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Today we got to hear a number of updates from Disney’s CEO, Bob Chapek, and Disney’s Chief Financial Officer, Christine McCarthy during the Company’s Quarterly Earnings call. Magic Kingdom We got updates about park attendance and spending, theme park revenues, Disney+, and much more. We also got some comments from Disney’s CFO about potential things under consideration for cutting costs in the company. During the earnings call, one person asked a question about inflation. Specifically they wanted to know what Disney is thinking when it comes to inflation and how to mitigate its potential impact on the company. McCarthy, Disney’s CFO, responded to the question. She shared that many companies are facing this concern now. She shared that Disney is considering a few different ways when it comes to mitigating inflation, particularly in the parks. Disney’s Animal Kingdom McCarthy shared that she has been talking to the senior team in the parks about some options and noted that there are “lots of things that are worth talking about.” McCarthy said, “you know we can adjust suppliers. We can substitute products. We can cut portion size, which is probably good for some people’s waistlines.” (*record scratch* Yes, you read that correctly. Well, that was quite the comment to make). McCarthy also noted, “We can look at pricing where necessary. But we aren’t going to go just straight across and increase prices. We’re really going to try to get the algorithm to right to cut where we can and not necessarily do things the same way.” Satu’li Canteen Bowl According to McCarthy, the team is really attempting to think about ways to mitigate the challenges posed by inflation. Of course, these are just items under consideration at the moment. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more news and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here to see more about what was shared during the earnings call. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Wait A Minute...Disney's CFO Is Worried About Our Waistlines?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Increased attendance and visitor spending helped Walt Disney Co. double the revenue of its parks division compared with 2020′s last quarter, but the division’s revenue remains below pre-pandemic levels, the company revealed in an earnings call Wednesday. View the full article

Today, Disney held its Q4 Earnings Call, providing all kinds of updates about the company’s financial status, Disney+ subscriptions, and more. Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich During the call, we also got to hear a bit more about how things are going in the Disney parks and where things may be headed in the future. In particular, we got a bit of insight on some measures Disney is considering when it comes to cutting costs. During the earnings call, one individual asked about inflation and how Disney is thinking about potentially mitigating that. In response, Christine McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company, noted that that’s on the mind of all companies right now. She noted that they’ve already experienced the impacts in some parts of their business and are considering various ways in which it could be mitigated when it comes to the parks. Animal Kingdom Specifically, McCarthy noted that she had been speaking with the parks senior team about what can be done, and she said that there are “lots of things that are worth talking about.” McCarthy said, “you know we can adjust suppliers. We can substitute products. We can cut portion size, which is probably good for some people’s waistlines. We can look at pricing where necessary. But we aren’t going to go just straight across and increase prices. We’re really going to try to get the algorithm to right to cut where we can and not necessarily do things the same way.” McCarthy said they’re trying to really use their heads to come up with a way to mitigate the challenges they’re facing. Spaceship Earth Based on McCarthy’s quote, it seems some methods that could be considered include shifting the products used when it comes to the parks, changing their suppliers, looking at the pricing of certain items, and even potentially altering food portion sizes. Of course, at the moment these appear to only be things under consideration or that are potentially “worth talking about” when it comes to cutting costs. But, there has been no official word as to what steps may ultimately be taken. We have seen price increases when it comes to food in Disney World. We’ve also seen ticket price and parking price increases in Disneyland. The Mickey waffles are always a hit! We’ll be on the lookout for more updates and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here to see more about the earnings call. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney Considering Reducing Food Portion Size to Cut Costs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season is upon us, friends. Christmas Tree in EPCOT Earlier today, we saw a stage set up along with a lot of holiday decorations near the entrance of EPCOT. It turned out to be filming for Disney’s holiday special that is usually released Christmas Day on ABC. Country star Brett Eldredge got up on stage first to sing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and we just saw another famous musician perform for the cameras! The stage and surrounding equipment were covered up after Brett Eldredge performed due to the rain, but then we saw those covers being removed! What’s happening?! A band was up on the stage warming up… Getting ready to perform …and a crowd wearing a bunch of holiday gear was brought into the area. Bring in the crowd! Then, Chance the Rapper showed up on stage! Chance! It was raining, but Chance performed for the cameras. Chance the Rapper There was even snow falling on Chance as he sang! We’ll keep you updated on details for the holiday special, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see Brett Eldredge perform at EPCOT! 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! Do you watch the Disney holiday special every year? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: ANOTHER Famous Musician Showed Up at EPCOT Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today was The Walt Disney Company’s Q4 Earnings Call, and we’ve been covering the report of their four fiscal quarter of 2021. ©Disney || Bob Chapek In addition to announcing their Disney Park revenue doubling, as well as how many guests are using the new Genie+ service, Disney also released their plans for Disney+ content in the future. The Walt Disney Company announced during their Q4 Earnings Call today that steady content from all Disney brands will be coming in the fourth quarter of 2022 on Disney+, with some big new titles launching at that time. ©Disney | Marvel Studios On Disney+, Pinocchio, Andor, and Ms. Marvel are currently on track for release in the fourth quarter of 2022. Andor is a Star Wars Rogue One prequel series coming to Disney+, while Ms. Marvel will introduce the character of Kamala Khan struggling to fit in Jersey City with super powers. And Pinocchio will be a live-action adaptation of the 1940 animated film, starring Tom Hanks as Geppetto! ©Disney We’re ready for 2022 to get here already! What title are you most excited about? Stay tuned to DFB as we report more about the Walt Disney Company’s Q4 Earnings Call! NEWS: Disney theme park revenues increase by billions. 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 what’s coming in 2022 from Disney? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney+ Announces Updated Timelines for 3 BIG Titles first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In Disney’s fourth quarter earnings call, leaders in the company report on the company’s financial position. Disney World This report indicates guest responses to Disney’s latest changes, and we often hear about upcoming projects as well. So far, we’ve heard updates about how Genie+ is doing in Disney World, the growth of Disney+, and more. Now, Disney has stated when they expect to recover from the loss of international attendance in the parks. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began last year, international travel has been much lower than in the past. Due to both travel restrictions and personal choice, fewer people are choosing to head overseas for their vacations. Orlando International Airport This hurt Disney World’s guest attendance since a lot of visitors from other countries come to Disney World for vacations. In fact, the Orlando Sentinel reported that 18 to 22% of Disney World guests were international visitors in 2013. International visitors make up a large portion of Disney World guests With the travel restrictions, that group dropped significantly, which resulted in a loss of revenue for Disney. Airplane In their earnings call this quarter, Disney stated that they’re “looking forward to the return of international attendance,” but they don’t expect to see it fully recover until towards the end of the fiscal year 2022. On the Airplane Although travel restrictions have been lifted, Disney expects that the recovery from loss of attendance over the last year and a half will take some time. Ready to Fly? As a reminder, the US government lifted travel restrictions on November 8th, allowing foreign visitors inside the US if they are fully vaccinated and provide proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test. Welcome to Disney World! Keep following DFB for more updates about Disney! Click Here to See How Attendance and Guest Spending Has CHANGED in Disney World in 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to visit Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments. The post When Disney Expects to Recover from Loss of International Visitors first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Though Disney’s theme parks around the world had to close for pretty lengthy periods of times in 2019, Disney’s theme parks have now generally been open for some time. What will the future hold? Over the past several months, we’ve seen days with very low crowds in the parks and days with BIG crowds. But, what does attendance look like right now in comparison to previous years? We just got an important update! Today, Disney released its 4th Quarter report and held its quarterly earnings call, sharing