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Maybe you’ve heard of Disney’s upcoming movie Cruella! ©Disney It’s premiering on May 28th, 2021 in theaters (and on Disney+ for an additional fee!). That’s getting close, guys! We’ve been getting excited with the first full trailer and a little sneak peek of the film. And now, we’ve got a second trailer to tell us even more about Cruella’s backstory. This second trailer examines Cruella’s (played by Emma Stone) relationship with Emma Thompson’s character — and it seems pretty safe to say they quickly become enemies! Take a look here.  Cruella will follow (ya guessed it!) Cruella’s origin story into the devilish, dog-obsessed woman she becomes in 101 Dalmatians. Seems like we now have some idea of where her fixation with Dalmatians begins! ©Walt Disney Studios We can’t wait to dive into this crazy ride and get a peek into the past of one of Disney’s most iconic villains. We’ll be keepin’ an eye out for more news, so stay tuned to DFB! Watch the First Cruella Trailer! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to watch this movie? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Watch Disney’s NEW ‘Cruella’ Trailer first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: VIDEO: Watch Disney’s FULL ‘Cruella’ Trailer! VIDEO! Watch the NEWEST Sneak Peek of Disney’s ‘Cruella’ Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in March! View the full article

When Walt Disney began buying up swamp and cattle-grazing land in the mid-1960s, he used fake companies and secret deals to purchase property in Central Florida that would later become Walt Disney World. View the full article

A Baymont by Wyndham contest offers dog parents the chance to win a trip for two and $2,500. View the full article

Museum of Illusions will open its doors to dogs and their parents on April 17. 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. By now, you might’ve heard of the latest plush craze brought on by Disney: they’re a little on the pricey side for how tiny they are, but each installment seems to get cuter and cuter! It’s like they’re daring us to buy them Were your ears burning, Miss Piggy?? We’re of course talking about you and all of your nuiMOs friends! These adorable, posable plushes made their debut earlier this year (along with tons of accessories), and now they’ve got some new outfits coming for the summer! So far, we’ve been introduced to Mickey and Minnie, Stitch, Kermit, and Miss Piggy, to name a few. And just this week, some friends from The Hundred Acre Woods joined the collection too! Yeah…the nuiMOs have a bigger closet than most people And, each month, a new clothing collection drops for the nuiMOs, from trendy fashion to holiday garb, to cosplay! Now, it looks like these nuiMOs have some new outfits on the way in May! Looks like it’s time to have some fun in the sun. ©shopDisney Just from this sneak peek, the next collection is giving us all the summer vibes! We see some fun floral prints, sandals, and is that a cute little visor on Daisy?! Seriously…is it weird to go on vacation with your nuiMOs? Asking for a friend… New fashion collections typically debut on shopDisney on the first Monday of the month, and we’ll keep you posted on any updates we see. Check back with us for more Disney merchandise updates! Did you miss the launch of the newest nuiMOs on the block? Check out the pics 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 summery sneak peek? Let us know in the comments! The post Get a Sneak Peek at Disney's Summery Collection Coming Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Get a Sneak Peek at Upcoming Disney nuiMOs Outfits (and a NEW Online Feature)! Here’s When Disney’s New Posable nuiMOs Plushes Will Be Released in Stores and Online! Disney’s Latest Merch Craze Is Getting a Muppet Upgrade! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to releasing new merchandise. From a ton of new Minnie ears to new designer purses and even license plates, we’ve been seeing so many new items recently. New Minnie Ears at Magic Kingdom Now, there’s a new release on its way, specifically for D23 Gold Members. The new item is a limited edition and it celebrates the anniversary of a Disney character you don’t see very often! D23 has shared that an exclusive pin is on its way to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Darkwing Duck! Talk about a throwback — in case you’re not familiar, Darkwing Duck is an animated superhero show from the 90s! The limited-edition pin, created by Disney artist Jose Velasquez, features Darkwing Duck in an action-packed stance. The colors and glitter on this pin really pop. © Disney The pin is a D23 Gold Member exclusive and will be available on shopDisney beginning April 12th at 7AM PT. The pin is $12.99 and there are only 1,500 available. Plus, each D23 member is limited to one pin each. Make sure you’re logged into the account associated with your membership before purchasing. Be sure to follow along with DFB for more info on all the new Disney offerings! Click here for more D23 exclusives! 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 getting this Darkwing Duck pin? Let us know in the comments! The post D23 Members Can Score a New Item Featuring a RARE Disney Character! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: shopDisney is Bringing Pin Trading to Your Living Room with New Limited Edition Disney Park Pins! NEW Limited Edition ‘101 Dalmatians’ Pins Spotted Online! Select Disney Fans Can Score EXCLUSIVE Pins Soon! View the full article

Disneyland is preparing to welcome guests back on April 30th! When the parks reopen for the first time in nearly thirteen months, a number of rides and attractions will be available, including the iconic Disneyland Railroad! Disneyland The Disneyland Railroad’s Cast Members were the first to be welcomed aboard the trains for the first time in over a year, and it was all captured on TikTok! Check out the TikTok video posted by Disney Parks Blog that celebrates the first “Grand Circle Tour” since the parks closed last March! The Disneyland Railroad is one of the opening day rides in the park, and we can’t wait to go on a Grand Circle Tour of our own when the parks reopen to guests! The Disneyland Railroad Main Street station is the first thing guests see when entering the park! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more of Disneyland coming back to life after its thirteen month-long closure! And stay tuned for even more coverage as Disneyland prepares to reopen! Click here to check out our list of every ride and attraction that will be OPEN when Disneyland reopens on April 30th. Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Aims to Reopen Late April California Residents May Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Still Set to Open at Disneyland "Later This Year" Click Here to Learn More About the "Touch of Disney" Ticketed Event in Disney California Adventure 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 Which Disneyland ride are you looking forward to seeing the most when the parks reopen? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: A Classic Disneyland Ride is Running Again! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: We Spotted Cast Members INSIDE Disneyland Behind-the-Scenes Video: Planting the Iconic Mickey Flowerbed in Disneyland Disneyland President Says the Resort Is ‘In Limbo’ With the California Government View the full article

