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We’ve been getting excited for Disney World’s 50th anniversary! Happily Ever After The celebration kicks off on October 1st and lasts for a whopping 18 months. And while we’ve already got a taste of what’s in store (like new costumes for Mickey and Minnie, a ride’s grand opening, new eats, and more), Disney’s got something else up their sleeve! Today, Disney announced that a NEW fireworks show — Disney Enchantment — will be coming to Magic Kingdom as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations. One of the most unique things about this show is that for the first time ever in Disney World, there will be immersive projection effects used during the show that will extend from Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A.! ©Disney We have seen projection mapping used on Cinderella Castle before during shows like Happily Ever After and the holiday projections that were done last year, but this projection show will stretch down to Main Street, U.S.A.’s buildings. That sounds pretty exciting! Main Street, U.S.A. It sounds somewhat similar in a sense to what was done for Disneyland Forever, a show that was featured over at Disneyland Park where there were projects on the buildings on Main Street, U.S.A. ©Disney According to Disney, Enchantment was created to launch with “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” and it will take guests “on a journey filled with adventure, wonder and empowerment,” inspiring everyone to believe in magic. Guests will get to enjoy music, enhanced lighting, and stunning fireworks along with those immersive projections. The show will debut on October 1st, 2021, as part of the kick-off to the 50th Anniversary celebrations. ©Disney If you’re itching to see fireworks again in Disney World though you won’t have to wait that long. Fireworks will officially return to Magic Kingdom (with Happily Ever After) and EPCOT (with EPCOT Forever) on July 1st, 2021! Happily Ever After We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more updates about Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep bringing ya the latest 50th anniversary news! Learn More About Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for this new show? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Projections Coming to Main Street, U.S.A. for Disney's Worth's 50th Anniversary first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How excited are you for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary this fall? Personally, I can’t wait for all of the magic and adventure that lies ahead with this momentous celebration! To tide us over until then, we’re excited to exclusively reveal the upcoming publishing program from Disney Editions tied to the historic Anniversary. The magic is practically jumping off the pages of these new books, so take a look!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/bCUNVmKMfT0 View the full article

Do you know someone who makes magic by bringing comfort, support and joy to those around them? Now’s your chance to recognize all of the positivity and happiness they’ve brought to you or your community… and they may just win a trip to Walt Disney World Resort and a one-year subscription to Disney+!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/ymB2IfLwfao View the full article

We’ve got BIG news for those traveling to Disney World later this year! Cinderella Castle As you’ve probably heard, Disney World will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. On October 1st, 2021 the 18 MONTH-long festivities will begin for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration“. The celebration includes special transformations coming to the parks’ icons, new outfits for Mickey & Minnie, and a whole lot more. And now, we’ve got MORE BIG NEWS about the Anniversary!!! Disney World just announced that The World’s Most Magical Celebration will feature a BRAND-NEW nighttime spectacular in Magic Kingdom called Enchantment! Time for a NEW Fireworks Show! This new 50th Anniversary show won’t debut in Magic Kingdom until October 1st, so you’ll have to wait a little bit longer to check it out! Happily Ever After Keep in mind that the Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular will return to Magic Kingdom on July 1st though, so if you’re heading to Disney World this summer you will have the chance to enjoy that. We can’t WAIT to see this new nighttime spectacular for ourselves and you can bet we’ll be taking you along with us. As always, stay tuned to DFB to keep up with everything you need to know about the 50th Anniversary celebrations! Click here to learn more about The World’s Most Magical Celebration! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about the upcoming show? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: NEW Magic Kingdom Fireworks Show Announced for Disney World's 50th Anniversary first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has shared details about how it will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Plans include the new nighttime spectaculars at Magic Kingdom and Epcot, plus a daytime show at Animal Kingdom and 50 golden character statues in its theme parks. View the full article

