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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. Welcome, Foolish Mortals. They’ve been DYING to meet you. Sure, you’ve heard that a million times, but who could ever get tired of the Haunted Mansion? Now that spooky season is officially here (and we are SO ready for Halloween), you’re going to hear even more about the most haunted ride at Disney Parks. Yes, we’re about to see a LOT more Haunted Mansion merchandise. And if you’re a fan, there’s ALWAYS room for (one) more, are we right? That means you’ll want to jump on the new Haunted Mansion Collectible Key, now available at shopDisney. ©shopDisney You can grab it with ghoulish delight RIGHT NOW for $12.99! Click Here To Buy The Haunted Mansion Collectible Key On top of the new Haunted Mansion Collectible Key, you can also get the new Hocus Pocus Collectible Key Set on shopDisney, which features TWO collectible keys! ©shopDisney This spooky new key is available now for $16.99! Click Here To Buy the Hocus Pocus Collectible Key Set Halloween not your thing? You can celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Alice in Wonderland with a new Alice in Wonderland 70th Anniversary Collectible Key! ©shopDisney This commemorative new key is available for $14.99! Click Here To Buy The Alice in Wonderland 70th Anniversary Collectible Key Plus, there’s also a new Alice in Wonderland 70th Anniversary Collectible Key Pin for the occasion! ©shopDisney This new key pin is available for $12.99! Click Here To Buy The Alice in Wonderland 70th Anniversary Collectible Key Pin We’ll be covering every new merchandise drop we can find, at Disney World, Disneyland, and online, so stay tuned for more! Here’s A First Look at the Muppets Haunted Mansion Special Coming to 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. Do you collect Haunted Mansion stuff like we do? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just Dropped NEW Special-Edition Collectible Keys Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is everywhere! From theme parks to streaming services, there are a million and one ways to enjoy Disney magic wherever you are! ©Disney You may know that you can get fit at the parks with runDisney, but did you know you could do Disney workouts at home? Disney, Spotify, and Peloton have teamed up to bring new Disney playlist classes! The classes will be held this week from August 17th to August 20th and feature running, cycling, yoga, and strength exercises with Disney music! ©Peloton In the past, Disney has done all sorts of Peloton classes, from Fantasia-themed cycling to Hamilton yoga, so expect more to arrive soon! ©Peloton If you’re a Peloton member who loves Disney, give these classes a try! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read about the brand-new Alice in Wonderland Anniversary Collection! 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 these new Disney-themed Peloton classes? Let us know in the comments! The post New Disney-Themed Peloton Classes Coming This Week! 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. This year, Alice in Wonderland is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. Alice in Wonderland Merchandise In honor of the film’s big anniversary, Disney has released an all NEW collection of items inspired by Disney Legend Mary Blair. Mary Blair’s color and styling influenced many movies, including Alice in Wonderland. Earlier today, we saw the collection released online, but now it has arrived in Disney World too. We found these items over at the United Kingdom pavilion in EPCOT at The Queen’s Table. The Queen’s Table First up there’s the Table Runner, priced at $49.99. Alice in Wonderland Table Runner The table runner features Alice and the Garden of Live Flowers, and is adapted from inspirational art for the movie done by Mary Blair. A Close-Up Look at the Design We have a feeling it would be simply charming for tea parties. Note that the table runner is reversible, so you get double the fun! Table Runner Next up is the Bag Chain with Charm for $29.99. This item is made of a link chain… Bag Chain …which has a “pocketwatch” charm and a charm of a Rocking-Horsefly. Note that the “pocketwatch” isn’t a working watch though. Bag Charm You can attach this chain to any of your own bags to add a bit of Alice flair to any look. Back of the Charm Ready to wrap yourself up in Alice art? Then you might need the Throw Blanket for $69.99. Throw Blanket This features more art inspired by that signature Mary Blair style. In the photo below you can get a slightly better idea of what the overall design looks like. Throw Blanket And to match your throw blanket you can grab the Throw Pillow for $34.99! The pillow features a Rocking-Horsefly, flowers, and Mary Blair’s “signature.” Throw Pillow Anyone else suddenly feeling the urge to sing “Golden Afternoon”? Of course, no Alice in Wonderland collection would be complete without something to bring to your very own tea party! If you need something to hold your favorite tea, you can grab the Alice in Wonderland Mug that is part of this set for $22.99. Mug The mug is sculpted to look like 3 stacked tea cups. And it features some designs that were adapted from Mary Blair’s inspirational art for Alice in Wonderland. Is It Your Unbirthday?! If you’ll be adding any sugar, milk, or other items to your tea, you’ll probably need a tea spoon. Well, Disney has you covered with this Tea Spoon Set for $24.99. Tea Spoon Set The set includes 4 spoons with beautiful art on them featuring Alice, a Rocking-Horsefly, and more! Such Beautiful Spoons! If you’re going to have a tea party, you might want to show up in a fashionable party outfit. That’s where the fun, NEW Headband Set for Adults comes in. The set is priced at $49.99 and includes 3 separate headbands. Headband Set There’s one with bread-and-butterflies (so great)… Headbands …another with all kinds of fun details on it including Alice and lots of little flowers… How Many Details Can You Spot? …and finally a black velour headband with a bow similar to the one Alice wears in the movie. Black Headband All three come