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Disney World recently announced a new Annual Passholder Program, and now, those passes are on sale! Annual Pass The new program is significantly different from the old one — there are now only 4 types of Annual Passes available, different blockout dates, and new add-ons. One thing the new program also has is more park pass reservations for some Annual Passholders as well as bonus park pass reservations that don’t count toward your overall total number. As passes went on sale today, bonus reservations became available to current passholders! The amount of park pass reservations Annual Passholders can have at one time changed as the new system was introduced. Before now, all passholders could only hold up to 3 reservations at a time. Here’s a look at the updated amounts for current passholders: Disney Platinum Plus: Up to 5 reservation holds at a time. Disney Platinum Pass: Up to 5 reservation holds at a time. Disney Gold Pass: Up to 5 reservation holds at a time. Disney Silver Pass: Up to 4 reservation holds at a time. Disney Theme Park Select Pass: Up to 3 reservation holds at a time. Disney Weekday Select Pass: Up to 3 reservation holds at a time. Disney EPCOT After 4 Pass: Up to 3 reservation holds at a time. Annual Pass In addition to the amount of reservations passholders are allotted for their pass level, they also now have access to bonus reservations! According to Disney, bonus reservations are added to the calendar from time to time, allowing you to make extra reservations on select days at select theme parks and don’t count as a reservation hold. Disney World Annual Pass This morning, after Annual Passes went on sale, current passholders now have access to bonus reservations! We noticed there were bonus reservations available for September 11th and September 14th. ©Disney These bonus reservations were not available, however, for every park — only select parks. On September 11th, only EPCOT and Hollywood Studios were available to book through bonus reservations. Note that normal park pass reservations for EPCOT for September 11th are currently booked up. ©Disney On September 14th, only EPCOT is available to book as a bonus reservation. ©Disney Remember, these do NOT count toward your total amount of park pass reservations you can hold at once. So, if you can hold 5 total reservations, you could book these two bonus reservation days and hold 7 park pass reservations at once! We’ll keep you updated on all things Annual Passes, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to learn more about the new Annual Passholder Program 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 been able to see any bonus reservations yet if you’re a current Annual Passholder? Tell us in the comments! The post BONUS Park Pass Reservations Can Now Be Made by Disney World Annual Passholders first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Orlando Science Center will present Aquatic Adventures Weekend, which could include mermaid sightings. View the full article

We are SO excited about the new restaurants opening soon in the France Pavilion at EPCOT! La Creperie de Paris Both La Crêperie de Paris and its quick service window, Crêpes à Emporter, will be opening on October 1st, just in time for Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration. We got a chance to check both out early, and if you’d like to read our review La Crêperie de Paris, you can do so here. But today, we’re checking out the quick-service window, Crêpes à Emporter. Atmosphere You’ll find La Crêperie de Paris in the France Pavilion at EPCOT next to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (which also officially opens on October 1st!). To the right, you’ll see a series of windows where you can place your order and get your delicious crepes to go at Crêpes à Emporter (which translates to “Crêpes To Go”). Quick service window Although there isn’t much to talk about as far as atmosphere goes here, there are some nice details you’ll want to check out. Above the window are some ornate French-style windows. Let’s get in line! There are also other various decorative elements you might miss if you’re not looking for them. Crêpes À Emporter Window When you’re ready to place your order, all you have to do is get in line. Then you’ll pay for your food and pick it up at the pick-up window. Your receipt will have a number on it to correspond with your order. Crepes Easy-peasy! Crêpes to go! We love it! So what about those crêpes? Eats The menu at Crêpes à Emporter is smaller than the one you’ll find inside at La Crêperie de Paris. It features three savory galettes, four dessert crêpes, and ice cream, along with a few hard ciders, wines, and other drinks. Note that some of these options are actually different from what you can get inside! The Menu We started with drinks and HAD to try out the Ciders. Heads up, these are not your big pint glasses of cider you might be more familiar with in EPCOT. Cheers! The Cidre Brut is a dry cider, but we liked it. It wasn’t too sweet and had just a hint of apple flavor. Dry Cider But the Cidre Doux was just the opposite, and we thought it was WAY too sweet. It tasted a lot like apple juice, and although we don’t hate apple juice, that’s too much sweetness for us in a cider. Both ciders are $5.95 each. Sweet Cider But what about the food? Well, we ordered all three savory crêpes — you know, for science! All three savory galettes are served on a buckwheat crêpe, hence the darker color. If you’ve never had buckwheat, it’s actually very flavorful. It’s more complex of a flavor than straight whole wheat would be, but not as milk as if made with bleached flour. The Cream of Brie Cheese Galette for $9.95 was our favorite. Inside was a creamy and tangy Brie cheese fondue. Melty cheese FTW! You know we love our cheese! Brie Galette! The Bechamel, Cheese, and Ham Galette for $10.95 reminds us of the Ham and Cheese Croissant from Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie , but in galette form. The sauce inside was SO creamy (bechamel