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The past year has been a challenging one for lots of Cast Members. A Cast Member modeling new costumes at Wilderness Lodge — what a look! Many Cast Members were furloughed last year and thousands were laid off. But, recently more Cast Members at Disney World and many over at Disneyland have reportedly been called back to work, and rules have even changed when it comes to Cast Member appearances and the “Disney Look.” But now Cast Members at Disney World may be able to get an extra special perk! According to Scott Gustin, Disney World is reportedly “offering all Florida-based currently working and furloughed Cast Members a complimentary one-night resort stay.” What Hotel Would You Want to Stay at? Reportedly, eligible Cast Members will be able to choose from a list of eligible dates. Availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. More information is set to be sent out to Cast Members about this later today. How About a Stay at Pop Century? Disney hasn’t shared any other details about this at the moment, but we’re so happy to see Cast Members — both furloughed and currently working — getting a little something special to thank them for all the work they do making magic for others. In case you missed it, recently Disney significantly updated its policies regarding the “Disney Look.“ Appropriate tattoos, gender inclusive hair styles, and more are now allowed and we’ve seen a number of Cast Members sporting new looks in the parks. Cast Member tattoo If you’re looking for a way to help out those Cast Members who have been laid off or furloughed and are in need of support, you can click here to see some ways that you can help and you can click here to see a list of Disney Cast Member-owned businesses you can support! Cast Member Water ART! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for new details about Disney Cast Members and more. Stay tuned for all the latest information. Click here to see how Cast Members can save BIG on bowling and more in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Has a Disney Cast Member ever helped create a super magical moment for your family? Tell us about it in the comments! The post Disney World Cast Members to Get a FREE Hotel Stay first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The 3 Most Unexpected Changes That Happened in Disney World This Week! The Future of the Disney College Program Is “Uncertain” NBA Players Union Gives $50,000 to Food Bank Helping Disney Cast Members View the full article

Headed to Disney World anytime soon? Animal Kingdom Whether you are or not, you might want to keep up with the latest updates. We’ve got you! We stopped by Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently to bring you ALL the news in food, construction, and merchandise! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Harambe Market Though this drink isn’t new, we decided to review the Leopard’s Eye during a visit to Harambe Market. This cocktail is made with Snow Leopard Vodka blended with Kiwi and Passion Fruit Mango. So GREEN! The color of this drink is SUPER neon green. Warning: It’s a sweet one! Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of this drink! Various Locations And we’ve got a ketchup update! Earlier this month, it seemed that Heinz was disappearing from around Disney World as the country dealt with a bit of a ketchup shortage. It’s really here! Now it seems Heinz is making its return. Snack carts and Isle of Java were back to Heinz while Satu’li Canteen and Flame Tree Barbecue still had the replacement Red Gold brand. To learn more about the ketchup sitch, click here! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Asia Asia had new prayer flags hung up! They were very bright compared to the old ones because of how much the sun has faded the originals. Prayer Flags Dinoland, U.S.A. Restaurantosaurus was once again toting some furniture and items on the roof from the research students in the spot’s story. Restaurantosaurus Africa There were some major changes to the Kilimanjaro Safaris queue! So far since reopening, stroller parking was near the main entrance of the ride, over by the ice cream cart. Kilimanjaro Safaris Now, there are signs telling guests to keep their strollers with them. More of the original line queue has opened up where guests are passing each other and weaving through the line. Kilimanjaro Safaris Once you get to the TVs, they have added plexiglass in the entrance of the covered area… Kilimanjaro Safaris …and then all down the walkway. Kilimanjaro Safaris Towards the end of the queue, parties with a stroller are split off to park their stroller and reenter the line just before boarding. This is likely much easier for little ones who are better off riding in such a long line queue! Kilimanjaro Safaris Discovery Island Riverside Depot and Island Mercantile both have the new capacity counters installed in the doorways. Cast Members were still manually counting capacity at Riverside Depot but the counter devices seemed to be in use at Island Mercantile. Island Mercantile Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Chester & Hester’s The only new merchandise item we found was over at Chester & Hester’s in Dinoland, U.S.A. And what a GREAT little item it is… Tiny Autograph Book It’s an Autograph Book Keychain for $12.99! We sure miss character meet and greets so this is the perfect souvenir. Want to see more of this cute keychain? Click here! And that’s all the latest from Disney’s Animal Kingdom this time! As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to see more Animal Kingdom news! 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 Animal Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Animal Kingdom: A BIG Ride Update and the Tiniest Autograph Book first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A Missing FastPass Sign, Loaded TOTS, and More! What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Distancing Changes and a Carrot Cake CUPCAKE! What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Secret Backstage Lines and a REOPENED RIDE! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The 2021 International Flower & Garden Festival is still going on in EPCOT and will be sticking around until early July! One Little Spark! And while the Festival has been going on for quite a few weeks already, we’ve spotted some new things recently like new menu items at one booth, new prizes as part of the scavenger hunt, and more! Some Festival merchandise has already made its way online, but today we spotted something NEW online — a special limited-edition item featuring our favorite purple dragon, Figment! Earlier today, we found that a NEW, limited edition Figment Flower & Garden Festival MagicBand is now available online!! Our favorite purple dragon, Figment, is pictured in a green, topiary form in celebration of the Festival! ©Disney The MagicBand is covered in a bunch of colorful flower designs. ©Disney The MagicBand is a limited edition of which only 2,500 are available. So, if you’re hoping to grab one of these, you’ll want to snatch one up while they’re still available. ©Disney It comes in a commemorative box… ©Disney …with some fun art on it, including an image of Figment, back in his purple form, planting a flower! ©Disney The MagicBand can be yours for $34.99. Click here to get the Figment MagicBand! So, if you’re a BIG Figment fan and you love getting colorful Disney World MagicBands, this might be just the thing for you!! Heading to this year’s Flower & Garden Festival and wondering what to eat? Check out our video below of the Best of the Fest! We’ll keep an eye out for more limited edition merchandise, Flower & Garden Festival updates, and other Disney news. Stay tuned for all the latest updates! Click here to see all of the 2021 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival merchandise! 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 picking up this MagicBand? Tell us in the comments! The post Get Disney's Latest Limited Edition Figment Souvenir Before It's Gone! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The NEW Limited Edition Live Action Mulan Doll Has Arrived! Disney’s Gorgeous New ‘Mulan’ Castle Collection Is Available Online! These Are the PERFECT Gifts For All Your Relatives Who Complain Their Favorite Disney Ride is GONE! View the full article