in a fun, decorative box with a window lid. Headband Box Some of our team members were SO tempted to snatch these up that they even tried to get others to try and convince them not to buy them (’cause #YouGottaBudget). Some of our other team members were not exactly helping in the budget department and instead were saying that these are a total must-buy. One of our reporters said they don’t even wear headbands and they were still considering buying these! How can you deny the bread-and-butterflies?! What do you think? Would you be able to resist buying these headbands or other items in the collection? Alice in Wonderland Headband Once you’re done with the tea party and ready to clean up, you can use the Alice in Wonderland Kitchen Towel. The kitchen towel is priced at $19.99… Kitchen Towel …and it features some beautiful designs of Alice and the flowers from Wonderland. Kitchen Towel This is a look at some of the items we saw today. Alice in Wonderland Collection But, there are a number of other items available online including some tops, a dress, a trench coat, a vase set, a teapot (of course), a teacup and saucer set, a candle, and more. Click here to see more of the Mary Blair Alice in Wonderland collection online! If you’re a big Alice in Wonderland fan or know someone who is, these could be the perfect things to snatch up now (while they’re available) and save for a special occasion, birthday, Christmas, or just because! We’ll keep an eye out for more new items all around Disney World and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news. Click here to see some of the Halloween and Christmas items Disney has released online recently! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What piece from this collection is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post We've Never Wanted to Spend on Headbands in Disney World So Much in Our LIFE 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. Move over, Disney nuiMOs — there’s a new collection of style icons in town! Disney nuiMOs Sure, those adorable little nuiMOs and their tiny outfits are cute and all, but we’re super excited to see a new set of Disney friends ready for styling! (And parents, get ready to be happy with the price tag!) Target just introduced a new collection called Disney ily 4EVER, which features dolls inspired by some classic Disney stories! The full lineup of products includes dolls, fashion packs, and accessory packs. ©Target These cute dolls come in a variety of races and ethnicities, each dressed in a different Disney character-inspired outfit! Sound…kinda familiar? Yeah, they look a lot like knock-off American Girl dolls with a MUCH easier to swallow price tag! Plus Disney themed, so YAY! Target has always sold their own line of “Not American Girl but totally cheaper than American Girl” dolls for a while now, but this is the first line to partner with Disney! This first doll comes with a chic Cinderella–inspired look! ©Target You can buy this 18” brunette doll for $34.99 exclusively at Target! Click here to buy the Disney ILY 4ever 18″ Brunette Cinderella Inspired Fashion Doll There’s also a sweet curly-haired doll available online; she’s got an outfit inspired by Disney’s Frozen. ©Target That Olaf beanie is so fun — we wish it came in human sizes! The Elsa-inspired doll comes with a blue ice-skating outfit and some accessories. She’s available for $34.99, too. Click here to buy the Disney ILY 4ever 18″ Brunette Elsa Inspired Fashion Doll There are lots of other dolls online, too! You can check them all out in-store or online. But once you’ve found the perfect doll for your little one, you can also dress them up with a separate outfit pack! ©Target The iconic Minnie Mouse was clearly the inspiration for this accessory set. It comes with a fuzzy pink coat, some shoes and accessories, a suitcase, and a puppy! You can buy this set of clothing and accessories for $24.99 on the Target website! Click here to buy the Disney ILY 4ever 18″ Minnie Inspired Deluxe Fashion and Accessory Pack Finally, we had to show you some itty-bitty little accessories to round out the collection. There are so many accessory packs to choose from, like a Tiana cooking set, a Stitch skateboarding set, and a Rapunzel art set! We also found this cute Anna cooking by the campfire accessory set for $14.99. ©Target Do you see the little reindeer pancakes? They are so cute! Click here to buy the Disney ILY 4ever 18″ Anna Inspired Accessory Pack And that’s just the start! There are even more dolls and accessories in this collection! CLICK HERE to see the full line!! This collection is perfect for the Disney princess (or Disney movie) lover in your family! We love how many fun options there are to choose from: between the dolls, the outfits, and the accessories, you can customize playtime however you want! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise announcements! Check out the FULL LINE of Disney ILY dolls and accessories HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this new collection at Target? Let us know in the comments! The post Is This is What Happens When an American Girl Doll That Loves Disney Gets Lost in a Target? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Listen, it’s no secret that here at DFB, there are some classic Disney foods that we love… Corn Dog Nuggets from Casey’s Corner …and others not so much. It’s our job to share our food opinions, and we’re definitely not shy about our feelings when it comes to what we eat. But now, it looks like one of our old rivals is ready to clap back! We haven’t been quiet about our disdain for Disney World’s turkey legs in the past. And maybe we were a bit harsh, but seriously, could anyone honestly say that they’re the BEST snack in Disney World? Or even in the top 5? (I mean, Dole Whip exists and that’s some stiff competition.) Seriously turkey legs, do better. Yeah, we’ll pass. OK…in all seriousness…we get it. SOME of you totally heart a good mega-sized, meaty, salty turkey leg. We’re not here to turkey-shame. This snack has long been debated by Disney fans. Some LOVE it. Some…not so much. So turkey leg stans, we