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Happy 50th Anniversary Disney World! The big 18-month long celebration has just begun and there’s a TON of new merch showing up everywhere in Disney World. The Main Street Railroad Station Even though you may just think about the 50th Anniversary of Magic Kingdom park, there are two opening-day resorts that deserve some love as well — Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We already spotted a new anniversary collection of merchandise at the Contemporary, and now it’s the Polynesian Resort’s turn! If you’re interested in this new line of festive tropical items, then head on over to Boutiki in the main building of the resort! Time to get shopping Here you’ll find the new collection, filled with nods to the resort’s past and present. This collection makes us want to go to the beach! To make sure you don’t miss anything, you can pick up this guide to see all of the new things here for the resort’s 50th birthday! Make sure you don’t forget anything! Because there are a lot of new items to look at. If you’re looking for some new artwork, there’s also a Polynesian Print to hang up on your wall. Doesn’t that just make you want to take a vacation where you can kick back and relax with a Dole Whip?! You can snag it for $39.99. Aloha, friends! After that, don’t forget to pick up the Polynesian Resort Souvenir Glass to add a tropical touch to your cupboard — it’s $17.99. This would look great filled with some POG juice And pin collectors will love this next one, the Polynesian Village Resort Anniversary Pin! It has Minnie playing the ukelele, Mickey doing the hula, and the resort’s logo. These pins are going FAST, so head on over as soon as you can to try and grab one for $12.99. We wanna go to that luau! Want something to wear on your next stay here at the resort? Try out the new Tiki Button-Up Shirt for $85. This design is everything This one is perfect whether you’re at a luau, chilling on the beach, or visiting your favorite Disney World Resort hotel. How fun!! There’s also a new Tiki Dress to match! It has the same pattern with a blue sash and trim, and you can pick it up for $108. What a cute date night outfit But don’t worry, Disney didn’t forget about the little ones! We spotted this Polynesian Village Resort T-Shirt for Kids that even has Orange Bird on the front. Little Orange Bird is everywhere! This tee is $24.99. That 50th logo makes this shirt special! That’s everything new we spotted at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for now. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news and merchandise, so stay tuned here for more! Click Here to See What’s New at the Disney World Hotels! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about this new merch? Let us know in the comments! The post RUN!🚨A Polynesian 50th Anniversary Collection Just DROPPED in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2022 runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend in Disney World is quickly approaching! ©runDisney The Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend will take place on February 24th-27th in 2022, with races themed to Mulan, Cinderella, Moana, and Tiana. Recently, Disney shared a FIRST LOOK at the medals racers will be able to snag and, because this marathon will take place during Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration, the runDisney medals will shine with an EARidescent shimmer. Let’s take a look! Runners who complete the Disney Princess 5K will be rewarded with a 5K medal featuring Cinderella running in her ball gown. ©runDisney The Disney Enchanted 10K runners will receive a medal starring a running Tiana with a sparkly EARidescent background. ©runDisney The runners of the Disney Princess Half Marathon will get the medal below featuring Mulan sprinting like a warrior. ©runDisney And if you complete the Fairy Tale Challenge by running in both the Disney Princess Enchanted 10K and the Half Marathon, you’ll get a medal with Moana happily running along with you! ©runDisney There’s limited availability for registration for the runDisney Princess Half Marathon at this time, and there are still some openings for select Virtual Races for those who can’t get to Disney World. We’ll keep an eye out for more runDisney news, so keep reading DFB for all the latest updates! Learn all about the runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 running in the Disney Princess Half Marathon? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the Medals for runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend 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. With so much going on for the 50th anniversary of Disney World, you may have forgotten that it’s also EPCOT’s 39th anniversary! Spaceship Earth’s makeover is SO PRETTY The park opened on October 1st, 1982 and has had a very storied history. EPCOT has evolved greatly over time, with many of the original attractions now gone, and the park currently undergoing a huge transformation. And, if you’re a big fan of EPCOT, you’re going to want to see these posters that were just released on shopDisney! Several matted prints featuring EPCOT attractions and shows were released on shopDisney today, like this 1982 Opening Matted Print. ©Disney You can have the print of the poster used to advertise the opening of EPCOT almost 40 years ago for $39.99. Click here to get the EPCOT 1982 Opening Matted Print There is also the 2019 version of the print, which was redesigned by Imagineers to celebrate the transformation of EPCOT. ©Disney It pays homage to the original EPCOT opening poster, but with updates to the color palate and text for $39.99. Click here to get the EPCOT 2019 Opening Matted Print There is also a print for a new addition to EPCOT — Harmonious, the new nighttime spectacular! ©Disney Celebrate the new show and add it to your collection for $39.99. Click here to get the Harmonious Matted Print There is also a Harmonious Poster Limited Release available on shopDisney for $99. Click here to get the EPCOT Harmonious Poster Limited Release Missing the old EPCOT shows? Check out this IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Matted Print. ©Disney The longest running EPCOT show definitely deserves its own print! Get it for $39.99. Click here to get the EPCOT IllumiNations Reflections of Earth Matted Print And, who could forget EPCOT’s own mascot? Grab this Figment Print to add some imagination to your home! ©Disney One little spark of inspiration for $39.99. Click here to get the EPCOT Imagination Matted Print EPCOT’s park icon is also home to one of its most iconic rides — Spaceship Earth! ©Disney You can get this Spaceship Earth Matted Print for $39.99. Click here to get the EPCOT Spaceship Earth Matted Print Fan of the EPCOT classics? This CommuniCore Matted Print is for you! ©Disney Pick it up for $39.99. Click here to get the EPCOT CommuniCore Matted Print And, of course, you gotta commemorate EPCOT’s awesome Millennium Celebration from 2000! ©Disney Because we don’t want to forget when Spaceship Earth had a giant number connected to it. Get it for $39.99. Click here to get the EPCOT Millennium Celebration 2000 Matted Print Those are all of the new EPCOT prints on shopDisney right now, so grab them before they’re gone! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates. Click here to see which EPCOT store just reopened! 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which poster is your favorite and why? Let us know in the comments! The post Turn Your Home Into Retro EPCOT With Disney’s Latest Limited Edition Posters! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to Marvel, we know many fans are REALLY excited for everything debuting in the parks and on the big screen. Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s debut is just around the corner, while brand new characters have made their way to Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Avengers Campus But, recently some major changes have been made when it comes to Marvel’s upcoming film schedule. Deadline has revealed that Disney has shifted its Marvel movie theatrical release dates through 2023. While Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was supposed to kick off Spring Break on March 25th, 2022, it has been moved to May 6th, 2022 instead. We. Can’t. Wait. ©Marvel The upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder will be moving to July 8th, 2022 (previously set for May 6th, 2022, according to Variety), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will shift to November 11th, 2022 (previously set for July 8th, 2022). ©Disney | Marvel Studios The Marvels has also had its release date delayed. The release has been moved from November 11th, 2022 to February 17th, 2023. After that, we will be able to dive into the Quantum Realm with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania on July 28th, 2023 (previously set to be released on February 17th, 2023 according to Variety). The Marvels! With Old Release Date ©Marvel Currently, the only named Marvel film that has kept its release date according to its original schedule is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. That movie will play in theaters on May 5th, 2023. There are also a few unnamed Marvel movies that are in production. One of these has been moved from a November 10th, 2023 debut up to November 3rd, 2023, while another than was set for October 6th, 2023 is no longer on the schedule. ©Disney | Marvel Studios Additionally, an untitled live action Disney movie that was set to be released on July 14th, 2023 and an untitled 20th Century Studios movie set for release in October of 2023 have been removed from the schedule. Finally, the Indiana Jones sequel which was set to be released on July 29th, 2022, is now set to be released on June 30th, 2023. Be careful Dr. Jones! ©Disney As more release dates are announced, we’ll be sure to update you on everything you need to know! Click here to see 8 snacks Disney World had to stop selling! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What film are you looking forward to seeing the most? Let us know in the comments below! The post BREAKING: Release Dates DELAYED for Black Panther Sequel and More Disney & Marvel Movies first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has announced some celebrity narrators for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional 2021 Actress Chita Rivera will be among the narrators for the 2021 edition of Candlelight Processional at Epcot. (Orlando Sentinel file) Walt Disney World has released the first wave of celebrity narrators that will participate in Epcot’s Candlelight Processional for the 2021 holiday season. The event, part of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, was not held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It returns this year with some changes, including the mass choir being pared down to cast members only. But narrators will be used, as usual, to tell the traditional Christmas story at the theme park’s America Gardens Theater nightly between Nov. 26 and Dec. 30. The partial list of narrators for this year, subject to change, includes: · Nov. 29-Dec 1: Chita Rivera · Dec. 2-4: Jodi Benson · Dec. 5-7: Alton Fitzgerald White · Dec. 11-13: Lisa Ling · Dec. 23-24: Steven Curtis Chapman · Dec. 26-28: Blair Underwood · Dec. 29-30: Pat Sajak These seven individuals have all served as Candlelight narrators in the past. Also returning are the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages, which include a meal at one of four Epcot restaurants and a reserved seat that same day for the processional. Disney will start taking dining-package reservations on Oct. 26. For more details, go to disneyworld.com/candlelight. Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel

“I hope we’re going to create things that I can’t even imagine right now. Isn’t that the real job at the end?” one Imagineer said. “... It’s the job to anticipate and predict what the audience would like, and give them something fresh, and give them something new and give them something exciting.” A guest studies the hydroponic ‘Grow Zone’ of leafy vegetables at Space 220, the space-themed restaurant at Epcot, at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., photographed September 29, 2021. The immersive experience simulates dining onboard a space station located 220 miles above the earth. The restaurant is from Patina Restaurant Group of Los Angeles, which operates restaurants worldwide. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Walt Disney was always a step ahead of others in the entertainment industry, from pioneering animation and live-action films to revolutionizing theme parks. He dreamed others would carry on his legacy of using the latest technologies to enhance the Walt Disney Co.’s storytelling, something Imagineers — members of Disney’s various creative teams — strive to do to this day, said Stacia Martin, an artist and historian with The Walt Disney Co. “[Imagineers must] be innovative, be creative, but also remember that families are entrusting their future memories to you, and so make things magical [and] make things exemplary,” she said. “... We’ll take and harness things that are convenient and are excellent in the outside world, but turn them on their heads, make them unexpected, grow them, expand them and use technologies in unexpected ways.” Disney’s creative teams are always looking toward the future of the parks, and Imagineers across the company provided insight into the future they hope to build during the start of Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebration earlier this month. Many of their thoughts on the parks’ future align with what theme park industry experts predicted visitors will see in the resort’s next 50 years, including an enhanced focus on guest immersion, advances in ride technology and using new intellectual properties. Tech as storytelling Gary Landrum, senior show awareness producer with Walt Disney Imagineering, has worked with Disney for 44 years — almost as long as the Magic Kingdom has been open. During his time at Disney, he said he’s seen huge leaps in the technology used for rides and attractions, from the debut of on-board audio for rides such as the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster to the creation of a complex 3D film projection system for Disney World’s latest ride, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. “[Imagineers had to figure out] how do you move people through a physical environment, watching a 3D film on a convex screen with a 3D medium on it. … You had to work that technology out before you could ever tell the story,” said Landrum, who provided design documentation for the ride. The technologies Imagineers build for Disney’s rides don’t exist purely for “the gimmick of the special effect,” Landrum said. They have to serve the dual purpose of advancing the story of the attraction. Often, new developments in Disney’s technologies stem from older innovations created by the company. Opening in 2022, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will include a new Omnimover ride system designed to make riders feel like they’re soaring through space, but the vehicle design expands upon the ride system created for the Haunted Mansion over 52 years ago. Epcot visitors walk past construction walls in Future World, where a Play Pavilion and a "Guardians of the Galaxy" ride are being planned. (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) Theme park industry experts predicted enhanced forms of augmented reality, holograms and robotics will elevate Disney rides in the future and allow for more interactivity and customization. In the next few years, fans may even be able to log into theme parks from home via the metaverse — a project ITEC Entertainment’s clients have already expressed interest in, said president and CEO Bill Coan of the themed amusement company. Landrum did not specifically name the new features he envisions for Disney’s future but said he hopes he and his peers continue to surprise themselves and park visitors. “I hope we’re going to create things that I can’t even imagine right now. Isn’t that the real job at the end?” he said. “... It’s the job to anticipate and predict what the audience would like, and give them something fresh, and give them something new and give them something exciting.” Far-out inspiration Throughout the parks’ history, Disney has tried to deliver what its customers want. Both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom opened with Frontierland for fans of westerns, and now visitors to Epcot and Hollywood Studios can experiment with space tourism without leaving gravity behind. Tom Fitzgerald, portfolio creative executive with Walt Disney Imagineering, said Disney is following consumer demand for experiences where visitors become active participants in the parks’ stories, like in the recently opened Space 220 restaurant set aboard a space station and the upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. These types of participatory attractions will continue to appear at Disney’s parks into