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In case you missed it, the new holiday party coming to Disney World in 2021 is called the Very Merriest After Hours party. ©Disney There’s a lot of excitement for this new holiday event! Today, Disney also gave Annual Passholders a hint of something else included in the Very Merriest party, and we’re pretty excited. In an email sent to Disney World Annual Passholders today regarding the Disney Very Merriest After Hours party, we noticed something in the fine print. We already knew Very Merriest will have a holiday parade, a fireworks show, and complimentary treats. Do you see what else Disney snuck in? ©Disney A stage show!! There will be some kind of holiday-themed stage show at the Disney Very Merriest After Hours event. Could it be on stage in front of the castle, where you can now catch the Castle morning welcome show? We’ll have to wait to find out. ©Disney We’ll be watching closely for an announcement from Disney confirming the new holiday stage show, so stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World holiday party news! Everything you need to know about Disney World’s Very Merriest After Hours party! 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 Very Merriest After Hours party? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Quietly Announced a Stage Show is Coming to the Very Merriest After Hours Parties! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World Cast Members are some of the most special people on Earth — they go out of their way to make sure that each guest has a magical time while at the resort. Cast Members And Disney World is hiring! We’ve already told you about some job fairs and hiring bonuses, but we’ve got ANOTHER job fair to share with you! Disney World is hosting a job fair at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Veracruz Exhibit Hall B on October 25th-26th from 9AM to 4PM. The company is specifically looking for Cast Members to fill roles for both full-time and part-time work in the following departments: Culinary, Housekeeping, Stewards, and Buses. We love these Cast Members! There’s a $1,000 hiring bonus available for those who get Stewards and Housekeeping roles, and a $1,500 bonus for Cast Cembers hired on as Chef Assistants and Cooks in Culinary roles. Culinary pays $15.40-$19/hour, while Housekeeping pays $17/hour. Casey’s Cast Members Those interested in these positions can get more information on Disney World’s Careers website, where they can also apply if they are unable to attend the job fair. And we’ll let you know if any other Disney employment opportunities come up. Here’s How You Could Work at Disney World’s Piano Bar! 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 attending this job fair? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World is Hosting ANOTHER Job Fair Soon -- With Up to ,500 Hiring Bonuses! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A Vermont family is suing Disney Cruise Lines for $20 million, alleging employees failed to recognize and intervene when their 3-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by another child inside the Disney Fantasy ship’s daycare center in January 2020, federal court records show. View the full article The Disney Fantasy, one of four ships in the cruise line, features a raft water-coaster. (Jason Leppert) A Vermont family is suing Disney Cruise Lines for $20 million, alleging employees failed to recognize and intervene when their 3-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by another child inside the Disney Fantasy ship’s daycare center in January 2020, federal court records show. The anonymous couple, referred to as John and Jane Doe in records, claim the employees working at the ship’s daycare did not inform them of the assault and were not adequately trained or licensed to work with children. Disney Cruise Line spokeswoman Cynthia Martinez denied the family’s allegations and said the lawsuit was “wholly without merit.” “The plaintiffs’ first allegations were reported to the FBI, and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office investigated them and determined them to be unfounded,” Martinez said in a statement. “The plaintiffs have now come back with a different story, which is equally unfounded, that another young female child acted inappropriately with their child. We will vigorously defend this case in court.” Case records from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office were not immediately available Wednesday. The couple sailed on the Disney Fantasy from Jan. 4 through Jan. 11 and placed their daughter, referred to as R.V., in the Oceaneer Club for children age 3 to 12 aboard the ship, according to the lawsuit filed in the Orlando division of U.S. District Court on Sept. 22. Disney describes the space as a “kid’s activity center” with themed playrooms, craft areas and a media room. On Jan. 9, 2020, R.V. was in the club’s Lab Media Lounge with other children when she was “physically restrained and sexually assaulted by a significantly older child,” records show. R.V.’s parents claim the Magical Cruise Company, which operates as Disney Cruise Line, had inadequate child care staffing and left R.V. and the other children unsupervised, according to court records. The lawsuit claims the staff should have separated children by age group to reduce the risk of sexual abuse and say employees should have placed R.V. in the nursery for younger children. The child accused of improperly touching R.V. has not been identified to the family, said Michael Winkleman, the attorney representing R.V.’s parents. The lawsuit does not detail how R.V.’s parents learned about the assault. Winkleman said the potty-trained child began having accidents after the cruise — a sign of sexual abuse — and tried to reenact what happened with her father. In the lawsuit, R.V.’s parents say R.V. was physically injured and suffered “mental anguish and trauma” during the assault. R.V., now 5, has responded well to treatment but she and her family will be dealing with the assault’s effects for years, Winkleman said. “It’s easy to say this is a parent’s worst nightmare,” he said. “They went on a Disney cruise, they put their child in, basically, the daycare of Disney. This is about the last thing that they would ever imagine would happen.” The family has not learned what specific training the ship’s daycare facility employees receive, but the employees’ alleged failure to act and notify R.V.’s parents afterward shows “a clear issue” with their abilities to recognize sexual assault, Winkleman said. “The crew members that are working in this childcare setting must be trained in order to identify incidents like this,” he said. Through the lawsuit, the family primarily hopes to raise awareness of the prevalence of sexual assault and rape aboard cruise ships, Winkleman said. The Disney Fantasy recently resumed sailing to the Caribbean last month after pausing during the pandemic. “In their eyes, if they can raise awareness about it and prevent this from happening to even one other child, that’s a huge victory,” he said. If you or someone you know has witnessed child abuse, the confidential Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-422-4453. Katie Rice Orlando Sentinel