see you. But sorry, we’re usually on the “no thanks” side of the turkey leg debate. It’s just a giant slab of dry, salty meat. Well, apparently turkey legs have had enough of us and other naysayers (AKA people with taste buds), hating on them. They took to TikTok to fight back against our comments, and we’ll be honest, it made us — and some other Disney snacks — feel pretty awkward. Maybe this will inspire the Disney turkey leg to do a little reflection and self-improvement. Maybe we’ll send it a self-help book to check out. Either way, we’d like to formally apologize to the Dole Whips, the corn dog nuggets, and all the people on the internet who had to watch this embarrassing rant. What a drama queen. Oh, and if you’re looking for some extra laughs, make sure to follow DFB on TikTok (@disneyfoodblog)! We share all the food tips, hidden secrets, and just general Disney fun from around the parks! Click Here to Check Out Our Top Snacks for 2021! 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 Disney turkey legs? Let us know in the comments! The post This Is Why Disney Snacks Shouldn't Be Allowed to Use the Internet... first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s so much to do in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, like brave Expedition Everest, grab a bite to eat at Nomad Lounge, or visit some gorillas on the Gorilla Falls trail! But what if your little one just wants to run around and PLAY? Dinoland After a long period of closure, we’re excited to see an old favorite playground reopen in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! That’s right — The Boneyard is BACK in Dinoland! The Boneyard is back! As you can see, The Boneyard operates from 9AM to 7PM daily. If you’ve never been to this location, it’s basically a giant playground full of slides, things to climb on, and more! It’s a great place to let your kids blow off some energy and explore! Boneyard Hours The Boneyard is themed after an archaeological dig site, so it’s full of fun Imagineering details and nods to Dinoland. There are so many fun details in there! This is the perfect spot for kids who aren’t as interested in the bigger attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and it’s ideal for parents who want a little break, too! We’re so happy to see more things opening back up around Walt Disney World; be sure to stay tuned for more Disney news! Disney World’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Was Available WITHOUT a Boarding Group 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 your kids ever played in The Boneyard? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Boneyard Play Area Has Reopened in Disney's Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT has been pretty busy lately! They’ve been introducing new Food and Wine Festival Booths early, substituting pasta dishes, and bringing back (socially distant) princess meet and greets! Donut fun! In the midst of all these changes, we decided to go check out another festival favorite — the Donut Box! Those chafs have been busy cause we grabbed TWO NEW DONUTS! While the schedule hasn’t been entirely consistent, the Donut Box debuts new Chef’s Donuts of the Day every two (ish) weeks! The last two new treats we reviewed here were the Cookies and Cream and Maple Bacon donuts (spoiler alert: we loved them!). The Maple Bacon Donut was HEAVENLY Sadly, those donuts are gone, but luckily, we’ve got two new fruity donuts to try! These donuts are about as “Summer” and “Fall” as you can get (fitting since Food and Wine runs across both seasons!). New donut alert! Say hello to the new Apple Crumble Donut ( on the right) and the Passion Fruit-Coconut Donut (on the left)! Fruity new donuts! First up, we tried the new Passion Fruit-Coconut Donut. The Chef’s Donuts of the Day are both available for $5! Passion Fruit-Coconut Donut This donut is filled with passion fruit curd and topped with coconut shavings! Look at that passion fruit center! As you can see, it was STUFFED with filling! The passion fruit curd was tart and still sweet. If you like lemon curd this is similar but much more fruit forward and tropical flavored. The coconut is really only present in the coconut shavings. The toasted shavings reminded us a bit of another EPCOT favorite, School bread from the Norway Pavilion! This donut tastes like summer!! It’s stuffed with passion fruit filling We couldn’t leave the new Apple Crumble Donut out of the party! Nothing says fall is coming like an apple-flavored dessert in Disney! Apple Crumble Donut The Apple Crumble donut is a sweet cinnamon-y dessert topped with apple pie filling! The frosting here is a thick cinnamon glaze. The whole thing is topped with a generous sprinkling of streusel crumbs. This was very sweet but the fresh fruit helped cut some of the sugary donut-ness. If you like apple pie or strudel, this will be a HIT. A crumbly apple crumble! Overall, we felt like these were two pretty standard donuts with some basic flavors, but both were done well! If you’re craving a sweet new donut, give these a try! We can’t wait to see what will come next at the Donut Box! We’re always on top of the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! PHOTOS: 5 More EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths Had an EARLY Opening! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try these limited-time donuts? Let us know in the comments! The post New Donut Alert! Two NEW Donuts Arrived at The Donut Box in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

