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Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Fireworks are returning soon to Disney World and Disneyland, social distancing guidelines and masks are gone — it’s been a big week for the Disney theme parks and we’re catching up on all the changes and announcements from the week right now, on DFB Guide. All the Disney parks news from the week is coming up right now! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which fireworks show are you the most excited to see return? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Fireworks are Returning, Masks are Gone & Single Rider Lines are BACK! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Whether you’re booking your first Walt Disney World vacation or your fiftieth, it’s easy to make some mistakes! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Planning a trip to Disney World involves several (slightly complex) steps, and it’s easy to forget things along the way. Today, we’re sharing our list of common mistakes that people make when booking their trip so that you know what NOT to do…and you can set your trip up for success before it even begins! You Don’t Book With Discounts If you’ve never used a discount to book a Disney World vacation, we’re about to help you out a TON. At any given time, there are usually multiple discounts and deals listed on the Disney World website. All you need to do is scroll to the bottom of the page and look for the section that says “Special Offers.” Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Using these deals, you’ll be able to save on things like hotel rooms, tickets, and even add-ons. Not every deal might be the best fit for you though, so be sure to compare. We recommend that you always check out this page before you book — it could save you hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars! Click Here to See How to Save on a Hotel Room in 2021! You Don’t Add Discounts Later The other important thing to remember about special offers is that if there aren’t any you can use when you book your vacation, they may still pop up later! And if you find an offer that works with your trip after you’ve already booked, you may be able to get it added on after the fact. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort If you find that there’s a new offer that fits your vacation dates, then you can call Disney to have it added on to your current package. In some cases, you might need to cancel and rebook your trip with the discount you’d like, so be sure to check with Disney first. Remember, these deals are often subject to availability, so don’t delay if one pops up! What Difference Does $1000 Make in Disney World? Click Here to Find Out! Not Doing Your Research Before you book a Disney World vacation, there’s a lot of research that you’ll need to do to make sure you’re fully educated. First of all, you’ll need to decide if you want to stay on-site or off-site. And if you decide to stay on-site, then will you stay in a Disney Resort or in one of the non-Disney hotels like Hilton, Marriot, or Four Seasons? Next up, you’ll need to decide on a budget. (Actually, this should really be the FIRST thing you do to help inform that hotel decision!) Disney Resorts have three price categories: value, moderate, and deluxe, each with its own amenities and benefits. You can also research which area of the Walt Disney World Resort you’d like to stay in. Some hotels are closer to parks and have better transportation options, so make sure to look into that if that’s something you’re interested in! Finally, you’ll need to make note of any special features that you’re looking for in a resort. For instance, Animal Kingdom Lodge is home to a massive savanna filled with live animals, while Yacht Club and Beach Club share a gigantic water park-style swimming pool unlike any other pool on property. Who doesn’t want animals right outside their room?! Researching isn’t limited to hotels either — look up what you want to do in all the parks ahead of time. Get everyone in the family involved in this too — especially kiddos! Figure out must-do rides, food, and more for each person before you go so you can plan your days accordingly to please everyone in your group. There are so many things to consider before you even book your resort, but don’t worry, here at DFB we have all the tips to help you succeed! The BEST Rooms in Disney World Hotels…And How to Get Them — Click Here! Not Fully Using My Disney Experience When you book your vacation, make sure to link everything to your online Disney account, My Disney Experience. (And make an account if you don’t already have one!) Once it’s all linked, download the My Disney Experience app to your smartphone. ©Disney | You NEED this app! In the app and on the website, you’ll be able to view all your plans, including resort reservations, tickets, dining reservations, park passes, and more. The app is very useful once you get TO the parks as well, so make sure to become familiar with it before you leave for vacation. It’s how you’ll check wait times, Mobile Order your food, and receive important in-park announcements. Every Disney World Pro Knows These 26 Tips — Click Here! Not Reading the Know Before You Go Page Since Disney World reopened, all the important health and safety information is located on the website’s Know Before You Go page. Here, you’ll also find important details on what attractions, hotels, and restaurants are still closed. You can keep up-to-date on all the closures! If you have any big questions about how the parks and resorts have changed with the reopening and subsequent easing of initial restrictions, you’ll likely find the answers on this section of the website. Make sure to check out this webpage before you book so that your expectations for your vacation are realistic. Here’s Everything That STILL Hasn’t Reopened in Disney World Buying the Dining Plan Without Doing the Math When Disney’s Dining Plan is available, don’t just buy it because you think you have to! It’s not always a good deal (Disney wouldn’t try and sell it to you if it didn’t make them money in the long run!), so it’s important to run the numbers before you purchase and see if it will benefit your family. You definitely want to crunch those numbers before buying the dining plan! Typically, you’ll pay more for the plan than you’d actually spend on food or you’ll end up paying for more food than you will actually eat. Unless you’re looking to buy the priciest foods off the menus everywhere you go or coming with a voracious appetite, you might not get the most out of it. It’s perfectly okay to buy it — and many families use it to the max and get a great value out of it — just make sure that you know what you’re paying for! Is This Disney World’s Answer to the Dining Plan in 2022? — Click Here! Not Making Your Park Pass Reservations Right Away These days, you have to make reservations to visit the Disney World parks. Think of it like a reservation to go to a certain park each day. If you don’t have one, you don’t get in! These reservations can get booked up really quickly! Make your reservations on your My Disney Experience account as soon as you can — if