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If you’re a fan of Big Hero 6 — or maybe you just love Baymax! — you’ve got to see this. Disney Springs We’re BIG mug and tumbler people here at DFB. Park tumblers, monorail mugs, character-inspired mugs…we’ll take ’em all! After all, what’s better than thinking about Disney while you sip your morning coffee?! And at World of Disney in Disney Springs, we spotted a NEW cup for our daily brew…and we kinda need it. Behold: the Baymax tumbler! It’s Baymax! The super minimal design features a few distinctly Baymax details, like his eyes and chip port. There’s also a straw for easy sippin’! Isn’t he cute?! The back is equally simple, continuing with that black-and-white color scheme. Here’s the back! If you want some subtle Disney inspiration behind your drinkware…well, here ya go! You can grab yours for $22.99. We sure miss hugging our favorite healthcare companion, but this tumbler will do the trick in the meantime. Check Out More Disney-Inspired Drinkware! 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 Baymax fan? Let us know in the comments! The post Yup, You Can Drink Your Coffee Out of a ROBOT in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — The Quake Shake, A Retro Throwback, And The Spookiest Halloween Decorations EVER! What’s New at Disney Springs: Missing Treats; Halloween Cookie Dough; Slimy Cupcakes; and Merchandise Explosion! Mickey Pretzels and Popcorn Never Tasted SO GOOD — Snacks are BACK at Disney World! View the full article

Have you been to Disney World’s glitziest park lately? Hollywood Studios We’ve certainly enjoyed the few visits we’ve made to Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently. Now, we’re bringing you all of the latest updates in food, construction, and more! Before we dive in though, we wanted to tell you about a VERY exciting thing that happened in Hollywood Studios. We spotted a REAL. LIFE. CELEBRITY! It’s Jojo Siwa! Jojo Siwa was hanging out in Disney World and we were pretty stoked to spot her. The giant bow was a dead giveaway! Click here to see more of Jojo Siwa in Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios Food Updates Toy Story Land Toy Story Land has a snack cart near the Slinky Dog Dash queue and the Tonka Truck kiosk. This spot has been shuttered for some time now. Back open for business! On a recent visit, the snack cart was OPEN and serving. Cast Members told us the stand is only testing right now. Want to see more of this testing stand? Click here! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Rock Around the Shop Rock Around the Shop has several new Mens’ Button-Down Shirts in fun patterns for $59.99 each. There’s a Sebastian design… Mens’ Button-Down Shirt …a Disney hats design… Mens’ Button-Down Shirt …a monorail design… Mens’ Button-Down Shirt …and a 101 Dalmatians design. Mens’ Button-Down Shirt Once Upon A Time Over at Once Upon a Time, we spotted the new Disneyland Billboard Puzzles. We’re so glad they’ve made their way to the East coast! You can snag them for $19.99 each. There’s a Coco puzzle… Disneyland Billboard Puzzles …a Wall-E puzzle… Disneyland Billboard Puzzles …and a Nemo puzzle. Disneyland Billboard Puzzles Keystone Clothiers Keystone Clothiers had this cute little Pullback Toy of The Child for $9.99. Pullback Toy of The Child Mickey’s of Hollywood Mickey’s of Hollywood had the new plastic-free packaging for the princess dolls. And some new T-shirts for $24.99 — a Dug Tee… T-shirt …and a Stormtrooper Tee. T-shirt Legends of Hollywood Legends of Hollywood had the new Live Slow Tee too! Live Slow Tee Dark Room Finally, the Dark Room had a new Mushu Pin… Mushu Pin …and a new Brother Bear Magic in the Stars Aries Pin. Brother Bear Magic in the Stars Aries Pin And that’s all from Hollywood Studios today! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! To see more of the latest news from Hollywood Studios, click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Hollywood Studios: A Returning Snack Spot and a CELEB Sighting!🌟 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Our Day at Hollywood Studios: Your Favorite Star Wars Characters…in Egg Form? Our Day in Hollywood Studios: A Brownie Topped Milkshake and Fun Character Sightings What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A Mysterious Policy Update, Mickey Waffles, and an Insta-Worthy Cake View the full article

The COVID-19 vaccine is continuing to be administered all across the country. COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG This vaccine rollout is moving at a speedy pace — earlier this month, we reported that all adults would be eligible for their shot about a week and a half earlier than the original goal. States such as Florida have already given those ages 16 and up access to the vaccine. And now, the rest of the country will follow suit. President Joe Biden has announced that starting Monday, April 26th, all Americans ages 16 and up will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. 16- and 17-year-olds will receive the Pfizer shot, which is the only vaccine currently approved for use under the age of 18. Health and Safety Signs in Disney World This comes as over 200 million vaccinations have been administered across the country, with 26% of Americans fully vaccinated. 40% of the country has received 1 dose. Face Mask The CDC has announced that fully vaccinated individuals can travel safely throughout the United States, but the Department of State has issued travel advisories for 80% of countries around the world, discouraging international travel. As vaccination continues, we’ll keep you posted with the latest updates. Stay tuned to DFB! Read About the Latest Travel Advisories! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: More Americans Will Be Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: President Biden to Direct States to Make ALL Adults Eligible for COVID Vaccines by May NEWS: All Adults Will Be Eligible for the COVID Vaccine Sooner Than Expected Everything We Know About Vaccine Passports So Far View the full article

