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Welcome, DFB friends! We’re here to share what’s new in EPCOT! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure 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 Morocco Pavilion When we were over at Oasis Sweets & Sips in the Morocco Pavilion, we noticed that the Mediterranean Olives were in a different container compared to the last time we had them. Mediterranean Olives Okay, but how TASTY do these look?! Mediterranean Olives We’ll have to keep an eye on the price to see if there are any changes. But, for now, they are still $5.25! Sangria Stand Menu And, now we’re moving onto the construction! Should a Baggy of Nuts Be This Expensive in Disney World? Asking For a Friend. EPCOT Construction Updates Harmonious We’ve been closely watching the construction happening on Harmonious in the World Showcase Lagoon. Recently, we’ve seen the centerpiece get an upgrade, a new barge arrive, lights begin testing, and additional modifications on the upcoming nighttime spectacular. Harmonious Construction We noticed that the arms on the center barge were all raised up in the air like we’ve seen before. But, we didn’t spot any movement when we were walking around the World Showcase. Barge Arms Raised We’ll have to keep checking back, though, to see the progress on Harmonious as we wait for its opening date! Why Disney Won’t Tell Us When the New EPCOT Fireworks Show Will Debut EPCOT Crowd Updates We saw a pretty wide range of wait times when we were in the parks, stretching from only 15 minutes at Spaceship Earth… Spaceship Earth Queue …all the way to 40 minutes at Frozen Ever After. Frozen Ever After Queue While guests were waiting to head to Arendelle, they could visit with the Queen herself — Anna greeted everyone hanging out! Frozen Meet and Greet Area What a sweetheart! Queen Anna Well, that’s all for this What’s New at EPCOT! We’ll catch you next time with more updates. Check back with us for all the latest from Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you looking forward to seeing the most in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New in EPCOT: Harmonious Testing and a Snack Gets an Update 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. Who doesn’t love a good park bag? And the good news is that there are a TON of Disney bags PERFECT for carrying all your park necessities around! Disney bags But these bags are good for everyday use, too, and who doesn’t want to go shopping while supporting their favorite Disney characters on a bag, or favorite movie, or even a favorite Disney princess? But if you’re a Mickey Mouse fan, we found a new collection you are going to NEED! This new collection is by Herschel and features a super fun Mickey Mouse print! First, there’s the Mickey Mouse Nineteen Hip Pack by Herschel, which even has a fun Mickey Mouse liner! ©Disney You can now pre-order this hip fanny pack for $49.99. Click Here To Pre-Order The Mickey Mouse Nineteen Hip Pack by Herschel If you need something a little bigger to carry your stuff in, there’s also a Mickey Mouse Classic Backpack by Herschel that has plenty of space! ©Disney This bag also has a fun bright yellow Mickey liner! ©Disney You can pre-order it now for $69.99. Click Here To Pre-Order The Mickey Mouse Classic Backpack by Herschel Need a roomier bag that you can just strap over your shoulder? Check out the Mickey Mouse Lane Messenger Bag by Herschel. It’s got that same fun Mickey print on it! ©Disney You can pre-order this bag now for $44.99. Click Here to Pre-Order The Mickey Mouse Lane Messenger Bag by Herschel There’s also another Mickey design for the backpack! Check out this sweet Mickey Mouse Nova Backpack by Herschel! This one is so very TRENDY. ©Disney This one also has that fun yellow print on the inside. Pre-order this bag now for $79.99. Click Here To Pre-Order The Mickey Mouse Nova Backpack by Herschel So there you have it — some great choices for bags that you can take to Disney Parks, to the grocery store, shopping, etc. And we’ll let you know if we spot any other cool Mickey bags online or if we see these in the parks! See Which Tangled Sidekick 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. What do you think of this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post A New Collection of Mickey Bags Is Now Available for Pre-Order Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been bringing you all the updates from Disneyland’s BIG reopening! Disneyland is OPEN Again! After getting ready with details about tickets, Park Passes, and more, we FINALLY got the chance to go in the park and now Disneyland has officially reopened! So far, we’ve shared a look at how Disneyland is handling their lines and their churros (VERY important), and we’ve given you a look at the crowds. Now we’re bringing you an important update on some other parts of the Disneyland parks’ operations. Disability Access Service Guests with certain disabilities may be unable to tolerate long lines. In that case, they may be able to use the Disability Access Service (DAS) when they visit Disneyland to get a return time for attractions. As one Disneyland publication explains, “this service allows Guests to schedule a return time that is comparable to the current queue wait for the given attraction.” Guests can then enjoy other theme park offerings and return back to the ride when their return time starts. We saw Disney World resume pretty normal operations of DAS after its closure, and now, the same appears to be generally true on the west coast. Indiana Jones Adventure Line Once a guest’s DAS is set up, the guest will need to go up to a Guest Services Kiosk in the park to get a return time for an attraction. Today we did see guests going up to a Guest Services kiosk to request their return times, so it does look like that is generally operating in the same way that it was before. Entering Disneyland Be sure to reach out to Disneyland for any questions that might be specific to your needs. Rider Switch As far as Rider Switch goes — that is still an option in Disneyland! What is rider switch? If one guest doesn’t meet the boarding requirements for a ride or doesn’t want to ride, one adult (or guest 14 years old or older) can wait with the non-rider while the rest of the group goes to enjoy the ride. Then, they can switch roles and allow the supervising guest to ride the attraction without waiting in the regular line. Pirates of the Caribbean Rider switch is available in Disneyland but the process will depend on each attraction. When we spoke to a Guest Relations Cast Member, they noted that they haven’t received any official update on how the system will operate, but that it is essentially up to each attraction to come up with how to accommodate rider switch within the new guidelines. Throughout our day, we asked some Cast Members at specific attractions about their rider switch policies. At Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the Cast Member said that for rider swap, they are utilizing the exit to let the guests enter the ride when they switch. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Queue The Cast Member there did note that each ride is handling it differently though, because their queues are all different. The Cast Member also said that later in the day they aren’t anticipating as much of a line, so in those cases it might be just as easy to hop back in the standby line. Strollers and Wheelchairs As before, you’ll be able to rent strollers, wheelchairs, and ECV vehicles for your Disneyland visit as well. We found the strollers and other items available to rent inside the Pixar Pals Parking structure. The Disneyland website also notes that they should be available outside the Disneyland Park Main Entrance. Strollers and More Available for Rent There were a number of options available depending on your needs. Different Options So, if that’s something you need for a future Disneyland visit, note that they are still available. Do keep in mind that Disneyland does require all guests ages 2 and over to wear an approved mask at all times, unless they are eating/drinking while stationary and physically distanced from others. Face Mask We’ll keep bringing you the latest details from Disneyland’s reopening! As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Click here to see LOTS of updates 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 Are you visiting Disneyland soon? Let us know in the comments! The post How Disability Access Service and Rider Switch Work Right Now in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What a week it has been!! Time for a Cruise? ©Disney From HUGE Disney Cruise Line news to Disneyland reopening and some big announcements about the Jungle Cruise, we’ve got it all. Wondering what changes could