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We’ve got some sad news for Gideon’s Bakehouse fans. One of our favorite places at Disney Springs, Gideon’s Bakehouse! It’s no secret that we LOVE this Disney Springs dessert spot. And we’re not alone — Gideon’s Bakehouse is wildly popular! So popular, in fact, that there’s a virtual line with a wait that can span hours. And with demand so high, Gideon’s has run into a little problem…a cookie shortage! According to Gideon’s, their supply of Peanut Butter Chips has been exhausted, and they won’t see another major restock until May. That means their PB Cookie sales will be restricted for the next few weeks. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Now don’t fret too much! There are still plenty of cookie options for you to choose from. But if you’re a peanut butter fan, those cookies will likely sell out FAST. So if you’ve got your heart set on a PB Cookie, you may want to head there earlier in the day rather than later. And remember to factor in that you will have to wait in that virtual line! PB Chocolate Swirl Cookie PB cookies: we’ll miss ya! Good luck if you’re trying to snag one in the next couple of weeks. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Check Out Our Tips for Gideon’s Virtual Line! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite treat from Gideon’s Bakehouse? Let us know in the comments! The post It Just Got Harder to Score a POPULAR Disney World Treat first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World’s NEW Cookie Tells a Spooky Story Get a TOP-SECRET Treat in Disney World…But Not for Long! The NEW Gideon’s Bakehouse Will Offer Exclusive TIMED Cookie Drops in Disney Springs! View the full article

