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We have been keeping a close eye on all of the work being done for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars hotel) in Disney World. ©Disney We’ve shared a peek at a new poster that reveals some interesting details, and shared photos showing just what the hotel itself looks like right now. We’ve also heard about some of the dining experiences coming to the hotel and even marveled at the EPIC lightsaber that guests at the hotel will be able to see. Ready to learn even more about this unique Star Wars experience? Today, Disney has dropped some seriously GROUNDBREAKING info! Not too long ago, Disney shared that they were planning to release WAY more details about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser soon. And that day has finally arrived! For starters, the hotel is officially opening SPRING 2022. Now, let’s go through some of the details Disney has recently revealed about the Star Wars hotel. Arrival When you arrive at the Star Wars hotel, you’ll enter a Launch Pod and travel straight into space where you’ll dock at the Starcruiser, The Halcyon. That’ll be your home for the next two days and two nights of your trip. Launch Pod to the Starcruiser After you’re on the ship, you’ll later use another transport pod to get back to visit Galaxy’s Edge later on in your experience! Click here to see what the Star Wars hotel looks like now! The Experience When it comes to your time on the Halcyon itself, you’ll have a lot of decisions to make. Just what type of Star Wars story do you want to live out? Are you going to help the bad guys? Train to be a Jedi? On the ship, you’ll have the opportunity to do so many things including train with a lightsaber, interact with your favorite characters (and encounter new ones), and even operate the ship’s defense systems! ©Disney Imagineers have mentioned that you can help smuggle characters onto the ship, gain the trust of characters to help them with missions, and discover hidden parts of the ship! Click here to see the INCREDIBLE video of the “real” lightsaber guests will see at the Star Wars hotel. Dining So far, we’ve heard about the Crown of Corellia Dining Room (where guests will be entertained by a Twi’lek galactic superstar and enjoy breakfast, lunch, and a lavish multi-course dinner) and The Sublight Lounge (where you’ll be able to grab a beverage and maybe even play a game of Sabacc)! Crown of Corellia Dining Room Concept Art – Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney Today, Disney revealed even more about what we can expect from the dining experiences on the Halcyon. The food and experiences will be unlike any we’ve seen at Disney before, taking inspiration from locations and dishes in the Star Wars lore! We will be taking a closer look at all of the food shared soon! But here’s an initial screenshot! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Food Sneak Peek ©Disney Hotel Room Ready to look out into space while in your passenger cabin? Well, you’ll be able to enjoy some spectacular views… ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation …and maybe even sleep in a space bunk during your stay. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation You can learn TONS of NEW details about this experience in a galaxy far far away from Disney’s Behind the Scenes look with some Imagineers who worked on this project! We will be breaking down the most important need-to-know details. So stay tuned on DFB for MORE!!! We can’t wait to learn more about the Star Wars hotel and see it for ourselves when the hotel opens in 2022. Click here to learn more about the Star Wars hotel! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you like to stay at the Star Wars hotel? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: New Groundbreaking Details Shared About Disney World's Star Wars Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the most exciting projects coming to Disney World has gotta be the upcoming Star Wars hotel — Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney We’ve been closely keeping an eye on its construction, and looking for any updates about the incredibly immersive resort. Now, we finally have a better idea on when Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will open! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will officially open in the Spring of 2022! Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Atmosphere ©Disney Guests will board the Halcyon for a two-night journey in space! Sneak peeks of the passenger cabins include bunk beds and special windows that will feature a view of space. ©Disney (Posted by Jeff Vahle via Instagram @jeffvahle) Aboard the spaceship, guests can train with lightsabers, interact with characters, and more! Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Dining Imagineers just shared a ton of details. So we will be back with more info soon! We’re so excited to start the official countdown until the opening of this hotel! Check back with us for the latest Disney World updates. Wait…HOW Will Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Take You to Space? 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 to board the Halcyon? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Disney World's Star Wars Hotel Gets an OPENING Timeline! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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While Disney Cruise Line has plenty of stock keeping kids happy, for its new ship Disney Wish, the adults will find more options in more places to stay entertained than other ships in the fleet. View the full article Disney Cruise Line touts secret bar at Captain Hook barbershop among adult treats on Disney Wish By RICHARD TRIBOU ORLANDO SENTINEL | Images of Disney Wish, the fifth cruise ship coming to Disney Cruise Line that will sail out of Port Canaveral beginning January 2022. (Disney Cruise Line) While Disney Cruise Line has plenty of stock keeping kids happy, for its new ship Disney Wish, the adults will find more options in more places to stay entertained than other ships in the fleet. That includes a secret bar found at Hook’s Barbery, one half of a double salon offering that marks the first time DCL has had standalone hairstyle venues. The other half is the Untangled Salon, with Rapunzel-themed flourishes from Disney’s “Tangled.” But who better than Captain Hook from “Peter Pan” to headline the ship’s European men’s salon? He’s a bit of a Dapper Dan so to speak, so the space will feature leather chairs, ornate golden mirrors and pirate-themed adornments such as an inlaid wooden map of Never Land. Even Tinker Bell will flit about if you keep an eye on three lantern fixtures about the venue. But the best feature arguably is the hidden bar boasting pre-Prohibition bourbons, vintage whisky and port, aged rum and premium spirits. The line calls it a “liquor enthusiast’s paradise.” Untangled Salon will be a "Tangled"-themed salon on board Disney Wish. (Disney Cruise Line) On a much longer hair-theme, Untangled Salon, will feature floating lantern light fixtures and