Wars hotel) news! We got a ton of updates as select individuals got the chance to actually play test the experience in Disney World. Here’s what we’ve learned: First, we got some big information about just how “real” the lightsabers are and what the lightsaber training experience will be like. ©Disney We also got to learn about a little opening ceremony guests will see, a story point where guests might get the chance to save a famous Wookiee, and more about being on the “ship.” ©Disney | Obtained via IGN What can you actually expect when it comes to the FOOD at the Star Wars hotel? Well, we got some updates on that too! ©Disney Some myths about the hotel’s rooms got DEBUNKED, and we also got some updates about just how big those bunk beds are. ©Disney We also learned what items you’ll be able to buy there, and what special lightsaber you will NOT be able to bring home. ©Disney/Matt Stroshane If you’re worried about spending all of your time on this “ship” with windows out to space and no open air spaces, Disney’s thought of that too and developed a clever solution. ©Disney The Star Wars hotel is set to open in March of 2022. Be sure to check back with us for ALL the latest updates! Click here to see how you could win a FREE stay at the Star Wars hotel! 3 — Black Friday Deals Have Arrived Hoping to score that perfect Disney present for yourself or a friend or loved one? Well, you can get started on that holiday shopping now because Black Friday deals have arrived EARLY! We’re working hard to provide you with all of the updates on some of the BEST ways for you to save this holiday season. Right now, you can save big on shopDisney… ©shopDisney …save on over 800(!!) Disney items at Target… ©Target …get 50% OFF select Colourpop x Disney sets… ©Colourpop …and more! We’ll be sharing more Black Friday deal information as we spot more ways for you to save, so be sure to come back for more updates. Click here to see some more about shopDisney’s Black Friday sales! 4 — More Character Meet and Greets are BACK We’ve seen some character meet-and-greets return in a modified fashion in Disney World already, but now we’ve spotted MORE! This week we found some Disney Junior friends back greeting guests (from a distance) in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s Vampirina! We’ll be on the lookout for more character meet-and-greets! For now, you can see Mickey and some princesses over in Magic Kingdom and Disney Junior friends in Hollywood Studios (as well as select other characters as they pop up in the parks). 5 — Cirque du Soleil’s New Disney-Themed Show Has Opened If you’re looking for a unique Disney experience outside of the parks, Cirque du Soleil’s new “Drawn to Life” show might be for you! The show opened this week (on November 18th) with some celebrity appearances (UNCLE JESSE WAS THERE). Drawn to Life The show itself follows the story of a young girl who goes on a journey to finish a piece of animation left to her by her father who has passed away. ©Cirque du Soleil If you want to see some amazing feats and check out a unique performance, consider stopping by Disney Springs to see this new show! Click here to see more about Drawn to Life’s opening night! Of course, more Disney news was shared this week too. Check out some of the stories below: We spotted $1,000(!!!!) ears in Disney World (yes, you read that right) The CDC has updated mask recommendations for Orange County, Florida A lawsuit alleges that Disney stole Rise of the Resistance ride design Mickey’s Toontown will CLOSE in Disneyland and be reimagined You can drink from a giant jingle bell in Disney World! U.S. Military members can save big at Disney World in 2022 WOWZA The day you might NOT want to go to Magic Kingdom in January 2022 Florida tourism has exceeded pre-pandemic levels New 50th Anniversary Starbucks mugs have arrived in EPCOT A supply issue could impact your Disney World shopping Star Wars fans: grab your Life Day merchandise now! Disney Cruise Line has updated their vaccine requirements for children So many EPCOT icons are in this design! Disney’s MagicMobile service just got a whole lot better Dates have been announced for the Candlelight Processional in Disneyland There are 3 NEW ways to save on your next Disneyland trip! Adventures by Disney updated their COVID-19 vaccination policy And that’s a look at this week’s news. Be sure to check back with us for more updates! 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! 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