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The arts are soaring again at Disney Springs.The first show developed jointly by Cirque du Soleil and Disney, “Drawn to Life” opened there Thursday — the first public show in the shopping and dining complex’s distinctive white tent since “La Nouba” bowed out on Dec. 31, 2017, after a run of nearly 20 years. View the full article A troupe of unicycle performers, in costumes that bring the Blue Fairy of "Pinocchio" to mind, adds beauty, grace and athleticism to "Drawn to Life." (Disney/Cirque du Soleil / Courtesy photo) The arts are soaring again at Disney Springs. The first show developed jointly by Cirque du Soleil and Disney, “Drawn to Life” opened there Thursday — the first public show in the shopping and dining complex’s distinctive white tent since “La Nouba” bowed out on Dec. 31, 2017, after a run of nearly 20 years. Champagne was poured, speeches were made and even self-proclaimed “biggest Disney geek in the world” John Stamos showed up to celebrate Disney and Cirque aren’t perfect partners, but ‘Drawn to Life’ has thrills aplenty DEFYING GRAVITY DEFYING GRAVITY — Performers in Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn To Life go airborne in the “Old Mill” double-wheel acrobatics portion of the new show during rehearsal, Wednesday, November 17, 2021. The show debuts Thursday night at Disney Springs and is the first-ever collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) A few rough edges peek through in this unique collaboration between two storytelling companies with vastly different styles, but Cirque du Soleil fans will find thrills in the company’s artistically acrobatic traditions. Among the gasp-producing acts: A man flies over the stage on an aerial pencil-like rod, using sheer strength to beautifully position his body. Later, on an apparatus I can only describe as “quadruple hamster wheels of fright,” four performers must stay in motion — running, leaping, twisting — and balance their timing or risk being dumped off the giant rotating wheels, suspended high over the stage. Thrilling stuff. A charismatic juggling act surprises with unusual projectiles, while a whimsical troupe of tiny trashmen nearly steal the show in an unexpected group number. Are they cute? Creepy? Whatever they are, they’re an off-kilter delight. Julie (Miho Inaba) finds comfort at the desk of her father in "Drawn to Life." (Disney/Cirque du Soleil / Courtesy photo) Beauty is found in Philippe Guillotel’s inventive costumes. Lighting designer Martin Labrecque, whose work not only sets the mood but helps preserve secret “magic,” could deservedly be billed as the star the show. Whimsy and elegance merge neatly in another gorgeous surprise: A unicycle troupe of skirt-wearing women who create eye-catching tableaux with synchronicity and can spin their wheels like nobody’s business. A double-wheel act provides gasp-worthy moments as the performers keep the wheels in motion high above the stage of "Drawn to Life," the new Cirque du Soleil-Disney show at Disney Springs. (Disney/Cirque du Soleil / Courtesy photo) There’s an epic feeling to much of “Drawn to Life,” grander than the more playful “La Nouba” that preceded it. It’s there in scenic designer’s Stephane Roy’s towering animated backdrops that glide on and off the stage, and the grandeur comes through in Benoit Jutras’ cinematic score. But things occasionally founder in the storytelling, when it’s noticeable two disparate forces are at work. Unlike other thematic Cirque shows that leave room for individual interpretation, “Drawn to Life” has a very specific story line, written by Michel Laprise, who also directed. At the top of the show, young budding artist Julie reads a letter from her deceased father, a Disney animator, and then sets out on a quest that takes her into the world of animation and imagination. This creates a push and pull between Disney’s literal storytelling and Cirque’s evocative storytelling that doesn’t always gel. And while Disney wrote the book on mining emotion from parental death — who wasn’t traumatized by “Bambi” as a child? — here Disney references creep in where they don’t always need to be. A sequence in which Julie’s mother magically dances with her late husband is powerful and moving — so it’s particularly jarring to see a cartoon mermaid appear as part of this display of adult love and loss. And the Disney musical cues in the score, appealing in short nostalgic bursts, have moments where they’re too prominent, pulling focus from the current story being told. Spanish performer Saulo Sarmiento Godoy performs feats of strength on an "aerial pencil" in "Drawn to Life" from Cirque du Soleil and Disney. (Disney/Cirque du Soleil / Courtesy photo) The “Drawn to Life” clowns, who support Julie, have less personality than many of their brethren — though depicting self-doubt as a living pile of discarded drawings is clever and effective imagery. A graceful hand-to-hand act, with additional theatrical tricks, creates a touching emotional sequence between a woman (Myriam Deraiche) and her late husband (Samuel Charlton) in "Drawn to Life" from Cirque du Soleil and Disney. (Disney/Cirque du Soleil / Courtesy photo) The pacing strangely slackens instead of building as the show approaches its climax, and the final number, featuring a team of acrobatic women who leap between two moving plank swings, delivers a female-empowerment message but lacks the pizazz of a larger-than-life, stage-filling showstopper. Ultimately, “Drawn to Life” is probably exactly the show Disney and Cirque wanted — with its family-friendly and life-affirming vibe — and a show neither totally wanted, with the disparate storytelling ideas. That’s the nature of compromise and collaboration. But even with imperfections, “Drawn to Life” is a vibrant, ultimately uplifting salute to creativity, and that’s always worth celebrating. ‘Drawn to Life’ Length: 90 minutes, no intermission Where: Disney Springs, 1478 Buena Vista Drive in Lake Buena Vista When: Tuesdays-Saturdays, ongoing Cost: $85 and up Info: cirquedusoleil.com/drawn-to-life Matthew J. Palm Orlando Sentinel

