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To all our runners out there — and your kids — we have a refreshing new recipe that might just hit the spot! ©Disney After having a big workout, it can be nice to kick back with a refreshing drink to recharge and reset. runDisney has shared a new smoothie recipe by Jamie Lee McIntyre MS RDN, GoGo squeeZ Content Contributor that sounds delicious and features one of our favorite green friends! Your kids may love Baby Yoda, but will they love this green smoothie inspired by him? © runDisney Ingredients If they don’t mind the color, this smoothie recipe could be a great way to get in your daily serving of fruits and veggies! To make this delicious look-alike, you’ll need: A peeled kiwi 2 Packs of Gogo squeeZ Applesauce A handful of baby spinach 1 tsp lime juice 1/2 c crushed ice With the option to add mint leaves for extra flavor! © runDisney Directions To make your smoothie: simply blend all your ingredients together in the blender until smooth, and then pour into a glass. For that adorable Grogu garnish on top, you’ll need two blueberries for the eyes, and two 1/4 slices of kiwi for the ears. Place these all on a toothpick, and set it on top of the glass. Voila! Baby Yoda, is that you?? Now you might be thinking…haven’t I seen something like this before? Twinsies?? We definitely think this smoothie bears a resemblance to the secret menu Baby Yoda cocktail over at Trader Sam’s at Disneyland Resort! This smoothie recipe was created in honor of this year’s Star Wars virtual runDisney marathon in April, so we will definitely be keeping our eyes out for more fun recipes like this one as we get closer! Looking for a healthy treat to pair with your smoothie? Check out this other runDisney recipe! 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. Is this green smoothie the way for you? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Recipe: A Smoothie Your Kids Might Actually Want to Drink (Hint: It's Baby Yoda!) first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: RECIPE: Fuel Up With Healthy Disney-Inspired Muffins! Disney Recipe: Mickey Mouse Potato Cakes! “You’re Welcome” for This Disney Princess-Inspired Recipe View the full article

We’ve popped into Disney World’s WILDEST park a few times in the last week! Pandora Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a pretty cool place to hang out. We love eating the food, riding the rides, and (of course!) checking in on the animals. Now, we’re here with a quick update on everything NEW in the park! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Restaurantosaurus Lounge Let’s start with the food updates! Cast Members let us know that Restaurantosaurus Lounge has the last of the Tiger Beer in the park right now. You’ll want to hurry over if you’re hoping to snag some! Tiger Beer Tiffins On Discovery Island, Tiffins restaurant had a “Seating Available” sign posted to encourage guests to pop in for a meal. Tiffins Sign Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Pandora Over in Pandora, the barriers from the bioluminescence repainting are gone and the entrance walkway is fully reopened. Pandora Entrance Nights in Pandora should have a renewed glow about them! Bioluminescence Affection Section Let’s hop on the Wildlife Express Train and head to Rafiki’s Planet Watch to visit the Affection Section. Wildlife Express Recently, we spotted that Gabby, a Pinewoods Cattle, was working on placing her hoof on a riser and getting rewards for it. Cast Members let us know that this is how they would get her to place her hoof for an X-ray! Gabby the Cow Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Pin Trading We didn’t spot any new merchandise in Animal Kingdom on our last visit, but we did see that the new Pin Trading location has been moved from Expedition Everest to the old merch cart across from the Gibbons Apes. New Pin Trading Location That’s all we have for you so it was just a quick update today! As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest updates from Disney World and beyond! Want more of the latest news from Animal Kingdom? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Animal Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Animal Kingdom: A LIMITED Beer, Animal Training, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Pandora Construction, a Secret Menu Drink, and…a Spitting Hat? PHOTOS: Did Pluto Visit Animal Kingdom to Check Out Its Glow-Up? Our Day in Animal Kingdom: Pandora Gear and a Layered Starbucks Drink! View the full article