It’s almost time to start thinking about the holidays, although Disneyland sort of gets a head start with the Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction (which covers TWO holidays in one!). The holidays at Disneyland And this year, Disneyland announced a special after hours event called Merriest Nights, which will take place on five select nights throughout the holiday season. Guests who purchase a separate ticket for the event get a limited capacity after-hours session at Disneyland with its own special entertainment, food, and activities. But if you had plans to buy tickets for this after hours party and haven’t already, we have some news — all five nights of Merriest Nights are officially sold out. Here’s the message we get on the Disneyland website when trying to buy tickets: ©Disney Even without a party ticket, Disneyland Resort guests will get to enjoy the return of Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays, as well as the holiday overlays on rides like Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, and it’s a small world. its’ a small world holiday Now it is possible for Disneyland to add additional capacity and/or dates, but as of yet, there hasn’t been any sort of official announcement that this will happen. But if it does, we’ll be the first to let you know. Here’s A FULL LIST Of The Disneyland Rides Included with Genie+ (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride!) Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you have tickets to Merriest Nights? Let us know in the comments. The post ALL Dates For Disneyland's Merriest Nights Holiday Event Are Now SOLD OUT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As announced in a recent email to Disney Vacation Club Members, Terri Schultz is transitioning from her role as Senior Vice President of Disney Vacation Club, Guided Adventures & Expeditions and Golden Oak to the role of Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy for Disney Signature Experiences (a segment that includes the aforementioned businesses, along with Disney Cruise Line). Stepping into the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager of Disney Vacation Club and Aulani is Bill Diercksen, a longtime member of the Disney Vacation Club leadership team.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/im8aZPKMW1YView the full article

Here at DFB, we know that our readers are usually big fans of Disney-themed or historically significant houses. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) In the past, we’ve shared looks at storybook cottages, castles fit for a queen, and even a peek inside Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s own mansion. But today, we have some photos of an extra special house to share — a house that Walt Disney himself lived in! Back in 1932, Walt Disney’s wife Lillian was expecting their first child, and he decided that his family needed a bigger home to live in. At that time, he commissioned the construction of a house on Woking Way in Los Angeles, and that same house stands to this day. And recently, the Orange County Register shared some photos and history of the property. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) The Woking Way house is more commonly called “Walt Disney’s Storybook Mansion.” It was built during the Great Depression in about 2 months, costing $50,000 at the time. Currently, the house is owned by Russian film director Timur Bekmambetov. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) These days, the Storybook Mansion is partly used by its owner, but also open sometimes for film shoots, special events, and occasional tours. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) The house was designed by architect Frank Crowhurst, who also contributed to the Walt Disney Co. headquarters. It’s 6400 square feet with 5 bedrooms, a projection room, a library, a pool pavilion with dressing rooms, and a pool house. It’s made in the French-Norman style of architecture. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) Outside, there stands a Snow White-themed playhouse that Walt Disney had built for his two daughters. It was a Christmas gift one year and it’s made to look just like a little cottage! (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) This house is located near the iconic Griffith Park, where Walt first had the idea for Disneyland while watching his daughters ride the carousel. It’s also the home where he lived when several hit Disney films were released, including Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, Bambi, and Cinderella. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) The details you’ll find around the property are just like something out of a Disney movie. Doesn’t this look like it belongs in a princess film?! (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) The house is a big piece of Disney history, and if you’d like to check it out, make sure to visit the Facebook page to see when the next available tour is scheduled. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and history! Want to See Inside Bob Chapek’s House? Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 live in this house? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Tour the 'Storybook Mansion' That Walt Disney Lived In! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We continue our ongoing celebration of the Walt Disney World Resort Class of 1971 by recognizing Chuck Milam. Chuck has been a cast member at Walt Disney World Resort for over 50 years, beginning in July 1971, and he currently works in Procurement Services, helping bring attractions, rides and shows to life at the Resort! Chuck’s role began even […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/K43ytw9jZ4UView the full article

Disney World has gifted guests with lots of shimmery, glimmery goodies for the 50th anniversary celebration. If you’ve ever wanted to eat glitter, this is your time to shine. We’re tasting our way through the treats at Hollywood Studios! Today we discovered a NEW sparkly 50th Anniversary treat in Disney World and if you like a classic Disney Parks snack made with cinnamon sugar — this might be the one for you. While we were in Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, a shiny new churro caught our eye. The Glimmer and Shimmer Churro has arrived in Disney World! We found it at the snack cart near Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway for $7. Introducing the Glimmer and Shimmer Churro It comes with a fun snack wrapper featuring a pattern with the 50th anniversary logo and the four Disney Park icons. Cute 50th Wrapper So what is this new churro made of? Well…it’s basically a regular churro topped with vanilla frosting, gold glitter, and sprinkles. The Glimmer and Shimmer Churro! We’ve had some 50th Anniversary churros already — including peanut churros and a sweet version that’ll have your dentist on speed dial. So, just how would this churro hold up against its competition? Well, for starters, we thought the Glimmer and Shimmer Churro was really pretty! The gold sprinkles are a nice touch and if you catch the sun just right you can see how shimmery this treat is. So SHINY In terms of taste…it was delicious! Unlike the Dumbo Churro, the Glimmer and Shimmer Churro we got wasn’t stale. It was nice and fresh, had a great crunch, and was sweet and tasty. If you like churros, we have a feeling you’ll probably like this. Glimmer AND Shimmer It might not be a Disneyland churro, but it was pretty good and the glitter was a fun touch. You can head over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to try this new 50th anniversary treat. And stay tuned to DFB for more 50th anniversary Disney World food news and updates! Click here to see photos & reviews of ALL the 50th anniversary eats and treats! 