If you’re into learning about all things Disney, a great way to do so is by tuning into the D23 Inside Disney Podcast! ©D23 The podcast covers a variety of topics, including new things going on in the parks and more. On the latest episode, the hosts were joined by a guest you may be familiar with — the Walt Disney Company’s CEO, Bob Chapek! Topics covered in the podcast episode include the upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience (a.k.a. the Star Wars hotel), Disney+ Day (where he shares that the projects he’s looking forward to the most are Hawkeye and The Book of Boba Fett), the COVID-19 closures and what it was like to be standing on Main Street, U.S.A. on Disneyland’s reopening day, and a few sneak peeks at what fans can expect at this year’s Destination D23 event! ©Disney || Bob Chapek Chapek mentioned that “you’re going to have a sneak peek of the Disney 100 celebration launch at Destination D23.” The Walt Disney Company will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2023, which we’re sure is going to be one festive year! Bob Chapek ©Disney You can listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple, or on D23’s website. Click here to listen to the episode on D23’s website. We’ll be covering all of the exciting news and announcements coming from Destination D23 this weekend, so be sure to follow along for all of the latest updates. Click here to read about the biggest announcements from Disney’s recent earnings call. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you listen to the D23 Inside Disney Podcast? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney CEO Bob Chapek Talks Star Wars Hotel, the COVID-19 Closures, and More first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closures of theme parks and the cancelations of travel plans worldwide in March of 2020, we’ve been keeping a close eye on Adventures By Disney as they continue to update their health and safety guidelines, as well as monitoring any upcoming itineraries that are modified or canceled. ©Disney If your 2022 plans include vacations through Adventures By Disney, there is an important vaccine policy update you’ll need to know ahead of your travels. Up until departures starting on January 12th, 2022, guests must be fully vaccinated or present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 5 days prior to the start of the trip. That policy will now change after January 12th. ©Adventures by Disney Disney has released a statement saying, “For departures beginning on or after January 12, 2022, all Guests must provide proof of being fully vaccinated before joining any trip. For departures beginning on or after January 12, 2022, proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result will no longer be accepted as an alternative.” © Disney The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines fully vaccinated as 14 days after receiving either a single-dose of an accepted 1-dose vaccine, or the second dose of an accepted 2-dose vaccine. ©Adventures by Disney We’ll continue to keep a close watch on guidelines updates from Adventures By Disney in the coming months. Be sure to follow along if you’re planning on taking a trip through Adventures By Disney in 2022! Click here to read about Disney Cruise Line’s latest vaccine policy. 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 taken a trip through Adventures By Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post Adventures By Disney Updates Their COVID-19 Vaccination Policy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially the holiday season in Disney World, and that means there are celebrations all around the parks! The holidays are here! You can check out special decorations, seasonal snacks, and a TON of merchandise. And over at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, you can check out some new photo ops! Disney PhotoPass shared a sneak peek today at some of the exclusive Magic Shots you can find at Magic Kingdom, and they’re cute enough to make your Christmas card! First up, there’s a holiday twist on the classic Tinker Bell Magic Shot, with Tink wearing a red dress instead of her green. Over by Jingle Cruise, you can take the Elf Magic Shot where a whimsically large elf hat is edited on top of your head. And on Main Street, U.S.A., you’ll find both the snowglobe and mistletoe shots to make your pictures extra holly jolly. PhotoPass photographers will be located around the park. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates, especially on all the holiday offerings around Walt Disney World Resort! Click Here to Learn More About Disney Very Merriest After Hours! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these Magic Shots is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post You've Only Got a Limited Time To Grab These Special Photos in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While the Disney Parks are filled with shows, characters, and rides, there is also A LOT to do outside of the parks, including quite a few things that you might now know about! Cirque du Soleil at Disney Springs There are dinner shows at select Disney World hotels (though these are currently suspended), an entire shopping and dining district that is FREE to visit, and more. And, after a 19-month delay, there’s now a brand NEW show that you can only see if you’re visiting Disney World! Cirque du Soleil has had a long partnership with Disney, with the former show, La Nouba, running for almost a full two decades in Disney Springs before closing back in 2017. Now Cirque du Soleil is BACK in Disney Springs with a NEW show, Drawn to Life, which debuts TODAY, November 18th, 2021! ©Disney If you’re not familiar with it, the new show has 10 different acrobatic performances that follow the story of a twelve-year-old girl who needs to finish an animation project left by her Disney animator father after his death. ©Cirque du Soleil To do this, she goes on her own animation-inspired quest (guided by a pencil!) filled with Disney childhood memories, imagination, and dreaming. ©Disney The show has an international cast of 62 artists who perform some seriously AMAZING feats. ©Cirque du Soleil During the show, you’ll get to see acts featuring some amazing performers on unicycles… ©Cirque du Soleil …a giant hand(!)… ©Cirque du Soleil …acrobatics performed in front of character designs (see Pinocchio behind?)… ©Cirque du Soleil …juggling… ©Cirque du Soleil …and MUCH, much more! ©Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life is a Cirque du Soleil show that is exclusive to Disney World, so you’ll have to head to Disney Springs to watch it! Tickets are on sale now and the show takes place most Tuesday through Saturdays evenings. ©Cirque du Soleil But let’s get to the exciting part: OPENING NIGHT itself! It feels great to be back at the theatre! When you enter the lobby, there’s a bar area where you can purchase alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Bar menu The beverages with alcohol are generally served in this cute Drawn to Life cup! We love themed cups! There’s also a gift shop area to browse before you enter the theater. Gift shop The shop is filled with unique souvenirs, including glittery backpacks… A fun backpack! …colorful water bottles… Water bottles …and tons of apparel! You can replace your entire wardrobe with shirts from ‘Drawn to Life’ There are shirts and hats for the entire family! More apparel! You can even purchase a set of juggling balls so you can do some training at home after seeing some of the amazing performers in the show. Train to be a future Cirque du Soleil performer! There’s also a variety of items themed after the Pencil characters in the show! Drawn to Life gift shop And, because it’s Disney World, you can also purchase a Cirque du Soleil-themed light up spinner. To add to your light up spinner collection Before we could decide which souvenirs we wanted to take home with us, it was time to head into the theater! Drawn to Life pre-show The stage sits empty for a short while… An empty stage (but not for very much longer!) …until performers start to appear! Drawn to Life During today’s opening night, there was little pre-show that took