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Happy Friday everyone! Are you ready to catch up on ALL the big Disney news from this week? Chip and Dale Perfect! Then you’ve arrived at the right spot. From news about Annual Passes to all kinds of Halloween updates and photos of the adorable, new 50th Anniversary statues, there’s a lot to share this week. Let’s dive in! 1 — Annual Passes Are Available to Purchase Again! That’s right folks — Annual Passes for Disney World are now on sale! Keep in mind that Disney has introduced a NEW Annual Pass program with 4 available pass types. Annual Passholder Entrance Sign Trying to make your Park Pass reservations? Bonus Park Pass reservations can also now be made by Annual Passholders. These bonus reservations don’t count toward your overall Park Pass limit. ©Disney With the sale of the new Annual Passes, a new Annual Passholder calendar has also appeared. Click here to see how to use and understand this calendar. Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders for September as of September 8th © Disney Thinking of adding PhotoPass to your new Annual Pass? Read this first to get some important information that could save you money! Annual Pass Want to upgrade your park tickets to an Annual Pass? There’s a complication that could arise with respect to your Park Passes. Click here to see more about this problem. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates about the Annual Pass program, so be sure to check back with us for updates. Click here to see the pros and cons of Disney World’s new Annual Pass system. 2 — BIG EPCOT Opening Dates This week we got some big news about 2 new things coming to EPCOT. First, the opening date has been announced for EPCOT’s new Creations Shop (the shop that will replace Mouse Gear). Mark your calendars — the Creations Shop will open on September 15th! ©Disney The shop will feature a brand new merchandise collection and we have a feeling it’ll be VERY popular with EPCOT fans. ©Disney Excited to see what this spot looks like? Get a first look at the Creations Shop sign here! But wait, there’s more! The revitalized version of Club Cool also now has an official opening date! Get ready for the return of Beverly because Club Cool will open on September 15th as well. Our first glimpse at the Club Cool sign We’ll be checking out these spots when they open on the 15th, and we’ll be bringing you all the information you need to know, so be on the lookout for more updates! Click here to see some details about Club Cool! 3 — 50th Anniversary News This week was also a big one when it comes to the 50th Anniversary. In Disney World, more 50th Anniversary decor has arrived. Disney buses have gotten a 50th Anniversary makeover, as well as the Disney Skyliner. 50th Anniversary Skyliner Excited about the NEW fireworks show (Disney Enchantment) that will arrive in Magic Kingdom at the start of the 50th Anniversary? Click here to get a sneak peek at the music that will be featured in this show! ©Disney Disney Cast Members are starting to get their 50th Anniversary name tags. And, in some of the most adorable news of this week, the first 50th Anniversary statues have arrived in Disney World! Lady and Tramp So far, we’ve seen statues of Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Lady and Tramp, and more. Mickey We can’t wait to see all of the 50 statues once they’re up around the parks. Click here to see photos of ALL of the statues we’ve seen so far! Want to have fun celebrating the 50th Anniversary at home? Soon you’ll be able to collect 50(!!!) McDonald’s toys themed to the 50th Anniversary! ©McDonald’s Also, 50th Anniversary calendars (including a really cool poster calendar) have arrived online so be sure to snag yours while they’re available! 50th Anniversary Calendar We’re counting down the days to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and we can’t wait to see what else Disney has in store for these big celebrations! Get a peek at some of the special experiences coming to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary by watching this video! 4 — This Is Halloween It might not be October yet, but Halloween is in full swing at Disney World and Disneyland. This week we got a first look at Disney’s new Mummy Mickey Halloween popcorn bucket as well as the glow-in-the-dark Halloween popcorn bucket that is now available in Disneyland! He’s BOOtiful In Disney World, the Jack Skellington Annual Passholder popcorn bucket has arrived, as well as one of the iconic cauldron popcorn buckets! It’s purple! Love Haunted Mansion and The Nightmare Before Christmas? Click here to ride Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland with us (a.k.a. Haunted Mansion with a Nightmare Before Christmas overlay)! Haunted Mansion Holiday Staying at Disneyland Resort for a second, Oogie Boogie Bash has begun at Disney California Adventure Park and there are 3 NEW villains to see there (including Agatha from WandaVision)! We’ll be bringing you more coverage of and details about this event soon, so be sure to check back with us! Hey Agatha! Looking for more Halloween merchandise in Disney World? Halloween Mickey Balloon ears have arrived in the Most Magical Place on Earth! And more spooky treats have arrived in Disney World too including chocolate treats, a Haunted Mansion petit cake, all kinds of pumpkin snacks, a colorful Halloween flight, a sweet & spooky cocktail, and more! Haunted Mansion Petit Cake Celebrating Halloween at home? Check out a FULL list of Halloween content on Disney+. Click here to see our reviews of ALL the 2021 fall and Halloween treats in Disney World! 5 — The Monorail Station Has Reopened at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Also, this week the monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort reopened! All aboard! If you’ll be staying at this resort in the future, be sure to check out that updated monorail station and know that you can once again hop aboard the highway in the sky right from the hotel. Click here to see more photos and information from the reopening of the monorail station at the Polynesian. 6 — A NEW Holiday Event is Coming to Disneyland This week also brought us some exciting holiday news out of Disneyland! Recently, Disney announced that the NEW Disney Merriest Nites After Hours event will be coming to Disneyland this year. ©Disney The event will feature not 1, not 2, not 3…but 6(!!) different “merry parties” featuring fan-favorite characters like Miguel from Coco, Tiana, and more! ©Disney There will also be special photo opportunities, access to select rides with limited capacity throughout the park, specialty treats and merchandise, and more. Tickets will go on sale on September 14th and start at $165. Click here to see what else this holiday event will include! In terms of other news, a bunch of other things were announced this week. Check out some of the latest updates below: See the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure merchandise Go INSIDE Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure with us! See our FULL review of La Creperie de Paris POG juice is back with a new supplier 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon medals have been revealed Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure You probably shouldn’t buy face masks in Disney World right now — click here to see why There’s a new Starbucks tumbler in Disneyland There’s a new pamphlet in Disney World that breaks down the retirement of FastPass+ Here’s when the new Muppets Halloween special will debut on Disney+ The TRON ride construction has taken a big step forward TRON construction Kali River Rapids will close soon for refurbishment in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Cruise Line will resume lengthier sailings soon Owen Wilson will star in Disney’s new Haunted Mansion movie! Getting a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group just got easier — see why! The Main Street Confectionary construction walls are down Virtual queue Menus have been revealed for the Swan & Dolphin Food & Wine classic Disney has announced the DATE when tickets for the 2022 D23 Expo will go on sale! Expedition Everest will have a 3-month closure in Disney World Select animatronics have gone missing from EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth Yehaa Bob Jackson is coming BACK to Disney World Do You See Who is Missing? And that’s our wrap up of the big Disney news from this week! As always, be sure to check back with us for more updates. 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 piece of news from this week are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! 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To many people, working at Disney World would be a dream come true. Cast Members There are a LOT of roles for Disney to fill to keep Disney Parks running smoothly. We’ve seen Disney and restaurants or other spots that operate in Disney World posting a number of job openings over the past few weeks and months, and now we’ve seen even more announced! Later this month, Disney World will be hosting a job fair for a few new job openings, so if you have dreams of becoming a Cast Member, here’s all the info you need. A huge thank you to our reader Joe (@schreiberjoe on Instagram) for alerting us to this. On September 20th, Disney World will hold a job fair from 8AM to 6PM at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. They are specifically looking for individuals to work in 3 different job areas — Housekeeping… ©Disney …Culinary and Dishwasher… ©Disney …and Custodial and Food/Beverage Quick Service. ©Disney There are multiple roles available in several of these areas, and some of the jobs may be eligible for a $1,000 new hire bonus. Coronado Springs At the job fair, candidates can meet with the Recruitment Team to learn more about each role. Select candidates may even have the chance to apply and interview during the job fair, and some might even be hired right then and there! Be kind to Cast Members! If you aren’t able to visit the job fair in-person, Disney has also provided a way for candidates to apply for the job of their choice and attend a virtual interview, available 7 days a week from 8AM to 9PM, so you don’t have to worry about fitting it in your schedule. You can learn more by visiting Disney Careers. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates around Disney World and let you know what we find. Read this if you’re staying in a Disney World hotel soon! 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 want to be a Cast Member? Tell us in the comments where in Disney World you’d want to work! The post If You Want to Work at Disney World, NOW is the Time to Apply first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Resort cast members were treated to a special “snEEK peek” of Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party on Sept. 7, exploring eight treat trails featuring Disney Villains — including the infamous bag of bugs himself — and enjoying the Frightfully Fun Parade and Villains Grove. The special ticketed, sold-out event at Disney […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/s-ZPOi7gm_UView the full article

