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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Casey’s Corner. A place that gives us delicious plastic cheese and corn dog nuggets. Casey’s Corner Have you ever wanted to WEAR Casey’s Corner? And no, we don’t mean spilling plastic cheese on yourself. We’re talking about a dress along the likes of this Tomorrowland dress or this Cruella dress. Want to see it? We spotted this Casey’s Corner dress in Magic Kingdom not long ago, and we loved it. Take us out to the ballgame! It looks like it was inspired by the uniforms worn by Casey’s Cast Members, and now it’s ONLINE! Feast your eyes upon this beauty. ©shopDisney The collar with blue trim, the belt, the buttons, it’s all SO CUTE. And the criss-cross straps on the back of the dress add a sweet touch. ©shopDisney The Casey’s Corner patch on the front of the dress completes the ensemble. You don’t have to go to Casey’s Corner for the food when you can just wear it! ©shopDisney It’s available now on shopDisney for $128, and it comes in sizes XS through 3X. This would be an adorable option for Dapper Day or a date night! Buy the Casey’s Corner Dress here! Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World and Disney merch news and updates! Read our latest Casey’s Corner review! 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 wear this Casey’s Corner dress? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's Iconic Casey's Corner Dress Is Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’ve had a long week, then we know just the thing to cheer you up…Disney! Let’s spread some Disney magic! We’ve had a lot of big Disney news this week, from holiday updates to the start of an EPCOT festival. On top of that, there’s new Disney merchandise online, and we’re sharing the full list of items with you! Dolls & Plushes First up, you’ll want to check out the new collectible Esmerelda doll inspired by The Hunchback of Notre Dame! There are only 7000 available, so you’ll want to shop quickly. You can snag your own for $129.99 each! ©Disney There’s also a new set of Chip and Dale limited-edition plushes that you can buy on Amazon right now! ©D23 They come with their own certificate of authenticity and are priced at $39.99 for the pair. Click Here to Check Out the Chip and Dale Plushes! Apparel Calling all Star Wars fanatics, you’re going to NEED the newest piece of clothing that Disney dropped online…the Naboo Spirit Jersey! The shirt features a beautiful sunset color scheme and the outline of the planet’s landscape on the back. ©shopDisney Disney has released several different types of these Spirit Jerseys in the past, so if you’ve already got others, this will make the perfect addition to your collection. Some spirit jerseys have recently seen a price increase. You can read more about it here! Learn More About the Spirit Jersey Here! Kitchen Accessories Over the past few months, Disney has released a lot of different kitchen accessories, but this week there’s one we can’t resist! Inspired by Pixar’s Luca, you can check out this new pizza serving paddle. ©Disney Branded onto the top is the beautiful oceanside town of Portorosso. It’s $59.99 on shopDisney…now if we could only make pizza as beautiful as in the picture! Click Here to Shop the Pizza Paddle! That’s all for this week, but stay tuned to DFB for more merchandise updates! We’ve got all the latest Disney news to share with you. Here’s a First Look at This Year’s Holiday Merchandise! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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 items are you adding to the cart? The post Disney's Newest Items Online Are Going to Sell Out FAST! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re keeping you updated with all the construction and closures in the Disney World parks and resorts! No gettin to the candy here This week, there’s a lot of the same refurbishments going on…but there’s a BIG Magic Kingdom ride that’ll be closed for a few days as well! Of the Disney World parks, only Disney’s Magic Kingdom has scheduled refurbishments for this week! Although surprise closings can still happen in any park (such as if bad weather comes through), that means the other three parks should have all their rides and attractions open! Magic Kingdom Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin The BIG news for Magic Kingdom this week is that Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will be closed for refurbishment on Tuesday, July 20th through Thursday, July 22nd. It should be open again and ready for Space Rangers on Friday, July 23rd! Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Since it’s closing for such a short time, it’s likely that the refurbishments are just routine maintenance on the ride. Don’t forget that you can also head over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Toy Story Mania, which is another Toy Story-themed ride where you can also shoot toy blasters at objects! Hall of Presidents Hall of Presidents is also still closed in Magic Kingdom as Imagineers install the new President Joe Biden animatronic. Hall of Presidents This attraction is scheduled to be closed at least until September 25th, but it could be longer because the refurbishment schedule is only updated for a few months out at a time. Walt Disney World Railroad Another attraction that’s scheduled to be closed indefinitely is the Walt Disney World Railroad in Magic Kingdom. Because of TRON construction in Tomorrowland interfering with railroad tracks, this ride is not available. Walt Disney Railroad Steam Train “In Residence” at Main Street, U.S.A. Station It’s possible that the railroad will be back to operational once the TRON ride opens, but Disney hasn’t yet given a date for TRON Lightcycle Run’s opening. Main Street Confectionery Last for the Magic Kingdom closings is the Main Street Confectionery, which is getting updates to the inside of the sweet shop! Here’s a reminder of what the Confectionery looks like before updates! The Confectionery is only listed on the refurbishments calendar through September 18th, so we’re hoping it’s open on the 19th and the construction won’t be extended! We’ll keep you updated as we learn more! Click Here to See Another Magic Kingdom Treat Shop Option! Disney World Resorts ‘Ohana The ‘Ohana restaurant in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort opened last week! They’re serving up breakfast and dinner again inside the Polynesian Resort. The ‘Ohana Dinner Spread! The Polynesian Beginning on July 19th (next Monday!), the Polynesian Village Resort is officially reopening! Although the Villas and Bungalows have been open to guests, the standard rooms and lobby area have been closed. On the 19th, these will reopen! Starting then, the check-in desk and guest services will move back to the Great Ceremonial House (from their temporary Pago Pago building set-up). Grand Ceremonial House Lobby The Magical Express and valet services will operate outside the main entrance as well! You’ll still need to use a side entrance for now, as the main entrance will not be open at that time. Don’t worry about getting lost — Disney has said that Cast Members will be available to guide you to the correct entrance! Polynesian Entrance Construction The monorail station at Polynesian will NOT open on the 19th. There still isn’t an official opening date for that yet! Monorail Station The check-in desk and guest services will move from their temporary location at the Pago Pago building back to the Great Ceremonial House on the 19th. Magical Express and valet services will be under the new entrance as well! Guests will need to enter from the side entrance, however, as some construction will continue on the front. Cast members will be there to help you find it! The entrance is coming along! The Contemporary In addition to the Polynesian Village construction, Disney’s Contemporary Resort is getting a few updates! Not the prettiest thing to look at! The main tower rooms are getting updated, and there will be new Incredibles-themed rooms! ©Disney The Wave The Wave…of American Flavors — a restaurant located inside the Contemporary Resort — is closed for updates as well, which began on July 16th. It’s set to reopen in time for the 50th Anniversary in October, but in the meantime, you can still get The Wave breakfast inside the California Grill restaurant, also located in the Contemporary! You’ll still make reservations through The Wave restaurant rather than through California Grill. The Wave Breakfast at California Grill Since the whole Resort wants in on the updates, the Contemporary lobby is closed for refurbishment, which also began on July 16th. Guests are directed to go to the second floor rather than the front desk to check-in and for guest services. That’s about it for the scheduled closings this week! Keep following DFB for more Disney World info to help you plan your magical trip! Click Here to See a First Look at the Wave Breakfast inside California Grill! 