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The Jungle Cruise has been receiving a huuuuge transformation in both Disney World and Disneyland. New characters! While Disneyland’s ride has reopened with its new features, Disney World’s has been gradually receiving updates while remaining open. The renovation in Disney World should be done sometime this summer according to Disney, and we’ve already seen a bunch of new updates! There’s also a Jungle Cruise live-action movie coming out on July 30th, so it makes sense that there’s a NEW themed treat in Magic Kingdom! This is the Back Side of Water at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Adventureland! We spotted this on menus a little over a week ago, and now it has arrived!!! It’s the Back Side of Water! The sweet treat is made with Cotton Candy and Vanilla Soft-serve, Sprite, and a Sour Belt for $6.29. Back Side of Water Treat It’s themed to the 8th wonder of the world you see every time you ride the Jungle Cruise! We thought this was the perfect treat for someone with a big sweet tooth! The Sprite is on the bottom with Vanilla and Cotton Candy swirled Ice Cream layered on top. To get the perfect combination of flavors, we mixed it all together! A close-up of the new treat The Cotton Candy flavor is strong in the ice cream, and the candy on top is yummy, but pretty much a normal sour belt candy. Even when you mix the Ice Cream into the Sprite, you can still get a bubbly texture, like in a Root Beer Float but with Sprite instead, of course! You can order this treat at the window or use Mobile Order to get it! ©Disney Disneyland got their own Jungle Cruise treat recently, too — the Pineapple Split Dole Whip Sundae with a Jungle Cruise boat! This is AWESOME. Ours in Disney World didn’t come with a boat, but it was still pretty fun! We’re so excited for Jungle Cruise to finally be complete AND for the new live-action movie! Until then, we’ll be on the lookout for other Jungle Cruise celebrations! Stay tuned to DFB for news and updates. Click here to read more about Jungle Cruise’s transformation Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which treat do you think looks better, Disney World’s or Disneyland’s? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Back Side of Water (!!) Jungle Cruise Treat Has Finally Arrived in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello to all our DFB friends! Howdy, partner! While we’ve been busy covering all the amazing news about the new Star Wars hotel, running all over EPCOT eating everything at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival and checking out all the cool new Jungle Cruise snacks, we’ve also been visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what’s new since the last time we were there. So on to the updates! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Legends of Hollywood For you Hercules fans, we found a brand new Long Sleeve Hades Shirt. It’s blue with graffiti on it, including a graffiti sketch of Hades. Graffiti is cool The back has a Hades quote on it in graffiti, “How ‘ya doin’?” How ‘ya doin’? This shirt is $42.99. Remember that Hades Headband We Found in Disney World? The Dark Room Although masks are now required indoors again at Disney World, we noticed that select masks are still on sale at The Dark Room — buy one, get one free. Buy One, Get One Free Now’s a good time to buy them while they’re still on sale! BREAKING: Disney World to Require Masks Indoors Again Soon Hollywood Studios Attraction Updates Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Something was SERIOUSLY up with the Tower of Terror wait time sign this week. It was glitching and showing different wait times WHILE WE WERE LOOKING AT IT. At one point, it said there was a wait time of 744 minutes! And at another time, the sign said “15?” like it didn’t even know how long the wait time was. Is the sign possessed? We have no idea… Cast members repeatedly told us they believed the sign had been — get this — struck by LIGHTNING. This was likely the Cast Members staying in character to cover up the glitch. But it would be pretty crazy if that did happen! We checked a day later, and the sign has been fixed. Where’s the fun in that? See Photos and Videos of the Malfunctioning Sign Those are all the updates we have right now, but check back soon, because we’ll be back with more news from the parks! Read about the new mask policy in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Hollywood Studios recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Hollywood Studios: Weird Happenings at the Tower of Terror and a Hades Shirt first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Getting set for a Halloweentime Disney trip? Who’s ready for Halloween? That’s so exciting! You’ve probably got planning on the mind what with all the dining reservations, Disney Park Pass reservations, and must-dos to think about. Well, we’ve got some more info to help make sure you’re prepped! Disney just released park hours through October 16th! We’ve seen park hours through October 9th, but now there’s another week of hours posted. Let’s see what’s available for that week! EPCOT Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM to 8:30PM on October 10th, 12th, and 15th. Those are also the dates of Disney After Hours Boo Bash from 9PM to 12AM, which is why the park closes slightly earlier than usual. On October 11th, 13th, 14th, and 16th, the park will be open until 9PM. ©Disney Over in EPCOT, we’ll see hours of 11AM to 10PM each day. Remember, EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival continues this week as well! ©Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios will have consistent hours throughout the week. You’ll enjoy your Disney day from 9AM to 9PM. ©Disney And for the final park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM to 7PM each day. ©Disney Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park remains closed at this time with no set reopening date, but you CAN visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park from 11AM to 6PM each day. ©Disney And finally, those stopping into Disney Springs might be pleased to see some later evening hours. October 10th through October 14th, Disney Springs will be open 10AM to 11PM. On Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th, it will remain open until 11:30PM. ©Disney Hours can always change at Disney World, so keep an eye on the calendar and keep following DFB, because we’ll let ya know about all the latest updates!’ Want to see more about After Hours Boo Bash? Click 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. Headed to Disney World in October? Tell us in the comments! The post MORE Disney World Park Hours Released for Mid-October! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has brought back the requirement for guests to wear masks at all indoor locations. Hollywood Studios Face Masks Sign This includes inside stores, ride queues, indoor attractions, restaurants, and transportation. But there are some attractions that guests will need to wear masks on that you might not be expecting! Although the requirement is that masks are required at all indoor locations, the indoor attractions aren’t the only ones requiring face coverings. Masks are required on ALL attractions, including those that are completely outdoors. Face Masks on Dumbo We’re seeing Cast Members at all attractions asking guests to put on face masks before guests board the attractions, even if the queue and ride are both outdoors. We saw guests with face masks on at Dumbo and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride, which are both outdoor rides. The same is the case on rides like Jungle Cruise, Expedition Everest, and Slinky Dog. Jungle Cruise If you’re visiting Disney World soon, make sure you’ve got your face masks handy so that you’re prepared. Keep following DFB for more news about Disney’s face mask requirements. Click Here to See a First Look at the Face Mask Requirements in Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Rides You WEREN'T Expecting to Wear a Mask On first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has been updating its policies as the situation with COVID-19 continues to develop. Masks are back inside stores Recently, the Orange County, Florida mayor recommended that individuals wear masks indoors again, and noted that the county is in “crisis mode” due to the COVID-19 situation there. Soon after, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also updated their guidance and are now recommending that vaccinated individuals wear masks in indoor, public locations in certain areas and Disney World responded by requiring masks indoors once again. Now, the way you eat in Disney World has changed. Disney has updated their guidance and health rules to say that guests must be stationary when eating and drinking indoors. This was the case for many months following the reopening of the Disney parks. We spoke with Cast Members at Disney World to confirm this, but it’s also now listed again on the Disney World website. ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep up with the changes so you don’t miss any of the updates. Keep an eye on DFB. Want to learn more about the updates mask mandate? Click here. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What questions do you have about the new policy? Ask them in the comments! The post Eating in Disney World Just Changed...Again first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who doesn’t love Minnie ears? Especially brand NEW Minnie ears! So many options!! We’ve been seeing a lot of Minnie ears around the World Showcase in EPCOT, like these from Mexico, and these ears from France, and now we spotted some brand new ears in another country! Today on a trip to EPCOT we stopped in Il Bel Cristallo in the Italy pavilion and we found these iconic new Minnie ears. They’re made of classic Minnie colors of red, white and black, and they have a double bow made of black sequins and black and white polka dots. NEW Italian Minnie Ears One ear features Italian landmarks… Italian city on one ear …and the other ear has an embroidered patch of Minnie on a VESPA! Silencio, Bruno! Minnie on a Vespa! The inside of the headband is red and the outside is black, with “Ciao Bella” embroidered in red on one side. NEW Italian Minnie Ears If you enjoy collecting Minnie ears from around the world, you need to add these to your collection. Keep reading DFB for all your new Disney World merchandise updates! Check out these new Desert Suede Minnie ears 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. Do you love these new Minnie ears? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: NEW Italy-Inspired Minnie Ears Spotted in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is opening in EPCOT on October 1st for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! Something exciting is coming to the France Pavilion! We can’t wait to see the little mouse’s new ride soon! But there are some people who will get to see the new ride even before it opens this October! Disney World has announced that Cast Members will get an early-access chance to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure next month, before the ride opens to guests! ©Disney Jeff Vahle, the Walt Disney World President, announced this on Instagram with a post about the early access ride for Disney World cast members! Although there isn’t a confirmed date yet, both posts mentioned “next month” as the time. ©Jeff Vahle On Facebook, Disney World is also spreading the news! They mentioned that the Cast Members are at the heart of the Disney World 50th Anniversary celebrations, which is why Disney wants them to see the new ride first! More information is coming about when the preview dates will be! ©Disney There could be other early access opportunities, so keep following DFB for more information about possible sneak peeks into the upcoming ride! Click Here to See the NEW Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Poster Released This Month! 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 are you most excited about for the 50th anniversary celebrations? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Cast Members Will Get Early Access to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sanaa, located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village, is truly a unique dining experience. If you have not dined there, add it to your list today – it is a must-dine destination! The menu showcases African cooking with Indian flavors and offers delicious slow-cooked meats, salads, and plant-based dishes. And, don’t forget the live entertainment – views of exotic animals as they roam the Sunset Savanna as you dine.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/2q_05jVspcIView the full article

Trader Sam’s is back in Disneyland AND Disney World! Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar reopened at the Disneyland Hotel on July 2nd, and Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Terrace surprised guests by reopening with Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Also, the new Jungle Cruise movie just had its world premiere in Disneyland with an epic red carpet event, but now there are NEW Jungle Cruise souvenirs at Trader Sam’s that you’ve gotta see! Disneyland recently announced that new souvenir mugs inspired by the Jungle Cruise were coming to Trader Sam’s…and now they’re here! ©Disney These will be available for a limited-time through Mobile Order. The mugs were only available TODAY from 7AM-11AM and they sold out FAST! Mobile order for the mug release looks like this. Mobile Order ©Disney We followed the sign at the Disneyland Hotel… This way to the mugs! …and we placed our mobile order and tried to wait patiently! Mobile Order ©Disney We waited in this designated waiting space outside the Disneyland Hotel. The waiting area And finally, it was time for our new Trader Sam’s mug! This is the first-edition mug. It’s very small and lightweight, and we love all the little details. We even saw Cast Members joining in on the fun and getting mugs of their own. It’s so cute and little! There were TWO mugs — one special-edition and one first-edition. The special-edition mug was limited to one per person and it sold out in minutes! The first-edition mug we got is limited to two per person. NEW Trader Sam’s Mug These mugs are perfect for the biggest Jungle Cruise and Trader Sam’s fans! We’ll continue to keep you updated on fun, exclusive, and limited-time souvenirs at Disneyland and Disney World, so stay tuned for more. Here’s When Jungle Cruise Will Be Available For Free on Disney+ 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 Are you grabbing one of these Trader Sam’s mugs? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Jungle Cruise Trader Sam’s Mugs Sold Out FAST at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We found out recently that Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over Marvel’s Black Widow being released on Disney+ at the same time as it was released in theaters. Black Widow The actress is claiming breach of contract in her lawsuit, saying that Disney’s Marvel Entertainment guaranteed her an exclusively theatrical release of the film. The lawsuit claims that due to her salary being based in large part on the box-office performance of the film, Johansson will lose out on $50 million. After the news broke yesterday, Disney reportedly released a statement as a response to the lawsuit. Now, Johansson’s agency is coming to her defense. CNN reporter Frank Pallotta tweeted the statement that Disney reportedly made, which you can read below: Today, Creative Artists Agency co-chairman Bryan Lourd is backing up Scarlett Johansson, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Johansson is a client of the talent agency CAA. ©Disney He is quoted saying “They have shamelessly and falsely accused Ms. Johansson of being insensitive to the global COVID pandemic, in an attempt to make her appear to be someone they and I know she isn’t.” ©Walt Disney Studios Lourd went on to say that Johansson has done 9 movies with Disney, “which have earned Disney and its shareholders billions.” Black Widow ©Marvel This is the full statement from CAA co-chairman Bryan Lourd, according to The Hollywood Reporter: “I want to address the Walt Disney Company’s statement that was issued in response to the lawsuit filed against them yesterday by our client Scarlett Johansson. They have shamelessly and falsely accused Ms. Johansson of being insensitive to the global COVID pandemic, in an attempt to make her appear to be someone they and I know she isn’t. Scarlett has been Disney’s partner on nine movies, which have earned Disney and its shareholders billions. The company included her salary in their press statement in an attempt to weaponize her success as an artist and businesswoman, as if that were something she should be ashamed of. Scarlett is extremely proud of the work that she, and all of the actors, writers, directors, producers, and the Marvel creative team have been a part of for well over a decade. This suit was filed as a result of Disney’s decision to knowingly violate Scarlett’s contract. They have very deliberately moved the revenue stream and profits to the Disney+ side of the company, leaving artistic and financial partners out of their new equation. That’s it, pure and simple. Disney’s direct attack on her character and all else they implied is beneath the company that many of us in the creative community have worked with successfully for decades.” ©Disney | Marvel Studios Johansson’s lawsuit also claims that Disney, “intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the agreement,” in order to keep the actress, “from realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel.” Black Widow ©Disney Other Disney movies have also been released on Disney+ instead of or in addition to in theaters, like the live-action Mulan, Raya and the Last Dragon, Cruella, Jungle Cruise, and both Pixar’s Soul and Luca (which were released without Premier Access, meaning it was free for all subscribers). ©Disney We’ll keep you updated on any further developments. Click here to read more about Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Scarlett Johansson’s Agency Defends Her After Disney's Response to Her Lawsuit first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s summertime in Disney World and you know what that means! EPCOT We’re talking sun, heat, storms — the usual for an Orlando summer. If you’re headed to Disney World soon, you’ll want to keep an eye on that weather for when it comes to packing your bags. So, let’s take a look at the forecast for next week in Disney World! Weather Forecast We’re pretty much in the hottest part of the year for Disney World right now. Just look at last week’s temperatures! Days are humid and that means can really feel sometimes be above 100 degrees! Whew! Magic Kingdom According to The Weather Channel, we’re not getting a break from those temperatures just yet. Let’s see what the start of August will bring when it comes to Disney World weather! August 2nd Monday, August 2nd will start the week with those HOT temperatures that we wish we were getting used to. No matter how much we sweat we don’t seem to get any more comfortable in above-90-degree Orlando! ©The Weather Channel Get ready for a 92 degree high and a 77 degree low. Plus, like most summer days, August starts with scattered thunderstorms appearing in the afternoon. Snag that rain layer when you leave for the park if you wanna stay dry! August 3rd The next day, August 3rd, cools down JUUUUUST a little bit to a high of 91 degrees and the same low at 77 degrees. We’re not sure you’ll feel too much of a difference from the day before though! ©The Weather Channel Check out that UV Index! Most days in the summer, Orlando hits an Extreme UV Index which can be super hard on your skin! Make sure you lather up with sunscreen and keep an eye out for any developing burns. August 4th On Wednesday, August 4th, we’re going to see temps inch down just a little bit more to the high 80s during the day and the mid-70s at night. Ooh! A respite from the 90s! Be warned though, this is still pretty toasty. ©The Weather Channel Part of the reason Disney World feels SO hot is that high humidity. This week we’re mostly going to see humidity levels above 70%! August 5th For Thursday, August 5th expect a similar day with a high temperature of 90 degrees and a low temperature of 76. And, as you might have noticed, you’ll probably see storms almost every day (if not every afternoon!). ©The Weather Channel One bonus about summer is that it means looooong days. That means more daylight for your park day! In early August, the sun tends to rise around 8:15AM and set around 6:20PM. August 6th This week’s temperatures are pretty consistent as you can tell. Friday we’re seeing another day right at a 90 degree high and a 76 degree low on August 6th. ©The Weather Channel Even though winds don’t seem so high, they do have a tendency to pick up right before a storm. And, with storms so regular an occurrence, be ready to deal with the potential gusty afternoon (just like Winnie the Pooh’s blustery day on The Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh!). August 7th Moooving on to Saturday, we’re seeing another day with (SHOCKER) warm temperatures and a chance of afternoon showers and storms. Just keep in mind that rain chances are subject to change! ©The Weather Channel August 7th has a high of 89 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. August 8th Finally, we wrap up the week on August 8th with the same temperatures as the day prior and a slightly lower rain chance. ©The Weather Channel At least the forecast is consistent! Springs and Autumns in Orlando can be characterized by VERY variable weather, but the summer is pretty easy to pack for with similar days. 