Disney really gave us a lot to think about with its feature Soul. And we’ve seen it represented in everything from merchandise to a Disney World drink to a new exhibit based on the film at EPCOT! Soul Mural Soul starts off with Joe Gardner’s journey to the afterlife where he becomes a mentor for the rebellious soul only known as 22. But have you ever wondered what 22 was like before she met Joe Gardner? Well, you’re about to find out! Disney has announced a new short film, 22 vs. Earth, that will premiere on Disney+ soon! And the short is all about who 22 (as voiced by Tina Fey) was before she met Joe (and we’re guessing we’ll get to see JUST how “spirited” she really was!). ©Disney The short follows 22 as she defies the rules of The Great Before by refusing to go to Earth. She creates a gang with five other souls to start a rebellion! You can watch 22 vs. Earth on April 30th. And we’ll let you know about everything else coming to Disney+ (personally, we’re really wanting a short about Mister Mittens!). Here’s everything coming to Disney+ in May Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be watching the new short? Let us know in the comments! The post The New Soul-Inspired Disney+ Short Dives Into 22's Backstory! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Looking for ‘Soul’ Merch? Disney Just Released A Bunch Online! These NEW Disney/Pixar Funko Pops Sure Have A Lot of Soul! New ‘Soul’ Clip Lets You Meet The Star of Disney/Pixar’s Upcoming Film! View the full article

Craving some good eats in Disney Springs? The Polite Pig at Disney Springs Head on over to The Polite Pig! They’ve got modern barbecue and local Florida flavor to spare. And if you want to try something unique off their menu, we recommend opting for a Chef’s Special! The Polite Pig’s Chef’s Specials rotates seasonally: we’ve seen Smoked Herb Pork Loin, Smoked Lamb Ribs with a Sweet Potato Mash, and so much more. And now, there’s a new special up for grabs! Polite Pig Smoked Herb Pork Loin Thanks to The Polite Pig’s Instagram, we’ve got a peek at that new Chef’s Special: Meatloaf! “Not Your Mom’s Meatloaf” to be exact. And it looks pretty hearty! ©The Polite Pig We’ll be swinging by to try it for ourselves soon, but we had to give ya a heads up! Hop on over to The Polite Pig if this seems like something you want to chow down on. And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out Our Review of Another Chef’s Special at The Polite Pig! 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 going to try this special? Let us know in the comments! The post Don’t Miss the NEW Limited-Time Chef’s Special in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Apple Cinnamon Wings and Maple Bourbon Eggnog? YES PLEASE! We’re Heading to Disney Springs for These Eats! Move Over Pork Rinds — There’s a NEW Special Menu Item at The Polite Pig in Disney World! The New Chef’s Special at The Polite Pig in Disney World Makes Us Want to PIG OUT! View the full article

Our readers have been pretty vocal about how much they love Crocs! Let’s take these out for a spin! And there’s even been a massive shoe battle between Crocs and the new Disney x Native shoes! And we decided to find out for ourselves what the big deal about Crocs is by wearing them to Disney World for a day! So we get it — there are a lot of Crocs love out there among Disney fans! And that’s why we have to tell you about a NEW pair of Disney crocs that’s coming soon! And this one is for all you Cars fans! That’s right — Lightning McQueen is zooming onto pairs of red Crocs soon! ©Crocs Is it just us, or do these shoes look fast? They go on sale on the Crocs website on April 27th at 12PM EST. If you’re looking to get your hands on these babies, they will certainly GO FAST — supplies are limited. We’ll let you know if we spot any other cool Disney Crocs, too! Click Here To Learn About The ONE Place in Disney World Where You CAN’T Wear Crocs?! 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 Crocs fan? Let us know in the comments! The post The Disney 'Cars' Crocs You Never Knew You Needed Are Being Released Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Movie Fans! These TWO Collectible Fantasia Keys Are NOW Online! Rep Disney’s Newest Movie With A Brand New Backpack! Disney Released the Awesome New Interactive Groot Online! View the full article

