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SeaWorld Orlando’s Electric Ocean includes fireworks, dance parties, the return of “Elmo Rocks” and new educational presentations View the full article

Calling all book lovers! For every book purchased on shopDisney.com now through December 31, 2021, Disney will donate a book to First Book (firstbook.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing new books and educational resources to educators who serve children in need.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/I0VaVluuCAs View the full article

Disney World’s 50th anniversary is THIS YEAR! We’re getting so close! Cinderella Castle Disney has lots of plans in store, but to get prepared, lots of shops, rides, and more are getting a refurb so that they look their best for the special occasion. The Main Street Confectionery is currently undergoing a HUGE refurb, and the PeopleMover finally (!!!) reopened after a super long refurb, but now a favorite Magic Kingdom coaster has been added to the refurb calendar. One of the best challenges to complete is the mountain challenge in the Magic Kingdom where you conquer Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in one day! Well, this challenge won’t be possible for a few days in June, because Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closing for a refurb! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad According to the refurbishment calendar on The Walt Disney World website, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will close on June 7th. ©Disney Don’t worry though, because the refurbishment appears to be super short! It looks like the refurb only goes through June 12th. It’s super quick, but if you’re visiting Magic Kingdom that week, be prepared to skip this ride. ©Disney On June 13th, it is no longer on the refurb calendar. ©Disney Short refurbishments usually mean quick touch-ups or regular maintenance, so it’s not likely that we will see any major changes to the attraction during this time. We’ll continue to keep you updated on refurbishments in the Disney Parks, and we’ll let you know if the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurb changes at all! A Magic Kingdom Staple is Closing for a LENGTHY Refurb 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. Is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad a must-do for you? Let us know in the comments! The post A Magic Kingdom Coaster Will Close For Refurbishment SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are BIG things happening in the Disney Parks all over the world! The Castle of Magical Dreams ©Disney Disneyland Paris just announced a reopening date, Disney World changed its outdoor mask policy, and Disneyland recently reopened in California. But now, we’ve got some pretty exciting news from Hong Kong Disneyland! The Disney park is getting a new stage show called “Follow Your Dreams” this summer! The show will debut in front of the newly redesigned castle called the Castle of Magical Dreams, which is full of details from ALL of your favorite Disney princesses! ©Disney Disney describes the show as an uplifting musical journey, and Mickey Mouse and his pals will be a big part of the 20-minute performance. ©Disney We’re thrilled to see some NEW entertainment coming to the Disney Parks even if it’s far away! We’ll continue to bring you the latest updates on Disney entertainment, so stay tuned to DFB! Learn more about Disneyland Paris’ reopening! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to Hong Kong Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Show Is Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland This Summer! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A LOT has changed in Disney World lately! Millennium Falcon On Friday, Disney announced that face masks would no longer be required in outdoor areas (with a few exceptions). We’ve seen plexiglass start to disappear on certain attractions, and some shows have reduced physical distancing, but now one of the most popular rides in all of Disney World is seeing some changes! If you have not experienced Rise of the Resistance, there may be a few spoilers in here so beware! We rode the attraction tonight and noticed two MAJOR changes from what we’re used to. Rise of the Resistance First of all, the pre-show room with Rey and BB8 no longer has physical distancing dots on the ground. The Cast Members instead told guests to keep moving and fill in all of the available space. Ground Markers Missing We did not see dots on the ground before you enter the pre-show room either. Pre-Show Room Floor Another major change is that there are no dots on the ground or plexiglass in the transfer ship that follows the pre-show room. Plexiglass is Gone Instead, guests are able to stand wherever they’d like. Transfer Ship There were still dots on the ground when we went through the First Order corridor and the prisoner cells. Distancing Dots There is also still plexiglass on the ride vehicles themselves. Ride Vehicles These changes are pretty huge for one of Disney World’s most popular attractions! We’ll continue to keep an eye on them and let you know if anything changes! Plexiglass Removed From Tower of Terror in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the changes on Rise of the Resistance? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: MAJOR Physical Distancing Changes at Disney World's Rise of the Resistance 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. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is Marvel’s most recent addition to Disney+ and it was quite thrilling, to say the least! The Falcon and the Winter Soldier ©Disney | Marvel shopDisney has been leaning into the success of the show by releasing a bunch of new merchandise, and now there’s even MORE clothing for fans of the show to choose from! There’s nothing wrong with a good ol’ t-shirt, and that’s what Disney has recently released. If you’re looking to rep the Marvel show check out the Sorcerer Definition T-shirt! ©shopDisney While this isn’t exactly a dad joke, it appeals to the dad joke crowd and is super funny if you’ve seen the show! The t-shirt is available for $26.99. Click here to buy the Sorcerer T-shirt If you want something to represent the new Captain America, there’s the Captain America T-Shirt! ©shopDisney This one is also $26.99. Click here to get the Captain America T-Shirt There’s also a very similar sweatshirt showing Sam Wilson in his new uniform, just without any words for $39.99. ©shopDisney It’s a pretty plain sweatshirt, so you might want to pick something else if you’re looking for some more action! Click here to get the Captain America sweatshirt This long sleeve shirt has some flare compared to the other new designs, showing a close up of Sam Wilson as Captain America for $32.99. ©shopDisney The color on this shirt makes it look a little nicer! Click here to get the Captain America Long Sleeve T-Shirt The last shirt features The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Emblem for $26.99. ©shopDisney If you love The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and are also a minimalist, this shirt is for you! Click here to get the Emblem T-Shirt The Falcon and the Winter Soldier doesn’t skimp on special effects, action sequences, or costumes, so we would expect their merchandise to be a bit more elaborate! But, if you NEED to have every piece of merchandise to show your love for the new Captain America, go ahead and add these to your collection! Click here to check out more The Falcon and the Winter Soldier 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 do you think of this new merchandise? Would Steve Rogers approve? Let us know in the comments! The post If You Like Dad Jokes and Marvel, You Need Disney's New Shirt! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Former CHOC Kid Helps Bring Smiles To Patients At Children’s Hospitals | Walt Disney Imagineering View the full article

Katie Barnes, a senior set decorator at Walt Disney Imagineering, jumped at the chance to work on art direction and installation of interactive Disney artwork designed to ease the stress for children and families at children’s hospitals around the country.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/okO3Y93XNxg View the full article

Disney costumes can really help a story come to life on the big screen! ©Disney Costumes from Disney’s live action movies have been extravagant and mesmerizing. You can usually only see them at the movies or on Disney+, but now you have a chance to view some of these amazing works of art in person! According to NBC, The Seattle Museum of Pop Culture has a new exhibit coming this summer called “Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume!” The exhibit will feature over 70 original pieces, including Cinderella‘s incredible ball gown from Disney’s 2015 live action film. ©Seattle Museum of Pop Culture Costume designer Sandy Powell used over 270 yards of fabric and over 10,000 crystals to make the iconic Cinderella ball gown. Other items from the film include tiaras, slippers and more ball gowns! ©Seattle Museum of Pop Culture Work will be featured from 19 different designers, including 11 that have won and been nominated for Oscars for their work! ©Seattle Museum of Pop Culture Some of the designers include Colleen Atwood, Jenny Beavan, and Anthony Powell. The exhibit will also include a “Magic Mirror” inspired, of course, by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and designed by the museum. The mirror will allow visitors to “try on” different Disney costumes! ©Seattle Museum of Pop Culture Using touchless technology and a depth camera, guests can see how they look as Maleficent, Jack Sparrow, and even Mary Poppins! Mary Poppins The exhibit will also display sorcerers’ capes, military uniforms and glass slippers from some of Disney’s most evil villains and bravest heroes! ©Seattle Museum of Pop Culture The exhibit opens June 5th and you can buy tickets online now for between $32 and $37! This exhibit is exclusive, as the pieces have never been seen before outside of Disney Fan Club Expo! Getting to see these awesome costumes in person is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and we bet they look even better in real life than they do on screen! Click here to read about another cool Disney exhibit! 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 check out this exhibit? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Museum Exhibit Will Feature Over 70 Costumes From Your Favorite Disney Movies! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you have a sweet tooth, then Disney World will be your paradise! SO many places to go for dessert! There are SO many dessert options, from cookies to cupcakes to soft serve and everything in-between. And if you’re a donut fanatic, then you have to stop by the new Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew shop in Disney Springs. We’ve tried all kinds of over-the-top donuts from this place in the last few months, but today we tried three new ones that may just be some of our favorites! Everglazed is located on the West Side of Disney Springs, and you’ll smell the sugary goodness just walking up to this place! They just introduced 3 new donuts to their menu, and after reading these new flavors, we’re REALLY excited to try them out. We are READY to indulge. First up is the Butterscotch Caramel Craze Donut. This treat is topped with caramel icing, butterscotch chips, and caramel corn. WOW! If you say this doesn’t look delicious…you’re lying. You certainly need to be a butterscotch fan to like this donut because that flavor is strong, but if you are, then you’re in for a sweet surprise! There’s just a hint of caramel that pairs really well with the other flavors. The real thing that sells us on this one? The smell! We caught a strong whiff as soon as we opened the container and it made our mouths water. So. Much. Goodness. Next up was the S’mores Galore Donut topped with chocolate icing, Marshmallow Fluff, a giant toasted marshmallow, and crushed Golden Grahams. It’s like we’re at a campfire! An entire s’more on a donut? YES! We were pleasantly surprised by the addition of the Golden Grahams on this donut — we liked them a lot with the other flavors and textures and they weren’t stale. The toasted marshmallow on top wasn’t too sticky either, it was the perfect consistency to pull apart and pair a little piece with each bite. All in all, it was really good. Sweet. Delicious. Classic. Last but certainly not least was the Nutella Boston Cream Donut. This beautiful dessert is made with one of Everglazed’s glazed donuts, filled with vanilla custard and topped with Nutella icing. We really didn’t need any convincing to buy this one. We’ve gotta say…this was our favorite! The sweet cream in the middle plus the drizzle of the different icings on top all blended really well together and gave the treat a chocolate-vanilla flavor combo that we couldn’t resist. Try and resist…we bet you can’t. Now, we’ll be petitioning to keep this donut on the menu all the time — THAT’S how good it is! If you’re a Boston Creme Pie fan, this may be one of the best donuts you ever eat. Iced AND filled? Are we in donut heaven? You can snag each of these donuts for $5.50 from Everglazed, and we think they’re pretty worth it. Their glazed donuts are already exceptional, so add these toppings and they become simply irresistible. Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’re going to go dream about these donuts while we take a sugar-induced nap. Stay tuned to DFB for more food and snack reviews from all around Walt Disney World! Click Here for Our Full Review of Everglazed! 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 to this donut shop? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Donuts Topped With Marshmallows, Nutella, and Caramel Corn in Disney World? Count Us In! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of our favorite places to dine at Disney Springs is Morimoto Asia! But if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, head to Morimoto Street Food for tasty Ramen, Dim Sum, and other tasty bites! Morimoto Street Food We stopped by this afternoon to check out the latest addition to their Ramen menu! The Saimin Ramen was added to the menu last week, so we knew we had to stop by today to try it for ourselves! Morimoto Street Food menu This dish is a Hawaiian-style Ramen with a Dashi Broth, Noodles, Roasted Pork, Bok Choy, Scallion, and Egg. Saimin Ramen We found this particular dish to be, in a word, DELICIOUS. We definitely picked up on a bit of sweetness, but it wasn’t at all overwhelming. From the plentiful noodles to the tasty broth and tender, flavorful pork, this was an all-around hit. We noticed some fat in our pork, but that’s to be expected, and we found that it only added to the already great flavor! Saimin Ramen For $16, we would happily count this as one of our meals for the day! It will easily fill you up, or you can share it with a friend. This is definitely one of the more solid values in Disney World (those can be hard to come by!). Not to mention this goes way beyond your typical cheeseburger or chicken nugget meals. Saimin Ramen If this sounds like a dish that’s right up your alley or you’re a fan of Japanese dishes in general, head over to Morimoto Street Food on your next visit to Disney Spring! Be sure to follow along for the latest food news from all over 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. The post Ramen Fans: Head to Disney Springs ASAP. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you been keeping up with our Roulé aux Fromage saga? Well, let’s catch you up! We’re back for MORE cheesy and bacon-y bread! A few days ago we found that one of our favorite bacon and cheese roll (aka the Roulé aux Fromage) had returned to Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie in the France Pavilion at EPCOT. And, while we were excited to reunite with the cheesy, bacon-y goodness, there was one thing lacking — the bacon. But, the Cast Members in the France Pavilion were watching and they RESPONDED with MORE bacon! So, we had to go over and check it out! Well, we’re happy to report that there IS more bacon on this bread! Now you can see the extra bacon bits on top… Look at that bacon! …AND from the side. The bacon is still all on the top (unlike the former version of the snack, the Roule Lard et Fromage), but, rest assured, we still think it’s tasty! We mean, c’mon, it’s bacon, cheese, and bread — what’s not to love? You can even see those bacon-y bits from the side! And, if you’re wondering just how much bacon was added in response to our plea for more, here’s what it looked like when we tried it just a few days ago! We were missing some bacon before Now, THAT’S a before and after we like to see! You can try one yourself for $7.99 and see what you think of the new carb-loaded snack! We’ll continue to bring you all the Disney snack updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more! REVIEW: $25 for All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at Cape May Cafe in Disney World?! Sign Us Up. 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 Les Halles in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: How Much Bacon Did Disney World Really Add to This Fan-Favorite Snack? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Summer, summer, summer…time! It’s almost summer, and that means we’re swapping out our hoodies for tank tops, heading to the pools and water parks, and indulging in some summer fun at Disney World! The Coca Cola Store is so cool But we’re also trying some sweet summer treats, as well as some seasonal beverages, including pina coladas, strawberry funnel cake coffee, and a frozen flight of boozy drinks! Bring on the summertime vibes! We discovered even MORE summery drinks at the Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar at Disney Springs, so OF COURSE, we had to try them! We got the Top Chico Ranch Water and the Simply Rainbow. And we totally got the Summer Strawberry Lemonade again, too, because we liked it so much! Summer drinks are here! The Top Chico Ranch Water is made with Topo Chico mineral water, along with tequila and lime juice. They pour a little of the water out of the bottle into a cup for you so they can make room for the tequila and lime juice. It’s a simple drink, but it packs a punch (the alcohol does kinda’ sit on top, though, so you might want to swirl it around a bit). It’s nice and refreshing, perfect for hot Florida days. This one is $12. Simple, but good! We also tried what might be the prettiest drink we have seen in Disney World in quite some time — the Simply Rainbow for $16. It’s made with Simply Orange, Tito’s Vodka, blue curacao, and grenadine. This drink is SWEET…like REALLY sweet. And we learned quickly that we needed to mix it with our straw before drinking it because otherwise, we only tasted the grenadine. A rainbow drink!!! Overall, it was like drinking candy (we couldn’t even taste the vodka). But the drink itself is GORGEOUS. Simply Rainbow Overall, we still prefer the Summer Strawberry Lemonade over both drinks — so that one is a sure bet with us! We’ll keep trying all the summery drinks at Disney World and let you know what we think about them! Check Out Our Review Of Another Unique Kit Kat Flavor We Found at Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite summer drink? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: This Is the Most Insta-Worthy Drink We've Seen in Disney World in a Long Time first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re seeing quite a few changes to Disney World’s hotels! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa As hotels like Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn prepare to reopen, others like Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort are undergoing refurbishment. And now, over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, some BIG changes are underway. The Grand Floridian is a Disney Vacation Club Resort, which means it has a group of villas set aside for its DVC members. And today, Disney announced that they are expanding these offerings! One building of hotel rooms will be converted into Villas for DVC guests. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Starting in spring 2022, Big Pine Key (that’s Building 9!) will be transformed into 200 Resort Studios, which will open in summer 2022. These studios will accommodate up to 5 guests apiece. ©Disney Terri Schultz, Senior Vice President of the Disney Vacation Club, shared, “This is great news for Disney Vacation Club and our Members. It will provide us with new and diverse inventory at a resort that is cherished by our Members and their families.” Grand Floridian Lobby The Grand Floridian currently has 100 DVC rooms as a part of its Villas, ranging from Deluxe Studios to 3-bedroom Grand Villas. These 200 additional studios will triple the hotel’s options for members. However, they will also reduce the options for normal rooms, potentially making reservations for non-DVC guests harder to snag. You’ll want to keep that in mind if you’re planning a stay here once construction begins next spring. We’ll keep you posted with any more updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Learn About Another Disney World Hotel Project! 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 stayed at the Grand Floridian? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: BIG Room Changes Coming to the Grand Floridian in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland reopened just a few weeks ago, and we’re already seeing some changes in how guests can prepare for their next visit! Like Disney World, there are a few added steps you need to get through before you can even step foot in the parks. Disneyland has implemented their new Park Reservation system, which is required in addition to purchasing valid theme park admission. Sleeping Beauty Castle That’s not all! Don’t forget that if you want to visit Disneyland and you aren’t staying at one of their hotels, you need somewhere to park! Right now, the Mickey and Friends parking structure is the only option for guests driving to the parks and looking to park on Disneyland property. While Disney has made strides to make their ticket buying and park reservation process smoother, parking has proven to have a few bumps in the road. If you’re visiting Disneyland and choose to park at the Mickey and Friends parking structure during your stay, it will cost you $25 for the day. It now looks like Disneyland is adding an option for guests to pre-pay for their parking in the same transaction as purchasing their theme park tickets. Mickey & Friends Parking Structure When you go to Disneyland’s website to purchase your tickets, it will ask you to make your Park Reservations at that time. Once you select the date(s) you wish to visit, it brings you to a new page where you can purchase a parking voucher for $25. © Disney This new option could potentially cut down on the time it takes to enter Mickey and Friends. Since all guests (including Legacy Passholders) need to pay for parking each time they visit, the lines in the morning can get pretty long! A line of cars entering the Mickey & Friends parking structure Note that you do not need to pre-pay for parking at this time — you’ll still have the option to pay once you arrive at the Mickey & Friends structure. But with Disneyland potentially increasing their park capacity in the coming days, it may be something to consider if you want to cut down on the time it takes to park. LOTS of traffic! We’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest news from the Disneyland Resort! Click here to check out the newest merchandise coming to Avengers Campus at the Disneyland Resort! 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 Have you visited Disneyland yet since it reopened in April? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Now Pre-Pay for Parking at the Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been keeping up with Disney World’s many health and safety measures, then you probably know about all the changes that have been happening recently! Guests can now take maskless photos outdoors if they remain stationary and distanced from others. We’ve seen mask requirements for outdoor areas be relaxed and temperature checks are getting phased out. Now, the verbiage on the Disney World website has changed to indicate that physical distancing measures are being reduced. What could this mean for the future of the parks? Let’s discuss! First, we need to know specifically what the website now says. The language there has been updated to state that Disney World “will reduce physical distancing measures for guests across many areas with a gradual, phased approach.” There is no specific note on the website about how exactly the requirements will be reduced, but it does note that six-foot distancing measures “will continue in all dining locations, merchandise stores and in areas where Guests can temporarily remove their masks.” ©Disney So, how will these changes affect the parks? While nothing has been announced yet, we have some ideas on what could possibly happen. Some Dining Locations May Be Able to Reopen Right now, some dining locations around the parks are being used for other purposes, including as functioning queue space for rides, attractions, or other experiences. This is the case with Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square, as the inside of the restaurant has been used to house the line for Peter Pan’s Flight. Right now this is being used as a ride queue! We’ve also seen some issues with this over at Casey’s Corner on Main Street, U.S.A., where the line for the Emporium often stretches right past the restaurant’s main entrance area. With lowered social distancing requirements, these queues would likely get shorter (length-wise), and so restaurants like these might have the space to reopen safely. We miss you, Casey’s Corner. However, it is important to note that just because physical distancing requirements are decreasing in many places around the parks, this does NOT affect distancing inside restaurants. When guests are dining, they remain stationary without masks for an extended period of time, and that’s still a different scenario than guests moving around outdoors. At this time, guests will still be spread out when eating indoors. Here’s Everything That STILL Hasn’t Reopened! Capacity Increases As guests are allowed to stand closer to one another, the number of people that can fit in the park increases. This means that it’s possible for Disney World to raise park capacity. Things could get more crowded! In fact, Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently announced that the parks are increasing capacity immediately. He didn’t give an exact number or percentage for the new capacity, so how will this capacity increase affect the parks? Could we see a big capacity increase soon? First of all, it might make it easier for guests to snag those park reservations. Right now, many days on the Disney Park Pass calendar are filling up far in advance because