place before the performance officially began! Drawn to Life pre-show We were happy we arrived at our seats early so we could enjoy the show before the actual show! Pre-show There was lots to see. Pre-show In true Cirque du Soleil fashion, audience members were invited to participate. Pre-show Then, John Stamos appeared before the performance began to give a curtain speech! It’s John Stamos! You can check out his speech here: The CEO of Cirque du Soleil, Daniel Lamarre, and the President of Walt Disney World, Jeff Vahle, also appeared before the performance to deliver brief remarks! Daniel Lamarre and Jeff Vahle Then it was time for the lights to turn down low and for the performance to begin! To learn more about the show (and the merchandise you can get themed to the show) check out our links below: See 2 big changes made to the new Cirque show Go Behind the Scenes of the NEW Cirque du Soleil Show HERE! Learn more about the new show here We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more new and returning Disney entertainment, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Go Behind the Scenes of the NEW Cirque du Soleil Show 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. Have you ever seen a Cirque du Soleil show? 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 Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life.’ 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 Cirque du Soleil's Drawn to Life Opens in Disney World (And You Won't BELIEVE Who Was There) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

On November 6, cast members at Hong Kong Disneyland welcomed many of Hong Kong’s winning medalists from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the 14th National Games and the 11th National Games for Persons with Disabilities of China, along with their special guests, families and friends. They welcomed the athletes with […]View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Over the past few months, we’ve seen some awesome Disney x Colourpop makeup collaborations! ©Colourpop From Hocus Pocus makeup to Lizzie McGuire, there’s been some pretty awesome pieces to pick from. Well, if you’re a Colourpop and Disney fan, there’s a BIG SALE going on right now that you NEED to know about! Whether you’re looking to add to your makeup collection OR stock up on holiday gifts, select Colourpop collaborations are now on sale for 50% off, and yes, there are some Disney collections on sale! ©Colourpop First up is the Good Scare Eye and Lip Set from The Nightmare Before Christmas collection, including the Pressed Powder Palette with 12 different vivid shades, the Jelly Much Shadow in Shock, BFF Liquid Liner in Scream Queen (aka black), and Lux Creme Lipstick in Oogie Boogie. ©Colourpop You can get all this for only $24 (regularly priced at $48)! Don’t wait to order because this is a steal. Find the Colourpop x Nightmare Before Christmas Good Scare Eye and Lip Set here! The FULL Disney Bambi Collection is on sale for $49.50 down from $99, and it includes all 3 Eyeshadow Palettes, the LUX Gloss Trio, 3 new Creme Gel Pencils, a Pixie Puff Highlighter, and a pair of Faux Mink False Eyelashes. ©Colourpop If you add everything up, you’re getting ELEVEN total items! Stock up for your 2022 spring lewks or give this incredible deal as a gift this holiday season. Get the FULL Disney Bambi Colourpop Collection here! Calling all Tinker Bell fans! You can get the FULL Disney Tinker Bell Collection for $42.50 (normally $85), and it includes the Sprinkle a Little Magic palette, Glossy Lip Stain, 3 shades of Super Shock Blush, 3 shades of Super Shock Shadow, and 2 shades of Creme Gel Pencils! ©Colourpop If you don’t need the whole Tinker Bell collection, you can also grab the Never Change Eye Set for $24 (normally $48), including the Sprinkle a Little Magic eyeshadow palette, Super Shock Shadow kit, and 2 Creme Gel Pencils. ©Colourpop Shipping is free when you spend over $30 on Colourpop, so keep that in mind when you’re ordering! Find the FULL Colourpop Disney Tinker Bell Collection and the Never Change Eye Set here! And who remembers the iconic Lizzie McGuire? Get the Picture Perfect Eye and Lip Set and feel like you’re Lizzie on stage in Rome. This set includes the So Juicy Gloss Kit with shades Lizzie and Miranda, along with 2 shades of Glitterally Obsessed Glitter Gel (and one of the shades is named Sing to Me Paulo). ©Colourpop All the sparkles and glitter gives us some serious 2000s vibes! It’s priced at $17.50 (down from $35). Get your own Colourpop Lizzie McGuire Picture Perfect Set here! Even if you’re not a makeup person, these sets are an awesome deal for a holiday gift, and don’t forget that shipping is free when you spend $30 or more. Start shopping early this year and be sure to take advantage of this deal while it’s still available. Keep reading DFB for more Disney shopping and merchandise news! Shop the Colourpop half off sale 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. Will you be taking advantage of this sale? Tell us in the comments! The post Hurry! You Can Get 50% Off Select Disney x Colourpop Sets NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love keeping our readers up to date on the latest happenings around Disney World, which is why we’re coming at ya today with an update on what’s new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Whether you’re visiting for the latest entertainment or you want to shop for those must-have souvenirs, we have some updates to share with you today! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Windtraders Shop Over at Windtraders Shop in Pandora, we came across a Na’vi Knife toy. It’s made from a safe foam-like material. Na’vi Knife toy available for sale in Pandora It costs $19.99 and could make an interesting gift idea for an Avatar enthusiast. Popcorn Carts If you’ve been on the lookout for the Mickey Mouse 50th Anniversary Celebration popcorn bucket, we noticed that they were in full supply at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on our recent visit! Be on the lookout for this guy! Be sure to pick one up if you spot them in case they continue to sell out! Click here to read our ranking of the 50th Anniversary treats available in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom General Updates We’re constantly on the lookout for new and interesting discoveries in Disney World to make sure you can make the most of your upcoming vacation. KiteTails! If you’re keen on checking out Disney KiteTails during your visit to Animal Kingdom, we want to make you aware of a unique viewing spot that we recently checked out! We love watching KiteTails from just about any angle. This seating location is right behind where the balloons take off. If you’re really into the exciting energy that is Disney KiteTails, then we recommend you give this seating area a try — you can really hear and even feel the kites as they take off! Click here for more photos and videos from Disney KiteTails! Even a quick little update from Disney’s Animal Kingdom can make a huge difference during your next visit — now you know about a different viewing spot for KiteTails and know to keep your eyes peeled for the latest must-have souvenir popcorn bucket. We’ll be back with more of the latest food, merchandise, construction, and other general updates from around Disney World, so be sure to follow along! Click here to read what’s new in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite ride in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom: The Perfect KiteTails Viewing Spot and a Popular Souvenir is Restocked first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Cast member, volunteer, life-rescuer. All words describing Kim Sims, whose first Disneyland Resort role in Outdoor Vending—after an unsuccessful parade performer audition—blossomed into a 35-year career. From her earliest days selling balloons on Main Street, U.S.A., Kim absolutely “fell in love with the place,” and even now as a Senior Security Manager, she continues finding […]View the full article