the future, he said. Designers made that a priority in creating Space 220, starting with the “elevator” where screens positioned above and below patrons show different perspectives of their simulated ascent to the space station from Epcot. Imagineers worked with NASA and other experts to vet its realism and based it on current and near-future technologies, Fitzgerald said. “I could put you in a room and tell you that I’m doing that, but it’s far more effective if I create a theatrical experience for you to see it and feel it and hear it with your own eyes and ears,” Fitzgerald said. “... I hope the kids will truly believe it, come out and say ‘Where’s the cable? Where’s that space elevator that we rode?’” The Space 220 experience also comes with a hefty per-person, prix fixe price tag of $55 for lunch and $79 for dinner. Current theme park visitors have shown they will pay a premium for exclusive themed experiences, and this trend will likely continue into the future, experts said. Guests dine at Space 220, the space-themed restaurant at Epcot, at Walt Disney World, photographed September 29, 2021. The immersive experience simulates dining onboard a space station located 220 miles above the earth. The restaurant is from Patina Restaurant Group of Los Angeles, which operates restaurants worldwide. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) On a larger scale, Zach Riddley, creative portfolio executive with Walt Disney Imagineering, said Disney will continue to develop the types of attractions that have debuted over the past decade with lands like Pandora: The World of Avatar and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. “Our opportunity and responsibility is to come in every day and think about what the future of these places could be and make it real,” Riddley said. Pandora, which places visitors in the forested setting of 2009′s Avatar, was announced in 2011 and opened in 2017 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. At Hollywood Studios, Toy Story Land opened in 2018 and Galaxy’s Edge launched the following year. Industry experts projected Disney’s recent history of building lands based on intellectual properties into its existing spaces would continue as Disney uses its popular brands like Star Wars and Marvel and acquires others. “The capital expenditure to acquire those brands requires that Disney leverage them in every possible way they can, from theme parks, to consumer products, to hospitality experiences,” Coan said. Landrum, the Imagineer, said people will continue to come to Disney’s parks and engage with Disney’s stories because they crave the optimism of those worlds. “Some people say the parks are about escapism; I don’t believe that at all. They’re about reassurance,” he said. “And there’s a big difference between those two, but there is a lot of wonder and hope and inspiration in the world; we just don’t get to bathe in it that often. And so coming to a Disney park gives people that opportunity.” Katie Rice Orlando Sentinel

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney has all kinds of merchandise available inside the parks. Toy Story Merchandise At gift shops in the Disney parks, you’ll generally find home decor, stuffed animals, mugs, pins, and so much more. But the newest Disney item we found is actually online, which means you can buy it from wherever you happen to be. And if you’re a big Pixar fan, you’re going to want to take a look at this! Disney has released several shoulder plushes in the past. Shoulder plushes are little stuffed animals that attach to your clothes with magnetic discs. Zero plush in Disney World We found a Nightmare Before Christmas-themed one for Halloween, Porg and Baby Yoda plushes for Star Wars fans, and even a Forky one! Forky Shoulder Plush But Forky isn’t the only option for Toy Story fans now, because his friend Woody is now a shoulder plush! ©Disney If you love the Toy Story movies, now you can have Woody hang out with you at all times, right on your shoulder. ©Disney Like the other shoulder plushes, Woody sits on your shoulder using magnets. You put a magnetic disc under the fabric of your shirt, and then Woody attaches on top with his own magnet. ©Disney But all you OG Toy Story people might notice one thing about Woody that makes us feel very old — he has Bonnie’s name written on his boot instead of Andy’s! ©Disney If it broke your heart to see Andy part with Woody, then that might sting a bit. If it won’t hurt you too much to see “Bonnie” on the boot, you can get the Woody shoulder plush for $19.99 on shopDisney now! Click Here to Buy the Woody Magnetic Shoulder Plush! Keep following DFB for more updates on new Disney merchandise. Click Here to Check Out a Disney Shoulder Plush that’s Less Controversial! 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 team Andy or team Bonnie, or team both? Let us know in the comments! The post Woody is Now a Disney Shoulder Plush…But There’s Something Different About Him first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Exhibit that spotlights Disney Wish, next ship in Disney Cruise Line, is in One Man’s Dream attraction at Hollywood Studios An exhibit that spotlights Disney Wish, the next ship in the Disney Cruise Line, is now included in the One Man’s Dream attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Included is a detailed model of the ship, including the AquaMouse water ride, which is set to sail next summer. The Wish exhibit space is dominated by artistic renderings for the ship as well as model and maquettes for figures that will be seen on board. A life-size maquette of the Cinderella statue planned for the atrium is flanked by Lucifer, the Tremaine family cat. Her figure will stand at the base of the ship’s grand staircase. There’s also a scaled-down model of Rapunzel, the character that will be the ship’s stern statue. The exhibit includes replica of Disney Animation maquettes that will go in dining room at 1923, a restaurant with a golden-age of Hollywood vibe. The exhibit includes a mock-up of the stern statue of Rapunzel (and her hair, naturally) for Disney Wish. (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) The ship, with a capacity of 1,250 passengers, will have immersive spaces and experiences tied to Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and Disney characters. New for the cruise line with be Disney Uncharted Adventure, a game that uses smartphones to see hidden Disney-themed constellations in the sky and then go on a scavenger hunt that interacts with objects and artwork on the ship. Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel

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When it comes to favorite lands at Disney World, everyone has their own opinion! Fantasyland While some Disney fans think Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is one of the best-themed lands in all of Disney World, others think that World Showcase is completely underrated by EPCOT guests. And some guests love the charm of Fantasyland, while others prefer the bioluminescent details of Pandora. No matter how you cut it, though, Disney fans think some lands are overrated, while others aren’t. So we asked you, our DFB readers, about the lands at Disney World! And here’s what 23,000 of you said! Underrated Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios might be the path that takes you to the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror, but the street also has some amazing details. Tower of Terror And maybe that’s why 58% of you said this street was underrated. The old Hollywood vibes are STRONG here! Sunset Boulevard results Still, 42% of our readers felt that it was overrated, and we can get that, too — something is definitely missing (and we’re talking about Sweet Spells, which closed in 2018). 