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If you’ve ever been to the Beach Club resort, you know it’s got relaxed upscale vibes, some good food, and some amazing ice cream (seriously…have you tried it?). Disney’s Beach Club Resort If you’re an ice cream fan like us, this might be one of the best pieces of merch we’ve seen this year in Disney World, and no, we’re not exaggerating. Today we were walking through the Beach Club and something caught our eye that we just couldn’t look away from. Mickey is that you?? If you’ve ever wished you could take a Mickey ice cream sundae home with you, now is your chance to grab one that WON’T melt all over your luggage. Can a souvenir make you hungry? The Mickey ice cream dish is in two pieces, and looks to us to be a little trinket holder or small candy dish! Maybe you can hide that candy for later! The top part of the dish is made to look like a scoop of pink ice cream, with iconic chocolate Mickey ears, while the bottom of the dish is fashioned like a waffle cone complete with sprinkles and “Disney’s Beach Club Resort” on it. Almost good enough to eat! Though we’re not positive what the use is of the dish, we didn’t see an “unsafe for food” label, like some of Disney’s recent trinket holders. This one simply has a sticker warning against microwave and dishwasher use. Fair warning! So maybe you could eat out of this if you really wanted to, but it might just be best to hold some of your other Disney souvenirs. Decorative ice cream…what will they think of next? If you’d like a Mickey Ice Cream trinket dish of your own, we spotted this guy at the Beach Club Marketplace today for $21.99. Check out the other new things we spotted this week 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. Will you be snagging a Mickey Ice Cream dish? Let us know in the comments! The post This NEW Disney World Souvenir Just Made Our...Sundae first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney World’s Epcot Resort Area? Let’s Check In! Review! Does The Latest Fishbowl Cocktail In Disney World Stack Up To The Reigning Champion?? Grab the Hot Cocoa! These MERRY Pajamas in Disney World Are Putting Us in a Cozy Holiday Mood! View the full article

As Earth Day draws near, Earth MONTH celebrations are ramping up at Disney World! Tree of Life Animal Kingdom is the resident Earth Day Disney pro, with a whole month’s worth of special merch, drinks, and events well underway. Now, new Earth Day signage and a limited-edition pin have joined the park’s festivities! Animal Kingdom and Earth Day go waaaaay back. That’s because not only is the park famed for its conservation efforts and lush decor, but the park actually opened on Earth Day in 1998! (Who’s got a big birthday comin’ up? YOU DO, ANIMAL KINGDOM!) Tree of Life Naturally, the holiday doubles as a birthday, so Disney World always goes BIG with its Earth Day celebrations at Animal Kingdom, and this year is no different. Tree of Life We’ve already sipped special Earth Day cocktails and snacked on animal-themed cupcakes. Now, the park is making it OFFICIAL with new signage at the entrance! Earth Day sign at Animal Kingdom True to the holiday, the sign is bright green, noting “Earth Day Celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.” Welcome to Animal Kingdom! We’re big fans of the eco-conscious Mickey Mouse silhouette on the left side of the sign, filled with recycling symbols, plants, and animals! It’s Earth Month! Once we were inside the park, we also spotted a new LIMITED EDITION Earth Day pin at Discovery Trading Co.! Te Fiti Moana pin This one is a beautiful Te Fiti Moana pin! The Hawaiian princess is shown rocking a flower crown and holding a bouquet, with the words “Earth Day” next to her! Celebrate Earth Day with Moana Shaded in various hues of green, with a pop of color from the flowers, this pretty pin can be yours for $19.99 during Earth Month! Earth Day pin With Earth Day almost here (and, ahem, Animal Kingdom’s birthday!), we’ll continue to keep you posted on all the happenings at Disney World! Disney’s NEW Shirts Have Us Wanting to Save the Planet! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite way to celebrate Earth Day? Let us know in the comments! The post We Found NEW Additions ('Sup Te Fiti) in Disney World's Animal Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Celebrate Walt Disney’s Birthday With A Special Pin at Disney World! PHOTOS: These 2021 Ornaments at Disney World Have Us Ready for the New Year! PHOTOS & VIDEO: New PEARL-Covered Minnie Ears Have Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

When Google searches show a MASSIVE 2600% increase in travel to Disney World, the tourism industry takes heed! Magic of Disney at Orlando International Aiport As people start to ease back into “normal” travel and begin planning vacations again, several more airlines are adding flights to Orlando International Airport to better link Disney World with the rest of the country — and the globe! In recent weeks, we’ve seen a BIG uptick in travelers to Disney World…sometimes to the chagrin of others clamoring to get an increasingly hard-to-nab park pass! Magic Kingdom crowds To meet the demand, and the rising interest in travel to Disney World, multiple airlines are hopping on the magical bandwagon by adding even MORE flights to Orlando according to Bizjournals! Orlando International Airport Last month, we reported that three MAJOR airlines were already planning on increasing their direct flights to the Disney-adjacent city. Now, we’re seeing this expand, with additional airlines from across the U.S. and the world increasing their flight offerings. Airline These include Aer Lingus, which starts direct service from Manchester, U.K. July 29th. Frontier Airlines was already planning on adding several new routes, and now they’re adding more options from Rochester, San Jose, and St. Maarten. Airplane In addition to daily flights from Austin, starting May 6th, American Airlines adds summer itineraries from Birmingham, Alabama; Dayton, Ohio; Indianapolis; Memphis; Nashville; Pittsburgh; and Raleigh-Durham, all beginning June 5th. Recent Flight from Orlando Hawaiian Airlines makes it easier to connect to and from Honolulu between June 1st and August 10th, while Silver Airways links Orlando to Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina, later this year. Orlando International Airport Southwest Airlines just started servicing Houston to Orlando, and Spirit Airlines is also adding more flight options, including Louisville (May 27th), St. Louis (May 27th), and Milwaukee (June 24th). Orlando Airport Starting September 2nd, travelers can easily get to Orlando from Indianapolis and Hartford, Connecticut, on Sun Country, while Viva Air provides international service from Medellin, Colombia, beginning June 10th. In other international news, we’re also seeing more upcoming flights from Germany-based Lufthansa and British airline Virgin Atlantic, poised to add direct service in June. More direct flights means more Disney time! Clearly, the world is ready to vacation again, and the travel industry is ready to answer the call! Read THIS Before You Visit Disney World This Summer Now what does this mean for you? With such a boom in travel options coupled with the ongoing rush on park passes, it’s more important than EVER to plan as far ahead as possible for your next Disney trip. Don’t forget to pick up our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2021 here. And take a look at the video below for some big tips and tricks for traveling in 2021. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you ready to travel to Disney World this summer? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: LOTS More Airlines Offering Direct Flights to Orlando Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Will Be CROWDED This Summer. And the Proof is Online. NEWS: TSA Records Highest Airport Passenger Screenings in Almost a Year NEWS: Three Major Airlines Make it Easier to Travel to Orlando View the full article

