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Cruise lines may be getting the green light to return to sailing from U.S. ports by mid-July, according to a letter sent to industry heads by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. View the full article

Once Upon A Disney Wish | An Enchanting Tour Of Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship View the full article

On rainy Orlando days, I watch theme parks from afar, monitoring folks in ponchos. But recently I stood in a gift shop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios waiting out a downpour View the full article

For the first time in forever… magic is back at Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park after more than a year of closure! This week, cast members and community members rejoiced as they experienced the magic of the theme parks once again, prior to the official reopening on April 30.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/VHVJdXdn5SE View the full article

ICYMI, Disneyland Resort officially reopens its theme parks to California residents on Friday!!! So pretty… sigh Today, we were able to attend a preview of the reopening so we’ve been taking you with us to check out what a reopened Disneyland looks like. We saw if there were any changes to Rise of the Resistance here, and we showed you the return of Disneyland Mickey beignets, churros, and the famous Monte Cristo! While we were exploring the park for the first time in over a year, there were many classic characters out and about like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and several princesses. But, there was one character we passed that we were equally excited and shocked to see! In Disney World, we’ve only seen Miguel in puppet form for The Story of Coco (which is not currently running), but he was in the Magic Happens Parade in Disneyland! Even though the parade is not happening right now, it is good to see this character in the parks. We’ll continue to bring you updates from Disneyland and we’ll take you with us live on reopening day so stay tuned! PHOTOS: Hello Again, Disneyland. We Missed You. 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 Who is the most unique character you’ve seen in a Disney park? Let us know in the comments! The post The Rare Disney Character We Did NOT Expect To See Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at DFB, we’re constantly talking about all the new restaurants coming to Disney World! We’re here!!! We’re speculating about places like Roundup Rodeo BBQ and Space 220 (will it EVER open?!) and we’re anxiously awaiting October 1st so we can dine at La Creperie de Paris in EPCOT. However, there are several off-property restaurants coming soon that we’re excited to check out, and today we got to do just that! Today, we stopped by a preview of the new White Castle location in Orlando. This spot doesn’t open until later this week, but we were invited to check it out a little early. Enter? Don’t mind if we do… This brand-new restaurant just so happens to be the largest White Castle in the world, and boy, is it BIG! Even with socially-distanced tables, there are still PLENTY of places to sit. And LOADS of big windows to let in a lot of natural light! TONS of space! The atmosphere is certainly more upscale than we expected. It’s a step up from a lot of fast food joints we’ve eaten at! There are even TVs available so you can munch on those little burgers of joy while watching your favorite show. It’s got a casual vibe, but it’s light and airy, too. Watch TV while we munch… There are plenty of screen stations for you to order your meal! If you’ve got a hankering for sliders, then head on over here to this new spot in Orlando! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for the latest food news from Walt Disney World! Click Here to Learn More About Restaurants Coming to Disney World in 2021! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever dined at a White Castle? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by White Castle to attend their media preview. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS! First Look At The NEW White Castle Near Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Cast Members Honored For 50 & 55 Years Of Service | Disneyland Resort View the full article

We’re BACK inside Disneyland Park for the first time since March of LAST YEAR! We’ve been exploring the Happiest Place on Earth all day, and we must say, it’s like we never left! Hello, Sleeping Beauty Castle. We missed you. It’s been quite some time since we checked out Rise of the Resistance on the west coast, and so we wondered what changes were brought to this colossal E-ticket experience in Galaxy’s Edge. Boarding Groups Like Disney World, Disneyland’s Rise of the Resistance is still using its virtual queue system, which involves the use of Boarding Groups to access the attraction. Ahead of the park’s reopening, Disney confirmed that the virtual queue process would still be a required component to getting to experience Rise of the Resistance. The Boarding Group will look very similar