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Trying to figure how to get around Walt Disney World can be a challenge, especially when using Shades of Green’s limited bus line. This page is intended to be your guide and hopefully make your travels around Walt Disney World easier. Getting to the various Disney World theme parks and entertainment venues from Shades of […] The post Getting Around Walt Disney World for Shades of Green Guests appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Disney fans have unusual collectible on front burner: Popcorn buckets Cast members at Disney Springs work to sell the Mummy Mickey popcorn bucket, a Halloween offering, to a long string of customers on Oct. 9. Disney World sold old its supply of the novelty item in one day. (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) Disney fans have put an unusual collectible on the front burner. They’re craving popcorn buckets. These aren’t the standard “Let’s all go to the lobby” pails. Instead, they are containers molded into the shapes of characters or icons that look good on social media posts or on a shelf long after the popcorn is gone. A recent big seller: A bucket in the form of Mickey Mouse, who’s wrapped like a mummy and holding a jack-o’-lantern. Buyers waited up to three hours to nab this one last week. The company ran out of its supply on the first day. “Disney does a great job coming out with these themed buckets that are geared toward a specific time of year, which is what we’re seeing right now with that Mickey bucket,” said Mike Belmont, an Orlando travel agent and owner of The Park Prodigy website. “We put an Instagram photo up the other day [of Mummy Mickey] and a couple of people commented ‘Oh, if only I could get my hands on one.’ It’s definitely a hot commodity,” Belmont said. Mummy Mickey is one of the latest popcorn bucket souvenirs for sale at Walt Disney World. Holidays are usually a busy time for the items, an expert says. (Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy photo) It was around Halloween time about a decade ago “that we really began developing what we call these unique-shaped popcorn buckets,” said Kelly Blakely, director of Walt Disney World food and beverage. It all started with a ghost-shaped one, she said. Since then, buckets have been available in a wide range of forms including Pluto wearing a holiday sweater, Cinderella’s carriage, R2-D2, Oogie Boogie from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and a young, outstretched Simba, suitable for holding up in the air, Pride Rock style. Four balloon-shaped buckets created for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary produced long lines at Magic Kingdom when introduced Oct. 1. “We thought, gosh, this will be really special. Instead of introducing this in one color, let’s introduce it in a series of colors that tie in with the celebration. Then guests can really select something that’s special to them,” Blakely said. “It just really resonated immediately. We found that many of our guests wanted the entire collection of balloons.” Walt Disney World created four differently colored popcorn buckets to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the resort. Collectors may use them as home decor, while other people opt to see the coveted novelties online. (Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy photo) The buckets are typically about 12 inches tall and have a lanyard-style strap so owners can wear them. In the parks, they can be refilled with popcorn for $2. Not everyone buys the buckets for personal use. A week after the mummified Mickey was introduced, they were selling on eBay for as much as $72. (There have been reports of fresh supplies of those buckets, which sell for $20, at Disney Springs.) More typical uses are as souvenirs or as part of a collection. “A lot of people use them as decoration,” said AJ Wolfe, who runs Disney Food Blog, a website independent from Walt Disney Co. “Holiday popcorn buckets are a huge deal. … So be prepared,” she said. (Belmont used a bucket as a Christmas-tree topper once, he said.) It’s difficult to predict which bucket design will catch consumers’ eye, Wolfe said. “You never know which one is going to be the one, and you get a couple a year [for which] the lines are just out the door,” she said. Sometimes a style popular at Disneyland falls short at Disney World, and vice versa, she said. “Different people like different things,” Disney’s Blakely said. “We feel like there’s a nice variety, not just one thing that may work best for everybody. Fresh buckets are introduced with “a good deal of frequency,” she said. “But they always have to really be purposeful so that it resonates with what’s going on at the theme parks.” Popcorn itself is popping up in other merchandise at the theme parks. Its images are featured on backpacks, shoes, mouse ears and spirit jerseys. Some of those are scented. “Guests love food items. So you might see a crossing into merchandise a little bit more,” said Karen White, director of Walt Disney World merchandise. Popcorn buckets are part of the long history of Disney collectibles lines, including T-shirts, mouse-hats, trading pins, Vinylmation figures and nuiMOs plushes. Walt Disney World is putting a renewed emphasis on its pin-trading program, introducing new Mickey-shaped boards and adding mystery boxes. (Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy photo) Disney World again is pushing its pins, a campaign that dates back to the Millennium celebration years. The parks have added Mickey-shaped trading boards and instituted mystery trading boxes, a blind-draw system once used for Vinylmation characters. “We thought about how much guests enjoyed that experience,” White said. “And how do we take something from the past, change it up, make it fresh and introduce it to pin trading.” Aa virtual pin trading event with a heroes-versus-villains theme is set for early December. “We’re actually in the middle of reinventing pins and bringing them back in a bigger way than ever before,” she said. “While you might have seen us scaled back a little bit over the past year or so … we are all back in,” White said. “You’re going to see some of these events coming back in a big way.” An advantage that pins have over pails: portability. For popcorn buckets, “you need to definitely make sure that you have enough space in your luggage and also you do need to kind of clean it unless you want all your clothes to smell like buttery popcorn,” Belmont said. But some air travelers opt to claim their souvenirs are carry-ons, he said. “People aren’t ashamed to carry that popcorn bucket along on their neck on the plane ride home.” Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel

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Yehaa Bob Jackson is a musician who had been performing at Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside for 23 years before the Disney World closure in 2020. ©Disney After Disney World reopened in July 2020, Yehaa Bob was not invited back to perform. But, he announced not long ago that he would return to Port Orleans as of the reopening on October 14th. That’s today! We visited to see his performance, which looks a little different now, and here’s why. On his Facebook, Jackson announced that there are some restrictions for his performance right now due to COVID-19, including not being able to perform sing-along music or encourage singing from the audience. © Bob Jackson on Facebook Tonight we went over to the River Roost Lounge to watch Yehaa Bob’s return performance, and we definitely weren’t the only ones there! And that was Yehaa Bob’s return performance at Riverside! What did you think? Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news! Port Orleans — Riverside has officially opened in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 a Yehaa Bob fan? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS and VIDEOS: See Yehaa Bob’s Return to Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Knowing to plan for the big stuff — like securing your dining reservations, booking a hotel room, and purchasing the right park tickets — is all part of the big picture when it comes to planning a Disney World vacation. Disney World But what about the teensy-tiny details? Are they worth remembering? Yes. Yes, they are! Check out our video below about 12 Little Things That Make a BIG Difference in Disney World!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: If you’re planning to visit Disney World soon! The post DFB Video: 12 Little Things That Make a BIG Difference in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of our favorite views is the big balloon floating above Disney World’s shopping center, Disney Springs. Disney Springs This balloon is the Aerophile, which is actually the world’s largest hand-painted helium-filled balloon. Guests can take a ride in the balloon to get gorgeous views of the area around them. Pretty soon, though, this ride is going to close for a short refurbishment. The Aerophile is going to be closed on October 17th through the 27th. During that time, you won’t be able to float above the Springs, since Cast Members will be working on refurbishments for the balloon. Aerophile in action! This attraction is normally open from 9AM to 11PM, and it will reopen during those times beginning October 28th. Disney Springs! In the meantime, you can check out other Disney Springs attractions, like the BOATHOUSE Amphicar Tours, which drive from land into the water near Disney Springs. Amphicar Tours at The Boathouse Or maybe you could head to the other side of the Springs to the Marketplace Carousel! Marketplace Carousel There’s always plenty to do in the Springs (including LOTS of dining and shopping), and the Aerophile will be running again soon. View from Wine Bar George Balcony Keep following DFB for more updates on Disney World’s projects. Click Here for an Update on Another Disney World Attraction that’s Closed 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 your favorite thing to do in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World’s Balloon Attraction Is Closing for Refurbishments Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This November, D23 is hosting an exclusive Gold Member event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. ©D23 Destination D23 will feature announcements, sneak peeks, special guests, behind-the-scenes stories, and more, as well as exclusive access to shopping and an early screening of Disney’s newest film! Event attendees must register for time slots, and here’s how. The Destination D23 event will be held November 19th through the 21st at the Contemporary Resort. As part of the event, attendees will be able to watch an advance screening of Encanto a week before it premieres at AMC Disney Springs, as well as shop at Mickey’s of Glendale, a store on the Walt Disney Imagineering campus. ©D23 Beginning on October 18th at 1PM ET, event attendees can reserve time to shop at Mickey’s of Glendale and attend the advance screening of Encanto. Registered guests are guaranteed time slots BUT the time slots are first come, first served, so if you prefer a certain time to shop or to watch the movie, make sure you log onto your D23 account on October 18th! ©Disney Screening times for Encanto will correlate to event attendees’ Mickey’s of Glendale shopping windows, so you must take that into account when choosing your time slots. And if you have a specific schedule in mind, don’t forget to mark your calendar for October 18th. Registered guests will receive an email with further instructions. ©D23 This event is already sold out, but there will be opportunities to watch the live stream on D23.com and D23 social media. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news! Check out the FULL schedule for the Destination 23 event in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 going to this D23 event? Tell us in the comments! The post D23 Attendees: Read This If You Want Access to Exclusive Shopping or Screenings of 'Encanto' first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When Disney World comes out with a new set of Mickey or Minnie ears, it’s big news. Minnie Ears! Lately, Disney’s track record with new ears has been very mixed. We found some of the prettiest ears of all time at the Norway pavilion in EPCOT, but we also spotted some ears that looked like they’d been made out of our grandmother’s couch material. But we just spotted even MORE new ears, and we think these definitely belong in the “win” category. Remember how Disney’s Contemporary Resort got some BIG glow-ups recently? Some guest rooms got Incredibles-themed makeovers, the lobby got a re-vamp, and the old Wave restaurant became the luxurious and delicious Steakhouse 71. So what does all that have to do with the newest set of Mickey ears? Well, these ears are Contemporary-themed! They come with a blue and red headband and have Mickey Mouse on the front of one ear