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One of our favorite places to stop for a sweet treat in Disney Springs has gotta be Gideon’s Bakehouse! Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s is known for their MASSIVE cookies and cakes that are a dessert lover’s dream! In addition to regular menu items, they sometimes offer limited-time treats that guests have to act quickly to snag. And if you’re able to swing by Disney Springs today, you might be able to grab one of the latest limited-edition offerings from Gideon’s Bakehouse! In celebration of National Chocolate Chip Day, Gideon’s Bakehouse is offering slices of Super Chocolate Chip Cake. This decadent dessert consists of three layers of chocolate cake, marshmallow buttercream, and TONS of Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse There’s a limit of two pieces per guest, and if you want to grab a slice, you’ll need to act FAST because this chocolatey treat is available today only while supplies last! Happy National Chocolate Chip Day, fellow dessert fans! Would You Run 26.2 Miles for Gideon’s Bakehouse?! One Man Did! 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 treat from Gideon’s Bakehouse? Let us know in the comments! The post A Super Chocolatey Cake Is Now Available in Disney World for a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A number of changes to the health and safety procedures have been implemented in Disney World this weekend. Tower of Terror As of today, temperature checks are no longer required for entry to the parks, and face masks aren’t required in outdoor areas. And we noticed some changes to certain attractions as well! When the parks reopened, many attractions had plexiglass added to their ride vehicles as a health and safety measure. One of the rides that received a plexiglass update was Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Plexiglass on Tower of Terror We dropped into the Hollywood Tower Hotel today to check for any changes and we noticed that the plexiglass has now been removed from the ride vehicles. According to the Cast Member we spoke with, the plexiglass was taken out yesterday. No More Plexiglass Dividers! While the plexiglass has been removed from the ride itself, there are currently still plexiglass dividers in the queue for the attraction. Plexiglass in the Queue We’ll continue to keep an eye out for other changes to the health and safety measures around the parks so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all the latest info! NEWS: Orange County in Florida Has a Date They Hope To Lift ALL Mask Mandates This Summer Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Plexiglass Dividers Removed on Tower of Terror in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With social distancing and other safety measures in place right now throughout Disney World, navigating the parks can be quite the challenge. LOOK at That Line!! Some stores, restaurants, and other areas now have certain doors designated as entrances or exits (which might be different than how you’re used to seeing things). You may find that certain doors are blocked off or unavailable. And some ride lines may stretch FAR away from their designated ride entrance, making it difficult sometimes to know where the line starts and what a line is even for. We’re in the parks every single day and we know just how frustrating all of this can become. That’s why we developed some totally FREE resources to help you navigate all 4 Disney World theme parks. We’ve shared them all individually before but now we’re linking to them all in one place to make it super easy for you! Below, we’ve got links to each of our posts containing the full maps we’ve created for each of the parks. Each map shows the entrances and exits to stores, restaurants, and rides all around that specific park. The little green dots on the maps show the typical entrances to these locations, while the little red dots show the typical exits. Keep in mind that these maps are based on our experiences in the park, but things are subject to change in the future. There are also dotted lines in these maps showing you the typical paths the lines take when they wrap around/outside of buildings. Magic Kingdom Lines Also, if you click the images in the full map posts, you will be able to see them much larger in a new tab so you can look at all of the details they contain and even download them. Alright, let’s get to our maps! Magic Kingdom First up, we’ve got our entrances and exit map for Magic Kingdom. The map covers the entire park, including Fantasyland and more. Magic Kingdom Lines — Fantasyland If you’re curious where/how the lines for Haunted Mansion or Splash Mountain will typically stretch when they spill out of each ride’s standard queue, you’ll find all that info here! Click here to see the Magic Kingdom map! EPCOT Moving on to EPCOT, we’ve got a map covering that park as well. Norway and China Pavilions Looking for the end of the Frozen Ever After ride line? Need to know how Disney is handling the entrances and exits to the various stores in World Showcase? We’ve got you covered! Click here to see our EPCOT map! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Next, we’ve got our map for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Toy Story Land We cover all of the areas in the park, from the entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and everything in between. Note in the picture above how you can see how/where the queues for some of Toy Story Land’s popular rides will stretch when they spill out of their designated queue areas. Click here to see the DFB Hollywood Studios map! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Finally, that brings us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Pandora — The World of Avatar Wondering where the (potentially) LONG line for Avatar Flight of Passage might end? Or the path that the line takes for Navi River Journey? We’ve got all that and more in our map just for you. Click here to see our Animal Kingdom map! Again, to see the full map for each park, click the links above. You can then bookmark each page, download each map image, or just bookmark this overall page so you can make sure you’ve got them in an easy place to find. We’ll keep working on more tools and other things to help make your next trip to Disney World a little less stressful and more fun! And be sure to check out our video below to see 50 AWESOME secrets for your Disney World trip! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! 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 other tips, tricks, or guides would you find useful for your upcoming Disney trip? Tell us in the comments! The post 4 DFB Exclusive Disney World Maps to Make Your Next Trip MUCH Easier! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Yes, the Disney Dooney & Bourke bags are pricey… Uptown Jewelers But the designs always knock it out of the park, which is why so many people love collecting these bags. We’ve seen some pretty awesome ones, too — bags dedicated to Moana, the Skyliner, rare Disney characters, and more! But the latest Disney Dooney & Bourke collection is sprinkled all over with pixie dust! Because this collection — which is coming to Disney World soon — is all about Tinker Bell! That’s right, our favorite sassy fairy is getting a new line of Dooney & Bourke bags — about time! The collection will include a Tote for $298 with a cute floral Tink print all over it. Tink is the star! There’s also a Tinker Bell MagicBand for $48… Tinker Bell MagicBand! …a Crossbody Bag for $198… Crossbody …and a Satchel for $298. Satchel We saw a preview of this collection on display at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom, and it’s set to go on sale on May 18th. So if you’re a Tinker Bell fan and NEED to get in on this new collection, you’ll want to head there first thing because these bags tend to sell out fast. And we’ll be sure to let you know if they pop up anywhere else! Here’s Where to Find Disney’s NEW Moana Dooney &’ Bourke Bags! 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 Tinker Bell collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Dooney & Bourke's New Disney Collection Has Pixie Dust Sprinkled All Over It! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When we’re not busy eating our way around Disney World (which we LOVE to do, obviously!), we’re also hopping on rides and enjoying the full Disney World experience, because, well, we’re fans, too! Hey, Rey, Hey! But we’ve noticed that some rides feel short, while others feel quite long. Some feel like they’re over in the blink of an eye (Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, we’re looking at you!), while others are great for a nap (okay, we’ll admit we’ve snoozed on PeopleMover). But which rides are actually the longest? We’re about to break it down for you! So when we were looking at actual ride times, we decided to focus exclusively on rides. Yes, there are other experiences at Disney World that are longer (like the movies at many of EPCOT’s pavilions), but this list is for things that actually move. We are only listing rides that are 10 minutes or longer. However, it’s important to keep in mind that when you’re on these longer rides, you’re losing time at the parks to do other things. Keep in mind how a long ride (including waiting in line!) can impact your day and plan your rides accordingly. Magic Kingdom It should come as no secret that the longest ride in all of Disney World is at Magic Kingdom, and that’s Carousel of Progress, which clocks in at 20 minutes and 45 seconds. And yes, this IS a ride, because you’re on a slow-moving carousel, so it totally counts! It’s also a great break from the Florida heat, because this carousel-which-is-also-a-theatre is indoors in air-conditioning, and, on some really hot days, there’s nothing better than that. Carousel of Progress However, the Walt Disney World Railroad is also a nice long ride — it takes 20 minutes to make its way around the park. As of this writing, though, the railroad is currently still closed, but when it reopens and your feet need a rest (or if you want a non-walking way to get to other parts of the park), hop on the train and let it do the work for you! The Walt Disney Railroad So how do the rest of the rides fare at Magic Kingdom? Here’s the complete breakdown: Carousel of Progress: 20 minutes 45 seconds Walt Disney World Railroad: 20 minutes Liberty Square Riverboat: 12 minutes 45 seconds Splash Mountain: 11 minutes “it’s a small world”: 10 minutes 30 seconds PeopleMover: 10 minutes 4 seconds Click Here For The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride EPCOT EPCOT is home to a lot of long movies in air-conditioned theaters, but there are also some rides where you can take a nice long break, too. Starting with Spaceship Earth, you not only go inside the big sphere at EPCOT but is also 15 minutes long! (We think this is totally one of those rides that does NOT feel as long as it actually is!) Hello, EPCOT Ball! The second-longest ride is one of our favorites, the highly underrated Living With The Land — there’s nothing like a relaxing boat ride that’s almost 14 minutes long to make you feel much better about your day. And it’s a chance to see some of your EPCOT food being grown before you eat it! Vegetable Garden in Living with the Land Here’s how the other long rides at EPCOT fare: Spaceship Earth: 15 minutes Living with the Land: 13 minutes 50 seconds Journey into Imagination with Figment: 11 minutes Check Out The EPCOT Map We Made That Disney Didn’t Hollywood Studios Only one ride qualifies as “long” at Hollywood Studios, and it’s Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. But you can’t just get in line for this one — you’ve got to get a boarding pass, and they’re sometimes (OK, like every single day) hard to come by. Don’t let them know you’re with the Resistance! The “ride” clocks in at 18 minutes — that includes the preshows. (In reality, the true ride portion — where you board a transport vehicle — is only about 4 minutes long!) If you’re interested in this ride, though (and trust us, you won’t want to nap through ANY of it), here are some tips on how to score that boarding pass. Here’s Your Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Last but not least, we come to Animal Kingdom, and most of the rides here are short, although you could spend HOURS just wandering through the Maharajah Jungle Trek, Discovery Island Trails, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trails looking at the animals. But for a nice chance to rest your feet AND see some animals, Kilimanjaro Safaris is the way to go. Rhino we saw on Kilimanjaro Safaris! The Safari is 18 minutes and 30 seconds long, and you have the opportunity to see LOADS of animals. And the best part? You can ride it over and over and it’s different each time depending on the time of day (some animals are more active at night, for example). And animals can always be counted on to do unexpected things, which always makes each ride a unique experience. Click Here To See What Happened When 24,000 Disney Fans Ranked EVERY Ride in Animal Kingdom! So there you have it, the longest rides at Disney World. So don’t forget to take a moment to hop on any of these rides to put up your feet, relax, and take it all on while you’re at Disney World. (P.S. — wanna know the ride with the SHORTEST ride time? The Barnstormer in Magic Kingdom. It comes in at just near a minute long!) Read About The 9 Times We Almost Gave Up 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’s your favorite long ride at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Hey, Disney World Pros! Do YOU Know Which Rides are the LONGEST? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This enchanting ship is absolutely stunning and we are so excited to announce that the Grand Hall, aboard the Disney Wish, will be offered as the newest Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding venue.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/HmKHk9mfpeg View the full article

Recently, there have been a ton of changes around the Disney World parks. Cinderella Castle Along with the looooong list of projects in the works, the parks have shifted their health and safety measures as well. Recently, Disney World slightly modified its mask requirements to allow for guests to briefly take off their masks for photos. On a bigger scale, Florida has already looked into loosening restrictions, while the COVID-19 vaccine is fully available to adults and could begin to become available to people under 16 soon. As Disney World takes all these facts into consideration, a big modification has occurred in the parks! As Disney World continues to keep health and safety its priority, guests will no longer be required to undergo temperature checks upon entering the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. Health Signage Florida’s Orange County recently ruled that temperature checks were no longer necessary. And, not soon after, Disney World announced that these changes to safety requirements would be implemented in the parks. While it was originally announced that temperature checks would no longer be required as of May 16th, we noticed that the temperature checks were already halted as of today when we entered the parks. No More Temp Checks The temperature check tents were still up when we arrived at the parks, but they were empty and guests were able to pass through. Empty! We’ll be sure to keep you updated on everything you need to know about the other upcoming changes we see in Disney World soon. And, you can stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney news! NEWS: Orange County in Florida Has a Date They Hope To Lift ALL Mask Mandates This Summer Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to a theme park recently? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEWS: Temperature Checks Ended Early in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a BIG morning in Disney World. Cinderella Castle Just last night Disney announced face masks for all guests would not be required outdoors. After almost a year of strict face mask rules in place, we hit the parks early to see this new change in action. Come along with us as we check out life in Disney World (outdoors) mask-free. Disney made this announcement last night after many guests had likely gone to bed or otherwise been unable to see it. So for many guests at the parks this morning, this news was a surprise! We spotted many guests on their phones looking up what was going on or asking others. We started our morning noting that temperature checks, which Disney had announced would be phased out soon…have been. The tents remained but AdventHealth workers weren’t here checking any temperatures. We saw this at the Transportation and Ticket Center… No More Temp Checks …and at Hollywood Studios. Empty! Most guests had masks on getting IN to the parks. In fact, on our trip on the Ferry Boat to Magic Kingdom, a Cast Member was asking guests to please keep them on while on the boat. Keep Your Mask ON Here! In the parks, we witnessed MOST guests wearing their mask as they went through the park entrances. Some were not though. A Cast Member we spoke with said guests are not required to have them on while entering, as they are outside. Entrance Over at Hollywood Studios, a Cast Member with a loudspeaker was letting guests know about the policy change as they entered. Cast Member Alerting Policy Change Signage has been updated at entrances to no longer specify masks outside, but does note guests ARE still required to wear masks indoors and on attractions. New Signs We noticed, of the guests that left their masks on while entering, many stopped to remove them once past the entrance. Hollywood Studios Many guests on Main Street were taking theirs off. We’d say we saw probably about 30% leaving their masks on. No more masks We popped in the Emporium in Magic Kingdom to see how the change looked. There, a Cast Member was alerting guests as they entered that their masks needed to be back on. If you’re curious how bathroom breaks are being handled (they are indoors, after all) most guests we’ve seen have been putting their masks on before hitting the bathroom. Emporium At outdoor food locations though, like Westward Ho, we noticed guests ordering mask-free. Westward Ho Remember that now, being able to have a mask off outdoors means guests can potentially eat and drink while walking without a mask again. We spotted a number of guests doing just that. This appears to be allowed under the new policy. Hollywood Studios As for rides, you currently need to have a mask on while in line and riding an attraction. On