to how it was when Rise of the Resistance first opened at Disneyland! One of the big changes brought to Disneyland is now guests have two opportunities to acquire a Boarding Group. Boarding Groups will be distributed at 7AM for those with Disneyland reservations (or Park Hoppers who start their day in Disneyland), and at 12PM for those guests in addition to Park Hoppers who start their day in California Adventure and who have already scanned into that park. Click here to read more about the Boarding Group process for Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland! Queue Areas Like all of the other rides in Disneyland, Rise of the Resistance must use outdoor queue space in the park’s phased reopening. According to state guidelines, indoor queueing is not permitted at this time. Rise of the Resistance outdoor queue Of course, eventually, you HAVE to go indoors to experience the attraction, but the indoor queue space is used as a means of passing through to get to the ride itself. Most of your waiting will happen outdoors. Rise of the Resistance indoor queue Also, the pre-show experience with Rey and BB-8 is skipped at this time. Guests walk through the pre-show space and head straight toward the I-TS Transport. Other rooms, like the hangar, are still part of the experience. Stay tuned for even more coverage from Disneyland’s historic reopening day! Click here for a first look at Snow White’s Enchanted Wish at Disneyland! 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 Have you visited Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post Has Disneyland’s Rise of the Resistance Changed At All? Here’s What We Saw! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Dennis Tito made history on April 28, 2001 as the first space tourist, launching on a Russian Soyuz to the International Space Station. Twenty years later, companies are lining up for their share in a lucrative space tourism pie. View the full article

As the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, we’ve seen a number of changes and specific policies announced. A Look at the Florida Palm Trees We’ve especially seen quite a lot of discussion on the topic of vaccine passports. The Florida governor has made statements about vaccine passports and passed an executive order on the topic as well. But now another part of the Florida government has taken action regarding vaccine passports. According to Fox 35 Orlando, today the Florida House of Representatives approved a measure that would make Governor DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 vaccine passports in the state permanent. The Florida Senate passed the bill last week. But, it will need to return to the Senate once more as there were changes made to the bill made by the Florida House of Representatives. Florida Sunset What does this bill do exactly? Fox 35 Orlando shares that it would “prohibit businesses, schools and government entities from requiring customers to show documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccinations or post-infection recovery.” This is largely what was already included in the Governor’s executive order — which banned Florida government entities from issuing vaccine passports and prohibited businesses in Florida from requiring customers to provide any documentation proving that they have been vaccinated in order to be served. Governor DeSantis’ executive order notes, however, that it is only effective so long as Executive Order 20-52 (Florida’s State of Emergency order) is in effect. ©Fox10 News | Florida Governor Ron DeSantis What are COVID-19 passports? They’re essentially a way for individuals to prove that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, or potentially that they have had a recent COVID-19 negative test result. It has been discussed that some private businesses, airlines, large-scale events, or other places may desire to or in fact require proof of vaccination before serving guests. Trash Can Signs Aside from barring vaccine passports, the bill passed by the House also places certain limits on local emergency orders, gives the governor the power to override local orders in some instances, and requires state agencies to develop a public health emergency plan by a certain date, among other things. Again, the bill will need to go back to the Senate for further approval. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see everything we know about vaccine passports so far. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Bill Banning Vaccine Passports in Florida Passed By the House first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland has its share of unique and iconic snacks. Mint Julep Bar We’re talking about those incredible Hand-Dipped Corndogs from the Little Red Wagon, Handmade Candy Canes during the holidays, and Matterhorn Macaroons. But perhaps one of the most iconic snacks at Disneyland is the Mickey Beignet, and BABY, it’s back now that Disneyland has reopened! We headed over to the Mint Julep Bar and ordered up a sack of these sugar-coated pillowy things of beauty and almost wept for joy! Just look at them! Reunited…and it tastes so good… Before Disneyland closed last year, these were also available at Cafe Orleans (with dipping sauces), but right now, Mint Julep Bar is the only location you can get them. You can get a 3-Pack for $4.99 or a 6-Pack for $8.49. And if you can’t get to Disneyland and since these aren’t available at Disney World right now, you can also always make them at home! We’re covering everything with Disneyland’s reopening, so stay tuned for more updates! Click Here To See What’s Up With The Monte Cristo Update at Disneyland 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 Have you ever had a Mickey Beignet at Disneyland? Let us know what you thought in the comments! The post Mickey Beignets Are BACK in Disneyland, BBY! 💕 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve visited Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival this year or dined at a Walt Disney World Resort restaurant, chances are you’ve seen delectable Impossible™ Foods items on the menu.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/a0KMrGmQqJE View the full article

We’ve seen lots of small projects around Disney World lately! Cinderella Castle From repainting to adding a pop of color, Disney has been busy getting the parks ready for the BIG 50th anniversary this year. And in addition to those little tweaks, there have been major projects like Cinderella Castle’s iconic transformation! But today, we’re taking a short trip away from Magic Kingdom to the Transportation and Ticket Center, where we noticed a tiny change. Even though the EPCOT monorail is not currently running, the archway is sporting a fresh new look! For reference, it used to be purple and green, just like the Magic Kingdom sign below. Old Monorail Station Look But here’s what we’re rockin’ with now! The blue and yellow reminds us of the colors popping up around Magic Kingdom for the anniversary — and we’re big fans! So bright! What do you think of this new look? Let us know! Just remember that if you wanna hop on for a ride, monorail service is currently unavailable to and from EPCOT. We’ll keep ya posted with more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Learn More About Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! 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 like the new look? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World’s CLOSED Monorail Station Gets a Refresh first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Magic Kingdom is getting some touch-ups for Disney World’s 50th anniversary! Cinderella Castle Concept Art ©Disney Cinderella Castle is undergoing a major transformation, and Fantasyland is getting some spiffying up! On top of some fresh paint, shimmering gold leaf decor is being added to some classic attractions. We’ve already seen some signs of this on Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, but when we stopped by today we noticed some MAJOR progress! It looks like all the new gold paint has been added to the ride! It shines bright on the top of the Carrousel… There’s new gold paint! …surrounding snapshots from Cinderella like the classic couple’s iconic dance at the ball. Stunning! When you step back, you can really notice the fresh look! We’re big fans — how about you? We’re happy to see Magic Kingdom getting the TLC it needs. This iconic ride can now shimmer and sparkle again! We’ll keep an eye out for more touch-ups around the park, so stay tuned to DFB. Learn More About the Fantasyland Makeover! 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 like the new look? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Magic Kingdom Carrousel Project You Didn't Know About Is Now Complete first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re covering a LOT of changes in Disneyland right now as we explore the park for the first time in over a year! So pretty… sigh We’ve been reporting LIVE from the park today. Now, we’re bringing you some Disneyland food news that might not be the best thing you hear today. You may need to sit down for this one. Disneyland Resort has some seriously iconic food and drinks. From Dole Whip to Churros, and from Corn Dogs and Mint Juleps, it’s hard NOT to find a tasty bite in these parks. Now, though, an ICONIC meal has been switched to a much smaller portion. And no, we aren’t talking about the snack-sized portion we had at A Touch of Disney. We were pretty ecstatic to be reunited with the famous Monte Cristo Sandwich from Blue Bayou and Cafe Orleans when it appeared at Smokejumpers Grill during A Touch of Disney. The big difference? It was a HALF portion. Prior to the closures, Cafe Orleans was serving up a full portion of the Monte Cristo Sandwich but has now switched to serving a 1/2 Monte Cristo Sandwich instead. Aw, beans. Um…where did the other half of the Monte Cristo go? Previously, you could get a full Monte Cristo (so four cornered pieces) for $21 at Cafe Orleans. Now, you get just two quartered pieces for $21. It still comes served with Berry Purée, Parmesan-Garlic Pommes Frites, and Cajun-spiced Remoulade. That’s right…the OTHER