Are you as excited as we are for the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration? We’re only a few weeks away from October 1st, and we’re looking forward to all of the new entertainment, merchandise, and of course, food! Cinderella Castle is Ready for the 50th Anniversary In the meantime, however, we know there are a lot of you getting ready to head to Disney World for the week of September 12th! If you’re going to be in the parks next week, be sure to double-check those park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability so you’re prepared. Disney World Park Hours the Week of September 12th Magic Kingdom will be open next week from 9AM-9PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. On the days where Disney After Hours Boo Bash will take place (Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday), the park will be open to guests from 9AM-8:30PM. Magic Kingdom park hours for the week of September 12th © Disney EPCOT will be open next week from 11AM-9PM Monday through Thursday, and from 11AM-10PM on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday. The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival will be open daily next week during the same hours as the park. EPCOT park hours for the week of September 12th © Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 9AM-9PM daily next week. Hollywood Studios park hours for the week of September 12th © Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-7PM daily next week. Animal Kingdom park hours for the week of September 12th © Disney As we gear up to head into what could be a busy season for Disney World during its 50th Anniversary Celebration, it’s possible these hours could get extended! For now, however, the hours are in line with what we’ve seen in recent weeks. If you’re looking for more time in the parks this fall, be sure to read up on Early Theme Park Entry for resort guests and extended evening park hours for Deluxe and Deluxe Villa guests! Click here to read all about Disney World’s new Annual Pass system! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of September 12th Select Resort Hotels Currently, guests staying at Select Resort Hotels have wide-open Park Pass Reservation availability at all four parks next week! Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels for September 10th as of September 8th © Disney Theme Park Tickets The same goes for guests with Theme Park Tickets — as of this writing, all four parks are available for booking a Park Pass Reservation each day next week. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets for September 12th as of September 10th © Disney Annual Passholders Don’t forget, this will be the first full week with Disney World’s NEW Annual Passes! Because each of the Annual Pass levels are allowed different amounts of Park Pass Reservations at a time, their online portal looks a little different now! For next week, all four parks have full availability as long as your pass doesn’t have any blockout dates. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Annual Passes for September 12th as of September 10th © Disney We’ll continue to bring you weekly updates on Disney World’s current park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability! Between new Annual Passes arriving and the 50th Anniversary Celebration just weeks away, there are some pretty big changes in the works in the parks and resorts! Be sure to follow along so you can stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates. 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 Are you visiting Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post Annual Passes Are Back! Has It Impacted Park Pass Availability in Disney World Next Week?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney World’s 50th Anniversary begins in just a few weeks! 50th Anniversary decorations are already popping up! Starting October 1st, we’ll be getting new entertainment, including two fireworks shows, a daytime show, and a brand-new character cavalcade. We’ll also get to celebrate with the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris at EPCOT. And if you’re planning to visit the parks at the start of the celebration, then we have some exciting news to share — select park hours were just extended! The Disney World website now lists extended park hours on select dates around the 50th Anniversary. Magic Kingdom will now be open from 9AM-10PM on September 29th (previously the hours were 9AM to 9PM). September 29th is the date of the final showing for Happily Ever After, the popular fireworks show. Happily Ever After fireworks show at Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom also has extended hours on October 1st and 2nd. On the official anniversary, you’ll get 14 hours of celebration time from 8AM to 10PM. Then, on the 2nd, you can visit from 9AM to 10PM. Both dates were previously listed as 9AM-9PM. It’s almost time! Over at EPCOT, the park hours have been changed to 9AM-10PM on both the 1st and 2nd of October (previously 11AM to 9PM). And Animal Kingdom gets some bonus time as well, with new hours of 8AM-8:30PM (previously 8AM to 7PM) on those same dates. No updates have been made to the schedule for Hollywood Studios. EPCOT is getting extra hours as well! Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to cover 50th Anniversary news! We’ll be in the parks on the big day, sharing all the updates on the celebrations. Click Here to See Everything Happening on October 1st! 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 Are you visiting Disney World on these dates? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Select Park Hours Extended on Disney World's 50th Anniversary first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Even though we’re in the middle of the Halloween season, it’s time to start planning for the holidays! ©Disney We already received some information on celebrations that will be coming to Disneyland Resort, but now we’ve got even more details. Today, Disney announced that an all-new After Hours event, Disney Merriest Nites, is coming soon! On five select nights in November and December, Disney Merriest Nites will take place at Disneyland Park, bringing holiday cheer to those who purchase a ticket for this special event. Those who attend will get limited capacity after-hours access to select rides and attractions, including Haunted Mansion Holiday and “it’s a small world” Holiday ride overlays. ©Disney Throughout the park, there will be six separate holiday celebrations in various lands: A party with “Victorian flair” on Main Street, U.S.A., hosted by Mickey Mouse and the Muppets A bayou-inspired celebration with Princess Tiana in New Orleans Square A fiesta with Miguel from Coco in Frontierland A tropical party hosted by Lilo & Stitch in Adventureland A winter celebration with Elsa in Fantasyland A holiday party with Buzz Lightyear in Tomorrowland ©Disney There will be special entertainment offerings, photo backdrops, and character sightings all around the park, plus themed food and beverages for guests of the event. Those who attend will get unlimited PhotoPass downloads for the evening. And you’ll also be able to enjoy the popular “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade! ©Disney Tickets will go on sale on September 14th, 2021 for events held on November 11th, 16th, and 30th, and December 7th and 9th. They can be purchased online and in the Disneyland app no earlier than 9AM. ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more holiday news and updates, including all the celebrations at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World! Click Here to Learn About the Holidays at Disney World! 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 Will you attend this event? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: NEW Merriest Nites Holiday Event Announced for Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you headed to Disney World soon? Well, you’re going to want to know what to expect! Mickey! Mid-September is a GREAT time to visit Disney World when it comes to crowds. School is back in session and lots of folks are waiting to travel for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. If you’re packing to head to Disney World, we want to make sure you’re prepped with the weather forecast! Weather Forecast According to The Weather Channel, Florida summer weather is CERTAINLY not over yet. We’ve got rain and heat in store for us, but we’ll help with how YOU can prep for them! EPCOT Last week brought the return of a stormy week to Disney World, and it looks like we’ll see more of the same this week! Get ready for consistent weather (yay!) and…consistent rain chance (less yay). September 13th Monday, September 13th, brings us the same warm temperatures that we’ve been seeing in Orlando for months on end. As we mentioned, the temperatures are not going to vary a ton this week which makes it a little easier to pack! ©The Weather Channel Get ready for an 88 degree high and a 75 degree low. You’ll spot rain in the forecast on Monday — and get used to it! Every single day this week has a notable rain chance so it might be hard to enjoy September 14th The next day, September 14th has a similar forecast with another 88 degree high and the same 75 degree low. This is the highest rain chance of the whole week and it’s going to be a bit breezy too so be ready in case you get caught in a thunderstorm! ©The Weather Channel Unsurprisingly, humidity is HIGH this week with all that rain. Remember that it can feel a LOT hotter when it’s humid out so don’t underestimate the heat! September 15th On Wednesday, September 15th, we’re going to see yet another familiar-looking day. Actually, the high this day is the lowest of the whole week…by one degree. Funnily enough, this is the ONLY day that doesn’t have a high of 88 degrees! ©The Weather Channel Central Florida tends to get stuck with HIGH UV Indexes during the warmer months. This can be dangerous for your skin so make sure you’re wearing a LOT of sunscreen and reapplying often! September 16th For Thursday, September 16th, we’re seeing (Surprise!) another day with the exact same temperatures as earlier in the week. Get ready for an 88 degree high and a 75 degree low. On average, winds are higher this week but they shouldn’t be too disruptive. ©The Weather Channel Luckily, the evenings have a lower rain chance! We definitely prefer watching the fireworks with clear, rainless skies! September 17th Aaaaaand yet again, we have an 88 degree high and a 75 degree low. Did they just copy-paste the weather forecast this week? September 17th is bringing us more consistent temperatures! ©The Weather Channel The good thing about sometimes-stormy days is that you’ll have clouds hopefully providing some intermittent shade during the sunnier parts of the day! September 18th And on to Saturday, we’re seeing the same temperatures AGAIN. As a note, days are getting a liiiittle shorter this time of year, but you still have around 12 hours of daylight for your Disney day! ©The Weather Channel September 18th brings us an 88 degree high and a 75 degree low. September 19th Finally, we wrap up the week on September 19th with another 88 degree high and a 75 degree low. Plus, this day has the lowest rain chance of the whole week at 35% during the day and 34% at night! ©The Weather Channel This forecast is subject to change, but hopefully, we stick with those consistent temperatures! Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel. Temperatures are projected to hang out in almost exactly the same place for the WHOLE week. We’re looking at a slight range of high 80 highs and all 75 degree lows. ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH 2 News Again, no matter how consistent a forecast might seem, Florida weather is FICKLE. You never know when you might see a sudden storm or change in temperature. Check out the forecast a few more times leading up to your trip to make sure you’re prepared! Click here to see the essentials you need for your park bag! Tips for Weathering the Weather! Now we know what temperatures and weather we can expect next week, so here are some helpful tips! How To Prep for Rain As you can probably tell from the forecast, it is going to be RAINY this week. With scattered storms almost every day, you’ll probably see some rain and lightning while you’re in Disney World. Don’t fret! You can still have a good time — but you need to be prepared. Storm Clouds! Pack a rain layer like a poncho or rain jacket in your park bag and put it in an easily accessible spot in case the rain comes on fast. It won’t do you any good if you get soaked before you can put it on! Also, when there are storms in the forecast you might want to prioritize those outdoor attractions earlier. Lightning tends to come in the afternoon and can close down favorites like Splash Mountain and Test Track! See which rides close for weather in Disney World here! How To Prep For Heat If you’re traveling to Florida, you might not be used to the high temperatures and/or the high humidity. Do not underestimate it! It’s not only a matter of keeping you comfortable in the sun, but also keeping you safe! Dumbo You will likely be walking several miles in the sun and heat so make sure you listen to your body and take breaks when you need it. Plus, drink LOTS of water! We’ve seen plenty of guests get sick during the warmer months. Plus, wear plenty of sunscreen so you don’t end up with a painful burn! Click here to see everywhere to get FREE water in Disney World now! And that’s all for this week’s Disney World weather update! We hope you have SO much fun and we’ll check in again soon with more weather updates. Keep an eye on DFB! Click here to see more of what to expect in Disney World next week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! The post How to Pack for a 🌩STORMY🌩 Week in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you looking forward to immersing yourself in the holiday season this year? Look no further because magic is here with Holidays at the Disneyland Resort! And this year we’ve added a new separate ticket, limited-capacity offering, Disney Merriest Nites. Since Mickey Mouse adores the holidays and celebrating with friends, he’s invited some of them to help host six themed parties in one throughout Disneyland park. You can join Mickey Mouse and his friends on one of five select nights during November and December with the purchase of a ticket!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/69RmLaEzk-UView the full article

Right now in Disney World, there are several new things to try and see, like a new playground in EPCOT, the 50th Anniversary golden character statues, and Boo Bash in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Hi Mickey! But what about things that aren’t available right now? We’re looking at what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week so that you’re prepared for your upcoming vacation. Let’s check around the parks and the Disney World hotels. Starting with the parks, the only place you’ll find scheduled refurbishments for next week is in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Refurbishments The Walt Disney World Railroad will still be closed next week, and likely for a long time after. Fantasyland Station Due to construction on the TRON roller coaster in Tomorrowland, which interrupted the train tracks, the Railroad can’t run. We are seeing more progress on the construction for TRON Lightcycle Run, but there isn’t an opening date set for the ride yet. TRON construction The Main Street Confectionery is another Magic Kingdom spot that’s been closed for a while, and it’s still scheduled to be closed next week. Main Street Confectionery HOWEVER, we saw some progress here as well, because the construction walls around the store finally came down on Thursday, September 9th! No more construction walls! Now we can see the store again, but there are still signs directing guests to find the Confectionery’s treats at the Main Street Cinema. Not open yet We’re hoping the removal of the walls means the Confectionery will reopen soon, but right now it’s still on Disney’s refurbishments calendar through mid-November of this year. Animal Kingdom Refurbishments These aren’t for this coming week, but just a quick heads up — Kali River Rapids is going to close for refurbishments starting November 1st, 2021. The closure is expected to last through mid-December of this year. Kali River Rapids Expedition Everest is also getting refurbishments, but not until January of next year. The ride will be closed from January 4th through mid-April of 2022. Expedition Everest That’s all for the theme parks — now let’s look at the hotels around Disney World to see what’s going to be closed. Disney World Hotels Refurbishments One hotel is coming off our refurbishments list, because the Monorail station is officially open again at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. All aboard! Guests at the Polynesian can use the Monorail again to get to and from the Magic Kingdom. Polynesian Monorail Station Updates Disney’s Contemporary Resort is still in the middle of some big refurbishments, including changes coming to guest rooms in the form of a new Incredibles theme. ©Disney A re-theme of the Wave restaurant is happening as well, and it will be reimagined as Steakhouse 71. The new restaurant is scheduled to be opened by October 1st. Steakhouse 71 ©Disney Updates are also coming to the lobby. Guests will be asked to go to the second floor for check-in and concierge services. The lobby at Disney’s Contemporary Resort We saw one update at the Contemporary that’s already finished — there are new elevators now with a modern Monorail theme! New Contemporary Resort elevators On September 16th (next Thursday), Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is scheduled to re-open. We’ve seen some funky things going on with reservations, but it looks like the hotel will reopen as planned. All-Star Music Resort Other hotels that are opening this year in Disney World include both of Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts and the All-Star Sports Resort. ©Disney Speaking of the All-Star Resorts, there’s some construction happening in the lobby of Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. Construction Walls Part of the lobby is blocked off, but you can still check in like normal at the other desks. Construction at Disney’s All-Star Movies Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort are both getting updates to their lobbies as well. If you need to check in to one of these resorts, follow Cast Member directions and signs to find the right place. Old Key West Lobby You can also check in on your My Disney Experience app and just go straight to your room if you’d prefer! Saratoga Springs Lobby That’s it for our refurbishments update! Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know about any changes we spot at Disney World. Click Here to See All the Refurbishments and Construction Going On at Disney World Right Now Disney Park Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Click HERE To See FULL LISTS of the Rides, Attractions, Shopping, Entertainment, and Restaurants Opening in Disney World! TUTORIAL: How To Use Disney World's NEW Park Pass Reservation System ALL Disney World Reopening Procedures Disney World Hotel and Ticket Booking Information We’re Visiting ALL the Reopened Disney World Hotels and Have All the Need-to-Know Details We’re LIVE in Disney World's Magic Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We’re LIVE in Disney’s Animal Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We Got a FIRST LOOK at Disney World’s New Character Cavalcades and Entertainment! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite hotel in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Read This If You’re Staying at a Disney World Hotel Soon 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. Last night we got to attend the very first Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure Park, and we’re in a Nightmare Before Christmas kind of mood! Oogie Boogie So, when we saw that the new Nightmare Before Christmas collectible keys and pins have FINALLY made their way online, we had to share the news! Disney collectible keys can be a really fun and unique way to celebrate your love for lots of Disney characters, movies, and more. So if you’re into Disney keys or just love Nightmare Before Christmas read on for ALL the info you need to know about these NEW items. Eureka, they’re here! The Nightmare Before Christmas Collectible Mystery Key Pins are online now for $15.99. Each blind box contains one collectible key pin featuring favorite Nightmare Before Christmas characters, including Jack Skellington, Sally, Mayor of Halloweentown, Lock, Shock, and Barrel, and Oogie Boogie. There’s also one mystery key! ©shopDisney Jack’s key is decorated with black and white pinstripes and Jack’s grinning face. ©shopDisney Oogie Boogie is holding his infamous dice, and his key is green with bug accents. ©shopDisney The Mayor of Halloweentown is happy to be on a blue background with black cats and his infamous spider bow tie. ©shopDisney Our favorite trick-or-treaters, Lock, Shock, and Barrel, are looking mischievous with candy. ©shopDisney And Sally is cuddling a black cat with accents of her patchwork dress decorating the key. ©shopDisney Which key pin do you hope to get? Remember that this is a mystery box, so you won’t know what key pin you’re getting until you open it up. You can find these key pins on shopDisney right now for $15.99 each. Get your own Nightmare Before Christmas Collectible Mystery Key Pins here! If you prefer Disney’s collectible keys rather than pins, you can also get Nightmare Before Christmas Collectible Mystery Key blind boxes for $12.99. These keys have essentially the same design as the pins, and they’re double sided. ©shopDisney The other side of the pins look mostly the same, with the exception of the Mayor of Halloweentown yelling into his megaphone. Don’t forget the 6th key is a mystery design! ©shopDisney These collectible key blind boxes are on shopDisney right now for $12.99. Order your own Nightmare Before Christmas Collectible Mystery Key here! Will you take your chances and order one blind box or order a few in hopes that you get the character you want? There are limits on these items in terms of how many you can buy, so be sure to keep that in mind. Keep reading DFB for all your Disney merchandise news! Shop the new Nightmare Before Christmas Minnie ears 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. Which collectible key or pin do you want? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Collectible Disney Keys and Pins Are Now Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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If you’re planning a trip to Disney World soon, there’s going to be a lot for you to experience! There’s a lot of excitement on the horizon! Soon we’ll have a new ride, two new restaurants, new fireworks shows, and so much more. On top of that, there are some exciting events like the Disney Very Merriest After Hours, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and the 50th Anniversary. And for those traveling soon, your planning just got easier — more park hours have been released! As of today, park hours have now been released through November 20th, 2021. We’d previously seen hours through November 16th, but now you can plan your trip for the second half of that week! Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-9PM on Wednesday and Saturday, but will close at 8PM on Thursday and Friday for the Very Merriest After Hours event. (Which will last from 9PM-1AM.) ©Disney Over at EPCOT, guests can visit the park from 11AM-10PM daily, enjoying eats and treats from the Food & Wine Festival throughout the whole day. ©Disney At Hollywood Studios, the park is open from 9AM-9PM most days, but take note that it will close early at 7PM on Thursday, November 18th! You may want to swap your park day if you were planning to visit then — that’s two extra hours you would miss out on. ©Disney For those visiting Animal Kingdom, you have some pretty regular hours — 8AM to 7PM each day. That’s 11 hours of fun! ©Disney Moving on to Disney’s water park, Blizzard Beach will be open each day from 11AM to 6PM. Florida is one of those unique places where you may still want to go swimming in November. ©Disney And finally, Disney Springs will be open from 10AM to 11PM on the weekdays, but you get an extra half hour until 11:30PM on Friday and Saturday. That should give you plenty of time to accomplish your late-night shopping! ©Disney Those are all the park hours we have for now, but stay tuned to DFB for more! We’ll make sure to keep you updated with any planning details that you need to know ahead of your trip. Click Here for a Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip! 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 visiting Disney World in November? Let us know in the comments! The post MORE Disney World Park Hours Released for November first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ah, Disney snacks, one of the best parts of the theme parks (if not THE best part!). We’re in love with cheeseburger spring rolls and we don’t care who knows it! Disney has so many fun snacks to choose from! Most of us have the ones we love (like plastic cheese, for us) and the ones we love to hate (looking at you, turkey leg). But, do you know which Disney snacks represents you the best, based on your personality? We’ve made a list, and we’re here to share — here’s what classic Disney snack you are based on your zodiac sign! First up is Aries! This fire sign is confident and honest, usually getting straight to the point, just like a Mickey Pretzel! Next, we have Taurus, the devoted earth sign. You’re consistent, just like a classic Turkey Leg! Moving on to Gemini, the sweet and adaptable air sign! Know what else is sweet and adaptable? A cupcake! Plus, cupcakes have the duality of the cake and the frosting to match the twins of the zodiac. That’s the classic Disney snack you are based on your zodiac sign! Next time you’re in Disney, you should try your snack out if you haven’t before, you might be surprised how well it suits you. Stay tuned to DFB for all things Disney! Click here to see the delicious snack you’ve overlooked 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. Do you agree with the snack we gave your zodiac? Tell us why or why not in the comments! The post VIDEOS: Find Out What Classic Disney Snack You Are Based on Your Zodiac Sign! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you’re visiting the Disney parks, the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps can make a big difference in your trip! ©Disney Through these apps, you can see wait times, check out park maps, secure boarding groups for rides, and so much more. One of the best features is the ability to Mobile Order your food, and now, even more locations are getting added to the list! Disney announced this morning that the parks’ candy kitchens will soon be added to the list of options for Mobile Order. This means you’ll be able to pre-order everything from candy apples to cupcakes to marshmallow wands! Goofy’s Candy Co. The new locations are now available at Disneyland Resort, and they include Marceline’s Confectionery, Candy Palace, Candy Kitchen, Pooh Corner, and Trolley Treats. The Walt Disney World locations will be added to the list one by one, as follows: Candy Cauldron at Disney Springs on September 14th Karamell-Küche at EPCOT on September 16th Zuri’s Sweets Shop at Animal Kingdom on September 21st Goofy’s Candy Company at Disney Springs on September 23rd Candy Cauldron in Disney Springs Noticeably absent from this list are the two shops in Magic Kingdom, Main Street Confectionery and Big Top Treats. Main Street Confectionery is currently undergoing a large refurbishment with no set reopening date, but Disney notes that they plan to introduce this feature there in the future. Right now you can head to the Main Street Cinema to find the Confectionery’s sweets. And one more fun bonus — your eligible merchandise discounts will apply when you order from these locations! Just make sure that your annual pass, DVC membership, or Magic Key is connected to your account and your discount will be automatically factored in. Make sure to use those discounts! Stay tuned to DFB for more restaurant and food news around Disney World — we’ve got you covered with the latest and greatest! Click Here to Learn About Other Locations Using Mobile Order! 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. Have you ever used the apps to Mobile Order? Let us know in the comments! The post Getting Candy Apples, Cupcakes, and MORE Just Got Easier in the Disney Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween Time is back at the Disneyland Resort today, and a howling new offering arrives next week in the Downtown Disney District: Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit. Guests will search throughout the district for character-themed pumpkins, fill a game board with stickers and redeem it for a spooky prize. “I love Downtown Disney because every year we […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/6C8UGKR_Qu4View the full article

