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For today’s Field Notes episode, we’re heading to Hong Kong Disneyland where horticulturists are converting green waste to wood chips in an effort to efficiently improve soil health.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/IBE2TmFBNvU View the full article

Theme parks in California are slowly reopening. Disneyland Universal Studios Hollywood reopened today, and Disneyland will open its gates on April 30th! Obviously, we’re excited to get back into the parks, but the impact of these reopenings is much bigger than that. As the tourism industry slowly rebuilds in California, the economy — including small businesses — is already beginning to recover. Tourism suffered in California in 2020: according to MSN, it was at only 41% of its 2019 levels. The last time tourism spending was that low was 1996! But there’s a silver lining: theme parks’ reopening will likely lead to a surge of economic growth in the area. Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva shared, “The impact of both Disneyland and Universal Studios to our local economy is significant for all of our small businesses and surrounding industries.” She added that there will “undoubtedly” be that economic surge. Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle Small business are already reaping the rewards. Karmel Shuttle Service, a transportation company owned by Michael Afram, saw its best month of sales since the state shut down last year. 50% of his pre-pandemic business was in the Disneyland area alone. However, he says that while “we weathered the storm and are starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel,” there’s still a long way to go. His sales have rebounded only 1/30 of the way to their pre-pandemic levels. Disneyland Small businesses in California — and Los Angeles specifically — are closely tied to the tourism industry. According to Lawren Markle, senior director of communications for the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, that sector supports more than 600,000 jobs. Theme parks’ reopening is, she says, “a very public signal that things are getting back to normal in LA and traveling to Los Angeles is starting to look practical and enjoyable again.” Boosting tourism will directly contribute to economic growth. Pixar Pier California looks to the success Florida has had in reopening its theme parks with safety precautions in place. California is also looking towards a full reopening, with a target date of June 15th. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more, so stay tuned to DFB! Learn More About California’s Plans to Reopen! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Small Businesses in California Begin to Rebound as Theme Parks Reopen first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING NEWS: California to Close Dine-In Restaurants, Bars, and Other Indoor Operations Statewide Effective IMMEDIATELY NEWS: Theme Park Guidelines Postponed Following Pushback in California We’ve Got ALL the Disney News You Missed This Week! View the full article

Today we headed on over to the Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to try out a NEW drink! So GREEN! And we used our new reusable Disney straw! If you’re a fan of sweet, fruity drinks, this one’s for you! There’s a NEW drink in Animal Kingdom! Harambe Market is now offering a drink called the Leopard’s Eye! It’s made with Snow Leopard Vodka and blended with kiwi, passion fruit, and mango and costs $15. What’s on the menu at Harambe Market? The first thing we noticed was that it was NEON green! The drink wasn’t very strong and we couldn’t really taste the alcohol in it. The Leopard’s Eye is great if you don’t like strong drinks, but we wanted to taste the alcohol a little bit more. We also thought that it was very sweet, not necessarily sickly sweet, but it leans closer to the sweet side of the drink scale for us! Mmmmm refreshing! We couldn’t pick out the flavors of the three fruits individually but combined they tasted more like melon than anything. On the bright side, it was very refreshing and would be great to order on a hot Orlando day! Great for a hot day! This drink is great for those looking for something to cool them off on a hot day, but if you’re looking for something a little stronger, we recommend grabbing a frozen margarita from somewhere instead! Click Here for More Animal Kingdom Drinks! 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 grabbing the Leopard’s Eye any time soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: WOW...Disney World's Newest Drink Is Insanely Neon! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Cool Off with Shave Ice in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom! The Lion King Snacks in Animal Kingdom: Asante Slush at The Shave Ice Cart What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Retro Platform Crocs and a SIMBA Popcorn Bucket! View the full article