We’re just a few days away from Earth Day, and celebrations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are now in full swing! We Earth Day We stopped by the park today to check out the happenings and were excited to see some unexpected friends roaming (or should we say floating?) around! There’s a really unique way to see characters in Animal Kingdom. Since there are waterways that run throughout the park, characters pass by every so often on their very own flotillas! We’ve seen all sorts of friends while walking around Animal Kingdom in the past, like Pocahontas and Meeko, Pluto, and even Chip ‘n’ Dale in their dino gear! However, today, we saw something that really took the cake… OMG! …is that Koda and Kenai!? The sweetest brothers! These cheerful characters are from Brother Bear, and it was so much fun to see these two cruising around the parks! Also, we can’t complain about having an excuse to listen to Phil Collins. Tell everybody they’re on their way! We heard these two might not be the only surprise guests in Animal Kingdom today, so we decided to keep heading through the park in case anyone else caught our eye. We took the train up to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, and look who we saw! Kevin, where are youuuuu Russell was out and about! In true Wilderness Explorer fashion, he was out searching for critters — including his pal, Kevin! The Wilderness must be Explored! Although we didn’t want to disturb him while he did his very important exploring, we got to wave and say hi. And of course, we grabbed some great pics from a distance! Say cheese! If you’re in Animal Kingdom this week, keep an eye out for these rare characters around the park. The festivities are explained to take place through April 24th. Check back with us for more updates from Disney World! These two aren’t the only NEW Additions to Disney World’s Cavalcades! 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. Who is your favorite character to see at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 RARE Characters Reappeared in Disney World Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Wilderness Explorers! Check Out the New UP MagicBand in Disney World And the Award for Today’s Best Outfit in Disney World Goes To… What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Retro Platform Crocs and a SIMBA Popcorn Bucket! View the full article

Slowly but surely, things are changing. Vaccines are available across the country, people seem to be more comfortable with traveling again, and Disneyland Resort is about to reopen. Are things returning to normal? And, testing the “returning to normalcy” theory a little further, there’s been a MAJOR increase in Disney World travel Google searches in recent weeks. Last month, we saw a rush of spring breakers descend upon Disney World, and that influx of travelers hasn’t slowed down, with park passes continuing to go FAST. Magic Kingdom Crowds Now we know why. According to Marketplace, “Americans cannot wait to get the heck out of their homes and go on vacation!” And where are they eager to vacay? Disney World, of course. Orlando International Airport Spring Break Crowds Apparently, searches for domestic flights are up a steep 60% in the last month alone, according to booking site Hopper. Of all those flight searches, it seems a LOT of them are craving Disney World, because Google searches for “plan a trip to Disney World” is up a whopping 2,600% between March and April. Wait Times Are High Disney execs have been talking about “pent up demand,” and now we’re really starting to see the proof. Proof that people want to go to Disney World Disney+ is great and all, but after a year of quarantine, it seems Disney fans are ready to see the real thing. EPCOT Now what does this mean for you? With such a boom in Google searches for Disney World, coupled with the ongoing rush on park passes, this is all a reminder that it’s more important than EVER to plan as far ahead as possible for your next Disney trip. Don’t forget to pick up our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2021 here. And take a look at the video below for some big tips and tricks for traveling in 2021. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you eager for a Disney World trip this summer, too? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Will Be CROWDED This Summer. And the Proof is Online. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Say Goodbye to Your Mini Disney Toiletries With THIS New Law Changing Disney Resorts How a $25 Billion Airline Rescue Package Could Affect Your Disney Vacation People Are Still Traveling to Orlando Despite Pandemic, Orange County Mayor Says View the full article

Recently, Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers vacationed at Walt Disney World Resort, where they visited all four theme parks and enjoyed a relaxing stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. The newly engaged couple experienced Pandora – World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, journeyed around the world at EPCOT, and joined the resistance on Batuu […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/PxkVAWUDH3w View the full article

From her early days on Disney Channel and Disney XD to Marvel’s ‘Cloak and Dagger’ on Freeform, Olivia Holt has been part of the Disney family for years. She’s returning once again to Freeform as the star of their brand-new series, ‘Cruel Summer.’http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/TUbZ-EPtTB0 View the full article

There are LOTS of changes happening over in EPCOT right now. Spaceship Earth As part of the park’s big transformation, we’re getting new rides, restaurants, shops — and even an all-new fireworks show! And while we’ve been keepin’ an eye on plenty of the construction, Disney has left a few BIG questions unanswered. That means we’ve been trying to figure out what, exactly, is going on with that giant building towards the front of the park, aka the future home of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. This new coaster is a big deal, people. It’ll be one of the longest indoor coasters ever built — and the first to feature a “reverse-launch into space.” Whatever THAT means, we’re pretty excited! But while the ride was slated to open this year, in time for Disney World’s 50th anniversary on October 1st, Disney has given no update on if this is still the case. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Concept Art ©Disney So why might its opening not line up with the projected timeline? When the parks closed in 2020, several construction projects were halted, and Guardians of the Galaxy was one of them. It wouldn’t be out of the question to assume this construction delay pushed back the opening day. Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Vehicles ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) However, Disney has NOT made any sort of announcement indicating whether this is the case. In fact, while other new EPCOT experiences like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris received opening dates, Guardians of the Galaxy kinda got the silent treatment. So we can’t say with any certainty whether the ride will or will not debut by October 1st, 2021 — but Disney hasn’t said it won’t. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ©Disney Meanwhile, construction seems to be back in full swing! We’ve been following the work closely since the park’s reopening, and we’ve seen lots of changes to the exterior. And Disney’s given us plenty of sneak peeks into the progress: we’ve got a look at the ride vehicles and even a glimpse INSIDE the building! We’ve gotten quite a few looks behind the scenes! ©Disney Most recently, we noticed blue wrapping covering the newly installed wooden paneling on the outside of the building. This visible progress is a good sign that work is underway! And even though we don’t know WHEN we’ll be able to hop aboard, we’re happy to see construction trekking along. We’re ready to ROCK! We also have some news on what MIGHT be on the way for this ride, including a giant theming element outside the building! Disney recently filed a construction permit to place a “Show Element” in the greenery area directly in front of the ride. Will the Star Blaster ship officially pop up? Guardians of the Galaxy Concept Art ©Disney And speaking of interactive elements…could we even see a life-size walking Baby Groot (Disney hinted that we might!)? We’ll keep an eye out! Here’s where it could be! ©Google Maps | Disney Food Blog When the ride is all finished, we’ll join Star-Lord, Rocket, and the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy on a high-speed journey through the galaxy (with a funky soundtrack to jam out to!). Here’s what the building will look like when it’s all complete! Guardians of the Galaxy attraction Concept Art ©Disney The moral of the story is that yes, Guardians of the Galaxy could open by October 1st, 2021 — but it could also very well be delayed. Just comparing the current construction photo to the final concept art, we can see a lot of work is still to be done. No one knows exactly when this exciting new ride will open — but we’ll be sure to keep you posted with every little update. As always, stay tuned to DFB. We’ll keep bringing you the latest Disney news! Check Out the Recent Construction on Guardians of the Galaxy! 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 ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Let us know in the comments! The post So...What's Going On With the Guardians of the Galaxy Ride in EPCOT?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS!! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Officially Named — PLUS Ride Details! PHOTOS: Work Continues on the New Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster in EPCOT What’s New in Epcot: Festival Booths, Topiaries, Construction, Mickey Pretzels, and more! View the full article