If you’ve been thinking about a Disneyland trip in the near future, now might be the moment to put your thoughts into action. Disneyland Whether this is a trip you’ve been planning for a while or a surprise gift for this holiday season, we think we just found the perfect excuse to start planning. You can often find savings for your stay at Disneyland Resort hotels, and we just saw three NEW ones that are available for trips in early 2022! In 2022, you can get 25% off select stays at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa or the Disneyland Hotel if you stay for four nights or longer. Grand Californian Hotel Your trip needs to be sometime between January 3rd and April 7th, 2022, in order for you to take advantage of this offer. And you can book anytime between now and March 17th, 2022. Disneyland Hotel Room With another offer for 2022, you can save on select rooms at any Disneyland Resort hotel on most Sunday through Thursday nights. Disneyland Hotel Lobby At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and the Disneyland Hotel, you can save 25% on Premium rooms and 20% on Standard rooms. Grand Californian Lobby And at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, you can save 10% on both Premium and Standard rooms. Remember to book sometime between now and March 17th, 2022. This offer is also good for trips that take place between January 3rd and April 7th, 2022. Paradise Pier In addition to these deals, you can get up to 30% off some rooms at Disneyland Resort hotels in 2022 if you’re a Magic Key holder. This offer is also good for trips between January 3rd and April 7th, 2022. The Disneyland Hotel Keep following DFB for more tips on saving money as you plan your Disneyland trip. Click Here to Learn How to Save on Tickets and Food in Disneyland 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 visiting Disneyland sometime next year? Let us know in the comments. The post There Are Three NEW Ways to Save on Your Next Disneyland Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Finding hidden Mickeys is something of an art form in Disney World. We see Mickey! We’ve seen some super tricky hidden Mickeys, some that you can’t even see from the ground, and even one that will probably never reappear in the parks again. But there’s one very famous Hidden Mickey that can only be seen for a little while once per YEAR. When Imagineers created the queue area for the Journey of the Little Mermaid attraction in the Magic Kingdom, they slipped in a couple of amazing details that guests can find, if they know where to look. Journey of the Little Mermaid No, we’re not talking about the hidden Steamboat Willie that you can see in the rocks at the exit queue (though this one can be VERY difficult to see). There’s a hidden Steamboat Willie in there somewhere… There’s actually a hidden Mickey in the queue before you get to the ride that only appears once a year! On Mickey Mouse’s birthday — November 18th — around noon you can try to find this detail. We were waiting in the queue for 12PM to hit in an attempt to catch a glimpse! Let’s go find it! And we weren’t the only ones there, either. This is a really cool hidden detail, and it seems like a few more people were in on the secret. Waiting for the hidden Mickey Want in on it too? If you’re in the queue, look up at the rocks above you. There’s one area where sunlight comes through a hole. If you look carefully at the rock edges around the hole, you’ll see a couple of edges that look something like Mickey — or at least part of his head. When the sun hits those rocks just right, Mickey comes in! At noon on November 18th, if the sun shines perfectly through those rocks, it’ll create a sunny Mickey shape on a nearby wall area in the queue. The only problem? It was cloudy today! We were all ready to see this exciting detail, but the sun wasn’t shining enough, which meant no Mickey for us. Cloudy in the Magic Kingdom But if you happen to be in the Magic Kingdom on November 18th around noon next year, be sure to look out for this incredible Imagineering detail. And keep following DFB for more tips as you plan your upcoming trip! Click Here to Learn 30 Hidden Secrets About the 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. Have you ever caught this tricky hidden Mickey? Let us know in the comments! The post The Confusing Reason Everyone Was Staring at a Wall in Disney World Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no question that we all enjoy working with our friends, but working at Disney with your childhood best friend and current roommate is an even greater experience, especially for Disney’s Hollywood Studios cast members Bobby and Nate. Bobby and Nate met during their middle school years in Texas and remained friends throughout high school. […]View the full article

Whether you’re heading into the parks soon or just like to keep up with all things Disney World, we’ve got a lot of updates for you today. Happy Holidays from Hollywood Studios! We’re visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check out a LOT of new merchandise, some updates with construction and character meet-and-greets, and the REAL reason that one gift shop is still closed in this park. We’ll start out with all the new souvenirs that you can find in the various gift shops inside Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Get ready, because we found lots of new merchandise, including some that celebrate an obscure Star Wars holiday, matching spirit jerseys for you and your dog, and more 50th Anniversary items. Keystone Clothiers Keystone Clothiers often has the latest Star Wars and Marvel merchandise, so this is a good place to visit if you’re a big fan of Jedis and superheroes. Keystone Clothiers There’s a whole collection of Star Wars holiday merchandise that we’ve taken a look at already… Star Wars Holiday Merchandise …but recently we found a NEW item in this collection that we’re just a little obsessed with. It’s a Chewbacca Wookiee Cookie Loungefly Purse! Wookiee Purse The purse is a cookie version of Chewbacca that opens and holds all your Disney parks essentials. Here’s the back It has an adjustable shoulder strap as well, and it costs $70. Wookiee Cookie Bag We also saw a new Avengers sweatsuit, which has