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 heading to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 Magic Kingdom Attractions Will Be CLOSED Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In recognition of everything they do, Disneyland Resort cast members are celebrated in a week of festivities during Disneyland’s anniversary each year. After all, there would be no magic without cast members! Cast members enjoyed free food, attraction experiences, after-hours celebrations in the parks, photo opportunities, giveaways and Duck Races…http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/L75PKjBOsHwView the full article

Disney is using a tax incentive in the development of its new Lake Nona regional hub, a Disney spokesperson confirmed Friday. Meanwhile, it is still too early to know how many of the more than 2,000 Disney Parks, Experiences and Products professional employees will actually decide to make the move from California to the new campus in Orlando. View the full article

Here at the DFB, we like to keep you updated with all the new things going on at the Disney World parks! Slinky Dog Dash Grab your Slinky Dog Dash ears and Star Wars lightsaber, ’cause we’re heading to Hollywood Studios! First, we’re looking around at some of the wait times and crowd levels in the parks this week. Wait Times Today, Sunset Boulevard was a little less crowded, maybe because of the 2021 Food & Wine Festival that began yesterday in EPCOT! Sunset Boulevard Unlike Sunset Boulevard, Toy Story Land was hopping! The land was pretty crowded, so it made sense that Slinky Dog Dash won the longest wait time award, with 110 minutes this afternoon! Slinky Dog Dash Other popular rides were still busy, though. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway had a wait time of 80 minutes. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run also had an 80-minute wait this afternoon. Millennium Falcon Smuggler’s Run Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster was a bit shorter, with a wait time of 55 minutes! Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster After visiting some popular rides, we decided we needed a little shopping trip on Main Street! Merchandise Update While we were in the Celebrity 5 & 10 store, we found the coveted Mickey Soap Dispenser! Mickey Soap Dispenser Let us tell you — these babies are not always easy to find! We were super excited to see them re-stocked in the parks! Each dispenser is just $9.99, which makes it one of the rare reasonably priced Disney souvenirs! If you spot one, grab it quick! These go fast! Also in the Celebrity 5 & 10 we saw some Spirit Jerseys that got a major price increase! Disney World Logo Spirit Jersey Don’t get us wrong — we love a good Disney Spirit Jersey as much as anybody! But some styles now cost $74.99 instead of the usual $69.99. It’s following the trend of price increases we’ve seen on souvenirs throughout the Disney parks! Speaking of price jumps, over in the Darkroom we found some really cute Loungefly Minnie Ears that now cost $39.99. Loungefly Minnie Ears When we found these before in Disney Springs, they were just $34.99. We also stopped by Mickey’s of Hollywood to check out some Black Widow and Captain America merchandise! Black Widow Merchandise A lot of the Black Widow things featured the villain, called the Taskmaster! Captain America Merchandise But the Captain America gear was focused on the classic hero’s red-white-and-blue design! Inside Legends of Hollywood, we saw the new Dooney and Bourke Sketch Collection! Dooney and Bourke Collection This collection is also available on shopDisney now! Click Here to Check Out the Whole Dooney and Bourke Collection! That’s a wrap for our shopping trip to the Studios! Goofy! On our way out, we stopped to say hello to Goofy, who was fishing in Echo Lake again! Hi Goofy! We were sad he didn’t have Max with him this time, but it’s always great to see old friends! Keep following Disney Food Blog for more updates about what’s happening in each of the Disney World parks! Click Here to See a Big Hollywood Studios Ice Cream Update! 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 ride in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New in Hollywood Studios: Spirit Jersey Price Jumps and the Coveted Mickey Soap Dispenser! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you a massive fan of Disney’s Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction? Tower of Terror Well, you may have your own set of Tower of Terror ears and you may be super excited about the news of a potential new Tower of Terror movie coming in the future. But, did you know about one of the buildings that reportedly inspired the Tower’s design in some of the Disney parks? According to the Los Angeles Times, the Hollywood Tower building in California is one of the buildings that has often been cited as an inspiration for some of the architecture of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction in Disney World and other Disney theme parks. L.A. Biz also notes that the building reportedly served as inspiration for Disney’s Tower of Terror. Photo obtained Via Los Angeles Business Journal The building is designed in a faux French-Normandy style and is located at 6200 Franklin Ave. It’s even listed on the National Register of Historic Places! Photo obtained Via L.A. Biz At least according to some photos shown on the MWEST Holdings page, it looks like some of the inside spaces might still have that old Hollywood-type feel. ©MWEST Holdings When looked at from this angle with some of the neon lights you might get a sense of some of the ways in which the architecture of this spot may have inspired the Tower of Terror we see in Disney World (and other Disney parks) today. ©MWEST Holdings According to the Los Angeles Business Journal, the Hollywood Tower features just over 50 apartment units. The 8 story building was built back in 1929 and then partially remodeled in 2010. Why are we sharing a look at this building right now? Well, the Hollywood Tower recently sold for $20.1 million! We expect the selling price would have been significantly less if the building actually had an elevator that didn’t exactly function as an elevator should and had a bit of a spooky past. But, who knows, maybe that would have added additional value to the right buyer?! Do You See a Resemblance? Anyway, it’s interesting to get a feel for some of the spots that have reportedly inspired some of the architecture we see in the parks. We’ll be sure to look for more interesting stories like this in the future and we’ll share them with you! Click here to see everything you need to know about Disney World’s Tower of Terror attraction! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a fan of Tower of Terror? Tell us in the comments! The post Wait, You Can Live in a Building that Reportedly Inspired Disney’s Tower of Terror?