big change is that the Monte Cristo now comes with a SIDE of Parmesan-Garlic Pommes Frites. You can no longer order the Pommes Frites on their own! Um…where did the rest of our Pommes Frites go?! Now, this is kind of a bittersweet change. It’s hard to be happy about a smaller portion but when you consider that price change and how RICH this sandwich is, it might not seem as bad. But to pay essentially the same price as before for HALF of what you used to get (granted, it comes with an extra side now) is a tough pill to swallow. Warning though, this sandwich isn’t all that shareable anymore. Blue Bayou, however, still serves the full portion. Monte Cristo We’ll be reporting in on ALL the changes in Disneyland as we continue to explore the reopening week, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to see what else we’ve been up to today at Disneyland! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of this change? Tell us in the comments! The post Nobody Asked For This Monte Cristo Update in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s not even summer yet, but we’re already thinking about spooky season! Halloween at Magic Kingdom 2020 Even though Disney has not yet announced if Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return this year, fall remains a popular time to visit the parks. There are plenty of pumpkin-inspired treats, the weather is great, and you’ve got a chance to see some pretty cool characters! But if you want to visit the parks on October 31st, you’d better start planning. Disney currently requires a Park Pass reservation in addition to a valid theme park ticket in order to visit. These reservations tend to go FAST, especially for holidays or other peak times! Such is the case for Halloween at Magic Kingdom, which is full for both Theme Park Ticket Guests… ©Disney …and Resort Guests. ©Disney Annual Passholders, on the other hand, do still have full availability. But that could disappear soon, so act fast! ©Disney If you wanted a Park Pass for Halloween and feel like you’ve missed your chance, don’t worry! Disney tends to release more passes as time goes on. Keep checking the availability calendar — and we’ll keep you posted here, too. Good luck snagging that reservation! Check Out an Important Park Pass Change! 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 Magic Kingdom this fall? Let us know in the comments! The post Why You NEED to Book Your Halloween Disney World Trip Right NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re BACK inside a full Disneyland theme park for the first time in over a year! While we’ve had plenty of fun exploring Disney California Adventure sans rides and attractions for A Touch of Disney, this week is all about the Happiest Place on Earth — Disneyland Park! Sleeping Beauty Castle And when it comes to celebrating all things Disneyland, one MUST eat a Disneyland churro! So what’s the current situation if you want one of these iconic snacks if you want to grab one on your next visit? We stopped by the Churro Stand to the right of Sleeping Beauty Castle (it feels SO GOOD to say that again!) to see for ourselves if anything was different! Churro Stand After you order your churro, the Cast Member will have you stand on a socially distanced dot to wait for your snack. This is very similar to what we’ve seen in Disney World with some Counter Service locations. Then, your churros come each in their own bag. If you order multiple churros, you’ll have them served in multiple bags! To reduce any contact between guests and Cast Members, the bags are placed on the table for you to grab. Churros The final step is one we’re all familiar with…enjoy your Disneyland churros! Churros Be sure to keep following along as we continue to cover Disneyland’s historic reopening this week! Click here to check out all of the latest Cast Member preview happenings at Disneyland! 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 have plans to visit the Disneyland Resort soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Buying a Disneyland Churro Looks a Little Different Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re sharing all the important details with you about the historic reopening of Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Prior to its reopening, a list of all the rides that would be available to guests was revealed. Now, with social distancing guidelines in place, we’re giving you a look at how ride queues are operating in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure right now. Previously, Disneyland had specifically shared details about how the virtual queue would work for Rise of the Resistance. But what about the other rides?! Well, here’s what we’re seeing. Who’s ready for the Incredicoaster?! As per California’s theme park reopening guidelines, all queues for attractions and rides must be outdoors. Social distancing is to be enforced, and it was recommended that plexiglass should be installed to ensure that guests are properly spaced. Additionally, the guidelines noted that guests are prohibited from eating and drinking while waiting