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Disney reached an agreement with unions representing its workers Monday requiring all on-site employees to be fully vaccinated by late October, excluding specific exemptions. View the full article Disney reached an agreement with unions representing its workers Monday requiring all on-site employees to be fully vaccinated by late October, excluding specific exemptions. Under an agreement signed Monday, on-site employees will have to be fully vaccinated — at least two weeks out from completing the course of their COVID-19 shot — and provide proof of their vaccination by Oct. 22 Employees can request exemptions from receiving the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, under the terms of the agreement. In late July, The Walt Disney Company announced it would require all non-union hourly and salaried employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The company gave on-site employees 60 days starting from July 30 to complete their round of vaccinations and asked employees working from home to provide proof of vaccination before they could return to work. “This means to work at Walt Disney World, unless you have a medical or religious accommodation need, that you will be required to be vaccinated,” Unite Here Local 362 president Eric Clinton said. “Vaccines are the best way to protect all of us, and Disney will be requiring it of its cast members.” Those seeking medical accommodations need to have a note from their doctor detailing the disability or medical condition, its duration and limitations and explaining how the disability or condition prevents the employee from receiving the vaccine, the contract read. Employees who ask for religious accommodations have to explain how their religious beliefs or practices specifically prevent them from getting vaccinated. Under either situation, Disney can contact the employees’ physicians or spiritual leaders and discuss vaccination within the context of the employees’ limitations, according to the contract. Disney will then meet with employees on a case-by-case basis to discuss their circumstances and determine if the company can accommodate their request through measures like face coverings, alternative roles or additional safety measures, it read. If Disney and employees cannot reach accommodations in the employee’s current position, the employee will be eligible to transfer to another open qualified position. If an employee cannot be accommodated in their position, they could be terminated but would be eligible for rehire. In an unsigned statement, Disney said the agreement helps prioritize and protect the health and safety of cast members. Of the approximately 60,000 people currently employed at Walt Disney World, around 38,000 are unionized and represented by the Service Trades Council, Clinton said. Disney will host vaccination events on property in the coming weeks to allow for interested cast members to receive their vaccines, Local 362 said in a statement. The union represents workers in capacities like attractions and custodial across the resort. Clinton said the union was satisfied with the terms of the contract, adding that the majority of members are already vaccinated. He said he would have liked to have mandatory COVID testing included as part of the accommodations for those who are exempt from receiving the vaccine, but Disney did not agree to the stipulation. “Our major concern going into this was making sure that people who needed an accommodation would be able to get one, and get one in a timely fashion that would not have them lose employment for a long period of time, and I believe that we’ve successfully accomplished that in partnership with the company,” he said. krice@orlandosentinel.com Katie Rice Orlando Sentinel

Welcome to Princess Week at Disney World! During Disney’s Ultimate Princess Celebration, we’ve been enjoying seeing all kinds of fun things dedicated to our favorite Disney heroines. Hello There Belle! So far, we’ve checked out a NEW playground dedicated to Tiana, munched on some snacks devoted to our favorite princesses, and checked out all kinds of wonderful and new princess merchandise. And did we mention snacks? We did? Well, let us mention it again…there are limited time princess snacks in the parks right now and (of course) we’ve been making our way through some of them! Recently, we got the chance to try a new snack themed to a very special princess — Belle! Earlier today, we grabbed the Belle Cheesecake, which is Lemon Cheesecake (though to us it tasted mainly like plain cheesecake) with Lemon Curd in a Vanilla Tart Shell, and it is priced at $6.99. This thing is a real beauty (see what we did there?)! Side view of Belle Cheesecake The Belle Cheesecake is donut-shaped with a hollow center. Disney also describes the treat as having modeling chocolate as part of the decoration, though from what we got we found it to have a few crispy pearls, a dark chocolate rose petal, and a yellow fondant “dress” decoration on top of a portion of the glazed, yellow icing on the treat. It’s VERY yellow! The pastry tart was filled with lemon curd and we LOVED the mixture of the cheesecake and tart lemon flavors. The tart shell was perfect and had a nice, buttery flavor. Belle Cheesecake! For $6.99, we thought it was kind-of a small portion for the price, especially considering that it’s hollow. Also, it didn’t really need the fondant dress portion on top, but it sure did look beautiful, and overall the treat tasted amazing! A Peek at the Treat If you’re not a fan of lemon or citrusy flavors, you might not like the Belle Cheesecake because it’s VERY lemony. But if you are a lemon person, you will probably want to make a stop for this! A Closer Look If you’d like to get your hands on this cheesecake, be sure to make your way to Le Petit Cafe at Disney’s Riviera Resort where you can pick it up for $6.99. World Princess week only lasts through August 29th, so you’ll want to check out these special treats while they’re still available. As always, stay tuned for more reviews, news, and other Disney updates from us here at DFB! We Ate Nearly EVERYTHING at This Newly Reopened Disney World Restaurant — Read Our Review Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this dessert? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: The Treat Lemon Fans Should Definitely Try in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Creative Disney merchandise is our love language. Jack Skellington Sipper We’ve seen extravagant popcorn buckets, fun Mickey ears, and you can even make your house look like the Haunted Mansion! One thing we like to keep an eye out for are cool new ornaments, and we just found one that’s hiding something inside! Check out this new ornament of Disney’s Riviera Resort! Riviera Resort Ornament! It shows the main building of the Mediterranean-inspired hotel. So fancy And on the inside is two of our favorite friends, Mickey and Minnie! Hey, pals! They look to be having a very sweet date at a table on the second floor. Such a cute couple You can get the ornament for $29.99 over at Riviera Resort! Front & Back Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise updates! Click here to check out these funky new Crocs themed to FOOD! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you collect Disney ornaments? Tell us about your collection in the comments! The post PHOTOS: This New Disney Ornament is Hiding Something Inside! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The current global pandemic has greatly affected travel around the world. Orlando International Airport Cruises were halted for over a year, air travel significantly slowed down, and currently, the U.S. is not lifting travel restrictions due to the Delta variant. And, we now have an update on the travel advisories from the U.S. government. The U.S. State Department and the CDC are advising that people DO NOT travel to the Bahamas due to COVID-19. ©Travel.State.Gov The CDC has issued a Level 4 Health Notice for the Bahamas due to COVID-19, meaning there is a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. They say if you have to travel to the Bahamas, make sure you are fully vaccinated beforehand. ©CDC However, because of the current situation in the Bahamas, the CDC says even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants. Castaway Cay They say travelers should follow recommendations or requirements in the Bahamas, including wearing a mask and staying 6 feet apart from others. Castaway Cay If you do decide to travel to the Bahamas, make sure to look at the U.S. Embassy’s web page on COVID-19 and the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19. The Disney Magic Due to the fluidity of the pandemic, entry requirements for the Bahamas can change at any time. There is also currently a curfew in place around the country. Castaway Cay Recently, the Bahamas updated their vaccination requirements for cruises. Starting September 3rd, any cruise ship which is “on a passenger voyage” will NOT be allowed to enter a port in The Bahamas (including a private stop — which we understand would include private islands) unless certain requirements are met. Disney Dream at Castaway Cay The order specifies the following 3 requirements: The Captain or Master of the cruise ship has to transmit a “crew and passenger manifest” to the Port Medical Officer in the Bahamas that shows the vaccination status of each person on board prior to arriving at the port; All passengers on the cruise ship who are 12 years old or older must be fully vaccinated before they embarked on the ship at the start of the trip; and The health protocols that had previously been submitted by the cruise line to the Competent Authority and approved by the Competent Authority, must be complied with. Castaway Cay All of these rules in the emergency order regarding COVID-19 vaccination are set to become effective on September 3rd and last through November 1st, 2021. We’ll keep you updated on how COVID-19 is affecting travel, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click here to read more about the new vaccination requirements for cruises in the Bahamas Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post New CDC Travel Advisory May Impact Cruising in the Bahamas first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially World Princess Week! If you’re a big fan of the Disney Princesses, there are quite a few things you can participate in, buy, or do during this portion of the Ultimate Princess Celebration. Hey there, Snow White! We’ve been enjoying seeing the princesses at the parks and checking out all of the new princess merchandise that has been released. One Princess, Tiana, even got her own playground at EPCOT recently. But, if you’re ALL about the snacks, then you’ll be happy to know there are all kinds of new princess snacks in Disney World for you to try right now. We’ve gotten the chance to sample a few of these treats today, but there is one in particular that is MADE for apple pie fans! Earlier today, we got the chance to try the Snow White Cupcake, which is a Vanilla cupcake with Spiced Caramel Apple Filling, topped with Caramel Buttercream, Red Chocolate Fondant, and a Red Bow made of White and Milk Chocolate. The Cupcake Ingredients Is this the fairest cupcake of them all? We had to bite into this “apple” to find out. Snow White Cupcake And…we thought the Snow White Cupcake was delicious! The cake itself was super moist, but the best part was actually the apple filling inside. It’s a vanilla cake with an apple filling The chefs make the apple filling in-house, and you can definitely tell it’s not made with canned apples. The fruit was crisp and fresh, and the spices in the sauce came through with each bite. The Fairest Cupcake of them All We didn’t get a very strong caramel flavor from the buttercream icing. There wasn’t a ton of icing either — in fact, we would have loved more! But if you like a little less icing on your cupcakes, this one would be perfect for you. You can get it at the Artist’s Palette If you don’t love apple flavors or you like your cupcakes loaded with a lot of icing, you might want to try a different treat. You could go for the fudge-filled Halloween cupcake in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, for example, which we think would be a great choice for icing lovers. Check out the apple filling! We found the Snow White Cupcake at The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa for $5.99. You can try it right now during World Princess Week, which is set to last through August 29th. As always, be sure to check back with us here at DFB for more food reviews, photos, news updates, and more. Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World for Princess 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. What do you think? Does this treat sound like the fairest one of all to you? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: If You Love Apple Pie, We’ve Got BIG Disney World Cupcake News for You first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s quite a fun week in the parks because Disney Princess Week has taken over Disney World and Disneyland! Hi Pocahontas! Along with EPCOT’s Tiana Playground and princess-themed entertainment, there are all kinds of treats and eats available in honor of our favorite characters! We’re heading all the way over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for our next snack on the list. Pocahontas has been a frequent visitor to the waterways across the park, so it’s no surprise that a dessert inspired by the princess would come to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, too! The Pocahontas Dessert is a pineapple banana cake with cream cheese coconut mousse, turquoise glaçage, colored sprinkles, a chocolate gem, a chocolate feather, and a sugar flower. The mousse is $5.99 at Creature Comforts When we bit into this colorful dessert, the most dominant flavor was definitely the cream cheese coconut mousse! It was very creamy and smooth, and the coconut flavor was prominent. If you’re a big coconut fan, this dessert was made just for you. You can get it at Creature Comforts! Underneath this mountain of mousse was the pineapple banana cake. The cake was tasty on its own, but when you ate it with the mousse, you almost couldn’t taste it at all because the coconut cream cheese flavor just took over. And there was so much more of the mousse that it wasn’t hard to lose the cake completely. Colorful Sprinkles We thought the decoration was beautiful, and the colorful sprinkles absolutely made us want to paint with all the colors of the wind. As far as taste, though, the sprinkles and sugar decorations were pretty standard and sweet, like most sprinkles. The New Pocahontas Dessert Our biggest complaint? There just wasn’t enough cake to stand up to all the mousse on top. We’d have loved a little more cake flavor, but we still thought it was a delicious dessert. Pocahontas Mousse If you love fruity flavors (and especially coconut), this is a must-try for you! It’s also a great dessert if you like cheesecake, as the mousse reminded us of cheesecake filling, with a creamy, smooth texture. The Inside If you don’t like fruity desserts or were looking for something richer and more chocolate-y (we get it — sometimes you just need a chocolate fix!), you’ll probably want to try a different dessert. Maybe try our chocolate treat hack from Disney’s Magic Kingdom? Inside the Mousse The Pocahontas Dessert is over at Creature Comforts for $5.99. You can snack on all the Disney Princess treats in the parks through August 29th! And, you can stay tuned with DFB for a look at all the snacks, entertainment, and news you need to see! Check Out Another New Disney Princess Treat That Represents TWO Characters in One Treat! 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 Disney Princess treat do you want to have the most? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: Disney’s Pocahontas Dessert is a MOUNTAIN of Coconut Mousse! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been keeping a close eye on any updates and information about Disney Cruise Line lately. Disney Dream We’ve shared information about their COVID-19 testing requirements, their updated mask policy for guests taking photos, and their latest cruise cancellations. And now we’ve got some more news. If you’re planning a potential Disney Cruise Line adventure for the future, a number of NEW discounts have just been announced that you might be able to take advantage of! Florida residents can now save up to 30% on select Disney Cruises to the Bahamas. To qualify for the Florida resident cruise rate, Disney requires at least one adult in each stateroom to provide proof of Florida residency within 48 hours of booking. ©Disney Cruise Line This offer is very limited, as there are only 50 qualifying staterooms per qualifying cruise. But, the discount can apply to new AND existing reservations, so that’s something to keep in mind. The discount applies to select 3-night and 4-night Bahamian cruises. You can visit the Disney Cruise Line website to see a full list of qualifying sailings. ©Disney Cruise Line Disney is also offering special military rates to members of the U.S. military for select cruises, including retired and active U.S. Military personnel, and they must provide identification at check-in. The special rate is limited to one stateroom per military member (or spouse), per sailing. Disney Cruise Line only provides 50 rooms per category per sailing with this rate. ©Disney Cruise Line The deal applies to select 3-night and 4-night Bahamian cruises. ©Disney Cruise Line For a 3-night cruise out of Port Canaveral to the Bahamas on the Disney Dream leaving on October 1st, Florida residents can pay cruise fares starting at $212 per guest, per night, or $1,272 for two guests in a category 07A stateroom. The U.S. Military personnel rate for the same date for an 05A category stateroom starts at $197 per person, per night, or $1,182 for two guests. Rates change depending on the date, so make sure you double check with Disney Cruise Line before booking. Disney Dream Remember, the availability of these discounts is limited and only select dates qualify. We’ll keep checking with Disney Cruise Line for other discounts that could help you save big, so keep reading DFB for more Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Read more about how COVID-19 vaccination requirements for cruise lines going to the Bahamas has changed. Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be sailing with Disney Cruise Line soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Save BIG on Your Next Disney Cruise With These Offers! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome to Princess Week from Disney World, friends! And, as part of Disney’s Ultimate Princess Celebration, it’s ALL about celebrating our favorite heroines! Hi, Moana! Of course, that means we’re taking you with us to take a look at the new things in the park like EPCOT’s Tiana playground and princess merchandise fit for royalty. But, most importantly, we’re eating LOTS of princess snacks all around the parks! And, we’re heading to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to try our next treat! Meet the Moana Cupcake, which is made with a Vanilla Cupcake, Toasted Coconut Mousse, Pineapple Filling, and Vanilla Buttercream with a White Chocolate Moana Accent Piece! This is very similar to the Moana cupcake we have seen in the past. It just has the addition of pineapple filling. Moana Cupcake Since the cupcake is themed after Moana, the flavors are tropical with a focus on vanilla and fruit! The coconut topping and pineapple filling on the inside complement one another with their sweet and citrusy notes. What a Cutie! But, honestly, we were thrilled that we found even MORE pieces of pineapple in the cream cheese on top of the cupcake. Plus, the extra bits of coconut on top added a different texture compared to the icing, along with looking like “sand” that Moana is standing on. A Tropical Cupcake You’ll Want to Try! Pineapple. coconut, and cheesecake lovers are going to want to book it over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to try the Moana Cupcake this week! The focus on the fruit flavors was a great break from some of the more rich or chocolatey treats around the parks. If you’re not a fan of fruit-based desserts, though, there are still PLENTY of Disney Princess treats to enjoy in Disney World right now. Cupcake Cut Open You can snag the Moana Cupcake from Capt. Cook’s and Kona Island for $5.99 through August 29th. And, you can stay tuned with DFB for more dining and Disney news coming soon! Here’s An UPDATE On Splash Mountain’s ‘Princess and the Frog’ Transformation 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. Who’s your favorite Disney princess? Let us know in the comments! The post Pineapple Fans, You NEED to Try Disney World’s Moana Cupcake! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen all kinds of unique Disney merchandise online and in the parks lately, but there’s one NEW collection everyone seems to be talking about. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Last week, a NEW Disney Princess Collection from Stoney Clover Lane got released online and started selling out FAST! Recently, we found that you can get some pieces from the collection in Disney World. From backpacks and a fanny pack to a heart pouch and a duffle bag, there are a few different pieces to choose from. Let’s take a closer look! We popped into Disney’s Hollywood Studios today to check out the brand new Stoney Clover Lane Disney Princess Collection and some of these bags were flying off the shelves! Stoney Clover Lane makes a variety of bags and accessories, and this collection has a lot of great options Disney Princess fans. Stoney Clover Lane Princess Collection If you like smaller accessories, the zippered Heart Pouch is $138 and we noticed it was one of the more popular styles. It’s shaped like a heart and features a pink background print of Disney Princesses, hearts, stars, and sparkles. Heart Pouch It has a ruffle trim and a zipper so you can use it to store whatever smaller items you need while you travel (like your mini tiara, of course). Zipper and Ruffle Details The Belt Bag (a.k.a. fanny pack) is $138 and might have been even MORE popular than the Heart Pouch! It has a zipper closure with a ruffle trim under the zipper, along with the same Disney Princess print. And it has an adjustable pink strap so you can wear it around your waist. Fanny Pack We saw the selection of Stoney Clover Lane Heart Pouches and Fanny Packs dwindle down to just a few bags within minutes! Stoney Clover Lane Princess Collection If you’re looking for a larger bag, there is also a Backpack for $218 and a Mini Backpack for $198. Both backpacks have the same pink Disney Princess print and a ruffle trim under the front pocket zipper. Backpack Differences In terms of major differences between these two, the Backpack is larger than the Mini Backpack… Backpack …and the Mini Backpack has one stretch pocket on the side, while the Backpack does not. Mini Backpack Side Drink Pocket Lastly, you can grab a Duffle Bag for $298. The Duffle Bag has a zipper closure, handles, and a ruffle trim. You could use this bag to add a bit of Disney Princess style to any of your trips! Duffle Bag We spotted the Stoney Clover Lane Princess Collection in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (in Legends of Hollywood) and Magic Kingdom (in Uptown Jewelers) today, but based on how quickly the bags were being snatched up, we have a feeling this collection may sell out fast. If you’re hoping to grab one of these items, be sure to check for them while you’re in the parks. And, as always, keep reading DFB for all of the latest Disney news! Check out some of the Halloween merchandise that is set to be released 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. What do you think of this collection? Tell us in the comments! The post The NEW Collection Everyone is Talking About is Available in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s World Princess Week and Disney is going all-out for the celebration with new merchandise and LOTS of new snacks! World Princess Week! ©Disney Today, Disney unveiled a new playground to commemorate the occasion at EPCOT! Previously, we reported that a new Tiana-themed playground was coming to EPCOT, and today it’s here! Let’s get cookin! For a limited time, the new playground is themed after Princess Tiana and her homestyle cooking! Right as you enter the playground, you can see the kitchen-y details — the planters are made out of giant cooking pots! Welcome to EPCOT, Tiana! There are several playground games that now include The Princess and the frog art, like this maze game! ‘The Princess and the Frog’ themed games! There’s also a new cooking-themed tic-tac-toe game with carrots, celery, and onions! So cute! Tiana’s got some jambalaya cooking in this pot, and it looks like she needs some help to stir it around! Mmmm…jambalaya! Over at the exit, you can see some more savory ingredients making their way into Tiana’s gumbo. We love all the bright and colorful new details that really seem to refresh this playground! Keep in mind, though, that the playground climber itself is the same as before! So many fun details! If playgrounds aren’t your jam, how about a cupcake? Disney is celebrating this special week with new treats themed after the Disney Princesses! Your destiny lies within you! Plus, there’s plenty of new merch for the occasion, including these shirts, sweaters, and hoodies we found at Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! New collection! On top of that, there’s a new line of Princess-themed bags and purses! Disney has a LOT in store for this week. Bags! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! NEW Details And Concept Art RevealedFor Disney’s Princess and the Frog Splash Mountain Retheme! 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 the new Tiana playground at EPCOT? The post PHOTOS: Disney World Debuts a Tiana-Themed Playground! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In Disney World and Disneyland we see rides close periodically for refurbishment. Sleeping Beauty Castle Right now, The Haunted Mansion is closed for scheduled maintenance in Disneyland as it becomes Haunted Mansion Holiday. This spooktacular attraction is scheduled to reopen on Friday, September 3rd. But, just a few days after Haunted Mansion reopens, another fan-favorite Disneyland ride is set to close for refurbishment. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disneyland is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment starting September 7th of this year. Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland The Disneyland website notes that the attraction is expected to reopen in the fall of 2021, but no date is specified. ©Disneyland Right now, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad shows “no times available” on the Disneyland calendar from September 7th through October 4th at least. However, October 4th is as far as the calendar is showing right now, so Big Thunder Mountain could be closed for longer. ©Disneyland If Big Thunder is a must-ride for you, make sure to mark your calendar and plan around the ride’s temporary closure. Big Thunder in Disneyland We’ll let you know if we hear anything more about Big Thunder Mountain’s closure, so keep following us for more updates! Click Here to See What’s New in Disneyland, including Halloween Merchandise and the Return of Free Bread! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite ride in Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Is CLOSING for Refurbishment Soon in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney implemented a lot of new health and safety measures when they reopened last year. Hollywood Studios Face Masks Sign Face mask requirements, no-touch entry, a lot more mobile order options, and more were all part of the new health and safety rules in Disney World. Now, one of these changes is going back to normal in the parks for the first time since Disney World reopened. Today, on our way into Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we did something we haven’t done in a LONG time at Disney World: We scanned our finger for entry. Finger Scanning is BACK This was part of Disney’s entrance system before the pandemic hit, and it’s returning to all the Disney World parks one at a time. Right now, it’s only at Animal Kingdom, but according to a Cast Member, it will be returning to the other parks soon. This system was originally removed from the parks in order to reduce physical contact between guests since it’s a high-density touchpoint. From what we could see, Cast Members were not sanitizing the finger scanners between guests, but there were hand sanitizer stations available right after entry into the park. Finger scanning in Animal Kingdom This is another example of things returning to pre-pandemic conditions in Disney World. Keep following DFB for more news about the policies in Disney World. Click Here to See Another Return to Pre-Pandemic Norms: Buffets in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What health and safety measures have you noticed around the Disney parks? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: Finger Scanners Have Returned to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re heading to Disney World this fall, there are a few things you need to know! The 50th is almost here! The 50th Anniversary celebration kicks off on October 1st, meaning that it’s likely going to be crowded through the rest of this year. There are also new planning tools for your vacation, including the Disney Genie service that launches soon. And if you’re staying at a Disney World Resort, then you need to know about the new Early Theme Park Entry perk! Starting on October 1st, Resort guests will be able to enjoy 30 minutes of early entry into the Disney World theme parks in order to get a head start on their day. This offering will happen daily at all four parks, and today we got the list of attractions that will be available during that time! Mad Tea Party Magic Kingdom “it’s a small world” Astro Orbiter Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Dumbo the Flying Elephant Mad Tea Party Mickey’s PhilharMagic Peter Pan’s Flight Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Space Mountain The Barnstormer The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Tomorrowland Speedway Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress EPCOT Beauty and The Beast Sing-Along Frozen Ever After Mission: SPACE Soarin’ Around the World Spaceship Earth Test Track The Seas with Nemo & Friends The Seas With Nemo & Friends Hollywood Studios Alien Swirling Saucers Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Slinky Dog Dash Star Tours – The Adventures Continue The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Toy Story Mania! The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Animal Kingdom Avatar Flight of Passage DINOSAUR Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain It’s Tough to be a Bug! Na’vi River Journey TriceraTop Spin TriceraTop Spin It’s important to note that this list of attractions could change at any time. Right now, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Rise of the Resistance are not listed, so make sure to include that in your planning strategy! We’ll make sure to keep you updated if anything changes, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to See the List of Rides for Extended Evening Hours! 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 staying at a Disney World Resort during the 50th Anniversary? The post FULL List of Rides Available During Early Theme Park Entry at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Last year, Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared that The Walt Disney Company would be shifting towards a direct-to-consumer focus. Disney Store Part of this transition included the closures of 20% of Disney Stores, including the original location in California. Now, in an effort to continue to shift to e-commerce, we have some major news on the status of Disney Stores across the country. According to shopDisney’s store finder feature, all but 25 Disney Stores across North America will close. More than 50 stores across North America are going to close on or before September 15th of this year. Here’s the list of stores that will be closing: Disney Store in a Mall Arizona Mills (AZ) Tucson Premium Outlets (AZ) Stockton Street (CA) Brea Mall (CA) Carlsbad Premium Outlets (CA) Del Amo Fashion Center (CA) Fashion Fair (CA) Gilroy Premium Outlet (CA) Lakewood Center (CA) Los Cerritos Shopping Center (CA) Serromonte Center (CA) Sunvalley Mall (CA) The Oaks (CA) Valencia Town Center (CA) Vintage Faire (Modesto, CA) Westfield Century City (CA) Westfield Fashion Square (CA) Westfield Plaza Bonita (CA) Westfield Valley Fair (CA) Danbury Fair (CT) Westfarms Mall (CT) Dadeland Mall (FL) Miami International Mall (FL) Tampa Premium Outlets (FL) The Florida Mall (FL) Mall of Georgia (GA) Chicago Premium Outlets (IL) Gurnee Mills (IL) North Michigan Ave (IL) Woodfield Mall (IL) Burlington Mall (MA) Wrentham Village Premium Outlet (MA) Clarksburg Premium Outlets (MD) Great Lakes Crossing (MI) St. Louis Premium Outlets (MO) Concord Mills (NC) SouthPark Mall (NC) Merrimack Premium Outlet (NH) Deptford Mall (NJ) Garden State Plaza (NJ) Jackson Premium Outlets (NJ) Menlo Park Mall (NJ) Las Vegas South Premium Outlets (NV) Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls (NY) Queens Center (NY) Smith Haven Mall (NY) Woodbury Common Premium Outlets (NY) Lehigh Valley Mall (PA) Philadelphia Premium Outlet (PA) Opry Mills (TN) Houston Galleria (TX) La Plaza Mall (TX) Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets (TX) Round Rock Premium Outlets (TX) City Creek Center (UT) Potomac Mills (VA) Westfield Southcenter (WA) Toronto Eaton Center in Toronto is closing on or before September 22nd. With all these stores closing, only 25 are going to remain open in North America, including mostly outlet stores. Inside a Disney Store in the Mall Here are all the stores that are remaining open at least for now: Arden Fair (CA) Camarillo Outlet (CA) Citadel Outlets (CA) Ontario Mills (CA) San Francisco Premium Outlets (CA) The Shops at Las Americas (San Diego, CA) Silver Sands Outlet Stores (FL) Tanger Outlets Branson (MO) Jersey Gardens Outlet (NJ) Las Vegas North Premium Outlets (NV) Times Square (NY) Cincinnati Premium Outlet (OH) Shoppes at Oklahoma City (OK) Woodburn Outlet (OR) Rockvale Square Outlets (PA) Tanger Factory Outlet-Hershey (PA) Tanger Outlets Myrtle Beach (SC) Tanger Outlets Sevierville (TN) Grapevine Mills (TX) Outlet Shoppes at El Paso (TX) Houston Premium Outlet (TX) Tanger Outlets San Marcos (TX) Tysons Corner Center (VA) Bellevue Square (WA) Seattle Premium Outlets (WA) As Disney continues this shift to e-commerce, we’ll continue to keep you updated on any additional closures or changes. Learn more about Disney’s transition to direct-to-consumer focus 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 like shopping in the Disney Stores or on shopDisney? Let us know in the comments. The post Is Your Disney Store On the Latest LONG “Closing Soon” List? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Princess fans — it is YOUR week to shine! Elsa and Anna Today marks the first day of World Princess Week, and Disney World is celebrating in a bunch of different ways! There is new merchandise, Princess-themed treats, and even a special playground dedicated to Tiana in EPCOT. But today, we’re trying out a NEW cupcake in Disney World based on the Frozen franchise! Anna and Elsa are some of the most popular Disney princesses (and queens) from recent years, so it only makes sense that they have their own treat this week! We headed over to Sunshine Seasons in the Land Pavilion at EPCOT to check out the Sisters Cupcake. Sisters Cupcake The cupcake is a Strawberry Cupcake with Strawberry Filling and Strawberry Buttercream topped with a White Chocolate Crown. The frosting is light blue (with snowflake sprinkles) on one side… Ice blue for Elsa! …and purple (with colorful sprinkles) on the other side… A warmer purple tone for Anna! …to represent BOTH sisters in one dessert! The crown in the middle is said to be chocolate, but it tasted more like fondant to us. Sisters Cupcake We were a little nervous that all of the strawberry flavor would be too sweet, but we were pleasantly surprised at how lite and fresh this cupcake tasted! We could tell that this cupcake actually used fresh strawberries, and we picked up on a nice tart flavor rather than that syrup-y sweet flavor you may find in other desserts. We even discovered hidden chocolate pearls in the icing that added a nice crunch. Sisters Cupcake You can give this cupcake a try for $5.99. We’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest from Princess Week in Disney World, so stay tuned! EPCOT has ended its Princess Promenade — here’s where you can catch the Princesses instead! 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 visiting Disney World during Princess Week? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Disney World’s New Princess Cupcake Represents TWO Characters in One Dessert! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Resort recently announced their new Annual Passholder program — Magic Key. ©Disney Magic Key has 4 different keys (or tiers) available that each offer a different amount of benefits: the Dream Key, Believe Key, Enchant Key, and Imagine Key. The passes officially go on sale this week, so we’re here to tell you WHERE to buy Magic Key! Magic Key passes officially go on sale starting August 25th, no earlier than 10AM PT. Sleeping Beauty Castle To purchase your Magic Key pass, you must do so online at either Disneyland.com or on the Disneyland app. Disney is NOT selling Magic Key passes at the ticket booths at Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Map on Disneyland App You do not have to buy your Magic Key pass on the first day they’re on sale. Disney says they appreciate your patience as they work hard to accommodate as many guests as possible through their system on Disneyland.com, meaning many people will probably be trying to buy passes at the same time! Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Monthly payment options are only available for eligible California residents. You can find out if you’re eligible here. ©Disney Most Disneyland theme park tickets are upgradeable to Magic Key passes. Fully used, or partially used and expired, theme park admission media, complimentary ticket media, special event ticket media and ticket media stating its ineligibility for an upgrade (such as the California Resident promotional ticket) are NOT eligible to be upgraded to a Magic Key pass. We love Disneyland fireworks! If you have a partially used, unexpired ticket that is upgradable, you can do that directly on the Disneyland app! Disneyland Main Street, U.S.A. And, if you buy your Magic Key pass within the first 66 days, you will also get a special charter member welcome package sent to your address! This will include a limited-edition Magic Key pin, celebratory button, magnet and more! 65th Anniversary Annual Passholder Magnet Also, the Magic Key holders who enter Disneyland park from September 1st through October 31st, 2021 can enjoy access to a limited-time experience at Starcade in Tomorrowland. This is where Magic Key holders can enjoy a fun photo opportunity, charging stations, and other fun Magic Key surprises, according to Disney! Tomorrowland Stay tuned to DFB for more Disneyland news and updates! Click here to learn more about Magic Key! 