EPCOT is undergoing a LOT of changes. EPCOT An expansion at the France Pavilion — including the new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction — will open on October 1st, and construction continues on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and the new Space 220 restaurant. But there’s something else on the way: an all-new nighttime spectacular! And now, we finally know when this new show — Harmonious — will light up the skies. The new Harmonious show will feature fireworks, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving lasers, fountains, and more. That’s some serious tech right there! Harmonious Concept Art ©Disney Harmonious will incorporate Disney music with classic songs reinterpreted and presented by diverse cultural musicians from around the world in keeping with the international celebration that is EPCOT’s World Showcase. Harmonious We’ve been watching the progress on this show as the barges and centerpiece for the special effects have made their way out onto World Showcase Lagoon. A Look at the Harmonious Barges We’ve also watched as a number of effects and aspects from the show have been tested. And while many may not like how these barges look during the day right now, we’ve been wondering when we’ll be able to actually see all this innovation put to work at night. And now we have our answer! Harmonious Barge Disney JUST announced on Good Morning America that EPCOT’s new Harmonious nighttime spectacular will debut on October 1st, 2021, just in time for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Harmonious Barges October 1st is going to be one BIG day with the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, La Creperie de Paris, some booths at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, (now) Harmonious, and more! Click here to see everything that’s happening in Disney World on October 1st! We’ll keep a close eye on the continuing construction with Harmonious and keep you posted with updates! As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Check Out the Latest Harmonious Construction Update By Clicking Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to watch Harmonious? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Harmonious Fireworks Opening Date Announced for EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Beginning Oct. 1, “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honors the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, and, wow, do I have some great new details to share with you about this incredible 18-month event. A new nighttime spectacular, “Disney Enchantment,” will help kick off the 50th anniversary festivities when it debuts Oct. 1 at […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/HiyvtJ4gDGM View the full article

On the 100th episode of Theme Park Rangers podcast, Orlando Sentinel tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil answers his most frequently asked questions and looks back on the guests that have offered insight and helped us reach this milestone. View the full article

A new MagicBand seems to come out every day! With a vast array of options, there’s a perfect MagicBand for just about everyone! Not only are they stylish, but they also make stuff like FastPasses (when they are around), room charges, and park tickets so much easier! Lots of options! Even though MagicBands are no longer complementary and MagicMobile allows you to not need a MagicBand at all, they’re still a hot product used by lots of Disney-goers! With bands based on rides, characters, and even food, it’s no surprise that this MagicBand is based on a beloved Walt Disney World Resort! Based on the resort of the same name, the new Yacht Club Mickey Mouse MagicBand is available now for a special pre-order price of $25! This new band is available for pre-order at this price on MyDisneyExperience for Annual Passholders and Resort guests! Yacht Club Mickey Mouse MagicBand ©Disney The new band features a nautical-themed Mickey with an adorable hat! Mickey is seen tapping his foot and steering the ship — a nice homage to the classic cartoon Steamboat Willie! We’re always on the lookout for the latest merch news! Stay tuned here for more! Click here to read about the new Cruella MagicBand! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new Yacht Club MagicBand? Let us know in the comments! The post The Newest MagicBand is Based on a Beloved Disney World Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Resort reopened its theme parks on April 30th! Oga’s Has Reopened! Ever since then, more and more has reopened at the parks including restaurants like Oga’s Cantina, and health and safety policies have changed. We recently learned that LOTS of Disneyland restaurants are reopening soon, but now even MORE restaurants have reopening dates! According to The Orange Country Register, 5 dining locations at Disneyland Resort are reopening in July! That’s right around the corner! In Disneyland, you’ll be able to eat at the quick-service Hungry Bear Restaurant and Harbour Galley on July 1st! Hungry Bear Restaurant Over in Disney California Adventure, Lucky Fortune Cookery, Corn Dog Castle, and Schmoozies! will also be reopening on July 1st. Corn Dog Castle If you love Disneyland food like we do, then this is awesome news for you! We’ll be sure to keep you updated when more Disneyland restaurants get reopening dates, so stay tuned for the latest news on Disney food! Here’s When a New Membership Program Could Debut in Disneyland Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which restaurant are you most looking forward to eating at again? Let us know in the comments! The post Even MORE Disneyland Restaurants Get Reopening Dates! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tonight, Raya herself is making a special appearance to kick off St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s “A Week With Raya and the Last Dragon” event. ©Disney The week-long event, which aims to bring some joy and positivity to patients at St. Jude’s and their supporters, starts June 21st and runs through Friday, June 25th. The whole week will include a variety of virtual events, intended for people near and far to enjoy learning about the story behind the movie. The movie itself is a story of trust and teamwork, two things that those who are involved with St. Jude have in abundance. The tweet from St. Jude states that “A Week With Raya and the Last Dragon“ started at 4PM CT on June 21st, with a special reading of the story by Kelly Marie Tran, the voice behind Raya herself! © Disney | Raya And The Last Dragon For more information on the event, or to RSVP to join in the fun, check out the Facebook event which includes more details on what else is coming up for the rest of this week! Check out some Raya and the Last Dragon merchandise here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be tuning in to this special event? Let us know below! The post Disney Partners With St. Jude For Special Storytelling Event first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Join us on @DisneyParks on TikTok tomorrow night, 10 p.m. PT/1 a.m. ET for an exclusive tour of Avengers Campus inside Disney California Adventure park.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/WtnEZ_oLog8 View the full article

Disney World has changed a lot recently by reducing social distancing, increasing capacity, and updating their face mask policy. Fantasyland Crowds We’ve recently seen park passes being added for certain dates at all four Disney World parks as capacity continues to increase, and now we’re seeing even more park passes pop-up. If you’re heading to Disney World in July, here’s what you need to know! Today, more park passes opened up for the month of July. In order to enter a Disney World theme park, you must reserve a park pass for the park you wish to enter that day. When park passes are added, they tend to go quickly, so act fast! Hello, castle! Guests with Theme Park Tickets have some limited availability throughout the month, but several park passes have been added. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios passes are gone in the beginning of the month, but all of the yellow dates from July 10th and onward have availability at every park except Magic Kingdom. ©Disney We saw the same thing for guests at Select Resort Hotels. ©Disney Annual Passholders have pretty open availability throughout July! Magic Kingdom is the only park that is unavailable from July 1st-3rd, but Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are full on July 4th. ©Disney Even if you can’t grab a pass for the park you want, never fear! Park hopping is allowed after 2PM with a park hopping ticket, so if the park you want to visit is NOT at capacity, you can head over to a different park. As more passes become available, we’ll be here with the latest scoop! Stay tuned for more! Click here to read about Disney’s new cast member mask policy! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What did you think about the new wave of park passes? Let us know in the comments! The post If You're Heading to Disney World in July, Grab Your Park Passes Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who else here has been OBSESSED with Marvel’s Loki ever since it debuted on Disney+? Variant Loki is Here and Burdened With Glorious Purpose Well, we’re definitely not the only ones because there’s been merchandise, treats, and even CEREAL inspired by the god of mischief! Loki himself has even changed outfits not once, not twice, but three times in Avengers Campus in honor of the show. But, the next Marvel-themed surprise you can find will require a trip to Disney World this time around! While you’re waiting for the next episode of Loki, you can head over to The Ganachery in Disney Springs to indulge in the NEW Miss Minutes Orange Ganache Squares inspired by the TVA’s mascot! But, there’s a little bit of a catch. These treats have been so popular that they sold out quicker than the Time Variance Authority can reset a timeline! ©Disney A Cast Member at The Ganachery told us, though, that the Miss Minutes Squares would be restocked later this week. So, if you want to snack on some of these Loki-inspired chocolates, head to Disney Springs soon before they sell out again! And, you can stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news coming soon. There’s a magazine with 50 secret Disney recipes on Amazon! 