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Here at DFB, we keep you updated on any changes that could affect your Disney vacation. Mexico Pavilion That includes hotel renovations, ride closures, menu tweaks, and SO much more. And if you’re planning a trip to EPCOT, you’ll want to be aware of some changes at La Hacienda de San Angel, which seems to be gradually reducing its hours. According to the Disney World website, La Hacienda de San Angel in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion is currently open from 3PM-10PM. Starting May 9th, these hours will drop to 3PM-9PM. And starting May 17th, the restaurant will be closed on Mondays… ©Disney …and Tuesdays. ©Disney Hours on Wednesdays-Sundays will remain at 3PM-9PM until May 23rd. ©Disney Then, starting May 23rd, these hours will go down to 3PM-7PM. ©Disney Hours are currently only available through June 14th, so there’s no way to know if these limited operations will last past then. But you’ll definitely want to keep this in mind next time you’re hunting for a dinner spot in EPCOT — or if you’re just craving tacos and margs! Stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep bringing you the latest Disney news. Check Out Some Great Eats in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you like to eat at La Hacienda de San Angel? Let us know in the comments! The post REDUCED Hours Coming to an EPCOT Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BBQ, Here We Come! Regal Eagle’s Patio Is Progressing in Disney World! PHOTOS: One of the Three Caballeros Is MISSING From EPCOT’s Gran Fiesta Tour! Review: Even Without Fireworks, This EPCOT Restaurant Is Worth Your Time View the full article

Today is the day! Tickets went on sale today for Disneyland, which is reopening on April 30th, over a year after it closed. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa ©Disney And yes, we’ve been in a LONG virtual line to get those tickets, but we’ve also been in a line to get reservations for the Grand Californian, which reopens on April 29th. So how can YOU book those reservations for the Grand Californian? We’ll break it down for you! Step 1: Visit the Disneyland Website First go to the Disneyland website under “Build Your Vacation” and choose the dates you want to find reservations for. You can also click “Places to Stay” and select the Grand Californian. Here we go! ©Disney Step 2: Wait You’ll then be put into a virtual queue. And yes, you might have to wait… also, check out that cute Big Thunder Mountain Railroad goat graphic! Here we go again…©Disney We got really used to staring at Mr. Goat today. Step 3: Check Availability Once your wait is over, you’ll get a “Check Availability” menu. You’ll need to make sure to put in the dates you want to check in and check out here. Also, don’t forget that the hotel doesn’t reopen until April 29th. Choose your party size and then click on “Find A Room.” If you need an accessible room, be sure to check the “Accessible Rooms” checkbox. Checking Availability ©Disney Step 4: Choose Your Room You’ll then have a chance to look at the rooms available for your dates and their nightly rates. Select the room you’re interested in by clicking on “Select.” ©Disney After your heart rate slows down from looking at those room prices, you can proceed to actually buy the room! Step 5: Purchase Tickets You will also be given the option to add tickets to the cost of your package. And considering the long wait for tickets, it’s probably best to do this all at once if you’re booking tickets PLUS a hotel room for your Disneyland trip. If you don’t want tickets, select “No Ticket.” Otherwise, choose the specific ticket you want. However, don’t forget that you will need park pass reservations to enter the park. ©Disney Step 6: Agree to the COVID-19 Waiver Only California residents are currently allowed in the Disneyland theme parks. This was not specified for hotels. Much like when booking for Disney World, there are some terms and conditions you’ll need to agree to before continuing. Click on the checkbox to agree. ©Disney You’re basically just agreeing that you know some stuff will be different in the hotels and parks due to the pandemic. Step 7: Finalize Your Reservation and Tickets The last step is to finalize your reservations and tickets, then you can choose your payment, confirm, and submit your order. That’s it — you’ve just made a reservation for the Grand Californian Hotel at Disneyland! Great job! We will note some folks on our team had luck getting into the booking system FAST. Others hit a lengthy wait. There didn’t seem to be a pattern to it or one device or browser faster than another in this case, but something worth noting. If you’re hit with a wait, maybe see if you can try on multiple browsers or your phone as well. We’re following all things Disneyland, so stay tuned for what we hope is more helpful information! Read About The Man Who Ran From Disneyland TO Disney World! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning on staying at the Grand Californian soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Step By Step Guide! How To Book A Hotel Room at Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disneyland Extends Offer for Guests Affected By the Closures Through July NEWS: New Opening Date Announced for Disneyland’s Grand Californian NEWS: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Announces Reopening Date View the full article

Calling all Disney on Ice fans in Houston! A local Houston news station is holding a contest to win 4 FREE Disney on Ice tickets! Disney on Ice! ©Disney | click2houston.com If you tune in to Houston Life KPRC 2, here’s how you can enter!! Click2Houston.com is hosting a contest for one lucky winner to win 4 FRONT ROW Disney on Ice tickets for the April 23rd show at 7:30PM! All you have to do is visit their contest website here and fill out the entry form. You can only enter to win the contest ONE TIME, so the odds are pretty even to all entrants. To enter, you have to be within the local viewing area of the KPRC 2 station and over 18 years old. Disney on Ice ©Disney According to the website, one winner will be randomly selected and announced LIVE during Houston Life (3-4 p.m.) on April 21. Make sure you’re tuned in to that broadcast because if they can’t reach you, the prize will go to the next randomized person! Disney on Ice! ©Disney If you win, you will have to pick up your tickets at the KPRC 2 station on or before April 23rd. GOOD LUCK to everyone in the Houston area! Click to Learn More about the Return of Dinsey on Ice! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be entering this contest? Let us know in the comments below! The post Some Fans Can Win FREE Disney On Ice Tickets! Here's How! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney On Ice Is BACK With Lots of New Health and Safety Policies NEWS! Outbreak Concerns Change Policies for Disney Cruise Line Round Two of Our Disney Movies Throw Down Is OVER — Did Your Favorite Make the Cut?! View the full article

