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Calling all Super Hero recruits! We recently shared first-look images of Avengers Campus, opening at Disney California Adventure park on June 4. Today, I’m excited to take you back inside of Avengers Campus for a closer look at just some of the details you may come across as you visit the different addresses. But first, did you know that Campus stands for Centralized Assembly Mobilized to Prepare, Unite, and Safeguard? Now you know!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Y6P6X6OTzG8 View the full article

When it comes to capturing memories at Disney World, it’s all about overloading your phone with as MANY photos as possible! Grand Floridian PhotoPass Pictures are a huge element to an incredible vacation at the Most Magical Place on Earth, and Disney makes it easy to double down on photos with its handy Memory Maker. For newbies, there’s an amazing Memory Maker DEAL that’s ending soon! Gone are the days of awkward selfies or family pics where one relative has to be the designated photographer! Capture Your Moment Thanks to the Disney PhotoPass Service, designated photographers throughout Disney World are on hand to make all the magic happen for you, taking photos that you can access in My Disney Experience! Photo Op That’s where Memory Maker comes in, granting you unlimited access to direct photo downloads and Magic Shots! Animal Kingdom Super Zoom Magic Shot ©Disney In January, Disney released a Memory Maker deal, so we’re here to remind you about it! You have until May 19th to activate your Memory Maker in order to download unlimited photos and videos captured through June 18th! This applies for both the advance purchase and the purchase on your vacation. Gotta Get Those Photos! For unlimited digital downloads, the normal price is $169 in advance and $199 while on your vacation, but with this deal you’ll get unlimited pictures for an additional month! How the New Maskless Photo Policy Works in Disney World So if you plan on visiting Disney World before June 18th, and you plan on taking a TON of photos (as you should), then this Memory Maker deal is for YOU. Just log in to your MyDisneyExperience account today to make it happen! Is Memory Maker For You? Here’s EVERYTHING You Need to 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. Do you think Memory Maker is worth the cost? Let us know in the comments! The post Reminder! Disney World's Discount on Unlimited Photos Expires This Month! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. What a truly glorious time it is to be a Star Wars fan! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Egde in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Not only is the Disney Cruise Line planning a Star Wars-themed lounge for the Disney Wish, but a newly released book is giving us ALL kinds of details on the Galactic Starcruiser hotel, which is easily one of the most anticipated Disney hotel…ever? While we wait (and wait…and wait) for the launch of the Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World, we’ve been excitedly monitoring each and every new detail, from aerial shots of construction to behind-the-scenes renderings of guest rooms! © @thedisneypilot Now there’s a breathtaking new book that’s SPILLING so much Star Wars tea, and we’re drinking every sip! When we first got a look at The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we were instantly obsessed with fascinating details on Galaxy’s Edge restaurant ideas that never fully happened (umm animatronic bartenders?!). ©Author: Amy Ratcliffe | Image Obtained from Amazon As we explore more of the book, we’re uncovering SO MUCH more about Galaxy’s Edge, and most interestingly, the Galactic Starcruiser! Star Wars Hotel For starters, we got a peek at a previously unseen rendering of inside the hotel/ship, called the Halcyon, and it looks like something blasting through space in another galaxy far far away. First look! ©Author: Amy Ratcliffe In the book, Imagineers talk about how they wanted the Halcyon to look sleeker and more “well-heeled” then Galaxy’s Edge, which they describe as “dusty” and “grainy,” like the “Route 66 of Star Wars.” Love it. The photo below was in the Star Wars Hotel section of the book and shows a restaurant with what appears to be a show. Disney has NOT announced that this restaurant is coming to the Galactic Starcruiser, but we’ll be on the lookout for any announcements. Originally, Galaxy’s Edge was supposed to have a dining show, but it was later cut! Could we be getting a dining show experience at the Star Wars Hotel? We’ll have to wait and see! ©Author: Amy Ratcliffe In the book, you can also see some of the art for Silver C Lounge which IS confirmed to be on the Galactic Starcruiser. The book refers to this photo as Cantina Sabacc Table. ©Author: Amy Ratcliffe While specifics on the restaurant — and many other aspects of the Galactic Starcruiser — are still hush-hush, it’s SUPER cool to get these sneak peeks into the Star Wars world through this beautiful new book, which you can purchase right now from Amazon for $37.54! Click here to buy The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! In the meantime, we’ll continue to sift through the book for more details, and keep you up to date on any and ALL Galactic Starcruiser news from Disney World! YOU Think Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Will Cost 10K and Your Firstborn Child! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think the Galactic Starcruiser restaurant will be like? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Book Shares More Details & Photos For Disney World's Star Wars Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy birthday to one of our favorite Disney stars! ©Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP The Rock’s birthday is May 2nd, and in honor of the occasion (AND Cinco de Mayo), the Moana star is giving US presents! In the form of guacamole! We’re BIG fans of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson! ©Walt Disney Studios He’s starred in some of our favorite Disney movies, like Race to Witch Mountain and Moana, and he’s the lead in one of the most anticipated movies of 2021, the live-action Jungle Cruise! ©Walt Disney Studios So yeah, his birthday is one worth celebrating, ESPECIALLY if it means free guacamole?! Guacamole from La Cava del Tequila In honor of The Rock’s birthday, and its convenient proximity to Cinco de Mayo, the actor/tequila connoisseur is reimbursing us for guacamole at La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT! ‘Cause he’s just that kinda guy! Guacamole from La Cava del Tequila Here’s how it works: between May 1st and May 5th, when you purchase a shot of Teremana tequila with an order of guacamole at the EPCOT tequila bar in the Mexico Pavilion, you can be reimbursed up to $10 by The Rock himself! @lacavadeltequila on Instagram All you gotta do is take a photo of your receipt and upload it to GuacOnTheRock.com. La Cava del Tequila This promo is also good throughout the country, at any restaurant that serves Teremana and guacamole, so be sure and check your local spots too. Agave Experience Chips and Guacamole In the meantime, cheers (and thanks!) to The Rock! You Can Drink INSIDE La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT Once Again…For a Price 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 movie starring The Rock? Let us know in the comments! The post Let Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Buy You Guacamole at Disney World! Here's How first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s normal to be biased when it comes to favorite hotels in Disney World, and that’s because Disney World has a hotel for just about any preference! Polynesian Resort But when it comes to deluxe resorts, it seems we’re even pickier — we have solid opinions on which are our favorites, and sometimes, we just can’t agree! And that’s okay! So we decided to ask you, our readers, how your rated Disney World’s deluxe hotels! And your answers surprised us! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Okay, so we TOTALLY didn’t see this coming. But it seems that our DFB readers are divided on how they feel about Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. We THOUGHT this was a fan favorite hotel, but only 58% of you love it, while 42% think it’s overrated. Grand Floridian Results What can we say? Color us surprised! Perhaps it has something to do with this being one of the most expensive hotels on Disney property? Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Speaking of surprised, it seems our readers TOTALLY prefer Disney’s Wilderness Lodge over the Grand Floridian by a GREAT deal. A whopping 85% of you love it here, with only 15% thinking it’s overrated. Wilderness Lodge Results Look at that — Wilderness Lodge is getting some serious love from y’all. And we get it, it’s a GORGEOUS resort, and we often think it’s underrated. Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s newest addition to its deluxe hotel list, the Riviera, is just so-so with our readers, although you still seem to like it more than the Grand Floridian. Overall 66% of you told us you love it, while 34% think it’s overrated. Riviera Ranking Results The hotel sits on the Skyliner Route, so we’re sure some of y’all considered that when voting. Disney’s Old Key West Resort Okay, so this one surprised us, too, because we always consider Old Key West to be a hidden gem at Disney World. Of course, it’s predominantly DVC Members who end up staying here, so maybe this is just a case of the resort getting a bad rap? Old Key West Ranking About half, 52%, of our readers love it, while 48% think it’s overrated. This isn’t a super popular resort, so we were a little surprised so many readers thought it was overrated! Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa So this one didn’t surprise us that much because we’ve heard guests complain that Saratoga Springs is one of those hotels that kinda’ lacks in the theming department. Only 42% of you said you loved it… Saratoga Springs Ranking …and 58% of our readers feel it’s overrated. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge If there’s a real favorite here with the deluxe resorts, because Animal Kingdom Lodge has one of the top spots. It’s one of the prettiest hotels on property and the theming is ON POINT. A majority of you, 81% to be exact, LOVE it here. Animal Kingdom Lodge Ranking Only 19% think it’s overrated, and that’s probably due to its location — it is farther away from most of the parks compared to the other Deluxe Hotels. Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts So the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts sit side-by-side, so they have a category together. Both have a total laid back seaside vibe, that MANY of you just real dig — 80% of our readers think these are great value resorts. Only 20% think they’re overrated. Yacht and Beach Club Ranking We bet the amazing Stormalong Pool here is part of the reason for this high ranking — it’s one of our favorite pools at Disney World! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner! When we asked you to rank the Polynesian, you overwhelmingly told us you love it, although it hasn’t even fully reopened yet (soon, though). So here’s what you said: 90% of our readers LOVE it and only 10% think it’s overrated. Polynesian Rankings And we think the Polynesian is going to be even better when it does reopen — the Moana theming is really working for it! Anyway, we’d rank this high just for the ‘Ohana Bread Pudding. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Speaking of resorts getting a refurbishment…the Contemporary is getting a facelift, too! And although the Contemporary has some of the BEST VIEWS in all of Disney World (you can see Magic Kingdom from here!), our readers are split when it comes to ranking it. Only 54% of you say you love it… Contemporary Ranking …while 46% of you don’t. Ouch. Maybe that will change once the refurbishment is over! Disney’s Boardwalk Inn The vibe at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn is so laid back and fun that we get how it could be a popular destination for Disney World guests. And although it’s not set to reopen until July, 77% of you love it, with only 23% feeling it’s overrated. Boardwalk Inn Ranking So there you have it — there were certainly some surprises when we asked our readers how they felt about these deluxe hotels! We’re looking forward to hearing your opinions on other things, too, so keep an eye on our social media accounts to participate in more polls! And thanks to all who voted! 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 hotel would you put at the highest in these rankings? Let us know in the comments! The post 20,000 Fans Rank EVERY Deluxe Resort in Disney World! Where Does Your Favorite Stack Up? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We have seen some super adorable Loungefly bags just since the beginning of this year — and honestly, it’s getting hard not to collect them all! Loungefly Bags EVERYWHERE! Some our favorites have included a Mickey Sorcerer Bag that Lights Up (!!!), a classic Minnie Mouse Polka Dot Backpack, a Mary Poppins Jolly Holiday Mini Backpack, and a collection that includes some of our favorite Disney snacks! And Loungefly just keeps releasing new bags! What’s a Disney fan to do? And we can’t help it because we have a weakness for the food-related ones (this is US, after all), and so we’re a little obsessed with a new bag that combines Mickey and Minnie Mouse with Cupcakes. It’s seriously as cute as it sounds. Look at this print! ©Hot Topic It even has an adorable front pocket with Mickey ears on it! This bag is sweet enough to almost eat, right? This Mini Backpack is available for preorder at Hot Topic for $49.90. Click Here To Buy The Mickey and Minnie Cupcake Mini Backpack We’ll be sure to let you know if we spot any other cool Loungeflys, too! See Which Tangled Character Just Got Its Own Bag! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a Disney Loungefly collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Foodies MUST-Have Disney's Latest Loungefly Backpack! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There’s no shortage of “ears” available to rock around the Disney parks! So Many Ears! Whether you’re looking for designer Mickey Ears or a sparkly pair of Minnie Ears, there are plenty of options to choose from! And now, you can also rock another iconic character’s ears! Check out this precious Winnie the Pooh Ear Headband we spotted online! The headband features a fuzzy yellow fabric, with a bee buzzing across one of the ears. ©shopDisney The side of the headband features the embroidered phrase, “Today is my favorite day,” a nod to some iconic quotes from the Hundred Acre Wood crew. ©shopDisney You can snag a pair of these adorable ears online at shopDisney for $29.99. Click here to buy the Winnie the Pooh Ear Headband! We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more fun merchandise finds, both online and in the parks, so stay tuned for all of the latest Disney treasures! New Disney Items Take Winnie the Pooh’s Honey Obsession to a Whole NEW Level! 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 pair of Disney Ears? Let us know in the comments! The post Are Winnie the Pooh Ears the Most Adorable Disney Accessory? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World can be expensive, but you can always count on us to tell you when you can get free stuff there. Who doesn’t love free? Paradiso 37 We won’t miss an opportunity to talk about free water, and about contests where you can win free trips to Disney World. And we will keep letting you know when shopDisney has free merchandise offers, and other freebies we find at Disney World! Speaking of which…we just found out about a way to score FREE food at Disney World. And it comes with a bonus because you can get that free food by drinking tequila — sign us up! For a limited time, Paradiso 37 at Disney Springs is offering a free appetizer when you purchase a featured tequila flight. Drink booze, get a free appetizer! You can choose from either P37 Chips and Salsa or P37 Queso Dip as your free appetizer! Now doesn’t that sound good? The offer is available from May 5th through 9th, so mark your calendars! And we’ll let you know if we spot any other free offers at Disney World!  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever eaten at Paradiso 37? Let us know in the comments!The post Drink Tequila to Get FREE Food in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Searching for a special Disney collectible only to find that it’s sold out on shopDisney? Don’t give up hope just yet! ©Disney Hey, we Disney fans LOVE our merchandise! So it’s no surprise that some items can sell out FAST, especially when they’re part of a limited edition collection. If you’re on the hunt for some highly sought-after souvenirs, get ready because we hit the jackpot! In honor of Disneyland’s 65th anniversary last year, Disney released a ton of special merchandise to mark the occasion. This included a line of Funko Pop! figures that celebrated classic Disneyland attractions and characters. ©Disney And if you missed your chance to snag one of these cuties the first time around, we have great news — we just found a TON of super popular Funko Pop! figures available online! Let’s start with the Mr. Toad’s Funko Pop!, featuring the character on his namesake attraction, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Who’s ready to go for a spin with him?? @Disney | Funko If Mr. Toad is a must-have for your Disneyland collection, this Funko Pop! is currently listed for $20.31. Click here to buy the Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride Funko Pop! And if we’re talking classics, it doesn’t get much more OG than Mickey Mouse himself PLUS Sleeping Beauty Castle. This Funko Pop! Town comes with a 6″ tall Mickey Mouse figure and a stylized version of Disneyland’s iconic castle. ©Funko You can snag this dynamic duo for $28.09. Better hurry while it’s still in stock! Click here to buy the Disneyland Funko Pop! Who’s ready for a thrill ride? This Matterhorn Funko Pop! features our pal Donald Duck going for a spin on the coaster. We’d gladly conquer the Matterhorn with Donald! ©Funko You can add this figure to your collection for $18.60. Click here to buy the Matterhorn Funko Pop! Wondering where our next adventure will take us? Here’s a hint…here we goooooooo! That’s right, it’s a Peter Pan’s Flight Funko Pop! featuring Peter taking a ride off to Neverland! ©Funko We could definitely use a reminder of this magical Fantasyland attraction sitting on our desk. If you agree, you can pick up this little guy for $23.15. Click here to buy the Peter Pan’s Flight Funko Pop! Ready for another dose of adorable? We also spotted the Casey Jr. Circus Train Funko Pop! with Minnie Mouse sitting pretty in the train car. ©Funko We love that Minnie is sporting a blue bow on this Funko. You can add her to your collection for $10.47…that’s a price we can definitely get behind! Click here to buy the Casey Jr. Circus Train Funko Pop! Get ready, cause it’s time for MORE Minnie. Check out this Dumbo the Flying Elephant Funko Pop! with Minnie living her best life on the attraction! ©Funko We can’t decide who looks more precious, Minnie or Dumbo. You can grab one and decide for yourself for $23.28. Click here to buy the Dumbo the Flying Elephant Funko Pop! Our last exciting Funko Pop! find wasn’t part of the Disneyland 65th anniversary collection, but it was another SUPER popular item that went fast when it was first released. Check out this Haunted Mansion Funko Pop! that’s equal parts creepy and cute. @Funko It includes both a stylized version of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion and a Butler sporting the iconic costume from the attraction. If you’d like to take this set home, final arrangements can be made for $29.52. Click here to buy the Haunted Mansion Funko Pop! If you’re a Funko Pop! collector, it’s definitely your lucky day! We’ve seen these items get snapped up quickly when they were initially released, so be sure to act fast if you see something on your must-have list. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more exciting Disney merch finds, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest updates! We Didn’t Expect THIS Character to be the Star of a Disney World Souvenir! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these Funko Pop! figures is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Thought These Disney Items Were Sold Out? Think Again! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mask mandates and health and safety policies are changing all of the time. Face mask sign in Galaxy’s Edge If it sometimes feels like it’s hard to stay on top of all the developments, you’re not alone! The latest mask update comes from the Florida Health Secretary and Surgeon General, which suggests that full vaccinated Floridians can go in public without a mask. According to USA Today, Florida Health Secretary and Surgeon General Scott Rivkees is now saying that fully vaccinated people can now mask-free in public. Hello beautiful! Although the CDC has changed its recommendations about wearing masks outdoors recently, they still recommend wearing your mask in public spaces deepening on the situation. Festival of the Arts Face Mask USA Today says that Rivkees considered many factors when making this statement including that nine-million people have been vaccinated in Florida, and that scientific studies show that COVID-19 vaccines protect people from the virus and decrease the severity. Rivkees also mentioned that Florida has a sufficient supply of vaccines so every eligible Floridian can be vaccinated. Animal Kingdom crowds Jason Salemi, an associate professor of epidemiology in the College of Public Health at the University of South Florida, said “I think ultimately, I’d just want some added specificity as to the recommendations being set forth by the State Surgeon General.” He then asked, “But what happens when fully vaccinated people…go into indoor public settings where there are obviously people from many different households and where there may be many unvaccinated people?” Pirates of the Caribbean Additionally, this new order also encourages all state government offices to return to in-person business. Face Mask Sign We’ll continue to keep you updated on mask mandates, health and safety policies, and coronavirus updates that can affect your Disney trip. NEWS: CDC Sets Guidelines for Cruises’ Return Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Florida Surgeon General Says Fully Vaccinated People Can Go Maskless in Public first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret, we LOVE the gigantic cookies from Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! Gideon’s Bakehouse In addition to the classic favorites on the menu, Gideon’s also offers up a new limited-edition flavor each month. And this month’s cookie includes two of our absolute FAVORITE things! Say hello to the Peanut Butter Espresso Cookie, the May limited-edition offering at Gideon’s Bakehouse! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse The cookie features creamy peanut butter mixed with freshly ground, locally roasted, award-winning espresso bean. It’s topped with chocolate chips and house-made candied peanuts. If you’re really looking for a peanut butter and coffee fix, you can even pair it with the Peanut Butter Cold Brew, a regular on the Gideon’s menu. Gideon’s Box The Peanut Butter Espresso Cookie is available for the entire month of May. There’s a limit of two limited-edition cookies per guest, but these flavors do still sell out, so the earlier you get there, the better your chances of snagging one! Of course, we’ll be at Gideon’s to snag one of these cookies ASAP, so keep an eye out for our full review of the Peanut Butter Espresso Cookie! Rep Your Love for Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs With New Merchandise Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite flavor of cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse? Let us know in the comments! The post A Peanut Butter and Espresso Cookie?? Hello to Our Dream Disney World Dessert! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is steadily continuing with its phased reopening! Welcome to Disney World! We’ve seen restaurants and hotels reopening as the parks fill up to their limited capacity. And as COVID-19 vaccines continue to be distributed across the country, some things are returning to normal. In fact, we’ve been seeing more and more signs of this in Disney World lately. Let’s break it all down and take a look. Disney World Is Hiring Recently, Disney World posted job applications for Attractions, Custodial, Merchandise, and Quick-Service Cast Members. While third-party companies like Patina Restaurant Group have been hiring in the past year, this is the first time since the closure we’ve seen Disney itself hiring for positions inside the parks and resorts. Cast Members! Disney laid off thousands of Cast Members in the wake of the pandemic but furloughed Cast Members are also being called back to work. These job listings are a huge sign that the parks are getting back to business. Learn More About These Job Postings! Shows Are Reopening When the parks reopened in July 2020, entertainment was temporarily suspended. That included nighttime spectaculars like Happily Ever After as well as shows like Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Finding Nemo: The Musical. Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios While Disney hasn’t said when fireworks will make their return — even though a brand-new show is in the works — they have announced that one form of entertainment is reopening. Festival of the Lion King is resuming in mid-May in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with modifications such as choreography adjustments and changes to the audience seating. Festival of the Lion King No other shows have received an opening date yet, but Festival of the Lion King’s return is a BIG sign that entertainment may be slowly be returning to the parks. Read More About Festival of the Lion King’s Return! The Parks Are Full Disney World reopened at limited capacity and has slowly been increasing that number — last we heard, capacity was capped at 35%. Park Pass reservations are also now required to visit, in addition to a valid ticket for the same day. But there has been a HUGE demand for these Park Passes, and capacity calendars are filling up fast. ©Disney Even though Disney tends to refill Park Passes at random, availability is pretty slim. All 4 Disney World parks have been almost completely booked since spring break season — and it doesn’t look like the trend will slow anytime soon. Disney hasn’t announced when they may increase capacity again, but these very full parks indicate that guests are ready to visit once again. Check Out the Latest Park Pass Update! Hotels Are Full A big tip-off that travel is resuming is the status of Disney World hotel reservations! While not all the resorts have reopened just yet, those that are open are booking up FAST. Many resorts are already completely full from May… ©Disney …all the way to August! And hotels that do have openings have pretty slim pickings with regard to what type of room you want. Now, Disney hasn’t disclosed if they are filling all their rooms at all times, or if they’re leaving some empty at times to accommodate safety measures. But regardless of whether or not the hotel is totally full, we’re seeing a much higher demand for rooms than we were right after the parks reopened. Learn Why Some Disney World Hotels Are Reopening Twice! Mask Rules Are Changing Since the parks’ reopening, Disney World has required guests to wear approved face coverings at all times, except when actively eating or drinking while stationary. These policies — which applied to guests both indoors and outdoors — had remained in place until very recently. Orange Bird Mask At the beginning of April, though, Disney World implemented a new mask policy, which allows guests to remove their masks while taking stationary and socially distanced photos outdoors. This applies to PhotoPass pictures and any outdoor photos that guests take themselves. New Mask Policy in Action Disney has not made any further changes to their mask policy, which means you’re required to wear your face covering at ALL other times. Learn More About the New Mask Policy! While Disney is still functioning under limited operations, with certain attractions closed and crowds capped, we are seeing a slow return to normal. These signs could be indicators that the Disney we know is on its way back. We’ll keep an eye out for any and all other changes, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out 3 Things That Are Back to Normal in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a trip to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Signs That Things Are Coming Back Full Force in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some new celebrations are headed to Disney World soon! Disney Springs May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. And in honor of the occasion, Disney Springs is set to debut some special new offerings this month! In the month of May, Disney Springs will be honoring the talents, cultures, and contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community with unique and special offerings. ©Disney According to a post from the Disney Springs Twitter account, the Disney Park Blog will announce further details about the new offerings this Monday, May 3rd. But the pictures posted along with the tweet appear to give us some clues about some of the items that may be included, like some beautiful desserts! ©Disney We’ll be keeping a close eye on further info about the celebrations as more details are released, so stay tuned for all of the latest updates! What’s New at Disney Springs: Marvel Merch, a SPIKED Coffee, and NEW Minnie Ears! 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. Where is your favorite spot to visit in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebrations are Coming to Disney World Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Disneyland Disneyland is open, the PeopleMover is back, Florida’s Orange County is changing their mask and social distancing rules, and Disney Cruise Line has a brand new ship. It’s a big week for Disney news, stay tuned so you don’t miss a thing! We’re covering all that and MORE in our latest DFB Video! 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! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which piece of Disney news are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Disneyland is OPEN, Major Cruise Line Updates, Florida Mask Policy News & MORE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You all know we love a fun food hack, and we recently tried one at Flame Tree Barbecue in Disney’s Animal Kingdom that is WILD! Flame Tree Barbecue Flame Tree Barbecue is a fast food spot in Animal Kingdom, just past and to the right of the Tree of Life. You can nosh on barbecue classics on a lush outdoor patio overlooking Discovery River. On our most recent visit, we created an entree mashup from two different dishes, and LOVED the result! You’ve just finished flying on a banshee, or maybe you’ve just escaped the Yeti, and now it’s time to chow down on some barbecue! if you have a ravenous appetite, look no further. Flame Tree has long been a DFB and guest favorite for good reason — the food is freshly prepared, good quality, and MASSIVE portions. Atmosphere This eatery received a makeover a few years ago, but the building is still adorned with bright colors and intricate animal carvings! The seating here is copious but spread out. Wander around to find your preferred seating location! Alligator vs. Fish Pavilion Most of the seating is, thankfully, covered. We say thankfully cause how many times does a freak rainstorm seem to pop up right as you sit to eat?! Flame Tree Barbecue Gazebo Some seating is exposed to the elements and often easier to score, especially if you’re not set on having a waterfront view. Seating Speaking of which, the majority of the seating surrounds the river. It has QUITE the epic view! Flame Tree View Seriously. Awesome views for DAYS! Expedition Everest View from Seating at Flame Tree Barbecue We’ll note here a common occurrence we often see at this location though. Due to its proximity to the water, birds are quite fond of frequenting this location. As you can imagine, many of them over the years have gotten quite a taste for human food. You’ll notice signs around asking you please don’t feed them. But don’t be surprised if a rather forward feathered friend hops up to say hi mid-meal! As you approach Flame Tree, you’ll notice the standard “pick a line, walk up, and order” type setup seen at most quick-service restaurants around Disney World. Flame Tree Barbecue Normally, you’d order your food then step past the ordering podium to retrieve your food when ready. If you’ve eaten at a fast-food spot like this one before, you know at peak times this can get HECTIC with multiple parties at each window waiting to get their orders. Flame Tree Barbecue Flame Tree is utilizing the Mobile Order system. With this, you order your food on the My Disney Experience app, indicate what time you would like to pick it up, and let them know once you have arrived. You’ll pre-order and pre-pay for your meal and customize everything as you see fit. Easy peasy! We used this on our visit, and think it’s a big time-saver! Mobile Order Info It is worth noting that since Mobile Order is the preferred way to order now, you will be directed by a Cast Member to place your order this way. In rare cases where you need to speak directly with a Cast Member to order, they’ll allow you to approach a specified podium to order your meal. Otherwise, open the app and start ordering! Mobile Order Pick Up When ready, you’ll get a notification letting you know which numbered station to go to in order to pick up your food. Mobile Order Pick Up We ordered, we grabbed, and now we’re ready to eat! Let’s chow down! Check out more information on Mobile Ordering here! Eats The grub at Flame Tree is all about that BBQ! We’re talking ribs, smoked chicken, pulled pork, and more. All cooked in-house each day. The fare is actually pretty healthy — lots of meats and hearty veggie-filled sides like beans and coleslaw. Non-meat eaters might have a tough time making a proper meal here unless they’re not that picky. The Hot Link Smokehouse Sandwich IS plant-based though! Flame Tree Barbecue We ordered up (one of our favorites) the Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork for $11.99, AND the Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich for $10.99. To wash it all down we grabbed a Mandarin Orange Vodka Lemonade for $11. Of course, we ordered some sides of barbecue sauce as well (self-serve pumps used to be located around the seating areas but those aren’t being offered since the parks reopened!). Our Meal! We found a spot with a great view to enjoy our goodies! Not a Bad View! The Mandarin Orange Vodka Lemonade is made with Skyy mandarin orange vodka and Minute Made lemonade. It was simple but delicious! We found it to be very refreshing with lots of orange and citrus flavor, which is a great complement to the smoky barbecue. It’s definitely a jazzed-up version of the same ol’ lemonade you’ll find a zillion places in Disney World, but it works. The mandarin flavor is a unique one and a nice touch. It was $11, and we would definitely order again. Mandarin Orange Vodka Lemonade The Baked Macaroni and Cheese is piled high with pulled pork, cole slaw, a (very large) onion ring, and BBQ sauce. Baked Macaroni and Cheese This mac and cheese is so, so good! There’s a reason we order is so much. We love the mix of the creamy coleslaw with the super cheesy macaroni. No dry pasta here! There was a drizzle of barbecue sauce but, let’s be real, this thing is covered in a mound of smoky pulled pork… so we added a bit more. YUM. The pulled pork had a great flavor, and the onion ring gave a nice crunch (who else votes that onion rings need to become a standard topping?). Trust us, you’ll be SO sad you only get one onion ring with this. If it was a pile of onion rings topped with the other goodies, we’d be happy campers! We think it’s a nice portion for the price of $11.99 Topped With An Onion Ring! The Smoked Pulled Pork sandwich included more of that pulled pork and coleslaw on a soft bun. You have the option of signature baked beans, French fries, orange slices, or onion rings as your side. We went with the ol’ faithful — french fries (TBH should have gone with more onion rings!). Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich The sandwich was a little underwhelming after the mac and cheese. The fillings were flavorful (it’s basically the same thing sans mac!), but the bread was a bit dry. Out of the two, the mac and cheese was definitely the star. For a buck more, it’s well worth the price. Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich But THEN! We were struck with inspiration and decided to COMBINE THE TWO TOGETHER. First, we removed the top bun and added the mac and cheese on top of the pulled pork and coleslaw. First Stage of Hack! THEN we added the onion ring on top of the mac and cheese, and drizzled on some more barbecue sauce. Added the Onion Ring on Top! AND THEN we added the top bun back on, and voila! Sandwich Hack! Yep, it’s basically the baked mac and cheese entree…on bread. And that’s OK! You’re in Disney World. Live a little! Carbs on carbs? You know we wouldn’t turn that down! Smoked Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese Sandwich Look at how stacked and jacked this thing is. It’s monstrous! Easily shareable for two people. Sandwich Cross Section We slathered on some more barbecue sauce on the cut side, because why not (their sauce is real good!)? Sandwich Cross Section Make sure you grab plenty of napkins when you chow down on this one because it is messy! But oh so worth it. Smoked Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese Sandwich A cheesy/smoky/porky/tangy ultimate hack! Best of both worlds. Nice! Nosh or Not? Add Flame Tree Barbecue to your Animal Kingdom itinerary if: You are a BBQ lover or craving comfort food. You want a big meal and a relaxing spot to unwind. You’re looking for VALUE. This place crams a whole lot of food on each plate. Pretty much every entree is easily splittable. Choose a different option at Animal Kingdom if: You aren’t that into BBQ (it’s kinda the name of the game here!). You’re looking for a lighter meal for your day in the park. Rich smoked meats and barbecue sauce make us want to curl up for a nap! You don’t want to fight the birds for your meal. It’s not guaranteed you’ll be assaulted by birds, but it’s sure a possibility! Overall Flame Tree Barbecue remains a GREAT fast food option in Animal Kingdom! The portions are large and the outdoor dining area is beautiful and relaxing. You will NOT leave here hungry (especially if you order TWO entrees like we did!). We loved our Smoked Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese sandwich hack, but if you had to choose one or the other we’d recommend the mac and cheese. It had the best of everything and honestly, it’s what we gravitate towards every time we come here for good reason. If you’re looking for a solid choice for lunch on your Animal Kingdom day, you likely won’t be disappointed here. Keep checking DFB for more park snack hacks! Check out our other reviews of Flame Tree Barbecue here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be attempting this barbecue mashup? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Made Our Favorite Food at Flame Tree Barbecue in Disney World 10X BETTER! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re so excited to be roaming around Disneyland once again. We’re back! We’ve done our fair share of eating throughout the parks, checking out the updated Monte Cristo sandwich, the only place to get Mickey Pretzels, and some churros! We’ve spotted a Toy Story Alien Sipper in Disneyland in the past, but now there’s a NEW one in town! In the name of hydration, we grabbed an Alien Premium Sipper from Galactic Grill in Tomorrowland. Yup, just like the ones from Toy Story! Sipping in Pixar style A strap is attached to your little alien which makes it easier to tote around the parks! It looks pretty similar to that popcorn bucket we know and love (Disney even turned it into a keychain!). Ooooooo You have a few different beverage options for it, including Gold Peak Iced Tea, Sprite, Pibb Xtra, various types of Coca-Cola, and more. My Disney Experience Screenshot You can make it yours for $15.79. Check back with us for all the latest updates from Disneyland! PHOTOS: Even Disneyland Rides Have Bad Days Sometimes Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite souvenir from Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post There's a NEW 'Toy Story' Sipper in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In case you haven’t heard, we’re at the official reopening of Disneyland today!!! Pixar Pier! We’ve shared what it’s like to go on rides at Disneyland right now, and what to expect when you’re waiting in queues. We were super excited to test our skills on Toy Story Midway Mania, since it’s been over a YEAR since we’ve been on it! But, we were met with something unexpected during our ride. While we were blasting away at the targets on the ride (and we’ll admit, we were a little rusty) we noticed something on the screen that looked a little…out of place. Wait…what’s that? A message from Windows happened to pop up on the screen while we were zipping through the ride. It looks like they even have glitches in the Toy Story world! Are we supposed to shoot at this? We’ll stick to our regular targets for now, thanks. Think we’ll get bonus points? We’ll let this little glitch on Toy Story Midway Mania slide — it’s a pretty fun ride, after all. Check back with us for more updates from the reopening of Disneyland! PHOTOS! See the Characters We Spotted At Disneyland’s Reopening Today! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite ride in Disney California Adventure? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Even Disneyland Rides Have Bad Days Sometimes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Health and safety guidelines have been in flux throughout the country over the last year. Minnie Mouse knows the importance of a comfortable face covering! Much news has come out of Florida recently, regarding the way the state plans to handle vaccine passports, social distancing guidelines, and its current state of emergency. As a way to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, many businesses throughout the country have been utilizing temperature checks. Now, Florida’s Orange County has shared an update about their use. Dr. Pino, the Director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, stated that the use of temperature checks is not recommended right now. These remarks were shared during a recent county meeting. ©Orange TV Dr. Pino expressed that although temperature checks create a sense of security, they essentially don’t make a difference. Late last year, the CDC conducted a study to see if temperature checks were successful in detecting COVID-19, and determined that “Symptom-based screening programs are ineffective because of the nonspecific clinical presentation of COVID-19 and asymptomatic cases.” Temperature Check at Blizzard Beach Dr. Pino went on to say, “It’s a lot of resources for business[es] and other places just to have one person taking temperatures. So, again, temperature control measures are not recommended at this point.” Health Signage We’ll be on the lookout for any further updates to Florida and Disney World’s health guidelines, so be sure to check back with us. NEWS: Mask Mandate EXTENDED for Planes and Public Transportation in the U.S. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Temperature Checks "Not Recommended" in Florida's Orange County first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As the situation with the pandemic develops, we’ve seen a number of policies announced and changes made. Flying to Orlando Recently, we’ve heard about some updates regarding vaccine passports in Florida, and social distancing and mask requirements in Orange County, Florida. Now we’ve got an important update about mask requirements in airports, on commercial aircraft, and more. In January, the White House announced a new executive order regarding travel. As we previously shared, the executive order indicated that masks would be required in airports, commercial aircraft, trains, public maritime vessels (including ferries), intercity bus services, and all forms of public transportation. It’s Important to Stay Up to Date on All the Latest Requirements The Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) then issued a press release indicating that it would implement the provisions from the Executive Order by “requiring travelers to wear face masks when they are in airports, bus and rail stations, as well as while on passenger aircraft, public transportation, passenger railroads, and over-the-road buses operating on scheduled fixed-routes.” The TSA’s mask requirement went into effect on February 1st and was set to expire on May 11th. Orlando Airport But, the TSA has now announced that it will be extending this federal face mask mandate through September 13th. According to the TSA’s press release, “The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending the face mask requirement for individuals across all transportation networks throughout the United States, including at airports, onboard commercial aircraft, on over-the-road buses, and on commuter bus and rail systems through September 13.” Airplane The TSA also notes that while the CDC has shared that fully vaccinated travelers can safely travel in the US, CDC guidelines also note that fully vaccinated travelers should still wear a face mask, stay an appropriate distance from others, and wash their hands or use hand sanitizer frequently while traveling. Thus, the TSA’s press release notes “The extension of the face mask requirement is consistent with this most recent CDC guidance.” Children under the age of 2 and those with certain disabilities will continue to be exempt from this TSA face mask mandate. Travel Advisory Sign in Orlando Airport Those who fail to follow the TSA mask mandate rules could face civil penalties. The TSA notes that the existing civil penalty fine structure will remain in place. Those who fail to comply could face fines which start at $250 and go up to $1,500 for repeat offenders. When Was the Last Time You Went on a Flights? 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 the CDC’s updated guidance for wearing masks outdoors. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Mask Mandate EXTENDED for Planes and Public Transportation in the U.S. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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On behalf of all of our cast members, we are delighted, honored and thrilled to be welcoming guests back to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort, which reopened on April 29.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/SPSOd0NaMCE View the full article

