Disney4me

Carnival warned that dates are contingent on its continuing talks with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, which is orchestrating a safe resumption of cruise line operations nationwide. View the full article

Legoland Florida adding new 4D movie and AR scavenger hunt with Lego Mythica creatures. View the full article

Flying on the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is a thrilling experience for many Star Wars fans! Millennium Falcon And now you can have a similar experience at home thanks to a new feature on the Portal from Facebook! Portal from Facebook released a new AR background that makes it look like you’re riding inside the Millennium Falcon! ©Disney ©Facebook – Millennium Falcon AR Background Now you can make your loved ones think you’re calling them from a galaxy far, far away on the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs! So, if you can’t make it to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to pilot the Millennium Falcon anytime soon, at least you can look like you did! Portal from Facebook users can start taking rides on the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy today, the Millennium Falcon AR background is available now! Click Here to Check Out Portal from Facebook’s New Millennium Falcon AR Background! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be using this new Millennium Falcon background? Let us know in the comments! The post Make Calls From the Millennium Falcon With a New Facebook Portal Feature! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has made some HUGE changes over the past several months, and each day seems to bring a new update. Social Distancing Reminder We’ve already seen Disney World beginning to load riders on every row of many attractions, and Disney has officially announced it will be phasing out temperature checks at the parks soon. Some popular live entertainment is coming back to the parks, and quite a few other things are returning to “normal.” Now, we’ve got a BIG update from Disney World when it comes to physical distancing. As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out, and the situation with the pandemic continues to develop, we’ve seen a number of changes and developments announced. One study has suggested that theme parks can reduce their social distancing guidelines. And we have seen some amusement parks change their rules and regulations regarding distancing recently. Physical Distancing Signs Now, Disney has announced some changes coming to the parks regarding physical distancing. Previously, Disney World’s reopening website contained an image regarding physical distancing with two individuals and the words “6ft 2m” between them. ©Disney Disney World’s website still contains that image but the “6ft 2m” wording between the individuals has now been removed. ©Disney Disney’s specific language regarding physical distancing has also changed. For reference, the image below is what the physical distancing notification looked like on the Disney World website back in late January. The Old Language ©Disney And the image below is what it looks like now. The updated language notes that “Temporary adjustments are still in place to promote physical distancing.” But, it also specifies that Disney “will reduce physical distancing measures for Guests across many areas with a gradual, phased approach.” Disney notes, however, that “six-feet distancing measures will continue in all dining locations, merchandise stores and in areas where Guests can temporarily remove their masks. “ Take a look at the full language below. ©Disney Missing from Disney’s updated guidance is also the previous language that noted cars would be parked in every other parking space. Distancing Sign Keep in mind that face coverings continue to be required in Disney World. We’ll continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated as we learn more. Click here to see 3 small but important details you missed from Disney World’s latest news drop. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post BREAKING: Disney World to Reduce Social Distancing Guidelines first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The U.S. Government told a federal judge that Florida has no legal right to try to block the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention plan to restart cruise ship sailings from American ports. View the full article

Even though it’s only May, it’s time to gear up for the Halloween season! We’re halfway to pumpkin season! In honor of Halfway to Halloween, we got a lot more information about what this fall is going to look like for Halloween in Disney World, and that includes a brand-new celebration called Disney After Hours Boo Bash! This After Hours event will be replacing Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year and offering some of the same experiences, but with some major differences. We got some seriously mixed responses from our readers about these changes, and we’re excited to share their thoughts with you! After the Boo Bash was announced, we heard tons of arguments both “for” and “against” this temporary event. Some are excited to have Halloween at all, while others are upset that Disney World will be making guests pay for what they call a “watered down” experience. So, we reached out to our Instagram followers and asked: Are you planning to buy tickets to the Disney After Hours Boo Bash? Pretty surprising results! The results were pretty surprising, with more than half of respondents saying that they didn’t plan to attend the party! Overall, it wasn’t too drastic of a split, because 45% said ‘yes’ and 55% said ‘no.’ But, perhaps the most interesting part of the poll was the responses we got from our readers telling us WHY they chose those answers. Happy Halloween! In the group of people who planned to attend, several said that they were “excited to have Halloween at all this year” and that Halloween was their favorite time to visit Disney World. These people didn’t plan on missing out on the festivities no matter what version of events took place. One person even pointed that out specifically, sharing that their “FOMO” was too bad to consider skipping the Boo Bash! Just like last year, characters will be out on cavalcades. But on the other side of the coin, the responses were all over the board. We got several messages from parents who felt like the event was far too late in the evening and they didn’t want to keep their children awake. (While the Halloween party usually starts at 7PM with entry into the park at 4PM, this event doesn’t start until 9PM with entry into the park at 7PM.) It’s gonna be DARK outside for this event! We also heard from several who were concerned about the price. Even though Disney hasn’t released any