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Lots of things have changed in Disney World recently. Taking Guest Photos Fully vaccinated Cast Members are no longer required to wear masks when working indoors or outdoors, fully vaccinated guests are not required to wear masks in most locations in Disney World, pre-shows are back in many spots, and even single rider lines are becoming available again. Today we spotted ANOTHER change that has been made, specifically with regards to Cast Members taking guest photos! Throughout Disney World’s reopening, PhotoPass photographers have been taking guests’ photos but Cast Members have not been able to hold a guest’s phone or other device to take a photo using the guest’s own device. That, however, seems to have now changed. This morning, we spotted Cast Members taking photos of guests with those guests’ own devices. So it seems Cast Members are once again able to hold a guest’s phone or camera to take photos of that guest when asked. Cast Member Taking Photos with a Guest Device We expect more changes will continue to be made regarding Disney World’s distancing policies and more over the coming weeks and months as more distancing measures are reduced. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see another thing that has started to return to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to visit Disney World this year? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Changes Photo Policy Regarding Guests' Phones 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. Oh, shopDisney, you give us WAY too many good excuses to keep buying Disney stuff. We’ll take ALL the Disney stuff! And with the release of so much cool merchandise ALL the time, like a wickedly awesome Cruella dress, new Star Wars collectibles, and the Dooney & Bourke it’s a small world Collection, how can we resist? But it’s even harder to say “no” when there’s a sale! And guess what? There’s a huge sale going on right now! You can save 40% off select Disney merchandise! So if you wanted to grab that charming Chip Succulent, now is the time to get it! ©Disney Look at him, it’s like he’s blowing bubbles! This sweet succulent is normally $14.99, but you can now grab him for $9! Click Here To Buy The Chip Succulent There are also some Raya and the Last Dragon items on sale, including this very cool Sisu Dragon Toy that makes sounds AND lights up. How fun! ©Disney Sisu’s regular price is $19.99, but you can grab her for $12! Click Here To Buy The Sisu Dragon Toy Take your love of Star Wars to the beach with this beautiful R2-D2 Beach Towel. This colorful towel features a huge print of one of our favorite droids of all time. ©Disney You can even get the beach towel personalized! It’s normally $16.99, but you can get it now for $10.32 Click Here To Buy The R2-D2 Beach Towel The best way to celebrate the 4th of July is with the always-iconic Mickey Mouse, so grab the Mickey Mouse Americana T-Shirt while it’s on sale! It features a red, white, and blue silhouette of Mickey! ©Disney This shirt is normally $26.99, but you can get it on sale now for $16.20. Click Here To Buy The Mickey Mouse Americana T-Shirt We love the cute Disney artwork by Jerrod Maruyama, and we’re pretty thrilled that the Disney Parks Nesting Bowl Set By Jerrod Maruyama is part of this sale. This features three bowls with Disney Parks icons done in his signature style. ©Disney There are SO many fun things on here — Orange Bird, Mr. Toad, Mickey Cupcakes, and more! And although it’s normally $34.99, you can get it for $21. Click Here To Buy The Disney Parks Nesting Bowl Set By Jerrod Maruyama But these items are just the tip of the iceberg because there are a TON to choose from. So head on over to shopDisney and start filling up your cart! Be sure to use code EXTRA40 to grab this deal and don’t forget that you can stack offers, too — if you have over $75 in your cart, you can also use code SHIPMAGIC to get free shipping! This sale only lasts through Monday, so take note! In the meantime, we’ll continue to keep an eye on all the sales and let you know about them! 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. Let us know if you score any good deals on merchandise today! Leave us a comment and tell us what you bought! The post How To Save 40% On Select Disney Items RIGHT NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Themed lands are a staple of Disney Parks. And wow, have they shown they know how to theme! Zootopia Concept Art ©Disney One of the newest themed lands coming to a Disney park will be a Zootopia-themed land in Shanghai Disneyland. Based on the movie that showed us that “anyone can be anything,” this new land will feature some of the most complex Audio-Animatronics ever constructed. Imagineers love complexity! Currently, Imagineers are developing a three-meter-tall Audio-Animatronic Polar Bear from Tundratown. © Disney | Tundratown Polar Bear Audio-Animatronic We’re also starting to see the land come to life. Amid the construction and technology being created, the first tree of the Zootopia-themed area was just planted. © Disney | First tree of the new land! We’re so excited to watch this new land develop! Stay tuned to DFB for updates on the Zootopia progress in Shanghai Disneyland! For More Shanghai Disneyland News, Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you make a trip to Shanghai Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTO: New Look at the Zootopia-Themed Land Development in Shanghai Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mask and distancing rules have been changing a lot at Disney World over the past few weeks. Face Mask Rules Are Changing Masks are no longer required for fully vaccinated guests in most locations around Disney World, and distancing measures have been reduced in many places. But today we spotted another change that has been made to Disney World’s mask policies when it comes to Cast Members. Just a few days ago, we shared that masks are no longer required for fully vaccinated Cast Members working outdoors. Today, we spoke to some Cast Members who said that masks are now optional for fully vaccinated Cast Members while they’re working indoors too. Cast Members We spotted some Cast Members that had their masks off indoors, but quite a few of the ones we saw working indoors today were still wearing their masks. Cast Member With No Mask Indoors Keep in mind that masks are not required for Disney World guests who are fully vaccinated in most locations around property. But, masks continue to be required on all Disney transportation (including in transportation entrances). Face Mask We expect more changes to Disney’s mask and distancing policies could be made in the future. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more news and let you know what we find. Click here for a full breakdown of the current Disney World mask policy for guests. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to visit Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Mask Rules Change Again for Disney World Cast Members first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Fireworks shows are returning to Disney World starting July 1st! Magic Kingdom Fireworks That magical feeling of standing on Main Street, U.S.A., watching the breathtaking fireworks light up the sky with Disney music playing in the background will soon be here again…yeah, we’re honestly tearing up just thinking about it! So, which fireworks shows have been confirmed to be returning, and which don’t have a return date yet? We’ve got the list for ya right here! Confirmed Disney World Fireworks Shows Magic Kingdom First up is the Magic Kingdom fireworks show, Happily Ever After, which will return to the park on July 1st! Happily Ever After is Coming BACK! You can watch the show — which includes lights and projections on Cinderella Castle along with some spectacular fireworks — from anywhere on Main Street, U.S.A., around the front of the castle, and other spots in the park. Click here to watch the last showing of Happily Ever After from before the park closures! EPCOT Over in EPCOT, the EPCOT Forever fireworks show, will be coming back to World Showcase Lagoon on July 1st! EPCOT Forever You’ll be able to see this show from anywhere around the World Showcase, but if you want a clear view of some of this show’s special elements, you’ll want to be closer to the water. Click here to see photos of the EPCOT Forever show! Future Shows But that’s not all the fireworks news that we have! Disney has revealed that 2 NEW fireworks shows will debut in the parks on October 1st as part of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebrations and we are in for a TREAT! In Magic Kingdom, a brand new fireworks show called Disney Enchantment will take to Cinderella Castle AND Main Street, U.S.A. ©Disney The new show will feature “music, enhanced lighting, stunning fireworks and, for the first time, immersive projection effects that extend from Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A.” Click here to read more about Enchantment! And, the moment we’ve been waiting for at EPCOT is finally here — Disney has announced that EPCOT’s NEW fireworks show, Harmonious, will debut in EPCOT on October 1st as well. ©Disney During this show, guests will get to enjoy new fireworks, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving lasers, fountains, and more all set to reimagined classic Disney songs. Click here to learn more about Harmonious! Special Event Fireworks What about special event fireworks like fireworks for the 4th of July or other events? Disney has not provided any information regarding this yet. So far, on the Disney World calendar, there is a showtime listed for Happily Ever After on July 4th. ©Disney So, it seems likely that Disney will just stick with the Happily Ever After fireworks on that date, rather than putting on a special 4th of July display, but Disney has not yet made an official statement on that. What about themed fireworks for Disney’s new Halloween event, Disney After Hours BOO BASH? At the moment, Disney’s description of the special decor and events guests can expect at BOO BASH does not include specialty fireworks. BOO BASH ©Disney Disney has not yet shared fireworks hours for August, when the BOO BASH parties begin. We expect guests at the After Hours event will be able to enjoy fireworks, but they may be the regular Happily Ever After fireworks. Disney has not yet made any official statement on that yet however, so we’ll keep you updated as we learn more. Click here to learn more about BOO BASH. Fireworks Shows That Are NOT Confirmed to Return to Disney World Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular is a nighttime show in Disney’s Hollywood Studios dedicated to all the Star Wars fans out there. But, it may be a little longer before this show makes its return to the park, as Disney has not yet announced a return date for Galactic Spectacular. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular ©Disney There is also not a return date for Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios just yet. Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Earlier this year, we shared a look at how Fantasmic‘s show area had been drained of water. We also saw that some of the older, faded Fantasmic posters had been replaced with newer, more vibrant ones. We certainly hope to hear some updates about this show soon! During the 50th Anniversary, the Tower of Terror will transform however into a beacon of magic and light with some special effects. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Over at Animal Kingdom, Rivers of Light closed last year and was reportedly set to close permanently. In fact, it was later removed from the Animal Kingdom park map. However, Disney has shared that a new daytime show will be coming to the park on October 1st called Disney KiteTails! You’ll be able to see it at the Discovery River Amphitheater during the day. ©Disney The show will feature elaborate 3-D kites that are shaped like popular Disney characters over the river, performers flying windcatchers and kites, and classic Disney songs. Click here to learn more about this new daytime show. Though the Tree of Life Awakening is not technically a fireworks show, it was one of the main nighttime experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We got to see a glimpse of it again during the holidays last year, but on October 1st we’ll get to see something NEW at the Tree of Life as part of the 50th Anniversary. ©Disney During the 50th Anniversary, you’ll find magical fireflies inhabiting the Tree of Life. You can see some concept art for that above. And that’s a basic look and what fireworks shows have been and have not been confirmed for a return to Disney World. Of course, things could continue to change and Disney could have some big announcements up their sleeves. We’ll be sure to look for more updates and keep you updated. Click Here to See the July Fireworks Schedule! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which fireworks show are you most excited to see return to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Which Disney World Fireworks Shows Have a Return Date...and Which Ones Don't first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is slowly returning to its pre-closure normal. We’ve seen the end of temperature checks, the end of face-covering requirements in most locations, and social distancing measures have been removed. The baked mac and cheese is BACK!!!! Hungry crowds are returning to Disney World, and well, they need places to eat. So we’ve also seen a lot of restaurants and snack spots reopening, including Cape May Cafe, Tusker House Restaurant, and Maya Grill. ALL the food is coming back, baby! And now, another snack spot at Disney World looks to be reopening. We were checking the hours today for Eight Spoon Cafe and noticed something different– hours are officially listed for this weekend — on SUNDAY from 10:30AM to 2:30PM! We have seen this happen for quite a few dining locations over the past few months. And they have indeed opened on the date and at the time listed on the website! So, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that Eight Spoons officially reopens this weekend. ©Disney And don’t worry, that Baked Macaroni and Cheese is still on the menu, including the version with Pulled Pork! YUM! ©Disney But there’s something new on the menu, too — a Pulled Pork – Jelly Donut Sandwich. Now we’ve had this before back in 2019 with Animal Kingdom’s Tasting Sampler at The Smiling Crocodile. It’s a Pulled Pork-stuffed Jelly Donut with Slaw for $6.99, and we really liked it then! We’re happy to see it added to a menu! Pulled Pork Jelly Donut Slider We’ll be heading over to Eight Spoon Cafe this weekend to see what its reopening looks like, so stay tuned for more updates! EPCOT’s La Cava del Tequila Reveals NEW Glassware Ahead Of Full Reopening! 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 ever eaten at Eight Spoon Cafe? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments! The post Is This Popular Mac and Cheese Spot Reopening SOON in Disney's Animal Kingdom?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World a maaaajor vacation destination. To deal with SO MANY people so successfully is no small feat, and they accomplish it seemingly effortlessly. A BIG way they handle a lot of things? By tricking you to do what they want — and you likely don’t even know that it’s happening! Disney’s constantly trying to fool us! From carefully hiding the things they don’t want you to see to putting other things right in front of your face (usually in an attempt to get you to spend more money), Disney is pretty sneaky. Today, we’re sharing the ways that you’re being fooled by Disney World! Carefully Concealed Construction Projects Even though Disney usually wants guests to get excited about upcoming rides and big projects (like the TRON coaster!), they carefully conceal other projects from guests’ view. Many times, you’ll see walls or buildings painted in colors colloquially referred to as “Bye Bye Blue” and “Go-Away Green.” The blue is made to blend in with the sky and the green is scientifically proven to be a color that people tend to ignore, so the trick works more often than you think. Next time you’re near EPCOT, see how easy (or NOT easy!) it is to spot the new Guardians of the Galaxy coaster building. It’s MASSIVE but painted so you hardly notice! Sorry Disney, that train station scrim isn’t fooling us! Also, we’ve seen Disney use many decorative scrims over the years, especially in areas like Main Street, U.S.A.. These scrims are painted to look like the buildings they’re concealing, and while it’s not the most discreet trick in the book, it makes the walls easier to forget about! Forced Perspective Sometimes Disney needs to make things look a lot bigger or smaller than they actually are, and that’s where forced perspective comes in. For instance, Cinderella Castle is smaller towards the top to make it look taller, and Main Street U.S.A.’s buildings are not only smaller as they go up to make them appear bigger as well, but they’re closer together on the castle end of the street to make the castle look farther away. The street gets narrower toward the end! This happens is reverse too! The most notable example is the main building in the American Adventure pavilion in EPCOT. This show building is much taller than it appears. It’s supposed to be built like a colonial American building, which were only 2 or 3 stories tall, but the building needed to be big enough to house a theater, so they used careful architecture/design and forced perspective to make it look smaller. Next time you’re strolling around World Showcase, peek at the American Adventure and see if you can tell how much bigger this building actually is! This building is MUCH bigger than it looks. And