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Disney Cruises are still temporarily suspended, but Disney’s looking ahead with the grand reveal of its newest ship, the Disney Wish! Disney Wish Concept Art ©Disney While we already knew some details about the Disney Wish — and even got a peek at some concept art! — today’s Once Upon a Disney Wish event gave us even more insight into the new ship! And boy do we have LOTS to share with you. So let’s get started! When Will it Sail? The Disney Wish will embark on its maiden voyage on June 9th, 2022! You’ll be able to book reservations starting on May 27th. Castaway Cay members, Disney Vacation Club members, and Adventure Insiders will get early access to booking. You can check out those dates below. ©Disney After the ship’s maiden voyage from June 9th-14th, you’ll be able to choose between a 3-night or 4-night Bahamian cruise. ©Disney Itineraries have been released through September 2022! Learn More About the Disney Wish Itineraries! Restaurants We’re ALL about food here at DFB, so of course, we’ve gotta talk about all the dining options onboard! And trust us, there are a LOT of ’em. To start, there are 3 restaurants for the whole family! The first is Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure, which will transport guests to Anna and Kristoff’s engagement party (with plenty of live music!). ©Disney Learn More About Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure! You can also stop by Worlds of Marvel, an “ambitious dining experience” that puts YOU right in the middle of your very own superhero adventure! ©Disney Learn More About Worlds of Marvel! There’s also 1923, inspired by The Walt Disney Company’s journey through animation. This spot’s got a laid-back Hollywood vibe, with plenty of props showing the history of Disney movies! ©Disney Learn More About 1923! Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge is a watering hole for all ages during the day — but at night, it transforms into an adult-only experience. You’ll sip on Star Wars-inspired beverages as you’re transported around the galaxy with plenty of cool tech! ©Disney Learn More About Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge! Grown-ups can also enjoy a suite of adult-only Beauty and the Beast-inspired dining experiences. You can grab a cocktail at The Rose… ©Disney …enjoy authentic Italian at Palo Steakhouse (inspired by Cogsworth!)… ©Disney …or sit down for an extravagant meal at Enchanté, featuring a gourmet menu by three-Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Lallement. This spot is based off none other than the elegant Lumière! ©Disney Lastly, adults can head over to the Quiet Cove Pool District, where they can grab some sips at the open-air Cove Bar or enjoy specialty drinks and treats at the Moana-themed Cove Cafe! ©Disney As we receive more details about these restaurants — and as Disney announces any new ones! — we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop. Read More About ALL These Restaurants! Attractions One of the biggest pieces of news we received about the Disney Wish was AquaMouse! This will be Disney’s first-ever attraction at sea, so it’s a HUGE deal. It’ll take guests straight into the world of animated Mickey Mouse shorts! AquaMouse ©Disney The water adventure will put guests in a 2-seater ride vehicle. Along the way, they’ll encounter sea creatures and other characters from the original story Scuba Scramble. ©Disney Altogether, the ride winds through 760 feet of tubes. WOW is that impressive! You can read ALL the details on this exciting new ride right here. Learn More About AquaMouse! Just for Kids A lot of those dining experiences we told ya about were just for grown-ups — but there are also activities just for kiddos! 3 kids’ clubs provide immersive experiences for all ages. In Disney’s Oceaneer Club, little ones ages 3-12 can visit the Marvel Super Hero Academy to make their own supersuit and train for greatness… ©Disney …visit Fairytale Hall to read with Belle or do art with Rapunzel… ©Disney …or visit the Imagineering Lab to design their own rollercoaster! ©Disney Meanwhile, It’s a Small World Nursery offers babysitting services for ages 6 months to 3 years. Tots can play games, make crafts, read books, and more! Edge and Vibe are older-kid hangouts with counselor-led activities. Edge is for those ages 11-14, while Vibe is for teens 14-17. ©Disney These kids’ clubs sound AWESOME, and we kinda wish we were young enough to experience them. BRB, researching a way to go back in time. Learn More About These Kids’ Clubs! Entertainment What’s a Disney cruise without some entertainment?! Luckily, there’s plenty of that onboard, too. The classic Walt Disney Theatre is returning to the Disney Wish, with a Fantasia-inspired design that will make you feel like you’re in an enchanted forest! It’s a massive 1,274-seat theater with 3 decks, along with orchestra and balcony seating. ©Disney At this theatre, you’ll get to experience Disney’s Aladdin — A Musical Spectacular. We’ve seen this show on past ships, but it’ll be reimagined here! You’ll also be able to catch 2 NEW, original productions. Disney hasn’t specified more details on those yet, but we’ll let you know when they do! ©Disney There will also be 2 movie theaters, the Wonderland Cinema (inspired by Alice and Wonderland) and the Never Land Cinema (inspired by Peter Pan). You’ll be able to watch classic films as well as new movies here! The Grand Hall of the Disney Wish will transform into an environmental theater, with a space that shifts from day to night… ©Disney …and it’ll also feature a balcony where you can greet characters from afar! ©Disney The Luna event space has a daytime setting of family fun, before transforming into an “elegant evening venue for adult-exclusive entertainment.” It’s inspired by the Disney and Pixar short La Luna! At night, the celestial theme will really pop in the luxurious atmosphere. You’ll even get to spot different characters from the short! ©Disney | Pixar The Hero Zone is perfect for active family time, alternating “between an elaborate family obstacle course and a free-play sports hub.” ©Disney And lastly, there will be 10 pools and water play areas outside — including the Toy Story Splash Zone! That’ll feature the Slide-a-saurus Rex, the Trixie’s Falls wading pool, and a smoothie bar called Wheezy’s Freezies. ©Disney Near AquaMouse, there will also be a Mickey and friends-themed pool district, with six pools and Funnel Vision. Funnel Vision is a giant TV display that’ll screen Disney movies, live TV, and more! We’ll keep our eyes peeled for more details on all these spaces. Learn More About All that Entertainment! Characters Of course, you’ll be able to meet plenty of Disney characters on board! ©Disney So far, Disney has announced that you can hang out with Mickey and Minnie; Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf from Frozen; super heroes Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ant-Man, and The Wasp; Rapunzel and Belle, and the Fairy Godmother! ©Disney Phew, that’s a lot of characters! There will be designated spaces around the ship for photo ops. You’ll also be able to rub shoulders with some of these characters through various experiences, like the Marvel Super Hero Academy! Learn More About These Character Experiences! Rooms The Disney Wish will feature 1,254 staterooms! Of those, most will offer an ocean view, and 70% will have a spacious veranda. The rooms will have 3 different themes: Fairytales and Castle, Forest and Animals, and Enchanted by the Sea! ©Disney There will also be 76 total concierge staterooms and suites, and four royal suites. Two of those royal suites are 2 stories, featuring an elegant spiral staircase and a two-deck-high stained-glass frieze! ©Disney You can read more about all the different room offerings here! Learn More About the Rooms Onboard the Disney Wish! As we told ya, the Disney Wish will set sail on June 9th, 2022. We could not be more excited to see this ship embark on its first trip! If you want to get even MORE pumped, you can check out Disney’s full reveal right here: We’ll keep you posted with any and all news, so stay tuned to DFB. Here’s When You Can Book Your Reservations! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg What do you think of the newest ship? Let us know in the comments! The post Everything Announced for the Disney Wish Cruise Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re already lookin’ ahead to summer here at DFB! Spaceship Earth We’re expecting plenty of heat and LOTS of crowds, but we’re excited for long days in the sun! And if you’re planning a trip to the parks, you’ll want to know how long they’ll be open. We previously knew Disney World’s park hours through July 10th, but now we’ve got ALL the details for July 11th-17th! From July 11th-17th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-9PM… ©Disney …while EPCOT will be open from 11AM-10PM! You won’t have a Festival to enjoy here this week, as the park will be between the Flower and Garden Festival and the Food and Wine Festival. ©Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 9AM-7PM! ©Disney Meanwhile, the park hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are 8AM-6PM. ©Disney And if you wanna cool off, you can enjoy Blizzard Beach from 11AM-6PM! ©Disney Remember that a Park Pass reservation is needed in addition to a valid theme park ticket for each day of your trip. You can also Park Hop after 2PM, as long as capacity permits! We’ll keep you posted on if Disney ends up extending these hours — as they often do — so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out an Important Park Pass Update! 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 this summer? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Releases Park Hours Through Mid-July first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you guys believe it? Disneyland is reopening TOMORROW! The day is almost here! And we even got a sneak preview yesterday where we were reunited with all our favorite Disneyland things (Mickey beignets!!!). Steamboat Minnie Balloon Popcorn Bucket And although Disneyland’s Passholder program has been discontinued, in the meantime, current Passholders have been renamed as Legacy Passholders (although a new program will be announced by the end of the year). But Legacy Passholders still have access to exclusive merchandise and more. And one of those perks is the returning AP Steamboat Minnie Mouse Popcorn Bucket. It will be available exclusively to Legacy Passholders once again. Starting tomorrow you can find it at Disney California Adventure’s Grizzly Peak Popcorn Cart, Pixar Pier Popcorn Cart, and others across the resort. It’s so cute To purchase, Legacy Passholders must present their eligible Passports and a valid photo ID. Also note that popcorn refills are not allowed for this item. And this item is not eligible for discounts. Grab it while supplies last! And if we spot anything else exclusively available to Legacy Passholders, we’ll let you know. Disneyland Legacy Passholders — Here’s How To Access Your Digital Discount! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details about the new Disneyland annual membership program and let you know what we find. Click here to see more about the new Disneyland 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 Will you be grabbing one of these popcorn buckets at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post A Special Popcorn Bucket Is Returning To Disneyland for Legacy Passholders first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has definitely had some high-tech updates lately. Disney World’s NEW MagicMobile app makes your phone a MagicBand! ©Disney With complimentary MagicBands discontinued, guests were able to instead welcome the use of smartphones as your pass to get around Disney World. Park ticket, room key, mobile payment, ride photos — you name it! Your phone can do a lot with MagicMobile, and now we’re seeing more signs of this change in the parks. One feature of the new MagicMobile Pass, available on both Apple and Android devices, is the ability to enable automatic ride photo linking. When enabled, you can leave your phone in your pocket (with Bluetooth on) and your ride photos will automatically be linked to your My Disney Experience account. ©Disney Today, we noticed that signs have started to pop up around the parks to instruct guests in the process of enabling the ride photo feature. The first one we spotted was over by the queue of Haunted Mansion. MagicMobile Instructions When you scan the QR code, the PhotoPass instructions page pops up. Tap the button to download or open the My Disney Experience app and follow the instructions. You’ll be asked to enable Bluetooth during the process. PhotoPass Page Then, your ride photos should automatically link at eligible attractions! We spotted a similar sign over by Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Keep in mind, though, some attractions are not yet equipped with this feature. For instance, you still need to tap to snag your picture at the end of Splash Mountain. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train We’ll keep an eye out for more signs so stay tuned to DFB for all the updates! Want to learn more about setting up MagicMobile? 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. Do you use MagicMobile? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: New Signage for BIG On Ride Photo Update in Disney World 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. It’s never a bad day to do some Disney shopping, right? When you can’t be at Disney, you can still go Disney shopping! Between Minnie Ears, Disney Funko Pop! Figures, and way more Disney collectibles than we can count, there’s always something new to shop for and get your Disney fix. And, we found a new t-shirt collection from Jane that combines three of our favorite things and can be customized to fit whatever style your feeling! You know that here at DFB we love ourselves some giant donuts, ice cream, and Disney, and that’s exactly what the Magical Vacation T-Shirts Collection is all about! The tops feature three different styles, including a donut in the shape of Mickey Mouse, a 3-scoop ice-cream cone with Minnie ears, and “Home” with a castle as the “O.” And, you can even pick your color — the shirts come in lavender, mint, pink, white, and yellow. ©Jane The shirts are normally $34.99, but they’re on sale for more than half off and cost $16.99 each. But only for 2 DAYS! Click HERE to Shop All Six Tees! Be honest with us, is anyone else craving a Celebration Donut now? Mickey Celebration Donut If you want to get the full Mickey donut experience and eat a Mickey donut while wearing a Mickey donut shirt or just want to grab any of the other Disney designs, you can head on over to Jane and customize your tee! And, as always, stay tuned for more Disney news and updates! Here’s How To Get Official Disney Masks For Just $2.50 Each! 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 new tee collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Snack Fans NEED to See This NEW T-Shirt Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This is a HUGE year for Disney World. The resort turns 50 years old!!! And there’s going to be a massive celebration starting in October and lasting through 2023. Now THAT’S a party! Is something different here? And that means that a lot of Disney World, including Magic Kingdom, is getting refreshed and updated. The Castle got a brand new paint job and some seriously glammed-up decor. Fantasyland is getting a golden touch-up. Even the gift shop Bonjour Village Gifts got a facelift! But there’s probably one update you may have not yet noticed at Magic Kingdom — maybe because it requires you to look up. But if you do, you might notice something — the windows are looking a lot more spiffy on Main Street, U.S.A. Refreshed! As you can see, this is what this window looked like previously. Windows They’ve received some touch-ups and some of the windows have new little details! Lookin’ good! In fact, the windows almost look new again! So bold and bright. Refreshed! And it’s such a small detail that we felt the need to point it out — the windows often get overlooked as it is (and really, they shouldn’t be). Looking great! So be sure to check them out the next time you’re headed to Cinderella Castle. Disney Imagineers have got them looking SO SPIFFY. We’ll be sure to let you know about other Disney World updates, too! Here Are 100 Things That Will BLOW YOUR MIND About Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you noticed the spiffy refreshed windows on Main Street, U.S.A.? Let us know in the comments! The post The Windows Look Different on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disney World Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World still looks pretty different from the way it did prior to the 2020 park closures. Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Social distancing markers are still in the queue, capacity is still restricted with Disney Park Pass reservations, and some ride experiences are still modified. Now, though, we did spot one eased health measure over in Magic Kingdom. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland is now loading every row. Previously, Cast Members were leaving at least one car between each party. Sometimes still you will see more cars between parties, but that depends on how quickly the Cast Member is able to load the parties. Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin We spoke to a Cast Member who let us know that yes, every car is being loaded but due to social distancing in line, you still might not have folks in front of you or behind you. It’s all based on the timing! Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Since this is now loading every row, hopefully, the wait times at this attraction should go down! We will keep our eyes on it and we will let you know if we see any changes in the wait times. Today, we waited for about 20 mintues. Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from Disney World and beyond! Want to get a great score on Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin? 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. Headed to Magic Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Expect Shorter Waits for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We might have made our way back inside Disneyland, but we still haven’t forgotten about Downtown Disney! World of Disney at Downtown Disney After a long day yesterday of checking out rides, munching on classic Disneyland food, and seeing our favorite characters, we’re back in Downtown Disney today! And at World of Disney, we spotted a super cool find… We’re sure you’ve seen PLENTY of spirit jerseys in your day. After all, they’re an iconic piece of Disney merch! But today, we spotted a new one, and it had something a little different goin’ on. It’s Stitch! First of all, the design featured none other than Stitch! Experiment 626 wreaks havoc on top of a faded background — with the Disneyland logo, of course! We love this design! But this spirit jersey was labelled as “lightweight” — and we definitely noticed the difference! It felt softer and thinner than your typical version. That’ll definitely come in handy in the hot summer months! It’s lightweight, too?! You can still snag this spirit jersey for the typical $69.99 price tag. We’ll let you know if we spot it anywhere else in the parks, so stay tuned to DFB! We’re LIVE from Disneyland’s Reopening! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Would you buy this spirit jersey? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Stitch Spirit Jersey Has a New Material! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A Star Wars lounge! A water-based attraction at sea! Tons of entertainment offerings! Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, has all of that and more. AquaMouse ©Disney During a special presentation held today, Disney shared a look at this new ship and some of its fantastic offerings. But, where will the cruise sail to? We’ve got a peek at the itineraries right here! The Disney Wish will set sail in 2022 and bookings become available next month. Looking to book a vacation on this ship? On the Disney Cruise Line website, Disney is now showing some preliminary details about the ship’s itineraries. Based on their information, it appears there will be three different itineraries available: the Disney Wish’s Maiden Voyage, which will be a 5-night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral; 3-night Bahamian cruises from Port Canaveral; and 4-night Bahamian cruises from Port Canaveral. ©Disney It seems that for now the Disney Wish will only be sailing out of Port Canaveral. All 3 of the cruise types include stops at Nassau, Bahamas and Disney’s private island — Disney Castaway Cay. Ready to Go Cruisin’? The exact itineraries, in terms of a break-down of each of the days and stops, have not yet been released. But, you can look on the Disney Cruise Line website to see the available dates that fall under the Maiden Voyage, 3-night itineraries, and 4-night itineraries. ©Disney Early booking for the Disney Wish sailings begins on May 17th, for some guests. It will then open up to all guests later in May. Click here to see more about when you can start booking your trip on the Disney Wish! We’ll keep an eye out for more details about the Disney Wish and let you know what we find. You can become a superhero, read with Belle, and even build a roller coaster on the Disney Wish! Click here to see 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. Will you be trying to book a cruise on the Disney Wish? Tell us in the comments. The post The First Disney Wish Cruise Itineraries Have Been Released! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Orange Bird is so much fun, and we love seeing him around Disney World! Orange Bird Mural From sippers to spirit jerseys to Mickey ears, and more — Orange Bird is in SO many places! And we were SUPER excited when Disney World announced that the next Annual Passholder freebie, a magnet, would be Orange Bird-themed! Disney previously shared that in celebration of the 2021 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, The Orange Bird Annual Passholder Magnet would be mailed for FREE to active Passholders in early summer (with a limit of two magnets per household). Well, early summer has arrived because we got our Orange Bird Magnet in today! And it’s even cuter in person! The kind of mail we love getting! So if you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder, be sure to keep checking your mail because your Orange Bird Magnet is on its way! Isn’t he adorable? And if we learn of any other special Passholder things, 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. Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder? Let us know in the comments! The post Check the Mail -- Disney World Annual Passholder Magnets Are Arriving! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For more than 40 years, Disney and Make-A-Wish have worked together to do just that – granting more than 145,000 Disney-inspired wishes for wish kids with critical illnesses. And today, on World Wish Day, our company reinforced its commitment to creating even more life-changing moments for wish kids and their families around the world as the Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek announced a donation of $1 million to Make-A-Wish.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/OkltcXnJa7o View the full article