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We have a lot of questions for Disney World right now. Mickey Mouse With potentially delayed attractions, health modifications, and mystery projects; a lot of things are BIG mysteries in the Most Magical Place on Earth. Well, Disney, we need answers to these HUGE questions! When is entertainment coming back fully? Since the reopening of Disney World, we’ve been missing character meet and greets, stage shows, and streetmosphere entertainment. In fact, there were even significant lay-offs when it comes to the Disney entertainment cast. Festival of the Lion King We’ve seen Character Cavalcades and distanced character encounters, and Disney has even announced the modified return of the Festival of the Lion King show. But we would LOVE a timeline on the full return of entertainment — when and if it happens. We’d love to see a lot of our favorite shows and performers back in the parks, but understand the timing to safely do so is in Disney’s hands. Click here to learn more about the return of Festival of the Lion King! When will Harmonious debut and other fireworks and parades return? Other big offerings that have been temporarily unavailable are firework nighttime spectaculars and parades. Character Cavalcades do help to fill the parade void, but we’re certainly missing largescale, tear-jerker shows. Plus, when will we see EPCOT’s NEW show, Harmonious, debut? Harmonious Concept Art We’ve seen pretty much no activity when it comes to the full return of parades. As for fireworks, testing has occurred a few times in both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT and limited projections have been used in several parks. Plus, it seems like Harmonious is closer to completion every day. But WHEN will we get to see these spectacles again? Want to learn more about fireworks testing in Disney World? Click here! Are FastPasses returning? This next one is a BIG question for many. Disney paused the use of the FastPass+ system (which allows guests to essentially skip certain stand-by lines by pre-booking three FastPasses per day) when the parks reopened. Jungle Cruise FastPass Entrance Now, it’s been over a year since we used a FastPass in the Disney World parks. Could Disney be leaving the service behind for good? Such a major pause would certainly give them room to rework the system — and it wouldn’t be the first time this system has gotten an overhaul. Remember (or maybe not!) when paper FastPasses were distributed by kiosks at each ride? Yeah, that wasn’t too long ago! So it’s possible the FastPass+ we’ve known pre-closure could be modified as well when it returns. And if it is coming back, when? All of this is up in the air and we need the answers! To learn what we know about Fastpass+ currently, click here! Will the Disney Dining Plan return? Similar to the FastPass+ question, the Disney Dining Plan has been a mystery as well. The option was suspended with the reopening of the parks and has yet to return, despite the reminder of the Disney Dining Plan logo seen on new menus since the parks reopened. Disney Dining Plan Shirt When will we be able to opt into the Dining Plan option to help with our meal budgeting? Will we even be able to again? We suspect the reason we still haven’t heard much about the Dining Plan is simply that restaurants are still at limited capacity and some are still closed. This means fewer guests can be accommodated, possibly limiting the value of the plan for some guests at this time. And what about the amazing special offers — like the Disney World Free Dining offer where you eat FREE? Click here to learn more about the potential for a Free Dining offer this year! Will we get Disney holiday parties this year? Halloween and Christmas of 2020 didn’t come with Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, respectively. But will these parties return in 2021? Halloween in Magic Kingdom We haven’t heard! In ‘normal” years, we get information about Mickey’s Not So Scary in mid-February and it’s mid-April without even a whisper. It’s possible that Disney is holding off until they know more about health concerns later in the year, but we’re SO curious as to whether after-hour parties will return! Remember, a huge highlight of these events is even MORE limited capacity and exclusive fireworks and parades. If all of those aren’t able to happen, that makes throwing successful ticketed parties challenging. Want to know more about whether or not Mickey’s Not So Scary will return? Click here! When can we buy Annual Passes again? Yet ANOTHER suspended offering are new Annual Pass sales. Disney paused the sale of Annual Passes when the parks reopened. Existing Annual Passholders have been able to renew, but those who don’t already have a Pass have been out of luck. Annual Passholder Pop-Up Shop We’ve seen no indication as to whether Annual Pass sales will return anytime soon. And Disneyland got rid of its Annual Passholder program completely! Disney seems to be focusing on regular ticket sales, which in the long run is likely more profitable for them right now than selling passes again. So we’re wondering, Disney, when will we be able to snag Annual Passes again? To learn more about why Annual Passes aren’t on sale, click here! What’s going on with the Peoplemover? Alright, now one big question we have that doesn’t have much to do with the Disney World closure at all. It’s been over a year since we were able to cruise through Tomorrowland on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. The iconic attraction has been closed for refurbishment for a looooong time. PeopleMover Recently, we’ve spotted more and more testing on the attraction, but its reopening keeps getting delayed. So, Disney, what’s going on with the PeopleMover?! Click here to see what’s going on with the PeopleMover! Is Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge still happening? A few years ago, Disney announced a brand-new Disney Vacation Club resort hotel with Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge on the site of the former River Country water park. Construction suddenly paused with the halt on work during the closures, and there have been signs that it’s been stopped altogether. Reflections Concept Art © Disney Still, we’ve reached out to Cast Members who have confirmed that there have been no updates from Disney on the status of this hotel, meaning it’s not officially canceled. So, will we be staying in a brand-new Disney resort? Or has Reflections been scrapped completely? Want to learn more about the status of Reflections? Click here! Will Space 220 EVER open? Alright, this one has been driving us absolutely bonkers for the last few years. Yes, YEARS. Space 220, a space-themed restaurant coming to EPCOT, was announced way back in 2017 and has been delayed over and over again ever since. Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney We don’t know if you’ve noticed, but we STILL don’t have a Space 220 opening date. When will we be eating in space? Due to the secluded nature of the location adjacent to Mission:SPACE, we haven’t seen much of anything happening (well, we did see some lights on outside. Oooooo, exciting! ). We just want to know what’s going on with this looooooong anticipated spot! To check out more info on the status of Space 220, click here! When will all the hotels be reopened? Slowly but surely more and more Disney World Resort hotels are reopening, but many of our favorites remain closed. Of course, their reopening depends on staffing and demand — but we’d REALLY love an idea of when they’ll all be open again. Remember the Good Ol’ Days When Port Orleans Riverside Was Open? Currently, we have the reopening dates for Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort this summer.But a number of other hotels — lookin’ at you, Port Orleans, BoardWalk Inn, and All-Star Sports and Music, have been noticeably quiet. Click here for an updated list of ALL the open and closed Disney World Resort hotels! Are Disney Park Passes here to stay? The Disney Park Pass theme park reservation system has certainly served an important function as Disney World remains at limited capacity. Currently, though, these reservations are available into 2022! Partners Statue Will they stick around permanently? Disney executives haven’t said how long the reservation system might be in use, but they have mentioned that social distancing and capacity limits may be greatly reduced next year — even as the Disney Park Passes stick around. Want to learn more about the Disney Park Pass system? Click here! When will MAJOR ride refurbishments happen (Jungle Cruise, Splash Mountain, Spaceship Earth)? Disney has announced several major refurbishments in the past year, most notably on the Jungle Cruise and Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom. Plus, the refurbishment on Spaceship Earth in EPCOT has been delayed indefinitely. Concept Art ©Disney We know some about these refurbishments from a design perspective, but we’ve got very little information on when they’ll occur. At least with the Jungle Cruise, we know they’re aiming to complete work this year and we’ve seen permits filed for the attraction. We know the ride will remain operational while scenes are updated. We even spotted our favorite “head” salesman, Trader Sam, removed from the ride recently. But what about the other attractions? To learn more about the Jungle Cruise work, click here! All in all, the last year has been a weird one and it can feel like we’ve been left with more questions than answers. As we learn more, we’ll be keeping you in the loop on ALL of these big questions. So, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to learn more about entertainment suspensions due to the park closures. 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 big questions do YOU have? Tell us in the comments! The post Okay, Disney World. We Need Answers! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: RANKING Disney World Acronyms From NBD to OMG! Confused? We Can Help! WHEN Could Disney World Resume Fireworks? Here’s What We Know. Every Disney World PRO Knows These 26 Tips. Do You? View the full article