your plans change (and there’s still availability) you can cancel and rebook them later. Hollywood Studios is especially hard to snag! It would be a shame to book your vacation and not actually be able to visit the parks, so this is definitely something that you’ll want to prioritize. We’ve heard from many readers who are weeks away from their trips and can’t get reservations for the parks they want (and, at times, can’t get in ANY parks!). (But if you find yourself in this situation, stay tuned to DFB. We update our readers as soon as more Park Pass reservations become available!) A Year Later, Here’s What You Need to Know About Park Passes in Disney World! There you have it — common mistakes that people make when booking their Disney World trips. Now that you know what NOT to do, you’ll be set up for success when planning your next vacation! If you’d like more advice and planning tips, make sure to follow along with DFB for the latest! Click Here for Our Ultimate Guide to Planning Your WDW Vacation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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We’ve been tasting our way through all the Father’s Day treats that have popped up in Disney World recently. But, every once in a while we need a little break — we’re only human after all! Oasis Sweets & Sips So, between bites of Darth Vader Cakes, bacon-covered cupcakes, and more, we stopped by the Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT to try out some other sweet treats at Oasis Sweets & Sips! Now, this little sweet shop can be easy to miss because it’s tacked onto the end of the Morocco Pavilion’s storefronts near World Showcase Lagoon, but it’s not one that you want to miss out on! Here you can find a variety of alcoholic (and non-alcoholic) drinks and pastries — which is what we came for! Menu at Oasis Sweets & Sips Here you can get Assorted Moroccan Pastries that lets you order one for $2.50, three for $6.50, five for $11, or seven for $15. So, it is a bit more a la carte and can be great if you’ve got a picky eater or want to try a few different treats on your way around World Showcase. All the pasties you can choose from! Now, there were a few new menu items here including the Almond Grieba, Semolina Orange Basbousa Cake, Mosaic Cookie With Apricot Jam, and Coconut-Pistachio Ghrieba, so we opted to order five total and snuck in the (not new) Almond Briwat too. And, what makes these pastries great is that they come in a to-go box making it easy to save more for later. They come in a to-go box! So, let’s dig in, shall we? First up is the Almond Ghrieba, which is a type of Moroccan cookie and is covered in powdered sugar. The one thing to keep in mind about this cookie is that it’s not overly sweet, so it can be a great option for those of you who don’t want the sugar rush that you might get from other Disney desserts. Though, don’t let that fool you — this cookie is not all that light on the stomach. Almond Ghrieba When we bit in, we were pleased to find that it was soft and had a nice texture to it. But, the only thing we wish there was more of was almond flavor! We could taste it by the last bite, but it was more of a slow-building flavor. Almond Ghrieba Next up was the Semolina Orange Basbousa Cake. This treat is a popular dessert in the Middle East and is traditionally made with coconut and seminola and then soaked in a flavored sugar syrup that gives it more of a sweet taste. And, we must say that it was delicious. Semolina Orange Basbousa Cake We really liked the addition of the orange flavor and its sponge-like texture made this guy VERY easy to eat. You could also get a lot of the coconut flavor with each bite, though we would have liked this dessert even more if the orange was the main highlight. Semolina Orange Basbousa Cake The prettiest dessert that we got was definitely the Mosaic Cookie With Apricot Jam. Just look at that intricate detail! Mosaic Cookie With Apricot Jam Now, we enjoyed the pairing of the apricot and chocolate flavor in this one, but sadly that mosaic was more of a good-looker than a good-taster. It is a fondant-like layer that really didn’t add much flavor to the pastry, but it did add some texture that we would have preferred to do without. Mosaic Cookie With Apricot Jam And, we’re not done yet! We also gave the new Coconut-Pistachio Ghrieba a try and, let us tell ya, this was VERY different from the other ghrieba that we tried. The pastry had much more of a macaroon-like feel to it and sadly the pistachio flavor was MIA. Coconut-Pistachio Ghrieba The flavor that was there was the coconut — and there was a LOT of it! So, if you’re a big fan of coconut then this is the pastry for you! Otherwise, you might want to steer clear. Coconut-Pistachio Ghrieba And, for our fifth pastry, we got the Almond Briwat which we’ve tried before. It is a sweet puff pastry with almonds and it’s always a winner in our book. It was the sweetest of the five pastries and had the familiar flakey and yummy flavor that we remembered. Almond Briwat All in all, we were not disappointed by all the new pastries that have arrived at Oasis Sweets & Sips. In fact, we’ll probably be back for more! Though, next time we’re hoping that coffee has returned to the pavilion so we can dip all the sweet treats in! They certainly aren’t your normal Disney World treats, so stop by this shop if you’re looking for something a bit different than the traditional cupcake and ice cream. Of course, we’ll be trying more eats and drinks around Disney World in no time, so stay tuned to DFB for more! We Seriously Laughed Out Loud When We Saw This Disney World Cake! Check It Out 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. Have you ever tried the pastries from Oasis Sweets & Sips in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: These FIVE Treats Are Different From All the Others You'll Find in 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. If you can’t make it to Disney World this summer, then you can make up for it with some Disney shopping! Can’t head to Disney World? Do some Disney shopping instead! Online right now you can buy everything from home decor to accessories to clothing, all themed to your favorite characters, movies, and rides. This week, several new items came online and we’ve got the full list for you! Disney Bags Whether you need a purse, a backpack, or luggage, Disney has you covered this week! First of all, there’s a new Loungefly backpack inspired by Flower from Bambi. There’s also a new Danielle Nicole Maleficent bag — perfect for the Halloween season! (You can also get the Sleeping Beauty crossbody!) ©Entertainment Earth And besides the purses, new Disney luggage has dropped online. ©Disney The collection includes 4 bags with Mickey, Minnie, Baby Yoda, and the Disney princesses! Click Here to Check Out the New Luggage! Cups & Mugs If you’re a Mickey Mouse fan, then you’ve got to see the newest mugs that dropped online this week. Some of them are customizable! ©Entertainment Earth Planning a Halloween party this year? Then you definitely need this set of Jack Skellington and Sally Pilsner Glasses. Jack Skellington and Sally Pilsner Glass Gift Set ©shopDisney The set includes two