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 keeping up with Loki? Let us know in the comments below! The post You HAVE to See Disney World’s Newest ‘Loki’ Inspired Treat! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Today, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was revealed and celebrated as one of “Earth’s Mightiest Athletes,” a new collective of sports superstars that embody the positive characteristics of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes—The Avengers!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/W8r4ZKMbum0 View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Pandora And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Food Update Creature Comforts Similar to how the Trolley Car Cafe is operating in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Creature Comforts is no longer using distancing dots in the coffee shop and bakery. No More Distancing Dots! Instead, both ordering lanes were open to guests who were able to wait inside the shop as their drinks were being made. Creature Comforts Nomad Lounge Although Father’s Day has just passed this weekend, the Nomad Lounge is still serving up a drink for all the dads out there. Buuut, it’s got QUITE the hefty price tag! The Father’s Day Old Fashion is mixed up with Yamazaki 12, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Luxardo Cherries, and Rosemary for a whopping $23. Still, we think our dads are totally worth the treat! Father’s Day Old Fashion Since we were at the Nomad Lounge, we decided we would order ourselves a Spice Traded Classic to enjoy during our time in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. When we ordered it, though, our bartender let us know that they were out of the Lotus Flower Glow Cube they usually have in stock at the Nomad Lounge. The bar has been trying to order them, but the outside company they purchase them from is currently having supply issues. Instead, guests are given a regular glow cube in the meantime! Spice Traded Classic When the restaurants around Disney World first opened, guests were given disposable checks as a health and safety measure. However, now that many things are returning to normal around the parks, the Nomad Lounge is using its regular checkbooks once again. Nomad Lounge Checkbook We’ll keep you updated on all the other dining locations around Disney World and their shifting operations too! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Island Mercantile If you’re looking for a great souvenir to take home, you can head over to the Island Mercantile for an awesome sale on t-shirts! Guests can snag tees inspired by their favorite characters for $22 each when they buy 2 versus their regular $24.99 price tags. T-Shirt Sale You can giggle with your best friends or family members in the Laughing Mickey Tee… Laughing Mickey Tee …look iconic in the Classic Mickey Tee… Classic Mickey Tee …sing along to your favorite Disney tunes in the Mickey Band Tee… Mickey Band Tee …get ready for your amazing vacation in the Walt Disney World Postcard Tee… Walt Disney World Postcard Tee …or give yourself a reminder of the Happiest Place on Earth in the Disney Home Tee. Disney Home Tee We almost want to take all of them home with us! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Entertainment Update Dinosaur Pre-shows have been popping up left and right in Disney World once again, and we couldn’t be happier! Recently, we’ve seen opening scenes make their way back to attractions like the Haunted Mansion, Tower of Terror, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Rock ‘N Roller Coaster. And, now Dinosaur’s pre-show has been reinstated with none other than Dr. Grant Seeker as the host! Dinosaur Now the pre-show is operating where guests file into a room, while the pre-show plays from start to finish. Previously, though, the show would be on a constant loop as guests walked through the room using the social distancing markers in place. It’s Dr. Seeker! However, the social distancing markers have been removed from the pre-show area… No More Social Distancing Markers …although they are still situated in the queue outside of the pre-show room. Dinosaur Queue Of course, we’ll keep an eye out for even more returning pre-shows around the Disney World parks soon! Take a look at the Dinosaur pre-show here! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ll catch you next time for more updates! And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers. 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 are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Animal Kingdom: A Returning Ride Pre-Show and a Super Expensive Cocktail! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

LOTS of things are changing in Disney World. If you’re a big fan of Disney’s pre-shows, then you’ll be thrilled to know that quite a few pre-shows have reopened including the ones at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Haunted Mansion, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and DINOSAUR. Test Track It seems like each time we’re in the parks, something else has reopened or changed! And today was no different! Today, we stopped by Test Track and noticed that 2 big things have changed at this attraction. First, as we approached Test Track we noticed that the single rider line was once again available for guests to use. So, if you love to make use of those single rider lines, you can hop in that queue once again at this popular spot! Seatbelts fastened, everyone! You’re gonna need them! Second, we saw that Test Track’s interactive pre-show — the Design Studio — has reopened! Everyone can once again visit their own Design Station and build their own cars before taking them for a test drive. You Can Design Your Car Again As guests design their cars with shapes, colors, and more, they can make sure their vehicles meet certain Capability, Power, Responsiveness, and Efficiency standards. Time to Get Designing! During the attraction, guests can see how their vehicle compares to everyone else’s onboard, before eventually finding out who has the winning car at the end of the ride! What Design Would You Make? So, if you or your little ones were fans of this interactive part of Test Track, you should be able to enjoy it during your future trips! Of course, we’ll be keeping an eye out for more reopening news from rides and restaurants all around Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney updates. Click here to see more about a MASSIVE art display Disney plans to build in Orlando. 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 Disney World recently? Let us know in the comments below! The post PHOTOS: You Can Design Your Own Car Again in EPCOT's Test Track! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did y’all know it was International Yoga Day last week?? ©Disney Disney celebrated the holiday with Cast Members by holding a DREAM yoga session that we can only wish to re-create someday! Yoga can be a really peaceful, energizing experience, and it’s especially invigorating to have a sunrise session outside with a beautiful view! Turns out, Disney took this a step further by turning that beautiful view into the Cinderella Castle! @jeffvahle That’s right — Disney Cast Members had a sunrise yoga session outside of Cinderella Castle before Magic Kingdom opened to celebrate International Yoga Day! @jeffvahle But that’s not the only place Disney Cast Members did yoga! Cast Members around the world in the Disney Parks took moments of mindfulness, making it a truly International Yoga Day. In the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, you could find yogis in the Disney Explorers Lodge! ©Disney Across the sea in Disneyland, cast members gathered around the Sleeping Beauty castle for a yoga session! ©Disney In the tropical Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii, cast members met outside for a morning yoga session as well! ©Disney And in the newly-reopened Disneyland Paris, you could find Cast Members doing yoga outside Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy! ©Disney Do you think Disney would mind if we snuck in to some of these dream yoga sessions sometime? If only this was something Disney offered from time to time for guests?! Would you sign up!? Keep following DFB for the latest Disney news! Click Here to See More Reasons Disney is Celebrating this Month! 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. Did you celebrate International Yoga Day? Tell us how in the comments! The post Disney, Can You Make This Yoga Experience a THING?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve said it before, Wine Bar George is the one Disney World restaurant that’s practically perfect according to just about everyone! Wine Bar George With dishes like crispy mac & cheese bites and Saganaki on Fire, there’s a lot to love here. But, recently we stopped by Wine Bar George to check out something NEW — their updated cocktail menu featuring some unique selections! For reference, here’s a peek at what the Cocktails menu used to look like. This screenshot is from around August of 2020. Wine Bar George Menu And here’s a look at their updated cocktails menu! ©Wine Bar George You’ll notice a few of the older drinks have stuck around including The Hoot, American 75 (although now it notes its made with some sparking wine and lemon), and the Wake Up Call. The Wine Bar George Old Fashioned was also added to the menu last year (but not pictured in our original screenshot above) and has also stuck around. But, a few NEW drinks have arrived including the Forbidden Zombie, Harvester, The Traveler, and more. The Hoot So, during our last trip to Wine Bar George, we decided to grab something old and something new (now we just need something borrowed and something blue!). First up, the Wake Up Call. This is a returning cocktail. This drink is made with Espresso-infused Barsol Pisco and Caffe Borghetti Espresso Liqueur and it’s priced at $15. Time For Your Wake Up Call! It’s essentially a espresso martini, but for this particular version of the drink Wine Bar George uses Pisco which is an unaged brandy. This drink features coffee that’s brewed in-house, so that gives it a nice touch. They also have an espresso device where the Pisco slowly gets brought in from the top which is pretty neat. This drink is DEFINITELY for