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It’s the last day of April, which means May the Fourth is just around the corner! Want to Pilot the Millennium Falcon? That’s Star Wars Day in case you didn’t know — and there are so many ways to celebrate it in Disney World! Not only can you order some adorable tees or collectibles before your trip, but Disney is offering several galactic treats surrounding the holiday. Today, we got to try a returning treat inspired by Baby Yoda himself! When The Child Mousse arrived at Amorette’s Patisserie in November, we were in love. Now, the Baby Yoda-themed cake is BACK (with a new name!), and we’re trying it out again to see if it still holds up. The Grogu Mousse has the same ingredients as The Child Mousse from last year. That’s vanilla chiffon cake, white chocolate mousse, cookies and cream mousse, and cookie crumbs! Grogu Mousse Like The Child Mousse, this treat was light and pillowy, with a jiggly JELLO-like texture. He’s a cutie! The mix of flavors was subtle and not overly sweet. Most people would be fans of the basic combo of vanilla, white chocolate, and cookies and cream! As for the mousse? It was smooth and creamy and melted right in our mouths. Yum! Just look how jiggly! If you cut this little guy open, you’ll see that combo of 2 mousses and cookie crumbs layered inside the cake itself. And we’ve gotta say, it looks JUST like an avocado. Anyone else?! (No, seriously. We can’t unsee it now.). Um…is that an avocado?! But instead, you’ve got a classic, not-too-sweet dessert that most people would love. If you’re lookin’ for an intensely chocolately or sweet dessert, this isn’t for you! But if you’re on the hunt for something fun, kid-friendly, and photo-worthy, we recommend grabbing this mini cake. It’ll be all yours for $9! YUM! The Child Mousse sold out SUPER fast last year, and we’re expecting this treat to do the same! So hurry over to Amorette’s Patisserie if you want to give it a try. We’ll be checking out all of the May the 4th treats around Disney World, so stay tuned for more food reviews! See ALL the May the 4th Star Wars Treats Coming to 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. Would you eat Baby Yoda in cake form? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: A Disney World Cake Looks Just Like an Avocado, and We Can’t Stop Staring first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever wondered how much the Disney jewelry on-screen actually costs? It’s Jasmine! Sure, we see characters in movies decked out in valuable gems, but how much are they worth? Well, save yourself the headache of doing the math, because someone else did it for you! Jewelry brand Taylor & Hart ranked some of the most expensive fictional jewelry ever. And guys, it would costs WAY more to create than you’d think. Let’s take a look! 2 Disney movies (and a nod to Star Wars) are included in the top 25! Coming in at #8 is Elsa’s crown from Frozen, which is worth a whopping $104,255. The crown is 18 carat yellow gold with a light blue sapphire. WOW is that pricey! ©Taylor & Hart The #12 spot is held by Princess Jasmine’s necklace from the 2019 live-action Aladdin. This one is worth a lot less than Elsa’s crown — it’s $25,021 — but that’s still expensive! The necklace is 18-carat yellow gold, too, but with diamonds and Swiss blue topaz jewels. ©Taylor & Hart And the #17 spot is held by a different kind of princess — none other than Princess Leia herself! Her ring from Star Wars: The Last Jedi is valued at $3,259. It, too, is 18-carat yellow gold, with 2 cabochon star sapphires. Pretty fancy! ©Taylor & Hart The rest of those 25 spots are filled with pop culture favorites like the Heart of the Ocean from Titanic (the #1 spot!) and the Infinity Gauntlet from Avengers: Infinity War. You can check out the full list here. If you ever wondered if you could afford a piece of Disney jewelry…well, now ya know! We’ll keep you posted with more Disney news (and plenty of fun trivia!), so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out This REAL Disney Jewelry! 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 jewelry pieces is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Guess How Much Disney’s Movie Jewelry Costs…Then Add a Few Zeros first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You can feel it in the air! After more than a year, the Disneyland Resort is welcoming back theme park guests.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/PyVd4JRu5rI View the full article

