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This year is Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, which means lots of big changes are coming to the Disney Parks, especially EPCOT! ©Disney This year, Disney’s EPCOT is getting new rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, new restaurants like Space 220, and new shops like the revamped Club Cool. On top of all these new additions, EPCOT is also receiving a new flagship store: the Creations Shop! Recently, Imagineer Zach Riddley gave us all another sneak peek into the new shop (sorta) via Instagram. Previously, he had revealed some details about the new shop’s architecture, but this time he’s showing something a little different. Some of the new tiles for the Creations Shop. ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) Now, flooring might not seem like the most exciting topic, as we often take it for granite (please forgive my puns). And it means that progress is really happening on the new Creations Shop that will replace Mouse Gear in Disney World. Creations Shop concept art ©Disney And these tiles are seriously cool! 3D printed and inspired by the shapes and colors of EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth and Future World, the new tiles use the latest technology and feature five unique designs. The main accent color for the store, golden yellow, is inspired by Mickey Mouse’s iconic shoes! Another new tile used in the Creations Shop! ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) Not only are these tiles innovative and full of fun details, but they’re also environmentally friendly. Made with biodegradable materials, these tiles are sustainable and beautiful! Not only did Zach Riddley give us a close look at these tiles, but he also gave us a first look at the inside of the shop, where the floor had just been installed. The newly poured floor of the Creations Shop! ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) As exciting as new flooring might be, we’re even more excited to check out the Creations Shop when it opens in EPCOT this summer! As progress continues on the Creations Shop and the many other Disney Parks projects under construction right now, we’ll be on the lookout for more updates! Stay tuned for more info! Click here to read more about the new Creations Shop! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new Creations Shop? Let us know in the comments! The post Why You Should Care About Some Random EPCOT Floor Tiles first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Vivoli il Gelato at Disney Springs is known for its out-of-the-box creations like spaghetti gelato and bacon waffles! Vivoli il Gelato A favorite among many Disney foodies, Vivoli il Gelato has gained quite a reputation. Now, one of their popular sorbets is back just in time for the summer! In a recent tweet, Disney Springs announced that Vivoli il Gelato’s pineapple sorbet is back! It’s nice to see one of the original Vivoli flavors back in action! This classic flavor is available starting today, June 1st! We’re excited to stop by Disney Springs and try this fan-favorite flavor again! Summer is just around the corner, which means delicious new treats at the Disney parks! With gelato burgers and Pride Month treats, new food is coming out daily! Stay tuned for more news on the latest in Disney treats! Click here to read our rundown of the new Pride Month treats! 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 return of Vivoli’s pineapple sorbet? Let us know in the comments! The post A Fan Favorite Sorbet Flavor Is Back in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Downtown Disney has introduced a colorful new dish. More than just bowling! We’ve tried all kinds of yummy Pride Month treats in Walt Disney World today and the celebrations are hitting the west coast! Over at Disneyland Resort, the chefs at Splitsville have got a new Rainbow Tataki special for the month of June. If it’s as tasty as it is pretty, we’d say you’re in for a real treat. I know what you’re thinking — seafood at a bowling alley? If you’ve been to Splitsville you know it’s so much more. In the past, they’ve given us menu items like the Galaxy Roll and the Fantasy Roll, and a unique cocktail menu. Disneyland Splitsville This time they’ve introduced the WDW Pride Month Special — Rainbow Tataki. This plate has a rainbow medley of some of the seafood favorites. A foundation of sashimi-style salmon, tuna, and steamed shrimp are plated with seaweed salad, avocado, kimchi Ponzu (a citrusy soy-based sauce), Tataki sauce, and scallions is then finished with sesame seeds for the final touch. Rainbow Tataki ©splitsville.anaheim Instagram Disney is known for its Instagram-able menu items and this one certainly hits the mark. There are lots of options at Splitsville Luxury Lanes so if you’re not a seafood lover, fret not! They have plenty of shareable options for the whole family. Check out more Pride Month treats here! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning on trying out the new Rainbow Tataki? Let us know in the comments what you think! The post Would You Try This Seasonal Seafood Dish at Disneyland Resort? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Pride Month has officially kicked off in Disney World with mousses, beer flights, donuts, Dole Whip cocktails, cookies, and MORE. EPCOT And, those are only the treats we’ve seen today! But, the first day of Pride Month isn’t over just yet, and we’ve got a look at yet another colorful dessert available in the parks now! Pride Month celebrations are continuing over at EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion as Kringla Bakeri og Kafe brings a hefty treat to the table! The new Rainbow Cake is a beauty with nonpareils sprinkles and a white chocolate Mickey rainbow rectangle. But, the colorful almond frangipane cake with chocolate ganache layers isn’t what it seems. Rainbow Cake Despite all the chocolate, the prominent flavor is surprisingly almond (!!!), which is a great twist for visitors in search of a dessert that’s unique. But, if you’re craving something light and fluffy, the Rainbow Cake is definitely not what you’d expect as the flavors are rich and dense. Rainbow Cake The size of the cake may seem like it’s fit for one person, but you may actually need two people in order to finish it. It’s pretty big! While it may taste amazing, the price tag is totally worth it too, since you can split the cake slice for only $4.29. Happy Pride Month! As Pride Month continues in Disney World, we’ll give you a look at the rest of the treats and merchandise you can find throughout June! And, you can stay tuned with All Ears for the latest Disney entertainment and news! Check out the new Dole Whip Rainbow Cocktail Flight 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. Will you be heading to Disney World this month? Let us know in the comments below! The post Review: EPCOT's New Rainbow Cake Is Not What It Seems first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey there friends, let’s take a trip to EPCOT! Let’s visit EPCOT today! We visit the Disney World parks daily to bring you the latest news, and every few days we share a roundup of all the new things we found in each park. So if you’re planning a trip to Disney World’s second park sometime soon, then you’ll want to check out this list of what’s new in EPCOT! Food Updates Jardin de Fiestas The booth in the Mexico Pavilion for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has been closed off and on for the past few days, and we spotted it closed once again on our last visit to the park. Jardin de Fiestas has been closed off and on. We were told that Jardin de Fiestas was closed due to staffing issues, but we’ll make sure to keep you updated with what we see on our next visit. Hopefully, it’ll reopen