pilsner glasses, two cork coasters, a bottle opener, and an acacia wood case! Click Here to Check Out the Glass Set! Home Decor Looking to add some Disney touches to your home? You can start with a replica of the idol from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark! They released on shopDisney this week and sold out very quickly. ©Disney And if you’re a fan of the other George Lucas movies, then you’ll want to buy the new Star Wars wall art! ©Disney It’s the perfect way to communicate to your guests that the Force is strong in your family. Click Here to Shop the Star Wars Wall Art! Customizable Tees We’re all about filling our closets to the brim with a Disney wardrobe, and this week we found some new customizable tees that we’re big fans of! Whether your favorite character is Moana, Tigger, Chip, or Dale, there’s an option for you. ©Disney You can pick up any of these new tees on shopDisney, and they range in price from $19.99 to $29.99. Click Here to Look at All the Tshirts! Board Games If you want a way to add some fun Disney touches to your game night, then you need to pre-order the new Marvel Villainous game for $24.99. ©Amazon The game releases online on August 1st, and once it arrives, you’ll be able to play as some of your favorite characters like Loki, Madame Masque, and M.O.D.O.K.! Click Here to Order the New Villainous Game! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these items are you adding to your shopping cart? The post Fix Those Disney Blues With Some Online Shopping! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Many things at Disney Parks are returning to pre-closure normals. We’ve seen the end of temperature checks at both Disney World and Disneyland, and we’ve seen both parks end mask requirements for fully-vaccinated guests. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland We’re even seeing the return of fireworks to Disney World and Disneyland soon. But there might be one post-closure change that will stick around for a while. One of the biggest changes after Disney World reopened — as well as after Disneyland reopened — was the requirement that guests make park pass reservations for the park they wish to visit on any given day. This is even a requirement for park-hopping — guests must make a reservation for the first park they plan to visit. Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, spoke to the L.A. Times and made comments about the reopening of Disneyland that suggests that park pass reservations might be sticking around for a while. According to L.A. Times, “One way to manage the returning crowds, he said will be to continue requiring that ticket holders also book a reservation for the day they want to use their tickets.” As of right now, Disney World park passes can be booked through early 2023. Disneyland entrance Josh D’Amaro also called Disney’s virtual queuing system a “solid tool” that allows all park guests a chance at visiting new areas of Disneyland, which are highly popular. This was adopted in 2019 to manage crowds at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge but is in use now for the newly-opened Avengers Campus. When crowds are light, guests can go into Avengers Campus, but when busier, they must enter via the virtual queue for the WEBSLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure ride. Avengers Campus Disney seems to have taken some of the lessons it learned after reopening its parks to apply to its future operating procedures. “I feel like we have done a really nice job of setting up for this next era of theme park experience,” Josh D’Amaro said. Stay tuned because we’ll let you know if we find out anything else by the continuation of the park pass reservation system. In the meantime, be sure to make those park pass reservations ASAP when you’re planning your Disney World or Disneyland trip! Alert! Select Park Passes Still Open for 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. What do you think of the park pass reservation system? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Parks Chairman Comments on the Future of Park Passes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Another week has gone by in Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney parks all over the world…and what a week it has been!! It’s Been Quite the Week for Disney News! This week, we got a HUGE update on fireworks, saw some big distancing and mask policy changes in action, and more. If you’re looking for all the latest Disney news from this past week, with updates you NEED to know about, we’ve got it right here for you! 1. Fireworks Are Coming BACK Fireworks have been suspended in Disneyland and Disney World since their re-openings. But, soon that will all be changing! In July, fireworks will be returning to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland! EPCOT Forever In Disney World, fireworks will return on July 1st to Magic Kingdom (with Happily Ever After) and EPCOT (with EPCOT Forever). You can see the hours for these fireworks shows in July by clicking here. Park Passes have been filling up for July 1st (and some days following that), so be sure to get your Park Passes as soon as you can! Happily Ever After In Disneyland, fireworks will return on July 4th with Mickey’s Mix Magic show. Click here to learn more about the return of fireworks to Disney World! 2. Lots of Changes With Masks, Distancing, and More Last week, we mentioned some of the changes Disney had made recently when it comes to masks and distancing, but this week we got to see the changes in action AND we got to see new changes being made. Currently, face masks are optional for fully vaccinated guests in most places in Disney World (except on transportation, where masks continue to be required for all guests). ©Disney We got a look at this new policy in action this week — notice how the guests no longer have their masks on inside of this Disney World store. New mask policy in action At Disneyland, a similar rule was both announced and put into action this week. Now, masks are no longer required at Disneyland Resort for fully vaccinated guests in most locations just like at Disney World. Notice how some of the guests in Disneyland’s World of Disney store are not wearing masks indoors. Inside World of Disney Keep in mind that both Disney World and Disneyland are not requiring proof of vaccination. However, guests who are not fully vaccinated are expected to follow the policies that specifically apply to guests who are not vaccinated, which require them to continue to wear their masks indoors and in select other locations. But, this past week we saw more changes aside from mask policy adjustments. We also saw distancing markers removed from MANY ride queues in Disney World. Physical distancing markets are gone from Pirates Two pre-shows in Disney World that had temporarily been suspended have resumed. The pre-shows at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and DINOSAUR have both returned! It’s Dr. Seeker! We’ve also noticed that Disney World has been seating guests in every single row on many attractions once again. Some social distancing language has been removed from the Walt Disney World website, dressing rooms are starting to reopen in Disney World, and arcades have started to reopen in Disney World too. Standing Room in the Monorail Even the seating arrangements on the Monorails have changed, with standing room now being allowed and some distancing barriers removed. We expect things will continue to change in the upcoming weeks and months, so be sure to look for updated signs during your trip and stay tuned to us here at DFB for more updates. Click here to see more about the return of the pre-show to Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! 