a double-layered sweatshirt for $59.99… Avengers Sweatsuit …and button-up pants for $44.99. Button-up Pants Yesterday — November 17th — was Life Day. This is a traditional Wookiee holiday in Star Wars that celebrates family and galactic unity. We already saw some merchandise online, but there were plenty of items available in the parks as well. We saw a men’s t-shirt with a Wookiee in traditional robes, holding a Life Day orb. Men’s t-shirt This tee is available for $36.99. Back of men’s t-shirt There’s also a women’s t-shirt with the same design. Women’s t-shirt The women’s tee is also $36.99. Back of women’s t-shirt You can get a Life Day orb like the one the Wookiee is holding for $19.99. Life Day orb It even lights up, so your new souvenir can double as a nightlight! It glows! There’s a mug that looks like a Life Day orb as well, which is available for $19.99. Life Day Orb Mug If you’re looking for a more subtle souvenir, we found a Life Day patch for $9.99… Life Day Patch …and a pin for $19.99. Life Day pin Or you can get a Chewbacca plush, who’s dressed in red robes and holding a plush orb. Chewbacca plush The Chewie plush is $24.99. And since the holidays are coming up soon, you can also get a Life Day ornament, which is available for $22.99. Life Day orb ornament All of these items were at Keystone Clothiers, but you can also get them over at Batuu Marketplace in Galaxy’s Edge. Celebrity 5 & 10 Next, we hopped over to Celebrity 5 & 10 to check out the new 50th Anniversary items. This is where you’ll find the Vault collection as well, which has vintage-style souvenirs from Disney World. Celebrity 5 & 10 We found a new 50th Anniversary pen here for $34.99. 50th anniversary pen The pen has 50th designs of the Cinderella Castle and a gold Mickey head on the top. A closer look at the pen The Disney World 50th Anniversary Coloring books are also available here, for $15.99 each. 50th Anniversary coloring book We’ve seen this book online already, but now you can get it in the parks. It has more than 100 detailed coloring pages. Over 100 coloring pages There was also some non-50th merchandise, like this new Spirit Jersey for dogs! Spirit Jersey for dogs! The jersey is dark green with a super soft fabric that has Mickey patterns on it. You can get one for your pup for $39.99. (And stay tuned, because we also found a matching one for you!) Legends of Hollywood Legends of Hollywood is where you’ll find some fancier souvenirs in Hollywood Studios, like the new “cozy” collection we spotted last week. Legends of Hollywood This time, we found a new-to-us Pandora charm for $75. Pandora charm The charm is rose gold and has a cutout of Walt Disney holding hands with Mickey Mouse, like the Partners statue in Magic Kingdom. Rock Around the Shop After you ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, you’ll walk through this gift shop on your way out. You can also head in without riding the coaster if you just want to take a look at some unique merchandise. Rock Around the Shop Inside, we found some new-to-us Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster leggings, which you can get for $39.99. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster leggings They have a mottled black pattern with a big gold design on the side. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Decal We also found a new area where you can design your own Disney-themed tech accessories like an Apple watch band or phone case. New tech design area Finally, we also spotted the human version of the Green Spirit Jersey that we found earlier for dogs. Green Spirit Jersey This jersey is $84.99. Back of the Spirit Jersey It is dark green with a super soft fleece fabric on the bottom half and Mickey face designs. Other Gift Shops We hit a few more shops on our trip around this park to find even MORE new souvenirs. At Tatooine Traders (located by the Star Tours attraction), we spotted a fun Star Wars hat. Star Wars hat This hat has Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader embroidered on the front with droids on one side… Droids …and a stormtrooper on the other. It’s available for $39.99. Storm Trooper The Majestic Theater on Sunset Boulevard had a new lounge set themed after Marie from Disney’s Aristocats. New lounge set The set has a long-sleeve sweatshirt with a Marie decal embroidered on the front. Long-sleeve shirt This top is $39.99. Marie decal The matching shorts have more Marie designs along the bottom. Matching shorts They’ll cost you $36.99. Cute Marie decorations And at Disney & Co. on Hollywood Boulevard, we saw a new kids’ Toy Story shirt featuring Buzz Lightyear. Buzz Lightyear shirt Buzz seems to be stuck in Spanish mode again (like he was in Toy Story 3)! You can get the kids’ shirt for $19.99. Hollywood Studios Construction Update The giant guitar over at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster was covered by scaffolding for a while… Construction …but it’s now uncovered and looking shinier than ever. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster guitar The refurbishment was likely just for paint touch-ups and routine cleaning. Other Hollywood Studios Updates We went over to the Tower of Terror attraction and found a couple of friends waiting for us there! It’s Goofy! Goofy and Max were both up on the balcony waving hello to guests. Hey There, Max This is a good spot to see Goofy, or you can head over to Echo Lake (by Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction) where he can sometimes be found fishing with Max. Fishing is one of the many activities you can do at Disney World! We also stayed late to see the NEW holiday projections on Tower of Terror! Holiday projections At 6:30PM, the Beacon of Magic plays, and it’s followed by projections of Olaf, Toy Story, the Muppets, and some classic Disney characters like Mickey Mouse. Stories play on the Fantasmic billboard nearby During the last scene, “snow” (or “snoap” as we like to call it) falls from the sky and continues to fall for about 15 minutes. SNOAP! The show repeats every 15 minutes or so. Toy Story projections On our trip around Hollywood Studios, there was one gift shop we couldn’t visit: Beverly Sunset Boutique was closed, with curtains up in the windows. Beverly Sunset Boutique We asked a nearby Cast Member about its closure, and we were told that there simply wasn’t enough merchandise to stock the store right now. Disney has been low on some merchandise for a while now, likely due to the supply chain issues that resulted from the pandemic. Beverly Sunset Boutique is closed right now The Cast Member told us that they were expecting Beverly Sunset Boutique to reopen in a couple of months, once more merchandise arrived. Store Closed That’s it for our Hollywood Studios updates! Keep following DFB for more tips and news as you plan your upcoming trip to Disney World. Click Here to See What’s New in the Magic Kingdom (Including $1,000 Mickey Ears ) Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite new souvenir in Disney World right now? Let us know in the comments. 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There’s EARidescent magic to be discovered in every corner of the Walt Disney World Resort during the 50th anniversary celebration. And today, our “Everything 50th” series continues with a look at exciting experiences - now and in the future - at Disney Water Parks, runDisney events and more!View the full article