We have seen Disney taking steps to help the environment in many ways. Recently, we have seen special trash cans in the park and a new reusable collection. Saving the reefs! ©Disney Now, Disney has partnered with several organizations to open the LARGEST coral reef rescue center of its kind! Disney has partnered with SeaWorld, the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and NOAA Fisheries to establish the Florida Coral Rescue Center. The Center, located in Orlando, is the largest facility of its kind and is used to preserve and protect corals that are native to Florida! Florida Coral Rescue Center ©Disney The Florida Coral Rescue Center houses around 745 specimens of coral, as well as newly bred offsprings! The Center’s goal is to eventually return these corals back to the ocean to help restore the reef environments along the Florida coast. Look at how cool this guy is! ©Disney Disney highlights the work of Dr. Andy Stamper, who is a coral conservation expert and has partnered with Disney Cruise Line and Disney Conservation to rehabilitate coral reefs in The Bahamas. In 2007, Disney was the first to open a coral reef nursery in The Bahamas where they have been able to grow, care for, and release corals back into the ocean. The Disney Conservation fund has also been able to donate $17 million to marine conservation efforts all over the world! Dr. Andy Stamper and others working hard to protect our reefs! ©Disney Learn more about this partnership and their goals here! You can learn more about the Florida coral reef crisis on the Association of Zoos & Aquariums website. We will keep you updated on what Disney Conservation is doing next! Click Here to Learn More About Disney Conservation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about Disney’s conservation efforts? Let us know in the comments below! The post VIDEO: Disney Has Partnered with SeaWorld For a New Environmental Mission first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Today’s Takeaways From Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force Meetings Orange County Florida Mayor Predicts Major Theme Parks Like Disney World Won’t Re-Open Until June or Later! Updated! Universal Orlando Will Propose Reopening Date and Plan Tomorrow View the full article

Disneyland is reopening on April 30th, and we could NOT be more excited. Disneyland We’re pretty pumped to hop on rides, meet characters — oh, and did we mention Dole Whip? Sure, you can currently snag this sweet treat at Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats in Disney California Adventure, but we’re itching to savor it in Disneyland again. Luckily, we got a big hint that we’ll be able to get our fix soon! Disneyland has been BUSY getting ready for the reopening. We’ve seen Cast Members out and about, rides being tested, and refurbishments wrapping up. And now, one of the most important preparations of all is taking place. Disneyland is getting ready to serve Dole Whip again! Hello, you beautiful Dole Whip! Disney shared a TikTok that featured Cast Members testing the Dole Whip machines ahead of the reopening. And what did they do with all that Dole Whip? Share it with fellow Cast Members, of course! You can check it out here: WOW does that Dole Whip look tasty. We’ll keep you posted with more Disneyland reopening news, so stay tuned to DFB! Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Disneyland’s 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 excited to eat Dole Whip again in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney’s New Dole Whip Video Is Too Much for Us to Handle first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Behind-the-Scenes Video: Planting the Iconic Mickey Flowerbed in Disneyland BREAKING: Disneyland Announces Reopening Date Disneyland May Not Reopen Until Summer 2021, According to California’s Orange County Health Care Agency View the full article

Disney World is a pretty fun place to hang out. Okapi That’s part of the reason why we’ve spent the last few days exploring the theme parks to bring YOU updates on all the latest changes. So, here’s a check-in on everything NEW in food, construction, and merchandise in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom Food Updates Anandapur Ice Cream Truck First up, Anandapur Ice Cream Truck is now using a spinner holder to give cones to guests. That means no more cones served upside down in a cup. Woohoo! Here’s how it works! We also spotted that the Yeti Sundae and Everest Macaroons are gone now. Want to see more of this upgrade? Click here! Harambe Fruit Market Over at Harambe Fruit Market, Mickey Pretzels were available but there were no Simba Pretzels to be found. Mickey Pretzels Isle of Java And the Baby Tuk Tuk Mousse is unavailable at all locations except for Isle of Java. Tuk Tuk Mousse Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Various Locations When it comes to construction, we spotted that a health measure has disappeared in various locations throughout the park. Some hand washing stations have been removed! Former Hand-washing Station Location We noticed this in some other parks as well. To learn more about this change, click here! Kali River Rapids The recently-reopened Kali River Rapids queue has seen some updates. Now, the line wraps around the Gibbons with new ropes and social distancing markers. Kali River Rapids Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot Now, on to the merch! The new reusable merch collection introduced a Reusable Water Bottle for $22.99… Reusable Water Bottle …and a Reusable Utensil Set. Here’s everything ya get! We gave the utensil set a try so stay tuned to DFB for our full product review! Click here to see more of this collection! Discovery Trading Co. Over at Discovery Trading Co., there’s a new Kids’ Sorcerer Mickey Tee for $19.99. Mickey Tee Island Mercantile Island Mercantile had a Mickey & Co. Sweatshirt for $26.99 that noted some of the involved materials were recycled! Mickey Sweatshirt Serka Zong Bazaar We’ve been seeing a LOT of Expedition Everest merchandise recently, and now we can add this Expedition Everest Gear Longsleeve Shirt for $39.99. Find it in the store at the exit of the attraction. Everest Gear Shirt Yak & Yeti Market And finally, Yak & Yeti Market was selling Boxed Tea Sets with 25 Bags for $8.99 each. Boxed Tea Sets And that’s all the latest from Disney’s Animal Kingdom today. As always, stay tuned to all the latest Disney updates! To see more of the latest Animal Kingdom news, 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 Animal Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Animal Kingdom: Disappearing Health Measures and an Ice Cream Upgrade! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Secret Backstage Lines and a REOPENED RIDE! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: An Ice Cream Hack, New Fossil Fun Games Tickets, and Holiday Donuts! What’s New at Animal Kingdom: A DFB Favorite Treat Returns, NEW Starbucks Flavors, and a SURPRISE Brookie! View the full article

Ah, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Don’t let them know you’re with the Resistance! The most popular attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has seen a LOT of changes to its boarding groups — which, in case ya didn’t know, are required to get on the ride! You can snag a spot at 7AM from outside of the park, or at 1PM from inside Hollywood Studios…or so you thought. A NEW change to how these boarding groups work just made that 1PM queue way easier for you! Like we mentioned, you previously had to be physically inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios to get a boarding group at 1PM. But now, that’s not the case! Guests are now able to join that 1PM group from anywhere on Disney property, as long as they tapped into Hollywood Studios earlier that day. So theoretically, you could tap into Hollywood Studios in the morning, leave for lunch, and still join that 1PM group from wherever you may be! Rise of the Resistance Of course, we had to test out this new feature. We started our morning in Hollywood Studios, but by 1PM we were way outside of the park. And guess what? We were still able to grab a boarding group! 1PM on the dot and SUCCESS! ©Disney We should note that the information on the app does not specify this little workaround. In fact, the language is pretty vague, but we’re here to tell ya that this works! As long as you tap into Hollywood Studios at some point beforehand, you do not need to be in the park to get a 1PM boarding group. ©Disney We want to thank one of our DFB readers for clueing us in to this change. We hope this little tweak makes a BIG difference for you if you’re on a mission to get a boarding group! Best of luck to ya. As always, stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep you posted with the latest Disney news! Check Out Our Tips for Getting a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group! 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 ridden Rise of the Resistance? Let us know in the comments! The post Getting a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Just Got WAY Easier in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING! Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Distribution Times Are CHANGING Again in Disney World! The 3 Most Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World in December The 5 Most Important Changes We’ve Seen in Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Month View the full article