impact your next vacation, what’s going on with Park Passes, and more? Buckle up — we’re about to take you through all the biggest Disney news from this week! 1. HUGE Cruise News This week was a big one for cruise fans. Yesterday, Disney Cruise Line held a virtual presentation and showed off ALL kinds of incredible things coming to their newest ship, the Disney Wish. ©Disney We’re talking a new, interactive Marvel-themed dining experience, a Frozen-themed dining experience with some amazing looking special effects, tons of cool stuff in the kids’ clubs, a STAR WARS LOUNGE, a peek at the ship’s staterooms, Disney’s first attraction at sea, and so. much. more! ©Disney Basically, if you’ve been missing Disney Cruises, you’re going to miss them even more once you check out all of this news!! The Disney Wish will start sailing in 2022, and booking begins next month! ©Disney Wondering when cruising on other Disney Cruise Line ships (or other cruise lines) might start up again this year? We’ve got an update on that too as the CDC has now indicated cruises could resume as early as mid-July in American waters! Click here to see EVERYTHING announced for the Disney Wish! 2. Disneyland Has Reopened After being closed for OVER a year, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel AND Disneyland’s theme parks have finally reopened!! Disneyland is Open Again!! Earlier this week, we got a preview of the reopening, but today (April 30th) is the official reopening date for the Disneyland theme parks. During our preview, we got a look at some of the park icons we’ve missed so much, how Disneyland is handling ride lines, the churro situation and how things have changed, a Monte Cristo update NOBODY asked for, and we got to see if anything has changed with Rise of the Resistance. Ah the Joy of Being Back! We’ll be continuing to cover more about Disneyland’s reopening throughout the day today, so keep an eye out for more updates from us here at DFB! Click here to take a FULL ride through Snow White’s Enchanted Wish in Disneyland! 3. The PeopleMover is BAAAACCKKK! Oh my goodness, we have been waiting to finally be able to say that the “PeopleMover is BACK” for a long time! But now, it is finally true. This past weekend, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover reopened in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom after being closed for over a year for refurbishment. We’re Back! On its reopening day it hit a few snags, even having to evacuate Cast Members who were test riding it at one point. BUT eventually, it reopened. So, the next time you’re in the parks and looking to take a leisurely ride through Space Mountain and all around Tomorrowland, you can hop on the PeopleMover! Click here to take a ride with us to celebrate the PeopleMover’s reopening! 4. Big Jungle Cruise Updates The Jungle Cruise attraction at both Disney World and Disneyland is receiving some reimagining at the moment that will give it a cohesive storyline, new characters, and more. At Disney World, the ride is staying open while these changes are being made, so we’ve been watching as Disney changes parts of the ride. Previously, we saw them remove the Trader Sam animatronic, and recently we saw them remove some props from one scene. No More Spears and Skulls Here Perhaps most importantly this week, however, Disney shared some concept art for the NEW Trader Sam scene coming to the ride. Turns out that Trader Sam is in charge of the Lost and Found location (which he’s turned into a gift shop, of course). But, it looks like some animals may have taken over while he was out looking for more goods to add to his store! ©Disney We’ll continue to look for more updates on the ride and keep you up to date. If you’re wondering when the Jungle Cruise will reopen at Disneyland, we got an update on that this week as well and you can click here to learn more! See more about the new Trader Sam scene by clicking here! 5. Important Park Pass News This week, we also got some important Park Pass news for Disney World. Disney has shared that they will be canceling select Park Pass reservations. Specifically, Park Pass reservations for dates where that same guest does not have a valid theme park admission for the same day will be canceled. Make Sure You’ve Got Your Tickets and Park Passes All Situated For example, if you originally had a valid theme park ticket and park pass for the same day, but then modify the dates of your trip and no longer have a ticket linked for the same days as those previous park passes you made, those will be canceled. So, it’s important to keep an eye out for any communication from Disney on that, make sure to link your tickets, and keep all of your tickets and Park Pass reservations updated for your upcoming trips. Click here to learn more about the park passes Disney will be canceling. 6. Social Distancing, Mask Guidance, and More COVID-19 Updates This week, we also got a number of updates when it comes to social distancing, masks, vaccine passports, and more. First, in Orange County, Florida (where part of Disney World is located), the Mayor has provided an update regarding the social distancing and mask guidance there. Effective immediately, social distancing may be reduced in Orange County from 6 feet to 3 feet. ©Orange County, Florida The Mayor has also provided an outline for when mask requirements may be modified in the county and eventually removed entirely. Click here to learn more about those updates from Orange County, Florida. Keep in mind that Disney World has NOT changed its distancing or mask requirements yet. Distancing requirements in Disney World continue to be 6 feet, and masks continue to be required at all times unless specifically permitted to be removed (like when actively eating or drinking while distanced from others and stationary). We’ll be on the lookout to see if Disney does ultimately change any of its requirements due to this change from Orange County. Be Sure to Stay Up to Date on Disney’s Mask Policies Due to the distancing changes announced by Orange County Florida, the Mayor has indicated that theme parks (like Disney World) will be able to increase their capacity. Social Distancing Reminder Disney has not yet announced that they have increased capacity. The latest Disney shared was that they were operating at 35% capacity, and that future increases in capacity would largely depend on the situation with the COVID-19 vaccines and how many individuals become vaccinated. But, we’ll be on the lookout for any more updates. Click here to see more about what the Orange County, Florida Mayor had to say about theme parks increasing capacity. Recently, the CDC also announced some updates to its mask guidance, particularly when it comes to fully vaccinated individuals. Remember to continue to wear face masks properly! The CDC has now relaxed its outdoor mask guidance for individuals who have been fully vaccinated. Click here to see more about the CDC’s updated mask guidance. Again, Disney has not yet made any changes to its mask policies, so keep that in mind. Masks continue to be required for all individuals (including those who have been fully vaccinated) at Disney World. Face Mask When it comes to vaccine passports, we also got a bit of an update on that this week. The Florida Governor had already signed an executive order banning vaccine passports in the state, but now the Florida legislature has taken action to make that ban permanent. Click here to learn more about the bill about vaccine passports that was recently passed by the Florida House of Representatives. And finally, this week the Florida Governor also extended Florida’s state of emergency. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any more updates on that. Health & Safety Information Wondering what other news was released this week? Here’s a quick breakdown: The BoardWalk Inn officially has an opening date in Disney World; There are lots of Mother’s Day treats coming to the Disney parks; Captain America 4 is officially in the works; 2 new restaurants from the people behind some Disney Springs favorites are coming to the Orlando Airport; Now That’s One Pretty Cake! Disney is hiring for attractions, merchandise, and other positions; Android users can now use their phones as their MagicBands; Disney is kicking off a year-long Princess celebration with tons of activities; 3 things are back to “normal” in Disney World; Disney has released new masks with a different fit (but are they worth it?); New face mask! We got the menu and more details for the NEW gelato cart coming to EPCOT; Traveling soon? There’s been a change to some ID requirements; Star Wars treats for May the 4th are coming to Disney World; We tried a hack that might change your mind about Blue Milk; It’s shrinking! Halloween park passes started to fill up (get yours fast!); We got a preview of the NEW White Castle opening near Disney World; and There’s a big update for on-ride photos in Disney World! We’re here!!! And that’s our wrap-up of the news from this week! We’ll keep an eye out for more news and keep you up to date on all the latest. Americans may be able to travel to Europe again soon. Click here to learn more! 