3. More Restaurants, Hotels, and Rides Are Reopening At both Disney World and Disneyland, lots of things reopened this week or had their future reopening dates announced this week! Let’s tackle Disney World first. In Disney World, we already shared that ‘Ohana will be reopening soon, but this past week we got to see the full breakfast menu for ‘Ohana as well as the drink menu for breakfast and dinner. ©Disney Also in Disney World, the Maya Grill in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort has set a reopening date and we’ve got a look at the menu. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge also got a reopening date for its standard rooms and the Animal Kingdom Villas — Jambo House. Such a Gorgeous Lobby at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge What will reopen next in Disney World?! We’re looking at you Casey’s Corner!! Click here to see when Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will reopen! At Disneyland, there’s been a lot of reopening news too! Reopening dates have been announced for 11(!!!) Disneyland rides, and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort reopened this past week. Hey Goofy! The Disneyland Band is set to return to Disneyland today (June 18th), a new dining experience is coming to Lamplight Lounge called Lamplight Lounge — Boardwalk Dining and reopening dates have also been announced for 6 MORE Disneyland restaurants! Oga’s Has Reopened! Also, this week Wine Country Trattoria and Oga’s Cantina both reopened! It’s been a busy week for those in Disneyland and those planning upcoming trips. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more reopening news. Click here to get a look at the rides that will be reopening soon in Disneyland! 4. BOO BASH Tickets Are Available for Everyone to Get…And Starting to Sell Out! Last week, BOO BASH tickets became available for select resort hotel guests to purchase in advance. But now BOO Bash tickets are available for anyone to snag! Boo Bash ©Disney If you want to attend BOO Bash and haven’t already bought your tickets, you’ll want to do so quickly! More dates were previously announced for this event, but several dates have already sold out and we expect more will continue to sell out in the upcoming days and weeks. Just keep in mind that BOO BASH isn’t a real Halloween party, it’s an After Hours event. Click here to see every date that has already sold out for BOO BASH and click here to see why BOO BASH isn’t a real Halloween party! 5. Every Disney Theme Park Around the World Is Open for the First Time in MONTHS This past week, Disneyland Paris reopened! And with that, every single Disney theme park around the world is now open (at the same time) for the first time in months!! Disneyland Paris While many things remain closed at the Disney parks, it is still a massive milestone to have all of the parks open once again. Click here to read more about the reopening of Disneyland Paris! And that’s our wrap-up of the biggest news from this week. But, of course, more news and fun Disney stories were shared this week. Here’s a peek at some of them: Could ads be coming to Disney+? See what Disney’s CEO had to say Food booths have started to arrive in EPCOT for the International Food & Wine Festival More changes have been made at Disney World’s Jungle Cruise See how you can SAVE BIG on your next trip to Disneyland We’re officially getting a Gaston and LeFou series on Disney+ It sunk! Portillos opened near Disney World — but should you leave Disney World to get one of their treats? Check out our full review to find out! You can get a Mickey Waffle for under $3 — see how! Winnie the Pooh ears have arrived in Disney World! Disney World is honoring Legacy Cast Members with a special 50th Anniversary name tag We’ve got the official DATE for when you’ll be able to see the Beatles documentary on Disney+ Definitely wear your stretchy pants here! A NEW Kate Spade Alice in Wonderland collection is available Fall 2022 bookings for Disney Cruise Line will open soon And the Bacon of DOOM dish has returned to Disney World! The Bacon of DOOM! And that’s all for us in terms of Disney news from this week…for now! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for important updates and share that all with you. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get all the latest news! The creator of some of your favorite Disney jewelry filed for bankruptcy — click here to read more. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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 news story are you most excited or surprised by this week? Tell us in the comments! The post All the Disney News You Need to Know About Fireworks, Masks, Re-Openings, and More! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A lot of things have changed in Disney World over the past few weeks. Galaxy’s Edge Masks are no longer required for fully vaccinated guests in most places, distancing markers have been removed from many rides, some arcades have reopened, and more changes have been made. And now we’ve noticed another thing that has returned to the parks… …single rider lines! We noticed this specifically over at Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios. There, at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, we found that the single rider line was open for guests to use! Single Rider So far, we’ve only spotted this change in person at Smugglers Run. Single Rider This change may, however, come to other rides in Disney World in the upcoming days and weeks. Disney World’s website does not currently list “single rider” as an experience for its attractions and entertainment that has been paused. ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more updates on this situation and let you know what we find. Click here to see Disney World’s new 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. Will you be heading to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTOS: Single Rider Available Again at Select Disney World Rides first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Scent is a huge part of the Disney Parks experience. Main Street, U.S.A. Whether it’s the smell of Main Street, fresh popcorn, or the water in Pirates of the Caribbean — scent is taken very seriously by Disney. Today a new official fragrance of Disney World was announced, and you definitely want to hear about it! Scentsy announced today that they are the new official home fragrance of Disney World Resort. Scentsy has already been releasing licensed Disney products for a few years and now their new arrangement is part of a multi-year partnership. ©Scentsy Scentsy will also be working with Disney World to develop a new experience in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom, though we do not yet know if that means it will be a part of a new attraction or added to an existing one. Stick with DFB to keep you up to date as we hear more about this new official fragrance partnership! We’ve never been so tempted to buy a Disney necklace! 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 Scentsy and Disney World working together? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: The Disney Parks and Scentsy Announce Multi-Year Partnership first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival is coming up soon!! In fact, we’ve already seen some booths pop up around the World Showcase! Spain! We’ve just spotted two more booths pop up, and they’re spots you won’t want to miss when festival time comes around! The first booth we found was The Alps booth from last year. The Alps is set to return the year, so we expect that this will be home to that booth once again! The Alps Food and Wine Booth Last year, The Alps booth had delicious Swiss-inspired food, such as the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese and the Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart! Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette The booth also had some delicious drinks, including the Frozen Rosé, which we’re hoping to see return! Frozen Rosé The next booth that we spied in the parks today was the India booth last year! india Booth This is another booth that is returning this year, and we’re hoping to find the Madras Red Curry and Mango Lassi that we loved there last year! Madras Red Curry The Mango Lassi had both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options before, so we’ll keep our fingers crossed that they’ll be back! Mango Lassi Both of these booths are scheduled to open on October 1st this year! Keep following DFB to stay updated on Food and Wine Festival happenings! Click Here to See More Booths We’ve Seen Pop Up! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Which festival booth are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: More Food and Wine Festival Booths Have Arrived in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Pride Month and there are a whole bunch of ways for you to celebrate in the Disney parks! Match With the Whole Fam! You can Pride Month snacks, check out some Disney phone wallpapers, and even grab some of Disney’s 2021 rainbow collection online. But, in a few months, you’ll be able to celebrate pride with the return of a special event at Disneyland. According to The Orange County Register, Gay Days is set to return to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park later this year. This unofficial event will take place from September 17th through September 19th. Typically, the event takes place during October, but it has now been moved up — a plan that was reportedly a long time in the works. Show Your Pride! During the event, participants will get the change to enjoy theme park meet-ups, trivia games, scavenger hunts, group photos, and parties. The October Gay Days event was not able to take place in 2020 since Disneyland’s theme parks were closed at the time. The last Gay Days event held in Disneyland was a Mini Gay Days held in March of 2020, prior to the closures. We love these gift card bracelets! The first Gay Days Anaheim event actually attracted about 2,500 people back in 1998. Now, the event typically brings about 30,000 attendees to Disneyland’s theme parks. Gay Days Orlando typically attractions more than 100,000 attendees to Walt Disney World each June. ©Gay Days | Obtained Via The OCR The schedule for this year’s Gay Days Anaheim has not been set yet, but it typically includes one day dedicated to Disneyland and another dedicated to California Adventure. There are also usually TV screenings, games, trivia, book signings, and even Disney celebrity appearances that take place outside of the park. Gay Days is an unofficial event and is not presented by Disneyland. But, sponsors of the event include Aulani — A Disney Resort & Spa, Adventures by Disney, Disney Vacation Club, and Disney Pride (Disney’s LGBTQ+ diversity group). Rainbow Collection We’ll keep an eye out for more news about this and other upcoming events in Disney’s parks and let you know what we find. Click here to get Disney phone wallpapers to celebrate Pride 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. Will you be attending this event in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments. The post Gay Days is Coming Back to Disneyland This Year 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. Today is the day! Pixar’s newest movie Luca is finally out on Disney+!!!!! An Image from Disney-Pixar’s Luca ©Disney-Pixar You can stream the movie for FREE (if you’re subscribed) right now! We’ve already seen some Luca merchandise ahead of the premiere, but today, we found some awesome NEW things from the movie in Disney World! We found this new Luca Portorosso Vintage Illustration T-Shirt in the World of Disney at Disney Springs for $29.99. A pretty portrait! You can also get the T-shirt on shopDisney, where you can customize it! You can choose the cut and color of the shirt. Click here to get the Luca Portorosso Vintage Illustration T-Shirt We also found a few adorable plushes of the three main characters! Here is Luca in his sea monster form: We love the metallic scales! Look at the little smirk on his face! His hair (or whatever he has going on up there) is fun! And on the back you can find Luca’s colorful tail! Great for swimming fast! You can get him for $16.99 on shopDisney. Click here to get the Luca Sea Monster Plush! And Alberto also has a sea monster plush! He’s a very pretty purple color. Sea monsters wear clothes? Here’s a close-up of the cutie! He seems happy to be here! Alberto also has some fun shiny scales in different colors and a large tail! Grab him for $16.99. Click here to get the Alberto Sea Monster Plush! Then we found Giulia, who is not a sea monster, but has on a lovely Mediterranean outfit! Hands on hips! We can’t wait to see what she gets up to in the movie! What’s she trying to say? Giulia is also $16.99 and can be found on shopDisney! Click here to get the Giulia plush! We also found a NEW limited edition Luca MagicBand! There’s only 1700 available and the band says “best summer ever.” We didn’t see this one online yet, but you CAN find it at Pin Traders in Disney Springs for $39.99. MagicBand That’s all of the new Luca merch we found today in Disney World! We can’t WAIT to watch the new Pixar film, it looks perfect for the summer! We’ll keep you updated if we find any other new merch for the movie, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to check out more info about Luca! 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 Luca?! Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: New 'Luca' Merchandise Arrives in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Headed to Disney World next week? Slinky Dog Dash If you are, you might be wondering about what kind of weather you’ll see! Will you stay dry and sweaty? Or be running for cover from the rain? Let’s take a look at the weather forecast for next week in Disney World! Weather Forecast According to The Weather Channel, the week is going to be pretty warm and we won’t see any weird spikes or drops in temperature. But, there’s a GOOD chance we’ll see some rain! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort If last week was any indication, we have CERTAINLY entered the rainy season in Orlando. It rained pretty much every single day, so are we in for more stormy weather? It seems so. Take a look! June 21st Monday, June 21st will start the week with the lowest temperatures of the week — although that’s not saying much! This week will primarily hang out in the high 80s and low 90s so it will be toasty. Monday is going to max out at an 87-degree high and we’ll see 76 degrees at night. ©The Weather Channel Alright, we’re kicking it off with RAIN too. Monday has a whopping 74% chance of rain and those thunderstorms are likely going to be a fixture on your Disney day. Pack that rain layer! June 22nd The next day, June 22nd brings us a very similar forecast to the day before with a high of 87 degrees during the day and keeping that low down at the same comfy 76 degrees. ©The Weather Channel At least the thunderstorms lessen to “scattered.” Keep in mind you’ll see high humidity on Tuesday which can make it feel a little warmer than if you were dealing with dry heat. June 23rd On Wednesday, June 23rd, we’re going to see temps edge up just a little bit to 88 degrees during the day. Your low is going to edge down just a tad. ©The Weather Channel Rain is still a fixture here but you’ll notice we’re seeing pretty high UV Levels too. Make sure your skin and eyes are protected so you don’t end up with a nasty burn or other sun damage. June 24th For Thursday, June 24th, we’re seeing a day that is almost EXACTLY the same as the day before. Expect temps in the high-80s and a beautiful evening at 75 degrees. ©The Weather Channel One thing to note is that we get a lot of daylight here in Orlando. The sun rises around 6:30AM and sets around 8:30 PM so that’s 14 hours of sun! June 25th The week continues with another similar day (Honestly, we’re getting suspicious at how consistent these predictions are). We’ll see high-80s in the day and a mid 70s night on June 25th. ©The Weather Channel Keep in mind that these days that have rain in the forecast don’t necessarily guarantee you’ll see precipitation, but it is likely! June 26th Saturday, June 26th brings us warmer temps with a high in the low-90s. You could see some rain on Saturday too! ©The Weather Channel Here, we’ll see a 90-degree high and a 75-degree low. June 27th And we’ll wrap up our week on June 27th with still toasty temperatures and yet another day where you could see some rain. ©The Weather Channel It does look like the end of the week will at least afford us some rain-free evenings if we’re lucky! Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel. Temperatures are projected to hang out in about the same place for the whole week. We’re looking at a range of 80s to 90s highs and 70s lows. ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©The Weather Channel …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©The Weather Channel Remember to always check in on the weather leading up to your trip and before you head out every morning. Florida weather is DEFINITELY subject to change! Click here to see the essentials you need for your park bag! Tips for Weathering the Weather! We’ve got you covered with some tips to help you out with next week’s weather! Prep for rain! There is a LOT of rain in the forecast this week and we’ll tell ya from experience, it is not the most fun thing in the world to walk around Disney World soaking wet. Never fear though! There are a few things you can do to stay dry. Rainy Day Make sure you pack a rain layer and/or umbrella in your park bag. It’s important this is accessible in case the downpour is sudden! Plus, you might consider wearing shoes that won’t be uncomfy when wet. Remember with storms in the forecast, it’s best to ride outdoor attractions in the morning in case they close for weather. For more tips on surviving Disney World weather, click here! Get ready for heat! Rain can do a lot to cool down those temperatures, but rainy weeks also mean HIGH HUMIDITY. Your body might not be used to high temperatures with so much moisture in the air. Add the fact that you’re walking MILES each day, and you could find yourself sick from the heat. Don’t forget your sunscreen! Wear sunscreen and sunglasses and above all, STAY HYDRATED. A trip to First Aid is no fun and you might be able to avoid it by drinking a LOT more water than you normally do. Remember, you can find free water at many quick-service locations! Everywhere to get FREE water in Disney World now! And that’s the weather you can expect in Disney World next week! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from Disney World and beyond! Click here for the latest news from Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! The post Tips for Staying Dry in Disney World Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, we sat down with James Heath, Senior Duty Manager, Disneyland California Adventure Park, who reflected on the personal experiences and role that Disney played in helping shape him into the person he is today. For James, becoming a Disneyland Resort cast member was a watershed moment in his journey to living a true, authentic story.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/dSnMc-LTIDI 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. Disney has some ADORABLE kitchen merch that can bring the parks right into your home! Mickey Mouse strainer in Mouse Gear But we found some towels (on sale!!) that instead pull in the world of Star Wars — and we think they sayings on them are really funny!! If you’re a coffee-loving Star Wars fan, these are definitely the kitchen towels for you! Each towel has a quote from the Star Wars movies…but with a slight twist! ©Jane The towels are white with black lettering, and we can definitely relate to their need for caffeine! ©Jane A few of the towels use the classic Star Wars lettering for the quotes! And one has a logo that gives us major Starbucks vibes, but with Baby Yoda on the inside instead! ©Jane All of these towels are ON SALE right now for just $9.99 each! That’s 61% off the normal price of $25/towel. You’ll want to hurry and grab yours, though, because the sale only lasts through tomorrow! ©Jane You can choose from six different styles for the towels, or just grab them all and really deck out your kitchen in coffee-obsessed Star Wars decor! We won’t judge! You can find all 6 towels online at Jane.com from the seller Elle & Emmy! They will only be on sale for a limited time, so check them out if you’re interested! Click Here to Buy the Star Wars Kitchen Towels! Keep following DFB for news on Disney merchandise! Click Here to See More Disney Kitchen Items! 