and his sweetheart, Minnie Mouse on the front of the other. How cute are these?! And the best part? Across the top, there’s a Monorail! So it basically looks like the Monorail is riding across your head. Who wouldn’t want that?? We LOVE the little monorail! Then on the backside, there’s a 50th Anniversary logo and the phrase “All aboard the highway in the sky.” It doesn’t get much more “classic Disney World” than that, folks! What a perfect tribute. The Contemporary is a Monorail resort, so this is the perfect way to represent the hotel (which might be one of your faves!) while you’re in the parks. You can grab these ears at Bayview Gifts (located in Disney’s Contemporary Resort) for $39.99. Keep following DFB for the latest merchandise news and updates, including all the details on the latest Minnie ears! Click Here to Find Out Which Ears Match Your Favorite Disney World Hotel Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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. Would you wear a Monorail on your head? Let us know in the comments! The post HOLD UP. Disney World Just Dropped MONORAIL Ears! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Contemporary Resort has a lot of reasons to celebrate right now. Disney’s Contemporary Resort The hotel is celebrating its own 50th Anniversary, since it opened on October 1st, 1971 along with Disney World. Lately the hotel has also finished up some big projects, like new guest rooms, an updated lobby, and the brand new Steakhouse 71 restaurant. Now we’ve spotted even MORE reasons to head to the Contemporary, since there is a bunch of new merchandise themed after the resort! We spotted the new items at Bayview Gifts, located inside of the Contemporary. The merchandise generally reflects the colorful and somewhat retro theming that we saw in the Contemporary’s lobby! A Look at the Updated Lobby First up, we found a Contemporary Resort Pin, which was outlined in the shape of the resort and had the Monorail across the middle. Contemporary Pin Mickey and Minnie Mouse are on the pin as well, looking up at the Monorail in their ’70s-inspired outfits. Hanging from the bottom is a little outline of the resort and a “50th” logo. Minnie and Mickey Lookin’ Fab You can get the pin for $12.99. We also spotted some Contemporary mugs, which have colorful squares, outlines of the Resort… Contemporary Mug …Mickey and Minnie, and some funky designs all around the cup! Here’s the Back But the cutest detail of these mugs is that the handle is a Monorail! Best. Handle. EVER. You can grab a mug for $22.99. So cute We also saw a t-shirt with Mickey and the Monorail on the front. T-shirt More funky designs show that the Contemporary is truly embracing its ’70s roots. ’70s Mickey for the win This t-shirt is $24.99. But, you might want to grab the classic bowling-style collared shirt instead, which is giving us major ’70s dad vibes. This shirt SCREAMS ’70s The shirt is light blue with a darker collar, and there are designs inspired by the Contemporary on the front. You can get this fantastic shirt for $85. Cool designs If you’re a collector (or just a big Contemporary fan), you can also get a print of the resort. The print has silhouettes of the resort, Cinderella Castle, a sailboat, and the Monorail, as well as silhouettes of Mickey and Minnie on a boat in the background. Contemporary Print The art will cost you $39.99. And finally, there’s a Contemporary Resort MagicBand as well! Contemporary MagicBand This band is light blue with more Contemporary Resort designs, including the hotel and Mickey in his ’70s gear. Mickey’s here as well! On the other side, there are gold trees, retro designs, and a “Walt Disney World 50th” logo clip. Contemporary MagicBand The MagicBand is $44.99. Limited Edition There’s also an EPIC set of new Mickey ears, but we’re doing a separate post for those beauties, so stay tuned! You can find all of these new items at Bayview Gifts inside the Contemporary. Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Keep following DFB for more updates on the newest Disney World merchandise. Click Here to Check Out More Disney Hotel-Themed Merchandise! 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 a big fan of the Contemporary Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post Monorail Fans, You've Been Warned: Disney World is About to Make You Empty Your Wallets first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Hello from Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom We like to check out the Disney World parks frequently to see if anything new is going on, so come with us as we see what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Mickey’s PhilharMagic is currently under construction until the new Coco scenes are added! What’s going on in there? Walls are up around the entrance to the attraction. It should reopen on November 12th, 2021. Tuning up! A new banner has been added to the large photo of candy in the Main Street Confectionery. It reads “Who’s the Sweetest of Them All?” We’re here to find out! New gold rails have been added around the stage of Cinderella Castle. Could this mean the show is coming back soon? We think this will be for the welcome show when it makes its eventual return! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates The Emporium We found the mini Lego Cinderella Castle in The Emporium! It’s part of the 50th anniversary collection. So, you can take Cinderella Castle home with you (but, you have to build it first!). It’s so small! Three new MagicBands were also in The Emporium. The first is one featuring Frozone from The Incredibles… WHERE is my SUPER SUIT?! …the next is a Lion King band with Simba… Remember Who You Are …and the last is a fun green one featuring Figment! Oh Figment, you crazy creature A couple other new things for the 50th in here as well. Check out this awesome Partners Statue ornament! You can get it for $24.99. Besties We also saw this Mickey light-up keychain with Cinderella Castle inside! Lighting up like fireworks Seems helpful if you lose your keys a lot! Uptown Jewelers The Hunchback of Notre Dame dress is now being sold in Uptown Jewelers. We’re ready to go to Paris The skirt features characters from the movies in front of a purple stained glass background. You can get it for $128. Main Street Cinema The Vault Collection has taken over Main Street Cinema for the 50th and we have seen some new items! First up is this new Starbucks retro tumbler for $24.99. Come and get them before