OK y’all — this is pretty big news. Boma Remember how Boma is reopening soon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge? Well, the delicious zebra domes and signature carved meats aren’t all that this restaurant is bringing back to Disney World! BUFFETS (well, at least THIS one!) are BACK! Boma was a buffet-style restaurant prior to closing for the pandemic. Although many restaurants that were buffets have been converted into family-style dining, Boma is going to open as the first buffet back at Disney World! Boma Buffet Speculations have been rampant, but we got confirmation from a Disney World cast member that Boma will be brining back the buffet to both breakfast and dinner! ©Disney As a reminder, Boma is reopening this Friday, August 20th, with reservations opening on the 18th (this Wednesday)! Carving Station at Boma (photo taken pre-pandemic) I mean, we’re not going to say no to the all-you-care-to-eat buffet dining! Disneyland has seen a few buffets return since reopening but this marks the first buffet for Disney World! Could this mean that more buffets will be back at Disney soon? Keep following DFB and we’ll let you know what we hear! Click Here to See One Disney World Experience That’s NOT Going to Reopen Disney Park Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Click HERE To See FULL LISTS of the Rides, Attractions, Shopping, Entertainment, and Restaurants Opening in Disney World! TUTORIAL: How To Use Disney World's NEW Park Pass Reservation System ALL Disney World Reopening Procedures Disney World Hotel and Ticket Booking Information We’re Visiting ALL the Reopened Disney World Hotels and Have All the Need-to-Know Details We’re LIVE in Disney World's Magic Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We’re LIVE in Disney’s Animal Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We Got a FIRST LOOK at Disney World’s New Character Cavalcades and Entertainment! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Is Boma a must-visit for you in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Boma to Reportedly Be the First BUFFET to Reopen in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The situation with COVID-19 has been changing and developing over the past few months in the U.S. and around the world. Mask Sign We’ve seen mask requirements change, COVID-19 vaccines get approved for more age groups, and more. Not too long ago, Disney announced that it would be requiring all salaried and non-union hourly Cast Members to get the COVID-19 vaccine by a certain date. Disney’s CEO, Bob Chapek, recently spoke to one news source about COVID-19 and made a statement as to the Company’s overall position regarding the vaccine requirement for its employees. In an interview with CNBC’s “Mad Money” host, Jim Cramer, Disney’s CEO, Bob Chapek, discussed various matters related to the theme parks and COVID-19. During the interview, Cramer asked Chapek about the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for Disney employees. In discussing the vaccine requirement for Cast Members, Chapek said “We believe that vaccinations are the key to really mitigating the impact of this pandemic, and we here at Disney don’t control what the rest of the world does, but we do have a quarter of a million Cast Members that we’d love to see vaccinated.” Chapek continued, noting that “We think we owe it to them, being in the public eye, but we also owe it to our guests at the same time.” Bob Chapek at the Opening of Avengers Campus ©Disney Cramer asked Chapek whether Disney would be willing to fire workers who do not meet the deadline. In response Chapek said, “We believe what we’d like to do is convince them that it’s in everyone’s best interest in order to get vaccinated for the greater good…and the greater good includes our guests…It goes back to that contract that we have with our guests, that we’ll operate responsibly.” Health & Safety Reminders Disney’s vaccine requirement for its Cast Members was announced back on July 30th. At the time, Disney’s notice said that employees that were not already vaccinated and working on-site would have 60 days to complete their protocols. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates. Click here to see more about a ruling from a judge about requiring COVID-19 vaccination proof for cruises leaving out of Florida. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post "Vaccinations Are the Key to Really Mitigating the Impact of This Pandemic," Says Disney CEO first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s nuiMOs are those cute little *cough* overpriced *cough* plushes that you can arrange and dress up in outfits, including tiny backpacks and themed clothing collections like ones for the Olympics or camping! nuiMOs in Disney World As if the price tags weren’t scary enough, Disney is releasing not only some new Halloween-themed outfits for the little plushes but a couple of new Halloween nuiMOs too! If you love to dress up your nuiMO, Disney has outfits for all kinds of occasions. Of course they weren’t going to leave Halloween out! There are new outfits coming soon, including a black dress with orange stars and a jack-o-lantern patterned suit! Loving Mickey’s David S. Pumpkins vibe there! ©Disney You can grab those spooktacular outfits for any of the nuiMOs you already have, or you can take a look at these new Nightmare Before Christmas nuiMOs, coming soon! ©Disney There will be new Jack Skellington and Sally nuiMOs, complete with their outfits! Jack has his frighteningly classy pinstripe suit, and Sally has her colorful patchwork dress! Disney has just said that these are coming next month, so keep following DFB and we’ll let you know when there’s more info about their release! Click Here to See More Disney Halloween Merchandise Coming Out Soon! 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 Disney Halloween item is your favorite so far? Let us know in the comments! The post New Halloween nuiMOs and Outfits Are Coming Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Boo Bash began last week in Disney World, which means the spooky season is officially upon us! (Yes, even if it’s still in the triple digits where you are!) Time for Some Halloween Fun! To celebrate, Disney released a ton of Halloween goodies online today AND has announced more Halloween merchandise with Disney movie themes coming to the parks and online at shopDisney! Starting next month, you can find a couple of new Disney Halloween collections! There will be a collection with a Coco theme and one for Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas! In the Coco collection, Disney has given us a sneak peek at a new long-sleeved shirt and some brightly-colored leggings! ©Disney