Phew! We’ve had TONS of Disney Cruise Line news today. ©Disney The Disney Wish will set sail on June 9th, 2022, and we could NOT be more excited. We’ve already learned lots about what characters we can see, what the rooms will look like, and so much more. We’ve also told you about all the dining options you can expect onboard…and there are a LOT of ’em. So we’re breaking it all down for ya! The ship will feature 3 family-friendly dining experiences. Let’s dive into those first! Family Dining Experiences Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure is Disney’s first-ever Frozen-inspired restaurant — and it promises TONS of fun! Guests will attend Anna and Kristoff’s engagement party, which is catered by Oaken’s “Hearty Party Planning Service… and Sauna” and features plenty of live performances. ©Disney The “theatrical dining experience” lets you interact with Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf — and you’ll encounter some pretty cool special effects! As for the food? It’s “world class cuisine” with Nordic influences. Sounds exciting! ©Disney A ton of Frozen fun while you feast? Sign us up! Learn More About Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure! Worlds of Marvel You’ve heard all about Disney’s first Frozen restaurant…but how about its first Marvel restaurant? Worlds of Marvel will be Disney’s “most ambitious dining experience ever.” It puts YOU right in the middle of your own superhero adventure! ©Disney You’ll play a big part in an interactive Avengers mission…with a surprise appearance by an “infamous foe!” While you live out your Marvel dreams, you’ll munch on food inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That includes dishes based off of Wakanda, Sokovia, and New York City! ©Disney We love the idea of an “attraction” combined with a meal. We’ll keep ya posted as we hear more details! Learn More About Worlds of Marvel! 1923 The third restaurant is 1923, and it takes guests on a journey through the evolution of animation! Named after the year The Walt Disney Company was founded, 1923 will serve up California eats that are light, fresh, and flavorful. ©Disney While you eat, you’ll be surrounded by over 1,000 props and piece of artwork, showing how The Walt Disney Company came to be what it is today. And as a tribute to the men who started it all, you’ll dine in either the Walt or Roy Disney room! ©Disney This Hollywood-inspired restaurant will be elegant with “a dash of Disney whimsy.” We can’t wait to try it for ourselves! Learn More About 1923! Adult Dining Experiences Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge is a family-friendly watering hole by day…but by night it “jumps to lightspeed” to become an adult-only space! It’ll serve up “signature beverages inspired by the films,” and you’ll also get a chance to participate in interactive tasting experiences. ©Disney There’s a lot of cool tech going into this lounge. The virtually-enhanced space will transport guests through hyperspace to iconic Star Wars locales like Tatooine, Batuu, and more. You’ll watch sensational scenes through a panoramic viewport! ©Disney Disney also hinted at some “robotic magic” here, but hasn’t released any more details. But boy are we excited to find out what that means! Learn More About Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge! Beauty and the Beast-Inspired Spaces Adults will also be able to experience a suite of 3 adult-exclusive dining experiences inspired by Beauty and the Beast! While Disney hasn’t revealed too many details on these areas just yet, we do know that there will be a spot called The Rose to sip on a before or after-dinner cocktail… ©Disney …Palo Steakhouse, inspired by Cogsworth, which will serve authentic Italian and plenty of steaks… ©Disney …and Enchanté, inspired by Lumière! Enchanté will be the ship’s most elegant dining experience, featuring a gourmet menu by three-Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Lallement. It’s just what Lumière would want! ©Disney These spaces will all be part of an adult-only retreat located on the upper deck of the ship. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more! Quiet Cove Pool District Quiet Cove, an adults-only district with a pool, whirpool spa, and more, will have 2 dining offerings. The first is Cove Bar, an open-air spot to grab beer, wine, and cocktails. ©Disney We’ll also see the return of Cove Cafe, a popular feature on other Disney Cruise Line ships! This poolside lounge will have specialty drinks and treats, with a Moana-inspired theme. Disney Wish The Disney Wish will set sail on June 9th, 2022, and you’re able to start booking on May 27th, 2021! We’ll keep ya in the loop as we get ALL the details — and continue to update this post as more dining spots are announced — so stay tuned to DFB! Learn About the Cool New Ride Coming to the Disney Wish! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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Well, today is a BIG day when it comes to Disney Cruise Line news! Disney Cruise Line, Disney Wish Concept Art ©Disney Earlier today Disney showcased some of the new dining locations, character experiences, and other things coming to Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship — the Disney Wish! But wait, there’s MORE! Today Disney also shared a look at some of the new entertainment offerings that will be available on the ship including movie theaters, new shows, and unique entertainment spaces. Let’s dive into it all now! Walt Disney Theatre — Design First, we’ll tackle the Walt Disney Theatre. If you’ve been on a Disney Cruise Line ship before, you know this is the large theatre space you go to nightly for those spectacular Broadway-style shows and other entertainment offerings. Today we got a look at the design of the theatre for the Disney Wish. The space is actually inspired by the “fantastic floral worlds of the animated classic Fantasia.” ©Disney You’ll want to look all around the theatre for special details… ©Disney …and features inspired by a magical forest. ©Disney The 1,274-seat theater spans three decks with orchestra and balcony seating. Disney shares that the theatre will also “be equipped with state-of the-art technology, including the most robust projection mapping capabilities of any Disney ship and a Dolby Atmos 3D audio system — a first for the cruise industry — to create a transformative theatrical experience rivaling anything on land or at sea.” Walt Disney Theatre — Shows Wondering what shows you’ll be able to watch in the Walt Disney Theatre during your cruise? Today Disney revealed that guests will get to enjoy a reimagined adaptation of Disney’s Aladdin — A Musical Spectacular on the Disney Wish. This is a show that guests have been able to enjoy on other Disney Cruise Line ships in the past, but it sounds like the version of this show on the Wish will feature some reimagined elements. ©Disney On the Disney Wish, guests will also get to experience 2 all-NEW, original productions! Disney has said that more details about these shows will be released in the future. Movie Theaters Another fan-favorite activity aboard the Disney Cruise Line ships is the ability to watch new and old movies in the movie theater on board. On the Disney Wish there will be 2 intimate screening rooms to watch your favorite films. These movie theaters “will be the first in the cruise industry to offer Dolby Atmos 3D audio technology for the most immersive movie-going experience on the high seas.” ©Disney These two cinemas are known as the Wonderland Cinema (84 seats) and the Never Land Cinema (86 seats). Based on the deck plans, it looks like these will be located on Deck 4 of the ship, near the Walt Disney Theater. As always, guests will be able to watch classic films in these theaters as well as first-run films. A Disney Cruise Line official noted that they will still be able to premiere new movies on the ship when they premiere on land. ©Disney As you might expect, the Wonderland Cinema is inspired by Alice in Wonderland. It will feature “nods to the otherworldly creatures and distinctive characters who inhabit the ever-curiouser Tulgey Wood.” That woodland motif will continue onto the ceiling of the space to “create the feeling that guests are peering up through the enchanted tree canopy above.” It’s Alice! Never Land Cinema, on the other hand, is inspired by Peter Pan’s flight from London to Never Land. According to Disney, “As guests revisit iconic scenes such as Skull Rock and Mermaid Lagoon, the venue’s night-sky color