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 Disney Wish cruise ship? Tell us in the comments! The post Buckle Up for HUGE News About Cruises, Disneyland, Rides, Masks, and Social Distancing first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost May the 4th, aka Star Wars Day! And Disney plans on celebrating BIG this year! He’s a cutie! They’re bringing a TON of cool snacks to Disney World, releasing some new merchandise online, AND and the Darth Vader souvenir cup is returning. But shopDisney is also giving away some Star Wars goodies FREE to some lucky fans! In the shopDisney May The 4th Be With You Sweepstakes, you can enter win a super sweet Star Wars prize pack that is “out of this galaxy.” And all you have to do is head over to shopDisney’s Instagram post here. First, like the post. And then comment with #shopDisneySweepstakes and #StarWarsDay. Finally, follow @shopDisney on Instagram. Easy, right? ©Disney And who knows? The Force may be with you and gift you with some awesome new Star Wars gear! One Grand Prize Winner will receive a prize pack with FIVE Star Wars collectible items with a total value of $444.96! The sweepstakes is open now and ends on May 5th at 11:59PM CT, so enter now. Click here for more details! And if we learn about any other cool giveaways, we’ll be sure to let you know! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be entering this sweepstakes? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out How to Enter Disney's Star Wars May the 4th Giveaway! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park have officially reopened at Disneyland Resort! Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle And today, after a FULL year of the parks being closed, we were finally able to get on some of our favorite Disneyland rides. But, the rules about outdoor lines, indoor ride time limits, and other theme park restrictions in California are a bit different than they are in Florida. So, what’s it really like to ride an attraction in Disneyland right now? Here’s what we experienced today! Queues According to the updated California theme park guidelines, all queues for attractions or rides must be outdoors. The guidelines also note that there should be plexiglass installed to ensure that there are at least six feet between groups. Many ride queues in Disneyland’s theme parks were already outdoors, or mostly outdoors, so that wasn’t a dramatic change for some rides. But other rides did in fact have larger indoor queues, like Indiana Jones Adventure and some others. Time for an Adventure! When we visited today, all lines for rides were outdoors, in compliance with the guidelines. Look for the Cast Members with the signs! We also found social distancing markers throughout the queue areas, much like what we’ve seen over at Disney World. Make sure to abide by the ground markers. Additionally, many attractions also had plexiglass installed in their queue areas to ensure distancing. Again, this is not really too different from what we’ve seen over in Disney World. Ride Vehicle Loading Much like when Disney World first reopened, Disneyland Cast Members were loading vehicles with 1 party in instances where social distancing could not be maintained. The queue for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. In larger ride vehicles, more than one party was being loaded. But, either plexiglass had been installed on the ride vehicle, and/or several rows of space were being left between different parties. Plexiglass on the Indiana Jones Adventure ride vehicles. We’ve seen this changing a bit over at Disney World, where more rides are now seating guests in every row or seating more guests than before. But, at Disneyland, quite a bit of space was generally being left between different parties. Indoor Ride Time Limitation California’s theme park guidance also specifies that all indoor rides must be limited to no more than 15 minutes. That’s generally not a problem as many of Disneyland’s rides are outdoors, don’t spend that much time indoors, or generally are not that long. Rise of the Resistance is a pretty long ride! One of the attractions that is quite long though is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. To follow state guidelines, the ride experience was shorted a bit by cutting out the first pre-show. We walked right through the room with Rey and BB-8. We skipped the first pre-show and moved on to this room. The ride kicked off with the transport vehicle, and from there, the only difference was the addition of plexiglass to separate parties. Plexiglass on the Rise of the Resistance ride vehicles. It was still just as exciting as it was before! Overall Overall, many of the same things we’ve seen at Disney World are being utilized in Disneyland including social distancing markers, plexiglass, and limited capacity. But, things are ever so slightly different since queues must be outdoors and indoor rides must not be longer than 15 minutes. We’ll make sure to keep updating you today! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any other unique aspects of Disneyland’s reopening and keep you informed about everything going on during this historic time! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning to visit Disneyland soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What It's Like to Ride an Attraction in Disneyland With Current California Restrictions first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The magic is here! After a long absence, the Disneyland Resort once again has opened its gates.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/l5eMn8d6kso View the full article

Well, it’s Disneyland’s reopening day today. Disneyland But today’s not the only day we visited the resort this week. To make sure you’re up to date on all the news in Disneyland Resort, we’re bringing you an update on ALL the latest news from earlier this week too. Take a look! Disneyland Resort Food Updates Disneyland Park Churro Cart During the select group previews at Disneyland Park, we tried the new Birthday Cake Churro at the Churro Cart. Churros TBH, it tasted just like a regular churro — but with blue sugar! Click here to learn about the churro-buying process in Disneyland! Cafe Orleans We’ve got a pretty unfortunate update over at Cafe Orleans. The Monte Cristo is now a HALF serving. Um…where did the other half of the Monte Cristo go? This updates a pretty big bummer and get this, the plate is still $21. Now, we’re paying the same amount for a handful of fries and half a sammie?! Hard blow. Want to learn more about this sad change? Click here! California Churro Company And we didn’t JUST try the Birthday Cake Churro. We also got to try the French Toast Churro at California Churro Company. Dipped in syrup like breakfast should be This sweet costs $6.95 and was VERY yummy. The star of the show was the maple syrup for dipping! To see our full review of the French Toast Churro, click here! Disneyland Resort Construction Updates Disneyland Theme Park Reopening Previews As we mentioned, some guests were allowed into Disneyland and Disney California Adventure earlier this week for previews. We spotted folks heading in! Esplanade One of our reporters who was able to go to the preview noticed that Cast Members were lined up to say hello as we entered and thanks and goodbye as we left. A Cast Member told us they’re going to be doing that for the opening weeks! Click here to see more pictures from our return to Disneyland! Disneyland Hotel We checked in on construction over at Disneyland Hotel. We could see a lot of landscaping going on and there have been fences up around the perimeter of the hotel for some time. It’s pretty hard to see much past those fences! Disneyland Hotel Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel has opened as well! Grand Californian Open Currently, guests cannot visit the hotel unless they have a reservation. Want to learn more about the hotel reopening? Click here! Disneyland Entrance Area Near the Disneyland entrance, we noticed that the Lost and Found spot has opened. Lost and Found And day lockers were available for rent too! Day Lockers Simba Parking Lot As a note, the Simba Lot is now back to an hourly rate where guests pay as they exit. Various Locations Disney+ posters are now posted on the building that was previously ESPN Zone. New Disney+ Posters And there are new “Magic is Here” banners on many of the streetlights. New