9 Things You CAN’T Miss In Disney World’s Hollywood Studios Toy Story Land It seems no one is tired of Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios yet either. But it’s so much fun going into the land and feeling like you’ve suddenly been shrunken down to the size of a toy! Toy Story Land And 65% of our readers believe this land is completely underrated. And we might have to agree, if only because this is where we can get our beloved Totchos! Toy Story Land results Only 35% of our readers felt that Toy Story Land was overrated. And maybe that has something to do with one of our biggest complaints about this area — there isn’t a lot of shade here and it gets hot in the Florida sun! Rep Toy Story Land With These Pandora Charms! Pandora So we get it — y’all REALLY like Pandora at Animal Kingdom, and we can’t say we blame you. The land has so many beautiful features, and literally comes alive in vibrant light every night! Pandora And perhaps that’s why 65% of our readers feel Pandora is underrated. Where else are you going to be able to slip into an avatar and fly on the back of a banshee? Pandora results But it is a very popular land, and attraction wait times are often very long here — so it makes since that 35% of you feel that it’s overrated. PHOTOS: New Paint Gives Animal Kingdom’s Pandora a Glow Up…LITERALLY! World Showcase So this is one we couldn’t agree with our readers more on! EPCOT’s World Showcase is pretty incredible, and we love that we can literally visit the world with just one walk around the lagoon. World Showcase A whopping 83% of you think it’s Underrated! We get why, too — guests are often so focused on Spaceship Earth, Mission Space, Test Track, and Soarin’, that maybe they miss that the world is literally at their fingertips! The theming of the pavilions is spot on, and you can buy stuff in the World Showcase shops unique to each country! World Showcase results Only 17% of our readers feel that World Showcase is underrated, and for those who have traveled the world, we get that it might not compare to the real thing. But we would argue that it’s certainly close! You Can Now Order World Showcase-Inspired Disney Bags Online! Future World This was a close one, but EPCOT’s Future World barely won out in the underrated category! But it DOES have Spaceship Earth, and that is pretty awesome! Spaceship Earth So 55% of our readers say that Future World is underrated. Future World results Meanwhile, 45% of our readers feel it’s overrated, and it certainly feels a little like that now, especially with all the construction going on! What’s the Deal With Disney’s Spaceship Earth Refurb? Here’s What We Know. Tomorrowland Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland isn’t exactly futuristic anymore, but it’s got that cool retro-futuristic vibe that just makes us feel nostalgic every time we go there. Tomorrowland And a lot of y’all agree with us — 68% of you feel like Tomorrowland is underrated! Tomorrowland results But there is a LOT of nostalgia in this part of the park, including older attractions such as Space Mountain and Carousel of Progress. For some guests, that’s just not enough — 34% of our readers feel it’s overrated. It has been a long time since this look into the “future” got a refresh, so we can see where some of you are coming from! A New Space Mountain Movie is Reportedly in the Works from Disney! Fantasyland It seems like when it comes to Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom, you either love it or hate it. Mickey’s Philharmagic And that’s why it’s interesting that the results for this land were so close — 58% of our readers think that Fantasyland is underrated. Fantasyland results On the other hand, 42% feel it’s overrated, and we’ve probably felt that way ourselves at times, at least while waiting in those long lines at Peter Pan’s Flight! PHOTOS & VIDEOS: We Waited Inside Columbia Harbour House…for Peter Pan’s Flight at Disney World Today! Frontierland Here’s another one that surprised us, but maybe that’s because it really is underrated — Frontierland at Magic Kingdom! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad A LOT of you voted that it was underrated – 73%! And we agree because this land has a lot of great theming that some guests might miss out on as they make the trek to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Frontierland results Granted, the BIG attractions are Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain, which kind of overshadows everything else there, so maybe that’s why 26% of our readers feel it’s overrated. PHOTOS: Visit Disney’s Reopened Tom Sawyer Island With Us Adventureland Okay, so we’re behind this one — Adventureland is underrated. And we’re not just saying that because it’s where we can get a Dole Whip! Adventureland Some of our favorite Disney World attractions are here, too, including the Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Enchanted Tiki Room. A whopping 75% of our guests feel this land is underrated. Adventureland results But there are still 25% of you who feel it’s overrated, and we guess we can understand that because that Dole Whip line can get a little long sometimes, as can wait times for Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise. EVERYTHING We Know About the CHANGES Coming to Disney’s Jungle Cruise Attraction Overrated Liberty Square We’ve gotta’ admit that this one surprised us. But many of our readers believe that Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom is overrated. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe This one WAS close, though, and only 52% said the land was overrated, compared to 48% who said it was underrated. Liberty Square Results We love Liberty Square due to all its amazing historical details, not to mention it’s the home of Haunted Mansion! But if you need a bathroom here, you ARE out of luck, so maybe that’s why people don’t appreciate it so much! PHOTOS: Liberty Square Market Is Now Reopened in Disney World! DinoLand U.S.A. So we’re not too surprised that many guests feel that DinoLand at Animal Kingdom is overrated. DinoLand USA Some might even argue that the whole carnival atmosphere of it all doesn’t fit the Disney aesthetic. That could be why 57% of our readers voted DinoLand as an overrated land. Dinoland results However, 43% felt it was underrated — there are a lot of interesting details in the land that are so easy to miss, and believe it or not, there is an interesting theme there with the history of the Dino Institute! These New Trash Cans in Disney World Have a SPECIAL Purpose It’s a Tie! Okay, this rarely happens, but we actually had a tie for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios. Now, we’ll argue that if you’re a Star Wars fan, Galaxy’s Edge will probably blow your mind! Millennium Falcon And 50% of our readers agree and think it’s totally underrated. And the other 50% think it’s overrated. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge results It makes sense — this land is hyped up A LOT. And to experience Rise of the Resistance sometimes feels next to impossible. But as we said, this one is still a MUST for Star Wars fans! Video! Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge With Disney Imagineers! So there you have it — the Disney World lands you think are underrated and overrated. And we’ll be back soon to ask you for your opinions again, so stay tuned! Do YOU Think These Disney World Restaurants Are Overrated? 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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. 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Calling all running royalty! This year, runDisney racing is even more incredible for princesses and princes everywhere. Taking place during the magic of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration, the 2022 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by CORKCICLE, February 24-27, 2022, features events for all skill levels, coveted regal medals and Disney entertainment.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/omhnnSoXt_AView the full article