palette will light up with the flutter of Tinker Bell’s wings.” New Entertainment Spaces Looking for more entertainment spaces aboard the Disney Wish? There’s plenty! Let’s go through three of the ones discussed during this prevention. The Grand Hall The Grand Hall of the Disney Wish will actually be able to transform into an environmental theater with the “help of a hidden layer of special effects and the first-ever atrium stage on board a Disney ship.” The stage will transform throughout the cruise, and one Disney representative said that special effects and the integration of technology will transform the space from day to night. ©Disney There will also be a special balcony in the Grand Hall where Disney characters will appear, just as we saw the Fairy Godmother “appear” there during today’s presentation. ©Disney According to Disney, in the Grand Hall “dedicated shows and interactive entertainment will come to life all around guests.” Luna On the Disney Wish, there will also be an event space called “Luna.” According to Disney, “This brand-new entertainment hub will transition from a daytime setting for family fun into an elegant evening venue for adult-exclusive entertainment, offering a variety of live shows and interactive programming throughout the day and night.” Luna is inspired by the Disney and Pixar short La Luna. It will feature a “celestial design” and will have a “two-story LED screen wall, stylish stage, full-service bar and spacious seating.” ©Disney | Pixar There will also be a balcony that will be “offer a more intimate setting for enjoying the festivities in small groups, with secluded seating in semi-private booths.” One of the Disney representatives that spoke during today’s question and answer section said that Luna will be a great place for families to interact during the day. But at night it will be an adult-exclusive space that really makes you feel like you’re on a luxurious vacation. They also shared that there are lots of details inside from the Pixar short and you’ll get the chance to see some different characters. Sounds like there are lots of things to look for! ©Disney According to the deck plans online, it looks like Luna will be located on Deck 5. Hero Zone If you’re looking for some active family time, Hero Zone is where you’ll want to go! Disney shares that this is a “futuristic sports arena where physical activity will blend with imagination, alternating between an elaborate family obstacle course and a free-play sports hub.” It’s set to be a space where imagination will meet active play. During the question and answer portion, a Disney representative said that families will be able to interact together there in an active and engaging way. They said there will be exciting things that will take part of the space. ©Disney Families will be able to take on some physical challenges here themed to Disney’s heroes during game show-style competitions. Just want to watch and not participate? You can head to the balcony viewing area to cheer on the participants! Outdoor Entertainment On the upper decks of the Disney Wish, there will be more entertainment spaces. According to Disney, the family pool district will double as an entertainment venue. There will be a “poolside stage and a jumbo LED screen.” In this space, guests will get to enjoy “brand-new deck parties and nighttime fireworks spectaculars developed exclusively for this ship.” More experiences coming to this space will be revealed later. ©Disney According to Disney, the upper decks of the Disney Wish will also be home to “10 pools and water play areas—inspired by Mickey and his pals,” as well as the new Toy Story Splash Zone “featuring larger-than-life rubber bath toys and the Slide-a-saurus Rex family slide.” ©Disney We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details about the Disney Wish and let you know what we find! Click here to see all of the characters you can meet on the Disney Wish! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. 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Wanna see what we’re VERY interested in right now? Disney Wish ©Disney Yep, it’s Disney Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship the Disney Wish — setting sail in the summer of 2022. Disney Cruises are well known for being a delightful experience for families and with Disney characters, themed dining, and even an attraction at sea; the Disney Wish is no exception. But some parts of the ship are made just for KIDS! A staple of the Disney Cruise ships is the offering of kids’ clubs. These are places where parents can leave their littles and not-so-littles (ages 3 months to 17 years) to experience the Disney magic while grown-ups find some Disney magic of their own. ©Disney Walt Disney Imagineering Senior Creative Director Danny Handke said of these spaces, “There is no doubt that kids are going to have the time of their lives aboard the Disney Wish. The nursery is a fanciful playground perfect for curious little ones. The tween and teen clubs are so stylish that adults will wish they could hang out there, too! And where else in the world can kids explore a superhero headquarters, a royal kingdom, and an Imagineering lab in a matter of steps? Put simply, it’s great to be a kid on a Disney cruise.” Disney’s Oceaneer Club (Ages 3 to 12) Let’s take a look at these options! Kids ages 3 to 12 will be able to visit Disney’s Oceaneer Club. You may have seen one of these clubs on an existing Disney Cruise ship. The new one on the Disney Wish is reimagined with a LOT of immersive spaces. ©Disney The Wish’s Oceaneer Club features three signature themed spaces and much, much more. Kiddos will get to experience storytelling, arts and crafts, dress-up, toys, games, watching Disney movies, and hanging out with their favorite Disney characters. ©Disney To enter the club, parents will check their kiddos in a deck above in the Grand Hall and then send them “down the rabbit hole” on a secret SLIDE that will land them safely in the central hub. Don’t worry, there’s a door for the grown-ups too. The central hub will be decorated with sketches of Disney characters, and feature a stage with shows, activities, and character appearances. Marvel Super Hero Academy Let’s talk about those three signature areas! First, there’s the Marvel Super Hero Academy where youngsters will train to be the next generation of superheroes with help from heroes like Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ant-Man, and the Wasp. ©Disney Kids will be able to choose a super-suit from options inspired by Marvel heroes and watch as it forms in real-time. Then, they can join Avengers: Mission Training for a gesture-based technology game where they put their new suits and skills to the test as they virtually battle bad guys. ©Disney We’re not sure what the technology is behind the real-time super-suits, but we did spot a patent last year for an augmented reality costume to be used in pictures. It’s possible that kids will be wearing these suits in augmented reality! Fairytale Hall Another experience is over in Fairytale Hall — a trio of activity rooms themed around some iconic Disney ladies — Rapunzel’s Art Studio, Belle’s Library, and Anna and Elsa’s Sommerhus. ©Disney Kids will make arts and crafts like floating lanterns and paintings in Rapunzel’s Art Studio, read and act out stories near an enchanted painting in Belle’s Library, and use gesture-based games to throw snowballs and unlock ice powers in Anna and Elsa’s Sommerhus. Walt Disney Imagineering Lab Finally, the Oceaneer Club also contains the Walt Disney Imagineering Lab where kids can “discover the secrets of world-renowned Disney Imagineers” through hands-on activities and experiments. Sorcerer Mickey might stop by too! ©Disney One of these activities will be the Ride Studio where kids can create a coaster along the lines of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain, or Matterhorn Bobsleds and then climb into a capsule to virtually ride it. It’s A Small World Nursery (Ages 6 months to 3) For the extra littles, those 6 