It’s almost here — we’re counting down the days until Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! It’s almost time! We’re ready to celebrate with fireworks, a new ride, special entertainment, and over-the-top decorations. And speaking of decorations, a new piece of decor popped up in Disney World recently. In fact, it’s the first thing you’ll see when you arrive! This morning when entering Disney World property, we spotted these new 50th Anniversary logos on the main entrance sign! New signs! This addition was made to the archway on EPCOT Center Drive. There are two EARidescent medallions, one on each side of the main Walt Disney World banner. How fancy! The new additions match well with the fresh paint jobs on the entrance signs. Last year, Disney announced that these archways around the resort would be getting a fresh makeover, and the painting continued for several months after that to get them updated. We can’t wait to see more decorations in the coming weeks. So the next time you roll into Disney World, you’ll be reminded exactly why you’re here — to enjoy The Most Magical Celebration on Earth! Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates from around Walt Disney World. We’ll be covering everything on the 50th Anniversary, so don’t miss out! Click Here to Learn More About Everything Happening on October 1st! 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 Are you visiting Disney World for the 50th Anniversary? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: These Are the FIRST 50th Anniversary Decorations You'll See in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know planning for a Disney World vacation can raise a LOT of questions! Walt Disney World Do you ever hear people saying things like “Disney Dining Plan,” “Boarding Group,” or “Disney Vacation Club” and think “huh?” Or do you have planning questions you’re too afraid to bring up to your Disney-fanatic friends? It’s totally okay to not be an expert, that’s what we’re here for! We’re answering ALL of the questions you’re too afraid to ask! 1. What’s going on with FastPass+? Right now, there is no FastPass+ program at Walt Disney World. And recently, Disney announced the upcoming release of Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ which will be the new system guests can use to expedite how they experience attractions and navigate the parks. Fastpass Kiosks in Magic Kingdom Disney will be introducing Disney Genie, a free, “virtual personal assistant” as part of My Disney Experience this fall. A secondary, paid service will be called Disney Genie+. This paid service will replace FastPass and MaxPass (in Disneyland). It will allow guests to bypass standby lines at select attractions by paying a base price of $15 per day per ticket at Disney World. Certain highly sought-after experiences, like Rise of the Resistance or Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, will be offered as an a la carte pay per guest/per ride offering. Guests will be able to purchase up to two of these per day, if desired. This is a new service, so don’t worry if you don’t understand it all — everyone is still learning how this will work, and how to make it work for them and their vacation priorities. The Difference Between Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ 2. Is the Disney Dining Plan going to return? Yes! Disney said a couple months ago that the dining plan will return in the future, but they did not tell us when that would be happening. The program was suspended when the parks reopened after the closures in 2020. Disney Dining Plan Shirt The Disney Dining Plan offered different ways to pre-pay for all of your meals during your visit. Some people love it and swear by it. Some just don’t care for it much at all. Depends on your family! You can check out the different plans that were offered before the closures here. 3. Is a Park Hopper worth it during crowded times? It depends! On one hand, if the park you’re currently at has a tonnn of long lines, you would be able to hop somewhere else that has shorter lines to make the most out of your day. The same goes for crowded dining locations! On the other hand, it might not matter that much if ALL of the parks are really crowded. Let’s park hop! But, we think it’s probably better to have the option! There’s usually at least one park that has a few rides with lower wait times than the others at some point during the day. Plus remember this opens up the option to change parks to enjoy.a sit down meal in a new location, which could be a relief from the hefty crowds for a bit. We think it would be worse not to have a Park Hopper and be stuck in a crowded park for the whole day. But as you decide, remember that traveling between the parks can sometimes take up to 90 minutes! So, we advise you to check the wait times at the park you plan to hop to before you head over there to make sure that the time you spend getting to the next park will be worth your while! 4. Are MagicBands worth it? This is a personal preference! My Disney Experience now has MagicMobile, which basically does all the same things as a MagicBand, it’s just on your phone! And MagicBands are no longer complimentary when you stay at a Disney resort, while My Disney Experience is free. Americana MagicBand BUT it might be easier for you to just tap your MagicBand around Disney World instead of getting your phone out. Plus, there are still some really fun MagicBand designs we’ve seen! And you can go back and forth between MagicMobile and MagicBands, so you can use both and not even have to choose one over the other! Why Are These Disney MagicBands So Expensive? 5. Are any of the parks other than Magic Kingdom worth visiting? Um, YEAH! There is SO MUCH to do at the other Disney World parks! In EPCOT you can eat and drink around the world, plus visit the food festivals like the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! You get to experience so many different cultures and cuisines! There’s also attractions like Frozen Ever After, Soarin’, and Test Track. Plus, EPCOT Forever is running right now, which will soon be taken over by Harmonious, which Disney is calling one of the biggest fireworks shows they’ve ever created! Mexico Pavilion In Hollywood Studios, you have Toy Story Land, Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ft. Aerosmith, and…oh yeah, ALL of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! You can fly the Millennium Falcon and then go grab a cocktail from a galaxy far, far away at Oga’s Cantina. It’s a super unique land you can’t find anywhere outside of a Disney park! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge And finally, there’s Animal Kingdom! You can go on an actual safari here and see lions, giraffes, rhinos, and more. It’s the closest thing to an African safari you can get in the U.S. Plus, there are other animals all around the parks that are worth checking out! As for attractions, Expedition Everest and Avatar: Flight of Passage are definitely worth your time. You gotta get over to Pandora to check out those awesome floating mountains! They basically built a whole alien WORLD right in the middle of a jungle in Florida. It’s SO worth seeing! Also, Animal Kingdom has some of the best food at places like Satu’li Canteen and Yak and Yeti. Expedition Everest Overall, the other 3 Disney World parks are for sure worth visiting. And if you drink alcohol, you can walk around with drinks at these 3 parks, which you cannot do at Magic Kingdom, where alcohol is only available in sit-down restaurants. 6. What are the best types of clothes to wear during the holidays? The holiday season at Disney World is a beautiful time to visit and see all those decorations. As for the weather, it can still be pretty warm during the day, since you are in Florida, after all! But, the mornings and evenings can be cool. Christmas in Magic Kingdom! We suggest layers! Layers are the best way to go about dressing for Disney World around the holidays, that way you can take something off if you get too hot or put something on if you get too cold. Toss a hoodie or jacket in your bag and you’ll have it when you need it. Some members of our team love oversized scarves as well. These are easy to pack away when not needed but super useful when they are! 7. How do you do the parks without rope dropping? Listen, we get it — sometimes you just need to sleep in a little while you’re at Disney World. No problem! You can still take advantage of times with lower crowds without waking up at the crack of dawn. EPCOT rope drop Make sure to keep an eye on wait times on My Disney Experience so you can check which rides have the lowest waits. You might also see lower wait times around peak meal times like lunch and dinner. Skipping the fireworks to go on rides is also a good trick because many people will be watching the show in the evenings! If you have seen the fireworks or are otherwise less interested in them than rides, consider planning to knock some rides of your list at this time. And remember, you can always get in a line right before park close. As long as you’re in the queue by park closing time, they’ll let you ride! And if you have the extra money in your vacation budget, consider purchasing a ticket for an After Hours Event where you can stay in the park later with much lighter crowds and easy access to all the most popular rides! 