Have you heard of the ABC series Pooch Perfect? It’s a new dog grooming competition show (seriously, you can compete with just about every skill these days!) hosted by none other than Rebel Wilson (do we think her correlation with the show was inspired by her appearance in Pitch Perfect? Or are we reading too far into this?). ABC’s “Pooch Perfect” If you haven’t heard of the new show, you’ll quickly learn all about it if you take a trip to Disney Springs this week. There’s a rather MASSIVE pop-up fan event taking place in Disney Springs this week to celebrate the new show! Fans can take photos on the runway (just like you’re in your own dog show!) in front of larger-than life dogs, a hair dryer the size of a truck, and a fire hydrant big enough for every dog in the city. Those are some GIANT puppies. You can’t miss this pop up — it’s located right as you enter Disney Springs from the Orange Garage! New pop-up event celebrating “Pooch Perfect” on ABC Not to mention, those giant dogs look like they’re giving us some major side eye. Watch out, Rebel. There’s a large dog behind you and he looks sus. When you participate in the fan event and snap some pics along the runway, you can take home a free bandana! Freebies at the “Pooch Perfect” pop-up event This event won’t be around for very long! Its daily hours are from 9AM-10PM, and its last day is this Thursday, April 8th! So head on over to Disney Springs to take what will surely be a memorable family photo in front of these massive items before they’re gone! You can check out Pooch Perfect on Tuesdays at 8PM EST on ABC! Click here to read about Disney World’s changes coming to their face mask policy. 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 watched Pooch Perfect yet on ABC? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World’s Newest Pop-Up Event Comes With a Massive…Hair Dryer? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Wine, Cheese, and a Deal?? Celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day in Disney World! Review! We Tried the New Fried Fish Sandwich at Wine Bar George in Disney World! Heads Up! Here’s What ⚠️DOESN’T⚠️ Count as a Mask in Disney World! View the full article

Welcome, world travelers, to another update from EPCOT! Spaceship Earth We’re checking out all of the latest findings across EPCOT’s construction, food, and merchandise updates! Let’s dive right in! EPCOT Construction Updates Recently, we spotted new construction walls in the Morocco Pavilion on a recent visit to EPCOT! The walls blocked our ability to enter any of the back areas of the Pavilion. Construction walls up in the Morocco Pavilion We’ll continue to keep an eye on all of the developments happening in the Morocco Pavilion in the coming weeks and months! Click here to check out more photos of the new construction walls around the Morocco Pavilion! EPCOT Food Updates Choza de Margarita We found a couple of new menu additions at Choza de Margarita in the Mexico Pavilion! First up is the Wild Passion Margarita for $14.75. Margaritas are a crowd favorite when drinking around the world, so we were pumped to find a new drink on the menu! The newest addition to the drink-around-the-world-tour! We paired our margarita with the new Tacos de Cochinita for $10.50. The tacos are made with citrus-marinated pulled pork and covered in pickled red onions and mango habanero relish served on corn tortillas with a side of corn Esquites. It’s a great snack-sized portion! Tacos de Cochinita Few things can top a perfect food and drink combo in World Showcase, but tacos paired with a margarita? Paradise! Try both of these items on your next trip to EPCOT. Click here to read more about the new menu additions to Choza de Margarita! Joy of Tea Our next stop in our newest discoveries at EPCOT brings us to Joy of Tea in the China Pavilion! There, we spotted a sign advertising their new special, the Sunset Cocktail. Sunset Cocktail The Sunset Cocktail is a mixture of Jose Cuervo Tequila Gold, light rum, strawberry syrup, Pina Colada mix, soda water, and milk foam. We found it to be just like a strawberry-flavored Pina Colada! Sunset Cocktail Overall, this drink was STRONG, which for some would totally justify the $12.75 price tag. Try it out next time you’re in the China Pavilion! Click here to read more about the Sunset Cocktail! L’Artisan des Glaces Over at L’Artisan des Glaces in the France Pavilion, we didn’t discover a new menu item, but rather a new menu hack! Introducing the Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Cone, made with a single-scoop of ice cream and two macarons! Yum! Simply order one scoop of whatever flavor of ice cream you want in a cone for $5, and top it off with two macaron ears for $1.40 each! Overall, you have yourself a $7.80 custom dessert! Voila! Everything tastes better when it’s shaped like Mickey Mouse, and we’ll totally revisit this ice cream hack whenever we visit the France Pavilion! Click here to read more about the Mickey ice cream cone hack in the France Pavilion! Mitsukoshi Never one to be outdone, the Japan Pavilion has a new unique snack to check out! We spotted Mainichino, Nuts & Cranberry-flavored Kit Kat bars! New Kit Kat flavor! You can certainly count on the Japan Pavilion to have wonderfully unique snack flavors, so check out Mitsukoshi and try them for yourself! Click here to read about other unique snacks you can find in the Japan Pavilion! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Mouse Gear In Mouse Gear, we spotted a new item for your Disney-inspired kitchen! Check out this adorable Mickey Mouse colander to strain all of your veggies and pasta in at home! New Mickey Mouse strainer in Mouse Gear We also came across the new Alien Popcorn Bucket Keychain. We still can’t decide if this little guy is cute or absolutely horrifying. WHAT IS THIS THING? We also spotted the keychain in Disney Traders! Whether he’s filled with popcorn or he’s foaming at the mouth, this might be an easier grab than the Alien popcorn bucket itself! Click here to read more about the newest merchandise item that may or may not give us nightmares. Norway Pavilion Over in the Norway Pavilion, we spotted a new collection of Helly Hansen clothing! New Helly Hansen jackets and clothing in the Norway Pavilion You’ve been able to purchase Helly Hansen jackets and other apparel in the Norway Pavilion for quite some time, so we’re always excited when we see new items come in! New Helly Hansen jackets and clothing in the Norway Pavilion Be on the lookout for the newest items on your next trip to Norway! Click here to read about the pressed pennies you can currently collect in the Norway Pavilion! China Pavilion Over in the China Pavilion, we spotted Lunar New Year items for sale in House of Good Fortune! Lunar New Year items on sale in the China Pavilion You can collect all kinds of celebratory decor if you’re still feeling a bit festive in ringing in the Year of the Ox! Be sure to check these items out before they’re all gone! Click here to check out Lunar New Year greetings from Shanghai Disney! The American Adventure Pavilion Last but not least, we spotted some new Soul toys for sale in the American Adventure Pavilion! Soul Minis The newest Pixar film to arrive on Disney+ has had tons of fun merchandise pop up around the parks. The collection includes twelve mini figurines featuring the characters from the movie! Soul Minis This is a one-stop shop in collecting all twelve figurines, so be sure to check them out if you’re a big fan of Soul like we are! Click here to check out photos from the new Soul jazz exhibit in the American Adventure Pavilion! That wraps it up for this installment of updates from the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow! Be sure to stay tuned for more of the latest news from EPCOT and around Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite ride in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at EPCOT: A Mickey Ice Cream Hack and Two New Cocktails! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: TONS of Gelato Mickey Merch, New Menu Items at Katsura Grill, and a 2021 Calendar! What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot! August 6, 2018 What’s New in EPCOT: Cute Mini Calendars, a New Wine, and the AP Pop-Up Shop! View the full article