is basically thick, creamy white gravy!) and the cheese was a strong Swiss cheese with LOADS of flavor. Again…we can’t help it — CHEESE. And this one had cheese on top, too (OK, just a little cheese, but it’s still there!). MORE Cheese! We also loved the Ratatouille Galette — the Tomato, Zucchini, and Eggplant inside have a ton of flavor with all those veggies and herbs. But here’s a DFB tip — get this AND the Brie Galette and take a bite of them together! Because, well, everything is even better with cheese, right? Do you sense the theme here? Ratatouille Galette Our only negative, and it really isn’t one, is the presentation. It leaves a bit to be desired. The crepes are quickly folded up and tossed on a plate. A little more care with garnishes or presentation could go far but, honestly, if they’re tasty, we can let visuals slide! Even inside at the sit-down location, garnishes and presentation weren’t the strong points of these crêpes. Moving on to dessert, the Vanilla Ice Cream Crêpe for $6.95 might have been simple, but it was delicious. The crêpe itself was a butter sugar crêpe, and then it was combined with their incredible soft serve. Our soft serve visually left a little to be desired, but it still tasted just as good. This is incredibly similar to the crêpes previously sold nearby at Crêpes de Chefs de France (which is now closed to make way for this lovely spot!). Simple, but delicious We also tasted the Red Berries Crêpe on our first visit to grab some Crêpes to-go. This one will cost you $7.50. Crepe Time! This was very fresh, sweet, and tart. The filling is simply a slightly tart red berry compote with more red berries drizzled on top. It’s simple and sweet without being cloying. Sometimes simple is best. (Though we wouldn’t have turned our noses up to a blob of whipped cream here!) Nosh Or Not You should head over to Crêpes à Emporter if… You love savory galettes and sweet crêpes — that’s about all that’s on the menu here! You want a quick bite to eat — if you stick to the to-go window, you’ll find decent sweet and savory options perfect for strolling around World Showcase. You want to try something different — although this is a quick service spot, this isn’t your usual hotdogs and chicken tenders, but something more delicious and yes, even a bit more healthy! The previous crêpe stand in France was very limited in its menu, but this is more robust in its offerings. Have the option to order savory crêpes to eat on the go is a wonderful option. Skip Crêpes à Emporter if… You don’t like crêpes or buckwheat galettes. So basically, you don’t like really thin pancakes with food inside of them. As previously mentioned, that’s about all that’s on the menu here. You want a nice table service meal — and if you’re still craving crêpes, you can get that experience inside at La Crêperie de Paris. There’s not much to the exterior of this location — you order, you get your food, and you go. You want a heavier meal — these crêpes tend to be pretty thin and light, so if you’re wanting richer and heavier food, you might want to go somewhere else. Even inside at the sit-down option, just keep in mind these crêpes might be delicious, but they’re also not a crazy amount of food. Overall It turns out we aren’t just impressed with La Crêperie de Paris, but Crêpes à Emporter is also a solid player for getting some delicious and unique food at EPCOT. And even better, here you can get it to go, which is great if you really want to try a savory galette or sweet crêpe, but don’t want to take the time to sit inside a restaurant to do so. If you’ve ever strolled around France (the real one, not the one in Florida ), crêpes are perfect street food. Customers enjoy watching them made right in front of them (since they cook so quickly) and they’re often quite substantial meals loaded with fillings like chicken, cheese, and more. (Imagine more a big stuffed burrito and less a thin dainty meal) These crêpes are much more simple and smaller, but they come out honestly about where we’d expect price-wise. They’re priced about right considering the quantity and quality of food served. The menu here is a little more limited than what you might find inside, but there are some different options here that could warrant a visit even if you’ve already dined inside at La Crêperie de Paris. We’ll be curious if this menu remains the same throughout the year or changes from time to time, but you can be sure we’ll keep an eye on it and let you know about it. Crêpes are such a great vehicle for a myriad of flavor combos that this spot has a fun opportunity ahead of it because of that. They can rotate the menu, come up with specials, and more, if they choose to do so. It would be wonderful to see seasonal crêpes (ahem…a gingerbread crêpe would be the bomb!) or unique savory crêpes swapped out from time to time. The location is primed for lots of fun changes as it settles in and grows. We’ll be eager to see how guests react to the quick crêpe option in the park! Read Our Full Review Of La Crêperie de Paris Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you looking forward to dining at Crêpes à Emporter or La Crêperie de Paris? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Recently, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. 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“Disney Enchantment,” the brand-new nighttime spectacular coming to Magic Kingdom Park as part of "The World’s Most Magical Celebration," features dazzling fireworks, beloved Disney music and immersive projection effects that extend from Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A. The show takes you on an emotional journey, empowering you to believe in yourself and make your dreams come true.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Yd9mG5CZi2wView the full article

A 148-year-old Florida Keys lighthouse could get a new life now that a community organization is poised to take ownership and begin a massive preservation project. View the full article