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 be buying a Magic Key pass? Let us know in the comments! The post HOW and WHERE You Can Buy Disneyland's Magic Key Passes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today we got a glimpse into the future of The Princess and the Frog retheming plans for Splash Mountain in Disney World and Disneyland. Splash Mountain Disney shared a roundtable discussion in which the panel discussed the new Mardis Gras finale plans for Splash Mountain, new characters, and concept art. There was one interesting comment made about the future for Princess Tiana, and we can’t help but wonder what it means! On the rethemed The Princess and the Frog Splash Mountain ride, Princess Tiana will invite guests on a journey through the New Orleans Bayou, where she will lead the way (in pants, no less!) alongside old and new characters. Louis, of course, will be along for the adventure! ©Disney The new storyline for Splash Mountain will begin after the last kiss between Prince Naveen and Princess Tiana in The Princess and the Frog and it will end with a giant Mardi Gras party. Imagineers noted that Tiana will be actively engaged with guests, who will serve as active participants on the new ride! ©Disney One of the Disney Imagineers on the panel mentioned that the ride narrative will be “connecting who Tiana was in the movie to who she will be in the future,” which made us curious about the future for Princess Tiana. We already know that a new Princess Tiana comedy musical series is coming to Disney+, but could this have been a hint at a The Princess and the Frog sequel? That would be incredible! ©Disney The retheming of Splash Mountain was announced in July 2020 but it could be a long time before we actually see the ride fully transformed. Now that we know a little more about this new ride, we’re even more excited! Keep reading DFB for more Splash Mountain and Disney World news and updates! Click here to read more about the Splash Mountain retheme! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to see the new Splash Mountain? Tell us in the comments! The post Did You Overlook This IMPORTANT Detail in Disney's Latest Splash Mountain Retheme Announcement?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Right now, many Disney Stores across the nation are scheduled to close…some in the next few weeks! Disney Stores are closing all over the nation! As this major shift takes place, Disney fans won’t be left without shopping options. The website shopDisney is still selling hundreds of popular products, and now we know that Target will be introducing several more Disney shops into its stores this year! According to CNBC, Target has plans to triple the number of Disney shops within its stores as it gets closer to the holiday season. With this change, more than 160 Target locations will begin selling Disney merchandise by the end of the year! Disney Store at Target! ©Disney These pop-up shops have been showing up in Target locations all around the U.S. since 2019. Even if your local Disney Store closes down, you may still be able to get some items at Target! We’ll make sure to keep you updated if a list of Target stores getting this addition is shared. Disney Eats at Target Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news from all around the nation, including all the updates you need on the latest Disney shopping trends and merchandise! Click Here to Learn Which Disney Stores Are Closing! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to a Disney shop inside a Target before? Let us know in the comments! The post More Than 100 Target Stores Are Getting Pop-Up Disney Shops This Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s lots of excitement for the new Magic Key program, and we know many of you are ready to get back to unlocking unforgettable memories over and over again at the Disneyland Resort.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/M0JvSQHjGfAView the full article

No matter how much planning you do for your Walt Disney World vacation, some things are just out of your control! Rain in EPCOT The weather can be unpredictable, your favorite snack could be mysteriously missing, and rides can break down with no opening in sight. And, that’s exactly what was going on in EPCOT today! Living with the Land is closed today in EPCOT! Closed! When we asked one Cast Member, they said they were having issues with the boats. Living With the Land Boat We asked another Cast Member who said they can’t open because of mechanical and safety issues. Pretty empty in here! Cast Members said they don’t know when the ride will open. Only then will we be living with the land We’ll keep you updated if we find out more or see Living with the Land open up, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to see all the rides that close at Disney World when it rains! 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 enjoy going on Living with the Land? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Living with the Land is CLOSED in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s Extended Evening Hours is replacing the Extra Magic Hours program for now. This new offering will allow qualified guests to stay later in select Disney parks. EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth We’ve seen the hours and dates available through October 20th so far, but Disney just released even MORE dates on the schedule for the extra hours. Now, there are dates for the Extended Evening Hours available through November 3rd. So far, the extra hours are on Mondays and Wednesdays, with extra hours in EPCOT on Mondays and Magic Kingdom on Wednesdays. ©Disney Beginning October 4th, select guests can stay later in the park listed on the schedule. Only guests staying at Disney’s Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resorts are qualified for the Extended Evening Hours. A couple of other resorts — like the Swan and Dolphin Resorts and Shades of Green — also qualify. Check this list to see if your hotel qualifies: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Walt Disney World Swan Hotel Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Shades of Green® on Walt Disney World® Disney’s Riviera Resort You will still need a valid pass or ticket in order to enter the park with Extended Evening Hours. You’ll also need a park pass reservation unless you have a park hopper ticket. If you do have park hopper, just make sure you’ve been inside the park that you have a reservation for first before you hop over to a different park. EPCOT after dark! Not all of the rides, dining, and attractions will be available during these hours. Disney has released a list of what will be open during these hours! Keep following DFB, and we’ll let you know when Disney releases more dates for the Extended Evening Hours. Click Here to Learn About the Difference Between Extra Magic Hours and Extended Evening Hours 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 use Disney’s Extended Evening Hours when they start this October? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Releases Extended Evening Hours Schedule Into Early November first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Popcorn is a quintessential Disney World snack. It may have a reputation for being a little messy (raise your hand if you’ve witnessed a popcorn spill in Disney), but who could pass up such a classic Disney treat? Sweet, salty, savory, we love it all! Recently, Loungefly released the ultimate tribute to Disney popcorn in the form of a mini backpack, but now we’ve found some matching footwear to accompany the bag! We popped into Star Traders on our way through Tomorrowland and found some POPCORN CROCS! The perfect tribute to an iconic snack! Inspired by a classic red and white striped box of popcorn, these Crocs have a popcorn print across the top of the shoes, and come with two Mickey popcorn bucket charms (filled to the brim with buttery popcorn)! Does anyone else spy some hidden Mickey popcorn kernels?! Popcorn, anyone? Speaking of Mickey, the bottom of the shoes includes several Mickey silhouettes in the colors of some recent Mickey balloon popcorn buckets! Can we get some Mickey pretzel Crocs next, please? Disney seems to be on a kick of releasing park-inspired accessories, like the new Purple Wall Loungefly backpack! Does this mean more treat-inspired merchandise is coming soon? We hope so! Found at Star Traders in the Magic Kingdom You can find these popcorn Crocs at the Star Traders gift shop in the Magic Kingdom for $64.99! New Disney merchandise is constantly coming out, so stay tuned for information on new releases and sneak peeks! Check out Disney’s Newest Backpack Looks and SMELLS Like Popcorn! We have worn Disney Crocs around the parks to see how comfortable and practical they are. You can read about our thoughts and experience on wearing Crocs in Disney World 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. Are you a fan of these new Crocs? Let us know in the comments! The post We've Never Been So Tempted to Buy Disney Crocs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Love spending a little extra time in the Disney World theme parks at night? Well, if you’re staying at a Disney World Deluxe Resort, a Deluxe Villa, or other select hotels, you could get the chance to do just that with Disney’s new hotel perk — Extended Evening Hours. Cinderella Castle Extended Evening Hours, which will begin in October, allows guests at Disney World Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villa Resorts, or other select hotels to stay in select parks on certain nights for an extended period of time. So far we’ve shared a look at some of the dates that have been announced for this special perk, but now Disney has released the list of rides that will be open during these special evening hours! At this time, Disney has announced a number of dates for the Extended Theme Park hours perk, but all of these extended hours are currently set to take place at either EPCOT or Magic Kingdom. What will be open during these Extended Evening Hours? Well, Disney has announced that guests who are in the designated park during these extended nighttime hours will be able to access select merchandise and food and beverage locations. Magic Kingdom at Night Additionally a number of attractions are set to be open. Here’s the FULL list of attractions currently planned to be open in Magic Kingdom during these extended hours. ©Disney And here’s a full list of the attractions set to be open in EPCOT during these extended evening hours. ©Disney Keep in mind that these are the attractions that are currently planned to be open, but the list of attractions is subject to change and the attractions may not always be operational. We’ll keep an eye out for any more updates on that. Enchanted Tiki Room Not staying at a hotel that qualifies for Extended Evening Hours? Well, if you’re staying at any Disney World Hotel (not just the Deluxe Hotels), or select other hotels, you’ll be able to enter any of Disney World’s theme parks 30 minutes EARLY every single day starting in October with the new Early Theme Park Entry offering! Click here to see 5 important tips for Early Theme Park Entry. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any updates about these offerings and we’ll let you know what we find. Check out the video below to see more of the latest Disney news. And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for more updates. Click here to see the difference between Extended Evening Hours and Extra Magic Hours. 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 these attractions would you like to go on the most? Tell us in the comments! The post All of the Rides That Will Be Open During Extended Evening Hours in Disney World 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. Shoutout to all the Disney collectors out there! Stitch Crashes the Little Mermaid In Disney’s newest series of collectibles, the adorable alien Stitch is crashing into a series of Disney movies. We’ve seen him crash The Lion King, Aladdin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and more! The seventh collection in this series is the Stitch Crashes Sleeping Beauty, which is already available online — but now you can get them in the parks too! Here’s where to look. While we were shopping around in Disney’s Magic Kingdom today, we spotted the new Stitch Crashes Sleeping Beauty collection in Star Traders in Tomorrowland. Stitch Crashes Sleeping Beauty There was the plush Stitch, which looks like he got caught between Flora and Merryweather while they argued about which color to make Aurora’s dress. Stitch plush He also has Sleeping Beauty-inspired designs all over, like flowers and spinning wheels, and candles on his head that remind us of the not-quite-successful cake that the fairies made for Aurora. Stitch from the back You can buy the plush in Star Traders for $29.99 now. But hurry — these have been disappearing fast from the parks! Click Here to Buy the Stitch Crashes Sleeping Beauty Plush Online! You can also get the matching MagicBand from Star Traders for $39.99. Stitch Crashes Sleeping Beauty MagicBand The MagicBand also has eclectic blue and pink designs with Stitch on one side. A closer look at the MagicBand Head into Star Traders in Tomorrowland ASAP if you’re hoping to get something from this collection! And if you’re holding out for the matching pin, we didn’t see it here, but Disney has announced that it will be released at a later date. Click Here to Buy the Stitch Crashes Sleeping Beauty Pin Online! Keep following DFB and we’ll let you know when we see more of the collection in the parks! Click Here to Shop for More Stitch Crashes Sleeping Beauty Merchandise Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Stitch has been your favorite so far? Tell us in the comments! The post HURRY — The Stitch Crashes ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Collection Is In Disney World Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article