8 Disney World Tips That Sound Great — Except When They’re Not 8. How do I keep the weather from ruining my trip? Be prepared! But also, temper those expectations. Make sure you pack things like rain gear or clothing that will help keep you cool in the heat. Definitely check the weather before your trip, and during, to know what to expect. But remember that Florida weather can be unpredictable, so it’s better to be overprepared than underprepared! Hats, umbrellas, ponchos, waterproof shoes — these are all your friends in Disney World! Rainy Day in Hollywood Studios Also, try and have an open mind when it comes to weather. Just because it rains doesn’t mean your whole day is ruined! In fact, rainy days in the parks can see really low wait times and lower crowds, so that’s a plus. And if you’re worried about heat, make sure to stay hydrated, take breaks in the air conditioning, and wear sunscreen! There’s a big chance the weather will throw you a curveball at some point. We’ve had weeklong trips totally rained out and still had the best time — it’s all about perspective! 9. How do I fill a whole day without going into a park if I have young kids? There’s a lot you can do at Disney World without going into the parks! You could spend the day at your resort at the pool or sometimes resorts will have crafts set up for kids to do. We can say though, in our experience taking kids, the pool is possibly going to be the star of the trip. Disney themed pools are SO much fun — you’d be surprised how many kids remember the pools more than the “real” rides! Pool at the Polynesian! You can also go putt-putting in Disney World at one of the fun-themed courses around property! And at places like Fort Wilderness, you can rent bikes, canoes, go horseback riding and loads more. Another option is to visit Disney Springs! Take your kids to get ice cream, go see the latest movie, or shop around in World of Disney or the Lego Store! Wait, We Can Do *What* In Disney World?? 10. Is it worth going while pregnant? Been there, done that, and YES! There’s still a lot to do if you’re pregnant! You just can’t ride some of the rides. Keep in mind, Disney World does cater to families — that means. a lot of SMALL children. So more rides than you think are 100% preggers safe! You just might be holding off on whipping around on a roller coaster til those 9 months are up! But if you love the stores, theming, food, cavalcades, etc. then you should have a good time! Just make sure you have a plan and take time to rest throughout the day. “it’s a small world” And you can still ride things like “it’s a small world,” Spaceship Earth, or Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Plus, being pregnant kind of forces you to slow down a bit (if you’re a “do it all” type person typically on Disney trips!) and enjoy parts of the park you might otherwise blow past. Enjoy a snack or two you’ve never had and check out all the parks has to offer. (And maybe plan fun things to do when you come back with a baby in tow!) 11. Where are the best places to get away from kids? We get it — lots of people come to Disney World with their families, but that doesn’t mean everyone in the parks wants to be surrounded by little ones. If you’re trying to take a break from being around kids in the park, look to the bars or lounges! La Cava del Tequila (AKA the Tequila cave in EPCOT’s Mexico pavilion) usually isn’t a hot spot for little ones, as there’s not a lot of seating in there and not a lot of options for them to eat and drink. The same goes for Rose & Crown Pub in the U.K. pavilion. Nomad Lounge Nomad Lounge in Animal Kingdom is a nice spot to sit and relax as well! It’s usually pretty quiet and again, there are mostly drinks and food that only appeal to adults. If you’re just looking for somewhere quiet, right now the back of the Morocco pavilion in EPCOT has been pretty deserted! The point is there ARE plenty of kid-free zones in Disney World, but most tend to cater more to adult food and drinks. We recommend you book a reservation for a nice restaurant in Disney Springs, at your resort hotel, and more. NEW Menu Items and Why Nomad Lounge Is Basically The Best Place Ever. 12. How do I eat all of the food I want to try without getting full or breaking the bank? Planning, my friend! Plan out what exactly you want to eat so you know how much it will cost. This also helps you not waste stomach space by panic eating a boring burger because you don’t know where the food you want to try is located! Greece Food and Wine Booth You can also put the money you want to spend on a Disney gift card so that way you can’t go over your budget. Another great way to try a lot of different things is through the food festivals at EPCOT! The plates are small, so you don’t get full from just one or two things. You can also share with someone else so you don’t get as full but still get to try everything! Disney World is usually really great about allowing you to split meals at sit-down restaurants and most fast food meals are plenty big enough to share. 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 13. Who is the 3rd child in Carousel of Progress? If you know, you know. There’s a little girl at the beginning of Carousel of Progress doing laundry that we never see again throughout the ride! No one knows who she is or where she went. Weird, right? Carousel of Progress There’s not a definitive answer about who she is, but rumors range from a neighbor girl helping out to a daughter that died from whooping cough, which was prominent at the time. Our favorite theory is the family got a washing machine and didn’t really need her around anymore! One things for certain though, she’s not the other children, Patricia or James, so just who is this mysterious blond pigtailed girl? I Was Today Years Old When I Learned THIS About Disney World 14. If I’m scared of spiders, would It’s Tough to be a Bug be too scary for me? Depending on how big your fear is, this is a maybe. We think it’s more startling than scary, so if you go in expecting to be startled, then you should be more prepared! Honestly, it’s best to just prepare to be started for the whole experience, not just the spiders! It’s Tough to Be a Bug! And you can always close your eyes when the spiders come like some of us do . This ride can be al little spooky at times (but it’s all lighthearted good fun). 15. Do you have a list of acronyms Disney fans use? Why, yes, we do! We know, the Disney terminology can get a bit confusing if you’re not used to it! We have a big list of acronyms for Disney World right here, but here are a few of the basics: WDW – Walt Disney World MK – Magic Kingdom FP+ – FastPass+ (RIP!) CM – Cast Member DAK – Disney’s Animal Kingdom DHS – Disney’s Hollywood Studios MDE/MDX – My Disney Experience ADR – Advance Dining Reservation DDP – Disney Dining Plan DVC – Disney Vacation Club TTC – Transportation and Ticket Center ROTR – Rise of the Resistance You’ll get them down in no time, don’t worry! When it starts to get tricky is when you work in hotel and ride names. “BRB, just gonna head out from PORS to get to DHS to make my boarding group for ROTR in SWGE!” 16. What time of year has the least amount of people at the parks? This isn’t as easy to answer as it is times to AVOID. Those are major holidays, holiday long weekends, spring break, summer, or basically any time most people would have off for vacation. Where is everyone? The least crowded times are typically early and late January, early to mid-February, September after Labor Day, and early November! We’ve seen incredibly low wait times recently in the weeks of August once most schools start back up in the U.S. before Labor Day! Wait Times for Popular Disney World Rides are Getting Lower! 17. Should I do a solo trip even though Magical Express will be gone? Is it safe? Magical Express will be ending on January 1st, 2022, so you can use it until then! After that, you can use Mears Connect (which is the same company that ran Magical Express) for a round trip fee starting at $32 or a one-way fee starting at $16! Mears bus Since you’re only one person, this is a pretty good deal where you can still be around other people on a bus instead of taking an Uber on your own if you’re uncomfortable. Plus, there are no surge charges on Mears Connect, so you don’t have to worry about prices going up because it’s a busy time! When in doubt, if you don’t mind the added cost and dealing with a rental, you can always opt to rent a car for the length of your stay as well. 18. Do all Dole Whips taste like pineapple? Are they all made from pineapple? Nope! There are many different kinds of Dole Whip around Disney World, and the only one made with pineapple is the original pineapple Dole Whip. Peter Pan Float featuring Lime Dole Whip We’ve seen flavors ranging from watermelon, orange, raspberry, coconut, lime, lemon and more! 19. Can you eat at the resort hotels without staying there? Yep! You can make a reservation to eat at a Disney resort you’re not staying at. Citricos So feel free to check out places like ‘Ohana at the Polynesian Village Resort, Toledo at Coronado Springs Resort, or Citricos at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa! Just keep in mind that “resort hopping” (AKA visiting resorts you’re not staying at) is still not officially allowed without a reservation at a restaurant at the hotel. We’ve still had hit or miss success with Mobile Ordering at fast food locations in other hotels, so play this one by ear. But an ADR will certainly get you access! NEW Steakhouse 71 Restaurant Will Replace The Wave in Disney’s Contemporary Resort 20. How does Rider Switch work? Rider Switch is a great way to still be able to go on rides that your kids aren’t tall enough (or not looking) to ride. First, make sure a ride offers Rider Switch. Then, tell a Cast Member you want to do Rider Switch. They will issue you a Rider Switch entitlement to your My Disney Experience account. Space Mountain Rider Swap Then, one or more adults can wait with those not riding while the other parent goes on the ride. Once the ride is over, the parent that was on the ride will then wait with the kid(s) while the other parent goes on the ride without having to wait in the entire line again! It’s basically a FastPass so that the second person doesn’t need to RE-wait in the long line again. 