if you’ve ever spotted the “Eiffel Tower” in EPCOT’s France Pavilion, then you may be surprised to know that it’s actually quite small. Forced perspective is used to make it look larger than it is. It’s an effective trick but also one that required bird deterrents be used regularly around the structure. If a bird landed on the tower it would throw off the scale of the illusion! Another successful example of scale tricking your eye is Beast’s Castle in Fantasyland. The castle appears far away but, in reality, it’s just a tiny facade! Click Here to See How Disney Manipulates You Without You Knowing! Very Dedicated Theming Disney wants to immerse you in the park, no matter where you’re at, so they often disguise things that you can see from other parts of the parks. (If you can see other parts of the park at all!) For instance, you can see Tower of Terror from EPCOT, but it is specifically colored to match the Morocco pavilion (the most common section in your line of sight from EPCOT) so that it doesn’t look out of place. Have you ever noticed that it’s the same color scheme as Morocco?! This is also why the tunnels (utilidors) were built under Magic Kingdom so that Cast Members in costumes from other lands don’t walk through the park and “throw off” the feel and atmosphere of the land that you’re in. Disney wants to keep the illusion alive! Packages and Fine-Tuned Marketing This one is less to do with looks and more to do with tricking you to spend more money! When planning your vacation, you may notice that Disney World bundles tickets and rooms together with other amenities to make you think that you’re getting the best deal. BUT, this may not always be the cheapest way to purchase your trip! It’s okay to buy your resort stay and tickets separately! This is particularly true when discounts come out — it may be marketed as a 4-night, 5-day deal when you can actually book it with fewer nights and days. By using that “longer vacation” language, guests are often convinced to book more and spend more than they originally intended. Don’t forget to read the fine print on the marketing! This is a case where getting tricked by Disney might not be so enjoyable! Click Here to Check Out Our Ultimate Disney Discount Guide! Gift Shops This is one of the more cliche (and well-known) ways that Disney tries to fool you, but it works! Rides end in gift shops so that you’ll spend more money. If you really enjoyed the ride, then maybe you’ll buy a souvenir to match. It doesn’t help that the gift shops are seriously cool! This design is also forcing you to walk through more stores than you typically would on a visit to the parks. The more shops they can get you in, the more likely you are to spend money! Ever visited with a small child? You know the fear that strikes in the pit of your chest when exiting the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh or Pirates of the Caribbean. If you make it out without caving and buying something or at least a small kiddo beeeegggging for that souvenir, you’re doing better than many! Gift shops at exits are certainly effective! Discounts for Longer Trips Have you ever noticed that Disney tickets get cheaper per day the longer you visit? They start at more than $100 per day and decrease to around $50 per day the more days that you purchase. What you save on tickets, you’ll spend in the parks. Well, you guessed it, this is a way that Disney’s manipulating you! Even if you aren’t spending as much to buy each day of your ticket, that’s one more day that you’ll be in the Disney World parks — buying food, souvenirs, and extras. Not to mention likely more nights in a hotel room (do you hear dollar signs in your head too, or just us?). It’s very sneaky! 50 Awesome Secrets for Your Disney World Trip — Click Here! Annual Passes While buying an annual pass may save you money initially, you’ll likely be making more trips in the long run because you want to get your money’s worth. This means more visits to the park and more money spent! They’re sneaky! Disney does the same thing with DVC, the Disney Vacation Club. In the end, you likely spend more money on the program than you would’ve spent otherwise. It’s convincing you to come more often! Limited-Time Offerings Disney launches a LOT of limited-time offerings each year! Whether it’s merchandise with a limited release, a snack that you can only buy during the holiday season, or a hard-ticketed event that’s more exclusive, you’ll see this marketing trick used frequently. We’re suckers for holiday treats! Any time that you market something as a limited edition, time, or release, people are more tempted to buy it! FOMO is a real thing people…and Disney fans are suckers for it. (That includes us here at DFB!) You may not have wanted those limited new Minnie ears you spotted, but when you see them flying off the shelves, you might find yourself reaching for your wallet (been there!). Click Here for 5 Big Disney Events You Don’t Want to Miss! We bet you didn’t know that Disney World was tricking you in so many different ways. Here at DFB, we know we’re getting fooled, but we keep coming back again and again because we love it, and we imagine that all you other big Disney fans out there feel the same. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news, as well as all the advice for planning the perfect trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these “tricks” surprised you the most? Have you ever noticed any of them? The post How You’re Being FOOLED By Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. What if you could combine two of the most fashionable things we know into one dress? ©Walt Disney Studios It’d be pretty amazing, right? Well, good news! Disney has done just that with their new Cruella-inspired dress, the newest addition to the oh-so-adorable Dress Shop Collection! Now, you can buy a Dress Shop Collection dress that’s inspired by the villainous fashionista herself, Cruella de Vil! What could possibly be more fashionable than that? ©shopDisney The dress is a bold statement, much like Cruella herself, but don’t worry — no Dalmatians were harmed in the making of this dress! You can buy the Cruella-inspired Dress now! ©shopDisney The cocktail dress is form-fitting with a Dalmatian print pattern on the bodice that continues to a ruffled skirt over the black straight skirt. The skirt is knee-length, and the bodice has a deep v-neck on the front and back. ©shopDisney Also on the back is the embroidered signature of Cruella de Vil herself! Other details include the red faux-leather belt with a black buckle and red hem along the Dalmatian-print accent piece. ©shopDisney This statement cocktail dress costs $128, and you can buy it now on shopDisney! Click Here to Buy the Cruella de Vil Cocktail Dress! On top of this, The Dress Shop Collection has some super fun and cute Disney-inspired dresses, like the “Play in the Park” Dress that’s covered in little Disney characters and Disney World attractions! ©shopDisney The retro-looking dress looks fun and colorful from afar, and you can see all the Disney details when you look closer! Click Here to Buy the “Play in the Park” Dress! We’ve also seen the Black Widow Dress, which is perfect for the upcoming Marvel movie, Black Widow! ©shopDisney The references to Black Widow are a little bit subtle, but you can definitely tell that this classy dress is all about the superhero. Click Here to Buy the Black Widow Dress! Keep following DFB for more Disney shopping updates and tips! Click Here to See More Cruella-Inspired Merchandise! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Dress Shop Collection dress is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney’s New Cruella-Inspired Dress is Available Online Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This year, Disney World is holding a Halloween Boo Bash instead of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Boo Bash ©Disney Tickets are selling out quickly, but Disney just re-stocked tickets for select dates! Disney’s Boo Bash has been a hot topic lately, as the ticket prices for the event went up from the previous Mickey’s Not-So-Scary prices, despite the Boo Bash being a shorter event with less entertainment (that we know of so far!). Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Previously, many dates in September and October were sold out. But Disney has just re-stocked tickets for most dates in October, including the nights close to Halloween, like the 26th and 29th! ©Disney Previously, every Tuesday and Friday night in October were sold out, along with a few in September. Most of the evenings for Boo Bash in September still had available tickets, except for the 21st and the 24th. These dates now have available tickets as well! ©Disney August also has availability every Tuesday and Friday evening, starting August 17th. ©Disney Keep following DFB for more Disney updates! Read ALL about the Boo Bash event 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 going to Disney’s Boo Bash this year? Let us know in the comments! The post SOLD OUT Boo Bash Dates Restocked for Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Royal Caribbean reported that two children tested positive on this week’s sailing of Adventure of the Seas. View the full article

Crayola Experience offers aquatic-themed activities in a partnership with OceanX, a nonprofit exploration organization, for a limited time. View the full article

For centuries, almost every continent on Earth has passed down legends of hairy, ape-like bipedal creatures including the Yeti, Sasquatch and in Florida, the fabled Skunk Ape. South Florida sightings have been detailed in newspaper reports dating back decades. Some researchers, such as Dave Shealy, have dedicated their careers to searching for this smelly cryptid. View the full article

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Restaurants are continuing to reopen all around Disney World! Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Recently, we stopped by Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we’re getting EXCITED for ‘Ohana to reopen at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. But today, we’re checkin’ out Maya Grill’s reopening at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort! Maya Grill reopened TODAY for dinner! This restaurant serves up the tastes of “Nuevo Latino.” We saw quite a few menu changes here, so we’re excited to give ’em all a try. Let’s get started! Atmosphere You’ll find Maya Grill near the hotel’s lobby. And when you walk inside, you’ll feel transported to the entrance of a Mayan pyramid! The entrance to Maya! There wasn’t much social distancing, many tables were seated next to each other. Not a lot of distancing The dining room filled up quickly! Be sure to get your table quick if you want to visit Maya! Menu Before we were seated, we used the QR code provided to look up the menu on our phones. The QR code! And we got paper menus after we were seated! Our table for the evening! You’ll find a variety of starters and salads… ©Disney …some entrees (including a new plant-based option!)… ©Disney …sides, and desserts. Those Fried Baby Churros are calling our name! ©Disney There’s also an extensive list of specialty cocktails, beer, wine, and — of course — tequila. For our meal, we opted for the Guacamole (with strawberries!)… Guac with strawberries! … a Margarita Flight with La Clasica, Blood Orange, and Horchata Maragaritas… The Margarita Flight! …Fiesta Nachos… The Fiesta Nachos! …Chicken Fajita Skillet… The Chicken Fajita Skillet! …and Enchiladas! The Chicken Enchilada! We’ll be sure to bring you a full review of those eats soon! And of course, we’ll be hoppin’ all around Disney World checking out all the other restaurants that are reopening soon. Stay tuned to DFB! Check Out Another Restaurant Reopening in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever eaten at Maya Grill? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: First Look at Maya Grill's Reopening in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Pixar Pier isn’t just the spot for Pixar-themed rides, it’s also got Pixar treats! Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff in Disney California Adventure Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff in Disney’s California Adventure serves all sorts of delicious goodies perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth! Recently, the Inside Out-themed sweets shop unveiled a new Toy Story treat that’s seriously adorable! Introducing the new Forky Cake Pop! This treat is based on a fan-favorite Toy Story character and is a sweet vanilla cake pop covered in white chocolate. The Forky Cake Pop! We can’t get over the cuteness of this cake pop! The cake is moist, maybe a little TOO moist, but that’s usually how cake pops are to stay together. This is a super sweet treat, so make sure you have a sweet tooth before you buy this one! How cute! Forky couldn’t help himself from visiting the TRASH! TRASH!!! Although it’s a bit on the small side for the price of $5.49, this is the perfect bite for anyone in need of a super sweet treat! We wouldn’t recommend this one to anyone who doesn’t love sugary goodness because this pop is really, really sweet! Hey Mr. Potato Head! We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney treats! Stay tuned for more! FIRST LOOK at the NEW Lamplight Lounge Dining Experience! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the Forky Cake Pop? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: 'Toy Story' Fans Will Love Disney's New Sweet Treat! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

More and more restaurants are starting to reopen in Disney World! Sebastian’s Bistro Recently, we learned that ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will reopen next month and now there’s a reopened dining option over in Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. And, of course, we had to stop by to give it a try! As of June 24th, Sebastian’s Bistro has reopened for nightly walk-in guests at the resort. The walk-in service will be available through July 4th, when reservations officially begin on July 5th. So, what exactly does it look like to walk up to a Disney World restaurant? Atmosphere When we first arrived at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, we noticed that there weren’t many people hanging around the restaurant. Inside Sebastian’s Bistro! We were able to just walk in and sit down! Not busy at all! Food And then it was time to eat! Sebastian’s Bistro now features a brand new family-style dinner, meaning all of the food will be brought to your table in large portions for the table to share. When we got to the table, we scanned the QR code for the menu! Scanned a Code to get the Menu! The meal had a flat price with add-ons available! ©Disney Although the menu was limited, there were still plenty of options, including plant-based platters. ©Disney Once it’s time to dig in, the food will be brought directly to your table, so there’s no need to get up to go anywhere — just sit down and enjoy! Our meal started with buttery house-baked pull-apart rolls. The rolls! We then got The Spice Necklace Salad, the Taste of the Caribbean platter, and we had to try the Taste of the Caribbean Enhancement and chose the coconut shrimp option! It was more than it worth it — there was plenty of shrimp and it was delicious! The Coconut Shrimp from the Taste of the Caribbean Enhancement With the Taste of the Caribbean platter, the table shares oven-roasted citrus chicken, slow-cooked mojo pork with mango sambal, and grilled flank steak with mojito relish, with a side of cilantro rice and beans, vegetable curry, and grilled broccolini. Taste of the Caribbean Platter No meal would be complete without dessert (at least in our books), and they’ve got that too! It’s the coconut-pineapple bread pudding! Coconut-Pineapple Bread Pudding Well, that was one big meal! If you’re hoping to visit the restaurant once reservations are available, you can already start booking now. Or, just walk up like us through July 4th. And, of course, we’ll be bringing you a full review of our meal here soon, so stay tuned to DFB! Click HERE for Our Review of the Last Time We Dined at Sebastian’s Bistro! 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 ever eaten at Sebastian’s Bistro? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the Reopened Sebastian's Bistro in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In case you missed it, there will be a train that connects the Orlando International Airport and Disney World! Would You Take a Train to Disney World?©Brightline Starting in 2022, Disney’s Magical Express is being discontinued, and although there is a new bus service from Mears on the way, this train is another way to get from the airport to Disney World. We’ve been keeping an eye on the progress and any announcements for the upcoming train, but now we have more information about when construction on the new Brightline Train could start! Originally, the Brightline train connecting Orlando International Airport and Disney World was supposed to be complete in 2023. Since then, it has pushed back its completion timeline to 2026! And, according to the Orlando Business Journal, work on the train segment from the airport to Disney Springs “could get started by first-quarter 2024.” ©Brightline This was said by Brightline at a recent presentation to Orange County, and it all depends on “if the Miami-based intercity rail provider gets the necessary approvals, construction on the first segment.” They also mentioned that the remaining track that will go on to Tampa would begin construction in the second-quarter of 2025. If construction does in fact start in 2024, the train could be on track for a 2026 opening. ©Brightline So if you’re looking forward to the Brightline Train option, you’ll still have to wait several years. Brightline still has to get the segment of train from the airport to Disney World approved before construction can begin, but we’ll continue to keep you updated as we learn more! How Much Will the Train Between Disney World and the Airport Cost? 