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There have been SO many reopenings lately in Disney World! Dockside Diner is back! Most recently, we’ve been to the reopening of Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Pizzafari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and more! But today, we’re heading over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the reopening of Dockside Diner! In the past, this has been a great spot to pick up some quick-service food like hotdogs and milkshakes. So how has it changed? Atmosphere You’ll find Dockside Diner located in the Echo Lake area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Welcome back, Dockside Diner! When we arrived, Cast Members were there to greet us and to celebrate the grand reopening! This is a counter-service restaurant, but there is plenty of outdoor seating nearby! Plenty of tables! We especially appreciate the umbrellas over the tables — it’s nice to eat in the shade! Menu The menu here includes some yummy seafood offerings, like a Shrimp Salad Roll and Smoked Fish Dip. There’s also a Chipotle Chicken Salad Roll. The kids’ menu includes Macaroni & Cheese and PB&J Uncrustable. ©Disney For dessert, you’ve got the Seaside Brownie, which is a Chocolate Brownie topped with White Chocolate Ganache and Seaside Garnish. A variety of cold beverages are also available. ©Disney There is also a selection of Hot Beverages, along with a few Milkshakes. ©Disney And for something with a bit more kick, check out the boozy milkshakes, cocktails, and beers. ©Disney This restaurant also has mobile order, which is SO convenient! So we placed our order on the My Disney Experience app and picked it up when it was ready! Mobile order is available! And…well…WE ORDERED almost ALL the food, and a few drinks! The full spread So how was it? We started with a Chocolate Shake for $5.49. Can’t go wrong with a classic, can you? And this was just a perfect chocolate milkshake — nothing fancy, but it tasted great. It DID melt quickly, but it’s hot out, and well, that’s what happens. Getting our shake on But we also wanted to dive into something a little boozy, so we ordered up the Blue Sea Margarita, which is made with Patrón Silver Tequila, Bols Blue Curacao, and Sweet-and-Sour for $16. Like the milkshake, this was a pretty standard margarita, although the Blue Curacao gave it a little extra sweetness. Very tasty! Margarita Time! We started with the Smoked Fish Dip for $10.99, which is made with Mahi Mahi and Whitefish. It’s served with Seasoned House-made Chips, Celery, Carrots, Jalapeños, and Pickles. We’re going to say up front this is one of our favorite things we tried here! It was warm, cheesy (!!!), and creamy. Smoked Fish Dip The dip was also blended very well — there weren’t big chunks of fish in it. And get this — it didn’t taste fishy at all, because sometimes fish-based dishes can be overwhelming, but that wasn’t the case here. The chives on top were also a nice touch. YUM Then we dug into the Shrimp Salad Roll for $13.49 — it’s Shrimp, Arugula, Tomatoes, Pickled Shaved Fennel, and Sliced Radish tossed with Rémoulade Sauce on a Brioche Butter Bun served with Seasoned House-made Chips. This was also pretty good and it had a total of seven pieces of shrimp (way more than we expected). Look at the shrimp on that baby! There was a small kick to the flavor, but it wasn’t super spicy (we got an Old Bay seasoning kinda’ vibe from it). The Brioche Bun was delicious, but if we had one complaint, it was that we would’ve liked more lettuce on the sandwich as a whole. SHRIMP Next up was the Chipotle Chicken Salad Roll for $9.99. It’s made with Roasted Pulled Chicken Salad with Red Onions, Celery, Tomatoes, and Watercress tossed with Chipotle Aïoli and topped with Fried Onions on a Brioche Butter Bun served with Seasoned House-made Chips. And this was the sandwich that stole the show for us! Chicken salad This sandwich had even more of a kick, thanks to the chicken salad being made with a LOT of Chipotle Aïoli. But again, we would’ve loved to have had more lettuce here. The Fried Onions on top also added a bit of extra flavor, as well as a nice crunch with each bite. Loads of meat! We also made sure to check out the Kids’ Menu offerings, so got the Macaroni & Cheese for $6.49 (you know us — we’ll use ANY excuse to eat Disney mac ‘n’ cheese). It’s topped with Whale Crackers and served with a Cuties Mandarin, Apple Slices, and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water. It’s a typical mac ‘n’ cheese, but the crackers on top were soggy. Kids are going to love this, though. It’s tasty AND fun. Mac ‘n’ cheese. Oh, yeah! And of course, we couldn’t leave without having some dessert. The Seaside Brownie for $4.79 (which we’ve had before) is a Chocolate Brownie topped with White Chocolate Ganache and Seaside Garnish. This version is a lot more colorful than its predecessor! Here’s what it used to look like: Not as pretty Here’s what it looks like now! What a difference, right? This version is way more Instagrammable! Isn’t it cute? But like its previous version, it’s still a super tasty fudgy brownie. But we came across another hot Florida day problem — the ganachie icing on top melted SO fast and we even accidently dripped some on us. Oops. We think maybe a buttercream frosting might be a better topping? But the White Chocolate Crab is so cute and we liked the crunch of the pearls. Just one bite…or two…or three… Overall, the food here is pretty solid and we’re happy to see another counter-service location open in Hollywood Studios — more choices means more food! And we’re covering ALL reopenings at Disney World, so please, stay tuned! Here’s Where We Found the Most Amazing Plate of Nachos in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of Dockside Diner’s menu right now? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Just Ate Nearly EVERYTHING at This Newly Reopened Disney World Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Feeling spooky? That makes sense! The Halloween season is in full swing in Disney World! Spooky! One of the biggest indicators of the Halloween season in Magic Kingdom this year is the new Disney After Hours BOO Bash event! This three-hour event is PRICY, but we had a pretty good time exploring. So, if you’re headed to BOO Bash we want to make sure you know EXACTLY how to maximize your time so you get your money’s worth! If you care about rides, prioritize them! First up, if you care about the rides, make sure to prioritize them! There are a whopping 22 rides open during the After Hours event and they will each have SIGNIFICANTLY lower wait times than during a park day. 5-10 minute waits! Waits were typically 25 minutes or lower (with Astro Orbiter spiking earlier in the night and Space Mountain spiking later). If you play your cards right, you should be able to ride everything you want to during the party, but you’ll need to make those rides a priority since there’s not too much time! Click here to see more about wait times during BOO Bash! Wait a little bit to ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The one ride you might want to treat a little differently than the others is Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. We noticed that this one had a long wait towards the beginning of the event and fizzled out to a 20 minute or lower wait later in the night. Seven Dwarves Mine Train: 45 minutes at 9:30PM If you’re hoping to ride this VERY popular attraction, don’t do it first thing! Knock out some other priorities and then head to see Snow White and the Dwarfs once the wait is a little lower. Want to see what rides are open during BOO Bash? Click here! Check out the second set of entertainment to avoid crowds. Maximizing your time at BOO Bash isn’t just about doing everything you can, it’s also about having the best time. For some, that might mean avoiding crowds as much as possible! There are already a LOT fewer people in the park than usual during this After Hours event, but you can also spot entertainment at lower crowd times. Dr. Facilier! We noticed that the first round of Character Cavalcades had more crowds looking out for them than the later round did. Save entertainment until later in the evening to avoid the crowds! To see more about the BOO Bash entertainment, click here! Know where the characters greet in advance. Speaking of characters, there are also a number of characters greeting around the park. We spotted Goofy, Piglet, Eeyore, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Madame Carlotta, Foulfellow and Gideon, Chip ‘n’ Dale, and the Cadaver Dans! Nightmare fuel To make sure you catch all of these pals, you’ll want to know where to spot them in advance. You can check out our guide to know exactly which spots to check for costumed pals and villains throughout the night! Click here to see more about BOO Bash characters! Have a snack game plan! Another thing to add to your game plan is the SNACK PLAN. Specialty treats at the event include the Prince John Sucker, the Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake, the Five Dozen Eggs Slush, the Maleficent Churros, and the Apple Ginger Dale. Prince John Sucker Odds are you won’t want ALL of these special sips and bites, so plan for which ones you DO want. That way you don’t waste time deciding what to snack on and you know where to head when you get hungry! Want to see our reviews of these treats to help out with your decision? Click here! Take advantage of the FREE eats and sips! AND you want to make sure you take advantage of all of the FREE eats and sips at BOO Bash too. Some treats are included in your admission to the party, so you want to make sure you take advantage of the complimentary options! Trick-or-Treat Not only is there trick-or-treating (FREE CANDY!? Yes, please.), but you can also snag ice cream, novelties, popcorn, and select beverages. Unlimited free Mickey Bars, here you come. To see more about trick-or-treating, click here! Follow these tips and you should have a GREAT BOO Bash! As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest tips and tricks for your Disney trip. And, have a GREAT spooky season! Click here to see more of BOO Bash! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Headed to BOO Bash? Tell us in the comments! The post How to Maximize Your Time at BOO Bash in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween season is in full swing around Disney World, and that means lots of fun new merch! Happy Halloween Season! We’ve spotted tons of spooky souvenirs popping up around Disney World. How about a new mug to sip your PSL from? Or maybe a festive pair of Minnie Ears to rock in the parks?? And today, we found a few more additions to the Halloween merch, featuring an adorable pumpkin Mickey design! While strolling through the Emporium in Magic Kingdom today, something pumpkin-y caught our eye. That’s right, more Halloween merch has made its way to the shelves! Mickey Pumpkin Merch Let’s start with the Mickey Pumpkin Candy Bowl! The front of the bowl features a large, bat-shaped opening so you can reach in and snag a treat… Mickey Pumpkin Candy Bowl …and the back has the words “Trick Or Treat” written in purple. You can pick up your own Mickey Pumpkin Candy Bowl for $39.99! Here’s a look at the back! Next up, this Mickey Pumpkin Votive Holder would make a sweet addition to our Halloween decor! The front has Mickey’s face outlined for the light to flicker though… Mickey Pumpkin Votive Holder …and the back says “Boo!” This little cutie is available for $19.99. Here’s the back of the votive holder! And last but not least, the Mickey Pumpkin Mug has two cheerful jack-o-lanterns stacked on top of each other, with the words “Trick or Treat” written across the back. You can add this mug to your collection for $24.99. Mickey Pumpkin Mug We’ll continue to be on the lookout for any more Halloween goodies to make their debut around Disney World, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the latest updates! Disney Isn’t Done Releasing New Halloween Merchandise Quite Yet! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which of these Mickey Pumpkin souvenirs is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Which New Mickey Pumpkin Souvenir in Disney World is Your Favorite? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Eating cupcakes in Disney Parks is one of our favorite hobbies. Keeping it in the shade so it doesn’t melt! So when there’s a chance to not only get a Disney cupcake for free but also for kids to decorate that cupcake themselves, we’re here for it. Disneyland is hosting a FREE cupcake decorating event for kids based on the new Disney kids’ baking competition show called Disney’s Magic Bake-Off, and here’s how your kids can participate! We visited Downtown Disney to see this brand new FREE event for kids, which will be taking place from August 20th to August 22nd. Sign-ups begin at 4PM daily and space is limited, so you need to get there early to reserve a spot. Magic Bake-Off Sign! The cupcake decorating takes place at three different times, 5PM, 6PM, and 7PM, and sign-up begins at 4PM. Kids from the ages of 7 to 12 get a chance to decorate cupcakes with Disneyland pastry chef Graciela “Gracie” Gomez as the baking judge! Let’s Party! There is also a photo-op for the kids that features several Disney characters! Photo-Op This is what the kids had to work with when decorating! There was one cupcake, three bags of frosting, and three little containers of sprinkles. All the participants seemed to have a blast decorating their own cupcakes at Disneyland Resort! So, if you know kids who love interactive events like this, try to get to Downtown Disney before 4PM to secure their spot. You can catch Disney’s Magic Bake-Off on the Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. Cupcake Decorating And, we’ll give you a look at everything new coming to Disneyland soon! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news! Click here for what else is new at Disneyland this week! 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 Would your kids love to decorate cupcakes? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Check Out Disney's FREE Cupcake Decorating Event! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The year-long Disney Ultimate Princess Celebration is ON at Disney World! And Princess Week officially kicks off tomorrow! We love Disney Princesses! We are so ready to celebrate all our favorite princesses — from Belle to Jasmine to Ariel to Merida (please, Disney, release some Merida stuff!!!), it’s ALL about princesses at Disney World right now. They’re getting a ton of new merchandise, snacks, a playground, and more! We’ve just found a brand new collection of Princess-inspired clothes PLUS a VERY cool collection of bags coming soon. New collection! First up, check out this Belle Shirt for $36.99 which talks about Belle’s favorite book (chapter three is AWESOME). Shhh….Belle’s reading There’s also a Belle Shirt with a quote from her song (aptly titled “Belle”). We all want more than this provincial life, girl! Same, Belle, same. There’s also a beautiful rose detail on the sleeves. This shirt is $39.99. Pretty rose These Cinderella Lounge Pants for $39.99 have a clock striking midnight with more lyric quotes, “A dream is a wish your heart makes”. Don’t want the carriage to turn back into a pumpkin! And there’s a Long-Sleeve Cinderella Shirt that matches! Party shirt It’s got “Living Life Like There’s No Midnight” embroidered on the front. You can grab this shirt for $39.99. We like this sentiment. The Long-Sleeve Aurora Shirt is pink… Make it pink …and it says “We’ve met before.” It’s also available for $39.99. We’ve met before… We’re digging this Ariel Sweatshirt for $59.99 that says “Turn your troubles into bubbles.” Forget your troubles, life is the bubbles! Finally, there’s are new Disney Princess Stoney Clover Lane bags coming TOMORROW (August 23rd). Although some of the collection was already released, we got a sneak peek at some of the new bags. There’s a Backpack for $198… Princesses need to carry their stuff, too. …a Hip Pack for $138… Hip Pack …and a cute Heart Bag for $138. These have already sold out online, but according to the sign at the shop, they will be available in Disney World tomorrow! SO cute! We found these collections at Legends of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And when we spot more princess stuff, we’ll be sure to let you know! Check Out This HUGE Disney Princess Eyeshadow Collection That’s Online NOW! 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 buying new princess gear soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World's Newest Merch Collection Was MADE For Princess Fans first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Recently we’ve seen some HUGE Disney news announced. ©Disney FastPass+, FASTPASS, and MaxPass will not return to Disney World or Disneyland. A NEW, FREE planning service called Disney Genie is coming soon will help you optimize your time in the parks. But, if you want to skip the standby lines in the parks, you’ll have to purchase one of Disney’s new PAID FastPass-like services — Genie+ or Individual Attraction Selection. It’s a LOT to take in, but the main thing to take away is that if you want to skip the standby lines, you’ll have to pay for it. We asked our readers whether they would do that. Here’s what they said. Quick Overview Before we get into our readers’ responses as to whether they’d pay for Genie+ (one of the 2 paid services Disney recently introduced), we wanted to give you a quick breakdown of the new services Disney has announced. ©Disney Since we’re trying to be brief we’re going to make use of another post we did where we explained the core elements of these 3 services in 500 words or less. You can click HERE to check out that post, but the core information is below: Disney Genie is a FREE planning service built into the My Disney Experience App and Disneyland App. You will tell Disney Genie what you want to ride, what types of things you like, etc. and Disney Genie will create a personalized, flexible itinerary for you. With Genie, you’ll be able to see forecasted wait times, mobile order your food, chat with a virtual assistant, see walk-up waitlist availability, make restaurant reservations, adjust your plans, and more. Plans will continuously update to help you get the most out of your day. Essentially, Genie is designed to help you plan your day and optimize your plans. ©Disney Disney Genie+ is a PAID FastPass-like service. It costs $15 per day per ticket at Disney World, and $20 per day per ticket at Disneyland. If you pay for this service, you’ll be able to see when the next available time is to use various rides’ Lightning Lanes (i.e. FastPass+ lanes). You will select the next available time to use the Lightning Lane for whatever ride you want, and when your time arrives, you can visit the ride and use the Lightning Lane (skipping the standby line). Once you’re done with that ride, you can make another Genie+ Lightning Lane selection — 1 ride at a time, throughout the day. Over 40 attractions will be available through Genie+ at Disney World, over 15 attractions will be available through Genie+ at Disneyland. NOT all attractions will be available through Genie+. While most guests can purchase Genie+ in advance (though the situation seems different for Annual Passholders), you cannot make a Genie+ Lightning Lane selection until the DAY OF your trip. At Disney World, guests can make their first Lightning Lane attraction at 7AM on the day of their visit. At Disneyland, the first Genie+ Lightning Lane selection can be made once you’re in the park. ©Disney Select, highly popular attractions (like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom, Radiator Springs Racers in Disney California Adventure Park, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure at Disney California Adventure Park, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT) will NOT be listed on Genie+. That means that even if you pay for Genie+ you will NOT be able to select a time for/use the Lightning Lane at those attractions. Instead, if you want to use the Lightning Lane for those attractions, you’ll have to pay for the attractions INDIVIDUALLY. (We aren’t really going into that in-depth in this post — you can see more about that here). ©Disney That’s a basic overview of the 3 services, but of course, there’s a lot to break down from there. If you want more information about Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection — click here! Would You Pay for Disney Genie+? Alright, let’s get to the poll! For our poll on Instagram, we asked our readers whether they would pay for Disney Genie+ (that’s the service that is priced at $15 a day at Disney World, $20 a day at Disneyland, and gives you the ability to select the next available return time to use select attractions’ Lightning Lanes, and you can make 1 selection at a time throughout the day). And…the results were pretty split. Things Are Pretty Split Overall, 53% of our readers voted “no” (this came out to 7,468 votes), while 47% of our readers voted “yes” (6,569 votes). The “no’s” had it, but just barely! Yes, I’ll Pay From the yes category, we received a few comments. One reader told us that they begrudgingly voted “yes.” That reader said that they’re planning their first trip to the parks and it’s a big one. They probably won’t be back for several years, so they said they felt like they’ll have to pay for Genie+ to really make the most out of their trip and not get stuck in lengthy standby lines. ©Disney Another said they also voted “yes” because they felt like they’d have no other choice. Essentially, they noted that it’s either pay for Genie+ or stand in a (potentially) long standby line. One reader sort-of echoed those statements saying they’ll pay for Genie+, but they “won’t be happy about it.” There are a lot of things at play that could affect Disney Genie+ and there are a lot of questions we still have about the service. Will Disney be limiting how many can pay for Genie+ per day? What will those return times look like? Presumably, they will vary by day, time, park, ride, etc., so it will be interesting to see just how many rides you could get Lightning Lane passes for in one day. How many people will opt to not pay for this service and how will that impact standard lines? There are a lot of questions that we might not get answered until the system is in place and we get the chance to use it. Click here to see our answers to some of your Genie+ questions! NO WAY We also received quite a few comments from those who voted “no.” One reader said they wouldn’t be paying for “something that’s always been free.” And they indicated that they would spend their entertainment dollars elsewhere. Note that FastPass has been included in the price of your ticket at Disney World and Disneyland for years, though Disneyland did have a PAID MaxPass option that Disney Genie+ is somewhat similar to. Click here to see what’s different about these services. ©Disney Another told us “This is ridiculous!! It’s expensive enough!!” We totally get it — a trip to Disney World can be incredibly expensive. We’re constantly trying to find and share tips with you that could help you save money on future trips, but unless you win a free trip to Disney World you’ll have to pay something to be and Genie+ will be a cost you’d have to add on top of that. Just keep in mind that you are not required to pay for Genie+ or Individual Attraction Selection. Rides at Disney World will continue to offer standby and/or Virtual Queues depending on the ride. Curious to know how expensive Disney might be in 10 years? See our post here! On the Fence Other readers were on the fence. One said they need that list of the over 40 rides that will be included with Genie+ (in Disney World, note that over 15 rides will be included with Genie+ in Disneyland) before they could make a decision. And yeah, we totally get that! Disney hasn’t shared the full list of rides that will be included in Genie+ vs. Individual Attraction Selection, but here’s what we know so far. Disney has indicated that over 40 rides at Disney World and over 15 rides at Disneyland will be available through Genie+. Rides like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, and Haunted Mansion will be included in Disney Genie+. ©Disney But, some of those highly popular rides like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom, Radiator Springs Racers in Disney California Adventure Park, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure at Disney California Adventure Park, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT will NOT be available through Genie+. Instead, you’ll have to pay individually per ride for these to use their Lightning Lanes (maximum of 2 of these Individual Attraction Selections per day). ©Disney Another reader said that all of the extras Disney is charging for is giving them “a very negative feel for Disney,” despite their family’s love for Disney. They shared that because of the already high costs, their trips to the parks are “few and far between.” They said they said they actually don’t mind paying for the service, but also said that Disney already charges high prices. The reader shared, “Why add to the expense by nickel and dining everything? This makes it harder for families who already struggle to pay for the trips. How are hard pressed parents going to give their children the best experience possible if they can’t afford to pay for these extras??” One said they were “torn” and would be leaning on us more than ever with all this news. Truly, we’re thankful that many of you have turned to us with your concerns and questions about the service. Keep the questions coming, let us know what confuses you or what you’re not sure about — we truly want to hear that and want to see how we can help you decide what’ll be best for your trip. ©Disney Want to know more about Disney Genie? Check out some of our other posts, linked below: Click here to learn about Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection, including what attractions have been listed for each and more details Click here to see what Annual Passholders need to know about Disney Genie Click here to see how and why you’ll pay for individual rides in Disney Genie+ with Individual Attraction Selection Click here to see more about the features of the FREE Disney Genie planning service (different than Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection) Click here to see 5 MIND BLOWING features of the Disney Genie planning service Click here to see how Disney Genie+ is different from MaxPass Click here to see how being a hotel guest will benefit you with the Individual Attraction Selection service See answers to some of your Disney Genie questions We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates about Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection. Be sure to check back with us for more information. Click here to see more about Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection. 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 pay for Genie+? Tell us in the comments! The post Over Half Of Our Readers Will NOT Pay for Disney Genie+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The LEGO Store in Downtown Disney is a great place to stop by and grab some cool creations! The LEGO Store in Downtown Disney! Although you can buy some pretty cool Disney sets online like the Winnie the Pooh set or Marvel set, the LEGO store has some unique experiences! Recently, we stopped by the LEGO Store in Downtown Disney and made a custom creation! Before we get into the main event, it’s worth noting that the LEGO store allows you to create a custom LEGO mosaic based on a picture of your face! But we’re not here for mosaics… You can now make a custom LEGO mosaic from your face! …we’re here for this! In case you didn’t know, the LEGO Store at both Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort and Disney Springs at Disney World offer a custom LEGO minifigure! If you head into the LEGO store and get yourself one of these boxes for $12, you can make your very own customized figure. The custom Minifigure set! We designed our figure’s shirt at the Minifigure Factory (of course we had to make it DFB-related!) and had it printed out. Perfection! As we waited for our figure to print (we got a pretzel on the other side of the shirt!)… And now we wait! …we picked out a head, pants, and accessories for our little guy! Lots to choose from… Here’s the final product! We had so much fun making this! Although it took a little bit longer than advertised, it was definitely worth the wait. The finished product! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read more about the most ADORABLE Winnie the Pooh art! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about the custom LEGO minifigures? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: This LEGO Figure From Downtown Disney is DFB's Biggest Fan! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s more than just riding Space Mountain and eating copious amounts of Dole Whip. (Don’t tell us to *shush*. It’s TRUE.) Dole Whip! In fact, it’s SO true that we’ve created an ENTIRE LIST of all the things you probably didn’t realize you could do in Disney World. (And if you DID know these things, well…then you need to share them with your friends who are riding Space Mountain for the thousandth time in a row! Variety is the spice of life so vary it up!!) Without further ado, here are 16 random things you can totally do on Disney World property: Tie-Dye at Disney Resorts Many Disney Resorts let you get funky-fresh with afternoon tie-dyeing activities! Tie-Dye Activity at Art of Animation Resort back in 2019 Guests of all ages can make their own tie-dye Mickey shirt for around $17 plus tax. Wilderness Lodge Mickey Tie Dye Tee The last time we saw tie-dyeing taking place at a Disney resort was over at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, but numerous other resorts have it, too! Your next stay at Wilderness Lodge will look a little different. Find out why HERE! Movies Under The Stars Disney Resorts love playing popular Disney animated movies in the evenings. Movies at Fort Wilderness Sometimes, the movies will play near the pool so you can swim and watch a classic Disney film. Other times, they’ll play on oversized projectors somewhere out on one of the many lawns. BoardWalk Schedule The resort you’re staying at should have a movie schedule available so you can know when and where the movie will take place (as well as what movie will be playing)! But you can always ask a Cast Member if you need more guidance — they’ll be happy to help! Check out our Disney movies throw down HERE! Yoga Need to stretch and relax before a busy day in the parks? Select Disney resorts offer early morning yoga sessions! Rise & Shine Yoga These yoga sessions will happen on select days at the resort, so ask a cast member for the schedule ahead of time so you don’t accidentally miss it! Space is limited, so arrive a bit before the exact time to secure your spot. Mats and towels will be provided. Fall asleep to the relaxing sounds of…a Disney water park? Click HERE! Rent A Canoe Or Kayak Over at Fort Wilderness Resort, you can explore the great outdoors by land…or by water! ©Disney You can rent a canoe or kayak for $13 per hour between 9AM – 5PM (though these hours are subject to change). Fort Wilderness activities! If this is something you want to prioritize on your next Disney World vacation, make sure to get there earlier in the day instead of later on — these rentals are first-come, first-served. Click HERE to read about 7 Things at Disney World that cost less than you think! Complimentary Campfires Do you know what else the resorts love to do? Disney Resorts love CAMPFIRE parties! Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Campfire and S’mores You and your travel party can gather ’round swapping stories from the day or toasting some s’mores! Someday we’ll come back for you! Our favorite campfire location is at Disney’s Fort Wilderness. They don’t just have a campfire — they have Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long! Currently, this experience is unavailable, but we hope to see it back at Fort Wilderness soon! We miss our nutty chipmunk pals… . Many resorts have a fire pit they’ll light up in the evenings for guests to enjoy. S’mores goodies are usually available for purchase! Again, check that activities calendar at your resort. Search For Pascal Peek-a-boo! We see you, Pascal! Pascal Hunt You can search for hidden Pascals around the Tangled rest area in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland. (That’s right — Rapunzel’s place isn’t just for potty breaks!) He is SO Good at Hiding There are 10 Pascals total around the area — can you find them all? Check out the BEST Disney World bathrooms HERE! Play Miniature Golf Fore!! You ready for a ‘rousing round of mini-golf? Fantasia Gardens There are two mini-golf courses on Disney Property — Winter Summerland Miniature Golf is near Blizzard Beach and gives you the option of golfing on a Summer-themed or Winter-themed course. Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf is near Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts and celebrates the music and characters of Disney’s classic animated film, Fantasia. Winter Summerland Mini Golf A round of golf is $14 per adult, $12 per kid. Not a shabby way to spend the afternoon! Read about the new golf technology we found in Disney World HERE! Sketch Disney Characters Like The Pros Next time you’re in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, take the Wildlife Express Train over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. There, you’ll be able to pet animals at the Affection Section AND learn how to draw a popular Disney animal at the Animation Experience. Showtimes for The Animation Experience The Animation Experience at the Conservation Station is a 20-30 minute drawing class where you’ll be taught how to draw one of the animals from the Disney movies in a step-by-step class led by a pro sketch artist. Animation Experience These sketch classes are offered at a few of the resorts, too! (Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, for instance!) Ask the front desk of the resort you’re staying at and see if classes will be scheduled during the time of your stay. Check out how Disney is using animation to partner with Children’s Hospitals HERE! Hack Into Technology Have you downloaded the Play Disney Parks Mobile App yet? If you haven’t, DO IT NOW! (Sorry, that was intense. *Please* do it now.) The Play Disney App helps you pass the time in Disney’s longer queue lines, providing games and trivia questions to keep you and your travel party entertained. (Plus, you can earn little virtual rewards for completing them!) Use your Play Disney Parks Datapad to translate your card from Savi’s Workshop! But the BEST place to use this Play Disney App is in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The app will transform in a “datapad” that has SEVERAL different functions you can use around this area. If you see any QR codes hiding around Batuu, make sure to scan them on your datapad. Sometimes, you’ll be able to “hack” into droids, panels, and other Batuu tech. (You little rebel, you.) Other times, you can collect cargo. (Those QR codes will be located on crates.) Star Wars Datapad ©Disney You can even scan any galactic languages you’re not familiar with (AKA: The Aurebesh language used around Batuu) to translate it! Nifty, right? Give this translating a try on the text below the Dianoga alien near the water fountains. Popcorn is back in Galaxy’s Edge! Click HERE to learn more! Try Sodas From Around The World Yes, we know Club Cool isn’t back at EPCOT (yet!!!), but taste-testing sodas from all over the globe is still something you can do at the Coca-Cola store in Disney Springs! Coca-Cola Store Go to the top floor (AKA: The Rooftop Beverage Bar) and order the International Tray. International Tray Two You’ll receive 16 drinks samples for $8, including (but not limited to) flavors from Europe, Asia, Africa, and many others! (Including everyone’s favorite…BEVERLY.) Check out our review of the Simply Razzle Dazzle drink at the Coca-Cola Store HERE! Kidcot Fun Stop! Typically, Disney guests refer to EPCOT as the more adult-centered theme park — especially when it comes to World Showcase. Though more recognizable animated characters have been (or are currently being) added to the attractions in the different pavilions to appeal to children and adults alike, the World Showcase is still mostly shopping, tasting unique foods, and (for some) Drinking Around the World. Which can get a little dull for some kiddos preeeeetty fast. Kidcot Fun Stop Bag To keep kids engaged with all the World Showcase has to offer, there are Kidcot Fun Stop stations located in each of the 11 pavilions. Kidcot Fun Stop Kids can pick up a take-out activity baggie that contains fun facts and coloring cards. If you collect them all, return to and Kidcot location and receive a special postcard from Mickey Mouse! The best part about this activity? It’s totally free! Click HERE to learn about the things you have to do at EPCOT before you leave! Paint By Number On A HUGE Scale Here’s another activity you can do in EPCOT — but this one’s only available during the International Festival of the Arts (in January and February). Let’s get to work! You can be part of a giant collaborative paint-by-number mural! Just select a color at the paint-by-number booth (which has previously been located between Future World and the World Showcase.). Your paint container will tell you what numbers you need to paint. Just make sure you’re not painting more squares than a cast member tells you to paint! You want to make sure other guests have a chance to paint, too! Ta-da! On busier park days, you’ll be asked to paint fewer squares (maybe around 4-5), and on slower park days, you’ll be asked to paint more (maybe up to 7-8). Either way, after you’ve finished painting your squares, you’ll receive a bookmark or postcard of what the mural will look like when it’s all finished. Learn more about EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts HERE! Take A FREE Christmas Tree Tour But what’s something unique you can do on Disney World property outside the parks? How about taking a free Christmas Tree Stroll around Disney Springs?? Christmas Tree Stroll Map During this event, several Christmas trees are placed around the Disney Springs Marketplace (or scattered throughout the shopping district, in general). Each tree is decorated to fit a Disney character OR Disney World attraction. Princess and the Frog Tree And it’s coming back this year, y’all! So get your cameras ready! Read about the new after-hours Christmas event coming to Magic Kingdom HERE! Put Your Face On An M&M Admit it. You DREAM about seeing your face plastered on an M&M. The idea of having our image etched into chocolate is pretty close to having a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Let’s go get some chocolate! Even if you don’t (which, why *wouldn’t* you??), you can totally live the dream and customize your own M&M’S at Disney Spring’s M&M’S Store. Can’t wait to see how these turn out! Prices range from $20-$45, depending on how many M&M’S you’re looking to buy with your face. (Or anyone else’s face, for that matter. The power is in YOUR hands.) Customizing your own M&Ms isn’t ALWAYS available…Click HERE to see what we mean… . Skip The Checkout Lines With the My Disney Experience App, you no longer have to wait in line to purchase items! What a time-saver! Select Disney World gift shops (such as the World of Disney store located at Disney Springs or MouseGear over at EPCOT) will allow you to use Mobile Checkout instead of waiting in line to check out. That means you can purchase your Disney pins (or whatever other item you’ve been eyeballing your entire trip) with the few taps of your phone and — wah-lah — your purchase has been made! All you’ve got to do now is show your confirmation code to a cast member at the exit. Everything POP Mobile Checkout Overwhelmed? No worries — We’ve got a breakdown of how the system works, so make sure to check it out! This is SUCH a fast, efficient process. We were able to breeze in and out of a giftshop in no time at all with our purchases! Learn more about Disney World’s mobile ordering system HERE! Scavenger Hunts With Dory Scavenger hunts are pretty popular around Disney World! From finding Pascal in Fantasyland to locating different characters during the EPCOT festivals, scavenger hunts are a fun way to get travel parties working together and exploring details of the parks they might’ve normally skipped over. Dory’s Scavenger Hunt! Finding Dory’s Friends: A Fin-Tastic Scavenger Hunt is one of the newest scavenger hunts in Disney World. You can find the FREE booklets in the main room of the SeaBase area. (Psst — that’s the aquarium you see after riding The Seas With Nemo And Friends!) STICKERS!!! This booklet has plenty of riddles and puzzles to solve while scouting out Dory’s different friends around the aquarium. Plus, it’s got STICKERS. Learn more about Dory’s scavenger hunt HERE! So, did you know all of these? If so, hooray! Now go out and share this wealth of knowledge with your Disney-loving friends! Time to learn some secrets about EPCOT! Click HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are some unique Disney World activities you like to do on property? Let us know in the comments below! The post Wait, We Can Do *What* In Disney World?? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I know I’m not the only one who gets super excited when artists come out with newly designed merchandise. I just can’t get enough of it! That’s why I’m so pumped that two amazing artists—Bret Iwan and Nanako Kanemitsu—have put out some exciting, original new items with their own unique twist!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/q0GcjovSxmkView the full article