Disney World is a pretty awesome destination. Get to the parks in the mornings for lower crowds! When you’re headed to The Most Magical Place on Earth, you might be trying to decide whether to sat onsite or offsite. Well, this year, the on-property hotels have definitely had WAY fewer perks than they have in the past. BUT…there’s a NEW perk coming soon. Or at least…there’s supposed to be one coming soon. Umm…did Disney totally forget about this perk they announced? Early Theme Park Entry is supposed to arrive this year. Earlier this year, Disney announced that Early Theme Park Entry will arrive as a new perk for Disney World Resort hotel guests. This perk will allow those staying at Disney-owned resorts and other select resorts to enter ANY theme park 30-minutes early on ANY day. Spaceship Earth This is a change from the old system of Extra Magic Hours. Extra Magic Hours allowed guests entry one hour prior to the opening of the park or one to two hours after the closing of the park, but it was always one or two specific parks on any given day. Tree of Life The new Early Theme Park Entry system will bring a benefit back to resort guests while helping to disperse early morning crowds to ALL FOUR parks (whichever park they chose) ahead of their posted opening times. Extra Magic Hours would draw guests to only one park if reintroduced, which could be a problem with current health concerns. The new setup could give back a guest perk of early entry without everyone cramming in the same park. Click here to learn more about Early Theme Park Entry! Perks are limited for Resort Guests right now. This perk is exciting considering resort guests don’t have a lot of perks going for them right now. In the past, Extra Magic Hours was a MAJOR draw. Cinderella Castle Now, pretty much the ONLY perks for resort hotel guests are a few extra days of Advance Dining Reservation access (They get their length of stay added to the standard 60-days-in-advance window.) and complimentary transportation. But, even that complimentary transportation is changing soon — Disney’s Magical Express service to and from the Orlando Airport is ending this year. Runaway Railway The introduction of Early Theme Park Entry would bring back the same kind of plus that Extra Magic Hours offered. Extra park time is a pretty big bonus! Want to learn more about dining reservations? Click here! But how much of a perk is it really? But, we’re not sure this perk will really be THAT much of an actual perk. At the time of writing, Disney is already letting guests into the parks well before opening. Disney Balloons On most days, you can head into a Disney World theme park about 30 minutes prior to the posted opening time. We’ve even seen Disney’s Hollywood Studios allow guests in about an hour in advance of opening! What’s going on here? If everyone is getting into the parks 30 minutes prior to the posted opening, will this even be a perk when it’s rolled out? Well, yes, but Disney might need to make some changes before that happens. Main Street, U.S.A. In anticipation of this perk, we may see Disney start to stick closer to the posted opening time. A similar tightening up of timing happened during the opening of Rise of the Resistance. For some time, park guests were being allowed in the gates prior to the posted park opening until Disney shifted to sticking closely to the posted time. So, as we near the 50th, we may see informal park entry scale back to allow for Early Theme Park Entry. This way, resort guests actually get the perk! Time will tell if this happens whenever this perk actually…you know…happens! Partners Statue We’ll be keeping an eye out for these changes and for the announcement of this perk. Stay tuned to DFB for all the updates! Want some tips for Early Theme Park Entry? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this interesting situation? Tell us in the comments! The post Um, Did Disney World Forget About This BIG Perk? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Extends Hours For Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! BREAKING: Disney World Introduces “Early Theme Park Entry” For Hotel Guests View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here to share what’s new at Disney Springs! Disney Springs And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Disney Springs Food Update AristoCrepes During a sunny Florida day, we can’t help but want a cool, boozy drink to add the cherry on top of a visit to Disney Springs. And, over at AristoCrêpes, we spotted the Grand Marnier as the seasonal slush at the stand. Grand Marnier Slush The sip is similar to the one you’ll find over in EPCOT’s France Pavilion with Grand Marnier, Rum, Grey Goose, and Orange Juice. Candy Cauldron Obviously, we had to check out the treats at Candy Cauldron! While there, we spotted a selection of different goodies. Candy Cauldron The shelves were stocked with new Snacks with Character treats, including a Ricemilk Chocolate Bar and Dark Chocolate Bar… Chocolate Bars …Dipped Banana Chocolate Protein Bites… Protein Bites …Lemon Burst Cookies… Lemon Burst Cookies …and the Mountain Mambo Seed and Fruit Mix. Seed and Fruit Mix Remember that the Snacks with Character line has plenty of allergy-friendly options, so each member of your party has their pick of a treat! The Ganachery Each time we pass The Ganachery, the lovely smell of chocolate draws us inside! The Chocolate Toffee Crunch with pecans was still available in the bakery case for $11… Chocolate Toffee Crunch …while a new “Chocolate Is Good Medicine” Mug was on the shelves for $14! Anybody else thinking about all the hot chocolate they could make in these? Chocolate Mug Still craving something sweet…? Sunshine Churros Well, Sunshine Churros has got you covered! The NEW Key Lime Pie Churro is inspired by Floridian Key Lime Pie and coated with key lime sugar. Key Lime Pie Churros in the Making! The churro was served almost too hot, so it absorbed the sugar, creating a chewy, candy-like coating. Not necessarily something you want from your churro! Key Lime Pie Churro But, Key Lime Pie fans might want to snag this for themselves for $5.95! Read our review of the Key Lime Pie Churro here! Disney Springs Merchandise Update Coach Team Goofy or Team Daisy? It’s quite the choice to make! But, you don’t have to fully decide since there are TWO sets of bags with the characters with the newest Coach line! Daisy and Goofy Coach collection You can find backpacks for $350… Goofy Backpack …wallets for $125, wristlets for $85… Wallet and Wristlet …messenger crossbody bags for $175, regular crossbody bags for $195… Goofy Crossbody …Dinky Bags for $395… Daisy Dinky Bag …totes for $350, and scarves for $75. Goofy Scarf This an odd character pairing, but still some pretty stylish bags! Check out the FULL Daisy and Goofy Coach Collections here! Marketplace Co-op Disney’s newest reusable collection has been found all over the parks! Now, Disney Centerpiece has a few more items in stock for fans with a reusable silicone container… Reusable Snack Container …reusable silverware and straw set… Reusable Straws and Utensils …with a fork, spoon, knife, straw, and straw cleaner included… Reusable Utensils …and a case of reusable straws that you can keep in your bag! Reusable Straw Set But, that’s not all the new merchandise we found! Over at D-Tech, we found a few new-to-us phone cases hanging on the shelves featuring designs with Baby Yoda… Baby Yoda Phone Case …Mike, Sulley, and Boo… Monsters Inc. Phone Case …as well as Mickey the Magician (and his assistant Pluto) and Mickey hopping on Space Mountain with his best bud! Magician Mickey and Space Mountain Phone Cases If you’re looking for more accessories, you’ll want to pop over to Ever After too! Ever After Jewelry Co. As you collect more MagicBands to expand your collection, you can take home two designs available at Ever After Jewelry! We spotted the Patriotic Dooney and Bourke MagicBand and the Disney Sidekick Dooney and Bourke MagicBand… Dooney and Bourke MagicBands …for $48 each! Francesca’s Get ready to take home all the Corksicles you could ever want with a HUGE 25% off drinkware sale at Francesca’s! Drinkware Sale There were all sorts of designs and sizes of mugs, tumblers, and cups… Corksicle Sale …with stemless Corkcicles available… Stemless Corkcicle …patterned Corkcicles… Floral Stemless Corkcicle …and Slim Arctican Corkcicles! Slim Arctican Corkcicle We’re not sure if this sale is still going on at the moment, so make sure to double-check during your next visit! Pin Traders You can give back to some of the amazing doctors in your life with the Disney-inspired Doctors’ Day Pin at Pin Traders! Doctors’ Day Pin Mother’s Day is just around the corner, as well, on May 9th. Before the holiday rolls around, you can pick up the Mother’s Day MagicBand to give to your awesome Disney-loving mom. Mother’s Day MagicBand That’s a LOT of merchandise. But, we’re not finished yet! Sunglass Hut Recently, we spotted Disney’s new pairs of Mickey Sunglasses and cloth cleaning kits over in Magic Kingdom. However, the cleaning kits sold out pretty quickly there and the park still hasn’t gotten them back in yet. Mickey Sunglasses But, Disney Springs had TWO styles in stock over at the Sunglass Hut for $14.99 each where you can get a cleaning rag… Mickey Cleaning Cloth …and free refills of cleaning spray for LIFE if you keep your bottle! Sunglass Case That sounds like a pretty sweet deal to us! Star Wars Galactic Outpost Sometimes we find some strange merchandise on the shelves, and the Star Wars Galactic Outpost had an odd hat on the shelf. We’ve been stocking up on Baby Yoda items for a loooong time, but we haven’t seen anything like the new Baby Yoda Hat. Baby Yoda Hat When you squeeze the ears, they move up and down, like he’s listening to all your Star Wars knowledge. Baby Yoda Hat You can take it home for $34.99! Find out all the details of the Baby Yoda Hat here! While you’re at the Galactic Outpost, you can even find an array of brand new Star Wars apparel! New Star Wars Clothing! There were tie-front tees with the Millennium Falcon… Star Wars Tie-Front Shirt …dip-dye sweatshirts… Star Wars Sweatshirt …tank tops… Star Wars Tank …and tie-dye leggings! Star Wars Leggings These might be good for your next trip to Batuu! The Art of Disney When we hopped over to The Art of Disney, we noticed that two very special guests were in the shop that day! Disney Artist Signing Disney artists Thomas Kinkade and Dirk Wunderlich were available for guest signings! Disney Artist Signing We’re getting close to wrapping up all the merchandise we found! But, there’s still MORE! The Dress Shop Over at The Dress Shop, you can find the brand new Disney Parks Dress decorated with snacks, ride icons, and more on the vibrant outfit! Disney Parks Dress You can take home the multi-colored and striped outfit for $128 during your next Disney vacation! UNIQLO If you’re looking to channel your inner Disney Princess, then you’re going to want to stop at none other than UNIQLO! The store has a new Kids’ Disney Princess line, where each top costs only $9.90. Disney Princess Girls’ Collection The designs feature characters like Elsa… Elsa Shirt …the Frozen Sisters… Frozen Sisters Shirt …Ariel… Little Mermaid Shirt …Rapunzel… Rapunzel Shirt …Aurora, Cinderella, Belle, and more! Disney Heroines Shirt UNIQLO, can you make these in adult sizes? We wouldn’t mind wearing some of these ourselves… Disney Heroines Shirt PHEW! That was a lot of merchandise! Disney Springs Crowd Update Ticket Center Many guests were ready to head back to the parks since there was a pretty long line stretching all the way from the Disney Ticket Center… Ticket Center Line …all the way towards Zara and beyond! When’s your next Disney trip planned for, friends? Ticket Center Line Well, that’s all for what’s new at Disney Springs this week. We’ll catch you next time for more updates! PHOTOS: So…Do You Think These Disney Guests Have Park Tickets?! 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 are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! 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It seems like we see a new Disney Loungefly bag every day, but we’re not complaining! Disney World’s Prettiest Bathrooms We came across another princess-themed bag today that features a little sidekick with a lot of personality. Tangled fans, get ready to see something you *might* not be able to resist. If you’re a princess fan who doesn’t necessarily need tiaras and glitter on everything, you might like this new Tangled Loungefly bag that features Rapunzel‘s buddy, Pascal! The entertaining chameleon is showing us LOTS of personality with some poses ranging from silly to dramatic! ©Hot Topic The bag is a cream color, and is accented with purple, including some bright purple straps! It costs $49.90. Click here to buy the Pascal Loungefly Did we mention you can also buy a matching card holder?? It has lots of slots to hold all of your important cards. ©Hot Topic This convenient accessory costs $14.90. What a fun set this makes! Shop the Pascal Card Holder Here You can find this set, and SO much more Disney merchandise over on Hot Topic! Check back with us for more Disney updates! THIS might be the best Loungefly bag we’ve seen in a while! 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 buying the new Pascal bag? Let us know in the comments! The post A Favorite 'Tangled' Sidekick Has His Own Disney Loungefly Bag! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Wow! A LIGHT UP ‘Tangled’ Loungefly Is Now Available for Pre-Order Online! Best Day EVER! Dooney & Bourke’s ‘Tangled’ Collection Is Now Online! Celebrate Tangled’s 10th Anniversary With 3 New Disney Loungeflys View the full article