soon, we really enjoyed some of the eats here! Fife & Drum In the American Adventure Pavilion, we stopped by Fife & Drum Tavern to try out the Coke Float that popped up on the menu. It’s the perfect drink for a hot day, and we’ve got a lot of those coming up soon! This will be deliciously refreshing in the summer! It was refreshing and cold, just like we hoped, and we’d definitely stop by here and order one again if that’s what we were craving. It’s great to know that we’ve got even more snack options going into the summertime. L’Artisan des Glaces And in surprising food news, we’ve noticed that L’Artisan des Glaces was closed for several days on our last few trips. We tried speaking to Cast Members at other locations in the France Pavilion, but none knew the reasoning. You’ll have to pass on the ice cream! We didn’t get any information on this closure ahead of time, there was simply a sign hanging on the door. If you’re a big ice cream fanatic, you’ll want to take note of this if you’ve got a visit coming soon. (We’re not sure how long this will last.) In the meantime, maybe check out the new gelato stand in Italy! Do note that the location was open again today. Click Here to See Our Review of Italy’s New Gelato Stand! Merchandise Updates Mouse Gear There were several merchandise updates at Mouse Gear in EPCOT over the last few days. First of all, there has been a price increase on Wishables. They were previously $9.99 each, but now they’ve gone up to $12.99. Wishables got more expensive! Also, the Darth Vader Minnie Ears were back in stock a few days ago, although they were selling out quickly. You’ll want to keep your eyes peeled if you’re looking to find this headband in the parks because it has been very popular! We picked up a pair at Mouse Gear! There’s a new Mandalorian helmet for sale, so fans of the hit Disney+ series can dress up like their favorite character. How cool is this?! The electronic helmet has some seriously cool features. Kids and adults alike are going to want this one! House of Good Fortune Over in the China Pavilion, we spotted a few new items in the House of Good Fortune gift shop. First up, there’s this gigantic (and expensive!) silver ant for sale! That’s what we’d call a unique Disney souvenir for sure. $368 for an ANT?! There was also a cute little bubble tea squishy toy. You could use it as a plush or a stress ball or just put it on display! However, it’s pretty pricey — they’re $22.95 each. It’s real cute, but it’s also pricey. And there were some new Lay’s potato chips here as well. New weird chip flavors? Count us in! If you’re in the mood for a snack that you may love (or may REALLY hate), then you may want to buy a few bags of chip flavors that you don’t usually find in the U.S.! Pin Traders If you’re looking for a new way to wear your MagicBand that’s not on your wrist, then you need to get one of Disney’s new MagicKeepers! Keep your MagicBand on a keychain instead! We mentioned these in a post the other day, but you can take out your RFID-enabled MagicBand puck and put it in the keychain. The Fjording In Norway, the Viking helmets had been restocked. These are really fun souvenirs from the World Showcase! Who doesn’t want a Viking helmet? Seriously, who needs Minnie ears when you could have a helmet with horns on the side?! American Adventure And finally, in the American Adventure, there was a David E. Doss pop-up shop in front of Art of Disney. We found so many beautiful pieces of artwork among the selection. Lots of new artwork to check out. And David E. Doss himself was there signing purchases for guests. What a fun sighting! Click Here to Learn the Secrets Behind Some Famous Disney Artwork! Attractions Updates Test Track Over at Test Track in Future World, we noticed that the ground markers have been removed from the extended ride queue. They currently remain in place in the regular line area. The markers are gone! We’ve seen this already at other rides around Disney World, so we’ll be looking out for this change in more places. Wait Time Glitches Also, during one of our visits this week, there was an unusual glitch in the My Disney Experience app. Wait times were not popping up for Living with the Land or for Soarin’, although both rides were operational at the time. Both rides remained open during the glitch. When we spoke with a Cast Member, they shared that they didn’t know the reasoning behind the glitch, but they were getting it fixed. Things were back to normal later on, even though the rides continued to operate. If you see something unusual like this, it never hurts to ask! Click Here to Read About Another Disney Tech Glitch! That’s everything new we noticed at EPCOT in the past few days, but stay tuned for more updates this week! We’ll be in the parks every day to share the latest news! What Was New in EPCOT Last Week? Click Here to Find Out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! When was the last time you visited EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: Two Unexpectedly Closed Dining Spots and Darth Vader Ears first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ahoy, Maties! Doesn’t a cruise on Disney’s newest cruise line, the Disney Wish, sound wonderful? All aboard! We’ve been telling you ALL about everything that will be on board, from one-of-a-kind restaurants to a Mickey-themed ride to super cool character encounters. And if that all sounds like something you want to experience, there’s a way to WIN it all for free! Disney Cruise Line recently announced The Year of Wishes Sweepstakes! Every month, you’ll be able to enter for a chance to win a free cruise on the Disney Wish. ©Disney Cruise Here’s how to enter! Make sure to follow Disney Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, then wait for each question of the month. (Hint: this month, they’re asking ya what you’re most excited to explore onboard!). Then, snap a photo answering that question, and post it with #YearofWishes and #Sweepstakes. You’ll post that photo in the comments of the Disney Cruise Line Facebook, or on Instagram or Twitter by tagging @DisneyCruiseLine! ©Disney You are allowed to enter once per month through March 2022, BUT you are not allowed to duplicate posts. Also important: all your pictures must be entirely your own! Disney will be choosing 50 winners (5 per month) to go on a cruise which will set sail on June 4th, 2022. That’s before the maiden voyage! ©Disney You can check out the full terms and conditions below: ©Disney Just imagine being able to be one of the FIRST guests to try out the new Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure restaurant — complete with live performances and Norwegian-themed dishes! ©Disney Cruise Or riding alongside Mickey and Minnie in their first-themed water ride, the AquaMouse! ©Disney There are SO many new adventures that’ll be offered on the Disney Wish that we can’t WAIT to experience! And winning a sweepstakes to experience it all for FREE?! Yeah, that’s definitely a wish our heart has made… Learn more about the Disney Wish here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite experience from a Disney cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out How To Win A Trip On the Newest Disney Cruise Line Ship! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Something horrible is afoot at the Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Disneyland is known far and wide for their iconic churros (sorry, Disney World, the west coast has got you beat on this one). Recently, we’ve snacked on their specialty Celebration Churro in Disneyland as well as the French Toast Churro at California Churro Co. in Downtown Disney. But this week, something has gone terribly wrong! Disneyland is OUT of churros! Why, why, WHY is Disneyland sold out of churros?! Yes! You heard that right! From our recent experiences, churros have been sold out in both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. We first noticed that something odd was up yesterday when Willie’s Churros was closed all day. Willie’s Churros closed at California Adventure Walking through the parks again today, we noticed that the outdoor churro carts were still closed up since there were no churros to sell! A sad sight to see: a closed churro cart in Disneyland. We were told that they may be able to restock by tomorrow (Wednesday, June 2nd), but Cast Members weren’t 100% positive that would be the case. If you’re itching to eat a tasty churro, you may have some luck at California Churro Co. in Downtown Disney. California Churro Co. in Downtown Disney We’ll keep an eye on the situation this week and we will let you know if we hear of any changes! Click here to read about two popular Dole Whip treats 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 The post Um...Where Did the Churros Go in Disneyland?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things in Disney World can be very magical, but not everything always goes exactly to plan. PeopleMover Rides, restaurants, and forms of Disney World transportation can sometimes experience issues that cause them to shut down for a large part of the day or be evacuated. In mid-April the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover was evacuated in Magic Kingdom and today it was evacuated again! A huge thank you to our reader Rose (@rose_red_disney on Instagram) for alerting us to this and sending us videos of the situation. In one video, Rose explains that they sat on the PeopleMover for about 30 minutes before they were eventually evacuated. We’re not sure what caused the PeopleMover to be evacuated or how long it will be unavailable. As of 6:25PM ET, the PeopleMover was listed as “Temporarily Closed” on the My Disney Experience app. We’ll keep an eye out for more information. ©Disney Wondering how to handle emergencies and evacuations in Disney World? Check out our video below so you can be prepared! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see the top 10 most evacuated rides in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been evacuated off of a ride in Disney World? Tell us about your experience in the comments! The post VIDEOS: PeopleMover Evacuated in Disney World Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe If you’re looking for a peek of adorable clothing to add to your park outfit, you can wear the two Monsters Inc. besties with your own bestie with the Mike & Sulley Stockings! Scaring up Christmas The pair of mismatched socks are perfect to add to your wardrobe with the blue and green colors and character images for $29.99. Liberty Square Now that the summer months are here, that Florida sunshine is going to be brighter than ever. Along with the sunscreen and shades you’ll want to keep with you at all times, Liberty Square’s parasols are a stylish way to block out the sun! And, you can have a jolly holiday in Disney World with the adorable Mary Poppins Parasols… Parasol …that feature Mary’s famous quotes, outfits… PERFECT …kites, carousels, and flowers for an extra pop of color! Mary Poppins parasols Now we just need to find a fantastic outfit to pair with the parasol whenever we’re in the Magic Kingdom! Check out all the details on the Mary Poppins Parasols here! Frontier Trading Post We’re inching closer and closer to July 4th! And, a bunch of merchandise has continued to make its way into the parks. Over at the Frontier Trading Post, you can find the brand new American Mickey MagicBand… Americana MagicBand …that’s great to wear all summer long for $34.99! Emporium Pride Month has arrived! As Disney has debuted multiple rainbow items around the parks, now you can also take the Rainbow Backpack with you during your adventures for $39.99! Rainbow Backpack The bag comes with rainbow striped straps… Rainbow Backpack …references to Mickey through his silhouette and heart hands… Rainbow Backpack …and even rainbow lettering and a zipper, whose bright colors pop against the black background! Magic Kingdom Construction Update Social Distancing Stickers As Disney World begins to make major changes with its face mask policy and distancing efforts, various signs have started to be removed from around the parks and resorts. When we were in the Magic Kingdom, we noticed that social distancing stickers had been removed from the park entrance area… Removed Social Distancing Stickers …Ferryboat with signs removed from the entrance area… Ferryboat Entrance …as well as the standing areas around the ferryboat… Ferryboat …and the bench seating… Ferryboat Seating …and Liberty Belle, where markers were removed from around the boat… Liberty Belle …as well as the seating for guests. Liberty Belle Seating We’ll be sure to keep an eye on other locations around the Magic Kingdom and the other parks moving forward. Casey Jr. Splash ‘n Soak Along with the construction for the social distancing markers, new paint has been applied to the Casey Jr. Splash ‘n Soak station to make the circus area all that more colorful. Casey’s Train You can see that the animals look a bit brighter… Animal Carriers …as the other train characters have received additional attention to details, like numbers, names, and more. Clown Carrier Speaking of attractions, more rides have received refurbishments as well! Jungle Cruise Now that the Jungle Cruise’s refurbishment has neared completion, various scenes have been removed from the attraction to make way for new ones. Disney has already stated that the famous Trader Sam scene has been removed with a replacement that has been added to the ride instead. And, we were finally able to get a first look at the brand new Trader Sam’s gift shop. There it is! Trader Sam repurposed it from the river’s Lost and Found station. At this time, we’re only able to see the beginnings of the outside of the building and not the inside. However, we can only see the outside of the building, as the interior remains covered. Here’s a closer look! Of course, we’ll give you a FULL look at the updated attraction when it opens soon! Take a look at all the details of the new Jungle Cruise scene! Magic Kingdom Protocol Update Carousel of Progress Now the Carousel of Progress is seating in every row as guests return to the theater. Although Cast Members didn’t mention to leave a seat in between parties, the theater wasn’t full at the time to see if that was still the procedure for the attraction. Carousel of Progress Seating Updates But, we’ll continue to keep you updated on everything you need to know! Here’s what it looked like back on May 26th. Carousel of Progress Magic Kingdom Crowds Update Wait Times Over the week, various attractions had pretty consistent wait times as Big Thunder Mountain had a few lower waits ranging from 15 to 25 minutes… Big Thunder Mountain Railroad …Haunted Mansion from 5 to 35 minutes… Haunted Mansion …Dumbo and Barnstormer at 10 minutes… Barnstormer …Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 15 to 25 minutes… Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin …Pirates of the Caribbean at 25 to 35 minutes… Pirates of the Caribbean …Peter Pan’s Flight at 30 to 35 minutes… Peter Pan’s Flight …Jungle Cruise from 35 to 50 minutes… Jungle Cruise …Space Mountain from 40 to 45 minutes… Space Mountain …Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at 45 minutes… Seven Dwarfs Mine Train …and Splash Mountain at 50 to 65 minutes. Splash Mountain Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Magic Kingdom! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you want to see the most in the Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Magic Kingdom: Jungle Cruise Updates and a Mickey MagicBand first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today marks the first day of Pride Month, and we’re celebrating and recognizing the contributions and stories of LGBTQ+ community around the world. Each year, we look forward to celebrating this month with our guests and cast members, and throughout June, we’re bringing you some of their inspiring stories.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/_sm3fl3G-RE View the full article

