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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. Happy June 26th! For fans of Lilo and Stitch, you may know today has 626 Day! Hi Stitch! 626, of course, is in honor of our favorite space alien, Stitch! In celebration of this unofficial holiday, shopDisney launched a new Collectible Disney Key just for the occasion! If you’ve been collecting those Disney Keys, you’ll want to check out the latest installment — the Stitch and Scrump Collectible Key Set! The set features a small Scrump Key and a larger Stitch Key. ©Disney And they come in a collectible window display box so you can show it off with the rest of your key collection! This key set is available NOW on shopDisney for $16.99. Grab it while it’s hot! Click Here To Buy The Stitch and Scrump Collectible Key Set We’ll be on the lookout for more Disney Key releases in the coming weeks and months! Click here to read our review of a limited edition Stitch cake in celebration of 626 Day! 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 all things Lilo and Stitch? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! Disney's New Stitch Key is Going to Go FAST first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hear ye, hear ye! Lords and ladies of the Magic Kingdom! You are hereby most cordially invited to join us at Cinderella’s Royal Table! Learn About:Cinderella’s Royal Tablehttp://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ContempMKfantasyandWL-441-300x225-178x80.jpgMagic Kingdom Disney World Restaurants A meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table is one of the most coveted dining experiences in Disney World. After all, you’re dining INSIDE the single most iconic landmark in all of Walt Disney World — Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle — in the presence of true Disney Royalty. What could possibly go wrong? Weeellll, as it turns out…a few things, actually. In fact, we asked our readers to tell us about some of their — ahem — not-so-magical experiences dining in the Castle: AKA Cinderella’s Royal Table FAILS. And YOU had some stories to share! We should start by saying that — for the purposes of this post – we’re discussing the traditional experience at Cinderella’s Royal Table as a Character Meal for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner featuring Disney Princesses. Keep in mind that Character Dining is NOT taking place at the Royal Table right now in keeping with current safety measures (though Cinderella does make physically-distanced appearances). Cinderella’s Royal Table But, as more Character Dining returns to Disney World while restrictions continue to ease, we thought this could be a good time to talk about this exceptionally popular experience in case you’re doing some future Disney World vacation planning! Cinderella’s Royal Table is one of the hottest tickets in town, but should YOU plan to eat there? Know Your WHY There are three main aspects that make up the Cinderella’s Royal Table experience: the setting, the characters, and the food. And we’re adding one more: the specifics of YOUR dining party. Before you make a reservation, it’s wise to take some time to truly consider which aspect is most important to you. WHY, exactly, do you want to dine at Cinderella’s Royal Table? Atmosphere Make no bones about it: dining INSIDE Cinderella Castle is the MAIN DRAW for most guests. And there’s a reason for that… Inside Cinderella’s Royal Table …it’s simply stunning. From the moment you set foot in the Grand Hall, the remarkable scene is set. Cinderella’s Foyer Climb the spiral staircase, and the anticipation builds for the BIG REVEAL. Stained Glass in the Stairwell Once upstairs, you’ll find that the Banquet Hall is truly fit for Royalty! Cinderella’s Royal Table The setting, in fact, is THE reason we continue to recommend that everyone dine here at least once to cross it off your Disney Bucket List. You’re eating IN THE CASTLE. That’s a pretty solid reason to want to eat here. Take a Photo Tour of Cinderella’s Royal Table here! So if dining inside the Castle is your goal, we still say…GO FOR IT. Cinderella’s Royal Table There really is nothing quite like it. (Just keep in mind… this isn’t the ONLY Castle in Magic Kingdom these days. We have the Beast to thank for that, with his castle providing the beautifully storied setting at Be Our Guest Restaurant!) As one reader said, it’s “Super cool eating in the castle…” and we totally agree! (This reader also had a little more to share, and we’ll touch on that as we move forward.) Characters Is your main goal hobnobbing with Disney Royalty? Here are some of the Princesses known to stop by Cinderella’s Royal Table! It starts with meeting the Princess behind the Castle herself, Cinderella, upon entry. Cinderella Though visiting Princesses may change, during the meal, we often encounter Snow White, Aurora, Jasmine, and Ariel. Jasmine That said, lesser-known Character Meals also feature Disney Princesses…but that doesn’t mean they are any less magical! In some cases we feel like you actually get more quality time with them at other Character Meals. For instance, several readers mentioned feeling rushed at Cinderella’s Royal Table: [Our] “Reservation was 7, we were done and out by 7:50.” We STILL Love Meeting Ariel And who can relate to this sentiment ? “Royalty showing up the second the food is set in front of us. Mickey Waffles > Princesses.” Royal Children’s Breakfast We’ve had that experience ourselves. But, as AJ has shared, “Cinderella’s is a VERY POPULAR RESTAURANT, and service, as a result, is quite rushed so that they can fit in more table turnovers. It’s a very expensive meal, so if you’d like to relax and take your time, know that you CAN. You don’t have to rush just because you’re being rushed.” Does the clock feel like it’s ticking during your visit? That said, we’d like to present some alternate locations you might consider for your Princess Character Meal.Keep in mind, at this time, these options are still unavailable. Let’s start with Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT. Though it’s not THE Castle, you’re still dining in A castle, and a lovely one in the Norway pavilion in EPCOT, at that. And Princesses? Oh, they’ve got ’em! While the Royalty rotates , we’ve met Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, and Ariel here. Belle at Akershus We’re big fans of the Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno on Dinsey’s BoardWalk, as well. Royal COUPLES are in the house here, featuring Rapunzel and FLYNN RIDER and Princess Ariel and Prince Eric. Rapunzel and FLYYN RIDER. ALL CAPS! Yes, ALWAYS ALL CAPS FOR FLYNN, thankyouverymuch. (What can I say? It’s that smolder…) If it’s Cinderella you’d most love to meet, at 1900 Park Fare in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Her Royal Highness is joined by Prince Charming and Lady Tremaine along with Anastasia and Drizella at dinner (for breakfast you often find the likes of Alice and the Mad Hatter, Pooh and Tigger, and even Mary Poppins from time to time!). And the newest Character Meal on the scene featuring a Princess is Storybook Dining with Snow White at Artist Point in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Storybook Dining at Artist Point True, there is just one Princess at Storybook Dining, but she’s a pretty big deal, seeing as she’s Walt’s original: Snow White! This enchanting experience also presents rarely seen characters like Dopey, Grumpy, and the Evil Queen. And the food? It’s impressive! Which brings us to our next topic… . The Cuisine of the Castle Are you looking for a great meal with your Character Dining experience? Of course you are… especially at top dollar! The current non-Character Meal at the Royal Table is a lesser price (though, for real, not by much). But the full experience with Characters costs $75 per adult for Lunch and Dinner, and $45 for children ages 3-9. Breakfast is $62 per adult and $37 for children. Oh, and the little dining princesses and princes receive a wand or sword and a Wishing Star. Breakfast Pastries, Wand, and Wishing Star But still… the food quality at Cinderella’s Royal Table probably garnered the MOST comments of all, including: “For the $$$ you would think it would be superb every time.” One reader stated that the fail they experienced was: “The Charcuterie Board! It was like two pickles and tuna.” Yikes. Charcuterie at Cinderella’s Royal Table Frankly, your meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table likely won’t be the best of your life. It probably won’t even be the best of your vacation. Additional comments we received were: “The food is not worth the price! It’s such a fun experience, but the food isn’t great,” and “We’ve had better meals for cheaper at other Disney restaurants.” Castle Salad SHOULD you have to adjust your expectations? No. But DO you have to adjust your expectations? Unfortunately, that might be the case. “For the price, the food is subpar compared to other Magic Kingdom restaurants.” This is not to say we haven’t enjoyed any of the food here. We recommend that you take some time, study the menu on the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app ahead of your visit, and read previous reviews. Specifically, we’ve enjoyed the following dishes: among the “Entrees Royal” during Lunch and Dinner, for instance, we’ve liked the Roasted All-Natural Chicken Breast. Roasted All-Natural Chicken Breast Our favorite of the desserts (and a highlight of the meal, for us), was the Jaq & Gus, which is a deconstructed dish of whipped cheesecake with seasonal flavors and garnishes. Jaq & Gus It’s also worth mentioning that a reader said that the fail they experienced was: “Dinner! Breakfast is so much better!” Baked Quiche for Breakfast