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Why do we get so invested in Disney World snacks? The easiest answer is because they’re just SO good. But that’s not always the case, is it? Sometimes, these treats develop a backstory. POG at the Barefoot Pool Bar They come, they go, they return, they leave again — and they have us wondering…why? Check out our video below about 8 Snacks Disney World Had To Stop Selling!  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! Check out our latest video and then comment below: If you’re planning to visit Disney World soon! The post DFB Video: 8 Snacks Disney World Had To Stop Selling 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. All kinds of holidays and special events are being celebrated in Disney World right now. Holiday Decor is HERE Halloween is still happening with lots of treats and the BOO Bash After Hours events. The 50th Anniversary celebration is also here, which equals even MORE treats (and some new shows as well). And Christmas decorations are already popping up in the parks! Why not have three celebrations at once? If you’re in the mood for some more holiday cheer, we found one of the cutest ways to count down until Christmas. Y’all have seen the little Wishables toys around Disney World, right? Disney Wishables These little Disney character plushes are collectible toys that you can get on their own or in a mystery pack. We’ve seen some themed to Disney World attractions, Disney villains, and even a whole 50th Anniversary collection. 50th Anniversary Wishables Are Here! But, now it’s time for the holidays to take over the Wishables series. Earlier today, you could get a Disney Wishables advent calendar online to count down the 12 days until Christmas! ©Disney This calendar is a little tree-shaped box that has 12 Wishables inside. Each day leading up to Christmas, you can open a numbered door to find the next character. ©Disney Spoiler alert! These are the characters that you’ll find inside the calendar: Mickey Mouse Minnie Mouse Donald Duck Daisy Duck Goofy Pluto Chip Dale a peppermint a wreath an ornament a ”gingerbread” castle ©Disney The characters are each in their Christmas outfits, and the little Pluto plush even has a holiday bone! Each of the little plushes is between 3 and 5 inches tall. The calendar (including the box and 12 wishables) is $99.99. Looks like you had to act FAST to get this item! The Wishables Advent Calendar appears to be SOLD OUT on shopDisney at the moment. That was FAST! Be sure to check back and see if it is eventually restocked. Click Here to Check Out the Wishables Advent Calendar! Compared to the normal price of one Wishables plush (ranging from $9.99 to $14.99 online as of the time we’re writing this post), that’s actually not a bad deal for Wishables collectors. Even at the $9.99 price, 12 Wishables would be $119.88, so $99.99 saves you nearly $20. And, assuming each of these individually would be sold at the higher $14.99, that’s an even bigger savings! Who will you get?! Keep following DFB, because we’ll keep you updated with all kinds of Disney holiday news! Click Here to See a First Look at Some New Holiday Merchandise Coming to Disney World! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder 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 Preorder 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! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which Disney World celebration are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post Were You Fast Enough to Grab Disney's Latest Holiday Wishables?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s spooky season at Disney World. The fall and Halloween decorations are up, you can now buy Halloween costumes online, and Boo Bash After Hours Parties are well underway! Mickey at Hollywood and Vine during Halloween So how about some spooky stories to get you in the right mood for the holiday? Even better — how about some spooky stories from Disney World? So light your Jack ‘o Lantern, turn out the lights, and get ready for some hair-raising stories from Disney World sure to keep you up at night. George, the Pirates Ghost According to Disney World lore, a worker named George was killed during the construction of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Magic Kingdom. Some stories say he fell off of something while working on the attraction, while others state he was crushed by a set piece in the burning city scene. Many Cast Members have said they’ve seen George’s ghost, but he’s more mischievous than evil. Don’t forget to say hello to George But superstition means that Cast Members MUST tell George “good morning” at the beginning of the day and “goodbye” at the end of the day or he will make their lives difficult by causing the ride to malfunction. So the next time you hop into a Pirates of the Caribbean boat, you should probably whisper a quick “hello” to George — just in case you don’t want to get stuck on the ride. Caesar Caesar, the malevolent ventriloquist dummy, was originally the star of his very own episode of The Twilight Zone. Somehow, though, he ended up at the Hollywood Tower Hotel, AKA the Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (Funny how that seems to happen, eh?) And if you’ve been on the attraction, you’ve probably seen him in the basement — he’s on the right-hand side of the elevators when the lights of the room turn on before you exit. Casear the Dummy Like George, Cast Members have claimed they must say hello and good night to Caesar every day or he will cause mischief around the ride. So when you see him (and get over your initial scare), be sure to give him a little wave, lest your elevator has more than the usual amount of problems… Ashes of Loved Ones Eeeeverywhere We’re sure you’ve heard the stories of how people will take the ashes of their Disney-loving family members and try to spread them at Disney World, and here’s the thing — those stories are 100% true! Not only is this unsanitary, but it’s also gross, and well, illegal. Room for one more is not really an invitation for you to spread ashes here But just know that people have tried to dump their loved one’s ashes all over the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, the pond beneath the Dumbo ride, and more. According to The Wall Street Journal, this happens at least once a month! But those ashes generally get vacuumed up and thrown out with the trash, so please…please…don’t do this. Nanny Chairs If you’ve ever stayed at the Boardwalk Inn Resort at Disney World, you’ll have seen those creepy Nanny Chairs with the weird faces that no one would ever want to sit on (they totally look like they’re going to grab you, right?)! But those chairs are not just something Disney came up with — they’re actually based on chairs that existed in the 1880s. Would you REALLY want to sit on this? Here’s the deal: at the time, Many more well-to-do kids back then had nannies. Nannies that would also take kids to the park or for a ride on a carousel. But the nannies didn’t necessarily want to ride the flying horses like the kids. Nanny Chairs were for adults to sit on while their kids rode on the horses. The chairs at the Boardwalk are replicas of those very real chairs. They even have names on the backs. You’ll find them scattered throughout the resort — and even creepier — they move. Not like the chairs levitate or anything, but Cast Members move the chairs around occasionally. Maybe you could have a spooky Nanny Chair scavenger hunt the next time you’re there? Living With The Land Wait, you might think. How could you POSSIBLY have a spooky story about Living With The Land at EPCOT? Well, we went down the rabbit hole over on Reddit, and found a very disturbing story about how the farmhouse on the ride is not what it seems! Granted this story is found under a very conspiracy theory-filled thread, so you can imagine how far-fetched it is — but it’s still scary! Is this a secret Illuminati headquarters? Basically, someone claiming to be an undercover security officer at Disney World noticed that people were disappearing on that part of the ride. The story continues to get fantastical as the security officer talks about noticing a Masonic symbol on the farmhouse, and once he went inside, he ended up in an elaborate room with a marble altar (we told you it got weird). And there was also, apparently, a door that he couldn’t access because there was no key for it. So there you have it, there is at least someone out there who thinks Disney is hiding the evil headquarters in Living with the Land. But we think it certainly makes the ride a bit more interesting now, don’t you? Constance Hatchaway If you’ve been on the Haunted Mansion, you’ve noticed the bride in the attic scene, but do you know her full story? In 2006, Disney Imagineers revamped her and turned her into Constance Hatchaway. The next time you’re on the ride, take a look around at the current bride, Constance — there are scattered wedding gifts, along with portraits of her with her husbands — but the husbands heads disappear in the photos. Constance in the Boo To You parade Yes, she admits to beheading ALL of her husbands for their inheritances, and you can see how she did it when a hatchet materializes in her hands while she grins evilly at guests as they drift by in their Doom Buggies. Of all the happy haunts within the Haunted Mansion, Constance’s tale is probably the darkest. Eep. BTW, if you think the current ghost bride is creepy, you should have seen past versions of her! Older versions of the attic bride were, in many ways, CREEPIER. Just look: “Beating Heart” Attic Bride Yeah, sweet dreams. Disney’s River Country Disney opened its first water park, Disney’s River Country, in 1976, but the park closed indefinitely in 2001. It wasn’t until 2005 that Disney finally announced that it wouldn’t reopen. Of course, there were