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 Would you try this churro? Tell us in the comments! The post Do Churros Taste Better When Covered in Glitter in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s new Genie program is starting soon in Disney World. Genie ©Disney Beginning October 19th, guests can use the complimentary new Disney Genie feature on the My Disney Experience app. You can also pay $15 a day to get Genie+ (the FastPass replacement), which allows you to make reservations at some attractions to skip the line. For the most popular attractions in each park, you can pay a separate fee to skip the lines there (these are not included in Genie+). But some people will get to try the new Genie+ system for FREE on October 19th — find out if you qualify! If you’re a gold member of D23 (Disney’s official fan club), you can register to get Genie+ for free on October 19th. ©D23 The offer is only valid for D23 Gold Members who have a Disney World ticket and park pass reservation for October 19th. If that’s you, make sure to register on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 1PM ET. You can register by following this link, but make sure you’re logged in as a Gold Member in order to access the tickets. The free passes are limited, so we’re expecting them to run out fast. ©Disney Keep in mind that this is for Genie+ ONLY. if you wanted to ride one of the attractions in the pay-per-ride system (the ones that cost extra), you will have to pay the normal fee for those. Click Here to See How Much the Pay-Per-Ride Attractions Cost Genie+ allows guests to make Lightning Lane (FastPass) reservations at a lot of attractions in the parks (46 across Disney World). For the most part, guests can make those reservations one at a time, and then make the next reservation when the time has passed for their previous one. Winnie the Pooh now has a Lightning Lane! If your ride reservation is more than 2 hours away, though, you can make another reservation for a closer time. You cannot re-ride attractions with Genie+ (although you can always use the standby line to ride attractions however many times you want). Lightning Lane sign at Kilimanjaro Safaris Basically, this deal saves D23 Gold Members the $15 fee of Genie+ for its opening day. So if you don’t qualify for the offer or the reservations run out, do not dismay! You can always still pay the $15 to get Genie+ anyways and try it out! Genie+ ©Disney Keep following DFB, because we’ll be covering all the news when Genie rolls out in Disney World next week. Click Here to Learn More About Genie, Genie+, and Pay-Per-Ride All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection See More About the Paid FastPass Systems Coming to Disney World and Disneyland Learn About the Differences Between Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ Check Out How and Why You’ll Pay for Individual Rides Through Individual Attraction Selection See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When the New Paid Individual Attraction Selection System Rolls Out Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ Learn About How Genie+ is Different Than MaxPass in Disneyland Understand the Basics About Disney Genie in 500 Words or Less Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See the 5 Most Mind-Blowing Disney Genie Features Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World See How Disney Genie Can Help You Hack Dining in the Disney Parks Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning to try out Genie+ when it arrives in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Do You Qualify to Get Genie+ for FREE On Opening Day in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line has started sailing again, and has made some changes to its itineraries and process along the way. Disney Cruise Line Wonder Ship We’ve seen changes to the vaccination requirements, dining process, character experiences, itineraries, and more. Now, another big change is coming to one of the Disney Cruise Line ships, specifically the Disney Wonder. The Disney Wonder has lately been sailing out of San Diego, CA, and it plans to add trips from Galveston, TX, starting November 19th of this year. The Galveston cruises will include 4- and 6-night trips to the Western Caribbean. Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder But that’s not the only update for this ship. Disney has now announced that the Wonder will resume sailing from New Orleans, LA, starting February 2nd, 2022. ©Disney The New Orleans cruises will also be 4- and 6-night sailings to the Western Caribbean, stopping in Cozumel Mexico on the 4-night trips and both Cozumel, Mexico, and George Town, Grand Cayman, on the 6-night trips. Cozumel Mexico ©Disney Cruise Line Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know about any more changes coming to the Disney Cruise Line. Click Here to Check Out More Changes to the Disney Wonder’s Itineraries! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you setting sail on a Disney cruise soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Cruises from New Orleans Returning in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort now in high gear, there’s exciting EARidescent magic to discover throughout our four theme parks and beyond - especially at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/b7DJ-JsokRwView the full article

Marvel creating comic-book miniseries tied to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser that debuts at Disney World in 2022. View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Legends of Hollywood We’ve got plenty of updates to share with you — from a new display all about Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming ship to lots of Lighting Lane signs. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right in! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates The Dark Room Marvel really has had us thinking about the expansive multiverse ever since Loki wrapped up. If you’re a this-meeting-could-have-been-an-email-type person and you love Loki, then you’ll probably really enjoy this TVA Magnet we spotted for $14.99. We’ve seen this magnet before, but we just wanted to note that it’s in stock if you’re looking for it in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! TVA Magnet In celebration of diversity and inclusivity, Disney celebrates Pride throughout the year! And, you can take home multiple Pride Pins for $9.99 when you visit the Dark Room. Pride Pins We’ve seen most if not all of these before, but we just wanted to note that they’re all in stock right now at the Dark Room. Celebrity 5&10 Although the parks feel like home to us, you can actually take a bit of magic from the parks back to your home with the Disney World ‘Home’ Door Mat for $34.99. You can also grab it online if you won’t be in the parks soon. Click here to check it out! Home Door Mat And, as you near the holiday season, you can hang the Mickey String Lights that are back in stock at Celebrity 5&10… Mickey String Lights …with colored and clear versions that come in packs of 30 for $34.99 each. Mickey String Lights Are you a big Star Wars fan? Then you might want to bring home this Star Wars Keychain… Star Wars Keychain …or these Star Wars Hats! The Jedi hat for adults is priced at $29.99 and the Padawan hat for kiddos is priced at $24.99. Star Wars Hats If you want to prove you’re a Disney park expert or giant fan, you can grab one of the new stickers we spotted with ribbons for “Hidden Mickey Hunters” and “Rope Drop Regulars,” references to the Carousel of Progress, Mickey Balloons, and more. Stickers The stickers are priced at $4.99 each. Legends of Hollywood As you prepare your best outfits for the 50th Anniversary, you can get some Rebecca Hook jewelry to match! Over at the Legends of Hollywood, you can find earrings for $195… Rebecca Hook 50th Anniversary Jewelry …a necklace for $195… Rebecca Hook 50th Anniversary Jewelry …and a Minnie Ears necklace for $150. Rebecca Hook 50th Anniversary Jewelry Along with the 50th anniversary jewelry, you can also find the festively themed Dooney & Bourke collection, which recently was restocked in Hollywood Studios! 50th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke Collection The bags feature Mickey and Minnie in their 50th Anniversary outfits, and all kinds of other fun 50th Anniversary details. Looking for something super cozy? Then, the new long-sleeved Cheshire Cat Shirt might just be the shirt for you! Cheshire Cat Long Sleeve The shirt features a tie-dye design as well as flowers, mushrooms, and more from Wonderland for $44.99. Cheshire Cat Long Sleeve Legends of Hollywood also had more of the new stickers we mentioned earlier, as well as some other ones, all of which were priced at $4.99 each. Stickers If you LOVE Alex and Ani Jewelry, you can check out some new Disney-themed items in Hollywood Studios including some cool earrings… Alex and Ani Jewelry …bracelets… Alex and Ani Jewelry …and necklaces that range from $29.99 to $64.99. Alex and Ani Jewelry Which of these jewelry items would you grab? Tower Hotel Gifts You might have a lot of spirit jerseys in your closet, but what about a Spirit Jersey JACKET?! This item has a zipper on the front… Jersey Jacket …and the Disney World logo on the back. It can be yours for $99.99. Jersey Jacket Since we are in the middle of spooky month, it only seems fitting to snag new Halloween items at the Tower Hotel Gifts! You can wear the Jack Skellington Earrings for $14.99… Jack Skellington Earrings ….and grab the matching necklace for $19.99. Jack Skellington Necklace We have a feeling the Pumpkin King himself would totally approve. Tatooine Traders Baby Yoda has become a quick icon amongst Star Wars fans, so the cozy new Mandalorian Hoodie could be a great option for big Baby Yoda and Mandalorian fans. The hoodie is priced at $44.99. Baby Yoda Sweatshirt If you can’t decide whether you want to be on the Light Side or Dark Side, you can channel BOTH sides of the Force with the “Rebels, Droids, Sith Lords, & Jedi Masters” Shirt. Star Wars Shirt The shirt is priced at $39.99. Droid Depot Speaking of Star Wars, you’ll be thrilled to know that the Color-Changing Droids have been restocked at the Droid Depot… Color Changing Droids …with BB units, R2-D2, and more for $39.99. Color Changing Droids Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities It seems Star Wars fans were ready to snag some special merchandise in Hollywood Studios. When we visited recently, Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities was using a Virtual Queue to keep the in-store crowds down throughout the day. Legacy Lightsaber Virtual Queue Mickey’s of Hollywood As you celebrate Halloween in the parks, you can use the Mickey Pumpkin Bubble Wand for $28.17 for an extra spooky surprise. Mickey Pumpkin Bubble Wand While you’re walking around Mickey’s of Hollywood, you can also pick up the Animal Long-Sleeve Shirt… Animal Long Sleeve …Hei Hei Long-Sleeve Shirt… Hei Hei Long Sleeve …and Disney World Logo Long-Sleeve Shirt for $39.99. Disney World Long Sleeve And, you can finish your outfit with the Disney Character Socks for $19.99… Cozy Socks …and the Forever Mickey Backpack! Forever Mickey Backpack What will you pack for your park day in this cutie for $29.99? Forever Mickey Backpack Once Upon a Time Disney World is definitely our happy place, so we think the newest shirt at Once Upon a Time is fitting for $36.99… Happy Place Shirt …and you can pair it with the Mickey and Cinderella Castle Leggings for $39.99. Mickey and Castle Leggings In honor of the 50th Anniversary, you can find all sorts of themed Wishables on the shelves with single versions that show Mickey and Minnie in their festive outfits… Mickey and Minnie 50th Wishables …and the Mystery Pack with different characters for $9.99! 50th Wishables Mystery Pack Sunset Ranch Pins If you’re looking to channel your wicked side (or maybe fight off some villains), you can attach your favorite villains to your bags, lanyards, or tees with the Villains Pin Set for $29.99. Villains Pin Set Keystone Clothiers If you’d rather be more heroic, then you can turn to your superhero side with the Marvel Spirit Jersey. Marvel Spirit Jersey Or you can pick up the Youth Iron Man Shirt for $19.99. Iron Man Shirt Of course, it wouldn’t be a store walk without another 50th anniversary item, like the latest Patch and Pin Set for $19.99! 50th Anniversary Patch and Pin Set Movieland Winnie the Pooh is such a classic character. If you love this character and are looking for a way to stay warm, you can grab the Pooh Hat for $21.99. Pooh Hat Hollywood Studios Entertainment Updates Lightning Lanes Now that we are only DAYS away from the start of Disney Genie, the attractions around Disney’s Hollywood Studios now have Lightning Lane signs instead of their previous FastPass+ signs. Toy Story Mania Disney PhotoPass Looking for an adorable place to take your Halloween photos? Well, be sure to stop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios as PhotoPass Cast Members are ready to take adorable and spooky pictures of your family and friends! What Cuties! You can use the Mickey Pumpkin Sign in your themed photo-op. Halloween Pumpkin Photo Pass Walt Disney Presents Disney World continues to make updates around its parks and resorts. Over at the Walt Disney Presents attraction, you’ll find a brand new Disney Wish exhibit that has replaced the previous Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge exhibit! Disney Cruise Line info The display includes photos of the new experiences, models, and information about the Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming ship! Disney Wish Exhibit at Hollywood Studios You can take a closer look at the details on the Cinderella Statue that will welcome everyone in the Grand Hall at the base of the staircase… Cindy and Lucifer …as well as the Rapunzel figure that will hang from the ship’s