cut-metal screens based on Rapunzel’s paintings plus a signature chandelier in the floral design featured in the 2010 film. The venues are among several new adult escapes announced by the line for the ship set to debut out of Port Canaveral in June 2022. Also on the list is the line’s first ever outdoor spa retreat and several new bars and lounges. “With the Disney Wish, we wanted to design an experience that allows our grown-up guests to relax, recharge and reconnect in unique ways that only Disney Cruise Line can create,” said Imagineering exec Laura Cabo in a press release. “Not only did we infuse more storytelling and enchantment into the adult-exclusive venues, but we added more variety and made them more accessible than ever before.” The Rainforest experience in Senses Spa on Disney Wish will have the first ice lounge in the fleet along with heated ergonomic loungers, sensory spa showers and sauna, steam and dry chambers. (Disney Cruise Line) The ship’s Senses Spa will be the first in the fleet with an ice lounge and also will spill over to the outside while whirlpool spas, lounges and yoga sessions. The spa features both private treatment rooms and spa villas for couples. Disney Wish will feature a Senses Spa with an outdoor space, a first for Disney Cruise Line. (Disney Cruise Line) While the line already announced a Star Wars-themed bar on the ship, several more unique spaces will be littered about the ship. The placement is different than the adult spaces on its other vessels, most of which are placed adjacent to one another. The line wanted to spread the offerings out to give parents “more opportunities to enjoy ‘me time’ throughout their cruise,” according to the press release. The venues also embrace the Disney tradition of storytelling. That includes the Keg & Compass pub with a rustic 1800s Norwegian sailor’s map room design. Design pulls from Norse seafaring with a ceiling design of a global maritime map that calls out locations important to the Walt Disney Company including the design and construction of the ship itself, plus a few homages to saltwatery characters like Ursula and Moana. As a pub, this will be the place to watch sports events and enjoy three custom craft brews exclusive to the ship along with a wide selection of beer plus liquor, wine and cocktails. The Keg & Compass pub will have an 1800s Norse seafaring theme on board Disney Wish. (Disney Cruise Line) In deference to the song “Sing Sweet Nightingale” from 1950′s “Cinderella,” is piano bar Nightingale’s, which will have fine wine, bubblies and cocktails. Located off the Grand Hall, it continues the hall’s fairytale theme. The prime home for cocktails will be The Bayou, a New Orleans lounge themed to “The Princess and the Frog,” specifically the “marsh” (aka swamp) where Tiana and Naveen get in touch with their inner amphibians. Each will have their own bronze statues along with two gazebos for some intimate seating on opposite sides of the lounge. Home to live entertainment, the venue will also have specialty coffees and for fans of the Big Easy’s Café du Monde, here’s the place to find beignets. FLORIDA CRUISE GUIDE Disney Cruise Line reveals Marvel restaurant, more dining details on Disney Wish JUL 08, 2021 AT 12:57 PM With four announced bars plus three previously announced premium dining experiences as well as segregated pool space, Disney Wish will offer more for the 18 and older crowd than any other ship in the fleet. Disney Wish will be the first of three of a new class of ship, all powered by cleaner burning liquefied natural gas, being built for DCL at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. The ship will make its maiden voyage on June 9, 2022 from Port Canaveral as it takes over the three- and four-night Bahamas sailings duties currently in the hands of Disney Dream. When it debuts, it will have been more than a decade since the line’s last ship joined the fleet in 2012. Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel

Opening spring 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be a two-night, immersive adventure in a galaxy far, far away that goes beyond anything Disney has created before.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/m8B80We0CNUView the full article

What’s the longest day you’ve ever had at Disney World? We’ve spent quite a few hours in Disney World. We’ve had some very tiring ones — festival opening days are particularly busy here at DFB, as well as any day that a new ride or land opens in the parks. And we’ve done the rope drop to park close thing more times than we can count! But, if you’re looking for a truly LONG day at Disney World…like the longest you can ACTUALLY pull off being in the parks right now…we’ve got a new challenge for you! Typical Park Hours On a typical day, a Disney World park is open for anywhere from 10-14 hours. This excludes shorter hours during the off-season and water parks. Generally, this should be enough time to have a pretty full park day — you may not get to do everything, but you’ll be able to get quite a few things accomplished. Take full advantage of all your park hours! Many guests strive to get the most “bang for their buck” when visiting Disney World, which means you’ll probably want to take advantage of as many park hours as possible. What’s the maximum you can reach? Well, coming up soon, there are some days where you can stay up to 18 hours! We’ll show you how! Click Here for Things You Learn After Going to Disney World 100 Times! Sometimes You Can Stay Longer! From time to time, Disney World offers promotions or events that allow guests to stay in the parks for longer than usual. For a few years, Disney even ran a 24-Hour Disney Day promotion that opened both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park to guests for 24 hours straight! (Boy, THOSE were crazy, fun-filled, LONG days!) Disneyland pre-opening on the 24-Hour Disney Day Before the pandemic, Disney World frequently offered Early Morning Magic and After Hours events. Guests could purchase special tickets to visit parks well before regular opening hours or after they closed, and they’d have the parks virtually to themselves with shorter wait times, snack options, and sometimes, special entertainment. Early Morning Magic left Toy Story Land empty! If Extra Magic Hours happened to fall on the morning the day of one of the late-night events (or holiday after hours event!), guests could stay in the parks for much longer than usual…as long as they planned it properly. Which Disney World Park is Open the Longest? Click Here to Find Out! Here’s How YOU Could Pull it Off But can you do this now, without Extra Magic Hours? It turns out that the answer is yes! If you’re planning a trip to select dates of the Disney After Hours BOO Bash, you can be in the Disney World parks for up to 18 hours in one day. You could pull it off this Halloween season! Let’s start with the morning. On many dates this fall, Disney’s Animal Kingdom opens as early as 8AM. Disney World parks have been letting guests in early recently until they introduce Early Theme Park Entry, so you might make it inside as early as 7:30AM. (If Early Theme Park Entry comes before then, you’ll still get in 30 minutes early as a resort guest.) Get that rope drop in! Then, during some event dates, the Disney After Hours BOO Bash isn’t ending until 12:30AM. If you get in line for a ride right at the end of the night, then hang out in Magic Kingdom to take some photos and do some shopping, you might be able to stay as late as 1:30AM. Who doesn’t want this view at the end of the night?! If you pull this off, starting your day at 7:30AM and ending at 1:30AM, then you’ll be in Disney World for 18 full hours! You can hop to Magic Kingdom from Animal Kingdom at 2PM (provided park capacity hasn’t been reached) or you can wait until Animal Kingdom closes then make the switch over to Magic Kingdom for the event. With that amount of time, you might even be able to fit in all four parks! 