Not quite ready to say goodbye to summer and still trying to squeeze in more fun? That’s good, but there is still SO MUCH happening at Disney World over the next few months including a new Halloween celebration, the beginning of the 50th-anniversary celebration, and MORE! And today is the perfect time to plan your next trip — and we have details on some great DEALS and DISCOUNTS! Get ready to celebrate 50 years of Disney World! Whether you’re looking to visit for Halloween and the BOO Bash, a 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival trip, or “just because,” our friends at Small World Vacations have compiled all of the current Walt Disney World discounts for DFB readers. Keep Reading for all the Disney World Deals The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your vacation with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Current Walt Disney World Deals and Discounts Summer Resort Offer Guests can save up to 25% off rooms at select Disney World hotels from NOW through September 29, 2021! Grand Floridian This offer excludes 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, and The Little Mermaid Standard Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Click here for more details on the summer resort offer! 2021 Military Offers Members of the U.S. military can take advantage of great rates on rooms most nights through December 17, 2021. The Disney Military Promotional Tickets are valid for visits from January 1st through September 26th. 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Something big is hatching at Gatorland. It’s the time of year when baby alligators break out of their shells by the dozens. View the full article

Eighteen months into the pandemic, a handful of South Florida’s fall food and wine festivals are still intact. Here are five fall food feasts worth your immediate attention. View the full article

From Spirit Airlines to retailers and restaurants, employers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport are trying to fill roughly 800 job openings. But a new survey found that 55% of travelers expect to postpone their plans, and 42% are likely to cancel altogether. View the full article

Walt Disney World Annual Passes are back! Recently, we reported that Disney World, alongside Disneyland’s new Magic Key program, would be bringing back their Annual Passes. An Annual Passholder ticket Today, we’ve got some big news for you! Annual Passes for Disney World are on sale NOW! Tickets are available on the Disney World site, and will also be available at the tickets windows at the four parks, the Ticket Center at Disney Springs, and via phone call at the number 407-934-7639! ©Disney The new Annual Passes are available in four different tiers. The highest tier is the Disney Incredi-Pass, which costs $1,299 and features no blackout days and five park reservations at any given time. The second-highest tier is the Disney Sorcerer Pass, which costs $899 and features some blackout days and five park reservations at any given time (this tier is only available to DVC members and Florida residents). The third-highest tier is the Disney Pirate Pass, which costs $699 and features blackout days during peak times and holidays and four park reservations at any given time (this tier is only available to Florida residents). The lowest tier is the Disney Pixie Pass, which costs $399 and features blackout dates on holidays, peak times, and weekends and three park reservations at any given time (this tier is also only available to Florida residents). Florida residents will also be able to pay monthly instead of annually. Click HERE to learn MORE about Disney World Annual Passes! ©Disney Like before, Annual Passes come with perks! These include parking, park hopping, discounts (20% off dining, merchandise, and activities), V.I.Passholder Support, optional pass add-ons like PhotoPass and Water Parks, exclusive merch, and surprises during Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Walt Disney World Annual Pass Please Note: Depending on what time you visit the Disney World website to purchase an Annual Pass, you may enter a Queue. (This screenshot was taken at 6:15 AM EST, for example.) Annual Pass online purchase queue If you already have park tickets, you may upgrade to an Annual Pass (or, if you currently hold an Annual Pass, you can upgrade them to the new Annual Passes with special renewal rates)! Want to learn more? Here are some more articles we have about the new Annual Pass! Click here to see even more details about the new Annual Pass system Click here to get an in-depth look at what the new Annual Pass options are Click here to see how the new Annual Pass program affects current Passholders Click here to compare the prices of the new Annual Passes to the old ones Click here to see ALL of the blockout dates for the new Annual Passes Click here to learn about upgrading your ticket to an Annual Pass Click here if you want to buy an Annual Pass, but don’t live in Florida Click here to see what’s missing from the new Annual Pass program Click here to learn about why Annual Pass sales are limited Click here to weigh the pros and cons of Disney World’s new Annual Passes Click here to see what you’ll have to pay extra for with the new Annual Passes Grab your pass today! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read more about Disneyland’s Magic Key Program! 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 of Disney World’s Annual Pass? Let us know in the comments! The post Annual Passes For Disney World Are On Sale NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World at 50: In 1981, Magic Kingdom hit double digits and threw itself a long "Tencennial" party and a parade. Epcot loomed. View the full article