21. Is it a good idea to wear Crocs to the parks? If your feet are comfortable in Crocs and they won’t give you blisters or anything, then absolutely! Disney also makes some very fun Crocs you can wear around the parks. Red, White, and Blue Crocs! Crocs are waterproof, which is great in case it starts raining, and they have straps, so they can keep your feet from sliding around if it does rain! We’ve tried rockin’ Crocs in the parks not too long ago and saw a few blisters (we weren’t super used to wearing them) but they held up pretty well! Our tried and true advice still applies — make sure you’ve worn your park shoes before and have them well broken in. Also, be sure to bring a second pair in case of blisters or a soggy shoe situation. Learn more about our adventure with Crocs in the parks here! 22. Why was Hollywood Studios called MGM when it first opened? When Hollywood Studios first opened in 1989, it was called Disney-MGM Studios Park. This was because of a licensing contract between Disney and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio, according to History.com. This gave Disney the right to MGM’s name and logo for the studio-themed park. MGM days ©Disney Originally, Disney-MGM Studios was supposed to also be a full TV and movie production studio. Some very popular Disney animated movies were made there like Mulan and Lilo & Stitch! The partnership dissolved years later and Hollywood Studios emerged! (You will still find some older MGM fans still fervently refer to it solely as “MGM Studios” though! See if you can spot any old MGM branding still in the park!) 23. Can you get mocktail versions of alcoholic drinks at quick service restaurants? It depends! If you’re at a spot that has a full bar, they should be able to make you a non-alcoholic version of a drink. However, at some places cocktails are pre-made in large batches, so they can’t be made non-alcoholic. There are usually some non-alcoholic drinks already on the menu, though! Dawa Bar in Africa For example, at Oga’s Cantina in Galaxy’s Edge, all of the cocktails are completely pre-made, so they can’t be customized. The exception to this is that you can sometimes ask them not to put the topping on a drink if you don’t want it, as that is added after the drink is poured. But, they do have non-alcoholic offerings! Just keep in mind they’re typically on the sugary sweet side. Many full service restaurants and bars are starting to offer inventive mocktails that are more adult-palate friendly too! So, Does Oga’s Cantina in Disney World Actually Have a Secret Drink Menu? Here’s What We Know 24. How does Disney decorate for the holidays so fast? They have a HUGE team of people in the parks overnight to decorate! Cast Members start as soon as the last guest leaves and can take right up until just before the park open! Halloween is here! You can see exactly how Disney does this on Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic on Disney+! We’ll say that, for BIG holidays like Halloween and Christmas, the decor typically takes upwards of a week or two to fully show up on the scene, but that initial burst of decor that wasn’t there the night before is always fun to spot! 25. How do you pay for parking? If you’re staying at a Disney World Resort, you can park at the theme parks for free! If not, you’ll pay at the entrance of the parking lots. Magic Kingdom entrance Each Disney World park has an entrance to the parking lots that look similar to toll booth stations. You will stop on your way in and pay for parking as you enter! Everything You Need To Know About Parking In Disney World 26. What do you do if your Rise of the Resistance boarding group gets called during a dining reservation? We’ve actually had this exact thing happen to us! We ended up missing our boarding group and were so scared we wouldn’t be able to get on Rise of the Resistance! Rise of the Resistance Luckily, Cast Members were understanding about it since it was an Advance Dining Reservation and still let us get on the ride. Just make sure you have a way to prove that you actually did have a dining reservation! We recommend if you KNOW your group will be called while eating, swing by the ride beforehand and just note it with a Cast Member. Then at least you can go into your meal confident your spot in line is safe! 27. Can you pack food to bring to the parks to save money? Absolutely! According to Disney “Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the park for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers and do not require heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration or temperature control and do not have pungent odors.” Checkpoint at Disney’s Hollywood Studios So, just be mindful of how hot it will be outside, and don’t bring stuff that could spoil easily! And make sure you let a Security Cast Member know you have food with you when you enter the park. Also, an exception to that “no glass containers” rule is baby food, you can bring that into the parks! Haven’t Been to Disney World in 5 Years? Here Are the BIG Things You Need to Know RAPID-FIRE TIME! 28. Are pre-shows happening right now? Yes! Pre-shows at rides are back! 29. Do you have to show your ID for every alcoholic drink, regardless of age? You sure do! You need to have your ID with you to buy an alcoholic drink. When in doubt, don’t risk this one — just keep your ID handy. 30. Is the coffee in the Disney World hotel rooms free? Yep!! It’s single serve packets. And there should be free tea, too. 31. If I leave the park for lunch, can I get back in? Absolutely! You can leave the park you’re in and re-enter later in the day if you wish, even without a Park Hopper! (You just can’t go into a different park without that Park Hopper!) 32. What happened to all the stuff from the Great Movie Ride? We’re not sure about where everything is, but rumors circled that Cast Members and even celebs reached out to get mementos here and there. 33. What’s the fastest ride at Disney World? Test Track! It gets up to 65 miles per hour. (FASTER than that crazy launch on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Hollywood Studios!) Who’s ready to rock ‘n’ roll?! 34. Can we take face masks off inside for photos? Not right now! Masks need to be on at all times while indoors or in line for/on rides. The exception is if you’re sitting down inside and actively eating or drinking. 35. Do you have to use Mobile Order at every quick service? Nope! Some locations are only using mobile order, while others are doing both. 36. Do you buy park tickets separately if you’re renting Disney Vacation Club points to stay on property? Yep! Park tickets do not come with DVC points. In many cases though, DVC members get access to discounted rates for tickets and Annual Passes. 37. Is the front of the park souvenir pick-up available right now? No, souvenir pick-up and resort hotel delivery are still currently unavailable. 38. Where is the Cat in the Halloween scene on Carousel of Progress? About 12 minutes into the show, the cat is sitting on the bookshelf behind Grandma as she’s watching the fight! It’s not a real cat, though. 39. Is the Grey Stuff just colored mousse? No! It’s basically cookies and cream whipped mousse. It’s actually really yummy! Grey Stuff Cupcake 40. How many calories are in the Wookiee Cookie? Calories don’t count at Disney!! You’re walking so much, it’s okay to indulge. (For real though, Disney doesn’t disclose calorie counts!) 41. Why doesn’t Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion get a holiday overlay like in Disneyland? Um, yeah, great question! We are SO jealous of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay. Many think it’s due to Disney World being a possible “once in a lifetime” trip destination for many guests. If the Mansion was in Nightmare Before Christmas mode, those guys visiting at that time wouldn’t be able to experience the attraction in it’s original form. BUT…still, Haunted Mansion Holiday is really unique and fun too. (Please let us have one in Florida, Disney World!!) 42. Why does anyone want to eat Thanksgiving food at Liberty Tree Tavern for lunch in Florida? Hey, some of us like that comforting Thanksgiving food all year long, thank you very much! This is actually one of our favorite places for a meal in Magic Kingdom. The food is really tasty and well prepared. Plus, who doesn’t want all you can eat Thanksgiving goodies?! 43. Why do they still sell Turkey Legs? Honestly, some of us wonder that, too! But as of 2019, they were selling over 1.3 million Turkey Legs a year, according to AllEars. So obviously people still like them! This is a dividing food for many, but some guests’ trips aren’t complete without a big juicy turkey leg! 44. Why have they never made an Emperor’s New Groove ride? We ALSO want to know the answer to this!! Just think of how amazing “PULL THE LEVER, KRONK!” would fit into a ride? Ugh, maybe one day. 45. What age is too old to get hype about visiting Disney? You’re NEVER too old to get excited about Disney!!! We want a holiday overlay! Well, there you have it! We hope we could give you some answers to questions you might’ve been too afraid to ask. As always, stay tuned to DFB for Disney tricks, tips, news, and updates. Click here to read about Disney World’s upcoming 50th anniversary! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. 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Since introducing mobile order service several years ago, we’ve been continuously expanding the service to additional dining locations and adding new options like table-service to go for even more convenience. Now available at Disneyland Resort and coming soon to Walt Disney World Resort, you can also use mobile order service to order your favorite confections from select merchandise locations with candy kitchens.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/k5MOgTEtkOEView the full article