It’s no secret that Disney World is a pretty romantic place. In addition to stunning views, and literal fairytales, you never know when you might come across a special moment at a Disney park. Is Disney the perfect spot for couples?? We’ve definitely come across our fair share of Disney proposals at the parks, and even saw a real, live Disney wedding once! However today, we saw something that really made our hearts melt. While at Magic Kingdom today, we happened to look over and see Cast Members assist some VERY important guests as they entered the park. Yes, we’re totally obsessed with Disney Ducks While we stopped to wonder if they even made Magic Bands small enough to fit these little guys, they had already decided to make their way in! We’re guessing they’re late for a dinner res Did they even have a park reservation?? Regardless of where they’re off to, this duck certainly seems like she’s on a mission, and the Cast Members were of course happy to oblige a ducky date night. They won’t hold your table forever! If you need us, we’ll probably be smiling over this sweet little duck pair for the rest of the day! If you need more Disney animal content, we’ve got you covered here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you love Disney ducks as much as we do? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: So...Do You Think These Disney Guests Have Park Tickets?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A RARE Character and MORE Mystery Construction! NEW Additions Coming to Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade in Disney World! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Santa Donuts, Mischievous Candy, and a Marie MagicBand! View the full article

There has been SO MUCH going on over at Disney’s Polynesian Resort — the entire resort is getting a serious glow-up! Construction at the Polynesian The resort is set to reopen in July, and reservations are already open to guests! We’ve seen a sneak peek at the remodeled Moana-inspired rooms, AND we’ve seen the Cast Members in brand new outfits! So as construction starts to wind down, some things there are starting to reopen. In February, the Kiki Tikis Splash Area closed for refurbishment. It was initially scheduled to reopen in March, but it actually just reopened this week! Time to splash around! Okay, so we’ll admit it — it’s a hot day and we were SO jealous of those kids splashing around in there! They SERIOUSLY have the right idea! We want to play… So if you’re planning on visiting the Polynesian when it reopens (or if you’re a DVC Member staying at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows), you now have another option to keep the kids entertained on a hot day! And we’ll keep an eye on all the construction going on at the Polynesian and keep you updated! See MORE Photos of the New ‘Moana’ Rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 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 have a Polynesian stay in your near future? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: A Construction Project at Disney's Polynesian Resort Is Finished! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Construction Pushes Forward at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort PHOTOS: Monorail Station Demolished at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Another Hotel Pool Area Will Be Under Refurbishment Soon in Disney World View the full article

