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Disney has released a number of movies since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways. Jungle Cruise Photo-Op Some films have gone straight to Disney+, others have had a combined release between Disney+ and theaters, and some are set to be released solely in theaters in the future. Recently, Disney’s CEO commented about how the company makes their decisions regarding the release of films and talked about the arrangements it has made with its stars. The release style for Disney’s films has become an issue of contention as Scarlett Johansson has brought a lawsuit against Disney surrounding the impact of its decision to release Black Widow in theaters and Disney+ (through Premier Access) at the same time. In reference to Disney’s films, during today’s third quarter earnings call for fiscal year 2021, CEO Bob Chapek noted at the beginning of the earnings call that Disney adopted a 3-prong strategy for releases: theatrical releases, direct to Disney+, and the hybrid of theatrical releases with Disney+ Premier Access. Chapek noted that he and Bob Iger, “along with the distribution team, determined this was the right strategy to enable [them] to reach the broadest possible audience.” ©Disney/Marvel Today, one individual also noted that the pandemic has had a big impact on streaming and asked how the company thinks about the success of a film, and how to attract and compensate talent. Mulan ©Disney In response, Bob Chapek, Disney’s CEO, noted that the world has been disrupted by COVID-19 and that they’re trying to react to a very fluid situation. Chapek said that he was grateful they could take a lot of titles to theaters and Disney+ (through Premier Access). During the conference, Chapek also said “We’ve said from the very beginning that we value flexibility in being able to make…last minute calls.” Chapek shared that the decisions regarding how to release a film will be “made on film by film basis based on global marketplace conditions and consumer behavior.” Soul ©Pixar | Disney When discussing talent compensation, Chapek noted that, just as they’ve done before, they’ve figured out ways to fairly compensate their talent so that everyone feels satisfied, no matter the business model. Chapek said that since COVID-19 started, Disney has entered into hundreds of talent arrangements and that, by and large, they’ve gone smoothly. Chapek noted that he expects that will be the case moving forward. Chapek did not, however, directly mention anything about the Black Widow lawsuit. ©Disney | Marvel Studios He also shared that they’re trying to do the best thing for all constituents and make sure that everyone in the value chain feels like they’re having their contractual commitments reached. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see more about the earnings call for the third quarter of the fiscal 2021 year for the Disney Company. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney CEO Discusses Disney+ and Theatrical Movie Releases Amid Black Widow Lawsuit first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hoping to hear some more information about the new replacement to My Magic+, Disney Genie? Your wish is our command! Disney Genie ©Disney During Disney’s Q3 Earnings Call, we learned some new information about the parks, resorts, and Disney+ streaming service! But one thing that caught our attention was the little update on Disney Genie! Disney CEO Bob Chapek provided some insight into their new “multi-tiered service called Disney Genie,” going as far as to call the new technology “transformational.” Disney Genie ©Disney Disney explained that guests will spend less time waiting in line and more time having fun in the parks! Comparing the new service to the current My Magic+, Bob Chapek said, “Genie is that program on steroids.” ©Disney Going further into detail, Bob Chapek shared that Disney Genie will “dramatically improve guests’ experiences and make the planning and navigation of their day easier.” The experience sounds like it will be personalized based on “industrial engineering data in terms of how the park is operating that day,” and Genie will be able to “make suggestions on the fly.” ©Disney Chapek also noted that Disney Genie will put guests in control, allowing for a “customized experience.” Disney also shared that we should hear more info soon! We can’t wait to see how Disney Genie will work, and if it will truly transform the park-going experience the way Disney claims it will. Until then, we’ll keep our eyes out for more information, so stay tuned for updates! NEWS: Disney Theme Parks Division Reports Profitability For the First Time Since the Start of the Pandemic Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about Disney Genie? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just Announced MORE Info on the Genie Planning App first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney released its 3rd quarter financial report for fiscal year 2021 and is holding its earning call today. In the report, and in the call, Disney has provided updates regarding the number of Disney+ subscribers it has now, how profitable the parks have been during this last quarter, and more. Disney World Crowds During the call, Disney also provided some updated information about capacity and just how close to capacity the parks have been and now we’re sharing all of that information with you. Earlier this year, Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek indicated that Disney World had started to increase its capacity, and that it would continue to increase capacity in the low double-digit numbers over the next several months. Hollywood Studios Crowds But, what does capacity look like now and how close are the parks to capacity? Well, Disney hasn’t provided exact numbers, but during the third quarter earnings call today Christine McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Disney Company, indicated that during the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 “attendance levels were at or near daily capacity levels which increased throughout the quarter.” So, breaking that down quickly: (1) capacity has increased at Disney World during this past quarter, and (2) attendance levels were at or near those daily capacity limits. Crowds at Hollywood Studios In terms of overall capacity, Disney CEO Bob Chapek indicated that they have opened about 70% of the hotel rooms in Disney World, and that as they scale their businesses to 100% capacity, their efficiencies will become higher. Click here to see the reopening dates for the rest of Disney World’s closed hotels. McCarthy indicated that they’re expecting the parks to be fully staffed by the end of this calendar year, and that they will be increasing capacity as they see an increase in demand. McCarthy noted that the situation right now is an ever-changing landscape with COVID-19 and that they will be careful, but will increase capacity in a measured fashion. Check Out Those Crowds Over at Disneyland, things have also changed in terms of capacity. During the call, McCarthy also noted that Disneyland has increased its attendance and capacity following the Resort’s re-opening in April. Additionally, Disney indicated that attendance and capacity particularly increased after California lifted its state restrictions on June 15th. Disneyland As Disney shared in its earnings report, the Parks, Experiences, and Products Division has achieved profitability for the first time since the start of the pandemic. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to take a look at the crowds at Disney After Hours Boo Bash. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you visited Disney World or Disneyland lately? In the comments below, tell us about your experience with the crowd levels. The post NEWS: Update on Capacity and Attendance Levels in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney+ has taken the streaming world by storm ever since launching 2 years ago! ©Disney The platform has produced a ton of original content like Loki, WandaVision, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and The Mandalorian, to name a few. It’s also been a space for Disney to release some of their blockbuster movies, especially when movie theaters were shut down due to the pandemic. In addition, it’s the home of countless classic Disney films! And this year, Disney is celebrating their streaming service in a special way. November 12th, 2021 will be Disney+ Day! ©Disney The day will include a company-wide cross-promotional campaign for the streaming service. ©Disney The date is significant because November 12th is the same day Disney+ launched back in 2019! A great way to celebrate 2 whole years of the streaming service. ©Disney It’s also the same day that the reboot of Home Alone, Home Sweet Home Alone, will be premiering on Disney+! ©Disney We’ll keep you updated about Disney+ Day and what all it will entail, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to read about the remake of a Christmas classic coming to Disney+ Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite show on Disney+? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney+ Day is Coming this November! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today Disney is hosting their Q3 Earnings Call, during which they report on their 2021 financials for their third quarter. ©Disney+ Disney+ was launched in 2019 and has grown immensely since then. Today Disney reported on the number of Disney+ subscribers, and it surpassed their expectations. Disney announced today that as of July 3, 2021, Disney+ has grown to 116 million subscribers. This exceeded their projections for 113 million subscribers. Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu have performed well at 174 million subscriptions combined. ©Disney/Marvel Advertising revenue increased by $400 million due to ESPN, and there was an increase in Hulu’s revenue due to growth in subscribers and advertising revenue. Revenues for Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer programs increased by 57% to $4.3 billion. Also, they reported an operating loss decrease from $0.6 billion to $0.3 billion. ©Disney We will be reporting as we learn more from Disney’s Q3 Earnings Call, so keep checking back with DFB for all the breaking Disney news! Read MORE about Disney’s Q3 Earnings Call here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a Disney+ subscriber? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney+ Reveals the Current Number of Subscribers first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A lot of things have changed over the past year and even just within the past few weeks and months for the Walt Disney Company. We’ve been keeping track of how some of those changes have impacted Disney’s financial standing by listening to Disney’s shareholder meetings and earnings calls. ©Disney Today is a big day for investors, as Disney is holding its Quarterly Earnings Call, covering Disney’s third quarter financials for fiscal year 2021. Ahead of that call, Disney has released its Q3 financial report. Now, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about how the Disney Company is doing financially at the moment. Overall From an overall perspective, the third quarter for the 2021 has proven to be positive for the Disney Company. According to a quote from Bob Chapek, Disney’s Chief Executive Officer, included in the Q3 financial report, Disney “ended the third quarter in a strong position, and are pleased with the Company’s trajectory as we grow our businesses amidst the ongoing challenges of the pandemic.” According to Chapek, Disney is continuing to “introduce exciting new experiences at our parks and resorts worldwide, along with new guest-centric services, and [their] direct-to-consumer business is performing very well, with a total of nearly 174 million subscriptions across Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu at the end of the quarter, and a host of new content coming to the platforms.” ©The Walt Disney Company Here’s an overview of the third quarter results for the fiscal year 2021. ©Disney Overall, excluding certain items, the diluted earnings per share for this quarter increased to $0.80 compared to the $0.08 value it was at during the prior-year quarter. Let’s break down some of the big items from the report. Parks, Experiences and Products When it comes to the theme parks, Disney’s third quarter report notes that since early 2020 and into 2021, COVID-19 and measures to prevent its spread have impacted the company’s segments in various ways. But, Disney notes that its theme parks and resorts resumed operations (generally at reduced capacity) between May 2020 and June 2021. Disney’s cruise ships have also returned to sailing. Magic Kingdom According to Disney, they will continue to incur costs to address government regulations and implement safety measures. Disney’s report shares that they expect these costs to be approximately $1 billion for fiscal 2021. Cinderella Castle Once again, Disney has noted that the most significant impact on its operating income has been at Parks, Experiences, and Products. According to Disney’s report, “segment operating income for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment in the current nine-month period declined $1.6 billion compared to the prior-year nine-month period due to COVID-19.” But, when this last quarter is compared to the same quarter last year, things at parks, experiences, and products actually did better in fiscal year 2021. You can see that the revenue for parks, experiences, and products was $4.3 billion at the end of this quarter, compared to the about $1.1 billion from the prior-year quarter. Disney notes that “Segment operating results increased $2.2 billion to income of $356 million.” This is compared to a loss of about $1.87 billion during the same quarter last year. ©Disney As CNBC notes, for the first time since the pandemic began, Disney’s theme parks division has actually returned to profitability. Media and Entertainment Distribution In terms of Media and Entertainment Distribution, Disney notes that “COVID-19 had a negative impact at [their] Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution segment compared to the prior-year quarter and nine-month period as higher advertising revenue from the return of live sports programming was more than offset by higher sports programming costs.” Here’s a look at some of the revenue and operating results for the Media and Entertainment Distribution segment. ©Disney When it comes to Disney’s direct-to-consumer services, Disney notes that its revenues increased “57% to $4.3 billion and operating loss decreased from $0.6 billion to $0.3 billion.” When it comes to Disney+ specifically, Disney noted that the “higher loss at Disney+ was due to higher programming and production, marketing and technology costs, partially offset by an increase in subscription revenue and Premier Access revenue for Cruella in the current quarter.” ©Disney Here’s a look at the current number of Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu subscribers. As of the latest report, Disney+ has a total of 116 million subscribers. ©Disney According to CNBC, this is actually higher than what some analysts expected Disney to report. We’ll continue to share more updates about information released in the earnings call so stay tuned for more news. Click here to learn more about last quarter’s results! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to visit Disney’s theme parks soon? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney Theme Parks Division Reports Profitability For the First Time Since the Start of the Pandemic first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Under a new policy, Universal Orlando will require employees to share their COVID-19 vaccination status with the company, a company spokesperson confirmed Thursday. View the full article