There is a whole bunch of merchandise available in Disney World — ears, Loungefly bags, shoes, the WORKS. Ready to Visit Disney World? And while some of this merchandise is relatively inexpensive or pretty “typical” in terms of price, today we found some new items that are QUITE expensive. Would you pay OVER $200 for Disney’s latest merch? We know the feeling — you think you’ve packed everything you need for your Disney trip. You’ve double and triple checked the list. And then you get to Magic Kingdom, get blinded by the Florida sun and suddenly realize…you forgot your sunglasses. Well, never fear — Disney merchandise is here! Today, as we walked around Magic Kingdom we found a PRICEY souvenir you could bring home that would solve all of your sunglass woes — NEW Mickey sunglasses from Ray-Ban! OoooOO! There are two different sunglasses available. They both have the same general design but one has a set of black frames while the other has clear frames. The sunglasses are priced at $219. That’s some serious cash!! Oh Mickey, You Even Make Sunglasses Magical What makes these sunglasses so special? Well, they’re from Ray-Ban for starters. They’ve also got Mickey on them, of course! But, it’s a bit more than that. The ones with the clear frames are extra special. Those are actually the first Ray-Ban sunglasses with Mickey that have been released with clear frames (or really frames any color other than black). What Do You Think of the Clear Frames? As you can see in some of the photos above and below, the sides of the sunglasses feature images of Mickey Mouse making a whole bunch of different expressions. Oh Mickey, what are you up to? Check Them Out! If you want to snatch up a pair of these sunglasses in Magic Kingdom, you can head over to the Sunglass Hut Island Supply Stand in Adventureland while they’re still available. Would You Buy The Sunglasses? Again, they are priced at $219 each. That’s a hefty price for some magical sunglasses, but if you’re in the market for new Ray-Ban sunglasses and want Mickey on them, these might be just the thing for you. The Many Faces of Mickey! We’ll keep an eye out for more great Disney items and let you know what we spot! Click here to see the NEW Mary Poppins Disney Loungefly bag coming soon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you get these new sunglasses? Let us know in the comments! The post Would You Pay Over 0(!!) For Disney World's Latest Item? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Annual Passholders Can Shop for Exclusive Holiday Merchandise in Magic Kingdom SOON PHOTOS: New WandaVision MagicBand Arrives in Disney World The $5 Disney World Souvenir You Don’t Know About View the full article

We’ve gotten a TON of Disneyland reopening news today. Disneyland There have been updates on buying tickets, Park Hopping, dining, and more. But what if you’re planning on staying on property when you visit? We recently let ya know that Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa is reopening on April 29th, and now, Disney has announced when you can book your reservations. Reservations open for Disney’s Grand Californian open on April 15th, 2021! Heads up: that’s the same day that Disneyland ticket sales resume, so you’ll want to keep an eye out for that, too. ©Disney The hotel will open with modified amenities and recreational activities, in order to align with health and safety guidelines. Character dining, in-room dining, and character experiences will all be temporarily suspended. However, the pool, fitness centers, and shops will all be open, but with limited operations. Select dining will also be available. These experiences will be available when Disney’s Grand Californian reopens. ©Disney The following changes have also been made to resort services: ©Disney Keep in mind that the Grand Californian’s Disney Vacation Club Villas are still opening slightly later, on May 2nd. We’ll continue to keep you updated with the latest Disneyland reopening news, so stay tuned to DFB! Read All the Latest Disneyland Reopening Updates! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Aims to Reopen Late April California Residents May Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Still Set to Open at Disneyland "Later This Year" Click Here to Learn More About the "Touch of Disney" Ticketed Event in Disney California Adventure Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning a stay at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa? Let us know in the comments! The post Reservations Open SOON for Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Announces Reopening Date White Water Snacks at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Now Open After Refurbishment! NEWS: Disneyland Resort Hotel Reservations Are Now Only Available Starting Early November View the full article

The fallout from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s cruise line guidance has led to another cruise line canceling more voyages with Carnival Cruise Line taking June sailings off the board. View the full article

EPCOT is in the midst of a MAJOR transformation! Harmonious Concept Art ©Disney New attractions like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind are in progress. Plus much of the park is getting a new look. We’re especially excited to see Harmonious, the new nighttime spectacular — but we can’t say we’re happy about how those massive barges look in the water… . Over the last few months, Disney has been slowly but surely adding new, permanent fixtures to World Showcase Lagoon. The Harmonious barges will anchor the nighttime show in the evening and serve as a massive fountain feature during the day. As for right now though? No shade…but they aren’t cute. Harmonious Barges Yup, our beautiful view across World Showcase has been obstructed by these big ol’ flats. Today, the final barge was installed! On the one hand, we’re excited that this means we’re one step closer to the new show. On the other? Wow, do they look ugly or what? Harmonious Barges We’ll be keeping an eye out for more changes to the features on World Showcase Lagoon. Maybe we’ll get to see what that fountain will really look like soon! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to learn more about Harmonious! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about Harmonious? Tell us in the comments! The post The Ugliest EPCOT Transformation is Complete 😬 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: The Harmonious Barges Were LIT UP Tonight in Disney World! PHOTOS! Construction Continues on EPCOT’s Upcoming Fireworks Show This Is the Thing That Practically Everyone HATES in Disney World View the full article