information on how much BOO Bash tickets would cost, some followers shared that they were afraid the price would be the same as Not-So-Scary for only half the experience, considering this event is shorter and will likely be missing the signature entertainment that we have been used to in the past. Disney hasn’t shared any information on stage shows or fireworks, so will cavalcades and Cadaver Dans be all that we get? But, there were also those who had no particular opinions on the party and just noted that they wouldn’t be visiting during the Halloween season. Some of our readers live in foreign countries and can’t travel yet, while others shared that they’ll be waiting to come back to Disney World until more things go back to “normal.” It’s definitely going to be interesting to see what changes! All in all, it was a mixed bag of responses! We’re curious to see how our readers’ feelings change as we get more details on what is going to be offered at the event. We’ll make sure to keep you updated with any information we receive in the future! Click Here to Learn More About the BOO Bash Event! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be attending this year’s event? Let us know in the comments! The post Our Readers Have Some THOUGHTS on Disney World's New Halloween Boo Bash first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost June, which means Disney is gearing up for Pride Month! Rainbow Collection Disney tends to celebrate Pride Month each year with a special Rainbow collection, which we’ve already seen debut. As you may guess, you can snag MagicBands, collectible keys, ears, and so much more. But you can snag a more unique Pride souvenir, too…and you’ll find it tucked away in Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. At Droid Depot at Black Spire Outpost, you can build and customize your very own droid! Part of this experience involves adding accessory panels to your droid, which used to only be available in solid colors. But now, they’ve gotten a colorful glow-up! Rainbow Panels! That’s right — you can now make your very own rainbow droid! This droid — with his panels already installed — looks pretty snazzy if we do say so ourselves. It’s a rainbow droid! These rainbow panels are usually $12.99 apiece, but when you buy 2, you can snag ’em for $8 each! So bring a friend to take advantage of this sweet deal. They’re on SALE right now! We’ll keep you posted as we spot more fun merchandise around Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB! Check Out Disney’s 2021 Rainbow Collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you build a rainbow droid? Let us know in the comments! The post There's a NEW and Colorful Way to Customize Your Disney World Droid first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning a Disney World trip, chances are, you’re shelling out some serious cash. Nothing says “vacation” like a Castle view! There are a lot of ways to budget, but what if you do want to splurge? It’s your vacation after all. We’re talking about the best ways to spend some extra money — $1000 to be exact. Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: How you like to splurge in Disney World!The post DFB Guide: What Difference Does ,000 Make in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been enjoying the latest releases and greatest favorites from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more on Disney+. Now you can find fun photo opportunities and art decorating the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort celebrating movies and series coming to the streaming service.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/DmR5tbqqjIc View the full article

Looking for the perfect side dish or the best between-meal snack? May we suggest: the humble potato? Tots and plastic cheese…the perfect combination. There are so many ways to eat them, whether it’s in chip, french fry, or tater tot form! And if you love those crispy little tater tots, there are a BUNCH of places you can find them at Disney World — we’re sharing a full list here on DFB today. Totchos — Woody’s Lunch Box Let’s kick things off with one of the most well-known tater tots at Disney World...the Woody’s Lunch Box Totchos! These tots (or “potato barrels” as Disney likes to call them) come topped with beef and bean chili, shredded cheese, queso, tomatoes, corn chips, green onions, and sour cream. Yeah, that’s right. TWO kinds of cheese! These are a fan-favorite snack in Toy Story Land and they’re pretty much our number one fave tots here at DFB. This whopping portion of beefy, cheesy goodness is only $8.99, so it’s great for a meal or a shareable snack. We can’t say “yum” enough times! HEADS UP, though, tot stans — these “potato barrels” come with a caveat. These tots are BAKED not FRIED. They still taste pretty decent and are likely a teensy bit healthier for you without that final bath in hot oil. But, if you’re a tot purist, just know these will taste more like the tots you’d cook up in your oven at home! Click here to see more about the glorious Totchos in Disney World! Chili Cheese Tots — Beaches & Cream Soda Shop Let’s skip on over to Disney’s Beach Club Resort for our next few tot options. Beaches & Cream Soda Shop is home to quite a few potato choices, each for $9! First up is the Chili Cheese Tots which (like the name suggests) are topped with chili, cheese, sour cream, green onions, and chives. they also serve up cheese and bacon-covered tots and a few other varieties (spoiler alert: we’re showing them to you next!). Tots as far as the eye can see, here! Don’t they just make your mouth water? The last time we tried these, they were really delicious, but we did have a slight problem with the tots in the middle/on the bottom getting a little soggy. If you’re drowning tots in cheesy chili goodness, there’s bound to be a few soggy in the mix. It’s all down to personal preference for how you like your tots, but if you want them crispy, make sure to eat them fast! We went on a tot-eating spree at Beaches and Cream. Check it out! Plant-Based Chili Cheese Tots — Beaches & Cream Soda Shop Speaking of ALL those tots on the menu at Beaches and Cream, we’re highlighting another! If chili cheese tots sound pretty delicious, but you’re on a more restrictive diet, then you should totally try the Plant-Based Chili Cheese Tots at Beaches & Cream. They’ve got the same toppings as the other ones, except these are made with plant-based ingredients! Vegans and vegetarians, these are for you! These pack a little more heat than their regular counterpart, mostly because they aren’t smothered in a cheese sauce. The cheese sauce is replaced with vegan cheese here, meaning no gooey meltiness on these, FYI. We thought they were just fine, but you’d probably like them a bit more if you’re