It’s the weekend, so it’s time to take a look at the average wait times from the week in Disney World! Hollywood Studios Overall, wait times were lower (!!) than we saw last week, but let’s see how things fared across all four parks! Magic Kingdom The highest average wait time in this park probably won’t come as a shock since it has consistently been one of the longest waits for weeks: Splash Mountain takes the top spot again, this week with an average time of 62 minutes! *No reporters were soaked by the taking of this photo* The second highest time in the park again belonged to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, this time clocking in with an average of 50 minutes. It wasn’t even close this week! Jungle Cruise and Space Mountain were the next heavy hitters in line with average waits of 42 minutes and 35 minutes, respectively. Trying to get a glimpse of those storyline changes! There were several rides that hovered around the half-hour mark, including Pirates of the Caribbean (33-minute wait), Peter Pan’s Flight (31 minutes), Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (33 minutes), Astro Orbiter (31 minutes), it’s a small world (28 minutes) and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin (29 minutes). Are you the next Galactic Hero? With waits in the 20s, we saw Mickey’s PhilharMagic with around a 25-minute wait, and Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel with an average of 22 minutes. Maybe everyone is checking out that new paint job! Finally, with waits under 20 minutes, we saw: Dumbo the Flying Elephant (16 minutes), Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid (15 minutes), Barnstormer (12 minutes), and Mad Tea Party (12 minutes). Additionally, Enchanted Tiki Room, the Swiss Family Treehouse, and the Liberty Square Riverboat had no wait. Hey Ariel! Overall, the wait times weren’t too bad this week, especially if you weren’t wanting to ride one of the two bigger ticket rides. See what new things we found in Magic Kingdom this week! EPCOT Wait times also calmed down a bit here, but the most popular rides stayed the same with Test Track leading — this week with an average wait time of 51 minutes. Soarin’ clocked in a fairly close second with an average wait of 46 minutes. Vroom vroom! Other runners up for the longest wait time include Frozen Ever After at 43 minutes, and Mission: SPACE which had an average of 41 minutes. Mission: SPACE Spaceship Earth had an average wait of 25 minutes this week, with everything else in the park falling under 20 minutes. Journey into Imagination averaged around 17 minutes, while The Seas with Nemo and Friends was about 16 minutes on average. Fish really are great friends! The slow boat rides were the lowest waits in the park this week, with Living With the Land carrying an average 10-minute wait and Gran Fiesta Tour clocking an average of 8 minutes. Gran Fiesta Tour The movies and shows in EPCOT all had a zero-minute wait time this week, which included: the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Awesome Planet, Impressions de France, Reflections of China, and the American Adventure. We found a NEW menu this week in EPCOT! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom had fairly low wait times across the board this week, aside from one major (and unsurprising) outlier: Flight of Passage clocked an average wait of 61 minutes. While this is certainly down from last week, it was still the longest wait in the park by 20 minutes! We found the line! The next highest wait belonged to Kilimanjaro Safaris, with an average wait of 41 minutes, followed by several rides hovering near a half-hour wait: Kali River Rapids (33 minutes), Na’vi River Journey (33), and Dinosaur (31). Dinosaur got a spring glow up! It’s Tough to Be a Bug had the next longest wait at 22 minutes, followed closely by Expedition Everest at 18 minutes. Rounding out the park, TriceraTop Spin had only a 7-minute wait. Are you yeti for this? As usual, the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trails had no wait time to go in! Check out the ice cream upgrade we saw in Animal Kingdom this week! Disney’s Hollywood Studios This park’s top two rides were duking it out again this week, and although it was closer than last week, Slinky Dog Dash still carried the longest wait in the park at 60 minutes, with Tower of Terror falling just short of that at 56 minutes. You’ll get ’em next week, bud! Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was also pretty high up there at 47 minutes, with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster not too far behind at 35 minutes, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway clocking in at 33 minutes. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Almost everything else in the park hovered just under a 30-minute wait, including Star Tours (28 minutes), Toy Story Mania (27), Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy (27), Muppet*Vision 3D (26), and Alien Swirling Saucers (26). OoOoOoOoOoh! Walt Disney Presents had the lowest wait in the park with an average of 14 minutes. We had a WILD week at Hollywood Studios! While wait times were definitely lower across the parks this week than what we had been seeing, we’re still not sure that we’ve seen the end of the spring crowds. We hope this information will still be helpful as you look to plan your next Disney trip, and we’ll be keeping you updated on what we’re seeing each week! Start Your Disney World Vacation Planning TODAY! 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. Were you surprised by this week’s wait times? Let us know in the comments! The post Hopefully This Wait Time Trend Continues in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Three Tips You NEED to Master Disney World’s FastPass+ Tiers in 2020 Do You Think The PeopleMover Misses Us, Too? We’re Peeking Inside Disney World’s Closure Diary! Disney World Wait Times are On the Rise Again in ALL Four Parks! View the full article

Hurray for Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Cameras are rolling! Yes, we are BACK with the latest and greatest from the park that combines Star Wars, Toy Story, and the golden age of Hollywood. And we’ve only got a few updates since the last time we were there, so let’s get on with it! Hollywood Studios Food Updates Rosie’s All-American Cafe We’ve been monitoring the ongoing Heinz ketchup shortage at Disney World recently. We previously noticed that some restaurants now have Red Gold Ketchup packets instead of Heinz. However, this week, we slowly began to see Heinz packets turning back up in the parks — but Rosie’s still has Red Gold. This isn’t Heinz. We’ll let you know if that changes. Learn More About The Ketchup Shortage Here Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Celebrity 5 & 10 What mood are you in? Maybe you need this Minnie Mood Keychain to tell you! We’re seeing a lot of Mood jewelry at Disney World lately. What’s our mood? There’s a Castle one, too! Let’s check our mood. The keychain is $9.99. Here’s The EASIER Way To Navigate Hollywood Studios Once Upon A Time We found some new Men’s Boxers at Once Upon A Time. For every man who wishes he were a Stormtrooper, well, here you go… . Stormtrooper undies But we also found a pair with the Fab Four on it! Both pairs of boxers are $19.99 each. Fab Four undies! Need a cool tie for those Zoom meetings? Disney has got you covered. First, show off your love for comics with this Marvel Tie. Marvel! Or rep everyone’s favorite mouse with this Mickey Tie. The ties are $44.99 each. Mickey Tie! We also spotted a new Disney World Tee and yes, THIS IS OUR HAPPY PLACE! Truth. The shirt is $24.99. Here’s Our New Favorite Disney Couple…And They’re A Pair of Floaties? Hollywood Studios Attractions Updates Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway was down while we were at Hollywood Studios! It’s down. But it was up and running again shortly after! See Disney’s New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Dress Rise of the Resistance It just got a LOT easier to book a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Pass. Previously, you had to be IN Hollywood Studios to go for the 1PM boarding pass drop (you don’t for the 7AM one). But we were not in the park at 1PM and still managed to grab a pass! Mission Accomplished! ©Disney So here’s the deal: Guests can now join that 1PM group from anywhere on Disney property, as long as they have tapped into Hollywood Studios earlier that day. Good to know, especially as the language in the app doesn’t specify this. However, we did confirm this with a Cast Member and we tried it ourselves. Click Here For The Top 5 Tips To Guarantee a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group in Disney’s Hollywood Studios NOW Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Tower of Terror Disney just doesn’t put up any old wet paint sign when it’s painting something. Oh, no, they go ALL OUT. And we noticed this when visiting the Tower of Terror. There was a wet paint sign over by the steps that lead up the tower. And it was Rapunzel and Flynn! Cutest Wet Paint sign ever This is probably our favorite Wet Paint sign ever! See More Photos of This Sign Hollywood Studios Other Updates Celebrity 5 & 10 Disney recently upgraded how it keeps tabs of store capacity — something we first noticed at Hollywood Studios. Before Cast Members physically counted guests who enter and exit, using tablets to keep track. But we noticed a strange little machine above the exit of Celebrity 5 & 10. A Cast Member told us this device counts guests entering and exiting the shop, automating the whole system. Here’s a closer look! The Cast Member, though, did not know if the system was in use yet, and we saw Cast Members manually counting guests at other stores. Learn More About This Machine That’s all we’ve got from Hollywood Studios this time around, but we’ll be back soon with more updates! Check Out Photos From When We Spotted Filming at Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Hollywood Studios recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New In Disney's Hollywood Studios: A Rise of the Resistance and Ketchup Update first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Hollywood Studios: A Comfy Mickey Blanket, Long Lines, and a Few SALES! What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Lots of Verrines, New Pixar Merch, and $1 Cheese Sauce! The New Transportation and Mad Tea Party Wishables Are Now at Disney World! View the full article