Spring has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort and there are so many ways for adults to celebrate the season at the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Check out the video below to preview our top 10 things to do during your next visit to your #HappyPlace at EPCOT. 1.Take A […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/VtVkegW60Hk View the full article

The CDC has released new travel guidelines. Will Disney set sail again this year? The CDC recently issued their next phase of requirements for cruises to resume, leading to backlash from Florida senators and a lawsuit from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. However, the CDC is continuing to release new restrictions that could influence cruise travel — and its most recent notice affects the Bahamas in particular. The CDC has updated its travel notice for the Bahamas from a level 3 (“high level of CIVD-19”) to a level 4 (“very high level of COVID-19”), emphasizing that “travelers should avoid all travel to the Bahamas.” The statement cites the fact that even fully vaccinated individuals could catch or spread COVID-19 variants. ©CDC If people do travel to the Bahamas, the CDC encourages full vaccination, mask-wearing, and social distancing. Health and Safety Signs in Disney World This comes after the CDC stated that it was safe for fully vaccinated Americans to travel once again. However, the issue of COVID-19 variants complicates the current level of safety in the Bahamas. Castaway Cay The Disney Cruise Line has, as of now, canceled select sailings through October 2021 — including those in and around the Bahamas. So while these new restrictions do not immediately impact Disney cruises, they may play a role in how soon they can return. We’ll keep you posted with the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB! Read About the CDC’s Latest Requirements for Cruises! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning a cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post What Does the CDC’s Latest Travel Notice Mean for Cruises? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: CDC Shares Next Phase of Requirements for Cruise Lines NEWS! Disney Suspends Cruise Sailings Through January 2021 NEWS: Level 3 Warning Against Cruise Travel Issued By the CDC View the full article

On any typical day in Disney World you may run into a number of Disney celebrities. We’re talking about those Disney ducks, the Disney princesses and other characters, and maybe even a Cast Member who has reached celebrity status for you and your family. You Never Know Who You’ll Spot in Disney World! But, sometimes you’ll also spot Hollywood celebrities too. Not too long ago, Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski both made their way to Disney World. But, today we spotted someone else. As we were making our way around Disney’s Hollywood Studios today we spotted a celebrity who could give Minnie Mouse a run for her money when it comes to GIANT bows! Ever seen the show Dance Moms or spotted some GIANT bows for sale in your local store? Then you might be familiar with JoJo Siwa!! JoJo is a dancer, singer, actress, and YouTube star. She’s known mainly for her role on Dance Moms and her GIANT, colorful, and often very glittery bows. Today, we spotted JoJo and her mom in Hollywood Studios, enjoying some treats and walking around. And in true JoJo fashion, she was sporting her signature look with a big red bow. It’s JoJo Siwa! She was also sporting some very sparkly sneakers! Rockin’ the Shoes and Bow! Minnie Mouse — we think you’ve got some serious bow competition here! And maybe even some shoe competition too!! Who’s the Best at the Bows? So, it just goes to show, you never quite know who you’re going to run into in Disney World. Speaking of celebrities, did you know that some BIG name celebrities were actually Disney Cast Members before they made it big in Hollywood?? ©Steve Martin We’re talking Steve Martin, Wayne Brady, and even Robin Williams! Click here to see some celebrities who used to be Disney Cast Members! And some celebrities have even dressed up as Disney characters! Yes, that’s Harry Styles dressed as the Little Mermaid. You’re welcome. Iconic ©Twitter | Saturday Night Live We’ll keep our eyes open for more celebrity sightings and Disney World news. Stay tuned for all the latest! Think you’re the BIGGEST Disney fan? Click here to see some celebs that might be MORE obsessed with Disney than you are! 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 seen a celebrity in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Can You Guess What Celebrity We Spotted in Disney World Today? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! Keystone Clothiers Has Reopened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios With Lots of Star Wars and Marvel Merch! We’re Going to Be Celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2023?! View the full article

We received news earlier this year that Disneyland was “sunsetting” its Annual Passholder program. Disneyland Disneyland’s Annual Passholders are now called “Legacy Passholders,” and while they will not receive park admission when Disneyland reopens, they do get some other perks. However, Disneyland’s Annual Pass discontinuation was a bit more complicated for Premier Passport holders — those who had a joint Annual Pass for both Disney World and Disneyland. And if you ARE a Premier Passholder, we’ve got an important reminder for ya! Premier Passports enabled Disney World entry through March 31st, 2021. After that date, Passholders needed to take action in order to keep their Disney World pass. Cinderella Castle Now, we’re here to remind Premier Passport holders that you have through April 30th to renew that Disney World-only portion of your Annual Pass. You’ll wanna mark that date on your calendar! You can renew by calling V.I.PASSHOLDER support at (407) 939-7277. And good news! You should receive that 15% off renewal rate. Hollywood Studios At this time, the sale of Disney World Annual Passes is temporarily suspended, with some exceptions (such as Premier Passport holders renewing that Disney World portion of their pass). We’ll keep you updated if this changes — and we’ll continue to bring you plenty more Disney news. Stay tuned to DFB! Read About Disneyland’s Discontinuation of Annual Passes! 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 Premier Passholder? Let us know in the comments! The post Reminder: Premier Passholders...Get on the Phone to Keep That Disney World Annual Pass! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: How To Keep Your Disney World Annual Pass If You’re A Premier Passport Holder NEWS: Disney World Annual Passholders Should Receive Their 30-Day Pass Extension Soon Disney World Annual Passholder Phone Lines are BUSY on the Last Day to Cancel — Here’s What to Do if You Can’t Get Through! View the full article