While many Disney Parks around the world have reopened (or are on their way to reopening) since initial closures began last year due to the ongoing health crisis, some still remain closed. Guests have been back to enjoying Disney World since last summer Disneyland Paris has gone through a few different phases, having reopened in July 2020, but then closed again shortly after in October. Disney initially planned for the park to reopen on April 2nd, but that has since been postponed and the area will now be used for a different purpose. We previously shared that Disneyland Paris will be transformed into a mass COVID-19 vaccination site. And now we know when. According to Forbes, the vaccine site will be open beginning this Saturday, April 24th. The site itself will not be located inside of the theme park, but will instead be just outside of Disney’s Newport Bay Club hotel. Disneyland Paris Newport Bay Club Hotel ©Disney The vaccination site will only open on weekends and will be staffed by the local fire department with the hope of administering 1,000 vaccinations per day. Thus far, France has struggled in getting vaccinations rolled out to the public, so the additional site is intended to help the country increase its vaccination rate. Disneyland Paris has not reopened since initially closing for the second time in October ©Disney While this will be the first time that Disneyland Paris has been used as a vaccination site, it isn’t a new idea for Disney. Over in Disneyland Resort in California, one of the parking lots has been serving as a vaccination site since the beginning of the year. COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG We will continue to keep an eye out for more developments coming from the Disney Parks so stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and updates! Can Out-of-State Guests Go to Disneyland? Here’s What We’re Seeing. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to Disneyland Paris? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's When the Disneyland Paris Vaccine Site Will Open first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disneyland Paris to Become a Vaccination Site NEWS: Disneyland Paris Is Officially Closing Again BREAKING: Disneyland Paris Delays Reopening View the full article

In the mood for a little pick-me-up? Everglazed Donuts One of our favorite places to go for some extra energy is Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs! This donut shop is constantly churning out wacky and creative eats, from a Peeps-covered Donut to a bacon grilled cheese donut (yup, you heard that right.). And now, there’s a new SPIKED coffee to try! Now, Everglazed does already have plenty of spiked coffee options up for grabs. But the newest addition is the Little Italy, which is cold brew with sweet cream, Amaretto cordial, whipped cream, and a wedding cookie crumble. Sounds tasty! Check out all those options! It looks pretty simple…but let’s dig in! Little Italy What immediately stood out about this drink was that it was sweet. Some spiked coffee drinks tend to be a bit on the bitter side, but this one wasn’t! That’s probably because there wasn’t a huge amount of alcohol to overwhelm the taste. It’s a sweet sip! The cold brew itself is nothing special — it’s your basic coffee drink, and we weren’t wowed. What really sets this sip apart are those sweet cookie crumbles! If it weren’t for that extra pop of color and flavor, this drink would be pretty ordinary. Cookie crumbles galore! This $10 sip is definitely one for the coffee lovers out there! If you want a boozier taste, we’d recommend skipping. Let us know what you think if you give it a try! And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Read More About Spiked Coffee at Everglazed! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this drink? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Disney, Please Put Tiny Cookies in All Your Coffee first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Find Out Where to Start Your Day with Spiked Coffee in Disney World PHOTOS & VIDEOS: FIRST LOOK at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs: A Grilled Cheese BACON Donut Hack, Secret Cake Slice, Soul Art, and More! View the full article

Have you ever dreamed of working at The Most Magical Place on Earth? Wouldn’t it be lovely to have THIS view every day?! Right now, it can be pretty tricky to get a job at Disney World! With the Disney College Program not taking applications and the Disney Jobs website looking pretty empty, there aren’t many options to choose from. However, there’s one special way that you can apply to work at some Disney restaurants, and you may be able to score a signing bonus at the same time! Right now the Patina Restaurant Group is hiring for positions at Walt Disney World, and a few listings offer a signing bonus of several hundred dollars! The Patina Group operates multiple restaurants in Disney World, including restaurants like Morimoto Asia, Enzo’s Hideaway, Tutto Italia, and Via Napoli, to name a few. Via Napoli in the Italy Pavilion If you want to work at Disney (AND you want that bonus) here are some jobs you could apply for: Host at Morimoto Asia — $500 signing bonus Line Cook at Morimoto Asia — $500 signing bonus Street Food Attendant at Morimoto Asia — $300 signing bonus Cook at Morimoto Asia — $500 signing bonus Busser at Morimoto Asia — $300 signing bonus Line Cook at Tutto Italia — $500 signing bonus Host at Tutto Italia — $500 signing bonus Kiosk Attendant at Tutto Italia — $300 signing bonus Concession Cook at Tutto Italia — $500 signing bonus Busser at Tutto Italia — $300 signing bonus Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs Gelato Preparer at Vivoli il Gelato — $500 signing bonus Ice Cream Attendant at Vivoli il Gelato — $300 signing bonus Busser at Via Napoli — $300 signing bonus Pizza Cook at Via Napoli — $500 signing bonus Host at Via Napoli — $300 signing bonus Line Cook at Maria and Enzo’s — $500 signing bonus Host at Maria and Enzo’s — $300 signing bonus Busser at Maria and Enzo’s — $300 signing bonus Broiler Cook at The Edison — $500 signing bonus Host at The Edison — $300 signing bonus Saute Line Cook at The Edison — $500 signing bonus Pizza Maker at Pizza Ponte — $500 signing bonus Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs Those are all the positions that currently offer signing bonuses, but those aren’t all the positions that are hiring. Click here to see the Patina Group’s full list of job opportunities! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest hiring information at Walt Disney World, as well as all the latest restaurant news. We’re visiting the parks daily to give you all the important updates! Click Here to Learn About Other Disney World Job Opportunities! 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 worked at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Want to Get Paid a Bonus 0 to Work at Disney World? Here's How. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Get CASH BACK On Disney Food With This Limited Time AmEx Deal! We Found the Perfect Spots to Take Your Valentine’s Date This Year in Disney World! Disney Restaurant Executives Speak Out On Their Experiences With The Closures View the full article