Disney desserts are pretty darn good, and we definitely have our favorites. Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie A SUPER tasty dessert spot is still on the newer side in Disney World — Gideon’s Bakehouse. This spot has been serving up HUGE cookies for a few months now and we’re BIG fans. But it seems we’re not the only ones who get those cookie cravings… . Today, Gideon’s Bakehouse shared a story on Instagram that featured an unlikely cookie fan — a black bear named Josh! Gideon’s follower @jasmeany94 snapped a few pics of this furry buddy who lives at Flamingo Gardens Botanical Gardens and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary in Florida. What’s that you’ve got there, Josh? © @jasmeany94 | Gideon’s Bakehouse Yep, Josh is holding onto some Gideon’s cookies! We’ve never felt so similar to a black bear in our entire lives. In fact, Josh looks EXACTLY as attached to his Gideon’s treats as we do when we get a box. © @jasmeany94 | Gideon’s Bakehouse The big difference? He probably didn’t have to wait in a multi-hour line to get them! Man, we wish we knew someone who would go get us Gideon’s cookies while we napped. © @jasmeany94 | Gideon’s Bakehouse This is probably the cutest thing we’ve seen all day and we have to say, this bear knows where it’s AT with Disney snacks. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney updates and to keep up with allllll the fun news! Want to see our REVIEW of Gideon’s? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this bear’s snack preferences? Tell us in the comics. The post OK...This Bear GETS IT When It Comes to Disney Snacks! 🐻 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Do You Know the Secret to Get Gideon’s Cookies WITHOUT the Wait? How Much Would It Cost You to Eat the 20 BEST Snacks in Disney World? PHOTOS: A Mysterious Gargoyle Has Landed at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! View the full article

Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are both set to reopen on April 30th and we are counting down the days!! Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa ©Disney But, the theme parks aren’t the only things reopening at Disneyland Resort. Soon, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at Disneyland Resort will also be reopening! And reservations are now available!! Just a few weeks ago, Disney announced that the Grand Californian Hotel over at Disneyland Resort would be reopening on April 29th, with limited capacity. Disney has noted that the two other Disneyland Resort hotels — Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and the Disneyland Hotel — will reopen at a later date. Welcome to the Grand Californian! Well, if you’re looking to stay at the Grand Californian Hotel, reservations are now available!! We went to the Grand Californian Hotel website today and were placed into a waiting room to access the hotel room booking page with an all too familiar waiting screen. Not that goat AGAIN!!! One of our DFB team members was given a wait time of more than an hour. Another was initially given a wait time of over an hour, but that was eventually reduced to under 15 minutes, and later to just under a minute. Not Again!! ©Disney We still have not been able to book a hotel room yet, but we expect this wait time and your ability to actually access the reservations page may vary. Update: After some waiting, one of our team members was finally able to get through! Once we got past the waiting room, we were able to put in the dates we wanted to check availability for. Again, note that the hotel reopens on April 29th. Checking Availability ©Disney Then, we were able to look at the rooms available for the period we selected. Room Prices ©Disney We were also given the option to add tickets onto the hotel room and book a room and ticket package. Today, tickets for the Disneyland theme parks also became available. Just keep in mind that Park reservations are required to enter the parks in addition to those tickets. And note that only California residents will be able to enter the theme parks when they first reopen. A Peek at the Process ©Disney The Disneyland website species that the Magic Morning offering is suspended, and that the multi-day tickets expire 13 days after their first use or January 12, 2022, whichever occurs first. Important Information ©Disney Also, we were prompted with a reminder that only California residents will be able to enter the theme parks when they first reopen. ©Disney And then we were able to finalize our order! If you’re hoping to stay at the Grand Californian, be sure to join the waiting room to try and get your reservations while they’re available! Since the Disneyland theme parks will be officially reopening for the first time since the historic closures, we expect demand for the parks and the Grand Californian Hotel may be very high. These Gates Aren’t Open Yet! When the Grand Californian reopens, there will be modified amenities and recreational activities available. Click here to get a full list of the dining, shops, and activities that will be available when the hotel reopens! Also, keep in mind that The Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will reopen just a few days after the main hotel. The DVC Villas will reopen on May 2nd, 2021. Disney California Adventure Park We’ll continue to look for more updates about Disneyland’s reopening and let you know what we find. 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 Reservations for Disney's Grand Californian Hotel Are Now Available! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Announces Reopening Date Build Your Own Gingerbread Masterpiece at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel! BREAKING! Grand Californian Hotel Will Open at Disneyland Resort in December! View the full article

We’ve seen some pretty cool new Disney tech lately. Facial recognition! And recently, we’ve seen a lot of that tech go hands-free! Guests can use the new MagicMobile service on their phones instead of MagicBands, and they can enter Magic Kingdom using facial recognition instead of tapping a park ticket (wild right?!). But while browsing the gift shops in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we spotted a sign that a new kind of technology might be on the way. If you’ve visited Disney World since its reopening, you may know that Cast Members monitor capacity in stores by counting guests who enter and exit. They’ll stand at the door and use tablets to keep track. But as we were walkin’ through the Hollywood Blvd shops today, we noticed something… What is THAT?! …a strange little machine! Of course, we wanted to get to the bottom of this mystery — so we talked to a Cast Member at Celebrity 5 & 10! He informed us that these handy little devices are to help count guests entering and exiting the shop, automating how capacity is limited. Here’s a closer look! However, that Cast Member did not know if they were actually in use yet. As you can see, a Cast Member at Mickey’s of Hollywood is still using a tablet to count the guests coming in. Cast Member with tablet We checked in on some other shops around Hollywood Studios and discovered that the Dark Room, Celebrity 5 & 10, Legends of Hollywood, Once Upon a Time, Mickey’s of Hollywood, and Keystone Clothiers all have these machines installed. However, Cast Members seemed unsure on which, if any, were already in use. Another one! The Cast Member at Celebrity 5 & 10 did mention that these devices were already installed in Disney Springs, which could explain why we saw a Cast Member with no tablet the last time we visited World of Disney. We checked on the shops in EPCOT, too, and noticed one at the entrance to Mouse Gear. However, a Cast Member was still standing outside with a tablet. Mouse Gear! Other shops in EPCOT, like the stores in the Germany Pavilion or Fjording in Norway, did not have them installed. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more about this new feature — including when these machines officially debut. As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Learn About Facial Recognition in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this new feature? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Is Finding NEW Ways To Keep Track of Capacity! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! We’re Thanking the Phoenicians for the NEW Spaceship Earth Cookie Jar in Disney World! NEWS: Disney World Adds More Park Hours in January! View the full article