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Disneyland Legacy Passholders: it’s a BIG day! Sleeping Beauty Castle Disneyland is officially reopening today, and we’re sure all you Legacy Passholders are pumped to be back in the gates. While in the parks, you’ll get to take advantage of some perks, like discounts on food and merchandise. Those discounts continued to apply since the Annual Passholder program was discontinued — and now, they’ve been extended again. Last we heard, the discount had been extended until April 30th. Now, that date has been pushed back to May 31st, 2021. Keep in mind that May 31st is not when your discount will expire — Disney has stated that “this date will be automatically extended until new membership offerings are announced.” But for now, that is the expiration date your Disneyland app will state! ©Disney Last month, Disney rolled out digital discount tickets on the Disneyland app. As before, you’ll be able to use this ticket, along with your Annual Passport and a valid photo ID, to save. Your discount will vary based on whether you fall into Legacy Passholder Discount A or Legacy Passholder Discount B. Disneyland Again — your discount will not expire on May 31st. This is a temporary expiration date, which will continue to extend until a new Passholder program is announced. If your digital discount is already linked to your account, you don’t need to take any action. Pixar Pier Yesterday, Disneyland Resort president Ken Potrock hinted that this new Annual Passholder program would roll out by the end of the year. We’ll keep a close eye on the situation, so stay tuned to DFB! Learn More About These Digital Discounts! 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 a Legacy Passholder? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney EXTENDS Legacy Passholder Discounts Again first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been trying all the springtime treats around Disney World! Now That’s One Pretty Cake! Mother’s Day is coming up, which means the parks and resorts have rolled out a WHOLE bunch of eats for us to enjoy. We’ve already sampled a mini cake (WITH mimosa), and now we’re at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to taste some more! We stopped by Creature Comforts to try the brand-new Mother’s Day Cupcake. That’s a chocolate cupcake with strawberry ganache filling and white chocolate frosting. Chocolate and strawberry is a classic combo, so we’re excited to see how this tastes. Mother’s Day Cupcake Not mention, there’s a white chocolate decal of a mom and baby rhino that ties in the Animal Kingdom and Mother’s Day themes just right. Look how cute! So let’s get munchin’! The cake itself was super moist and tasty. Our favorite part was the strawberry filling — but unfortunately, there wasn’t too much of it. We would’ve liked to see a little more! So many flowers! But what we’ve really gotta talk about is that white chocolate buttercream frosting, which had a couple of pros and cons. First, that white chocolate flavor wasn’t prominent at all. It just tasted like any ol’ buttercream! And as you can see, this thing’s not the prettiest when it’s cut open. That’s because the cupcake came straight out of the cooler, so the frosting is like a frozen chunk. Now, we thought the cold icing actually tasted pretty good! But you’ll want to be prepared for that. And if you’re not a frosting fan, you’ll probably think there was way too much of it, period. So much frosting! If you’re looking for a quick ‘n’ easy cupcake, this one was tasty! But we do have to warn those who aren’t into frosting: you may wanna stay away from this one! Not to mention, the green food coloring will dye your hands. It’s just a fact, friends! Make sure you bring some wipes…because everyone who eats this thing is gonna have hands and teeth stained green. Be prepared for dyed hands! You can give this treat a try at Creature Comforts, Flame Tree Barbecue, OR Restaurantosaurus at Animal Kingdom! It’ll be available for $5.99 until June 1st, so you’ve got a whole month to get your snack game on. We’ll keep trying all the Mother’s Day treats around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more reviews! Check Out ALL the Mother’s Day Treats in the Disney Parks! 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 try this cupcake? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Everyone Who Eats Disney World's New Cupcake Will Have 1 Thing in Common first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of Disney’s cardinal rules that it has more or less lived by across their theme parks has to do with sticking to the story of a particular land. For example, you’ll never find a Ronto Wrap for sale in Toy Story Land, and you wouldn’t see a Tomorrowland Cast Member walking around in their costume in Adventureland. Disneyland However, those principles were put to the test in 2021, when Disneyland welcomed guests back to Disney California Adventure with A Touch of Disney. What did Disneyland do that broke its own mold? When Disneyland announced that A Touch of Disney would serve classic Disneyland dishes over at California Adventure, we were all a little more than shocked! While we were thrilled to eat some of our favorite Disneyland food items for the first time in over a year, it felt a little like we were breaking some sort of rule! Pixar Pier By offering location-specific food outside of their home location (or home park for that matter), Disneyland wound up bending their own rules when it comes to “exclusivity.” Just a few examples include the classic Pineapple Dole Whip (California Adventure has famously served what is essentially a Lemon Dole Whip at Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats at Pixar Pier, but not their classic pineapple flavor!), the Monte Cristo Sandwich from Blue Bayou, Walt’s Chili from Carnation Cafe, the Toasted Cheese Sandwich from Jolly Holiday Bakery, and even the Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar! It’s WALT’S Chili! Once Disneyland reopens, it’s likely those dishes will go back to the places from whence they came and become more location-specific again, but A Touch of Disney could be setting a precedent for “bending” the rules that Disneyland has stuck to for so many years. Click here to read about all of the food and drink items available at A Touch of Disney! Where else are we seeing Disney re-write their own rule book? Much of these changes have come out of necessity due to the unprecedented nature of the park closures, but we’ve seen Disney make these sweeping changes in other areas around Disneyland! Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Perhaps the biggest and most shocking change came when Disneyland wiped the slate clean with their Annual Passholder Program. Disney CEO Bob Chapek later said in a question and answer interview that eliminating the Passholder program at Disneyland would have been considered “heresy” prior to the pandemic. Legacy Passholder Magnet and Button from A Touch of Disney event While all of Disney California Adventure is closed off to only ticketed guests now, there was a period of nearly four months where Buena Vista Street was wide open for the general public to visit for FREE. Imagine if Disney World opened a portion of one of their theme parks at no cost whatsoever — bonkers, right?! Storytellers Statue in Disney California Adventure And while there was an extremely select amount of merchandise from Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge available for purchase in and around Tomorrowland prior to the closures, Disney made another big move by offering essentially all of their Galaxy’s Edge merchandise — items that, when the land opened, were meant to be exclusively available “on-world” in that location — at the new Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney. Star Wars Trading Post The Trading Post, found in the former location of Rainforest Cafe, is a more permanent version of what Disneyland offered at WonderGround Gallery. Now, you don’t have to wait to visit Galaxy’s Edge to purchase lightsabers from Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities — you can pick one up on your way out from Downtown Disney! Click here to check out some photos from the new Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney! If there’s anything we have learned from the past year, it’s that Disney as a company has been forced to pivot in its operations, and at times make some unprecedented decisions in how to shape the guest experience. We can surely expect more of these changes to come as 2021 continues, so be prepared for the unexpected! Also, be sure to follow along — we’ll make sure you have the most up-to-date information when it comes to Disneyland’s reopening (THIS FRIDAY!!), as well as Disney World’s continued phased reopening! Click here to read about the suspension of Disneyland’s Annual Passholder Program. 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 Do you live in California and are planning on visiting Disneyland soon? Let us know in the comments! The post How Disneyland Broke Its Own Rules in 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Celebrity Cruises is taking its popular Edge-class design and adding a significant bump in size for its new Florida-bound ship Celebrity Beyond. View the full article

The weather in Disney World can be pretty finicky! Welcome to Hollywood Studios! We’ve visited the parks on all kinds of days, from hot ones to stormy ones to everything in between. How do we do it? Well, we pack lots of rain gear and keep a close eye on our weather app! But a new collaboration between Disney and WeatherBug may make things just a bit easier. The forecasting app WeatherBug has announced that they are working with Disney to deliver a “higher standard of environmental intelligence.” What exactly does that mean? Well, the 2 companies have signed a licensing agreement that will integrate Disney Weather Check technology into the WeatherBug app! It’s a Poncho Kind of Day Once complete, guests will be able to use the WeatherBug app to track live weather features. That’ll help ya decide when to duck into a store when it’s raining, avoid getting in an outdoor line, etc. Pretty nifty! Plan ahead so this ISN’T you! The super cool thing about this is how personalized your weather advice will be. Weather information will be linked to your plans for the day — whether that’s boating, going to the beach, or trekking around Disney World — and you’ll also get alerts for road closures or storm development nearby. Rainy Day in Magic Kingdom Of course, there are also emergency features, such as checklists for emergency planning and a way to review preparedness for significant weather events. With hurricane season on its way to Orlando, this feature could be very helpful. Rainy Day in Hollywood Studios Greg Hale, Chief Safety Officer and Vice President of Worldwide Safety Assurance for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, explains that “the co-development to integrate Disney Weather Check into WeatherBug’s consumer app offers an expanded platform to make the live weather features easily available to everyone.” These new features will be accessible both within and outside Disney’s parks, so you can make the smartest decisions wherever you are. Be prepared for the RAIN in Disney World! We’ll keep you updated once a timeline for this collaboration is announced. We’re looking forward to making good use of this app on stormy days! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Check Out Our Tips for a Stormy Day 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. How do you deal with the weather in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Planning for Unexpected Disney Weather Just Got Easier first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you catch all the reveals yesterday for the new Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish? If not, no worries! We’ve got you covered with a full replay of the event, and a roundup of all the reasons our planDisney panelists are excited for the Disney Wish to set sail in 2022!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/vG9KpoMCd2U View the full article

One thing that’s pretty much inevitable when traveling to Walt Disney World…you’re going to have to wait in line! Let’s go to Disney World! There are lines for rides, shows, shops, restaurants, and everything in-between in the popular theme parks. However, if you’re paying for a trip, it makes sense that you want to make the MOST of your time and not spend ALL of it waiting in line! Recently, we reached out to our readers to find out what they think about waiting in line, and it inspired us to share some of our tips on how to avoid the wait! We Asked Our Readers: How Long is Too Long? First, we reached out to our readers to ask the question “How long is too long to wait for a Disney World ride?” They had a wide variety of opinions, but there were a few answers that were by far the most popular. One Hour A LOT of our readers said they wouldn’t wait more than an hour for any ride at Disney World. One person said, “If my child is in a good mood and it’s something that we can all ride, my top time is an hour (if it’s a big ride).” Another noted, “I won’t wait more than 1 hour but then I live in Florida and am an annual passholder so I can always try again another time.” End of Line for Flight of Passage Some followers put their maximum wait time at an hour for most attractions but said that they would make exceptions for specific things. “Depends on the ride. I think an hour is fair for any ride, anything more than an hour, I’d consider what ride it is,” one reader told us. They noted that they’d be willing to wait longer for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror, Splash Mountain, Flight of Passage, and others like those. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Other comments we received brought the cost factor into the equation: “Depends on the ride but I personally wouldn’t wait more than an hour for any ride. It costs too much money to be there wasting your time in lines.” We have to agree — we certainly don’t want to be spending our entire day in lines (make sure to check out our tips for avoiding that at the end of this article). 45 Minutes We had some readers who were slightly more picky about the amount of time they were willing to wait. One said, “I usually don’t like waiting more than 45 minutes.” while another admitted that they’ve only waited more than 45 minutes for Slinky Dog Dash because their child loved it so much that they rode twice in a row. Slinky Dog Dash is a MUST DO for MANY Another follower shared, “45 min is about my max. I have been spoiled by FastPass and Universal ExpressPass.” We understand, it can definitely be hard to keep your patience while in line if you were used to mastering the FastPass+ system! 30 Minutes Many of our readers who visit the parks frequently were even less willing to wait for their favorite rides. One person commented, “If it was something I hadn’t ridden before, something new, I’d probably wait an hour. Generally, 30-40 is about my max.” Wait Time for Toy Story Mania Another noted that they have a 20-30 minute rule. If they can’t get on the ride in that amount of time, then they save it until next time. A third person had similar things to say, telling us “Most attractions, 30 minutes is my top out point. Definitely a side effect of having an annual pass and deciding ‘eh, I’ll just hit it next time.'” It Depends But even outside of these categories, we received several other answers that were more specific. One reader told us that it depended on the weather, “Like I’ve waited in lines for over an hour in the cooler months that I would never wait in during the middle of summer cause there’s no shade or even a breeze.” The Slinky Dog Dash queue is mostly outside in the sun! Another shared that they had a tier system for how long they were willing to wait that varied based on the ride. “There’s not a single ride I’m waiting triple digits for. I’d say an hour for some of the big hitters, and then tiers going down 40, 20, and 10. If it’s not worth the 10 minutes I’m absolutely not interested in riding it.” Splash Mountain gets really high wait times! One reader brought up some very important questions, noting that it depends on a lot of different factors — “Do you have children waiting with you? What ride is it? Is it raining? Are you hungry?” These are all important things to consider before committing to a long wait time! Different Opinions for New Rides One thing that many people seemed to agree on is that newer rides were more worth the wait. From the answers we received, guests are typically willing to wait up to 2 hours (and sometimes a little more) for a ride that they’ve never done before. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is one of the newest and most popular rides right now. Also, several people mentioned that they’d wait longer for “really good” rides. Generally, that category included thrill rides, rollercoasters, and popular rides that typically have long waits all the time. How to Avoid the Wait However, even if you’re willing to wait a while for a ride it doesn’t mean you have to! We have several tips for ways to avoid standing in lines all day. Rope Drop If you want to knock out a bunch of rides with short wait times, then rope dropping is your best friend! Rope dropping means arriving at the park before it opens, we usually recommend getting to your park of choice 45-60 minutes ahead of time. Get to the parks in the mornings for lower crowds! If you arrive at this time frame, sometimes you’ll be able to get in line for rides early and even ride a few before the park opens. This doesn’t always happen, but even then, you’ll likely be among the first to board the popular rides that day, so you can get it out of the way and move on to the next! Stay Late Okay, so maybe you’re not an early bird. If you can manage to stay late in the parks though, you still may able to accomplish many of the same things that you would in the morning. Since Walt Disney World reopened, we’ve noticed that more guests tend to leave before the day is done (no fireworks to wait around to see!). Plus, the parks are just so pretty at night! It’s important to note that if the park closes at 9PM, you can get in line for a ride up until that minute (same as any other closing time). This is a great strategy for jumping on those really popular rides! Also, we’ve noticed the wait times decrease in the evenings in general, so you will likely be able to knock out things quicker at night. Travel During Less Crowded Times If you want to avoid higher wait times, do your best to avoid the crowds. We recommend traveling during times when kids are in school and skipping trips during holiday weekends, Christmas break, Spring Break, and the summer months if possible. When things get busy, lines start to form EVERYWHERE. If you think that Walt Disney World is going to be busy during your trip, then try to plan your park days for weekdays instead of weekends. On the weekends, locals and passholders tend to drop by, so the crowds are often much higher. This trick may not be as effective during weeks like Christmas, Spring Break, and Thanksgiving, or summer, so keep that in mind. Pay for a VIP Tour This is the pricey option, but if you REALLY hate waiting in lines, it may be right for your family! Booking a VIP Tour through Disney means that a Disney Cast Member will guide you through the parks on your chosen day, and one of the perks of the tour is being able to use the FastPass lines to skip long waits for many rides and attractions. Imagine getting to skip the wait for Flight of Passage! Now, keep in mind that you may have to save up for this one. VIP Tours cost between $425 and $750 per HOUR depending on the season and must be booked for a minimum of 7 hours. On top of that, it doesn’t include park admission costs. But, if you’ve got the spare change, then the experience might be really cool! Important Notes on FastPass+ You may be saying right now, “But DFB, what about FastPasses? Can’t you use those to skip the lines?” Well, unfortunately at this time, FastPasses have not returned to the Disney World parks. Oh, the good ol’ days of FastPasses! For those who aren’t familiar, the FastPass+ system used to be a free way for guests to select return times for a few Disney rides or attractions each day. When you came back to the ride during your return window, you would get to experience a much shorter wait time than what was posted. This option has been temporarily suspended since Disney World reopened and we don’t yet have any details on when it will be back. FastPass signs have actually been removed from some rides! Without FastPasses, it has just become more important that you plan your day strategically. Avoid waiting for popular rides in the middle of the day when the lines are longest and make a list of what you’d like to accomplish, prioritizing the things that are most important to your family. It may also be helpful to have games or activities planned to occupy your time spent in ride queues. ©Disney | The Play Disney Parks app is a great choice to keep you occupied. Finally, it’s important to remember that at one point or another, waiting is going to be a part of your Disney World vacation. Thousands of other guests are visiting the parks, wanting to do the same things you’re doing. Be patient and enjoy yourself — remember that you’re here to relax, have fun, and make memories! Remember why you came to Disney World…to have fun! Stay tuned to DFB to get all the latest tips for your Disney World trip! We’ve got all the Disney news from the parks and online, so stick around for the updates! What I Wish I’d Known Before Going to Disney World in 2021 — 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. Have you been to Disney World since the parks reopened? Tell us in the comments! The post How Long is TOO Long to Wait For a Ride in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Teachers, other school employees get free admission to Kennedy Space Center as part of Educator Appreciation Week. View the full article