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 to high 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 Don’t be surprised if this forecast changes as you get closer to your trip! Since Florida is a peninsula, we can get some weird weather patterns from the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Keep checking back to the forecast to make sure you don’t miss any BIG changes. 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! Stay comfortable in the rain! So you MIGHT not get caught in a shower, but odds are you’ll be seeing some rain next week. To prep for this, make sure you pack a rain layer in your bag! There’s nothing worse than getting soaked through in the middle of your Disney day. Time to leave? Our biggest tip here is actually to be mindful of your shoes! If you’re wearing sneakers and socks, you might not have a great time trekking through the Florida buddles. Wearing sandals or even bringing a change of shoes can be a major comfort-saver! Want to see some of the worst rain of the year so far? Click here! Stay safe in the sun! Hot and high UV Level days are more than just uncomfy — they’re DANGEROUS too. If you’re not from a place where the sun gets really intense, you might not be used to the ways the intense sun can affect you. That’s why it’s important to prevent burns, sun sickness, and heat exhaustion! Protect yourself from the sun while you park hop! Dress for the weather! The best thing to wear is actually lightweight, longer garments to keep the sun off your skin! If you do wear short sleeves, make sure you apply and reapply that SPF. Plus, it’s SUPER important to stay hydrated when the sun gets so hot! Click here to see everywhere to get FREE water in Disney World now! And that’s all for the Disney World forecast next week! As always, check-in with DFB for the latest updates! 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! 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 headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! The post Planning for the 90 Degree Days in Disney World Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE® is in full swing here at Walt Disney World Resort. And there’s no better way to commemorate your visit than by bringing home a piece of the culinary magic. Need help finding the ideal gift? Whether you’re searching for a creative present for a loved one or a meaningful souvenir for yourself, my festival merchandise shopping guide has ideas to help.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/0gOFktsQFUMView the full article

“it’s a small world” doubles as a classic Disney Parks ride AND a song that gets stuck in your head. “it’s a small world” in Disney World The ride recently closed for a brief refurbishment and today at Magic Kingdom we noticed that the iconic ride has received a pretty big change, so let’s take a look! If you can’t remember, this is what the “it’s a small world” clock used to look like. Mostly white with gold accents. And now… “it’s a small world” Clock …the clock is VERY bright and colorful. Look at all the new colors! The clock really pops amid that bright blue. “it’s a small world” was repainted! In fact, the whole room looks brighter now! “it’s a small world” was repainted! If you look closely, the gold accents remain, but the blue and pink colors have really changed the look. “it’s a small world” was repainted! And the other side was painted a bright green! “it’s a small world” was repainted! We also noticed the boat in the final scene of the ride seemed to have gotten some touch-ups as well, as it looked brighter. Even the boat was refreshed! We don’t know if Disney plans to repaint more of “it’s a small world,” so we’ll keep checking on the progress! Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World updates! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you like the “it’s a small world” new look? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The "it's a small world" Clock Looks DIFFERENT in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Six passengers who sailed on a Royal Caribbean ship tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of their cruise and were quarantined, the company said Friday. View the full article

Wow! We’ve had some BIG news today about Disney World’s upcoming Galactic Starcruiser, aka the Star Wars hotel. ©Disney Not only do we now know the hotel’s opening timeline (spring 2022!), but we’ve got even MORE details about what guests can expect when they stay at the hotel, and we’ve even seen what the food will look like! Of course, this isn’t actually a hotel — it’s a two-night interactive cruise-like experience that lets guests be part of their own Star Wars story. That means they’ll get to immerse themselves in a Star Wars world, unlike anything we’ve seen before. But here’s the thing, will guests HAVE to be part of the story if they don’t want to? What if guests just want to experience everything without having to participate in whatever the more interactive elements require? ©Disney Disney recently confirmed that guests do NOT have to participate in the story if they choose not to. Instead, they can just sit back, relax, and watch the story unfold. Introverts, rejoice! Sublight Lounge ©Disney In fact, it sounds like Disney will allow you to hop in and out of the story as you want to, depending on your mood. The company said, “You can be as casual about this as you want or dive as deeply as you want to.” So if your thing is just hanging out in your sweat pants to enjoy a drink in the Sublight Lounge or go full-on costume to roleplay a Star Wars character while exploring the Starcruiser’s many features, it’s up to you. Concept Art for the Galactic Starcruiser Dining Room The Galactic Starcruiser will have its own unique story that hasn’t been seen in the Star Wars universe yet, but Disney promises that there will be “many different ways to engage” and “you don’t have to participate if you don’t want to.” So basically, the experience will be fun and doesn’t depend on your level of participation in the story. We’re covering all things about the Star Wars hotel, so stay tuned! Check out This Star Wars Souvenir from Disney World You’ll Actually Use Again & Again! 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 booking a stay on the Galactic Starcruiser? Let us know in the comments! The post Do You HAVE To Participate in the Story at Disney World's 'Star Wars' Hotel? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

International Friendship Day is here and Disney is honored to reveal the first winners of the Disney Magic Makers contest! Marla Zwinggi, of Chagrin Falls, OH, and Stacey Bene, of Medina, OH, built a friendship that changed the lives of thousands of families in their community. The real kicker… this friendship is only a few months old.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/sc_SujLdFwEView the full article