ICYMI, Disneyland dropped a whole lot of news on us today, woo woo! T-minus 24 days, Disneyland! We now have a WAY better idea of how things are going to look once the park actually reopens on April 30th, including who can actually be there, and how they can get tickets. If you’ve already scoured through all the other Disneyland news, you may still be wondering about some of the remaining experiences that weren’t included in the original chunk of announcements. Well, we’ve got some answers! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, pre-closure While we’ve already covered details on how to make park reservations, and when dining reservations will open up, there are some other reservations we still need to cover! Over in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, it looks like both Savi’s Workshop (where you can build your own lightsaber) and the Droid Depot will be open to limited availability. And as we shared earlier, Rise of the Resistance will be open as well. © Disney According to the Disney website, Savi’s Workshop will have limited reservations and guests can check for availability starting on April 22nd. For Droid Depot, it currently does not appear as though a reservation will be necessary, so availability may depend on popularity and capacity. Savi’s Waiting Area This is somewhat similar to what we saw when the two reopened in Disney World, and we will be curious to see if anything changes closer to opening, as well as if guests will be able to get the full Savi’s Workshop experience! We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the latest we’re hearing, so keep following along on DFB! Speaking of Star Wars…Will Rise of the Resistance Reopen with Disneyland?? Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Aims to Reopen Late April California Residents May Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Still Set to Open at Disneyland "Later This Year" Click Here to Learn More About the "Touch of Disney" Ticketed Event in Disney California Adventure 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 Will you be visiting either of these iconic Galaxy’s Edge experiences when they reopen? Let us know in the comments! The post Want to Build a Droid or Lightsaber When Disneyland Reopens? Here's Everything You Need to Know. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Happy Birthday, Galaxy’s Edge! Here’s What’s Happened in ONE FULL YEAR Of Disney’s “Star Wars Lands” HURRY! Reservations for Savi’s Workshop in Disney World Are Officially Available! TONS of Star Wars Merchandise from Droid Depot Was Just Released by Disney Online! View the full article

As the global health crisis continues to impact the travel industry, we’ve seen the Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney cancel many of their upcoming departures over the past year. ©Adventures by Disney Adventures by Disney has suspended many of its trips and has continued to update its policies for those who have booked a trip or are planning for one in the future. Most recently, trips through March were canceled, but Adventures by Disney has shared another update to their schedule. The Adventures by Disney website now states that all departures through April 30th, 2021 have been canceled. There are two trips that will still take place, however, including both the Arizona and Utah Adventures departing on March 15th (which has passed) and a Costa Rica Adventure on April 10th. Canceled departures ©Disney The Disney Cruise Line also announced more cancelations today and Adventures by Disney has updated their site with information regarding the packages that are impacted. In addition to those already canceled, impacted sailings now include Disney Magic departures on August 18th, August 28th, September 11th, and September 18th. Departures impacted by Disney Cruise Line suspensions ©Disney Those who booked their adventures as part of a Disney Cruise Line departure will automatically receive a full refund, while all others will receive information about refund options directly from Adventures by Disney. We will continue to keep an eye out for any additional updates so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click HERE for the Latest Disney Cruise Line Update! 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 Have you ever traveled with Adventures by Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Adventures By Disney Announces MORE Trip Cancelations first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Adventures By Disney Suspends Select Trips Through April NEWS: More Adventures By Disney Trips Have Been Canceled Adventures By Disney Announces New Destinations For 2021! View the full article

Welcome back to Magic Kingdom, DFB friends! Cinderella Castle We’re back with another update on everything new and exciting at Disney World’s flagship park. Let’s take a look at some new construction, merchandise, and more! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Sorry, PeopleMover fans! Although the classic Tomorrowland ride was scheduled to reopen last Sunday, it’s STILL closed. It’s currently due to reopen on May 1st! And while we’ve seen some extensive testing in the area, we spotted even more work goin’ on recently. The PeopleMover was moving AND the audio was working! The PeopleMover is running again! We’re keeping our fingers crossed that this is a promising sign we’ll finally be able to go for a ride in May. Read the Latest PeopleMover Update! Over in Fantasyland, there are a few construction walls up! One is by Sir Mickeys, stretching to the entrance of Cinderella’s Royal Table… Fantasyland Construction Wall …while the other is just past the Wishing Well! We didn’t see anything too exciting goin’ on, but we’ll keep our eyes peeled! After all, with Disney World’s 50th anniversary coming up, lots of work is happening throughout the park. Hmm, what could they MEAN?! And speaking of the big 5-0…Cinderella Castle’s 50th anniversary transformation is still taking place! Work recently hit a milestone as all of the draperies were added to the castle. And now, gold crests are being added! More details on Cinderella Castle! We’ll see these crests on the castle itself, as well as on the turrets and stage lighting booths. And guys, we can’t wait to see what the finished product looks like! Click for the Latest Cinderella Castle Makeover Update! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates In the Emporium, we spotted lots of new finds to share with ya! First of all, there’s a new Monsters University cup! It features a simple clear design with the iconic blue logo. You can grab it for $19.99! Monsters University Cup We also found some new ears! Disney’s released quite a few pairs lately, and the newest are hot pink and polka-dotted! Here they are in Box Office Gifts! You can grab ’em for $29.99. Read More About These New Ears! And if you’re a Tweed and Pearl ears fan, good news! Those have been restocked. The Tweed and Pearl ears are BACK! Speaking of new headwear…if you’ve got a wedding on the way, you may want to snag the new Bride and Groom hats! These baseball caps feature small Mickey and Minnie ears — and they’re perfect for a subtle way to match. Bride and Groom Hats And lastly, if you’re on the hunt for the Class of 2021 and Mothers’ Day MagicBands, they are currently sold out in the parks. That was fast, guys! 2021 Graduate MagicBand The Cast Member we spoke with suggested checking shopDisney — they may pop up there. Best of luck if you’re on the hunt! Take a Closer Look at Those MagicBands! Magic Kingdom Additional Updates We’ve just gotta make your day real quick! You know we’re HUGE fans of Disney ducks here at DFB, and we’ve got a spotting to show ya! Some ducklings were chillin’ in the little stream in front of Rapunzel’s Tower. Adorable, right?! Hello, little ducklings! And in other news, Disney World celebrated Easter last weekend! Of course, Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny made their annual appearance for a socially-distanced meet and greet. It’s the Easter Bunny! They attracted quite the crowd as Mr. Easter Bunny hid eggs for Mrs. Easter Bunny to find! Mrs. Easter Bunny is here, too! We were happy to see them out and about — and interacting with all their fans! Check Out More Photos of the Easter Bunny! Well, that’s all for our trip to Magic Kingdom! As always, we’ll keep an eye out for the latest Disney news and updates for ya. Stay tuned to DFB! Check Out Some Secret Eats in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Magic Kingdom soon? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A RARE Character and MORE Mystery Construction! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Our Day in Magic Kingdom: NEW Pins and A Spicy Sammie What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Halloween Merch (?!) and 2 Shop Closures What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Lots of Pet Tees, Up Pins, and Store Closures View the full article