Disneyland Resort is officially reopening TODAY, after a 13-month closure. Sleeping Beauty Castle The parks originally shuttered in March 2020, and while Disney World reopened that July, the California parks stayed closed. Closures like these — as well as the pandemic itself — have taken a massive toll on the tourism industry. And while things are slowly reopening, it appears that Disneyland will report an overall loss in revenue. According to The Orange County Register, Disneyland Resort has lost an estimated $4.3 billion in revenue throughout that 13-month closure. This number is an educated estimate by Michael Nathanson, founding partner of the independent research company MoffettNathanson. Disneyland To compare, Disneyland generated around $3.8 billion in revenue in 2019 — again, according to Nathanson’s estimates. Disney California Adventure Nathanson estimated in October 2020 that Disneyland had already lost around $2.2 billion over a 216-day closure. The current number, of $4.3 billion, reflects an updated approximation of exactly what the closure has cost the company. Pixar Pier The closure has had a massive impact on California’s economy, too, which relies on Disneyland and other large theme parks for jobs. Cal State Fullerton’s Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting found that Disneyland contributes, on average, $8.5 billion annually to the California economy. This means the parks’ 412-day closures could have lost the state almost $10 billion. Disneyland Nathanson worries that a “post-coronavirus recession” could prevent Disneyland from bouncing back right away. He explains that “people don’t instantly, when the economy goes back to growing, go to the parks.” We’ll be keeping a close eye on the situation to see exactly how Disneyland’s reopening goes — and what greater impact it has. Stay tuned to DFB. Everything You Need to Know About 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 planning a trip to Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post Analysts Estimate Just How Many Billions the Disneyland Closure Cost first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Spooky Empire returns to Orlando April 30-May 2. View the full article

Four months ago, America’s most populous state was struggling to combat a surge in coronavirus hospitalizations that packed patients into outdoor tents and killed hundreds of people each day. View the full article

We carry forward our commitment to protecting the magic of nature for everyone through grants made by the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF), supporting collaborations with organizations and people globally to connect communities with special places, from forests to wetlands and rivers to oceans.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/h5GEx2MocV8 View the full article

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Disney's Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has many fans. They love it with a white-hot, White Castle level of intensity. View the full article

The Hal Scott Preserve contains more than 9,000 acres of natural lands managed by the St. Johns Water Management District for hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, horseback riding and fishing. View the full article

When it comes to classic Disneyland snacks, we are all about Churros. There are SO many flavors to try! CHURRO! We’re talking about Fluffernutter Churros, Pecan Pie Churros, Gold Dusted Churros, and even Sleeping Beauty Churros! Honestly, we CAN’T get enough! So while we over at Downtown Disney today, we stopped by the California Churro Company Cart to see what was new… and lo and behold, we saw the breakfast of our dreams: French Toast Churros. Um… breakfast churros! These churros are Cinnamon Churros with Powdered Sugar, and they come with Maple Syrup for dipping! Who says churros can’t be breakfast? NOM The churros were soft and warm, just like churros should be. However, we didn’t really get a strong French toast flavor, but the maple syrup is what gives it that breakfast vibe. By itself, the churro tasted like a regular churro. So if you get this, dip generously — the syrup is what makes it special. Dipped in syrup like breakfast should be We tried the French Toast Churro over at Sunshine Churros in Disney World’s Disney Springs and we had basically the same experience. It tasted just like a regular churro, but the maple syrup was a hit. French Toast Churro in Disney World This is, however, proof that churros are a good breakfast food — even if you like to have breakfast throughout the day, like we do! And if you’re in the area, you can try these churros for yourself for $6.95. And we’ll be sure to keep tasting ALL the churros at Disneyland and keep you updated on our faves! Check Out The Special Popcorn Bucket Is Returning To Disneyland for Legacy Passholders 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 churros are a good breakfast? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Disney Churro Dip We Didn't Know We Needed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Together they conquered the court! In celebration of Disney+’s newest Original Series, “Big Shot,” actor John Stamos, who plays Coach Korn in the series, and former WNBA three-time MVP Lisa Leslie stopped by the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for a friendly game of hoops. Located in the middle of the magic of Walt […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/NBSC017U4Yc View the full article

You can get free buttons, park maps, and a few other things in Disney World, but how about a FREE mini-succulent?! Time for a Trip Out to Disney Springs! Mother’s Day is just a few days away, and in honor of the holiday you can score a FREE succulent if you make your way over to Disney Springs! According to a post shared by Disney Springs on Twitter, from April 30th through May 2nd, and from May 7th through May 9th, you can receive a FREE mini-succulent and personalize a bamboo tag to give the succulent to your loved one, with any $45 purchase or more at Origins in Disney Springs. ©Origins These are only available while supplies last though, so be sure to check with the store and see if they’re still available. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disney news and let you know what we find! Click here to see what’s new at Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How will you be celebrating Mother’s Day? Tell us in the comments! The post How to Get a FREE Succulent in Disney World Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The PeopleMover is back OPEN in Magic Kingdom and we are SO happy. PeopleMover Can you blame us? This beloved attraction was closed for over a year with a LOT of delays to that reopening date. We were starting to lose hope! But, have no fear, we’re able to cruise along through Tomorrowland again. Today, we even noticed a change to the way the ride is loaded! When we visited the PeopleMover on its reopening day, we noticed that about two groups were being loaded on each train. Today, we spotted that there were more folks cruising by! PeopleMover We spoke to a Cast Member at the attraction who let us know how they are doing loading. They’re loading guests with one empty car between each party. You can see that empty gap car in the above photo. PeopleMover Keep in mind that the PeopleMover was listing longer waits while we were there, but the wait was not nearly as long as posted! As always, stay tuned for all the latest ride updates! To learn more about news this week (like the PeopleMover reopening!), watch this video! 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 love the PeopleMover? Tell us in the comments! The post PeopleMover Loading Process Gets an Update in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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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. What’s up, DFB friends? It’s so pretty here! We are BACK in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, saying hello to all the animals, walking around one of the most beautiful theme parks ever, and spending some time chasing down a dino! But while we were there, we checked in to see what’s new, so let’s get on with some updates! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Island Mercantile We found some cool new blinged-out t-shirts at Island Mercantile. There’s a Minnie Mouse one… Minnie all blinged out …and a Mickey one! Mickey all blinged out These shirts are $39.99 each. Check Out These Shirts at Disney World That Made Us Seriously LOL! Yak & Yeti Bhaktapur Market We found a HUGE stuffed lion here (this isn’t new, but it’s really cool) — but here, this lion is $100. However, we looked it up online and found it for half that price. Oh, Disney… It almost looks real! Anyway, the lion is made by Melissa & Doug. Wanna get this lion waaaaay cheaper?! Click here! Animal Kingdom Attraction Updates Expedition Everest Y’all — we LOVE finding little details hidden in ride queues, and we just noticed a cabinet in the Expedition Everest line full of stuffed yetis. And one is wearing a Mickey hat! We love it! He’s got a Mickey hat! Check it out for yourself — you can find the cabinet in Mr. Toshi’s Shop right after you walk through the tea garden. Read Our Review of a Yeti-Inspired Drink! It’s a short update this time around, but we’ll be back soon with more of the latest news from ALL of Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite thing at Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New In Disney's Animal Kingdom: Mickey and Minnie Tees and a Hidden Mickey on Expedition Everest first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article