Fair warning: this might be a niche post! BUT, we know so many of our readers LOVE Crocs. So if you are a Croc-lover, these new Disney shoes are seriously for you. It’s a beautiful day in Animal Kingdom! While strolling through Animal Kingdom today, we found something new over in Island Mercantile, and we definitely weren’t disappointed! If you happen to like Crocs AND animal print, might we suggest you take a look at these new shoes we found today?! Oh hello there These babies are HARD to miss. They have an all-over cheetah print, and when you look a little closer… You won’t go unnoticed in these! …hey Mickey! Some of those cheetah spots look suspiciously like hidden Mickeys. A close-up look! Plus, there are little Mickey-shaped holes on top so your feet can catch a breather. Close up on that print! Disney has really been upping their Croc game lately, and it seems like these are no exceptions. The print is a little louder than some of their previous designs, so these may not for everyone. But, they are totally the perfect pair of Crocs to rock in Animal Kingdom. Wondering if Crocs are comfortable enough to wear around Disney World?! We wore them for a few days and have some thoughts! You can read all about our experience wearing Crocs around Disney World here. See another pair of Disney World Crocs here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new Cheetah Crocs? Let us know in the comments! The post HOLD UP. We Just Found the PERECT Crocs For An Animal Kingdom Trip! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Tree of Life Alert! We Just Spotted a New Animal Kingdom Tees and Jewels Collection! What’s New in Animal Kingdom: A Hades Hat, Onward Pins, and a Brand New Line of Animal Kingdom Merchandise! Do You Know About the Bitter Rivalry Forming in Disney World? 😉 View the full article

Yes, we talk about Dole Whip here A LOT — we love Dole Whip. And we’re not ashamed to say that over and over and over. Watch us whip… And we’ve tried a lot of variations on this wonderful treat, including the classic Dole Whip (and it’s a classic for a reason), a Raspberry Orange Swirl Dole Whip, Watermelon Dole Whips, and a Pineapple Coconut Swirl Dole Whip. So many options and we WILL try them all! But the Dole Plantation in Hawaii has put the Dole Whip on notice! Because they took the concept of Dole Whip up a SERIOUS notch. And you guys — we can’t even…they created this MASSIVE Dole Whip Pineapple Split!!! (Also, thanks to reader Tim Ames for sharing this with us!) We. Can’t. Even. ©Tim Ames Look, it’s served in HALF a pineapple!!! And you get strawberry, chocolate, and caramel sauce. Insane! Seriously, all we want to do is just dive face-first into that thing. We didn’t even know we needed such a thing in our life, but now we’re sitting here checking flights to Hawaii. Who’s with us? Because we’ll probably need help eating it! We’ll let you know if Disney shares any other OUTRAGEOUS snacks that we want to eat asap. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this huge snack? Let us know in the comments! The post The Size Of This Dole Whip Might Just Blow Your Mind! 🤯 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Try to Not Lick Your Screen When Watching These Disney Food Videos 🤤 NEW!! FOMOsa Debuts in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Check Out The REAL LIFE Inspirations For 14 Disney Animated Film Settings! View the full article

It’s a bright new era for self-expression at Disney World, thanks to the recent rule change allowing for Cast Members to show off their tattoos and gender-inclusive hairstyles! We’ll be looking out for other CMs following these new rules! As of yesterday, Cast Members are now able to display their unique tats, and we just found the COOLEST one yet in the form of an artsy homage to a classic Disney World ride! For a long time, Disney World Cast Members with tattoos had to cover them up with sleeves, but now things have changed. Updated “Disney Look” ©Disney As devoted Cast Members at the Most Magical Place on Earth, it’s really no wonder that a lot of these tattoos are illustrious odes to Disney things. Such was the case with this tattoo we saw today in EPCOT! Cast Member tattoo Cast Member Niki, rocking short-sleeves, EASILY took the cake as our favorite Disney tattoo yet! It’s a shoutout to the Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Tower of Terror tattoo We’re obsessed with all those vibrant, ornate colors and patterns, nodding to the spooky Hollywood Tower Hotel and its SPOOKY Room 1313. Cast Member tattoos! We also couldn’t help but detect a hint of The Haunted Mansion in some of the detailing lower on her arm… Niki must have a thing for spooky Disney attractions! Now that Disney has lifted its restrictions, we are on FULL tattoo watch, and will keep you posted on more fun discoveries! PHOTOS: Disney’s New Tattoo and Hairstyle Dress Code is Now in Effect Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you seen any amazing Disney tattoos yet? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTO: A Disney World Cast Member Just Won the Tattoo Game first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! When Does Disney World Start Putting Up Its Christmas Decorations? We’re Going to Be Celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2023?! View the full article