Boy have we eaten a LOT today in Disney World. Rainbow Dome Cake It’s the first day of June, which means we’ve been sampling all the Pride Month eats in the parks. That includes giant cake slices, Dole Whip cocktail flights, and so much more! But we’re not done just yet. Because we’re stopping for a refreshing pick-me-up in Magic Kingdom! If you’re in the mood for a mid-day sip, you may find yourself dropping by one of the Joffrey’s kiosks in the parks. And today, they’ve got a BRAND-new option: the Tart and Tangy! This drink is an “exotic” blend of iced teas, frozen lemon, and mandarin syrup. Tart and Tangy That sure SOUNDS yummy, but how did it taste?! Well, it was heavy on the lemon and citrus notes, but it in a good way! We found it to be SUPER refreshing. The mandarin syrup lends some added sweetness — but it’s not as sweet as, say, a McDonald’s tea. Tart and Tangy If you like your iced tea with lemon, you’ll LOVE this. Don’t prefer lemon in your tea? You may wanna skip! If you are interested in trying it, you can snag it for $5.69 at the Joffrey’s carts around property. YUM. While we were ordering, we grabbed the new Rainbow Donut, too! It’s just your classic glazed donut with colorful icing. Rainbow Donut It’s $4.99 and, as is the norm for Joffrey’s donuts, tasted delicious. Delicious as usual! If you’re in the mood for a summery sip or a quick bite, be sure to stop by Joffrey’s! The Tart and Tangy is a seasonal beverage, so you’ll want to go on and grab it before it goes away. And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out Our Review of Another Rainbow Treat! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this drink? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Iced Tea Got an Upgrade in Disney World’s NEW Drink first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been closely following the situation with the Disney Cruise Line. ©Disney As the big debut of the newest ship, the Disney Wish, draws nearer, the Disney Cruise Line’s departures have remained suspended. However, the CDC recently announced requirements for cruises to resume under its Framework for Conditional Sailing Order, and we’re starting to see more progress. One of the requirements to resume sailing is the successful completion of test cruises, unless 98% of the crew and 95% of the passengers are fully vaccinated. And according to Fox35 Orlando, Disney announced today that it would set sail on a test cruise on June 29th. The Disney Magic The test cruise is a 2-night simulation, which will depart from Port Canaveral with volunteer passengers onboard. We’re seeing similar test cruises from Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean, as cruise lines make steps towards their return. Disney Cruise Line Cynthia Martinez, Disney Cruise Line’s Director of Communications & Public Affairs, shared, “We have reached an important next step toward our gradual and responsible resumption of service…We look forward to our amazing crew once again creating magic for our guests and to helping the many workers who support our industry get back to work.” Mickey at Castaway Cay Disney Cruise Line has announced a vaccination requirement for its U.K. Staycations at Sea this summer, but there is no word on how that may translate into its “normal” passenger cruises. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing to include cruise lines in a new law that forbids businesses from requiring proof of vaccination. We’ll keep you posted as that situation evolves — as well as any other Disney Cruise Line news. Stay tuned to DFB! Read the Latest on the Status of Cruises! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning a Disney Cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Announces WHEN it Will Begin Test Cruises first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Snacks all over Disney World have been getting a colorful makeover in honor of Pride Month! Pride Donut Just today we’ve tried a rainbow cocktail, a GIANT rainbow cake, a rainbow donut, and even a boozy rainbow Dole Whip flight (!!). So, at this point, we almost feel like we walked into the middle of a Skittles commercial at Disney World — there is a LOT of color going on here! But, we’re not done just yet! Tucked away inside The Land in EPCOT, we found a brand new colorful treat at Sunshine Seasons! Now, this spot doesn’t get specialty snacks all that often, so we were pretty excited to see the new Mickey Rainbow Dome Cake on the menu! Well looky here, a new menu item has arrived! This ‘lil guy is a Tres Leches Mousse and Toasted Coconut Dome with a Mirror Glaze for $5.95 and we must say it LOOKS amazing! Just check out that shine! Shiiiiiiny So, enough about the looks, what about the taste? Well, tres leches fans may be a little disappointed to learn that this spin on the “milk cake.” There is cake there, but it’s not wet like you may be used to. And instead, all the flavor is packed into the mousse. So, that cake you see at the base there is just a simple vanilla cake. It’s not your traditional tres leches cake But, if you can get past not having a wet cake at the bottom, then this snack is a winner! The coconut flavor comes through in every bite and you can even feel the toasted coconut in the texture of the dome as you eat. Plus, the coconut combines well with the VERY prominent cinnamon flavor to give the dessert a tropical taste overall! All the goodness in one bite! If you’re not a fan of cinnamon or coconut then you probably won’t love this treat all that much, but not to worry, there are plenty of other treats to try around the parks and resorts! And, if a tropical tres leches sounds like your jam, you can head on over to Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT and grab yourself a Mickey Rainbow Dome Cake! We’ve still got more rainbow concoctions to try, so stay tuned for more Disney food updates! Check Out the NEW Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookie AND Cake of the Month 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 eaten at Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: A New Disney World Treat Doesn't Look Tropical, But It Totally Is first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line will be sailing once again after announcing it had received the OK from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to perform a test sailing from Port Canaveral. View the full article