For the record, that’s been our experience as well, thanks to generous pastry plates and dishes like the Beef Tenderloin and Egg. Beef Tenderloin and Egg for Breakfast If it’s a great meal you’re after with your Character Dining, though, you might want to check out Storybook Dining with Snow White, as we mentioned above, or consider Breakfast a la Art with Mickey & Friends at Topolino’s Terrace at the Riviera Resort. YOUR Dining Party Now, in the excitement over the thought of dining in the Castle, it’s easy to imagine the picture-perfect, straight-from-the-brochure scene of the entire family having the Ultimate Magical Experience at Cinderella’s Royal Table, like this truly charming moment. Magical Moments definitely DO happen here! But we also encourage you to think about the specifics of YOUR particular dining party, especially with regards to age. One reader regrets “Being too young to remember it all “ at the time. If Disney World is a once-in-a-lifetime trip or you just so happen to have a wide range of ages and preferences in your group, we don’t think you’ll regret booking this experience. However, it could be a matter of waiting for the right time for everyone in your group, IF possible. (One reader mentioned: “My teenage brothers [were] TERRIFIED of the princesses talking to them.”) Just something to consider, if your traveling plans allow for it. OKAY! So, we’ve discussed knowing your WHY. And if you’ve decided that Cinderella’s Royal Table is still must-do dining, then let’s talk logistics! Scoring a Reservation One of the most common issues when it comes to Cinderella’s Royal Table? To begin with, it’s simply “Getting a table!” How do you get a TABLE at the Royal Table? ‘Tis true… scoring an Advance Dining Reservation here remains a tough ticket to get. So, KNOW the steps for making a reservation ahead of time, mark your calendar for the first day of your reservation window (currently 60 days out from the day you’d like to dine), and set your alarm to be up and at ’em on that date to make an online reservation when the clock strikes 6AM EST. (And, actually, we advise you start trying at 5:45AM and hit refresh as needed in case things open up a bit early.) If you don’t get a reservation, stalk (seriously) My Disney Experience or the Disney World website to check for openings as your trip approaches. Go over our list of HUGE tips for landing those hard-to-get reservations. We’ve got GREAT TIPS for snagging hard-to-get reservations HERE! And, when all else fails… have a Plan B with some of the options we’ve discussed above. Your Arrival Another common guest experience? Hurry up… and WAIT. We received comments such as: “They sat us close to 90 minutes past our reservation time,” and “We had to wait over an hour for our reservation.” Cinderella’s Royal Table entrance We mentioned readers feeling rushed while dining above, but that doesn’t always ring true as far as actually getting seated. While we can’t fix that problem, we do advise building in a BIG window of time for your experience. Outside Waiting Area It’s quite possible that the return of dining with the Princesses may coincide with other returning experiences in Disney World such as FastPass+ to reserve your time on park attractions and even the Happily Ever After evening fireworks spectacular returning VERY soon. Cinderella’s Royal Table Alas, our advice doesn’t change the potential wait, but it may alleviate the stress of missing out on other experiences you had planned. (That said, seeing fireworks from inside the Castle can actually be pretty sweet, though loud.) Meeting the Princesses Alright, at last: You’re IN THE CASTLE! It’s TIME… they’re HERE — the DISNEY PRINCESSES!!! Snow White! Soooooo… NOW WHAT? Character Interaction Though anyone can get a little tongue-tied in the presence of Royalty, we’re going to focus on the little ones here. For instance, Once Upon a Time, as a reader’s story goes… “My cousin was in love with Aurora so much he panicked and barfed on the ground.” “So This is Love…” and I’m TERRIFIED. (I know, Wrong Princess song, but you get my point.) Yeah, it can happen. Even the most outgoing child can get a little star-struck. (It happens for me with FLYNN RIDER every time.) While a visit to Cinderella’s Royal Table can certainly start your trip with a bang, if you have little ones along, you might consider planning this meal for the latter part of your vacation. Princess Fairytale Hall Meet and Greet location in Magic Kingdom This will give your little prince or princess a chance to get used to being in the presence of characters before it’s FULL-ON PRINCESS TIME. Plan a visit to Character Meet and Greets at locations like Princess Fairytale Hall or EPCOT’s Sommerhus (featuring Anna and Elsa) ahead of your dining reservation. You might even help children think of some talking points, or encourage them to consider what they’d like to say to the Princesses in advance (referencing something from their movies is a favorite of ours!). Photos and Autographs Readers also expressed sentiments such as: “I kind of wish a photographer went around with the princesses at the tables.” Have Your Own Picture Plan Yep, as another reader shared, it was a bummer “Waiting forever to meet the princesses and there’s no one to take a picture of you with them!” As we’ve discussed previously, have a plan as to how your group will handle meeting the Princesses. For example, let them know that you’re going to take a picture with each child, or a picture with each camera, so they have some idea and can more easily help create your ideal experience. A reader also mentioned this regret: “Not showing up with a Sharpie.” Are YOU Here for the Autographs? This is a great reminder: Don’t get caught without your pen and autograph book, here or at any Disney Character Meal! When autographs are happening, be sure to have that pen or marker open and ready with a blank page for an autograph. In the immortal words of Scar, “Be prepared!” Magical Moments Remember the first reader quote we shared? That reader went on to nicely sum up a thought similar to what we’ve shared in previous reviews: “Super cool eating in the castle but so expensive! 1 and done.” And we agree that dining in the Castle is a truly unique experience that most guests will treasure long after their trip is over, and should have at least once. Because dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table with the VIPs (Very Important Princesses) truly can be a magical experience. After all, in addition to the comments we’ve shared above, we received THESE: “My family and I love the place and the food,” and “I’ve had a great experience both times I have eaten there.” “No fails — went there once on my first trip on my 5th birthday pure magic…” And when this reader considered Cinderella’s Royal Table FAILS? “Nothing it was perfect!” And THAT’S our wish for all of you, no matter where you dine in Disney World! We hope this helps as you plan YOUR Cinderella’s Royal Table experience. And we thank our readers for contributing to this post! It’s a team effort when it comes to dining in Disney World, and we appreciate you! See all of your options for Character Dining RIGHT NOW in Disney World! Dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table is a big deal for many guests. Check out our DFB YouTube Video to watch us break it all down! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’re the ultimate Disney Princess fan, then you may already be well aware of the Disney Castle Collection! ©Disney Several Disney Princesses have been represented thus far in the collection, and the latest collection about all things The Little Mermaid! That’s right, The Littler Mermaid Disney Castle Collection has now dropped online! There are plenty of options for Ariel fans to choose from, like the Ariel Castle Puzzle by Ravensburger. ©shopDisney You can grab the puzzle for $24.99. Click here to buy the Ariel Castle Puzzle! Or, head under the sea with the Ariel Castle Pin. This super-detailed pin hinges open to give you a peek INSIDE King Triton’s castle! ©shopDisney The pin is available for $29.99. Click here to buy the Ariel Castle Pin! Keep track of all of your gadgets and gizmos with the Ariel Castle Journal, complete with gorgeous artwork inspired by the movie. ©shopDisney You can add the journal to your collection for $24.99. Click here to buy the Ariel Castle Journal! And for the ultimate fans of The Little Mermaid, there’s the Ariel Castle Light-Up Figurine, which is authentic to the design seen in the movie. ©shopDisney You can make the figurine part of your world for $149.99. Click here to buy the Ariel Castle Figurine! We’ll be on the lookout for the remaining series from the Disney Castle Collections on shopDisney! Click here to shop for the full Ariel Castle 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. Have you been collecting merchandise from the Disney Castle Collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Fans of 'The Little Mermaid' Will LOVE Disney's Newest Castle Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Uh-oh… I smell trouble! Today, we celebrate everyone’s favorite trouble-making space invader: Experiment 626, Stitch! That’s right; it’s Stitch Day, and to celebrate, let’s take a tour to learn how Stitch is wreaking havoc at our parks and resorts, and we’ll also check out some fun Stitch-inspired items you can enjoy at home!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/caBgKxhjCYkView the full article