We’re back with another update on everything that’s closed in Disney World! Polynesian Lobby Sometimes, Disney World closes rides for refurbishment — and if you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you’ll want to know all about what you can and can’t do! So today, we’re bringing you our weekly refurbishment update for April 19th through 25th. Magic Kingdom Refurbishments Hall of Presidents The Hall of Presidents is currently closed for refurbishment to install an animatronic for President Joe Biden! This tradition takes place each time a new U.S. President is elected. The Hall of Presidents Disney hasn’t announced a reopening date yet. But the ride closed this January, so it’s been shuttered for quite a while! We’ll keep you posted with any updates. Learn More About the Hall of Presidents’ Refurbishment! Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Well, guys, this isn’t really news…but the PeopleMover is still closed. It originally closed wayyy back in March 2020, and the reopening has been delayed over and over. Boy, do we miss this classic Tomorrowland ride! PeopleMover, come back to us! We’ve seen LOTS of signs of progress recently: extensive testing on the ride and even the music goin’ strong! It was most recently scheduled to reopen on May 1st, so we’ll keep our fingers crossed! We’ll wait (not-so-patiently) for more news and be sure to keep you updated. Get ALL the Details on the PeopleMover’s Closure! Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad has endured a long closure, too: over 2 years! Construction on TRON: Lightcycle Run is currently blocking its path, so it remains temporarily unavailable. Walt Disney World Railroad We’re expecting we’ll have to wait for the TRON construction to make some serious progress before the railroad can resume operation. And considering construction on TRON has likely been delayed, that could be a while! Here’s hoping we’ll be back on this relaxing train soon. Check out the Main Street Station’s Makeover! Main Street Confectionery The Main Street Confectionery recently shut down for a pretty long refurb! Although Disney hasn’t announced an official reopening date, it’s listed on the refurbishment calendar through June 26th. That’s as far out as this calendar has currently been scheduled, so we could see this closure last even longer! Main Street Confectionery is officially closed! Luckily, you don’t have to wait that long to enjoy some sweet treats! Main Street Cinema is selling all of the Confectionery’s goodies throughout the closure. Check Out What Main Street Confectionery Will Be Like When it Reopens! EPCOT Refurbishments Pin Traders The recently-renamed Pin Traders store is undergoing a quick refurbishment over in EPCOT — it’s closing on Monday, April 19th with plans to reopen on May 7th! Pin Trading Headquarters EPCOT In case ya didn’t know, Pin Traders is the shop underneath Spaceship Earth. Disney hasn’t announced why it’s closing, but we’ll keep you posted once we learn more! Click for More Info on Pin Traders’ Closure! Disney World Resort Refurbishments Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Quite a few hotels are undergoing some work right now! The biggest transformation is taking place at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We’re seeing changes to the main entrance, lobby, and monorail station here… Look at all that construction! …as well as to the guest rooms! Those are getting a Moana-themed reimagining — and trust us, they look great. ©Disney These rethemed rooms are taking reservations for July 19th onward! The rest of the property’s work should wrap up this summer, too. Here’s How to Book a Room at a Reopened Polynesian! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Some MAJOR work just began at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! We told you earlier this year that the Main Tower guest rooms would undergo refurbishment this year, and that construction has now begun. While those guest rooms are currently unavailable, though, resort amenities should be largely unaffected! Check out the construction! One thing you should keep in mind is that the construction is currently VERY loud. If you’re staying here — or if you find yourself in the main building for any reason — you’ll definitely notice the noise. A Cast Member we spoke to indicated that the work should last through September! Learn More About the Refurb at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort We’ve got some minor updates goin’ on at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort! The waterslide and splash zone at Meadow Swimmin‘ Pool are getting a little TLC through May. Meadow Swimmin’ Pool But no worries! If you’re in the mood for a swim, both Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool will remain open throughout the refurb. Read More About Meadow Swimmin’ Pool’s Refurb! That’s all for this week’s refurbishment update! We’ll keep you posted with plenty more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB. Click Here to Learn About an Upcoming Refurbishment! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's How Construction and Closures Will Impact Your Disney World Trip Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are set to reopen VERY soon, and recently we’ve gotten all kinds of updates about the reopening. Guests Will Get to Visit Disneyland Soon! Yesterday, park tickets and reservations for Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel both became available, and we’ve seen restrictions announced for Disneyland hotel dining and other updates shared as well. But, today we found another update in terms of Disney’s policies and procedures when it comes to the reopening of the California parks, and specifically rules on when Disney might ask a guest to leave. As we’ve discussed, masks will be required at Disneyland. Now, Disney’s website regarding the reopening of the Disneyland theme parks has some updated regulations when it comes to improper mask wearing and other things that could cause Disney to ask a guest to leave. Specifically, the Disneyland website now notes that Disney reserves the right to require a guest to leave if they are not properly wearing an approved face mask. This reminds us of the signs we’ve seen in Disney World which specifically note that guests not properly wearing an approved mask will be asked to leave. Disney Mask Policy Sign The Disneyland website also notes that Disney may require a guest to leave if they use profanity or offensive language towards Cast Members or other Guests, or if they violate any other Park Rules. Important Rules ©Disney It is always important to read and look for Disney’s latest rules to ensure that you are following all updated requirements. As a reminder, face coverings will be required for ALL guests ages 2 and up, Cast Members, and Operating Participant employees at Disneyland. Even those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine will be required to wear a mask. You can click here to see all of the details about Disneyland’s face mask policies. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details about Disneyland’s reopening and any other changes or updates to their policies and procedures. Stay tuned for more updates. Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning to visit Disneyland soon? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney Will Kick Guests Out for Using Profanity Towards Others first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Here’s When Disneyland Dining Reservations Will Be Available! ACT FAST! Disneyland Parks Reservations Now Available for Select Guests! Disney EXTENDS Legacy Passholder Discounts and Introduces NEW App Feature View the full article