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. So you know how it’s no secret that we love Minnie Ears? Well, there’s another accessory we love too. Moana Dooney & Bourke Bags Disney bags! Whether we take them to Disney Parks or the grocery store, Disney-themed bags are such a fun accessory. There are a bunch of Dooney & Bourke Disney bags online today and we want to share what we found! shopDisney listed NINE Dooney & Bourke bags today, so let’s begin! First, we saw the Sketch Satchel with a black leather embossed Disney pattern featuring characters such as Mickey, Minnie, Tinker Bell, Dumbo, both Walt Disney World and Disneyland banners, and more! ©shopDisney This bag would be great for more subtle Disney fans. For $348, you can order it right now on shopDisney! Order the Dooney & Bourke Sketch Satchel here! There’s also a Sketch Crossbody Bag if the Satchel is too big for you. The black leather Sketch bags have gold hardware and each bag has a uniquely different pattern! ©shopDisney The Sketch Crossbody Bag would make an excellent park bag! You can find it on shopDisney for $248. Get the Dooney & Bourke Sketch Crossbody Bag here! And there’s the Sketch Shopper Bag for all the tote bag people out there! The strap drop length is 11.5 inches and the bottom of the bag has metal feet to protect it! ©shopDisney The Sketch Shopper Bag is $328 and is available on shopDisney now! Shop the Dooney & Bourke Sketch Shopper Bag here! Dooney & Bourke also has colorful Sketch bags! This Sketch Satchel is $268 on shopDisney. ©shopDisney This line of colorful coated cotton Sketch bags features the same Disney Sketch icon pattern as the black leather Sketch bags. Every bag is unique! Order the Dooney & Bourke Sketch Satchel here! Another great park bag option is the Sketch Crossbody Bag for $228. This bag has stitched leather trim and goldtone hardware, and the strap is detachable if you want to use it as a clutch bag! ©shopDisney This is a colorful alternative to the black leather Sketch bag if you prefer to have more color in your life! Get the Dooney & Bourke Sketch Crossbody bag here! This Sketch Nylon Tote Bag is pretty genius because….it’s REVERSIBLE! What?! ©shopDisney Yes! You can turn it inside out for an all-black design alternative. It’s like getting two bags in one! ©shopDisney When you need a plain bag but want to show your Disney side sometimes, this bag is IT. It’s $268 on shopDisney! Shop the Dooney & Bourke Sketch Reversible Nylon Tote Bag here! Last in the Dooney & Bourke Sketch line is this Nylon Crossbody Bag for $158. ©shopDisney Because it’s nylon, this bag could put up with a lot of unpredictable Florida weather, making it another theme park bag option! Get the Dooney & Bourke Nylon Crossbody Bag here! There are two more new bags on shopDisney. The first is another Satchel…the “it’s a small world” Satchel! We JUST found this collection in the parks and now it’s online for everyone who can’t make it to Disney World right this second. ©shopDisney For $298, you can carry this adorable “it’s a small world” print with “goodbyes” from around the world. Click here to get the Dooney & Bourke “it’s a small world” Satchel! And lastly, this Wristlet Wallet comes in the new “it’s a small world” print on coated cotton. ©shopDisney The Wristlet Wallet is $158 on shopDisney and you could use it as either a wristlet, a wallet, or both! Get the Dooney & Bourke “it’s a small world” Wristlet Wallet here! And that’s what’s new on shopDisney today! Keep checking with DFB for all your new Disney merchandise news! Check out all the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine merchandise ONLINE now! 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 order any of these new bags? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 More Disney Dooney and Bourke Bags Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

WOW. It has been quite the week for Disney news! EPCOT We’ve celebrated being Halfway to the Holidays with some HUGE holiday announcements for Disney World and Disneyland, the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has started, tons of spots have reopened or will reopen soon, and MORE news has been shared. Ready to get all caught up with the latest and greatest Disney news? Let’s dive right in! 1 — Holiday News First up, we’ve got a WHOLE BUNCH of holiday news! First up, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has been canceled for 2021 and is being replaced by the NEW Disney Very Merriest After Hours event. The Holiday Season Will Be Here Before You Know It! During the event, fans will be able to enjoy holiday projections on Cinderella Castle, holiday treats, festive ride overlays, and more. Tickets for the new After Hours event are set to become available in August, and you can click here to see the dates and times released for Very Merriest. Click here to see the differences between Disney World’s very merriest After Hours event and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! What other festivities can we expect for the holidays this year in Disney World? Well, Disney has confirmed that the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will be coming back and has shared the dates for its return. They’ve also confirmed that the cookie stroll will be coming back to the Festival of the Holidays this year so get ready to eat some sweets! Festival of the Holidays is Coming Back! Disney has also shared that holiday projections will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, gingerbread displays will be available at select Disney World Resort hotels, the Christmas Tree Stroll will be returning to Disney Springs, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar will once again transform into Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar, and there will be a variety of holiday entertainment throughout Disney World that fans will get to enjoy! Christmas Tree Stroll Map But wait, there’s SO much more. This week Disney shared a bit about where you’ll be able to find Santa at Disney World during the holidays, gave us a peek at the NEW holiday merchandise you’ll be able to purchase, and made an announcement about Jack Skellington celebrating Christmas in July? Holiday Spirit Jersey But, Disney noticeably did NOT mention a few things in their holiday announcements including EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional, the Holiday Dream Lights, and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’re looking for updates on those and more details about whether they may return. Epcot’s Candlelight Processional Aside from that holiday news, we also shared some details about how to celebrate the holidays on a Disney Cruise, and shared a peek at the gingerbread house coming to Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday. Click here to see the 4 biggest Disney World holiday news bombs from this past week! 2 — Reopenings and Things that Have Come Back It seems every week we get more and more restaurants and other spots that either reopen, announce reopening dates, or otherwise become available once again for guests to enjoy. This week was no exception. In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, both the Smiling Crocodile and Warung Outpost have reopened. Our Spread from the Smiling Crocodile Also in Disney World, Belle Vue Lounge at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has reopened, Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has reopened, and Dinosaur Gertie at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is serving ice cream treats once again. Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk isn’t open just yet, but a reopening date for this spot has been announced. A peek Inside the Reopened Citricos Additionally, we saw that the Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak Station in Disney World has reopened, and fireworks cruises for Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are available once again! Thinking of heading to Disneyland? Lots of things have reopened or will reopen there soon. Lamplight Lounge’s brunch service is now available, Kat Saka’s Kettle is serving up some unique popcorn again in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage ride will reopen later this year, Carthay Circle and The Golden Horseshoe have reopening dates, and character dining will be coming back to Disneyland at 2 locations. Time for Some Popcorn! WHEW. That’s a lot of re-openings, and more could soon be on the way! 3 — EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival This week, on July 15th, the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival officially began and we were there to cover it ALL! Want to see full menus for all of the booths? Click here! We’ve got reviews of every single booth at the Festival — you can click here to see those. Menu Items at The Donut Box Want to know what we think are some of the tastiest items at this year’s festival and what you should buy? Click here to see our Best of the Fest list! We’ve got ALL kinds of coverage related to the Festival. Here’s a bunch of the things you could check out so you can plan ahead for your visit: Click here to see a look at ALL of the Food & Wine Festival merchandise Click here to see the 2 exclusive Food & Wine Festival spirit jerseys Want to see the new Minnie ears that have arrived at the Food & Wine Festival? Click here! Check out details about the Food & Wine Festival activity you won’t to overlook Take a peek at all of the entertainment available at the Festival and a look at the lineup for the live concert series Check out the crowds and lines from the Festival’s opening day 2021 Food and Wine Festival Minnie Ears Keep in mind that the Food & Wine Festival will be around until November 20th, s0 you’ve got plenty of time to visit and experience it all! Click here to see all of our coverage from our day at the Festival yesterday! 4 — Florida Resident Ticket Offer Thinking of visiting Disney World soon and hoping to get a discount on some park tickets? Well, if you’re a Florida resident then you’re in luck! This week Disney announced a special summer ticket deal just for Florida residents. Disney World + Discounts = Happiness Florida Resident Summer Fun Ticket lets Florida residents get several days of park tickets at discounted prices that can be used consecutively OR nonconsecutively through September 2021. If you buy a 4-day ticket, the tickets are priced as low as $54 per day! Click here to learn more about this deal! 5 — EPCOT Monorail Reopening While some of Disney World’s monorails have been operating, the EPCOT Monorail closed with the parks last year due to the pandemic and has yet to reopen. BUT, that’ll all be changing soon! New EPCOT Monorail Sign The EPCOT monorail is currently scheduled to reopen on July 18th and it recently got a new sign! You better believe we’ll be checking things out and bringing you all the updates so stay tuned for that. Click here to see our full post about the EPCOT monorail’s reopening date! 6 — Early Theme Park Entry Hotels Confirmed On October 1st, 2021, Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations will begin and a whole bunch of things will open or become available at the resort. One of the new things that will become available starting October 1st is Early Theme Park Entry, a special perk for select hotel guests that allows them to enter any Disney World theme park 30 minutes early every day. Tree of Life Disney had previously announced that this benefit would be available for guests staying at any Disney World Resort hotel and guests at select other hotels. Now, we’ve got the FULL list of all of the hotels that will be eligible for this special perk (and one additional hotel that has been confirmed as being included on this list). Click here to see the full list of all of the hotels that will be eligible for the Early Theme Park Entry perk. And that’s our wrap-up of the big news from this week. But, of course, more news was shared this week that you should know about. Here’s a peek at more of those stories: From late last week: Get a FIRST LOOK at the reopened Jungle Cruise in Disneyland Hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been extended for August In case you missed it: ‘Ohana reopened last week Tokyo Disneyland Resort is extending its limited hours and other restrictions The ‘Ohana Dinner Spread! Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will close for a short refurbishment “it’s a small world” will close for a short refurbishment in Disney World Here’s when Halloween character dining will return to Hollywood & Vine The Orange County, Florida Mayor has recommended masks be worn in select indoor locations again What’s your high score? Registration has opened for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Disneyland Paris guests may soon be required to show a COVID-19 health pass Tickets are on sale for Disney California Adventure Park’s Oogie Boogie Bash Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches have returned to a fan-favorite Magic Kingdom spot A masquerade event is coming back to Disney Springs The Villains Grove at Oogie Boogie Bash ©Disney The first gold statue for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations has been revealed A NEW DOLE Whip creation will be available for a limited time We’ve got an update on when Disney Cruises to Alaska could begin Check out what’s coming to Disney+ in August And that’s our big roundup of Disney news for this week. As always, be sure to check back with us for more updates! Disney will be relocating thousands of employees from California to Florida — click here to learn more. 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 Disney news surprised you the most this week? Tell us in the comments! The post The Food and Wine Festival Begins, a NEW Christmas Party is Announced, and MORE Disney World News! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are SO happy fireworks are back in Disney World. After all, is a trip REALLY complete without them? Fireworks are BACK! If you’re headed to Disney World soon, you’re probably hoping to take a gander at Happily Ever After or EPCOT Forever. If that’s the case, you’ll want to know the showtimes for these spectaculars. Well, we’re here to help with the latest fireworks hours for August! Happily Ever After Early in August, Happily Ever After will move from its current 9:15PM showtime to a showtime of 8:45PM for the remainder of the month. Keep in mind that Magic Kingdom closes at 6PM and there will be no Happily Ever After on August 14th. Disney Website Screenshot Here are the hours! August 1st-9th — 9:15PM August 10th-13th — 8:45PM August 14th — No Times Listed August 15th-31st — 8:45PM Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom EPCOT Forever EPCOT Forever has an hours change as well. The show has been running at 10PM each night this month but in August the schedule will change. Monday through Thursday nights, EPCOT Forever will run at 9PM. Friday through Sunday nights, the show will continue to run at 10PM in accordance with park hours. Disney Website Screenshot Here are the hours! August 1st — 10PM August 2nd-5th — 9PM August 6th-8th — 10PM August 9th-12th — 9PM August 13th-15th — 10PM August 16th-19th — 9PM August 20th-22nd — 10PM August 23rd-26th — 9PM August 27th-29th — 10PM August 30th-31st — 9PM EPCOT Forever is full of color! Make sure you take a look at park hours and showtimes for the fireworks if you’re planning a Disney World trip in August! And, as always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest Disney World updates! Want to learn more about August park hours? 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 August? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Fireworks Showtimes for the Month of August first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tomorrow is Disneyland’s 66th Anniversary! To celebrate, the Happiest Place on Earth will present a special character cavalcade along with some limited-time snacks! This is turning out to be a big week for new snacks at Disneyland, with the new Pineapple Split DOLE Whip Sundae arriving in time for the grand reopening of Jungle Cruise! Disneyland While the big “birthday” is tomorrow, July 17th, guests in the park today can get a head start on some of the festivities today! We were visiting Disneyland this afternoon and spotted the limited-time Disneyland Anniversary Caramel Apple in Pooh Corner! Look at them all! This scrumptious and rather spiffy-looking snack is dipped in Caramel along with Milk, Dark, AND White Chocolate with Blue Sugar, a White Chocolate Bow Tie, and Yellow M&M’s, and, of course, garnished with Marshmallow Ears. This apple is dressed for the occasion! This apple is looking pretty dapper if you ask us and is totally dressed to the nines! Limited-Time Anniversary Caramel Apple The caramel is buttery as always, and the sugar adds a nice crunch and texture to this treat! Disneyland’s apples are usually pretty sweet, and this snack can definitely be shared with a friend! The apple is available at Pooh Corner in Critter Country for $12.99. Definitely, a treat you need to split with a friend! In addition to this Caramel Apple, guests also will be able to grab limited-time celebratory cupcakes at Jolly Holiday Bakery this weekend. We’ll be on the lookout for even more anniversary happenings this weekend at Disneyland, so be sure to follow along for all of the latest news! Click here to read about what else is happening this weekend around the Disneyland Resort! 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 have plans to visit the Disneyland Resort in 2021? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney’s Newest Caramel Apple Wins “Best Dressed” first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While Disney’s theme parks around the world have reopened, there’s one thing that hasn’t quite become fully available yet…Disney Cruise Line. Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder Disney Cruise Line is running some staycation cruises out of the United Kingdom this summer, but Disney’s ships have not yet been able to sail from the United States. Previously, Disney was set to run a test cruise out of Florida, but that was ultimately canceled. Now, we’ve got an update on what’s going on with Disney Cruise Line at the moment! As we mentioned above, Disney Cruise Line was previously set to run a test cruise out of Florida, but that was later postponed due to “a small number of inconsistent COVID-19 test results, which [were] considered positive by the CDC.” Disney Cruise Line Terminal Why does Disney need to run a test cruise at all? Well, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have a set of requirements cruises must meet in order to start sailing again with paying passengers. These requirements are set forth in the CDC’s Framework for Conditional Sailing Order. One of the requirements cruises must meet to resume sailing is the successful completion of test cruises, unless the cruise line agrees to sail with 98% of the crew and 95% of the passengers fully vaccinated. Disney Cruise Line Atrium Disney’s previous test cruise was postponed, but now a new test cruise date has been set. According to Spectrum News, Disney Cruise Line will set sail and conduct its test cruise this Saturday, July 17th, from Port Canaveral. This cruise will actually be the first simulated cruise being run out of Port Canaveral. Cast Members will board the Disney Cruise Line ship from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Saturday for the simulated cruise. Disney Dream Spectrum News notes that Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras is set to be the first revenue-making cruise to sail from Port Canaveral. Its departure is planned for July 31st. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates about Disney Cruise Line and let you know what we find. Click here to see more about the lawsuit that was filed by the Florida governor over cruise restrictions. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been on a Disney Cruise? Tell us in the comments. The post New Date Announced for Disney's Test Cruise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As the summer season continues, Disney World has adjusted their operating hours to accommodate the additional guests looking to enjoy the parks. Cinderella Castle While the park hours have been more or less the same for the past several weeks, we just discovered an update on Disney World’s website that shows the parks will actually have their hours EXTENDED in the coming weeks and months. Over at Magic Kingdom, evening hours have been extended by one hour for the week of August 1st through 9th, 2021. The park will be open that week from 9AM-10PM, as opposed to their previously posted hours of 9AM-9PM. Magic Kingdom At EPCOT, evening hours have been extended Friday through Sunday each week. The park will be open from 11AM-10PM as opposed to 9PM on the following dates: August 1st August 6th-8th August 13th-15th August 20th-22nd August 27th-29th Monday through Thursday hours for the month of August remain 11AM-9PM as of this writing. EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also seeing extended park hours in late August through the month of September. The park will be open from 9AM-9PM from August 29th through September 10th, as well as September 12th through 14th and September 16th through 25th. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Finally, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is seeing extended park hours, too. Currently, the park is scheduled to be open from 8AM-8PM from July 26th through July 30th. Disney’s Animal Kingdom We’ll continue to keep a close watch on the operating hours at Disney World’s four theme parks, and we will let you know the moment we hear of any additional changes or extensions! Click here to read about the park hours for the week of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! 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 have upcoming plans to visit Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World EXTENDS Summer Theme Park Hours first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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October 1st, 2021, is going to be a BIG day in Disney World for many reasons. Cinderella Castle October 1st marks the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris, the opening of more booths at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and much more! One thing we previously didn’t have information about is what the park hours would be on October 1st. But, now that’s changed! Previously, Disney World park hours had been shared through September 25th. Now, hours have been announced from September 26th through October 2nd. Let’s take a look at them here. From September 26th through the 29th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM to 9PM. It will then be open from 9AM to 8PM on September 30th. ©Disney On October 1st and 2nd, Magic Kingdom is set to be open from 9AM to 9PM. ©Disney EPCOT will be open from 11AM to 9PM from September 26th through the 30th… ©Disney …and it will continue those hours on October 1st and 2nd. ©Disney Want to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios? The park will be open from 9AM to 9PM on September 26th, 27th, 28th, and 30th. On September 29th, however, it will close at 8PM. ©Disney On October 1st and 2nd, the park is set to be open from 9AM to 9PM. ©Disney Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you’ll be able to enjoy the park’s signature attractions and more from 8AM to 7PM from September 26th through the 30th. ©Disney Those same hours will continue for October 1st and 2nd. ©Disney If you’ll want to spend some of that week at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, you’ll be able to visit that area from 11AM to 6PM from September 26th through the 30th. ©Disney The water park will also be open from 11AM to 6PM on October 1st and 2nd. ©Disney Finally, if you want to do some shopping and dining in Disney Springs, it will be open from 10AM to 11PM from September 26th through the 30th. ©Disney It will stay open a little bit later on October 1st and 2nd, and won’t close until 11:30PM. ©Disney Of course, these hours are all subject to change. We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more updates. If you haven’t already booked your Disney World Park Pass reservations and you plan to visit during the start of the 50th Anniversary celebrations, be sure to look and see what’s available as Park Pass reservations have been filling up. Stay tuned for more news and updates! Click here to see why you DON’T want to be in Magic Kingdom on Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning to visit Disney World at the start of the 50th Anniversary celebrations? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Park Hours Announced for Disney World's 50th Anniversary first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things are constantly changing when it comes to theme parks and changes due to COVID-19. Universal Studios Hollywood face coverings policy was recently modified to state that face coverings were optional throughout the park for vaccinated guests. Let’s Go to Universal Studios Hollywood! However, Universal Hollywood has once again adjusted their policy for face-covering requirements. According to a representative of Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal will require all guests and team members to wear masks indoors once again, starting tomorrow — Saturday, July 17th. Universal California Store So far, we just know that face coverings are required at “all indoor venues,” which includes restaurants, inside indoor ride queues, and inside shops and attractions. Harry Potter Hogsmeade at Universal Studios This is in response to the new rule throughout Los Angeles County that face masks must be worn indoors at all times, regardless of people’s vaccination status. This rule goes into effect at midnight on July 17th, but according to the team member, Universal plans to require face coverings all day on the 17th. Masks will be required at all indoors locations Unlike Universal, Disneyland is not located inside Los Angeles County, so they will not be required to enforce the new mask mandate. Disneyland has not yet announced whether their current policy of not requiring masks indoors for vaccinated guests will change. Keep following DFB for more news and updates! Click Here to Read About the Los Angeles County Mask Mandate The post BREAKING: Universal Studios Hollywood to Require Masks Indoors Again first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The situation with COVID-19 continues to develop in the United States and around the world. Disney World Health and Safety Signage | Prior to Recent Mask and Distancing Changes Recently, we’ve shared updates regarding the COVID-19 case rates in Central Florida, travel considerations and recommendations made by a California health official, and more. Now, we’ve got an update regarding the latest case rates in Florida. According to Yahoo! News, 4 states accounted for more than 40% of the national COVID-19 cases in the United States during the past week. Yahoo! News shares that data from Johns Hopkins University shows that Florida saw more than 23,000 new COVID-19 cases this week. According to Jeff Zients, the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, 1 in 5 new COVID-19 cases in the US are now occurring in Florida alone. In the US overall, daily COVID-19 cases have increased 60% in the last 2 weeks. Yahoo! News reports that this rise in rates has mostly been driven by the Delta variant. Health and Safety Reminders Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that “Over 97% of people who are entering the hospital right now are unvaccinated.” According to Yahoo! News, about 47% of the population in Florida is fully vaccinated, while 55% of residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Health and Safety Signs in Disney World But, Jeff Zients, the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, has shared that states with the highest COVID-19 case rates are seeing vaccination rates increase. This past week, 5 states, including Florida, had a higher rate of individuals getting newly vaccinated when compared to the national average. COVID-19 Vaccine Being Administered ©The Florida Channel | Courtesy of WTVT We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates regarding COVID-19 cases in Florida. Stay tuned for more news. Click here to see the latest updates about the potential timeframe for authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 12. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: 1 in 5 COVID-19 Cases in the US Are Now Coming From Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s midsummer in Disney World and we GOTTA talk about the weather! Magic Kingdom If you’re headed to Disney World next week to explore the 2021 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival or just the parks in general, you’re probably gonna want to know the weather in advance. Well, we’re here to help! Let’s dive into the weather forecast for next week in Disney World and some tips for having a GREAT time! Weather Forecast Summer is a rainy time and last week we got a BIT of a break from the daily downpours in Orlando. Still, it’s pretty hard to avoid those afternoon storms and we want you to be prepared for the week ahead! EPCOT According to The Weather Channel, it looks like we won’t be so lucky with escaping the rain this week but the weather doesn’t seem too bad! Let’s take a look at what’s in store for next week in Disney World! July 19th Monday, July 19th will start the week with the warmest temperatures. Like the rest of the season so far, this week has pretty consistent temperatures with less predictable precipitation. Monday is going to max out at an 89-degree high and we’ll see 75 degrees at night. ©The Weather Channel We’re looking at a mix of sun, clouds, and storms on Monday. Keep in mind that the UV Index is marked as extreme so it’s important that you lather up with some sunscreen! July 20th The next day, July 20th brings us a slightly cooler forecast to the day before with a high of 88 degrees during the day and a low of 75 degrees. ©The Weather Channel Get used to the scattered showers and thunderstorms this week! They’re more or less the norm during the summer and this week is no different! July 21st On Wednesday, July 21st, we’re going to see temps hang out in about the same place at 88 degrees during the day and 75 degrees at night. ©The Weather Channel Keep an eye on that humidity. This day has a whopping 90% humidity in the nighttime so that might have an effect on your comfort levels. High humidity can make it feel hotter than it is and can have you feeling sticky. July 22nd For Thursday, July 22nd, we’re seeing a day that might be one of our best chances to miss out on the rain. Expect temps in the high-80s and a beautiful evening at 76 degrees. ©The Weather Channel There ARE scattered storms in the forecast, but scattered storms are just that. You might not end up running into the rain if you’re lucky! Fingers crossed you stay dry! July 23rd And Friday brings us another beautiful, potentially rainless day! We’ll see high-80s in the day and a mid 70s night on July 23rd. ©The Weather Channel Friday brings us the lowest chance of rain for the whole week. Now, there is still a chance, so don’t leave that rain layer at home — but you might be able to leave it tucked safely in your park bag! July 24th Saturday, July 24th brings us a return to rainy afternoons with a high in the mid-80s. Of course, all of these rain chances are subject to change (Florida is a fickle, fickle place.), so keep an eye on the forecast! ©The Weather Channel Here, we’ll see an 86-degree high and a 75-degree low. July 25th And we’ll wrap up our week on July 25th with about the same temperatures we’ve been seeing in this forecast and similar conditions. Get ready for high humidity and UV levels and afternoon showers. ©The Weather Channel Bonus! The days are still pretty long in July (even if they are getting a touch shorter). The sun rises around 6:45AM each day and sets around 8:20PM. That gives it plenty of time to get dark before fireworks! 