stern! Replica of the Stern A scaled model of the Disney Wish is also on display, where you can take a look at the first coaster at-sea and the sheer size of the fifth ship in Disney Cruise Line’s fleet. Scale model of the Disney Wish in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Located all around the display area, you can find photos and details about the experiences that will be on-board, like a Star Wars-themed lounge, a Frozen dining adventure, a Marvel dining experience, hangout spaces for tweens and teens, and the Disney’s Oceaneer’s Club for kids. Yes, Cindy, we’re impressed, too! You can check out this new display in Disney’s Hollywood Studios until the ship sets sail next year. Take a look at the new Disney Wish display here! Ticket Center While it’s been closed recently, the Ticket Center is now open on a testing basis with Cast Members ready to assist you! Ticket Center And, we noticed that there was a new-to-us, adorable Gift Card that you can take with you on your vacation! Gift Card Disney Transportation Disney World has already debuted its 50th anniversary bus wrap that brings the magical celebration around the parks! But, other Disney Buses have received a bit of a makeover as well with sweet sayings about what they’re celebrating before they notify guests of their destinations around the property. We noticed buses that were celebrating castle photos… How Cute! …castle proposals… We LOVE This! …Jungle Cruise jokes… Jungle Jokes …luaus at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort… Celebrating Luaus …Mickey Ears… We <3 Mickey Ears …parades and cavalcades… Who Doesn’t Love a Good Cavalcade? …and a trip under the sea with friends like Ariel, Nemo, and beyond! Under the Sea We think this is an ADORABLE way to connect all the Disney Buses as part of the celebration, whether or not they have the 50th Anniversary bus wrap! Take a full look at the bus messages in Disney World! Hollywood Studios Crowd Update Rope Drop Mornings have been VERY busy at times recently. Toll Plaza During some of our recent visits, we saw many guests waiting outside of the gates to enter Hollywood Studios for Rope Drop… Rope Drop Crowds …which caused us to have to wait a bit before we were able to enter the park. So, you might want to plan accordingly before you head to Disney World during your next trip! Rope Drop Crowds Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll catch you next time with more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney news. Click here to see what’s new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! 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So many things have returned to Disneyland Resort over the past several months! Disneyland Restaurants have reopened, Oogie Boogie Bash is back on, and even the Dapper Dans are out on Main Street, U.S.A. again! And, even MORE things are returning soon — like holiday celebrations. Plus, we just learned about ANOTHER fun attraction reopening very soon at Disneyland! The “Disney Junior Dance Party!” is returning to Disney California Adventure Park! Starting this Friday, October 15th, the party will be BACK! ©Disney The live, interactive show features characters from Disney Junior TV shows as well as high-energy songs and fun special effects. It’s hosted by Finn Fiesta and DJ Deejay, who encourage guests to sing and dance along to their favorite songs. Some characters in the show include Doc McStuffins, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from “Mickey and the Roadster Racers,” and Vampirina from the hit Disney Junior series, “Vampirina.” Disney Junior Dance Party at Disney World The show will be returning in a modified format that will include adjustments to allow for physical distancing. Also, parents or guardians will also now be seated with their children. You can check out more about the Dance Party in this video from Disney! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disneyland news and updates. Click here to learn about a new Disneyland movie being made! 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 Who is your favorite character to see during the Disney Junior Dance Party? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Another Attraction is Reopening SOON at Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you been to Disney World’s WILDEST park recently? Tree of Life We have made a few stops over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom over the past few days and you KNOW we spotted some new and exciting updates. Now, we’re bringing you a check-in on the latest in construction and merchandise in this park! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Dinoland, U.S.A. First up, we swung by Dinoland, U.S.A. to see if construction still looks the same in that area. Sure enough, there don’t seem to be any big changes since we last checked in. Dinoland Construction Over the past few weeks, there has been construction going on around the now-closed Primeval Whirl attraction. We’ll be keeping an eye out for updates! Rafiki’s Planet Watch There is now a Lightning Lane sign posted at the Animation Experience at Conservation Station ahead of the launch of Disney Genie+ next week! Lightning Lane The new paid Fastpass system launches next Tuesday! Click here to learn more about Disney Genie+! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Discovery Trading Company Now, it’s on to the merchandise! Discovery Trading Company had a restock of the very popular Poison Apple Decoration. Poison Apple Decoration Riverside Depot The new Mickey Ears we’ve spotted elsewhere in Disney World have made their way to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Mickey Ears We spotted them outside of Riverside Depot. We spotted them outside of Riverside Depot. Pin Trading Station Animal Kingdom is home to several pin stations, and we spotted this cute Oliver and Company Pin Collection for $17.99 at the Africa location! Oliver and Company Pin Set Look at all the sweet pins you can get! Oliver and Company Pin Set And that just about does it for this Animal Kingdom update! As always, you can keep an eye on DFB to make sure you don’t miss ANY of the latest news from Disney World and beyond! Want to see more of the latest news from Animal Kingdom? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 Animal Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Animal Kingdom: NEW Ears and Another Lightning Lane Sign! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The stars of "Disney Junior Dance Party!" are getting ready for their official return to the stage at Disney California Adventure park this Friday, October 15.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/_OmrNSZKWfEView the full article