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 looking forward to the upcoming Brightline Train? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's When Construction Is Set to Begin on the Airport Train to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs can be a great place to be if you’re looking to do some serious Disney snacking. Disney Springs Recently, we’ve tried a boozy Pina Colada Cheesecake, a Watermelon Dole Whip Taco, and the Bacon of Doom at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. And, now we’re going to have to head back for more because there’s a NEW snack in town! Disney shared a first look at a new menu item at The Daily Poutine snack stand and it has all the essentials for the summer barbecue season. The Daily Poutine The Cheeseburger Poutine has arrived and is made with French Fries, Ground Beef, Cheese Sauce (!!), Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Ketchup, and Mustard. Why eat the fries separate from the cheeseburger when you don’t have to, right?! ©Disney We’ve seen a lot of unique poutine creations at this Disney Springs stop in the past like the Butter Chicken Poutine, so we’re looking forward to giving it a try! Keep in mind that you won’t be able to find this for too long because it’s only on the menu now through July 30th, so you’ll need to add this to your summer plans if you want to give it a try! Of course, we’ll bring you a full review of the snack soon, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out The NEW Upgrade to the ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Cake in Disney Springs! 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 is your favorite Disney Springs snack? Let us know in the comments! The post CHEESEBURGER Fries...Now We've Seen Everything in Disney World 👀 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland has been reopened for almost two months, and a lot has already changed at the resort. Disney California Adventure Now more hotels have reopened, out-of-state guests can visit the parks, temperature checks are no longer required, and face mask policies have changed for guests. And, as more and more restaurants reopen, we’re checking out a brand new dining experience that has arrived at the already open Lamplight Lounge in Disney California Adventure! Lamplight Lounge originally reopened in March for the special ticketed event A Touch of Disney and ever since they’ve been serving up lunch and dinner for guests who have a reservation (they’ll also be serving brunch again soon). But, now the restaurant is accepting walk-up guests for the new Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining! Lamplight Lounge! Let’s check it out! Check-In and Seating Unlike the other seating area at Lamplight Lounge, the new Boardwalk Dining experience does not require a reservation. Instead, guests can walk up to be seated. You can join the waitlist for this spot through the Disneyland app. At first, the app showed us availability, but then the app got a bit finicky and told us there was no availability. ©Disney So, we went to the host stand and were able to join the waitlist there with an estimated wait of about 30 minutes. We overheard some guests also saying that they were having an issue joining the waitlist. If you experience an issue joining the waitlist, we recommend going to the host stand to see if you can join that way. Check the Host Stand if You Have Issues Then, we got our text telling us to return and we were on our way! Food Here’s a look at the menu. Menu! The menu for the Boardwalk Dining experience includes a number of items from Lamplight Lounge including the lobster nachos, potato skins, tuna poke, the scream canister cocktail, and other items. There are also a number of things on the menu that we had seen at Lamplight Lounge when it reopened with A Touch of Disney, like the Angus Beef Sliders and Spotlight Nachos: Barbacoa. One thing that we didn’t immediately recognize from the current Lamplight Lounge menu, however, was the Pork Belly “Banh Mi” Brussels Sprouts. A Look at the Menu There are also a number of drinks available including cocktails… Drinks Menu …non-alcoholic mocktails… Drinks Menu …a number of wine options… Drinks …and some beer selections too. Beers During our trip today, we grabbed the Pork Belly “Banh Mi” Brussels Sprouts… Pork Belly “Banh Mi” Brussels Sprouts. …Angus Beef Sliders… Sliders …and the Spotlight Nachos: Barbacoa. We’ll bring you our full review of the Boardwalk Dining soon so stay tuned for that! And, we’ll be back to Lamplight Lounge for more soon, as the new brunch option comes to the restaurant on July 9th. In the meantime, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and updates. Click here to see some snack spots that reopened today in Disneyland! 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 ever dined at Lamplight Lounge? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: First Look at the NEW Boardwalk Dining Experience at Disneyland's Lamplight Lounge first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the next few months, planDisney will introduce each resort through practically perfect pocket guides. Each guide will break down the basics and showcase what makes Disney Resort hotels special in a savable Instagram guide that you can reference for future planning. First up … Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/4sI2qRKyt1kView the full article

While Celebrity Cruises is still requiring passengers to be fully vaccinated on ships departing outside of Florida, the cruise line changed its policy for Florida amid a battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis. View the full article