If you’re like us, you’ve always dreamed of living in your own castle — we’ll have to blame Disney for our super-high standards. We’d live here if we could! Unfortunately Cinderella Castle is not for sale (insert sad sigh here), but there’s now a chance to channel your inner Disney princess by owning a castle nearby! Dream Builders Realty has posted an ACTUAL castle near Disney World for sale!!! We’re not joking when we say it’s an actual castle. LOOK AT IT! ©Dream Builders Realty This castle is located in Kissimmee, which is right next door to Disney World. ©Dream Builders Realty It even resides on its own street, Castle Cove Court. ©Dream Builders Realty It also has PLENTY of room — it has nearly 8,000 square feet of living space, with five bedrooms, six bathrooms… ©Dream Builders Realty …a grand living room, multiple sitting rooms, a theater, a grand dining room, a custom kitchen… ©Dream Builders Realty …and — wait for this, Belle fans — A LIBRARY with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a ladder to reach the books at the top. ©Dream Builders Realty This castle is UNREAL, y’all! We half expect to see Beast coming down those stairs any moment! ©Dream Builders Realty The castle also sits on two acres of gorgeous land, so you’d have PLENTY of privacy. You won’t find any nosey villagers here! ©Dream Builders Realty Of course, having a castle comes with a hefty price tag. The current asking price is $1,050,000!!! But, well, it IS a castle. You can check out the listing yourself here. And if we see any other amazing Disney-like properties, we’ll be sure to let you know. Here’s A FIRST LOOK at the Cinderella Castle 50th Anniversary Projections in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this home? Let us know in the comments! The post You Could Live In A REAL Castle Near Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Aloha from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The Polynesian Resort is home to a ton of delicious eats and treats, like the Pork Dumplings and Noodles at ‘Ohana and the famous Dole Whip served at Pineapple Lanai! Recently, the Barefood Pool Bar, located right beside the main Volcano pool at the Polynesian, started serving food! With so many incredible options already available, is this little spot worth a visit? Atmosphere There’s still some construction work being done in the Polynesian Resort, but the pool area is very open! We were hungry, though, so we headed right to the Barefoot Pool Bar! Who needs shoes?! This little bar offers mobile ordering, so we picked a table and scanned the code! Scan the QR code to mobile order! Once our to-go order was ready, we were ready to eat! It arrived in this paper bag, and came with napkins and utensils! To-Go Bag It’s a good thing we brought our appetite — there’s a lot of food to cover here! Eats You may remember that the Barefoot Pool Bar has already been open, but only served drinks. Now, it is serving food again! The food options come from the Oasis Bar & Grill kitchen (the OTHER pool bar at the Poly!). The menu is actually largely the same! ©Disney The prices are pretty much in line with the rest of the pool bars around the Disney World resorts. ©Disney You can’t have a pool bar without a good-sized drink menu, and the Barefoot Pool Bar does not disappoint! There are lots of specialty cocktails to choose from… ©Disney ©Disney …as well as non-alcoholic drinks! ©Disney There’s also a pretty big selection of beers to choose from that range in price from $7.50 to $10.75! ©Disney ©Disney For those of you that prefer wine, there are several options ranging from an $11 Moscato to a $16 Pinot Noir! ©Disney We ordered The Voyager, which is made with Parrot Bay coconut rum blended with cream of coconut and pineapple juice, layered with pineapple Dole Whip and blue curaçao for $14.75! This is currently not on the menu on the website, but a specialty drink that gets featured frequently. We have an extra fond place in our heart for this little drink that could because we helped create it!! The Voyager What can we say, we love this drink. It’s still the boozy Kakamora Float of our dreamsssss. Get this drink if you plan on chilling poolside for a bit. You will not regret it. It’s summer in a cup…with booze. YUM! We also decided to try a secret menu item called the Samoa Sunrise (oooh). Doesn’t it look refreshing?! Secret Menu drink!! This frozen sip is made with Dark Rum, Apricot Brandy, and POG Juice, with a floater on top of 151 Rum. This guy will cost you $13. If you love a nice cold glass of POG Juice as much as we do, you want to get this immediately. It’s a POG slushy for adults. YUM. Now, let’s get to the most exciting part: THE FOOD! Here’s the full spread in all its glory. There’s a lot to unpack here! First up, we ordered the Black Pepper Parmesan Chicken Wings, which are tossed in Fresh Garden Herb Dressing. Ohhh…wings!! These wings were nice and peppery, and the parmesan cheese sprinkled on top was so good. Don’t let the herb dressing fool you — they weren’t greasy at all! These were pleasantly crunchy even after sitting in the box for a few minutes. We’ve had these before over at Oasis Bar and Grill and loved them then as well (this batch seemed crispier fried to us, which was a good thing!). We would definitely order these again! You can try them yourself for $10.99! So good!! Next up were the Fried Wonton Chips, which were available for only $4.49! Talk about a bargain snack! Fried Wonton Chips These Crunchy Wonton Chips were served with Spicy Duck Sauce, and came loaded with seasoned salt! OMG we love a good wonton chip so to get a WHOLE BOWL of them to snack on is a GOOD thing. If you’re not in the mood for a little heat, you can eat the chips plain. We liked them with the sauce — it had just enough heat! They had a great flavor by themselves, but we also enjoyed them with the sauce! Take a dip! Over on the kid’s side of town, we ordered the Kids’ Cheeseburger for $7.69. As expected, it was pretty much just a typical theme park cheeseburger that you could find in the parks and resorts. That being said, it still tasted quite good, and it’s a great option for picky eaters or kids! Kids Cheeseburger Finally, we finished off with the Grilled Chicken Avocado Wrap for $10.99. You guys, this wrap was delicious. It comes with grilled chicken, sliced avocado, lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, edamame seeds, and garlic ranch dressing. The wrap is served with coleslaw or French fries (we got the fries!). So fresh! This fresh wrap is made with sliced, thick, juicy pieces of chicken breast meat. It was light and fresh, the veggies gave some great crunch and texture. We thought that the garlic ranch dressing added a creaminess that brought all the flavors nicely together. As you can see from the pictures, this was a BIG portion — there’s easily enough to share! Wrap it up… We were extremely happy with all the things that we tried at the Barefoot Pool Bar! Nosh or Not Swim-up to the Barefoot Pool Bar if… You’re staying at (or near) the Polynesian Village Resort. You want some quick and casual options with a bit of flare. Most of these foods and drinks are unique to the pool bars here, so it’s a chance to try something unique to the location. You heart a good boat drink. The bartenders here are SO much fun and so great at what they do. The drinks are top-notch and not all your average “Disney bar menu” drinks (though they have those too!). You love the energy of dining al fresco by a pool. Just keep swimming…somewhere else if… You’re not in the vicinity of the Poly, it’s tasty but no need to make a special trip for these options. You’re looking to escape the heat and find some air conditioning, perhaps nearby Capt. Cook’s is more what you’re after. You want a nice sit-down meal. This, that is not. This is pool grub done pretty well. Overall Everything we ordered was so fresh and different compared to the typical pool bar foods. Like the rest of the resort, everything had a fun Polynesian flair! While the food menu isn’t quite as large as a full sit-down spot might be, there are so many great options to choose from at the Barefoot Pool Bar! Bonus points that the prices are not bad at all (you can bet we’re going back for more $4 Wonton Chips!). Next time you’re at the Polynesian Resort and are looking for a quick little snack to munch on by the pool, we totally recommend checking this pool bar out! What’s kind of nice too is you basically have two pool bar options with the same food! We’re partial to Barefoot over Oasis Bar and Grill, but both serve up the same great food and lots of great drinks. Swing by next time you’re in the area for a drink and a bite or two! Click here to read our ‘Ohana Breakfast Review! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever eaten at the Barefood Pool Bar? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Now We Have One More Big Reason to Love Barefoot Pool Bar in Disney World (Hint: FOOD!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Shades of Green guests can participate in many of the same benefits that Walt Disney World Resort guests can. But only in a limited fashion! Because Shades of Green is not a Disney owned hotel and is not part of the Disney reservation system and Magic Bands will not be sold ahead of time at a discount through your […] The post Magic Bands for Shades of Green Guests Worth Buying Them? appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

From a beer soak to a fish feet cleanse, Central Florida offers a number of unique spa experiences suited for travelers and locals alike. 