Halloween is approaching fast and the new Muppets Haunted Mansion special is the perfect thing to watch to get into a spooky mindset. Disney recently released these adorable wallpapers that are perfect for our current scary season. The new special follows the Muppet gang as they and a group of celebrity guests traverse through the Haunted Mansion. The digital wallpapers Disney released depict a few wallpaper selections from the rooms in the Haunted Mansion as well as a couple ghastly characters. This purple wallpaper is to die for. Fans of the Haunted Mansion no doubt recognize this spooktastic wallpaper, but here it gets a Muppet spin! The spooky faces hidden in the pattern are actually little Muppets! ©Disney Miss Piggy is hands down one of our favorite Muppets, so this wallpaper featuring her as Madame Pigota from the movie is definitely one of our favorites out of the selection. Piggy is floating in her seance room surrounded by instruments, just like Leota but more piggy! ©Disney This red wallpaper inspired by the endless hallway in the mansion is super cute! “Welcome foolish muppets” has such a nice ring to it in this context. ©Disney The stretching room in the Haunted Mansion is one of our favorite parts of the attraction so this ghostly green and red wallpaper looks amazing to us. ©Disney Last but definitely not least, we have this wallpaper inspired by the Endless Portrait Corridor with another little Muppet’s face among the pattern. The creases on this wallpaper make it look like real wallpaper, definitely a nice touch. ©Disney If you’re not super big on wallpapers, fear not! There are Muppets Haunted Mansion stickers available for your Instagram stories. All you have to do is search “Disney Plus Life” under Instagram story GIF stickers to find them. https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10831102323ui2jk3g2013.mp4 These wallpapers and Instagram Story stickers are insanely charming, but we wouldn’t expect anything less from the Muppets. To see all of the wallpapers and Instagram Story stickers available click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 did you think about the new, sinister Muppet special? Tell us in the comments below! The post Check Out the FREE Wallpaper Downloads From Disney's Muppets Haunted Mansion! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There’s a Disney collectible item for early everyone, whether you’re into Minnie ears, nuiMOs, limited edition dolls, or other items! Wishables Disney Parks Wishables are one particularly popular Disney collectible, and these collections tend to sell out FAST. We’ve seen Tiki Room Wishables, The Incredibles Wishables, and even Cars Wishables. Some Wishables are sold individually while others are sold in mystery bags, which is part of the fun. Now there’s a new Wishables series online, but it is selling out FAST! Now available on shopDisney for $14.99 is the NEW Snow White Wishable! She’s 5 inches tall, is a limited release, and is SO cute. She has stars in her embroidered eyes and is wearing her classic Snow White dress with a red bow in her hair. ©shopDisney And don’t worry, she doesn’t come in a blind bag like other Disney Parks Wishables. Snow White herself is sold individually. Order the Snow White Wishable here! Snow White’s Enchanted Wish Series also includes mystery Wishables bags with the chance to get one of nine different plushes! Each bag costs $14.99. ©shopDisney If you get one of these, you’ll have the chance to snag a tiny Evil Queen, a Deer, Doc, Grumpy, or Dopey. There are also 4 rare chase plushes, one of which might be in your bag! We don’t know for sure who the other mystery Wishables are, though we can probably guess since there are seven dwarfs. ©shopDisney But, the mystery bags of the Snow White Wishables are already sold out!! We recommend bookmarking the page and checking back with shopDisney in case they are restocked in the future. Learn more about the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Wishables here! If you’re a Wishables collector, you can grab the Snow White one on her own and keep checking back with shopDisney to see if the mystery bags are restocked. Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney shopping and merchandise news! Shop for more Disney Parks Wishables 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. Do you collect Disney Wishables? Tell us in the comments! The post You've Got to Hurry if You Want to Get Disney's Latest Wishables! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the BEST places to hang out in Disney World is Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto They have super fun tiki drinks, awesome Cast Members, and a room that comes alive when you get your order. Trader Sam’s is famous for its tiki mugs, which many fans collect, and there is a NEW mug being released today at the tiki bar! Check out the Missing Cargo mug being released today at the Polynesian! It’s inspired by the iconic Jungle Cruise ride. It’s so cool! This is available to purchase starting at 3PM today while supplies last. We went over to the Polynesian this morning to get a wristband, which will allow us to buy up to 2 of the mugs this afternoon! You must have a wristband in order to purchase the mug. Secured our wristband We saw a similar mug be released over at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar in Disneyland this summer, and it sold out FAST. This mug was in HIGH demand! So, we recommend getting over to the Polynesian Resort NOW to try and get a wrist band so you can buy the mug later today! We’ll keep you updated with all the Disney merchandise news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see 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? Tell us in the comments! The post HURRY! A NEW Trader Sam’s Tiki Mug Is Being Released Today in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2021 has been a BIG year for Disney World! Disney World just turned 50! We’ve seen changing health and safety measures, new restaurants, new rides, and the start of the 50th Anniversary celebration. But even with all that, 2022 is going to be pretty big as well! Here’s everything we know that’s coming to Disney World next year. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser First up on the list is the highly anticipated Star Wars hotel, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. ©Disney This experience takes guests on a 2-day cruise-like expedition through the galaxy aboard the Halcyon. Throughout your stay, you’ll participate in interactive stories, enjoy food from “other worlds,” and learn about the inner workings of the ship. ©Disney Besides those things, you can partake in special missions or try activities like lightsaber training and games of Sabacc. ©Disney This new hotel/experience opens to the public on March 1st, 2022. General bookings are available beginning October 28th, 2021, with early booking windows for select groups like Annual Passholder and DVC members. ©Disney (Posted by Jeff Vahle via Instagram @jeffvahle) Throughout your 2-day stay, you’ll be “onboard” the ship the whole time, except when you “dock” at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Read MORE about the Star Wars Hotel HERE! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Sometime in 2022 (although an exact date has not yet been shared), we’ll be able to experience the all-new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT! ©Disney The new ride will be what’s known as an omnicoaster, where the ride vehicles can rotate on the track to turn the guests to face the action happening around them. ©Good Morning America We’ve had our first glimpse inside the ride building, and we’re looking forward to finding out the official opening date sometime soon. We also had the opportunity to see the ride vehicle in person. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Ride Vehicle It’s going to be a great addition to the EPCOT transformation! Go INSIDE the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster with us! MagicBand+ There’s a new type of MagicBand coming to Disney World, MagicBand+! Several new options for MagicBand+! The new accessory is filled with interactive features, including color-changing lights, haptic vibrations, and gesture recognition. Simple Mickey! The new bands will allow guests to interact with the Disney Fab 50 golden character statues and the fireworks shows in the parks. MagicBand+ These bands will be available starting next year, and Disney Resort guests and Annual Passholders can get a discounted price! Read all about MagicBand+ here! Amazon’s Alexa in Disney World Hotel Rooms A new service called “Hey, Disney!” was just announced for Amazon’s Alexa, and soon this new feature will be a complimentary option at Disney World Resort hotels! It will begin to roll out in 2022 as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Amazon’s Alexa in Disney Resort rooms “Hey, Disney!” will be a virtual assistant that can introduce guests to Disney characters, set alarms (useful for those early morning wake-ups during vacation), answer questions, and even guide guests to surprises. You can check transportation wait times, park hours, and even make requests for deliveries to your room. See how Hey, Disney will impact your Disney World vacation here! Mears Connect Disney’s Magical Express transportation to and from the airport is being discontinued at the end of the year. However, it will soon be replaced by a paid transportation option on January 1st, 2022 — Mears Connect. ©Mears Pricing for the new shuttle depends on the number of guests in your party and the type of service that you book. If you’re traveling in 2022, you can go ahead and reserve your spot on this new transportation option! Read more about the new Mears service here! Announced With No Opening Timeline: Moana — Journey of Water If you’re excited about new offerings coming to EPCOT as part of the park-wide transformation, then you definitely need to check out Moana — Journey of Water. This new walkthrough attraction will be coming to the World Nature section of the park and will allow guests to interact with water in new and unusual ways, just like Moana does in her film! Journey of Water Concept Art © Disney An opening date hasn’t been announced yet for this attraction, but based on a report from USA Today, it seems to be delayed until after 2021. Right now, guests who want to learn more about this upcoming offering should check out the EPCOT Experience, where the concept art of Moana — Journey of Water is on display in the short film. Click here to read all about Moana — Journey of Water. More of the EPCOT Transformation And speaking of things coming to EPCOT, let’s talk about the transformation as a whole. When Disney revamps an entire park, it’s likely to be a multi-year process, and with the delays caused by the pandemic, it’s unclear when EPCOT’s full-scale remodel will be completed. Epcot Concept Art ©Disney However, we recently got the addition of the Creations Shop, Club Cool, and Space 220 in the park, and with the announced opening of Cosmic Rewind next year, it’s likely that more construction walls will come down in the park and we may get to enjoy more of the new options coming soon! Tron Coaster And finally, we need to discuss the elephant in the room…the Tron coaster. This project has been underway in Magic Kingdom for several years, and it isn’t exactly secretive, considering you can see the construction clearly from several spots around the park. However, Disney has kept much information about this coaster under wraps. Tron Coaster construction progress It’s another attraction that seems to have been delayed until post-2021, but unlike Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Disney hasn’t even shared a potential timeline for opening. On the bright side, construction seems to be moving along, so maybe we’ll get an upate soon! Disney hasn’t shared anything in a while! There you have it — everything we know that is coming to Disney World in 2022! We’ll keep you updated with all the latest opening dates, so stay tuned to DFB. Click Here to Learn More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! 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 new addition are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post Everything Coming to Disney World in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay. I think it’s about time we here at the DFB team get this off our chests…sometimes Disney World vacations throw us for a loop! Cinderella Castle Here we are, providing the best tips and tricks for you on-the-daily, and we find ourselves wishing for the advice instead! Check out our video below to see more about the Times We Barely Survived Disney World so you can learn what to do or what not to do if you end up in some of the sticky situations we’ve encountered.  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: Times We Barely Survived Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. The global pandemic continues to impact travel around the world. Orlando International Airport In August, the U.S. was removed from the European Union’s list of safe travel destinations. However, in September, the U.S. announced it is planning to ease restrictions for travelers from foreign nations including the U.K. and countries in the European Union as long as they’re fully vaccinated. And now, two other countries are set to have their U.S. travel restrictions lifted soon. The United States is planning to open the Canadian and Mexican borders to fully vaccinated travelers in early November, according to CNN. Additionally, in January, this will also apply to all inbound foreign travelers. ©CNN “These new vaccination requirements deploy the best tool we have in our arsenal to keep people safe and prevent the spread of Covid-19 and will create a consistent, stringent protocol for all foreign nationals traveling into the United States whether by land or air,” a senior administration official told reporters, according to CNN. Orlando International Airport Nonessential ground travel has been limited at the Canadian and Mexican borders since the beginning of the global pandemic. Air travel has been possible, and the restrictions haven’t applied to things like cross-border trade, U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, people traveling to attend school, and people traveling for medical purposes. Travel is changing The most recent restrictions are set to expire on October 21st and Senior White House administration officials said the limits on cross-border travel will stay in effect until November — the official date has not been announced yet. We’ll keep you updated when a date is announced, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to see more COVID-19 updates. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: U.S. to Ease Canadian and Mexican Border Restrictions Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As magical as Disney World is, it’s not all balloons and Mickey Waffles and princesses ALL the time. Mickey Balloons In fact, Disney World is home to some seriously CREEPY stories, from weird myths to chilling tales, and today we’re digging into the strangest stories from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We love a creepy story. From Magic Kingdom lore to a spooky cookie story, we’re endlessly fascinated! We’ve now shared chilling tales from all three other Disney World theme parks including EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Let’s go see those 999 happy haunts! Now we’ve come to the last of the four! Just because it’s the youngest park at Disney World doesn’t mean Animal Kingdom lacks any creepy stories of its own, as we’ll see with this batch of spooks! Snake on the Loose! People come from all over the world to marvel at animals in Animal Kingdom, but usually said animals are safely contained away from tourists. The keyword here is USUALLY. Snake at Entrance to Animal Kingdom! According to an Animal Kingdom Cast Member, one time several years ago they saw a 10-foot snake (eek!) casually emerge from some shrubs and slowly slither through a crowded line of people before disappearing into a wooded area. The craziest part? No one noticed the 10-foot snake by their feet! We feel this. We’ve definitely had MORE THAN ONCE we’ve encountered a slithery little…um…friend(?) of our own here. We’ve seen harmless little snakes slip by in flowerbeds or crossing walkways, but it’s rare. Just keep your eyes peeled. They don’t want to mess with humans, but you might encounter a friend of your own! The Expedition Everest Queue That Feels a Little Too Realistic There’s no denying the detail and depth of the queue at Expedition Everest is above-and-beyond amazing! Disney makes you feel like you’re trekking through forests and temples in Nepal before embarking on a mountain voyage! The eerie thing, though, is how some of the details in the queue are a tad chilling… . Expedition Everest For anyone who pays attention to the line details, especially the news clippings, they’ll notice that a central theme of the story is about a lost expedition of hikers who went missing while ascending the Forbidden Mountain and presumably encountering the Yeti. Comforting context to have immediately before ascending Forbidden Mountain yourself! The Poaching Theme for Kilimanjaro Safaris Was Originally MUCH Darker. MUCH! Most of Kilimanjaro Safaris is a fun, lively romp through various exotic terrains, spotting larger-than-life animals and giggling at quirky commentary from the safari guides. One thing that’s NOT something to giggle about? Poaching. Kilimanjaro Safaris It’s a dark, tragic topic that gets discussed on the videos in the queue. The original plans for the immersive attraction centered around a mother elephant, Big Red, and her baby, Little Red. Elephants on Kilimanjaro Safaris (real ones!) To really hammer home the fact that poachers are evil, Disney thought it was a fine idea to suddenly show the “dead” body of a fake elephant, Big Red. Orphaned Little Red is nowhere insight, and the safari guide embarks on a chase to catch the poachers who killed the mother. Only to find out the poachers captured the baby in a cage! Everything works out in the end (well, except for Big Red!). This storyline…did not stick around long (shocker, eh?). The only kinds of elephants we want to see It’d be like if Disney turned that Bambi scene (you know the one) into a ride. Though the poachers were eventually caught, the notion of showing guests such a brutal scene is a bit aggressive and potentially traumatizing, which is why Disney smartly nixed it. Interestingly, this scene didn’t make it past Cast previews of the park (so JUST employees and families) before they realized this was probably a bad idea. Good call, we think! Losing Consciousness on Flight of Passage Flight of Passage is one of the most dazzling and stunning rides in Disney World. Beloved by MANY, there’s a good reason why it frequently commands the longest lines in the parks! But let’s be honest: such an overwhelming and immersive attraction isn’t exactly for everyone. Flight of Passage Queue After several visitors began losing consciousness on the ride, which sees guests strapped to a bike-shaped vehicle that mimics the motions of a banshee that soars through Pandora for several minutes, Disney had to add warning cards before the ride entrance, similar to those at other dizzying rides, like Mission: SPACE. Because you simply won’t enjoy Flight of Passage if you’re not conscious. Extra Secure Restrooms Bathrooms are something we all need and visit regularly, but have you ever observed a key difference at the restrooms in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? You may notice that they have something that you won’t find at other Disney Park restrooms. Locks. Now, of course, stalls have the fastening mechanism. What we’re talking about are locks on the external doors! Many Disney Park bathrooms have open access entrances to minimize bottlenecks of guests going in and out, as well as minimize touchpoints on potentially germy areas. But you won’t find any of those at Animal Kingdom. All Animal Kingdom restrooms are secured with an external door that has a lock on it. Why? Safety is always a top priority, so on the extreme off-chance that an animal got loose from its habitat, guests can secure themselves inside a bathroom until the emergency is addressed. So, next time you visit the facilities at Animal Kingdom, observe that entrance door, and say a silent thank you to the Imagineers, who truly thought of everything! Too Thrilling Attractions at Animal Kingdom Aside from unexpected wildlife encounters, the park is home to some unsettling and intense attractions that can be triggering (and straight-up unsafe) for some guests. Expedition Everest isn’t for everyone Two of the most thrilling and jarring attractions are at Animal Kingdom: Expedition Everest and Dinosaur. Sometimes these attractions prove to be a little too thrilling and have been the cause of some heart episodes for some guests. Nowadays, Disney is VERY clear with warning signs for guests with heart issues, for very good reason. Take your personal heath situation into consideration before boarding. A Gun on Dinosaur As if the INTENSE Dinosaur ride wasn’t scary enough on its own, just imagine finding a loaded gun on the ride car! No guns allowed The scene involved another grandma-grandson duo, who found the weapon in their ride vehicle and alerted Cast Members. Police were called, and when the gun’s owner was found, he claimed he didn’t realize you couldn’t bring such things into a theme park, and that it must have fallen out of his back pocket on one of the ride’s many bumpy moments. Thankfully, now metal detectors exist! This tree has seen some stories Well, there you have it! From ride queue mythology to a waaaay too dark safari storyline, Animal Kingdom clearly has its fair share of creepy history! We’re just glad we can ride Kilimanjaro Safaris without the excessive sadness. 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is the creepiest thing that’s ever happened to you at Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post Creepy Stories From Disney's Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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