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Disney and Coach have released some pretty amazing collaborations. COACH Designer Ears We’ve seen Coach designer ears, a Donald Duck line, and even a Star Wars collection! But the newest collaboration is a little more princess-inspired — and a special group (including you!) can score some major savings on the Coach Outlet website. Disney’s princess collection features Cinderella, Tiana, and Belle on crossbody bags, wristlets, wallets, and more. And while these new items aren’t up for grabs for everyone just yet, Coach Insiders can buy them on the Coach Outlet website with early access and a BIG discount. For example, the Cinderella Box Crossbody Bag is on sale from $350 to $175! It features double-zip closure and a detachable strap, with imagery of Cinderella’s iconic carriage. ©Coach Tiana also has a line of bags! There’s a mini camera bag in lily pad green with her on it. There are outside and inside pockets with an adjustable strap. And guys — this one’s 50% off for Coach Insiders, too! It’s discounted from $278 to $139. ©Coach Belle’s collection is the soft yellow of her ballgown! Her jewelry box is on sale from $178 to $89 for Coach Insiders, and it features plenty of sparkles. Inside, there are multiple compartments for jewelry, as well as a mirror. ©Coach And if you want something a little more subtle, you can opt for the classic Coach pattern with Cinderella-inspired patches! The Disney x Coach City Tote is covered with the Coach logo, and it has pink accents. Patches include Cinderella’s glass slipper, the Fairy Godmother’s wand, and “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo.” And Coach Insiders: you can snag this one for $199 instead of $398! ©Coach Keep in mind that it’s totally FREE to become a Coach Insider! You’ll qualify for early access for this collection plus those 50% savings. You’ll get free shipping, too! You can sign up here directly through the Coach Outlet website. Click Here to Shop the Whole Collection! If you’ve got your eye on one of these bags, you may wanna sign up! And as always, stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep bringing you the latest Disney news. Check Out Another Disney x Coach Collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of this princess collection? Let us know in the comments! The post The Insider Tip to Save 50% on Disney x Coach Bags first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! The Force is STRONG with the New COACH X STAR WARS Collection! The New Disney x COACH Line Featuring Donald Duck Is Selling Out Fast in Disney World! Coach Just Released More Disney-Inspired Bags and We’re Loving their Vintage Feel View the full article

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If you’re like us, one of your favorite parts of visiting Walt Disney World is all the food! Waffles with a view And, you don’t necessarily have to be in the parks to get a taste of your favorite treats and eats in from Disney. That’s why we love sharing Disney recipes with you to try at home! While it somehow never tastes exactly how it does in Disney World (no matter how close you follow the recipe), there’s still something special about foods marked as “Disney” in our minds. And, for those who don’t want to try their hand in the kitchen, we’ve got a list of pre-packaged foods to make you feel like you’re at Disney that you can find at Trader Joe’s! So, if you’re a big fan of the grocery store like many of our writers ae, here’s everything you can pick up to bring some of that Disney magic home! Philly Cheesesteak Bao Buns First up is a flavor that you probably thought you could only taste when exploring Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. That’s right, we talking about the Cheeseburger Pods from Satu’li Canteen! These wrapped cheeseburger buns are delicious and are made with ground beef, ketchup, mustard, pickle, and cheddar cheese at Disney World and you can find a copycat at Trader Joe’s! Cheeseburger Pods at Satu’li Canteen Next time you’re visiting the grocery store, pick up a box of the Philly Cheesesteak Bao Buns. You’ll find these in the frozen section and all you have to do is pop them in the oven and enjoy a taste of Disney! ©Popsugar.food They are made with Philly cheesesteak in a bao bun with shredded beef, onion, and bell pepper. So, not exactly the same recipe, but they taste pretty close to the real thing! You’ll find them in a box of 4 for $3.49. Big Soft Pretzels Mickey Pretzels are perhaps the most iconic Disney World snack. There’s just something better about giant pretzels in the shape of Mickey Mouse. You can find them everywhere around the parks when you’re visiting and, now, you can even find them at home! Mickey Pretzel Time! Trader Joe’s sells bags of Big Soft Pretzels in the frozen section and they are sure to remind you of days snacking on the salty snack in front of Cinderella Castle! They aren’t Mickey-shaped but use your imagination and it’ll feel almost the same! ©Trader Joe’s They come in a pack of 4 for $2.49. Honestly, this is such a steal that you might pack your own pretzels for your next visit to Disney World and just buy the plastic cheese! Brazilian Style Cheese Bread Next up is cheesy bread! If you love the Brazilian Cheese Bread that can be found during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival or have tried the Pao de Queijo off the secret menu at Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom, then you’re in for a treat! Carbs and cheese go hand in hand and you don’t have to be at Disney World to get your fix! Pao De Queijo off the Secret Menu at Skipper Canteen! You can get the Trader Joe’s Brazilian Style Cheese Bread and create your own Disney dining adventure! These are made with tapioca flour and parmesan cheese with a thin crisp exterior and a chewy cheese center. Um…YUM! ©Trader Joe’s Instagram You can find it in the frozen section (are you picking up on a theme here?) for $3.99. And, you get 12 pieces for that price! Garlic Naan & Butter Chicken If you’ve ever eaten at Yak & Yeti Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you probably know that they serve up some pretty tasty Asian-style dishes! And, if you’ve tried the Chicken Tikka Masala, you probably were left wanting more after scooping up every inch of the sauce with naan. And, Trader Joe’s has something that tastes pretty close so you can enjoy more dinners feeling like you’re dining in Disney World! Chicken Tikka Masala Trader Joe’s sells a Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice that you can warm up in the oven! Pair it with Trader Joe’s Garlic Naan and you have yourself a fancy Disney-inspired meal! ©Amazon The Butter Chicken serves one and can be found in the frozen section for $3.69. And, the Garlic Naan is also there for $1.99. You may never want to spend $25.99 on the dish at Disney World again after eating this (though we still do)! Pizza Margherita If you’ve been following us for a while here at DFB, you probably know that one of our favorite places to grab pizza is Via Napoli in the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT. And, if you’re craving some wood-fired pizza, there’s something at Trader Joe’s that will make you feel like your eating the Margherita Pizza in the middle of the restaurant. Via Napoli Pizza Margherita Trader Joe’s has a Pizza Margherita that you can find in the frozen section. So, all you need to do is warm this one up in the oven and get to snacking! If you want to get real authentic to the Disney experience, give your oven a name (Vesuvio, Etna, and Stromboli are already taken)! ©Buzzfeed The frozen pizza is imported from Italy so really you’re getting as close as you can get to Via Napoli, right? And, instead of buying a plane ticket (or a park ticket), this one will only cost you $3.99. Mac & Cheese Bites Wine Bar George serves up some Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites that we’ve been known to rave about in the past. We can’t help it! And, if you also love the crispy, cheesy small plate from the Disney Springs restaurant, then you’re in luck because you can whip them up at home in little to no time! Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites from Wine Bar George Next time you’re at the grocery store, pick up a box of the Trader Joe’s Mac & Cheese Bites! These little guys come frozen in a box of 10 and you can warm them up in the oven or get fancy and use an air fryer to make them extra crispy. Pair it with a marinara sauce and parmesan cheese and you’ll feel like you’re at Disney World, no reservation needed! ©Trader Joe’s And, you’ll be snacking at a fraction of the cost. These are only $3.99 at the store! Chicken Chilaquiles Rojo There are a lot of Disney fans that will argue the only way to travel around World Showcase at EPCOT is by starting in the Mexico Pavilion. If you’re one of those people then you’re going to love this next one! La Canita de San Angel is the Quick Service restaurant located in the Mexico Pavilion where you can find all the tacos, chips, and guacamole your heart desires. And, we found something at Trader Joe’s that combines all the flavors from the Disney World restaurant into one! La Cantina de San Angel Trader Joe’s Chicken Chilaquiles Rojo is a pre-made Mexican bowl that is frozen so you can enjoy it whenever you please! It has grilled white chicken meat, cotija cheese, vegetables, pinto beans & corn tortilla chips in a tomato-based chile sauce. While this isn’t mimicking one item on the menu at Disney, it has all the Mexican flavors to make you feel like you’re dining over World Showcase Lagoon. ©Trader Joe’s You can find it in the frozen section for $4.99. Chocolate Croissants And, the last snack to take you on your journey through Walt Disney World from home is the heavenly combination of croissants and chocolate. If you’ve ever found yourself craving French flavors in Disney World, you’re probably familiar with Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie. This little bakery is located in the back of the France Pavilion at EPCOT and serves up sweet and savory pastries and sandwiches. And, we’re talking about one of their sweeter items here, the Pain au Chocolat (aka, chocolate croissant). They’re everything you’d expect out of a chocolate-filled croissant — big and delicious! And, you don’t have to stop by your Starbucks at home to be reminded of the Disney World Snack! Chocolate