When you’re exploring Disney World, odds are you’re going to see LOTS of options for souvenirs. Disney Parks Life Souvenir Cup You might have your eye on a bubble wand or a souvenir popcorn bucket, or MAYBE a souvenir cup will catch your eye. Well, that last thing certainly happened to us today when we spotted a BRAND NEW souvenir cup in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We were exploring Zuri’s Sweets Shop in Animal Kingdom, looking for an afternoon treat, when we spotted the SNAZZY Disney Parks Life Souvenir Cup on the counter. Disney Parks Life Souvenir Cup You can choose from a yellow or red lid and the purchase of the cup comes with a Goofy’s Glacier (typically $4.70 on their own). Disney Parks Life Souvenir Cup Of course, we absolutely needed one of these sweet cups, so we asked to have the Mango and Strawberry Glacier layered, picked the yellow lid, and called it ours! Ooooh, aaaaah. Disney Parks Life Souvenir Cup The main feature of the cup is the Mickey ears lid, complete with a bendy straw poking through. Disney Parks Life Souvenir Cup The actual design of the cup is the same as we’ve seen from the Disney Parks Life collection elsewhere. It features Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Minnie, and Pluto… Disney Parks Life Souvenir Cup …and a whole slew of iconic park icons! Disney Parks Life Souvenir Cup Maybe we’re imagining it, but it almost seemed like our Glacier tasted BETTER in our new cup! Disney Parks Life Souvenir Cup You can snag this souvenir at Zuri’s Sweets Shop in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for $10.99 (Glacier included) and we’ll keep an eye out for it elsewhere! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney updates! Click here to see MORE souvenir cups in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this souvenir cup? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World's NEW Souvenir Cup Is A BARGAIN first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland reopened in late April, but various rides and restaurants around the park remained closed at the time. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Over the past few weeks, more attractions and restaurants (including some fan-favorites) have started to reopen. Recently, we shared that 6 MORE Disneyland spots would be reopening. Well, today 4 of those dining locations became available to guests once again! If you’ve been looking to grab a treat or two from Maurice’s Treats, you can once again do that as this spot has reopened in Disneyland Park! What Would You Like to Grab? Edelweiss Snacks, also in Disneyland, wasn’t open when we walked past it (as it was set to reopen at 11AM and we walked past it earlier than that). But this is one of the spots set to reopen today! You can see its listed operating hours on the Disneyland website and check it out the next time you’re in the park. Edelweiss Snacks Heading to Disney California Adventure Park? Some spots there are set to reopen today as well, specifically Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums, and Cozy Cone Motel — Popcone. Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums | Photo from 2018 Today, the NEW Lamplight Lounge — Boardwalk Dining experience is also set to be available. So, if you LOVE snacking on all of those delicious treats around Disneyland, you’ve got a few more spots you can grab some food from now! We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more Disneyland news and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more updates. Click here to see more restaurants that will be reopening soon in Disneyland! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What is your favorite restaurant in Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: 4 More Snack Spots Reopened Today in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

SeaWorld is hiring about 300 food and beverage workers and offering a signing bonus to bring in workers. View the full article

Love learning behind-the-scenes stories about your favorite attractions? Want to get sneak peeks at some of the things Disney is working on? ©Disney You can watch documentaries (like the upcoming Behind the Attractions series), check out museum displays, or pick up great books to learn about some of these things. But if you want to learn all these secrets and more in person, there’s a special event in Disney World you might want to go to! We’re talking about Destination D23!! If you’re unfamiliar with it, Destination D23 is a Disney fan event led by D23. During this event, fans can be among the first to hear exciting announcements about upcoming projects, get behind-the-scenes info, hear from special guests, and more. Last year, D23 postponed their 2020 Destination D fan event until 2021, and now we’ve got an update on where and when this event will be held! ©D23 Destination D23 will take place this year in Walt Disney World in Disney’s Contemporary Resort from November 19th through the 21st! D23 will be celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and more during this special event. ©D23 Want to attend Destination D23? D23 Gold Members will be able to purchase tickets for the event when they go on sale in July. You can visit the D23 website to learn more about becoming a member if you aren’t one already. We can’t wait to see what special news will be shared at this event. If you’re looking for more Disney fan events, the D23 Expo will be taking place next year (2022) in Anaheim. We’ll be keeping an eye out for more information on both of these and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more details! Click here to see more about the refurbishment that’s going on at the Contemporary (including work on new Incredibles-themed rooms)! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to a Destination D event or a D23 Expo? Tell us in the comments! The post Here's When the Destination D23 Fan Event Will Take Place in Disney World This Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article