We’re less than two months away from the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! The eighteen-month-long extravaganza will feature new nighttime spectaculars like Disney Enchantment and Harmonious, “Beacons of Light” across the four theme park icons, oh…and did we mention a TON of new merchandise?! Magic Kingdom If you’re as excited as we are to kickoff the celebration, you’ll want to know about a fun new way to keep track of the countdown…literally to the second! My Disney Experience has launched a countdown clock that brings us to October 1st, 2021! © Disney When you click on “Learn More,” the app brings you to a main landing page that fills you in on all of the exciting offerings coming to Disney World during the 50th Anniversary Celebration. © Disney Guests can learn more about the newest attractions, entertainment, and more, including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Disney KiteTails! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Just like My Disney Experience, we’re counting down the days until we reach October 1st and all of the festivities that come along with it! Be sure to follow along in the weeks to come as Disney World prepares to kick off it’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! Click here to check out the first wave of 50th Anniversary Merchandise to arrive in Disney World! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning on visiting Disney World during its 50th Anniversary Celebration? Let us know in the comments! The post Counting Down to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Just Got Way Easier! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Our fantastic DFB reporters are constantly stopping into the parks and resorts to see what’s new there. During the past few days, a brand new Halloween event has officially begun in Magic Kingdom, we spotted some new reasons why you might want to look UP while in the park, and more. Come along with us to see what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates In terms of construction, we’ve continued to see work being done at Big Top Souvenirs. Some Work Still Going on Here There are a number of other construction projects going on throughout the park. We can’t wait to see everything once it’s all finished. Click here to get a look at some of the other construction going on in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Uptown Jewelers A few days ago, we spotted a number of Marvel Loungefly bags in Uptown Jewelers. During another one of our recent visits, we also spotted a Captain America Loungefly Bag at this store. A Look at the Captain America Bag We have a feeling Marvel fans will feel extra heroic with this collection of bags. Click here to see more of the Marvel bags we’ve spotted! Magic Kingdom General Updates Disney After Hours Boo Bash In terms of general updates, this week Magic Kingdom officially held its first After Hours Boo Bash Halloween event. Those who purchase a ticket to and attend the event will have the chance to ride select attractions, get free candy, get free popcorn and other snacks, enjoy spooky projections, and more. Time for Boo Bash! We shared all kinds of photos and videos from our experience at the event, and have even compiled all of our thoughts as to whether Boo Bash is worth the cost. Time for Some Halloween Fun! Boo Bash will continue to take place on select nights from now through October 31st, 2021. Click here to see our ultimate guide to Boo Bash! Attraction News While we were at Magic Kingdom, we stopped by Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. There, we spoke to a Cast Member about some of the interactive portions of the queue. Some Interactive Parts of the Queue The Cast Member noted most of the interactive items don’t work. But, if you want to give them a try you can check them out during your next visit. Interactive Queue During our time at Boo Bash, we hopped on Splash Mountain and at one point we got stuck on the ride temporarily and the work lights came on. It’s interesting to see Disney World attractions with different lighting when these things happen! A Unique View Also, during Boo Bash we noticed that one side of Space Mountain appeared to be closed. Space Mountain That’s just something to be aware of if you attend the event. Click here to see all of the attractions that are open during Boo Bash! Main Street, U.S.A. This week, we also discovered a few more reasons why you might want to look UP while walking down Main Street, U.S.A. The New Window is on the Bottom Left Cast Members who have made a large impact on the Disney Company are sometimes granted the high honored of receiving a window on Main Street with their name on it. Be Sure to Look for the Windows on Main Street This past week, 4 Cast Members received windows honoring their work for the company. Click here to learn more about these windows! And that’s it for us from Magic Kingdom! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see what’s new in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning to visit Magic Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Magic Kingdom: A Halloween After Hours Event, Special Reasons to Look UP, and More first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Character dining has returned to Disneyland Resort! Plaza Inn We’ve already had a chance to enjoy the return of characters to breakfast at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian, and we’re looking forward to the Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa! And today, we got to enjoy another character breakfast — this time with the Minnie & Friends — Breakfast in the Park at Plaza Inn. And we are SO excited to share our experience with you! Atmosphere The Plaza Inn looked lovely on a bright, sunny day. Plaza Inn We checked in for our breakfast at this outdoor counter located just outside the entrance of the Plaza Inn. Plaza Inn Breakfast Check-In We got this cute little card for checking in and waited to be called to go inside! You’re welcome, Minnie! The outside of the Plaza Inn is beautiful in the morning light, with pops of pink flowers among the pink umbrellas. Outside Plaza Inn And inside, there are counters to order hot food… Plaza Inn Buffet …as well as counters where you can grab your own food like pastries and fruit. Plaza Inn Buffet But we’re here for some characters, so who did we see? Characters We started with photos of Minnie in her garden! She has so many beautiful flowers, don’t you think? Minnie in her Garden Inside, we saw so many of Minnie’s friends. Remember, they will aall greet you from a distance. We saw Chip greeting guests… Hi Chip! …and we saw Daisy striking a pose. It’s Daisy! Pooh waved hello… Hi Pooh! …and Pluto had to get a silly photo! Pluto is so silly! Dale was definitely up to something… Dale, what are you up to? …and Tigger said, “Nice to meet you!” Nice to meet you too, Tigger! But we’re also here for the food, so let’s see what that looks like! Eats The Plaza Inn serves breakfast as a buffet, with options like Cereal, Scrambled Eggs, Made-to-Order Omelets, Bacon, Biscuits and Gravy, Bacon, French Toast, Mickey Waffles, and a Variety of Pastries and Fruit. ©Disney Of course we HAD to get the Mickey Waffles and, ahem, there are also MINNIE Waffles! Her little bow is almost too cute to eat. Mickey AND Minnie Waffles And we ordered a Made-to-Order Omelet. Made-to-Order Omelet We’re so excited to have another place to enjoy breakfast and characters at Disneyland. And stay tuned, because we’ll have a full review of our experience soon! We’re Answering the BIGGEST Questions About Disneyland’s Magic Key Pass 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 having breakfast at Plaza Inn soon? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at a Reopened Plaza Inn Character Breakfast in Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A COVID-19 outbreak at the Reedy Creek Fire Department — the agency that responds to emergency calls across Walt Disney World Resort — has highlighted the lack of support at the department for first responders who are exposed to or contract the virus, members of the agency’s union said. View the full article