some big updates about the company’s financial standing. During the call, Christine McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company, made several comments regarding attendance levels in the park. According to McCarthy, attendance trends continue to strengthen at Disney’s theme parks. Crowds McCarthy actually shared that attendance at Disney World is up double digits from the third quarter. McCarthy also shared that attendance is growing at Disneyland as well. In terms of looking to the future, McCarthy shared that the “forward-looking pipeline remains strong.” Crowds When it comes to international attendance, McCarthy noted that they’re looking forward to the return of international visitors to the U.S. (which is now possible due to changes in travel restrictions). But, McCarthy noted that they don’t expect to see a significant recovery on this end until the end of 2022 (or near that time). And it’s not just attendance that appears to be going up. According to both McCarthy and Disney CEO Bob Chapek, per capita guest spending in the parks is up 30% when compared to 2019 (a.k.a. pre-pandemic levels). Crowds in Toy Story Land So, it seems not only are more guests visiting the parks, but they’re also spending more. Between Genie+, new merchandise releases, new After Hours events, and more, there’s certainly plenty to spend money on when visiting Disney World; and there are lots of food, merchandise, and other experiences available at Disney’s theme parks around the world. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details and news from Disney and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here to see more about the earnings report. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you visited a Disney theme park recently? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Attendance and Guest Spending INCREASED at Disney's Theme Parks in 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today is Disney World’s fourth-quarter earnings call, which means the company is reporting on their financial status. Magic Kingdom One of the topics that Disney covered in this quarter’s report was the release of Genie+. When Genie+ was first announced, a lot of people had a negative response to it. In fact, more than half of our readers said they would not pay for Genie+ in Disney World. The new program debuted in Disney World in mid-October — so how many people are actually using it now? In case you’re not familiar with Genie+, it’s the new paid FastPass-like system in Disney World. Guests can pay $15 per ticket, per day to skip the lines at certain attractions. They do this by reserving “Lightning Lanes” at those rides, which are shorter queues that bypass the standby line. Lightning Lane Sign According to the fourth-quarter earnings call, nearly a third of Disney World guests are buying Genie+ for their vacation. Pirates of the Caribbean’s Lightning Lane According to our social media poll back in August of this year, about 47% of our readers said they would buy Genie+ in Disney World and Disneyland. So while Disney hasn’t quite reached this number yet, it’s very possible that the number of Genie+ users will grow over time as guests become more familiar with it and as more time passes. Jungle Cruise Lightning Lane We will continue to monitor Genie+ and how many people are actually using and paying for the service. Winnie the Pooh now has a Lightning Lane! Keep following DFB for more news and updates from Disney! Click Here to See How Many Subscribers Disney+ Has Now All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA For in Disney World & How Much They’ll Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning to buy Genie+ on your next Disney trip? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney Reports on How Many Guests Are Actually Buying Genie+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier this year, Dinseyland introduced a new annual passholder program called Magic Key. ©Disney Magic Key has 4 different tiers of passes with different benefits, with the highest being the Dream Key at $1399 and the lowest being the Imagine Key at $399. Annual pass sales had been on hold since the start of the global pandemic, and today, Disney shared some information about Magic Key sales during their quarterly earnings call. Disney said today that 40% of Annual Pass sales for Disneyland went to new passholders. ©Disney They also mentioned that most passholders purchased 1 of the top 2 tiers in the Magic Key program, the Dream Key and the Believe Key. ©Disney The Dream Key actually sold out in 2 months. ©D23 This was an interesting update on how the new annual pass program is doing at Disneyland! Stay tuned to DFB for more info and updates from today’s earnings call from Disney. Click here to see more about the Magic Key annual passholder program 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 Do you have a Disneyland annual pass? Let us know in the comments! The post A BIG Number of Disneyland Magic Key Sales Were to NEW Passholders first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company releases their Quarterly Earnings Report 4 times a year, and each time, the report is accompanied by an