months to 3 years, the It’s A Small World” Nursery is the option. This area offers babysitting services in a whimsical environment inspired by (you guessed it) “it’s a small world!” Kids will be left with Disney-trained counselors to play games, make crafts, watch movies, read books and even spend time with special Disney friends. The space is themed after Disney characters and their homelands in small world style. A playroom will even feature interactive murals with hand cranks that trigger effects! Edge and Vibe (Ages 11 to 17) Finally, tweens and teens will have access to Edge and Vibe, two older-kid hangouts that have counselor-led programs and very cool spaces. Both will have customized experiences and even secret entryways accessible only to the VIPs (that’s the tweens and teens). ©Disney Edge is a space for those ages 11 to 14 years old to have fun, make friends and play games. The hangout is inspired by a chic New York City loft complete with a picnic area and graphic art displays called “photo walls.” The entrance will be hidden behind a piece of pop art! ©Disney Vibe is for those 14 to 17 years old where they can meet new friends, watch movies, play games and participate in entertaining activities. This spot is inspired by a Parisian artists’ loft complete with neon signs, pop art, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Okay…how do we go back in time and become a kid again? It seriously seems like kids will have a BLAST on the Disney Wish. As always, stay tuned to DFB for more updates! Want to learn more about the Disney Wish? 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. What do you think of these options? Tell us in the comments! The post Become a Superhero, Read with Belle, and Build a Roller Coaster on the Disney Wish! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The path to resuming cruises from U.S. ports became clearer Wednesday. The CDC announced that cruising could resume from U.S. ports by mid-July aboard ships with at least 98% of crew members and 95% of passengers fully vaccinated. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line announced a boatload of details for its fifth cruise ship Disney Wish coming to Port Canaveral in 2022 including immersive spaces from Star Wars, Marvel and “Frozen” plus a marquee attraction starring Mickey & Minnie Mouse that the line is calling its first attraction at sea. View the full article

Disneyland is officially reopening TOMORROW! Sleeping Beauty Castle While we’ve shared that plenty of rides are reopening with the parks, a few of ’em are remaining closed. One of those is the Jungle Cruise, which is undergoing a retheme on both the east and west coasts! While Disney World’s Jungle Cruise is remaining open throughout the changes, the Disneyland version will stay closed. But now, when know WHEN it’ll welcome guests back on board! Disneyland President Ken Potrock shared that Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise will reopen this summer! He explained that the ride will reopen with some necessary changes, but also with an enhanced story that’s ALL about the skippers. You can read more about all those changes here! Concept Art ©Disney As of now, the Jungle Cruise is off Disneyland’s refurbishment calendar starting June 29th. However, Disney has not confirmed that this is the reopening date — only that the changes will debut sometime “this summer.” ©Disney We’ve been following the construction closely in Magic Kingdom, and we’re excited to see what happens on the west coast! Stay tuned to DFB for plenty more updates along the way. Here’s Everything We Know About the Jungle Cruise Retheme! 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 excited to see this retheme? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Jungle Cruise Reopening Timeline Announced for Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland’s theme parks are officially reopening TOMORROW (April 30th!!!). Beautiful Sleeping Beauty Castle! So far, we’ve gotten a preview of the parks, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel has reopened. But one thing that we’ve all been waiting for more news about is Disneyland’s new annual “membership” program, and now we’ve got an idea about when this new program will debut! Earlier this year, Disneyland discontinued its existing passholder program, and announced that a NEW membership program would be taking its place. We’ve been waiting for details on the new membership offerings ever since. We’ve seen some information about just how many Disneyland guests were passholders previously, details about how Disneyland was considering adding a dedicated entrance for passholders, and more about what could be included in this new membership program in the future. But now we’ve got a timeframe for when the new membership offerings will debut! Time for a Trip to Disneyland During a recent episode of the D23 Inside Disney podcast, the podcast team spoke with Disneyland Resort president Ken Potrock about a variety of things, including Disneyland’s new passholder program. During the podcast, Potrock said “we had sunsetted the annual pass program and we needed to do that really for 2 incredibly important reasons. One, because of the capacity constraints…and two, because we thought this was a great opportunity for us to reimagine an annual pass program that wasn’t just built on the last couple of decades, but was built on how our guests and our fans wanted to use the parks going forward.” Disneyland Resort, here we come! Potrock also noted that they’re working on the new offering now, and that they’ll “clearly be launching something before the end of the year.” Potrock also shared that he thinks it’s going to be an exciting program and one that the fans will be responsive to. Mickey Mouse at A Touch of Disney Never been to Disneyland, thinking of visiting soon, or maybe you’re a life-long Disneyland fan? Check out our video below about the 6 things that are WAY better in Disneyland than in Disney World! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details about the new Disneyland annual membership program and let you know what we find. Click here to see more about the new Disneyland 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 Were you a Disneyland Passholder? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Timeline Revealed for the Debut of Disneyland's New Passholder Program first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a big day for the Disney Cruise Line! Disney Wish Concept Art ©Disney We’ve been hearing ALL about the newest ship, the Disney Wish, today, from rides to restaurants to rooms. And there’s PLENTY of fun stuff on the way! But now, we’re here to talk about characters. There will be tons of opportunities to meet your favorite characters onboard, and we’re gonna break it all down for ya! In Fairytale Hall, kids will be able to do arts and crafts with Rapunzel, read stories with Belle, and practice their ice powers with Anna and Elsa. ©Disney You can also see (and sing with!) Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf at Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure. That’s a theatrical dining experience inspired by Frozen! ©Disney Over at Marvel Superhero Academy, you can rub shoulders with Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ant-Man, and The Wasp. ©Disney In addition to those interactive experience, there will be dedicated themed spaces around the ship for you to greet and snap pictures with characters. One of those spots is a Juliet balcony in the Grand Hall, where we may or may not have spotted the Fairy Godmother! ©Disney You’ll also get to see Captain Minnie… ©Disney …and, of course, Mickey Mouse! ©Disney It sounds pretty fun having all these pals onboard, doesn’t it? Disney has shared that “more will be unveiled soon,” including “innovative” ways that you’ll be able to see all these characters. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out and keep you posted! Learn When the Disney Wish Will Set Sail! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which character are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments! The post Here Are the Characters You Can Meet on the Disney Wish first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wow! Disney’s latest cruise ship looks pretty neat. ©Disney We’re learning a LOT about the Disney Wish in the “Once Upon a Disney Wish” event today! We’ve learned when you can book, when the ship will sail its maiden voyage, and about offerings like new restaurants and an attraction! Now, though, we’re taking a look at the staterooms. The Disney Wish staterooms have an all-new “enchanted” look with a luxurious design that keeps families in mind. Most of the ship’s 1,254 staterooms will offer an ocean view and 70% of them have a spacious veranda. ©Disney There are a wide variety of room types offered including 451 connecting doors that adjoin rooms to accommodate larger families and groups. Some of the adjoining rooms will even feature adjoined balconies for a larger, shared space! ©Disney Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Director Claire Weiss said of the ship, “All of our ships offer spacious, comfortable and functional rooms that uniquely meet the needs of families. On the Disney Wish, we are elevating this approach with a new level of storytelling and artful design infused with the theme of enchantment that brings to life cherished Disney fairytales.” Amenities Most of the staterooms will feature Disney Cruise Line’s split-bathroom concept. This layout features a sink and shower in one room and a sink and toilet in a separate room. All staterooms will feature a bathtub! ©Disney Expect to see enhanced storage options as well, including roomy closets and elevated bed frames (to help with under-bed storage!). More space-maximizing details include pull-down beds for kiddos that feature a secret starfield above. ©Disney Looking for more highlights? Staterooms will feature a 43-inch TV, USB and USB-C ports, large vanity, mini drawer refrigerator, full-length mirror, mini-safe, hairdryer, privacy divider, queen and pull-out sofa beds, deluxe toiletries, plush robes, and lavish bed linens and duvets. Theming The staterooms are full of rich theming to enhance enchanted storytelling. Imagineers used the “enchanted” motif to design the rooms through three different lenses: Fairytales and Castle, Forest and Animals, and Enchanted by the Sea. ©Disney Each stateroom will feature custom-made artwork for the Disney Wish that depicts beloved Disney fairytales. Beyond that, the furnishings will tell the story as well with delicate linen embroidery and more. ©Disney Even the hallways will feel like a part of the enchantment! The carpeting, accent walls, lighting, and unique adornments will help to subtly make guests feel like they are welcome. Concierge Disney Cruise Line is greatly expanding on the concierge experience by more than doubling the number of premium rooms and suites to 76 total concierge staterooms and suites. These rooms include Disney’s first-ever staterooms located above the bridge with floor-to-ceiling windows. ©Disney The rooms will accommodate up to five guests with large living areas, king beds, luxurious finished, and previous amenities. Most concierge rooms feature a private veranda and/or have been themed with design elements of Tangled in mind. One-bedroom concierge suites will have a separate set of amenities, featuring a separate living room, walk-in closets, two 43-inch TVs, and two bathrooms (including a master bathroom with rain shower, bathtub, and double vanity). Wow, talk about lux! ©Disney All concierge-level rooms and suites will have access to an exclusive lounge with a private sun deck so that guests can enjoy a premium level of dedicated service. Royal Suites For the most luxurious room offerings, the Disney Wish will debut four royal suites. These extremely lavish suites will accommodate up to six guests and feature first-class amenities. Two of the rooms are Disney Cruise Line’s first two-story suites with features like an elegant spiral staircase and a spectacular two-deck-high stained-glass frieze. ©Disney All of the royal suites are inspired by Sleeping Beauty. Two are the Princess Aurora Royal Suites and two are the Briar Rose Royal Suites. Each pair has one single-floor suite and one two-floor option. ©Disney Expect the royal suites to include an extensive living area, open dining salon, sizeable pantry, and private hot tub on the oversized veranda. They will also each feature two master bedrooms with bathrooms that feature a double vanity and either a rain shower or bathtub. The living room will have a double sleeper sofa in the living room near a third bathroom with a shower. ©Disney Holy moly! There’s a LOT of very cool details to see in these staterooms and suites and we can’t wait to learn more about them. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates about the Disney Wish. Read about the Star Wars Lounge coming to the Disney Wish 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. What do you think of the rooms? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the Rooms Aboard the Disney Wish! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re still learning ALL the details about the Disney Wish, the Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship! ©Disney We’ve already touched on a few of the dining spaces available here, like a Marvel dining adventure and a Frozen restaurant. Both will be the first-ever of their kind! But the fun doesn’t end there. A third family-friendly restaurant is coming to the Disney Wish, and this one is all about animation! 1923, named after the year the Walt Disney Company was founded, takes guests on a journey through animation. You’ll dine in either the Walt or Roy Disney rooms, which both feature a Hollywood setting with “a dash of Disney whimsy.” ©Disney There will be props and artwork galore: over 1,000 of ’em! You’ll get a peek at how Disney animation evolved, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs all the way to Frozen 2. As for food, you’ll munch on light and fresh California flavors. There will be a blend of Asian, European, and South American cuisines — all of which you can find in California! — and the menu is built with the whole family in mind. Plus, you can finish off your meal with a selection of Napa Valley wines! ©Disney Between 1923, Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure, and Worlds of Marvel, you’ll have plenty of options when it comes to eating onboard. And after the meal, families can wander into a Star Wars lounge — that is, until it becomes adults-only after dinner! We’ll keep you posted as we learn even more about the Disney Wish, so stay tuned to DFB. Here’s When the Disney Wish Will Set Sail! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for this restaurant to open? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Animation-Inspired 1923 Restaurant Coming to the Disney Wish first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney announces donation and highlights the company’s 41-year relationship with Make-A-Wish during one-of-a-kind grand reveal of the Disney Wish CELEBRATION, Fla. (April 29, 2021) – On World Wish Day, The Walt Disney Company announced a $1 million donation to Make-A-Wish as part of a grand unveiling event for the highly anticipated Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish, scheduled to set sail in summer 2022. The name Disney Wish carries a powerful meaning, evoking all the wonder and optimism of a wish come true, presenting an opportunity to connect this timeless theme to the invaluable work Make-A-Wish does every day to support children with critical illnesses. This donation is earmarked to reach even more Make-A-Wish kids from all backgrounds, supporting Disney’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. “Making wishes come true is a big part of Disney’s DNA, and on World Wish Day, I want to say how proud we are to partner with organizations like Make-A-Wish,” said Bob Chapek, chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company. “When