One of the many things we love about Disney World is that everything is somehow just more magical there. Hollywood Tower Hotel And it’s not just the beautiful castle (which is getting glammed up at the moment), or even the Cast Members who do what they can to please guests. It’s also things like spotting some cute ducks, seeing baby animals, and noticing details we hadn’t ever seen before! Today, we spotted a little extra Disney magic, and by extra, we mean EXTRA. Today, we noticed something over by some steps that lead up to the Tower of Terror (aka the Hollywood Tower Hotel). Is that a “Wet Paint” sign? What’s that sign say? It is, but it’s no ordinary “wet paint” sign — that would be TOO mundane for Disney. Instead, it’s a sign with Rapunzel on it with a paintbrush in her hand with Flynn holding the paint bucket. TOO CUTE! Cutest Wet Paint sign ever As you may know, Punzie DOES love to paint! And we love little details like this for something as boring as a touch-up paint job. Don’t you think this is absolutely adorable?! If we spot any more fun signs around Disney World, we’ll be sure to let you know! Here’s How To Win A FREE Trip to Disney World By Eating Candy 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 seen any cute signs around Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney Even Brings It With Their Wet Paint Signs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PICS: The Tower of Terror Holiday Projections Are BACK (And…Different) in Disney World PHOTOS: Disney World’s Tower of Terror Gets a NEW Line Arrangement! What’s New at Hollywood Studios: A Toy Story Land Refurb, Wait Times, and MORE! View the full article

The global health pandemic has had a major impact on the cruise industry. Even Disney has stated that Disney Cruise Line would be the last arm of its business to return. Will Disney set sail again this year? Disney Cruise Line has also stated that it hopes to resume some limited cruises by fall and even recently released itineraries for summer 2022. However, sailings are still suspended. Previously, U.S. departures have been canceled through June 2021, and European cruises on the Disney Magic were canceled through September 18th. Now more cruises on the Disney Magic in Europe have been canceled. All Disney Magic sailings are now canceled through October 9th, 2021. This situation is everchanging and there is a lot of news surrounding the CDC, local governments, and the cruise line industry right now. Disney Magic When we have more information regarding Disney Cruise Line and the cruise line industry in general — we will be sure to let you know. Here’s The Milestone One Disney Cruise Line Ship Recently Reached! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Do you have a Disney Cruise planned for this year? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Cruise Line Cancels Select Cruises Through October first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney Cancels Select Cruises Through August NEWS: Disney Cruise Line Cancels More Sailings This Summer Disney Cruise Line Refund Information For Sailings Affected By the Massive Amount of Cancellations View the full article

Disney characters sometimes get to live in some pretty neat houses. ©Realtor.com Yep, we’re looking at you Cinderella. But they’re not the only ones who get to move into some special new digs in their stories. One Disney executive recently moved into a multi-million dollar new home and we’re checking out the house. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently purchased a $12.5 million contemporary estate in Westlake Village, California. The home is nearly 10,000 square feet and sits on six acres of property. ©Weichert Chapek has been living in the same gated community since 2019 with neighbors such as professional athletes, actors, and internet celebrities. The community is located about an hour northwest of Downtown L.A. by car and features 24/7 guard services. ©Weichert This purchase is the area’s biggest real estate deal since 2019 when the owner of NuVet bought a $35 million property. ©Weichert Let’s take a little tour of Chapek’s new digs. ©Weichert The entrance of the home is situated between two water features with a large double door. ©Weichert The front door enters into a living space with quarter walls and a feature light fixture. ©Weichert Look to the other side of the room, and you’ll see the living space opens up to the outdoor patio with views of the surrounding mountains. ©Weichert Another living space is rooted in more wood tones. ©Weichert A windowed alcove features a booth and a large breakfast table. ©Weichert Speaking of breakfast, the kitchen is spacious with a massive island. ©Weichert And there’s a formal dining room nearby that can seat 16 at the table. ©Weichert A full bar looks out on the property… ©Weichert …and a home gym has space for all of the equipment one might need. ©Weichert Down the hall, there is a beautiful office with more wood features. ©Weichert The master bedroom has plenty of windows, a lighting feature, and a fireplace. ©Weichert The master bath might be the most stunning part of this home. ©Weichert The Chapeks’ won’t have to want for closet space. ©Weichert The back patio features a pool with fountain features and a firepit. ©Weichert In fact, fountain features are sort of a theme out here. ©Weichert Plus there is plenty of patio seating and an outdoor bar. ©Weichert One seating area features another TV and fireplace outside. ©Weichert The pool, and the rest of the home, have uninterrupted views of the mountains and hills. ©Weichert A breezeway connects the house to a guest house. ©Weichert The guest house has plenty of space to accommodate visitors. ©Weichert And they get some nice views as well. ©Weichert Wow! That’s quite the home! We’ll be keeping an eye out for more Disney news so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Want to see a VERY Disney-inspired house? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of Chapek’s new home? Tell us in the comments. The post PHOTOS: Tour the MASSIVE Home of Disney's CEO first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING NEWS! Bob Iger Has Stepped Down and Disney Suddenly Has a New CEO! Why Did Disney’s Bob Iger Really Step Down From The CEO Spot? Just How Much Money Are Disney’s Chiefs Bob Iger and Bob Chapek REALLY Giving Up? View the full article