used to plant-based eating! Read more about these plant-based tots here! Sock Hop Tots — Beaches & Cream Soda Shop Now on to our last option at Beaches & Cream (we promise! They have a lot of our fav tots!), the Sock Hop Tots! These are the most simple of the bunch — they’re just topped with plastic cheese and green onions with a drizzle of sour cream — but they’re our favorites of the choices at this particular restaurant. Cheesy tots with onions? YES PLEASE. If you’re a regular reader of DFB you know how much we love our plastic cheese, and man, these boys were SMOTHERED in it. Cheese and potatoes are a match made in heaven and if you agree, you need to hightail it over to Beach Club to try these out! (Maybe grab a sundae while you’re there too! ) Click Here to Read Our Reviews of the Sockhop Tots at Beaches & Cream! Sausage and Gravy Tots — The Friar’s Nook Tots lend themselves to every meal, don’t they? Even breakfast, these little crispy spuds can transform into a vehicle for other big, yummy breakfast flavors to get in our mouths! We’re glad that The Friar’s Nook in Magic Kingdom is giving us just that with their Sausage and Gravy Tots! We know what we want for breakfast every day. As far as ingredients go, they’re pretty straightforward, just sausage gravy on top of tater tots. However, we didn’t realize that such a simple combination could be the perfect breakfast meal! The gravy is the real star of this dish, and if you’re a fan of biscuits and gravy, this could be a really fun alternative on your park day. (And they’re only $5.49!) If you’re at Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios for breakfast, you can find a similar offering in their Breakfast Bowl for $8.79. These tots are smothered in Brisket Country Gravy. YUM. Check out these delicious tots here! Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tots — The Friar’s Nook But The Friar’s Nook doesn’t just have delicious breakfast tots…no, they’ve got special combos during the daytime too! Later on in the afternoon, you can try the Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tots with buffalo chicken, chopped celery, bleu cheese crumbles, and garlic ranch dressing. Let’s kick things up a notch! The buffalo/bleu combination really stands out flavor-wise, so if that’s something you’re into, you’ll probably really dig these. They’re $9.99 so they’d be a good option for a small meal, or they’re the right size to split as a snack. Check out our full review of the buffalo tots here! Creamy Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Tots — The Friar’s Nook These are covered in cheesy goodness — what more could you ask for?! The crispy potatoes sit atop creamy macaroni and cheese and are topped with bacon, green onions, and sour cream. Creamy Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Tots at The Friar’s Nook For $10.99, you get a pretty substantial portion, and it’s only 50 cents more expensive than the macaroni and cheese alone! If you’re looking for a really hearty and quick meal in Fantasyland, you may want to check these tots out. Click Here to Read Our Most Recent Review of The Friar’s Nook! Chicken & Tater Tot Waffles — The Polite Pig So you’ve heard of chicken and waffles, the classic combo that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner…but what happens when you upgrade those waffles? The Chicken and Waffles on the menu at The Polite Pig come with tater tot waffles! That’s right — TATER. TOT. WAFFLES. Chicken & Waffles And not only do you get tater tot waffles, but you also get deliciously crispy chicken and a side of hot honey! Altogether the $16 meal makes for a fun and unique combo that we’d definitely order again. Check out these awesome waffle tots here! Sweet Potato Tots — The Polite Pig If you want the satisfaction of tater tots but prefer a slightly healthier option, then try the Sweet Potato Tots at The Polite Pig. For some extra flavor, they’re even topped with parmesan cheese! Sweet Potato Tots They’re only $6 and they’re on the “market sides” menu, so you can order them alongside your meal. When we tried them, we got alternating textures with the crispy outside and soft inside and alternating flavors with salty and sweet — making for a fantastic accompaniment to our dinner! Sweet potato tots can be a soft, squishy mess but these delivered! See more of the sweet potato tots here! Loaded Mountain Tots And last but not least, if you happen to stop by Blizzard Beach water park, you’ll want to look out for the Loaded Mountain Tots. This version is topped with beef chili, cheese sauce, onions, tomatoes, bacon bits, and sour cream — the works! Find the Loaded Mountain Tots at the Warming Hut! You can snag this snack for $7.99 and it’ll be the perfect way to refuel after a long day at the pool! Click Here to See Our Recent Review of the Warming Hut! There you go — a full list of places where you can find “potato barrels” in Disney World! Of course, you’d previously find these beauts on many buffet lines around Disney World and a few other spots. But these are fancy tots. If you’re looking for more snack advice and trip planning tips, then make sure to stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to Learn How to Make Totchos at Home! 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. How many of the tots on this list have you had? Tell us in the comments! The post The Disney World Tater Tots Guide You Didn't Know You Needed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re getting closer and closer to the official start of SUMMER, and that means today is the perfect time to plan your summer vacation to Disney World, and we have details on some great DEALS and DISCOUNTS! Cinderella Castle Whether you’re looking to visit for a summer vacation, a 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival trip, or “just because,” our friends at Small World Vacations have compiled all of the current Walt Disney World discounts for DFB readers. Keep Reading for all the Disney World Deals The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your vacation with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Current Walt Disney World Deals and Discounts Summer Resort Offer Guests can save up to 25% off rooms at select Disney World hotels from July 11, 2021 through September 29, 2021! This offer excludes 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, The Little Mermaid Standard Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Click here for more details on the the summer resort offer! Caribbean Beach Resort Save Up to 30% on Disney Hotel Rooms April through July Book now to save up to 30% on your Disney World hotel stays most nights through July 10, 2021. This offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. And guests must book by May 27th to receive