Disney World celebrates quite a few holidays and special occasions. Mickey and Minnie! We’ve seen special festivities held or items released for Christmas, Halloween, the New Year, Life Day (for all the Star Wars fans), and more. But, today is a VERY special day in Disney history and to celebrate you could grab something for FREE. Do you know what day it is? Walt Disney once said “I hope we never lose sight of one thing — that it was all started by a mouse.” And, today, we celebrate that special mouse, and another Disney mouse as well! Today is Mickey and Minnie Mouse’s birthdays! Hey Mickey and Minnie! On November 18th, 1928, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse both made their debuts in Steamboat Willie. Steamboat Willie ©Disney Over the past few years, we’ve seen Disney celebrate Mickey’s birthday in particular with special treats and more. If you’ll be heading into Disney World today (November 18th), you’ll be able to celebrate the birthdays of these two very famous and beloved characters with a FREE souvenir! Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Over at Disney Springs, you can head to the World of Disney store today and ask for a Mickey and Minnie Birthday Button! The store was handing out 1 FREE button to each guest while supplies last. Birthday Button! The button features Mickey and Minnie on it in the newer cartoon short style and says “Happy Birthday Mickey an Minnie 2021.” Be sure to stop by Disney Springs if you’ll be around today to get yours (while they’re still available). What Cuties! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disney news and we’ll let you know what we find!  Click here to learn more about what happens when Disney doesn’t own Mickey Mouse anymore. 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 are you celebrating Mickey and Minnie’s birthday? Tell us in the comments! The post ACT FAST to Get This FREE Souvenir 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 about that time… . Ready to shop? And no, we don’t mean Thanksgiving, although that is coming up next week. But it’s about the time for the day after, Black Friday. But you don’t have to wait until Black Friday to buy Disney toys, because there’s an early sale happening online RIGHT NOW at shopDisney for 20% off toys and collectibles! So if you’re looking to buy the Disney Classic Doll Collection Gift Set for someone on your holiday shopping list, grab it now! This set includes 11″ dolls of Rapunzel, Cinderella, Alice, Tinker Bell, Snow White, Jasmine, Tiana, Moana, Ariel, Pocahontas, Aurora, and Mulan. ©Disney It’s been marked down to $109.99, but you can get an additional 20% off, making it $99.94. Click Here To Buy The Disney Classic Doll Collection Gift Set Bring the Force to bath time with the fun Star Wars Bath Set, which includes a bucket, as well as Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Yoda, R2-D2, and BB-8 figures. ©Disney This set is normally $19.99, but you can get it now for $15.99. Click Here To Buy The Star Wars Bath Set This is the way to make any Mandalorian fan happy during the holidays — get them Mandalorian Gauntlets. And they even have light-up and sound effects, along with the ability to fire missiles. ©Disney These gauntlets are normally $22, but you can get them now for $17.60. Click Here To Buy The Mandalorian Gauntlets A hardcore Spider-Man fan will LOVE the Spider-Man Action Figure and Crime Lab Play Set, which features poseable Spider-Man and Peter Parker figures, as well as changing station that spins, a motorcycle, a crime screen, and more! ©Disney This playset has been marked down to $34.99, but you can get it now for $27.99. Click Here To Buy The Spider-Man Action Figure and Crime Lab Play Set So how do you get the 20% off? Be sure to enter the code FUN in the shopping cart before you check out! And this applies to all toys and collectibles, so head on over to shopDisney now to get your holiday shopping list knocked out BEFORE Black Friday! We’ll let you know if we spot any other early sales and deals, so stay tuned! Here’s How a Supply Issue Could Impact Your Disney World Shopping 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 started shopping for the holidays yet? Let us know in the comments! The post How To Save BIG $$$ On Disney Toys Online RIGHT NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is a magical place in December. Happy Holidays! The decorations are up, the snow is falling, the treats are sugary, and the discounts are everywhere… . Wait, what? Let’s take a closer look at those discounts! Disney is an expensive place to visit, and the holidays can put the strain on the pocketbook even more. For Disney fans out there, we really are getting exactly what’s our Christmas list when Disney offers discounts in December! Holidays arrive in Animal Kingdom Disney has not one, but TWO discounts for select guests this December. These discounts were released earlier this Fall, but there’s still time to take advantage of the savings (just in time to cross a few items off of your Christmas list)! 2021 Beach Club Carousel Florida Residents can save up to 20% on rooms at Disney Resort Hotels most stays between December 12-24, 2021. Hotels included are: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Yacht Club, Disney’s Beach Club, Disney’s Grand Floridian, Disney’s Coronado Springs, Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside & French Quarter, Disney’s Caribbean Beach, Disney’s All-Star Movies & Music, Disney’s Pop Century, Disney’s Art of Animation, Disney’s Old Key West, and The Cabins at Fort Wilderness. Discounts range between 10%-20%, depending on the resort. The Gingerbread House! Annual Passholders can save up to 25% on rooms at Disney Resort Hotels most stays between December 12-24, 2021. Hotels included are: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Yacht Club, Disney’s Beach Club, Disney’s Grand Floridian, Disney’s Coronado Springs, Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside & French Quarter, Disney’s Caribbean Beach, Disney’s All-Star Movies & Music, Disney’s Pop Century, Disney’s Art of Animation, Disney’s Old Key West, and The Cabins at Fort Wilderness. Discounts range between 10%-25%, depending on the resort. Oh, Christmas Tree Discount eligibility and restrictions apply, so be sure to review the Disney World Special Offer website for those details and see if they impact your plans. Disney World Annual Pass Eligible guests will need to provide proof of discount eligibility. Passholders must present a valid Walt Disney World Pass at check-in, and Florida residents will need to provide proof of residency. If you can’t take advantage of this discount, stay tuned to DFB and we’ll keep you posted on all of the discounts Disney releases. Make sure you don’t miss these opportunities and subscribe to the DFB Newsletter to get the news directly in your inbox! How Staying in