Craving some cookies? PB Chocolate Swirl Cookie Then you may want to head over to Gideon’s Bakehouse! This Disney Springs spot has been bringing it with their cookie, cake, and cold-brew game since they opened just a few months ago. But if you’re planning on getting through those tall doors, you’re gonna have to seriously plan ahead. Gideon’s has implemented a virtual queue to manage demand, and now, there’s been an important change to that process! Previously, guests would join the Gideon’s virtual queue to the left of the building. Now, that location has MOVED. You’ll find the Gideon’s employee with the tablet ready to sign ya up to the right of the building, right underneath Gideon’s Gargoyle! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse For reference, you can see the gargoyle in this picture. See that gargoyle on the right?! That’s where you’re headed! The virtual queue process is quick ‘n’ easy: you’ll sign up with that employee, and you’ll get a text when it’s your turn to get snackin’! Keep in mind that the wait can — and often does — get super long, so you’ll want to have a few Disney Springs activities in mind to keep you busy in the meantime. And we’ve got plenty of tips to help you out, too! Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie Enjoy your sweet treats if you’re headed to Gideon’s soon! And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Check Out Our Guide to Gideon’s Virtual Queue! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to Gideon’s Bakehouse? Let us know in the comments! The post You NEED to Know About This Change to a Disney World Virtual Line first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Step-By-Step Guide To Getting The One Treat That Has 7 Hour Lines in Disney World Right Now What’s New at Disney Springs — Cauldron Bath Bombs, Duck Tales Merch, And WonderFall Treats Galore! This Sweet, Savory, and Oh-So Tasty Thanksgiving Meal is Coming to Disney World! View the full article