this offer. Click Here to Read More About this Spring and Summer Room Offer Florida Resident Offer Florida residents can save 30% on rooms on most nights through July 10, 2021. This offer must be booked by July 10, 2021, and proof of residency is required at check in. Click Here to See Details on the Florida Resident Offer! Grand Floridian Annual Passholder Offer Annual Passholders can save up to 35% on your Disney World hotel room most nights through July 10, 2021. This offer must be booked by July 10, 2021. Click Here to See More About This Passholder Deal Boardwalk Inn Resort 2021 Military Offers Members of the U.S. military can take advantage of great rates on rooms most nights through December 17, 2021. The Disney Military Promotional Tickets are valid for visits from January 1st through September 26th. A 4-day ticket is $265, a 5-day ticket is $283, and a 6-day ticket is $301 (tax not included). Click Here for More Details on the 2021 Military Offer Contact Small World Vacations for a no-obligation quote before these offers expire. EPCOT Let the agents at Small World Vacations compare discounts to find the best possible savings for YOU! When you feel ready to start planning your next Disney Vacation, Small World Vacation is happy to assist you with pricing and guidance. And there is no charge for their expertise and firsthand knowledge. You have questions…they have answers! Small World Vacations agents have been to Walt Disney World over 2500 times! The agents at Small World Vacations know what you need to know before you go. And remember, Disney’s Beach Club Resort is opening May 30, 2021, and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge reopens on June 6, 2021. Disney’s Polynesian Resort is slated to reopen in July 2021. Small World Vacations is happy to help with your Walt Disney World Vacation. Learn below what they can do for you! Small World Vacations is proud to be the preferred travel agency of the Disney Food Blog. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Small-World-Square-Banner.png Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. (Why should you use a travel agent when you go to Disney? See what we think here! Or click here for a no obligation price quote today! And tell them DFB Sent You! Exclusive Small World Vacations Limited Time Offer Considering booking a Disney World trip? If you want to save time and money, you definitely want to book with a Small World Vacations travel agent. And now is the perfect time! Small World Vacations has an exciting offer for DFB readers in May! ©Small World Vacations Book a new 2021 Walt Disney World Vacation valued at $3800 or more and get one FREE in-room gift delivered — a Mickey Cooler filled with yummy goodies! Valued at approximately $65.00 Offer valid on bookings with code DFB0521 made with Small World Vacations from May 12 – May 31, 2021. Check-in between June 1 and September 25, 2021. Previously booked reservations are not eligible. Void if the reservation is canceled or modified to non-eligible prices or dates. No cash value. (While supplies last. Substitutions may be necessary.) Get a quote for your 2021 Walt Disney World Vacation and let us know that DFB sent you. Include code DFB 0521. Contact Small World Vacations for a no-obligation quote before these offers expire. If you are ready to begin planning your 2021 Walt Disney World vacation, simply fill out Small World Vacations’ no obligation quote form! Small World Vacations is happy to share over 23 years of Disney expertise and extensive experience with My Disney Experience, discounts, dining reservations, and FastPass+ so you can sit back, relax and enjoy some Disney Magic! Small World Vacations is happy to help with your Walt Disney World Vacation. Learn below what they can do for you! Maximize the Dining Plan! If you book a 2021 Walt Disney World Vacation Package with table service dining, you will receive one FREE digital e-Book, the Disney Food Blog Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World valued at $19.95. This guide helps you to get the most out of your Disney Dining Experience! Small World Vacations is proud to be the preferred travel agency of the Disney Food Blog. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Small-World-Square-Banner.png Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. (Why should you use a travel agent when you go to Disney? See what we think here! Or click here for a no obligation price quote today! And tell them DFB Sent You! Small World Vacations agents have been to Walt Disney World over 2,500 times! We know what you need to know before you go. We’re Diamond Level Authorized Disney Vacation Planners (that’s the highest level, ranked by Disney!) who have been there, done that, and are going back. Learn how we can help you and what our guests are saying about us: “I am a very hands-on type of person and I’ve always planned our vacations. I decided this time to give Small World Vacations a try. Best thing I could have done. My agent was able to handle the booking part, which is the tedious part of the planning. Then she was able to get me free dining for my trip, which saved me a ton of money. She answered all my questions very promptly as well.” If you are ready to begin planning your Walt Disney World vacation, simply fill out the Small World Vacations no obligation quote form! Small World Vacations is happy to share over 22 years of Disney expertise and firsthand experience with My Disney Experience, discounts, dining reservations, and FastPass+ so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy some Disney Magic! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you — they’ve literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They’re DFB’s recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg The post It's Time to Plan Your Summer Vacation to Disney World! Check Out These DISCOUNTS and DEALS! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever wanted to work at Disney World? Spaceship Earth Well as it turns out, you can! Disney is currently hiring for select part-time positions, and third-party restaurants around property like Via Napoli in EPCOT are hiring (WITH a bonus). And now, more restaurants are taking job applications! Palmas Restaurant Group, which owns several restaurants across Disney World, is currently hiring with a $1000 (!!) hiring bonus! They are currently accepting applications for EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs. Mexico Pavilion There are TONS of job openings — in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion alone, you could work as a Cook, Host/Hostess, or even at the Festival kiosks! But according to the listings on the Palmas Restaurant Group website, that $1000 hiring bonus only applies to the Culinary position at San Angel Inn or the Cook position at Frontera Cocina. Frontera Cocina If you’re interested in applying, you can visit the Palmas Restaurant Group website to take a look at open positions! Best of luck to ya, and stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out Disney World’s Job Openings! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you apply for these job positions? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 Disney World Restaurants Are Hiring With a 00 BONUS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Norwegian Cruise Line revealed more details about the first of its new class of cruise ships, the Norwegian Prima, which is set to debut in 2022 and make its way to Port Canaveral. View the full article