earnings call. What will the future hold? Today is Disney’s Quarter Four Earnings Call, reporting on the performance of the company it its fourth fiscal quarter of 2021, as well as its performance for the entire fiscal year of 2021, which ended just after that. Now, thanks to the report that has been released, we’ve got some updates about just how Disney is doing financially and more. Check out the information you need to know here. Overall Financial News In terms of overall financials, Disney has shared that “Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter was income of $0.09 compared to a loss of $0.39 in the prior-year quarter.” Overall, the total revenues for fiscal year 2021 were 67,418,000, as opposed to 65,2388,000 from the previous fiscal year. That’s a change of just 3%. ©Disney Disney noted that the world has been (and continues to be) impacted by COVID-19, and that the pandemic has impacted the company in a variety of ways, especially at the theme parks. Disney also noted that for a period of time cruise ship sailings and guided tours were suspended, they have delayed (or sometimes shortened or canceled) theatrical releases, and stage play performances were also previously suspended. Magic Kingdom Disney also shared that they were impacted by limitations in capacity, the delay of some live sports programming, and the suspension of some film and TV production. Disney expects that additional costs will need to be incurred when it comes to safety measures and government requirements. Specifically, they noted that “We have and will continue to incur costs to address government regulations and implement safety measures for our employees, guests and talent…These costs totaled approximately $1 billion in fiscal 2021. Some of these costs have been capitalized and will be amortized over future periods.” EPCOT When it comes to the parks, Disney noted that this is the segment that has been most impacted by COVID-19. According to Disney, results improved in the second half of fiscal year 2021 compared to the second half of fiscal year 2020, but they “continue to be impacted by reduced operating capacities.” When it comes to media and entertainment, Disney noted that the segment overall had “higher advertising revenue from the return of live sporting events,” though that was “more than offset by higher sports programming costs.” They shared that the film and TV distribution was “impacted by revenue lost from the deferral or cancellation of significant film releases, partially offset by costs avoided due to a reduction in film cost amortization, marketing and distribution costs.” ©Disney The chart above summarizes the segment revenue and operating income for those divisions. You can see the comparisons in terms of how the segments did in 2021 versus 2020. It appears the change for Media and Entertainment was a positive change of 5% when it comes to revenue, while the change for parks and experiences was a negative change of 3% compared to the prior fiscal year. Let’s take a closer look at the various segments that make up the Disney company and how they did. Media In terms of media and entertainment distribution, Disney has reported 16,319,000 in revenues for direct-to-consumer, compared to 10,552,000 during the prior fiscal year. That’s a change of 55%. There was also a change of 2% when it comes to revenues for linear networks. ©Disney In terms of operating income, direct-to-consumer showed a loss of 1,679,000, which is less than what was reported in the previous fiscal year. The operating income at linear networks appears to have decreased in fiscal year 2021 as compared to 2020. Disney+ News In terms of direct-to-consumer news, Disney has shared that “Direct-to-Consumer revenues [across all of their platforms] for the quarter increased 38% to $4.6 billion and operating loss increased from $0.4 billion to $0.6 billion.” Disney explained that the higher loss for the quarter at “Disney+ was due to higher programming and production, marketing and technology costs, partially offset by increases in subscription and Premier Access revenues.” During the quarter, Premier Access revenues were generated by 2 specific movies — Black Widow and Jungle Cruise. Jungle Cruise Photo-Op Here’s a full look at the subscription numbers. Disney+ now shows a total number of 118.1 million subscribers! ©Disney Note, however, that the average monthly revenue per paid subscriber actually went DOWN for fiscal year 2021. Disney notes that this is “due to a higher mix of Disney+ Hotstar subscribers in the current quarter compared to the prior-year quarter.” Click here for our updates about Disney+. Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products When it comes to the parks, revenues for the quarter INCREASED in this past quarter, compared to the prior year quarter. Specifically, “Disney Parks, Experiences and Products revenues for the quarter increased to $5.5 billion compared to $2.7 billion in the prior-year quarter.” Compared to the prior year quarter, the change was 99%. In addition, “Segment operating results increased $1.6 billion to income of $640 million.” ©Disney Disney notes that the growth in revenue and operating income was “due to the reopening of our parks and resorts, which were open for the entire quarter this year.” We’ll be keeping an eye out for more news from the Earnings Call and we’ll update this post as we learn more. Check back for more updates! And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney info! Click here to learn more about when the next big Disney announcements will happen! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What big news is the most surprising to you?! Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Theme Park Revenues Increase By BILLIONS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After giving $3 million in grant donations to local nonprofits as part of the 50th anniversary celebration, we’re now ready to ring in the holidays alongside the Central Florida community. To celebrate the season, Disney will once again help light up Give Kids The World Village for its second annual Night of a Million Lights […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/YtHlBnVcIK0View the full article

Disney+ Day is just a few days away, but we’ve already gotten some BIG news about Disney’s popular streaming service. Disney+ Gift Card We’ve gotten a look at the NEW shows and movies that will be released on that day, special perks that Disney+ subscribers can get in the parks, and more. But, today we got some more news about Disney+ — specifically about just how many MILLIONS of subscribers they have now! Today, Disney held its fiscal full year and Q4 2021 earnings call and provided updates on its financial situation. Amongst all of the financial news, Disney also shared its updated Disney+ subscriber numbers. Back in April of 2020, Disney+ had 50 million subscribers. By March of 2021, the service had surpassed 100 million subscribers. During the most recent update, in August of 2021, Disney shared that the streaming service had a total of 116 million subscribers. ©Disney Now, we’ve got an update. As of October 2nd, 2021, Disney+ has 118.1 million subscribers. WOW! That number is up 60% from the number in October of 2020, when the service had 73.7 million subscribers. ©Disney | WandaVision Back in December of 2020, Disney announced that they were projecting to have 230-260 million subscribers by the end of Fiscal Year 2024. It seems Disney+ is certainly on its way toward that goal. ©Disney Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, now have a total of 179 million subscriptions combined. ©Disney+ Some analysts have suggested that Disney+ will have more subscribers than Netflix by 2025. But, others have had their concerns about Disney+ and its ability to acquire more subscribers. Only time will tell how the service ultimately performs. Remember that Disney+ Day is just around the corner. On November 12th, all kinds of new things will start streaming on Disney+, Disney+ subscribers can enter the Disney World and Disneyland Parks early, and subscribers can enjoy some other perks. ©Disney We’ll be on the lookout more news about Disney’s earnings call and Disney+ Day, so be sure to stay tuned for all of the latest updates. Click here to see everything coming to Disney+ in November! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a Disney+ subscriber? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Here's How Many Subscribers Disney+ Has NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Meet Brandon Huffstetler who joined Disney as a college program cast member at the Haunted Mansion in 2008 and is now a Technology Manager on the Labor, Health & Safety Technology team. Brandon reflects on some of his proudest moments as a cast member from opening Shanghai Disneyland and winning the Legacy Award, a prestigious award for cast […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/vfmHzzt_8JYView the full article

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The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort begin this Friday, Nov. 12—and earlier this week, cast members working during the overnight hours installed one of the most iconic symbols of the season at Disneyland park, the 60 foot-tall Christmas tree in Town Square. As holiday music played in the background, third-shift cast waited with anticipation in the chilly morning […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Jwus04ORf5sView the full article

We’re continuing our special “Everything 50th” series today with an exciting look at new EARidescent magic to discover at Disney Springs during the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/rIk4idZMu3cView the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Disney World! The holidays in Hollywood Studios We know — we’re not even halfway through November and it feels like Halloween decoration just came down, but Disney is already fully celebrating the holidays! The first Disney Very Merriest After Hours event took place the other night, Christmas trees and gingerbread houses are up around the parks and hotels, and there’s even festive food available! Something a lot of people look forward to every year is the Disney Christmas Special that airs on Christmas Day on ABC, and today, we saw filming for the special taking place in EPCOT! We noticed cameras and a small stage set up at the entrance of EPCOT today in front of Spaceship Earth. What do we have here? The stage was surrounded by silver Christmas trees and other holiday decor! A small crowd There were a lot of crew members getting things set up. Who is coming onto the stage? We even saw a snoap machine! Is it going to snow?! We love seeing snoap, even if it is over 70 degrees in Orlando. And he had the lyrics there, just in case! Lyrics on the monitor Brett was looking very festive in his teal velvet jacket. Look at that bright outfit! We’re so excited to see him in the special! See you on TV! We’ll be on the lookout for more filming in the Disney Parks, so stay tuned to DFB for news and updates! Click here to see more about Disney World’s new holiday After Hours event! 