in a ride queue, as we’ve previously seen in Disney World. Disney California Adventure Park While waiting in line for Pirates of the Caribbean, we noticed a handful of safety guidelines. We were spaced six feet apart from other guests, as expected. There were markings on the ground indicating where each party should stand. Pirates of the Caribbean Once seated at the attraction, we noticed that larger parties were given their own boats and smaller parties were spaced several rows apart. Pirates of the Caribbean On attractions with smaller ride vehicles like Splash Mountain, parties were seated in their own vehicles. You can see how guests were spaced on the Main Street Trolley too — a row in between parties. Main Street Vehicles As a note, these socially distanced queues do stretch into unusual areas and MUCH farther than they normally would – especially since all lines have to be outdoors. Here you can see that the Indiana Jones Adventure line stretches all the way to 21 Royal. Indiana Jones Adventure As we continue to explore a reopened Disneyland, we’ll be sure to share all the important updates you need to know. Stay tuned for the latest news! PHOTOS: The King Arthur Carrousel Makeover Is Complete in Disneyland Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite ride in Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: What to Expect When Waiting in Ride Lines at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier today, we told you that EPCOT’s new gelato spot officially has a name! EPCOT Disney also announced that Gelateria Toscana is opening in May (that’s next month, people) in EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion. We’ve been following the construction since the project was announced in 2019, and we are SO ready for an assortment of gelato, sorbetti, and tiramisù. And when we were walkin’ by the construction zone today, we noticed something HUGE! We’ve been able to see the building peeking up over the construction walls for quite a while now, but when we passed by today, we spotted something new. Any guesses? Spot anything? It’s the Gelateria Toscana sign! Now that the gelato cart’s name has been revealed, the official sign is up for all to see. And we think it looks AWESOME. It’s the SIGN! So what’ll be up for grabs here? Up to 12 different varieties of gelato and sorbet, of course! You can take a peek at the menu below. ©Disney We’re SO excited for Gelateria Toscana to officially be open. Its refreshing offerings will be very welcome in the hot summer months, won’t they? Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on this project! Read More About Gelateria Toscana’s Menu and Opening Timeline! 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 excited to try Gelateria Toscana? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Progress on EPCOT’s New Gelato Cart Hits a MAJOR Milestone first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After a closure that spanned over 400 days, we are officially back in Disneyland! We’ve been exploring the fully reopened parks, rides and all, for the first time in thirteen months and we honestly didn’t know where to visit first! Disneyland Once we paused and thought about it, we knew we couldn’t let this day go by without visiting some of Disneyland’s most iconic locations. So join us on a little photo tour as we say “hello” once again to some of our favorite spots in the Happiest Place on Earth. Main Street, U.S.A. You want to know what makes us cry? Passing underneath this quote as we walk onto Main Street, U.S.A.. This is when we knew it was real… . We’re not crying, you’re crying! But then after we’ve walked down Main Street and we see the Partners Statue after ALL THIS TIME, we’re just practically sobbing at this point, aren’t we? The man and the mouse who made it all happen And then THERE SHE IS — our beautiful Sleeping Beauty Castle! Was she always this pretty, or is it us? So pretty… sigh Adventureland And we’re off on an adventure! Did we skip through this entrance? Maybe… . Adventure…is out there! Frontierland Yee-haw! We’re off to Frontierland. And this sign just says “WELCOME BACK!” Come on, pardner. New Orleans Square So the Haunted Mansion was closed, but we still got goosebumps seeing it again. We can’t wait to ride it and see all the new updates! Welcome, foolish mortals Mickey’s Toontown Choo choo! The train has arrived at Mickey’s ToonTown! We’re in Toontown! Be sure to follow along for more coverage of the historic reopening of the Disneyland Resort! Follow along with us LIVE in Disneyland! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you visiting Disneyland soon? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Hello Again, Disneyland. We Missed You. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As finishing touches are put into place at Disney’s Hotel New York—the Art of Marvel, we’re excited to share that the iconic Disneyland Hotel will be receiving an ambitious transformation at Disneyland Paris, making it the first to celebrate a royal theme, inspired by Disney's empowered heroes.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/qXJreP2TJ1Y View the full article