There are a few VERY exciting rides coming to Disney World. TRON: Lightcycle Power Run is Coming to Disney World We’re pretty pumped for the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT on October 1st and for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT and TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom to follow at some (unannounced) point in the future. Now, we’re taking a look at the current progress on TRON Lightcycle Run from the SKY. Attractions Magazine recently shared photos from @bioreconstruct on Twitter that show the state of the ride from above. © @bioreconstruct | Attractions Magazine The view shows the full shape of the outdoor, soon-to-be-lighted canopy that covers the exterior portion of the ride. Seeing it next to Space Mountain gives a good idea of just how massive this new installation is! The canopy will be a major addition to the skyline of Tomorrowland. © @bioreconstruct | Attractions Magazine You’ll spot that the brown supports that were used to help build the canopy have started to be dismantled and removed. © @bioreconstruct | Attractions Magazine Here’s what they looked like during the work! Support Beams The attraction still does not have an opening date and we have to say that seeing these images is not helping to lower our anticipation. We can’t wait to see and RIDE it in all its finished glory! TRON Lightcycle Run Vehicle As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from Disney World and beyond! Want to learn more about TRON Lightcycle Run? 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. Are you excited about this ride? Tell us in the comments! The post TRON Lightcycle Run Is HUGE. See NEW Aerial Photos from Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We’re One BIG Step Closer to TRON Lightcycle Run Opening in Disney World! VIDEO! Watch as Imagineers Make a MAJOR Milestone on Disney World’s Upcoming TRON Ride! PHOTOS: The Upcoming TRON Attraction Keeps Looking MORE Futuristic in Disney World! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Who doesn’t love Disney princesses, right? The Princesses! If your little one is a BIG fan, they may be excited to spot them out and about in the parks. Or…they can dress the part! We recently told you all about a new line of princess dresses that debuted in Magic Kingdom, but guess what?! Those dresses are also online — AND they’re being sold at a discount. Those new princess costumes cost $59.99 apiece at Sir Mickey’s in Fantasyland. OR, you can save by ordering them on shopDisney! The dresses vary from $44.99 to $49.99 each there. Talk about a great deal! Of course, your kiddo has plenty of options for which princess they want to rep. There’s Belle, whose dress has rose accents. New Belle costume dress design Her dress costs $49.99! Click Here to Buy the Belle Costume! Jasmine’s costume is her trademark blue… New Jasmine costume dress design …with a Magic Lamp broach! It costs $44.99. Click Here to Buy the Jasmine Costume! Of course, Ariel’s has “flippers.” New Ariel costume dress design Hers is $44.99, too! Click Here to Buy the Ariel Costume! And Snow White’s is ALL about those apples. New Snow White costume dress design There’s also a red cloak! It costs $49.99. Click Here to Buy the Snow White Costume! Aurora’s costume is a bright pink ball gown… New Aurora costume dress design …and costs $49.99! Click Here to Buy the Aurora Costume! Mulan’s features a broach with a lotus flower. New Mulan costume dress design It’ll cost ya $44.99! Click Here to Buy the Mulan Costume! Meanwhile, Tiana’s is a soft green with a lotus flower broach! It’s currently out of stock online, but keep an eye out for its return. New Tiana costume dress design Rapunzel’s costume has puffed sleeves and sun-and-lattern detailing… New Rapunzel costume dress design …and costs $49.99! Click Here to Buy the Rapunzel Costume! Lastly, Cinderella’s dress is a lookalike of her iconic ballgown. New Cinderella costume dress design It’s $49.99! Click Here to Buy the Cinderella Costume! There are also a few princess dresses online that weren’t available in the park, like Pocahontas, Anna, and Moana (and guys, that Moana costume is marked down to just $19.98!). If you’re looking for a new princess costume, it’s definitely worth it to order online instead of purchasing in the parks. We’ll keep you posted with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out These New Costumes 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. Which princess costume is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post The Secret to Saving 25% on Disney’s NEW Princess Costumes first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s New Dress Channels Your Inner Princess Are You Willing to Spend $75 to Get a “FREE” Piece of Disney Merch? Save 50% on Disney Outfits for the Whole Family! View the full article