there’s a high demand and low availability. Also, we’ll probably see crowd levels increase, along with wait times. That’s just what happens when the parks let more people in! Click Here for 10 Times You Don’t Want to Be in Disney World! A Less-Confusing Park With physical distancing measures decreasing, we’ll probably start to see a lot fewer queues spilling out into walkways around the parks. While it probably won’t make your wait times any shorter, you won’t be wandering all over the park wondering where the end of the line for the ride is! Right now, lines for rides are all over the place! This means that more walkway space will be opening up for guests to use, and it’ll be a lot easier to get around in general. We expect this change to be very helpful in places like Sunset Boulevard, Galaxy’s Edge, Pandora, and Frontierland, where ride queues have been taking up quite a bit of park space! We Just Made Hollywood Studios 10X Easier to Navigate — Click Here! Old Favorites Coming Back Disney hasn’t made any announcements yet, but it’s possible that with decreased physical distancing, some of our favorite offerings could be coming back sooner. If guests and Cast Members don’t have to be quite so far apart from each other, it could open up opportunities for the return of things like fireworks, parades, and other live entertainment. We have seen distancing changing already at shows like Festival of the Lion King and For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. We miss full-scale parades! And with more people in the parks, the need for FastPass+ to return may also increase. Like we mentioned before, the wait times will probably get longer, and bringing back FastPasses will help guest satisfaction. These are the kinds of announcements we’ll be looking out for in the future! Is This a Sign That Fireworks Are Coming Back? — Click Here! We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for physical distancing changes in the parks, so stay tuned to DFB. We’re visiting Disney World daily to bring you the latest news and updates! We Asked Our Readers: Would You Be Comfortable if Capacity Increased in Disney World? Click Here to See What They Said! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! How do you feel about physical distancing requirements in the parks? The post The BIG Changes We Could See in Disney World As Social Distancing Decreases first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love visiting Batuu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios if only to see what cool new Star Wars merchandise ends up there. Star Wars plushes! And we’ve seen some VERY cool stuff, including Chewbacca socks, a Droid Depot backpack, and some pretty sweet lightsabers! But today, we spotted some brand new items that you might just want to give a big hug! Yes, these items are NEW plushes! And we spotted some characters we hadn’t seen before, including Darth Maul — and look! He even has his double-bladed lightsaber. The Dark Side never looked so cute. Darth Maul But we also spotted one of the most famous Gungans to ever live — Jar Jar Binks! Whether you love him or hate him, you have to admit, he’s a sweet little looking plush. Meesa Jar Jar Binks And finally, the owner of one of our favorite antiquities shop, Dok Ondar, has his own plush! Our favorite Black Spire Outpost retailer These plushes are currently available at the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge marketplace at Toydarian Toymaker. They’re $22.99 each. And remember, they are now using a virtual queue for guests to enter the marketplace. And we’ll let you know if we spot any other cool new Star Wars 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. Do you have any Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Character Plushes Have Arrived at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You know what’s underrated in Disney World? Disney Springs! Disney Springs! People tend to focus so much on the parks that they forget all about Disney’s shopping and dining complex — even though it’s full of fun things to do, delicious food, and plenty of activities for the whole family. We stopped by Disney Springs today to check out what was going on and we found something surprising…not one, but TWO locations were closed today! The first of the two spots that were closed is the popular quick service restaurant, Chicken Guy! Chicken Guy was blocked off! This place is usually quite busy with guests wanting to get their chicken tender fix (with 22 different sauces), but when we walked by today it was completely empty. In fact, there was a giant hedge wall in front of the building! The hedges wrapped around the building. The sign posted outside said that the restaurant was closed for a private event. Guess we’ll have to come back later! And when we headed across the street to the Coca-Cola store, we got a view of the event from the rooftop bar. Celebrity chef and owner of Chicken Guy, Guy Fieri, was there! Look, it’s Guy Fieri! We definitely understand why they closed the restaurant for this…there was already a crowd of people gathered on the other side of the hedge wall trying to sneak a peek. Another celebrity sighting! We’ll be keeping an eye on this restaurant for more details on the reopening. Hours are showing again for this Friday online. We’re already missing those chicken tenders! We also noticed today that the M&M Store on the West Side of Disney Springs was closed. Well, that’s