We recently told about the ketchup crisis happening around the US. We’ll take ALL the ketchup, please! And since hearing about it, we have been seeing how it has impacted Disney World. Well, today we have some good news for all of our ketchup fans out there! Last week, we reported on the new brand of ketchup we were seeing pop up around Disney World, due to the shortages Heinz was experiencing. While we’re sure that Red Gold ketchup can get the job done as well as any other ketchup, we know there are a LOT of Heinz fans out there who will be glad to know what we saw today! This ketchup is new in town! We had to do a double-take while wandering Animal Kingdom today — at first glance in Restaurantosaurus, we only saw the Red Gold ketchup that had been taking the place of Heinz for the last week. But then on closer inspection… Could it be?! …we noticed Heinz was also there! So by the looks of it, Heinz is slowly but surely making its return. We do want to note: This is the only location we’ve spotted Heinz back so far. We’re hoping more will follow! When checking Satu’li Canteen, later on, we saw they were still sporting the replacement Red Gold ketchup. No change here! While it was really only a week without any Heinz, we had no way to know for sure when it would return. It’s nice to see that the ketchup issue could already be on its way back to normal. Phew! Hello, old friend Hopefully, this is the end of the ketchup crisis at Disney World, and Heinz’s ketchup is once again here to stay. If we notice any more ketchup hijinks, you better believe we’ll be keeping you updated! For now, you might be able to hold off on packing that bottle of Heinz for your next Disney trip. If you’re in a snacking mood, make sure you’re not making THESE food mistakes in Disney! 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 relieved to see Heinz making a comeback in the parks? Let us know in the comments! The post Is the Ketchup Issue Coming to An End in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Has the Ketchup Crisis Reached Disney World? Here’s What We’re Seeing! GOOD NEWS! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Has Just Extended Its Hours in March! News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! View the full article

We’re getting excited for Disneyland’s reopening! Pixar Pier Both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are reopening on April 30th, but Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa is reopening a day earlier: on April 29th! We’ve already brought you a full list of which restaurants would be available all around property, and of course, there are some options at the Grand Californian. But now, we’re bringing you an update on who, exactly, will be able to eat there. GCH Craftsman Bar, GCH Craftsman Grill, and Hearthstone Lounge will all reopen with the hotel on April 29th. However, Disney has stated that only guests staying at the Grand Californian will be able to eat at these locations. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa ©Disney This is a big difference from the hotels at Disney World: anyone can eat in those restaurants as long as they’ve made a reservation. This is not the case at the Grand Californian, where outside guests will be unable to dine. Craftsman Grill If you do want to book a room, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel is now taking reservations! We’ve even made you a step-by-step guide with all the details. Not staying at the Grand Californian and looking for somewhere else to eat? We’ve got you covered! Check out our favorite hidden gem dining spots in Disneyland. We’ll keep you posted with more Disneyland reopening news here at DFB, so stay tuned! Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Disneyland Reopening! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning a stay at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post Disneyland Hotel Dining Will Be Open to a SELECT Group Upon Reopening first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disneyland’s White Water Snacks is Getting a New Name: Craftsman Grill! Review! End of Summer Slaw Dog in Disneyland Resort! Review! We Cannot Get Enough of the “All Wrapped Up” Hot Dog in Disneyland! View the full article

Disney World is CONSTANTLY changing; at least it feels that way! EPCOT That’s why we spend so much time in the theme parks bringing you all of the latest updates. Today, we’ve got an update from EPCOT on everything NEW in food, construction, and merchandise! EPCOT Food Updates EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival One of the booths at EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has rotated out to a COMPLETELY new food menu. Farmers Feast is serving up THREE new eats. Let’s dig in! Now, you can snag the Warm Asparagus, Herb-crusted Spring Lamb, and Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cake. Want to see our full review of these items? Click here! Kringla Bakeri og Kafe Over at Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in the Norway Pavilion, the Kransekake Almond Cookie was no longer available. Cast Members weren’t sure whether it will return or not. Kringla Menu Morocco Snack Stand And the Morocco Snack Stand was open during one of our visits! Morocco Stand EPCOT Construction Updates Spaceship Earth When it comes to construction, we spotted that more lights have been added to Spaceship Earth. Our (very dedicated) reporter counted 31 new lights from the last time she was there. Spaceship Earth Mouse Gear Mouse Gear had the new capacity counters installed to count guests entering and exiting. We’ve seen these crop up in a few stores around Disney World. Capacity Counter Cast Members were still keeping track of capacity using tablets though. Click here to learn more about the capacity counters! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Mouse Gear We found TWO new Rose Gold Rainbow Keychains for $12.99 each. One is a Beauty and the Beast keychain and the other is a Minnie Mouse keychain. Rose Gold Keychains Gateway Gifts Gateway Gifts had a wall dedicated to pins. Typically, Pin Traders sells all the pin stock in EPCOT. Pin Wall But, Pin Traders is closing for a lengthy refurbishment soon so Gateway Gifts is taking up the pin mantle! To learn more about the Pin Traders closure, click here! Pin Traders Speaking of Pin Traders, we spotted the new Rescuers Mystery Pin Set for $17.99. Rescuers Pin Set UK Pavilion And the shops in the UK Pavilion had some new Mickey and Minnie Union Jack merchandise including a Women’s Tank Top for $24.99… Mickey and Minnie Union Jack merchandise …a Men’s T-shirt for $24.99. Mickey and Minnie Union Jack merchandise And that’s all we have when it comes to EPCOT updates! We’ll be back soon with mooooore Disney World updates! Click here for more of the latest news from EPCOT! 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 EPCOT soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: A Missing Snack, More Spaceship Earth Lights, and A Whole NEW MENU first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in EPCOT: More Restaurants Open Daily, an Apple Pie Cocktail, and a Norway MagicBand What’s New in EPCOT: Harmonious Barge Testing and Spaceship Earth Lighting What’s New in Epcot — a Birthday Cake Muffin, 2020 Merch, and a TON of Construction! View the full article