The shirt has the title of Hector’s famous song, “Remember Me”, written in bright colors on the front, surrounded by decorations reminiscent of the Day of the Dead celebrations from the movie! Miguel and his guitar are embroidered on one of the sleeves as well. The leggings have bright designs from the movie, including flowers, decorated skulls, and characters. ©Disney To complete your Coco-themed Halloween outfit, you’ll need the new Disney x Loungefly backpack as well, which has embroidered designs of flowers, guitars, skulls, and Miguel and Hector! The vibrant colors and heart-warming story of Coco is a great way to celebrate Halloween, but what if you’re going for a spookier look? We’d recommend the Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas collection, which is also coming out next month! ©Disney This collection has a lot of new items coming! There’s a couple of Oogie Boogie-themed things, like the Spirit Jersey and Loungefly Mini-Backpack! ©Disney The Spirit Jersey has Oogie’s frightening face all over with a metallic “Oogie Boogie” written across the back. The backpack is neon green with Oogie Boogie on the front! We’ve already spied this jersey and backpack in the parks. ©Disney For Jack Skellington fans, there will be a denim jacket that has a Jack Skellington decal on the back and his image on the front as well. There’s also going to be new Minnie Ears with a Nightmare Before Christmas print and a translucent bow! ©Disney We’ll also see a new Nightmare Before Christmas mini backpack, with the same print as the Minnie Ears! Now you can perfectly coordinate your Halloween outfit in the parks. ©Disney We’re looking forward to seeing these new collections in the Disney parks and online, starting next month! Keep following DFB for more updates on Halloween at Disney! Click Here to See Disney’s Halloween Collections that are Available NOW! 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 What’s your favorite item in the new Disney Halloween collections? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Isn’t Done Releasing New Halloween Merchandise Quite Yet! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Space Mountain, the Incredicoaster, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster – Starring Aerosmith, our parks have no shortage of high speed, big thrill, heart-pounding fun! So, what’s it like preparing guests for their Matterhorn Bobsled adventure or the wildest ride in the wilderness? We asked our cast members: “Working at a roller coaster, I’ve always had a […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/QexKu7rNT7YView the full article

Here at DFB, we like to try all of Disney World’s most unusual and unique foods! Remember the bizarre cookie with socks and flesh-colored sprinkles? Over the years, we’ve had some unfortunate snacks, some over-the-top cuisine, and some combinations that were pretty surprising. Today, we stopped by a newly reopened spot in Magic Kingdom to try out a new menu item (and possibly to take it to the next level ). Tortuga Tavern recently reopened in Magic Kingdom after being closed for many months. For the reopening, we got a few new menu items and we were very excited to try one out in particular! Let’s stop by! Here we ordered at the counter, considering that Mobile Order is not available. You’ll order at the counter here. Once you get your food, there are plenty of options for outdoor seating. Most of the tables are in the shade, which is perfect for those hot Florida days (basically 90% of the year!). There is plenty of seating available. Are you ready to see what we ordered? Say hello to the Peanut Butter, Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread, and Banana Sandwich! Peanut Butter, Nutella, and Bananas?! Need we say more?! This sandwich is the same one that was offered on the seasonal menu at Aunt Polly’s on Tom Sawyer Island back in 2019, but that location was only open for a little while, so we doubt that very many people got to try it then. We’ll admit this one isn’t much of a looker right out the gate… It comes as a whole sandwich with the chips in a separate basket. …but it tastes much better than it looks! You can probably guess the ingredients of this sandwich based on the name, but it’s also served with a side of house-made chips — all for $9.99. Say hello to this beauty! This treat was really sweet, but we didn’t mind that one bit! The chocolate-hazelnut spread adds a flavor that makes this much more of a dessert or breakfast-type snack — so it’s not ideal if you’re looking for something hearty or savory. We actually really liked it! If you’re a fan of these ingredients, we really thought it was delicious! It’s simple, tasty, and the various parts mesh really well together. Kids would probably love this! This would be a beautiful breakfast. But once we ordered, we thought to ourselves…what would make this sandwich even better? And it came to us in a scrumptious, savory vision — add BACON! How can we make this better? Ah yes, our trusty friend BACON. So we followed our dreams and ordered the Candied Bacon Skewer with chips for $9.99 from Westward Ho in Frontierland. Then we added the bacon in the middle, and voila, the sandwich that should top your must-do list in Disney World! Oh yeah, we’re doing it. How does it taste? In a word…perfection.The bacon is thick it added a new level of texture to the sandwich. Everything else was pretty mushy, texture-wise, so the bacon gave it a hearty chew to it all! Altogether it was the epitome of a great sweet and savory combo, and we honestly wish that they served a version of the sandwich like this already! We did it. Keep in mind that this is a pricey hack to create (more than $20 for both the parts!), but it may be worth the cost if this is your dream food. That slab of bacon is pretty substantial plus, you’ll get two orders of chips, so who can complain about that?! Stay tuned to DFB for more food news and updates from Disney World, including all the restaurant reopenings! Click Here to Read Our Reviews of the Halloween Treats 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. Would you try this hack? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Made a Peanut Butter Banana Nutella Sandwich. We Made It Even Better. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If thrill attractions and roller coasters are your thing, then today is for you! National Roller Coaster Day is the perfect time for young thrill-seekers to ride along at Walt Disney World Resort.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/2Wwj4NbhPUUView the full article