Disney World at 50: Three big trees (one of them real) stand out at Magic Kingdom View the full article

SeaWorld Orlando’s Viva La Musica, celebrating Latin culture and entertainment, runs Saturdays and Sundays through May 23. View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT! EPCOT And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! EPCOT Food Update Sommerfest As you’re walking around the World Showcase, sometimes you gotta refuel after getting all those steps in! And, you can pop over to Sommerfest to snack on the amazing Paprika Chips! Although they are a great side to a meal, you can pick them up on their own for $4.79 too. Paprika Chips I mean, look at all that INCREDIBLE seasoning! We’re drooling just looking at them! Look at All That Seasoning! Canada Pavilion After you’ve gotten your snack, you can also stay hydrated in that Florida sun with one of the many drinks over at the Canada Trading Post. Drink Stand The post now has a price sign on the ice box of drinks for the mix of non-alcoholic and Canadian beers available to guests. Drink Stand Menu Now that you’ve got your snack, let’s head off on our shopping spree around EPCOT! EPCOT Merchandise Update Gateway Gifts When Pin Traders was closed, Gateway Gifts was operating as a temporary location where guests could pick up all sorts of pin designs to fashion around the parks. However, now that Pin Traders is open once again, the original plush wall was reinstated! Gateway Gifts They’re all so cute — how do we just pick one?! Mouse Gear Close by, you can pop into Mouse Gear to find all sorts of goodies on the shelves! The Spaceship Earth Cookie Car has been restocked for $55… Spaceship Earth Cookie Jar …while you could also find the Star Wars Starbucks Mugs that had originally been in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $19.99 each. Star Wars Starbucks Mugs You can also tote around a new Mickey Mouse Purse that’s elegant and classic with a leather-like feel to the bag… Mickey Mouse Purse …and circular designs populated by Mickey heads! It’s big enough to tote around with all your park necessities, but not too big, so don’t have to worry about it getting heavy during the day for $39.99. Pin Traders After Pin Traders recently closed, we were wondering what magic was coming to the shop with a refurbishment. However, when it reopened this past week, it wasn’t what we expected! Pin Traders The inside looked practically the same as Pin Traders did prior to its closure… It looks the same! …but we did see that the pavement outside of the store had been switched from a smooth red to a pebbly version instead. New pavement! We’re not too sure why the pavement needed to be changed, but we’ll give you a look at all the other construction updates we see around EPCOT soon! Find out the details of Pin Traders’ reopening! Mission Space Cargo Bay You can also find a few more new Star Wars goodies on the shelves over at the Mission Space Cargo Bay. You can collect travelers from a galaxy far, far away with the Tusken Raider Figurine… Tusken Raider Figurine …Imperial Death Trooper Figurine… Imperial Death Trooper Figurine …Shoretrooper Figurine… Shoretrooper Figurine …Imperial Hovertank Driver Figurine. Imperial Hovertank Driver Figurine We’re sure you could make a whole mini army on your shelves with these Dark Side foes for $24.99 each! Canada Pavilion Over at the Canada Trading Post, you could snag your drink and put it inside the ADORABLE Canada Tervis Tumbler! The front boasts a map of the country… Canada Tervis Tumbler …that stretches around the back, where you can find Chip ‘n’ Dale exploring the countryside! Canada Tervis Tumbler The top lid has a lip so you have easy access to drink without spilling any of the tumbler’s contents. Canada Tervis Tumbler And, now we’re off to the rest of the World Showcase! China Pavilion Over in the China Pavilion, we spotted some very fun snacks on the House of Good Fortune’s shelves. While you might usually eat pudding out of a cup, there are pudding bowls available in blueberry, mango, and lychee flavors for $3.95. Pudding Bowls You can find Disney artists and animators making drawings, paintings, and all sorts of other creations around the Disney property. But, the House of Good Fortune is special since guests can watch live calligraphy at the station in the store! Calligraphy Station An artist will use one of the specified calligraphy brushes… Calligraphy Brushes …to create beautiful word art for only $12.95! Calligraphy Art We might need to get one that says “DFB Family” on it for our homes! Japan Pavilion Mitsukoshi is full of all sorts of SUPER unique items, ranging from snacks all the way to Japan to merchandise from around the world! While you might associate Nintendo with the Universal Studios parks now with entire lands dedicated to the franchise, there was still plenty of the Japanese brand’s items in EPCOT! The Legend of Zelda Backpack is covered in the Hyrule Crest with Link’s signature colors for $62.95… Legend of Zelda Backpack …and the Nintendo Socks with Mario, Link, and Bowser on them in an 8-bit character design for $34.95. Nintendo Socks The socks come in a creative box fashioned to look like a Nintendo video game entertainment system (which might be reason enough alone to want to get these accessories)! Nintendo Socks Case Speaking of video games, Animal Crossing has been a go-to for us while we’ve been chilling at home. While we’ve previously spotted an Animal Crossing Backpack, you can also find the 3-piece kitchen set with a towel, oven mitt, and pot holder for $24.95… Animal Crossings Kitchen Set …as well as an Animal Crossing Wallet that can hold your change, cards, and more! The front and back are decorated with some of the characters you’ll meet during the game… Animal Crossings Wallet …like K.K. Slider and Blathers the Owl for $20.95. Animal Crossings Wallet Now, if only we could use this wallet in our games to tote around more bells… EPCOT Construction Update Harmonious There were white tights surrounding the water area where the Harmonious