Banners Disneyland Resort Merchandise Updates World of Disney Let’s talk about merchandise! World of Disney had a number of new apparel options. Take a look at the So Good So Happy Tank Top for $34.99. Disney Shirt Looking for a way to add a little magic to your outfit? Look no further than the Magic Every Day T-shirt for $29.99. Disney Shirt There are also some patriotic items like this America Sweatshirt for $59.99… Disney Shirt …and the USA Denim Bucket Hat for $29.99. USA Hat Plus, up your mood with the Mood: Happy T-shirt for $36.99. Disney Shirt We’re big fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction so we love the Pirates of the Caribbean T-shirt for $36.99… Pirates Shirt …and the Pirates of the Caribbean Sweatpants for $44.99. Pirates Pants For $69.99, you can snag the new Stitch Spirit Jersey. It’s Stitch! Get this, this top has an updated, lightweight material! To learn more about this change, click here! There are some new Mickey & Co. items! Take a look at the Mickey & Co. Baseball Hat for $27.99… Mickey Hat …and the Mickey & Co. Sweatshirt for $42.99! Mickey Sweatshirt Shade your eyes with the Mickey Visor for $24.99… Mickey Hat …or the Think Happy Thoughts Baseball Hat for $27.99. Peter Pan Hat You might know that biker shorts are very in and Disney’s on the trend. Check out the Disneyland Black Biker Shorts… Bike Shorts …and the Mickey Balloon Biker Shorts. These are $34.99 each! Bike Shorts Dress Shop The Dress Shop had the new face masks that we saw in Disney World. New Mask This new style has nose bridge wires and they’re $14.99 each. Read our full review of these masks here! They also had the new Kate Spade Minnie Mouse collection including a Cardholder for $55… Kate Spade Minnie Mouse collection …a Wallet for $178… Kate Spade Minnie Mouse collection …a Pouch Duo for $128… Kate Spade Minnie Mouse collection …a Backpack for $298… Kate Spade Minnie Mouse collection …a Satchel for $328… Kate Spade Minnie Mouse collection …and a Crossbody Camera Bag for $168. Kate Spade Minnie Mouse collection Disney Home Over in Disney Home, there were some new-to-us snowglobes, a Peter Pan Snowglobe that plays “You Can Fly…” Snowglobe …and a Mickey Mouse Snowglobe that plays “Mickey Mouse March.” These are $39.99 each! Snowglobe Pin Traders Our final stop is Pin Traders! There were four new pins here for $19.99 each: the Where Fantasy Grows Terrarium Timon Pin… Disney Pin …the Magic in the Stars Aries Brother Bear Pin… Disney Pin …the Visit 100 Acre/Aker Wood Pin… Disney Pin …and the Cinco de Mayo Pin! Disney Pin Whew! That’s all the new stuff from Disneyland from the last few days. Keep in mind though, Disneyland does OPEN today! We’re covering it all live and YOU can follow along. Stay tuned! Want to follow along with the reopening of Disneyland? 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. Headed to Disneyland Resort soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disneyland Resort: Birthday Cake Churros, a Monte Cristo Update, and More first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Orlando Sentinel theme park reporter Dewayne Bevil and podcast producer Wesley Alden have two different thoughts on the PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom. Dewayne thinks it is fine. Wesley is indifferent. But there are folks out there that can’t get enough of the ride. View the full article

“Adventure is OUT THERE!” And it’s in the air, too, as the insanely colorful, clever, and CUTE Up-themed Balloons have arrived in Disney World! Up Balloon! You may remember that we first spotted these over in Disneyland Resort’s Disney California Adventure… and it was LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. So we were thrilled when we found them today in Disney Springs on the east coast side of things!! Up Balloons in Disney Springs Of course, they’re every bit as neat as we remember… The unique two-part design of the balloon features Carl’s house from Up on the bottom half, while the top half boasts that signature bundle of balloons carrying the house away to Paradise Falls! Up Balloon Here’s another closeup with Carl and everyone’ favorite Wilderness Explorer, Russel. New ‘Up’ balloon! Oh, and did you know that these balloons LIGHT UP?!? How cute is this balloon? Now, as you can tell, there weren’t too many in the beautiful balloon bundle in Disney Springs. The two you see below, according to the cast member, were the only two left for today as of this afternoon. ONLY TWO LEFT! He also mentioned that they sold out within ONE HOUR yesterday. So, if you just so happen to see one in Disney World, it’s best to ACT FAST if you want one… before they float away!! Click here to see MORE of What’s New in Disney World this week! 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 Up balloon? Please let us know with a comment! The post PHOTOS: An Unexpected Souvenir Is Selling Out FAST in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

ICYMI, we’re in DISNEYLAND for the historic Reopening Day!! And we’ve been checking out the opening day happenings, like crowds, attractions, and more. Welcome Back to Disneyland!! In fact, we were able to check things out a little earlier in the week during a preview to wave hello to our Disney pals and experience ALL the magic of being back in the park! Oh, and we’ve been doing some snacking along the way, too. And when it comes to classic Disney snacks, one that comes to mind is the Mickey Pretzel! The thing is… Mickey isn’t so easy to find in the park (in Pretzel form, that is). Where can you find THIS in Disneyland right now? In speaking to a cast member, we learned that — as far as they knew — the cart in Frontierland across from Big Thunder Mountain is the ONLY PLACE in the park serving them right now! Cart in Frontierland Of course, we’ll be keeping an eye out for more. In the meantime, we’re getting our fill of Disneyland Churros, Mickey Beignets, and the famous Monte Christo (which, we discovered, has changed…). How has Disneyland’s Monte Cristo changed? Find out here! So there’s no shortage of Disney snacking goin’ on here in Disneyland! We’ll continue to keep you up to speed on the HAPPIEST of ALL HAPPENINGS as Disneyland is reopen to guests once again! 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 Is the Mickey Pretzel on your list of favorite snacks? Please let us know with a comment! The post This Is the ONLY Place in Disneyland to Get a Mickey Pretzel Right Now. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has quite a few construction projects going on right now! Main Street, U.S.A. If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you’ll want to know exactly how this work will affect your vacation. So today, we’re bringing you our weekly refurbishment update for May 3rd through 9th. Magic Kingdom Refurbishments Hall of Presidents The Hall of Presidents has been closed for quite some time while an animatronic for President Joe Biden is installed! This happens every time a new U.S. President is elected. The Hall of Presidents The show closed for refurbishment in January, and Disney has not yet announced a reopening date. But we’ll let you know as soon as we hear! Learn More About the Hall of Presidents’ Refurbishment! Walt Disney World Railroad Meanwhile, the Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for over 2 YEARS! Construction on TRON: Lightcycle Run is currently blocking its path through Tomorrowland, so it remains temporarily unavailable. Walt Disney World Railroad That TRON construction is likely delayed, which means the Railroad probably won’t open back up for a while. The TRON work will have to clear up quite a bit before the classic train can reopen. We’ll keep ya in the loop if we hear any news! Check out the Main Street Station’s Makeover! Main Street Confectionery The Main Street Confectionery closed in April for a pretty long time — its refurbishment is lasting well into the summer! As of now, the location is no longer on Disney’s refurbishment list starting July 4th. However, that date is subject to change, and the closure could last even longer. Head over to Main Street Cinema for sweet treats in the meantime! In the meantime, Main Street Cinema is selling all of the Confectionery’s sweet treats! And elsewhere on Main Street, U.S.A., The Chapeau has closed, too. Check Out What Main Street Confectionery Will Be Like When it Reopens! EPCOT Refurbishments Pin Traders Over in EPCOT, a store is getting some TLC, too! Pin Traders, which you can find under Spaceship Earth, closed on April 20th for some minor work. Pin Traders Construction Fences Disney hasn’t said why Pin Traders is shuttered, but we’ll let you know if we hear! It’s likely pavement work in front of the store. It’s currently scheduled to reopen on May 7th. Click for More Info on Pin Traders’ Closure! Disney World Resort Refurbishments Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort At the hotels, some major changes are underway! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is in the middle of a huge transformation: we’ll see changes to the main entrance, lobby, and monorail station. Polynesian Construction The guest rooms are also getting a Moana retheme. And they look pretty neat, don’t they?! ©Disney Those rooms are available for reservations from July 19th forward! The rest of the projects around the hotel should wrap up around then, too. Here’s How to Book a Room at a Reopened Polynesian! Disney’s Contemporary Resort At Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a big refurbishment project has just kicked off! Work is being done to the Main Tower guest rooms — but while those rooms are unavailable for booking, the rest of the resort is relatively unaffected. More construction! We say “relatively” because if you’re visiting here, you’ll want to aware that the construction is pretty noisy. However, a Cast Member confirmed that the work is only scheduled to last through September! Learn More About the Refurb at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Lastly, some construction is taking place at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort! The waterslide and splash zone at Meadow Swimmin‘ Pool are being refurbished through May. Wilderness Lodge Slide Construction No worries if you’re staying here! Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool will both remain open throughout the closure. Read More About Meadow Swimmin’ Pool’s Refurb! That wraps up our refurbishment updates for this week! We’ll be sure to keep you posted with plenty more news — so stay tuned to DFB. Click Here to Learn About an Upcoming Refurbishment! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post All the Rides CLOSED in Disney World for Refurbishment Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re ALL about the fancy eats in Disney World. Now That’s One Pretty Cake! But sometimes, we’re in the mood for something off the good ol’ kids’ menu. And luckily, Disney totally lets you do that! So when we noticed some tasty lookin’ eats on the menu at Nomad Lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we decided to give ’em a try. All right, we ordered a WHOLE lot of food here. What you see here is a kids’ Mac and Cheese, a kids’ Cookies and Cream Brownie, some churros, and the Honey Bee Beer that we SO love. Get ready to EAT! So let’s get tasting! We’re gonna kick things off with that mac and cheese. Now, you can technically order this as a side with a kids’ meal, but we snagged it on its own for $5. It’s a white cheddar mac and cheese, so you’d expect some great flavor…but it was a letdown. White Cheddar Mac and Cheese What was so tragic about it? Well, a LOT. For starters, it wasn’t creamy at all. It was also bland — it could’ve used quite a bit more salt. Lastly, we would’ve loved to see a LOT more cheese on this thing. WHERE is the cheese?! If you’re on the hunt for cheesy, flavorful mac, you’re gonna want to pass. Womp, womp. We’ll move on to the next kids’ item of our feast: the Cookies and Cream Brownie! It was basic: tasty but lacking anything special. The texture was a strange mousse/brownie hybrid, which took some getting used to. It’s brownie time! We wanted the Oreo to pack a little more punch — think the Grey Stuff at Gaston’s Tavern! But if you do want some more flavor, you can always help yourself to the strawberry sauce on the side. Not our favorite! We had no big complaints on this brownie, but it didn’t really wow us. Again, you can opt to get this on the side of a kids’ meal, or you can grab it on its own for $6! Here’s a closer look! The standout of this meal were those CHURROS! They come with vanilla bean and strawberry chili dipping sauces, which were just fantastic. We NEED more of these churros. The churros were warm and crumbly, and fell apart in our mouths in perfect goodness. Our favorite sauce was that strawberry chili, but we’d recommend either. YUM. You can order these up for $9! Out of the three dishes we’d tried, if we’re being honest with ya, this is the only one we’d order again. We’re dreaming of eating these again. Last but not least, we’re moving on to that beer! It’s the same Honey Bee Citrus Blonde Ale you’ll find at The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival! You can also get it at Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Beer time! We’ve already reviewed this beer plenty for ya, but we ARE gonna remind you that it has a perfectly slight honey flavor, making it a great spring sip. It costs $9.25! Still a favorite! Okay, that was a LOT of food! While we’re usually all in favor of ordering off the kids’ menu at Disney World, you may want to skip it here. Of course, kids will likely love these dishes, but adults will really notice the lack of flavor. Those churros, on the other hand?! They’re a must if you swing by Nomad Lounge. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Read Our Full Review of that Honey Bee Beer! 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 foods would you try? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: This Was the BIGGEST Letdown We've Had All Week in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Magic is Back! Disneyland has officially reopened, over a year after it closed! And we ARE THERE! We’re back! And, we’re not the only ones excited — even the Cast Members prepared to welcome guests back! We’ve been busy checking out the crowds and exploring the parks, but, between all the churros and rides, we found time to stop into a shop and see the brand new “Magic is Back” merchandise collection! And, now we’ve got your FIRST LOOK at this new merchandise in the park! First, let’s start with some new t-shirts! There is a light blue retro Disneyland shirt that has us in our feels. It features the Disneyland Resort sign design with Disney’s reopening tagline, “the magic is back” and is available for $36.99. Look at that retro Disneyland design If light blue isn’t your color, there’s also a navy blue Magic Is Back Tee for $29.99. This one is decked out with the Sleeping Beauty Castle and Disneyland sign front and center. Let everyone know you’ve been BACK to Disneyland! And, if you’re still not sold on the tees, there’s ANOTHER navy blue tee that has Sleeping Beauty Castle, Sorcerer Mickey, the Disneyland sign, and five Disneyland icons you’ll recognize from the park for $24.99! You can spot Big Thunder Mountain, Space Mountain, and a few other popular Disneyland spots in the bubbles around “The magic is back.” And kids can too! Disneyland is requiring that guests wear a face mask at all times unless stationary and actively eating and drinking, so you can pick up a mask to wear for the day and match the occasion. The Sorcerer Mickey Mask features designs from all the different t-shirts and is now available for $6. Add this to your growing Disney mask collection And, to stay hydrated as you explore the parks, you can pick up the Magic Is Back Tumbler for $29.99. The entire cup is decked out with Sorcerer Mickey on one side… Mickey is 100% us all day today …and “The magic is back” and the Disneyland Resort sign design on the other. You’re right, the magic IS back! These items can be found at Disneyland as of TODAY at Emporium, Elias & Co., and Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop. And if they turn up anywhere else, we’ll be sure to let you know. In the meantime, there’s a Corndog from The Little Red Wagon calling our name! Here’s Another Way Disneyland is Changing The Passholder Experience 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 shopping for anything from this new collection? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: ALL the Magic Is Back Disneyland Merchandise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s up, DFB friends? We’ve been back to Magic Kingdom to see what’s new. Welcome to Adventureland! So for all the updates, just keep on reading, because we’ve got a few for you! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Y’all know us — we are all about hacking our snacks at Disney World, and so we decided to combine our beloved coconut soft serve with churros to make a Coconut Dole Whip Churro Sundae. And we used the chocolate dipping sauce that comes with the churros, too! Can we say yum? Coconut Dole Whip Churro Sundae And yes, it was as good as it looks. Here’s How To Create This Sundae! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium There’s a new Mandalorian Pin available now. This is the way. There are some WAY cool retro Star Wars figures here now, too! There’s Princess Leia… Princess Leia …Queen Amidala… QUEEN …and Zutton. These figures are $14.99 each. Zutton There are some very cool Kids T-Shirts now available, too. This Donald Duck Shirt totally describes us when we’re hangry. Same, Donald, Same. This one is perfect for those kids who are Spider-Man fans. Spidey Shirt And your kid can rep the Avengers with this shirt. All shirts are $19.99, but right now if you buy two, they’re only $15 each! Avengers Assemble! This Forky Dress is certainly NOT trash. It’s $34.99. Not trash Hello, you pretty sparkly Loungefly Minnie Backpack! We love the sequins! We’re loving how much this new bag pops! Check Out This New ‘Tangled’ Bag! Town Square Theater Check out this super sweet Denim Fab 5 Hat! Rep the Fab 5! The hat is $27.99. Check Out These New Disney Kitchen Items That Just Arrived Online! Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. We found even MORE of those retro Star Wars figures here! He has spoken! It’s Kuiil! Kuill We also found Moff Gideon… Moff Gideon …IG-11… IG-11 …and Greef Karga. Greef Karga Check out this cool Captain America Shield Magnet! Cap Magnet This is so cool for Marvel fans! Check Out the BIG Update in Disney’s New Marvel Collection Magic Kingdom Attraction Updates The Jungle Cruise We’ve been enjoying seeing all the changes taking place on the Jungle Cruise, as Imagineers work on updating it. The ride is remaining open as they replace scenes and we’re checking to see what’s new frequently. Most recently we noticed that the part of the ride where you pass by an area with canoes on the shore and a hut in the back looked different — the skulls on spears that used to be there are now gone. They’re Gone! The spears used to be on the left side — but that space is empty now. Read More About This Change Haunted Mansion and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train We spotted signs at both of these attractions instructing guests on how to use the new Bluetooth ride photo feature from Disney’s MagicMobile (now available through the My Disney Experience app). MagicMobile Instructions You will need to enable Bluetooth on your phone to use this feature. Learn More About These Signs and What They Mean Magic Kingdom Construction Updates It looks like much of the Cinderella Castle Stage construction is almost complete. It’s looking like a stage now! We can’t wait to see what this gets used for! See What Cinderella Castle Looks Like Now Without The Bushes In Front Of It! Ticket and Transportation Center The Monorail Sign for Magic Kingdom looks a little spiffier now, thanks to a new paint job! This sign used to be purple and is now blue. New paint! Looking good! Check Out Disney’s Fun Wet Paint Sign! Magic Kingdom Character Updates Belle Belle turned up at Enchanted Tales with Belle — and she was waving and chatting with guests! We’re so happy to see her! Cast Members couldn’t confirm she would be meeting there daily, but if you’re in the area, it won’t hurt to check! See More Photos Of Belle Meeting Here That’s it for our time at Magic Kingdom, but we’ll be back soon with even more updates! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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Well, friends, we made it: Disneyland is finally OPEN! There it is! As excited as we are to be back in the parks, unfortunately, not every ride is reopening with Disneyland this weekend. Like we reported back at the beginning of April, even with the park reopen, Jungle Cruise still remains closed in Disneyland. (But stick with us, because there’s a little more to the story to come…) Tours Departing Daily (But Not Today…) This is due, of course, to a historic retheming of the ride that is occurring for the Jungle Cruise rides on both coasts! Jungle Cruise is Closed The ride in Disney World‘s Magic Kingdom elected not to close as the ride changes are being put into place even now, and it has been strange to ride and find things missing from day to day! But since the attraction was already closed in Disneyland due to the park closure, the decision was made to keep it closed until the retheming was complete. “Please visit other Adventureland attractions…” That said, we have a recent update, ICYMI! Just yesterday, Disneyland President Ken Potrock shared that Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise will reopen this summer! He also explained that the ride will reopen with some necessary changes, including a newly enhanced story revolving around those World Famous Jungle Cruise Skippers! Jungle Cruise Concept Art ©Disney As a reminder, the Jungle Cruise is currently off of Disneyland’s refurbishment calendar starting June 29th. Keep in mind, though, that Disney has not confirmed that this is the reopening date. The only thing confirmed at this time is that the changes will debut sometime “this summer.” We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for any developments about the Jungle Cruise, and we’ll definitely let you know as soon as you can cruise once again with the Skippers in Disneyland! While we’re waiting for the full reveal, here’s what we know about the Jungle Cruise re-theme! 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 are you most looking forward to in the Jungle Cruise retheme? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disneyland is Open, But a Classic Ride is Still Closed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re still bustling from all the Disney Cruise Line updates on the brand new ship, the Disney Wish! Concept Art for the Disney Wish ©Disney The new ship may not be setting sail until Summer 2022, and we may have a bit longer until other Disney cruises start up again in the US, but there is one group of Disney fans who can hop on a cruise this summer! The Disney Cruise Line had previously announced that they would be setting sail once again in a completely NEW way this summer throughout the UK on what they’re calling “Staycations.” And, what makes these cruises a “staycation” is that the Disney Magic won’t dock at any ports and will instead spend the days at sea during select 2, 3, or 4-night adventures. The Disney Magic will be pulling into select UK ports this year! And, now you can book your cruise on the Disney Cruise Line website or by calling 0800 171 3217. Just keep in mind that you must be a UK resident to set sail on the Disney Magic during these cruises. Bookings are now available! ©Disney Throughout the summer, the cruises will depart from London Tilbury, England; Newcastle, England; Liverpool, England; and Southampton, England on select dates, though not all cruise lengths are available for each port. And, now you can see which cruises are still available and where pricing starts for each when you go to book your vacation. 2-Night UK Staycation Sailing from Newcastle pricing and information ©Disney The cost of the cruise will depend on both the number of nights the cruise sails and which stateroom type you choose. The cheapest options are an Inside cabin and other options include Oceanview, Verandah, and Concierge. Disney Magic Itineraries ©Disney One change to the booking process is that you won’t be able to select the exact stateroom that you will stay in on the ship. Instead, you’ll select which deck and category you would prefer for your room to be in and then Disney will assign you a stateroom before you embark with those preferences guaranteed. So, you won’t know which end of the ship you’ll be on, but you will know your view, deck, and category. You will not be able to select your exact room ©Disney And, once you click add to cart, you’ll fill in all your party details and be booked on your first cruise in over a year! Get Ready for Some Pool Time! Disney has also added a Cruise Availability Update to the website in the case that health and safety conditions require that they cancel your cruise prior to setting sail. It states that “you will be contacted with the option to receive a refund without Disney-imposed cancellation fees or a future cruise credit if the reservation has been paid in full,” which is the cancellation policy that Disney has adapted for other canceled cruises this year. Disney Cruise Line Cruise Availability Update ©Disney So, are you ready to get back on a Disney Cruise ship? If you’re a UK resident and want to hop aboard any of these select summer staycation cruises, head on over to the Disney Cruise Line website and book your cruise! Select rooms are already selling out, so you’ll want to start planning sooner rather than later. And, as always, stay tuned for more Disney news and updates. Click HERE for more information on the NEW Disney Cruise Line Staycations! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been on a Disney cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Cruise Line's Summer "Staycations" Are Now Available to Book first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