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! Who do you hope to see during the Disney Christmas special? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: See Which Country Star Took the Stage in EPCOT Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen lots of changes in Disney World recently. Magic Kingdom A new After Hours holiday party just started in the Magic Kingdom, character meet-and-greets are back in a whole new way, and holiday decorations are popping up everywhere. Today, while we were walking in the Hub by the Cinderella Castle, we spotted yet another change in the park! The Main Street Philharmonic marching band was performing up on the Cinderella Castle stage! Main Street Philharmonic Band As the name implies, this band can usually be seen marching down Main Street, U.S.A.. Main Street Philharmonic But today they decided to switch it up! The band was playing their show tunes, ragtime songs, and Disney movie classics from the stage. On the stage now! We’re not sure how permanent this change is — the band might just be trying out a new location or saving room on Main Street so that the road doesn’t need to be blocked off for their show. But we’ll let you know if the new location sticks around or if the band goes back to marching! That’s new Either way, we’re glad we can still pause to listen to some great music during our Magic Kingdom day. Stay tuned with DFB to get all the Disney updates. Click Here to See More Recent Disney World Entertainment Changes 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 entertainment in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney World's Beloved Marching Band Was Performing in a NEW Place Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa debuted the completed 2021 life-size Gingerbread House! Looking good! If you visit Grand Floridian to see the Gingerbread House, you’ll also be able to shop for special treats from the Gingerbread House Menu! We tried three off the holiday treats today and here’s what we thought. Now from 9:30AM to 9PM daily you can shop from the Gingerbread House Menu! You’ll find treats ranging in price from $3 for a Marshmallow Lollipop all the way up to $80 for a Signature Gingerbread House. There are also Gingerbread Man Cookies for $6.25, and even some new Disney World 50th anniversary treats. Full menu We first tried the 50th Anniversary Gingerbread Mickey Cookie for $12. This cookie actually doubles as an ornament, so you might have to decide whether you actually want to eat it! 50th Anniversary Gingerbread Ornament We thought the gingerbread was super moist and dense with lots of spices. It wasn’t super sweet like most traditional gingerbread tends to be. Yum The frosting and sprinkles kicked up the sweetness a notch, and not to mention how look pretty the 50th anniversary EARidescent sprinkles are, plus the 50th artwork and logo! It’s a cookie, it’s an ornament! Overall, we thought it was a delicious AND fun gingerbread cookie. Inside the Ornament Cookie And the 50th anniversary decal is white chocolate! White chocolate! We also tried the Gingerbread Spiced Caramel Popcorn and…we might be in love. In fact, our reporter thought that the popcorn might even be better than the Caramel Corn you can find at Karamel-Kuche in EPCOT’s Germany pavilion, and that’s saying a LOT. It costs $12. Gingerbread Spiced Caramel Popcorn Let’s break it down — this popcorn is made with sticky caramel, salty popcorn, ginger, and winter spices. It was SO GOOD, y’all. Delish And check out the serving size. You get a good amount of popcorn to enjoy! Serving size is nice! We can’t forget the Brownie Tree Pop for $6.50! It was a very good brownie but pretty basic too. We actually thought it tasted a bit better than the Mickey Brownies typically found in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Brownie Tree Pop The look is super cute though with the frosting and sprinkles resembling a Christmas tree and ornaments. Overall it was nice and moist too! Brownie Tree Pop side If you want to try any of these treats (and more!) visit Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa from 9:30AM to 9PM daily. And keep reading DFB for more holiday treat news in Disney World! Love it or list it: Disney World’s Gingerbread House opens with a new look! 