One of Disney World’s PRICIEST Hotels Could Actually SAVE You Money 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 planning to take advantage of either of these discounts? Tell us in the comment below! The post Passholders and Florida Residents! Snag These Disney World Room DEALS Before They're GONE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, the Starbucks locations in the parks came out with some new mugs, tumblers, and ornaments. Starbucks 50th Anniversary items These items are some of the most popular souvenirs, and we’re seeing them disappear FAST from the shelves. But if you’re quick, you can get one of the most popular mugs right now in the Magic Kingdom! Disney World just released the 50th Anniversary Magic Kingdom mugs in the Main Street Bakery (the Starbucks location in Magic Kingdom). We’ve seen these mugs for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT already, and now the Magic Kingdom one is out. 50th Anniversary Mugs These are part of the “Been There Series,” and they have designs of Magic Kingdom attractions all over them. 50th Anniversary Mug You’ll see the Cinderella Castle, a bird from the Enchanted Tiki Room, a Monorail, and even a trash can on one side! And is that Sonny Eclipse from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe we see at the top?? Here’s the other side Around back, look for classics like the Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and “it’s a small world.” You can even find some extinct attractions like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, and there’s also a ride vehicle from the not-yet-open TRON: Lightcycle Run roller coaster. So many attractions! If you love this design, you can also get it in miniature form on the Magic Kingdom 50th Anniversary Mug Ornament (or use it as an espresso mug — whatever you prefer). Ornament form Head into the Main Street Bakery in the Magic Kingdom now to get these popular souvenirs! And keep following DFB for more tips as you plan your upcoming vacation. Click Here to Check Out the Mugs for Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom 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 Which 50th Anniversary souvenir are you planning to buy? Let us know in the comments. The post There Are Upcoming AND Extinct Attractions on Disney World’s New Mug first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Rushin’ River Outfitters is a store located in the Grizzly Peak section of Disney California Adventure known for its rustic, relaxed atmosphere. Rushin’ River Outfitters Today, we’re checking out the gorgeous, cozy decorations inside this underrated Disney store. Before we head into the shop, we have to talk about the adorable bear statues! In the Grizzly Peak area, these bears stand year-round, but they get a special makeover during the holidays. The Rafting Bear gets a cute hat and a festival red sweater… He’s ready for the river and the holiday party! …the Snowboarding Bear gets a fun patterned sweater and a jingle bell lanyard… Shredding the slopes in style! …and the Hiking Bear has a similarly patterned sweater and jingle bell lanyard! He’s even got a holiday lanyard! Okay, enough bear talk, let’s head into the store! Above the entrance, you’ll find a cute garland with little rafting paddles and other fun details. Let’s head in! Inside the store, you’ll find all the classic holiday decorations: tinsel, gingerbread, and even strings of popcorn and popcorn balls are abundant in Rushin’ River! Strings of popcorn, gingerbread, and tinsel galore! You’ll also see a plethora of quilted items like patchwork trees, adding a fun homey atmosphere to this woodsy store. Quilted trees are a nice touch! Along with the usual fishing and rafting-inspired decor, you’ll find stuff like nutcrackers, little Santas, and even a bear wearing a wreath as a necklace! So many cute details! There are plenty of homemade-inspired decorations and little trinkets, all of which give this store a nice “Grandma’s house” vibe. The rustic, homemade vibes are STRONG here Speaking of holidays at Disney California Adventure, the park is currently holding its Festival of Holidays, an event that goes on until January 9th and features food booths, live entertainment, and more! ©Disney We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to Read About California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays! 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 these decorations? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: This Underrated Disney Store Reminds Us of Grandma's House! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Destination D23 is this weekend and Disney fans couldn’t be more excited. The fan event, which is hosted by the official Disney fan club, will be held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Disney World and will potentially reveal some new behind-the-scenes looks at attractions, as well as offer sneak peeks of upcoming projects. ©D23 With last year’s event postponed due to the global health crisis, this year’s is highly anticipated. But, as we previously reported, Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek won’t be there. And now, Chapek has commented on why he’s missing out on the event. He told the Inside Disney Podcast that he had hoped to attend, but it just didn’t work out this year. ©D23 He said, “I’m sorry I had every intention of trying to make it this year, as you know I’ve made the last several, and I really love the event. Unfortunately, this year given the new job and given tugs I get from several different areas it’s impossible for me to make it. But I will be there in spirit.” Bob Chapek in Disney World on its 50th Anniversary And for fans who have to miss the event, don’t forget that much of Destination D23 will be live streamed this weekend — you can find the schedule here. So don’t forget to tune in! And we’ll be covering all the announcements made at Destination D23, so be sure to check back here this weekend! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be attending or watching Destination D23 this weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post Walt Disney CEO Comments On Missing This Year's Destination D23 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Dining at Disney World can get pretty pricey, especially if you’ve got reservations at a couple of the signature restaurants in the parks. Disney Springs If you’re visiting Le Cellier, Hollywood Brown Derby, California Grill, or another of Disney’s signature restaurants, be prepared for some very delicious food and a fairly high number on that check at the end. But there’s one restaurant in Disney World that’s coming out with a totally new dining experience, and the cost of this meal might shock you. Not all the best restaurants are in the Disney World park and hotels. You can find some amazing dining at Disney Springs as well. Disney Springs One popular restaurant in Disney Springs is Morimoto Asia, which serves Pan-Asian dishes created by Iron Chef Morimoto. We recently attended a Ramen Rumble event at this restaurant, where guests had the chance to bid on items and try out some different varieties of