Heading to Disney World next week? Are you all caught up on the latest park hour and Park Pass Reservation information? If not, you might need a refresher! EPCOT Whether you’re still looking to grab those last-minute reservations or you want to assess how busy the crowds may be, it’s always a good idea to take a look at the current park hours and reservation availability to get a sense of how next week will be! Disney World Park Hours the Week of April 18th This week’s park hours are the same as the week prior. Magic Kingdom will be open daily from 8AM-9PM. Magic Kingdom park hours for the week of April 18th © Disney EPCOT will be open daily next week from 11AM-11PM. The Taste of EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival will also be open daily next week from 11AM-11PM. EPCOT park hours for the week of April 18th © Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open daily next week from 9AM-8PM. Hollywood Studios park hours for the week of April 18th © Disney Finally, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-8PM daily next week. Animal Kingdom park hours for the week of April 18th © Disney Disney World seems to have settled into a bit of a rhythm with these four park hours, as they recently extended all four parks to very similar hours through June of this year. Main Street, U.S.A. Park Hopping is available after 2PM in each of the four theme parks to guests with the Park Hopper option added to their tickets. Click here to read about Disney World’s extended park hours into the month of June! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of April 18th Let’s take a look now at the current Disney Park Pass Reservation availability. Across all three ticket types, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios is completely booked solid for next week! Select Resort Hotels On Sunday, April 18th and Saturday, April 24th, guests staying at Select Resort Hotels cannot book any new Park Pass Reservations at this time as all four parks are currently full. Current Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on April 18th as of April 16th © Disney From Monday, April 19th through Friday, April 23rd, guests staying at Select Resort Hotels can book Park Pass Reservations at EPCOT. Current Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels on April 19th as of April 16th © Disney Theme Park Tickets Theme Park Ticket guests (those not staying at the Select Resort Hotels) have near-identical availability for next week with one exception. On Sunday, April 18th and Saturday, April 24th, guests with Theme Park Tickets cannot book a Park Pass Reservation as all four theme parks are full. Current Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on April 18th as of April 16th © Disney From Monday, April 19th through Friday, April 23rd, Theme Park Ticket guests can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT. Current Park Pass Reservation availability for guests with Theme Park Tickets on April 19th as of April 16th © Disney Annual Passholders On April 18th, 23rd, and 24th, all four parks are currently booked solid for Annual Passholders. Current Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on April 18th as of April 14th © Disney On Monday, April 19th, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT. Current Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on April 19th as of April 16th © Disney Finally, from Tuesday, April 20th through Thursday, April 22nd, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Current Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on April 20th as of April 16th © Disney Be sure to continue to check in as your next Disney World vacation approaches for all of the latest Park Pass Reservation information! Click here to read about one health measure that’s disappearing 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. Are you heading to Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post Two Disney World Parks Are Completely SOLD OUT Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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The weather’s getting toasty and we’re on the hunt for frozen drinks here at DFB! Disney Springs Luckily, we found ourselves at Dockside Margaritas at Disney Springs, which is a great place to grab a boozy pick-me-up (there are even seasonal options!). And if you’re missing the Disney Cruise Line a little extra…well, we’ve got a drink for you. While supplies last, you can get frozen drinks here in a Disney Cruise Line cup! Now, at $16.75, they’re a little pricey, unless you REALLY want that souvenir cup. You can pick between the Dockside Piña Colada or the Dockside Strawberry Daiquiri… Disney Cruise Line Sips! …or, you can tear a page out of the DFB handbook and get ’em layered! After all, how could we possibly choose?! Layered it is! Now, this drink isn’t anything too groundbreaking: it’s just the 2 premixed frozen drinks, topped with an orange slice. But that Disney Cruise Line cup is pretty cool, right?! That is…if you wanna pretend you’re on a cruise. Look at that cup! And even though this IS a simple sip, we really enjoyed it! We highly recommend mixing the piña colada and strawberry daiquiri together: it makes for a really yummy tropical drink. If you’re a fan of sweet and fruity flavors, you’re gonna love this. Super fruity! With all that sweetness, it doesn’t taste too boozy. If you want a stronger taste of alcohol, though, you can always ask for an extra shot! Of course, that’ll cost ya even more. Mission accomplished: we found a tasty (albeit a little overpriced) frozen drink perfect for the hot days ahead. Keep in mind that it’ll only be available while supplies last, so head over there ASAP if you’re itching to give this a try! We’ll keep bringing you the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out Some More Great Frozen Drinks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to try this drink? Let us know in the comments! The post A Bizarrely Niche Souvenir No One Asked For Is in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Be the Host With the Most This Season With This Fall Mixology Class in Disney World! REVIEW: This Bacon Flavored Drink is on FIRE (Literally!) in Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs — Baby Yoda Socks, the World of Pixar, and MORE Park Life Merchandise! View the full article