When it comes to Disney World snacks, Magic Kingdom ranks high on our list of places to find a seemingly endless supply of unique goodies. But with six themed lands across the park, it’s easy to get carried away and get full before you even reach the end of Main Street! Magic Kingdom So, if you had to make room in your stomach for only ONE snack in each of the lands in Magic Kingdom, which should you pick? We have our top choices to share with you today! Main Street, U.S.A. No matter where your Magic Kingdom day takes you, every guest starts and ends their day along Main Street, U.S.A. If you’ve visited Disney World recently, however, you may have noticed that a lot of our favorite food spots along Main Street are closed! Main Street, U.S.A. As of this writing, we’re STILL waiting to hear on the opening status of Casey’s Corner, Main Street Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, and Main Street Confectionery. If you’re looking for a quintessential Disney World snack, you can still grab a tasty Mickey Cinnamon Roll at Main Street Bakery. Mickey Cinnamon Roll This Mickey-shaped breakfast treat costs $6.49 and pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee — a winning morning combo if you ask us! It even comes with seasonal holiday overlays if you’re visiting during certain times of the year. We’re crossing our fingers tightly in the hopes that more dining locations along Main Street reopen soon! Could Casey’s Corner reopen VERY soon? Here’s what we’re seeing! Adventureland Let’s head over into Adventureland, where it should come as no surprise what we picked for your one snack of choice: the Dole Whip. You’ll find this classic Disney World dessert at either Aloha Isle and Sunshine Tree Terrace. If you aren’t a fan of pineapple, don’t worry — there are many other flavors of Dole Whip to choose from, including raspberry and coconut. Raspberry Dole Whip If you want your Dole Whips to be extra fancy, consider trying one of the many floats Disney offers! They’ll often rotate through seasonal varieties of floats, but one of our favorites is of course the Kakamora Float. Kakamora Float If you’re looking for something savory, we also have to give a shoutout to our beloved Spring Rolls from the Adventureland Spring Roll Cart! These come in a variety of flavors, like Cheeseburger and Pepperoni Pizza. Delicious fried goodness, if you ask us. Adventureland is one of our favorite Magic Kingdom lands from a snack P.O.V., and it’s easy to see why! Click here to learn all about Disney World’s legendary Dole Whip! Frontierland Our number one snack of choice in Frontierland is a bit of an imposter! That’s because normally, we would tell you all to grab an order of Corn Dog Nuggets from Casey’s Corner on Main Street, U.S.A. But since Casey’s is STILL closed (yup, it’s been well over a year at this point), you’ll have to head over to Westward Ho to find these bite-sized treats. Corn Dog Nuggets and Queso While we wait for Casey’s Corner to reopen, we’ll gladly make a little pitstop in Frontierland to grab an order of Corn Dog Nuggets! Click here to read more about Frontierland’s Corn Dog Nuggets Liberty Square Liberty Square is where you’ll find Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, home of the Fresh Fruit and Nutella Waffle Sandwich. This is perhaps the most shareable of the snacks we’ve mentioned thus far — trust us, you’ll want to have a friend to help you tackle this beautiful monster of a sandwich! Fresh Fruit Nutella Waffle Sandwich Right now, this snack is back to being served only in the mornings before 11AM, so be sure to start your day on the right foot by ordering one of these for breakfast! Click here to read about our Nutella Waffle Ice Cream hack! Fantasyland Let’s head to Fantasyland next, where you’ll find Gaston’s Tavern. Fans may recall the Main Street Bakery Cinnamon Roll; now get ready to tackle the Cinnamon Roll found in Fantasyland! Cinnamon Roll at Gaston’s Tavern It’s big, it’s warm, and it’s covered in icing — what more could you want? Cinnamon Roll at Gaston’s Tavern We know we just told you to grab a Fresh Fruit and Nutella Waffle Sandwich at Sleepy Hollow for breakfast, but maybe save a little bit of room in your stomach for a Cinnamon Roll, too! Click here to learn where else in Disney World you can find a delicious cinnamon roll! Tomorrowland Last but certainly not least, we have to talk about Tomorrowland! One of our favorite snacks from Tomorrowland has got to be the Stuffed Pretzels from The Launching Pad. These come in a few different varieties, including Cream Cheese and Jalapeno Cheese. Pepper Jack Warm Stuffed Pretzel Alright, we knew this was our top ONE snack from each land…but we lied a little. We couldn’t talk about our favorite snacks from Tomorrowland and not mention the Cheshire Cat Tail. This dessert recently found a new home in Tomorrowland since its usual place of residency, Cheshire Cafe, remains closed as of this writing. Cheshire Cat Tail for Breakfast So for now, you can find the Cheshire Cat Tail at The Launching Pad as well as Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Click here to read more about where you can find the Cheshire Cat Tail. We hope this list gave you a good starting point when deciding what to snack on when you visit Magic Kingdom! There’s a huge variety of delicious snacks not only this park, but in the other three parks as well. If you need more ideas, we have a list of the 50 bucket list Disney World snacks you have to try at least once — click the link below to read 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! 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Shopping at Disney Parks is fun, but sometimes, we aren’t big fans of standing in the long lines to check out. Mobile Checkout That’s why we were so excited to use Mobile Checkout at Disneyland when it was first introduced. All you have to do is scan in what you’re buying with your phone, checkout, pay with your phone, and you’re done! How convenient is that! And that feature eventually made its way to some Disney World shops, too! Well, now that feature has expanded to two other shops at Disneyland Resort! We already told you about it at World of Disney at Downtown Disney… ©Disney …but this feature is also being tested at Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure… ©Disney …and the Emporium at Disneyland. ©Disney So how does it work? Well, first, open the Disneyland App, tap the plus sign at the bottom center, and then tap the “Shop in Store — Now Testing.” ©Disney That will pull up a screen that looks like this. All you have to do is choose which store you’re shopping at! ©Disney Alternatively, you can scan the QR code posted inside the shop itself. Look for this sign: Mobile Checkout Sign Make sure you grab a designated mobile checkout shopping bag (you’ll find those in the store) and scan each item you plan on purchasing on your phone before placing it in your bag. ©Disney The item will be added to your mobile shopping cart. Keep doing this until you’re done shopping. Then tap on “Check Out.” ©Disney Then you’ll select your payment method (and if you’re an Annual Passholder, your discount will be automatically added). You can pay with a debit or credit card, as well as with a Disney gift card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card. ©Disney Complete the Check-out process on the app by clicking on “Purchase” and you’re done! ©Disney Head to the store’s exit and show the Cast Member your receipt. See how easy it is? And you can now do it at two more shops at Disneyland. So convenient! We expect to see Mobile Checkout rolled out to more shops across Disneyland and Disney World soon, so we’ll let you know when and where it’s available. Check Out This First Look at the NEW Boardwalk Dining Experience at Disneyland’s Lamplight Lounge Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of Mobile Checkout? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Skip the Line at More Disneyland Merchandise Shops! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is constantly changing and that can make for a lot of construction. Contemporary Construction Sometimes refurbishments can impact guest experience too, whether visually or even with closures! Well, there are certainly some refurbishments causing closures in Disney World right now and if you’re headed to the parks, you’ll want to know ’em! So, we’re bringing you our weekly refurbishment update for June 28th through July 4th, 2021. Magic Kingdom Refurbishments Hall of Presidents Let’s start in the Magic Kingdom! The Hall of Presidents currently remains closed as Imagineers install the new President Joe Biden animatronic. At this time, no opening timeline has been announced. Hall of Presidents A new president animatronic is installed with each new head of state, so this is no surprise! Learn More About the Hall of Presidents’ Refurbishment! Walt Disney World Railroad If you’ve been to Disney World in the last two years, you’ve probably found yourself missing the Walt Disney World Railroad. This iconic attraction has been closed for a LONG time due to track interruption caused by construction on the upcoming TRON Lightcycle Run attraction. Train Station Though an opening timeline has not been announced for this fan-favorite ride, we’ll hopefully see it return as the TRON ride gets closer to completion. Unfortunately, the new ride has likely been delayed. Check out the Main Street Station’s Makeover! Main Street Confectionery And there’s one iconic store (not ride) that remains closed next week too. Main Street Confectionery is getting a MAJOR refurbishment right now. Don’t worry though! You can still find your favorite treats at Main Street Cinema! Construction Walls At this time, there are construction walls up around the spot and the nearby Chapeau remains closed too. We’ll keep you updated as soon as Disney announced a reopening! Check Out What Main Street Confectionery Will Be Like When it Reopens! EPCOT Refurbishments Canada Far and Wide We’ve got a NEW refurbishment kicking off this week as well Canada Far and Wide, the