We won’t lie — we love playing with our food. And we love coming up with food hacks to take a snack up a level or to create something entirely new! The most controversial milk in the galaxy! We’ve already played around with a cool Dole Whip hack, as well as mixed Churros with Coconut Dole Whip (hello, YUM!). We even hacked a Valentine’s Day treat to turn it into something even more epic. But today, we’re turning to that most controversial of snacks — the Blue Milk at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Blue Milk is one of those things that Star Wars fans either love or hate, but we always recommend trying it, just because. But it’s certainly not one of our favorite things to drink at Disney World. We did previously hack this drink by mixing it with the Green Milk, but today, we had a moment of inspiration when staring at Kyber Crystals… . Green Kyber Crystal These crystals come in a variety of colors. Kyber Crystal colors So we thought, “Hey, what if we make a drink based on the Kyber Crystals?” And well, what’s more iconic than making a drink with Blue Milk from the Milk Stand? So we grabbed some of that Blue Milk. Plain ‘ole blue milk. But THEN we grabbed some…wait for it…Pink Cotton Candy! You can pick up cotton candy at a variety of carts all over Disney World. Our two components Step one was creating a Kyber Crystal shape out of the cotton candy — believe it or not, it’s fairly easy to sculpt! Our “Kyber Crystal” Then we put our “crystal” on top of our Blue Milk! Kyber Crystal Drink! We did realize, though, that cotton candy dissolves pretty quickly, so our “crystal” got smaller and smaller… . It’s shrinking! But it actually created a REALLY cool effect. But that actually created something even COOLER, because we ended up with a VERY pretty blue and pink drink that reminds us of a galaxy, so VERY appropriate! Meanwhile, other guests watched our mad scientist experiment with interest, and the next thing we know, others were planning on hacking their Blue Milk, too! PRETTY! Our Kyber Crystal is a success! But…how did it taste? Well, it’s got the same smoothie-like texture. Also, the flavor didn’t change as much, except it was a little sweeter. But we think we turned that Blue Milk into something even more fun! And KIDS will love doing this experiment for themselves! We think this is so fun and makes this drink more fun and much better! The Blue Milk is $7.99 and the Cotton Candy is $5, so you can recreate this yourself for $12.99. We’re calling this our Kyper Crystal Mocktail, but you can make it a cocktail simply by purchsing the boozy option. If you try this out, let us know what you think! Find Out If Disney World’s ‘Luxury Fudge’ Lives Up To its Name 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 our Kyber Crystal drink? Will you try it? Have you tried it? Let us know in the comments! The post This HACK May Change Your Mind About Blue Milk in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World currently requires you to wear a face covering at all times on property — and maybe you want a little Mickey style while you do just that! Cinderella Castle Earlier today, we spotted some brand-new masks in Disney World! They’re quite a bit pricier than the older versions — and they’re sporting some new features, too. Now, if you’re in the market for a new mask, you’ll probably want to know exactly what the differences are, so you can figure out if the high price is worth it. And that’s why we’re here: to break it all down for ya! Let’s get started. First of all, we found 2 designs of the new masks, in a study new plastic packaging. You can opt for a silhouetted Mickey… It’s Mickey! …or go with a brighter blue mask! We decided to buy the latter — it’s a super classic design! New masks! Now it’s time to compare the old and the new! Get ready, people: it’s time for the nitty gritty. The new…vs. the old! We’re going to start with the structural differences. The new masks have a nose wire down the middle to help conform to your face. The straps are also adjustable, for a more snug fit! Check out that wire! As far as size goes, they are just a little bigger than the old masks. When we placed the old design on top of the new one, we could really see the difference. For context, we got a large in both types. In the photo below, you can also see that the stiff wire on the new mask means it’s not really able to lay flat. The new one is just a little bigger! We really appreciated the addition of the nose wire! It added structure to the mask and ensured that it didn’t press right up against our face. We found the old masks to be a bit baggy and loose, while this one conformed quite a bit better. We’re attributing that to the wire and the adjustable ear straps — which were actually pretty comfy! Here’s a side view! If you’re thinking about this mask, you will want to know that the fabric is much thicker than the old cotton masks or your everyday disposable mask. It’s certainly breathable, but you will notice a difference. We would have preferred the mask to be