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 Star Wars kitchen towel would you choose? Let us know in the comments! The post These Kitchen Items Were Made for Coffee-Loving Star Wars Fans first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Archives are full of all kinds of incredible pieces of history from Disney movies, rides, and more. Archives Heroes and Villains Exhibit ©Disney From time to time, the Walt Disney Archives puts together special exhibits and brings them to different cities for Disney fans to enjoy. Well, if you’re a D23 Member and you want to get a special preview of more than 450 amazing objects from the Archives, including never-before-displayed sketches for the ghosts from the Haunted Mansion or a Wolverine costume, then you’ll want to check out this special event! The Inside the Walt Disney Archives exhibit will be opening up soon at the Graceland Exhibition Center in Memphis, Tennessee! The Inside the Walt Disney Archives exhibit has been open at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana for a while, but soon Disney fans in or near Memphis will get to see it. And if you’re a D23 Member, you could be among the first to go inside! Movie Memoribilia — Heya, Roger! D23 is offering a special member preview event for the exhibit on July 22nd, 2021. D23 Members will be able to be there for the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of this exhibit. Special guests for that portion of the event will include Bill Farmer (Disney Legend and the voice of Goofy & Pluto) as well as Bret Iwan (the voice of Mickey Mouse). ©D23 D23 Members will then be among the first to step inside of the exhibition. They’ll be able to see tons of original artwork, costumes, props, and more and even chat with some of the team from the Walt Disney Archives. Then it’s time for a special presentation from Becky Cline, the Director of the Walt Disney Archives. Original Mickey and Minnie Toys But wait…there’s more!! D23 Members will then be able to enjoy a buffet lunch and an exclusive screening of Adventures Thru the Walt Disney Archives. This film has actually only premiered to D23 members. It takes a look through the Walt Disney Studios lot and the 50 years of the archives. AND all guests will get a gift as well as part of the event. Beware of hitchhiking ghosts There are certain rules and restrictions which you can read about on the D23 website. Tickets for this even go on sale on Monday, June 21st at 10AM PST. Gold Member tickets are priced at $99 per person (plus a $7 processing fee), and General Member tickets are priced at $125 per person (plus a $7 processing fee). D23 members are allowed to reserve tickets for themselves and up to 3 guests. Walt’s Desk If you’ve been hoping to get a look at some incredible pieces of Disney history and you’re a D23 Member, you might want to check out this event. If you go to it, be sure to leave us a comment to tell us all about your time there! Soon you’ll be able to learn how 10 rides were made in an all new Disney+ series — click here to learn more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be going to this D23 event or the exhibit in Memphis in general? Let us know in the comments! The post Get an Exclusive Preview of the Walt Disney Archives Exhibit in Memphis! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The next few months at Disney World are going to be busy and fun! Hello, castle! We’re excited to see the resort begin to gear up for the big 50th-anniversary celebration in October, and we know many people are anticipating the return of fireworks this summer! So much has changed since the beginning of the year! And we know many of you are already planning trips as far out as September (and beyond), so we’ve got some great news for you. Disney World just released park hours through the first week of that month! We’ve already told you about hours through late August, but here’s what the first week of September looks like. From September 1st through September 4th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM to 9PM. On the 3rd, the After Hours Boo Bash runs from 9:30PM to 12:30PM. ©Disney Over at EPCOT, the park hours are from 11AM to 9PM. And of course, the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival will be going on there, too, during that time! ©Disney The hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are from 9AM to 7PM. ©Disney You’ll be able to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom during that time from 8AM to 6PM. ©Disney As always, these hours are subject to change, but if they do, we’ll be sure to let you know! So use these hours in your Disney World planning accordingly, and be sure to check the Disney World website or app often for any changes! And as always, we’ll keep you updated, too! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be going to Disney World in September? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Hours Released Through Early September! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes, we’ll see closures around Disney World. Walt Disney World Railroad These can be caused by maintenance or refurbishment — and if you’re heading into the parks, you’ll want to know what projects are goin’ on! So today, we’re bringing you our weekly refurbishment update for June 21st-27th, 2021. Magic Kingdom Refurbishments Hall of Presidents The Hall of Presidents closes each time a new U.S. President is elected, in order to install a new animatronic. They’re currently working on President Joe Biden’s — nothin’ out of the ordinary here! The Hall of Presidents Disney hasn’t announced an opening timeline just yet, but we’ll let you know when they do! Learn More About the Hall of Presidents’ Refurbishment! Walt Disney World Railroad In other Magic Kingdom news, the Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for over 2 YEARS! That’s because construction on TRON: Lightcycle Run is currently blocking its path around the park. The Main Street Train Station is rockin’ some scrim in the meantime! So when could we see this fan-favorite train return? Well, TRON construction has likely been delayed, so there’s no way of knowing for sure. But we’ll keep ya posted with any updates! Check out the Main Street Station’s Makeover! Main Street Confectionery Our last stop in Magic Kingdom is on Main Street, U.S.A., where Main Street Confectionery is closed for a BIG refurb. Construction walls are up, which means this is serious business, folks. But never fear: throughout the closure you’ll be able to snag all your favorite sweet treats at Main Street Cinema. No gettin’ to the candy here! Disney hasn’t announced when this shop will reopen, but we’ll keep a lookout for any updates! And if you’re visiting this section of the park, you’ll wanna keep in mind that The Chapeau is currently closed, too. Check Out What Main Street Confectionery Will Be Like When it Reopens! Disney World Resort Refurbishments Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Onto some hotels! We’re kicking things off at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, where a HUGE transformation is taking place. A resort-wide reimagining means we’re getting changes to the main entrance, lobby, and monorail station. At this time, the monorail station is closed. Check out that new roof! Meanwhile, the guest rooms are getting a Moana-inspired makeover! Don’t they look incredible?! ©Disney You’ll be able to stay in these refurbished rooms beginning July 