coffee lovers though. We felt like it had a stronger coffee taste compared to your usual espresso martini. But, the taste itself is very smooth. Check Out Those Coffee Beans on Top! Next, we got one of the new drinks — the Forbidden Zombie. This drink is made with Ilegal Anejo Mezcal, Kasama Filipino Rum, Triple Sec, Domaine Canton Lime, and Cinnamon. There’s a limit of 2 per person with this drink. The Cast Member told us that limit was put in place because it is reportedly the strongest drink on their menu! We thought this drink was delicious! The fruity and tangy flavors were wonderful, and overall it tasted really refreshing (especially nice for a hot Florida day). Forbidden Zombie You do taste that cinnamon in there though. It’s not overbearing, but if you absolutely hate cinnamon then you might want to skip on this one. The biggest thing you should know about this drink though is its price. The Forbidden Zombie will set you back $30! The bartender told us that a big reason for that price tag is the quality of the alcohol that goes into the drink combined with its potency. So just keep that price tag in mind before you order this one. Not a Cheap Drink! If you’re looking to try some new drinks or you’re just a big fan of Wine Bar George, now you can stop by to check out their updated cocktails menu! We’ll keep an eye out for more menu changes all over Disney World and let you know what we find. Click here to see some of the latest menu updates all over Disney World (including the BACON OF DOOM)! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of new drink would you like to try from Wine Bar George? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: A NEW Drink Has Arrived at Wine Bar George in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever since the parks reopened, character experiences have been a bit unusual. Character Cavalcade Instead of parades, you’ll spot your Disney pals in cavalcades — mini-parades that run through each park. And instead of traditional meet-and-greets, they’re now waving at guests from a distance in various spots around Disney World. Today, we spotted a new physically distanced meet in EPCOT with a rare character! Mulan is now greeting guests from the garden of the China Pavilion! You can’t get too close, but we were able to carry on a conversation with her from a distance. Hey there Mulan! Mulan has been seen in the princess cavalcades in both EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, but hopefully, we’ll now get to see her in this spot more regularly. She’s met in EPCOT prior to the closure, so it’s nice to see her back! The gardens over here are beautiful, but now there’s even more reason to visit. Disney hasn’t released any information on when character meets will return to normal, so for now, we’ll continue to enjoy them from a safe distance. Make sure to stop by and say hello! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from the parks and resorts. We’ve got all the Disney news you need to know before your next trip! Click Here to See Where You Can Find Mulan in 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. Have you ever seen Mulan in Disney World? The post PHOTOS: A Rare Disney Princess Is Now Greeting Guests in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

June 21 marks International Yoga Day and to celebrate, our Disney Parks, Experiences and Products cast members participated in special cast-exclusive yoga events at our parks around the world. From watching the sunrise over Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland park, to a virtual session that was out of this world, take a peek at the celebrations held around the globe.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/L5e9OyPjp6Q View the full article

There are so many things to see in Disney World — the parks, the resorts, the water parks, Disney Springs, and more! Welcome to Orlando! But, during future trips as you’re driving around Orlando, you might spot a new Disney-related display outside of Disney World property. According to the Orlando Business Journal, Disney has plans to create and install a GIANT “dynamic art installation” right on International Drive. Disney is seeking approval from Orange County to build this art display at 8050 International Drive on the Hollywood Plaza garage. ©Wallack Holdings | Obtained via the Orlando Business Journal Reportedly, the display will be a “ribbon-like” piece which will face Orlando’s Interstate 4. Disney is partnering with Mitsubishi to install and maintain this display. Here’s a peek at where this location is on a map for context. ©Google Maps The Orlando Business Journal reports that construction is expected to take less than a year, and the art display is set to be ready for guests to view in 2022. According to the Orlando Business Journal, Disney will also occupy some retail space on the bottom floor of Hollywood Plaza. Disney Merchandise Orange County records show the application for the art display itself were approved in June, which allows building permits to then be sought out. What will this art display look like? Disney’s application filed with Orange County gives us some ideas. In the project summary, Disney notes that it