Anybody else counting down the days until they’ll be able to explore both Disneyland parks? (We are!) It’s just a matter of WEEKS before we’re chilling on Main Street with a view of the Sleeping Beauty Castle and a churro in hand. All our favorite things on Minnie ears! And, yes, we’re already VERY emotional just thinking about it! At the “A Touch of Disney” limited time event, we’ve already been able to see a few of the changes we can expect in the parks. Disney California Adventure has debuted the health and safety precautions, including limited capacity and attraction guidelines. We’ve also figured out exactly what dining and attractions will reopen with the parks! And now, tickets are officially on sale. We previously reported that there was a virtual waiting room open for those waiting to buy their tickets today. Now, we have officially bumped into the virtual queue, which means tickets are LIVE! Our estimated wait time is currently over an hour. Hello, virtual queue! ©Disney In our past experiences, these wait times have varied drastically, so we’ll see how long we actually stay in this line. Best of luck to ya if you’re waiting with us! We can’t wait to see this view again! If you’re buying tickets today, keep in mind that the parks are only open to California residents at this time, and guests are not allowed to attend in groups larger than 3 families. We’ve already broken down all of the tickets prices, as well as blockout dates for each tier — you can find all that info here. And after you buy your tickets, you will immediately be able to make Park Pass reservations. These Park Passes ARE required in addition to your ticket in order to gain entry. Disneyland We’ll keep you updated as we continue to move through the ticket-buying process! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disneyland reopening news. Here Are Our Tips for Buying Disneyland Tickets and Making Reservations! 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 What are you going to do first in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments below! The post There's a LONG Wait, But Disneyland Tickets Are Officially on Sale! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates NEWS: Disneyland Extends Offer for Guests Affected By the Closures Through July Find Out How to Get a FREE Imagineer-Signed ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Picture in Disneyland View the full article

You walk into a Disney merchandise store in any of their parks and have some idea of what you might find — Minnie ears, plushes, shirts, spirit jerseys — the usual. But sometimes, you visit a gift shop and find something like this… WHAT IS THIS THING? …ohhhh boy. Is it just us or does our little green alien friend look like he’s FOAMING at the mouth?! Seriously, Disney, WHO thought this was a good idea?!!? But, this little green alien isn’t alone. Come with us now on a fantastic, strange, incredibly unusual journey through just some of the Disney souvenirs we’ve found that have made us think “WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA?!” Get ready to laugh because some of this merchandise is so funny or just plain wrong…that we love it! 1. Ferret Farts Lip Balm No, you did not read that incorrectly. Yes, if you search for it, there is a thing in Disney World called Ferret Farts Lip Balm. Now, this is created by Goat Mountain Soap Company, but you can find it over at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. And honestly, it’s so wrong that it’s right. Right?! Ferret…Farts? Oh, but wait, there’s more. There’s also Moose Spit… So, what do we all think Moose Spit tastes like? …Beaver Butt… If you forgot to pack your chapstick, don’t worry, you can always pick up this BEAVER BUTT flavored one! …and Bear Breath lip balms. What is Disney trying to say about our breath? Does our breath smell like a bear and that’s why we need this? Or will this taste like Bear Breath and make our breath smell like that? WHAT IS GOING ON?! Now thankfully there is no actual Bear Breath IN the lip balm — just some other stuff like coconut oil and beeswax. It looks like these “authentic Canadian lip balms” are made by Goat Mountain Soap Company. And if you want to get some Ferret Fart cream to go with that lip balm, you can search them up online and order that too!! No Breath of the Bear in This Balm — Good to Know! We can’t help but wonder what possessed someone to make a lip balm called Ferret Farts, but it exists and it can be ALL yours if you want it! Click here to see our full post on these…interesting lip balm flavors! 2. Forky Brush We said it last year and we will say it again — this Forky item is one of the most RIDICULOUS pieces of Disney merch we’ve ever seen! Looking at Forky from the front like this you might be thinking, “oh, it’s a Forky toy, cute!” But oh no my friend, you have been FOOLED!! Forky Hair Brush Forky toys do exist, but this…this is something different. THIS is a Forky hairbrush!!! That’s right, you can now brush your hair with TRASH. Ummmm…Okay… Now, don’t get us wrong, that cute Forky smile gets us every time and we can’t say we blame you if you pick up one of these unique items for yourself. They’re priced at $16.99. Forky Hairbrush But, seriously, we gotta know — how did we go from a trash spork to a hairbrush? It’s bizarre, it’s wonderful, it’s weird — it’s everything all wrapped up in one trashy hairbrush. And really, what more is there to say? Click here to see more about the Forky hairbrush! 3. Some Unique Windbreakers Picture it: you’re looking for a windbreaker in Disney World. You like Pandora — The World of Avatar, so you hop over to Windtraders in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and you find THIS BEAUTY. Pandora Windbreaker Can’t quite see the image on the back of this windbreaker? Oh well, please, allow us to zoom in for you. The Shaman of Songs is an impressive animatronic, there’s NO doubt about that. Do you want to WEAR an image of that animatronic on your windbreaker though? Well, I guess that’s up to you. Pandora Windbreaker The front of the windbreaker is covered in more Pandora designs, this time of the floating mountains. Pandora Windbreaker For $49.99, you could grab this windbreaker and not-so-subtly *SCREAM in windbreaker* your love for Pandora. If you’d rather *scream in windbreaker* your love for a certain mischievous alien, you could grab this Stitch Windbreaker instead! Stitch Windbreaker Again, this is NOT an item for those who like their looks to be subtle. Bright and Colorful! But, if you love Experiment 626, this might be just the thing for you. Still, we have to wonder — why the choice to make these SO loud?! Click here to see more about the Stitch windbreaker! 4. All the Cringe-Worthy Things We literally have an entire list of Disney World’s most cringe-worthy souvenirs, and essentially we’d like to incorporate that list fully here. Trying to advertise your relationship status in Disney? Oh, there’s a shirt for that. Single Rider Shirt — not as cool as the Single Rider Line, we promise. Want a shirt, mug, bag, and more ALL with the same grainy, blurry image of Baby Yoda? Yup, there’s that too. Baby Yoda shirt ©Hot Topic Now, those Baby Yoda things were among the first Baby Yoda items to be released by Disney after The Mandalorian premiered and we get that things were being held under wraps to keep the Baby a secret, but c’mon!!! We’ll just say, we’re glad Baby Yoda merchandise has come quite a long way since then. Click here to see our full list of some of the most cringe-worthy Disney souvenirs! 5. Stitch Crashes Disney Okay, okay, we don’t necessarily think ALL of the Stitch Crashes Disney collections will be weird or strange. But, some of the ones we’ve seen so far have been absolutely terrifying or just confusing! We just have a lot of questions. Like, why is Stitch covered in Spaghetti and meatballs in a way that kinda looks like chickenpox? Spaghetti Stitch Plush Also, why are these plushes SO large? Stitch Crashes Disney And perhaps most importantly, WHYYYYYY did the Lion King Stitch have terrifying red eyes? ©shopDisney Why, Disney, why? Click here to take a look at the most terrifying Stitch crashes Disney collection! 6. Anything With Weird Goofy This is regular Goofy — fun, adorable, lovable, great! Goofy! This…is WEIRD GOOFY (aka the Goofy you see on Mickey’s Runaway Railway). Some people love him and no shade to them. BUT his eyes and teeth have gone VERY yellow and he looks just a bit…off. Like he’s NOT the type of person you would want working on the train you’re riding, you know what we mean? Like we said, we totally get that some people love this animation style, but it’s not necessarily for everyone. Oh My And we’ll just go out on a limb here and say that practically anything with weird Goofy on it could probably fall into the “who thought this was a good idea” category for those who aren’t a fan of this design style. MMRR art print Poor Goofy, he was always a bit on the unique side, but now it feels like he’s really gone off the rails. 7. Baby Yoda Hat with ARMS We have seen a LOT of Baby Yoda things but this new Baby Yoda hat with ARMS lives in our heads rent-free. When you squeeze his arms, Baby Yoda’s ears move up and down — does that make this item weirder or cooler? We don’t really know. Baby Yoda Hat with ARMS! But, it is certainly unique! If you’re the ULTIMATE Baby Yoda fan, then this might be a thing for you. But, if you don’t necessarily need to wear Baby Yoda’s head attached only to his long arms, which move his ears, then yeahhhhhh…this might be a skip! Click here to watch a VIDEO of the Baby Yoda hat in action! 8. Hades Headband Minnie ears come in all shapes and forms now — we’ve even seen dog and cat ears. But, we truly felt like we had seen it all when we found the Hades headband! It’s…something. Okay, is it just us or are you getting some major Troll vibes?? Hades Headband This headband is a LOOK. And as if it wasn’t loud enough already, it also lights up! Hades Headband It’s intense! But hey, so is Hades I guess! Still, we gotta wonder sometimes, whyyyy? Click here to see more about the Hades headband! 9. Poison Trinket Trays Oh boy, these things DEFINITELY made us scratch our heads when we first saw them. At first, we couldn’t even really tell what these miniature park icons were meant for. Holding sponges maybe? Sponge holder! But then, we spotted something that made us put those sponges away. See that warning? These little beauties say that they might POISON FOOD! Poisonous? These trinket trays eventually became available in mini versions of various park icons for the Disney World and Disneyland Parks and they are really fun. EPCOT Trinket Tray But seriously, could Disney not have used paint or other materials that were NOT poisonous for food?? So strange. Click here to see all of the trinket trays! 10. Keychains We Just Cannot Explain And finally, we reach the items that we started this post with — the keychains that are beyond explanation! We get that this Little Green Alien is meant to look like an Alien Popcorn Bucket and that idea is really fun. But, in reality, this keychain just makes it look like he’s foaming at the mouth or like he’s choking on popcorn! What is going on here? But, that’s not the only strange keychain we’ve seen lately. Over at Disneyland, we found this mini popcorn bucket which is adorable from the front… It’s a tiny Mickey popcorn bucket …but has more of that popcorn coming out the back — again, like it would in a regular popcorn bucket. Maybe it’s just a bit TOO much popcorn there — we’re not sure, but something doesn’t feel quite right. Maybe we’re just scarred from the popcorn pouring out of the Alien’s mouth. Now we want popcorn. There are SO many great, fun, unique, and beautiful Disney items out there, but some of them just make us wonder who thought this was a good idea?! What strange and funny Disney items will we find next? We’re not sure! But we cannot wait to find out. Speaking of weird things…click here to see 8 weird Disney World rules and why they exist! 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 is one of the weirdest merchandise items you’ve found or bought in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Who Thought This Was a Good Idea, Disney?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! What Every Disney Fan Is Thinking, But No One Will Say. Halloween Gift Cards With a Spooky Secret Now Available in Disney Parks and Online View the full article