they’re gone! Then, we have the license plate! We’ve seen this over in Disney Springs, but it’s new to Magic Kingdom. Grab it for $19.99. Mickey and his pals There are also stickers of the license plate you can get! So you could have the license plate and the matching sticker on your car. Mini license plates We found this cute and colorful new thermos for $19.99… Mickey is in a marching band …a retro fan for $12.99… Unfortunately, you do still need this in October in Disney World …and some awesome pennant flags for $14.99. Hooray! This retro-inspired line is making us feel nostalgic! Pirates Bazaar We saw new Coco socks that are gray, black, and white and show characters from the Pixar film! We think they’re just spooky enough for the season. Time to rewatch Coco for the 5728th time The Jack Skellington jewelry we found at Hollywood Studios recently has also made its way over here. There is a necklace… Spooky Scary Skeletons indeed …as well as earrings. Love these! The Master of Fright makes some pretty snazzy jewelry, if we do say so ourselves. Frontier Trading There are 3 new Haunted Mansion Funko pins being sold in Frontier Trading featuring the Hitchhiking Ghosts! Here’s Ezra… He’s going to follow you home …Gus… You good, Gus? …and Phineas! He’s up to something… Perfect for spooky season! They’re $34.99 each. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe The Disney Cinderella Castle key ornament has been restocked in the Christmas Shoppe! Gorg! We love the little Mickey cut out. Fantasy Faire The kids Villains ‘Up to No Good’ shirt has been restocked in Fantasy Faire. This is a bold statement And, it’s glow in the dark, so you’ll be able to see if your kid is up to no good even in the dark! Star Traders In Star Traders, we spotted a new Maleficent spirit jersey. It’s purple with neon green text across the back that says Walt Disney World. These colors are awesome It also features Maleficent as a dragon! Front is as fun as the back We love seeing merch that honors the Mistress of Evil. Magic Kingdom Additional Updates Over at the Transportation and Ticket Center, we got a look at the upper-level stairs and ramp for the ferry boats to Magic Kingdom. Interesting Cast Members said they would only use it during busy days or when the Monorail goes down and more people have to take the ferry. Up to the 2nd story And finally, we wanted to show you this amazing comparison of Cinderella Castle now vs. Cinderella Castle 50 years ago in 1971! It’s so cool to see how it’s changed, yet still remains the castle we know and love. 50 years of being fabulous! That’s everything new at Magic Kingdom! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates. Click here to see what’s new in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 land in Magic Kingdom is your favorite and why? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in Magic Kingdom: A Look Back at Cinderella Castle and Ghosts That Will Follow You Home first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration is officially underway! Happy 50th! As part of the 50th Anniversary there are new merchandise items, new nighttime shows, and (of course) TONS of new snacks. We’ve tried a whole bunch of the 50th Anniversary treats and we’ve ranked some of our favorites in the parks. But, we wanted to know what treat YOU, our fantastic DFB readers, think is the best of the best. So, we established a DFB 50th Anniversary snack bracket, and after several days of voting via the DFB Instagram you’ve finally crowned a winner! We started this DFB bracket with more than 30 snacks! Along the way, things like the Showtime With Jose from Aloha Isle Refreshments, the Snow White Cone from Storybook Treats, and Wendell’s Bear Claw from Westward Ho Refreshments were all beat out by other snacks. The fairest cone of them all? And then, there were 2. The final battle came down to the 50th Celebration Mickey Mouse Dome from Creature Comforts… 50th Celebration Mickey Mouse Dome at Creature Comforts in Disney’s Animal Kingdom …versus the 50th Anniversary Petit Cake from Amorette’s Patisserie. 50th Anniversary Celebration Petit Cake This was a tough battle. But, ultimately only one could be crowned the victor. And the winner of the DFB 50th Anniversary treats bracket challenge is…the 50th Anniversary Petit Cake from Amorette’s Patisserie! The Winner!! This was a fairly close battle with the Celebration Dome getting 42% of the votes, while the 50th Petit Cake got 58% of the votes. Ultimately, we have to say that we agree with the outcome in terms of the battle between these 2 treats. While the Celebration Dome was our favorite out of the 3 we had from Creature Comforts and the birthday cake mousse it featured was really fun, none of the snacks we got from Creature Comforts (including the Celebration Dome) were really rockstars. The Petit Cake, on the other hand, was absolutely INCREDIBLE in terms of looks. Truly, it was probably one of the most beautiful snacks we saw released on the 50th Anniversary. Are we in love? We’re in love. The treat itself is made of layers of vanilla chiffon cake with celebration blue mousse, blueberry jam, and lemon curd, with vanilla rock candy on top. We were seriously blown away by this treat’s wonderful combination of blueberry and lemon, as well as the perfectly textured mousse! Would you look at that amazing cross-section?! But, this snack isn’t cheap! The petit cake will set you back $22, though it is big enough to split. What do you think? Would you have picked the Dome or the Petit Cake? Tell us in the comments! We’ll be keeping an eye out for more 50th Anniversary snacks and news, so be sure to stay tuned for all the latest updates. And check back on our Instagram for more polls and brackets. Click here to see our reviews of all of the 50th Anniversary snacks we’ve had so far in Disney World! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you agree with the results of the bracket? Tell us in the comments! The post It's Official: You've Crowned THE BEST 50th Anniversary Snack in All of Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney+ has some true treasures, including classic Disney movies, Marvel adventures, Pixar films, and a whole lot more. ©Disney On November 12th of this year, we’ll be celebrating Disney+ day. That’s when Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings as well as the Jungle Cruise will be available for all subscribers. On that day, a bunch of new titles will also be released to all subscribers on Disney+ — including one featuring our favorite Frozen snowman. And now we have the official trailer for Olaf’s new show (and it’s hilarious)! One of the new titles fans will get to see soon is Olaf Presents, which is a series of shorts in which Olaf re-tells classic Disney stories with his own unique twist. This is similar to what Olaf did in Frozen 2, when he retold the events that happened in the original Frozen film. © Disney Disney has said that Olaf will go “from snowman to showman” and become the “producer, actor, costumer, and set builder” for five Disney stories. We’ll see the snowman-of-all-trades retelling The Little Mermaid, Moana, The Lion King, Aladdin, and Tangled. ©Disney We have to say, we are pretty excited to see Olaf retelling these stories, singing, costumes, and all! ©Disney Check out the official trailer below. As a reminder, Olaf Presents is coming out on Disney+ Day, which will be on November 12th, 2021. Keep following DFB for more Disney news. Click Here to See What Else is Coming to Disney+ on November 12th! 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 excited to watch Olaf’s versions of Disney stories? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Olaf's Funniest Part in 'Frozen 2' Is Getting Its Own Disney+ Series and It Looks HILARIOUS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Alright all you die-hard Disney fans, we’ve got some BIG news for you! ©Disney Last year, D23 had to postpone their Disney fan event, Destination D23. And, though it may be one year later, the event will finally be taking place in Disney World from November 19th through the 21st, 2021! If you’re not familiar with it, this is an opportunity for fans to be among the first to hear exciting announcements about upcoming projects, get behind-the-scenes info, hear from special guests, and more. And, now we’ve got the FULL schedule for this year’s event! Located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the event has already sold out for 2021. But, if you weren’t lucky enough to get a ticket, Destination D23 will also be live-streamed on D23.com and D23 social media channels, so you don’t have to miss out! ©D23 The schedule on Saturday and Sunday will follow a general breakdown of presentations and extended breaks between 9AM and 7PM. And, there will be a special event taking place each evening. ©D23 Here’s the full lineup! Friday, November 19, 2021 7AM-8PM — Guest Services (including International Will Call) Open Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center — East Registration 8AM-8PM — Gift Distribution Opens (Sorcerer’s Apprentice Ballroom) 9AM-8PM — The Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Bringing Home the Magic Exhibit (Grand Republic Ballroom, 2nd Floor) — An all-new exhibit curated by the Walt Disney Archives takes you through a half-century journey of merchandise memories of the Walt Disney World Resort. From figurines and fanny packs to pins and plush, relive each exciting decade through the souvenirs that brought “The Vacation Kingdom of the World” home! 9AM-5PM — Mickey’s of Glendale Pin RSP Pick-Up (West Registration) Saturday, November 20, 2021 7AM — Fantasia Ballroom Queue Open for General Seating and Preferred Seating 7AM-6PM — Guest Services (including International Will Call) and Gift Distribution Opens (East Registration) 7AM-7PM — Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Open (Ballroom of the Americas, 2nd Floor) 7AM-8:45AM — The Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Bringing Home the Magic Exhibit (Grand Republic Ballroom, 2nd Floor) 8:30AM — Doors Open to Fantasia Ballroom 9AM-12PM — Morning Presentations 12PM-2PM — Afternoon Break 12PM-1:45PM — The Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Bringing Home the Magic Exhibit (Grand Republic Ballroom, 2nd Floor) 1:30PM — Doors Open to Fantasia Ballroom 2PM-5PM — Afternoon Presentations 5PM-7PM — Evening Break 6:30PM — Doors Open to Fantasia Ballroom 7PM-8:30PM — The Magical Musical World of Encanto — Join members of the team behind Encanto, and some special guests for a melodic Saturday evening celebration of the upcoming musical, the 60th animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios! ©Disney Sunday, November 18, 2021 7AM Fantasia Ballroom Queue Open 7AM-6PM — Guest Services (including International Will Call) and Gift Distribution Opens (East Registration) 7AM-7PM — Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Open (Ballroom of the Americas, 2nd Floor) 7AM-8:45AM — The Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Bringing Home the Magic Exhibit (Grand Republic Ballroom, 2nd Floor) 8:30AM — Doors Open to Fantasia Ballroom 9AM-12PM — Morning Presentations 12PM-2PM — Afternoon Break 12PM-1:45PM — The Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Bringing Home the Magic Exhibit (Grand Republic Ballroom, 2nd Floor) 1:30PM — Doors Open to Fantasia Ballroom 2PM-5PM — Afternoon Presentations 5PM-7PM — Evening Break 6:30PM — Doors Open to Fantasia Ballroom 7:30PM — Disney+ Party — Join Disney+ for the grand finale of an incredible weekend with a special celebration you can’t miss! Keep in mind that guests can reserve a time to shop at pop-up Mickey’s of Glendale — The Walt Disney Imagineering campus store and register for the Encanto Advance Screening starting Monday, October 18 at 1PM ET (10AM PT). More information on how to sign up can be found in the email associated with your D23 account. ©D23 So, are you ready for Destination D23? More information on the presentations will be released as the date approaches, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! In Random News of the Day, Select People Can Buy Really Old Disney Magazines 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. Are you a D23 member? Let us know in the comments! The post Check Out the FULL Schedule For the 2021 Destination D23 Event in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We try out best to keep you updated with what’s going on inside all the Disney World parks. EPCOT Lately we’ve seen some big (umm…FESTIVE) changes over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but now we’re hopping over to Disney World’s second park to see what’s new with construction, merchandise, and other updates! We’re looking around EPCOT yesterday, and we’ve already found some new stuff to show you. EPCOT Merchandise Update If you’ve been following DFB recently, you’ve probably already seen the new vintage tumbler by Starbucks that popped up in the parks a