Search for panelists opens Sept. 9-14, 2022, at planDisneysearch.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2021) – Disney Parks, Experiences and Products is looking for experienced Disney Parks guests to apply for a chance to become a 2022 planDisney Panelist. planDisney is an online question-and-answer forum for planning Disney vacations. For more than 13 years, thousands of hopeful candidates apply annually to become part of this diverse panel to help future guests plan their most magical Disney getaways. This year, the application window opens Thursday, Sept. 9, at noon EDT and runs through Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, at noon EDT. Apply online at planDisneySearch.com.Formerly known as Disney Parks Moms Panel, planDisney launched in 2008. Since its inception, guests turn to the panel for proven experience and knowledge when it comes to planning a Disney vacation. planDisney Panelists are actual guests, not Cast Members or Disney representatives, and they provide tips and recommendations based on their experiences at Disney destinations.Panelists respond to guest-submitted questions and share answers about Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line and Disney Vacation Club, accessible to everyone at planDisney.com. Not only can guests ask their own questions on the site, but they may also search and save more than 220,000 previously asked questions and answers on this official Disney platform. planDisney is available in four languages – English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. The panelists are comprised of diverse individuals in different life stages; they come from large families, small families, and families with no children. The 2022 panelists will be selected based on their personal experiences with Disney destinations, their communications skills in sharing their Disney knowledge and their ability to connect with guests looking for practical, helpful advice from their peers. “There is so much Disney to see and do that it’s tough to experience everything in a single visit. But what if you had a trusted friend who has experienced everything already? Wouldn’t it be great to get their advice,” said Jerry M., one of the dads on the 2020 planDisney panel. “The magic of the planDisney Panel is our collective experience and our diverse backgrounds. Taken together, we’ve just about done it all – and like your best friend, we want to see you enjoy yourself.” How to Apply Applications for a chance to become a 2022 planDisney Panelist will be accepted from noon EDT on Thursday, Sept. 9, through noon EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 14. To apply, visit planDisneySearch.com. The application is a three-stage process: a series of short- answer questions, a brief video submission and a phone interview. The 2022 planDisney Panelists will be selected in November and announced in January 2022. Applicants selected must be available to attend a training session at Walt Disney World Resort in December 2021. Additional eligibility requirements can be found on the application site. ### About planDisney planDisney, formerly Disney Parks Moms Panel, is a diverse group of panelists offering authentic advice to guests planning a Disney vacation. Guests can pose questions to the panelists in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, and gain access to other vacation-planning tools. Featuring just 12 members during its inaugural year in 2008, the panel now boasts approximately 45 park-savvy, active panelists as a result of the popularity of the site and the ever-growing number of questions submitted by curious guests. Serving as independent contractors, the panelists receive a reward trip to one Disney Destination for themselves and up to three family members and/or theme park tickets for their participation on the planDisney Panel. For more information and to meet all the panelists, visit planDisney.com. View the full article

Howdy from Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle has been redecorated for the 50th Anniversary! We’re at the parks alllll the time keeping an eye out for new things to tell you about, so come with us as we share what’s new at Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Sunshine Tree Terrace The Backside of Water is GONE at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Adventureland! The treat was on the menu for a while to celebrate the recent renovations of the Jungle Cruise, as well as the new blockbuster movie that came out in July! Jungle Cruise-Inspired Back Side of Water Treat In addition to the missing float, you can also no longer get the cotton candy Dole whip that was a part of the treat on its own. Cotton Candy Dole Whip And even though something was removed from the menu, the Citrus Swirl has still not returned! Citrus Swirl We’ll keep our eyes peeled for any sign of the treat! Click here to read our review of the Backside of Water Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Main Street, U.S.A. In the Hub in front of Cinderella Castle, all of the statues have been removed! No more statues! We noticed this in particular around the fountains. Is something new coming? This could possibly be making room for the new golden character statues that are coming for the 50th anniversary! Click here to see ALL of the character statues we know about so far! Up at Tony’s Town Square, the sign is back up! Tony’s Town Square! We noticed a temporary sign for a while, but now, it has been restored to its former glory. You love to see it! It looks as vibrant as ever! Fantasyland Back at Storybook Circus in Fantasyland, we noticed new character banners! New banners! These are the same designs as before… Storybook Circus Banners …they’re just new, so they’re especially fresh and bright! Lovely! We saw Salty the Seal… Salty the Seal …Lambert the Man-Eater… Lambert! …and Humphrey the Unicycling Bear! Humphrey The colorful new banners bring a lot more energy to the area! Frontierland In Frontierland, we had noticed the scrim is down around Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, but wanted to make sure you caught a glimpse, too! Pecos Bill Pecos Bill – not sure if we’ve seen the curtain/scrim down. Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Uptown Jewelers We got a glimpse of the new Dooney and Bourke collection that’s coming soon — Paw Pals! New collection! It’ll be available on September 8th inside Uptown Jewelers. So cute! We also found the new Nightmare Before Christmas Loungefly backpack! So spooky! We’ve already seen this over in Disneyland, and we’re SO EXCITED it’s made its way to the East Coast!! We’re loving this design! This sells for $75. The Emporium At The Emporium, we found a new Halloween decoration! This Mickey pumpkin decoration stands up on its own. Mickey pumpkins! It also LIGHTS UP! How fun!! Shining bright! You can get this one for $24.99. It can also shine green! The new Mickey Balloon Halloween Ears have also made their way into Magic Kingdom! Mickey trick-or-treating These light up, too! Halloween Balloon Ears! You can get these for $29.99. Click here to read more about the Halloween Balloon Ears! Another item we had only seen at Disneyland before now was this Hocus Pocus glass set! AMUCK! We found it in The Emporium and were pumped to see our 3 favorite witches! I put a spell on you… You can see Winnie, Mary, and Sarah Sanderson on the glasses, which retail for $34.99. We need these, NOW! One of the cutest items we saw recently was this new Disney Tails Halloween shirt for your four legged friends! Are you kidding?! AND it glows in the dark!! This will help keep you from losing your dog at night! You can get it for your fur baby for $39.99. Your doggos deserve some spooky fun, too! And 2-packs of masks are being sold at The Emporium now! 2-pack of masks We found several different varieties, like this Black Panther set. Wakanda Forever! These 2-packs are being sold for $19.99. Star Traders We found this fun new Halloween shirt over in Star Traders! Mickey, Goofy, and Donald are doing their best to scare the candy away from you! These guys don’t scare us! This shirt is $36.99. Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. We found a couple new phone case in Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. — this Marvel Comics phone case (which is $29.99)… Marvel Phone Case …and this Animal phone case! Animal Phone Case We also found some new Apple Watch bands from Loki! This Miss Minutes one is $34.99… Miss Minutes is super creepy! …and so is this Alligator Loki Variant watch band! Alligator Loki is the best variant Then, we saw a bunch of new magnets! This What If…? one of T-Challa as Star-Lord is super cool. Star Lord in an alternate universe And we found some Star Wars magnets, too, like this one of Grogu’s different moods, which…same, Grogu, same. Grogu is our mood always There is also a new Mandalorian magnet… Mando …and one of Chewbacca! Chewy And, of course, a meme Grogu for good measure. Yeah, yeah, Disney…it’s cute. These magnets are $14.99. Village Gifts Back in Village Gifts in Fantasyland, we saw some artwork that is new to us! This tiki birds canvas is so vibrant and fun for $150. In the tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki room! And this Headless Horseman canvas is PERFECT for Halloween time! These colors are awesome Village Gifts has some amazing artwork, make sure to stop in next time you’re in Magic Kingdom! Arribas Brothers Cart The Arribas Brothers Cart in Adventureland has these cool new glass skulls! Glass Skull! One version has a light inside for $29… It lights up! …while the others do not — but they’re still really pretty! These go for $39, probably because they’re a bit more detailed! Perfect for the season! These are a super unique souvenir you can get for yourself or as a gift! Magic Kingdom Additional Updates The Monorail was closed at the Transportation and Ticket Center Monday morning! Both the Express and Resort lines were down, with Cast Members blocking the entrance. Monorail Closed The only way to get to Magic Kingdom was on the ferry boat, which caused a tonnn of backups due to the crowds trying to get to the park for Labor Day! Line for the Ferry Boat Once we got to Magic Kingdom from the TTC (which took about 45 minutes), the Monorail lines were down at the entrance to the park as well. Monorail Closed However, things were back up and running again by Tuesday morning! Click here to read more about the Monorail’s closure That’s everything new from Magic Kingdom recently! We’ll be on the lookout for more fun new things, so stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to see what’s new at EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of the 4 Disney World parks is your favorite? 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Each and every day, cast members across Walt Disney World put on their iconic nametags over their costumes — and their hearts — to mark the important role they play in making magic for our guests. Whether it’s on their first day or their 50th year, wearing a nametag is an incredibly meaningful tradition for all of us as cast members.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/2NTkxDGIcwQView the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Mickey and Minnie are cute and all, but Jack and Sally are basically the icons of Halloween in the Disney Parks! So, you’ll definitely want to bring these adorable nuIMOs with you as you make your way around the parks this spooky season! They’re Simply Meant to Be! As you get hot and cold running chills during Halloween, you can stay warm in the Gray Plaid Mickey Spirit Jersey with a checkered Mickey on the front… Plaid Mickey Spirit Jersey …checkered print on the sleeves, and the Disney World logo on the back for $74.99. Plaid Mickey Spirit Jersey Once Upon a Time There are some BIG fans of Wishables in Disney World, because almost all of them have sold out at Once Upon a Time! There are only a few of the new Halloween-themed Wishables left on the shelves, so you’ll want to move fast to grab them for yourself. Missing Wishables Legends of Hollywood We have to be honest — there are some pretty cool cats in the Disney Universe! And, you can spot the Aristocats, Cheshire, and even Cat Yzma on the new Disney Cat Dooney & Bourke collection rolling out on September 8th! You’ll be able to find these bags at the Legends of Hollywood, as well as other stores around Disney World. Disney Cat Dooneys Hollywood Studios Construction