most rides we spotted a Cast Member at the entrance altering guests they need a mask on to get in line. We’ve seen a number of guests leaving masks in strollers and having to rush back to get theirs! Peter Pan’s Flight We spoke with a Cast Member who let us know the policy, as they understood it, is that masks are not required and guests can eat and drink in line only while in overflow lines but NOT the “real” lines (so basically the long distanced lines extending PAST the real lines are OK). Once guests enter the ACTUAL line (so once you go under the gates at Haunted Mansion or once you get in the real line at the front of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train where a Cast Member greets you, for instance, masks need to be used and eating and drinking must stop). Guests can be mask-free in overflow lines This IS the first day, so answers as to where masks need to be used in line seem to vary a bit from Cast Member to Cast Member. If a Cast MEmber asks you to stop eating or drinking in line or put your mask on, listen to them. Just know it’s possible it could take a few days for them all to get on the same page for individual rides. Cast Member Telling Guests to Put On Masks for the Caroussel Speaking of Cast Members, all of them that we’ve seen have been still wearing masks. We’ve seen Cast Members that work completely outdoors still wearing them so, at this time, this policy change only seems to be for guests. This is a VERY new policy so it will likely take a bit for guests to settle into it. So remember, if you plan to go indoors at all (a gift shop, transportation, or restaurant, for instance) or plan to ride a ride, pop that mask back on! We’ll continue to update you with these new HUGE changes as the day goes on! Click here to learn more about the new mask policy changes 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 this major change? Let us know below. The post FIRST LOOK! Masks are No Longer Required Outdoors in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been following along with DFB for a while now (or honestly even a few days), you probably know that one of our favorite parts of Disney World is the snacks. There’s nothing like enjoying a Mickey Pretzel in front of Cinderella Castle (no matter HOW expensive!) Seriously, we’ve made it our JOB to eat our way through Disney World. And, while we’ve had TONS of great snacks, some can cost a pretty penny. So, today we’re talking about the MOST expensive ones and we’ll even touch on why you shouldn’t count them out just because they’re costly! Now, keep in mind that, when the Disney Dining Plan is around (which it isn’t right now), some of these foods qualify as a snack option, while others you’ll have to pay out of pocket for. Because Disney has yet to offer the dining plan since reopening, we’re going to cover a mix of them both since you’ll have to shell cash for all these right now. Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich First up is the Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich from Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom. This one is filling, tasty, and entirely shareable (though we’re not often willing to share it). It costs $8.29, which is pretty expensive for a waffle covered in Nutella and fruit, but we come back to it again and again. In fact, we love it so much that we made it even BETTER (and more expensive) and combined it with ice cream to make one of the food hacks we are most proud of. Fresh Fruit Nutella Waffle Sandwich Now the availability of this guy can change at Magic Kingdom but right now it is only being served until 11AM! Not to Brag…But Our Nutella Waffle Disney World HACK is A+! Click HERE to Check it Out! Ronto Wrap Next, we have the Ronto Wrap from Ronto Roasters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This is basically a super expensive hot dog, but we talk about it a lot here at DFB because it is probably one of the best savory snack options when you’re traveling to the planet of Batuu. The original Ronto Wrap comes with Roasted Pork, Grilled Pork Sausage, Peppercorn Sauce, and Tangy Slaw, Wrapped in Pita. And, it’s all really good but will cost you $12.99 (!!). That’s one expensive fancy hot dog. This wrap might change your life There are a few other versions of the Ronto Wrap including two breakfast options (one of which is plant-based) and another lunch option that is also plant-based, but the cheapest you’ll be able to snag one of these is $11.49. Each one is priced differently, so be sure you’re checking the menu if you’re hoping to save that $1.50. One of Our Favorite Snacks in Disney World Just Got TWO NEW VERSIONS! Petit Cakes Over at Disney Springs, Amorette’s Patisserie serves up some pretty expensive (and decadent) desserts. And, while we find that many of their cakes fall flat when it comes to flavors, the ones that do stand up to the taste test are the Petit Cakes. That’s not to say that they won’t cost you a pretty penny though. This is one of the highest-priced snacks on this list, costing $20. Princess cakes… Though these cakes are named “petit,” they are big enough to share between two to four people, plus, inside they feature a variety of unique flavors among all the layers. And, the outside always looks pretty cool — for the entire series of WandaVision on Disney+, they released a new themed petit cake, and they’ve made a variety of other petit cakes with different Disney characters. Click HERE to Check Out The Most Recent Petit Cake at Amorette’s Patisserie! Cookies from Gideon’s Bakehouse We’re staying at Disney Springs for this next one! Gideon’s Bakehouse opened at the beginning of this year and has since become a VERY popular place to visit, with waits of up to 7 HOURS just for some cookies. And, are they worth all the hype? Definitely — though, they are a bit pricier than other Disney cookies. Each cookie costs $6, but when you take into account that they’re GIANT half-pound cookies, it’s really not that bad of a deal. They also come in a bunch of different unique flavors, plus you can pick up a decadent slice of cake or cold brew when you stop by! PB Chocolate Swirl Cookie One interesting thing about the price here is that you can actually get them CHEAPER without a super long wait at their Central Orlando location. That’s right, these cookies got the Disney price markup and cost $1 more than the original Gideon’s Bakehouse location. But, we don’t care, we’re happy to stock up on these tasty cookies for the extra price. Check Out Our FULL Gideon’s Bakehouse Review HERE! Donuts from Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew The other Disney Springs stop that is serving up some super sweet snacks is the new Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew. This new donut shop features over-the-top sugar-filled donuts that are more dessert than they are donuts. And, snagging one of these photogenic (and tasty) snacks is going to cost you more than your average donut at $4.50 or $5.50 each. Do the math and that’s $60 for a dozen of the decked-out donuts (!!). Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookie Donut So, is this cost really that much for a super cute donut, or are we just being dramatic? We put on our Disney food research hat and did a deep dive into the cost of donuts from other popular shops. The result? These donuts are PRICEY at Disney World — Voodoo Donuts in Universal is probably one of the most comparable shops for how decadent these donuts are, but still those donuts range in price from a little over a dollar to almost $4. And, it’s evident just how expensive the Everglazed donuts are when you compare the price to the HUGE specialty donuts at Joffrey’s in the parks for $5. So, you have to really want these donuts in Disney Springs if you’re going to shell out the cash. Are Everglazed Donuts The New KING Of Disney World Snacks? Click HERE For Our FULL Review! Blue Milk and Green Milk Alright all you galactic travelers, this next one’s for you! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has become one of the most popular places to visit at Disney World, with park passes for Disney’s Hollywood Studios booking up almost THREE months in advance during popular times of the year. And, while there is a lot to explore during your visit to Batuu, the food is one of the more unique aspects. Star Wars fans are sure to recognize the Blue Milk and Green Milk from the movies and here, you can give it a try — it’ll just cost you quite a few “credits.” Green and Blue Milk Coolers You’re basically paying for the “cool” factor, with each drink costing a whopping $7.99. And, if you can’t tell by the picture, the serving size is rather small. All that being said, if you’re into the Star Wars scene this is definitely worth giving a try so you can feel just like Luke Skywalker downing his Blue Milk. Both are non-dairy and plant-based (made with coconut and rice milks). The Blue Milk is made with dragon fruit, pineapple, lime, and watermelon and the Green Milk has more citrusy flavors with mandarin orange, passion fruit, grapefruit, and orange blossom. Check Out Our Blue Milk and Green Milk HACK HERE! Poutines Our next expensive snack takes us to TWO different locations in Disney World. You can find Poutines at both EPCOT and Disney Springs right now, and the price can really vary based on which spot you’re at. Over at Disney Springs, you’ll find a variety of different seasonal flavors at The Daily Poutine all for around $10. And, the other place you can get your loaded fries fix is the Refreshment Port in EPCOT. Classic Poutine from The Daily Poutine At EPCOT you can normally find the Traditional Poutine which is made with French Fries, Beef Gravy, and Cheese Curds for $7.50, but we’ve also seen seasonal poutines pop up for EPCOT festivals. These specialty ones are usually priced even higher between $9.50 to $10.50. Keep in mind that the serving size for the poutines at Disney World is definitely large enough to share and, if you love yourself some fries with toppings, this snack is a great one to splurge on. We’re Just Here for These 6 Disney World Poutines…and The Rest is Gravy! Happabore Sampler If you’re a fan of charcuterie boards, there is certainly no shortage of those in Disney World. But, not all charcuterie boards are created equal. These loaded snack trays will normally cost you a pretty penny since it is made to be shared between two or more people, but there’s one that we just can’t get behind. Oga’s Cantina is a popular bar located in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The restaurant serves up a selection of unique cocktails and also has a small snack menu, which is how we arrive at the Happabore Sampler. Oga’s Cantina Charcuterie This is a charcuterie board that includes Cured and Roasted Meats, Cheese, Pork Cracklings and costs a whopping $21. Unless you’re really into SPAM, pork rinds, pre-shredded string cheese, and other random meats and cheeses that you could probably find at your local supermarket, this one just isn’t worth the Disney price. Click HERE for our FULL Review of the Sampler! Mickey or Minnie Sink Next up, we have an ice cream sundae that can usually be found at a few different locations in Disney World. And, this isn’t your average Disney ice cream, it’s ice cream served IN Mickey or Minnie pants (though now that we say it…that sounds a little weird). The Mickey or Minnie Sink can be found at Beaches and Cream at Disney’s Beach Club Resort currently but has also been available at the Main Street Ice Cream Parlor (which is temporarily closed) in Magic Kingdom in the past. It comes with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream topped with pineapple, strawberry, hot fudge, peanut butter, whipped cream, Oreo cookies, chewy brownie, an assortment of sprinkles and morsels and cherries — all for the cost of $23. Minnie Kitchen Sink Sundae For comparison’s sake, the same restaurant sells a traditional sundae with two scoops of ice cream with three toppings for $10. So, you’re mostly paying for the souvenir sink on this one. But, hey, it is pretty cute…if you’re into eating out of Disney character pants that is. We recently found it at Storybook Treats in Magic Kingdom, but we will warn you…the serving size might not be worth the $16.99 price tag. Did Someone Say Kitchen Sink?! This version comes with you can get your choice of a strawberry or hot fudge sundae with whipped cream topping. Recreate These Epic Disney Sundaes at Home! Click HERE to Learn How! Jumbo Turkey Leg Now for one of the more famous snacks at Walt Disney World — the Jumbo Turkey Leg. Most Disney fans either love them or hate them and they can’t be convinced otherwise. And, if you’re in camp “I love Jumbo Turkey Legs” then you better get ready to cough up some cash. Currently, you can find the snack at a few different locations, with Disney’s Hollywood Studios being the only park that you won’t be able to chow down on some meat. What’s interesting is that the price you’ll pay is pretty different depending on where you are. Turkey Leg! In Magic Kingdom, you can pick up a Turkey Leg at Liberty Square Market after 11AM for $12.49. And, this is the cheapest place you’ll find the snack (we know, expensive!). Tortuga Tavern and Prince Eric’s Village Market have also sold this snack with a side of chips for $14.49 previously, though both are currently closed. Right now, you can snag it at Sleepy Hollow in the evenings. Over at EPCOT, you’ll find the Turkey Leg at Fife & Drum Tavern in The American Adventure for $13.25. And, the most expensive spot to snack on this is in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. When it is open, Yak & Yeti Quality Beverages often serves the Turkey Leg with chips for $15.99 (!!). So, you have to REALLY love this Disney snack to make it worth the cost. Click HERE For The History Behind Some of Your FAVORITE Classic Disney Parks Snacks — Including Turkey Legs! Spring Rolls Our next expensive snack is one of our favorites over at Magic Kingdom — Spring Rolls. The Spring Roll Cart is located in Adventureland and we’re pretty sure that Disney is on a mission to take all of our money at this snack spot. The cart currently serves up a Cheeseburger Spring Rolls and Pepperoni Pizza Spring Rolls (plus a new secret menu item), and when it reopened last month, these pricey rolls got even MORE expensive. They cost more now?!?!?! Back in December, the price for two spring rolls of your choosing was $7.50, but they recently got a BIG price increase and now cost $9.50 for two. But, don’t get us wrong, we’re just sifting through our pockets for an extra $2 now because nothing can keep us from these tasty rolls. The Spring Roll Cart Reopens With a Secret Menu Item in Disney World! Click HERE to Read More! Colossal Pretzel Next up we’re talking about Disney pretzels! No, not the Mickey-shaped ones, we’re talking about the GIANT Colossal Pretzel that can be found at Pongu Pongu in Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kindom. Now, this one may not be in the shape of Mickey’s head, but it is just about the size of OUR head! Seriously, it’s huge! And, it comes with a side of beer cheese, which really sells us on it. Colossal Pretzel Oooh This one is going to cost you $10.49 which a little (okay, a lot) more than the traditional Mickey Pretzels. But the pretzel itself is larger plus you’ll get that side of delicious cheese! Check Out Our FULL Review of the Colossal Pretzel! Empanada de Barbacoa We’re headed over to EPCOT’s World Showcase for this next expensive Disney World snack. If you find yourself hungry in the Mexico Pavilion, you might stop by Choza de Margarita to grab a small bite. And, one of our favorites on the menu is the Empanadas de Barbacoa. These are Empanadas filled with Barbacoa beef, topped with chipotle sauce, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco, and then served with a side of corn esquites. The Corn Esquites are even dusted with some chili-lime salt — YUM! Empanada de Barbacoa The snack costs $10.50, which is more in line with the price of a reasonable meal at Disney World, but we still can’t resist the snack! Be warned though, these are so tasty that you can end up downing them REAL fast (especially if you’re enjoying a signature cocktail, which costs about $12.75) and wind up wanting more. We’re not saying that we’ve never gotten back in line and spent another $10.50 for more…but we totally have. Click HERE for 5 SUPER Expensive Disney World Snacks That Are All About The Bread! Colossal Cinnamon Roll You can find quite a few different varieties of cinnamon rolls around Walt Disney World and, while the option at Gaston’s Tavern in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom gets a lot of the glory, there’s one that we think is even MORE impressive — and it’s priced accordingly! We’re talking about the Colossal Cinnamon Roll and what makes this one worthy of our love is the Mickey-shaped deliciousness that lies inside. Giant Mickey Cinnamon Roll You can find this dessert at Tamu Tamu Refreshments and Creature Comforts in Disney’s Animal Kingdom or at the Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom for $7.49. Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery in Animal Kingdom also normally stocks this giant cinnamon roll, but the location is temporarily closed. We RANKED The Most Expensive Disney World Snacks! See Where This One Stacked Up! Dole Whip Upside Down Cake You know that we can’t resist Dole Whip, and somehow Disney managed to make one of our favorite snacks even BETTER by putting it on top of a CAKE. We’re talking about the Dole Whip Upside Down Cake from Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom. This snack always makes our top value picks for your Disney Dining Plan snack credit and, while both the dining plan AND this snack aren’t around right now, this is a dining tip to store in your back pocket for later. Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Dole Whip at Aloha Isle The Dole Whip Upside Down Cake is a pineapple cake topped with a big serving of pineapple Dole Whip and it costs $6.99 when it is on the menu. The dessert is pretty giant, so it’s a good one to share, and the combination of the soft serve with the cake just might make Dole Whip haters like the treat! This NEW Dole Whip Hack May Be One of the BEST in Disney World! Click HERE to Give It a Try! Funnel Cakes Alright, we’re bringing it full circle with this last expensive eat — we started with a loaded waffle and we’re ending it with loaded Funnel Cakes (okay, don’t @ us, they’re both carb bases!). Funnel Cakes and theme parks seem to go hand-in-hand, but Disney likes to do things just a little better than your average carnival and loads up the classic dessert with TONS of different toppings and has a price tag to match. Over in EPCOT, you can find a Cookies n’ Cream Funnel Cake that is topped with sugar, vanilla ice cream, crushed cookies, and chocolate sauce at the Funnel Cakes Stand. And, all those toppings are going to cost you a whopping $12 (!!). Cookies & Cream Funnel Cake If you’re willing to skip the overload of toppings, you can also find a Funnel Cake with Strawberry Topping and Soft-serve Vanilla Ice Cream or Funnel Cake with Cookies ‘n Cream and Soft-serve Vanilla Ice Cream at Epic Eats in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $8.49 each. It’s hard to believe that we can say that this is the “cheaper” option being that it is close to $9, but hey, at least you can share it between a few people! Click HERE For Our REVIEW of the Cookies n’ Cream Funnel Cake! So, we know they’re expensive, but are they WORTH the price tag? We’re helping you out and telling you why we’re willing to shell out $10 for a giant pretzel the size of our face! Check them out in our DFB YouTube video below! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! Check Out The 25 BEST Disney World Snacks for 2021 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! 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As the situation with COVID-19 and vaccinations continues to develop, we’ve seen a number of updates announced from theme parks and more about health and safety policies. Together Again Face Mask Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated mask guidance for those who are fully vaccinated. Shortly thereafter, Disney’s CEO made a few comments in response. Earlier today we also saw Universal Orlando make significant changes to their mask policy. And now we’ve got a major update from Disney World about changes being made to their mask requirements. According to an update on the Disney World website, beginning tomorrow, May 15th, guests, regardless of their vaccination status, will no longer be required to wear masks outdoors, except in certain situations. Face Mask Disney notes that starting tomorrow “Face coverings are optional in outdoor common areas at Walt Disney World Resort, but are still required upon entering and throughout all attractions, theaters and transportation.” All guests will be required to wear masks at all indoor locations, “except when actively eating or drinking while stationary and maintaining appropriate physical distancing.” ©Disney As noted above, guests will be required to wear their masks upon entering and throughout all attractions, in all theaters (including theater entrances), in all transportation (including transportation entrances), and in all indoor locations (including restaurants, except when actively eating or drinking while stationary). Face coverings will be optional in outdoor common areas and pool decks. ©Disney As a reminder, physical distancing continues to be required, although Disney has announced that they will be gradually reducing their physical distancing requirements. Updated Signage These mask changes are being made following the update from the CDC regarding their mask guidance. The CDC recently updated their mask guidance to indicate that fully vaccinated individuals can safely resume many activities indoors and outdoors without a mask, except in certain situations. ©CDC The CDC continues to recommend, however, that those who are not fully vaccinated wear masks in certain situations, such as when attending a crowded, outdoor event like a live performance, parade, or sports event. Click here to see the CDC’s updated guidance. We’ll continue to look for more updates from Disney as to these rules and will let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more updates. Click here to see the White House’s comments on the CDC’s updated guidance. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post BREAKING: Masks No Longer Required Outdoors in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

During yesterday’s quarterly earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek hinted that park capacity at Disney World would increase very soon. These remarks came in response to the CDC’s newest guidance which states that fully vaccinated individuals can now “resume activities without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart.” Cinderella Castle While we have yet to hear updates from Disney World regarding their face mask policies, we’re starting to see the first tangible signs that park capacity at Disney World is on the rise at this very moment! One of the indicators that show how much “room” Disney World has at a particular park is by looking at their Park Pass Reservation availability calendar. As recently as this morning, Park Pass availability for next week and beyond was looking pretty slim. Here’s what park capacity looked like as of Wednesday, May 12th for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels… Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on May 17th as of May 12th © Disney …and here’s what availability looks like as of this writing! As you can see, availability has been added for every single date in the month of May from the 17th onward. Several of these dates were completely filled across all four theme parks! The Park Pass Reservation calendar is currently identical for guests with Theme Park Tickets. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on May 17th as of May 14th © Disney Park Pass Reservation availability does not seem to be added, however, for Annual Passholders. Here is what Park Pass availability looked like for Annual Passholders as of Wednesday, May 12th… Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on May 17th as of May 12th © Disney …and here’s what availability looks like for Annual Passholders in the month of May as of this evening. Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on May 17th as of May 14th © Disney Annual Passholders now have plenty of Park Pass Reservations, however, for the month of June. Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders for the month of June as of May 14th © Disney We’ll be sure to bring you the latest updates and crowd reports in the coming days and weeks as Disney World prepares to increase park capacity. We’ll also be on the lookout for news regarding Disney World’s face mask policies, which as of this writing remain in effect. Click here to read more about Bob Chapek’s reaction to the newest CDC guidelines. 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 visit Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Park Pass Availability Goes Way Up as Disney World Increases Park Capacity first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Recently, we’ve seen quite a few updates when it comes to health and safety rules in Disney World and other theme parks. Mickey Face Mask Disney has already announced that they will be phasing out temperature checks and gradually reducing social distancing. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided updated mask guidance for those who are fully vaccinated. And yesterday Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek made a number of comments about the CDC’s updated guidance and how it could impact the parks. Will Disney World change their mask policies soon? Here’s what we’re seeing. Let’s start with the updated CDC guidance. According to the most recent updates from the CDC, fully vaccinated people may resume many indoor and outdoor activities without a mask. There are some exceptions, however, when it comes to trains, planes, and other locations, particularly those where masks continue to be mandated by local or federal law, or by a business’ rules. Keep in mind that the CDC defines “fully vaccinated” to be 2 weeks after a person’s last required COVID-19 vaccination dose (a.k.a. the 2nd dose in a 2-dose series, or the 1st dose in a 1-dose series). ©CDC The CDC continues to also state that unvaccinated people should wear a mask in many situations, including when attending a crowded, outdoor event like a live performance, parade, or sports event. Click here to see more about the CDC’s updated guidelines. So, what has Disney said in response? During the recent earnings call for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021, one individual asked for “Any color you can provide on how we should think or how you’re thinking about when it’s OK to start raising capacity, attendance capacity, particularly at Disney World.” Chapek responded by saying “Obviously, today’s guidance that we got from the CDC in terms of those that were vaccinated do not necessarily need to wear masks anymore, both outdoors and indoors, is very big news for us, particularly if anybody’s been in Florida in the middle of summer with a mask on. That could be quite daunting.” Mask Signs Chapek went on to say “So we think that’s going to make for an even more pleasant experience. And we believe that as we’re now bringing back a lot of people back to work, that it’s going to be an even bigger catalyst for growth in attendance.” Disney face mask In an interview with CNBC’s Fast Money, Chapek was asked about how the CDC’s updated guidelines will change the rules in the parks. Chapek responded by stating, “there’s gonna be a lot more comfortable people this summer in Orlando. You can only imagine what it’d be like in 95 degrees and 95% humidity wearing a mask