CircleVision 3D film in EPCOT will close on June 27th. …and here! Disney has not released much information about this refurbishment or when it will end but we’ll be sure to keep you updated! Learn More About the Canada Refurbishment! Disney World Resort Refurbishments Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Now let’s chat about some hotel refurbishments! Of course, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is STILL under construction with a huge resort-wide reimagining underway. When it reopens, we’ll see changes to the main entrance, lobby, and monorail station. Monorail Station And, the guest rooms are getting a Moana-inspired makeover! We can’t WAIT to see them in person! ©Disney As a reminder, the monorail station is closed at this time. The new rooms are available beginning July 19th and the rest of the renovation should wrap up this summer too. Here’s How to Book a Room at a Reopened Polynesian! Disney’s Contemporary Resort AND Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s Main Tower is in the midst of some BIG TIME construction too. The Main Tower Guest Rooms are being refurbished and Disney just revealed the VERY cool Incredibles-inspired new room designs! ©Disney Of course, that construction is PRETTY disruptive in the lobby right now! Look at all that scrim! An interesting look Also, keep in mind that The Wave restaurant is closing for a REIMAGINING in July. The Wave The room refurbishment should wrap up in September! Learn More About the Refurb at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! And that wraps up this week’s refurbishment update! We’ll continue to keep ya in the loop with all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB. Click Here to Learn About an Upcoming Refurbishment! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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Trash cans are kind of iconic in the Disney Parks. Some guests are obsessed with the themes, others love how close together the trash cans are! Compost, recycle, and trash bins in Animal Kingdom We’ve seen changes in trash cans in Disney World, such as this set of three bins in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and now Disneyland is taking steps to reduce landfill waste. The Orange County Register reports that along with Disneyland’s goal to produce zero landfill waste by 2030, they are now testing ways to reuse uneaten food thrown away by guests with a new food waste bin intended for another form of disposal other than a landfill. Hollywood Studios trash cans Keeping trash out of landfills helps prevent the release of methane gas from food waste. Compost, recycle, and trash bins in Animal Kingdom Lotus Thai, environmental integration manager at Disneyland, told the Orange County Register, “It’s our responsibility to create immersive experiences and happiness for our guests, but to do so in an environmentally sustainable way. We have a responsibility to do and be better for our cast members, our guests, our community, and future generations.” Restaurantosaurus Guests in Disneyland will be asked to throw away leftover food into the food waste bins, pour liquids into mixed recycling bins, and keep plastics, paper, and cans in recycling bins, while other items that cannot be recycled can be put into trash cans. Trash Cans The Orange County Register encourages Disneyland guests to correctly sort wastes into the new bins, bring reusable straws and utensils, and avoid paper receipts when possible, as Disneyland works toward their goal of zero landfill waste by 2030. 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! What do you think of these changes? Let us know in the comments! The post Disneyland to Change Trash Bins in Effort to Reduce Food Waste first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s Friday, and if that’s payday for you, then we’ve got the perfect way to celebrate — online shopping! Let’s do some Disney shopping! There’s a bunch of new Disney merchandise online this week! We’ve got everything from new designer bags to clothing to accessories. If you’re planning a summer trip to Disney World (or you’re just looking to add to your collection) then you need to check out this list! Disney Bags It’s not a merchandise update without some new Disney bags, and this week, we have several! There’s a new Alice in Wonderland collection from Kate Spade, a new Little Mermaid bag from Danielle Nicole, and a series of personalizable backpacks on shopDisney. Kate Spade Wallet The “it’s a small world” Dooney & Bourke collection dropped online this week as well. “it’s a small world” Tote And, if you’re a parent, then you’ll definitely want to check out the new Petunia Pickle Bottom Disney diaper bags! ©shopDisney They’re SO cute!! Click Here to Shop the Diaper Bags! Collectibles Alright, collectors, you’ve gotta see what else dropped online this week! There’s an epic (and expensive!) new Marvel LEGO set that you’re definitely going to want to assemble (just like the Avengers, hey!) and Star Wars fans will need to add the new Funko POPs inspired by The Bad Batch to their carts. ©Disney If you’ve been following along with the limited-edition EPCOT posters, then you’ll be happy to know that two designs landed online this week. ©Disney But you can only buy them for a limited time. Click Here to Check Out the EPCOT Posters! Kitchen Items It’s also time to restock your kitchen with Disney magic! There’s a new set of Star Wars kitchen towels that will be a great conversation starter at your next dinner party. ©HotTopic And we know that many of our readers are big Disney mug fans, so you’ll probably want to see the new Up design that just dropped. On top of that, there’s a 50th Anniversary Disney World cookbook that’ll make the perfect gift for the Disney fan in your life! ©Disney (We bet there are some great recipes in there!) Click Here to Check Out the Anniversary Cookbook! Clothes & Accessories And last but not least, let’s discuss all the new Disney merch you can wear! There’s a line of Disney tees that made their way to Target’s website this week, and we found a new line of Monsters, Inc. products to celebrate the film’s 20th Anniversary. ©BoxLunch Then Disney dropped a new MagicBand that you’ll certainly want to snag if you’re staying at the Yacht Club Resort. ©Disney And the gorgeous new pink BaubleBar ears FINALLY made their way to shopDisney! LOVE We love the bow and the little details. Order the New Baublebar Ears Here! That’s everything new this week, but stay tuned to DFB for all the latest merchandise updates from the parks and from online — especially if you want to know about the most exclusive items! A Closing Date Has Been Announced for the Original Disney Store — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney-themed purchase? The post We Doubt You'll Be Able to Resist These New Disney Items! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Thinking of visiting Disney World in the fall to experience some of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and more? EPCOT Well if you’re planning to visit the Most Magical Place on Earth in September, we’ve got an update for you! Previously, we shared a look at park hours through September 4th. But now, Disney has released more hours and we’re breaking them all down for you! Here’s a look at what the Disney World park hours look like from September 5th through September 11th. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will be open from September 5th through the 11th from 9AM to 9PM most nights. On the 7th and 10th, however, it will close at 8:30 PM, and on the 11th it will close at 7PM. ©Disney Keep in mind that Disney After Hours BOO BASH begins in August and will be taking place on select nights from August through October. You can see some of the event nights in September noted in the calendar above. EPCOT EPCOT will be open from September 5th through the 11th from 11AM to 9PM. ©Disney The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is set to begin on July 15th and will run through part of November. So if you’re planning a visit in September you’ll be able to much on some of the delicious treats that will be available as part of the Festival! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from September 5th through the 11th from 9AM to 8PM each day. ©Disney Be sure to set everything up in your My Disney Experience app ahead of time if you’re hoping to get a boarding group for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from September 5th through the 11th from 8AM to 6PM each day. ©Disney Park Hopping will begin each day at 2PM. Blizzard Beach and Disney Springs Finally, we end our look at the hours with Blizzard Beach and Disney Springs. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will be open from September 5th through the 11th from 11AM to 6PM. ©Disney Disney Springs will be open from 10AM to 11PM every day except for Fridays and Saturdays when it stays open a bit later (until 11:30PM). ©Disney And that’s a look at the park hours for early September. Keep in mind these hours are subject to change. We’ll continue to look for more updates and let you know what we find! In the meantime, while you’re planning your upcoming trip, check out our video below on 16 NEW pitfalls we’ve never seen before in Disney World. Stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see our ultimate packing list for EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival. 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 visit Disney World in September? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Released for More of September first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How will Disney be celebrating its 50th Anniversary? When will Harmonious (EPCOT’s new fireworks show) debut? What’s going on with the refurbishments happening at Disney’s Contemporary Resort? There’s a Lot of Stuff Happening in Disney World! You’ve got questions — we’ve got answers!! This week was a big one in terms of Disney news! We’ve got fireworks updates, news about more things that have started to return to Disney World, and so much more. And today we’re breaking down all the Disney news you need to know from this past week right here. Let’s dive in! 1. The Contemporary’s Guest Rooms Are Being Themed to the Incredibles! Earlier this year, we shared that the Contemporary’s Main Tower guest rooms were going to be refurbished. We’ve seen that refurbishment in action with LOTS of tarps and construction barriers (and construction noise) popping up in the hotel. But, we didn’t know what the refurbished rooms would look like or be themed to until NOW. An interesting look This week, Disney revealed that the guest rooms at the Contemporary are being themed to The Incredibles! The rooms now feature an enhanced retro-modern look with touches of the Incredibles throughout. ©Disney Guests will find details referencing the Incredibles in various places in the room, including in the closet and even inside of drawers! Click here to see LOTS more pictures of what these refurbished rooms look like and when the refurbishment is going to be done! But that’s not the only change coming the Contemporary. The lobby at the Contemporary will also be changing a bit and will feature some more art pieces as well as historical photos from when the Contemporary was being built. And if you’re a big fan of The Wave…of American Flavors, you should know there are changes coming to that spot too. We previously shared that the restaurant would be temporarily closing this summer for a lengthy refurbishment. But now, Disney has stated that the restaurant will actually “close” to “make way for a reimagined dining experience in time for the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebration.” The Wave Disney hasn’t shared specific details about what this “reimagined” experience will be like, but we’re on the lookout for more details! Click here to see more about when The Wave will close to be transformed into this reimagined experience. 2. Harmonious Has an Opening Date! We’ve been watching all of the barges for EPCOT’s new fireworks show, Harmonious, enter World Showcase Lagoon and even go through some testing over the past several months. But, we’ve been left wondering…when will Harmonious FINALLY debut?! A Look at the Harmonious Barges Well, this week we got our answer!! On July 1st, fireworks will return to EPCOT with EPCOT Forever. But, on October 1st (which marks the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary) Harmonious will finally debut! ©Disney The show will include all kinds of water effects, fireworks, custom-built screens, and much more. Disney World’s President is counting down to the new show’s arrival and we are too! Click here to learn more about the debut of Harmonious! 3. HUGE 50th Anniversary News! This week we got an enormous amount of 50th Anniversary news. We’ll start with fireworks. While Harmonious will debut in EPCOT on October 1st, October 1st will also mark the debut of a brand new fireworks show in Magic Kingdom called Disney Enchantment! ©Disney The show will feature music, fireworks, lighting effects, and (for the first time ever) projections that will go from Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A. Click here to learn more about Disney Enchantment! Also at Magic Kingdom, guests will get to enjoy a NEW cavalcade for the 50th Anniversary! ©Disney During this cavalcade, you’ll get to see Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and more of their closest friends in their special 50th anniversary outfits! Click here to see more about this new cavalcade! Heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom during the 50th Anniversary? There will be a NEW show for you to see there too. On October 1st, a new daytime show called Disney KiteTails will debut in Animal Kingdom! ©Disney During the show, performers will fly windcatchers and kites, some of which will feature Disney characters like Baloo or Simba! Click here to see more about this show! But wait, there’s MORE! As part of the 50th Anniversary, there will actually be golden character statues spread throughout all 4 parks. ©Disney Mickey, Minnie, and more Disney characters will be featured in these 50(!!) statues spread throughout the parks. Click here to see more about these 50 statues coming to Disney World! Know someone who is a “magic maker” — a person who brings magic to others through acts of kindness and generosity (big or small)? Well, they could actually win a FREE trip to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary! ©Disney Disney is running a contest where they’ll be giving away 50 FREE trips to Disney World for those special people who are magic makers. If you know someone inspiring, you could nominate them now! Click here to see more and to see how you could nominate someone! And finally, if you’re looking to celebrate the 50th Anniversary at home, you can pick up one of the 5 new books being released for the anniversary! These books contain everything from unseen concept art to TONS of Disney recipes you can cook at home. ©Disney You can actually pre-order the recipe book (Delicious Disney) right now! What magic will you cook up at home? Click here to pre-order the Disney recipe book! 4. Distancing and Mask Changes This week we also noticed a number of distancing changes being made around the parks. First, a bunch of fan-favorite pre-shows are BACK! The pre-shows at Haunted Mansion, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run have all returned (along with some others that returned in previous weeks). The Stretching Room is Back in Action! We’ve also seen single rider lines become available again at select Disney World attractions. Single Rider If you’re a big fan of the arcades inside of Disney World’s resort hotels, you’ll be happy to know that we’ve started to see some of these arcades begin to reopen. Inside the Pixel Play Arcade at Art of Animation We’ve also seen self-serve condiments become available at select dining locations in Disney World. ABC Commissary And finally, this past week we saw two changes made regarding Cast Member face mask rules. Meet David! Face masks are now optional outdoors for fully vaccinated Disney World Cast Members. And they are now also optional for fully vaccinated Disney World Cast Members working indoors. Cast Member With No Mask Indoors Cast Members are also now able to hold guest phones (or cameras) again to take photos of those guests when asked. Cast Member Taking Photos with a Guest Device We expect more changes will be made throughout Disney World as distancing measures are gradually reduced over the next few weeks and months, so we’ll keep an eye out for more updates. Click here to see our breakdown of the current mask rules for guests in Disney World. 5. Casey’s Corner Could Reopen SOON! SOUND THE ALARMS. Casey’s Corner has been closed in Magic Kingdom since the parks reopened. BUT this week we saw 2 BIG changes that could indicate this spot will be reopening soon! First, we saw some changes made to its menu online. Second (and more importantly), we saw the drapes removed from this spot and chairs added! NO drapes! Sure, you can usually grab corn dog nuggets from Westward Ho right now to fill a bit of that void, but it’s not entirely the same. Plus, we’re ready for some giant hot dogs and more from Casey’s! Disney still hasn’t announced an official reopening date for this spot but you better believe we’re on the lookout for more details and will share updates with you! Click here to see what Casey’s Corner is looking like now! 6. Destination D23 Dates Have Been Announced! Looking to hear behind-the-scenes stories about your favorite Disney rides? Want to be among the first to hear exciting news about things Disney is working on for the future? Then you’ll want to go to Destination D23 later this year! ©D23 In 2020, Destination D was postponed, but this year it’s coming back to Disney World from November 19th through the 21st! Tickets will be going on sale soon for D23 Gold Members so be sure to check out all of the details ahead of time so you can grab your tickets. Click here to see our full post about the return of Destination D23! And that’s our wrap-up of the big news from this week, but (of course) some other Disney news was shared this week as well. Here’s a quick break-down of some other stories you might want to check out: Disney Cruise Line bookings for fall 2022 are now open You can eat and drink inside of La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT again The Flavors of Florida shopping and dining event is coming back to Disney Springs this summer Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel has opened in Disneyland Paris More Disneyland restaurants have reopening dates, several snack spots in Disneyland have reopened, AND Lamplight Lounge — Boardwalk Dining is now available in Disney California Adventure Park Welcome Back Margarita Salt & Straw is opening a new ice cream shop in Disney World next year Tusker House Restaurant has reopened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom with character dining A Little Mermaid castle collection is being released soon We spotted a hidden Mickey you’ve probably NEVER seen before! Such a DELICIOUS and UNIQUE meal at Tusker House A change is coming to Disney’s Magical Express check-in process A Marvel actor is reportedly set to produce and star in a NEW Tower of Terror movie for Disney Sebastian’s Bistro and Maya Grill have both reopened in Disney World The Taste of the Caribbean Platter! And that’s the Disney news from this week! We’ll be on the lookout for more updates and let you know what other big stories we spot in the upcoming days and weeks. Stay tuned for more updates from us here at DFB! Click here to see 2 more Disney World hotels that are getting refurbished 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. Will you be visiting Disney World for the 50th anniversary celebrations? Tell us in the comments! 