Thinking of visiting Disney World later this year? Well, there are all kinds of discounts and deals you should know about! SO. BEAUTIFUL. Some discounts will be sticking around for a while, but there’s one special deal that’ll you’ll need to book SOON if you want to take advantage of it. Want to get FREE TICKETS to Disney World? Then you might not want to miss out on this deal! Earlier this year, we shared when Disney’s FREE TICKET offer became available for booking. What is this free ticket offer exactly? Well, if you book a 4-night/3-day room-and-ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels during a specific period of time for this year, you can get 2 EXTRA days added to your ticket! Important Terms ©Disney If you’re looking to stay longer, you can see what the details are for packages of longer stays. The deal is valid for arrivals most nights from July 4th through September 25th, 2021. TBH just gazing at Cinderella Castle makes us feel like royalty! But, the last day to book this offer is May 2nd, 2021. That’s just a few weeks away!! So, if you want to take advatange of this special deal and get 2 EXTRA days added to your Disney World tickets for FREE, be sure to book your trip before the deal expires. Runaway Railway Not sure where to start when booking your Disney World trip? We highly recommend our friends over at Small World Vacations for all of your planning needs. Their services are totally free and they can help you plan a fantastic Disney vacation, make sure you get all the best deals and discounts, and make your vacation planning so much less stressful! All of their contact information is below. Nothing Quite Like a Disney Balloons Looking for more ways to save money at Disney World? Check out our video below on new ways to save money on your 2021 Disney World trip! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more discounts and deals to help you save money at Disney World. Stay tuned for all the latest! What’s better? Discounted rooms or free tickets? Click here to see our thoughts! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to visit Disney World in 2021? Tell us in the comments! The post Reminder: Disney World's FREE Ticket Offer Will Be Ending Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 20 Hidden Discounts in Disney World NOW! Don’t Miss Out on Free Disney Tickets and Your Rise of the Resistance Boarding Pass! 19 Disney World Restaurant Discounts and Deals in January View the full article

The 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has been going on for a while, but recently we’ve spotted a few NEW things! Spaceship Earth Not too long ago, some new prizes became available as part of a scavenger hunt, the menu at one booth got COMPLETELY changed, and now there’s a whole bunch of new merchandise for you to check out too! A few weeks ago, we shared that a special Dapper Day shop would be joining the Festival and now it’s officially open for guests to enjoy. What can you snag here? We’re sharing all the details with you today!! If you like dressing up and looking snazzy in the parks, then you may be very familiar with Dapper Day! Dapper Day was initiated in 2011 and is organized by a group that, according to their website, “celebrates fun, refined style from yesterday and today.” You may know them for those Dapper Day meet ups they hold in Disney World and Disneyland. Disneybounding Well, if you’ve ever wanted to add some vintage-looking items to your own wardrobe, NOW is your chance! Dapper Day sells its own line of products on their website, but now you can also shop their designs in person. From now until April 26th, Dapper Day will be hosting a pop-up shop at the Flower & Garden Festival. So, of course, we had to stop by and see what it was all about! Time to do Some Shopping! ©Dapper Day The pop-up shop is located over by the Germany pavilion in EPCOT. Dapper Day Pop Up Shop At their booth, they’ve got a whole bunch of awesome shirts, skirts, masks, accessories, and more available that’ll help you make the PERFECT Dapper Day look. Dapper Day Pop Up Shop And that’s great because you’ll need to have your looks ready for their Dapper Day events in April and November of this year in Disney World! Click here to see more about the 2021 Dapper Day events! The shop even features a specialty print that is special for this year’s Dapper Day. It comes on a shirt… Dapper Day Pop Up Shop …and a skirt! Dapper Day Pop Up Shop You might need some undergarments if you’re getting ready to get all gussied up, and this shop does have a petticoat option. One of our more dapper team members noted that this is the petticoat she uses and calls it a “gamechanger.” Dapper Day Pop Up Shop You’ll also find plenty of unique bags… Dapper Day Pop Up Shop …and other accessories too! Dapper Day Pop Up Shop Keep in mind that there are no dressing rooms but the workers do have a measuring tape. Make sure you know your measurements in advance and they’ll help you find your size! Dapper Day Pop Up Shop So, be sure to check out the Dapper Day booth — they’ll be open through April 26th. And you can shop their designs online as well. We’ll keep an eye out for more new Disney items or other Disney news and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest news. Looking for Dapper Day outfit inspiration? Check out some of the awesome looks we spotted at their event last year! 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 planning to participate in any Dapper Day events this year? Tell us in the comments. The post PHOTOS! Here's Why You Should Bring a Measuring Tape to EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Disney Character Easter Eggs Scavenger Hunt is Coming Back to EPCOT! NEWS! Entertainment Announced for EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival! There’s Something New in EPCOT…and It’s JURASSIC! View the full article