so we’re thrilled to be able to do that.” Minnie Mouse knows the importance of a comfortable face covering! In both of those statements discussed above, Chapek doesn’t expressly state that mask guidelines in Disney World will be changing soon. But, his statements do seem to imply that a change in mask policy might be a possibility or something potentially under consideration. By stating that it will be a more “pleasant experience” or that there will be “more comfortable people” in Orlando this summer, it seems Chapek is indicating that a change in mask policy might cause these things. It also seems like this change might be coming soon as the official start of summer is around the corner. Summer is officially set to begin in June of this year. Be Sure to Check Out All of Disney’s Policies It’s possible, however, that Chapek is simply indicating that people will feel more comfortable in general as they’ll be able to remove their masks in other places, or they may feel more comfortable traveling in general as more individuals become vaccinated. Overall, it seems like Chapek’s statements are pointing at a potential change in Disney World’s mask policy but nothing official has been shared yet. You Can’t Wear These Masks in Disney World Another Disney spokesperson has issued a statement about the updated guidance from the CDC. That statement reads, “Today’s guidance from the CDC allowing fully vaccinated individuals to remove masks and the removal of physical distancing requirements is extremely positive news and as soon as is practical we will implement updated guidelines across our businesses.” This statement from the Disney representative does seem to include more firm language in terms of updated guidelines coming to Disney World related to face masks, but again we’ll just have to wait and see. Face Masks If Disney does adjust its mask regulations, potentially just for vaccinated individuals, it could cause a number of complications in terms of enforcement. It could also be a bit of an awkward situation if vaccinated adults and older children (who are now eligible to receive the vaccine) can be in the park without their masks, but younger children in the same party (who are not yet eligible for the vaccine) are required to wear masks. Might be hard to get your 5 year old to wear their mask if you don’t have to wear yours! Festival of the Arts Face Mask Could other theme parks’ actions give us an idea of what Disney might do next? It’s possible. Today, Universal Orlando announced that masks will no longer be required to be worn by any guests outdoors (except in certain situations). Masks will continue to be required in all indoor locations, however. Hershey Theme Park has also removed face mask requirements for select guests. Just because these other parks have changed their rules doesn’t mean Disney will, but it could give us an idea of the possibilities Disney is exploring. Pandora Face Masks At the moment, Disney has not changed their face mask policies yet. All guests ages 2 and up are required to wear face masks at all times while on property except when specifically allowed to be removed (such as when at a mask-free relaxation station). Masks continue to be required in Disney World even for guests who have been fully vaccinated. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we see. Click here to see the White House’s comments on who can stop wearing masks. 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 A Closer Look at What Disney's CEO Has Said About the CDC's Updated Mask Rules first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line has been aiming to resume operations this fall, with its newest ship, the Disney Wish, scheduled to begin sailings next summer. However, it looks like those itineraries aren’t ready to set sail just yet. Disney Wish © Disney We previously shared that all Disney Cruise Line sailing were canceled through June; now, it looks like that cancelation window is being extended further into the summer. Disney Cruise Line’s website now states that “Given the ongoing nature of these discussions and the time needed to staff and prepare our ships, we are cancelling all Disney Wonder sailings through July 12, 2021, as well as Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy sailings through July 31, 2021.” Disney Dream With U.S. departures canceled through July, keep in mind that sailings aboard the Disney Magic in Europe have already been canceled for departures through September 18th, 2021. The Disney Magic Guests who are impacted by these latest cancelations should receive an email from Disney outlining details and next steps. Those with further questions should contact their travel agent or Disney Cruise line directly, at (866) 325-6685 or (407) 566-7797. Disney Dream Guests who have already paid in full will be able to choose between a cruise credit or a full refund. Those who haven’t yet paid in full will receive a refund of what they’ve paid thus far. If you haven’t been affected by these cancelations but wish to cancel or rebook to a later date, the Disney Cruise Line has extended their temporary cancellation and payment policies through September 30th, 2021. Disney Cruise Line We’ll continue to keep an eye out for the latest updates from Disney Cruise Line! Click here to read all about what is coming to the Disney Wish! 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 on a Disney Cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS! Disney Cruise Line Has Canceled U.S. Sailings Through July first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Y’all — a LOT is happening in theme parks right now, as the CDC begins recommending looser health and safety guidelines. Minnie Mouse in her mask Recently, Disney World announced it would phase out temperature checks, and gradually reduce social distancing requirements. Recently, the CDC released NEW guidelines for masks, suggesting that fully vaccinated people no longer needed to wear masks in most indoor and outdoor settings. Previously, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced that if he saw that 50% of the county’s residents 16 and older had received at least one vaccine, he would lift the current outdoor mask mandate. Today, in a press conference, Mayor Demings announced that the county had reached that milestone, meaning that outdoor masks are no longer required there. ©Florida Department of Health in Orange County Mayor Demings also announced that he hoped to lift ALL mask mandates, including indoor mask requirements, by July the 4th. The goal is to get 70% of Orange County residents vaccinated, and if that goal is met, all mask mandates will be lifted. Disney Mask and Essentials Today, Universal Orlando announced that it would no longer require masks outdoors, except for in specific instances. And Disney made a statement earlier today in response to the new CDC guidelines that “as soon as is practical we will implement updated guidelines across our businesses.” Currently, though, Disney does still require all guests older than two to wear masks, but that could change soon. If it does, we’ll let you know. Here’s Another Theme Park That Has Relaxed Its Mask Requirements 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 Mayor Demings’ statements? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Orange County in Florida Has a Date They Hope To Lift ALL Mask Mandates This Summer first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You've checked out our earlier post on the Best Day Ever at Disney California Adventure park. Now it’s time to hop on over to Disneyland park, where the magic continues!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/sSjYJUUnJI8 View the full article

Universal theme parks are no longer require covering facial covering outside for visitors starting Saturday although people are still asked to still bring masks with them to wear inside. View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Hollywood Studios Food Updates Starbucks If you’re craving something sweet during your day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can pop over to the Trolley Car Cafe to sip on the Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino. The Starbucks drinks is mixed up with funnel cake-flavored syrup and strawberry purée that’s PERFECT for your theme park trip! Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino The Frappuccino is more of a dessert than a coffee drink as the funnel cake flavor is prominent while the coffee is practically nonexistent. Still, you can add an extra shot of espresso to cut down on the sweetness and add an extra boost of caffeine! Pretty sweet, but still tasty! You can pick up the Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino for $5.79 at Trolley Car Cafe or any other Starbucks in Disney World and beyond! Read our full review of the Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino Pretzel Palooza Cart After we rocked out with the band members from Aerosmith at Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster, we were SO hyped to see that the Pretzel Palooza cart reopened in the area! Even though you can find sodas and beers on the menu, it’s a hot spot for Disney’s amazing pretzels. And, one of our all-time favorites has officially returned! Cheddar-Jalapeño Pretzel The Cheddar-Jalapeño Pretzel is BACK again as one of the best savory snacks you can find in Disney World. PERIOD. The spiciness from the jalapeños isn’t too strong, but there is a TON of cheese to go along with the soft pretzel dough. Yum! It’s definitely a shareable snack or filling enough to count as your lunch for $7.25. Buuut, if you’re looking for a more hearty lunch… Take a look at the returning Cheddar-Jalapeño Pretzel! Fairfax Fare …you might want to head to the newly reopened Fairfax Fare! The quick-service restaurant reopened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a brand new menu, filled with awesome hot dogs. The menu here has evolved a LOT over the years with everything from tex-mex to barbecue, but this is a nice change. That’s a lot of mustard! Although the updated menus weren’t put up at the restaurant when it first reopened, we noticed that the new menu items were finally featured at Fairfax Fare when we passed by. Fairfax Fare Menu Welcome back, old friend! Check out our review of Fairfax Fare’s new menu! Hollywood Brown Derby We LOVE visiting the Hollywood Brown Derby for a drink or two and one of those AMAZING Cobb Salads. But, there are a few new additions to the entrée and dessert portions of the menu! You can try the Halibut Veronique or the Wild Mushroom Risotto… New Hollywood Brown Derby Menu …before indulging in the new “Decadent” Flourless Chocolate Mocha Cake, an updated version of the peppermint treat that was there previously! ©Disney We’re already making our next reservation for a mini feast at the Brown Derby when we’re in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and will be back with our review SOON! Take a look at the full updated Hollywood Brown Derby menu here! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Dark Room We know you love The Goofy Movie series with hit music from Powerline and the X-Games where Goofy shows off. But, you also might remember that Goofy graduates from college in the sequel film! So, the Dark Room is carrying a special 2021 pin for all you graduates out there! Graduation Pin Max looks thrilled to con-grad-ulate his dad on his awesome achievement! And, we’re sending a HUGE congrats to you too! Toydarian Toymaker There are SO many small details in the expansive universe that is Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And, we spotted a small friend just hanging around near the Toydarian Toymaker stall! Um, What’s Hanging, Pal? One of the Shoulder Porgs was just hanging about, greeting guests as they waltzed through the market area. We couldn’t help but wonder if we felt dizzy hanging upside down for so long! Porg Just Chilling We let him know if he needed an actual shoulder to lean on, that we had his back! Droid Depot Close by at the Droid Depot, we found a whole line-up of NEW merchandise on the shelves! We spotted shirts designed with our favorite droids in a navy blue color… Droid Depot Shirt …and a teal color for $39.99 each! Droid Depot Shirt You could also find the matching jacket featuring BOTH colors on the design… Droid Depot Jacket …with the Droid Depot’s logo on the sleeve for $54.99. Droid Depot Jacket If you’re looking to accessorize with your outfit, the Droid Depot Wallet is the perfect thing to tote around your credits in Galaxy’s Edge… Droid Depot Wallet …as it actually lights up for an extra special feature! Droid Depot Wallet There’s plenty of space inside too, so you can keep everything you need in there for $39.99. Droid Depot Wallet You can also add the finishing touches to your outfit with the Droid Depot Bow for $14.99… Droid Depot Bow …and the Droid Depot Backpack for $74.99! Droid Depot Backpack But, that’s not ALL the Star Wars merchandise we spotted! Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities Sometimes we just find merchandise in the parks that really make us excited. And, the NEW Rey Legacy Lightsaber Hilt was making us feel the balance in the Force this week! Over at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you can find the hilt from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in the case. Rey’s Lightsaber is Right in the Center At the end of the film, Rey buries Leia and Luke’s lightsabers together before she reveals her own new lightsaber. The hilt appears to be made from her scavenger parts from her time on Jakku with cloth wrappings around the center. Would You Buy This Lightsaber? And, you can officially become “The Last Jedi” when you take home the Rey Lightsaber hilt for $139.99 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Take a look at all the details on the Rey Lightsaber here! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Parking Lot After months of delays, Marvel’s Black Widow prequel film will FINALLY be debuting on July 9th. Ahead of the movie’s premiere, we noticed that a poster for Black Widow has replaced the previous Soul poster in the parking lot! Black Widow Poster Even though the poster definitely has us extra excited for the new film, you can begin counting down the days for yourself until Black Widow is released on Disney+ (as part of a premium offering) AND in theaters. Tower of Terror We noticed recently that the Hollywood Tower Hotel was looking a bit different than usual with flags that were windblown and twisted around the poles from one of Florida’s regular storms. But, they were fixed and looking as great as ever at the Tower of Terror during our recent visit! Hollywood Tower Hotel Flags When’s the next time you’re dropping by? Hollywood Studios Entertainment Updates Hollywood Brown Derby After our trip to see the new menu at the Hollywood Brown Derby, we also spotted Chip ‘N Dale hanging out in the lawn area across from the lounge in the afternoon! Chip ‘N Dale What cuties, right? Since then, we’ve spotted these two (and Daisy and Donald!) on the balcony near the entrance to the park as well! Hollywood Studios Crowd Updates Wait Times It was a busy week in Disney’s Hollywood Studios when we were visiting! The lower wait times we saw were at Alien Swirling Saucers at 30 minutes… Alien Swirling Saucers …and Toy Story Mania at 35 minutes, which both had longer queues than we usually see at the attractions. Toy Story Mania Right after Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster opened for the day, the wait time already hopped up to 30 minutes and continued to grow. Rock ‘N Roller Coaster Plus, we also saw high waits close by at the Tower of Terror at 55 minutes… Tower of Terror …and the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run nearby at 50 minutes. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Well, that’s all for What’s New at Hollywood Studios! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney trip, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you looking forward to seeing at Hollywood Studios the most? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Hollywood Studios: BIG Menu Changes and the Return of One of Our FAVORITE Salty Snacks! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the past several weeks, we’ve seen a number of updates announced when it comes to COVID-19 and safety precautions theme parks had implemented as a result of the pandemic. Face Masks at Universal Recently, Disney announced that it would be phasing out temperature checks and reducing social distancing. Universal Orlando Resort also made some changes in their parks. Now, Universal Orlando has announced a big change when it comes to their mask policies. As News 6 reported, Universal Orlando recently stopped temperature screenings and reduced social distancing requirements from 6 feet to 3 feet at their parks. Now, Universal Orlando has announced another change. Note that all of the changes below will become effective tomorrow, May 15th. The Universal Orlando Resort website has now been updated to indicate that guests will no longer be required to wear masks outdoors (except in certain situations, more on this below). This update in policy is not specific only to guests that have been vaccinated. All guests, whether they have been vaccinated or not, will fall under this new policy. Universal Orlando Guests, including those who have been vaccinated, will, however, still be required to wear masks while at indoor locations, indoor hotel public areas, and all attractions. ©Universal Face coverings will be required in all attractions as well as all attraction queues — whether those experiences or queues are indoors or outdoors. ©Universal While at indoor dining locations, masks will be required until you are seated at your table. ©Universal Face masks will not be required for any outdoor character photo opportunities, but they will be required for any indoor photo opportunities. Additionally, Universal’s Volcano Bay Themed Water Park will no longer require masks at all. ©Universal This change is being made shortly after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released their updated mask guidance. Recently, the CDC updated their mask guidance to indicate that fully vaccinated people may resume many indoor and outdoor activities without a mask. The CDC still recommends, however, that unvaccinated people wear a mask in many situations, including when attending a crowded, outdoor event like a live performance, parade, or sports event. ©CDC So far, Disney has not announced any changes to their mask policy. Disney continues to require all guests ages 2 and up, including those who are fully vaccinated, to wear masks both indoors and outdoors at all times (except when specifically allowed to be removed, like when eating and drinking while distanced and stationary). Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek has, however, made some comments about the CDC’s updated mask guidance and its potential impact on the parks. Face Mask We’ll continue to look for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see the CDC’s updated guidance for mask wearing for vaccinated people. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post BREAKING: Masks Will No Longer Be Required Outdoors at Universal Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Cast Members can often save your Disney World trip with an extra glimmer of magic when you’re having a less-than-stellar day. Cast Members know how to make you smile But, handing out free cotton candy or Mickey Premium Bars aren’t the only ways that they’re saving the day. Cast Members do a lot behind the scenes both on the job and beyond that makes an impact on others’ lives and one EPCOT Security Cast Member was recently recognized for doing just that! The President of Walt Disney World Resort, Jeff Vahle, recently posted to his Instagram account sharing that Joe Diaz (an EPCOT security Cast Member) was awarded the Disney Heroes Award. ©Jeff Vahle | @jeffvahle What exactly qualifies someone for the award? Well, it is given to Cast Members who save a life or prevent serious injury and Joe Diaz did this last year when he jumped into a partially flooded car to help keep a four-year-old’s head above water who was stuck in the car until emergency support could get to the scene. ©Jeff Vahle | @jeffvahle Definitely, worth some recognition, we’d say! Stay tuned to DFB, because we’ll keep bringing you the latest Disney news. Did You Know About These 9 Disney Cast Member Traditions?! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Has a Cast Member ever made your day? Let us know in the comments! The post EPCOT Employee Honored for (Literally) Saving a Life! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Today, we are bringing you another first, exclusively here on the Disney Parks Blog! We know that deck parties are one of our favorite guest offerings, so while we wait for the Disney Wish’s arrival, we are bringing a special (virtual) version into your home!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/HNs8PMFGTSE View the full article

As the situation with COVID-19 continues to develop, we’ve seen a number of changes announced when it comes to health and safety policies at theme parks and elsewhere. Physical Distancing Signs Disney World has noted that they will be phasing out temperature checks and gradually reducing physical distancing guidelines. We’ve also seen many trash can lids closed and other things returning to “normal” in the parks. Now we’re starting to spot some changes in the parks when it comes to social distancing guidelines. Disney has a number of health & safety signs all around the parks. These signs can have a few things on them. They may provide a general COVID-19 warning, advise guests that they must wear a face covering, and provide other information. Some of the health & safety reminders also include details about physical distancing. New Health and Safety Signage outside of the main pool area at Disney’s Riviera Resort In the sign below, you can see an example of one of the signs you’ll typically find throughout Disney World with reminders about wearing a mask, maintaining physical distancing, washing your hands, and more. As you can see in the image below, where it reminds guests to maintain physical distance, it shows two persons and an arrow between them with the words “6′ 2M.” Health and Safety Signage Posted at Disney’s Riviera Resort’s Entrance As we were walking around Disney today, however, we found a sign that did not have the “6′ 2M” listed between the physically distanced individuals. You can see how physical distancing is still encouraged in the sign below, but the specification that 6 feet of distancing must be maintained is gone. Updated Signage We saw this sign over at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort as we were walking on a path between that hotel and Disney’s Riviera Resort. We had already seen a similar change made on Disney’s website, where the image displaying physical distance is now missing any specific mention of 6 feet or 2 meters. ©Disney Disney previously announced that they would be reducing their distancing for guests across many areas with a gradual, phased approach. Six feet of distancing will remain, however, in dining locations, stores, and other places where guests can temporarily remove their masks. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates on this situation and let you know what we find. Click here to see Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s comments on the CDC’s updated mask guidance. 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 PHOTO: Select Social Distancing Signs Updated in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The character interactions at Disney World have been SO MUCH FUN recently! What ARE you up to, Dale? We’ve seen Chip ‘n’ Dale setting up for a picnic, Pooh chasing butterflies, Donald Duck teaching us how to sneeze, and so much more! But today, we found some of our favorite characters in a brand new spot! We were walking into Disney’s Hollywood Studios today when Donald Duck turned up near the entrance on the right side next to the scooter rentals at Oscar’s Super Station. There he was, just doing his thing above the restrooms there! Hi, Donald! But Donald wasn’t alone. On the other side was Daisy looking as pretty as ever. Daisy! But then it was on because it was DANCE-OFF time. We got to try out some of our smoothest dance movies with the pair. But they kept up with no problem! These ducks know how to shake a tail feather! After Donald and Daisy retired from the dance floor…err…the balcony, a mischievous pair of chipmunks turned up. Yes, it’s Chip ‘n’ Dale! Chip ‘n’ Dale! While Chip was busy waving at guests, we think Dale was trying to say hello to folks going in and out of the restrooms below. AWKWARD! It was actually kind of funny seeing people come out of the restrooms and then notice the characters above them. This is the first time we’ve seen characters in that location, but it’s a great spot for them, so we hope to see them all again soon. We’ll let you know! 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 has been your favorite character memory at Disney World? Share with us in the comments! The post VIDEO! Don't Mind Us...We're Just Having a Dance-Off With Characters Popping Up in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ll be visiting Disney World soon, you’ll want to keep a close eye on those park hours. Howdy, Woody! The park hours may be different than what you’re used to from previous trips. You’ll also want to make sure you’re watching carefully for any big changes in park hours so you can spend as much time as possible in the parks you want to visit. Previously, Park Hours had only been released through July 24th, but now Disney has shared more hours for upcoming days in the summer! We now have a listing of the hours from July 25th through July 31st. Let’s take a look. Magic Kingdom At Magic Kingdom, the operating hours for the end of July are basically the same as they were for the week of July 18th. The park will continue to be open from 9AM to 9PM. ©Disney Park Hopping will begin each day at 2PM. EPCOT The hours for the end of July will also be essentially the same in EPCOT as they were for the week of July 18th. The park will be open from 11AM to 9PM. ©Disney Again, Park Hopper hours will begin at 2PM. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from July 25th through July 31st from 9AM to 7PM. ©Disney Again, these are the same operating hours the park has during the week before (the week of July 18th). Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open for guests to enjoy from July 25th through July 31st from 8AM to 6PM. ©Disney Park Hopping hours will begin at 2PM. Disney Springs and Blizzard Beach If you’ll be heading over to Disney Springs, you’ll be able to visit from 10AM to 10PM each day from July 25th through July 29th. On Friday (the 30th) and Saturday (the 31st), Disney Springs will stay open a bit later, until 11PM. ©Disney Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will be open from 11AM to 6PM from July 25th through the 31st. ©Disney And that’s a look at the park hours for the end of July. We’ll continue to look for more updates from Disney about the park hours and let you know what we find. 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 to visit Disney World in July? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Released Through the End of July first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In honor of Armed Forces Day tomorrow, we’re remembering and honoring everyone who has served our country. We’re also shining a light on a special Disney cast member who served in the military during a pivotal time in U.S. history including World War II where he enlisted in the Navy at the end of the war and continued to serve until his military retirement in 1967.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/geAVQQc9CAg View the full article