Joffrey’s Coffee in Disney Springs has found a way to celebrate this year’s virtual Star Wars Rival Run! Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Head on down to Dinsey Springs to grab a cup of this NEW drinkable art! Joffrey’s Coffee shared that they will be offering Star Wars-themed ripple art on select drinks at their Disney Springs Landing location! This coffee art features the Star Wars logo below some TIE fighters. Wow! So detailed! ©Joffrey’s Coffee We love the fun coffee art upgrades that you can do over at Joffrey’s in Disney Springs, so we are excited to see a new design. This new ripple art is in celebration of this year’s runDisney Star Wars Rival Run that will be happening virtually this year. Star Wars Rival Run 2021 ©Disney This new coffee art will only be available for a limited time, so like Joffrey’s says, “may the froth be with you!” See more Joffrey’s Coffee Art 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 Joffrey’s new coffee art? Let us know in the comments! The post May the Froth Be With You -- Check Out the Latest Coffee Art in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Free Coffee Art?! Find Out How to Snag It in Disney World This Weekend! Star in Your Own…Donut? FACE DONUTS Have Arrived at Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs — Cauldron Bath Bombs, Duck Tales Merch, And WonderFall Treats Galore! 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. Disney Cruises have been halted for over a year, and the cancellations keep rolling in. Disney Cruise Line merchandise However, the CDC has suggested that cruises could resume soon, and Disney Cruise Line hopes to set sail again by this fall. In the meantime, though, there’s still a way to get your Disney Cruise fix! We found some brand NEW Disney Cruise Line merchandise at Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs! So check out this Loungefly Disney Cruise Line Mini Backpack. It’s so cheerful with its bright Disney Cruise Line colors. It’s available for $70. It has that rainbow-like pattern on its side pockets and straps, too! This bag is just so cheerful! That’s not the only backpack we spotted, though. Look at the adorable print on this Loungefly Disney Cruise Line Mini Backpack. It’s all about Minnie Mouse! The pattern also features “Disney Cruise Line” and “free as the sea” and other cute sayings on it. It’s $75. Look at that cute print! There’s also this SUPER sparkly sequined Loungefly Disney Cruise Line Mini Backpack. It’s got Minnie Ears and a nautical-themed striped bow. You can nab it for $90. We have seen the Nautical Navy collection online before, but it was so night to see it in person. It SPARKLES If you plan on hitting the beach this summer, this Loungefly Disney Cruise Line Tote is perfect for carrying all your essentials! It’s red, white, and blue and has the Disney Cruise Line logo on it. It’s $34.99. Even better? You can grab this one online! Great for carrying all your beach stuff The tote is $34.99. Click Here To Buy The Loungefly Disney Cruise Line Tote Finally, if you’re planning a vacation (maybe to a Disney Resort?), there’s Disney Cruise Line Luggage! Look at how fun this set looks! The bigger suitcase is $199, while the carry-on is $159. Luggage! And the bigger suitcase (which is 28″ tall) is available online! Click Here To Buy The Disney Cruise Line Rolling Suitcase But here’s what might be the BEST thing in this new collection. Y’all — look at these new Disney Cruise Line Minnie Ears! These sparkly gold ears have a blue ribbon with anchors all over them. They’re so pretty! These have also been available online for quite some time. Click here to buy the DCL Ears! We spotted all this wonderful stuff at a Disney Cruise Line pop-up shop at the Marketplace Co-op at Disney Springs. There are also caps, mugs, shirts, and more — so if you’re missing Disney Cruises, head on over to Disney Springs to grab some great DCL merchandise! While this stuff is a bit out of place in Disney World, we understand why it’s showing up in droves. People haven’t been able to get their hands on this merch in person in some time. So it’s nice that there is an option for that now! And if we spot any more Disney Cruise stuff, we’ll be sure to let you know! Here’s When You Can Book Disney Cruise Line’s NEW Staycations! 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. Did you have a Disney Cruise planned this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Wait...I Think These Disney Souvenirs Are Lost first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Hold the Phone!! We Are Loving The New Additions to the ABCDisney Collection! NEW Minnie Ears Alert! Celebrate the Chinese New Year With These Ears in Disney World! Only the Biggest Disney Fans Will Know ALL the Characters on This New Souvenir View the full article

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With the reopening of Disneyland Resort right around the corner, we pulled together a list of all the food and beverage locations that will be open for service on April 30. We want to be sure you know where to find your favorites and learn what’s new on the menus!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/KSxxYBzpVzs View the full article

We spend a LOT of time in The Most Magical Place on Earth. Hey there Disney fans! It’s so that we can bring YOU all of the latest news from Disney World! Of course, we’ve visited Magic Kingdom a few times this week and now we’re bringing you the latest in construction, and merchandise! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Jungle Cruise First up, we’ve got a MAJOR update on The Jungle Cruise in Adventureland. This attraction is currently undergoing a major refurbishment that will add and change many ride scenes. We’ve already spotted the disappearance of Trader Sam… No more porters! …and now the famous rhinoceros scene with the pole is gone as well! Concept art has shown us that this scene will be getting new characters so we’re SUPER excited to see them. Concept Art ©Disney Remember, the attraction will remain open while it’s under construction! Want to learn more about these major changes? Click here! Emporium The Emporium had the capacity sensors that we’ve spotted recently, but Cast Members were still posted at the doors to count guests entering and exiting. Capacity Sensors Cinderella Castle Cinderella Castle continues to get glammed up for the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Disney World. We noticed a few more ribbon details added to the spires. Cinderella Castle Decorations Cool Ship Cool Ship is still in the midst of repainting, so we stopped by to take a glance at the progress! Cool Ship Progress Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium Main Street Emporium had the Disney World Happy Place T-shirt that we’ve seen pop up around the other parks. New T-shirt Box Office Gifts And Box Office Gifts, which is currently holding a wide selection of merchandise from The Chapeau while it undergoes some refurbishment, had the Pink and Gold Ears restocked. Pink and Gold Ears Restocked And that’s all we have from Magic Kingdom — just a little update today. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates! Want more news from Magic Kingdom? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Magic Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: MORE Castle Decorations and a MAJOR Jungle Cruise Change! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Cinderella Castle Updates and the Spring Roll Cart Is BACK! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Cinderella Castle Updates and SEVERE Weather ⛈️ PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Moat DRAINED in Magic Kingdom View the full article