Update Lightning Lanes FastPasses are quickly disappearing around Disney World as the parks make room for the Lightning Lanes that will be replacing the old system. We’ve seen more Lightning Lane signs pop up in the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, but now Disney’s Hollywood Studios has more too! We spotted the Lightning Lanes at Alien Swirling Saucers… Lightning Lane …Toy Story Mania… Toy Story Mania …Tower of Terror… Ready to skip the line?! …Disney Junior Dance Party, and Star Tours! Lightning Lane Rock ‘N Roller Coaster also had its FastPass sign missing, but the Lightning Lane sign has yet to appear! FastPass Sign Missing All the other attractions still have FastPass at this time. Here are all the Lightning Lanes we spotted in Hollywood Studios! Walt Disney Presents Well, it could be the end of an era over at Walt Disney Presents! During our last visit, we noticed that the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge exhibit had gone dark. While we aren’t sure if or what might be replacing it, we’ll have to check back again soon! Galaxy’s Edge Display Closed Hollywood Studios Crowd Update Labor Day Weekend was a BUSY time in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as plenty of families made their way into the park to celebrate the holiday weekend! Hollywood Studios lines on Sunday We saw consistent crowds all over the parks throughout the weekends with heavy traffic right as you first entered… Hollywood Studios Crowds …and continuing through popular spots around Hollywood Studios, like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge… Millennium Falcon crowds …Sunset Boulevard… Rock ‘N Roller Coaster Crowds …and even Toy Story Land! Slinky Dog Dash Line Many of the attractions sat at higher wait times than we’ve seen in weeks, even stretching to over an hour and a half! ©Disney But, we’ll be sure to keep an eye on the crowds and wait times now that Labor Day Weekend has ended! Take a look at the Labor Day Weekend crowds all over Disney World! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll catch you next time with more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers! 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 are you looking forward to seeing the most in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Hollywood Studios: Nightmare Before Christmas nuiMOs and Labor Day Crowds first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you think iconic Disney World food, do you think of noodles? We love you, ‘Ohana noodles Probably not! While the noodles in Disney aren’t all iconic (that spot is reserved solely for ‘Ohana noodles!), many of them are delicious. Recently, we’ve found some awesome noodle bowls over at The Noodle Exchange for EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival, and even found a great bowl of rice noodles over at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort! But, if you’re like us, you can never have enough carbs in your life, and we just found a way to get a ton of delicious noodles AND donate to a great cause! Get ready to eat all the noodles your heart desires, because the 4th annual Ramen Rumble is BACK this year at Disney Springs!! ©PatinaRestaurantGroup The Ramen Rumble will be hosted by Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs this year and raise money for Give Kids the World — a nonprofit resort in the Orlando area that gives critically ill kids and their families a free weeklong vacation. Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs The event is also hosted in partnership with its founders, Jason and Sue Chin of Seito Sushi in Orlando. Six of Orlando’s best chefs will compete for the coveted “Broth Belt” trophy that proves they are the King or Queen of Ramen! The winner will also receive a sizable check to donate to Give Kids the World! Saimin Ramen from Morimoto Asia Street Food Each contestant will have their own soup station and make their own unique style of ramen for guests to sample and vote on. The Ramen Rumble will be held on Tuesday, September 28th with 2 sessions — the first from 5:30PM to 7:30PM and the second from 8:30PM to 10:30PM. Spicy Chashu Ramen from Morimoto Asia Street Food You can attend the event and vote for your favorite ramen for $80 a person (plus tax and gratuity). You’ll get 6 bowls of ramen (one from each chef), one drink, and a traditional Asian dessert. There will also be a cash bar and souvenir t-shirts for sale! The participating restaurants are: Morimoto Asia, Seito Sushi, Susuru, Ichicoro Ramen, Ramen Takagi, and Yugiri Ramen Project. There are also private dining rooms available that hold 6 guests for $475 plus tax and gratuity per room, and each person in the room must also buy a ticket. Give us ALL THE RAMEN So, if you want to slurp up some Ramen goodness as you watch these professional chefs battle it out for the crown, get your ticket today! You can buy them on the Patina Restaurant Group’s website. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news! Click here to see what’s new in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to attend the Ramen Rumble?! Tell us in the comments! The post How to Eat 6 Bowls of Ramen in Disney World AND Support a Good Cause! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A chill went down Graphic Designer Tim Wollweber’s spine when he realized two Roman numeral “X”s for the eyes of zombie gingerbread men would perfectly “skelebrate” 20 seasons of Haunted Mansion Holiday and its creepy centerpiece, the Gingerbread House in the mansion’s ballroom, debuted to guests September 3. “It’s so fitting, isn’t it?” Tim chuckled. […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/3ijb2e2YKFcView the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT! Welcome to EPCOT! And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! EPCOT Merchandise Update Mouse Gear You KNOW it’s a busy weekend in Disney World when merchandise has begun to sell out in Mouse Gear! Many of the display sections have significantly less items on them. Let’s Go Shopping! We noticed that there were plenty of things out of stock like the Villains Wishables, The Nightmare Before Christmas nuiMOs (which also flew off the shelves in the Magic Kingdom), and even multiple plushes from the shelves in the store. Disappearing nuiMOs in the Magic Kingdom We’ll have to be on the lookout for when things are restocked again at Mouse Gear for your shopping sprees! Pin Traders It wouldn’t be Halloween time without a few friends popping up from The Nightmare Before Christmas! And, you can fashion the Zero Pin with pride as you Oogie Boogie on down throughout spooky season in Disney World for $9.99. Zero Pin EPCOT Construction Update Attractions Gone are the days of FastPasses in Disney World…well, almost. Disney has announced that it will be retiring the FastPass service in favor of the Lightning Lanes through Disney Genie+. EPCOT has started to replace its signs around the park, as we’ve seen Lightning Lane notices at Living with the Land… Hello, new sign! …the Pixar Short Film Festival… NEW Lightning Lane …and Soarin’. New Sign at Soarin’ However, the other attractions haven’t made that change quite yet, as they still have their FastPass signs at the moment! We’ll be sure to keep you updated as the signs continue to change. The answers to ALL your burning questions about Disney Genie! EPCOT Crowd Update While the crowds have been on the relatively quiet side recently in Disney World, Labor Day Weekend brought a BIG influx of people to the parks. It was the busiest weekend that we’ve seen in weeks, as attraction wait times climbed and lots of guests filled the various lands. Magic Kingdom Over the course of the weekend, Magic Kingdom steadily remained busy with people. It was definitely nothing like the empty Main Street we’ve seen as of late! Main Street Crowds on Sunday The attractions around the park climbed throughout the day… Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Line …with many of them nearing or reaching well over an hour once the afternoon hit! ©Disney EPCOT On the other hand, EPCOT was a bit more mixed when it came to where the crowds were located. Most of the people in the parks were over at the Food & Wine Festival booths, which had VERY long lines. LONG line at the Japan Pavilion Spots like Frozen Ever After were also popular during Labor Day Weekend. Frozen Ever After line Many attractions had wait times on the lower side. We guess that food and drinks were the priority for everyone! (Same.) ©Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios Like the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios was POPPING during Labor Day Weekend as huge crowds made their way into the parks for the holiday. Hollywood Studios lines on Sunday Most of the rides reached extremely long wait times with queues that extended away from the actual ride. Slinky Dog Dash Line In the afternoon, we saw wait times reach all the way over an hour and a half, which was the exact opposite of the short queues we’ve been experiencing recently. ©Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom may have LOOKED like it had a lot of crowds, but it was a bit of a surprise to us that it wasn’t as bad as it seemed! Crowds in Animal Kingdom Flight of Passage literally had no wait earlier in the week last week. But it climbed to nearly an hour wait during Labor Day Weekend. Flight of Passage End of Line sign But, for the most part, the Animal Kingdom wait times were relatively short compared to what we experienced in the other parks! Take a look at more crowds around Disney World during Labor Day Weekend! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at EPCOT! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news! 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 are you looking forward to seeing the most in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at EPCOT: Lightning Lane Signage Arrives and HUGE Labor Day Crowds first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney recently announced that a new system would be replacing FastPass+ in Disney World soon. Genie+ ©Disney Disney Genie+ will be a part of the new Genie planning system in the My Disney Experience app. While Genie is free, Genie+ is a paid service that allows you to make ride reservations in a similar way that you used to be able to using FastPass+. Only now, you will only be able to reserve one ride at a time, and you will enter the queue through the Lightning Lane instead of the FastPass+ lane (it’s the same lane — just renamed!). Today, we found more information about the old FastPass+ system while we were in the parks. While in Magic Kingdom today, we were given a new leaflet that had information about FastPass+. New Leaflet It said that the FastPass+ service has now been retired, so they were using the leaflet to correct the language on the ticket. FastPass+ Information It went on to say that while FastPass+ is no longer available, they are excited to share new ways to experience the Theme Parks “now and in the future.” Disney is most likely referring to the Genie system, but it’s strange that they wouldn’t just mention that in the leaflet, as they have released a ton of information about the new service. Why no info on Genie+? We don’t have an official launch date for Disney Genie yet, but we do know it will be available sometime this fall. Stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to learn more about Disney Genie+ All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection See More About the Paid FastPass Systems Coming to Disney World and Disneyland Learn About the Differences Between Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ Check Out How and Why You’ll Pay for Individual Rides Through Individual Attraction Selection See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When the New Paid Individual Attraction Selection System Rolls Out Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ Learn About How Genie+ is Different Than MaxPass in Disneyland Understand the Basics About Disney Genie in 500 Words or Less Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See the 5 Most Mind-Blowing Disney Genie Features Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World See How Disney Genie Can Help You Hack Dining in the Disney Parks Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be using Genie+ when it is released? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: New Pamphlet Breaks Down the Retirement of FastPass+ in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Central Floridians are among the throngs visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year. The park, on the North Carolina-Tennessee border, drew more than 12 million in the pandemic year of 2020, making Great Smoky the country’s most-visited national park last year. There are 11 National Park sites in Florida. View the full article