croissants from Les Halles Trader Joe’s sells a box of 4 Chocolate Croissants for $4.49 in the frozen section that satisfies that need for something sweet and savory! They also sell Almond Croissants so you can even find another treat that reminds you of the restaurant! ©Buzzfeed Add all these snacks to your grocery list and head on over to Trader Joe’s! You’ll be feeling like you’ve traveled all around Walt Disney World for at least the next week! Plus, you get a Trader Joe’s trip out of it all and it’s known as the “Disney World of grocery stores” after all! Click HERE for the Disney Recipes You Really Want (And How to Make Them at Home) 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 shopped at Trader Joe’s? Let us know in the comments! The post Trader Joe's Foods That Will Make You Feel Like You're at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Is the ONLY Place You Can Grab a Sweet Cream Cheese Pretzel at Disney World Right Now! No More Citrus Swirl in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. See What’s There Instead… DFB Video: Disney Parks Around the World Close, New Lands Get Opening Dates & Mulan Merch Comes to shopDisney! View the full article

Think you can’t go to Disney World on a budget or that you have to stay at a Disney hotel should get special perks in the parks? Walt Disney World is constantly changing! You are SO wrong my friends. Check out everything you’re wrong about 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: What were you wrong about?!The post DFB Video: 18 Things You're Wrong About At 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: When Should You Go To Disney World Now That Your Trip Is Ruined? DFB Video: The WORST Disney World Restaurants According to Yelp! View the full article

Star Wars fans: we’ve got BIG news! ©Disney There’s lots of exciting stuff coming to Disney+, but we’re waiting patiently for Disney’s new Obi-Wan Kenobi series (seriously, we are SO ready). We’ve already learned that Hayden Christiansen will be reprising his role as Darth Vader — he played the role in 2 of the 3 prequel films. And Ewan McGregor will star in the series, too! But today, we got even MORE casting news. Production is beginning SOON, and Disney’s amping up the excitement by announcing the cast! Although Disney hasn’t said exactly WHO these actors will play, we do know Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, and more will be featured in the series. Get excited, people! ©Disney Obi-Wan Kenobi takes place 10 years after Revenge of the Sith. Disney hasn’t told us much more about what we can expect from the plot, but we’ll keep our eyes out for more news! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney updates. Read More About Obi-Wan Kenobi! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to watch Obi-Wan Kenobi? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Announces Cast for NEW 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Series first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ICYMI: Here Are the 🤯 5 BIGGEST News Bombs 🤯 From Disney’s Investors Day! NEWS: Disney Reveals More Details About Andor and Obi-Wan Kenobi ‘Star Wars’ Series! Here’s EVERYTHING (Yes, Everything) That Was Announced for Disney+! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s almost the end of March! ©Disney That means shopDisney’s March Magic is wrappin’ up. Every day this month, we’ve gotten a new deal or discount, for that day only! And trust us, there have been LOTS of ways to save. We’ve seen discounts on Frozen gear and Loungefly bags, a FREE Baby Yoda collectible, and so much more. But the fun’s not over just yet! Let’s see what Disney’s got in store (no pun intended!) for us today. Today ONLY, you can snag any of Disney’s classic dolls for jus $9! You’ve got tons of princesses to choose from, like Rapunzel, Belle, and Tiana. There’s even some less famous leading ladies like Wendy, Megara, and Esmeralda! The Princesses! Each doll comes all decked out in their trademark costume — for example, you’ll see Moana in her tapa cloth outfit and shell amulet! The doll also comes with a clip-on character pendant for your little one to wear. ©Disney Each doll is fully posable, so you can act out all of their adventures. And today ONLY, they’re discounted from $16.99 to $9, no promo code required! Click Here to Buy the Moana Doll! There’s 16 dolls to choose from in this sale. That’s a lot of opportunity for some pretty fun playtime! Click Here to Shop the Entire Sale! If you were on the hunt for some new toys, today may be a good day for some shoppin’! As always, we’ll keep you updated with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out Some MORE Disney Discounts! 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 grab one of these dolls? Let us know in the comments! The post Get a Disney Toy, Today ONLY! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 2 Disney Collectibles Are Totally FREE, Today ONLY Select Disney Plushes Are Over HALF Off, Today ONLY! From Gowns to Peasant Dresses: Disney Doll Accessories Are on SALE this Week on shopDisney! View the full article