Over a year after California theme parks first closed amidst the global pandemic, we are BACK and visiting Universal Studios Hollywood for a look at all things rides, dining, shopping, and more! Let’s Go to Universal Studios Hollywood! What exactly does a reopened theme park look like in California? We stopped by Universal Studios Hollywood to find out! Capacity Restrictions Upon reopening, Universal Studios Hollywood is located in a county (Los Angeles County) that is situated in the Orange tier, meaning that the parks can operate at 25% capacity. In addition, attendance is currently limited to California residents, and travel parties must contain no more than three households. Lots of Space Signs were placed around the park reminding guests to keep to social distancing guidelines. Distancing Reminders There were markers on the ground at attractions and restaurants telling guests where to stand to maintain appropriate social distancing. We’ve Seen These Before! There were also places set up to keep guests to the right of pathways and roads. Keep to One Side! Crowds were relatively light, due to limited capacity. You’re a Wizard! That was the case even going into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Click here to read about California’s modifications when it comes to theme park guidance. Dining In the Orange tier, indoor dining is allowed at theme parks with limited capacity. Universal Studios Hollywood has already been open to guests through their ticketed “Taste of Universal” event, similar to Disneyland’s “A Touch of Disney.” Outdoor dining, though, is also readily available. Watch For Those Distancing Markers Hand sanitizing stations are easily accessible and the floors have markers and directional arrows to show guests where to go and where to stand. Time to Sanitize There are signs marking designated dining areas, too. It’s Minion Cafe Time! And entrances and exits are clearly marked. Planning a trip to Disneyland’s reopening? Here’s a list of the restaurants currently scheduled to be available! Queue Areas for Rides For the time being, all ride and attraction queues must be located outdoors. Queue Area The queue areas are roped off to form lines that sort of snake around the area. Click here to read about Governor Newsom’s plans to have California “fully reopen” by mid-June. Rides and Attractions Waiting in line is barely half the fun! What does riding a ride look like right now at the newly reopened California theme parks? Like what we saw at first when the Florida theme parks reopened, physical distancing is definitely in full swing! Some rides require signing up for a virtual line, including the new The Secret Life of Pets ride. Time to Join the Virtual Line We got in line for the Universal Studios Tour and noticed that guests were being loaded on every other row. Loading Procedures We also rode The Secret Life of Pets: Off The Leash. According to state guidelines, California theme park queues must be outdoors and indoor rides must be limited to no more than 15 minutes. Wait, This is Adorable But we did get a chance to go through the inside portion of the queue here. Click here to read what physical distancing looks like right now on the rides at Disney World. Face Masks Like Florida’s theme parks, Universal Studios Hollywood and other California parks have strict face mask policies in place. The use of proper face coverings is required at all times. Signs around the park reminded guests to keep their masks over their noses and mouths. Social Distancing Signs Many of the protocols are ones we’ve already seen at Disney World, and the policies are similar. It will be interesting to see how this translates in a few weeks when Disneyland officially reopens. Click here to read about California’s restrictions on who can visit their theme parks when they first reopen. Stay tuned for even more coverage from the grand reopening of Universal Studios Hollywood, and in the coming weeks be sure to follow along for the historic reopening of Disneyland! 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 California resident who’s planning on visiting one of the state’s theme parks in the near future? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Here's A Look at a Reopened California Theme Park! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: We’re LIVE From the Reopening of Universal Studios Hollywood! Universal Studios Hollywood Is Asking L.A. County to Permit the Reopening of Theme Parks We Visited CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood! Here’s How it Compared to Universal Orlando View the full article

“Drinking Around the World” is a Disney World pastime in EPCOT, but some places get overlooked! Spice Road Table With so many quick-service spots and bar counters to stop at, some of the Table Service restaurants get skipped, which is really a shame! Possibly the BEST example of this? Spice Road Table in the Morocco Pavilion. This is low-key one of the BEST places to order drinks to-go! When it comes to ordering drinks to-go, many EPCOT-goers tend to gravitate towards the more familiar standbys, like La Cava del Tequila, or Block and Hans. Most people probably don’t even realize that some full-service restaurants like Spice Road Table offer drinks from their bar! Spice Road Table Bar Consider this your PSA: not only does Spice Road Table offer drinks to-go, but they’re some of the best in the park! And the restaurant just added some front signage to bring that to your attention! Get drinks to-go from Spice Road Table It’s widely known that Spice Road Table serves killer food, with some killer views (if you didn’t know that, now you know! ), but you don’t need the full sit-down experience to order a Pomegranate Mimosa, incredible Sangria, or a Moroccan Mule! Do Yourself a Favor and Try Spice Road Table’s Signature Sangrias But we kinda get it — you have to walk in the front door, past the check-in podium to get to the open bar. It kinda feels like you wouldn’t go in there unless you have a reservation, right? TOTES not the case! This is and has been open to the public. Now, thanks to some new menu signage, the restaurant is making it more clear that this is totally a thing, and you should totally order a cocktail/glass of wine/beer as you drink your way around the world! Spice Road Table Bar — straight ahead as you enter This spot serves up some really great drinks (seriously, the sangria is freshly made here, not the normal stuff from a box or bottle!) and really should get a LOT more attention than it does. Next time you’re walking past the Morocco Pavilion, stop in for a quick drink on the go! REVIEW & PHOTOS: EPCOT’S Spice Road Table Has Officially Reopened With a New Menu! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite stop when Drinking Around the World in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post You've Probably Never Visited One of the BEST Bars in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Unique Eats at Epcot’s Spice Road Table in Walt Disney World! Review: Drinks and Bites at Animal Kingdom’s Restaurantosaurus Lounge! Review and Food Photos: Restaurant Marrakesh with Garden Rocks Package at Epcot! View the full article

There are a LOT of cute things and characters at Disney World, but a good rule of thumb is that the more miniature something is, the cuter it naturally becomes, right? A good example of this is how Baby Yoda is cuter than…adult Yoda. Baby Yoda sale Another good example is an irresistible new souvenir we spotted in Animal Kingdom: a teeny-tiny Disney World autograph book keychain! Official Disney World autograph books are timeless treasures. Young or old, many people love carrying those memories around with them! Autograph Books Now, thanks to a miniature version of these autograph books, it just became MUCH easier to carry them around with you literally everywhere! Chester and Hesters While perusing Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures in DinoLand U.S.A., we unearthed some treasure indeed, in the form of a tiny autograph book keychain! Autograph Book keychain It’s got the same iconic color and look of the regular autograph books, but even more adorable because it can fit in the palm of our hands! Autograph Book keychain Both sides of the royal blue keychain feature famed Disney faces, surrounded by a gold clasp and chain! Tiny Autograph Book The best part? It opens just like a regular book! And it’s filled with tiny autographs! Tiny autographs! Impressive penmanship for characters with paws! Gang’s all here These sort of keychains have popped up in years past, but ESPECIALLY right now with no real meet-and-greets or autographs from characters happening, this is a great way to still get that autograph from your favorites! If you want to grab one of these keychains, head to Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures in Animal Kingdom, and buy one for $12.99 today! What’s the POINT of Disney World’s New Keychain?! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you obsessed with these new tiny autograph book keychains? Let us know in the comments! The post We Found a (TINY) Solution If You Miss Character Autographs in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: These 2021 Ornaments at Disney World Have Us Ready for the New Year! Fossil Fun Games Has Reopened Two Booths In Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Brand NEW Prizes! PHOTOS & VIDEO: New PEARL-Covered Minnie Ears Have Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

Yes, Disney World can be expensive, but who says you can’t get free things there, too? The sun is out, so protect your skin! We’ve told you a gazillion times about how to get free water, but you can also get free celebration buttons, free Kidcot cards, free drawing classes, and more! This weekend, we spotted a NEW freebie that will definitely get some use! Today at EPCOT, we noticed Cast Members handing out something FOR FREE in front of the American Gardens Theatre in World Showcase. Ooooh…what’s this? Now, you know us — we never turn down anything free, so we headed over there to see what was going on. And we got two sample packets of sunscreen! Which — as you may know — is quite handy in Florida! Gotta’ protect that skin from the sun’s harmful rays, right? FREE Sunscreen! So if you forgot to put on your sunscreen, or just left it at home or in your hotel room, you can run on over to EPCOT this weekend to grab some samples! We’ll let you know when we spot more freebies at Disney World, too! 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 forgotten your sunscreen at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Need Sunscreen? Here's Where To Get It FREE At Disney World This Weekend! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: EPCOT’s New Nighttime Show Harmonious Is Going to Have Some SERIOUS Tech Behind It! PHOTOS: New Marie Loungefly Bags In EPCOT’s France Pavilion are the Cat’s Meow! PHOTOS! Construction Continues on EPCOT’s Upcoming Fireworks Show View the full article