Disneyland is BACK open today, and we’ve been reporting to you live with ALL the details! Disneyland We’ve already taken a look at how rides, dining, and more have been affected by the parks’ reopening. But what’s Disney without characters, right?! We’ve seen quite a few of ’em already during A Touch of Disney at Disney California Adventure, but we’re so excited to see more. We’ve kept ya in the loop as Disney announced which characters would return to the parks, and today’s the day…we FINALLY get to say hello! We’re kickin’ things off in Disneyland, in New Orleans Square! And ARGGGHHHH!!! We found one of our favorite pirates there! It’s Captain Jack Sparrow, Savvy? Where’s the rum? Later, we came back to see Redd had taken up residence here. She’s got to keep those other pirates in line! It’s Redd! Yay, pirates! But we also decided to hop over to Disney California Adventure to find more characters! We ran into Goofy and Daisy, this time across from Carthay Circle. Gawrsh! Goofy and Daisy Avengers, assemble! Black Widow came out on the stage and showed off her superhero moves! We can’t WAIT for her movie to come out! Black Widow We also spotted a friendly Country Bear — it’s Wendell! He was hanging out near the trees as bears do, ya know? A friendly bear! Over at Pixar Pier, we saw some more superhero activity with a visit from Elastigirl! Flexing! We were so happy to see familiar faces again! We’ll keep you posted with plenty more reopening updates from Disneyland, so stay tuned to DFB. We’re LIVE from Disneyland’s Reopening! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What characters are you most excited to see again? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS! See the Characters We Spotted At Disneyland's Reopening Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Park has officially REOPENED!! Haunted Mansion Holiday in Disneyland Quite a few things have changed at the park since the last time we visited, and quite a few changes have been made over at one of the park’s most classic attractions — Haunted Mansion! A hauntingly wonderful portrait has reappeared, the spirits have done some landscaping, and MORE new items have materialized. So, just how different does this ride look now? We’ve got ALL the spooktacular details! Haunted Mansion closed for refurbishment in early 2020, and shortly thereafter the parks closed due to COVID-19. It seems that during these months, the ghosts decided to watch some remodeling shows and have been sprucing up the Mansion! Just a few weeks ago, Disney shared a look at some of the changes that have been made to the ride, but today we finally got to see it all in person! Let’s see what’s changed at this beloved ride. Outside the Mansion On the outside of the Mansion, quite a few changes have been made. Looking delightfully creepy, but refreshed The landscaping has been updated and you’ll now find some more plants and flowers in the pet cemetery. Mr. Rabbit… Some of the plants and flowers now actually match the pets they accompany. So, you’ll find some toad lilies next to the toad, and other fun little details just like that! May Old Flybait RIP There are even some new “tales of tragedy for our beloved companions.” A snake who made a fatal mistake… So, while these companions may have passed on, the landscaping around them and their haunting stories appear to be very much alive! Rosie the Pig Now, let’s go inside! Inside the Mansion Inside the Mansion, the 999 Happy Haunts have been busy making some renovations. First of all, there are some new drapes, new carpet, and even new wallpaper. One of the biggest changes, however, comes in the form of an old-but-also-new portrait! One of the Mansion’s original portraits — known as “April to December” — appears to have resurrected. She seems lovely… As the Los Angeles Times shares, this portrait was originally made by Disney Legend Marc Davis. It features a woman who ages a little less than gracefully. Let’s just say she probably could have used a few more bubble baths and spa days. The LA Times shares that the portrait was removed from the Haunted Mansion in the mid-2000s as its gradual, four-scene change didn’t necessarily work with the rest of the ride’s portraits and their updated two-scene transformations. Now, April to December has reappeared in a remade version just past the busts that seem to follow your every move! Oh, wait… Unlike at Disney World, guests actually get to experience the stretching room here (that’s because it’s an elevator that has to take guests down to the ride level). Markers are placed on the floor to help guests maintain social distancing. Overall, the changes at the Mansion are not stark or shocking, like the replacement of an entire scene or anything like that. But, the addition of these little details adds some awesome elements to the overall story of the ride. We can’t wait to continue riding this classic attraction, look for more hidden and new details, and (of course) hum along to its catchy theme song. We’re ready to ride again! We’re making our way all around Disneyland Park on its historic reopening day, so be sure to stay tuned for more updates! What It’s Like to Ride an Attraction in Disneyland With Current California Restrictions Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about the changes that have been made at the Haunted Mansion? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: See How the Haunted Mansion Has CHANGED in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2020 was a challenging year for many businesses and individuals all around the world. A Peek at Disney World Now When it comes to the Walt Disney Company, 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in months where the theme parks were closed (Disneyland Paris is still closed at the moment), thousands of employees that were furloughed or laid off, and some big financial losses in the parks division. During 2020, some Disney executives also agreed to take some pay cuts — but did those pay cuts actually impact their salaries in a big way? We’re taking a look now. The Pay Cuts In late March of 2020, we shared some details about the reductions in salary that two Disney executives would be taking. Specifically, these were the reductions agreed to: Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger would forgo his entire salary; and Disney Chief Executive Chairman (CEO) Bob Chapek would take a 50% salary reduction. Bob Chapek ©Bloomberg Other Disney executives also received a reduction to their salaries as a direct result of these difficult times, some by 20%, others by 25%, and others by 30%. The Pay Cuts End These pay cuts didn’t last terribly long though. In August of 2020 we learned that the temporary salary reductions at Disney would be lifted near the end of the month. At the time, it was unclear, however, if that would impact Bob Iger and Bob Chapek’s salaries at the time. Bob Iger ©New York Post As Disney’s proxy statement indicates Iger agreed to continue to forgo parts of his base salary through the last payroll period in fiscal 2020 (which ended in October of 2020). Chapek’s salary reductions only remained in place through August of 2020. What Was the Impact? When Chapek and Iger first announced their individual salary cuts, we took a look at just how much they were actually giving up as these were really just cuts to their BASE salaries. The wrinkle here is that Iger