ramen, with the proceeds from the event going to charity. Morimoto Asia But the newest dining experience at Morimoto Asia is quite a bit more exclusive than that. Chef Masaharu Morimoto is hosting an event called Yamazaki 55 Momokase, which is named after the “oldest and most rare Japanese whisky – Yamazaki 55.” There are only 200 bottles of this whisky, and one is being served at a high-end dining experience in Disney Springs. Yamazaki 55 Momokase On December 4th at 7:30PM, Morimoto Asia will host 14 guests for a “multi-course dining experience, with a menu fully customized and served by Chef Morimoto.” Each course is paired with a different kind of Yamazaki whisky, and it all culminates with a tasting of the Yamazaki 55. Inside Morimoto Asia Guests will also get a souvenir Yamazaki 55 glass to take home. So how much will this luxurious evening set you back? Morimoto Asia is charging $5,055 per seat. Upstairs Sushi Bar at Morimoto Asia It’s clever that they incorporated the 55 from the whiskey into the price…but $5,000?? You could have quite a few fine dining experiences in Disney World for the cost of one meal here. But it is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of event, hosted by Chef Morimoto himself, so if you’re passionate about Asian dining and especially Japanese whisky, this might be just the event for you. Morimoto Asia If you’re hoping to reserve a seat, you can head to Morimoto Asia’s website to make your reservation. And keep following DFB for more updates and tips about dining in Disney World. Click Here to See Which Disney World Hotel Has the Best Dining According to Our Readers 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 pay $5,000 for a fine dining experience in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post Would You Pay ,000 For a Fine Dining Experience in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is it *really* possible to buy the WRONG Disney snacks? Hate to break it to you, but yes. It’s very possible. Totchos So possible, in fact, that I’m dedicating this entire video on how to AVOID these purchases that’ll leave you feeling less like you’re in the Most Magical Place on Earth and more like you’re in the Most Disappointing Place on Earth. (Snack-wise, at least.) Check out our video below Stop Buying the Wrong Disney World Snacks! 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 snack! The post DFB Video: Stop Buying the Wrong Disney World Snacks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays starts next week — and we are excited! It’s the Christmas season! More information is being released about this year’s festival, including new details about the entertainment, activities, and of course, the holiday kitchens and menus! There’s no better way to ring in the holidays than with all of your favorite traditional foods — and there’s going to be a lot of amazing food at this year’s festival. The festival kicks off on November 26th and is hosting 14 outdoor kitchens and food booths, and holiday offerings throughout EPCOT! Though many of these booths are all familiar from last year’s festival, there are some new holiday classics on the menus! ©Disney Ready to snack like a champ and “jingle all the way” around World Showcase? Now we’re sharing our inside trick to master the festival and strategize your holiday feasting with the printable DFB-exclusive 2021 EPCOT Festival Festival of the Holidays Foods List to help you decide what to eat at each booth! So now you can be like Santa, making your list and checking it twice to make sure no snack gets left behind! Click the photo to download a printable version of our EPCOT Festival of the Holidays List! You can click the photo to download and print our FULL printable!! Get Our FREE printable EPCOT Festival of the Holidays List Now! This jolly festival packs in a lot of snacks, but there’s so much more going on with the holidays, than just food! If you want to make sure you get the full holiday experience at EPCOT and all around the Disney World Resort, order our DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 HERE. Our guide provides all kinds of tips, secrets, and insights to help you navigate the holidays like an expert! Click here to see the FULL MENUS and our Festival of the Holidays Booth pages! We’ll be covering everything at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, so stay follow DFB for more details and subscribe to our newsletter to get all the latest info! 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! Will you be attending the EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Our FREE DFB Printable For ALL the 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Booths! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Frozen has become a big part of the Disney Parks since being released in 2013. Queen Elsa! There is a ride in the Norway pavilion of EPCOT, we’ve seen special theme treats, and you can also see Anna and Elsa in the parks! There are a lot of Frozen souvenirs you can get at Disney World, but we found one recently that is a bit fancier than most of the others! Check out this Elsa crown we found today in EPCOT! Talk about some ice We were just browsing through the store in the Germany pavilion when we spotted this jeweled beauty. It’s mostly gold but has blue stones in the middle, like Elsa’s crown in Frozen. So pretty! You can get it for $85! Not too bad compared to some of the other fancy Disney souvenirs we’ve seen lately. BRB wearing this to go to Target Whether you want the crown as a souvenir or as part of your next Elsa costume, it’s a pretty item to have! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise updates. Click here to see the $1000 ears 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. Would you wear this Elsa crown? Let us know in the comments! The post The Price of this Fancy Disney World Souvenir Might Surprise You first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

SeaWorld Orlando offering Black Friday ticket deals on annual passes, single-day tickets, dining plans and more. View the full article SeaWorld Orlando is offering Black Friday ticket deals, with discounts on annual passes, single-day tickets, dining plans and more. Purchases must be made by Nov. 26. Among the theme park’s offers: SEAWORLD ORLANDO SeaWorld: New fireworks, Elmo show for holidays NOV 02, 2021 AT 10:56 AM $35 off annual passes, which start at $135. There are three tiers of annual passes for the Orlando park. $43 off Fun Cards, which allow admission to SeaWorld Orlando for the rest of 2021 and all of 2022. It starts at $84.99 during the sale. There’s a Fun Card option that includes SeaWorld and Aquatica water park for $125.99. Single-day tickets for as low as $49.99. A two-day ticket for SeaWorld and Tampa Bay Busch Gardens is selling for as low as $79.99. All-day dining deal is buy one/get one at 50% off. The regular price is $44.99. There are additional deals on select animal tours, summer day camps, Quick Queue Unlimited, Christmas Dinner with Santa and other options. For more details or to make purchases, go to seaworldorlando.com. Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel