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LOTS of changes are happening over at Disneyland! Disneyland Beginning today, there are BIG shifts in safety policies, and the parks have reopened to out-of-state guests. We also learned that fireworks will return on July 4th! But we’re not done just yet, because we’ve got MORE reopening news to share with ya. Several rides have remained closed at Disneyland Resort since the parks’ reopening. And today, we’ve got reopening dates for quite a few of ’em! First of all, the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough, Golden Zephyr, Animation Academy, and Sorcerer’s Workshop have ALL reopened today, while Mickey’s Philharmagic is open on weekends only. But let’s take a peek at some dates in the upcoming weeks. Sleeping Beauty Castle According to the Orange County Register, Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes will be reopening on June 18th, while Tom Sawyer Island will follow shortly after on June 20th. The Storybook Land Canal Boats will reopen on the 27th. Storybook Land We’re also seeing several attraction being removed from the refurbishment calendar. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters is off the calendar on June 25th… Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters …Matterhorn Bobsleds on July 2nd… Matterhorn Bobsleds …and Jungle Cruise on July 16th. The ride will debut with its new storyline and characters as part of a major reimagining. Jungle Cruise Construction If you’re visiting Disneyland this summer, keep those dates in mind! We’ll be sure to keep ya posted as we get more information about the parks’ phased reopening, so stay tuned to DFB. Learn More About Fireworks Returning to Disneyland! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you visiting Disneyland this summer? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Reopening Dates for 11 MORE Rides in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Great news for Disney bookworms! Whether you’re headed to the pool, beach, or staying indoors, Disney Publishing Worldwide’s 2nd annual Summer Reading List has a book for you to enjoy this summer.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/LlYkiLrE26s View the full article

We got some MAJOR Disney news today. Cinderella Castle As the parks continue with their phased reopening and safety policies are reduced, more experiences are returning. And that includes FIREWORKS! Both Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever are returning to Disney World on July 1st — and as you can imagine, it’s gonna be a prettyyyy popular day to visit. So we’re bringing you a quick Park Pass reservation update! As a reminder, you are required to have a Park Pass reservation for the day and park you’re visiting, in addition to a valid ticket. And reservations for July 1st are already going FAST! Magic Kingdom is already completely full for Theme Park Ticket Guests… ©Disney …select Resort Guests… ©Disney …and Annual Passholders. ©Disney However, there IS still availability for EPCOT for all 3 groups. So if you wanna go catch the reopening of EPCOT Forever, now’s your chance! Just hurry and grab your spot soon — they’re expected to go very quickly. EPCOT If you weren’t able to snag the reservation you wanted, keep checking the availability calendar. Disney has been known to release more Park Passes as the dates in question get closer. And if you have a Park Hopper ticket, you can always Park Hop to the park of your choice, provided capacity hasn’t been reached. We’ll also let ya know if this availability calendar changes, so stay tuned to DFB! Learn More About Fireworks Returning to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World on July 1st? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! Park Passes Going FAST For the Day Fireworks Return to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Who’s in the mood for some COFFEE?! Starbucks We certainly are! And when we get a caffeine craving, one of our favorite places to head is the Starbucks in Disney Springs. They’ve often got seasonal sips, and today, we’re trying 3 NEW ones. The hand-drawn menu boards showcase the newest specials… What new drinks do we have today?! …and today, we opted for the Mad Tea Party, Bananaversary, and Love is Love! They’re pictured here from left to right. Mad Tea Party, Bananaversary, and Love Is Love So let’s get sippin’! The Mad Tea Party is black tea lemonade with passion tea, mango, dragonfruit, and a scoop of strawberries and blackberries. And while that black tea is prominent, the lemonade cuts the flavor and adds a nice sweetness. As for the berries? You can’t really taste ’em unless you muddle them up! Or you can sip them straight through the opening. We will say that the color on this drink is SUPER fun, and we got plenty of questions about it as we walked around. Mad Tea Party Onto the Bananaversary! This one is a mocha Frappuccino with caramel syrup and banana, topped with caramel and mocha drizzle. It tasted JUST like a banana split, but that banana flavor wasn’t overwhelmingly strong. You will get a subtle hint of coffee from that mocha syrup, but the caramel sweetens it right up. Bananaversary Last but not least, we tried the Love Is Love. This sip is a Pink Drink with strawberries, topped with strawberry sweet cream cold foam. It tasted like a fun mix between strawberry Jello and a strawberry milkshake. The cold foam itself was SUPER tasty and blended seamlessly into the strawberry purée. No complaints here! Love Is Love These are all specialty sips, which means they won’t be around forever. Go on and order ’em soon if you want to give them a try! And of course, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Check Out Another Starbucks Seasonal Sip! 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 drinks would YOU try? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: You're Gonna Want to Order These 3 Specialty Starbucks Drinks In Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been getting LOTS of big news from Disneyland lately. Sleeping Beauty Castle The parks are continuing their phased reopening as safety restrictions are slowly lifted. And today, Disney announced some BIG news about when nightly fireworks will resume. On July 4th, fireworks will return to Disneyland Park with Mickey’s Mix Magic! The show will return with its projections, lasers, and (of course) fireworks above Sleeping Beauty Castle. Disneyland Although Disney has announced that the show will be “presented nightly throughout the summer,” the Mickey’s Mix Magic website page indicates that “fireworks occur on select nights only.” So if you’re visiting later in the year — or just want to be extra safe — be sure to check the entertainment calendar for the days of your trip. Disneyland Fireworks © Disney We could NOT be more excited to see fireworks return to the park. Stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep you posted as we learn even MORE about this exciting development! Learn How Disneyland Is Changing its Safety Procedures! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you visiting Disneyland soon? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Fireworks Are Returning to Disneyland Very SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Except for a few flares and fireworks around the holidays, and some sporadic fireworks testing, we haven’t really seen a full fireworks show inside of a Disney World theme park for over a YEAR. Oh, How We Miss This But, that is ALL ABOUT TO CHANGE! Fireworks will be returning to Disney World soon and we are EXPLODING (see what we did there?) with excitement! When the parks reopened last year after the COVID-19-related closures, fireworks were suspended. At the time, Disney World shared that it was temporarily suspending its fireworks and other events that create crowds because of the concerns surrounding the pandemic. Happily Ever After Fireworks From the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage But now, Disney World announced that fireworks will be coming BACK to Disney World starting July 1st, 2021! EPCOT Forever Fireworks Fireworks are set to return to both EPCOT and Magic Kingdom on July 1st, 2021. In Magic Kingdom, guests will be able to enjoy Happily Ever After. For the time being, EPCOT guests will get to enjoy the EPCOT Forever fireworks once again. Disney still hasn’t shared exactly when EPCOT’s new fireworks show, Harmonious, will debut. EPCOT Forever We’ll keep an eye out for more updates about the return of fireworks to Disney World and let you know when we find any new info. Stay tuned for all the latest updates! Click here to see more about EPCOT’s upcoming fireworks show, Harmonious! 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 fireworks to return to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Here's When Fireworks Will Return to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Beginning in July, just in time for the nation’s Independence Day celebrations, our incredibly popular nighttime fireworks spectaculars are returning to Disney parks!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/ZRztM_hkhcM View the full article

Hello and welcome back to Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle We’re taking you on a tour to bring you up to date on everything new in merchandise and more. So let’s get started! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium We spotted the new Cruella MagicBand in the Emporium. Cruella MagicBand It’s a limited edition of only 1,500 and features a pop art-inspired design! Cruella MagicBand We’ve also spotted it in Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. (that’s the Space Mountain gift shop). You’ll wanna grab it sooner rather than later, before it sells out! Star Traders We’ve been seeing quite a bit of new Stitch merch lately, and we’ve got MORE in Star Traders! You’ll find a Stitch car decal for $9.99… Want Stitch on your car?! …or a shirt for $29.99. Stitch Shirt You can also snag some of the tropical Mickey collection here. MORE tropical merch! Seems like the perfect summery look! Check Out More Tropical Merch! Magic Kingdom Additional Updates What’s a trip to Disney without seeing some characters? We spotted Pooh, Piglet, and Tigger at the Main Street Train Station… Pooh and Friends! …Anastasia and Drizella in Fantasyland… Anastasia and Drizella …and the Goofy cavalcade! Hey, Goofy! We’re also continuing to see minor changes related to social distancing throughout the shops. Recently, the center door to Frontier Trading Post was open for the first time since the park’s reopening… It’s open! …while entrance and exit markers on the other doors were removed. Entrance and Exit Markers Removed And if stop by the Partners Statue in front of Cinderella Castle, you’ll notice that the flower bed is no longer yellow. Hello, pink! New Flowers Lastly, we noticed a new sign for the Sweet Treats Shop outside of Main Street Cinema. This shop has been selling all of the Main Street Confectionery’s goodies during that store’s refurb, so this sign is just letting guests know what to expect inside! You’ll find sweet treats here! Well, that wraps up our Magic Kingdom updates! We’ll be in the parks every day bringing you ALL the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB. Read More About Main Street Confectionery’s 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 Magic Kingdom soon? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Magic Kingdom: A Limited Edition MagicBand and LOTS of Characters 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. Who doesn’t love going on a bit of a Disney shopping spree? ©Disney It’s no secret that Disney fans tend to love a bit of merchandise and what do we love even more? A DISCOUNT on merchandise. Whether you’re shopping for collectible glasses or customizable Disney tees, it’s pretty nice to spot a good deal. Well, listen up, ’cause we’ve got a GREAT one. If you head over to shopDisney over the next few days, you’ll get the chance to take advantage of the SITE-WIDE Buy More, Save More sale! ©Disney That means you can snag the Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers shirt of your dreams — or ANYTHING ELSE that catches your eye on the site! Click here to buy the Chip ‘n Dale T-shirt! The sale nets you MORE savings the more you spend. So, you’ll get 15% off if you spend $50 or more, 20% off if you spend $75 or more, and $25 off if you spend $100 or more. Love That Blue Color! Looks like now IS the time to stock up on those adorable Weighted Plushes we spotted a few weeks ago! Want to buy the Mickey Weighted Plush? Click here! AND on top of all that, you get free shipping on orders over $75! All you have to do to take advantage of the sale is use the code SAVEMORE at checkout. ©shopDisney You could call that an excuse to snag the Lilo & Stitch Monopoly you’ve been eyeing. To buy the Lilo & Stitch Monopoly, click here! Head on over to shopDisney to save RIGHT NOW. The deal only lasts through Friday! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney discounts and deals. Click here to see MORE cool Disney merchandise! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What will you pick up from this big Disney sale? Tell us in the comments! The post Get the CODE to Save Up to 25% on Disney Gear Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. In the mood to do some Disney shopping? Mickey Balloooooooons We’re constantly keeping an eye out for the latest deals and discounts — and that includes on merch! Every week, we bring ya some of the BIGGEST Disney savings on Amazon, so let’s see what we’ve got today. Let’s kick things off with some FUN! If you’re missing the Disney World fireworks as much as we are, you can snag a 1,000-piece puzzle by Thomas Kinkade that puts ’em front and center. ©Disney We don’t know about you, but we’ll be listening to “Happily Ever After” while we put this together. You can grab it for $36.61, discounted from $40.12! Click Here to Buy the Thomas Kinkade Main Street, U.S.A. Puzzle! Or, if you’re more into game night, try Codenames: Disney Family Edition. You and your teammates will have to work together to identify Disney characters, locations, and more! ©Disney It’s currently 35% off, at $16.29 instead of $24.95. Click Here to Buy Codenames: Disney Family Edition! Little ones can put their creative skills to the test with the Rapunzel’s Tower LEGO Set. It’s 369 pieces and comes with Rapunzel and Flynn mini-dolls, as well as a teeny tiny Pascal. ©Disney This set is $47.99 (on sale from $59.99!) and recommended for kiddos ages 6 and up. Click Here to Buy the Rapunzel’s Tower LEGO Set! If you’re all about princesses but shopping for someone a little bit older, you can grab a Jaq and Gus Figurine at a pretty sweet discount! It’s currently $36.19 instead of $45. ©Disney The resin figurine is designed by Jim Shore and features intricate folk art detailing. Click Here to Buy the Jim Shore Jaq and Gus Figurine! But what if you’d rather wear your love for Disney? Well, you’ve got a few options! First is the Toy Story Alien Loungefly, which is on sale from $75 to $69.95. ©Disney It even features the Pizza Planet logo! If you’re lookin’ for a Loungefly at a discount, this may be just the thing. Click Here to Buy the Toy Story Alien Loungefly! Or, you can rock a Disney-inspired face mask! This 4-pack features Mickey Mouse designs — and you can pick if you want somethin’ more colorful or simple based on your mood. ©Disney These are $5.99 for the pack of 4 (discounted from $8.68). Click Here to Buy the 4-Pack of Disney Masks! You can also opt for the Grumpy Graphic Tee. It’s a simple red, black, and white, and it’s currently 44% off! ©Disney That means you can grab it for $11.28 instead of $19.99. Click Here to Buy the Grumpy Graphic Tee! And last but not least, you can sip your morning coffee out of a Disney Insulated Tumbler. The designs feature Mickey, Minnie, The Lion King, and even Jack Skellington! You’ll also get a straw lid AND sip lid, so you can drink however you’d like. ©Disney The 24oz tumblers are currently on sale for $25.54 instead of $26.99! Click Here to Buy the Disney Insulated Tumbler! Well, that wraps up our Amazon discounts for this week. Happy shopping, friends! And stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep bringing ya the latest Disney discounts and news. Check Out More Disney Discounts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning on doing some shopping? Let us know in the comments! The post The 8 Best Disney Deals on Amazon This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Welcome to HOLLYWOOD! And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Legends of Hollywood If there’s a Disney song that doesn’t fail to get stuck in our heads, it’s definitely “it’s a small world!” And, you can take home a collection of bags as colorful as the attraction itself with the brand new themed Dooney & Bourke series! The pattern is decorated from characters from around the world, as well as “hello” and “goodbye” in different languages. Fans can take home the satchel for $298… “it’s a small world” Satchel …tote for $268… “it’s a small world” Tote …and a wristlet for $158. “it’s a small world” Wristlet While we spotted the new Dooney collection over in the Legends of Hollywood, we’ll keep an eye out for it around the rest of Disney World and on shopDisney soon! Check out all the details on the “it’s a small world” Dooney and Bourke collection! Hollywood Studios Entertainment Update Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Disney World is slowly, but surely seeing a sense of normalcy return to the parks. As the attractions around the parks have started to remove their distancing markers, allow more guests to board the attractions, and even remove plexiglass, they have looked more and more like they used to prior to the major health and safety changes. And, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is no different as the queue’s distancing markers had been removed… Distancing on Disney’s Rides and Lines is Changing …while all available space was filled and lines were crossing next to each other for the return of the famous PRE-SHOW! Filling In All That Space The pre-show kicked off to its bumpy start as per usual… The Pre-Show Has Returned And, of course, we can’t leave out that amazing explosion effect where guests are able to actually step inside the world of the Mickey cartoons! Oh, Goofy! More attraction changes are on the way this week, however, as masks will be optional for guests who are fully vaccinated both indoors and outdoors. Stick around with us to see how the Disney World attractions will look with these updates! Take a look at the return of the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Pre-Show here! Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Sometimes things just don’t go according to plan on attractions! And, we saw TWO instances of missing characters over in a galaxy far, far away during our visit! At the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, guests are usually greeted by Hondo Ohnaka as he gives everyone the full run-down on their upcoming missions. Hondo Ohnaka And, even though we could hear Hondo’s voice giving us all the details we needed to know before hopping on the Millennium Falcon, his actual animatronic was missing! Where’s Hondo?! Instead, the area where Hondo would usually be standing was covered up by a tarp (thank goodness it wasn’t a plant). We did see Hondo’s face on the screens for a moment to give us additional details about the ride, but they eventually returned back to the regular ole’ blue screens. Not here! But, that wasn’t the only place with missing characters! Rise of the Resistance At the Rise of the Resistance, the Lieutenant Bek animatronic was missing too! Usually, you’d find him at the end of the ride in an escape pod, but the pod was empty this time around. He’s missing, too! Usually, these animatronics undergo a quick refurbishment just to make sure they are in tip-top shape, so they should be back in their respective attractions sometime soon. We’ll just be sure to keep an eye out for the return of our Star Wars friends! Find out the details of the missing Star Wars characters here! Echo Lake Goofy’s a pretty big fan of Echo Lake fishing as we’ve seen him hit up the water hole during his visits to Disney’s Hollywood Studios previously! But, this time he decided to make it a father and son outing by bringing Max along with him (the cutest Father’s Day trip EVER)! A Dynamic Duo Goofy showed his son how it’s done by smoothly casting a line into the lake to wait for any fish to bite… (Anyone? Bueller?)… . Castin’ a Line And, even when he couldn’t find any fish, Goofy looked as happy as ever to still be there spending time with Max! Hmm, Do You Think He’ll Catch Anything? Goofy tried to teach Max a few tips and tricks of the trade as well… Father and Son …buuut, Max seemed a bit more interested in jamming out with some air guitar to a Powerline song instead! Rock On, Max! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your next Disney trip in the meantime, 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’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Hollywood Studios: TWO Missing Animatronics and a Returning Ride Pre-Show! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland is continuing with its phased reopening. Disneyland Hotel-wise, only Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel are currently welcoming guests — but Disneyland Hotel has plans to reopen soon. And starting next month, Disneyland Resort as a whole is offering some pretty sweet savings for hotel guests! For stays from July 5th-October 2nd, 2021, guests can save 25% on select rooms at the Grand Californian and 20% on select rooms at Disneyland Hotel! The room must be booked by September 16th, and travel must be completed by October 3rd. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel We’ve seen plenty of Disney World hotel discounts, but nothing from Disneyland in a while — so this is pretty exciting if you’re planning a visit! There are, however, some conditions you should be aware of, which you can read below. For example, signature suites are excluded from these savings. ©Disney You can book your stay directly through the Disneyland website or by calling (888) 259-3277. Happy planning! And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney deals and discounts. Check Out the Latest BIG News from Disneyland! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning a trip to Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post Disneyland Resort Announces HUGE 2021 Hotel Discounts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re continuing to follow the progress on the Jungle Cruise’s reimagining in Disney World! Jungle Cruise This classic ride is getting a brand-new story line and characters, and we’re slowly seeing the project take shape! Most recently, scenes were being removed as that iconic rhino scene got a refresh with our new animatronic cast. And now, we’ve got another update! Earlier this month, that rhino scene was modified to include the new characters: skipper Felix Pechman XIII and the rest of his motley crew. Hello, new characters! And now, we know exactly WHY they’re in such a tricky situation! A little before they encounter the rhino, guests can now see Felix’s sunken boat. Oh no! Now THAT’s unfortunate, right?! And of course, the (real) skipper steering us through the jungle had plenty of fix-it Felix jokes to spare. This mishap ties right into the ride’s new storyline of the crew’s misadventures through the jungle. It sunk! And further down the river, guests will also notice a new addition to the canoe scene: a “Boats and Baits and Bites” shack! Anyone hungry? The decor on the canoes has been removed, too. As a reminder, here’s what it looked like before. The Canoes Before Guests are also now being seated differently in their boats, due to changes to Disney World’s safety guidelines effective today. There is no longer plexiglass in the queue, masks are no longer required onboard, and guests are now able to sit in the middle row of benches. Time to head into the Jungle! Disney has announced that the reimagining will be complete this summer! And over in Disneyland, the Jungle Cruise will open with all of these changes on July 16th. We’ll keep an eye out for any more progress and keep ya posted, so stay tuned to DFB! Learn More About the Jungle Cruise’s Reimagining! 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 ridden the Jungle Cruise recently? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: MORE Jungle Cruise Changes Debut in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mickey Mouse and his pals are great examples of the power of friendship! Mickey and Goofy We love seeing the gang come together for adventures like on Minnie and Mickey’s Runaway Railway. And Donald, Pluto, and Goofy are some of our favorite characters to see around the parks. The classic Disney characters have been friends for as long as we can remember, and now, you can win a chance to be in a photography series inspired by them! Disney is collaborating with world-class photographer Misan Harriman on a series that celebrates the power of friendship through Mickey Mouse and his friends! ©Disney The photography series is called “Mickey & Friends Stay True: The Power of Friendship” and will be inspired by Disney’s Sensational Six: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. Sensational Six Harriman will be photographing both celebrities and everyday people for the series, and you could be one of them! You can submit your stories of friendship on WhatWeSeee.com to be reviewed by Misan. If you are selected, you’ll be invited to take part in a photoshoot (physical or virtual, depending on Covid-19 protocols)! Mickey and Minnie If you want a chance to win the photo shoot, you need to act fast! Stories must be submitted by Friday, June 18th to be considered! Daisy and Donald Duck at the Beach Club Resort This series is sure to showcase how Mickey and his friends are always there for each other, we can’t wait to see it! Stay tuned to DFB for more info on contests like this one! Click here to find out how to win a free trip to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to enter to be in the photography series? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out How to Be a Part of Disney's NEW Photography Series! 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. You’ve booked your Disney World trip, you’ve made your park pass reservations, and you’ve made your advance dining reservations, so what’s next? Well, you probably need to start thinking about what you need for your trip! Cinderella Castle But where to even begin? Well, we’ve tackled visiting the parks a zillion and one times and we’ve put together a list of must-have items that you’ll want to put in your suitcase when you start packing. These are all tried and true items, too, and you’ll thank us for making sure that you’re as prepared as possible to have a magical trip! Technology Mobile Phone Charger The one thing you will need more than anything else is a mobile phone charger. Because trust us — you will be using your phone A LOT at Disney World. You’ll need to access the My Disney Experience app for just about everything nowadays: from unlocking your hotel room to ordering food to scanning into the parks. And that takes a lot of battery power. ©Amazon We’re big fans of this charger by RAVPower. You’ll get up to 11 days of power, so you won’t have to charge it a lot. It’s easy to throw into your bag with your phone when you need to get to charging, too. It’s a little pricey at $64.59, but keep an eye on Amazon because it often goes on sale. Trust us, it’s worth it. Having the peace of mind that anywhere you go you’ve got a battery is NICE. Shop For This Mobile Charger Now Power Strip Let’s face it — we travel with a lot of electronics and things that need to be plugged in now. And Disney World hotels just often don’t have enough places to plug everyone’s devices in. (Ever do that awkward fight to claim the outlets closest to the beds with your family?) So bringing your own extra Power Strip is a must! This Anker Power Strip is perfect for traveling — and it’s easy to pack, too! ©Amazon You can grab it now for $18.99. You’ll have everything you need to plug all your stuff into. It’s got both extra outlets AND USB plugs, so you’ll be all set. Shop For This Power Strip Now Travel Alarm Clock Disney World hotels no longer have alarm clocks, and well, you don’t want to miss rope drop, do you? But how will you wake up? If you’re kickin’ it old school and not a fan of checking your phone for the time, a travel clock is perfect. This basic Digital Alarm Clock is all you need. ©Amazon It’s small enough to throw into your bag, and it’s got a nice loud alarm that will get you and your family up on time every morning. And it’s only $12.97. Yes, we realize many people also use their smartphones for alarm clocks, but call us old-fashioned — we like a real alarm clock. Shop For This Alarm Clock Staying Hydrated And Planning For The Weather Cooling Towels Okay, so Florida weather can be extreme. Downpours in the middle of the day, even when the forecast calls for clear skies, are common. And the heat and humidity can get downright unbearable in the summer. For the latter, we like the cooling towels by Frogg Toggs — in the summer, we won’t leave our hotel room without one. © Amazon These come in a variety of colors, too, so you can match your cooling towel to your outfit. Toss one in your bag, run it under some water in the parks, wave it around for a sec, and you’ll have cool comfort all day. This particular towel is $12.99. Shop For This Cooling Towel Portable Fan Another way to stay cool in the Florida heat is to bring your own personal portable fan. And although we’ve seen some cute Disney ones, they’re not always that great. We recommend this one on Amazon that is tried and true. © Amazon What’s great about this $16.99 mini fan is that it’s rechargeable via USB, so you can totally use your mobile charger to keep it powered all day. Shop For Your Own Personal Mini Fan Here Sunscreen The Florida sun isn’t just hot, it also gets a LOT of UV rays. If you’re going to be out in the sun most of the day, we ask that you PLEASE wear sunscreen to protect your skin. We’re fans of Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide because it’s great for sensitive skin and is SPF 50 and waterproof. ©Amazon This sunscreen also doesn’t leave you feeling greasy like some other sunscreens. You can grab it now for $14.50. Shop For Sunscreen Now! Collapsible Water Bottle Y’all know us — we’re the first to tell you not to pay for bottled water at Disney World. Not only can you get free cups of water almost everywhere in the parks, but you can also bring your own water bottle in and fill it at refilling stations located in the parks. And that’s where a Collapsible Water Bottle comes in handy because you can just collapse it down pretty small and throw it into your bag when you’re not using it. ©Amazon We like this Special Made Collapsible Water Bottle because it collapses down super small and doesn’t take up hardly any space in your bag! And it’s only $9.99. Shop For This Water Bottle Now Raingear Remember those random rain showers we mentioned? Well, they happen a lot, and you need to be prepared. Even if you think it might not rain, the chances that there will be a 10-minute downpour at Disney World are high nearly every day. So bringing along raingear that packs easily into your bag is a no-brainer. ©Amazon We like this Windbreaker because it’s lightweight (perfect for summer), waterproof, and fits inside a little pouch that you can just throw in your day bag when you’re not using it (read: your other park bag stuff won’t get soggy after that mid-day shower!). You can get it now for $26.99. Buy This Windbreaker Now Sunglasses When it IS sunny out, though, it’s VERY SUNNY. They don’t call Florida “The Sunshine State” for nothing. And you’ll want to protect your eyes as much as possible. Yes, Ray-Bans are expensive, but the $120 Wayfarers are classic for style AND these sunglasses hold up (and yes, we HAVE accidentally sat on them and they didn’t break). ©Amazon They come in a variety of colors, too, so you can match just about any outfit. AND they come in various sizes so you can get the best fit for your face. Click Here To Buy Ray-Ban Wayfarers Hat If sunglasses aren’t your thing, or you want to shade your eyes and face even further from the brutal Florida sign, why not consider a hat? And the cool thing is, it doesn’t have to be a plain old hat — it can be a Disney hat, like this Mickey Mouse Baseball Cap that comes in a variety of colors. ©Amazon This classic cap is $15.67. Click Here To Buy The Mickey Mouse Baseball Cap Current Must-Haves Masks The health and safety guidelines at the parks are changing rapidly, and we’re doing our best to make sure you’re aware of any changes that happen. Right now, face masks are no longer required outdoors but are still required when standing in line and when indoors, unless actively eating or drinking. So one of the things we’ll recommend is to bring extra masks. And although there are some cute Disney ones, it’s good to have some Disposable Masks on hand, too. ©Amazon These Disposable Masks come in black, which means they’re a little more stylish than the medical blue ones. And you can get a pack of 100 for $11.99. Click Here To Shop These Disposable Masks Mask Chains Because mask guidelines mean you’ll be taking your mask on and off more at Disney World, we highly recommend a mask chain to keep you from losing your mask. This is basically a lanyard that you attach to your mask so that when it’s off, it can just hang around your neck. You can get a Pack of 7 Mask Lanyards that comes in a variety of colors. ©Amazon This is going to be a game-changer for mask-wearing at the parks. This is one of our go-to items right now, so we highly recommend it! This pack is $6.99. Click Here To Buy Mask Chains Sanitizing Wipes You’ll also need sanitizing wipes for your hands and pretty much everything you touch. You might also want to keep your phone wiped down, but you can also use them to wipe down tables before you sit down to eat. These Purell Sanitizing Wipes packs are travel-sized, so they’re easy to carry around in your day bag. ©Amazon You can get six packs now on Amazon for $15.21. Shop For These Sanitizing Wipes Clothing One thing we are always going to recommend is bringing more than one pair of shoes with you when you visit Disney World. You might find the shoes that are the comfiest for you at home aren’t necessarily as comfy when on your feet all day at theme parks. Trust us — we’ve worn our favorite shoes for hours on end walking around back home only to learn too late they just don’t quite cut it at Disney World! And here’s the thing — different shoes work for different people. For sneakers, we like Skechers GoWalks because that memory foam insole makes a HUGE difference when you’re on your feet all day. ©Amaxon They come in a variety of styles, colors, and price points. Click Here To Shop Skechers GoWalks If you’re more of a sandals person, you can’t go wrong with Birkenstocks. These sandals were literally made for walking. © Nordstrom They come in a variety of styles and range in price from $45 and up. Be sure to give these some time to break in before your trip though, then your feet will last all day! Check Out Amazon’s Full Line of Birkenstocks Slip Shorts or Bike Shorts We’re big fans of wearing skirts, especially in the summer, because they’re just a lot cooler than pants and even shorts. But when things get hot and sweaty, wearing skirts can be an issue. That’s where these Bestena Slip Shorts come in. And the best part? You don’t have to worry about what happens when the wind picks up and you pull a Marilyn Monroe (or as you do the awkward roll/fumble out of your car to exit Space Mountain and inadvertently flash the exiting guests!). ©Amazon Bike shorts also work in a pinch, although slip shorts do occasionally tend to be lighter. These are $13.99. Your not-so-tender thighs will thank you! Click Here To Shop For These Slip Shorts How to carry park essentials Loungefly Mini Backpacks There is a Loungefly Mini Backpack for almost every Disney character, movie, and attraction. And these bags make great park bags because you can fit a lot into them. Take a look at this Loungefly Minnie Mouse Dress Mini Backpack — it’s PERFECT for a trip to Disney World, right? ©Amazon This bag is $89. Click Here To Buy This Loungefly Bag We also like the Vera Bradley Hipster Bags, especially the Disney ones. Her designs have fun patterns, like this Minnie Mouse Garden Party Hipster Bag. ©Disney This one has a lot of zippered compartments and is great for keeping yourself organized while you’re walking all over Disney World! It’s available for $85. Click Here To Buy The Minnie Mouse Garden Party Hipster Bag If you want a bag on a budget, you can still get something like this Mickey Mouse Sketch Cinch Sack. There’s plenty of room for all your stuff! ©Disney This bag is available now for $19.99. Click Here To Buy The Mickey Mouse Sketch Cinch Sack And in case you hadn’t noticed, fanny packs have made a huge comeback! They’re so handy to wear and keep you hands-free, so yeah, we get it! And you can even get a Loungefly Marvel Belt Bag now. ©Disney This fanny pack, AKA belt bag, is available for $29.98. Click Here To Buy The Marvel Loungefly Belt Bag What to pack IN your day bag In addition to the usual — wallet, sanitizer and/or sanitizing wipes, IDs, tickets, etc — you’ll want to make sure your day bag is stocked with things you need. And we always bring Ziploc Bags because sometimes we can’t eat a whole snack and we’re not about to throw out perfectly good food we can eat later. Don’t even get us started on their usefulness saving your phone and wallet from water rides! Plus, if you tote around sanitizer like we often do, sometimes those bottles love to leak. Toss one in to save your goodies! ©Amazon We like the slider lock bags, too, because they’re a little easier to seal (because you also don’t want food getting into your bag and making a mess!). Click Here To Buy Ziplock Bags Chapstick It’s important to keep your lips moisturized and protected from the hot sun. And with face masks, your lips are even more prone to drying out! So you’ll want to put Chapstick on your lips as much as you can. ©Amazon We highly recommend getting the kind with SPF protection! We found a three-pack on Amazon with SPF 15 for $2.94. That’s about as cheap as you’ll find it! Click Here To Buy a 3-Pack of Chapstick Hand Cream Your hands are going to get super dry, too, especially if you’re using a lot of hand sanitizer or sanitizing wipes — the alcohol in sanitizers can do a number on your skin. We recommend something like Gold Bond Ultimate Intensive Healing Hand Cream, which will keep your hands hydrated and soft. ©Amazon You can grab a 3 oz. bottle of this hand cream for $3.76. Click Here To Buy Gold Bond Hand Cream Hand Sanitizer Although Disney World has hand sanitizing stations all over the parks, their sanitizer tends to dry your hands out and it feels sticky. And sticky hand sanitizer is no fun. Wish Hand Sanitizer with Vitamin E is not sticky AND it makes your hands feel soft when you use it. ©Amazon We like to get the big bottle for $4.99 and then put it into small travel-sized bottles to carry around with us in our day bag. Click Here To Buy This Hand Sanitizer First Aid Okay, so here’s the thing: accidents — and blisters — happen. And rather than having to take time out of your day to go to each park’s first aid station, why not have what you need on hand? And one of the things we recommend the most is Anti-Blister Balm. Because even your most comfy shoes can cause blisters (especially on hot days when your feet sweat). ©Amazon We like the Body Glide balm for $8 that you just glide over your heels and anywhere else you tend to get blisters. Believe us — this stuff really works to prevent blisters! Click Here To Buy Anti-Blister Balm Sometimes, though, blisters will still happen. And that’s when you’ll need Moleskin to cover and protect that sensitive skin. Dr. Scholl’s has a Moleskin padding roll that you can cut into various sizes depending on what you need. © Amazon This stuff is a real lifesaver! A little bit can get you back on your feet in no time! You can grab it on Amazon for $5.71. Click Here To Buy the Dr. Scholl’s Moleskin Roll Finally, you might have the occasional cut or scrape you need to treat with a Band-Aid, so yes, bring some Band-Aids with you. You can get a massive box of Bandaids in multiple sizes (including some fun Disney ones!) that should treat just about any kind of wound. ©Amazon This box is $6.88 on Amazon, and you might be surprised how much you need it! Click Here To Buy Bandaids We’re at the parks almost every day, and these are the things we make sure to always pack for our trips! We’ve tried just about everything, so we hope this list is helpful to you when you start making your own Disney World packing list. Check Out This EASY Disney World Packing Tip That Will Save You Both Money AND Suitcase Space! 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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Since Disney World reopened about a year ago, a LOT has changed regarding health and safety measures in the parks. Mickey Face Mask For a while, there were tons of different policies to keep up with, but since the COVID-19 vaccine has rolled out across the country, health and safety measures have started to dwindle down. We’ve seen the removal of temperature checks, physical distancing markers, and face masks outdoors, but there’s a new policy starting today — Disney World guests no longer need to wear masks in most locations. Disney made the announcement last week, and as of June 15th, masks are no longer required indoors or on rides for fully vaccinated guests. Previously, when Disney announced masks were optional outdoors, this pertained to all guests regardless of their vaccination status. Face masks are still required for ALL guests on Disney transportation. ©Disney And we’re in the parks today to check out what Disney World looks like after such a BIG change! Magic Kingdom We started our day traveling from the Transportation and Ticket Center to Magic Kingdom. The only form of transportation exempt from the new mask rule is the ferry boat, because it’s outdoors. However, we opted for the monorail, where face coverings are required for all guests. You’ll notice that the monorail cabins now permit standing. Standing Room in the Monorail There are still social distancing stickers on the ground outside the monorail and in each cabin itself, but they’re being filled a bit more than before. There are now 2 assigned “numbers” per cabin. We sat in 23 with 4 others, while group 24 had 6 others. 2 stickers will be directed into each cabin! You can see how social distancing stickers are now directing guests to stand. Social Distancing Stickers Remain Inside Once we arrived at Magic Kingdom, we were off transportation and masks were no longer required indoors for fully vaccinated guests. We first visited the Emporium and saw a mix of guests with and without face coverings. Emporium Safety reminders directing all guests to wear masks inside have not yet been removed. Old Safety Signs Are Still Up In Main Street Bakery, many guests chose to go without their masks. We also noticed that social distancing had been largely relaxed, in accordance to Disney’s latest policy update. Main Street Bakery Then, we headed over to Adventureland to ride the Jungle Cruise. Again, social distancing was almost nonexistent in the queue — but we did notice that, once onboard their boat, guests remained socially distanced from their skipper. Jungle Cruise Queue Again, many guests chose to ride maskless. Time to head into the Jungle! Disney World is constantly changing, so we’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest policy changes. We will also keep updating this post as the day continues and we get a better feel for this new policy in action. In the meantime, this is what you can expect Disney World to look like if you are visiting soon! Click to read the new mask policy in full! 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. When is your next trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK: Masks Are No Longer Required in Most of Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready to call your BFF: Disney is collaborating with photographer, filmmaker, writer and cultural curator Misan Harriman to announce a casting call for ‘Mickey & Friends Stay True: The Power of Friendship’ photography series.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/2dT3CDrjuHc View the full article

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Get your costumes ready … "Disney After Hours Boo Bash" tickets are now on sale! For select nights August 10th - October 31st, join in the spooky fun at Magic Kingdom Park with three hours of lower wait times for 20+ favorite attractions, ghostly Character Cavalcades, trick-or-treating, and performances from the Cadaver Dans.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/g2-QuBcWrIQ View the full article

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Halloween is coming up in Disney World! It’s almost Halloween! Kinda. We’re eagerly anticipating Boo Bash, the After Hours ticketed event that will replace Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We’ve already taken a look at how these events compare, and we’re ready to try the sweet treats, see the character cavalcades, and other spooky surprises we’ll encounter. And if you’re planning on attending, good news. Tickets are now on sale for the general public! That’s right, friends — you can now head on over to the Disney website to buy your Boo Bash tickets! ©Disney A few things to keep in mind: first of all, your ticket does not include park admission during the day. You’ll be able to enter Magic Kingdom at 7PM, with the event officially running for 3 hours. Depending on the date, it will begin at 9PM or 9:30PM. You do NOT need a day park ticket or a Park Pass reservation to attend. Boo Bash ©Disney You can buy tickets for select dates from August 10th through October 31st, 2021. And prices vary from $129 to $199. A few dates, including Halloween, have sold out. So if you’re interested in attending, you will want to purchase your event tickets quickly. Click here to see how Boo Bash ticket prices compare to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween prices. Halloween at Magic Kingdom So what fun activities will take place? Guests can enjoy Halloween-themed character cavalcades, character appearances, performances by the Cadaver Dans, special decorations, and treat stops for candy! And of course, feel free to dress up in a fun costume (just remember to follow Disney’s costume guidelines). Halloween Cavalcade Remember to head to the Disney World website to buy your tickets. Buy your Boo Bash tickets here! We’ll keep you posted with more details as Boo Bash gets closer, so stay tuned to DFB! Warning: Boo Bash is NOT a Halloween Party! Click here to get all the details. 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 attending Boo Bash this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World's Boo Bash Halloween Party Tickets Are Now Available Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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When Disney World first reopened after the pandemic-related closures, many things changed. There are so many hidden details on this ride! To help people keep a safe distance from one another, social distancing markers were placed throughout attraction queues, guests were loaded onto some attractions differently than they used to be, and pre-shows were generally being skipped in rides, like at the Haunted Mansion, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and more. BUT, today we noticed a big change particularly when it comes to pre-shows over at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! When we hopped in line for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway today, we noticed that a few things were different. First, distancing markers in the queue had generally been removed. We’ve noticed this happening at other attractions in Disney World recently as well. Distancing on Disney’s Rides and Lines is Changing Guests were also filling in all the space in the lines and lines were crossing next to each other as they used to. Filling In All That Space And then we walked into the pre-show area and the pre-show began! The Pre-Show Has Returned That’s right folks — nothing can stop us now…the pre-show for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is back! It’s BACK! If you were missing this pre-show (or perhaps have never even seen it because you’ve only visited during the last few months), you can once again enjoy it in the park. Nothing Can Stop Us Now! We even got to see the cool explosion effect that then opens up into the space where you board the ride vehicle. Oh Goofy! A lot of things have been changing recently in Disney World. Disney World previously announced that starting June 15th, masks will be optional in most spaces for those who are fully vaccinated, and distancing will be reduced. We expect we’ll continue to see more changes when it comes to Disney World’s rides and other policies around the parks as these updated rules are implemented. We’ll keep an eye out for more changes and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news. Click here to see what was MISSING from Disney’s Hollywood Studios today! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite pre-show in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: One Ride's Pre-Show Has FINALLY Returned in Disney's Hollywood Studios! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article