Disneyland is reopening in less than TEN days! Guests Will Soon Get to Visit Disneyland Park Again! And though this will be a historic day for Disney fans, things will be a bit different. One big thing that will be different is that Disneyland has indicated that only California residents will be enter the theme parks for the time being. But, now we’re seeing something going on with language in the California guidelines and other California theme parks that could signal a potential change. Earlier this week, eagle-eyed Twitter user @TripsWithTykes noticed part of an addendum in California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy that showed the POSSIBILITY of allowing out-of-state visitors to visit California theme parks. Have You Been to Pixar Pier? According to one part of an addendum in California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, “fully vaccinated persons from out of state may visit or attend activities or events that are restricted to in-state visitors.” ©California Blueprint for a Safer Economy Theme park journalist Carlye Wisel has shared that Sea World San Diego has been welcoming fully-vaccinated out-of-state visitors since April 16th. Scott Gustin has also reportedly confirmed that Sea World San Diego changed their policy regarding out-of-state visitors due to this addendum. ©SeaWorld As of yet, the California Department of Public Health has not issued a statement clarifying this language in the addendum and whether it does specifically allow fully vaccinated out-of-state visitors to enter California’s theme parks. We are on the lookout for more information about that. Disney California Adventure! For now, Disneyland’s policy still states “Until further notice, only California residents may visit the parks, and in groups no larger than 3 households, per state guidelines.” So, it appears Disneyland has not made any changes as of yet based on that addendum language. Will You Be Visiting Disneyland When it Reopens? We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details about Disneyland’s reopening and any potential impact of this addendum language, and we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we get any updates. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see everything we know about vaccine passports so far. 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 going to Disneyland soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Can Out-of-State Guests Go to Disneyland? Here's What We're Seeing first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disneyland May Not Reopen Until Summer 2021, According to California’s Orange County Health Care Agency Disneyland Plans to Install Over 23,000 Health and Safety Measures in Preparation for a Future Reopening California Residents May Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Disneyland Upon Reopening View the full article

We told ya earlier today that we spotted some very special filming going on in Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle While we can’t confirm exactly what the crew is up to, we’ve got a sneaking suspicion they’re filming for American Idol, since the contestants are currently in Disney World. And while we were watching from afar, we saw something (or should we say someone?) that MADE our day. Now, we’re no strangers to spotting celebrities in Disney World. Just yesterday, JoJo Siwa was hangin’ out in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski have also visited the parks. But take a look and see if you can figure out who was in Magic Kingdom today! Who is that?! At first, it was hard to tell. But then the film crew moved to an elevated stage, and we saw none other than John Stamos! It’s John Stamos! And just so ya know, Uncle Jesse is US on a hot day in the parks. He had his own handheld battery fan to stay cool! Seems like he’s a Disney World pro. Hey there! The film crew had the seating areas around the stage blocked off, so do keep that in mind if you’re visiting the parks today. You may notice a little bit of unusual activity, but it’s all for a very exciting reason! We’ll keep ya posted with more Disney updates, so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out Another Celebrity Sighting in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever spotted a celebrity in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Have Mercy! We've Spotted Another Celebrity in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: We Spotted Filming in Disney World, Likely for a Popular TV Show! These 10 Disney World Attractions Need An In-Ride Photo or Video ASAP! PICS and VIDEO! The Walkway Between Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is OPEN! View the full article

We keep a close eye on allll the little changes around Disney World so we can give you the most up-to-date information. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa That includes changes to safety procedures, closures, and even the color of cocktails! And of course, we’re keeping an eye on any price changes, too. So when we noticed a price increase on a Disney World dessert, we just had to let ya know! Mickey Mouse Celebration Cakes are served at Disney World hotels to help you mark your special occasion! You can order one in white chocolate or chocolate, and they’ll serve 4-6 people each. Chocolate or white chocolate cakes! ©Disney Since they rolled out in the resorts in 2017, these cakes have cost $35. But that’s changing! They’re now listed at $39 apiece. You’ll notice that price change when you go to place your Mobile Order! ©Disney While all the hotel menus list the cakes as $39, a placard at The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom does still list them as $35. We’re expecting this to change soon, though! They’re still $35 here! Next time you celebrate your special day with one of these cakes, don’t be surprised if they’re a little pricier. We’ll keep ya posted with more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out Another Price Increase in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you celebrate a special occasion in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post The Subtle Dessert Price Increase You Probably Didn't Notice in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 5 Annual Disney World Price Increases That Could Happen Soon When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List Disney Recipe: Make Disney World’s Cream Cheese and Guava Stuffed French Toast! View the full article