Disney+ has been crushing it with the streaming content lately! Marvel’s What If series just premiered, The Mysterious Benedict Society has been keeping us on our toes, and we’ve been loving the creative Short Circuit films, too! Disney+ We’ve got a new Christmas movie for your family to enjoy! The Christmas classic Home Alone film coming soon and Disney just shared the release date! Home Sweet Home Alone is an adventure comedy that will star a huge cast of comedians, like Ellie Kemper, Kenan Thompson, and so many more! It will officially debut on Disney+ on November 12, 2021. ©Disney The movie will star a character named Max Mercer, who was described as “a mischievous and resourceful young boy who has been left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays.” Not again!! We have a feeling this is going to be a hilarious comedy; the story was written by SNL comedians Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell, and John Hughes (who wrote the original Home Alone screenplay)! Here’s How You Can SAVE on a Disney+ Subscription! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about this new movie? Let us know in the comments! The post WHEN the New Home Alone Film Will Come to Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Gideon’s Bakehouse has become very popular in Disney Springs, and for a good reason! A long line! They have massive cookies, rich cakes, and delicious cold brew coffee. Sometimes the virtual wait to get into the shop can be HOURS long! Gideon’s releases new flavors quite often, including a limited-time cookie of the month, and we love to stop by and try them out for you! And there are a few delicious items that we think you’re going to want to hear about! Gideon’s has a daily chocolate cake slice that rotates each day of the week! Today, the flavor was Andes Mint Cookies & Cream Cake, and we HAD to try it, obviously! Just look how massive this cake is! It’s covered on the outside by chopped up Andes Mints. Can we buy the whole thing?! And cake we take a moment to appreciate this frosting?! It’s legit the same size as the cake layers, which is what we like to see, people! We’ll take some cake with our frosting, we guess! The cake has a big cookies and cream flavors, like an Oreo, but also the delicious taste of mint thanks to the candy! *shoves cake into mouth* The chocolate cake was moist and fresh, and we wouldn’t expect anything less, because Gideon’s cakes are always outstanding. Those mints on the outside are a great touch! We definitely recommend trying this cake slice out if you like chocolate and mint! You can get a slice for $9. Cake box! Next, we got a bag of Gideon’s Bites. These are quarters of Gideon’s famous cookies covered in chocolate and then topped with the signature ingredients of that cookie so you can tell the difference between flavors! These look absolutely stunning! These were awesome! We already love their cookies and then they made them bite size and covered them in chocolate, as if they couldn’t get any better!! Cookies & Cream You get 6 bites per bag and a bag is $20. This is a great way to try out the different flavors without buying a bunch of full size cookies! We got Cookies & Cream… We couldn’t help but take a bite …Peanut Butter Crunch… YUM …and Original Chocolate Chip! A classic that never get’s old! We also got a bag of the Eternal Flame Bites! Eternal Flame Bites! They’re a limited edition bag and have 6 Velvety Five Flavor Chocolate Cookies laced with special house-made Ancho, Cayenne, and Cinnamon Spice Mix all covered in Chocolate Covered Cherries. Red sprinkles! They’re VERY chocolatey inside! A thing of beauty Finally, to wash everything down we got the Cookies & Cream Cold Brew! Like all of the other cold brew options here, it’s plant based! These drink sleeves are incredible This was VERY sweet! It kind of reminded us of a melted mocha ice cream. The coffee and chocolate flavors go perfect together A great pick-me-up! The cold brew is definitely a sweet treat, it might even be too sweet for some people! This is more of a dessert item than a coffee you would start your day with. If that sounds delicious to you, then you can get it for $6! Cookies & Cream Cold Brew Well, we certainly just got a sugar rush!! All of these sweet treats are available at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs, so go try them out if you have a big sweet tooth! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food reviews and updates. Click here to see the exclusive Gideon’s cookie that only comes out at night! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Gideon’s in Disney Springs? Which cookie is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Frosting on this Cake in Disney World is INSANE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Whether it’s because of a financial mishap, an ended partnership, or new ideas, Disney restaurants sometimes have to close their doors for good. Writer’s Stop Initially, we might take it personally, but eventually, these restaurants either become forgotten about or they become a nice lil blip of nostalgia. 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: Your favorite Disney restaurant! The post DFB Video: 15 Disney World Restaurants That Had to Close...and Why first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A Joffrey's coffee truck themed for the upcoming film "Free Guy" has rolled into Disney Springs with special menu items. View the full article

If you’ve ever dreamed of working at Disney World, here’s your chance! GARWSH! Sure, if you’re a student, you could sign up for the Disney College Program, which recently resumed. Or you could scour the Disney jobs website for an opening. But if you’ve got some culinary skills, you could attend a special job fair AND score a $1000 bonus if you’re hired! Disney World is hosting a Culinary Job Fair that is 100% open to the public. The goal is to find the next group of talented people to work for Disney in culinary roles. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to apply for jobs on-site, and some will even be able to interview right there. Others may even be hired on the spot. Disney Chef Michael Gonsalves And the majority of those who are hired will get a $1000 bonus after they’ve been in their position for at least 90 or 150 days (depending on the position) after Disney hires them. Culinary roles receive a starting rate of $18 to $20 per hour, although, as of October 3rd, new culinary hires will be eligible for a starting rate of $19 to $21 per hour. Disney Chef serving Deconstructed Shrimp If you’re interested, the job fair is on August 24th and August 25th from 9AM to 5PM at the Convention Center at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. But don’t worry if you can’t make it, you can also apply for culinary jobs at Disney World online. We’ll continue to keep an eye on Disney employment and let you know about other opportunities that come up, too! A Celebrity Chef Just Opened a New Fish & Chips Restaurant Near 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 attending the Culinary Job Fair? Good luck! And let us know about it in the comments! The post Love to Cook and Want To Get Paid 00 To Work at Disney World? Here's How! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