WOW, here we are in the month of May! Not only will next week bring with it the first full week of the month of May, but next week also means that May the Fourth is just around the corner! Will you be celebrating in Disney World? There’s nothing like EPCOT in spring! If so, you’ll want to make sure you’ve brushed up on those park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of May 2nd, 2021. That way, you’ll be able to anticipate which days may be more crowded than others, so you can then plan your vacation accordingly! Disney World Park Hours the Week of May 2nd For the week of May 2nd, Magic Kingdom will be open each day from 8AM-9PM. Magic Kingdom park hours the week of May 2nd © Disney EPCOT will be open daily next week from 11AM-10PM. The Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will also be open daily next week from 11AM-10PM. EPCOT park hours the week of May 2nd © Disney Next week, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open daily from 9AM-8PM. Hollywood Studios park hours the week of May 2nd © Disney The one noticeable change last week will be at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The park will be open daily from 8AM-7PM, closing one hour earlier than it has been in recent weeks. Animal Kingdom park hours the week of May 2nd © Disney And don’t forget Park Hopping is still available for those with the Park Hopper option added onto their tickets after 2PM each day. In order to Park Hop, you must be scanned into the first park of the day, for which you have a confirmed Park Pass Reservation. After that, you do not need any additional Park Pass reservations. Howdy, Woody! So, if you see a park below that you want to visit but does not have Park Pass availability, you can always try to hop there after 2PM, as long as you have that Park Hopper option and you have scanned into your first park of the day. Click here to read about how Disney World may be able to increase their park capacity soon! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of May 2nd Select Resort Hotels On May 2nd, 7th, and 8th, guests staying at Select Resort Hotels cannot book any Park Pass Reservations at any of the four theme parks. As of this writing, all four parks are full. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels for May 2nd as of April 29th © Disney On Monday, May 3rd and Tuesday, May 4th, guests staying at Select Resort Hotels can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT. On May 5th and 6th, they can choose between EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. ©Disney Theme Park Tickets Currently, for the week of May 2nd, guests with Theme Park Tickets (those not staying at Select Resort Hotels) have the same Park Pass Reservation availability as those guests who are staying at Select Resort Hotels, as if often the case. On May 2nd, 7th, and 8th, Theme Park Ticket guests cannot book any Park Pass Reservations as all four theme parks are full. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets for May 2nd as of April 29th © Disney On Monday, May 3rd and Thursday, May 4th, Theme Park Ticket guests can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT. Again, they can book at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 5th and 6th. ©Disney Annual Passholder Annual Passholders have more Park Pass Reservation availability next week, but just slightly. Currently, May 2nd and May 8th are booked full at all four theme parks. Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders for May 2nd as of April 29th © Disney From Monday, May 4th through Thursday, May 6th, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. On May 3rd, they can book at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT. ©Disney Finally, on Friday, May 7th, Annual Passholders can currently book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders for May 7th as of April 29th © Disney If your goal is to visit Hollywood Studios to celebrate May the Fourth and you have yet to book a Park Pass Reservation, all three ticket types will need to start their day in another park and then hop to Hollywood Studios at 2PM. Keep in mind, however, that if you want to experience Rise of the Resistance, you MUST have a confirmed Park Pass Reservation for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. EVERYONE. WANTS. TO. RIDE. THIS. ATTRACTION. We’ll be back next week with another roundup of the latest park hours and Disney Park Pass Reservation availability! Click here to brush up on the current Boarding Group distribution times for Rise of the Resistance. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World next week? 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We had a BEAUTIFUL week in Disney World! Tree of Life If you’re headed to Disney World soon, then you might be hoping for more of the same when it comes to the weather in Disney World next week. Well, we want to make sure you’re ready for whatever the Florida skies might throw at you. So, we’re here with a weather update! Weather Forecast According to The Weather Channel, things are getting HOT, HOT, HOT this week. Hollywood Studios Last week was the first that gave us a nice reprieve from the rain. Will we still have sunny days for days this week? Let’s take a look! May 3rd Monday, May 3rd will start the week with pretty toasty temperatures — and you better get used to it! That day is going to max out at a 94-degree high and we’ll see 73 degrees at night. ©The Weather Channel You’ll notice the temperatures this week are pretty stable again, although they are a little warmer this week. Don’t expect to see too many differences from day to day! May 4th The next day, May 4th brings us a VERY similar forecast with a high of 96 degrees during the day and keeping that low down at a comfy and warm 75 degrees. ©The Weather Channel You also might notice that the chance of rain is pretty low. Over the week, there’s a little more moisture in the forecast but nothing like we saw a few weeks ago. May 5th On Wednesday, May 5th, we’re going to see temps that are pretty similar to the day before, don’t worry though, it’s going to cool down just a little bit later in the week. Your low is gonna keep hanging out in the mid-70s for a comfy evening. ©The Weather Channel Note that it looks like we’re going to see some scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Make sure you have a rain layer prepped so that you can stay dry. May 6th For Thursday, May 6th, we’re seeing a day with a little bit of a drop in the temps in the high-80s and a beautiful evening at 71 degrees. ©The Weather Channel You’ve got some thunderstorms in the morning here as well. When there are thunderstorms in the forecast, it’s best to be prepared. Sometimes, you might end up getting off without rain — but it’s best to be prepared. May 7th The week continues with still-similar temperatures in the day and another little drop into the high 60s in the nighttime on May 7th. ©The Weather Channel And voila! That rain chance drops too! Get ready for intervals of clouds and sunshine! May 8th Saturday, May 8th brings us more warm temps up in the high-80s. Note this week has all EXTREME UV Index days. This is similar to last week so you’ll want to make sure you wear PLENTY of sunscreen. ©The Weather Channel Here, we’ll see an 87-degree high and a 69-degree low. May 9th And we’ll wrap up our week on May 9th with still warm temperatures and a beautiful sunny day. ©The Weather Channel This week might not be quite as perfect as last week, but it’s just important that you focus on that sun protection! Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel. Temperatures are projected to hang out in about the same place for the whole week again. We’re looking at a range of 80s to 90s highs and 60s to 70s lows. ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH 2 News Keep in mind that the weather in Florida is subject to change at ANY moment so keep an eye on that forecast. We recommend that you check regularly as you get closer to your trip and then check every day DURING your trip too. Click here to see some essentials you need for your park bag! Tips for Weathering the Weather! So, what are our best tips for packing when it comes to this week’s forecast? Protect yourself from the sun and heat! Alright, there’s SUN and HEAT to deal with this week. Florida is known for hot and humid days in the late spring and the forecast is showing some intense UV levels. It kinda feels like we’re saying “Bye!” to spring and “Hi!” to summer. Hollywood Studios Keep in mind that UV levels aren’t just uncomfortable but they can also be harmful. It will be very important to make sure you wear sunglasses or a cap to protect your eyes and to snag sunscreen so that you don’t get any painful burns. Want more Disney trip essentials? Click here! Be prepared for anything! Alright, the other thing is that you shouldn’t feel safe from rain even if it isn’t in the forecast on any given day. You’ll need to bring a poncho or rain jacket for your trip in general with those storms on the forecast — but think twice before you leave it in your hotel room. It was poncho weather this week! Rain can crop up at ANY. TIME. in Orlando and it can be SO uncomfy to be soaking wet while you’re waiting for Space Mountain (or any other ride). Better to be safe than sorry by toting along a poncho when you head into the parks! To see how effective the Disney poncho is, click here! Stay tuned to DFB for all the news next week in Disney World and beyond! Click here for the latest news from Magic Kingdom! 