weird. A sign posted on the main entrance said that the shop was closed, but it didn’t give any additional details. There were no Cast Members around to ask for details. They even had it roped off! We took a peek inside, and things look pretty regular. Guess we’ll have to wait to get more info on this one! It’s just an empty store. We’ll be looking out for more details on these closures, and we’ll be checking out the rest of the news in Disney Springs, so stay tuned to DFB! 3 New Donuts Came to Disney Springs — Check Them Out Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to either of these places in Disney Springs? The post PHOTOS: Two Locations Were Unexpectedly Closed in Disney Springs Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve gotten lots of Disney Cruise Line news lately! ©Disney Although the Disney Cruise Line has canceled U.S. sailings through July, it’s already looking ahead with its newest ship, the Disney Wish. And as construction continues, Disney is contemplating the future with the addition of another year-round port. We previously told you that the Disney Cruise Line was in discussions to bring a new year-round port to Fort Lauderdale in 2022, at Port Everglades. This would be Disney’s first year-round port outside of Port Canaveral, and could move an additional 536,000 passengers through Broward County annually. Disney Cruise Line And today, according to the Orlando Sentinel, the Broward County Commission approved the start of negotiations between Port Everglades and the Disney Cruise Line about this new port. Port Everglades CEO Jonathan Daniels shared, “They are looking for a new home in South Florida and we have the opportunity I think to negotiate a very solid deal financially but I think it goes a little bit beyond that.” At Port Everglades, the Disney Cruise Line would have its own terminal — Cruise Terminal 4 — without having to share with another cruise operator. Disney Dream These discussions will focus on a year-round vessel at the terminal, with the possibility of adding a second seasonal ship in the future. This year-round vessel would not be able to be the new Disney Wish, as Port Everglades does not have the capacity to handle ships that run on liquified natural gas. Disney Dream Keep in mind that these are preliminary talks, and nothing has been decided on just yet. But we’ll keep you posted as we receive more updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Read More About This Potential Agreement! 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 Cruise Line in Talks for New Year-Round Port first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are quite a few different forms of transportation you can use to get around Disney World including Disney buses, boats, the monorail, and one of Disney’s latest forms of transportation — the Skyliner. Time for a Trip on the Skyliner? Recently, the Skyliner’s operating hours were adjusted for one day, and now we’ve got some news about an upcoming Skyliner CLOSURE that you need to know about. Earlier today, we spoke with a Cast Member via chat who noted that the Disney Skyliner is set to be out of operation for refurbishment from January 23rd, 2022 through January 28th, 2022. Disney Skyliner The Cast Member shared that this will affect ALL of the resorts on the Skyliner, but bus transportation should be available for these resorts during the Skyliner closure. The Disney Skyliner offers great views of the resort area. This refurbishment is currently scheduled for January of NEXT year which is pretty far away. As always, refurbishment details and dates are subject to change, and we may get further information or updates as the refurbishment dates get closer. Disney Skyliner But, for now, keep in mind that if you’ve got a trip scheduled for January of 2022 during these dates and you’re planning to stay at a hotel with Skyliner access, there is some refurbishment scheduled to take place during that time. We’ll keep an eye out for more information and let you know what we find. Click here to see what to do if the Skyliner is closed 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 a fan of Disney’s Skyliner? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: The Skyliner Will CLOSE for a Short Refurbishment in Disney World Next Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Avengers Campus is opening on June 4th, and we’re getting EXCITED. Avengers Campus ©Disney We’ve already learned lots about the food, the rides, and more! But today, we’re talking merch. Disney’s recently shared what gear we can grab once Avengers Campus opens, and there’s a LOT of it. Before we dive into what, exactly, you can buy, you’ll wanna know WHEN you can get it! While you’ll be able to shop for all of these goodies at WEB Suppliers and the Avengers Campus Supply Pod once Avengers Campus opens on June 4th, select products will be available EARLY at the Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop! Those will arrive on May 29th. We’ll keep ya posted once we know exactly what will be for sale there. WEB Suppliers Okay, the first piece of merch is super cool: customizable WEB Tech accessories! A little confused? We’ll clarify. Everyone will be able to sling webs aboard the new WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure attraction, but these accessories allow you to use your OWN powers to experience a different ride. ©Disney Onboard the ride, your WEB Power Band will