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. Have you ever sat in Disney’s Haunted Mansion and thought to yourself, “I wish my house looked like this?” Welcome, foolish mortal You’re in luck! We’ve rounded up 10 Disney decorations for your home that even a grim grinning ghost would enjoy! First, you can dress up your mantle (or any ledge around your home) with a delightfully spooky LED Haunted Mansion Light-Up Mantel Scarf! The scarf includes 11 purple LED lights to add a little of that signature Haunted Mansion purple into your home! ©Spirit Halloween You can find this at Spirit Halloween for $14.99. It is expected to ship by August 31. Click here to get the LED Haunted Mansion Light-Up Mantel Scarf We peered into a crystal ball and saw this Madame Leota Light-Up Crystal Ball in your future! With the help of Madame Leota, you too can channel spirits from the comfort of your own home! ©Disney According to the shopDisney website, you can even add water for a fog effect! Add this mystical crystal ball to your cart for $24.99. Click here to get the Madame Leota Light-Up Crystal Ball After a long day of being a human, you deserve to rest in peace. Cozy up with this Happy Haunts Sheet Set and you’ll sleep like the dead! ©Disney You can find this sheet set on shopDisney in two sizes: Twin ($29.99), and Full ($34.99). Click here to get the Happy Haunts Sheet Set Phineas, Ezra, and Gus can hitchhike from your house with this giant 6 Ft. Tall Halloween Airblown Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking Ghosts Scene. Maybe a passerby will pick up on their sympathetic vibrations and help them out! ©The Home Depot You can find this Haunted Mansion blow-up at Home Depot for $139.98. Click here to get the 6 Ft. Tall Halloween Airblown-Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking Ghosts Scene Can a person ever have too many blankets? If you want to see allll the Haunted Mansion icons in one place, you’ll love The Haunted Mansion Reversible Fleece Blanket. ©Disney You can pre-order this fleece blanket for $39.99 on Spirit Halloween — it is expected to ship on or before August 31. Click here to buy The Haunted Mansion Reversible Fleece Blanket The spirits are calling on you to cook some dinner… and then use these Haunted Mansion Dish Towels! ©Disney Add some gothic flair to your kitchen for $14.99! Click here to buy the Haunted Mansion Dish Towels ©Spirit Halloween Some of the windows around Walt Disney World are filled with Imagineering details, and now you can add a little Disney detail to your windows, too! You can buy a pack of 30 Haunted Mansion window clings for $8.99 on Spirit Halloween! Click here to buy the Glow In The Dark The Haunted Mansion Window Clings It may feel like there’s no way out of the Haunted Mansion, but at least with this Haunted Mansion Map Sign, you can find your way around! Visit the ballroom to join a ghostly dance, then head to the attic to say hello to The Black Widow Bride! ©Spirit Halloween This hanging decoration will make a great addition to your own mansion! Find it on Spirit Halloween for $14.99 (expected to ship by August 31). Click here to buy the Haunted Mansion Map Sign Regular nameplates are for the uninspired, while The Haunted Mansion Desk Nameplate is for the undead! Welcome those foolish mortals into your office with this fun desk accessory. ©Amazon You can find this nameplate on Amazon for $24.99. Click here to buy The Haunted Mansion Desk Nameplate So now that you’ve decorated your home with all things ghoulish and ghastly, what if you could make it SMELL like the Haunted Mansion? This Foolish Mortal 11oz Scented Candle has notes of warm vanilla with woody undertones, reminiscent of an old, possibly haunted house. ©Amazon You can find this candle on Amazon for $24.99! Click here to buy the Foolish Mortal 11oz Scented Candle The Haunted Mansion is a dearly beloved attraction full of Disney lore and charm. If you have to pop into Memento Mori every time you visit the Magic Kingdom, add some of these fun finds to your home and pay tribute to the Haunted Mansion. We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney merchandise, so keep following DFB for more Disney updates! Count Down to Halloween With Disney World’s NEW Haunted Mansion Collectible Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite part of the Haunted Mansion? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 Disney Decorations You Need to Create Your Very Own Haunted Mansion first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Legendary quarterback Drew Brees, his wife Brittany, and their children Rylen, Callen, Bowen and Baylen celebrated Rylen’s 7th birthday at Disneyland park today.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/01Q5gudOpG4View the full article

The 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is in full swing and you may be hard-pressed to find a reason to eat or drink anywhere other than the festival booths. EPCOT! Today, however, La Cava Del Tequila let us in on a little secret. A secret menu item that is! La Cava posted on their Instagram account, that they have a very special agave spirit available. Not only is it very hard to find, but it is also NOT listed on their menu. I present to you, 5 Sentidos, with tasting notes of Chicken Soup and Dried Chiles. Tasting notes of Chicken Soup! The description of this agave spirit sounds like a dinner-inspired drink and VERY interesting. La Cava del Tequila Dining Room Earlier this year we got a sneak peek at the new exclusive Tequila that is only served at La Cava and adding this to the options means we get to take another trip back! La Cava has their own Tequila! Be sure the next time you make your way over to La Cava Del Tequila, you ask for this secret menu item to see what it is like. We have no idea how long it will be around! But we really can’t wait to try it! Stay tuned to DFB for ALL the secret menu items! Click Here to See Scuba Mickey 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. Will you be heading over to La Cava Del Tequila to try this new spirit? Let us know in the comments below!The post EPCOT's New Secret Menu Drink Smells Like…Chicken Soup?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s one thing that we can all agree on, it’s that Winnie the Pooh is CUTE! Hi Pooh Bear! That silly ol’ bear has won over the hearts of millions with his silly antics and fluffiness! Today, we spotted some unexpected Winnie the Pooh art at Disneyland! Over at the Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A., we spotted some ADORABLE Winnie the Pooh chocolate art! It was one of those things that just makes you smile and adds a little extra magic to the day. We love when this shop creates fun chocolate art! Winnie the Pooh Chocolate Art at the Candy Kitchen! This year is a big year for everyone’s favorite bear: it’s Winnie the Pooh’s 55th anniversary! One of the big ways Disney is celebrating this milestone is with a new musical stage adaptation of Winnie the Pooh. ©Disney Plus, all sorts of Pooh Bear merch has been dropping, including these adorable Winnie the Pooh ears that dropped earlier this year! Winnie the Pooh Ears We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read about Mushroom Ice Cream at Downtown Disney! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this chocolate art? Let us know in the comments! The post We DARE You Not to Smile When You See the Winnie the Pooh Chocolate Art in Disneyland 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. Sure, it’s Halloween season at Disney World (and we’re enjoying every spooky minute of it!) Main Street, USA during the holidays But that doesn’t stop us from thinking ahead to the holidays, especially with lots of holiday things coming like the Very Merriest After Hours Party! So we have NO problem thinking about our holiday decor, especially ornaments! And we’ve seen Disney drop TONS of ornaments online recently, but it seems they’re not done yet. We spotted even MORE ornaments on shopDisney today! And how beautiful is this Elsa and Nokk Fairytale Moments Sketchbook Ornament? ©Disney We love seeing the water spirit from Frozen 2 on this ornament! You can grab it now for $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Elsa and Nokk Fairytale Moments Sketchbook Ornament Don’t worry, Elsa’s sister, Anna, has a new ornament, too. And this one is also from Frozen 2 — it’s the Anna Fairytale Moments Sketchbook Ornament. Look at the beautiful details, like how there’s a crown at the top with Anna in the center in her own crown. ©Disney This ornament is available for $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Anna Fairytale Moments Sketchbook Ornament There’s an ornament for Moana, too! The Moana Fairytale Moments Sketchbook Ornament has Moana and Hei Hei standing in front of a gigantic wave. ©Disney This ornament is $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Moana Fairytale Moments Sketchbook Ornament We loved Raya and the Last Dragon, so we are all about Sisu finally getting an ornament. On the Sisu Light-Up Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament, she’s in her dragon form AND it lights up. ©Disney This ornament is also $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Sisu Light-Up Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament Oh, that silly old bear — he looks so adorable in the Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree Legacy Sketchbook Ornament, which celebrates the 55th anniversary of the movie Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree. And it looks like he’s celebrating here by covering himself in lots of hunny! ©Disney It’s also a limited release, so this is one you’ll want to grab now for $24.99! Click Here To Buy The Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree Legacy Sketchbook Ornament There’s another Disney movie celebrating an anniversary this year, too — it’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame. And you can celebrate with The Hunchback of Notre Dame Legacy Sketchbook Ornament which honors the 25th anniversary of the movie! ©Disney Quasimodo is singing from the top of one of Notre Dame’s towers. And you can grab this limited-release ornament for $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Hunchback of Notre Dame Legacy Sketchbook Ornament There are plenty of other ornaments to choose from, too — so be sure to head on over to shopDisney to pick out your favorites before they’re gone! And we’ll let you know if we spot any other Disney holiday souvenirs! See MORE Disney holiday ornaments 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. Will you be grabbing any of these ornaments for your holiday tree? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just Released 6 New Christmas Ornaments Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has six different theme parks worldwide, owns several huge movie franchises, is one of the biggest names ever in entertainment, and seems to have a hand in almost every industry there is. Cinderella Castle at Disney World The company is massive now, but it had humble beginnings when Walt Disney began work in the early 1900s. As a tribute to Walt and his brother Roy Disney, their first Los Angeles home is being saved from destruction and renovated as a Los Angeles Historical Cultural Monument. Walt and Roy Disney lived at 4406 West Kingswell Avenue in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles when they were young, now called the Charlotte and Robert Disney House (after their aunt and uncle who owned the house). According to Deadline, new owners of the home applied for a permit in 2016 to tear it down and build a new home in its place, but public outcry convinced them not to do it. Walt and Roy Disney’s First LA Home ©Deadline Instead, the house is going to be renovated and named a Los Angeles Historical Cultural Monument. There are plans to restore it, including “the shed where Walt allegedly finished his ‘Alice Comedies,’ which launched his career” (Deadline). The plans include an exact replica of this garage, where Walt animated those comedies. The restoration will bring back period-appropriate colors from the 1920s with new landscape features as well. ©Deadline Keep following DFB for more Disney news! Click Here to Learn About a New Disney History Series on the My Disney Experience App Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney history fact? Tell us in the comments! The post Walt Disney's First LA Home Is Being Restored first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is one of Disney’s most popular and controversial rides. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Between breakdowns and not being able to get a boarding group, Rise of the Resistance has become a love/hate relationship for some people. Today, however, we saw something that we don’t tend to see. As of 5PM today any guest that was at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was able to STILL get a boarding group. Don’t worry, you aren’t reading that wrong. They are STILL available at 5 PM! We set our alarm for every thirty minutes after the clock struck 1PM to continue checking My Disney Experience, but each time we looked there was still availability! Will YOU join the Resistance? Over the course of the past week attendance at Disney World has been much lower. Earlier this week we even saw a stand-by line open up for Rise of the Resistance, which also has never happened before! Most of the time the news is, It’s down. We are keeping a CLOSE watch on this situation and any changes that happen over the course of the day. Stay tuned to DFB because we have all the updates for crowd levels at Disney World! Click Here to See the New Menu for Dockside Diner! 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 all these low crowds at Disney World? Let us know in the comments below!The post Disney World Crowds Are SO Low That Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups Are Still Available! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Salt and Straw at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney district is known for delicious ice cream and adventurous flavors (we’re still recovering from the bug ice cream!). Salt and Straw Today, we’ve spotted some brand new flavors from the Downtown Disney ice cream spot! If you look at Salt and Straw’s menu, you’ll spot the Camp Salt and Straw limited edition flavors! Some of the flavor options included Salted Hazelnut Praline S’mores, Cowboy Coffee Grinds and Bourbon, and… Mushroom Muddy Buddies? We knew we had to try mushroom ice cream the moment we saw it! Salt and Straw’s menu! The Mushroom Muddy Buddies includes Roasted Hazelnuts, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Coated Cereal, and Candied Mushrooms. This was definitely a pleasant surprise for us! The mushrooms weren’t particularly overwhelming in terms of taste, but we still weren’t huge on this ice cream. The fungus is among us! The hazelnut is definitely the strongest flavor followed by the cereal. We didn’t really taste much of the mushroom unless you get a big chunk of mushroom. If you like mushrooms or just looking for an interesting ice cream flavor, give this one a try! Otherwise, maybe steer clear. This was definitely something different! And for our friends on the East Coast and the Disney World lovers out there, never fear! Soon, you’ll be able to enjoy Salt and Straw at Disney Springs when the new shop opens in 2022! ©Salt & Straw We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Read MORE about the Salt and Straw location coming to Disney World here! 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 Would you try Salt and Straw’s mushroom ice cream? Let us know in the comments! The post Would You Eat MUSHROOM ICE CREAM?! You Can at This Disney Spot! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re heading into Disneyland Resort to check out what’s new around the parks and in Downtown Disney! Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Follow along as we see new Halloween, Villain, and Alice in Wonderland merchandise, and even score some FREE bread! Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates Grab your candy bag and get ready for Halloween because World of Disney in Downtown Disney has ALL the Halloween merchandise available NOW! Boo to YOU! Some of the items that we saw today were these amazing Minnie Mouse Witch Ears… These are bewitching! …the perfect scent for the season, a pumpkin Trick or Treat candle… Pumpkin candle for the win …this adorable oh my gourd shirt… Oh. My. Gourd. …this glow-in-the-dark Mickey Pumpkin Spirit Jersey… It glows in the dark! …this awesome Trick or Treat Halloween flannel button-up that has us craving fall weather… Trick or Treat! …and a hat to match! a hat to match it! On top of all the Halloween merchandise, we also spotted some new Villain items for sale. The first that caught our eye was this Wicked hoodie. Rotten to the core! If that is right up your alley, then you can also get the matching sweatpants that go along with it! Wicked on the top AND bottom We also spotted this Hades long sleeve shirt that would cool off any hot head. He has a HOT head They even had this new villains display set up! New Villain Display All of these items are available in Disney World as well! Along with the Halloween and Villains merchandise, there were two new displays for The Nightmare Before Christmas and Haunted Mansion. A lot of the merchandise we had seen before, but we did spot some new items, starting with this Haunted Mansion Funko Loungefly backpack. 999 Happy Haunts are all over this bag! Throw in this wallet to go with it and you will be the most stylish of the happy haunts. This had us wishing Haunted Mansion was up and running! After all of this Halloween energy, we had to head over to Disneyland to see if there was anything else! Click Here to See the First Look at Goofy’s Kitchen Reopening! Disneyland Construction Update Haunted Mansion has officially closed. We noticed a new sign in front stating that it will remain closed until September 3rd as it is switched over to Haunted Mansion Holiday! Words cannot describe how much we miss this Now it’s time to head over to Disney California Adventure to see what’s new! Click Here to See How Maxpass and Genie+ are Different Disneyland Merchandise Updates The Emporium had the same Halloween merchandise as World of Disney and we could not get enough of it! If you forgot your candy bucket or need a new apron here are some options for you. If you got it HAUNT it! We also spotted this perfect outfit for little girls! Who needs a costume when you can look THIS cute. Isn’t this just the cutest thing you have seen! To finish it up we also spotted these perfect Mickey Pumpkin Ears that would go great with the glow in the dark spirit jersey. Can it always be pumpkin season? The Emporium also had new merchandise of our favorite witches, The Sanderson Sisters! There were plushes for Winifred… Makes me sick! …Sarah… Amok, Amok, Amok … and even our favorite cat Binx! Thackery Binx, the best cat you could ask for Not only did they have the new plushes but they also had a new spirit jersey… It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus! …and this perfect drinking glass set for your witches brew. A dead mans toe Once we finished up at the Emporium, we made our way to Clothiers where we spotted a new addition to the Nike hat family! How ya doing pal! Finally, we made our last stop at Westward Ho Trading Co. where we spotted some new limited release Haunted Mansion pins! We saw Madame Leota… Awaken the spirits with your tambourine …Victor Geist on the organ… Time for some ball room dancing! …the Hatbox Ghost… Now you see it, now you don’t …there were even some jumbo pins of Ezra… A ghost will follow you home …Phineas… Beware of hitchhiking ghosts …and Gus. Don’t forget your death certificate Disney California Adventure Food Update We stopped at the Boudin Bakery Tour and they were able to give us a tour and some free bread samples! Boudin Bakery Tour Is there anything better than free food samples? This is a serious question… Free bread! It was really cool taking a tour and looking through how the bread was made and all the machines that are used to make it happen! The smell is intoxicating Click Here to See If QR Code Menus are Here to Stay at Disney Parks Disney California Adventure Merchandise Update Just like Downtown Disney and Disneyland, Five and Dime in California Adventure had the same Halloween merchandise. We couldn’t help but get a pair of the new light-up Halloween balloon ears and take them for a photoshoot though! This is Halloween! We also spotted the very popular plaid Minnie Halloween ears. Perfect for Halloween or just fall-time! Star Wars fans don’t fret! There is a ghoulactic Halloween shirt just for you! Is it a pumpkin? Or a Moon? No it’s the Death Star! And since we are celebrating Halloween in August, there is a perfect sleeveless Hey There Pumpkin shirt! Hey there pumpkin! Once we left Five and Dime we stopped at Elias and Co. to check out the new Alice in Wonderland 70th Anniversary collection. They had a matching shirt and pants combo, a set of headbands, a plush collection set, and two other tops. This collection is beautiful Over in Elysian Arcade they had more of the Alice and Wonderland merchandise including a pillow… Mary Blair was the best! … a candle… It’s Gardenia scented …a table runner… This set would be perfect for the spring too … and the new headbands. These are amazing Over at Knick Knacks, we were able to spot some new Forky clothes for kids that were super cute. He’s trash Over in Cars Land at Ramones, we also saw two new shirts that we had not seen before. There was the Racing Sports Network shirt… Kachow! … and this new Think Fast shirt as well. Think FAST! Over in the Backlot Shop, we spotted a new Marvel Halloween shirt wishing us to have a Happy Hulkoween. Happy Hulk-o-ween What better way to end this merchandise update than with some more The Nightmare Before Christmas and Haunted Mansion items at Off the Page. We spotted the return of the Nightmare Before Christmas and Haunted Mansion stretching room photos… Haunted Mansion Holiday … and also Master Gracey’s headstone for decoration. There’s always my way… Our Halloween tank was empty and now it is full. We LOVED our Halloween-filled trip around Disneyland and we cannot wait until Oogie Boogie Bash starts in September! Keep following DFB for more updates about what’s new in Disneyland! Click Here to See a First Look at the Reopening of Goofy’s Kitchen in Disneyland Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which ride at Disneyland is your #1? Tell us in the comments! The post What’s New at Disneyland Resort: LOTS of Halloween Merchandise and the Return of FREE Bread! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World weather can be unpredictable! Halloween in Magic Kingdom If you’ve got a trip next week, we want to make sure you’re ready for whatever sun or storms you might see. Get your packing list out, we’re taking you through next week’s Disney World weather forecast and how to prepare! Weather Forecast Summer is starting to wane in Disney World but we are NOT saying goodbye to the heat just yet. It’s still the hot and rainy season (as we saw last week too), but it looks like this week might ACTUALLY switch things up. Disney World According to The Weather Channel, several days this week have a relatively LOW rain chance and we might have some completely dry days! What a surprise! Let’s look at the specifics. August 16th Monday, August 16th will start the week with temperatures in the high 80s; it doesn’t look like the heat is leaving us yet. It doesn’t help that the humidity is up above 70%, but it might not be SUPER humid the whole week. ©The Weather Channel Get ready for an 89 degree high and a 77 degree low. But keep in mind that that high humidity can make the temperature feel around ten degrees higher. August 17th The next day, August 17th gets a touch hotter up to a high of 91 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. Here, the rain chance drops all the way down to 24% which is the lowest we’ve seen in a loooong time. ©The Weather Channel This is the first day of the week where we might stay dry! Maybe we are stepping out of the rainy season after all. August 18th On Wednesday, August 18th, we’re going to see another scooch up to 92 degrees during the day and the mid-70s at night. ©The Weather Channel UV Levels vary next week. They stay on the high end of the scale though, so keep that sunscreen on. No rain might mean you stay dry, but it also means more time that you’re standing in the hot sun. August 19th For Thursday, August 19th expect a similar day with a high temperature of 92 degrees and a low temperature of 75. And, it’s our THIRD dry day in a row (hopefully). ©The Weather Channel Rain is possible on these days but it’s certainly a lower chance than we’ve seen recently. We recommend packing a rain layer just in case (especially since the forecast changes so much in Florida)! August 20th This week’s temperatures are pretty consistent as you can tell. Friday we’re seeing a day dip a liiiiiittle down to a 91 degree high and a 75 degree low on August 20th. ©The Weather Channel Hopefully the fact that the forecast has clouds most of the week will help to break up the constant sun. A cloudless, 90 degree day can be PRETTY uncomfy. August 21st And on to Saturday, we’re seeing another day with warm temperatures and the return of afternoon showers and storms. There’s that summer weather we’re used to! ©The Weather Channel August 21st has a high of 91 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. August 22nd Finally, we wrap up the week on August 22nd with another warm day and a pretty standard rain chance. ©The Weather Channel Days are getting a little shorter too! Expect daylight from around 7AM to around 8PM this time of year. Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel. Temperatures are projected to hang out in about the same place for the whole week. We’re looking at a range of high 80s to low 90s highs and mid 70s lows. ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH 2 News Remember, the weather in central Florida is a fickle, fickle thing. Keep checking that forecast so you don’t get caught unawares! Click here to see the essentials you need for your park bag! Tips for Weathering the Weather! Now you know you might end up stuck in the rain and standing in the heat, so here are some tips for being prepared! Pack for heat. You might think that a hot day is ideal for a Disney vacation, but these SUPER hot days can actually be dangerous! Odds are you’re not used to walking almost ten miles in a day in near-100-degree temperatures, and that can cause some problems. Main Street, U.S.A. There are a few ways to stay safe! First of all, listen to your body! If you’re feeling tired or overheated, it’s probably time to take a break. Head inside to find some AC and a cup of iced water to make sure you’re staying safe. Mickey Sunglasses You’ll also want to keep yourself safe and comfy by staying hydrated all day, wearing sunglasses or a hat, and applying (and reapplying!) lots of sunscreen! One thing worse than a bad sunburn in Disney World, is getting really, really sick from the heat. Click here to see everywhere to get FREE water in Disney World now! Pack for rain. Toss that rain layer in your suitcase, you’re probably going to need it. Florida rain is VERY hard to predict. It’s in the forecast most days and you never know when a sudden storm will sail over the parks. It’s best to have that poncho or rain jacket on hand in case the skies open up! Rain in EPCOT Plus, even if it doesn’t rain, rain layers can sure come in handy for water rides! You’ll also want to prioritize the outdoor attractions in the morning. Rain and lightning can sometimes close these rides in the afternoons! See which rides close for weather in Disney World here! And there you have it! Hopefully, this peek at next week is helpful for you! Keep an eye on DFB for alllll the Disney news to help you with your trip and if you ARE headed to Disney World…HAVE FUN! Click here to see more of what to expect in Disney World next week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Halloween season is upon us! Boo Bash is happening, decorations are up, and tons of merch has been dropping! The parks are full of Halloween decor! Today, we take a special look at Disney’s Halloween wheelchair covers and their matching adaptive costumes on shopDisney! The Star Wars: The Mandalorian Wheelchair Cover Set is the perfect way to dress up for Halloween while also celebrating a hit Disney+ series! The set transforms any standard wheelchair (24″ wheels) into the Mandalorian’s ship, the Razorcrest! Plus Grogu (AKA The Child AKA Baby Yoda) is on the wheel! ©shopDisney We also spotted this one at Disney World at Keystone Clothiers in Hollywood Studios! We also saw some other Wheelchair covers in Sir Mickey’s at Hollywood Studios. The Mandalorian Wheelchair cover at Keystone Clothiers in Hollywood Studios! This wheelchair cover set is available for $49.99 on shopDisney! Click here to shop the Star Wars: The Mandalorian Wheelchair Cover Set You can also grab a matching Star Wars: The Mandalorian Adaptive Costume, which includes accommodations for seated wearers, frontal tube access, and a rear opening for wheelchair accessibility. ©shopDisney This adaptive costume is available for $49.99 on shopDisney! Click here to shop the Star Wars: The Mandalorian Adaptive Costume for Kids! If you also have a little one who wants to dress up like Grogu, there’s also a Grogu costume available at Keystone Clothiers in Hollywood Studios for $49.99! This costume doesn’t work alongside the wheelchair cover, but it’s nice if you want to do a family group costume that matches with the wheelchair cover! The Grogu costume at Keystone Clothiers! For the little princesses out there, the Cinderella’s Coach Wheelchair Cover Set is the perfect way to give a wheelchair the royal treatment! This set turns a wheelchair into Cinderella’s Coach and don’t worry, it won’t turn into a pumpkin at midnight! ©shopDisney This wheelchair cover set is available for $49.99, but is currently on sale for $39.99 on shopDisney! Click here to shop the Cinderella’s Coach Wheelchair Cover Set You can also grab a matching Cinderella Adaptive Costume, which includes a wheelchair-friendly back opening on the skirt, frontal tube access through a flap, and self-stick fabric closures to make dressing up easier. ©shopDisney This adaptive costume is available for $49.99 on shopDisney! Click here to shop the Cinderella Adaptive Costume Does your kid want to embrace their inner Space Ranger? The Buzz Lightyear Spaceship Wheelchair Cover Set will transform a wheelchair into Buzz Lightyear’s ship! ©shopDisney This wheelchair cover set is available for $49.99 on shopDisney! Click here to shop the Buzz Lightyear Spaceship Wheelchair Cover Set You can also grab a matching Buzz Lightyear Adaptive Costume, which has a wheelchair-friendly rear opening, frontal tube access, and roomier pant legs! ©shopDisney This adaptive costume is available for $49.99 on shopDisney! Click here to shop the Buzz Lightyear Adaptive Costume Feeling super? The Incredimobile Wheelchair Cover Set is the perfect way to transform a wheelchair into Mr. Incredible’s Incredimobile! ©shopDisney This wheelchair cover set is available for $49.99 on shopDisney! Click here to shop the Incredimobile Wheelchair Cover Set You can also grab a matching Incredibles 2 Adaptive Costume, which has a frontal flap for tubes, wheelchair-friendly rear openings, and a longer leg inseam. ©shopDisney This adaptive costume is available for $49.99 on shopDisney! Click here to shop the Incredibles 2 Adaptive Costume for Kids We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read about 4 Unexpected Disney Announcements From This 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! 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Ornaments are such a fun souvenir to bring home from Disney World. Disney Christmas Ornaments They’re perfect for decorating the Christmas tree and there is an ornament for just about everything — favorite attractions, favorite characters, favorite caffeinated beverages, and more. But now we’ve found a resort ornament that might just be one of our all-time favorites. We were just perusing merchandise at the Conch Flats General Store at Disney’s Old Key West Resort when we spotted this EPIC ornament. It’s a small replica of the Old Key West Resort. And it’s pretty cute, right? Cute! But…when you turn it around, there’s a surprise. There’s a whole scene inside with Mickey and Minnie inside the resort! And they’re dressed in their most stylish vacation best. Look at all those little details! We squeed! This reminds us of the attraction ornaments that were released last year! Tower of Terror Ornament You can nab the Old Key West ornament now for $24.99. Of course, we now need to see ornaments like this for ALL of Disney World’s resorts, so c’mon, Disney! We would love a collection of these, wouldn’t you?! And if we DO spot more, we’ll be sure to let you know (after we’re done squealing in delight). Disney Just Released 6 New Christmas Ornaments Online! Click Here To See Them! 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 resort ornament? Let us know in the comments! The post Dear Disney World, Please Make More Ornaments Like This! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article