Walt Disney World and Imagineers have shared details about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, set to open in spring 2022. View the full article Disney shares Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser details, including springtime launch By DEWAYNE BEVIL ORLANDO SENTINEL | Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is expected to open in spring, Disney says. It will be a two-day, two-night immersive experience that weaves storylines from the Star Wars universe, including rides at Disney's Hollywood Studios. (Courtesy of Disney/Lucasfilm) Imagineers have shared more details about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, including a slightly more specific time frame for its opening. The immersive experience — casually referred to by outsiders as “Star Wars Hotel” — will be available sometime in the spring of 2022. It is under construction near Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The two-day, two-night adventure will be connected literally and figuratively with the Star Wars universe, some of which will be accomplished via Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the theme park. A video released Friday on the official Disney Parks Blog shows creators talking about some Starcruiser aspects, raising possibilities without getting too specific. Although Disney’s theme parks provide immersive experiences, “this is much more intimate,” Wendy Anderson, executive creative director with Disney Live Entertainment, says in the video. Starcruiser was announced in 2019, although Imagineers in the 20-minute video say they’ve been working on the project for about six years. “It might not be obvious to people how we have been able to weave these stories together. The stories that are going to take place on our Galactic Starcruiser were designed to intersect with the stories of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when both were in development at the same time,” says Scott Trowbridge, portfolio creative executive at Walt Disney Imagineering. “It’s not just that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and Galaxy’s Edge thread together but they thread together with the rest of Star Wars storytelling. I’m excited about the ways we’re going to tell those stories not just onboard for the experience but also in all the other mediums in which Star Wars storytelling comes to life.” Tidbits from the video: · The first night aboard the Halcyon, starcruiser’s official name, will include a dinner show performed by “aliens,” Anderson says. “Folks you would never see on your home planet.” The food, created by Disney chefs to be “in story,” also looks otherworldly. · There will be character interaction, and some actions taken with them (or for them, such as smuggling) will carry on to other scenarios during the Starcruiser stay. · The experience includes an excursion to Batuu, the setting for Galaxy’s Edge. Visitors’ stories will fit into the plotlines of the existing Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run rides. “We’re able to show people things about Galaxy’s Edge, about Black Spire Outpost that they wouldn’t see as a day guest,” says Anisha Deshmane, associate producer for WDI. · There will be personalized, unexpected character encounters as part of the stories. But familiar characters Kylo Ren and Rey will be involved. “You know there’s going to be action,” Trowbridge says. “These are not characters that talk out their problems.” · Don’t feel like playing along? Just sit back and watch the dramas unfold. Or go have an intergalactic drink. “You can really choose to be as casual about this as you want or dive as deeply as you want to,” Anderson says. The complete video is available at www.disneyparksblog.com. Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel

COVID-19 continues to affect the world in many ways. ©Disney In light of the CDC’s new mask recommendations, as well as the rise of the COVID-19 delta variant, Disney World has adopted a new mask policy. And with much of the world resuming past activities, Broadway announced their new COVID-19 policies for shows just days before resuming performances after more than 16 months. The New York Times reported today that Broadway will require all guests attending a performance to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and wear masks. Children who cannot be vaccinated at this time must provide a negative COVID test to attend Broadway shows, but Carnegie Hall and the Metropolitan Opera will bar children under 12 from attending performances. The new rules will apply to all 41 Broadway theaters until at least through October. ©Disney Audiences must wear masks at all times except when eating or drinking, and the vaccine mandate also applies to theater staff, crew, and performers. They will allow exceptions for people who are unable to be vaccinated for medical or religious reasons. Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League, stated, “We have said from Day 1 that we want our casts, our crews and our audiences to be safe, and we believe that this is a precaution to ensure that,” and employees will be tested for COVID-19 weekly. ©Disney Aladdin The Musical The Broadway League plans to reassess these new policies in November, and people who have purchased tickets who cannot or will not comply can seek refunds or exchanges. Keep checking DFB for breaking news for Disney World and beyond. Click here for a first look at Disney World’s new mask policy Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Broadway Announces New Mask and Vaccination Policy for Audiences first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re learning SO MUCH about the Star Wars Hotel coming to Disney World! ©Disney We just learned that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will open in Spring 2022 with a bunch of amazing experiences (and we got a first look at the FOOD!!!). But did you know there will be a hidden area of the ship that guests can try to find!? In the earlier releases of concept art for Galactic Starcruiser, we learned that there will be an Engineering Room that’s typically reserved for The Halcyon (that’s the ship!) crew only. But, that guests would be able to see how the ship works for themselves. ©Disney Now, it’s been revealed that this room of this ship will be HIDDEN for guests to try and find! OMG! ©Disney Imagineers also noted that you might find characters in the Engineering Room, just like you will elsewhere around the ship. ©Disney We’re unpacking ALL of the great Galactic Starcruiser info right here on DFB so keep an eye out for more updates! Want to learn more about Galactic Starcruiser? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this detail? Tell us in the comments! The post There Will Be a HIDDEN AREA In Disney World's Star Wars Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

August is right around the corner, and it’s time once again to bring you up to speed on the latest park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability! Magic Kingdom If you’re heading to Disney World next week, be sure to double-check those calendars to make sure you know exactly how much time you’ll have in each park. If you still have to book Park Reservations, now is the time to do so! Disney World Park Hours the Week of August 1st Magic Kingdom will be open daily next week from 8AM-10PM. Magic Kingdom park hours for the week of August 1st © Disney EPCOT will be open next week from 11AM-10PM on Sunday, August 1st as well as Friday, August 6th and Saturday, August 7th. From Monday, August 2nd through Thursday, August 5th, EPCOT will be open from 11AM-9PM. The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival will be open each day at the same hours as the park. EPCOT park hours for the week of August 1st © Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open daily next week from 9AM-9PM. Keep in mind that on Sunday, August 1st, the nighttime fireworks spectacular Wonderful World of Animation will return! Hollywood Studios park hours for the week of August 1st © Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-7PM daily next week with the one exception of Saturday, August 7th — the park will remain open one additional hour in the evening that day, from 8AM-8PM. Animal Kingdom park hours for the week of August 1st © Disney Disney World continues to limit Park Hopping to after 2PM each day, so plan accordingly if you have Park Hopper tickets! Click here to read about the final performance of Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of August 1st Select Resort Hotels On August 1st as well as August 5th through the 7th, guests staying at Select Resort Hotels can book a Park Pass Reservation at any of the four theme parks! As of this writing, guests staying at Select Resort Hotels can book a Park Pass for EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Monday, August 2nd. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on August 2nd as of July 30th © Disney On Tuesday, August 3rd and Wednesday, August 4th, guests staying at Select Resort Hotels can book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on August 3rd as of July 30th © Disney Theme Park Tickets As of this writing, guests with Theme Park Tickets also have a decent amount of Park Pass Reservation availability. for the week of August 1st. All four parks are currently available on Sunday, August 1st as well as Thursday, August 5th through Saturday, August 7th. On Monday, August 2nd, EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are available for guests with Theme Park Tickets. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on August 2nd as of July 30th © Disney For Tuesday, August 3rd and Wednesday, August 4th, guests with Theme Park Tickets can book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on August 3rd as of July 30th © Disney Annual Passholders Annual Passholders have NEARLY full Park Pass availability next week. Sunday, August 1st through Friday, August 6th is currently wide-open at all four theme parks. On Saturday, August 7th, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on August 7th as of July 28th © Disney More open availability like this tends to mean that crowds shouldn’t be too high. This makes sense as summer is coming to a close and many kids are returning to school. Remember that Park Pass Reservation is always subject to change, and dates can fill up quickly! Be sure to book your reservations ASAP. If the park you wish to visit is currently full, you can always Hop to that park after 2PM if there is available capacity in that park and you have a Park Hopper ticket. Be sure to check back weekly ahead of your next Disney World vacation so you can stay up-to-date on the latest park hours and Park Pass Reservation information! And remember, if you are traveling to Disney World next week, masks are now required in all indoor locations and on all attractions. 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 Park Pass Reservations Point to the End of Summer Crowds in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We saw some BIG news today about the new Star Wars hotel coming to Disney World next year! Crown of Corellia Dining Room Concept Art – Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney We know that the Star Wars: Galactic Star Cruiser hotel will be a fully immersive experience where guests can be part of the story in a galaxy far, far away! As part of that adventure, guests will travel down to Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today, we learned more details about how the theme park will tie into the experience! We’ve heard before that part of the experience of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel is a “planet-side excursion to Black Spire Outpost on Batuu.” That means guests will be visiting Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios during their two-day stay at the Galactic Starcruiser! ©Disney According to some Imagineers who worked on this project, guests will board a transport sent by the Black Spire Outpost to get them from the hotel to Galaxy’s Edge. ©Disney Once there, guests can go on rides and attractions, including Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run! Rise of the Resistance These will be more than just rides, though, as the Imagineers shared that they will play into the larger story that guests are part of. For example, guests will learn more of the back story to the smuggling going on at Smuggler’s Run including information on who the buyer is for the coaxium that you’re stealing on the ride! Later on, guests can even continue the story by delivering the coaxium! It becomes part of the larger plot as guests interact with the rides and the Cast Members inside Galaxy’s edge. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Guests can have different experiences in the park, depending on what their chosen role is on the Galactic Starcruiser. According to the Imagineers, “You might be investigating that deal [the smuggling] on behalf of the First Order or you might be the person delivering the coordinates to Hando to know where to go to get the coaxium.” First Order Cast Members at Batuu could play a role as well, with guests interacting with them to learn more information and complete their missions! There will be allies to find, and Imagineers mentioned scavenger hunts happening in Galaxy’s Edge as part of that experience as well. Imagineers said that the stories happening on the Galactic Starcruiser were “designed to intersect with the stories going on at Galaxy’s Edge when both were in development at the same time.” Galaxy’s Edge Marketplace Galaxy’s Edge will be a stop for guests onboard the Galactic Starcruiser to continue their stories, or they can choose to be a tourist for the day and relax, hang out, and check out the sites! It’s up to the guests to choose how they want to be part of the story! Keep following DFB, because we’re sharing a TON of new info about the new Star Wars hotel today! Click Here to Learn More About What’s Happening On Board the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! 