We can’t stop thinking about it… Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are reopening on April 30, 2021! Disney California Adventure! Along with digging into all of our favorite Disneyland snacks and seeing all sorts of Disney PALS all over the parks, we definitely can’t wait to RIDE. ALL. THE. RIDES. that will be welcoming guests once again on Reopening Day, from Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to Snow White’s Enchanted Wish and beyond! Of course, not each and every attraction will be reopening along with the parks, and we have an update on one of the attractions that’s not currently on the list for reopening on April 30th. We had previously noticed that Grizzly River Run does NOT appear on the list for the rides reopening along with Disney California Adventure. Grizzly River Run Reopens! With a little digging on the Disneyland website, we found that the whitewater raft ride is listed as Closed for Refurbishment. The final day we’re seeing it on the refurbishment schedule is May 6, 2021. Disneyland Website screenshot So, as of right now, it looks like we won’t have to wait too long, and can look forward to river rafting adventures starting May 7, 2021! As always, though, refurbishment schedules are subject to change. (Take the PeopleMover in Walt Disney World, for instance. ) But one thing you can depend on is that we’ll continue to keep you posted right here on the DFB, so stay tuned! Find out ALL the information you need for the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort here! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Is Grizzly River Run one of your favorites? Please let us know with a comment! The post We Now Know When Grizzly River Run Will Reopen in Disney California Adventure! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New Disneyland — A Spooky Exhibit, Floral Minnie Ears, and More! BREAKING: Disneyland Announces Reopening Date BREAKING: Opening Date Announced for Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Earlier today, we shared that the Classic Disney Dolls with the NEW plastic-free packaging have become available online on shopDisney. New Plastic-Free Packaging! This new packaging is also now available in Disney World and Disney Stores in North America. And today, as we were walking around the Disney World parks, we got a look at these updated souvenirs in person. But, we spotted something unique about their price that you’re going to want to know about! Earlier today, we were walking around Magic Kingdom and we made our way over to Sir Mickey’s. That’s where we found Disney’s Classic Dolls with the NEW plastic-free packaging, and there were lots to pick from! Lots of Choices! More of a fan of Cinderella or Snow White? Either way, you can get the doll of your choice in the new packaging in Disney World! Cinderella or Snow White? Here’s a closer look at the Moana Classic Doll. With this new packaging, there is no plastic on the front showing the doll. Instead, the cardboard box covers the entirety of the doll inside, and the outside shows an image of the doll. It’s Moana! On the back there’s more imagery and details. This new packaging is plastic-free, made of sustainably sourced paper that is 100% recyclable, easy to open, and can even be used as part of playtime or to store items. Another Look at the Box Today we also found a NEW Pocahontas doll with the updated packaging. You can buy this doll online if you won’t be heading to the parks. Time to Paint with All the Colors of the Wind One BIG thing we noticed is that at Disney World the dolls all appear to be priced at $24.99. At least at the time of writing this post, the dolls are actually only $19.99 on shopDisney. Some of the Other Classic Dolls You Can Get Online ©Disney That’s a pretty big savings, especially if you’re looking to buy more than one doll! So, if you’re looking to grab these dolls, getting them online right now might be your best bet (you just have to take shipping into consideration). Click here to see more about the Disney dolls you can get online! So, if you’re looking to grab the dolls in their new packaging, be sure to look for them in Disney World, in Disney Stores around North America, and online at shopDisney. But, be on the lookout for the best deal! A Peek at the Dolls! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for news about Disney merchandise and more. Stay tuned for all the latest updates! Click here to see the new princess costume dresses that have arrived 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. What do you think of this new packaging? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Don't Get These Souvenirs in Disney World Without Reading This First! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Would You Pay Over $200(!!) For Disney World’s Latest Item? A Haunted Mansion Main Attraction Passholder Exclusive Shopping Event Is Coming to Disney World! PHOTOS: New WandaVision MagicBand Arrives in Disney World View the full article

Happy Earth Week, DFB friends! Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been celebrating all month long with sweet treats, special experiences, and visits from rare characters. We even found a new beer! But if you just can’t get enough of Earth Week, there’s a new photo spot where you can mark the occasion. Disney’s PhotoPass Magic Shots offer a creative way to get your photo taken at some Disney World icons. And now, there’s a new one at Animal Kingdom for Earth Week! This new photo op is a “360-degree capture experience” in front of the Tree of Life. And it certainly looks..interesting, right?! Just take a look at that angle. ©Disney If this looks like something you wanna do, you can find a PhotoPass photographer near the exit of It’s Tough to Be a Bug!, on the Tree of Life Trails. Just follow the walkway across from Adventurers Outpost (or the walkway beside the Africa entrance) to get there! You’ll be able to snap this photo from 9AM-3PM daily, weather permitting. Hello, Tree of Life! In accordance with Disney’s new mask policy, you are allowed to take your face covering off for this photo. Just make sure you remain socially distanced and put it on right afterwards! We’ll keep you posted with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out More Earth Month Activities 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. What’s your favorite PhotoPass spot in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World’s NEW Magic Shot Captures the Weirdest Possible Angle of You first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Pics! Here’s Where to Find the Epic New Super Zoom Magic Shot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom A Brand New ‘Up’ Photo Op Has Arrived in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Is This the Most Instagramable Cupcake in Disney World Right Now?! View the full article