When the parks and resorts reopened last year at Walt Disney World, we saw a lot of changes due to health and safety! Tons of new procedures all over the place! Disney added a face mask requirement and temperature checks. We saw updated security procedures and physical distancing markers everywhere, as well as enhanced cleaning procedures. In addition, we spotted little changes, like the fact that self-serve drink stations were being manned by Cast Members. But now, one of those things may be going back to normal! We got a tip from a reader that self-serve drink stations were back at hotels, so we decided to stop by Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and check it out for ourselves. Roaring Fork Sure enough, at Roaring Fork, those self-serve drink stations were back to normal! Cast Members were no longer stationed behind ropes to pour drinks. Hello, self-serve drink stations! Instead, guests could walk directly up to the machines and do the work themselves! However, arrows did indicate which direction they should walk to avoid traffic jams. No Cast Member here! It is worth mentioning that these self-serve stations have been in place at Blizzard Beach since its reopening in March, even though they’re only now rolling out to the resorts. Refill Station We’ve seen Disney quietly eliminating some safety procedures lately. Hand-washing stations were recently removed from the parks, and a mask policy change means guests can now remove their face coverings for outdoor photos. New Mask Policy in Place Stay tuned to DFB for updates on health and safety procedures all around Disney World! We’re visiting daily to keep you in the know. Click Here to Read About a Recent Mask Policy 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. Have you ever used one of these drink stations at Disney World? The post Heads Up! Another Safety Measure Is Quietly Removed in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS and REVIEW: This NEW Disney World Cinnamon Roll Cupcake Breaks Into Our Top 5! NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS! What’s New at Disney’s Wilderness Hotels: Resort Pins, Spooktacular Halloween Snacks, and a Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt! View the full article

Hey there friends, this is DFB here to remind you not to skip the most important meal of the day when you’re in Disney World! Whispering Canyon Cafe All across the property, there are AMAZING breakfast options to be discovered, like the Gaston’s Tavern cinnamon roll or the delightful character breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace. We love to enjoy a nice, relaxing breakfast in Disney World, and today we did just that — to check out a new menu item! This morning we stopped by Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to enjoy a hearty (and very filling) first meal of the day! Now that’s a view! Over at Whispering Canyon Cafe, guests can order all-you-care-to-eat breakfast skillets for $22 each, and these things come piled high with the GOODS. This morning, we selected The Heritage with House-made Buttermilk-Cheddar Biscuits and Sausage Gravy with Mickey Waffles, Scrambled Eggs, Country Potatoes, Hickory-smoked Bacon, and Pork Sausage Links. Yep, our mouths are watering. And even though the menu says “scrambled eggs,” we were delighted to find that our eggs came in the shape of one Mickey Mouse! MICKEY EGGS!!!! Okay, that’s just too darn stinkin’ cute. What a way to put a smile on our faces early in the morning! It’s official: this is the only way we want eggs from now on. We love when Disney does fun things like this with food (remember Mickey butter?!). There’s a reason why Mickey waffles and premium bars and pretzels are all so popular — most foods are better when they’re Mickey-shaped! Make sure to stop by and check the Mickey eggs out for yourself! Stay tuned for the full review of our breakfast at Wilderness Lodge’s Whispering Canyon Cafe, and keep an eye on DFB for all the latest Disney World food news! Check Out One Of Our Recent Breakfast Reviews Here (Spoiler Alert, There are MINNIE Waffles!) 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 been to Whispering Canyon? Let us know in the comments! The post Mickey-Shaped EGGS Are Now A Thing in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Don’t Forget to Order Ketchup at Whispering Canyon Cafe Breakfast in Disney World! Five Dining Memories To Make at Walt Disney World Um, All You Can Eat Easter Brunch? You’re Going to Want to Stop Here for the Holiday in Disney World! View the full article