It was recently Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day, a day to celebrate healthy (but still delicious) food! Dole’s Recipes for Courage and Kindness To commemorate Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day, Disney and Dole are partnering to release new, healthy recipes commemorating twelve Disney princesses! The collection, called “Recipes for Courage and Kindness,” was created by Melanie Marcus, MA, RD, the Dole nutrition and health communications manager. Currently, there are new recipes on Dole’s website based on Merida, Cinderella, Aurora, and Snow White! In the future, recipes based on Ariel and Moana will release on World Oceans Day on June 8th, a recipe based on Belle will release on Bastille Day on July 14th, a Tiana recipe on National Chef Day on July 16th, and a recipe inspired by Rapunzel on National Hair Day on October 1st! Other princesses who will be honored include Mulan, Pocahontas, and Jasmine! Based on Merida, the Brave Banana Cherry Teacakes are light, fluffy vegan buns served with honey and bananas with dried cherries inside! At only 249 calories and taking only 36 minutes to make, this dish is quick and healthy! Click here to Check out the Brave Banana Cherry Teacakes Recipe! Brave Banana Cherry Teacakes ©Dole, Disney Based on Snow White, the Heigh-Ho Apple Bruschetta features crunchy baguette slices topped with apples, pineapples, and pears cooked with cinnamon and vegan cheese! This dish is only 149 calories and takes 24 minutes to make! Click here to check out the Heigh-Ho Apple Bruschetta Recipe! Heigh-Ho Apple Bruschetta ©Dole, Disney Based on Cinderella, the Glass Slipper Veggie Tea Sandwiches are small bites featuring cucumber, cream cheese, cauliflower, radish, and carrots! This recipe is only 156 calories and has a short 15 minute time for prep and cooking! Click Here to Check out the Glass Slipper Veggie Tea Sandwiches! Glass Slipper Veggie Tea Sandwiches ©Dole, Disney Based on Aurora, the Wakey Wakey Vegan Hash features sweet potatoes, plantains, spinach, and mushrooms! This recipe is only 262 calories and takes only 33 minutes to make! Click Here to Check out the Wakey Wakey Vegan Hash Wakey Wakey Vegan Hash ©Dole, Disney On top of new recipes, Dole is releasing 47 new collectible stickers based on the Disney princesses and their sidekicks, the largest collection of Dole stickers ever! You can find them on Dole fruit anywhere that Dole products are sold. On Dole’s website, there are also all sorts of downloadable activities! Dole will be rolling out new recipes and more starting May 27th through October 1st, so keep a lookout on our YouTube channel, our website, and our newsletter for more info! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of Dole’s new “Recipes for Courage and Kindness” Collection? Let us know in the comments! The post 4 Healthy Recipes Based On Disney Princesses! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re taking a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios And as usual, we’re bringing you the latest in construction, merchandise, and more. So let’s get started! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Theater of the Stars, where Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage used to take place, is still currently closed. Theater of the Stars is currently closed! However, we recently noticed some construction going on in the theater seating area! We spot construction! There’s been no word from Disney yet on what this work means. But we’ll keep an eye out for updates! Check Out Another Disney World Construction Project! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Mickeys of Hollywood We found a familiar friend at Mickeys of Hollywood: the Orange Bird! Orange Bird Tumbler You can snag him in tumbler form for $22.99. Keystone Clothiers In Keystone Clothiers, we found the first of MANY collectibles. It’s the Iron Man Toybox, and it includes an action figure and lab set! It’s $44.99. Iron Man Toybox We also spotted a Star Wars Retro Figurine: Greef Karga! He’s $19.99. Retro Figurine Tatooine Traders At Tatooine Traders, we found MORE retro figurines: Admiral Ackbar… Another one… …and Zutton! …and a third one! These are $19.99 apiece, too. Galaxy’s Edge Marketplace And in the Galaxy’s Edge Marketplace, we spotted a Darth Vader Marionette puppet. That’s an interesting souvenir for sure! Darth Vader Marionette Puppet He’ll cost ya $49.99. Legends of Hollywood At Legends of Hollywood, we found the new BaubleBar collection, which we’ve previously seen in Disney Springs. You can choose from a couple of different earrings, like designs inspired by the castle… Earrings …Mickey… We spy some Mickey ears! …or what kinda look like fireworks! More earrings! You can also snag a bracelet. It’s a bracelet! And while we were here, we were able to get a sneak peek at a new Dooney & Bourke collection that’s on its way — and it features Disney Afternoon! The collection will be for sale TOMORROW, June 2nd. Disney Afternoon Collection You’ll be able to choose from 3 different bag sizes, ranging in price from $158 to $268. Get a Closer Look at This Collection! Hollywood Studios Additional Updates We’re seeing more evidence of Disney World reducing social distancing throughout the parks. At Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, social distancing markers have been removed from outside the official queue. Social Distancing Markers Removed However, once guests are inside the line itself, there are stickers for them to stand on. There are still markers here! Meanwhile, at Sunset Ranch Market, tables no longer have stickers on them indicating that some are unavailable. Instead, guests are able to sit wherever they want. We’ll keep updating you as the social distancing situation shifts more! Sunset Ranch Market And that wraps up our trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll be BACK in the parks every single day bringing you more news and updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Here’s What Social Distancing Looks Like Now 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. Are you visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios soon? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Hollywood Studios: Star Wars Collectibles and a Theater Construction Update first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This year is Shanghai Disneyland‘s 5 Year Anniversary and Disney is commemorating the occasion with the “Year of Magical Surprises” celebration! Shanghai Disneyland Along with new nighttime shows, new parades, and new costumes, Shanghai Disneyland has made another big announcement: new strollers! On May 27th, Yahoo News reported that Shanghai Disney and the childcare company Goodbaby have started a new, multi-year partnership which includes the introduction of new strollers full of great features for kids and parents! Joe Schott of Shanghai Disneyland and Song Zhenghuan of Goodbaby ©Disney These new strollers feature lots of storage underneath the seat, an ergonomic handle design with a built-in brake lever, and a safe impact-proof design! The strollers were rigorously tested for safety, comfort, and ease of use. Not only are these strollers comfortable and safe, but they also use a BlueTooth locking system, letting you lock the stroller with your phone! The New Shanghai Strollers! ©Disney These strollers are also eco-friendly and sustainably designed, with easily replaceable parts made from recycled materials! The announcement of a partnership with Goodbaby is just one of the many big things coming to Shanghai Disneyland this year! We’d love to see something like this come to Disney World and Disneyland. Would you?! Click here to check out Shanghai Disneyland’s Year of Magical Surprises Celebration! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of the new Shanghai Disneyland strollers? Let us know in the comments! The post Pushing Strollers at Shanghai Disneyland Just Got Easier! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are quite a few construction projects going on around Disney World! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort One of those involves a massive transformation to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which is getting reimagined rooms and a refurbished monorail station, lobby, and front entrance. We’ve been closely following this hotel’s progress, and recently, work took a BIG step forward! Currently, the monorail cruises past the Polynesian, but does not stop there. And while onboard recently, we were able to take a peek at the construction! Just checkin’ up on the construction! What stood out to us among that jumble of parts and construction equipment was the GIANT piece that will eventually sit on top of the main building’s roof. There it is! It looks like it’s still being built, but you can see those colorful panels have taken shape already. What a pop of color! For reference, here’s what it will look like once the transformation is complete! ©Disney Progress on the Polynesian’s refurbishment keeps trekkin’ along, and we can’t wait to see the finished product! All the construction is due to wrap up this summer. We’ll keep ya posted with plenty more updates along the way, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out Our Latest Polynesian Construction Update! 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 a stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Get a Peek at the NEW Rooftop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now through March 2022, you can enter for a chance to win one of 50 cruise vacations aboard the Disney Wish… setting sail before the maiden voyage! How cool is that? All you have to do is share your vacation wishes with us in three simple steps:http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/iZyo-DelB4E View the full article