many rumors surrounding its closure, including an incident involving the rare, but deadly amoebic meningoencephalitis, which resulted in the death of a child, according to The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Disney’s River Country ©Disney Granted, others just assumed it was a Disney World business decision to permanently shut the water park down, and eventually, the land was initially set to be used for the Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge Resort, that, ironically, has also seemingly been abandoned by Disney. Perhaps that land is just cursed… . Regardless, the water park sat empty and largely abandoned for over a decade. An abandoned water park a stone’s throw from guests. Spoooooky. The Bellhop Ghost We’ve got another spooky story to share from the Tower of Terror. There’s an ongoing rumor (that hasn’t been substantiated) that a Tower of Terror bellhop had a heart attack on the ride. He died and the rumor says that his ghost can now be seen haunting the attraction. First the dummy, and now a ghost? Maybe it really is in The Twilight Zone? Is the Tower of Terror REALLY haunted? Cast Members have reported witnessed ghostly mischief like seeing shadowy figures when no one else is around, lights randomly turning on and off, and the like. And many believe it’s the ghost of the bellhop who died there. It might possibly be the effect of the crazy creepy vibe in the attraction though — you never know! Discovery Island Scandal Discovery Island was no stranger to scandal before it shut down in 1999. Originally intended as a place to allow guests to observe wildlife (something similar to Disney’s Animal Kingdom), Disney was accused of mistreating the vultures that lived there. Disney was charged with animal cruelty, but the charges were dropped after Disney made improvements to the experience. THIS Discovery Island was actually the second such island at Disney World. However, Discovery Island became a hot topic again after a man was arrested in May 2020 for sneaking in and trying to live there. Seriously. He had been camping on the island for several days despite police telling him to leave over a loudspeaker system. He was eventually apprehended. A random guy hiding out on the abandoned island near Fort Wilderness Resort. What could go wrong? The Death of Buzzy If you’re old enough to remember Cranium Command in the old Wonders of Life Pavilion at EPCOT, you might remember an adorable animatronic named Buzzy. The ride closed in 2007, but in 2019, reports began to surface that Buzzy’s clothing had gone missing and then that Buzzy himself was gone! Reports spoke about pools of leaked hydraulic fluid left where he once sat. Buzzy ©D23 But wait, because the story gets MORE horrifying — a photo turned up online of Buzzy’s head. YIKES! Police tracked down the poster, who was a Cast Member, who had not just stolen Buzzy and his clothing, but also other costume pieces as well as other animatronics from Disney World, in an attempt to sell them on eBay. The former Cast Member was arrested in conjunction with the thefts. The Tower of Terror Backstory Disney LOVES a good story, and almost every attraction at Disney World has an elaborate story attached to it. But one of our creepiest stories is The Twilight Zone-inspired tale of the Tower of Terror. Here’s how it goes — in 1939, on a stormy night (HALLOWEEN NIGHT!), several guests checked into the Hollywood Tower Hotel, the grandest hotel in the city. What’s going to happen next…? Five of these guests chose not to wait for the passenger elevator and entered the service elevator instead. As they rode up, lightning struck the hotel. When the elevator doors opened, the people had disappeared never to be seen again. CREEEPPPYYY! And you, too, can take that same service elevator straight into…THE TWILIGHT ZONE. (dun dun DUN!) Another creepy layer to this story — so many props and bobbles in the ride are from REAL Twilight Zone episodes. THIS ride, THIS story is supposed to be a “lost” episode that YOU now get to star in! Spaceship Earth Ghosts Spaceship Earth might seem like an innocuous kind of ride, but did you know it has two ghosts haunting it? Cast Members and guests have both reported seeing two children, a boy and a girl, playing near the entrance of the ride and even inside it! Watch out for the ghosts of Spaceship Earth! As it stands, though, no one seems to know why — or how — they ended up there. But we’re sure you can use your imagination… (Oh, wait, wrong attraction!). Zombies in World Showcase We’ve seen our share of interactive games at World Showcase over the years. From 2009 through 2012, though, you could pick up a flip phone and participate in Kim Possible’s World Showcase Adventure. The game would send you on missions to select country pavilions that had interactive components. Imagine this town overrun with zombies… In Germany, guests had to help defeat the villain, Professor Dementor. Part of the mission led to Germany’s miniature train village. But when you arrived at the train village, something horrifying happened – mini zombies would appear and take over. There were zombies at Disney World! No better way to send you off than picturing teeny tiny zombies terrorizing the Norway Pavilion. So are you in the spooky spirit yet? We certainly hope so! And stay tuned because we’ll be covering all things Halloween at Disney World! We Watched These 10 Super Creepy Movies on Disney+ So You Don’t Have To 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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. 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We are SO ready for the holidays at the Disney parks this year! Holiday decor is already up in some places! Holiday festivals are returning to Disneyland AND Disney World, special parades and fireworks are coming back, and parts of Disney World even have their decorations up already! As you make your wish lists and check them twice, we’re sure you’ve started picking out gifts for your family and friends. And, this latest holiday merchandise drop on shopDisney will have you wanting to add a Disney Princess themed item to your list! Tangled may incorporate summer sunsets and glowing sunshine into the designs of the film, but the Rapunzel 2021 Holiday Special Edition Doll is welcoming winter instead, with a cozy dress fit for royalty! ©Disney Rapunzel’s long, blonde hair is braided and part of it is wrapped in a crown around her head. The deep purple dress has a faux fur neckline and cape that cascades down her shoulders to show off her royal status. ©Disney The Holiday Rapunzel Doll is a wonderful gift to give this Christmas season for $49.99. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest holiday merchandise, entertainment, and news coming soon! Click here to get the Holiday Rapunzel Doll! 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. Preorder 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 Preorder 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! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Will you be going to the Disney parks for Christmas? Let us know in the comments below! The post Attention Collectors: A Special Edition Disney Holiday Doll is Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The United Kingdom Pavilion in EPCOT features delicious food like fish and chips from the Yorkshire County Fish Shop and delicious British fare at the Rose & Crown Dining Room. EPCOT’s UK Pavilion But, you can also do some shopping at the UK pavilion and pick up some tea or other items. For quite some time now, the shopping in the UK pavilion has been fairly limited as some of the stores remained temporarily closed post the pandemic closures and reopening. But, now another spot as reopened! Today, the Sportsman’s Shoppe, one of the pavilion’s gift stores, reopened with plenty of British goodies! Sportsman’s Shoppe Inside you’ll find everything from little models of nobles enjoying a feast… …to fun merch based on the Beatles. The Beatles! If you’re a Beatles fan, this is truly the place to go in EPCOT. Beatles Merchandise You can also find all sorts of UK-inspired merch, including some golf gear… Plenty of Great Stuff Here! …and other shirts and souvenirs. Merchandise We also found some perfume available. Perfume This spot used to mainly hold soccer jerseys, soccer balls, and other sports-themed apparel, but it seems now it holds more general UK-themed items and Beatles merch, along with select sports-related souvenirs and other items. Merchandise Note that the Sportsman’s Shoppe still shows as unavailable on the Disney World website and My Disney Experience. ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more updates from EPCOT and all throughout Disney World, so stay tuned for more! Click Here to See Why You’ll Need Some DEEP Movie Knowledge to Understand this Disney Merch! 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this reopening? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Get Your Beatles Souvenirs and More at a Reopened EPCOT Shop 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. The Emperor’s New Groove is a classic Disney movie from 2000 known for its unique comedy and fun antics. Emperor’s New Groove ©Disney You might be familiar with this movie’s main characters, particularly its villain — Yzma! We’ve seen an elaborate doll of Yzma released in the past, and now we’ve found another Yzma-themed item. But, to understand this particular merchandise you’ll have to REALLY know your stuff about the movie! One of the most hilarious parts of The Emperor’s New Groove is towards the end when Yzma gets turned into a cat! A whole scene follows as Yzma and Kuzco fight over the potion. In the end, Kuzco drinks the potion and Yzma is stuck as a cat. That alone is a part of the movie that you really have to work to remember, as most people probably best remember Yzma in her human form. Cat Yzma! ©Disney Okay, so let’s say you remember that Yzma turned into a cat. But, did you remember that she then (very reluctantly) participated in Kronk’s Squirrel Scout troop at the very end of the movie?! We’re talking DEEP movie knowledge here, folks. You gotta really think back and really remember for this one! ©Disney Well, if you’re a fan of Yzma, cat Yzma, and MOST specifically cat Yzma as a Squirrel Scout…your moment has come! There is now a Loungefly Mini Backpack featuring Yzma the Cat in her Scout Uniform! The backpack features the mad scientist Yzma in cat form wearing a little Scout uniform. It’s cute, random, and amazing all at the same time. ©Disney, BoxLunch Inside the bag, you’ll see a pattern featuring the squirrel language that Kronk’s Squirrel Scouts learn, along with some acorns (of course). ©Disney, BoxLunch This hilarious bag is available for $84.90 exclusively at BoxLunch on their website or at BoxLunch stores! Click Here to Shop the Yzma Loungefly! Are you a fan of this bag? Tell us in the comments! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Click Here to See Some of the Latest Disney Items That Have Become Available Online! 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this Loungefly? Let us know in the comments! The post You Need Some DEEP Movie Knowledge to Understand Disney's Latest Item first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you headed to Disney World soon? You’ll probably want to be up to date on the latest news! Disney’s Contemporary Resort We’ve spent the last week checking out the Walt Disney World Resort hotels to make sure we don’t miss out on any exciting updates. Now, we’re bringing you the latest in food, construction, and merchandise! Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort Updates Food Updates Looking for a place to snag your own EARidescent Sip-a-bration lemonade while staying at the BoardWalk? You can find it over at BoardWalk Joe’s! Boardwalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas Head on over to BoardWalk Ice Cream where you can now snag MILKSHAKES! Cookies ‘n Cream Milkshake We won’t say no to another spot to grab a blended ice cream treat. Want to see what flavors you can get? Click here! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Updates Merchandise Updates Are you in a summer state of mind all the time? Would you rather be lounging on the beach somewhere? Then we might have found the perfect pair of ears for you! Talk about tropical! Take a look at the Caribbean Beach Resort Ears available at Calypso Trading Post for $39.99! Want to see more of these ears? Click here! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Updates Merchandise Updates Over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, there’s an all-new Contemporary 50th Anniversary collection! Monorail Ears We didn’t know how badly we needed Monorail Ears until now. Snag them from Bayview Gifts for $39.99! To see more of these ears, click here! Bayview Gifts also has the 50th Contemporary Pin for $12.99… Contemporary Pin …the 50th Contemporary Mug for $22.99… Contemporary Mug …the 50th Contemporary Mickey T-shirt for $24.99… T-shirt …the 50th Contemporary Collared Shirt for $85… This shirt SCREAMS ’70s …the 50th Contemporary Print for $39.99… Contemporary Print …and the 50th Contemporary MagicBand for $44.99! Contemporary MagicBand We love the retro vibes. Don’t forget it IS also the Contemporary’s 50th anniversary too, so they deserve all the love just as much as Magic Kingdom! Click here to see the whole collection! Disney’s Pop Century Resort Updates Merchandise Updates Over at Everything Pop! Shopping and Dining, we spotted new Kids’ Mickey Pajamas with a Pillow for $34.99! Mickey Pajamas Disney’s Riviera Resort Updates Merchandise Updates A quick hop on the Skyliner will take you to La Boutique at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Here we spotted a new Christmas Ornament… Riviera Resort Christmas Ornament …and the DVC Minnie Ears for $29.99! DVC Ears! What a cool way to rep your member status. The ornament is especially cool and feel like a great vintage-looking addition to your tree! Want to see more of these ears? Click here! Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Updates Food Updates The Market at Ale & Compass brought us some spooky treats to try. Check out the Tiramisu Grave and the Mummy Cupcake! Such creative details Both of these treats are a great way to satisfy that spooky sweet tooth. To see our REVIEW of these eats, click here! And that’s all the latest from the Disney World hotels! As always, keep an eye on DFB for alllll the Disney World news. Click here to see more of the latest from Disney World hotels! 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at the Disney World Resort Hotels: NEW EARS and a Monorail Merch Collection!? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, DFB Friends! We’re enjoying both Halloween and the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Disney World these days. 50th Celebration Baked Alaska at Hollywood Brown Derby So while we’ve been eating our way around all the 50th celebration snacks AND the Halloween snacks, we’ve also been keeping an eye on restaurant menus at Disney World. And although there aren’t a LOT of updates this week, we’ve still got a few. There’s not TOO much to report this week in terms of menu changes (still reeling from all the changes for the 50th!). But we do have a couple small additions. So let’s get on with it! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Snack Carts We found a new and pretty tasty churro at Disney World. It’s the Glimmer and Shimmer Churro, which we found at a snack cart near Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. It’s a regular churro topped with vanilla frosting, gold glitter, and sprinkles. Simple and sweet! It’s so shimmery If you love churros, this is one we can recommend — and it’s available now for $7. Read Our Full Review of This Churro Here Disney Springs Vivoli Il Gelato We’ve got THREE menu changes at Vivoli Il Gelato: Mimosa Sorbet — made with Terra Di Baco Prosecco and Orange flavors, with a Candy Orange Slice on top for 7.75. Pumpkin Waffle — Pumpkin Waffle topped with Vanilla Gelato, Whipped Cream, and Brown Sugar for $12 Mocha Caramel Bombolato — a warm Italian Donut, filled with Coffee Gelato, Chocolate Chips, and Caramel Sauce for $9.75 Mocha Caramel Bombolato DELICIOUS! The Strawberry Waffle has also returned to the menu, if you want something a bit fruitier! This is a fresh-made waffle topped with strawberries, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream. Read Our Review Of All Three of Vivoli’s Newer Items Here It’s been a quiet week on the Disney World restaurant menu front, but we’ll be back soon with even more updates, so stay tuned! Did You REALLY Visit Disney World During Spooky Season If You Didn’t Try These 2 Treats? Read Our Review! 