Tourism is a HUGE part of Florida’s economy. Orlando International Airport Spring Break Crowds From miles of beaches to several theme parks, the state brings in a ton of people for vacations. The global pandemic had a big impact on tourism in Florida last year, but since then, numbers have started to recover. And now, Florida tourism is WAY up compared to last year. Florida had 31.7 million visitors in the second quarter of 2021, according to the Orlando Sentinel. That’s a 16.3% improvement from the first 3 months of 2021 and 223.4% above the second quarter of 2020. Most of these were domestic visitors, which were 30.563 million of that total number. Orlando International Airport The Sentinel said the visitor numbers from April 1st through June 30th of 2021 were only 2.2% less than the numbers from the second quarter in 2019. Disney World Crowds Air travel data compiled by Visit Florida shows that Orlando International Airport had the highest passenger volume of all of the airports in Florida last quarter at 5.4 million passengers total. The second highest was Miami International Airport at 4.8 million passengers. Orlando Airport Orlando International Airport’s total passenger numbers from last quarter were a 677.9% increase from the second quarter in 2020, which only saw about 700,000 passengers. Orlando Sanford International Airport also saw an increase — they went up by 239% with a little over 336,000 passengers total. Orlando Airport According to the Orlando Sentinel, Dana Young, the president and CEO of Visit Florida, said in a statement that this growth represents an “incredible achievement for our state’s economic recovery” that she credited in part to marketing efforts done by her agency. Magic Kingdom Florida’s tourism recovery has done well in part because of other states shutting down tourism marketing efforts for most of 2020 due to the pandemic closing tourist attractions and hotels. EPCOT Crowds But, the road to recovery is not without obstacles, as Florida has been one of the hottest spots for COVID-19 cases in the country. The increase in cases lead to Disney World requiring masks indoors again for all guests. Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates. Click here to read more about travel restrictions due to COVID-19 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Florida Tourism Up Over 200% Compared to Last Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at DFB, you know we’re all about some delicious Disney food! We have had some GOOD meals recently! We’ve enjoyed many tasty meals in the past few months as Disney World continues to reopen many of the restaurants that were previously closed. We’ve dined at ‘Ohana, Trail’s End Restaurant, Casey’s Corner, and many other spots recently. But now another fan-favorite restaurant will be reopening soon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Boma — Flavors of Africa is located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — Jambo House, and guests will soon be able to enjoy a meal here once again! According to Disney, Boma will reopen this Friday, August 20th! Reservations for the restaurant open on August 18th. We can’t wait to go back! Previously, Boma was a buffet. We’re on the lookout for details about what its reopening menu will include and how the meal will be served. We’re expecting a very delicious meal. We’ll be visiting Boma soon to give you a full review, so stay tuned for that. And be sure to check back with us for all the latest news and updates on Disney World dining. Click Here to Check Out Our Review of the Reopened ‘Ohana! 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 World Resort restaurant? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Reopening DATE Announced for Boma at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With the Disney Cruise Line opening back up this month, we’re keeping an eye on the policies and changes happening onboard the ships! Ready to Get Cruising? Recently, the Cruise Line made a change to the mask policy when guests are taking photos onboard! According to the new policy, guests can remove their face coverings while indoors when they’re taking a photo, while stationary and physically distanced from other people. Mask sign in Disney World Guests are required to wear their face coverings while indoors except for while eating, drinking, taking a photo, or when they’re in their own rooms. You won’t be required to wear one outdoors as of writing. ©Disney Cruise Line With this new change, you can have mask-less pictures of your voyage to sea with the Disney Cruise Line. Just make sure you’re staying stationary and physically distanced while you snap those photos! Disney Cruise Line Atrium Keep following DFB for more updates on the Disney Cruise Line! Click Here to See More of What You Need to Know Before You Go on a Disney Cruise! Want to Learn More About Face Masks in Disney World? Take a Look at Our NEW DFB Face Masks HERE! Everything You NEED to Know About Wearing a Mask in Disney World Which Face Masks Are the MOST Comfortable to Wear ALL DAY at Disney World...And Which Should You Avoid! How is Disney World Enforcing Face Mask Wearing (And Are Guests Following the Rules)? 