feature an “attraction mode” that lets you personalize the game experience. Your WEB Power Band add-ons (that’s what you’ll purchase!) include powers inspired by Spider-Man, Ghost Spider, Iron Man, and Rescue. ©Disney The Spider-Man and Ghost Spider WEB Shooters give you electro-dynamic webs on the attraction. Meanwhile, the Iron Man and Rescue Repulsor Cannons give you repulsor blasts. Sounds like TONS of fun, right?! Although it IS interesting that you have to pay for a ride upgrade… But don’t worry — these cool accessories also feature lights, sounds, and projections that’ll offer plenty of fun at home. ©Disney After you hop off of WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, you may want to shop some other Avengers gear! We’ve mentioned the customizable Spider-Bots that will be up for grabs… ©Disney …but you can also buy “tactical upgrades” for them inspired by Iron Man, Black Widow, Black Panther, Ant-Man, and The Wasp (with more to come!). These upgrades change your Spider-Bot’s appearance and battle capabilities. ©Disney There will also be a backpack to help you tote around your Spider-Bot! ©Disney You can also shop goggles with 17 unique, digital expressions, as well as “authentic web-shooters” with lights, sounds, and their very own display. ©Disney If you’re a Funko POP! collector, you may want to snag the new Spider-Man or Iron Man Funkos… ©Disney …or you can shop apparel and home goods with the WEB logo! There are also lots of goodies for kiddos, like at-home kits that help them create their own webs. ©Disney Lastly, there will be PLENTY of Avengers Campus attire, like hoodies, t-shirts, and more. ©Disney Boy are we pumped for Avengers Campus to open — and how cool do those WEB Shooters sound?! Remember, you’ll be able to shop for some of this merch EARLY (starting May 29th) at the Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop. We’ll keep you posted with more Avengers Campus news, so stay tuned to DFB! Here’s Everything We Know About Avengers Campus! 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 Avengers Campus when it opens? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK: Some Merch at Disney’s Avengers Campus Will CHANGE Your Park Experience first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The Three Caballeros at Gran Fiesta Tour in EPCOT have been through quite the journey over the past few months. Let’s Go for a Ride! Donald was replaced by a plant, then the plant went missing, and all three Caballeros were replaced by cardboard cutouts. But, earlier today Disney shared that the Three Caballeros animatronics have finally made their way BACK to the ride so we went to check it out for ourselves! We made our way to EPCOT today and over to the Mexico pavilion so we could see the refurbished Three Caballeros animatronics in person and we can confirm, they are officially BACK!!! As Imagineer Zach Riddley shared earlier today, the animatronics have been restored using the latest technology. These animatronics have been around for quite some time. They began their journey in Magic Kingdom as part of the Mickey Mouse Revue, an opening day attraction. Our Friends Have Returned! Then, they were international stars, performing over in Tokyo Disneyland, before they finally made their way over to EPCOT. Welcome Back Friends! While we did have a certain fondness for plant Donald, it was great to see these restored animatronics back in Gran Fiesta Tour today. Looking Good! We’ll keep an eye out for more updates all around Disney World and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see what’s new in EPCOT! 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 a fan of Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Adios Plant Donald! The Three Caballeros Animatronics are BACK in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What better way to gear up for this epic adventure and embrace your inner Super Hero than with a first look at all-new merchandise coming to Avengers Campus?http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/q7FG7hGbIaw View the full article

We’ve been closely following the progress on the Brightline train in Florida! Would You Take a Train to Disney World?©Brightline The train will directly transport guests from the Orlando International Airport to a stop in Disney Springs, which will be super helpful when the Magical Express service is discontinued in January 2022. While the train’s Disney Springs stop was originally due to open in 2023, it has been delayed to 2026. But now, construction has reached a BIG milestone! Construction on the Brightline train’s line from Miami to Orlando has officially passed the halfway point! Officials marked the milestone today, according to a tweet by Fox 35. As we mentioned, the Disney Springs station is now expected to open in 2026, so it’ll be a while before you can use this train to get to and from Disney. That station is still marked as a “future expansion,” so construction may not have even begun on that line yet. ©Brightline Still, it’s exciting to see progress being made! We’ll keep an eye on any further updates and be sure to keep ya posted, so stay tuned to DFB. Read More About the Airport Train! 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 use the Brightline train? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: High-Speed Train Connecting to Disney World Hits a HUGE Milestone first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article