It’s not that hard to feel like royalty when you’re visiting Disney World, especially when you make it abundantly clear that you ARE a prince or princess. Dressing the part is key! TBH just gazing at Cinderella Castle makes us feel like royalty! If you’re no stranger to visiting the parks, you’re likely used to seeing kids running around in sparkly outfits inspired by the Disney Princesses. Around the holiday season last year, we noticed that those princess costume dresses were on sale, and we think we just figured out why! We found an entirely NEW line of princess costume dresses today at Sir Mickey’s in Fantasyland! The collection features new dress designs as well as broaches that distinguish them from older versions. The collection includes Belle… New Belle costume dress design …with a broach featuring the Enchanted Rose… New Belle costume dress design …Jasmine… New Jasmine costume dress design …with her broach featuring the Magic Lamp… New Jasmine costume dress design …Ariel… New Ariel costume dress design …with a broach featuring a seashell… New Ariel costume dress design …Snow White… New Snow White costume dress design …with a broach featuring, of course, an apple… New Snow White costume dress design …Aurora… New Aurora costume dress design …with a broach featuring her crown… New Aurora costume dress design …Mulan… New Mulan costume dress design …with a new broach featuring a floral design… New Mulan costume dress design …Tiana… New Tiana costume dress design …with a broach featuring her signature lotus flower… New Tiana costume dress design …Rapunzel… New Rapunzel costume dress design …with a broach featuring a lantern… New Rapunzel costume dress design …and Cinderella! New Cinderella costume dress design The broach on her dress features none other than her glass slipper! New Cinderella costume dress design Looks like it’s time to start swapping out those older dresses for these new designs! Each of the dresses is currently available at Sir Mickey’s in Fantasyland for $59.99. Visiting Disney World this summer? Make sure you’re booking those Park Pass Reservations now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney Princess is your favorite? Let is know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: NEW Princess Costume Dresses Arrive in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom — PIZZA ROLLS, Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream, the BEST Little Mermaid Mug Yet, and MORE! There’s a LINE to Get the NEW Big Thunder Mountain Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection in Disney World Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Merchandise Is Currently Available in Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Disney food seems to change ALL the time. Grand Floridian Cafe We keep a close eye on every single menu in Disney World so that we can make sure YOU know about allllll the changes to your favorite restaurants. We check in with a full menu update every week, but today we spotted a LOT of changes that we wanted to tell you about ASAP! Grand Floridian Cafe located in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is a bit of an underrated gem. We’ve been known to take the monorail over for a lunch reservation during our Magic Kingdom days. Now, this spot has seen a LOT of menu changes. Appetizers (All Day) First up, there is one new appetizer available all day — the Seasonal Soup, made daily by Grand Floridian Cafe Chefs using Seasonal Ingredients. The seasonal soup has been an option for some time, but this is the first time it’s been listed on the official menu. You can snag this rotating dish for $11! Secret Menu Tomato Soup Breakfast Entrées Having breakfast at the Grand? You’ve got two ex-secret menu entrees to choose from. First up, there’s the Buttermilk-fried Chicken and Waffle made with Hand-breaded Chicken Breast, Applewood-smoked Bacon and Malted Waffle with Sriracha-Honey Drizzle for $24. This one is a returning offering! Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles If you like french toast, you might want to opt for the Brioche French Toast, a Madagascar Vanilla Bean-scented Brioche French Toast served with Bacon or Sausage for $17. Or get fancy and pick up the Lobster Benedict — Two-poached Eggs, Lobster, Asparagus, and Hollandaise on a Toasted English Muffin for $21. This is another returning item! Lobster Benedict Kids’ Appetizers (All Day) Kids have a new appetizer available all day with the Chopped Romaine Salad with Ranch Dressing for $5. Kids’ Create-Your-Own Entrées (All-Day) There’s also one new Kids’ Create-Your-Own Entrée that’s available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Kiddos can snag the Grilled Chicken Breast served with a choice of two selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice for $12. Grand Floridian Cafe Kids’ Create-Your-Own Lunch and Dinner Entrées The kids’ Beef Skewer with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce entrée has been removed, but there’s a new lunch and dinner option with the Grilled Flat Iron Steak served with choice of two Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice for $15. Kids’ Create-Your-Own Selections (All-Day) Speaking of Selections for the Kids’ Create-Your-Own meals, new options include Sticky Rice and Worms in Dirt. Plus, the Fruit Salad is now available all day. Roasted Potatoes and Sliced Apples have been removed from the menu. Table Setting Specialty Hot Beverages Featuring Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee Though this was already available the option to add Chocolate, Caramel, or Vanilla Flavored Syrup to your specialty Joffrey’s coffee is now listed on the menu for $.50. Non-Alcoholic Specialties Several non-alcoholic specialties have been removed from the dinner menu. The Tropical Splash, Raspberry Colada, and Frozen Cappuccino are all morning-only now. Interestingly enough, the Assorted Fountain Drinks option has been removed from the dinner menu although we would guess these are still available. You can also now snag a Hubert’s Pomegranate Limeade for $5.49! Frozen Cappuccino Anytime Cocktails (Breakfast) There are two breakfast cocktails added back to the menu. There’s the Chipotle Bloody Mary, made with House-made Chipotle-infused Vodka, and garnished with Jumbo Shrimp, Chorizo, and a Lime-Salted Rim for $14. And there’s the Grand Mimosa made with Champagne, Orange Juice, and a Splash of Grand Marnier for $14. Both of these drinks have been available in the past. Brunch at the Grand Floridian Cafe is a must! Signature Cocktails (All-Day) Finally, SIX Signature Cocktails were added back to the breakfast and dinner menus. First up, we have the Florida Sunshine made with Peach Schnapps, Chambord, Sevdka Vodka, and a splash of Orange and Cranberry Juices for $14. Florida Sunshine Then there’s the Grand Colada, a tropical blend of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Coconut and Pineapple topped with Bols Blue Curaçao for $13. Grand Colada with Glow Cube Into strawberries? Check out the Key West, a frozen blend of Bacardí Superior Rum, Puréed Strawberries, and Orange Juice for $13. The Grand Margarita is a combo of Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Grand Marnier, Lime Juice, and Sweet-and-Sour for $14. Finally, the Magical Star Cocktail is made with X-Fusion Organic Mango and Passion Fruit Liqueur, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice, and a souvenir Multicolored Glow Cube for $15. Magical Star Cocktail Whew! That’s a lot of menu changes and a LOT of new cocktails! We’re eager to try some of these offerings. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! See our latest Grand Floridian Cafe review here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these updates? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World's Grand Floridian Cafe Is Making the Secret Menu Not-So-Secret! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues around the world, people are beginning to look ahead. COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG Recently, the California government created a plan to reopen the state, as small businesses are beginning to recover from the effects of the pandemic. The CDC has stated that fully vaccinated Americans can safely travel once again. And now, France has provided an update on its own travel restrictions. According to Forbes, France plans to allow fully vaccinated Americans to visit the country this summer. French President Emmanuel Macron explained that the vaccine’s accelerated production has led to this lifting of restrictions, despite the fact that the country is currently in its third national lockdown. Flying to Orlando Macron stated that fully vaccinated Americans will receive a “special pass” that would allow them to travel to France. The certificate may also apply to those who have a negative PCR test or who recently recovered from COVID-19. Health and Safety Signs in Disney World This “special pass” is a variation of the “digital green certificate” Europe is developing for its citizens which, according to Macron, would “facilitate the travels after these restrictions between the different European countries with testing and vaccination.” Disney World Face Mask While Disneyland Paris remains closed, with no reopening date announced, you should keep this in mind if you’re itching to visit. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more, so stay tuned to DFB! Read More About France’s Lockdown Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post When Can Americans Travel to France Again? Here's What We Know. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: CDC Says Those Who Are Fully Vaccinated Can Travel NEWS: Fully Vaccinated Individuals Can Gather Inside WITHOUT Masks According to CDC NEWS: Negative COVID-19 Test Required for International Flights to the U.S. View the full article