Happy end of May! Cinderella Castle Last month was a BUSY one in Disney World: we saw big changes to mask policies, social distancing, park capacity, and so much more. But did you know that a weird weather situation was goin’ on, too? If you were in the Orlando area in May, you may have noticed that the typical rain…wasn’t there. While we certainly had our fair share of gloomy weather, it didn’t even come close to normal! A rare rainy day in May! Well, according to the Orlando Sentinel, that’s because Orlando just set the record for the driest May in recorded history (that’s 129 years!). The city received 0.17 inches of rain, compared to the May average of 4.02 inches. The previous record was 0.43 inches, way back in 1961. Lots of sun last month! So…what happened? The National Weather Service explained that Orlando was just “unlucky” with rain clouds last month. There were only 3 measurable days of rain throughout all of May, and the rainiest day left just 0.13 inches! However, other cities in the area got a perfectly fine amount of precipitation. And boy was it HOT out! This dry May means the start of the rainy season was pushed back — more rainfall will need to come soon to avoid signs of drought. However, Orlando’s average rainfall in June is 8.05 inches, making it the rainiest month of the year. So we could expect precipitation to ramp up quite a bit in the next few weeks! More rainy days should be coming soon! If you’re visiting Disney World in June, expect a rainy month as that wet season finally hits. You can also check in with us for our weekly weather updates before or during your vacation. And as always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out the Weather for This Week 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. Did you notice the dry weather last month? Let us know in the comments! The post Did You Know Orlando Set a Weather RECORD Last Month?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since Disney World reopened last year, we’ve seen the introduction of the Park Pass reservation system. Cinderella Castle Long story short: after you’ve bought your ticket for the day you’re visiting, you’ll have to make a reservation to visit the theme park you have in mind — subject to capacity restrictions, of course. And you don’t need us to tell ya that the whole system can sometimes be a bit of a struggle! But lately, a NEW Park Pass issue has popped up. Luckily, we’ve got a solution! Over the last few months, we’ve been getting an error screen when we try to make Park Pass reservations, even when we have valid admission and the availability is wide open. Now, this isn’t happening to everyone — and it doesn’t happen every single time — but it could become an issue for you, too. ©Disney This seems to be a glitch in the system, but no worries! Here’s what you’ll want to do instead. First, double-check that you have an eligible ticket (make sure you’re not subject to any of those blockout dates!) and that the park you want to visit is not fully booked. You can do that by referencing the Theme Park Availability Calendar. Make sure to check that Availability Calendar first! After you’ve confirmed all of that information, go on and give Disney a call! You’ll want to dial the Walt Disney Travel Company help line at (407) 939-5277. Once you get a Cast Member on the phone, give them the dates and parks you want to make reservations for. You’ll also have to give them some basic info (like your email) to help them link your reservations to your account. But note that you could experience long wait times. Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom They’ll be able to do the rest for you by manually making your Park Pass reservations! Just make sure you double-check your My Disney Experience account to verify that all the dates and parks are correct. EPCOT And there ya have it! Sure, it isn’t the most convenient solution to have to call Disney and wait on hold, but it is a reliable workaround to this weird Park Pass glitch. You can also use the chat feature on the Disney World website, but they may direct you to call. We have had multiple members on our team experience the headless Olaf situation when trying to book Park Passes recently. Let us know if you’re having this issue, too! And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Check Out Some Dates You’ll Want to Make Park Passes for ASAP! 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 had this issue? Let us know in the comments! The post Are You Having This Weird Disney World Park Pass Problem? Or Is It Just Us?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Despite all of the carefully thought-out planning that goes into a Disney World vacation, something is bound to go awry at least once or twice. It’s the Most Magical Place on Earth, But Things Aren’t Always Perfect When that happens, the most important thing you and your family can do is remain flexible and roll with the punches — and keep the following tips in mind! What to Do When It Rains Disney World is located in Central Florida, which is notorious for its regular rainfall. Rain will almost always come into play when you visit the parks, so it’s best to be prepared and assume you’ll get rained on at least once or twice during your trip (if not once or twice per day, depending on the time of year you visit). A rainy day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom If you travel during hurricane season, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared for potentially more severe weather. If Disney World happens to fall in the path of a hurricane, it’s possible that the parks could close early that day or close for all/part of the day. When that happens, however, Disney usually arranges for special activities to take place at many of its resort hotels to help guests have some fun while they ride out the storm. Rainy day cavalcade in Magic Kingdom If it’s just a light drizzle in the parks, you may be lucky enough to catch a Rainy Day Cavalcade! What’s important in the event of inclement weather is to try and make the most out of the situation, bring an extra pair of socks to keep those feet dry, and remember that the parks might clear out during the rain which could mean you’ll experience shorter wait times for some rides! And be sure to check out ALL of our resources for conquering Disney World during storms: Click here to see what a severe weather day looks like in Disney World Click here to see 4 important tips for handling severe weather warnings in Disney World Click here to see what it was like when we wore a Disney World rain poncho on a stormy day Click here to see the best hurricane ready hotels in Disney World Click here to read our tips for planning a Disney World trip during hurricane season. And check out our video below on how to survive Disney World weather and hurricane season! When You’re Running Late for an A Reservation Whether it’s for an Advance Dining Reservation or a FastPass+ reservation (when available), there are times where you need to be in a certain place at a certain time during your Disney World vacation. As we all know, things are bound to come up that could delay your plans, and you soon may find yourself running LATE to your reservation. Be Our Guest Restaurant What happens next might depend on a few factors, including how in-demand the thing is that you’re running late for and just how late you are. Usually, if you’re just a few minutes late, Cast Members will generally try to do their best to accommodate your party, but remember that there is only so much they can do and they have guidelines that they must adhere to in situations like this. If you find yourself running quite late, you may want to look on My Disney Experience to see if you can readjust that FastPass to another selection or another time. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Entrance Typically, there is a fifteen minute grace period when it comes to Advance Dining Reservations. If you know you’re going to be running late, you can always try to call the restaurant and let them know about the situation. You can also try to change the time of your reservation on My Disney Experience. Speaking to someone in Guest Services or Concierge in the parks or at your hotel can be a huge asset, too. California Grill provides a fancy dinner with a spectacular view! Ultimately, the best thing you can do to prevent issues with running late is to build in plenty of time to arrive in time for your scheduled reservation. If your dinner reservation is in a completely different hotel or park from where you are during the day, plan on leaving at least an hour before your reservation time — yes, it CAN take that long to travel from point A to point B. And it can take even LONGER now due to COVID-19 capacity and distancing restrictions on Disney World transportation and transportation queues. Be sure to give yourself MORE than enough time to get where you need to go, you’ll be thankful to have that extra time (and potentially not need it)! Click here to see the easiest ways to modify a Disney World dining reservation! When Your Kid Has a Meltdown A Disney World vacation is a BIG DEAL no matter what your age is, but it can be especially overstimulating for little ones. The combination of too much sugar and not enough sleep can lead to information overload very fast. And before you know it, you’re dealing with a full-blown meltdown in the middle of Magic Kingdom. Crowds can be another source of stress for any guest! When meltdowns occur (not if…but when), it’s important to find a quiet spot in the parks to take your kid to and relax. You can scope out a bench that’s not on the beaten path, or, if you’re close by, you can even head to the designated Baby Care Center in the park. Note that sometimes these Baby Care Centers can move around a bit. For example, the Magic Kingdom one recently moved to an area near Tomorrowland. Just be on the lookout for that! There’s a curtained off area with changing tables If your kiddo has a meltdown about riding a particular ride, then it’s best not to force them into a situation that could be a stressor for them (or you!). We’ve seen and heard one too many screaming fits at the loading station for a ride because a kid was too frightened, or they just didn’t want to ride. Click here to read about what we’ve learned (the hard way!) after bringing young kids to Disney World! When You Get Sick or Hurt As much as we would like to think Disney World exists in a bubble, sometimes real-world problems can creep in, including sickness or injuries. If you get hurt or sick during your trip, keep in mind that Disney World has First Aid locations in all four theme parks where you can get medications to treat most minor ailments. You can head there for basic necessities like bandaids or over-the-counter painkillers. You don’t want to have to pay for medicine in the park. If you believe the ailment is more serious, you can use telemedicine services to help diagnose the exact problem and the proper steps to take from there. Disney actually recently shared how their partnership with AdventHealth is developing. Now, you can get information about a number of services offered by AdventHealth for Disney World guests (including virtual health care visits, prescription delivery to your Disney World hotel, and more) right in the My Disney Experience app. ©Disney There are also a number of urgent care centers close to Disney World (including some run by AdventHealth). If you require any more serious medical services, be sure to speak with a Cast Member or Security Officer. If you need to be taken to the hospital, you may be brought to Celebration Hospital or another nearby facility. Hopefully, you won’t need too many of these on your next Disney World vacation! If you or someone in your family tests positive for COVID-19, there are a series of procedures in place to make sure everyone in your party is taken care of and other guests are kept safe. Disney notes that guests who experience COVID-19 symptoms during their trip and thus do not meet Disney’s health care acknowledgment criteria will be required to isolate and may be relocated or asked to leave property. Site Screenshot In order to make sure you can keep yourself feeling good throughout your trip, be sure to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. You may also want to take breaks and remember not to push your body beyond its limits. You’ll be doing a lot of walking and will likely be dealing with high temperatures (particularly during the summer months). One of the most important things you can do during your trip when it comes to your health is to just be aware of what you’re feeling. If you’re thirsty, drink water. If you’re tired, rest. If you feel nauseous from all those corn dogs, sit down for a bit and seek help if necessary. Don’t try to ignore how you’re feeling and push through with your trip as that could result in you feeling even worse! Click here for more tips on what to do if you or someone in your family gets sick while in Disney World. When You Lose Something Most of us will bring a bag filled with treasured items with us to Disney World, including our sunglasses, phone, wallet, lucky hat…you get the picture. Every now and then, those items may go missing. Disney World has updated their system over the last few years to help guests reunite with their lost items. Keep track of your Mickey plush! When you lose an item, you simply put in a request on an online web form. In our experience, this system can be hit or miss, but Disney does provide updates as they search for your item. If they are able to locate the item, Disney will generally mail it back to you free of charge. Be Careful With What You Pack! If you want to try and avoid losing things in Disney World (or avoid losing something irreplaceable to you) take a good look at what you’re packing. Maybe don’t bring that necklace that’s been in the family for generations, and consider packing that cheap pair of sunglasses you have rather than bringing your most expensive pair. And try to take regular stock of what you’ve got in the parks each time you leave a ride, restaurant, etc. so you can keep track of what you have with you! Click here to read about some of the worst things everyone does at Disney World! When You Lose SomeONE Losing items is one thing; it’s an entirely different scenario when you’re separated from your travel party. Unfortunately, this happens all too often in Disney World. The good news is that because it does happen so frequently, Disney World has their system down when it comes to reuniting families. Be sure to keep track of your family on those busy park