Selfie WRLD is a "selfie museum" franchise with 19 locations, one of which opens at the Florida Mall in Orlando on April 17. The experience contains more than 30 themed booths for taking the perfect Instagram-worthy shots, plus family photos or professional headshots. View the full article

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Love ice cream? Love Minnie Mouse? Okay, great, then you’ve GOT to see what we found today in Magic Kingdom! WHAT. A. VIEW. A few great Disney snacks have been reappearing recently. Not too long ago, the spring roll cart in Magic Kingdom reopened with a secret menu item, and we found that the chocolate Mickey waffle sundaes in that cool collectible bowl were BACK at BoardWalk Bakery. But today we found that an ice cream treat in a VERY special Minnie Mouse theme is BACK in Magic Kingdom. Anyone up for a little kitchen sink action?! YES! That’s right folks — the Minnie Mouse Mini Kitchen Sink is BACK in Magic Kingdom!! We spotted this special treat and container in Magic Kingdom at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor back in 2018 as part of the celebrations for Mickey’s 90th birthday. This Minnie Mouse themed treat was also available when we checked in early 2019 as well. The O.G. Minnie Kitchen Sink Sundae You can still get this special treat over at Beaches & Cream. But, it’s been some time since we’ve seen this special ice cream treat and container available in Magic Kingdom, and the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor continues to be closed in the park. As we walked through Magic Kingdom today, though, we found that Storybook Treats was serving up the Minnie Mouse Mini Kitchen Sink!!! And, OF COURSE, we had to check it out! Did Someone Say Kitchen Sink?! The original Minnie Kitchen Sink from the Plaza came with two scoops of your choice of ice cream topped with hot fudge, whipped cream, cherries, and your choice of peanut butter or caramel served in a Minnie Kitchen Sink souvenir bowl. This modified version still comes in the same great container, but comes with slightly different items. For this Minnie Kitchen Sink, you can get your choice of a strawberry or hot fudge sundae with whipped cream topping. We Gotta Check It Out!! Also, keep in mind that right now the ice cream actually comes on the side. The Cast Members will not place the ice cream inside of the Minnie container for you. But, you could dump it in there if you want to! It’s BAAAAACK Today, we went with the hot fudge sundae for our choice. Just Don’t Wait Too Long to Eat It or It Will Melt! One BIG difference between this modified version and the one you used to be able to get at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor is that the ice cream served with this Kitchen Sink doesn’t even come CLOSE to filling up the souvenir container! So, just be prepared for it to look kind-of sad and disappointing if you pour it in there. It’s not exactly the kitchen sink we were picturing! At least from what we’ve experienced, you used to get WAYY more ice cream in the version that was sold in the Plaza. Take a look at the photo below of the O.G. version below for comparison. YEAHHH, that’s a BIG difference!! Minnie Kitchen Sink Sundae So, that’s something to keep in mind. A normal hot fudge sundae at Storybook Treats will set you back $5.49. The Minnie Mouse Kitchen Sink is priced at $16.99. So, basically you’re paying about $11.50 for that souvenir container. Would You Gab This Special Treat? If you want to grab this souvenir container (or the Mickey pants version) with a MUCH more substantial amount of ice cream and other treats, you can head over to Beaches & Cream at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. There, the Mickey and Minnie Souvenir Sinks come with Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry Ice Cream topped with Pineapple, Strawberry, Hot Fudge, Peanut Butter, Whipped Cream, Oreo Cookies, chewy Brownie, and an assortment of Sprinkles and Morsels and Cherries. Talk about a difference! But, there’s also a price difference. These mini kitchen sinks at Beaches & Cream are $23, which is more expensive than the one you’ll get in Magic Kingdom. Would You Prefer the Beaches and Cream Version? Overall, the choice is yours. If you’re looking to grab the Minnie Mouse Kitchen Sink in Magic Kingdom, you can head to Storybook Treats. But if you want to get it with more ice cream and other snacks inside, and get a better value overall, it looks like Beaches & Cream is where you’ll want to go. We’ll keep an eye out for more great Disney snacks and collectible items all over Disney World. Stay tuned for all the latest updates! Click here to see one big thing that’s coming BACK to EPCOT soon — Club Cool!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you get the Minnie Mouse Kitchen Sink? Tell us in the comments! The post Mini Kitchen Sinks Are BACK in Magic Kingdom -- But Prepare to Be Disappointed first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PICS: New, Colorful Lollipops Are Now Available in Disney World! 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Disney’s a fun place to be, but there are a few unspoken rules to keep in mind. Magic Kingdom Some of ’em will actually really help you out on your vacation — they’re like little insider tidbits! But others are about…you know…common courtesy. And while we were in Magic Kingdom today, we spotted a great example of what NOT to do. The Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. is one of the busiest stores in the parks. They sell just about every kind of Disney merch you could ever want, and TONS of people are in and out on the daily. So we get it: crowds = messes. It’s a given! But while we were browsing the ears section, we noticed something that made us a little sad. WHY?! Spotted it yet? Someone apparently tried on just about every pair of ears in stock and then just left them. They didn’t even bother to put them away! Please. Don’t be this person in Disney World. Here’s what NOT to do. It takes an extra few seconds to clean up after yourself, and it really contributes to the parks staying nice and spiffy! Cast Members already do so much, and we don’t want to make their jobs harder. Just keep common decency in mind when you’re at Disney World and we’ll all be good! And whatever you do…DON’T be this person. Check Out Some Things You SHOULD Be Doing in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever seen something like this in the parks? Let us know in the comments! The post Please Don't Be This Person in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Where To Find The Most UNIQUE Shopping in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! We Spotted EVEN MORE Mickey Donut Merchandise in Disney World! PHOTOS: The Emporium Reached Capacity in Disney World Today! View the full article