18 hours to do One or ALL FOUR Parks Boo Bash After Hours events are offered for select dates. Depending on your date and your ticket, your event will either be between 9pm-12am or some start a bit later running from 9:30pm-12:30am. To maximize your 18-hour plan, you’d want to shoot for the event dates that go until 12:30am. With those hours, you may not even need a Park Hopper ticket — just a day ticket to Animal Kingdom and a BOO Bash ticket for the evening! Special bonus: guests with Boo Bash tickets will be permitted to enter Magic Kingdom as early as 7pm! Boo Bash ©Disney If you’re traveling later this year, you could take advantage of the latest announcement from Disney. the Disney Very Merriest After Hours Event will run from November 8th through December 21, 2021. Magic Kingdom Holidays! This special ticketed event will allow guests to remain in Magic Kingdom from some special holiday festivities between 9pm and 1am! This means you could start your 18 hour day an hour later, or step up the challenge to make it a 19 hour day! What’s the Difference Between BOO Bash and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Click Here! What Would 18 Hours in Disney World Be Like? We’ll be honest with you though, 18 straight hours in Disney World is going to be more tiring than you think! It’s pretty easy to get tired doing 10 hours straight on a “normal” day, so imagine what it would be like to nearly double that! By the end of hour 18, you’ll be very sleepy (you had to wake up early for that rope drop) and your feet will probably be killing you from all of the walking and standing. You’ll wanna get your morning caffeine fix to conquer this day. If you wanted to pull this off, we recommend going to bed early the night before and drinking some caffeine in the morning! Drink lots of water throughout the day and take frequent breaks. Try not to stand on your feet the whole time — this may be the day to do all the shows and otherwise “chill” attractions in the parks. And whatever you do, don’t stress out about completing the challenge…just have fun! Whatever You Do, Don’t Listen To These Disney World Tips — Click Here Take Advantage of the Shows Disney is still in the process of bringing back some of its classic shows and entertainment, but there are still plenty of options in the parks to find a seat in some air conditioning and still enjoy an attraction. This can be a great way to stay in the parks and cross attractions off your list, without wearing you out! Carousel of Progress Magic Kingdom: Carousel of Progress (in Tomorrowland) Country Bear Jamboree (in Frontierland) Enchanted Tiki Room (in Adventureland) Mickey’s PhilharMagic (in Fantasyland) Hall of Presidents — currently closed but reopening soon (in Liberty Square) Let’s go in the tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki room! EPCOT: Awesome Planet (in the Land Pavilion of Future World) Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival (in Future World Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along or Impressions de France (in the France Pavilion of World Showcase) O’ Canada (in the Canada Pavilion of World Showcase) — currently closed Reflections of China (in the China Pavilion of World Showcase) — This one doesn’t have seating, per se, but does offer some stellar air conditioning. The American Adventure (in the American Pavilion of World Showcase) Awesome Planet = Awesome Air Conditioning! Hollywood Studios: Muppet*Vision 3D (on Grand Avenue) Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy (on Sunset Boulevard) Vacation Fun – An Original Aminated Short with Mickey & Minnie (on Echo Lake) For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration (on Echo Lake) Beauty & the Beast Live on Stage (Sunset Boulevard) — reopening August 15th — There’s no air conditioning in this amphitheater, but plenty of benches to give your feet a break. MuppetVision 3D Animal Kingdom: It’s Tough to Be a Bug (Discovery Island) A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King (in Africa) Feathered Friends in Flight (in Asia) — There’s no air conditioning in this amphitheater, but plenty of benches to give your feet a break. A great way to rest AND be entertained! The shows are packed with entertainment, and we highly recommended planning to take in a show or two in the heat of the afternoon to provide a break from the sun and a chance to get off of your feet. And if you happen to doze off for a 15-minute power nap, your secret is safe with us! Plan a Table Service Lunch or Dinner Another great way to recharge for your long day is to plan a table service meal for late in the day. We recommend a late lunch/early dinner. This will get you out of the crowds during the heat of the day and dining during “off times” can help make it a bit easier to secure an advanced dining reservation. Skipper Canteen provides sustenance for Jungle Cruise Skippers and guests, alike! We recommend opting for a table service option like Skipper Canteen or Plaza Restaurant. Their food is a bit lighter with some solid options that can make everyone happy. As much as we love the all-you-care-to-eat fare of Liberty Tree Tavern (Oooey Gooey Toffee Cake, how we love thee…let us count the ways…) that stick-to-your-ribs kind of food will land you in a food coma — the last thing you need for your 18-hour challenge! Desperate Times Call for… You’ve done everything right. You’ve hydrated, you’ve made time to rest and watch the shows, you’ve taken your midday meal to recharge. Somehow you may still find yourself struggling. If you do find yourself fading and your Park Commando energy depleting, we do have some last-ditch efforts to try to help you cross that finish line and go the distance. Find Caffeine Yup. Hydration is important — especially in the Floridian heat and humidity, but sometimes, you have to call in the big guns. Coffee, we’re looking at you. It doesn’t have to be pumpkin-spiced — but that sure doesn’t hurt! It can be hot or iced coffee, it can be soda or tea — whatever your caffeinated preference is will work. Find your favorite beverage and bottoms up to making it to the 18th hour! Just remember, caffeine Grab a Sweet Treat There is no shortage of sugary, sweet treats in the Disney parks. And there’s no wrong answer here, either. Dole Whip, Mickey Bars, or festive cupcakes, find your favorite and use that sugar rush to help you finish strong! 