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Oogie Boogie Bash has kicked off at Disneyland Resort! Mickey’s Trick & Treat show! ©Disney The separately ticketed event began tonight at Disney California Adventure Park and has a host of frighteningly fun activities! We’re here checking out the trick-or-treat trails, a special parade, all the themed food, and of course, the characters! Oogie Boogie Bash is a great time to see characters that aren’t usually out and about during the normal theme park hours, and this year, there are 3 NEW villains at the party! Come with us as we take a look at all of the evil new additions! Disney announced recently that 3 new villains would be added into the Halloween festivities with a spooky video! We had an idea of who the villains were from the clip, but now, we know for sure who has joined the party! Oogie Boogie Bash First up is Sid from Toy Story! When we first arrived, we saw the stage at Pixar Pier had been set for him. The stage is set for Sid! When the event officially began, Sid was out for guests to see! Sid is here! Sid was interacting with guests as they walked by and watched. The powerful witch has made her theme park debut, and we couldn’t be happier. It’s been Agatha all along! Hey Agatha! You can spot this truly iconic Marvel character in the Ancient Sanctum area of Avengers Campus. We’re so excited to see her in the parks! That’s our look at the 3 new villains that have been added to Oogie Boogie Bash this year! Stay tuned as we bring you more exciting coverage of the party. Click here for LIVE updates from Oogie Boogie Bash! 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 Which villain are you most excited to see?! Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Check Out the 3 NEW Villains at Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a great day to celebrate Halloween at Disneyland Resort! It’s time for Halloween in California! Today is the first day of Oogie Boogie Bash in Disney California Adventure! While Disney World kicked off their Halloween After Hours event last month, now it’s Disneyland’s turn. Are you ready for all the creepy fun and spooky treats? We’ll be reporting LIVE from the first night of Oogie Boogie Bash! Join us and follow along as we update this post all night with EVERY detail from this scary event! Oogie Boogie Dates and Pricing Tonight (September 9th) is the first night of Oogie Boogie Bash, which will be held on 25 select nights through October 31st. Ticket prices ranged from $114 to $169 depending on the night, and they sold out a few weeks ago. The event takes place in Disney California Adventure from 6PM to 11PM, though guests can enter the park as early as 3PM. Oogie Boogie Bash is here! If you decide to enter early, that gives you three extra hours in California Adventure before the event officially begins! Are you ready to get into all the Halloween fun? Getting Started When you get to California Adventure, you need to check-in at the Main Entrance. Check-in begins as early as 3PM, so even if you arrive before the event begins, you’ll need to check-in. Oogie Boogie Bash There are signs reminding guests that the park is closing at 6PM today. If you enter California Adventure before 3PM, there will be a sign and Cast Members directing you to the line for Event Check-In. Event Check-In At check-in, you will receive a wristband which will help Cast Members recognize you as a party attendee. Oogie Boogie Wristband Guests are required to wear the wristband on their left wrist, and Cast Members would not give out candy bags until the wristband was on. Crowds Considering Oogie Boogie Bash is sold out, we weren’t surprised to see the crowds. Guests were already lined up before 3PM to enter the park. Entrance Crowds The event has a limited capacity, and at 3PM the crowds were pretty average. We’ll be checking back around 6PM for the crowd levels once the event begins. Crowds Even the crowds in Avengers Campus weren’t too bad. At this point, the park was still open to regular park guests as well. Avengers Campus Crowds We’ll continue to keep an eye on the crowd levels throughout the night! The Map Once you check-in, you are given an official Oogie Boogie Bash map, which shows you pretty much everything you need to know about the event! Oogie Boogie Map Cover You can see a list of the attractions, merchandise locations, and dining locations that will be open during the event… Check out what to do at the event! …some event highlights… Map …the exclusive entertainment… Exclusive Entertainment …special dining opportunities, how to use PhotoPass at the event… Special Dining and PhotoPass …and a health and safety notice. Health and Safety It’s time to get the party STARTED!!! Costumes While anyone can wear a costume to Oogie Boogie Bash, Disneyland has outlined certain Costume Guidelines, which apply to guests 13 and under and also guests 14 and older. Keep in mind that these guidelines can impact whether your costume is allowed into the park, so you might want to double check before planning your costume. Guests are getting dressed up! We noticed plenty of guests around the park in some cute Halloween costumes! Merchandise We saw a lot of spooky merchandise at Oogie Boogie Bash! All of this merchandise was out before the event officially began, so we’ll be on the lookout for event exclusive merchandise! We spotted an Oogie Boogie Loungefly Backpack for $85… Oogie Boogie Loungefly …and the Oogie Boogie Spirit Jersey! Oogie Boogie Spirit Jersey The front says “Frightfully Fun” and it’s covered in green, sparkly Oogie Boogies! Front of the Spirit Jersey We also found some Oogie Boogie Shorts for $34.99. If you like green, the merchandise at this event is for you! More Oogie Boogie Merch The Oogie Boogie Bash Tumbler is available for $39.99. It features Oogie Boogie on the front and is covered in pumpkins, bats, and more! Oogie Boogie Tumbler There are a few limited edition pins as well like the Under My Spell Maleficent Pin… Oogie Boogie Bash Pin …and the Forever Wicked Evil Queen Pin! Forever Wicked Pin Stay tuned for more merchandise updates! Decorations At Oogie Boogie Bash, guests can enjoy the Halloween decor that is already in the parks! Halloween Decorations at Disney’s California Adventure There are several photo-ops around the park for the event! We spotted some on Pixar Pier… Pixar Pier Photo-Op …one that says “Happy Halloween”… Happy Halloween Photo-Op …and a super festive photo-op with pumpkins and candy! Look at this festive photo-op! Trick-or-Treating Trick-or-treating at Oogie Boogie Bash will take place on Immersive Treat Trails, where guests can get candy AND possibly spot characters, including new villains like Agatha from WandaVision. You will be given a candy bag when you check-in for the event! Trick or Treat Candy Bags There are Treat Trail Markers throughout the park indicating where guests can go to get candy! Treat Trail Markers We’ve seen several of them around the park already! Specialty Eats Oogie Boogie Bash serves guests a few special exclusive event treats. At Flo’s V-8 Cafe, you can choose from (or get all of them) three different types of loaded fries, including Buffalo Chicken Fries, Loaded Gravy Fries, or Loaded Chili Fries. Flo’s V-8 Cafe We’ll be giving you full reviews of the fries, so stay tuned! Dining Oogie Boogie Bash has both dinner and dessert packages available during the event, and guests can add them on while at the event. Wine Country Trattoria The Wine Country Trattoria Oogie Boogie Bash Parade Dining involves a three-course meal at Wine Country Trattoria, reserved seating for the Frightfully Fun Parade, and an Oogie Boogie popcorn bucket with the children’s meal. Read more about the Wine Country Trattoria Oogie Boogie Bash Parade Dining here! The dessert package is called the Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party, where guests can enjoy drinks and desserts on Sonoma Terrace at 7PM and 9:30PM during the party. Here’s more about the Sonoma Terrace Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party! Entertainment There are a lot of entertainment options at Oogie Boogie Bash, such as Mickey’s Trick & Treat Show in Hollywood Land, where guests can dance to Halloween tunes and listen to not-so-scary tunes. Mickey’s Trick & Treat Showtimes Characters Not only can you catch characters around the park and at the Immersive Treat Trails, there is also Villains Grove, which takes guests through the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail with villain-themed decorations. We also saw a set up for Cruella to come out and see guests! We can’t wait to see Cruella! As we see more characters around the park, we’ll continue to update! If you’re looking for more Oogie Boogie Bash updates, follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Click here to see more about Oogie Boogie Bash! 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 Oogie Boogie Bash tickets? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend is only months away with registration for the 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon races open now! ©runDisney In-person races are officially returning to Disney World this year, and along with the Princess-themed event, Wine and Dine and the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend are taking place soon. Recently, Disney announced that sunrise yoga in front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom would be part of the Princess Half Marathon Weekend, and now we know when registration will open for that event! Registration for runDisney’s Sunrise Yoga event opens September 14th at 10AM EST! The event takes place on February 24th at 5;30AM, you’ll be able to enjoy the sunrise, do yoga in front of Cinderella Castle, and enjoy some perks like a complimentary yoga mat, mat carrying cover, and a complimentary water bottle! The event costs $95 if you register any time between September 14th and January 24th and $105 if you register between January 25th and February 16th. To register, you’ll head over to the runDisney website on September 14th! Don’t forget, this event is part of runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, so be sure to check all the other events and festivities happening. ©runDisney We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Here’s what you need to know about the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this sunrise yoga event? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's When to Register For YOGA in Front of Disney World's Cinderella Castle! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article