few days ago. Starbucks Vintage Tumbler This tumbler is SUPER popular, and it’s been selling out quick at most Disney World locations. But we spotted it in EPCOT yesterday! It’s here! It’s available as part of the Vault Collection, which is located at Gateway Gifts (the entrance is right under Spaceship Earth). Gateway Gifts If you’ve been looking for this beauty recently, we’d recommend that you check here! Merchandise tends to sell out in the Magic Kingdom more quickly than it does in EPCOT (as we saw with the 50th Anniversary Dooney and Bourke bags, which were mobbed in the Magic Kingdom and almost forgotten in EPCOT’s Creations Shop). Starbucks Tumbler You can get the new tumbler for $24.99. EPCOT Construction Update In terms of construction, we saw that the Rose & Crown over in the UK Pavilion at World Showcase got a new paint job recently. Rose and Crown Pub The restaurant is still dark green, and the colors are looking sharper than ever now. New paint! Disney World is constantly sprucing up the restaurants, shops, and attractions around the parks, and some of those updates are pretty subtle. Lookin’ good Over at the Land Pavilion in the World Nature section of the park, we were admiring the gorgeous mosaics leading up to the entrance. The Land Mosaics These aren’t new (they were here when the Land Pavilion opened), but we thought we’d share an interesting little tidbit for ya you might not know! Have you ever noticed how the mosaics curve down and into the ground at the bottom? The mosaic extends onto the ground It’s a cool way to represent the mosaic being a part of the ground itself, but this detail wasn’t actually on purpose. The mosaics (designed by Imagineer Walt Peregoy and created by Hanns and Monika Scharff) were designed at the same time as the building, but when the wall was finished, they found out that it was about three feet shorter than the mosaics that were planned to fit in the space. They weren’t supposed to do this! Instead of cutting off part of their designs, Peregoy and the Scharffs decided to extend the mosaics down onto the ground. So what is now a beautiful piece of art actually started as a mathematical error in Disney World. The Land Pavilion Now you can tell all your friends to truly convince them that you’re a Disney nerd, just like us. EPCOT Crowds Update We checked out the crowds on our way into EPCOT as well. Crowds at EPCOT Entrance Although there were plenty of people at the entrance, the wait times throughout the day weren’t too crazy. Soarin’ only had a 15-minute wait… Soarin’ …Test Track was at 60 minutes… Test Track …and Frozen Ever After was at 50 minutes. Frozen Ever After On our way out, we stopped to say hello to Mickey, who sometimes pops up by Spaceship Earth. Hi Mickey! That’s it for our update! Keep following DFB for more news and updates from Disney World. Click Here to Find Out What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? Future World Will Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here A Revitalized Club Cool Is Now Open in EPCOT The New Creations Shop is OPEN and Has Replaced Mouse Gear Go Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure With Us Check Out All of the Tasty Details About EPCOT’s New Crêperie Get a Closer Look at the New Nighttime Lights Coming to Spaceship Earth See More About EPCOT’s Upcoming Nighttime Spectacular -- Harmonious Learn All About Space 220, Which Has Officially OPENED in EPCOT What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? See More Here! Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! See All the Details You Need to Know About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Learn More About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana, Coming to World Nature Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite ride in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at EPCOT: Where to Get the NEW Starbucks Tumbler and a Why the Land Mosaic Doesn’t Fit the Wall first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There’s a new film coming soon to Disney+ and Disney history buffs are going to be all for it. ©Disney Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives was previously shown only to D23 Gold Members, but soon it will be streaming for all Disney+ subscribers! If you’d love to take a look at the typically off-limits Walt Disney Archives, this is your chance. On November 19th, Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives will begin streaming on Disney+! This film explores the history of Disney theme parks and Studio lot through host Don Hahn, who worked on Disney films such as Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Maleficent. The Walt Disney Archives team, including Director Becky Cline, take a look at archives that have helped shape the Walt Disney Company. ©D23 You will also see interviews with Star Wars‘ Mark Hamill, film historian Leonard Malton, Pixar’s Pete Docter, Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige, and Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger. @waltdisneyarchives on Instagram We can’t wait to watch this new film, and trivia and history fans will surely enjoy it as well. Mark your calendar for November 19th and keep reading DFB for more Disney+ news! Disney+ will have more subscribers than Netflix by 2025! 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 going to watch this new film? Tell us in the comments! The post ‘Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives’ Will Be Streaming on Disney+ Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours Event is the big holiday event happening select night in Disney World this season. Very Merriest Holiday Party ©Disney This event will replace Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year, and it’s going to include a holiday parade, a fireworks show, and complimentary treats. We learned yesterday that a new stage show was also going to be part of the fun, and now we have even MORE details on that show for you! Disney Very Merriest After Hours is going to feature “Mickey & Minnie’s Very Merry Memories,” which is a show taking place on the Cinderella Castle stage! Cinderella Castle Stage Disney has said the show will have “music, dancing, and nostalgic yuletide fun.” Celebrate the Season Show from 2014 They also mentioned that it will be a “nod to classic Magic Kingdom holiday stage shows,” so we might see some familiar entertainment from old favorites. No shows have been mentioned, but we’re thinking like “Mickey’s Twas the Night Before Christmas,” “Celebrate the Season,” and “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration??” Included in the announcement was a picture of Clarabelle Cow serenading the audience in a sparkly outfit (with some very fancy reindeer!)