we join forces, we’re able to make magic happen and be a source of hope and optimism for others, and we look forward to working together to create even more special moments for deserving wish kids and their families in the years to come.” These remarks kicked off a first-of-its-kind virtual Disney showcase in which viewers were invited to “step aboard” the Disney Wish for an overview of what they will experience when the fifth Disney Cruise Line ship sets sail next summer. With character appearances, musical performances and state-of-the-art technology, the half-hour production revealed some of the most innovative and iconic spaces of the Disney Wish while also highlighting the 41-year global relationship between Disney and Make-A-Wish. Since 1980, Disney and Make-A-Wish have helped grant life-changing wishes for more than 145,000 children with critical illnesses around the world. Historically, one out of every two wishes granted in the U.S. is a Disney wish, with many of these wishes involving visits to global Disney destinations and sailings with Disney Cruise Line. “Knowing that Disney’s next cruise ship will be the Disney Wish, I can’t help but think of the countless children who have experienced the power of a wish come true to help them overcome so many challenges,” said Richard Davis, president and chief executive officer, Make-A-Wish America. “Make-A-Wish gives families hope when it matters most, and that hope is needed now more than ever. I’m grateful for Disney’s ongoing support to help us deliver even more joy and strength to families.” To celebrate the lasting power of wishes come true, Make-A-Wish alumni, who have had Disney Cruise Line wishes granted throughout the last 20 years, were featured in the virtual production. These children and young adults represent the thousands of wishes that have been granted aboard Disney cruise ships. The showcase concluded with a stunning rendition of “When You Wish Upon a Star,” performed by Disney on Broadway Star and International Performing Artist Syndee Winters who has a personal connection to Make-A-Wish. “Make-A-Wish has a really special place in my heart,” said Syndee. “In 2010, my youngest brother Logan was diagnosed with a brain stem glioma, so he became eligible for Make-A-Wish. His wish was to go on a cruise, and Make-A-Wish made that happen … Now Logan is 16, and he’s beaten the glioma – and he is thriving. Any chance I get, I stop what I’m doing to meet a young child who is part of Make-A-Wish because it means a lot to me, and it did great things for my family.” During her heartfelt performance, Syndee was joined by favorite Disney characters as images of Make-A-Wish alumni appeared on the ship’s large screen. World Wish Day 2021 Every year, the global Make-A-Wish organization and supporters come together in celebrating World Wish Day on April 29, the anniversary of the wish that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish. This year’s campaign, “Don’t Wait for Hope. Create it.,” stems from the fact that wish families have been some of the hardest hit by the pandemic. Feelings of fear and isolation are often felt deepest by the most vulnerable members of the population, including children with critical illnesses. Now more than ever, wishes can bring hope, joy and a sense of normalcy back into the lives of wish kids and their families. ### About Disney Cruise Line: Since first setting sail in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has provided quintessential family cruise vacations, blending the magic of Disney with the excitement of ocean cruising. Unforgettable onboard experiences are paired with itineraries to sun-drenched destinations of the Caribbean year-round and awe-inspiring seasonal sailings throughout Alaska and Europe. Most Caribbean itineraries also include a stop at Disney’s Castaway Cay, an award-winning island in The Bahamas. Disney Cruise Line continues to expand its horizons, with three new ships scheduled for delivery in 2022, 2024 and 2025 and a second Bahamian destination, Lighthouse Point, located on the island of Eleuthera. The Disney Wish will set sail in summer 2022. All three new ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas and, at approximately 144,000 gross tons and 1,250 guest staterooms, will be slightly larger than the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit http://www.disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact their travel agent. About Make-A-Wish: Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 1980, Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, having granted more than 500,000 wishes in nearly 50 countries worldwide. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 40,000 volunteers around the globe, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org, and for more information about Make-A-Wish International, visit worldwish.org. For more information about the Make-A-Wish & Disney alliance, visit wish.org/Disney. View the full article

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We love when characters pop up in the parks! Cinderella Castle In addition to the cavalcades throughout the day, you can usually spot characters hanging around, doin’ their thing in designated areas. And when we were walking around Magic Kingdom today, we spotted a very special surprise! We were just passing Enchanted Tales with Belle when we noticed a flash of blue. We stopped to take a look, and it was none other than Belle! It’s Belle! She was in a tough-to-see spot, near the stroller parking, so there weren’t a ton of people there to see her. But she waved at guests from a distance! We’re so happy to see her! Eventually, people started to catch on, and a crowd gathered. There’s all the people! When we asked a character attendant, she didn’t specify if this was a permanent location or not. But if you’re looking for Belle, you may want to stop by and check! If you don’t see her here, you can catch her in the princess cavalcade that winds through the park. Princess Cavalcade We’ll let you know if we see any other characters in fun places! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Check Out What Character We Saw at a Hotel! 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 princess would you want to see in the park? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Belle Is Now Greeting in Magic Kingdom -- Here's Where to Find Her! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish, is setting sail on June 9th, 2022! ©Disney We’ve learned a lot about what we can expect onboard, from Disney’s first-ever attraction at sea to a Frozen-inspired dining experience! But there are quite a few new ways to eat coming to this ship, and we’ve got ALL the details on another one for ya! The Disney Wish will feature the first-ever Marvel dining adventure! Worlds of Marvel will let guests “play an interactive role in an action-packed Avengers mission that unfolds around them,” making this a truly immersive experience. In short: you’ll get to be a superhero WHILE you eat! ©Disney Dishes will be based off of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: that means we’ll have food inspired by Wakanda, Sokovia, and New York City. Sounds like there will be lots to try! ©Disney As far as the look and feel of the space: Disney’s hinted that the restaurant will have “state-of-the-art Pym Tech” with a “Stark-itecture style.” Sounds like the perfect setting for you to act out your superhero story — Disney’s even hinted that an “infamous foe” may appear! Disney Wish Concept Art ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep you posted as Disney reveals even more details about this restaurant — and the rest of the ship! Stay tuned to DFB for more news. Learn About a Star Wars Lounge Coming to the Ship! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you eat at this restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: First-Ever Marvel Dining Experience Coming to the Disney Wish first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article