and Chapek get compensation through several means beyond their base salaries. In fact, their base salaries really only make a small percentage of their total income. Earlier this year, we got a look at what Chapek and Iger really earned in 2020, and now we’re breaking it down in terms of what impact their pay cuts really had. Bob Iger In 2019, Bob Iger earned the following according to Variety: $3 million in salary; $21.8 million bonus; $10 million in stock awards; and $9.6 million in stock options. All in all, Iger’s total compensation in 2019 was around $47 million. When you look at this break-down it’s clear that in forgoing his entire salary, Iger was actually forgoing the smallest portion of his overall earnings. Bob Iger ©Bloomberg So, what happened in 2020? According to Disney’s proxy statement, Iger received the following in 2020: $1.57 million in base salary; $6.96 million in stock awards; $9.59 million in option awards; and $1.14 in all other compensation. The chart also shows $1.78 million in “change in pension value and non qualified deferred compensation earnings.” All in all, Iger earned about $21 million for 2020. Compared to 2019, that’s about a 55% difference. But, where did that difference really come from? Not salary. In terms of salary, Iger really only lost about $1.3 million by taking his pay cut for part of 2020. The biggest hit to his salary came from the loss of the bonus, as Disney did not issue bonuses to its top executives in 2020. ©Disney Iger is frequently one of the highest paid executives. In the chart above, you can see that he earned $65 million in 2018. But, his “salary” in 2018 was actually lower than it was in 2019. The real differences in overall compensation seem to come when other factors like stock awards, option awards, or bonuses are impacted. Bob Chapek The situation is pretty similar for Bob Chapek. There are no 2019 or 2018 figures to compare his salary to, but according to the Los Angeles Times, Chapek’s salary was expected to be: $2.5 million in base salary; plus a target bonus of $7.5 million; and an annual long-term incentive award of $15 million. Disney CEO Bob Chapek According to Disney’s proxy statement, in 2020 Chapek earned the following: $1.81 in salary; $6.13 in stock awards; $3.37 in option awards; and $140,626 in other compensation. Disney’s figures also show $2.71 in “change in pension value and non qualified deferred compensation earnings.” All in all, Chapek earned about $14.16 million in 2020. ©Disney As you can see from the numbers, the biggest portion of Chapek’s overall compensation for 2020 didn’t come from his salary. Instead, Chapek earned over $9 in stock awards and option awards, far more than what his base salary was or was expected to be. The biggest impact to his overall compensation appears to be, like Iger, the loss of a bonus. Again, just like Iger, while salary forms a part of Chapek’s overall compensation, it doesn’t form the largest part of his compensation. What Does it All Mean? So, what do all of these figures and numbers mean? Well, Iger and Chapek’s overall compensations were impacted by their decisions to voluntarily take pay cuts of all or part of their salaries. But, the majority of their overall compensations come from sources other than their base salary. So, while they did agree to take pay cuts, they still made millions in 2020. Bob Chapek How did these pay cuts for Iger, Chapek, and the other executives impact the company’s finances overall? That’s not clear, but Disney did still report billions in losses when it comes to the Disney parks in 2020. If these pay cuts were not taken, could the Company have been in a worse spot financially? It’s possible, but not clear. Spaceship Earth Things are looking up for Disney’s future overall though. Disneyland’s theme parks have reopened after over a year of closures, several Disney movies are slated to be released in theaters and/or Disney+ this year, Iger has called Disney+ a “beacon of hope,” cruises have a bit more direction for when they may return to sailing this year, and more changes continue to be made all around the country that could impact Disney’s operations. Tree of Life What will the next year look like when it comes to Disney’s finances. We’ve seen a bit about their losses based on their first quarterly report of the 2021 fiscal year, and another quarterly report will be released soon. We’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for more updates and will let you know what we find. Click here to see Chapek’s comments on the future of Disney’s reservation system and more! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s the end of the week, which means it’s time to treat yo self! It’s time to treat yo self! How about a little online shopping?! Tons of new Disney items arrived online and we can’t wait to show them all to you! Captain America Merchandise If you’ve seen the finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, then you’re going to love this new line of merchandise that Disney released. If not…look away! ©Disney You can snag your own Captain America shield if you’d like, and then you can buy the apparel to match! You’ll look just like Sam Wilson — ready to save the day. ©Disney Yay, we have a wholle collection to keep our love for Marvel going strong until Loki premiers. Guess we’ll just have to rewatch the MCU movies until then! Read MORE about the Captain America Merchandise Here! Ears Three new pairs of ears landed online this week, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding some that you like! If you’re a fan of pink, you can order the Hot Pink and Gold Ears OR the Lavender and Pink Ears. That’s a LOT of pink! A new pair of designer ears also came online this week. We had a hard time finding them in the parks and they sold out FAST on shopDisney. Denim Ears Who knew people were so crazy about denim?! See Both Pairs of Pink Ears Here! Kate Spade Did you love Disney’s fabulous polka-dotted Kate Spade collection? Well, you can now score some of the items online! Rockin’ the dots With a purse, zipper pouch, and wallet, you’ll be decked out in Minnie Mouse style. What can we say? She’s a fashion icon! Shop the Kate Spade Items Online Here! Reusable Items Want to do good for the environment with your shopping? Then you need to check out Disney’s new line of Reusable items — the items you can use over and over again! You can roll it up! This collection is full of creative solutions, like a water bottle that you can roll up for easy storage or reusable snack bags. These products would all be great for a busy park day! Click Here to Check Out the Reusables! Castle Collection If you haven’t seen Disney’s Castle Collection, then you need to check it out…the designs are simply stunning. Series 7 dropped this week and it’s inspired by Jasmine’s castle from Aladdin. ©Disney You can snag merchandise made to match the Arabian design, like the castle figurine, a puzzle, or even a pin. Make sure to check out the full list! See All the Agrabah Castle Items Here! Small World Funko POPs Last but not least, some new Funko POP designs landed online, even though they won’t arrive at your doorstep for another few months. These “it’s a small world” figures are inspired by different countries from the ride! ©Target Boy, are they cute! You can pre-order them now and receive them sometime this summer — they plan to ship by July 27th. Click Here to See All the Small World Funkos! That’s everything new for this week! Stay tuned to DFB for all the merchandise updates from the parks and online, as well as all the Disney World news! Check Out Our Ultimate Disney World Packing List 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. Which of these new items is your favorite? The post Don't Read This Post If You're Trying to Save for Your Next Disney Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article