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 been your least favorite menu change at a Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post Glittery Churros, Mimosa (!!) Ice Cream, and MORE Food Updates From Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re headed to Disney World for the holidays, you’re in for a real treat! Magic Kingdom, Castle with Holiday Projections Not only will the parks be sporting their holiday decorations (one park got started a little early!), but you’ll also have the opportunity to get tickets to Mickey’s Very Merriest After Hours, indulge in food and fun at the EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, and shop for holiday merchandise. Just in time for all your planning needs, Disney World has released park hours through December 27th, so you can plan your days accordingly! We previously had shared the park hours through November 27th, so now you’ll have an idea of when the parks will be open throughout much of the upcoming holiday season. Magic Kingdom On November 28th and 30th, Magic Kingdom’s hours are from 9AM to 8PM, with the Very Merriest After Hours Party beginning at 9PM on those nights. On November 29th, hours are from 9AM to 9PM. ©Disney The hours are the same from December 1st through 11th. During that time, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM to 9PM, except on days when there’s a Very Merriest event. On those days, the park closes at 8PM. ©Disney This continues from December 12th through 25th… ©Disney …as well as through December 27th. ©Disney Be sure to keep an eye on the calendar for the Very Merriest After Party so you’ll know when Magic Kingdom will be closing an hour earlier than normal. EPCOT At EPCOT, the hours from November 28th through 30th are from 11AM to 10PM. ©Disney These hours are the same from December 1st through 18th… ©Disney …and from December 19th through the 27th. ©Disney That should give you plenty of time to enjoy the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hollywood Studios will be open from 9AM to 9PM on November 28th through 30th. ©Disney The hours for December 1st through 25th are also 9AM to 9PM. ©Disney And those same hours continue for the 26th and 27th. ©Disney You’ll be able to spend a total of 12 hours in Hollywood Studios on any given day! Disney’s Animal Kingdom From November 28th through 30th, guests can enjoy Animal Kingdom from 9AM to 7PM. ©Disney These hours remain the same from December 1st through 27th. ©Disney As always, note that these hours are subject to change, so be sure to keep checking the Disney World calendar to keep updated. We’ll keep an eye out for the release of more park hours, so stay tuned!  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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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 going to Disney World during the holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Park Hours Released for Christmas and More of December first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s that time again! The Most Magical Place on Earth We’re looking at what is going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week, including rides, attractions, and shops in the parks as well as hotels on Disney World property. Let’s see what’s NOT going to be available so that you’re prepared before your Disney trip. Our most serious offender for closed attractions this week is the Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Closures If you’re heading into the Magic Kingdom, don’t plan on riding the Walt Disney World Railroad or visiting Mickey’s PhilharMagic. Both of these attractions are going to be closed for all of next week. Mickey’s PhilharMagic Construction Mickey’s PhilharMagic is closed right now as Imagineers add the new scene inspired by Disney’s Coco. We can’t wait for the new ‘Coco’ scene! The scene will feature the song “Un Poco Loco” from the movie. We can’t wait to see it when the attraction reopens! New Coco Scene ©Disney You’ll be able to head in to this attraction starting November 12th, 2021. For now, it’s a good spot to find some shade The Walt Disney World Railroad is closed for a less fun reason: construction over in Tomorrowland interrupted the train tracks, so the train can’t run right now. Yes, the train has been closed for officially 7 billion days straight now. We miss it too. Fantasyland Station The construction is in preparation for the new TRON Lightcycle Run roller coaster that’s coming to the park, although we don’t have an opening date for that ride yet. Though TRON IS starting to look more and more like a completed ride each day. TRON Construction The Railroad doesn’t have a reopening date either, so we assume it won’t be back until TRON is complete. EPCOT Closures EPCOT only has one closure for next week: the Souk-al-Magreb gift shop located in the Morocco pavilion of World Showcase. Souk-Al-Magreb, Gifts of Morocco This gift shop has unique items inspired by Morocco, and we miss going in to see the gorgeous, colorful merchandise. The market is closed Souk-al-Magreb is scheduled to reopen on November 6th, 2021. Disney World Hotel Closures Good news here: Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Resort has officially reopened in Disney World! Riverside is back! Along with the resort itself, most of the dining available here has also reopened. Outside at Port Orleans Resort — Riverside The only restaurant not reopening with Riverside is the Boatwright’s Dining Hall, which a Cast Member told us is going to open sometime in December. Boatwright’s Dining Hall Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter Resort is scheduled to reopen on October 28th of this year, and they are accepting reservations now. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort is still closed as well, but we don’t have a reopening date for this hotel yet. It was supposed to open in December, but Disney said it will remain closed indefinitely due to more refurbishments taking place on the hotel. All-Star Sports Entrance Finally, there are a couple of lobby construction projects going on in some hotels. Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is getting some updates to their lobby, but the construction shouldn’t interrupt your check-in too much. There are still open front desks in the lobby, which you can use to check in and find concierge services. Construction at Disney’s All-Star Movies At Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, lobby construction is scheduled to last through late October. There will be Cast Members and signs to direct you to temporary check-in spots, or you can use the My Disney Experience app on your smartphone to check in and then head straight to your room. Saratoga Springs Lobby And that’s a wrap on our updates for what’ll be closed in Disney World next week! Keep following DFB for more updates as you plan your Disney vacation. Check Out the latest Disney World news with this video: And Click Here to Learn All About the Upcoming TRON Lightcycle Run Ride 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! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 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 order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 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. When’s your next Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Spots to AVOID Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got 18 months to celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and what a party it’s been so far! Disney World Signs We’ve been enjoying seeing all of the golden statues in the parks, the great new decor, and — of course — eating ALL of the new foods! We’ve also been checking out tons of fun merchandise that has dropped in honor of the big celebration, and today we found one that is taking us waaaaay back! The Vault Collection offers up some very retro-looking Disney souvenirs to hit you with a strong wave of nostalgia. When we walked through Magic Kingdom today, we found a new Vault Collection item that’s taking us WAY back — it’s a NEW MagicBand! MagicBand The MagicBand is red and is covered in retro Florida license plates, an old school autograph book, Mickey ears, and more. A License Plate?! One side even has that Walt Disney World Lunchbox you can get now as part of the collection. So fun! Love Those Retro Vibes! So if you’re feeling like throwing it back to 1971 with a new MagicBand, you can snatch this one up at Main Street Cinema in Magic Kingdom for $39.99. We’ll let you know when we spot other 50th anniversary merchandise, so stay tuned. One 50th Anniversary Item Just Got MORE Expensive in Disney World — Find Out What It Is Here! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of this MagicBand and the Vault Collection? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World's New Limited Edition Item Is Taking Us WAY Back! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article