On August 10th, Disney World held its first After Hours BOO Bash event of the year! Spooky Season!! We shared lots of photos and videos of everything you can see at the event during our time there, and we’ve even compiled an ultimate guide to BOO Bash to help you plan your trip! If you’re considering attending this event one thing you might be wondering is whether BOO Bash is actually worth the cost. Today we’re breaking down everything you need to know and our thoughts on the entire event. Price First, let’s talk about the price for BOO Bash tickets. Tickets are priced between $129 and $199 (plus tax), depending on the day you visit. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can get a $10 discount on dates in August and September. There’s no denying, this event is pricey. Spooooooky castle! How does it compare to other Disney events? Well, the prices for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party previously ranged from $85 for adults ($80 for kids) to $149 for adults ($144 for kids), again depending on the day you chose to visit. But, this isn’t technically a Halloween party. BOO Bash is an After Hours event, so how does it compare to other After Hours events, say the Disney Villains After Hours event for example. Well, tickets for the Villains After Hours event were priced at $145 if you bought them in advance, and $155 if you bought them the day of the event. Watch out for spiders… So, while some tickets for BOO Bash are priced a bit cheaper than the Villains After Hours, some are priced well above it. And most BOO Bash tickets are priced higher than most Not-So-Scary tickets. Click here to see more of a breakdown in the comparison of prices between Boo Bash and Not-So-Scary. What do you get for the money? Let’s see. Hours BOO Bash guests will get 3 hours of After Hours time in the parks (either from 9:30PM to 12:30AM or from 9:30PM to midnight). But, BOO Bash guests can enter Magic Kingdom starting at 7PM, giving them 2 extra hours of time in the park (though, again, note that the Halloween-specific After Hours offerings won’t start until the event itself begins). In total, that’s 5 hours in the park. Buzz buzz! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary looks very different from a time perspective. The Halloween Party ran from 7PM to 12AM, giving guests 5 hours of party time. Additionally, guests could enter as early as 4PM, giving them 3 more hours in the park. But, the hours for Villains After Hours look much more like BOO Bash. Villains After Hours ran from 9PM to 12AM on some nights and 10PM to 1AM on other nights — providing guests with 3 hours of After Hours time. But, guests could enter the park as early as 7PM, giving them 2 to 3 hours of extra time. Click here to see what dates have sold out for Boo Bash. Food Hungry? Well, at BOO Bash you’ll be able to fill up on quite a few snacks. During BOO Bash, all of the candy you can stuff in your bags from the trick-or-treat stations is included in the price of your ticket. Treats! The ticket price also includes popcorn, select drinks, and select ice cream novelties in the park. Complimentary Snacks There are also 6 specialty food items that are available to purchase: the Prince John Sucker Frozen Drink, the Apple Ginger Dale Frozen Drink, the Mocha Chocolate Chip Frozen Drink, the Maleficent Churro, the Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake, and theFive Dozen Egg Slushy. Prince John Sucker At Not-So-Scary, the candy was included from the treat stations, and there were about 16 party-exclusive items available for purchase. At Villains After Hours, like at BOO Bash, popcorn, select drinks, and select ice cream novelties were included in the ticket price. Additionally, there were about 12 specialty food/drink items available to purchase. So Much Candy! Overall, BOO Bash offers a combination of Not-So-Scary (with the free candy from the trick-or-treat stations) and Villains After Hours (with the free popcorn, drinks, and ice cream novelties). All 3 events featured specialty items that were available to purchase, but it seems BOO Bash has the least amount of these available. If getting buckets of candy is your goal, you can still do that at BOO Bash. But, if you’re all about those specialty items, you just won’t have as many to pick from. Entertainment Entertainment is where the biggest differences seem to be between BOO Bash and the other events. At BOO Bash you’ll find the Cadaver Dans performing some tunes, distanced character meetings (including appearances by Miss Carlotta and others at the Haunted Mansion), 3 cavalcades, and a special appearance by Maleficent in dragon form (essentially 4 cavalcades), and a DJ Dance Party in Tomorrowland. Note that the 3 main cavalcades (Mickey and Friends, Villains, and Nightmare Before Christmas) are essentially the same as the ones we saw last year that were offered during the day. There are no stage shows, no Halloween fireworks, and no dedicated Halloween parade. So spooky! At Mickey’s Not-So-Scary, many of the same entertainment offerings were available, plus some other ones. At Not-So-Scary, guests were treated to the full Boo-To-You Parade featuring the Headless Horseman and more. There were also Halloween-specific fireworks, unique character meet-and-greets (like meet-and-greets with the Seven Dwarfs), and a Hocus Pocus Stage Show. There were also little unique things, like live pirates on Pirates of the Caribbean, and dance parties in Tomorrowland, Storybook Circus, and in Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Seven Dwarfs At Villains After Hours, there was a bit of a mix of the two in terms of entertainment. There was a Unite the Night stage show, the Cursed Caravan (essentially a Villains-filled parade), some live pirates on Pirates of the Caribbean, a DJ in front of the castle, and themed photo ops. The entertainment tends to be what most people bring up when discussing BOO Bash — specifically the fact that there are no Halloween fireworks, no Halloween stage shows, and Halloween cavalcades that aren’t incredibly unique. Maleficent’s Fiery Prowl Since we spotted much of these same cavalcades last year, some feel like there is just something missing from BOO Bash’s entertainment offerings to make it truly worth it. In that sense though, BOO Bash is a bit more in line with Villains After Hours (though again it is missing the stage show and live actors on Pirates). Click here to see photos and videos of the Boo Bash entertainment! Merchandise When it comes to merchandise, there is a pretty big difference. Both Not-So-Scary and Villains After Hours offered event-exclusive merchandise. But, when we attended Boo Bash, we did not find any event-exclusive merchandise for sale. Some Spooky Merchandise There was regular Halloween merchandise available, but no Boo Bash-specific items. If you’re big into merchandise, that’s something to consider. Click here to see what’s going on with Boo Bash exclusive merchandise. Rides When it comes to attractions, all 3 events will give you access to various attractions in the park. Back in 2019 though, some guests did note that the crowds for Not-So-Scary were pretty large, taking away that limited capacity feel and benefit. Our friends over all AllEars even noted that during their trip to the very first Not-So-Scary party in 2019, the crowds were so large it felt like it was a Halloween night party. They also noted that when there was a line, it was a long one. Main Street during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party During BOO Bash we will say that the crowd levels were pretty low once the actual event got underway. There were some spots in the park that were practically empty. SO Empty Even Main Street, U.S.A. had plenty of room! Crowd levels are perfect! Again, this was once the actual event started at 9:30PM. Prior to that, there were some larger crowds of regular-day guests. But the actual event had nice, low crowds. Click here to see more photos of the crowd levels during Boo Bash! Wait times were also very low, especially as the night went on. Right when the event started at 9:30PM, pretty much everything had a low (or lower than average) wait time. ©Disney Even things like Splash Mountain only had a 15 minute wait, and Space Mountain was at a 25 minute wait. Even Seven Dwarfs Mine Train went down to just a 30 minute wait. The highest wait time at around 10PM was Astro Orbiter at 60 minutes. Seven Dwarves Mine Train: 45 minutes at 9:30PM, But Wait Times Went Down After That But, by 10:30PM the wait time for Astro Orbiter was down to just 5 minutes. And by 11PM the longest wait times were about 25 minutes for Peter Pan’s Flight and Seven Dwarfs. 