nighttime spectacular was being built, although we weren’t entirely sure what they were for at the time! Harmonious White Tents As progress continues on the barges, there has been all sorts of testing going on. While we’ve previously seen lights and movement… Harmonious Barges …one of the screens was also being tested and turned pink during our walk around the World Showcase Lagoon. Pink Screen We seriously can’t wait to see the show in its fully finished state! And, we’ll be sure to continue to update you on changes that come to the Harmonious construction. America Gardens Theatre At the America Gardens Theatre, you can watch all sorts of live performances, like the Mariachi Cobre, Voices of Liberty, and The Hooligans. America Gardens Theatre Along with the distanced safety measures set in place in the theatre area and seating, new directional arrows were taped on the ground to show guests which way they should enter and exit. Directional Arrow Construction was also taking place on the ground at other spots in the World Showcase too, though! Morocco Pavilion The ground in front of and under the arches in the Morocco pavilion appeared as if they were being prepped to be redone. Morocco Pavilion We’ve already seen a few updates around the pavilion with new doors, so there could just be routine maintenance taking place all around the pavilion. EPCOT Crowd Update The crowds in the parks were a bit busier throughout the week in EPCOT with more crowds heading to spots like the France Pavilion… France Pavilion …and the Mexico Pavilion. Mexico Pavilion We saw wait a flux of wait times throughout the day with Test Track at a smaller queue at a 35 minute wait… Test Track …and Frozen Ever After at 45 minutes. Frozen Ever After Well, that’s all for this What’s New at EPCOT! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you looking forward to seeing the most in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at EPCOT: Starbucks Mugs and a Reopened Store first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s American Craft Beer Week, and there’s NOWHERE in Disney World we’d rather celebrate than at City Works Eatery & Pour House! City Works in Disney Springs This Disney Springs spot has DOZENS and DOZENS of beers available, so of course they’re doing Craft Beer Week right with some limited-time dishes! You know we LOVE a limited edition item (though we wish some would be around forever), so we stopped by City Works to try their Stout-Braised Bison Sloppy Joe and the Crispy Pork Belly to see if these items are ones we’ll miss when they’re gone or if they’re one, well, you can miss. City Works limited time menu Let’s start with that Stout-Braised Bison Sloppy Joe. This sandwich is a milk stout braised ground bison with cider mustard, pickled fennel and carrots on a brioche bun. It costs $14, and City Works recommends you pair it with a Milk Stout. It came with a side of fries. Stout braised bison sloppy joe We enjoyed the Sloppy Joe, but well, we wished it were a bit SLOPPIER! The flavor from the bison was really unique, with a bit of sweetness, but bison meat is a but leaner than traditional ground beef, so the sandwich was a little too dry. The carrots and fennel were not super flavorful, but did add some much-needed crunch, and there was just the teeniest amount of mustard on the bottom bun. If they made this sloppier with more sauce and more mustard, it would be awesome. But as-is, we’re mildly underwhelmed. Not very sloppy… Now, it’s time for the Crispy Pork Belly, which was our favorite of the two items! This features braised pork belly. cheddar green onion grits, roasted Brussels sprouts, and a stout maple glaze. It’s also $14. This dish is perfect for sharing, mainly due to the cheddar green onion grits, which were creamy, savory, and SO filling. And the crunchy Brussels sprouts played well against the creamy grits. We just wanted MORE of them! Crispy Pork Belly As for that pork belly, it was cooked perfectly, and it was very flavorful. Even against the super flavorful grits, they held their own. PERFECT Pork Belly! If you’re all-in on American Craft Beer Week, the Sloppy Joe has a deeper beer flavor but both are fun dishes! And both would go best with dark beer, stouts and porters so be sure to pair them with a nice, cold one! These special beer dishes are available through May 16th, so better get to Disney Springs! We’re ALWAYS spotting new limited time dishes around Disney World, and when we find more, you know we’ll let you know how they are so you can see if they’re worth your time when you’re on vacation! A Limited-Time Cupcake in Disney Springs Honors A Nostalgic Ice Cream Bar! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Is City Works one of your favorite spots at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: You Can Eat Your Beer at This Disney World Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is going ALL in on the 2020s Crocs trend! Rockin’ our Crocs! We’ve seen an EXPLOSION of Crocs at the parks and online recently, from classic all-white Mickey Crocs to Lightning McQueen Crocs to Crocs ANY Animal Kingdom fan needs! And now we spotted a NEW pair of PATRIOTIC Crocs at Disneyland! Yep, Christmas may feel like it was just yesterday, but we found tie-dye Fourth of July Crocs at Elias & Co. in Disney California Adventure! Star-spangled Crocs! Like an explosion of fireworks (remember fireworks?!). these white Crocs have splashes of ruby red and bright blue on them, making them perfect for Independence Day! And of course, like other Disney Crocs, the holes are Mickey-shaped! An explosion of red, white, and blue! These Crocs are $59.99 and join some other festive Crocs like fuzzy Chrstmas Crocs and Halloween treat Crocs! Stylin’ Disney Crocs tend to go FAST! We found this at Elias & Co. in Disney California Adventure, but when we spot them at Disney World or online, we’ll be sure to let you know where to find them! We Wore Crocs in Disney World All Day. Here’s What Happened. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a Crocs fan? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's New Red, White, and Blue Crocs Remind Us of Fourth of July Fireworks! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You can Asian Pacific American Heritage month with a new sweet treat in Disney Springs. Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs Morimoto Asia is debuting a new dessert in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and it looks delicious! Who’s ready?! Morimoto Asia just tweeted about their newest dessert — the Halo Halo. This dessert is a special for Asian Pacific American Heritage month, and will be available throughout the month of May. Halo Halo is a fruity Filipino shaved ice dessert with flavored jellies, condensed milk, tropical fruit, and popping boba. Are you obsessed with the popping boba in the Night Blossom from Animal Kingdom? Then this could be a must-try for ya! New Halo Halo Dessert! Hop on over to Disney Springs to snag this yummy-looking dessert soon! And let us know your thoughts! Want to read our most recent thoughts on Morimoto Asia? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of the popping boba? Would you try this dessert? Let us know in the comments! The post There's a NEW Boba-Topped Dessert in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re coming up on summer in Disney World! Cinderella Castle But even the rising heat doesn’t feel too bad when you’re strolling around Magic Kingdom! We’ve stopped by Disney’s flagship park a few times over the last few days end we’re bringing you an update with all the news in construction and merchandise! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Tomorrowland Construction seems to be winding down at Cool Ship. The spot wasn’t open yet but construction walls have come down! Cool Ship We also were around when Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe was evacuated in Tomorrowland. Cast Members didn’t share the reason for the evacuation, but we did spot fire alarms going off. Evacuated The evacuation also affected Star Traders, Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies, the PeopleMover, and the bathrooms. All of the spots later reopened. Want to learn more about the evacuation at Cosmic Ray’s? Click here! Storybook Circus Over in Storybook Circus, the repainting continues on the Casey Jr. Train but recently, the train’s face was uncovered and you could see some different areas marked off for painting. Casey Jr. Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium Now, let’s talk about merchandise! At the Emporium, we spotted Disney’s new Weighted Plushes for $39.99. These toys are weighted to 2.5 pounds to help folks relax! Love That Blue Color! There was a Mickey Plush, a Minnie Plush, a Winnie the Pooh Plush, an Eeyore Plush, and a Stitch Plush. To see more of the Weighted Plushes, click here! We also spotted these cool Headbands for $13.99! Headband And there was this SO sweet Nana Disney Babies Plush for $32.99. Isn’t she cute? You don’t see a lot of Nana merch so we were so glad to see this adorable plush. Click here to see more of the Nana Plush! Uptown Jewelers Over at Uptown Jewelers, the Moana Dooney & Bourke Bags that we’ve seen elsewhere had arrived… Moana Dooney & Bourke Bags …and the Haunted Mansion Loungefly Bags were restocked. Haunted Mansion Loungefly Bags Memento Mori Memento Mori had restocked the Hat Box Ghost Alex & Ani Bracelet. Hat Box Ghost Alex & Ani Bracelet Sir Mickey’s MORE Princess Tiaras and Wands have arrived at Sir Mickey’s for $19.95 each! Now, you can rep Princess Tiana… Wands …or Snow White! Wands Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Taking it over to Tomorrowland, we spotted two new Magnets at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. There’s a Pride Disney World Magnet… Magnets …and a Pride Star Wars Magnet! Magnets La Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar And finally, at the Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop, we saw a Treasure Skeleton Funko Pop! Figurine for $29.99. Treasure Skeleton Funko Pop! Figurine And that’s all the latest from Magic Kingdom! As always, stay tuned to DFB so you don’t miss any Disney World updates! Click here for more of the latest news from Magic Kindom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the updates from Magic Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: Weighted Plushes and a Restaurant EVACUATION! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever wanted to own a piece of the parks? You can! Keep reading to find out how! Take Home a Piece of the Parks! Did you know it’s possible to bring an element from the parks into your home? Yep! We’ve got all the deets on the auction that lets you own real park pieces! Van Eaton Galleries is putting on another auction for Disney memorabilia. The California-based company has announced its “Rediscovering Disneyland” event, scheduled for May 22-23. This event features almost 1200 items from both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, despite the Disneyland nod in the name. © Van Eaton Galleries “Highlights of this collection include a loan agreement signed by Walt Disney and his wife Lillian Disney in 1954 relating to $60,000 Walt borrowed against his own life insurance policy in order to build Disneyland, an Mark VII Autopia Vehicle Body, vintage cast member wardrobe from Club 33, a hand-crafted mosaic display that was once part of Sleeping Beauty Castle, hand-written and signed sheet music for It’s a Small World by the Sherman Brothers.” There are so many pieces to look through, and a digital catalog is available here. © Van Eaton Galleries EPCOT fans, bring home this park element! This Figment figure is available, and it’s expected to sell for a whopping $15,000-$20,000! Though Van Eaton is not 100% sure what this figure was used for, it is thought to have been used for portions of EPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination With Figment attraction. Props like these are rare, so this find is extra cool! © Van Eaton One Little Spark! Maybe your heart is with Disneyland instead? No worries, Van Eaton has plenty for you to choose from! Take a look at this mosaic piece that used to be part of Sleeping Beauty Castle! ©Van Eaton Gorgeous mosaic! Whether you’d rather own a piece of Disneyland or WDW, we’re sure you can find a piece perfect for your home at this auction. Be sure to browse through the digital catalog and get your free tickets for the live-streamed auction on May 22-23! Have you seen these AMAZING Disney houses?! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which piece of Disney memorabilia are you dying to get your hands on? Let us know in the comments! The post Auction to Feature Signed "it's a small world" Sheet Music and a Piece of Sleepy Beauty Castle first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Ambassadors Celebrate Shanghai Disney's 5th Birthday With A ‘Magical Surprise’ | Disney Parks View the full article