will include a lighting display and a digital display in a “flowing, ribbon- like configuration including subtle changing or moving art.” The image below is some concept art that was included in Disney’s application. It shows Slinky Dog Dash, a Toy Story Alien, and Toy Story Land on it. ©Disney Disney notes that the display will allow for “continuously refreshed dynamic and subtle moving displays of works of art that feature the Walt Disney Company’s iconic characters and franchises, as well as the Walt Disney World® Resort’s famous attractions.” The display will weigh in at 114,671 pounds, and be about 30 feet high in some parts and 337 feet long. The Orlando Business Journal notes that more than 200,000(!!) cars pass daily along Interstate 4. That could provide Disney with major exposure and potentially attract more guests to the parks. Hollywood Studios These art installations may also start being used in other places to advertise conventions or welcome convention attendees. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates about this art display and retail space and let you know what we find. Click here to read news about Royal Caribbean setting sail out of Florida. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this art display? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney Plans to Install MASSIVE Art Display in Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is there a more lovable sight than seeing Mickey balloons fill the sky on Main Street, U.S.A.? Disney Balloons Balloons are certainly a staple of Magic Kingdom and other areas of Disney World, whether you choose to take one home or admire them from afar. It’s SUPER exciting to spot a new balloon style and earlier this year we got to spot some sweet new Mickey balloon colors. Today though, we caught a glimpse of a balloon-based on a DIFFERENT lovable character! We were strolling into Magic Kingdom today when we spotted that the balloon bunches had a new addition — the Moana Balloon! Moana Balloon Yep, your favorite islander princess has her very own, spherical, lighter-than-air souvenir! We have to say, these new balloons are pretty eye-catching and might make the perfect addition to your fam’s stroller — especially if you have a Moana-lover on board. Moana Balloon On one side of the balloon, you can spot Moana and Maui posing in picture-perfect stances. Oh, and Hei-Hei and Pua too! Moana Balloon On the other side, the gang gets seafarin’ in a cool action shot! Look at sweet Pua in Maui’s arms! Moana Balloon We spotted these balloons in Magic Kingdom but they may be available elsewhere as well. You can snag one for $14! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from Disney World and beyond! Want to see more Disney balloons? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the Moana Balloon? Tell us in the comments! The post If You Love Moana, You HAVE to See Disney World's New Souvenir first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re BACK at La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT! La Cava del Tequila Okay, okay, maybe we never really left. BUT, lounge seating has returned to this fan-favorite spot which was previously operating as a to-go-service-only location due to the global health crisis. Of course, we stopped by to report on the changes and even try a special celebratory marg! As a part of the full reopening of La Cava del Tequila, the spot is serving up the Welcome Back Margarita. A new La Cava marg?! Sign us up! La Cava del Tequila We headed into the little spot and waited for a table and we’ll tell ya, it was worth the wait! A seat in this intimate location comes with relaxing vibes and views of some beautiful Mexican art. La Cava del Tequila The tables had QR codes to scan for the menu. La Cava del Tequila We spotted the Welcome Back Margarita RIGHT at the top of the cocktails list and ordered it… ©Disney …with some Chips and Salsa to round out the experience. Chips The Welcome Back Margarita is Ojo de Tigre mezcal, blackberry purée, Ancho Reyes Verde liqueur, Abasolo corn whiskey, agave nectar, lime juice, and a black ant salt rim. Welcome Back Margarita We immediately noticed that this drink was super, SUPER smoky. On our first sip we thought that it was on the sweet side, but the smokiness sneaks up on the back end of the flavor profile! Welcome Back Margarita If you enjoy mezcal, this might be up your alley but we could see it not being everyone’s cup of tea. Our only complaint since we dig the smokiness is that we wish the drink were a little colder! Basically, if you’re a mezcal person (or just love a good La Cava marg), this option is worth trying! We enjoyed the fruity/smoky combo. Welcome Back Margarita You can snag the Welcome Back at La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT for $17! Keep in mind, this drink may not be around permanently. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney updates! Click here to learn more about the full reopening of La Cava del Tequila! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this new margarita? Tell us in the comments! The post La Cava Del Tequila Debuts a NEW Margarita in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article