Spring is here! Cinderella Castle That means Mother’s Day is coming up, and boy is Disney ready to celebrate! We’ve already seen a massive Mother’s Day sale with over 500 items up for grabs — and we’ve brought ya a Mother’s Day gift guide to help you out with some present inspiration. But if you’re a D23 Gold Member, there’s another way to mark this holiday: with a brand-new special offer! D23 Gold Members who shop on H2O+’s website are eligible to receive a free Limited-Edition Disney Lithograph! The lithograph is limited-edition and hand-numbered. Plus, there’s a QR coded embedded in it that will play a Disney playlist for you and your mom! To score this extra gift, all you have to do is purchase the Mini Travel Favorites set. ©Disney Your Mini Travel Favorites set comes with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and a Mickey-inspired travel bag. And if it looks or smells familiar, that’s because it’s the SAME brand of toiletries Disney carries in their hotel rooms! That sounds like a great way to bring your mom an extra touch of Disney. ©H2O+ The Mini Travel Favorites set is $19.99, and you’ll have to buy it directly through H2O+’s website. D23 Gold Members can then use the code on D23’s website to score that free lithograph. And then there ya go: Mother’s Day shopping accomplished! We’ll keep bringing you the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out a HUGE Mother’s Day Sale! 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 D23 Gold Member? Let us know in the comments! The post Will You Be One of the Few to Score Disney’s NEW Limited-Edition Gift? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Over 500 Items Are Marked Down in Disney’s HUGE Sale! The EXCLUSIVE Way to Score a Disney Merchandise Discount Right Now Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket FAQ section. The Disney’s Armed Forces Salute offers huge savings on theme park tickets and resort rooms to those Service Members who are eligible to participate. Do I Need to Activate My Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets to Make Theme Park Reservations? No you do not! […] The post Do I Need to Activate My Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets to Make Theme Park Reservations? appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

First Look at the New Tokyo DisneySea Themed Port Fantasy Springs: "Frozen" Area | Disney Parks View the full article

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Sneak Peek of the New Tokyo Disney Sea Themed Port Fantasy Springs: "Peter Pan" Area | Disney Parks View the full article

Tokyo Disneysea is undergoing a HUGE change right now, with a brand new port, Fantasy Springs! Fantasy Springs Concept Art ©Disney Set to open in 2023, this largest-ever port will have THREE new areas, each dedicated to a fan-favorite film: Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan! And now, Disney has shared a DETAILED look at each of these new areas. The Tangled area will be far more than the bathrooms at Walt Disney World. We see a big model of Rapunzel’s tower featuring rocks, fountains, and shops! Disney World may have Frozen Ever After at EPCOT, but Tokyo DisneySea will have a WHOLE Frozen area with the Arendelle castle, snow-capped mountains off in the distance! We can’t wait for them to open up the gaaaaaaaates! Finally, we get a look at the Peter Pan area, which features Captain Hook’s boat, skull rock, and more of Neverland! These models are only 1/50th the size of the new port, and it already looks SO detailed, so we can only imagine how insane these areas will look once completed! There are expected to be four attractions, three restaurants, a hotel, and one shop as a part of Tokyo DisneySea’s BIGGEST expansion to date! Tokyo DisneySea Expansion What will those rides, restaurants, and shops be? We’re not sure yet! But when we DO find out more, we’ll be sure to let you know. Until then, we’ll be over here planning our 2023 trip to Japan! Tokyo Disney Officially Names Its New Toy Story Hotel! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to Tokyo DisneySea? Let us know in the comments! The post We Have a CLOSER Look at Tokyo DisneySea’s New Fantasy-Themed Port! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Fantasy Springs Announced As Name of New Themed Port for Tokyo DisneySea NEWS: Tokyo Disney Resort’s Shopping District to Resume Business June 1st NEWS: Tokyo Disney Resort Temporarily Suspends Park Ticket Sales 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. It looks like Winnie the Pooh has taken his honey obsession to a whole new level! Pooh out catching butterflies again! We’ve seen Pooh rock some different looks in Disney World around Halloween and Christmastime. Now, Pooh’s iconic Halloween bee costume is showing up on some new merchandise! Loungefly and Funko Pop! just released some new items that feature Pooh dressed as a bumblebee! The new backpack and Funko figurine would make a SWEET addition to anyone’s Winnie the Pooh collection. The Loungefly mini backpack is made to resemble the silly old bear complete with clear wings and pom-pom antennas! ©Disney | BoxLunch The enamel hunny pot zipper on the front pulls together this bee-utiful backpack! There’s also a small image of the matching Funko Pop Pooh figure printed on the back. You can grab this BoxLunch exclusive Loungefly backpack for $79.90. Click Here to Buy the Winnie the Pooh Loungefly! The Funko Pop! figure is also something to bee-hold! Pooh is wearing a bumblebee costume, an antenna hat, and a pair of cute little bee wings to complete the look! Sweeter than a pot of hunny ©Disney | BoxLunch You can get this Pooh Funko Pop figurine for $12.90! Click Here to Get the Winnie the Pooh Funko Pop! Both the Funko Pop figurine and the Loungefly mini backpack are BoxLunch exclusive items. Hopefully, with this new look, it will be easier for Pooh to get his paws on some honey! Check back with us for more Disney merchandise. Click Here for More Winnie the Pooh Merch! 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 Pooh’s adorable look? Let us know in the comments! The post New Disney Items Take Winnie the Pooh's Honey Obsession to a Whole NEW Level! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Style Alert! Serious Winnie the Pooh Fans Gotta See This! We Found the Winnie the Pooh Backpack We Never Knew We Needed! ANOTHER ONE?! Loungefly Is Back On Its Stuff With This New Mulan Bag! View the full article