There is so much to see and do at EPCOT, especially when there’s a festival going on. However, one of our favorite stops is one that many people probably miss! Spaceship Earth This is an appreciation post for the Odyssey Building, which currently is known for housing the EPCOT Experience. If you weren’t looking for this building, it’s totally possible you’ve walked right by it! Don’t skip this one! In our humble opinion, it’s a totally underrated spot in EPCOT. In addition to hosting the part-show-part-exhibit, the EPCOT experience has a lot of space (and A/C!) and cool things to look at while you take a breather from the busy park day. The exhibit is a great crash course on future attractions coming to EPCOT! While the show itself is pretty cool to experience — hello fancy projection mapping — you can also see a lot of details of the changes coming to the park around the lobby and sitting areas, like in these awesome display cases! Bonjour, Rémy! The displays show models from upcoming rides like Rémy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, as well as having more info about what is in store! There are also some pretty cute photo ops around the building, like this sweet Spaceship Earth setup. It’s like a vision of the future! And there’s a cool video that will show you EVERYTHING new that is coming to the park. Here’s a look at what the display looks like when the upcoming Play! Pavilion that’s coming to the park. EPCOT Experience Play Pavilion Display If you aren’t necessarily in the mood to look around, may we interest you in some air-conditioned seating?? Just having a quick break! Not only is this a nice break from the sun, but there’s plenty of seats in this building, and lots to look at even while seated — the walls are covered in EPCOT concept art and vintage-style ride posters! Do you see your favorite ride?? Since there’s so much space and seating, this would be a great spot to sit down with a snack! Grab a bite from a nearby cart, like the Donut Box, or even swinging by the Mexico Pavillion and enjoy your meal in the shade. We hardly ever see crowds here, and sometimes the building even has a snack cart of its own (although it’s closed right now). Is that popcorn we spy? Also, something people don’t think about when planning their park days (even though they should): bathrooms! The EPCOT Experience has two different bathrooms, one inside and one outside. And tbh…these are pretty nice. Outdoor bathroom The outdoor bathroom is usually the more crowded one, probably because people can see it as they walk by. The indoor bathroom, however, is never very busy and is newly remodeled! It tends to feel really clean, especially for a Disney bathroom. There’s also a place where you can refill your water bottles over in this same area. There really are worse places…like Liberty Square What some people also might not even realize is that this building houses a Baby Care area and a First Aid center! SO many hidden gems. Did you know this was here? All in all, there’s a lot of cool stuff tucked away in this building, and we have to say — they really nailed the vibes on the color scheme here. Slowly getting hints of that EPCOT transformation! Although this building is a little off the beaten path at EPCOT, it has a lot to offer by the way of entertainment, and as a rest stop. The EPCOT Experience show runs on a 10-minute loop, so you can catch it any time, and kids will probably love getting to look at all the fun details around the building. Even if you’re in a hurry to pack everything in on your next EPCOT park day, you should totally consider stopping by. There’s SO much going on in EPCOT lately — did you miss this latest 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. Have you visited the EPCOT Experience? Let us know in the comments! The post You Don’t Know What This EPCOT Building Is, But We're There Every Day first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Should You Even Go to Disney World with All This Construction? Your Questions Answered. What’s New in EPCOT: A Surprise Closure, EPCOT Transformation Additions, and More! EPIC SNACK ALERT: Epcot’s Future World Gourmet Popcorn Cart is BACK! (Don’t Forget To Use Our DFB TIP Here!) View the full article

Festival and fair fun is abundant this week and weekend in Florida. View the full article

We’ve got a cool new find to show ya! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Wilderness Lodge may be know for its nature theme, but there’s a princess-inspired character meal here, too! While it’s temporarily unavailable, Storybook Dining at Artist Point gives guests the chance to meet Snow White and some of her dwarfs in an Enchanted Forest. And if you’re missing this experience a little extra, we spotted a souvenir to remember it by! At Wilderness Lodge Mercantile, we found a Storybook Dining-themed jewelry box! It’s shaped just like the Evil Queen’s heart box from the movie, but with “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” etched on top. A jewelry box! Let’s take a 360-degree tour of this guy! You’ll slide out the dagger from the heart to open ‘er up. Inside, the box says “Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White.” Here’s the inside! Here’s a closer look at that dagger! (Ya know. Just in case you ever wanted a mini dagger.) There’s a dagger, too! And on the bottom, it’s got a tribute to the hotel. Here’s the bottom! This box does not play any music, but it is a pretty neat memento! You can grab it for $55. If you’re a big fan of this character meal, it may be worth the splurge! We’ll keep bringing you the latest Disney finds, so stay tuned to DFB. Here’s Our Review of Storybook Dining at Artist Point! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite character meal in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Remember a CLOSED Disney World Dining Experience with a Cool Souvenir! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! NEW Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White in Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge’s New Mug Is the PERFECT Thing For Cozy, Cold Mornings! Snow White Storybook Dining Coming to Artist Point in Wilderness Lodge View the full article

The president of the Orange Audubon Society outlines the ecotourism and other benefits of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, which is celebrating six years since it opened. View the full article

There is so much happening at Disney World right now, and things are constantly changing! There is a LOT of information to digest, and it can be very overwhelming (no matter how many guidebooks you buy!). Get ready for some magic! That’s why we’ve narrowed down the tips you will absolutely need for your 2021 Disney trip, and we put ‘em all in one place. We’re here to make your life easier! Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Your favorite Disney World secret!The post DFB Video: 50 AWESOME Secrets for Your Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: 13 BIG Changes Everybody Missed in Disney World This Year DFB Video: 15 Things You Don’t Know How to Do in Disney World! DFB Video: The BEST $10 I Ever Spent in Disney World! View the full article