We’ve got some new MagicBands to show you! MagicBands Earlier this year, Disney stopped offering free MagicBands to hotel guests. Since then, we’ve seen some tech-y other options for those who don’t want to pay for MagicBands — like the new MagicMobile service! But if you’re still a MagicBand fan, there have been LOTS of options (in addition to the normal MagicBands up for grabs) exclusive to resort guests and Annual Passholders. And now, a new collection is here! Thanks to reader @schreiberjoe on Instagram, we’re able to take a peek at the new Disney Family MagicBand set! These are all a matching red, gray, and white, but with varying text. There’s one for moms… ©Disney …one for dads… ©Disney …one for the kids… ©Disney …and a generic one for the whole family! This would make a great choice if you’re on a trip with grandparents, aunts and uncles, or other extended family. ©Disney While these bands are discounted (they’re each $20, while their “comparable value” is at $29.99), they aren’t those $5 MagicBands resort guests can snag. But if you’re planning a family trip and want to match MagicBands, these are a great option! Just keep in mind that these are exclusive to Disney resort guests and Annual Passholders. Those guests will be able to purchase them on My Disney Experience when they book their trip. There are lots of other Passholder and Resort MagicBands, too! If MagicBands aren’t your thing, there are some other options to get ya into the parks. Disney’s new MagicMobile service works like a MagicBand for your phone (or Apple Watch!): you’ll use your digital wallet to tap into the parks, link to PhotoPass photos, and more. And if you don’t want to deal with any tech at all, you can still get a Key to the World card for free at your hotel front desk. The NEW Key to the World Cards! No matter how you wanna get into the parks, there are plenty of choices for you! Stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep bringing ya the latest Disney news. Check Out More MagicBands for Resort Guests! 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 wear these new MagicBands? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Disney MagicBands Take Matching Family T-Shirts to the Next Level first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The BEST EVER Disney MagicBand Is HERE…But Do You Qualify? MORE $5 MagicBands Are Now Available for Disney World Resort Guests! Disney’s EXCLUSIVE New MagicBands Are a Celebration Button for Your Wrist! View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Looking to grab one of those ADORABLE Chip Succulents? A Disney Princess costume for your little one? Or maybe a whole bunch of princess-inspired items? So Cute!! Well, you’re in LUCK! Right now, shopDisney is running a limited time savings event fit for royalty and there are lots of items you can snag at a great discount. And today we’re breaking down all the details you need to know right here! Whether you’re looking for some awesome items for yourself or your little one, you can score some great savings online right now at shopDisney! Limited Time Deal! ©shopDisney This limited time sale applies to over 100(!!) items. What could you save on right now? Well, if you had been eyeing that incredible Beauty and the Beast home collection, you can actually snag a few of those items on sale, like the Chip Succulent! He may not serve you any tea, but he’ll definitely look cute on your desk, in your bathroom, in your bedroom, or wherever you put him! The Back of the Chip Succulent The Chip Succulent is normally priced at $14.99, but it’s on sale now for a limited time for $11.99. Click here to get the Chip succulent! If you’ve also been looking to get that beautiful Beauty and the Beast Enchanted Rose Snowglobe, now is your chance to get it on sale! The snowglobe features the signature rose from the film, and when you shake it, you’ll see glitter and petals float all around. Check Out This Awesome Snowglobe! It is typically priced at $69.99, but it can be yours for $55.99 right now. Click here to grab this snowglobe! Whether you’ll just be staying at home or heading to the parks, staying hydrated during the summer is super important. And now you or your little one can stay hydrated in style with the Frozen 2 Snowglobe Tumbler with Straw! This cup has a tiny Olaf in the snowglobe base, and when you shake it you’ll see sparkles float all around. Don’t Let This Go! ©shopDisney You’ll also see Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and Sven on the art that wraps around the cup. The cup is typically priced at $12.99, but you can get it on sale right now for $10.39. Click here to get the Frozen 2 tumbler! Some of the things that you can save the most on as part of this sale are the Disney princess costumes! You can snag the Ariel Costume for Kids for $31.49 right now, while it is typically priced at $44.99. ©shopDisney You can also snag the Elsa Snow Queen Costume for $35.99, when it is typically priced at $59.99. Time to Practice Those Snow Powers ©Disney You can also get some great savings on the Anna Coronation Costume, Ariel Wedding Dress, and more! Lots of Costumes! ©shopDisney You can also save on nightshirts, costume accessories, dolls, toys, and other princess related items. Time to Stock Up! ©shopDisney So, be sure to check out this royal savings event to see if you can score some great deals on items you’ve been eyeing for a while, or might need for an upcoming trip, birthday, or other event. Again, it is a limited-time savings event, so be sure to check it out before it’s gone! Click here to shop the royal savings event! We’ll keep an eye out for more deals and discounts and let you know what we find! Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news. Click here to see 6 NEW collectibles that will be arriving online for Star Wars day! 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 taking advantage of this deal and getting any of these items? Tell us in the comments. The post Don't Miss Your Chance to SAVE on OVER 100 Disney Items Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DVC Members: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Get Disney Merchandise at a Discount! Get a Discount on a Disney Item You’ll Actually Use Over & Over Again Hurry! Grab These Disney Items Right Now for UNDER $10 View the full article