12 Mickey Bars too much — asking for a friend… We would advise grabbing a cookie from a pastry case and having a few bites throughout the night to help maintain your blood sugar at a more even rate. Remember, with great sugar highs come great sugar crashes. So, inhaling a Mickey Premium Bar before it melts would be immensely satisfying at the time, but could results in a sugar crash before the night is over. However, if you just keep eating Mickey Bars, you can avoid that sugar crash for as long as possible, right? And as much as we’re on board for that, it could create quite a tummy ache (and you’re wallet would probably regret that decision, too!). Find a Seat So, you’ve almost made it, Park Commando. But your feet just can’t take another step. Good news! We have your back — or your backside, to be more specific. Yup, grab a bench, take a load off and just breathe in your success. Roy and Minnie appreciate the perk of a well-placed bench! Find a spot and people watch, gaze up at the castle, thank your poor, weary feet for all they’ve done for you, today (and maybe take an Advil or two to help those poor tootsies out). Sometimes, the best part of an 18-hour park day is the time you take to slow down and take in all of the details and magic around you. Reminisce about your favorite part of the day and why it was special to you. And just soak it all in! The best part about this bench you’ve found — no advanced FastPass+ reservations are necessary, and bonus, it’s included with the price of admission! You Did It! Or maybe you didn’t (depends if you demolished those Mickey Bars or not ). But it’s all about having fun, exploring the parks, and doing it at a pace that is enjoyable to you and your Park Commando companions. There’s always more to see, more to do, and you can never do it all. Not in 12 hours, or 18, or even 24! We’re always finding new, magical things to appreciate about this special place. Keeping visiting DFB so we can share all we discover and you’ll know where to find it on your next trip — hopefully, it won’t take 18 hours! But if it does, now you know how to do it! Click Here to Find Out What 93% of Our Readers Think Disney Should Change About BOO Bash! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s the longest you’ve ever spent in a Disney World park? The post How to Stay in a Disney World Park for 18 Hours first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s phased reopening is still going strong, as restaurants and hotels around the parks are getting reopening dates! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Today, we saw that a restaurant that’s been closed for a long time in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is showing times to be open soon! Catalina Eddie’s is part of the Sunset Ranch Market in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s located near the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror rides. Catalina Eddies Sign Catalina Eddie’s has been closed since the parks reopened, but it has times posted to be open starting this Sunday, August 1st! ©Disney Starting this Sunday, Catalina Eddie’s should be open from 11AM to 9PM, serving up pizza, salads, and drinks! It’s a quick service location, and you can use mobile order here too. According to the times on the Disney World website, this spot is scheduled to be open for the forseeable future! Catalina Eddie’s Menu These times and the opening date are always subject to change. We will be there for a full review on Sunday, so we will let you know if it opens as planned! Keep following DFB for more updates on reopenings around Disney World! Click Here to See Another Disney World Pizza Spot that’s Reopening Soon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite place to eat in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post Catalina Eddie’s is Reopening SOON in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Give Kids the World Village again will hold Night of a Million Lights, a 52-day holiday fundraiser for the nonprofit resort. View the full article

Port Canaveral has already joined the return-to-sailing party with volunteer passengers, but is set to welcome its first paying customers on board a cruise ship when Carnival’s Mardi Gras sets sail this Saturday. View the full article

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Set in a green space in between three lakes in Casselberry, Secret Lake Park provides multiple options for both passive and active recreation in a peaceful setting. View the full article

“Stay healthy, humble and hungry.” That’s what Disney Vacation Club cast member DuWayne Whitney told his then seven-year-old daughter, Kaylin, when she told him she wanted to be an Olympian. Kaylin worked toward this dream since she was a kindergartener, running races in her school’s field day events. By the age of 10, she was […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Q0DmU70L1zYView the full article

EPCOT is an amazing park for food, even as many restaurants remain closed in the park. China Pavilion Luckily, EPCOT is home to festivals that go almost year-round and rarely leave us wanting more when it comes to food. Right now we’re chowing down at the foodiest festival of all during our visits, the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! But we still miss those spots that aren’t opening until October. Well, good news! It looks like a World Showcase table service spot could return soon. Nine Dragons Restaurant has been closed in EPCOT since the park reopened but now, there have been some menu changes online, leaving us wondering if we can expect a reopening announcement soon! Nine Dragons We noticed a LOT of changes to both the Lunch and Dinner menus at Nine Dragons and we’re gonna take you through all of them. Appetizers & More Let’s start by taking a look at the appetizers! Several options have been removed from both menus including the Plum-infused Tomatoes, Treasure Spring Rolls, and Pork Belly Bao Buns. Both menus have also seen the addition of Crispy Duck Bao Buns for $13! Pork Belly Bao Buns There have been a few price increases to appetizers as well. The Chicken Pot Stickers went from $7 to $8.50, the Vegetable Spring Rolls went from $5 to $5.25, and the Side of Vegetable Egg Fried Rice went from $4 to $5.25. ©Disney On JUST the Dinner menu (not Lunch!): General Tso’s Chicken Bao Buns, Chicken Dumpling Consommé, and Spinach Noodles have been removed. The Dinner menu House Hot and Sour Soup now has shrimp and has seen a price increase from $5 to $7.95. Nine Dragons Family Dinner The Nine Dragons Family Dinner was a meal deal that was available prior to the closures and is now completely unavailable. Nine Dragons Menu — Family Dinner, pre-closure We’ll be on the lookout for this experience to return. Entrées Both menus saw a price increase on the Canton Pepper Beef from $20 to $24. This was the only change to the Entreés section of the Lunch menu but the Dinner menu saw MANY more changes. Canton Pepper Beef The following