… ©Disney …just like we saw years ago in “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration”! Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration in 2016 The Very Merriest party is happening on certain nights between November 8th and December 21st, 2021. You can get your tickets now! And keep following DFB for more news and updates! Click Here to Lean More About the Very Merriest 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. 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? Are you heading to Disney World for the holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: DETAILS About New Stage Show Coming to Very Merriest After Hours in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It may only be October, but Disney is READY to celebrate the holiday season! Holiday Puppets We’ve spotted holiday merchandise online, a holiday Starbucks mug, and holiday decorations. Now, Disney has shared more details about what to expect during the holiday season in one particular park. We’ve already heard about Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours event, which will be taking place in Magic Kingdom, and some other holiday details. But Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be getting in on the holiday festivities too! Earlier today, Disney announced that the Merry Menagerie will be returning to Animal Kingdom this holiday season. Polar Bear Puppet If you’re not familiar with it, the Merry Menagerie is a form of holiday entertainment that takes place on Discovery Island. As part of the Merry Menagerie, various winter animals are transformed into life-size puppets. Seriously, How Cute Is That?! Cast Members maneuver these puppets around to greet guests as musicians accompany them. The puppets include reindeer, foxes, polar bears, penguins, and more, and they are SERIOUSLY adorable. Holiday Puppets We can’t wait to see these puppets back in action! Holiday Puppets Just look at them! Holiday Puppets As part of the holiday season, guests will also find characters like Goofy and Chip ‘n’ Dale dressed in festive costumes as they float through Discovery River. And be on the lookout for Santa in Animal Kingdom too as he voyages down the river. At night, the Tree of Life awakenings will also return with some wintery tales complemented by a “holiday-inspired musical score.” Between those awakenings, the Tree of Life will sport its “Beacons of Magic” look that was created as part of the 50th Anniversary. 50th Anniversary Tree of Life We’ll keep an eye out for more details about the holiday season celebrations coming to Disney World. Be sure to check back with us for more updates! Click here to see more about how parades are coming back for the holidays in Disney World! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. 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! Have you ever seen the Merry Menagerie? Tell us in the comments! The post Those ADORABLE Puppets in Disney's Animal Kingdom? Yeah, They're Coming BACK This Holiday Season! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney launches Genie park planning service and "KiteTails" show at Animal Kingdom. Universal Studios bids farewell to Shrek 4-D attraction and temporarily shutters Revenge of the Mummy. View the full article

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is a super popular place in Disney World! Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Located over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, this interactive bar has a lively atmosphere and fun tiki drinks. Many of those tiki drinks come in amazing mugs, and Trader Sam’s releases new mugs occasionally for people to add to their collections! Yesterday, we told you about a new tiki mug that was set to be released, and today, we have a look at the actual tiki mug AND we tasted the drinks that come with it! Say hello to the Missing Cargo tiki mug! This is inspired by the Jungle Cruise ride, and we have previously seen a similar design sold over in Disneyland (where it sold out FAST!). Here it is! We purchased our mug yesterday, and we’re here to tell you all about how you can buy one, too! In order to buy a mug yesterday, guests have to get a wristband. Wristbands are available at the entrances of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto before it opens. For example, we got our wristband yesterday morning. Secured our wristband The wristband means you can buy up to 2 mugs. Yesterday’s wristbands were green, but we were told by Cast Members that they would be a different color today. Once Trader Sam’s opened at 3PM yesterday, we were able to purchase the mug. The other side If you want to buy this tiki mug though, you also have to purchase the special tiki drink that comes with the mug. You can’t just buy the mug without buying the drink! But, if you don’t drink alcohol, don’t worry — there is a non-alcoholic option that goes along with this mug, too! The skipper driving the boat The alcoholic drink shares the same name as the mug — the Missing Cargo. This drink is $15 and is VERY boozy. It was a tropical-flavored drink, but it also had an incredibly strong licorice flavor, which we were not a fan of. If you like licorice, this will probably be your jam, but if you don’t, this is NOT your drink! Licorice is not for us The non-alcoholic drink is the Jungle Jaguar and it tastes like fruit punch, but more tart. It’s also suuuuper sweet. This one is $15, just like the Missing Cargo. But, you can get the Jungle Jaguar without the tiki mug, too. On its own, it’s $6.50. At least this color is a bit more inviting! The mug itself is $33, so add that in to the cost of the drink (that, again, you have to buy) and your total will be $48. We honestly weren’t huge fans of either drink, so that was a little disappointing. But, you might like them if you enjoy those flavors! If you don’t, and you have to have this mug in your collection, just bring along someone who loves licorice or sweet drinks to sip on them so you don’t have to! The Mickey ears are such a fun detail The mugs will only be available while supplies last, and they tend to be pretty popular, so head on over to the Polynesian to grab your wristband so you can buy one before they’re gone. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news and updates! Click here to learn more about Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto 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. Do you collect Trader Sam’s tiki mugs? Let us know in the comments! The post Is the Newest Trader Sam's Tiki Mug Worth the Drinks that Come With It in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is no better place to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year than The Most Magical Place on Earth – especially during The World’s Most Magical Celebration for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/-8vpPRyRzIIView the full article