We’ve got news for Disney history buffs. The Walt Disney Family Museum ©The Walt Disney Family Museum The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco features lots of interesting artifacts and artwork related to the history of Walt Disney. During the global health crisis, the museum has been offering virtual exhibits and soon it will start welcoming guests back in person! Beginning on April 22nd, The Walt Disney Family Museum will reopen its main museum to the public, along with two special exhibitions. The exhibits on display include Veterans’ Voices: Painted Realities and the new The Walt Disney Studios and World War II exhibit, which some guests have been able to see since last month. In order to visit, guests must purchase tickets in advance, selecting a designated date and time for their visit. Walt Disney Family Museum ©Disney If guests are interested in visiting both the Main Museum and the special World War II exhibition, separate reservations are required. Tickets are currently available and are being gradually released in two-week increments. In case tickets are no longer available for your desired visit date, the museum recommends checking back to see if other dates are added. Special Exhibition! ©The Walt Disney Family Museum Lots of health and safety guidelines will be in place at the museum. Face coverings are required, along with distancing measures, capacity limits, and hand sanitation stations in place. ©Walt Disney Family Museum General admission costs $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for youth (age 6-17). Admission is free for children under 6 and members of the military and their families. The museum will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 10AM to 5PM. Tickets are on sale now and can be found on The Walt Disney Family Museum’s website! Check back with us for more Disney updates. Click Here for Another Disney Exhibition Experience! 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 hoping to visit the museum? Let us know in the comments below! The post Tickets Now Available for The Walt Disney Family Museum! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Become a Disney Expert From Home: The Walt Disney Family Museum Is Continuing Its Virtual Programs! Your ART Could Be in Disney’s New Virtual Exhibit News! The Walt Disney Family Museum Is Closing Temporarily 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. Sure, it’s always nice to see Disney merchandise featuring Mickey Mouse, but that guy is kind of on EVERYTHING! Mickey Tee But we love it when we see merchandise around the parks that features more obscure characters, like this bag that features Rajah, Scuttle, Meeko, Flounder, and Lumiere! Today, while shopping around Disneyland’s Downtown Disney shopping district, we spotted an underrated but TOTALLY loveable Pixar character as a MUG…Bao! (You know, the bao bun from the short Bao?) We LOVE his chubby cheeks and smile! And the lid on this Bao mug will keep your coffee or tea piping hot! Bao!!! We found this at World of Disney, and the mug costs $22.99! If you’re not getting to Disneyland anytime soon, there’s no need to worry! We’ve previously spotted this mug for sale ONLINE! ©Disney So this lil guy can be yours no matter where you are! Click here to buy this Bao mug! We’re constantly seeing new Disney mugs for sale around the parks both in Orlando and Anaheim, so if you’re a mug collector, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for MORE Disney merch news! A FAN FAVORITE Disney Phrase Gets Its Moment on a Mug! 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 collect Disney mugs? Let us know in the comments! The post This Disney Mug Just Makes Us Smile! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A FAN FAVORITE Disney Phrase Gets Its Moment on a Mug! ABC Disney Items Spotted in Disneyland — But With NEW Designs?! PHOTOS! Jungle Cruise Wishables Docked Into Disneyland Today! View the full article