dishes have all been removed from the Dinner menu: Kung Pao Chicken, Spicy Mala Beef, Spicy Mala Chicken, Five-spiced Fish, Nine Dragons Fried Rice, and Roast Duck Salad. Spicy Mala Beef But some dishes have been added too! You can now get Crispy Duck Fried Rice for $25, Kung Pao Duo Chicken and Shrimp for $25, Spicy Mala Happy Family for $25, and Kowloon Spare Ribs for $30. ©Disney Dinner menu-only price increases have hit a few items. The Honey Sesame Chicken went from $20 to $23, the Spicy Honey Crispy Chicken went from $20 to $23, the Salt and Pepper Shrimp went from $24 to $27, and the Vegetable and Tofu Stir Fry went from $17 to $18. Desserts On to the Desserts! Both menus have seen the removal of the Banana Cheesecake Eggrolls and the Chinese Ginger Cake. Banana Cheesecake Eggrolls and Strawberry Red Bean Ice Cream Good news though! This section had a teeny-tiny price decrease. The Strawberry-Red Bean Ice Cream and the Caramel-Ginger Ice Cream have both gone from $4.28 to $4.25. Kids’ Appetizers Kids’ Appetizers was only a section on the Dinner menu and the entire section has been removed! That means the kids’ portions of Pot Stickers and Vegetable Spring Rolls are no longer available. Kids’ Entrées On both menus, there have been a few price increases to the kids’ meals. The Honey Chicken Nuggets went from $7.98 to $8.98, the Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp with Lo Mein Noodles went from $8.98 to $9.98, and the Kid’s Deluxe went from $10.98 to $11.98. ©Disney Kids’ Desserts Like the Kids’ Appetizers section, the Dinner menu Kids’ Desserts section (which consisted of the Strawberry-Red Bean Ice Cream and the Caramel-Ginger Ice Cream) has been completely removed. Specialty Cocktails The Specialty Cocktails section has changed on both menus. The Shanghai Fusion and Heavenly Clouds have been removed. Jade Beauty The Ginger Zinger is now made with Lemon-Lime Soda instead of Ginger Ale and all three cocktails (the Ginger Zinger, South Sea Breeze, and Jade Beauty) have seen a price increase from $10.50 to $12.50. Frozen Daiquiris Interestingly, the Frozen Daiquiris section has been completely removed from the Dinner menu but remains on the Lunch menu. We’re not sure why the drinks would be available at lunch and not dinner so it’s possible this is a mistake. We’ll keep an eye on it! Beer One beer has been removed from both menus, the Lucky Buddha, and the Tsingtao Pilsner saw a price increase from $7.75 to $8.50. Tsingtao Beer This is the only beer available on the menu currently. Non-Alcoholic Specialties The smoothies on both menus are now called slushies and have seen a price increase from $5.75 to $6.25. You can still get Strawberry, Mango, or a combo of the two called Shangri-La. Non-Alcoholic Specialties that have been removed include the Hainan Sunrise, Iced Chai Tea, and Hot Chai Milk Tea. Soft Drinks and More Both menus saw the addition of the Fresh Brewed Iced Green Tea (Unsweetened) for $4.75 and the removal of the Blackberry Jasmine Iced Tea (Unsweetened) and the Iced Coffee. There have been a LOT of Soft Drinks and More price increases. They include: Assorted Coca-Cola Soft Drinks went from $3.99 to $4.75 Raspberry Iced Tea (Sweetened) went from $3.99 t0 $4.75 the Variety of Fruit Juices went from $3.25 to $5 Lowfat Milk went from $3.25 to $4.25 Chocolate Milk went from $3.25 to $4.25 Hot Chocolate went from $3.25 to $4.25 Coffee regular or decaffeinated went from $3.25 to $4.25 Hot Jasmine Tea went from $2.65 to $3.95 and Perrier Sparkling Bottled Water went from $3.95 to $5. ©Disney Whew! That’s a lot of price increases. Wines The wine list on both menus saw the removal of the Chardonnay Kendall-Jackson, the Beaujolais-Villages Georges Duboeuf, the Cabernet Sauvignon Kendall-Jackson, and the Madeira Cossart Gordon. There have been the additions of Cabernet Sauvignon Borne of Fire, Washington (Bottle for $62.00 or Glass for $14.00) and the Conundrum Red Blend, California (Bottle for $52.00, Glass for $12.00). Nine Dragons Those are all the menu changes we have right now, but we’ll make sure to update you if we get any more news from Nine Dragons! We’ll be looking out for a possible opening date, so stay tuned to DFB. Want to learn more about upcoming reopenings? 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. Are you excited to return to Nine Dragons? 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Summertime is usually filled with super hot theme park days, which means we need treats that will cool us down so we can keep frolicking around Disney! Kakamora Float Obviously there are the classics, like Dole Whip floats, Citrus Swirls, and Mickey Ice Cream Bars, but we also love to shake it up a little a try treats like the Key Lime Cake Shake and funky themed slushies! Today we tried out a NEW frozen item in Disneyland’s California Adventure, and this one has booze, folks! We spotted a NEW cocktail on the menu at Adorable Snowman Frozen Treats in Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure! Don’t eat the yellow snow! This is the Pixar Pier Frosty Parfait with Blue Curaçao! While it’s listed under cocktails, we would say you should probably grab a spoon for this one, too! Look at those colors! The Parfait is Non-Dairy Lemon Soft Serve with Blue Raspberry Swirl and a splash of Blue Curaçao. It’s really just the normal Pixar Pier Frosty Parfait but with some alcohol! Thanks, Mr. Snowman! The lemon soft serve went super well with the blue raspberry flavor to make this a refreshing drink! The flavors really make you feel like a kid again…except, minus the blue curaçao, of course! Maybe wait a little to ride Incredicoaster after you have this treat! The combo of flavors and the parfait being frozen makes this a PERFECT treat for a hot day if you’re looking for something with some booze! Just eat/drink it quickly because it will melt fast! It’s melting!! You can get it for $13 over in Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure! Stay tuned to DFB for more reviews of new items we find around the Disney parks! Click here to read about a treat giving Dole Whip a run for its money! 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 Have you tried this new treat Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats yet? Tell us what you thought in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disneyland Added BOOZE to a Delicious Frozen Treat! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, world travelers! We’re back with another look at what’s new in EPCOT! We’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day! Each week (sometimes multiple times a week) our fantastic DFB reporters stop by the parks to see what’s new in terms of refurbishments, cool souvenirs, and more. What’s going on at EPCOT right now? Well, the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is well underway, the park is set to open early on select days in August, and recently we even got a first look at the park’s NEW fireworks show. Come with us now as we explore some of the newest updates we found in EPCOT this past week. EPCOT Food Updates Regal Eagle Smokehouse For those of you looking for plant-based food options, the BBQ Jackfruit Burger over at the Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue in the American Adventure pavilion might be something to look into! This sandwich isn’t new, but we hadn’t really grabbed it before so we decided to get it during one of our recent trips! BBQ Jackfruit Burger and French Fries This plant-based burger is made with garlic toast and is topped with BBQ jackfruit, plant-based mayo, and lettuce! It is also served with your choice of a side (we chose fries!). The toast that it’s served on was DELICIOUS!! It was seasoned well and very buttery. And the sandwich overall had a really high quality bbq flavor. There was a slight bitter aftertaste though, but we think that may have been from the jackfruit. That would probably be the biggest indicator to a meat eater that this is actually not barbecue meat. BBQ Jackfruit Burger and French Fries Still, we think that someone who eats plant-based foods or loves really good barbecue sauce, but wants something that feels a bit lighter than eating a big plate of meat, might really enjoy this! You can grab this burger for $12.99 at the Regal Eagle Smokehouse. Italy Booth at EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival Over at the Italy food booth at the Food & Wine Festival, we noticed that something was missing during one of our trips! Missing Mezzelune Croccanti The Mezzelune Croccanti dish, which is made of Crispy Half-moon Breaded Mozzarella-filled Ravioli with Pomodoro Sauce, was not available! It’s interesting because this item also wasn’t available during our first trip to the Festival. Mezzelune Croccanti It’s an important thing to keep in mind that some items at the Food and Wine Festival can sell out throughout the day. If there’s a particular item that’s on your MUST-GET list, you may want to consider grabbing it earlier in the day. Click here for a full review of the Italy booth at the Food & Wine Festival! EPCOT Construction Updates Future World/Park Entrance It’s a little bit of a maze over by Spaceship Earth right now due to all the construction. The locker room is currently only accessible via the back entrance over by the park exit. The lockers are tucked away next to the park exit! The bathrooms on one side of Spaceship Earth are also temporarily closed, but you can access the restrooms on the opposite side of this signature ride! Construction walls We’ll keep an eye out to see if things change, but for now, it might take a little extra navigating to get where you need to go over in front of EPCOT. Just be sure to keep that in mind ahead of your next visit. You can find MORE Construction Updates From Disney World HERE! The American Adventure Pavilion In front of The American Adventure Pavilion we found a trash can, and a recycling bin, but we also spotted a mysterious green box in between them! What could that be for? What is this?? Whatever it is, it’s covered up pretty well, so we’ll have to wait and see! Click here to see the trash cans that are getting a GLOW UP in EPCOT! Area Between Morocco Pavilion and France Pavilion The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival started back on July 15th, but there are some festival offerings that aren’t available until October 1st! Recently, though, we noticed that the area where the Brazil booth typically would be is empty and bushes have been put up around the area. The Brazil booth is one that won’t be opening until October, so we’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more updates on that. Looks pretty bushy! That’s it for our day in EPCOT! We’re always keeping our eyes out for more updates so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Check out the latest news on Disney World’s mask policy. 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 EPCOT soon? 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Amazon has partnered up with D23 for the past several months, offering limited-edition Mickey Mouse plush along with other popular characters, including Donald Duck and Lady! “A Man and His Mouse” plush ©Disney If you’re a fan of Disneyland history, you’ll definitely want to set your alarm for the newest limited-edition plush that’s set to arrive next week! The latest limited-edition Mickey Mouse plush is his classic “Engineer” outfit! © D23 Fans may recognize Engineer Mickey Mouse from footage of the opening day of Disneyland Park! He appeared with Walt Disney aboard the Disneyland Railroad on the live television special known as “Dateline Disneyland.” © D23 This upcoming Monday, August 2nd at 9AM PST/12PM EST, Amazon Treasure Truck will feature a Limited-Edition Engineer Mickey Mouse! This 36-inch plush will be an Amazon Exclusive and will come with a Certificate of Authenticity! © Amazon D23 Members will have early access to shop for this limited-edition plush. Members can also sign up for Treasure Truck notifications for an opportunity to purchase once available. Follow the instructions on the Amazon Treasure Truck page to sign up, then be on the lookout for a text from the Treasure Truck on August 2nd when the plush is available! Click here for the best Disney deals on Amazon this week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a D23 Member? Let us know in the comments! The post An EXCLUSIVE Mickey Mouse Plush is Coming to Amazon -- See Who Can Get It! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Recently, Casey’s Corner reopened in Disney World! This beloved Magic Kingdom spot serves up some fan-favorite snacks including those beloved corn dog nuggets and plastic cheese. Casey’s is back! This spot is SO popular our DFB readers ranked it as the best quick service spot in Magic Kingdom! And you can even rep your love for this spot with a Casey’s Corner Dress. Not in the mood to wear a dress but still want to show off your passion for all things hot dogs and plastic cheese? Well, now there’s something NEW for you to grab! Over in Disney Springs, you’ll find a Casey’s Corner Baseball Jersey! This new jersey, based on the beloved home of corn dog bites and plastic cheese, has been selling out quick lately. You can also currently find it at the Dress Shop in the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs or at DisneyStyle (if it’s in stock, that is!). Batter up! Here’s a closer look at the jersey in all its glory. Casey’s Corner Jersey The back features a nice blue number 95 with that classic red striping and blue details. Casey’s Jersey The jersey also matches quite nicely with the new Casey’s Corner Dress we mentioned earlier. We’ve seen that dress available in the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Take us out to the ballgame! If you’re a big Disney foodie and LOVE Casey’s Corner this might just be a must-buy for you! You can grab it for $59.99. What foodie-inspired snacks will we find next? We’re not sure, but we’ll be on the lookout for more new items and let you know what we find. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to read more about the iconic treat MISSING from Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new Casey’s Corner Jersey? Let us know in the comments! The post Hot Dog! There's a Casey's Corner Jersey in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