If you want something Disney-themed to watch on TV, then you have a TON of choices! The Disney Family Singalong ©Disney You can head to Disney+ and find a ton of shows about Disney history and the parks (we’re big fans of The Imagineering Story). You’ll also find fun specials on ABC from time to time, like the Disney Sing-Along that ran during quarantine. But, if you’re a fan of a certain reality show, you’ll be happy to know that it’s getting a Disney makeover for an episode coming soon! On last night’s episode of American Idol, Ryan Seacrest announced that the remaining contestants would be whisked away to Walt Disney World right after the show! They’ll spend some time at the resort and get the chance to visit all four parks during their trip. And in addition to the trip, “Disney Night” will be returning to the show on May 2nd, with the contestants performing their favorite Disney songs (there is a TON to choose from!). We can’t wait to tune in and watch the upcoming episode! ©ABC/Disney You know, it might be worth it to try out for the show if you get a free Disney World trip to go along with it! Of course, you’d have to make it through several rounds and sing in front of millions of Americans on television so then again…maybe not. For now, we’ll just stick with paying to go to the parks, and we’ll give our mad respect to those who compete on the show! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. We’re covering all the news live from the parks and resorts, so keep following along on our website and on social media! Click Here to See the Full List of Everything Coming to Disney+ in May! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever watched this show? Do you watch it currently? The post A Popular TV Show Is Going to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Marvel Studios: LEGENDS Is Coming Exclusively to Disney+! ALERT: A New Food Competition Show Is Coming to Disney+! Now You Can Watch The Disney Dream’s “Beauty and the Beast” Musical From Home! View the full article

We’re trekking on back to Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You’ll find this spot just steps away from Expedition Everest in Asia, serving up sips on one side, and snacks on the other! Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks Admittedly, we were disappointed when one of our favorite snack finds of the year disappeared from Trek Snacks just a few days ago. (We already miss you, Everest Base Camp Macaroon!) But this location is really changing things up a lot lately, and we already spied a new brew today on the Thirsty River Bar side of things… We noticed the prop-up sign for First Magnitude Honey Bee Citrus Draft Blonde Ale right beside the sign for the also-new Yeti Sunset. Drink signs at Thirsty River Bar Sound familiar? If so, that might be because the Honey Bee-stro Outdoor Kitchen is serving up the Honey Bee Citrus Blonde Ale over in EPCOT right now as part of the 2021 Flower and Garden Festival. First Magnitude Honey Bee Citrus Draft Blonde Ale Here at Thirsty River Bar, the sign also provides a bit of backstory for the brew, noting that it’s “brewed with honey sourced from pollinator-friendly solar farms,” all in keeping with the Earth Day festivities taking place right now in Animal Kingdom as specialty offerings like this one are available through April 24th! CHEERS! We enjoy how you can pick up on those hints of honey in this citrusy ale. Complete with orange zest, it’s crisp, light, and refreshing… an altogether terrific spring sip for beer drinkers! First Magnitude Honey Bee Citrus Draft Blonde Ale First Magnitude Honey Bee Citrus Draft Blonde Ale is currently available for $10.00 at Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks here in Animal Kingdom. (Keep an eye out at spots like Nomad Lounge and Dino-Bites for this one through April 24th, too! And remember, it’s at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, as well, which runs through July 5th.) Oh, and if mixed drinks are more your thing, you can order up the Yeti Sunset at Thirsty River Bar while you’re there! Check out the new Yeti Sunset right here! No matter what you order, we say CHEERS to you from Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever grabbed a drink at Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks? Please let us know with a comment! The post Review: There's a New Honey BEE Beer in Disney's Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The King Has Returned! See Which Snack is BACK in Disney’s Animal Kingdom NEWS and REVIEW! Thirsty River Bar Is OPEN in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom! Come See What We Ordered! What’s New at Animal Kingdom: DinoLand Fun, the Return of In-Demand Minnie Ears, and More! View the full article

Disney’s left a few projects with some loose ends since reopening last year. Disney Springs For example: WHEN will Space 220 open in EPCOT? Is Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser still opening in 2021? The list goes on. But good news! Today, we did get an update on one of these projects: Beatrix in Disney Springs. Wayyy back in 2019, Disney announced that Beatrix would be opening a Disney Springs location! The coffeehouse + “healthy eating” restaurant combo paused construction in July 2020…and we haven’t heard much since then. That is, until now! Beatrix Construction A representative for Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, which owns Beatrix, was able to confirm that the project has not been canceled. Instead, the start of construction has been delayed. The representative added that Disney and Beatrix agreed to return the property to “green space” until construction resumes, rather than leaving the site a construction zone. ©Bioreconstruct via Twitter (@bioreconstruct) As of now, Beatrix does not have a date for when construction is expected to resume. However, we’ll be sure to share any news once we receive it! We’re excited to have a healthy eating option in Disney Springs (although we’ll never say no to our favorite treats), so we’ll keep our eyes peeled for updates! Looking for somewhere to eat in the meantime? Check out our favorite Disney World restaurants in 2021!  Read More About Beatrix! 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 eat at Beatrix? Let us know in the comments! The post So, What's the Deal With This Upcoming Disney Springs Restaurant?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs: Construction and Restaurant Updates, New Jewelry and Charms, Fun Star Wars Updates, and MORE! What’s New in Disney Springs: Retro Hats, Boozy Snacks, Sequin and Pineapple Backpacks! PHOTO: Get a Bird’s-Eye View of the Construction Going on at Disney Springs! View the full article