We’ve been seeing a few additions to Disney’s Mobile Order service lately! Now that’s a view! In short, Mobile Order lets you order food in advance from your My Disney Experience app. Pretty nifty, right? A spin-off on that is Mobile Order Table Service To Go, which was introduced after the parks’ reopening. With this feature, you can order your food to go from Table Service restaurants and take it somewhere else to eat. And if you were hopin’ for a few more to-go options, you’re in luck! Recently, 2 new options were added for Table Service To Go! The first is Geyser Point Bar & Grill at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge… ©Disney …and the second is Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk! ©Disney We popped inside Trattoria al Forno to see this new feature already in action. There was a “holding spot” near the kitchen for to-go orders to wait, before they were carried to the host stand for guests to pick up. We spy some to-go bags! As with all Table Service To Go, you’ll place the order on your My Disney Experience app following the typical steps for Mobile Order. It’s as simple as that! Next time you’re craving a quick ‘n’ easy meal to take with ya, consider one of these new options. And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out the Best Table Service Restaurants for 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. What’s your favorite Table Service restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Now Grab Food To Go at 2 MORE Sit Down Restaurants in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING NEWS: These Disney World Restaurants Will Be OPEN Starting June 22nd! The BIG Disney World Restaurant Menu Changes That Happened in February! What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Yacht and Beach Club, and Wilderness Resorts: Apple Fritters, Coconut Macaroons, and a Minnie ID Holder! View the full article

We’re never entirely sure what we’ll see when we go to the Disney World parks! We see all kinds of crazy things! In our hundreds (maybe even thousands) of visits, we’ve come across some weird things, some unexpected things, and countless pleasant surprises. That’s why we visit the parks daily — to see what’s going on that’s out of the ordinary and report it back to you! And today, something out of the ordinary is happening in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Today in Magic Kingdom, there’s filming happening on the bridge from the castle hub to Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, causing the bridge to be blocked off from guests. The bridge is closed to foot traffic! There are hedges all around the perimeter on both ends of the bridge, and we spotted crew members and camera equipment set up in the middle. There’s quite a crew of workers. You may not be able to tell from the photos, but they’ve spruced up this area a bit with extra umbrellas and flowers along the railing! They’ve made it pretty fancy over there! The likely explanation for this is that they’re filming for American Idol. The TV show’s contestants are currently visiting the parks and there are plans to air a Disney-themed episode soon. This spot offers a great view of the castle, so we can’t blame them! We’ll be checking this location today to see if anything changes, and we can’t wait to watch Disney Night on American Idol to see if this is where it was filmed! Stay tuned to DFB for more unusual things that we spot in the parks! Click Here for the Full List of the Weirdest Things We Saw in the Parks Last Year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever seen something unexpected in Disney World? The post PHOTOS: We Spotted Filming in Disney World, Likely for a Popular TV Show! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS! We Spotted Mickey Filming at a Closed Disney World Restaurant! PICS! There’s Filming Going On in Magic Kingdom Today! PHOTOS: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Filming in Magic Kingdom Today View the full article