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 part of the new Star Wars hotel are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post How Will Galaxy’s Edge Tie Into the New Star Wars Hotel at Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are so excited to have more details about the Galactic Starcruiser, aka Disney World’s Star Wars Hotel. ©Disney And now that we know the hotel will open in Spring 2022, we also have a TON of new details to share with you. And one of those details is all about the food you’ll eat while you stay there. As you may know, the Galactic Starcruiser isn’t JUST a hotel — it’s a two-day interactive experience that puts you in the middle of your very own Star Wars story. And just as we’ve seen at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the food on the Starcruiser will reflect part of that experience. And now we have a first look at what kind of food guests can expect while cruising through a galaxy far, far away. Crown of Corellia Dining Room Concept Art – Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney In addition to the Sublight Lounge, guests will get to dine in the Crown of Corellia Dining Room, where they will be served dishes that look like this: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Food Sneak Peek ©Disney Disney did not name the dishes specifically, but did state that the chefs working on the menus have “taken such ownership of the Star Wars storytelling.” For example, there’s an item inspired by Mustafar, a planet known for heat and lava. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Food Sneak Peek ©Disney According to Disney, “We’re taking really delicious things and presenting them in unexpected ways” that are “of and kind of inspired by Star Wars storytelling DNA.” Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Food Sneak Peek ©Disney And, also, like with cruises, meals are included in the price of the stay on the Galactic Starcruiser. We don’t know pricing for the hotel yet, but this is a NEW and important detail on pricing that had not been shared yet! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Food Sneak Peek ©Disney Disney also shared a sneak peek at this shrimp-covered…drink?! We have some THOUGHTS! It looks cool. It looks gross. What are your thoughts?! It looks a LOT like the drink in the Star Wars poster shared above. We see what ya did there, Disney. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Food and Beverage Sneak Peek ©Disney We can’t wait to see even more of the food guests can expect on the Galactic Starcruiser, and we’ll keep you updated as Disney releases more details about the experience. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for ALL the news about the Star Wars hotel! See Photos Of The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser on the Disney World Map! 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 interested in booking a reservation on the Galactic Starcruiser? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the Food Coming to Disney World's Star Wars Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Face masks are back once again in Walt Disney World. Face mask The change comes after the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention announced new mask recommendations and Orange County, Florida (where most of Disney World is located) declared a State of Emergency earlier this week. Disney World announced Wednesday that face masks would be required for ALL individuals when indoors, including when entering and throughout all attractions, starting today. We’re at the parks to take a first look at the mask policy in action. This new mask requirement applies to everyone ages 2 and up, even if you’re vaccinated. Before today, face masks were optional for vaccinated guests in all areas except for on most transportation. For non-vaccinated guests, face masks were required indoors and on transportation (which remains a requirement). Masks will continue to be optional outdoors at Walt Disney World and they are also not required on pool decks. ©Disney Previously, the CDC’s mask recommendations were that vaccinated individuals did not need to wear a mask indoors in most places. They have now been updated to recommend that vaccinated people resume wearing masks indoors in public in places with “high” or “substantial” COVID-19 transmission. Face masks are required indoors again at Disney World Now, let’s take a look at this new requirement in action around the parks. We saw that face mask signs were back up outside of Hollywood Studios reminding people to wear a mask indoors. Hollywood Studios And outside of EPCOT! EPCOT Inside of stores, guests had their masks on again, like at The Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Masks on inside Emporium And Cast Members have masks on too! Masks are back inside stores Cast Members were also stationed at the doors of stores to greet guests and remind them of the policy. Emporium BUT there are also now signs on the outside of stores again to remind you to wear your mask, like at The Darkroom in Hollywood Studios. The Darkroom Outside, some Cast Members had on masks, while others did not. According to Cast Members, it is encouraged for them to wear masks outdoors but it is not required. Main Street, U.S.A. A reminder that masks are not required outdoors for guests. Hollywood Studios That’s a look at the new indoor mask policy around Walt Disney World Resort. We will update this post with the situation when it comes to attractions. Stay tuned for more Disney news and updates. Click here to read more about Orange County, Florida’s current State of Emergency Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post PHOTOS: First Look at Disney World's New Face Mask Policy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Your favorite friendship crew is back and taking over International Friendship Day with “Mickey & Friends Stay True: The Style of Friendship,” a global campaign dedicated to celebrating unique friendship stories and styles.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/osov4FZQLDgView the full article

Christmas time is a wonderful but expensive time to be at Disney World! Disney Characters really know how to celebrate the holidays! Today, we’re looking at how much it would cost for a family of four to visit Disney World during Christmastime this year! For this article, we’ll calculate the cost for a family of four with two adults, a 10-year old child, and a 4-year old child! This is just an example, so of course, cost will vary for each family depending on where you stay, how old your kids are, how many are coming, what you all want to eat, and all the other choices you have at Disney! But we’ve chosen some basic options, including park tickets, dining reservations, and holiday events tickets for this example! Mickey Christmas Cookies! Let’s get started! Park Tickets For this example, the family is going to Disney World on December 23rd, 2021, and checking out on the 27th. They’re getting to Orlando early enough to go into a park on the 23rd, so they need a ticket for that day, but their flight is early on the 27th, so they don’t need a ticket then. In total, it’s a four-day trip that covers Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the parks! Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree There are several options for park tickets, depending on what you want to be included in your ticket. First, there’s a basic 1 park per day ticket! For this family, with two adults and two children (but only one child under 9 years old), the 1 park per day ticket during these days will cost $2,318.80. EPCOT Christmas tree 2020 We also looked at the park hopper option, which would allow you to go into any different park after 2PM on each day. This option — for the same four days — would cost $2,680.91. We chose this option for our example because there’s so much going on at Disney that your family might want to have access to multiple parks in one day! Castle Projections So far, our total is $2,680.91. With park tickets taken care of, now let’s look at hotel reservations for this time of year. Hotel Reservations Hotel reservations in Disney World are usually more expensive during the holiday season. Christmas Decorations We looked into one hotel in each of the categories, value, moderate, and deluxe. Here are the options at the time of writing: Value: Disney’s All-Star Movies — $250/night Moderate: Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside — $369/night Deluxe: Disney’s Grand Floridian — $1,023/night Even though Disney’s All-Star Sports has the best price, our example family in this example loves visiting Disney Springs in the evenings after a long day in the parks. So we chose the Port Orleans Riverside room since it has a boat transport to the Springs! Port Orleans Riverside At $369/night for these dates, that brings the total for the hotel to $1,476 for four nights. The total for the trip — including the park tickets and hotel — is now $4,156.91. We’re not quite done yet! Next up is all the food! Dining Dining for all three meals in the parks can get a little expensive, so we’ll assume the family in our example had groceries delivered to have breakfast in their hotel room each day! Click Here to Learn About Grocery Delivery in Disney World We’ll look at a quick service meal for lunch every day and sit down at a restaurant for each dinner. It’s not required to have a table-service meal every day, though! If you’d be happier with quick-service meals for dinner as well, it could save you some time and money! And remember, you can also bring your own food into the parks! Yak and Yeti Quick Service Meal Our family for this example is heading into Animal Kingdom on their first day. For lunch, we looked at Satu’li Canteen in Pandora. With two kids meals that come with drinks (one Cheeseburger Pod meal and a “Teylu” All-Beef Hot Dog Wrapped in Dough), a Combination Bowl, and an adult order of Cheeseburger Pods, and two soft drinks, the Satu’li Canteen bill was $52.54. Satu’li Canteen We chose the Tusker House for dinner, mainly because it’s a character meal, which is really fun for younger kids! It used to be a buffet, but it’s now a family-style meal with a variety of African-inspired dishes. The price is a flat rate of $55/adult and $36/child, so this will cost the family $182 total, plus tax and gratuity. Tusker House After the family’s day in Animal Kingdom, we’re up to a total cost of $4,391.45! EPCOT is the family’s destination for Christmas Eve! The family is going to fill up on pastries at the Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles — the French Bakery — in the France Pavilion! They got a Croque Monsieur, a variety of cheese to try with the Fromages dish, the Bisque de Homard (lobster bisque), Jamon Beume (ham croissant), and a few soft drinks to share! The total cost for the meal here was $50.35. Les Halles For dinner, we sent our family to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to eat at ‘Ohana that evening! This family-style meal of Polynesian-inspired food is a flat rate of $55/adult and $33/child, so it costs a total of $176 for our family. ‘Ohana After the bakery and ‘Ohana, our total expense is $4,617.80. Now it’s time for Christmas Day in Magic Kingdom! For lunch, we’re looking at Casey’s Corner, which gives the family a great view of the Cinderella Castle while they eat! They got a Chili-cheese hot dog, two orders of corn dog nuggets, a footlong hotdog, two orders of french fries, and four sodas to share! This meal will cost them $70. Plastic Cheese and Corn Dog Nuggets Let’s say this family wants to splurge and go to Be Our Guest in Fantasyland for dinner! The three-course meal inside the Beast’s castle costs $62/adult and $37/child. We’re adding $40 to the budget so the parents can try a few wines off the extensive wine list here! The total for this meal would be $238. The Grand Ballroom After a busy Christmas Day dining in Magic Kingdom, the total cost for this trip is up to $4,925.80. For their last day, the family is hanging out in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We chose Woody’s Lunch Box for the family’s lunch. If they got two kid’s meals (which came with drinks), a BBQ Brisket Melt, and an order of “Totchos,” plus a couple of drinks, the meal would cost them $56.16. Woody’s Lunch Box For the last dinner of this trip, we chose the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant near Sunset Boulevard! It’s a signature restaurant, but you can save some money because kids’ menu items here are around $15/meal — much cheaper than the other sit-down restaurants! After ordering two kids’ meals, the Famous Cobb Salad, and the Halibut Veronique, the family in this example just had room to share a slice of the Grapefruit Cake! This meal would cost $150 total! The Hollywood Brown Derby We’ve hit the end of our dining expenses for this trip! The total cost for tickets, hotel reservations, and dining for December 23rd through the 26th is $5,131.96! If the family is planning to be at the new Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours event as well, it will be an added expense to this trip! After Hours Christmas Party Ticket prices for the new Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours event haven’t been released yet, but we can give it a good guess based on the cost of other holiday After Hours events and the Christmas party cost before! The Boo Bash this year would cost about $592 for a family of four (with one child under 9 years old), and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party would have cost $546 in 2019. We’ll pick the cost of Boo Bash as our guess since it’s a similar event that’s happening this year! We’re guessing that tickets for the family to the After Hours Christmas event would cost around $592! Magic Kingdom Christmas Lights With that expense, our grand total is up to $5,723.96! Other We also took a look at the cost of stroller rentals! The cost for stroller rentals in Disney World is $15/day, so we’ll add $60 to the budget! Stroller Rentals That means our grand total for this Christmas time Disney World trip for the family of four is…(drumroll please)…$5,783.96! Main Street U.S.A. decorated for Christmas Like we mentioned before, it’s a bit more expensive to be in Disney World during the holidays, mainly because of the park ticket and hotel reservation prices! Our family of four could do it for $5,783.96, which doesn’t include airplane tickets or other travel expenses to get into Disney World. Remember to check out any deals or offers that might come up for Christmas time in Disney! And remember that hotel prices may vary depending on when you visit and where you stay. Keep following DFB for more tips about the holidays in the parks! Click Here to Learn More about Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours Event! 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! 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