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 headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! The post Expect EXTREME UV Levels in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re still a few days away from May the 4th… but some of the specialty treats for what’s known as Star Wars Day (like the Grogu Mousse, for instance) have already made their way to Disney World from a galaxy far, far away! Millennium Falcon Chocolate Pop Among them is the Millennium Falcon Pop at The Ganachery in Disney Springs. This returning treat is a chocolate tribute to the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy, and it’s available from now though… well, May the 4th, of course! So, “Punch it, Chewie!” Because we’re diggin’ in! We were seriously impressed with the detail on the Millennium Falcon Pop when it made its debut for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Millennium Falcon Chocolate Pop And that holds no less true with this treat’s return… just LOOK at it!! Millennium Falcon Chocolate Pop A silver sheen glistens on the front of the solid chocolate pop. Millennium Falcon Chocolate Pop And the back is sprinkled with space rocks! Okay, those are crispy candied pearls, if you earthlings must… Millennium Falcon Chocolate Pop While the details of this chocolate piece are what makes it so unique, the flavor is straight milk chocolate… and when you’re talking about the rich, handmade chocolate that The Ganachery is known for, there’s nothing to complain about with that! Millennium Falcon Chocolate Pops A Millennium Falcon Chocolate Pop will run you 7 Galactic Credits ($7.00), and it’s a super fun treat that we’re so happy has landed once again in Disney World for May the 4th! And… May the FORCE be with you! Check out ALL the May the 4th treats in Disney World 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. Would you like to try the Millennium Falcon Pop? Please let us know with a comment! The post PHOTOS: The INSANE Detail of this Millennium Falcon Treat Stuns Once Again in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We made it! We are here at Disneyland’s reopening day, and we’re taking you with us! We’re HERE! With park reservations almost completely sold out, we were prepared for quite a big crowd of fellow Disney fans today as we made our way around. We’ve had almost a year to experience the Disney World parks with capacity restrictions, social distancing, and other health and safety measures in place, so we were curious how that would translate to Disneyland. And now, we’re taking a look! When we arrived at the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure, we found that cars were parked one next to the other, instead of with spaces in between like we’ve seen elsewhere. Mickey and Friends Parking But even with all the cars, there was no line at security or temperature check. We were through in no time! Security and Temp Check We found the crowds on our way from the parking structure to the park, where 2 lines stretched down the entire tram route. However, they moved pretty quickly, and we were through in just 30 minutes. Line to Disneyland Park The crowds on Main Street, U.S.A. didn’t feel too heavy, as people meandered into the park. Entering Disneyland The area around Sleeping Beauty Castle had some congestion, though! We’re guessin’ everyone wanted to snap a picture again. Sleeping Beauty Castle In Fantasyland, crowds were pretty mild… King Arthur Carrousel …while Galaxy’s Edge was practically EMPTY. Keep in mind that we passed through shortly after 9AM, so many people hadn’t made their way into this area of the park just yet. Galaxy’s Edge Over in New Orleans Square, there was a fair amount of traffic… New Orleans Square …with more crowding around the Haunted Mansion. In general, we did notice most pockets of congestion were near ride entrances and exits. Haunted Mansion And in Adventureland, there were plenty of people, as the Jungle Cruise queue was being used as an extended line for Indiana Jones Adventure. Adventureland Crowds Overall, the park doesn’t feel too crowded, and we can definitely tell people are doing their best to social distance. We’ll keep updating this post throughout the day as we continue to make our way around Disneyland. Stay tuned to DFB for plenty of reopening updates! 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 Were you surprised by the Disneyland reopening crowds? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: How CROWDED Is Disneyland on Reopening Day? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been over a year since Broadway initially went dark due to the ongoing health crisis. ©Disney Throughout the year, there have been a few ways to get your Broadway fix in, but it’s not quite the same as sitting in a theater and watching the live performances. And, as we approach the current suspension of ticket sales through May 30th, 2021, there may be hope for Broadway fans who are hoping for a return to the theater. According to Theater Mania, New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, has announced that the city will be reopening this summer on July 1st, crediting vaccine rollout and other precautions the city has taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This will mean that stores, businesses, offices, and even the theater can reopen after a long year of closures. ©Disney Aladdin The Musical So, what does this mean for Broadway? Well, according to de Blasio, we can expect all shows to return to normal capacity for a full reopening in September, with some smaller shows returning even earlier than that. As he said during his announcement, “Broadway takes time because they have to mount a whole production,” so it may take a few months for the operations to return to normal. ©Disney As of today, Broadway has not announced their official plans for reopening just yet, but we will keep an eye out for updates. This is a developing story so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click HERE for Details on When Cruises May Return This Year Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite Broadway show? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's When Broadway Could Reopen in New York City first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Florida divers and science enthusiasts Derek Demeter and Henry Sadler were diving in the Peace River when they found a four-foot, 50 lb. mammoth bone. The pair have also unearthed megalodon teeth, mammoth vertebrae and jaw pieces, mako teeth and a saber-toothed tiger canine. View the full article

We’ve gotta talk about one of our favorite Disney snacks. Cinderella Castle The Nutella and Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich from Sleepy Hollow Refreshments is a Disney snack icon, and you’ll find us happily munchin’ on it whenever we can. In fact, we love it SO MUCH that we made it even better with our very own hack! But if you’re hoping to grab one of these on your next trip to Magic Kingdom, we’ve got some sad news for ya. In February, we shared that this waffle was up for grabs ALL DAY again! Before that change, you could only eat it for breakfast before 11AM. And boy did we love getting to enjoy it anytime we wanted. Fresh Fruit Nutella Waffle Sandwich But when Mobile Order arrived at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments last week, something very sad happened. The Nutella and Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich went back to being a breakfast-only item! You can only order it before 11AM…again. Sleepy Hollow Refreshments Trust us, friends. We’re sad, too. You can bet we’ll be trekkin’ over to Magic Kingdom in the mornings for this ooey gooey goodness! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney updates. Check Out Our Nutella Waffle Hack! 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 this waffle? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT: There Has Been a BIG Update to When the Nutella Waffle Is Being Served in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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