5-10 minute waits! At midnight, the highest wait time was 30 minutes for Space Mountain. Click here to see more about the wait times at Boo Bash. So, BOO Bash definitely does deliver when it comes to low crowd levels, low wait times, and plenty of space. In fact, we think this area is what could potentially make BOO Bash worth it to many guests. If your #1 goal is to ride as many rides in Magic Kingdom as quickly as possible (and ideally stay out of the hot Florida sun), then BOO Bash’s low crowds and low wait times could potentially make this worth it for you. Anyone Up for a Ride? But you’d have to consider whether anyone in your party would want to stop for the cavalcades, special treats, etc. If so, that could take away from your time on the rides and change the equation. But, if your plan is to really just go from ride to ride as quickly and efficiently as possible, BOO Bash does offer you a good opportunity for that. Main Street, U.S.A. during Boo Bash One thing to note about the rides is that while Not-So-Scary and Villains After Hours had some special ride overlays (theming at places like Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Mad Tea Party (depending on the event), there really were no ride overlays at BOO Bash, except some Halloween jokes at Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. Decor and More In terms of other general things, we did want to note that all 3 of the events feature/featured some spooky lighting, music, and/or decor. Some of this differs between the events, but overall they provide a spooky feel to the park. GOURDeous! Guests are/were also able to dress up at all 3 events, though you’ll want to pay close attention to the costume guidelines. Overall Overall, if you want to ride lots of rides with little/no wait, want free snacks (including popcorn, ice cream novelties, select drinks, and candy), want a spooky vibe, and are not really worried about the money, BOO Bash might be a good fit for you. If you really dedicate yourself to loading up on free treats (popcorn and ice cream can add up) and riding as many rides as possible, you might be able to make the cost worth it for you. Had to stop by to see Sonny and get candy! But, on the flip side, you only get a limited amount of After Hours time in the park, there’s less available in terms of entertainment, the entertainment that is available (particularly when it comes to the cavalcades) is not truly unique in comparison to what was available to all guests last year (except for the Maleficent dragon section), and the BOO Bash tickets are expensive. Gideon and Honest John The key here is to really look at BOO Bash more as an After Hours event, rather than a replacement for Not-So-Scary in terms of offerings and price. Click here to see lots of videos and photos from our night at Boo Bash! Halloween at Walt Disney World Get a Look at All of the New Halloween Merchandise in Disney World Learn All About Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom See Every Date That is Sold Out for Boo Bash Check Out the Full List of Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World See Photos and Reviews of the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World Take a Look at the Halloween Decorations in Magic Kingdom See Disney World’s NEW Halloween Ears Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Is Boo Bash worth it to you? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments! The post Is Disney World's BOO Bash Halloween Event Worth the Cost? first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Universal Orlando has unveiled five more houses, five scare zones and two shows that will be at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. View the full article

If there are two things we love a LOT, it’s cookies and ice cream. Hot Cookie Hour And well, we won’t complain if the two get combined — we’ve love our yummy ice cream sandwiches from Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at Magic Kingdom, as well as the Hot Fudge Cookie Sundae at Storybook Treats and the Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich from Dino-Bite Snacks at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. So, of course, we’re big fans of the Hot Cookie Hour at Gideon’s Bakehouse, which features a Gideon’s cookie fresh out of the oven with a scoop of locally-made malt vanilla ice cream. Can you say “yum?” But there’s a big problem with the Hot Cookie Hour — it’s ONLY ONE HOUR. NOT ANYMORE! Previously, we could only grab those hot cookies and ice cream from 7-8PM every evening. Hot Cookie Hour But…we’ve got some good news. Gideon’s just added ANOTHER Hot Cookie Hour from 2-3PM! So you now have another time to go grab this crazy good treat. Talk about the perfect afternoon pick-me-up, right? At least we think so… . While you’re there, you can also check out the August cookie of the month, the Coffee Cake Cookie, as well as the exclusive evening Dark Coffee Cake Cookie. And we’ll keep you updated on ALL the snacks at Disney World, so stay tuned! 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. The post Gideon's Just Added a SECOND Hot Cookie Hour at Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who’s ready for the 50th anniversary celebration at Disney World? There’s so much to look forward to! The 50th is almost here! Not only will the parks be transformed with new decor and lighting, but we’re also getting new fireworks, new golden character statues, new snacks, and more! But there will also be LOADS of new merchandise including a new limited-time Pre-Celebration Collection — and it’s available starting TODAY at Disney World. We headed over to World of Disney in Disney Springs to check out the new collection, and we were NOT disappointed!! It’s here!! There are so many things to choose from, including special cups and T-shirts. We want it all, please! The collection also has ornaments, MagicBands, and pins… So much blue! …as well as hats! The castle is EARidescent! There is also a spirit jersey available! 50th Anniversary Pre-Celebration Collection Here’s a closer look: So colorful!! And Annual Passholders get an exclusive shirt in the collection! Look at that tie-dye ombre! This is such a fun design! Head on over to World of Disney to check everything out!! 50th Anniversary Pre-Celebration Collection This is just the first wave of 50th anniversary merchandise, there will be even more coming in early October! And when it does arrive, we’ll be sure to share photos and details with you, so stay tuned! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be grabbing up some 50th anniversary merchandise? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The First 50th Anniversary Collection Has Arrived 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. Can you believe that Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is JUST around the corner? The 50th is almost here! There is SO much to look forward to on October 1st — Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris are officially opening, Harmonious and Disney Enchantment firework shows are debuting, 50 gold character statues will be revealed, and Mickey and friends will sport new EAR-idescent outfits! We’ve already seen a first look at some of the 50th Anniversary merch, but SOME of it has officially arrived online! Time to celebrate — shopDisney just released some of the 50th Anniversary merchandise online! The new Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Countdown Poster is filled with gold foil details! You can commemorate the exciting upcoming anniversary with this poster for $49.99 on shopDisney! ©Disney We love the iconic Partners Statue and Cinderella Castle silhouettes shown on this Disney art! Click here to buy the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Countdown Poster Planning a family vacation to Disney during the anniversary celebration? This Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary football t-shirt for kids fits right in with Disney’s new EAR-idescent color scheme! ©Disney You can buy this kids football t-shirt online now for $24.99! Click here to buy the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Football T-Shirt for Kids The classic Mickey Mouse (in his signature pose) stands behind the 50th Anniversary logo on this new ringer t-shirt for adults! ©Disney The shirt has some additional text on the sleeve that reads, “‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration!” Find this shirt on shopDisney now for $32.99. Click here to buy the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Ringer T-Shirt for Adults New Spirit Jersey alert! This one is special not just because it’s celebrating the 50th Anniversary, but also because there are little golden flecks and metallic puff art featured on the shirt! ©Disney The new Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Spirit Jersey for adults is $74.99 on shopDisney! Click here to buy the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Spirit Jersey for Adults Finally, for our button-down fans, there’s a new woven camp shirt filled with 50th Anniversary icons! We love that shade of royal blue, especially with the iridescent accents! ©Disney The Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Woven Shirt for Adults is available for $64.99! Click here to buy the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Woven Shirt for Adults That’s all the 50th Anniversary merchandise we found today, but stay tuned to DFB; we’re always on the lookout for new Disney items, sales, giveaways, and more! Check out a first look at the REST of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary merchandise! 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 What is your favorite thing from the 5oth anniversary merchandise collection? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise is Now Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been seeing a lot of live-action remakes of Disney movies in the past few years. The Lion King ©Disney We’ve seen The Lion King, Mulan, The Jungle Book, Lady and the Tramp, and Aladdin. Did you know there are several more remakes in the works? We’re going to rank these upcoming movies based on how YOU voted! We’re breaking this down into 5 upcoming theatrical releases and 6 releases slated only for Disney+. Let’s get into it! Upcoming Theatrical Releases Bambi In January of 2020, Variety confirmed that this remake of the 1942 animated film is happening. Bambi will not have actual live deer, rabbits or skunks, and will instead use photo-realistic CGI like The Lion King and The Jungle Book. Bambi! According to our readers, you’re not super excited for a live-action Bambi. Like, do we really need to see Bambi’s mom die in hi-def CGI?? Not super excited There’s no word on Bambi‘s director yet, but we do know that one of the screenwriters, Geneva Robertson-Dworet, worked on Captain Marvel. A release date is not yet set. Check out the NEW Bambi mini Loungefly backpack here! The Hunchback of Notre Dame Deadline confirmed in January 2019 that The Hunchback of Notre Dame was greenlit by Disney for a live-action musical adaptation, with Josh Gad attached as a producer. So far we know that Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, who worked on the 1996 animated film, will be writing the music again, and Tony-award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (who also worked on the Broadway musical based on Disney’s Tarzan) will be writing the script. ©Disney In January of 2021, Josh Gad tweeted in response to a question about casting for Hunchback, particularly the role of Esmeralda, and seemed to confirm that we’re getting closer to a cast list. @joshgad on Twitter You, dear readers, are more excited about Hunchback than Bambi. We’re looking forward to learning more about this musical remake! There’s a bit more excitement for Hunchback! Some rumors have swirled that Josh Gad may be cast as Quasimodo, but Disney has yet to confirm any casting choices. Click here to see the NEW Hunchback of Notre Dame collectible item! Snow White Though we’ve seen quite a few Snow White adaptations, Disney has yet to make their own Snow White remake. Deadline confirmed in June 2021 that Latina actress Rachel Zegler, who will play Maria in the upcoming Steven Spielberg West Side Story remake, has been cast as Snow White, which further demonstrates Disney’s efforts at diversifying Disney princesses. Hello, Snow White! Our readers voted and there’s some excitement for a new Snow White adaptation! We are a bit interested to see Disney’s take on a live-action musical version of Snow White. There’s some excitement for the new Snow White! This musical adaptation will feature new music written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who are the team behind the music of La La Land, The Greatest Showman, and Dear Evan Hansen, and the story will reportedly expand upon the original 1937 animated film. Production will begin in 2022. And with a musical duo like that, we can’t wait to see what catchy tunes they inspire! Here’s a VIDEO of the new Snow White’s Enchanted Wish ride in Disneyland! Hercules The 1997 beloved animated film Hercules is getting a remake! In April of 2020, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that an adaptation was in the works. We don’t know a ton about this remake yet, but we do know there might be a Marvel influence because the directors of Avengers:Endgame, Joe and Anthony Russo, are attached as producers. ©Disney Hercules Inside the Magic reported that Disney is apparently seeking to diversify the casting of Hercules, though no cast members have been announced yet. The Russo Brothers have not confirmed whether the Hercules adaptation will be a musical or a closer to shot-for-shot remake like The Lion King. There’s a LOT of excitement for a live-action Hercules! We are EXCITED We aren’t sure if we want a non-musical Hercules though because we can’t imagine it without the singing Muses! And even if it isn’t a musical, we’re sure to be singing “Go the Distance” in our heads when we watch it! Read more about the live-action Hercules remake here! The Little Mermaid Surprising no one, our readers are EXCITED, and we are too for this next one! Filming for The Little Mermaid live-action adaptation is already completed, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel. Who isn’t excited??! What are we NOT excited about for this?! Alan Menken, who worked on music for the 1989 animated film, is back as the film’s composer and Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton wrote lyrics and produced. Melissa McCarthy is playing Ursula, Daveed Digs of Hamilton is voicing Sebastian, and Awkwafina is the voice of Scuttle! Rob Marshall (Chicago, Into the Woods, Mary Poppins