Disneyland shared a ton of valuable information today to those hoping to visit the parks following their historic year-long closure. Among the information shared included dates on when tickets will go on sale, as well as when guests can begin to make those required park reservations. Disneyland If you’re a Disneyland Legacy Passholder, you’re probably wondering what this means for your ability to visit the parks once they reopen. We wish we had great news to share with you, but it looks like things could get a bit bumpy over the next couple of weeks. In short, guests who already have valid theme park tickets can begin to make their park reservations on Monday, April 12th no earlier than 8AM PT. Guests who do NOT have valid theme park tickets need to wait an additional three days, when park ticket sales resume on April 15th. At that time, those guests can begin to make their park reservations. ©Disney But here’s the catch — Disneyland totally wiped the slate clean and suspended their Annual Passholder system back in January. So all of those Passholders (upwards of one million individuals) no longer have valid theme park tickets (and they likely do not have extra theme park tickets laying around because…they had Annual Passes), which means that, as of this writing, they will NOT be able to make a park reservation on April 12th. Disneyland’s former Annual Passholders would have to wait until April 15th to purchase new tickets and make park reservations, according to the current verbiage on Disney’s website. Storytellers Statue in Disney California Adventure In an email sent out to Passholders, Disney didn’t even mention the April 12th date at all, and only mentions April 15th as when tickets go on sale and when park reservations can be made. Email sent to Disneyland Passholders ahead of reopening © Disney This is all a bit mind-blowing when you stop and consider just how many people Disney essentially shut out from grabbing those first few park reservations. Disneyland’s Passholders (now known as “Legacy Passholders”) are comprised of nearly one million people, mostly locals who frequent the parks every week. Legacy Passholder Magnet and Button from A Touch of Disney event But hey, Disneyland, we’re going to give you the benefit of the doubt here for a moment. We know that you have thought this through. We’re sure that you’re going to give your Passholders — whose tickets you revoked — the opportunity to buy tickets to go to Disneyland on its historic reopening day, right? Because you KNOW that those park reservations for opening day are going to sell out FAST…right? Mickey Mouse at A Touch of Disney Disneyland’s reopening day on April 30th is going to be a very historic and important day for not only Disneyland, but for the Walt Disney Company as a whole. So it would only make sense that Disney’s loyal Passholders are given a fair shot at the opportunity to be in attendance…right? But hey, at least there are free magnets. While Disneyland shared that a new replacement program is in the works, we are still awaiting the details of exactly what this program will look like. We can cross our fingers and hope that a replacement membership program is announced soon and we learn more about the possible “perks” that come along with it. But Disneyland’s former Annual Passholders may need to prepare for their park experience to look and feel a little different for now. Once Disneyland announces more details, we will fill you in on all the must-know information! Click here to read what we know about so far regarding Disneyland’s former Annual Passholders. Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Aims to Reopen Late April California Residents May Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Still Set to Open at Disneyland "Later This Year" Click Here to Learn More About the "Touch of Disney" Ticketed Event in Disney California Adventure 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 currently a Disneyland Legacy Passholder? Let us know in the comments! The post So...Did You Forget About Annual Passholders, Disney?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Need to Talk About Disneyland’s One Million Passholders Updates For Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders During 2020 Closure Disney Just Released Lots of HUGE Savings for Legacy Passholders View the full article