The global health crisis has provided a challenge for runDisney events. ©Disney In 2020, Disney canceled the 2020 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend set for March of that year. Other events were canceled or were turned into virtual events. This included the 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend. That event officially starts TODAY and runs through April 18th. So runners, choose a side. Are you Light Side or Dark Side?! And get to running! Runners can grab tools from Disney to add that galactic touch to their miles by downloading the virtual race kit, which features mile markers, as well as the “start” and “finish” lines. To do this, go to the runDisney website and click on “Manage Account.” From the dashboard, click on “Your Registrations” and select the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend. ©Disney Runners who complete their run can also download special graphics designed for each race event to share on social media. Runners can also give themselves a little more motivation by making quick DIY cheer cards! For all of those participating in the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend, May the Force Be With You. Happy running! Check Out This runDisney Goofy DIY! 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 participating in the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post runDisney's Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Begins NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: VIDEO & PHOTOS: Check Out All of Disney’s Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Medals! NEWS! Dates for runDisney Events in 2020 and 2021 Are HERE! Early Registration for the 2021 runDisney Star Wars Rival Run Weekend in Disney World Is Available NOW! View the full article

Changes to the Disney Look, the appearance guidelines for cast members, spurs discussion about inclusion, racism, tattoos. View the full article

If it’s food in Disney World, chances are we’ve tried it. Sure, we have our favorites, and you might too. But it doesn’t mean we love everything we try! Stuffed Pasta But this time we reached out to you, our readers, on Instagram. We wanted to know what Disney foods many of you just are not feeling. Some of the answers were pretty surprising! Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Your favorite Disney snack and your least favorite Disney snack! The post DFB Video: Don't Eat THIS in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: We Take You INSIDE Disney World’s Rise of the Resistance and Answer Your FAQs! DFB Video: 13 BIG Changes Everybody Missed in Disney World This Year DFB Video: 15 Things You Don’t Know How to Do in Disney World! View the full article

For the past year, a dedicated team of Disney aquatic wildlife experts and conservationists have been working on a special mission to help save Florida’s coral reefs from the rapid spread of stony coral tissue loss disease, which has put 22 coral species at risk of extinction.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/tiFxr0w9hP8 View the full article