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 visiting the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House this year? Tell us in the comments! The post You'll Want to LEAVE the Parks to Get Your Hands on This Gingerbread Popcorn 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. There are SO many different Disney things you can collect. Disney plushes Some people collect Minnie ears, some collect Spirit Jerseys, and others collect things like ornaments or Starbucks tumblers! One of the most popular items Disney fans collect are mugs. And, we’ve got two new mugs you can add to your collection! There are 2 new Disney mugs you can pre-order right now! The first is this Tangled 20 oz. sculpted ceramic mug. The handle of the mug is made to look like Rapunzel’s golden hair! ©Entertainment Earth You can pre-order it now for $19.99. Click here to pre-order the Tangled mug! The other mug you can pre-order right now is this Fantasia 20 oz. sculpted ceramic mug. This one has Sorcerer Mickey on it and the handle is a magic broom from the film! ©Entertainment Earth Get the Fantasia mug for $19.99. Click here to pre-order the Fantasia mug Both of these mugs will be available in January of 2022, but you can pre-order them now! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to tell us if you think this limited edition Disney item is worth its high price tag! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What Disney movies would you like to see get cool mugs in the future? Let us know in the comments! The post Looking for More Disney Mugs for Your Morning Coffee? Look No Further! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re continuing to honor the cultures and the contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities and tribes throughout Native American Heritage Month. Today we’re shining a spotlight on recently updated content at The American Heritage Gallery, originally opened in 2018 inside the American Adventure Pavilion at EPCOT.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/lrvmEZUomV4View the full article

Snowcat Ridge, Florida's first snow park, returns for a second season of winter fun with snow tubing, real snow and its Alpine Village. View the full article

It’s the holiday season at Disney World, and we’ve been checking out ALL of the festivities! SO PRETTY We’ve seen decorations pop up in the parks and hotels, special food added to the menus around the resort, and even went to the first night of the Disney Very Merriest After Hours event. An iconic part of the holidays at Disney World are the gingerbread houses, and the most extravagant one is finally open for business! The Grand Floridian’s famous life-size gingerbread house is finally complete and open! Looking good! Located in the hotel’s lobby, the house is made with real gingerbread and will sell a variety of holiday treats throughout the season. Treats now available! There’s actually a sign by the house that lists all of the ingredients it took to make the giant treat, which includes 1,050 pounds of honey, 700 pounds of chocolate, and 800 pounds of flour (plus some Disney Magic and Pixie Dust for good measure!). That’s a LOT of ingredients This year the gingerbread house has taken on a special look in honor of Disney World’s 50th anniversary. The EARidescent colors have made their way into the design, with blue and gold accents everywhere, including a lot of blue plants around the house. A blue Christmas We’re not sure how we feel about the look for the house this year. It’s very different from the houses we’ve seen in the past that have featured mainly red and green. Why so blue, Santa? It’s just…it’s a LOT of blue. Kind of missing the red and green! If you look closely, you can see Mickey shaped ornaments hanging from the house with the 50 on them. 50th ornaments And, you can actually buy these ornaments, too! Matching 50th gingerbread ornaments you can eat are being sold as one of the treats you can get from the house. These look yummy! There is a sign next to the house that lists all of the treats you can buy — here’s a look at everything you can get: Full menu The treats were being displayed on a table when we went to check out the house this morning. We’ll take one of everything, please! Also, the register wasn’t set up at the house yet, so we had to check out at the Sandy Cove Gift and Sundries store. Sandy Cove The gingerbread house will open every day at 9:30AM and close at 9PM, so stop by to see the amazing artistry and get some festive sweets! It’s certainly grand! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney holiday news and updates. Click here to see the gingerbread carousel being built at another Disney World hotel! 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 all the blue decor on the gingerbread house this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Love It or List It: Disney World's Massive Gingerbread House OPENS with a NEW Look first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I’ve been advised that Disney will be announcing the 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute on 16 November 2022! Until then I’ve been asked to take down the previously ousted ticket prices. Come back on the 16th for full details on the whole offer! Steve The post 2022 WDW Disney Armed Forces Salute Update appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article