10 Face Mask Accessories You’re Gonna NEED In Disney World! How Many Face Masks Do I Need to Bring On My Disney World Trip? 8 Ways to ACTUALLY Convince Your 2 Year Old to Wear a Mask in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you setting sail on a Disney Cruise soon? Tell us in the comments! The post UPDATE to Disney Cruise Line Face Mask Policy Regarding Photos first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever since it first opened in December of 2019, Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been arguably the most popular ride in Disney World! Rise of the Resistance The ride typically loads guests using a boarding group system where guests are required to open the My Disney Experience app and secure a pass at 7AM or 1PM if they wish to ride. This system has seen its changes in the last two years, but it has been the only way for guests to experience the attraction…that is, until yesterday. Heading into the second half of August, crowd levels and wait times have dipped dramatically as many people return to school and hardcore Disney fans wait to visit until the 50th Anniversary celebrations begin. So yesterday afternoon when the 1PM boarding group drop happened, the passes didn’t all disappear within seconds like they usually do. Securing a boarding group is almost as intimidating as encountering a squadron of Storm Troopers… Instead, boarding groups were available to secure well into the evening. And according to theme park reporter Scott Gustin, guests were even able to join the STANDBY line after 7PM! That marks the first time that guests have been able to just wait in line for Rise of the Resistance in the ride’s history. So could it happen again? It’s possible, but only if you’re visiting during an incredibly slow time. We still recommend trying to secure a boarding group because this is a very rare circumstance. (It took nearly two years for it to happen ONCE.) Make sure to try for a boarding group if you want to ride! We’ll be on the lookout to see if this happens again, so stay tuned to DFB. We’ve got the latest updates on crowds in Disney World so that you know exactly what the parks are like! Click Here to See the Crowds This Weekend! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever ridden Rise of the Resistance? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World's Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Was Available WITHOUT a Boarding Group first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Florida drew 31.7 million visitors in the second quarter of this year, a 16.3% improvement from the first three months of the year and 223.4% above the second quarter of 2020, when the global COVID-19 pandemic shut down most of the tourism industry. 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. Halloween started early in 2021, and by early we mean it’s happening right now in August. New Halloween items are all over the place in Disney World! We’ve seen Halloween merchandise in Disney World and Disney just released a ton of new Halloween merchandise online. Among all the spooky new merchandise we found a pair of Haunted Mansion ears previously only available in Disney World! Remember the new Haunted Mansion Madame Leota Ears we found in Disney World not too long ago? They’re available on shopDisney now! Madame Leota Ears! These Haunted Mansion Ears are $34.99 and you get studded ears featuring the Haunted Mansion wallpaper print along with a velvety purple bow pierced with safety pins, and a starring Madame Leota in the center. ©shopDisney The back of the ears show a skeletal resident of the Haunted Mansion (you’ll spy his portrait above the fireplace when you enter!) with the words “Foolish Mortal.” ©shopDisney So if you had your heart set on these ears but can’t make it to Disney World, don’t fear! You can find them online right now for $34.99. Order the Madame Leota Minnie Ears here! Keep reading DFB for all your new Disney merchandise news from online to the parks and beyond! Click here to see this new Halloween purse collection in Disney World! 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 Are you going to order these ears? Tell us in the comments! The post Get Disney's Newest Haunted Mansion Ears Online NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Many things have been changing at Disney World in the recent months. New Castle Sign! We’ve seen a new design completed for Cinderella Castle, FastPass+ is no longer available, Extended Evening Hours are about to be available for select Disney hotel guests, and masks are back to being required indoors for everyone. One thing that changed last year was Disney no longer giving you free MagicBands if you were staying at a Disney hotel. And now, there is another group of guests who will also no longer receive the perk. As of today, August 16th, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will no longer be receiving complimentary MagicBands with annual pass purchases and renewals. MagicBands Disney cited the MagicMobile service as to why they will no longer be offering the complimentary MagicBands. MagicMobile was introduced in March of 2021 as an easier, more contactless way to enter into the parks using your phone. ©Disney So, Annual Passholders can use Disney MagicMobile service, current MagicBands linked to their Disney account, newly purchased MagicBands (which are discounted for Annual Passholders), or their annual pass cards to get into the parks. Passholder MagicBand Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Click here to learn more about MagicMobile 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 MagicBand design? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: FREE MagicBands No Longer Being Offered to Disney World Annual Passholders first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever since Disney Springs first reopened, we’ve seen quite a few restaurants, resorts, and attractions follow after. Disney Springs first reopened last May. There are still quite a few things that are closed, including the NBA Experience in Disney Springs. But now, it looks like that particular offering may not be reopening at all! According to Orlando Sentinal, the NBA Experience will not reopen and is now permanently closed. According to their source, Disney Springs workers were told Monday via email that the location would not be reopening. This relatively new activity center opened in August of 2019 and was available for less than a year before the shutdown in March 2020. NBA Experience at Disney World There is currently no word on what could replace this experience — the building is located on the West Side of Disney Springs and has quite a bit of space to offer. We’ll make sure to share if Disney World gives any official updates or announcements. NBA Experience Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on this news! We’ve got all the breaking news straight from Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and beyond! Click Here to Learn About A New Spot Coming to Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you ever visit the NBA Experience? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Disney World's NBA Experience Reportedly Will Not Reopen 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. The spookiest time of the year is here! Halloween season is starting at the Disney parks, which means it’s time for Halloween merch! Halloween in Magic Kingdom! Today we’ve got some great news about where to get your Disney gear for Halloween this year! Recently, we reported that Disney was on Twitter teasing new Halloween merch coming to shopDisney! Well, today’s the day! The new Halloween merch is OUT NOW! Are you ready to get spooky? You can start decorating for Halloween with the Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Halloween Wreath! Not only is it shaped like Minnie, it’s made with pumpkin Minnies! Minnie’s bow is a glittery metallic purple with a bat in the center. ©shopDisney The spiderweb center with the dangling spider adds just enough creepiness to set the Halloween mood. You can order the wreath now for $49.99. Order the Minnie Halloween Wreath here! No Halloween is complete without pumpkin Mickeys! The Mickey Mouse Jack-o’-Lantern Candy Bowl is a ceramic candy dish sculpted to look just like a Mickey jack-o’-lantern for $39.99. ©shopDisney Just like the Halloween Minnie Ears, this Mickey jack-o’-lantern has the same grey plaid ears. It also says “Trick or Treat” on the back! Get the Mickey Jack-o’-Lantern Candy Dish here! If you wanted a more cuddly Mickey pumpkin, the Mickey Mouse Jack-o’-Lantern Halloween Pillow is the perfect choice! This plush decorative throw pillow has embroidered detailing and felt green leaves by the pumpkin stem. The back of the pillow says, “Hey Pumpkin!” ©shopDisney For $29.99, you can decorate your couch or favorite chair just for Halloween, Disney-style. Here’s the Mickey Jack-o’-Lantern Pillow! If you’d rather wear your Halloween spirit, the new Hocus Pocus Crocs are available for pre-order now for $54.99! They come in adult sizes only and have a glittery ombre design with three charms on each shoe. ©shopDisney We’ve talked about how comfy Crocs are at Disney Parks, so here’s your chance to bring Halloween to your next Disney World visit! Pre-order the Hocus Pocus Crocs here! The Hocus Pocus Loungefly Mini Backpack is also available for pre-order for $75! Like the Crocs, this backpack was designed in honor of the fan favorite Disney Halloween film, Hocus Pocus. ©shopDisney The witchy print features magical Hocus Pocus details, along with purple accent colors and gold hardware. You can pre-order the Hocus Pocus Mini Backpack here! And is Halloween complete without a new spirit jersey? The Hocus Pocus Spirit Jersey is sized for adults for $74.99. The sleeve of the spirit jersey features Binx the Cat, while the front shows the Hocus Pocus logo… ©shopDisney …and the back says “It’s Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus” above a screen printed image of the Sanderson Sisters! ©shopDisney Disney spirit jersey fans may need to add this new Hocus Pocus inspired spirit jersey to their collections for $74.99. You can find the new Hocus Pocus Spirit Jersey online now! We’re excited to see what Disney has in store for us this Halloween season! Stay tuned here for the latest Disney news! Check out the exclusive Harveys Halloween merchandise 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 Disney’s new Halloween merch? Let us know in the comments! The post Time to Get Spooky! Disney's Halloween Collection is NOW Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The NBA Experience at Disney Springs will not reopen, Walt Disney World confirms. View the full article Disney: NBA Experience will not reopen NBA Experience visitors competed in a game where basketballs are launched via slingshots as well as perform other basketball-driven tasks. (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) The NBA Experience at Disney Springs will not reopen, Walt Disney World has confirmed. The interactive attraction shut down with the rest of the resort as a coronavirus pandemic precaution in March 2020. It never reopened to the public. NBA Experience debuted in the West Side neighborhood of the shopping and dining complex in August 2019. Its opening was attended by longtime basketball stars Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Grant Hill. Other players on the stage included then-Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon, Victor Oladipo and Dwyane Wade. Walt Disney Co. CEO Robert Iger and NBA commissioner Adam Silver spoke to the Disney Springs crowd before the official opening. Disney chairman and CEO Robert Alan "Bob" Iger; NBA Commissioner Adam Silver; Minnie and Mickey Mouse; and NBA stars were onstage for the opening day for NBA Experience on Aug. 12, 2019. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda / Orlando Sentinel) The decision to close was made jointly with the NBA, Disney says. NBA Experience included hands-on, basketball-themed games of skill and chance along with exhibits and big-screen activities ranging from trivia to jumping challenges. A retail outlet was on the ground floor of the building, which was built after the DisneyQuest attraction was demolished. The exterior of the building features a gigantic curved screen that showed NBA highlights and other video content. The building also houses City Works restaurant on the end near the still-shuttered Cirque du Soleil theater. Disney Springs workers were alerted via email Monday. Plans for the space have not been shared. Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel

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