Ever since the global pandemic hit, health and safety measures changed and have continued to evolve in the Disney Parks and around the world. Minnie Mouse The face mask policies in Disney World have evolved over time, capacity levels have changed, and travel policies have developed and been revised over the last year. But, with COVID-19 vaccinations becoming more available for many people around the country, health and safety policies may be changing again as more focus starts to be given to vaccine passports. Today, we’ll be breaking down everything we know about vaccine passports so far, and we’ll be talking about some of the big questions that you may have about the process. What is a Vaccine Passport? In February, we started hearing more about potential COVID-19 vaccine passports and some have recently indicated that you might need a vaccine passport to travel or participate in certain activities in the future. So, what is a “vaccine passport?” Vaccine passports are a way for you to provide proof that you have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially a recent negative COVID-19 test result. Flying to Orlando So, if a business, airline, or other location asks you to prove that you have been vaccinated or recently tested negative for COVID-19, the idea is that you’d have this vaccine passport — either digitally or physically — to simply show them. According to U.S. News & World Report, vaccine passports are not a new idea. Those who are frequent international travelers may be familiar with vaccine cards — typically yellow papers showing your vaccinations. Certain places around the world may require proof of vaccination against things like yellow fever or tuberculosis which these cards would prove. Orlando International Airport As we’ve shared earlier, The Washington Post has reported that President Biden’s administration and some private companies are “working to develop a way of handling credentials…that would allow Americans to prove they have been vaccinated.” This is what is now being referred to as a “vaccine passport” or “vaccine credentials.” In January, President Biden also issued an executive order directing agencies to assess the feasibility of linking COVID-19 vaccinations to vaccine cards and making digital versions, as reported by U.S. News and World Report. To learn more about what vaccine passports are, click here! Who or What Might the Vaccine Passports Affect? According to the New York Times, this type of passport could be used for international travel or for large-scale events (things like the Super Bowl, large concerts, etc.). Although at first it seemed like vaccine passports might mainly be used for things like big events and international travel, it looks like the effort to develop vaccine passports has gained momentum as the pandemic continues to develop. The Washington Post reported that because some COVID-19 guidelines could be loosened by the 4th of July, a number of companies have said they will or may require proof of vaccination before opening up again. Ready to Fly Based on recent statements made by individuals like Dr. Anthony Fauci, there may be various private businesses or sectors that will require proof of vaccination in order to service customers. Dr. Fauci noted that there may be theaters, colleges, or other institutions that will tell individuals they cannot get in unless they provide proof of vaccination. Several countries and certain airlines already require a negative COVID-19 test to board a plane. Negative COVID-19 tests are also required for international flights to the U.S. The idea is that the vaccine passport could be the next step in that direction. Planning to Fly Soon? Even though the situation regarding cruises and when they could start up again continues to change, Royal Caribbean International previously stated that only vaccinated adults (and children with a negative COVID-19 test) would be allowed on upcoming cruises. So, vaccine passports may become important for those looking to cruise again. In short, various businesses or industries may require proof of vaccination. The vaccine passport is meant to be a way for customers to show that proof. Click here to see more on how COVID-19 guidelines could be loosened by the 4th of July. How Are Vaccine Passports Being Created? According to some slides prepared by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, proof of vaccination may ultimately be critical to “restoring baseline population health and promoting safe return to social, commercial, and leisure activities.” Orlando International Airport There are several vaccine passport projects already in progress. According to one source, there are at least 17 different vaccine passport initiatives underway — one of which is led by the World Health Organization. A digital version by IBM is also in the works. Officials have warned that if the development of these various vaccine passports are too confusing and chaotic, it could be ineffective. Airplane In terms of the federal government’s involvement, Dr. Fauci has recently said, “I doubt that the federal government will be the main mover of a vaccine passport concept. They may be involved in making sure things are done fairly and equitably, but I doubt if the federal government is going to be the leading element of that.” The United States is not the only country where work is being done on vaccine passports. But, U.S. officials have said they are dealing with several challenges including healthcare equity and data privacy. They have indicated that they want a system that Americans can use to prove their vaccination, but they also want to protect the privacy and fraud that could occur with this type of system. Recent Flight from Orlando Another important point to creators of the vaccine passport is that low-income populations are able to participate. President Biden’s national coordinator for Health IT, Micky Tripathi, said in a recent meeting, “How do we make sure that whatever is available is accessible to everyone so no one is left behind or feeling like they can’t participate in the return of their day-to-day activities?” The Washington Post notes that there are a few options for vaccine passports already in existence and more in development. Disney World Offers Payment to Cast Members For Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine How Might This Affect Your Next Trip to Disney World? At the end of March, the governor of Florida commented on whether vaccine passports would be required in the state. According to WESH 2 News, Governor Ron DeSantis specifically stated, “we are not supporting doing any vaccine passports in the state of Florida.” Cinderella Castle The governor said, “It’s completely unacceptable for either the government or the private sector to impose upon you the requirement that you show proof of vaccine to just simply be able to participate in normal society” at the time in a press conference. He also emphasized that the COVID-19 vaccine would be available to all, but that there would be no mandate on it. He has disapproved of the idea of vaccine passports. Disney World Sign On April 2nd, he took further action on this statement and issued an executive order against vaccine passports. The order says that “No Florida government entity, or its subdivisions…shall be permitted to issue vaccine passports, vaccine passes, or other standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party.” You Can’t Wear These Masks in Disney World The Executive Order goes on to state that “Businesses in Florida are prohibited from requiring patrons or customers to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery to gain access to, entry upon, or serve from the business.” Essentially, this means that no business in Florida can require proof of vaccination in order to enter or receive a service. Splitsville The order does not, however, restrict businesses from putting other COVID-19 health screening policies in place. At the moment, we have not seen any official statement from Disney World about vaccine passports. For the time being, guests are not required to provide proof of vaccination in order to enter Disney World’s theme parks or hotels. But, we’ll keep an eye out for more updates. Click here to see more about Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order regarding vaccine passports. However, it should be noted that, as the Disney World website specifies, by entering Disney World you are confirming that you and all members of your party are not experiencing any of the listed symptoms of COVID-19, have not been in contact with someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 symptoms without completing a 14-day quarantine, and are not under any self-quarantine orders. If you cannot confirm that, you must NOT enter Walt Disney World Resort. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Also, if at any point during your trip you don’t meet that criteria, you and your traveling party will be required to isolate and may be relocated or asked to leave Disney World. Click here to learn more about Disney’s health policy. Will Vaccine Passports Be Required By the Federal Government? The most recent news about vaccine passports includes a statement from Dr. Anthony Fauci and whether he thinks these passports will be required by the federal government. Dr. Anthony Fauci | ©Good Morning America During a recent podcast, the interviewer asked Dr. Fauci if vaccine passports would be necessary to safely get things like concerts, schools, gyms, and more back to normal. They also asked whether Dr. Fauci thinks that the federal government should be playing an active role in coordinating something like vaccine passports and where they are required. Orange Bird Mask “I doubt that the federal government will be the main mover of a vaccine passport concept. They may be involved in making sure things are done fairly and equitably, but I doubt if the federal government is going to be the leading element of that,” Dr. Fauci responded. He believes that individual entities will be the ones really involved when it comes to vaccine passports. Face Mask Sign Dr. Fauci mentioned that there may be theaters, colleges, or other locations that tell individuals they cannot get in unless they provide proof of vaccination. He also noted that he’s not saying whether these entities should or that they would do that, but he said you could foresee how an independent entity might require individuals to show proof of vaccination. Still, Dr. Fauci made it clear that vaccine passports are “not going to be mandated from the federal government.” Click here to read more on Dr. Fauci’s statements about vaccine passports. And that’s everything we know about the vaccine passports so far. But, keep in mind that the situation with vaccine passports, just like the situation with the pandemic in general, is subject to change. When more information is dropped about vaccine passports, we’ll be sure to let you know. And as health and safety measures continue to evolve over time, we’ll keep you updated on the latest news that could impact your Disney World vacation. Click here to see the news shared recently about how all adults may be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine sooner than expected. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Everything We Know About Vaccine Passports So Far first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Elementary School Kids Could Receive COVID-19 Vaccine in Early 2022 NEWS: U.S. Could Have Enough Vaccines for Every Adult By May NEWS: Florida Vaccination Eligibility Age Lowered to 50 View the full article