Now through early September, guests can stop by Marketplace Co-Op to shop exclusive collections including the traditional Disney Cruise Line Wave and Sail Away Minnie Mouse collections, as well as a selection from Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line’s private island in The Bahamas.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/vjAuDAr1bt0 View the full article

There are some SERIOUSLY exciting attractions coming to EPCOT. ©Disney We can’t wait for when Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opens on October 1st in EPCOT’s France Pavilion expansion, but we’re ALSO pretty excited for the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind omnicoaster that’s currently under construction. Now, it seems a MAJOR outdoor theming element might appear in EPCOT soon! This morning, Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for “Project S – Show Element” with a theming company called Brilliant Creative Fabrication. The permit is filed for the greenery area located directly in front of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind building. ©Disney As you may know, the new Guardians coaster is being built in the structure that used to hold Ellen’s Energy Adventure. Directly in front of the site, there’s a section of greenery that doesn’t currently have many elements (besides foliage). ©Google Maps | Disney Food Blog It seems as if that “Project S” is Disney’s internal name for the Guardians of the Galaxy ride build. So, even though this permit is filed for nearby the attraction, it’s entirely possible that it’s a theming element that goes with the attraction! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction in February 2021 Looking at concept art for the exterior of the upcoming attraction, there is a massive theming element located outside the building that looks to be over 30 feet tall. It’s possible that this will be installed in the area that this permit is referencing. Guardians of the Galaxy attraction Concept Art ©Disney If it is, then it’s interesting to note that the permit refers to it as a “Show Element.” Will this piece have some sort of show actions like lighting and sound? Maybe! It certainly looks like a Star Blaster ship, as seen in both Guardians movies. EPCOT Experience The contractor, Brilliant Creative Fabrication, is actually working on a few other parts of the EPCOT Transformation as well including part of the overhaul in Innoventions East. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Concept Art ©Disney Will we see the Star Blaster crop up in front of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind soon? It’s hard to say, but you can bet we’ll be keeping an eye out for it! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates! Want to learn more about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? 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 attraction? Tell us in the comments! The post Is Something Out of This World About to Land in EPCOT? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Potentially Get a NEW Support Structure in EPCOT Could We Be Strolling Through World Celebration Soon? The EPCOT Transformation Just Keeps Moving Forward! Theming Elements to be Added to EPCOT With TWO New Imagineering Permits View the full article