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 mid to high 80s highs and mid 70s lows. ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH 2 News As we said, remember to keep checking the forecast as you lead up to your trip. Those temperatures and rain chances can and WILL change as we get closer to the day and the forecast gets more accurate. You don’t want to get caught with a surprise because you didn’t check the weather before heading out for the day. Click here to see the essentials you need for your park bag! Tips for Weathering the Weather! We’ve got you covered with some tips to help you out with next week’s weather! Be prepared for the intense sun! Florida has the unfortunate quality of having VERY intense UV levels most days in the summer. The levels can work to dehydrate you, tire you out, and leave you sunburnt. The best defense? Plan ahead! Mint Bucket Hat We recommend wearing hats and sunglasses when you can, lathering up with SPF (AND relathering as needed), and drinking a LOT of water. On top of all that sun, you’ll likely be walking a lot more than you typically do. If you feel like you need to take a break in the AC, DO IT. Trust us, pushing it is NOT worth getting sick in a Disney park. Everywhere to get FREE water in Disney World now! Be prepared for the rain! Another negative about the summer in Florida is that you can always assume there will be rain — you just never know WHEN. The best way to contend is to always be ready for a shower or storm to crop up out of nowhere. So, keep that rain layer handy! Storm Clouds! Beyond that, we recommend riding your must-ride outdoor attractions EARLIER in the day. Storms tend to pop up in the afternoon and can close outdoor attractions. You don’t want to miss out on your favorite ride due to lightning. For more tips on surviving Disney World weather, click here! And there’s a weather update for Disney World next week! As always, keep an eye on 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 How to Pack and Plan for the Weather in Disney World Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line is ready once again to get its ships underway from Florida after a COVID-19 test result forced a delay of a planned simulated sailing from Port Canaveral. View the full article

Restaurant reopenings are all the rage at Disney World lately! The Wave…at California Grill The Wave…of American Flavors is a restaurant normally located in the lobby of the Contemporary, but since it’s undergoing a long refurbishment beginning today, July 16th, they have a new temporary location! You can now find The Wave Breakfast at California Grill in the Contemporary, and we’re giving you a first look at what the Wave looks like in their new spot. Atmosphere Since the California Grill is located upstairs in the Contemporary, we first had to check-in downstairs. The Wave Breakfast Check-In Once we got upstairs to the 15th floor, we were able to enjoy the real star of this space — the incredible view. THIS is what you get to look at while you eat breakfast! That VIEW The restaurant is bright and lovely, and there are partitions separating the booths. The Wave…at California Grill We can’t say we complained about the view from our table. Can you spot Cinderella Castle? The view from our table! Menu Once we sat down, it was time to scan the QR code for the menu. Menu QR code There are a LOT of breakfast options, ranging from big feasts to omelets, to eggs Benedict, avocado toast, and more. ©Disney The adult beverages include a refillable mimosa and a spiked latte! ©Disney Naturally, we had to try the Refillable Mimosa and the Seasonal Spiked Latte. Refillable Mimosa and Seasonal Spiked Latte We ordered the Wave Feast, which included Eggs Benedict, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon Sausage, a Mickey Waffle, Bacon-Cheddar Grits, Breakfast Potatoes, AND Fresh Fruit. The Wave Feast Refillable Mimosa juice choices include orange, cranberry, or pineapple! Orange and Cranberry Mimosas We’ll be giving you a FULL review of The Wave…Breakfast at California Grill soon so keep an eye out! Stick with DFB for all your Disney World food news! Check out our first look at the Citricos reopening 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. Would you try this breakfast? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK: The Wave Breakfast Is Officially Being Served at California Grill in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today, July 16th, 2021, is a very special day — this is the day that Disneyland’s reimagined Jungle Cruise attraction officially reopens! New scene on Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise We’ve already gotten a first look at the changes that have been made at Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise and we’ve been sharing all the details we know about the changes coming to this classic ride on both coasts. But, today we spotted something EXTRA special (and delicious) you can grab in Disneyland Park to commemorate the reopening of the ride and just celebrate your love for all things Jungle Cruise. Warning: once you see this you might not be able to resist buying it! If you’re looking for a super tasty DOLE Whip sundae and an epic souvenir, we may have just found the perfect combo for you! Introducing the Pineapple Split DOLE Whip Sundae with a Jungle Cruise BOAT!!!! Oh My Goodness. We Gotta Get It Yes, you read that right folks, not only do you get a DOLE Whip sundae (more details on that in a second), but you also get a mini Jungle Cruise Boat to take with you for all of your future adventures! The boat itself comes wrapped up so you can keep it all nice and clean until you get home, or you can open it immediately and marvel at it (as we did). You’ll find this treat at The Tropical Hideaway in Disneyland Park and it’s priced at $24.99. Check Out Those Boats! Okay, so what does the sundae actually include? Well, it’s got 2 spears of pineapple, 2 small swirls of DOLE Whip, blueberries and strawberries, coconut flakes, banana chips, and gummy butterflies. In terms of the DOLE Whip swirls, you can get 2 small swirls of pineapple DOLE Whip on its own, or you can get some DOLE Whip combinations. We opted to go with 2 swirl combos — raspberry and lemon for one swirl, and mango with pineapple for the other. Time to Eat That’s a whole bunch of different things in one sundae. Honestly, we were a little afraid that the mix of flavors and textures wasn’t going to work, but we were totally wrong! This sundae is seriously NEXT LEVEL. It’s got the most amazing combination of tropical flavors and wonderful textures. The fresh fruit, DOLE Whip, and other items all work really well together. So Good! And it’s big too — this is something that’s totally sharable, making it a good treat to grab and split with friends or family. The pineapple spears were juicy and sweet. We will say that the treat as a whole is VERY sweet. If you’re not into really sweet treats, then you might want to opt for something else. Would You Get This? But, let’s be real, the true reason why you’re probably going to get this is because of the Jungle Cruise BOAT it comes with!!! We’ll Take 1,000 Please This thing is seriously adorable. If you love Disney collectibles or just love the Jungle Cruise, we have a feeling this is something you might really enjoy. It could be an awesome little decoration to add to your home or office. This Thing is Cool! If you want to get one, be sure to stop by The Tropical Hideaway soon and pick one up while they’re available! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details and news from Disneyland, so check back with us for all the latest. Click here to see what you need to know if you’re visiting Disneyland on July 17th! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you grab this Jungle Cruise souvenir and snack? Tell us in the comments! The post WARNING: You May Not Be Able to Resist Buying Disney's Latest Souvenir and Snack Combo! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you heading to Disney World this summer? If you’re visiting the parks next week, you’ll want to make sure you’re all caught up on the latest park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability! Food and Wine! The good news, as we’ll explain in a little bit, is that if you have yet to secure a Park Pass Reservation for your trip next week, you should have no problem grabbing one for the park you want to visit! Disney World Park Hours the Week of July 18th Magic Kingdom will be open next week from 9AM-10PM daily. Magic Kingdom park hours for the week of July 18th © Disney EPCOT will be open daily from 11AM-10PM. Note that the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival will also be open daily next week from 11AM-10PM. EPCOT park hours for the week of July 18th © Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 9AM-8PM daily. Hollywood Studios park hours for the week of July 18th © Disney Last but not least, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-7PM daily. Animal Kingdom park hours for the week of July 18th © Disney In recent weeks we’ve seen some adjustments in park hours for the summer, but it looks like things are looking more stable and consistent across the four parks. Click here to read all of the menus from this year’s Food and Wine Festival! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of July 18th Now, for something we haven’t seen in a very long time (in fact, we can’t recall when we saw this last!) — across the board, all three guest types have nearly wide open Park Pass availability for all four theme parks! Select Resort Hotels Guests staying at Select Resort Hotels can book a Park Pass Reservation at any of the four parks for July 18th as well as July 21st through 24th. On Monday, July 19th and Tuesday, July 20th, guests staying at Select Resort Hotels can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels for July 19th as of July 16th © Disney Theme Park Tickets Similarly, guests with Theme Park Tickets can also book whichever park they would like on July 18th as well as the 21st through the 24th. For July 19th and 20th, guests with Theme Park Tickets can book a Park Pass Reservation for EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets for July 19th as of July 16th © Disney Annual Passholders Finally, Annual Passholders also have wide open Park Pass Reservation availability for all four theme parks for the week of July 18th! Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders for July 19th as of July 16th © Disney This wide-open availability might not last long, so it’s still really important that you book your Park Pass Reservations as early as possible! We’ll continue to bring you weekly updates from Disney World in regards to their latest park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability! 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 heading to Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post Park Pass Availability is Nearly Wide Open Next Week at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The newly enhanced Jungle Cruise attraction officially opens to explorers today, July 16, and the mischievous wildlife are ready at Disneyland park! Disney Imagineers have taken a deeper dive into the backstory of the comedic characters, safari adventurers and tour guides you will meet on their journey through the jungle.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/uoENew-C7bYView the full article

Planning on visiting Disneyland tomorrow, July 17th? Then there are a few things you should know! What a Beautiful View July 17th, 2021, marks the 66th anniversary of the Disneyland Resort! Last year we saw a number of special items released to celebrate the Resort’s 65th anniversary. This year, Disneyland will be celebrating its anniversary with something a little different and if you’re all about those special, limited-time celebrations you’ll want to make sure you know about these. Recently, Disneyland shared that on July 17th, 2021, the 66th Anniversary of Disneyland Park, guests will get to enjoy a “brief celebratory cavalcade” in Disneyland Park! This cavalcade will feature the Disneyland Band, some of your favorite Disney characters, a Disneyland Resort Ambassador, and more! The Disneyland Band Want to grab a celebratory treat in honor of the anniversary? Disneyland’s got you covered! On July 17th, you’ll be able to purchase limited-time anniversary-themed caramel apples at Pooh Corner and Candy Palace. There will also be celebratory cupcakes available at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café in Disneyland. Jolly Holiday And don’t forget that the NEW Coco scene will debut in Mickey’s PhilharMagic at Disney California Adventure Park on July 17th too, and Disneyland’s re-themed Jungle Cruise officially reopens today (July 16th). ©Disney || New Coco Scene Coming to Philharmagic We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates from Disneyland and let you know what we find. If you’ll be heading to the parks tomorrow, we hope you enjoy all the anniversary fun! Click here to see how to get a SECRET DOLE whip float in Disneyland! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be visiting Disneyland this weekend? Tell us in the comments! The post What You Need to Know if You're Visiting Disneyland on July 17th! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Recently, we’ve been seeing a lot of price increases at gift shops and restaurants around Disney World. Donald nuiMO with new price Wishables and nuiMOs both jumped a few dollars in price, restaurants in EPCOT like Chefs de France and Teppan Edo had price increases on their menus, and souvenir experiences like building a lightsaber in Hollywood Studios saw jumps in cost as well. Now, we’re seeing another big Disney World item get a price hike in the parks! While we were browsing in Mickey’s of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios, we saw some mint-colored spirit jerseys in the shop! When the mint collection came out last month, the spirit jerseys were $69.99 like most other jerseys! The ones in Mickey’s of Hollywood today were $74.99 instead! Disney World Logo Spirit Jersey We also saw a Baby Yoda spirit jersey that had the same price increase! Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Some other spirit jerseys — like the Cloud City spirit jersey — were still $69.99. Cloud City Spirit Jersey Price But Mickey’s of Hollywood isn’t the only spot that’s seen a price increase for spirit jerseys. Earlier this week, we spotted several jerseys that were also $74.99 inside Mouse Gear in EPCOT. MouseGears Spirit Jerseys Online at shopDisney, there’s also a mix of the $74.99 and $69.99 prices. Online at shopDisney, you can still get the Mint spirit jersey at its previous price of $69.99! ©shopDisney Savings is savings, people!! Click Here to Buy the Mint Spirit Jersey Online So we might be seeing a slow transition of all the spirit jerseys getting a little bump up in price! Or maybe they’ll just have different prices depending on the style and collection? Keep following DFB, and we’ll keep you updated! Click Here to Check Out the New EPCOT Food & Wine Spirit Jerseys! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of the Disney World spirit jerseys? Let us know in the comments! The post Spirit Jerseys Just Got a Big Price Increase in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article