Returns) is set to direct. We have BIG hopes for this remake — and it seems you do too! Check out this interesting detail about the live-action The Little Mermaid here! Upcoming Disney+ Releases Some of these upcoming Disney+ exclusive releases have very little information, but if you’re familiar with their original animated films or shows, you may already be excited (or not!) for these live-action remakes. Pinocchio Robert Zemeckis, of animation/live-action movies like Who Framed Roger Rabbit, is directing the live-action adaptation of the 1940 animated film, Pinocchio. Pinocchio will be a CGI/live-action hybrid, and the cast is quite impressive. ©Disney Tom Hanks will star as Geppetto, Joseph Gordon-Levitt will voice Jiminy Cricket, Keegan-Michael Key will be the voice of Honest John, and Cynthia Erivo is the Blue Fairy, as reported by Entertainment Weekly. Our readers are not really into this upcoming release. We aren’t sure what to expect, but the cast is a strong indicator that this movie may be better than we anticipate. Not terribly excited We can’t say we needed this live-action remake, but with this cast and director, it’s possible that this may be one of Disney’s best live-action films yet. Read more about the Pinocchio live-action film here! The Sword in the Stone The 1963 animated story of King Arther, The Sword in the Stone, is being remade as a musical live-action film. So far, we know that filming has already begun, and writer Bryan Cogman of Game of Thrones wrote the script, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Disney has not released any details about the cast. The sword in the stone itself! Our readers are about 50/50 for a Sword in the Stone live-action film, and we can’t say we’re super excited yet for this musical remake. Though the idea of seeing a live-action Merlin pack up his whole house into a tiny carpetbag does seem magical. Do we need this? The Sword and the Stone will reportedly be released on Disney+. Read more about the King Arthur Carrousel makeover in Disneyland! Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers The Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers TV series is receiving a live-action adaptation, and the casting is promising! Like Robin Hood, Chip ‘n’ Dale will also be a CGI hybrid, combining live-action and CGI. Comedians John Mulaney and Andy Samberg will play Chip and Dale, respectively. ©Disney The story will reportedly be self-referential and meta, as opposed to a remake of the TV series, according to SlashFilm. Our readers are kind of excited? We’re interested to see what they do with this new story! A little excitement for Chip ‘n’ Dale! Filming has already begun and Chip ‘n’ Dale is set to arrive on Disney+ in Spring 2022. FINGERS CROSSED the original theme song plays a role! Click here to read more about Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers! Robin Hood The 1973 animated film Robin Hood is getting a remake, according to The Hollywood Reporter in April 2020. Apparently, this adaptation will a combination of live-action and CGI and is still in early development, but we do know that Carlos Lopez Estrada of Blindspotting will direct, and Lady and the Tramp writer Kari Granlund will pen the script. ©Disney The remake will be a musical, and our readers are fairly excited. We aren’t sure if we need another CGI adaptation of an animated film, but the premise is intriguing! We’re intrigued! If you’re excited to see CGI anthropomorphic animals singing alongside non-CGI characters, stay tuned for more updates about this Disney+ release! Learn more about the Robin Hood remake here! Lilo & Stitch Yes, Disney+ is planning to remake the 2002 animated film, Lilo & Stitch. This will mark Disney’s first live-action remake of a post-Disney Renaissance-era film, and it will be another live-action CGI hybrid. Ohana means family ©Disney We don’t know much yet, but we do know that Chris Sanders, the original voice of Stitch and one of the writers and directors of the animated film, will reprise his role. The story will mostly be the same as the animated film’s, according to The DisInsider. Our readers are semi-excited, and we have to wonder if you are all as nervous about what CGI Stitch might look like as we are. Will he be terrifying or cuddly?! Is that excitement or apprehension?! We’re excited (and a little scared) to see how Stitch turns out in CGI! Check out this new Stitch mug here! Peter Pan & Wendy Like Snow White, the character of Peter Pan has seen a lot of film and stage adaptations. Disney+’s Peter Pan & Wendy will not be a direct live-action remake of Disney’s 1953 Peter Pan, but rather a film more grounded in realism. Alexander Molony (making his film debut) and Ever Anderson (you might recognize her as playing the young Natasha Romanoff in Black Widow) will play Peter and Wendy. ©Disney According to Variety, Jude Law will play Captain Hook, comedian Jim Gaffigan will play his sidekick Smee, and Yara Shahidi (from Black-ish) will play Tinkerbell. Alyssa Wapanatâhk has also been cast as Tiger Lily, and her character is being reimagined for this film. Our readers are super excited! We’re pretty curious about Jude Law as Captain Hook and the new Tiger Lily storyline. LOTS of excitement! Currently, Peter Pan & Wendy is projected to be on Disney+ sometime in 2022. Read about the NEW Peter Pan float in Disney World here! And those are the upcoming live-action remakes coming out either in theaters or on Disney+! What do you think? Are you excited about any of these new movies? Here at DFB, we will keep you updated on all the upcoming Disney films! Could ads be coming to Disney+? Learn more 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. Which of these live-action remakes are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post Which Disney Remakes are YOU Looking to See Most?! 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. It’s no secret that here at DFB, we love Disney merchandise! We love to do some Disney shopping! We love sharing our latest park finds with our wonderful readers and we like to keep you up-to-date on all the hottest items that drop online. And today, one of our favorite souvenirs has landed on shopDisney! The Mickey Mouse and Friends Hand Soap Dispenser is now for anyone to purchase! It was originally for sale at Tokyo Disneyland and when it finally came to the U.S., they FLEW off the shelves in Disney World. Mickey Shaped Foam Soap Dispenser But no worries — now you can get your own without having to fight the crowds and have it shipped directly to your home! It’s $14.99 online (which is a HUGE jump from the $9.99 price tag in Disney World!) and comes with a cute little bottle covered in a design of Mickey and friends. The soap is grapefruit-scented and it pumps out in the shape of a Mickey head! Mickey Shaped Foam Soap Dispenser Don’t worry, we totally won’t judge you if you buy one of these for every bathroom in your house. (And maybe one for the kitchen, too! ) Shop the Soap Dispenser Online Here! We’ll be on the lookout for this dispenser to return to the parks as well, so stay tuned to DFB. We’ve got the latest news and updates on all the most popular Disney items! Click Here to See Everything New Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the soap dispenser? The post A SUPER Popular Disney Souvenir is Now Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Shades of Green FAQ section. The Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort located on Walt Disney World property near Orlando Florida. I’m Not Staying at Shades of Green Can I Use Their Amenities (Ticket Office, Restaurants, etc)? Absolutely! Anyone who is eligible to stay at […] The post I’m Not Staying at Shades of Green Can I Use Their Amenities (Ticket Office, Restaurants, etc)? appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article