We recently told you all about some new Disney World merch! So much cool stuff! We’ve seen a few examples of Disney’s mission to become more eco-friendly poppin’ up in the parks, from cool new trash cans to compostable plastic cheese (!!) containers. And now, Disney has a few more reusable pieces of merchandise that you can use around the parks and at home! The line is called the Play, Drink, Repeat and the collection is jam-packed with reusable goodies. So, of course, we had to try some of them out. Last month, we gave you a peek of one of the items in this collection…and now they’re here! Yup, you can now buy a set of reusable utensils. You’ll get a fork, knife, spoon, and reusable straw (with a brush for cleaning!) in an easy-to-carry foldable pouch. Reusable Utensil Set Now, reusable utensils sound like a great idea, right? After all, you KNOW we’re always trying food around the parks, and this could help us cut down on a lot of waste. But we wanted to make sure this was a good buy for ya, so we tested them out! And even though we bought them at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we took ’em for a spin at none other than EPCOT, aka THE place to go for snackin’. Here’s everything ya get! We started off at Lotus Blossom Cafe in the China Pavilion, where we ordered a feast, to say the least. We’re talkin’ potstickers, chicken fried rice, and SO much more. We used our chopsticks for a good amount of the meal, but we were able to test the knife out when cutting our potstickers. This is no steak knife, but it was sharp enough to cut our food easily! Um, YUM. We gave our reusable straw a try with our soda! We were big fans, and we were able to clean it off quick ‘n’ easy with the straw brush when we were done. As far as size goes, the straw was pretty average: it fit through the Disney lid easily, but the opening is not as big as that of a plastic straw. So you won’t get quite as much in each sip! We loved the reusable straw! You’ll also want to keep in mind that this is a pretty rubbery straw — it’s not super sturdy like some other reusable options! This may be an issue for straw-chewers, but we didn’t mind at all. Reusable straw = DFB approved! Let’s give the rest of the set a try. DFB approved! To put the silverware to good use, we hopped over to Farmers Feast at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! This booth has a rotating menu, and — you guessed it — we were here to try some NEW eats. Let’s dig in! Those new menu items are Warm Asparagus, Herb-crusted Spring Lamb, and Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cake. We gave the cake a try with our spoon and fork… Spoiler: it was light and tasty! …and used the fork for the lamb dish! The prongs on the fork aren’t super pointy, but we had no trouble picking up everything we needed to. We were also able to cut the lamb easily with the knife. Both the utensils are just a little more dull than normal, but they work just as well! This was a yummy snack, too! We’ve gotta tell you — we LOVE this silverware. They’re much more sturdy than the throw-away plastic alternatives! But this does also mean they’re a little thicker, which may not be for everyone. They’re easy-to-carry, too! In fact, we loved this purchase so much that we took them with us the next day! The fork really helped us enjoy that tasty Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese at Beach Club Marketplace. Day 2 and we’re STILL fans! And if you want to use them for more than 1 meal in a day, you can clean ’em right off in the parks! However, you’ll need to use some form of liquid to do that — you won’t be able to wipe them clean with just a napkin. We opted for a spritz of sanitizer and water and that worked just fine! Yup, we highly recommend these. We grabbed our set for $19.99 at Riverside Depot in Animal Kingdom, but we’ve spotted them at a few other places around Disney World! They make for an environmentally friendly and super convenient purchase — talk about a smart buy you can feel good about! Let us know if you give these reusable utensils a try! And stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep bringing you the latest Disney news. Check Out the Entire Reusable Collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try these reusable utensils? Let us know in the comments! The post Is Using Reusable Silverware in Disney Worth It? Here's What We Found. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Just Found Your New Disney Park Bag Essentials The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! 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In case you missed it, this week Disneyland began selling tickets and releasing park passes once again! ©Disney After hours of waiting yesterday, we were finally able to get our park tickets. Were you?! Park reservations are already going fast, and we saw that a couple days have already been sold out! If you’re still hoping to be one of the first groups back in Disneyland, there’s still a chance! The opening weekend April 30th-May 2nd still has availability for Disney California Adventure, and if you get a park hopper ticket, there’s still an opportunity you could visit both parks on the same day. But Disneyland itself is sold out for that day. © Disney And, once we get to June, those park reservations are already going FAST as well. This is due to the opening of Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Avengers Campus ©Disney On June 4th, the official opening day, only Disneyland is available for reservation. DCA is currently sold out. And, Saturday, June 5th, is completely SOLD OUT. As of right now, you can’t purchase a ticket for that date at all. © Disney At present, the 5th is the only date completely grayed out on the calendar, but if you’re a California resident and wanting to get into Avengers Campus, you should make those park reservations ASAP! You won’t be able to start in DCA on the grand opening of Avengers Campus if you haven’t snagged those reservations yet. BUT you may have the opportunity to hop. We will continue to keep you posted on the calendar, reservations, and all the Disneyland news. Let us know if you have any questions about the new process and we will do our best to help ya out! If you’re making a park reservation, make sure to read our step-by-step guide first! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Were you able to get through the crazy queue and secure a park reservation? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney California Adventure is SOLD OUT for the Opening of Avengers Campus first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Gives Us Hope That Disneyland Might Not Sell Out in 5 Minutes NEWS: Disney’s Avengers Campus Confirmed to Open in 2021 BREAKING: Opening Date Announced for Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

Have you heard about the Stitch Crashes Disney collection? ©shopDisney Each month, our favorite alien pal Stitch crashes into a Disney movie — and there’s a whole merch collection to show off his adventures! He’s already tumbled into The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Lady and the Tramp. And this month, he was due to crash The Little Mermaid. But now, we have an update on that release date. Disney had previously announced that The Little Mermaid Stitch Crashes Disney collection would debut on April 16th. That’s today! ©Disney However, that release has now been delayed. In fact, the shopDisney website no longer indicates a release date at all — it simply says “coming soon.” ©Disney Disney hasn’t indicated WHY, exactly, this delay happened, but we’ll keep a close eye out for any news. We’ll also be sure to let you know as soon as we get a new date! But for now, you’ll have to wait just a little longer to snag this under the sea-inspired collection. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news. Take a Closer Look at This Collection! 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 bought anything from the Stitch Crashes Disney collection? Let us know in the comments! The post The NEW Stitch Crashes Disney Collection Has Been Delayed first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Our Favorite Stitch Crashes Disney Collection Yet Officially Has a Release Date! FINALLY…A Stitch Crashes Disney Plush That Doesn’t Terrify Us. No Lie. We’re TERRIFIED of Disney’s New Plush. View the full article