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Headed to Disney World to say goodbye to summer? We’ve got news for you! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entrance Disney World park hours change every once in a while to reflect demand and having one more hour in the park can have a BIG effect on your vacation. Well, it looks like select Disney park hours have been EXTENDED in August and September! Previously, August and September park hours showed Disney’s Hollywood Studios being open from 9AM to 7PM. Now, the park is being listed as open from 9AM to 8PM. ©Disney August Hours This hour extension gives guests a valuable chunk of time in the evening to wrap up their must-dos on their Hollywood Studios day. ©Disney September Hours Of course, summer hours are still much longer than the currently posted hours for the fall but we may see further extensions. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to learn more about park hour extensions! 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 or September? Tell us in the comments! The post Hollywood Studios Park Hours EXTENDED in August and September first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Rules regarding face masks, social distancing, and more have been changing at Disney World and Disneyland over the past few weeks. The Magic is Back Disneyland Mask Just recently, masks became optional for fully vaccinated guests at Disneyland in most locations. Now, we’ve seen a big change made when it comes to mask rules for Disneyland’s Cast Members. A big thanks to our reader Joe (@schreiberjoe on Instagram) for alerting us to this! According to a post from Workers United Local 50 on their Facebook, the mask policy for Disneyland Cast Members will be changing on June 26th in light of updated CAL/OSHA guidance. Workers United Local 50 represents a number of Disneyland Cast Members working in food service. According to Workers United, beginning on June 26th, Cast physical distancing and secondary PPE will become optional for all Cast Members. Welcome Back to Disneyland!! Face masks will also become optional for fully vaccinated Cast Members when working outdoors. Face coverings will continue to be required outdoors, however, for all Cast Members who are not fully vaccinated. Additionally, all Cast Members (including those who are fully vaccinated) will still be required to wear masks indoors, in select health operations, and in enclosed vehicles. Avengers Campus Cast Members who feel more comfortable wearing the masks and PPE, and who want to continue to wear Disney’s issued face masks and secondary PPE (including shields, goggles, and more) will still be allowed to do so. This is somewhat similar to an initial change that was made in Disney World where fully vaccinated Disney World Cast Members were first allowed to remove their masks when working outdoors. Now, Disney World has updated its policy to note that masks are optional for fully vaccinated Cast Members indoors and outdoors. We expect Disneyland’s policy will change to match Disney World’s eventually. “it’s a small world” in Disneyland Keep in mind that for guests visiting Disneyland, masks are optional for fully vaccinated guests indoors and outdoors. Face coverings are required for ALL guests, however, on the bus to and from the Toy Story parking lot. We’ll keep an eye out for more details and let you know what we find. Click here to see the latest update on mask rules for Disney World Cast Members. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to visit Disneyland soon? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Face Mask Rules Change for Disneyland Cast Members first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love how inventive Disney World gets when it comes to food sometimes. The Daily Poutine Like we would’ve never thought to put a burger inside a Bao Bun, and yet the Cheeseburger Pods at Satu’li Canteen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are delicious! We also never expected to like a Burger on a Donut, but thanks to Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew at Disney Springs, we’re now fans! But what about that classic accompaniment to burgers, the almighty French Fry? Why doesn’t it get some love? Well, we’re happy to report that at least one Disney World restaurant has combined a classic cheeseburger with fries and created Cheeseburger Poutine. This was here a while back and now you can get it once again! and we are here for it! This snack is French Fries, Ground Beef, Cheese Sauce, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Ketchup, and Mustard. Cheeseburger ON fries So it’s basically a bunless cheeseburger on fries. And it’s pretty tasty. We loved the cheese sauce (no surprise there, right?), although it did make some of the fries a little soggy. But we’ll take cheesy and soggy fries over regular fries any old day. Cheeseburger poutine. Oh, yeah. There was just enough ketchup and mustard to add that classic cheeseburger flavor, but not so much that it overpowered the rest. And there was a good amount of toppings, too, making this a pretty hearty snack — honestly, you could probably make a meal out of it! SO many toppings If we had any complaints is that the Cheeseburger Poutine was a little TOO basic and we would’ve preferred the addition of a more interesting sauce, maybe something like jalapeño ranch, which we might just order on the side next time around. More of a meal than a snack Overall, though, this huge snack was pretty good and is the perfect snack for anyone who loves burgers and fries. We also think this one would be a big hit with kids, too. And yes, we would eat it again. Feel free to try it out for yourself, though — it’s available at The Daily Poutine at Disney Springs for $9.99. If we spot any other unique burger snacks, we’ll let you know (and we’ll eat them, too! ) 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 burger and fries fan? What do you think of this poutine? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Cheeseburger Poutine?! Here's Where You Can Find it in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning to visit Disney World this summer and haven’t already gotten your Park Pass reservations, now is the time to do so! Let’s Go to Disney World! Park Passes can fill up quickly (especially for popular days, like July 1st — when fireworks are set to return to Disney World). We saw some Park Passes added for this summer, and then certain dates started to fill up again. But, today MORE Park Passes have been added for June and July! A big thanks to our reader Joe (@schreiberjoe on Instagram) for alerting us to this! Let’s see how things have changed. Previously For reference, here’s what things for Theme Park Tickets guests looked like for June recently! Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on June 27th as of June 25th © Disney And here’s what things used to look like for Theme Park tickets guests in July. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on July 1st as of June 25th © Disney You can see there were many days marked in yellow — meaning that one or more parks were already full on those days. Click here to see our full post on what Park Pass availability looked like for all guests earlier today. But now, things look different! Current Availability June Here’s what things look like now in June for Theme park tickets guests… ©Disney …guests at Select Resort Hotels… ©Disney …and Annual Passholders. ©Disney There’s quite a bit more availability now, with more days in green, for the end of June for all guests. July is where we found a more significant change though! July Now, in July there’s full availability (with 1 exception) for Theme Park Tickets guests… ©Disney …Resort Hotel Guests… ©Disney …and Annual Passholders. ©Disney There’s even full availability for all three types of guests on July 1st, the day fireworks return to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT! But, Park Passes are full for EPCOT already on July 4th for all 3 types of guests. Park Pass availability can change VERY quickly, so be sure to take advantage of these added Park Passes as soon as you can! We’ll be on the lookout for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see which Disney World fireworks shows have a return date and which don’t! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to Disney World in June or July? Tell us in the comments! The post More Disney World Park Passes Added (Again) For the Day Fireworks Return! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ll admit that we’re a little jealous of Disneyland’s Avengers Campus. Spider-Man! The West Coast got all the cool Avengers characters, including one of our personal faves, Spider-Man. Not fair! But at least we still get some good Spidey merchandise at Disney World. Recently, we’ve seen Spider-man Bubble Wands, a cool Spider-Man action figure, and a pretty sweet Spider-Man Tee! So while we can’t ride WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure at Disney World, we can still get some cool Spider-Man gear. And today, we saw something that might be the coolest yet! We found a Spider-Man Mickey Ear Hat. It’s a red and black hat with Spidey’s holographic-like eyes on it! SPIDEY! The ears have the Spider-Man logo on them (which is a spider, of course). Spiderman’s logo is a spider And the body of the cap, including the back, has a web-like pattern like Spider-Man’s suit! The bottom trim of the ears is navy blue. Spidey’s colors! Back If you want to rep Spider-Man in your Mickey Ear Hat game, you can head over to Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to grab this hat. It’s available now for $19.99. And if any other Disney merchandise gets our Spidey senses tingling, we’ll let you know! Read more about Avengers Campus 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 a Spider-Man fan? Let us know what kind of Spidey merch you have in the comments! The post PHOTOS: A New Spider-Man Mickey Ear Hat Arrives in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Hello, from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Welcome to Hollywood Studios! Although there have been a lot of exciting things happening with Disney World news this week (all the 50th anniversary announcements!), we don’t have a lot of updates for you this week, but let’s jump on them and get started! Hollywood Studios Trolley Car Cafe The social distancing dots inside the Trolley Car Cafe have been removed. Goodbye, dots. We’ve seen this all over Disney World, and before too long, social distancing markers will be a thing of the past. Here’s When Social Distancing Language Was REMOVED from the Disney World Website ABC Commissary Self-serve condiment stations have returned to Disney World. You’ll just have to pump your own ketchup into a little paper cup now instead of using the pre-packaged ketchup. ABC Commissary We haven’t seen this change happening everywhere yet, but we’re monitoring the situation. Learn More About The Return of Self-Serve Condiments Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Legends of Hollywood There’s a brand new clothing collection out now dedicated to Daisy Duck! Check out the flower and Daisy pattern on these Daisy Duck Denim Shorts for $39.99. Daisy shorts! There’s also a matching Daisy Duck Denim Jacket for $69.99. Loads of Daisies This Daisy T-Shirt features Daisy surrounded by daisies! It’s $36.99. Daisies around Daisy This sweet and fluttery Daisy Duck Top is PERFECT for summer. Perfect summer wear It’s available for $39.99. Check It Out! Disney’s New Cruella-Inspired Dress is Available Online Now! Hollywood Studios Other Updates The Municiberg Billboard is now covered up. Blacked out We’re not sure why, but if we find out, we’ll let you know. See Photos Of A Missing Hollywood Studios Animatronic That’s Returned That’s it for our time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but we’ll be back soon with more updates — see you then! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Hollywood Studios recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Hollywood Studios: Self-Serve Condiments And Daisy Duck Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of our favorite parts of visiting EPCOT in Disney World is getting to experience a little bit of so many different countries and cultures! EPCOT Today while we were visiting EPCOT, we found a quiz to test our knowledge of UK words and facts — how would you have done on it?? We were in the Twinings Tea Shop at the UK pavilion in EPCOT when we found these two quizzes on all things UK! The first was a test of UK vocabulary as it compares to American words that mean the same thing! How many do you know? We definitely knew some of these — like “lift” for “elevator,” which just makes more sense to us! But it gets pretty tricky! Did you know the UK had a different word for “pacifier?” If you’re more of a geography and culture buff, you might do better on the next UK quiz we tried! Try out this quiz! Here’s a closer look at the questions… . UK Quiz Questions Did you get them all? You can stop by the UK Pavilion in EPCOT to try out these quizzes and also find some delicious British snacks! Keep following DFB for more fun Disney news! Click Here to See the Sale on EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival 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. What’s your favorite country pavilion in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post Test Your UK Knowledge with a Quiz We Found in Disney World Today! 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. Earlier today, we told you about the new Disney Dress Shop Collection dress you can find online, themed after Disney’s most fashionable villain, Cruella de Vil! ©shopDisney Today, we found the dress in the parks and got to check it out in person! Here’s where we found it! If you’re hoping to get this fashionable Disney dress in Disney World, you’ll want to head over to Uptown Jewelers in Disney’s Magic Kingdom! We found the Cruella dress in Magic Kingdom! We found Cruella’s dress in all its spotted glory on display near the entrance of the shop! Cruella’s signature is embroidered on the back! We got to take a close-up look at all the cute details on the dress, including Cruella de Vil’s embroidered signature, the bold Dalmatian spots on the accent bodice, and the red faux leather belt! Super cute details! In the parks, it costs $128, which is the same as its online price! If you can’t be in Magic Kingdom today and just need this dress, never fear! You can still buy it online! Click Here to Buy the Cruella de Vil Cocktail Dress! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog to see updates on Disney merchandise! Click Here to See More New Disney 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. Are you planning to buy the new Cruella-themed dress? Let us know in the comments! The post A New Cruella Dress Is Taking Over Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are YOU prepared for Florida weather? Magic Kingdom If you’re headed to Disney World next week, you need to be! The weather in Orlando is notorious for throwing curveballs, but we want you to be ready for whatever the week holds. So, here’s next week’s weather forecast and how to be ready for it! Weather Forecast According to The Weather Channel, we’re going to see pretty similar weather to what we’ve been seeing. Summer is certainly here with hot temperatures and stormy afternoons! Liberty Belle Riverboat Last week brought us almost-daily thunderstorms and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change as we say goodbye to June and hello to July. Here’s what you can expect! June 28th Monday, June 28th will start the week with middling temperatures for the week. This week will primarily hang out in the high 80s and low 90s, just like the last few weeks, so it will be toasty. Monday is going to max out at an 89-degree high and we’ll see 74 degrees at night. ©The Weather Channel And yep, get ready for those scattered storms! These can crop up SUPER suddenly, so don’t get caught off-guard by an out-of-nowhere downpour. June 29th The next day, June 29th brings us a very similar forecast to the day before with a high of 88 degrees during the day and keeping that low down at a comfy 74 degrees. ©The Weather Channel This week also has some notable UV Index days so be sure to wear your sunscreen! Extreme UV levels can be hard on the skin. June 30th On Wednesday, June 30th, we’re going to see temps edge down just a little bit to 87 degrees during the day. Your low is going to stick with 74 degrees. ©The Weather Channel Whew! This day has some high humidity! If you didn’t know, humidity can make it seem HOTTER than it is. You’ll likely find yourself feeling a little hot this week. July 1st For Thursday, July 1st, we’re seeing a day that is almost EXACTLY the same as the day before. Expect temps in the high-80s and a beautiful evening at 74 degrees. ©The Weather Channel One thing to note is that we get a lot of daylight here in Orlando. The sun rises around 6:30AM and sets around 8:30 PM. Right now, you get to take advantage of some of the longest days of the whole year! July 2nd The week continues with another similar day (Honestly, we’re getting suspicious at how consistent these predictions are). We’ll see high-80s in the day and a mid 70s night on July 2nd. ©The Weather Channel Keep in mind that these days that have rain in the forecast don’t necessarily guarantee you’ll see precipitation, but it is likely! It’s almost like the rain knows you’re trying to stay dry during your vacation. July 3rd Saturday, July 3rd brings us warmer temps with a high in the low-90s. You could see some rain on Saturday too! ©The Weather Channel Here, we’ll see a 91-degree high and a 76-degree low. July 4th And we’ll wrap up our week on July 4th with the warmest temperatures and yet another day where you could see some rain. ©The Weather Channel Well, at least the week is consistent! 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 80s to 90s highs and 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 Heads up! Florida weather is FICKLE so this forecast could change a good bit. Keep checking as you get closer to your trip AND check every day when you’re in Disney World if you want to be prepared. 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! Stay safe in the heat! When you’re headed to Disney World. you might not be thinking about safety concerns but everyone should be prepared for long days and hot temperatures. Your body might not be used to walking miles in high heat, so you need to be careful! FREE water at the Hub! To make sure you don’t end up dehydrated or with heat exhaustion, drink a LOT of water, wear sunscreen and sunglasses, and take breaks when you need! The Florida sun can be pretty unforgiving! Everywhere to get FREE water in Disney World now! Stay dry in the rain! Though rain might not pose as much of a threat to your health, it does pose a significant threat to your comfort! Storms in Florida are aggressive and sudden in many instances so it’s easier than you think to end up soaked! Storm Clouds Pack a rain layer and make sure it’s easily accessible in your park bag. If you feel like it’s going to rain, it probably will so snag that layer out and get ready! Keep in mind that covered and indoor spaces will get really crowded when it starts coming down. For more tips on surviving Disney World weather, click here! And there you have it! That’s the weather you can expect in Disney World next week! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from Disney World and beyond! Click here for the latest news 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. Are you headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! The post Tips for Surviving the Weather in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who doesn’t love a sale, especially when it comes to Disney merch? Mouse Gear in EPCOT We found a sale in Mouse Gear today and if you love sales and Orange Bird, you’ll want the scoop. Today we discovered a 25% off select EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival merchandise, including apparel, glassware, and more. 25% off Flower & Garden apparel! All of this Orange Bird merchandise is included in the 25% off sale. Check out the spirit jerseys, t-shirts, glasses, tumblers, and more! So much on sale! If you’re an Orange Bird fan who was holding out because of price, now’s your chance! Read more about the EPCOT Flower & Garden Orange Bird merchandise here! Drinkware is included in the 25% off sale, and if you read the sign, additional discounts (such as the annual pass holder discount) still apply as well! 25% off Flower & Garden glassware We love these pink Flower & Garden mugs adorned with butterflies and flowers that were originally $19.99, now 25% off. Flower & Garden mugs These Flower & Garden cups are also included in the sale, originally priced at $12.99. Flower & Garden Cups We saw all four of the exclusive Flower & Garden Annual Ppassholder glasses included in the sale, including Gardner Mickey and Minnie… Flower & Garden Passholder Glasses …and Passholder in grass font and Orange Bird! These glasses were originally priced at $19.99 each. Flower & Garden Passholder Glasses The Flower & Garden “I Can Dig It!” spirit jersey is also included in the sale and was priced at $69.99 before the sale. Flower & Garden Spirit Jersey This spirit jersey features Gardner Mickey along with the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival logo. Read more about all the 2021 EPCOT Flower & Garden merchandise here! The limited-edition Figment edition of the Flower & Garden Festival MagicBand was originally priced at $34.99 and is now 25% off. Figment Magic Band This MagicBand is covered in flowers and features our favorite purple dragon in green! Read more about the Figment edition of the Flower & Garden Festival MagicBand here! And of course, the ever-iconic Figment ears are included in the sale! Figment Ears Originally at $24.99, we love that we can wear ears that make us look like Figment is eating our heads! Read more about the Figment ears here! And that’s all for now! The Flower and Garden Festival at EPCOT will run until July 5, 2021. Stay tuned to DFB for updates on what may or may not be included in this 25% off Flower and Garden merchandise sale! Read everything you need to know about the 2021 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival here! Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Will you be snagging any of these items on sale? Let us know in the comments! The post Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise is On SALE in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Summer vacations are in full swing, which means a lot of you may have Disney World trips that are just around the corner! Just the happiest castle on Earth If you’re heading to the parks during the week of June 27th, you’re probably well aware that we’re heading into one of the biggest holiday weekends of the year. You’ll definitely want to brush up on the latest park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability! Disney World Park Hours for the Week of June 27th Magic Kingdom’s park hours change a bit this week! Here are the hours for the week of June 27th: Sunday, June 27th through Wednesday, June 30th: 8AM-9PM Thursday, July 1st through Saturday, July 3rd: 9AM-11PM Main Street, U.S.A. EPCOT will be open daily from 11AM-10PM for the week of June 27th. Remember that this is the final full week of the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! The festival will conclude on Monday, July 5th. EPCOT Flower and Garden is here! Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open daily from 9AM-8PM for the week of June 27th. Hollywood Studios Finally, Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s hours will also look a little different next week. The park will be open for the following hours: Sunday, June 27th: 8AM-5PM Monday, June 28th through Saturday, July 3rd: 8AM-7PM Dinosaur With the anticipation of summer crowds, we’re starting to see parks like Magic Kingdom extend their evening hours. But that’s not all — fireworks are coming back to Disney World soon, so the park hours will need to accommodate the return of those nighttime spectaculars! Click here to read about when fireworks will return to Disney World! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of June 27th Select Resort Hotels Guests staying at Select Resort Hotels can book a Park Pass Reservation on June 27th and 30th at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on June 27th as of June 25th © Disney On June 28th and 29th, guests staying at Select Resort Hotels can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on June 28th as of June 25th © Disney EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are available for Park Pass Reservations from July 1st through 3rd. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on July 1st as of June 25th © Disney Theme Park Tickets Guests with Theme Park Tickets have identical Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of June 27th. On Sunday, June 27th and June 30th, guests with Theme Park Tickets can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on June 27th as of June 25th © Disney On June 28th and 29th, guests with Theme Park Tickets can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on June 28th as of June 25th © Disney From July 1st through July 3rd, guests with Theme Park Tickets can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on July 1st as of June 25th © Disney Annual Passholders Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Sunday, June 27th. Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on June 27th as of June 25th © Disney From Monday, June 28th through Wednesday, June 30th, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on June 28th as of June 25th © Disney On July 1st and 2nd, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on July 1st as of June 25th © Disney Finally, on July 3rd, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on July 3rd as of June 25th © Disney The July 4th weekend is always a busy time of year at Disney World, and with the holiday falling on a Sunday this year, expect big weekend crowds! If your Disney World vacation starts next week and heads through the holiday, be sure to pack your patience! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World next week or for the 4th of July holiday? Let us know in the comments! The post What the Hours and Park Pass Availability Looks Like in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re visiting Disney World for Halloween, we found another way you can celebrate the spooky season! Boo Bash ©Disney Just in case the pumpkin snacks, haunted decor, and Boo Bash weren’t enough to get you in the Halloween mood, there’s a new Halloween celebration basket available in Disney World! Disney’s Celebration baskets are big baskets full of Disney goodies that you can have delivered to your resort room to celebrate a special event! There are birthday baskets, engagement baskets, and some just-for-fun Frozen, Pirate, and Star Wars-themed baskets! They come with various park snacks, merchandise, and souvenirs! ©Disney With the Halloween season coming on, now there’s a spooky Mickey’s Halloween Celebration basket available! ©Disney Inside the Halloween basket, you’ll find: Black Bat Felt Tag (Personalizable for an additional fee) Halloween Pumpkin Door Banner (Personalizable for an additional fee) Two Traditional Black Mickey Ear Hats (Personalizable for an additional fee) Orange Halloween Blanket (Personalizable for an additional fee) Mickey Mouse 15″ Plush Disney–Themed Villains Clue Board Game Halloween Mickey LED Flashlight Two Bags of Gourmet Popcorn Candy-Coated Cereal Treat Bundle Two 1.5 oz Unicorn Pops Tostitos Chips & Salsa Five Assorted Single Serving Candy Bars Large Mickey Cookie Large Minnie Cookie So it’s stuffed full of a ton of Halloween Disney goodies! The celebration baskets aren’t cheap, though, and this one costs $350. If you love the idea but don’t wanna dish out hundreds of dollars, it might be cheaper to DIY a similar basket. But…if you’ll be at Disney World for Halloween and you have room in your budget, we think it’s a fun way to celebrate the season and add a little more magic to your trip! The basket will become available on August 1, 2021, and you can order it and other Disney world baskets here. Keep following DFB for more Disney news! Click Here to See the Sold Out Boo Bash Dates Restocked for Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you heading to Disney World for Halloween? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World's Halloween Basket Comes Straight to Your Room...For a HEFTY Price first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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