It’s been over one year, but today, tickets for the reopening of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure went on sale! Disneyland As we probably should have expected, demand for these tickets is HIGH, leading to long wait times in a virtual queue. Earlier today, we even wondered: WHO is getting through on Disneyland’s website?! If the goat from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is now your mortal enemy, you’re not alone. ©Disney In fact, Disneyland has now added a NEW message reminding guests about the high demand for tickets, and telling them to stay patient. (And no matter what you do, not to refresh the page!) Disneyland Railroad The message, posted at 4:02PM PT says “We are experiencing high demand given the historic nature of the Disneyland Resort’s reopening. To deliver a strong Guest experience, we are deliberately pulsing Guests through the system and, therefore, wait times may be several hours or more depending on when you joined the queue. We still have plenty of reservation availability, and we plan to keep the system open throughout the night to accommodate the demand. Please don’t refresh and we will get you through the queue as soon as we can. We know you are just as excited to return to the Disneyland Resort as we are to welcome you back, and we thank you for your patience as we work to accommodate as many Guests as possible.” ©Disney So, if you’re in line, just stay patient and vigilant! You’ll get your tickets EVENTUALLY! And when we have more advice for getting Disneyland tickets, we’ll let you know the process! Step By Step Guide! How To Book A Hotel Room at Disneyland! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been able to buy Disneyland tickets? Let us know your experience in the comments! The post Disneyland Is STILL Experiencing High Traffic Issues for Reopening Tickets! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disneyland Ticket Purchasing Guidelines for Reopening Yup, We’re BACK in a Virtual Queue to Buy Disneyland Tickets NEWS: California Requires the Wearing of Face Coverings in Public Areas View the full article

ICYMI, Disney is redoing Jungle Cruise at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and giving this iconic, pun-filled boat ride a BRAND NEW storyline with new characters and scenes to replace some culturally insensitive depictions. Jungle Cruise There’s an interesting part of this reimagining, however. Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom is going to STAY OPEN, so we’ve gotten some insight on how this ride is being altered! So far, we’ve seen some BIG changes (goodbye, Trader Sam!) and some more subtle changes. Today, we took a trip through the rivers of Africa and Asia and noticed a HUGE (literally!) piece of the ride is GONE! The pole featuring climbing porters is no longer there! No more porters! You can still see rhino and laughing hyenas in this area, but the pole and porters have gone away! They’ve been replaced by three giant boxes. Mr. Rhino is still there (for now!) Here’s what the scene looked like before, for reference: Jungle Cruise We also noticed another construction change. There’s a ton of NETTING where Trader Sam once stood. It’s not the most picturesque change, but it comes with the territory, we suppose. Bye bye Trader Sam, hello…nets?! As of now, Disney is taking things out of Jungle Cruise, but soon things will be ADDED like new scenes with chimps and a storyline about the legendary Jungle Cruise skippers! We’re going to keep riding Jungle Cruise (because our jobs are HARD) and sharing updates to this ride as they come, so stay tuned to DFB for more updates! MORE Details Shared About Jungle Cruise Changes Coming to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What part of Jungle Cruise’s retheme are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post Photos: A HUGE Scene in Disney World's Jungle Cruise Is Gone! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Did a Double Take — A Small Detail Is Missing from the Jungle Cruise in Disney World Meet the NEW Characters in Disney’s Jungle Cruise Retheme! NEWS: Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island Refurbishments Extended View the full article