Disney World has implemented some pretty crazy technological advances over the years. Cinderella Castle Recently, they’ve started testing facial recognition in the parks and don’t even get us STARTED on the tech behind Rise of the Resistance. Well, we’ve noticed some hints at a NEW Disney project, and the inspiration might surprise you. Disney’s looking into guest perceptions of (yep) Pokemon Go. Disney sends surveys out to guests who have recently experienced the theme parks, Disney Springs, Disney Resort hotels, or other Disney World areas. Recently we caught one of these surveys that had an interesting question. Springtime at EPCOT! In a survey on March 11th, Disney was polling guests about their interest in virtual experiences including Teamlab Borderless, Camp, Meow Wolf, Boda Borg, and Pokemon Go. ©Disney So what are these experiences? Teamlab Borderless is a digital art museum in Tokyo… ©Teamlab Borderless …Camp is a retail media company that provides family activities… Camp Website Screenshot …Meow Wolf is another immersive art exhibit company… ©Meow Wolf …BodaBorg is an international in-person “questing” experience (kind of similar to an Escape Room)… ©BodaBorg …and Pokemon Go is an interactive, augmented reality game that’s hosted on your mobile phone. ©Pokemon Go Most of these offerings are international and you may not have heard of them, but Pokemon Go was a MAJOR craze that swept the nation when it first launched a few years ago. You can even look for Pokemon IN Disney World. That’s pretty neat. ©Popbuzz The game is still around with a ranking of the #2 Most Popular Strategy Game on the Apple App Store and as an Editor’s Choice on the Google Play Store. If you’re still running around trying to find Pikachu or Charizard…you’re not alone! Want to learn more about the survey? Click here! Why could Disney be interested in Pokemon Go perceptions? So why was Disney polling guests about Pokemon Go and these other experiences? Disney could be looking into a new way to gamify the theme parks. We’ve seen a LOT of augmented reality patents recently (more on those in a sec!) and it wouldn’t be the first time Disney has opted to gamify the parks. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Consider offerings like Sorcerors of the Magic Kingdom, A Pirate’s Adventure – Treasure of the Seven Seas, Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure, and the upcoming DuckTales World Showcase Adventure. A Pirates Adventure Treasure Cards So far, these games have all been interactive experiences using different elements IN the theme parks. For instance, Sorcerors of the Magic Kingdom used trading cards to trigger experiences in different lands opening up hidden “portals.” Similarly, Agent P’s triggered effects and animatronics in various parts of World Showcase as clues were found. Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure At this time, all of these experiences have been retired — except for the yet-to-debut DuckTales game. It’s certainly feasible that Disney is looking for new types of interactive experiences to replace them. Pokemon Go could be an inspiration for this. Click here to learn more about the closure of Magic Kingdom! What could an augmented reality Disney World game look like? What stands out about Pokemon Go as a difference from the other Disney World gamification examples is that Pokemon Go uses augmented reality to place Pokemon characters in your real-life environment. Better yet, it JUST requires a user’s phone! Most of these previous offerings required a map, cards, interactive props to be built into the parks, or other physical elements needed for the experiences to work. We’re seeing an expansion of mobile offerings from a planning perspective in Disney World (just take a look at the just-launched MagicMobile!), so could we see a similar expansion from a play perspective? Maybe! Our Apple Wallet screenshot when our MagicMobile pass was scanned. Voila! Disney has used augmented reality for guest experiences before, however limited. Last year, guests who had just left Disney World received a “See ya real soon!” message from an AR Mickey Mouse. ©Disney At last year’s D23 summits, Imagineers spoke on the future of Augmented Reality in Disney parks and beyond. During a panel called Creating Fantastic Worlds: A Journey into Disney Worldbuilding, Imagineers noted that they are looking into AR and how it will change things through this new medium. At the same summit, Disney Park’s Executive Vice President and Digital and Chief Technology Officer Talik Mandadi noted that AR is already in use for Cast Member training and some upcoming experiences such as Animal Kingdom’s Windows to the Wild. ©Disney Beyond that, we’ve seen a LOT of patents filed by Disney when it comes to improving the AR space. One Disney inventor’s job description notes, “His goal at Disney is to allow virtual characters to share physical space with our guests. His main research area at Disney Research is novel display technologies with particular emphasis on autostereoscopic displays and augmented reality environments.” So, there are Disney Imagineers who are working on AR specifically and they’ve gotten into some interesting projects including AR head-mounted displays and camera-view predictions for AR experiences. ©Disney Plus, they’ve come up with some tangible AR applications including a way to bring YOUR drawings to life and an AR costume so that you can take photos dressed as your favorite character. So, if Disney is doing so much work on the AR front AND polling guests about Pokemon Go, it’s certainly possible they’re considering AR-supplemented gamification of the theme parks. ©Disney What could this look like? Maybe it’s a similar model to Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom but you bring your phone around so that you can see the villains standing right in front of you. Or perhaps it could help to add visual effects to the interactive experiences in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Droids! Whatever the case, we’re pretty darn excited to see what Disney is working on when it comes to AR experiences, and, hopefully, we’ll get to experience more in the parks soon! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this tech? Tell us in the comments! The post Could Disney Come Up With Its Own Version of Pokemon Go? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Hold On. Are We Gonna See a Hologram ON TOP of the Disney World Monorail!? This New Toy Invention Could CHANGE Your Disney Attraction Experience! 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There are lots of dining options in Disney World. Sunshine Tree Terrace But as the crowds get heavier, you may find yourself wanting to take advantage of a handy little feature on the My Disney Experience app: Mobile Order! This service allows to order your meals ahead and pick ’em up without waiting in a long line. And now, you’ve got MORE Mobile Order choices in Magic Kingdom! Sunshine Tree Terrace, Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, and The Friar’s Nook have all been added to Mobile Order. In the mood for some Citrus Swirl, a big ol’ turkey leg, or some tots? They’ve got you covered! ©Disney When you go to place a Mobile Order on My Disney Experience, you’ll now see these 3 options listed in addition to all the normal choices. Previously, you had to head to the location and wait in a physical line to place your order. ©Disney When we visited Sleepy Hollow Refreshments this morning, we noticed the change already in effect! Mobile Order is here! Guests stood on social distancing circles while they waited for their order to be ready… Step 1: Wait on your circle! …and then joined their assigned line when their food was ready. A Cast Member with a tablet stood nearby, checking orders and showing people where to stand. Step 2: Pick up your food! Hopefully this change makes your next quick meal in Magic Kingdom a bit easier! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Looking for more places to eat? Check out our top Disney World restaurants of 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. What’s your favorite place to eat in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 More BUSY Magic Kingdom Restaurants Added to Mobile Order first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s NEW at Magic Kingdom: New Starbucks Mugs, Candy Corn Sundae, and MORE NEW Foot-long Corn Dog Debuts at Magic Kingdom’s Sleepy Hollow Refreshments! Full Review! These Limited Time Breakfast Options are a Delicious Way to Start the Day at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! View the full article

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