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We’ve been talking a lot about Halloween, but now it’s time to shift gears and talk about Christmas! Here comes Santa Claus Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours party event is a new holiday event this year and a replacement for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. We’ve discussed the differences between the two parties and now Disney has announced the nights the party will be held! If you were hoping to snag a ticket this year, you need to grab your calendar and read on! Today Disney revealed dates, pricing, and details about the Very Merriest After Hours holiday event which will take place from November 8 through December 21, 2021. That’s only twenty-four nights in total! Let’s take a look at the dates! ©Disney The dates take place on various nights throughout the week, including weekdays and weekends. The party will last four hours from 9PM to 1AM and ticket holders can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 7PM. The party dates are as follows: November: 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 28, 30 December: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21 ©Disney Tickets will be on sale beginning on August 20th and you will be able to purchase them online or by calling Disney at 407-939-7947. Pricing has also been announced and tickets will range from $169 to $229 depending on the night. Very Merriest tickets do not require a Park Pass Reservation or a theme park ticket for the day. Keep reading DFB for more of Disney World’s Very Merriest After Hours news! Read more about Very Merriest After Hours pricing here! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Will you be buying tickets to Very Merriest After Hours? Tell us in the comments! The post DATES Announced for the Very Merriest Christmas Event in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The day before her retirement, Mary Niven, senior vice president of Experience and Integration at Disneyland Resort, met a group of cast members as the sun rose over Main Street, U.S.A., for one of her favorite traditions during her 21 year-career: leading a tour that links stories of Disney icons with business, leadership and life […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/uqPUH8Epxx8View the full article

The holidays are quickly approaching at Walt Disney World! The Holiday Season Will Be Here Before You Know It! Although there will be no Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year, there WILL be an After Hours event! And Disney just announced a ton of details about it! It’s called Disney Very Merriest After Hours and guess what? “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” is BACK!! That’s right folks, Mickey’s Christmastime Parade is returning! This will be the first parade in Disney World since the parks shut down due to the pandemic. All we’ve had since the parks reopened are cavalcades, which are basically just mini-parades. Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade Mickey and Minnie Mouse will be joined by characters from Frozen, the Toy Soldiers, and, of course, Santa Claus himself! Santa! Tickets for the event will let you into Magic Kingdom at 7PM, allowing you to also see the Disney Enchantment fireworks show coming to the park for the 50th anniversary. So, you can get 2 fireworks shows in one night because there will be fireworks during the After Hours event as well! Holiday Fireworks in Disney World Tickets will go on sale August 20th and can be bought online or over the phone at 407-939-7947. Guests of select Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, as well as Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort can book their tickets as early as August 17th. We’ll keep you updated with more info, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to learn 9 Disney World holiday secrets you should know about! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? Are you excited for a holiday after hours event? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Parades are Coming BACK for the Holidays in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This year, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has been canceled, but you’ll still get to celebrate the holiday season in Magic Kingdom with Disney’s NEW Very Merriest After Hours event. Santa So far, we’ve taken a look at the date range and times released for the After Hours event, and we’ve shared how it’s different than Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. But, today we finally got some really important information for the new After Hours event — how much it will cost! Disney Very Merriest After Hours is a NEW holiday event that will be taking place this year. It will be available on select nights from November 8th through December 21st at Magic Kingdom. Guests will get to enjoy holiday treats, interactions with Disney characters, snow falling on Main Street, U.S.A., and more. Tickets for the 4-hour event will grant guests admission to Magic Kingdom as early as 7PM. The Holiday Season at Magic Kingdom Tickets for Very Merriest After Hours will go on sale on August 20th and will be available for purchase online or by calling 407-939-7947. Select guests, however, will be able to purchase their tickets early. Specifically, Disney has shared that “Guests of select Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, as well as Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort can book their tickets as early as August 17.” Magic Kingdom Holiday Cavalcade And that leads us to the question you’re probably thinking about right now — just how much will those tickets costs? Tickets will range in price from $169 to $229 (plus tax) for select nights in November and December. Tickets will be priced at $249 (plus tax), however, for December 19th and December 21st. Santa Claus in Magic Kingdom Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members will be able to get $10 off their tickets on select event nights in November. Note that if you buy a ticket to Very Merriest After Hours you will not need a traditional theme park ticket or a Disney Park Pass theme park reservation to enter the After Hours event. Goofy! We’ll be sharing lots more information about Very Merriest After Hours soon, so check back with us for more updates. Click here to learn more about Very Merriest After Hours! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World Last Year (With Reviews!) Look Back at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST! How Much Will a Disney world Hotel Room Cost You to Visit During the 2021 Holidays? What do you think of the prices for Very Merriest After Hours? Tell us in the comments! The post PRICING Announced for Disney World's Very Merriest After Hours Holiday Event first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Another week has gone by and more, BIG Disney news has been shared! Time for Boo Bash! This week some 50th Anniversary merchandise became available for guests to purchase, Disney’s new Halloween After Hours event took place for the first time in Magic Kingdom, and Disney shared some big financial updates. Ready to dive into all the Disney news and updates you need to know? Let’s go! 1 — 50th Anniversary News Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is less than 50 days away! Late last week we got a first look at the 50th Anniversary merchandise, and then this week a number of 50th Anniversary items became available online and in the parks. It’s here!! There’s a MagicBand… Special MagicBands! …shirts… SO pretty! …and some other items you can already pick from, but lots of other 50th Anniversary collections will be released in the future as well. Click here to see what 50th anniversary items you can get online! Disney also shared that a one-of-a-kind shopping experience will be coming to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary. It seems that will include some special shopping displays. Click here to see some concept art and to learn more! This week we also saw Spaceship Earth lit up for 50th Anniversary testing! We can’t wait to see you up close! Are you planning to celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Click here to see 3 things you’re not thinking about when it comes to this big occasion. Click here to see more photos of the lights testing on Spaceship Earth! 2 — Disney After Hours Boo Bash This week marked the first Disney After Hours Boo Bash event! This is a special, Halloween-themed, separately ticketed event that will take place on select nights in Magic Kingdom from now through October 31st, 2021. During the event, guests can see spooky characters, ride attractions, go trick-or-treating, and more. We shared lots of photos and videos during our time at the event. Happy Halloween! We also took a look at some awesome guest costumes, shared our reviews of nearly all of the event-specific drinks and treats, took a look at those Halloween cavalcades, and shared all the details about the entertainment you can expect to see during Boo Bash (including some spooky characters). Maleficent’s Fiery Prowl We also shared a look at the crowds and wait times, as well as a list of the attractions you can ride during the event. Click here to see our ultimate guide to Boo Bash, including details on cost, crowds, characters, entertainment, and more! Some of you might be wondering whether Boo Bash is worth the cost. We’ve asked our readers about this before and shared their thoughts. Complimentary Snacks You Can Grab During Boo Bash After experiencing Boo Bash ourselves, we worked on a full breakdown of our thoughts as to whether it is worth the cost. Is Boo Bash worth the price? Click here to find out! 3 — Halloween Merchandise and Food Even if you’re not heading to Boo Bash, you can still grab some great Halloween merchandise and lots of snacks throughout the parks and resorts this season. This week, we found of a whole bunch of NEW Halloween merchandise in Disney World! There are Halloween Crocs and spooky charms… The two will look so good together! …2 new sets of Halloween ears… 2021 Halloween Ears …and more! New Halloween items are all over the place in Disney World! Whether you are a huge fan of Hocus Pocus… Hocus Pocus Plushes …or just love pumpkins… Some of the Halloween Merchandise …there are quite a few things to pick from! Click here to check out all of the new Halloween merchandise in Disney World! Note that Disney was limiting Halloween purchases, so that’s something to keep in mind. Also, if you’re a big Haunted Mansion fan, be sure to check out the new Betsey Johnson Haunted Mansion jewelry collection that is now available in Disney World! Call in the spirits, wherever they’re at! Feeling a little hungry? Well, Disney has you covered with all kinds of spooky snacks this season, some of which have already arrived in the parks! There are pumpkin spice treats, drinkable candy corn(?!), and more that you can get right now and other treats are coming soon. So festive! There’s even a new mummy Mickey popcorn bucket on the way! Click here to see a full list of all the Halloween treats coming to Disney World. And click here to see photos and our reviews of all the Halloween snacks we’ve had so far. We’ll keep updating that reviews page throughout the season so be sure to check back for more. See our photos and reviews of the Halloween snacks here! If you’re looking to dine with some Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best, check out one spot in Hollywood Studios where you can do just that! Halloween Dine We’re only in August, so more Halloween fun is on its way. Be sure to check back with us for all the updates. 4 — Big News From Disney’s Earnings Call This week Disney held its earnings call for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 and they released a financial report to go with it. In the report and during the call, we learned that for the first time since the start of the impacts of the pandemic, Disney’s theme parks division reported profitability. ©Disney We also got an updated look at the number of current Disney+ subscribers. And Disney announced that a Disney+ Day will be coming later this year. ©Disney Wondering just how close Disney World’s theme park attendance is to the parks’ capacity limits? Disney provided an update on that too. Crowds entering Disney’s Hollywood Studios On the parks side, during the call, Disney also released more information about the Genie Planning App. And Disney’s CEO, Bob Chapek, commented on the COVID-19 Delta variant and its potential impact on the parks. ©Disney On the entertainment side, Chapek discussed Disney+ and theatrical movie releases amid the ongoing Black Widow lawsuit. Click here to see the BIGGEST announcements from Disney’s earnings call! 5 — Space 220 Opening Timeline We have been eagerly awaiting any news about the new space-themed restaurant that is set to open in EPCOT — Space 220. The restaurant was first announced a number of years ago and was previously set to open in the winter of 2019. After several delays, the Patina Restaurant Group (which will be operating the restaurant) shared that this spot was aiming for a fall 2021 opening date. But now we’ve got a BIG update on when the restaurant will (hopefully) open to guests. Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney Recently, Disney announced that Space 220 is set to open in mid-September of 2021! Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney Disney also shared a video with a first look inside the restaurant and shared some menu details. We cannot wait to learn more about this spot and finally get to experience it when it opens. Click here to learn more about Space 220! And that’s it in terms of the main news from this week. But, of course, more news has been shared that you should know about. Check out the details below: A tropical storm/depression is projected to potentially hit Disney World this weekend EPCOT will start opening earlier soon One of the most controversial snacks has returned to Hollywood Studios You can spot 2 more princesses in EPCOT now and a third one has been spotted as well A Disney World hotel discount for Passholders and Florida Residents will be ending soon Hey There Belle! See why buying masks in Disney World could be more difficult now Disney World has revealed more extended evening hours and dates Some changes have been made to Disney World’s rider switch policy The runDisney Wine & Dine Medals have been revealed! The themes have been revealed for runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend ©runDisney Get a first look at the Muppets Haunted Mansion special coming to Disney+ More Disney World leaders have been honored with a window on Main Street, U.S.A. Disney Cruise Line has added more dates for December 2022 See what happens with the Italy booth at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival runs out of 2 menu items When could Splash Mountain get its Princess and the Frog update? ©Disney A super popular Disney souvenir is now online Gideon’s Bakehouse has added a SECOND hot cookie hour Disney is holding some hiring fairs and offering $1,000 new sign up bonuses Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure preview for Annual Passholders is now full Dates have been announced for the D23 Gold Member previews of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disney news and let you know what we find! Click here to see 7 important Star Wars hotel details you missed during Disney’s last news drop. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning to visit Disney World soon? 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Twinkling lights, festive décor, and magical celebrations will fill Magic Kingdom Park during “Disney Very Merriest After Hours.” The event will take place on 24 select nights Nov. 8 through Dec. 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. This year’s holiday celebration is truly “once in a lifetime,” coinciding with the Walt Disney World 50th […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/coMF8lD74kwView the full article

Some time ago, the Mandara Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel closed its doors permanently. But, Disney announced that the new Tenaya Stone Spa would replace it. ©Disney The spa was originally set to debut in the Spring of 2020, but its opening was thereafter delayed. We’ve been waiting for quite some time to hear when this new spa would finally open and now we finally have a date! The Tenaya Stone Spa will open at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa on September 16th! You can already make advance reservations for the spa starting today. But, keep in mind that when the Tenaya Stone Spa first opens, it will only be available for guests of the three hotels at Disneyland Resort (Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel, and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel). It’ll open to non-hotel guests at a later date. Grand Californian Hotel & Spa The spa is “inspired by the spirit of nature and California heritage.” According to Dawn Jackson, a Native American cultural advisor within Disney, the spa’s name, Tenaya, can be “interpreted ‘to dream’ in the indigenous culture of the Yosemite Valley.” Imagineers designed the 6,000 square foot space based on inspiration from the spirit of nature, the indigenous cultures of California, and the design of the hotel. According to Katrina Mosher, art director at Walt Disney Imagineering, the spa “embraces the concept of the natural order of 4.” The spa is laid out according to the 4 directions and aligned with 4 colors (white, red, black, and yellow). Guests will find all kinds of special details here including stained glass doors, a chandelier designed from a tree root, and more. ©Disney In the spa there is also an actual Tenaya Stone, which serves as a focal point and is a place to pause and set intentions. According to Disney, “The stone was a gift from a Miwok Elder and her family who are descendants of Chief Tenaya in Yosemite Valley.” There will be a variety of body treatments, massages, and salon services all available at this spot. There are 8 treatment rooms, 2 for couples massage, 4 manicure/pedicure chairs, a relaxation lounge, and more. ©Disney Some of the massages that will be available include the Tenaya River Stone Massage, and the Head, Hands & Feet With Heart Massage. There will also be an Aromatherapy Massage, Mother To Be Massage, and others. If you want a herbal body treatment, that’ll be available too. There is a Purify & Refresh Body Treatment, a Wild Honey and Mud Body Renewal, and others. And if your feet need a little bit of massaging after some days in the parks, you can stop in for a foot soak, leg massage, or foot treatment. ©Disney As we mentioned, there will also be manicures and pedicures available. Facials and make-up applications are set to be offered at a later date. You can see a list of complete services on the Tenaya Stone Spa website. And keep in mind that some services may have age limits (for example Disney notes that salon treatments are for those ages 18 and up). We’ll keep an eye out for more details and let you know what we find. Click here to get a first look at the reopened Plaza Inn character breakfast 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 Will you be making reservations at this new spa? Tell us in the comments. The post Opening DATE Announced for the Tenaya Stone Spa at Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning a Disney World trip in October, you’ll have a lot to experience! Something exciting is coming to the France Pavilion! Halloween will be in full swing, and the 50th Anniversary kicks off on the 1st of the month. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opens at EPCOT and two new fireworks shows premiere, along with a new daytime show. It’s a LOT to plan for, and now you can help solidify those plans — park hours have been released through most of the month! Previously, we had access to park hours through about half of the month, but now they’re available all the way through October 30th! First up, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-9PM most days, except for Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday when it closes at 8:30PM for the Disney After Hours Boo Bash. ©Disney At EPCOT that week, the park will be open from 10AM-10PM each day, but the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival hours don’t start until 11AM. That means the first hour is the perfect time to knock out some rides! ©Disney The schedule is pretty simple for Hollywood Studios, which is open from 9AM-9PM daily. The same goes for Animal Kingdom, with hours from 8AM-7PM. ©Disney At Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, you’ll be able to stop by daily from 11AM-6PM. Disney Springs is open 10AM-11PM Sunday through Thursday, then open until 11:30PM on Friday and Saturday nights. ©Disney The hours are the same for both the week of the 17th-23rd and the week of the 24th-30th. Keep in mind that these may change and fluctuate leading up to these dates (we’ve been seeing a lot of that recently!), so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click Here to Learn More About Extended Evening Hours! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to Disney World in October? The post Disney World Park Hours Released Through the End of October first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ready for a fun week in Disney World? Halloween in Magic Kingdom It might feel like fall is starting in Disney World with the Halloween decorations and the start of Disney After Hours BOO Bash, but the weather still feels like summer! So, let’s take a look at the forecast for next week in Disney World! Weather Forecast According to The Weather Channel, we’re looking at a pretty typical Florida summer week; that is to say, HOT, humid, and stormy! Tree of Life So, the forecast will be pretty similar to last week’s weather. Fear not, though! We’ve got tips to help you with your Disney trip next week! Tropical Storm/Depression Fred The first thing we want to talk about quickly is (current) Tropical Depression Fred. We’ve been keeping a close eye on the development of this storm lately. As of updates issued on August 13th from CNN at around 12:30PM ET, Fred could strengthen back into a tropical storm before impacting Florida. ©CNN Right now, Tropical Storm watches and warnings have been issued for select areas of southwest Florida. The storm is expected to be near the Florida Keys on Saturday. It is then expected that Fred will move into the Gulf of Mexico and toward Florida’s Big Bend. Some models show it moving to the Florida Peninsula while others show it toward the Alabama-Florida border. ©CNN None of the models show it gaining hurricane strength before making landfall, but that’s something to look for. Heavy rainfall is expected for much of Florida, and that rain could lead to flooding across Central Florida. As Click Orlando notes, Fred isn’t expected to have a direct impact on Central Florida, but some counties could see stronger wind gusts, and rain chances are expected to increase through Friday afternoon and the weekend. Again, the weather is subject to change so be sure to keep an eye out for more updates. Click here to see more about Tropical Depression Fred. August 16th Monday, August 16th will start the week with temperatures in the high 80s, so get ready for more of that Orlando HEAT. It doesn’t help that the humidity is up above 70% (and sometimes higher!) for the whole week. ©The Weather Channel Get ready for an 88 degree high and a 76 degree low. But keep in mind that that high humidity can make the temperature feel around ten degrees higher. So get ready to sweat! We’ve seen real-feel above 100 degrees on similarly forecasted days! August 17th The next day, August 17th, gets a touch hotter up to a high of 90 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. There is a little bit lower chance of rain on Tuesday! ©The Weather Channel Most summer afternoons in Florida have a chance of rain and this week is no different. In general, it’s a good idea to bring a rain layer in your park bag to make sure you don’t get unexpectedly drenched. August 18th On Wednesday, August 18th, we’re going to see a drop back down just a little bit to 89 degrees during the day and the mid-70s at night. ©The Weather Channel Take a look at that UV Index. You’ll spot 10 out of 10 levels for most days in the summer and that can be DANGEROUS. Grab that SPF and lather often! Still, this is the first week where we’re not seeing an Extreme UV Index; a sign the summer is waning! August 19th For Thursday, August 19th expect a similar day with a high temperature of 89 degrees and a low temperature of 76. And, you guessed it, more rain is coming. ©The Weather Channel Just because there are showers predicted every day doesn’t mean you’ll be dealing with rain for your whole trip. Sometimes, the rain can pass right over Disney World without a drop coming down. Still, it’s best to be prepared! August 20th This week’s temperatures are pretty consistent as you can tell. Friday we’re seeing a day dip a little down to an 88 degree high and a 76 degree low on August 20th. ©The Weather Channel One bonus about summer is that it means longer days! AND it still gets dark with plenty of time to see the fireworks! In August, the sun tends to rise around 7AM and set around 8PM. August 21st And on to Saturday, we’re seeing another day with (SHOCKER) warm temperatures and scattered afternoon showers and storms. Well, at least summer is consistent! ©The Weather Channel August 21st has a high of 88 degrees and a low of 75 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 Remember, Florida weather is VERY changeable. SO keep checking back on that forecast in the days leading up to your trip! You don’t want to be caught unawares. 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 To get a good idea of Florida weather, you’ll want to check a variety of sources. With the state being so close to the ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, the weather is very changeable and hard to predict. Click here to see the essentials you need for your park bag! Tips for Weathering the Weather! Now for some tips to help you weather next week’s weather! Keep safe in the sun! The heat, humidity, and extreme UV levels of Florida can come together to create a dangerous set of conditions. If the heat starts to feel like it’s too much, take an air-conditioned break and grab some water. AND, grab a solid SPF to lather up. It’s super important that you and your family stay safe in the sun! Train Station You might not be used to walking miles and miles in such adverse weather conditions and you DON’T want to get sick. Click here to see everywhere to get FREE water in Disney World now! Stay dry in the rain! Now, you MIGHT get lucky and miss the rain, but if you DON’T, we don’t want you to get SOAKED. So, here’s how to prep! Splash Mountain Pack a rain jacket or poncho, wear shoes that will still be comfy when they’re soaked, and remember to ride outdoor must-dos in the morning! Outdoor rides like Splash Mountain or Slink Dog Dash might close in the afternoon for lightning! See which rides close for weather in Disney World here! And that’s all for this week’s check-in! We’ll be back next week to bring you another update! Click here to learn more about what to expect in Disney World next week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! 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Ready to dream? Imagine yourself in a tranquil sanctuary being pampered from head-to-toe, enjoying a well-deserved getaway to Tenaya Stone Spa, a boutique retreat opening September 16, 2021, at the Disneyland Resort.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/o13obZ9gQDgView the full article

Disney has a trifecta of streaming services with Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ all under their wing! ©Disney Today, we’ve got some news about a price change for one of Disney’s streaming services! Starting today, ESPN+ is now available for $6.99 a month or $69.99 annually! Previously, the service was available for $5.99 a month, $59.99 annually, or for $13.99 in a bundle with Disney+ and Hulu. As we learned yesterday during Disney’s Q3 Quarterly Call, Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu have 174 million subscriptions combined. ©Disney ESPN+ features sporting events like baseball, hockey, and soccer, as well as documentaries and shows about sports like 30 for 30! A few of the shows updated weekly on ESPN+ ©ESPN+ We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more! Click here to read about the current amount of Disney+ subscribers! 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 raising the price of ESPN+? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's ESPN+ Streaming Service Just Got a Price Increase first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