Disney World is constantly changing! Partners Statue Sometimes we see those changes coming and sometimes we don’t. Last month, a few things definitely caught us off guard. Here are the three most unexpected things that happened in Disney World in March! 1. Magic Kingdom started testing facial recognition for park entry. First up, Disney announced and then started testing the use of facial recognition for park entry. Previously, touchpads were used with a finger scan. Facial recognition could potentially add a touchless option. Let’s Get Scanning! As of right now, this is just a test. Guests can opt into testing the new feature. All you do then is scan your MagicBand, park ticket, or Magic Mobile Pass as usual and then look at a screen for your face scan. The tech uses facial recognition to verify your ticket and then you can head into the park. Here’s Where to Stand We will, of course, be keeping a close eye on its development and whether it returns after its testing period. Click here to see how the new facial recognition works in Disney World! 2. An iconic snack got a BIG price increase. We were delighted to find out that the Adventureland Spring Roll Cart reopened from a few months of closure in Magic Kingdom but NOT so delighted to find that one of our favorite snacks, the Spring Rolls, had received a MAJOR price increase. They cost more now?!?!?! We love swinging by this spot for a taste of Cheeseburger Spring Rolls, Pepperoni Pizza Spring Rolls, or whatever other flavors they have on the menu. Now though, we have to pay a whopping $2 extra for this yummy snack. $9.50?!?!? Before the cart closed, Spring Rolls were priced at $7.50 for two. Now, you’ll have to fork up $9.50 for two. Whew! Want to learn more about this price increase? Click here! 3. Main Street, U.S.A. is seeing some LENGTHY refurbishments. Main Street, U.S.A. has some pretty awesome shops on it. We could definitely spend a while wandering the stores! Well, we were pretty surprised this month when it was announced that a FEW Main Street, U.S.A. locations were closing for refurbishment! Confectionery Sign Main Street Confectionery closed its doors for a lengthy refurbishment through at least June and The Chapeau closed for some time as well. In the meantime, some of the other shops have treats and hats stocked. The Chapeau closed These stores could be getting a pick-me-up for the 50th Anniversary in October. We can’t wait to see what work is being done! To see more about the Confectionery refurbishment, click here! These things really surprised us last month! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates (and surprises!) from Disney World and beyond! Click here to see more Disney World news you might’ve missed! 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 caught you by surprise? Tell us in the comments! The post The 3 Most Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World in March! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Three 2021 Dates You NEED to Know If You’re a Disney World Fan! How Disney World IS (and ISN’T) Prepping For Its Biggest Birthday Yet Take a CLOSER Look at Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Transformation! View the full article

California continues to make adjustments to its COVID-19 regulations. California Beach Recently, we’ve seen changes made to the state’s reopening guidelines as over 20 million vaccines have been administered. Now, California is beginning to look towards life post-pandemic, as they anticipate fully reopening the state. According to the Los Angeles Times, California is aiming to fully reopen the state on June 15th. Governor Gavin Newsom said of the goal, “With more than 20 million vaccines administered across the state, it is time to turn the page on our tier system and begin looking to fully reopen California’s economy.” The state will be able to return to business as usual, provided mask-wearing and testing take place and vaccinations are encouraged. COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG Specifically, June 15th will mark the end of California’s current reopening roadmap, which separates counties into one of four color-coded tiers. Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s health and human services secretary, specified that “The entire state will move into this phase as a whole. This will not be county-by-county.” These tiers had dictated what restrictions — including capacity limitations — applied to businesses and public spaces in each county. ©COVID19.ca.gov On June 15th, all counties will essentially move into a final green tier, which will permit “normal” operations — alongside mask-wearing, continued vaccinations, and testing. There will be no specific capacity requirements for businesses. However, officials have stated that Newsom has no plans in the short-term to modify mask-wearing policies or lift the mandate. Disney Face Mask Ghaly emphasized, “If we see any concerning rise in our hospitalizations, we will take the necessary precautions.” The June 15th reopening depends on both a sufficient vaccine supply and a low number of hospitalizations. The state is currently seeing positive trends for both, but this is subject to change. And to contribute to vaccination efforts, Newsom hopes to drop the minimum age for vaccines from 16 to 12 — but only when FDA approval comes. ©Facebook Keep in mind that this June 15th reopening is highly subject to change, too. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more news and keep you posted. Stay tuned to DFB! Read the Latest on California’s Tiers! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: California Sets Target Date for Full Reopening first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: California Makes BIG Changes to Reopening Guidelines Disneyland Plans to Install Over 23,000 Health and Safety Measures in Preparation for a Future Reopening Disneyland’s ‘Together We Can Be Incredible’ PSAs to Be Seen Across California! View the full article

In the last year, we’ve seen a lot of “sprucing up” going on around the Walt Disney World parks, but especially in Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle getting work done for the 50th Anniversary. Cinderella Castle got a new paint job and now she’s getting additional decorations for the 50th Anniversary. We also noticed repainting happening at the parking entrance for the TTC and several classic attractions are getting golden touch-ups. Today, we spotted another place in the park where there’s some painting going on, and we took some photos to share with you! Over in Tomorrowland, Cool Ship is a snack stand that’s home to a pretty simple array of theme park treats. We recently noticed some construction walls in this area, and now we know why — Cool Ship is getting a new paint job! Hey there, Cool Ship! From what we could tell so far, the colors are a lot more vibrant and refreshed. Tomorrowland as a whole is an area with a lot of gray and concrete, so this pop of color will help liven the place up! That is one VIVID blue! When Cool Ship is open, it typically has a small menu. Right now, the options listed online are drinks and churros…and that’s about it. However, because the options are so limited, you likely won’t have to fight the crowds here! It’s looking nice and refreshed over here. We’ll make sure to keep an eye on the paint job progress at Cool Ship, and we’ll let you know if any other spots in Magic Kingdom get a little extra love before the big anniversary! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from the parks! Click Here for Your Guide to the 50th Anniversary! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to WDW for the anniversary? Tell us in the comments! The post A Snack Spot is Getting A "Cool" New Look in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Construction Walls Are UP at This Classic Magic Kingdom Attraction Construction Walls Are UP at a Disney World Snack Stand! EVERY Attraction That Will Be Closed This Week in Disney World! View the full article