Nearly one year ago, Pixar Fest was introduced as an opportunity to celebrate the animation studio that has brought fans around the world together with some of the most iconic moments in filmmaking history. This year, Pixar Fest is back and even bigger than before, with a month-long celebration of all things Pixar, and we could not be more excited to share all of the latest and greatest Pixar announcements with you!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/by_IwkiDb-QView the full article

Disney and Starbucks have quite a history together! From Starbucks locations at the Disney Parks, Downtown Disney in Anaheim, and Disney Springs to special merch like cups and mugs. Tatooine “Been There” Mug One of Starbucks’ iconic merch lines, the Been There Collection, features mugs and tumblers that highlight a wide range of locations, including Disney parks and even planets from Star Wars! If you head over to Disneyland’s Starbucks location on Main Street, U.S.A., you’ll find the latest merch collaboration between Disney and Starbucks. Main Street, U.S.A. This new Disneyland Tumbler is part of the Been There Collection and features icons from all over Disneyland Park, including nods to Adventureland, Sleeping Beauty Castle, and even Mr. Toad! The new Starbucks Disneyland Tumbler! You can grab this tumbler for $29.99 at Disneyland’s Starbucks location. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read more about Fanta-Infused FRIED RICE in Disneyland! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about this new tumbler? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Latest Starbucks x Disneyland Tumbler Features Beloved Attractions first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT has been undergoing a lot of changes lately! EPCOT The park is in the middle of a massive transformation that includes new rides, areas, and structures. One of the new things is the Creations Shop, which will be replacing Mouse Gear as EPCOT’s flagship merchandise location. We just learned that Creations Shop will be opening on September 15th, and there will be new and exclusive merchandise for sale! Here’s a sneak peek of the “Light” line from the EPCOT Light & Color Collection thanks to Disney Parks! ©Disney This collection will be exclusive to the new Creations Shop. Creations Shop concept art ©Disney Disney said the assortment of futuristic gear was inspired by the historic transformation of EPCOT. Site of EPCOT’s Creations Shop So, since this is the “Light” line from the Light & Color Collection, we can assume there will also be a “Color” line to look forward to! We’ll give you a look at that as soon as it’s released, so stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to read more about Creations Shop! Want MORE Details About Epcot’s MASSIVE Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about Epcot’s Transformation! Future World to Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here! A NEW Festival Center is Coming to Epcot Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! Details About Epcot’s New Nighttime Spectacular, HarmonioUS! Learn More About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Space 220, Future World’s Newest Restaurant Opening Soon! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris Coming To Epcot’s France Pavilion A Mary Poppins Attraction is Coming to Epcot’s UK Pavilion Learn More About Moana: Journey of Water Coming to World Nature Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for the new Creations Shop in EPCOT?! Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTO: An Exclusive New Collection is Coming to EPCOT Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations is just a few weeks away! 50th Anniversary sign in Magic Kingdom On October 1st, we’ll get to experience all kinds of things as the festivities begin. There will be new fireworks shows, a new daytime show in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the release of new merchandise, new costumes for some of our favorite characters, and MORE! Getting ready to plan your trip to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary? Then we’ve got a perfect video for you to watch! Recently, Disney shared a NEW video in anticipation of its 50th Anniversary. The video shares a look at some of the exciting things coming as part of this 18-month-long celebration. The video features a look at Mickey, Minnie, and friends in their NEW 50th Anniversary outfits… ©Disney …a peek at the castle with its new 50th Anniversary decorations… Cinderella Castle is Ready for the 50th! …a look at the new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction, which will open in EPCOT on October 1st… Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! …and more! Animal Kingdom 50th Anniversary Banner Ready to get excited for the 50th? Check out the video below! We’re keeping an eye out for more updates about the 50th Anniversary celebrations, so be sure to check back with us for all of the latest details! 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 planning to visit Disney World during the 50th Anniversary celebrations? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Get a Peek at Some of the Special Experiences Coming to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article