October 1st is a HUGE day for Disney World! We’re ready for this area to OPEN! Not only does it mark the start of the 50th Anniversary celebrations for Disney World, but new attractions, restaurants, and experiences are opening at the parks on that day! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is set to officially open on October 1st, but Disney has been offering previews for select groups of guests. Registration has already opened for the Annual Passholder preview (which is now sold out) and the preview being held for Disney Vacation Club Members, but tickets are now on sale for another group of Disney fans! D23 Gold Members can now buy tickets for a special preview event of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! D23 Gold Members can purchase a ticket for themselves and one guest. A Peek at the Entrance Area Tickets are available for $75, plus a $7 processing fee, and the event will take place on September 4th and 5th from 7AM-10AM. You’ll be able to select on the website whether you want to purchase tickets for September 4th or September 5th. Hi, Little Chef! Guests will get a special presentation that goes behind-the-scenes of the ride, a taste of some menu items from La Creperie de Paris, AND a ride on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure about a month before it opens! Members are also set to receive a commemorative gift. ©Disney Other previews have filled up very quickly, so be sure to grab your tickets if you want to go to this event. You can click here to visit the D23 website and get your tickets! We’ll keep you updated on the latest updates for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, so stay tuned for more! Here’s what you need to know about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to the D23 Gold Member preview for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure? Let us know in the comments! The post Tickets Now on Sale for D23 Member Previews of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When Disney World reopened last summer after the closures, many things did not return with it. FastPass Kiosks Closed Things like FastPass+, the Disney Dining Plan, and Extra Magic Hours were stopped, some indefinitely. Disney announced earlier this summer that a version of Extra Magic Hours would be coming back — Extended Evening Hours. The two are similar, but have some major differences. For example, while Extra Magic Hours were available to all Disney World hotel guests, Extended Evening Hours can only be used by guests at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts. We already have some of the dates for the extended hours in October, but we just got even MORE! Two more dates were added for Extended Evening Hours in October! On Monday, October 25th, guests can enjoy extended hours at EPCOT from 10PM-midnight and on Wednesday, October 27th, guests can enjoy extra hours at Magic Kingdom from 9PM-11PM! ©Disney Here’s a refresher of who qualifies for these Extended Evening Hours: Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Other Disney Hotels Walt Disney World Swan Hotel Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort To take advantage of Extended Evening Hours, guests need to have a valid ticket or Annual Pass and a park reservation for the date of the extended hours. If your ticket/pass allows you to park hop, you don’t need a reservation for the park with the Extended Evening Hours, as long as you first go to the park you have reserved for that day beforehand. EPCOT Remember that not all attractions, stores, or food locations will be open during these extended hours, so you might not be able to do everything you can during normal operating hours. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates! Click here to read more about Extended Evening Hours Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be taking advantage of these extended park hours? Let us know in the comments! The post Late October Dates Added for Extended Evening Hours in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Magic Kingdom’s BOO Bash is the brand new After Hours Halloween party that might set you back nearly $1000 to take the whole family if you choose the wrong date. BOO Bash Crowds So, is this three-hour pricey night worth your time? We were there the very first night to get all the answers for you! Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: If you plan to attend BOO Bash! The post DFB Video: We Went to Disney World’s Terrifyingly Expensive Halloween Party first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World may be the Most Magical Place on Earth, but sometimes things happen that you might not expect. Are You a Big Fan of the PeopleMover? Rides can break down or experience technical issues, sometimes for extended periods of time; you may need to be evacuated off of a ride vehicle; or weather can cause complications. Today, the beloved Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover appeared to be experiencing some issues. A huge thanks to our DFB reader, Amanda, for sending us this video! While Amanda was in the park, it appears the the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover was evacuated. In the video below, you can see guests walking on the upper platform where the PeopleMover is located. When we checked My Disney Experience at around 11:40AM, the app was showing the PeopleMover as temporarily closed. ©Disney It’s not clear what caused this issue or how long the ride will be unavailable. This is not the first time the PeopleMover has been evacuated in recent months. It has been evacuated several times, including during some testing on April 25th, on April 26th, on June 1st, and on June 2nd. Peoplemover Closed in July Curious to know more about how to handle (and what to expect during) emergencies and evacuations in Disney World? Check out our video below. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see the collectible PeopleMover fans need to check out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of the PeopleMover? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: PeopleMover Evacuated in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Discounted Disney merchandise is the BEST Disney merchandise, are we right or are we right? All things Disney! We like to keep an eye on Disney deals across the internet and throughout the parks, because it’s a pretty great feeling when a Loungefly or T-Shirt you’ve been eyeing goes on sale. Every week, we take a look at Amazon to find the best deals on Disney merchandise, and it’s that time again RIGHT NOW! These are the best Disney deals on Amazon right now. First up, we have an activity to that will be fun for the whole family to do together! Check out the Lego Disney Frozen II Arendelle Castle. ©Amazon You can build Anna & Elsa’s castle for $63.99 (normally $79.99)! Do it while watching Frozen II for bonus points! Click here to get the Frozen II Lego Castle! Looking for some new Funko Pops to add to your collection? Look no further! Get these Disney Archives Mickey Mouse 5 Pack and enjoy the different Mickeys throughout the years. ©Amazon The pack is on sale for $39, normally $49.99! Click here to get the Funko Pop Mickey Mouse 5 Pack There is no one better to help out with your wine and cheese night than the Big Cheese himself! This Disney Classic Mickey Cheese Board and Cheese Tools will bring a little bit of magic to go along with your Manchego. ©Amazon Grab the board and tools for $46.09, normally $55.95! Click here to get the Mickey Cheese Board and Tools! If you wanna bake like a Disney Princess, you’re going to need some fun recipes! Use the Disney Princess Baking cookbook to dive into over 60 recipes, like Princess Tiana’s beignets or Snow White’s Wishing Well Pie. ©Amazon Great to host a Disney themed tea party, the cookbook is $15.35, normally $19.99. Click here to get the Disney Princess Baking Cookbook Remember that collaboration Disney did with Heidi Klum? It’s been out for a while, and now some of the items are seriously discounted! Check out this Disney Villains X Heidi Klum Cast Your Curse Bomber Jacket. ©Amazon It’s normally $129, but it’s one sale for anywhere between $25.93 to $77.14, depending on the size you choose! Click here to get the Disney Villains X Heidi Klum Bomber Jacket Want more villains in your life? Pick up a copy of Cold Hearted, the latest book in the Villains series from Serena Valentino. This one focuses on Lady Tremaine, AKA the Wicked Stepmother in Cinderella. ©Amazon You can get a hardcover copy for $14.98 or a Kindle version for $10.99, the book is normally $17.99. Click here to get the Cold Hearted Villains Book! If you’re traveling to Disney soon and need something to put all your park essentials in, try this American Tourister Disney Hardside Suitcase! It’s carry-on size, so it can go with you on a plane. ©Amazon Normally $159.99, this print is not $97.93! Click here to get the Disney Hardside Suitcase! We love Disney items that are subtle and can be worked into our everyday lives, like this Disney Theme Park Exclusive Mickey Icon Flatware Set! ©Amazon Add Mickey to all your meals for $104.68, normally $118.11. Click here to get the Mickey Icon Flatware Set! Are you bored of all your current board games? Try out Disney Codenames Family Edition! The game includes Disney character and artwork from the past 90 years. ©Amazon Pick it up for family game night for $16.29, usually $24.95. Click here to get Disney Codenames Family Edition! Disney attraction posters are incredible pieces of art that really show off the history of the parks. If you’re a fan of the graphic design incorporated throughout the years of Disney, this Poster Art of the Disney Parks book is perfect for you! ©Amazon Usually $40, the book is on sale right now for $28.99. Click here to get the Poster Art of the Disney Parks book! Trying to teach young kids how to tell time using a real clock can be a bit tricky sometimes, but if they have their own watch, it should help them get the hang of it! This Mickey Mouse Time Teacher Kids Watch will help them tell time AND put a little bit of Disney magic on their wrist. ©Amazon Grab it for $23.99, usually $34.99. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse Team Teacher Kids Watch! Looking for a new watch for yourself? Check out this Minnie Mouse Arm Hand Watch! The red band will add a pop of color to your outfit. ©Amazon You can get it for $29.71, normally $49.99! Click here to get the Minnie Mouse Arm Hand Watch! Those are all of the best Disney deals on Amazon this week! Check back next week for another round of discounts, we’ll be sure to keep you updated! Click here to see all of the NEW Disney Halloween merchandise! 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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More and more things are returning to Walt Disney World, including runDisney events! ©Disney The Wine and Dine Half Weekend is back this Fall, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend will take place in January 2022, and the Disney Princess Half Marathon is returning in February of 2022. And we just learned about a special event during Princess Half Marathon Weekend that will get you ready to start your race day! Disney Princess Sunrise Yoga will take place during the race weekend!! @jeffvahle Participants will be able to do yoga with the sunrise in front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom! How cool!! ©Disney Disney is still finalizing details on the inaugural event, but we do know that it will take place on February 24th, 2022. We’re ready to say “namaste” with that amazing view of the castle! ©runDisney General Registration for the half marathon weekend opens on August 24th, 2021 at 10AM Eastern. We’ll be sure to update you on the event when Disney released more information, so stay tuned! Click here to read more about Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at 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. Will you be doing sunrise yoga in front of Cinderella Castle? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Do YOGA in Front of Cinderella Castle in Disney World Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is a lot going on at EPCOT! Construction Walls in EPCOT The park is undergoing a huge transformation that includes new restaurants, rides, stores, and attractions. Part of the transformation includes a new nighttime fireworks show called Harmonious. We’ve seen the barges in the World Showcase Lagoon over the past few months and we recently got a first look at the show! And now, we have details about the music for Harmonious! The soundtrack for Harmonious was produced remotely with more than 100 separate recording sessions in 9 different countries and 5 states. Nearly 240 musicians, artists, composers, arrangers, cultural consultants, and vocalists contributed to the show! ©Disney The show will use interpretations of familiar Disney songs that are performed in more than a dozen languages by singers from around the world! Some of these singers you might know, while others are rising stars! Harmonious! ©Disney Luis Fonsi, the Puerto Rican artist who has made hits like “Despacito” joins Mexican singer-songwriter Joy for versions of the songs from Coco and Saludos Amigos! An arrangement of “Dig a Little Deeper” from The Princess and the Frog was done by vocalist Bryson Camper and legendary Gospel artists Karen Clark Sheard and Kierra Sheard. And musical selections from Mulan, The Jungle Book, and Aladdin were created by the vocal talents of Wang Liuqi, Hollie Hammel, Aditya Rao, Gaayatri Kaundinya, Jorgie Shkara, and Sanaa Marahati. Harmonious barges The Ndlovu Youth Choir from Johannesburg, South Africa sings on a compilation of songs from The Lion King, performed in both English and Zulu. French pop singer Damien Sargue has a rendition of “Out There” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame and the music of Disney and Pixar’s Brave gets a Celtic kick from the dueling violins of Grammy and Emmy-nominated violinist Máiréad Nesbitt and platinum-selling electronic artist and violinist Lindsey Stirling. Getting ready for Harmonious! Harmonious will open with a medley of “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana and “Go the Distance” from Hercules, performed by American Idol finalist and three-time Grammy nominee Danny Gokey and vocalists Elisha Garrett and Ninet Tayeb. Disney says the show will later build to a finale that brings together everyone around World Showcase and from around the world, as many of the musical artists come together to perform a poignant and powerful song, bringing Harmonious to an emotional close. More Harmonious construction! We also will hear part of the new EPCOT anthem, composed by Pinar Toprak. All of the music was brought together for the show by arranger Mark Hammond and Walt Disney Imagineering Senior Music Producer and Creative Director Yaron Spiwak. Disney says the ensemble is a magnificent cultural symphony unlike anything heard before. Take a look at the behind the scenes of the creation of the music below: Harmonious will debut on October 1st, Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates! Click here to learn more about Harmonious Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you excited for the new EPCOT show? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: We FINALLY Get to Hear the Music for EPCOT's Harmonious! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As we get closer and closer to the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, we can’t help but wonder how busy the parks will be. Disney World has steadily increased park capacity following the closures leading up to the 18 month-long festivities, meaning there could be LOTS of fellow travelers looking to take part in the celebration. The 50th is almost here! Before we can get to the 50th Anniversary, however, we have to continue on with the month of August! There’s a lot to see and do right now, and if you have a vacation coming up next week, it might be a good idea to catch up on the latest park hours and Disney Park Pass Reservation availability. Disney World Park Hours the Week of August 15th Magic Kingdom will be open on Sunday, August 15th from 9AM-10PM. For the rest of the week, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-9PM. Disney After Hours BOO Bash will take place on Tuesday, August 17th and Friday, August 20th. Both events will last from 9:30PM-12:30AM. Magic Kingdom park hours for the week of August 15th © Disney EPCOT will be open on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday next week from 11AM-10PM. From Monday, August 16th through Thursday, August 19th, EPCOT will be open from 11AM-9PM. The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival’s daily hours will reflect that of the park. EPCOT park hours for the week of August 15th © Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open daily next week from 9AM-9PM. Hollywood Studios park hours for the week of August 15th © Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-8PM next week on Sunday and Saturday. From Monday, August 16th through Friday, August 20th, Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-7PM. Animal Kingdom park hours for the week of August 15th © Disney Park Hopping is still allowed after 2PM each day, given that you have the Park Hopper option added to your ticket and you have already scanned into the first park of the day, for which you have a valid Park Pass Reservation. Speaking of Park Pass Reservations, let’s take a look now at how much availability there still is for next week. Click here to catch up on our coverage of the first night of Disney After Hours BOO Bash! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of August 8th Select Resort Hotels As of this writing, guests staying at Select Resort Hotels can book a Park Pass Reservation for any of the four theme parks each day of the week! Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on August 15th as of August 11th © Disney Theme Park Tickets As of this writing, Park Pass Reservation is also completely wide open for guests with Theme Park Tickets. All four theme parks have full availability each day of the week! Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on August 15th as of August 11th © Disney Annual Passholders Last but not least, Annual Passholders also have the ability to book a Park Pass Reservation for each day of the week at any of the four theme parks. Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on August 15th as of August 11th © Disney Park Pass Reservation availability could change at any time, so even though there is still plenty of availability, we strongly encourage you to book your reservations as soon as you purchase your park tickets so you can guarantee you have a reservation for the park you want to visit each day. If you have a trip to Disney World coming up, be sure to follow along for all of the latest news and updates so you can tackle your vacation like a pro! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post A Look at the HOURS and Park Pass Availability in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There are a wide variety of hotels to pick from when planning your Disney World vacation. There are Disney owned and operated hotels, hotels like the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel that are on property but not run by Disney, off-property hotels, and more. Swan Reserve One of the newest hotels that will be coming soon to Disney World is the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. This is a new hotel located next to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel and is set to feature some stellar views and more. Previously, the hotel was accepting reservations for dates starting on September 1st, but now things have been a bit delayed. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is now set to open in late September, as opposed to September 1st. Swan Reserve According to the team over at the Swan Reserve, some construction delays have caused them to shift the opening date a bit. We have been keeping an eye on the construction over at the Swan Reserve, and we’ll continue to look for any major updates. Guests who have reservations for the Swan Reserve that will be impacted by this delay will receive communication directly from the hotel regarding alternative options. Swan Reserve More details about the opening date are set to be shared soon. Again, the team at the Swan Reserve has only indicated that the hotel is set to open in “late September.” When we went on the Swan Reserve site, we noticed that it did not seem to show any availability from now through September 27th. ©Swan Reserve But, when we looked at booking a night on September 28th, it did show us some available room pricing for the Swan Reserve. ©Swan Reserve We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details and let you know what we find. Click here to get a peek at the rooms at the Swan Reserve Hotel! 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 stayed at the Swan or Dolphin before? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Opening Date DELAYED for the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve 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. Do you practically live in Disney t-shirts and sweatshirts? Or maybe you’re heading to Disney World and hoping to find some shirts for yourself (or the whole family) to wear so you can add some extra magic to your look? Well, we’ve got the perfect list for you! Figment’s Favorite Tee We’ve already shared a list of 9 one-of-a-kind Disney shirts you can’t get in the parks, and a list of 9 Disney shirts only the BIGGEST fans will understand. But if you’re trying to add to your Disney shirt collection on a budget, then this is the list you need. Today we’re going through 9 Disney shirts that you can get on SALE right now! For our list, we actually included a mix of shirts and sweatshirts. With fall just around the corner, a sweatshirt can be the perfect way to stay warm, but it can also be an awesome way to show your love for all things Disney. Alright, let’s dive into our list! First up, we’ve got a shirt for all those Mickey fans. The Mickey Mouse Icon Graphic shirt from shopDisney has a unique style featuring retro rock poster fonts that fill in the Mickey shape. Phrases included on the shirt include “Oh Boy!” (Mickey’s signature phrase), “Good Vibes Only,” and more! ©shopDisney The shirt is typically priced at $24.99, but you can get it on sale right now for $17.98! Click here to check it out! Can you recite all of the lines in the safety spiel at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad? Do you like to wait for a specific seat (back row or front maybe?) on the ride (when possible)? Then you probably need our DFB Big Thunder Tee! Big Thunder Mountain Tees This shirt confirms what we all know to be very true — Big Thunder is the WILDEST ride in the wilderness! If you’re looking to grab this shirt you can get it on sale right now for 20% OFF this when you use the code “MAGIC”. Click here to grab the Big Thunder shirt! This next shirt takes us from the wildest ride in the wilderness to another classic part of Magic Kingdom…the Hub! When asked about your favorite color, Hub Grass might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it will be once you snag this Hub Grass Shirt! We didn’t realize “Hub Grass Green” was our favorite color until just now! Can’t you just picture yourself in this shirt with some mini corn dogs from Casey’s Corner in hand, sitting on the Hub Grass and enjoying the scenery in the park? If you want to make that reality, you can grab this shirt on sale right now for $26.98 (normally $36.99). Click here to get the Hub Grass shirt! Are you ALL about the food in Disney World? You are reading Disney Food Blog right now, so we have a feeling you (like us) may share a deep love and appreciation for Disney snacks. There are lots of delicious treats all over Disney World, but one that is a true cult classic is the Dole Whip! And now you can show off your love for this tasty (and adorable?!) snack with our fun DFB Pineapple Whip tee! DFB Dole Whip Mask and T-Shirt Just picture yourself eating a Dole Whip, with a Dole Whip shirt on, at the Most Magical Place on Earth…pure bliss. You can get 20% OFF this Pineapple Whip shirt if you use the code “MAGIC” right now. Note that while we’re showing off the tee here, when you go to the DFB site you can get this design on a number of products including a sweatshirt, tank top, pullover hoodie, and more! Click here to check out the Pineapple Whip shirt! It may only be August, but Halloween is just around the corner! We’ve already started celebrating with Halloween merchandise in the parks, a trip to Disney After Hours Boo Bash, and Halloween treats. You can get in on the spooky action (but still keep those summer vibes) with this Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Summer Crewneck! The crewneck features Sally enjoying some summer fun at the beach — it’s the perfect way to encapsulate how we’re feeling as we celebrate Halloween in August. ©BoxLunch The crewneck is typically priced at $44.90, but it’s on sale right now for $25.59 at BoxLunch. Click here to check it out! Anyone ever ask you what your favorite Magic Kingdom land is? You’ve probably got one or two that tug a little harder at your heartstrings than the others. But, why just display your love for 1 land when you can show off your love for ALL things Magic Kingdom with our DFB Magical Lands Sweatshirt! Magical Lands Sweatshirt ‘Ohana means family, and family means no land gets left behind! You can grab this sweatshirt in a few different colors. You could match the fabulous Molly from AllEars.net by grabbing one in blue, or opt for a sweatshirt in red, black, or other colors. And you can snag the sweatshirt for 20% OFF right now if you use the code “MAGIC”! Check out the Magical Lands sweatshirt here! Fall is just around the corner, which means things might be getting a bit cooler where you’re at. If you need a nice sweater to snuggle in, then you might want to check out our DFB You Can Fly! Sweatshirt. Product disclaimer: Product does not contain Pixie Dust. Product will not enable you to actually fly. However, product may make you and others around you feel compelled to sing songs from Peter Pan and put your arms out as if you were flying upon wearing it. You have been warned! You CAN Fly! Sweatshirt You can get this sweatshirt in different colors, including grey, blue, white, and more. And it can be all yours for 20% OFF with the code “MAGIC”! Click here to snag the You Can Fly! Sweatshirt. Speaking of fall, it’s almost time for all things pumpkin spice (technically, pumpkin spice has already arrived in Disney World with some treats). If you’re already planning on grabbing a pumpkin spice treat or two, and a pumpkin spice latte, why not pair it up with this Mickey’s Pumpkin Spice Latte shirt?! Mickey’s Pumpkin Spice Latte Shirt ©Disney | BoxLunch Looks like Mickey is just as ready as some folks are to bring in all things fall. The shirt is priced at $28.90 typically, but is on sale right now for $16.79. Click here to grab the Pumpkin Spice shirt! Our last shirt brings us to Adventureland. The Tiki Tiki Tee (see what we did there) is a premium tee that you can get in a whole variety of colors. The front has a Tiki Tiki Tiki design… Orange Bird Mask …and you’ll find a distinct, unique design on the back featuring one of our feathered friends. Like the Peter Pan sweatshirt, this Tiki Tee may just make you break out into song. If you do happen to sing a certain tune like the birdies sing while wearing this shirt, please send us a video — we’d love to see it! Wearing Masks in the Parks You can get this shirt on sale for 20% OFF with the code “MAGIC” so be sure to check it out! Click here to turn your wardrobe into a tropical hideaway with this shirt! And that’s a look at some of the Disney shirts you can get on sale right now. Whether you’re looking to celebrate the Magic Kingdom lands, or all things pumpkin spice, there’s a few different options to choose from! Keep in mind that the entire DFB collection of shirts and sweatshirts is on sale for 20% off right now with the code “MAGIC” so you can snag some of the ones above at a discount, or check out some of the other shirts we have (like a Sonny Eclipse shirt!!!). Click here to check out the latest Disney World deals and discounts to help you book your next trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these shirts is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post 9 Disney Shirts That Are On SALE TODAY! 🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article