While many things have reopened in Disneyland, some attractions, restaurants, and shops have not reopened quite yet. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Recently, we’ve seen several restaurants become available again in the parks and hotels, and a fun attraction for kiddos is reopening soon as well. Now, we’ve heard that a really popular Disneyland attraction is FINALLY coming back to the parks SOON! Beginning tomorrow, October 15th, the Disneyland Monorail is going to be open again! Disneyland Monorail The Monorail in Disneyland has stations in Downtown Disney (which is close to the Disneyland hotels as well) and inside Tomorrowland. So you can head to the Downtown Disney Monorail station from your hotel and then ride it right into the park, bypassing the main Disneyland park entrance. Just be sure to have your theme park ticket and park reservation ready, since you’ll still need to officially enter the park from that station. Disneyland Monorail Since the Disneyland Monorail goes straight into the park, you can get great views of Tomorrowland and Fantasyland in Disneyland and Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure right from the train. Monorail Line in Disneyland And when you hop on the monorail again in Disneyland, be sure to look at the monorail’s design, which features various expressions of the one and only Mickey Mouse surrounded by yellow and red colors. ©Disney We can’t wait to get back on the Monorail in Disneyland! ©Disney Keep following DFB for more updates to Disneyland and Disney World. Click Here to Learn About Another Disneyland Attraction that’s Reopening Soon Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you heading to Disneyland sometime soon? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: The Disneyland Monorail Is Reopening SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Uva Bar & Cafe in Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District is an outdoor bar located just outside of Catal, where guests can enjoy California sunshine with some tasty eats and drinks. Catal and UVA Bar A highlight of Uva Bar is their Burger of the Month series! They just announced their October burger and we’re sharing all the tasty details with you. Uva Bar & Cafe serves salads, burgers, and sandwiches along with Happy Hour specials, craft brews, and specialty cocktails. Some of Uva’s past Burgers of the Month have included the Corned Beef and Cabbage Burger, the Holy Mole Burger, and the Pulled Pork Burger. ©Disney For October, the burger is inspired by Oktoberfest! Uva describes this burger as an all-beef patty served with shredded lettuce, pork Kielbasa, whole grain mustard aioli, crispy sauerkraut, pickles, and a tomato. They also include a warning that this burger can get MESSY, so you might want not want to wear your favorite shirt (or you might want to bring a bib)! You can even try pairing it with their October beer of the month, the Oktoberfest Marzen by Ayinger Brewery. Head over to Uva Bar & Cafe in Downtown Disney before the end of October to enjoy this unique burger! And keep reading DFB for all your Disney World and Disneyland food news. What’s new at Disneyland…a churro hot dog?! Click here to learn more! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about the new burger at Uva? Tell us in the comments! The post Pro Tip: Bring a Bib to Eat Disney's Newest Burger! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Pin trading is a time-honored tradition in Disney World. Pin trading Guests can collect Disney pins and then trade with other guests or Cast Members inside the park. We saw a few changes to pin trading when Disney World reopened last year, and now even more changes are happening. Here’s what you need to know if you want to do some pin trading in Disney World. It looks like the board method of pin trading is here to stay. Beginning tomorrow (October 15th), some Cast Member will have special, Mickey-shaped boards with pins on them that you can trade for. You’ll present your pin that you’d like to trade and then choose from the pins on the Mickey board. We’ve already spotted these specially shaped boards in the parks, but it seems more of them may pop up throughout Disney World soon. Mickey-Shaped Pin Board Once you’ve picked the pin you want to get, the Cast Member will remove that pin from the board and give it to you in exchange for your Disney pin. Essentially, that’s similar to the process that’s been in place for a little while now. The big, NEW part coming to pin trading is that there will be Mystery Boxes available! These Mystery Boxes will have a bunch of little drawers that each hold a pin. You’ll present your pin that you want to trade and then choose a drawer from the mystery box. Then you get the pin inside in exchange for your own. ©Disney You’ll find the mystery boxes and Mickey boards all around Disney World (including at select resorts and Disney Springs). Check out the guide maps in each park, because the pin trading locations will be marked on there. ©Disney As you trade, be sure to look out for 50th Anniversary celebration pins, which will be released throughout the 50th Anniversary celebration. 50th pins As a reminder, you can make up to two pin trades at each location in Disney World. Pin Traders And don’t forget about the big Heroes vs. Villains Digital Pin Trading Experience, which is coming up in December of this year. There are still some Legendary Passes available, which cost $99.99 each. ©Disney Keep following DFB for the lates Disney World updates. Click Here to Learn More About the Heroes Vs. Villains Pin Trading Event! 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 an avid pin trader in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post What Will Be DIFFERENT About Pin Trading in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article