19th (and you can book your reservation now!). The rest of the construction will finish up this summer as well — and one of our FAVORITE restaurants, ‘Ohana, is reopening on July 9th! Here’s How to Book a Room at a Reopened Polynesian! Disney’s Contemporary Resort We’re wrappin’ things up at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Over here, the Main Tower Guest Rooms are being refurbished. These are (naturally) unavailable for booking, but the rest of the hotel’s amenities are business as usual. We spoke with a Cast Member who confirmed that the project should wrap up by the end of September. Contemporary Construction But if you’re visiting this summer, you’ll want to keep in mind that The Wave restaurant is closing for refurbishment in July. The Wave Just somethin’ to note, friends! Learn More About the Refurb at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! And that wraps up this week’s refurbishment update! We’ll continue to keep ya in the loop with all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB. Click Here to Learn About an Upcoming Refurbishment! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 BIG Closures in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you love bacon, then this is a good time to visit Disney World!! Polynesian Lobby Recently, the Bacon of DOOM dish (a.k.a. EPIC chocolate-covered bacon) returned to Disney Springs. Earlier this month, we also got to try the limited time bacon & bourbon spiked shake in Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (it’ll be there through this month so act fast). But now ANOTHER bacon treat has made its way to Disney World — specifically in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — and this time it’s in the form of a cupcake! Introducing the Father’s Day Cupcake! This specialty cupcake is one you’ll find over at Capt. Cook’s (a quick service spot at the Poly). The treat is made of a vanilla cupcake with caramel and bacon filling and cream cheese icing, topped with candied bacon, and chocolate pieces on top. Fathers’ Day Cupcake Here’s a full look at the ingredients in case you’re curious. Ingredients But, more importantly, here’s a look at that candied bacon! Bacon lovers rejoice!!! BACON! We could smell the cream cheese and bacon coming from this cupcake and our mouths immediately started watering. Time to Eat! What’s great is that the filling itself has bacon pieces in it. It adds a nice texture difference. Look at That Filling The mix of the caramel, cream cheese, and candied bacon brought a nice balance of sweet and salty to this treat. Just Look at That Bacon If you’re a big fan of cupcakes and bacon, then this might be a treat you’ll want to check out! It is a limited time offering though, so be sure to hop over to the Polynesian before it’s gone. You can grab it for $5.99. Click here to see where you can find some EPIC chocolate covered bacon 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. Would you grab this bacon cupcake in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: BACON CUPCAKE Alert in Disney World! 🥓 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Welcome back to another weekly roundup of Disney World park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of June 20th, 2021! EPCOT Disney World could start off rather busy next week with guests looking to visit on Father’s Day, but then we’re heading full force into the summer travel season! Since many schools are now on summer break, it’s time to expect consistent crowds for the next few months! Disney World Park Hours for the Week of June 20th It looks like we’ll have yet another week of the same park hours we’ve seen for the past couple of months now! Magic Kingdom will be open daily from 8AM-9PM. Magic Kingdom park hours for the week of June 20th © Disney EPCOT will be open from 11AM-10PM daily. Remember that we’re getting closer and closer to the end of the 2021 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which will conclude on July 5th! The festival will be open from 11AM-10PM daily as well. EPCOT park hours for the week of June 20th © Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open next week from 9AM-8PM daily. Hollywood Studios park hours for the week of June 20th © Disney Finally, Disney’s Animal Kingdom actually has a bit of a unique schedule next week! The park will be open from 8AM-7PM on June 20th as well as the 23rd through the 26th. On Monday, June 21st, Animal Kingdom will close at 6PM, and on Tuesday, June 22nd, the park will close at 5PM. Animal Kingdom park hours for the week of June 20th © Disney If you’re looking to Park Hop, just make sure you scanned into your first park of the day for which you have a confirmed Park Pass Reservation. Once you’ve scanned in, you can Hop to any park after 2PM that has available capacity. Click here to read about FIREWORKS coming back to Disney World! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of June 20th Select Resort Hotels For those guests staying at Select Resort Hotels, all four theme parks are currently booked in full on Sunday, June 20th. From Monday, June 21st through Saturday, June 26th, guests staying at Select Resort Hotels can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on June 21st as of June 18th © Disney Theme Park Tickets Currently, guests with Theme Park Tickets have identical Park Pass Reservation availability as guests staying at Select Resort Hotels. As of this writing, Sunday, June 20th is completely booked in full across all four theme parks. From Monday, June 21st through Saturday, June 26th, guests with Theme Park Tickets can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on June 21st as of June 18th © Disney Annual Passholders Annual Passholders have more day-to-day variation when it comes to Park Pass Reservations next week. Currently, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT on Sunday, June 20th. Monday, June 21st and Tuesday, June 22nd are currently wide open for Annual Passholders! Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on June 20th as of June 18th © Disney From Wednesday, June 23rd through Friday, June 25th, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on June 23rd as of June 18th © Disney Finally, on Saturday, June 26th, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on June 26th as of June 18th © Disney Park Pass Reservation availability tends to fluctuate constantly as more passes are added and booked up each day. Make sure to triple-check ahead of your next visit to see if additional Park Pass Reservations become available, and once you know what dates you want to be in which park, book those passes ASAP. Be sure to follow along for more weekly coverage and updates from 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 visiting Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Hotel Guests Can Only Book Reservations at EPCOT Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, sunshine! Sweet, sweet summertime is here in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, where the vibes are cool, the trends are hot and the treats will have you smiling ear to ear!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/uIezbEYx308 View the full article