days! If you’re separated from your child, tell a Cast Member right away. They have a system in place to alert the entire park so everyone will be informed of who to look for. In most cases, parents and kids will be reunited at the Baby Care Center (they’ll send you to the “Lost Parents” area, which is a really nice way to bring some lighthearted humor to an otherwise scary situation). Baby Care Center Be sure to prepare your kids ahead of time for the possibility of getting lost. You can talk them through what they should do if they get lost — talk to someone in the park wearing a Disney name tag. If the kids know how to identify Cast Members, it can make that stressful situation a little easier to deal with. You could also look into having your kiddos wear a necklace, bracelet, or something else that has their name and your name and number on it to help them reunite with you even faster. Click here to read about what we’ve learned from our biggest Disney World disasters. When a Ride Breaks Down Disney World’s rides operate constantly, seven days a week. Temporary downtimes are not only common, they’re to be somewhat expected throughout the day. Most of the time, these interruptions only last for a few minutes and the ride is able to restart. In some cases, you could be stuck on that ride for a while (we’re talking over thirty minutes if the problem persists), or (if you’re not on the ride but were hoping to get on it) you might not be able to ride the attraction for a while. Sometimes rides (even very popular ones) can experience technical issues that cause them to close for the entire day. Evacuation in Progress at Splash Mountain In most cases, a ride has a system built in where Cast Members will have the guests safely evacuated off of the ride. When that happens, you could get a FastPass+ to return to that ride at a later time of day (this doesn’t always happen!). Remember Fastpass+ is not being offered right now. Space Mountain Queue Evacuated Experiencing a ride breakdown can sort-of be like getting a peek “behind the scenes” at Disney World — sometimes the work lights will need to be turned on, giving guests an entirely different and pretty rare view of the ride. Have you ever seen Test Track with the lights on? It’s actually really neat! Check out our video below all about how to handle emergencies and evacuations in Disney World. If a ride stops while you’re on it or if a ride you were hoping to go on becomes unavailable for some or all of the day, it’s important to stay calm and remain flexible. It can be really disappointing if the one ride you want to go on goes down for the entire day, we totally get that. The best you can do in those times is try to seek the positive in what might otherwise not be the best situation, and focus your energy on riding other great rides or maybe treat yourself (or your disappointed kiddo) to a special treat! Click here to learn what the most evacuated rides are in Disney World! When You Don’t Like Your Food There are hundreds of restaurants and dining locations across Disney World, so it makes sense that there is a meal in the parks and resorts for just about everybody. However, that doesn’t always mean that all of the food will be to our liking, or that every dining experience will go off without a hitch. Dining at Sanaa in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge If your food doesn’t taste good and you simply don’t like it, or if it comes out wrong, let a Cast Member know. Of course, you will want to be polite and reasonable about the situation. Cast Members will generally do what they can to help fix the situation. Special Dietary Requests If you have specific dietary needs or allergies, you may encounter a different issue — which is where you might not see anything on the menu that you can eat. In those cases, a Cast Member can generally give you an allergy-friendly menu or they can talk with you to see what they can make in the kitchen. The most important thing here is to voice your needs in a calm, polite way to give the Cast Members the information they need to best help you and make your meal as great as it can possibly be! Click here to read about times when you hated what you’ve eaten (we’ve all been there) in Disney World. When Something About Your Hotel Room is Off Finally, you may check in to your Disney World resort hotel and find that something about your hotel room is, well…off. If there’s a reason the room doesn’t work for you (that doesn’t have to do with the cost of the room) you can call the front desk and request to be moved to a new room. You can’t call and request a change simply because you don’t like the view or the amenities you paid for, but if you have a special situation, the Cast Members will generally do what they can to move your family to an appropriate room or fix the situation. If you love pirates, look into booking a Pirate Room at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! If something in your room is broken, like a light switch or a lamp, you can call housekeeping or maintenance on your room phone and they will generally send someone to fix or replace it, or otherwise resolve the situation. Click here to read about what your Disney World hotel can do for you! If you spend any length of time in Disney World, you’re likely to find out that not everything will run as smoothly as you may have predicted. The biggest pro-tip when it comes to things going wrong is to just go with the flow and remain flexible with your plans! That way, you’ll be able to bounce back from a tricky situation and carry on with your vacation (and enjoy it!). Looking to travel to Disney World in 2021? Read our top tips for dominating this year 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. 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Avengers Campus is opening in just a few DAYS in Disney California Adventure Park!! It’s Almost Time!! ©Disney We cannot wait to check out WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, snack on all the treats in the new land, and try to spot our favorite super heroes. But, this new area will likely be very popular! So, what happens if the land reaches capacity during your visit? We’re breaking down what you need to know right here! Earlier today, Disney shared that when Avengers Campus opens, you’ll be able to enter at the main entrance next to the Worldwide Engineering Brigade. Disney also specified that there are 2 ways you can gain access to Avengers Campus: the standby queue or the virtual queue option for WEB SLINGERS. ©Disney When it comes to the standby queue, Disney specifically noted that when Avengers Campus reaches capacity, a standby queue to enter the land will become available. Where will this standby queue be? Well, you’ll find it “to the right of its main entrance by the Worldwide Engineering Brigade (WEB).” Avengers Campus Note that there will not be any kind of standby line for the WEB SLINGERS ride. You’ll need to grab a spot in the virtual queue if you want to ride that attraction. Once your boarding group is called and you have entered Avengers Campus, you can enjoy the land. ©Disney So, if you’re planning to visit Avengers Campus and the land reaches capacity, it looks like you’ll be able to join that standby line (or potentially explore the land if you can join the virtual queue for WEB Slingers). We’ll be covering ALL of the details you need to know from the opening of Avengers Campus later this week, so be sure to stay tuned for all of that coverage! Click here to see the Avengers Campus merchandise that has arrived in Disneyland! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning to visit Avengers Campus this summer? Tell us in the comments. The post What Happens if Avengers Campus Reaches Capacity in Disneyland? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article