Just in time for Earth Day, Disney PhotoPass Service is launching our newest Tiny World Magic Shot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/6acKmHp9ISo View the full article

“Festival of the Lion King” show returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park in May, Jeff Vahle, Disney World presidents, says View the full article The popular “Lion King” show will return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park in mid-May, says Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World. Vahle posted photos and video of the show’s cast members, along with Sarah Riles, new vice president of Animal Kingdom, on his Instagram account. He noted that the cast is in rehearsals in preparation for mid-May performances. The show has not been performed since Disney World closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020. “Hearing that wonderful, familiar music put a lump in my throat,” Vahle posted. “Thrilled to have these talented cast members back on our stage.” In January, Disney announced that the show would return this summer but in a modified form to adjust to pandemic restrictions and precautions. The tweaked title that Vahle used Monday — “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” — could reflect that. Be prepared. The original version, which premiered with the theme park in 1998, featured live singers, dancers, acrobats, aerialists, fire twirlers, giant puppets and music from Disney’s “The Lion King” movie.

It’s looking to be an exciting summer in Disney World! Disney’s Animal Kingdom We’re getting closer to Disney World’s BIG 50th anniversary celebration, and the parks are filling up fast as the months get hotter! We previously told ya that you also get to look forward to the return of Disney’s Festival of the Lion King show this summer. And now, we’ve got an exciting update! Disney previously announced that the Festival of the Lion King show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom would return this summer, in a “modified format.” Now, Disney World President Jeff Vahle has shared that the show will debut in mid-May! Guys, that’s next month. ©Disney | Jeff Vahle The show will return with a bit of a new name: “A Celebration of The Festival of the Lion King.” That may be a nod to the slightly different experience guests will get! But Vahle added that the cast is back in rehearsals getting ready, and we could NOT be more excited to see them on stage again. ©Disney | Jeff Vahle We’ll keep you posted once we know the official return date of this fan-favorite show! For now, other live entertainment like Voyage of the Little Mermaid and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular remains unavailable. We’ll keep an eye out for updates on that too, so stay tuned to DFB! Read More About the Festival of the Lion King’s Return! 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 watch the Festival of the Lion King again? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: We Now Have An Opening Timeline for Festival of the Lion King in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Two More Disney World Attractions Will Not Be Available When the Parks Re-Open! BREAKING: Festival of the Lion King Returning to Disney World When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List View the full article

Earlier this month, a popular EPCOT store was scheduled to close temporarily! EPCOT Pin Traders was due to close for three weeks, from April 19th until May 7th. We’ve been seeing lots of shops shutter for some spiffying up (and plenty of other construction taking place, too), so this wasn’t too much of a shock! But April 19th is TODAY, and when we stopped by this morning, the store wasn’t closed. That’s right — Pin Traders is still open! Let’s peek inside! Inside, the store seemed to be operating normally. So much for that closure, right?! Yup, still open! Disney’s website does indicate that it’s currently closed, with no hours available until May 7th. But for now, it’s still open for plenty of pin browsing! If you’re planning a visit, just keep in mind that it could close any day now. We’ll keep an eye out and keep ya posted! Read More About Pin Traders’ Closure! 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 visiting Pin Traders? Let us know in the comments! The post A Disney World Store DIDN’T Close as Planned first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A Major EPCOT Store Is Closing for THREE Weeks What’s New at EPCOT: Yummy Cheesecake, TONS of Canada Merchandise, and a New Spirit Jersey! Are Glittery MagicBands the Next TREND in Disney World?! View the full article

It’s SO close, my friends… The reopening of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure takes place on April 30th! Disneyland!! We’ve been keeping track of all of the attractions, restaurants, and Resort hotels that will reopen along with the parks (and happily lining up tickets and required Theme Park Pass Reservations, too)! Of course, we’re not the only ones getting ready . As dining locations around Disneyland Resort prepare to reopen, we’ve noticed that a few more restaurants will be accepting Mobile Order upon reopening, and we want to keep you in the loop! Mobile Order, as a reminder, allows guests to pre-order and pre-pay for their food at participating restaurants. Upon arrival to the restaurant, guests using Mobile Order can then bypass the ordering queue and go straight to a designated Pick Up Counter to get their food. Mobile Order sign at Smokejumpers While Mobile Ordering in Disneyland is by no means new, its use is expanding as part of new health and safety measures to encourage physical distancing as the parks reopen, just like we’ve experienced with Mobile Order in Walt Disney World since reopening. The Tropical Hideaway Joining the standing list of restaurants accepting Mobile Order are The Tropical Hideaway, French Market Restaurant, and Plaza Inn in Disneyland park. French Market And in Disney California Adventure, Studio Catering Co. has joined the list as well! Studio Catering Company Truck If you’re not familiar with the Mobile Order process available through the Disneyland app, you can check out our guide to how it works here. Learn everything you need to know about Mobile Ordering in Disneyland here! And if you’d like to know ALL of the restaurants that will be welcoming guests in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure upon reopening, you can check it out here! 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 used Mobile Ordering in Disneyland? Please let us know with a comment! The post Mobile Order Will Be Available at FOUR More Restaurants When Disneyland Reopens! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Holiday Eats at Disneyland Resort Even More Mobile Order Locations Coming to Disneyland Resort! Review: Holiday Treats and Cookie Shots at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Resort! View the full article