a little thinner, but the quality was good. Check out that fabric! We think most adults would be good to go with a size large in these. Small kids would want to get a small, teens or small adults a medium, and bigger adults an XL. And remember that the adjustable strap goes a long way in getting that perfect fit! The large worked well on us but was a bit loose under the chin, so we could have opted for a medium and just lengthened the ears. New face mask! Overall, we’d say these are the highest-quality face masks Disney has made. Our only complaint is the thickness of the fabric. But if you’re looking for a sturdy, durable mask that will fit well, the splurge may be worth it. At $14.99 apiece, they’re a bit pricier than the typical $9.99 options…but you do get some great new features. We’ll keep an eye out for more new products, and we’ll be sure to review ’em for you! Stay tuned to DFB. Check Out These New Masks in More Detail! 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 want to try one of these new masks? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Are Disney's New Face Masks Worth the BIG Price Increase?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a MASSIVE Star Wars holiday coming up soon! Darth Vader Valentine May the 4th!!! That is officially known as Star Wars day, and in case you don’t get it — it’s because May the 4th sounds a lot like “May the Force” (be with you) and it’s traditionally become a day that Star Wars fans celebrate their favorite movie and TV franchise! And Disney usually goes ALL out with Star Wars day. Last year, the company released a TON of new Star Wars merchandise and released Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to Disney+. This year, Disney World has already announced a HOST of new snacks arriving in the parks for the special day. AND Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is located, is already booked full on May 4th! These stormtroopers would like to have a word with you… The good news is you won’t have to go to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to get this epic Star Wars souvenir cup! And Disney is bringing back the Darth Vader Stein, which you can grab with a fountain drink in lots of locations on May 4th and 5th. After the 5th, it will be available at Backlot Express, ABC Commissary, Rosie’s All-American Cafe. We saw this stein pop up in 2018, at which time the price was $12.99 with a fountain drink. Darth Vader Stein Between this and all the new treats that are being released — we’re pretty jazzed. ©Disney And we’ll be sure to let you know about any other Star Wars souvenirs that pop up for the big day! See ALL the May 4th treats coming to the parks here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be acquiring this cup for your collection? Let us know in the comments! The post The Darth Vader Souvenir Cup Is Returning to Disney World Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Universal Studios Hollywood has officially reopened! Ready to Go Inside?! And after an addendum was added to California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, specifying that “fully vaccinated persons from out of state may visit or attend activities or events that are restricted to in-state visitors,” there have been LOTS of questions about who can visit these reopened theme parks. Disneyland has already specified that out-of-state guests will not be permitted inside the parks, despite this addendum. But Universal Studios Hollywood is a different story. Language on Universal Studios Hollywood’s website now specifies that guests who are fully vaccinated may visit from out-of-state. It adds that proof of vaccination, as well as a photo ID, will be required for park entry. ©Universal Studios Hollywood Further details specify that, interestingly enough, only out-of-state guests ages 16 and over will be allowed in the parks. This is because children under 16 cannot currently receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and the California addendum emphasizes that only fully vaccinated out-of-state visitors may participate in these types of activities. ©Universal Studios Hollywood Out-of-state guests will only be able to purchase tickets at the front gate, if capacity allows. Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a vaccination card or a photo of the vaccination card, or documentation of vaccination from a healthcare provider. You will need to show this documentation at the time of purchase. Let’s Go to Universal Studios Hollywood! In short: if you are fully vaccinated (and thus over the age of 16), you’re now eligible to visit Universal Studios Hollywood! Note that Disneyland’s policy still states that only California residents may attend. We’ll keep you posted if that changes, though, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out Our First Day Back at Universal Studios Hollywood! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood? Let us know in the comments! The post Out-of-State Guests CAN Visit Universal Hollywood — Here’s How first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article