More and more locations around Disneyland are starting to reopen — and we’re so excited! Disney California Adventure In just the last week alone we were there for the grand reopening of Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure AND got to eat at a buffet again at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa! But what we’ve really been missing were those sourdough bread bowls at Pacific Wharf Cafe at Disney California Adventure. Because there is nothing like mac and cheese stuffed into a freshly-made bread bowl. Well, we’re happy to report that bread bowls have returned to Disneyland and Pacific Wharf Cafe has reopened! Atmosphere Pacific Wharf Cafe is pretty easy to find! It’s located in the Pacific Wharf section of California Adventure (see? Easy!). It’s a beautiful day for some bread bowls! All of the seating for Pacific Wharf Cafe is located outdoors. Inside, you’ll find standby lines for ordering and picking up your food. Pacific Wharf Cafe You can order in person, or you can use Mobile Order on the Disneyland app. Mobile Order at Pacific Wharf Cafe With most of the menu at Pacific Wharf Cafe coming served in a Bread Bowl, it’s a little difficult to decide what you want to order! Menu Pacific Wharf offers a small variety of soups and salads served in their signature sourdough bread bowls, which are baked fresh daily! Pacific Wharf Cafe Menu What can possibly be better than a fresh sourdough bread bowl? How about a sourdough bread bowl filled with MACARONI AND CHEESE? Macaroni and Cheese served in a Sourdough Bread Bowl This might not be the first thing you think about eating on a hot summer day, but trust us, it’s soooo ooey and gooey and delicious. It’s available for $11.49! You can also order the Mac & Cheese via Mobile Order if you don’t want to wait in line! Hello, gorgeous Stay tuned as we cover more of the many reopenings happening at the Disneyland Resort! There seems to be more restaurants coming back online on a weekly basis, so be sure to follow along for all of the latest news and updates. See Photos of Disneyland Rolling Out The Red Carpet For The ‘Jungle Cruise’ Movie! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been to Pacific Wharf Cafe? Let us know in the comments! The post We Were Reunited With BREAD BOWLS at Pacific Wharf Cafe at Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Star Wars is a big part of Disney World (there’s even a whole Star Wars-themed LAND in Disney’s Hollywood Studios), and you’ll find LOTS of out-of-this-world merchandise in various spots throughout the Most Magical Place on Earth! Galaxy’s Edge From lightsabers to spirit jerseys and Mickey ears, we just keep finding more and more great Star Wars items! Last year, Corkcicle came out with some super cool items thanks to a fun Star Wars collaboration, and now you can snag some of this collection in Disney World! Look at these awesome Star Wars X Corkcicle stemless wine cups! SO COOL! We found them over at The Basket at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs. We’ll take one of each, please! There are three designs available. There’s the simple Stormtrooper design… Shoutout to Finn …the shiny C-3PO cup… Goodness! …and the sinister Darth Vader cup! *cue Imperial March music* Each of these are priced at $36 and they come with your choice of frozen beverage inside. And you can continue to bring the cup back to The Basket to get $2 off of refills! It’s actually a fairly good deal considering the Star Wars stemless cups alone are $29.95 on Corkcicle’s website (and a frozen drink at Wine Bar George is about $13 on its own). Do you think non-Star Wars fans know what these are? The sleek and simple design of the cups is really nice. They’re subtle but you can still tell what they’re supposed to be/reference, especially if you’re a Star Wars fan. But what’s really great about these is that they’re a souvenir you can use over and over again for your water, coffee, wine, soda, tea, or whatever else you want to drink out of them! If you want to check these out, scoot on over to Disney Springs to grab one for yourself! Looking for more Corkcicles in Disney World? Don’t forget you can grab an exclusive NEW one at this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and there are others themed to the festival as well! And stay tuned to DFB for more fun Disney merch updates. Click here to see more of the Star Wars X Corkcicle collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these Corkcicles would you want to grab? Let us know in the comments! The post A Star Wars Souvenir from Disney World You'll Actually Use Again & Again! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney World is set to require guests 2 and older to wear masks when inside starting Friday. View the full article

The Disney Wish will join the Disney Cruise Line fleet in Summer 2022 and we can’t WAIT! ©Disney We’ve seen details revealed about offerings aboard the Disney Wish, and now we have a sneak peek at some of the new Disney Wish costumes for Cast Members! Check it out if you can’t wait to board the Disney Wish. We love how Disney uses costumes for their Cast Members to fit themes and stories within Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line, and these new costumes are no exception! Aboard the Disney Wish, Cast Members will wear costumes such as these in the Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure dining experience where guests can enjoy musical performances from Elsa and Olaf while they dine. ©Disney And these costumes are for the Star Wars Hyperspace Lounge, a space for adults to experience the galaxy while cruising on the ocean! The Hyperspace Lounge will feature “otherworldly” drinks and eats inspired by Star Wars. ©Disney We can’t wait to hear more about the Disney Wish as it gets ready to set sail for the first time on June 9, 2022. Stick with DFB for all your Disney Cruise Line tips, tricks, and updates! Click here to learn more about adults-only offerings aboard the Disney Wish! 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 board the Disney Wish? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Sneak Peek at a Few of the Disney Wish Cast Member Costumes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Six rides have been unveiled for Peppa Pig Theme Park, the kiddie attraction set to open near Legoland Florida in 2022. View the full article Legoland Florida announces Peppa Pig Theme Park rides By DEWAYNE BEVIL Six rides have been unveiled for Peppa Pig Theme Park, the kiddie attraction set to open near Legoland Florida in 2022. Six rides have been unveiled for Peppa Pig Theme Park, the kiddie attraction set to open near Legoland Florida in 2022. Among the rides will be Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster, Peppa Pig’s Balloon Ride, Grandad Dog’s Pirate Boat Ride, Grampy Rabbit’s Dinosaur Adventure, Mr. Bull’s High Striker and Peppa’s Pedal Bike Tour and George’s Tricycle Trail. LEGOLAND FLORIDA Peppa Pig Theme Park set for Legoland resort next year FEB 25, 2021 AT 12:33 PM The attractions are based on characters from the “Peppa Pig” British television series for preschoolers. The Winter Haven theme park will be operated by Merlin Entertainments Group in a partnership with Hasbro. Six play areas for Peppa Pig Theme Park were also announced. Visitors will encounter Fun Fair, George’s Fort, Grandpa Pig’s Greenhouse, Peppa Pig’s Treehouse, Rebecca Rabbit’s Playground and Madame Gazelle’s Nature Trail. The attraction will also feature Muddy Puddles Splash Pad, live shows and a cinema. Peppa Pig Theme Park was announced in February. A grand opening date has not been shared, but the park is now selling vacation packages for travel dates beginning April 1. A limited number of annual passes for the park are on sale for $79.99. The company says tickets combined with other Merlin properties, such as Legoland, will become available later this year. Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel

Greetings, friends! We’re saying hi straight from Disney World! Magic Kingdom We’ve paid a few visits to Magic Kingdom over the past week and we spotted some pretty exciting stuff. That’s why we’re here with allllll the latest news in construction and merchandise! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Adventureland Let’s start with construction! The Adventureland sign has been seeing some updates over the past few days and we checked in again to notice that it’s still sticking to minor changes like the removal of the back right tiki head. Adventureland Sign Over on the Jungle Cruise, the refurbishment continues as the last of the tribal native figures have been removed. The spot that used to hold the tribal drummers is now empty. Jungle Cruise Frontierland There was a LOT of construction going on in Frontierland! A steel structure was up outside of Splash Mountain… Frontierland Construction …and a LOT of the walkway was blocked off with barriers. Frontierland Construction It’s possible that this work is for repaving like we’ve seen in Tomorrowland, but it’s not completely clear. Frontierland Construction Tomorrowland Speaking of repaving, the work continues under the Tomorrowland sign. Tomorrowland Construction During our visit, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover was also seeing some downtime. It has been running since though! PeopleMover Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium And we just have a little bit of merchandise to talk about this time! There were two new shirts in Main Street Emporium. Check out this Best Day Ever T-shirt for $36.99. Best Day Ever T-shirt You can also snag this Feels Good To Be Home Longsleeve for $39.99. Feels Good To Be Home Longsleeve And that’s all from this time in Magic Kingdom! We’ll check in soon with more updates so keep an eye on DFB for all the latest! Click here for more Magic Kingdom news! 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 Magic Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: MORE Jungle Cruise Changes and a LOT of Construction 😳 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re getting excited about all the reopenings at Disneyland. The Golden Horseshoe We recently got to enjoy a meal at the newly-reopened Carthay Circle Restaurant, and we checked out the buffet at a newly-reopened Storytellers Cafe. And Pacific Wharf Cafe has reopened, too (bring on the bread bowls!). But today, The Golden Horseshoe has officially reopened! And we were there to check it all out! Atmosphere The Golden Horseshoe has tons of history and details, like this sign outside the restaurant… The Golden Horseshoe Sign …and this decorative corner design. The Golden Horseshoe is open! Inside, the main eating space looked beautiful, with tables spaced on the floor as well as on the upstairs locations. It wasn’t super busy when we visited. Main Eating Area We saw the iconic Golden Horseshoe stage with curtains closed for now. Golden Horseshoe Stage And the counters for ordering are located along one side of the main floor. Golden Horseshoe Counter Menu As for the menu, entrees include Fish and Chips, Chicken Tenders, and a Chicken Mixed Green Salad. ©Disney The kids’ menu lists the Power Pack, which includes a Danimals Smoothie, a Cutie Orange, Fish Crackers and Milk or Water, as well as a Chicken Tenders meal. ©Disney The “Grand Finale” menu (aka dessert) features the House-made Chocolate-Chunk Cookie Sundae, the Golden Horseshoe Ice Cream Float, B0-Peep & Sheep Spoon and Clip, Woody’s Boot Mug, and a Mickey Ear Hat Bowl. ©Disney And beverages include a Souvenir Sipper and other assorted fountain beverages as well as Coffee and Hot Tea that you can get in a Travel Mug. ©Disney Today we ordered the House-made Chocolate-Chunk Cookie Sundae, and it was as delicious as it was adorable. House-made Chocolate-Chunk Cookie Sundae It comes with a warm triple chocolate-chunk cookie made with brown butter and topped with hand-scooped vanilla ice cream as well as drizzled with caramel and chocolate sauce. YUM. House-made Chocolate-Chunk Cookie Sundae Keep reading DFB because we’ll be back with a full review of all the eats at the Golden Horseshoe soon! UPDATE on the Return of Jack and Sally in Disneyland Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you ever eaten at The Golden Horseshoe? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS! Golden Horseshoe Has Reopened in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s anything we love to collect at the Disney Parks, it’s adorable popcorn buckets! We’ve loved seeing what designs Disney will come up with next, including the AP Steamboat Minnie Mouse Popcorn Bucket and the Retro Disneyland Popcorn Bucket. Sleeping Beauty Castle We clearly see our fair share of buckets when we visit the parks, and the newest one spotted at the Disneyland Resort today takes a classic design and makes it look oh-so-cool and futuristic! We spotted a new Metallic Blue Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket in Tomorrowland today at Disneyland Park! It’s so shiny… The popcorn bucket is your quintessential Mickey balloon bucket with a shiny new hue! Totally fitting for Tomorrowland! Like the other souvenir buckets you can purchase, this one comes with a serving of freshly popped popcorn. Nothing beats the smell of freshly popped Disneyland popcorn! And…it looks really pretty with Sleeping Beauty Castle. Be on the lookout for these souvenir buckets on your next trip to Disneyland! Seriously, let’s just pause for a moment and admire how lovely and shimmery this popcorn bucket looks. Ahh, there are few things in life better than eating popcorn at Disneyland. You can grab one on your next visit to the Disneyland Resort for $15! We’ll be on the lookout for more new must-have souvenirs from the Happiest Place on Earth, so be sure to follow along! Click here to read about Disneyland’s updated indoor face mask policy. Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you collect souvenir popcorn buckets? Let us know in the comments! The post A SHINY New Popcorn Bucket Has Arrived at Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article