*Cue the Imperial March* There’s a new sweepstakes to enter, and it’s perfect for fashion and Star Wars lovers alike. In A Galaxy Far, Far Away This sweepstakes is a magical blend of the force and fashion. Be on the lookout, y’all, more Lucasfilm sweepstakes are on the way throughout the month of May! We know you want to enter to snag as many prizes as possible! Lucasfilm is celebrating 50 years, and what better way to celebrate than with some awesome prizes? Lucasfilm has partnered with Gigi Burris to give away force themed fashion accessories. Gigi Burris is an all female team of designers with a mission to preserve the craft of millinery. The prizes include a Chewbacca inspired headband and a lightsaber bucket hat. Copyright d23 The headband is made of warm brown suede leather, and details are inspired by Chewbacca’s iconic bandolier. This headband retails for $195.00. Copyright Gigi Burris This bucket hat is giving us all the TikTok vibes…anyone else? The price tag on this one definitely mirrors its high quality at a retail price of $365.00. This hat is extremely limited edition, with only 20 pieces available. Each hat has its number embroidered on the inside. Hello, 20 coolest people ever! Copyright Gigi Burris These items have a combined value of $560.00+. Wow! Talk about prize value! This sweepstakes ends at 11:59PM ET on 5/31/21, so be sure to enter soon! There will be 4 drawings, and no purchase is necessary. Run to d23.com to enter now! Check out more out-of-this-galaxy Star Wars merch here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to enter? Which piece is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out How to WIN 0 of Star Wars Merchandise for Lucasfilm's 50th Anniversary first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Tower of Terror We’re taking a quick trip to the park to bring you ALL the latest updates on food, merch, and more. Let’s get started! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Food Updates Fairfax Fare On Sunset Blvd, Fairfax Fare has officially reopened! This Tex Mex-inspired spot is sporting a brand-NEW hot dog menu with some tasty offerings. Fairfax Fare has reopened! Of course, we stopped by and tried all the new eats! Not gonna lie, this is a ton of food. You can check out our review here. Here’s Our Review of Fairfax Fare’s NEW Eats! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates The Dark Room In the Dark Room, we spotted a new Mandalorian magnet! Mandalorian Magnet We’re really thinkin’ we could decorate our fridge with this one. Tatooine Traders At Tatooine Traders, we found new mesh shorts. Check out that tiny Star Wars detail! If you’re looking for a subtle hint of Star Wars in your everyday attire, look no further! They’re $34.99. Keystone Clothiers And if you and your little one just can’t get enough of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, this new Winter Soldier toy may be just the thing! It’s a Winter Soldier toy! It’s $29.99. Sunset Club Couture We poked in a few more shops to see what else we could find — and spotted a new wallet purse in Sunset Club Couture! It’s white with an understated Mickey pattern… New Mickey wallet! …while the inside is a plain black. Here’s the inside! Again, it’s the perfect subtle Disney touch! You can grab it for $29.99. Reel Vogue We popped inside Reel Vogue to find a new kids’ dress inspired by Inside Out. Inside Out Dress The pattern features Joy, Sadness, Bing Bong, and more. It’s $26.99! Celebrity 5 & 10 Lastly, if you’ve been on the hunt for the Cinderella Castle cookie jar, it’s been restocked in Celebrity 5 & 10! No word on how long it’ll stick around, so hurry and grab it if you can. The Cookie Jar is BACK! It’ll cost ya $55! Check Out That Cookie Jar in More Detail! We also noticed that the Star Wars Starbucks mugs that debuted on May the 4th are still in stock. And there are plenty of mugs, too! These are popular, so we’re happy to still see plenty of ’em for you to grab! Read More About These Star Wars Mugs! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Additional Updates Sure, we’re SUPER glad that Fairfax Fare is finally back, but some other locations around the park have reopened, too! Just down the street, Sunset Ranch Pins and Souvenirs is BACK in business. Sunset Ranch has reopened! You can snag (you guessed it) pins, cooling towels, hats, and other souvenirs here! Stop in on your next visit! And the gift shop for A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration reopened recently, too! Frozen Fractals is back to selling all your Frozen-inspired goodies… Frozen Fractals Has Reopened, Too! …from plushes to clothes to toys. It’s great to see more locations around Disney World opening up again! Check it out! And lastly, we’ve GOT to show you something hilarious we spotted in the Marketplace in Galaxy’s Edge. Notice it yet? The Marketplace There’s a shoulder Porg hanging from the top of the toy stall! We can’t decide if he looks like he’s havin’ a good time or if he needs some help. Either way, he gave us a good laugh! You good there?! If you’re visiting Galaxy’s Edge soon, go check on him and let us know if he’s still there. Check Out Something Else Weird We Spotted in Disney World Today! Well, that’s all for today’s trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll be sure to keep ya in the loop with plenty more Disney news and updates, so stay tuned to DFB. Here’s What’s Going on with Park Passes in Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Hollywood Studios soon? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A Confused Porg and 3 Reopenings first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It is a good time to be a Star Wars fan! Which Lightsaber Would You Choose? Recently, we celebrated May the 4th (a.k.a. Star Wars day) with some awesome discounts, special food, and some epic lightsaber hilts. And now a NEW legacy lightsaber hilt has arrived in Disney World! We’ve already seen General Leia Organa’s lightsaber hilt and Count Dooku’s lightsaber. But, if you’re a fan of Rey, now you can grab her lightsaber hilt as well in Disney World! Earlier today, we signed up for the virtual queue at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check it out. Time to Join the Virtual Queue Once our turn arrived, it was time to head inside Dok-Ondar’s and check out all the cool items there. So Many Things to Look At! Inside of Dok-Ondar’s is where you’ll find the Rey Legacy Lightsaber Hilt. It’s got some unique wrapping and more details inspired by Rey’s lightsaber from the latest Star Wars film. Rey’s Lightsaber is Right in the Center If you want to grab this lightsaber, you can buy it now (while it’s available) for $139.99. If you’re a big fan of Rey, love that lightsaber hilt design, or are working on buying a whole bunch of Star Wars items to add to your collection, this might be just the thing for you. Would You Buy This Lightsaber? We’ll keep an eye out for more new Star Wars items and let you know what we find! Want to learn some cool secrets about Disney’s Hollywood Studios for your next trip ? Check out our video below! And be sure to stay tuned 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. Would you buy this lightsaber hilt? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: New Rey Lightsaber Hilt Arrives in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article