Today, Tokyo Disney Resort debuted three videos showing parts of the exciting concept model of Fantasy Springs, a new themed port, which will open at Tokyo DisneySea Park in 2023. This will be the eighth themed port in Tokyo DisneySea, and it’s the largest ever since the opening of the park!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/ePRsEGhNwdk View the full article

We have a tasty NEW Pixar recipe to share! Soul ©Pixar | Disney Pixar posted another recipe inspired by the movie Soul on Instagram recently! Don’t worry, you’ll be able to taste it! This Instagram recipe is for a NYC-style pepperoni pizza that you’ll be able to make and enjoy with the whole family! With a prep time of 15 minutes and a cook time of another 15 minutes, you’ll be satisfying your own soul with pizza in no time! Soul-Inspired NYC Pepperoni Pizza Recipe ©Disney | Pixar Ingredients: Pizza dough Mozzarella cheese, shredded Pepperoni slices Pizza sauce Fresh basil leaves Kitchen scissors Small paring knife Directions: Step 1: Prepare and preheat the oven according to pizza dough package instructions. Step 2: Knead and roll out pizza dough to about 1/2 inch in a circular shape. If you wanna try something a little more adventurous, you can hand-toss it! Step 3: Pour the pizza sauce into the center of the pizza dough and spread evenly, leaving about an inch for the crust, Step 4: Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce. Step 5: Cover pizza with pepperoni slices. Step 6: Place basil leaves on top. Step 7: Bake pizza until crust is golden, about 10-15 minutes. The crust should be thick and crispy along the edge, but thin and soft under the toppings so you can fold it. Step 8: Let cool, cut into wide slices, and enjoy! ©Disney/Pixar Don’t be afraid to make this recipe your own! You can add as many toppings and different types of cheeses as you want. This recipe is super fun to make as a family, and you can watch Soul on Disney+ while you’re cooking! Click Here for More Disney Recipes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be trying out this Soul recipe? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Recipe: Soul-Inspired NYC Pizza! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Celebrate Easter at Home with These DIY Disney Activities! Disney Recipe: Try The Grey Stuff With This Recipe From Disney World and Disneyland! Disney Recipe: Make These “Up” Inspired S’mores for Movie Night View the full article

Lately we’ve heard quite a few updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks, social distancing, and more. COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG We’ve gotten an update from the Orange County, Florida mayor about when masks and distancing rules may change, more adults are becoming eligible for the vaccine, and we’ve shared how Disney is providing vaccines to Cast Members. But, today we got an important update about COVID-19 vaccines and more shots that may be needed in the future. According to CNBC, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla recently stated that people will “likely” need to get a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine within 12 months of being fully vaccinated, and people may need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 annually. Specifically, Bourla said, “A likely scenario is that there will be likely a need for a third dose, somewhere between six and 12 months and then from there, there will be an annual revaccination, but all of that needs to be confirmed. And again, the variants will play a key role.” Health and Safety Reminders This is not the only time that someone has mentioned the potential need for revaccination. In February, the Johnson & Johnson CEO told CNBC that people may need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 annually. More Reminders About Sanitizing Your Hands and More Pfizer’s data has indicated that their vaccine was more than 91% effective at protecting against COVID-19 and more than 95% effective against severe disease up to 6 months after a person receives the second dose. Moderna’s vaccine has also been shown to be “highly effective at six months.” But, researchers have said that more data is still needed to see whether protection lasts after those 6 months. Health and Safety Sign President Biden’s COVID-19 response chief science officer has also indicated that Americans “should expect to receive booster shots to protect against coronavirus variants.” The chief science officer also warned that the vaccines that are being administered currently are highly effective, but the variants could “challenge” the effectiveness of the shots. Moderna’s CEO has indicated that the company is hoping to have a booster shot for its vaccine available this fall. Hand Sanitizer We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates. Click here to see everything we know about Vaccine Passports so far. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: COVID-19 Booster Shots May Be Needed in the Future first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: First COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive in Florida Orlando Hospital To Be Among First 4 In Florida To Get COVID-19 Vaccine NEWS: Fully Vaccinated Individuals Can Gather Inside WITHOUT Masks According to CDC View the full article