The phased reopening of Walt Disney World continues! And, we’re especially happy to see more dining locations and options become available once again. Olivia’s Cafe Just a few weeks ago, for instance, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort opened again to guests (along with its restaurants, of course). And while Olivia’s Cafe has been open for awhile now, this hidden gem of a restaurant at Disney’s Old Key West Resort has recently reinstated brunch at Olivia’s Cafe. (And, may we say… YUM!) In fact, if you’re planning on kicking back at Old Key West yourself, then you need to know about ANOTHER quick-service spot reopening to guests! Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks is newly reopen at Disney’s Old Key West Resort for guests chilling out during their hotel stays! Turtle Shack Which is good news, because — as everyone knows — you can really work up a hunger from all that swimming and splashing! POOL TIME!! The quick-service spot is open from 11:30AM to 5:30PM so you can enjoy lunch after you take a dip in the pool or a late-afternoon snack. Operating Hours sign The menu is made up of quick-service fare with pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and more! We’re talking about more than your typical poolside eats, with options like Loaded Nachos, a Mango Rum Barbecued Pork Sandwich and a Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich among the offerings. Turtle Shack Menu Of course, if a classic poolside cocktail is what you crave, Turtle Shack can easily set you up with a Pina Colada or a Strawberry Daiquiri, too. No problem! Just keep in mind that Turtle Shack is always considered a Seasonally Open location, so even though it is officially reopen, it may or may not be operating during your visit. It’s always great to be back at Old Key West! Old Key West Tumbler As more restaurants continue to open around the parks and resorts, we’ll be sure to update you on everything you need to know! (In fact, we have another reopening to look forward to in just a couple more days!) Stay tuned with DFB for the latest news you need to know! Click here to see the complete list of every restaurant that’s OPEN (and closed) in Disney World right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite pool to visit in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post PHOTOS: Another Poolside Bar Has Reopened at a Disney World Resort Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Old Key West Resort: Halloween Decor, Spooky Snacks, and More! What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! There’s Another Candy Corn Cupcake in Disney World. But How Does It Stack Up Against the Rest? View the full article

Disneyland has announced a lot of details about the reopening of the theme parks. Concept Art ©Disney We know a lot more about the return of ticket sales, dining, and attractions. Now, we’ve got a full list of the attractions coming to Disneyland Resort. Several attractions WON’T be reopening with the parks — and one, in particular, caught our eye. The list of reopening Disneyland attractions does NOT include The Jungle Cruise, so it looks like this iconic attraction will not be reopening with Disneyland Park. Concept Art ©Disney As you might know, The Jungle Cruise (on both coasts) is undergoing a refurbishment to add some new scenes and a new story. On top of this, they will be updating some cultural depictions. It’s Alberta Falls! ©Disney In Disney World, the attraction will not close during this work. As of the current announcements, Disneyland will not reopen The Jungle Cruise with the park. This may be to help accommodate the refurbishment. Jungle Cruise Skipper Hat We’ll be bringing you more news about the reopening of the Disneyland theme parks so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to see the full list of the attractions coming to Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Aims to Reopen Late April California Residents May Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Still Set to Open at Disneyland "Later This Year" Click Here to Learn More About the "Touch of Disney" Ticketed Event in Disney California Adventure 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 Will you be visiting Disneyland soon? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: An ICONIC Ride Will NOT Open With Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disneyland Adds Alcohol To Another Restaurant Menu! Disneyland President Says the Resort Is ‘In Limbo’ With the California Government NEWS: Reopening Guidelines For Disneyland and Other California Theme Parks Are Set To Be Issued This Week View the full article

This is NOT a drill: Disneyland just dropped a TON on info ahead of their park reopening on April 30th! It’s…so…beautiful In addition to letting us know which restaurants and rides will be reopening with the park, we also got news on the specifics of park tickets — and one very important feature that wasn’t present when Disney World first reopened. That’s right, park hopping is coming BACK to Disneyland, baby! We take park-hopping VERY seriously here! If you are ready to Park Hop Til You Drop, the good news is: you can! Along with details on how to secure park reservations, Disneyland announced today that the park hop option will be available to those who have park hopper tickets. Hiya Mater! Similar to how it is currently functioning in Disney World, guests will make their park reservation for the first park they want to visit, and then can hop to the other park at 1PM, if available. Remember: Guests with multi-day tickets will be required to make a separate park reservation for each day they plan to visit the theme parks. So, you can start the morning in California Adventure and say hi to Radiator Springs, and then… Oh heyyyyy …pop on over to visit the castle! Oh, how we’ve missed that view. Remember that park availability is subject to change, and no one is guaranteed to get into the parks. But it’s exciting that park hopping is going to be available right off the bat! Currently, both parks are scheduled to be open from 9AM to 7PM each day, and you can start making park reservations as soon as April 12th. We’re so excited to be one step closer to Disneyland’s reopening, and we’ll be sure to keep our ears out for all the latest updates over the next couple of weeks! Don’t forget — there’s a ride with brand new features opening with Disneyland on April 30th! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Aims to Reopen Late April California Residents May Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Still Set to Open at Disneyland "Later This Year" Click Here to Learn More About the "Touch of Disney" Ticketed Event in Disney California Adventure 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 Will you be park hopping at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post Will You Be Able to Visit BOTH Parks in One Day Once Disneyland Reopens!? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Downtown Disney’s Closed Starbucks Location Has Reopened…AGAIN! Orange Bird AND Disney Villains! We’re Loving These NEW Fans in Disneyland! NEWS: Disneyland Canceling Reservations Through October 24th View the full article

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline the 2021 Fort Lauderdale Air Show May 8-9, organizers announced Tuesday. Here's the lineup of other stunt aircraft soaring and thundering over Fort Lauderdale beach. View the full article