Something Disney really loves is releasing lengthy collections of things: they’ve got keys, pins, plush, you name it. One of their ongoing collections has definitely taken some patience, however, as it started over a year ago! ©Disney If you’re invested in the Disney Castle Collection, the next release is just around the corner! In case you’ve missed out so far, the Castle Collection is a series of ten releases inspired by various Disney princesses, which have included Cinderella, Anna and Elsa, Mulan, Rapunzel, Snow White, and Aurora. Now, the next release is on deck, and will feature Jasmine! © shopDisney According to the shopDisney website, the release date will be April 27th. © shopDisney At first glance, it looks as though the same items will be available as in the previous collections: a journal, a pin, an ornament, a puzzle, and of course, the giant castle figurine. © shopDisney We’ll keep an eye out for any more specific details, such as the time of release, but in the meantime, you can mark your calendars to watch shopDisney on Tuesday, April 27th! Did you miss the last Castle Collection release? Some items are still available online! 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 collecting the Castle Collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Next Castle Collection is Releasing Soon -- Find Out WHAT and WHEN! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A Brand-New Disney Castle Collection is Coming to shopDisney SOON! Disney’s Gorgeous New ‘Mulan’ Castle Collection Is Available Online! Disney’s Limited Release ‘Tangled’ Castle Collection is Now Available Online! View the full article

Even though it’s been about nine months since Disney World reopened, there are still lots of things around the resort that have remained closed. Spaceship Earth Between the rides, restaurants, and resorts, there are a lot of locations that have yet to welcome guests again. Here’s a quick look at everything that still hasn’t opened in Disney World. Restaurants Between the parks and resorts, tons of restaurants remain closed. And surprisingly, some of them are serious fan-favorite spots! These are the places where you still can’t dine in the parks: Magic Kingdom Casey’s Corner Cool Ship (which is getting a little TLC at the moment) Cheshire Cafe Columbia Harbour House Tortuga Tavern Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Golden Oak Outpost The Diamond Horseshoe No Hot Dogs For Now EPCOT Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Monsieur Paul Nine Dragons Restaurant Takumi-Tei Though, Nine Dragons IS Being Used for Extra Seating Sometimes Disney’s Hollywood Studios Catalina Eddie’s Dockside Diner Kat Saka’s Kettle Fairfax Fare Tune-In Lounge Neighborhood Bakery Luckily, Num Num Cookies can still be found at The Market! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Dino Diner Pizzafari (currently being used as a relaxation station) Warung Outpost Terra Treats Eight Spoon Cafe Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery Caravan Road Tusker House The Smiling Crocodile Pizzafari Relaxation Station At Disney’s Resorts, these are the spots where you still can’t dine: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Boma — Flavors of Africa Jiko — The Cooking Place Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar Victoria Falls Lounge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Cape May Cafe (though a reopening date could be coming soon!) Cast Members were spotted at Cape May Cafe! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: 1900 Park Fare Citricos Victoria & Albert’s Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort: Sebastian’s Bistro Spyglass Grill Sebastian’s Bistro Still Closed Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort: Toledo — Tapas, Steak, & Seafood Laguna Bar Maya Grill Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort: ESPN Club Flying Fish Jellyrolls BoardWalk Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: ‘Ohana Kona Island Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace Oasis Bar & Grill Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show Disney’s Wilderness Lodge: Story Book Dining at Artist Point Storybook Dining at Artist Point Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa: Turf Club Bar & Grill Disney’s Yacht Club Resort: Yachtsman Steakhouse Crew’s Cup Lounge Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort: Trail’s End Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue And naturally, you can’t dine at the restaurants in the resorts that have not opened yet. Could Another Disney World Restaurant Reopen Soon? Here’s What We’re Seeing! Resorts Disney Resorts have gradually made a comeback. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort recently reopened, and the reopening of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Beach Club Resort, and Polynesian Village Resort is on the horizon. However, there are a few resorts that still don’t have a set reopening date. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Boardwalk Inn Resort Of course, we’ll be on the lookout for any developments about the reopening of these hotels! Wait…Why Are Some Hotels Reopening Twice in Disney World? Attractions Sadly, there are a few iconic rides that we haven’t been able to experience in over a year now. Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Walt Disney World Railroad (it’s been more than 2 years!) Enchanted Tales With Belle Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Turtle Talk With Crush PeopleMover We sure hope we’re able to take a spin on these rides again soon. The PeopleMover Was Moving Again in Disney World…But Not in the Way You’d Expect! Shows Lots of entertainment has been suspended around Walt Disney World since its reopening, like character meet-and-greets, fireworks shows, and parades. There are also some popular shows that have paused performances over the last year. Beauty & The Beast Live On Stage Disney Junior Dance Party Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular Voyage of the Little Mermaid Indiana Jones Theater Currently Being Used as a Relaxation Station Festival of the Lion King (coming back this summer!!!) Finding Nemo the Musical Up! A Great Bird Adventure Parks Blizzard Beach water park reopened not too long ago, but Typhoon Lagoon doesn’t have a reopening date yet. Typhoon Lagoon For all of your water park needs, be sure to stop by Blizzard Beach. Here’s What It’s Like to Wear a Mask in a Disney Water Park! As we get closer and closer to the one-year anniversary of Disney World’s reopening, hopefully, we’ll see more and more locations welcoming guests once again. You can be sure that we’ll bring you all the updates you need to know, so check back with us for the latest! HURRY: More Summer Park Passes for Disney World Are Available 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 reopening are you most looking forward to? Tell us in the comments! The post Everything That STILL Hasn't Opened in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Disney World Cast Members are seriously some of the most special people on Earth — and we will say that every chance we get! Cast Member at Pizzerizzo They go above and beyond every day to make every guest’s experience at Disney World as magical as possible. And seriously, we LOVE them for it! And Disney seems to appreciate them, too, and recently even changed its policies so that cast members could be more themselves while at work! But we seriously can’t wipe the smile off our face after the amazing, above and beyond sweet Cast Member we met today. We were reminded again today of just how precious Cast Members really are. We’ll tell you a billion and one times — slow down and (in many cases) look down when you’re walking around Disney World. You never know what you could stumble upon. We were walking through Disney’s Animal Kingdom when we came upon this. It’s a Mickey made of fallen flowers! Isn’t that sweet? A flower Mickey! That alone is enough to put a smile on our faces. But the story behind that Mickey is what gave us even MORE joy. It was made by Cast Member Edeline, who told us she loves creating flower Mickeys because the kids see it and it makes her happy to see them smile. Stop IT! We’re not crying — you are! Edeline just over here making magic for everyone! She found the flowers when she was walking near Asia — she said she likes these particular ones because they’re heavier and don’t blow away so easily. Really think about that. This awesome Cast Member gathered fallen flowers from the ground and carried them with her across the park just to make something sweet for guests. Our HEARTS! Magic Happening Before Your Eyes Her flower Mickey and amazing sweetness made us want to tell the world just how wonderful we think she is! We challenge all of you to be more like Edeline and do some small thing to make the world a better place today. So thank you, Edeline, for making Disney World even MORE magical and making OUR day! And if we spot any other amazing Cast Members (there are lots, so we totally will!), we’ll be sure to tell you ALL about them! 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 have any special Cast Member stories? Let us know in the comments! The post We Can't Stop Smiling and 💖 THIS Disney World Employee 💖 is Why! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 100 Things That Will BLOW YOUR MIND About Disney World! Find Out How to Get a FREE DESSERT at Three Disney World Restaurants! Sivako! Another NEW Pandora Mask Just Arrived at Disney World View the full article