Well, it has been quite the morning if you’re trying to grab tickets for Disneyland. Disneyland While it may feel like there has been NO progress whatsoever on their website, we’re seeing our first signs that some folks are indeed purchasing tickets and making reservations! Tickets went on sale beginning at 8AM this morning, but for many hopeful fans, this has been their screen for most of the day thus far: Not Again!! ©Disney It does look like some people are able to get through, purchase tickets, and make their Park Reservations. On Disney’s availability calendar, we noticed that Disneyland is now FULL on April 30th for Park Hopper Ticket Guests. Disneyland is officially full on April 30th for Park Hoppers © Disney For 1 Park per Day Ticket Guests, however, both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are currently available. Current availability for 1 Park per Day Ticket Guests © Disney Keep in mind that no matter which park you have a reservation for, you can Hop to the other park (if you have the Park Hopper option on your ticket) starting at 1PM each day, as long as there is available capacity in the park you wish to hop into. Disneyland We’ll continue to keep an eye on the reservation availability calendar and we will fill you in with all the latest Disneyland news! Best of luck to anyone trying to get tickets today! Click here to read more about WHO will be allowed to visit Disneyland at 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 Are you still stuck in the virtual waiting room? Let us know in the comments! The post Is ANYONE Getting Through on Disneyland’s Website? Here’s What We’re Seeing! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Our Tips and Tricks for Getting Disneyland Tickets and Reservations Tomorrow! PHOTOS: We Spotted Cast Members INSIDE Disneyland Review: Trader Sam’s Is Closed in Disneyland. Go Here Instead View the full article

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Get excited, friends! We’re here with a BIG Disney+ update. ©Disney April was FULL of fun stuff on Disney+, like The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, and Big Shot. But we’re lookin’ ahead to May, which is jam-packed with tons to watch, too! What’s Coming to Disney+ in May Tuesday, May 4th PREMIERE: Star Wars: The Bad Batch Disney Wander over Yonder (season 1-2) Everyone’s Hero Flicka 2 Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer ©Disney Friday, May 14th PREMIERE: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Season 2 premiere) Disney Special Agent Oso (seasons 1-2) Disney Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps (season 1) X-Men: The Last Stand Life Below Zero (season 15) Race to the Center of the Earth (season 1) High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ©Disney Friday, May 21st PREMIERE: Inside Pixar: Unpacked (Batch premiere) Disney Big City Greens (season 2) Disney Junior Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures (season 1) Tinker Bell and the Legend of the Neverbeast Fury Files (Interstitials) Ice Road Rescue (season 5) Running Wild with Bear Grylls (season 6) ©Pixar Friday, May 28th PREMIER ACCESS: Cruella PREMIERE: Launchpad Bluey Shorts (season 2) Disney Sydney to the Max (season 3 – episodes 1-8) Kingdom of the Polar Bears (season 1) Wicked Tuna (season 10 – episodes 1-7) ©Disney And that’s a wrap on May! We’re SO excited to start watching Star Wars: The Bad Batch and to finally get to see Cruella. Stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep bringing you the latest Disney news! Check Out the Latest Cruella Trailer! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you most excited to watch in May? Let us know in the comments! The post Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in May! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in April! Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in March! News: Release Date for ‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’ on Disney+ Revealed! View the full article

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Oh, how we have missed you Disneyland Resort! From the iconic images found on Main Street, U.S.A., to that mouth-watering corn dog that awaits us each and every visit. We can’t wait to see you again! As a matter of fact, we have missed you so much, the Disneyland Resort planDisney panelists have created a list of the top 10 things they can’t wait to experience again! Although this was a tough task to narrow down to just 10 things, we think they have created a fantastic list to get you thinking about your next trip to The Happiest Place on Earth!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/KZsJdnZuR5w View the full article