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Why should Hidden Mickeys get all the fun?? HUGE Hidden Mickey at Disney’s Riviera Resort One fun way to pass the time in Disney World is to search for Hidden Mickeys. Imagineers will often hide Mickey designs in different elements around the parks and resorts. He could appear in anything from decor, to seasonal displays, to park attractions. We’ve even seen a Hidden Mickey inside a CUPCAKE! But did you know there are also some Hidden MINNIES around Disney World?? That’s right, guests with a sharp eye can spot some Hidden Minnies woven throughout the Disney World decor as well. Let’s take a look at a few of our favorites! Living with the Land In The Land Pavilion at EPCOT, guests can take a relaxing boat ride on Living with the Land. Living with the Land This attraction takes riders on a tour through the greenhouses that grow some of the fresh produce served in restaurants throughout the park, including Garden Grill and Sunshine Seasons. Living with the Land There are several Hidden Mickeys throughout the attraction, in the form of Mickey-shaped produce. Living with the Land But this attraction is also home to a Hidden Minnie! Part of the attraction takes guests through a fish farm, which houses hybrid striped bass, tilapia, catfish, and freshwater shrimp. Fish Farm Keep a close eye on the freshwater shrimp section and you might just spot a Hidden Minnie made of wire in the tank! Hidden Minnie! ©Leah Fryslie Living with the Land is full of fun details like this, which makes it a seriously underrated attraction in our opinion! Did You Know Living With the Land Gets a Holiday Makeover? Check It Out! Disney’s Riviera Resort Skyliner Station Let’s hop on the Skyliner to spot our next Hidden Minnie! Each Skyliner station is themed to match its home park or resort, to keep guests immersed in the experience. Hollywood Studios Skyliner Station In keeping with the luxe theming inspired by the European Riviera, the Skyliner station at Disney’s Riviera Resort is decorated with beautiful gold scrollwork. Riviera Resort Skyliner Construction And there’s a recognizable figure included in the ornate design. As you approach the Skyliner station, keep an eye out for Minnie, adorned with her iconic bow in the scrollwork! Riviera Station Arrival Add that to the list of awesome details you can spot from above while riding the Skyliner! Click here to learn more about the Disney World Skyliner! Disney’s Riviera Resort Carpet While we’re on the subject of Disney’s Riviera Resort, let’s take a look inside to check out the carpet. Disney’s Riviera Resort The carpet in the resort gives a subtle nod to several of our favorite Disney icons. If you’re on the hunt for hidden characters, this spot is a must-see! Riviera Resort Carpet You can find Mickey… Mickey …Goofy… Goofy …Donald Duck… Hiya, Donald! …and, of course, Minnie all hidden in the design! And There’s Minnie! It just goes to show, you could be passing by (or literally stepping on!) some incredible Imagineering details at any moment in Disney World! Here’s What It’s Like to Dine at Topolino’s Terrace in Disney’s Riviera Resort! Jungle Cruise Temple Our next Hidden Minnie takes us over to Magic Kingdom for a trip on the world-famous Jungle Cruise! Jungle Cruise Minnie Ears This comedy-filled boat tour takes riders on a trip through the waters of Asia, Africa, and South America, with plenty of exciting scenery along the way. Jungle Cruise Towards the end of the tour, guests pass through a dark temple, filled with an assortment of dangerous creatures. In the Temple During the Jingle Cruise Holiday Overlay As you first enter the temple, take a look at the concrete work on the righthand side to see if you can find an extra elusive Hidden Minnie. Good luck, adventurers! Meet the NEW Characters Heading to the Jungle Cruise in the Upcoming Retheme! Be Our Guest Ceiling There are TONS of incredible details to see inside Be Our Guest Restaurant, which is what makes this Magic Kingdom spot a must-do reservation for many guests. Be Our Guest Restaurant There are three dining rooms inside the restaurant. First, there’s the Rose Gallery, decorated with portraits of Belle and the Beast, in addition to a giant music box centerpiece with the couple slowly twirling on top. Rose Gallery at Be Our Guest Restaurant The West Wing has a more dark and ominous atmosphere, with the Enchanted Rose and a changing portrait of the Beast on display. West Wing The largest dining room is the Ballroom, which is also packed to the brim with theming. For one, the falling snow in the windows perfectly matches the sequence in the movie. And if you look up, you’ll spot a mural on the massive ceiling. Beast in Be Our Guest The cherubs on the mural are modeled after the children of the Imagineers that worked on the restaurant. Ballroom Ceiling But that’s not the only detail hidden in the mural. There’s also the silhuette of a Hidden Minnie in the clouds! Hunt for it next time you visit (hint: look close to the first chandelier as you enter the ballroom!) Ceiling in Ballroom of Be Our Guest Restaurant Add this to your list of details to keep an eye out for if you manage to snag a reservation at this coveted restaurant. 10 Times You HATED What You Ate in Disney World Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Floor For our last Hidden Minnie, we’re heading over to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Given the large scale and elegant features of this deluxe resort, you might find your eye regularly drawn upward as you stroll through the lobby and common areas. Grand Floridian Lobby But don’t forget to take a peek down every now and then too. Each of the Fab Five are featured on the floor of the Grand Floridian, including Miss Minnie Mouse herself! Hi Minnie! And some underrated Disney characters make an appearance as well. The next time you visit, see if you can spot Mrs. Potts… Tile Floor Outside the Garden View Tea Room …and Chip in the tiles! They can be found, adorably, near the Garden View Tea Room. Tile Floor We’ve also spotten Tinker Bell, Peter Pan and the Darling children, and more characters hidden in these gorgeous ornate floors. Given her status as an elegant fashionista, we think Minnie Mouse is right at home in the Grand Floridian. Which Disney World Resort Will You NEVER Stay In Again? Here’s What Our Readers Said! One of the things that makes visiting Disney World so much fun is the incredible amount of detail that’s packed into seemingly every corner of the attractions, restaurants, and resorts. Guests can literally search from the floor to the ceiling to try to spot all of the hidden details. Try to spot these Hidden Minnies on your next visit to Disney World and let us know what other awesome things you find along the way! Here’s EVERY Hidden Secret We’ve Found on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway SO FAR! 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 spotted any Hidden Minnies in Disney World? Share them in the comments! The post Who Says Mickey Gets to Have ALL the Fun?! Where to Find Hidden MINNIES in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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If you’ve been itching to buy Disneyland tickets, today is the big day! Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle While those with existing tickets were able to make Park Pass reservations earlier this week, the majority of people are doing all that today. We’ve already brought you ALL our best tips and tricks for snagging tickets and a Park Pass reservation, to avoid as many bumps in the road as possible. But if you’re trying to buy tickets right now, you may notice a very familiar issue. Yup, the dreaded waiting room is back! Guests trying to purchase Disneyland tickets this morning are encountering that Big Thunder Mountain loading page as they wait to enter the virtual queue. Now, ticket sales will begin no earlier than 8AM PT today. But as we predicted, the waiting room opened a bit earlier, so your best strategy is to claim your spot now! ©Disney Of course, we’re no strangers to this whole waiting room/virtual queue thing: we dealt with the same process when buying tickets for A Touch of Disney and again (but on a smaller scale) when making Park Pass reservations for Disneyland as existing ticket holders. And today, we’re gonna give you the same advice as always: pour a cup of coffee and hang tight! You’ll see this view soon! Reservations for Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa open up today, too! If you’re trying to book, you’ll notice that there’s a waiting room there, too. ©Disney In both cases, we’re expecting to head into a virtual queue with a posted wait time next — although that wait time seems super subject to change. We’ll keep you posted as the ticket-buying process moves along so you know exactly what to expect. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disneyland reopening news! Check Out Our Guide to Getting Disneyland Tickets and Reservations! 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 buying Disneyland tickets today? Let us know in the comments! The post Yup, We’re BACK in a Virtual Queue to Buy Disneyland Tickets first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disneyland Ticket Purchasing Guidelines for Reopening California Residents May Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Disneyland Upon Reopening You Might Accidentally Miss This Important Disneyland Rule View the full article