When planning a Disney World vacation, you’ve gotta have basics covered like park tickets, hotel reservations, transportation plans, and Park Pass reservations. That’s a given, right?? Disney World Well, another thing that has become absolutely ESSENTIAL when it comes to visiting Disney World is our phones! Seriously, you may view your cell phone as essential in normal, daily life, but it may be even MORE SO in Disney World. The My Disney Experience App has become critical for having a successful Disney trip, and it has SO many features that can be used for so many different things. BUT, there are probably a few things you didn’t even know the app could do! First, let’s talk a little about the My Disney Experience App before we get into all the cool things it can do. This is a free app that you can download onto your smart device (like a cell phone or a tablet), available for both iOS and Android systems. Here, you can create or connect your Disney account which will keep track of your vacation plans, like resort and dining reservations, other members in your travel party, and much more. My Disney Experience App ©Disney It’s basically a one-stop-shop for everything you need to know, including park maps, wait times, menus, and beyond. Let’s get into the features that you probably didn’t know about! Check Refurbishment Schedules It seems like some type of refurbishment is always being done in Disney World, especially now as the resort gets ready for its 50th Anniversary this fall. Rides and hotels need a little TLC sometimes, and these closures can impact your Disney trip! That’s why it’s important to be on top of any closures you might encounter during your trip — and you can do so right in the app! Daily Refurbishment Schedule ©Disney On the main screen of the My Disney Experience App, you can see the park hours listed for the current day. When you click the option that says, “all hours,” and then scroll all the way down, you can actually see everything that’s closed for refurbishment. You can also see these closures in advance on the Disney World website, but this handy list will be at your fingertips while you’re in the parks. All the Rides and Hotels Closed in March in Disney World Dine at Your Fave Restaurants WITHOUT a Reservation Just last year, a new feature was added to the app — the Mobile Dine Walk-Up Waitlist. Maybe you weren’t able to snag a dining reservation or you didn’t expect to have time for a full sit-down meal. Whatever the reason may be, you now have the opportunity to experience a table-service meal without having made a reservation beforehand! Olivia’s Cafe When you select, “check dining availability,” in the app, you’re presented with the restaurants (if any) that are currently accepting walk-up guests. It’s kind of hard to spot at first glance though. Under “Search by Time” it’s simply called “Now.” This feature kinda works like a virtual queue in that it will show you how long the wait at a certain restaurant is until the next table is available. Or, if the restaurant is too busy, it’ll tell you that walk-ups are not being offered. Walk-Up Waitlist screenshot A spot isn’t guaranteed and totally depends on the restaurants’ availability during the time that you check. But, it’s definitely worth the try to see if you can score an impromptu meal at some fan-favorite Disney restaurants. See the WHOLE List of Participating Restaurants Here SKIP the Lines at Merchandise Locations Another new feature that the My Disney Experience app introduced not too long ago is Mobile Merchandise Checkout. Guys, this one is SO UNDERUTILIZED BUT AMAZING. This essentially allows you to skip the checkout lines in merchandise locations. Although it’s not offered in every Disney World store, it’s practically guaranteed to save you time. Mobile Checkout In order to use this feature, you’ll select, “Shop in Store — Now Testing,” in the app. It will bring up a list of stores where you can use this service, like Mouse Gear in EPCOT. If you’re in a participating store there are QR codes all over you can scan as well. First, you’ll grab a special shopping bag designated for mobile merchandise purchases. Then, you’ll grab whatever goodies you want to buy, like normal. You’ll scan each item into the app yourself, and when you’ve got everything you need, you’ll pay directly in the app. Screenshot from My Disney Experience That’s right, no waiting in long checkout lines! You take care of the checkout by yourself. On the way out of the store, you’ll show your designated QR code to a Cast Member. They’ll hand you a bag for your goodies. And that’s it, you’re good to go! Sometimes those checkout lines can get seriously long, so this is a major perk. Seriously, when the lines are long (lookin’ at you, end of the day lines in Mouse Gear!) this is a life saver. When the line is wrapping around the store to check out, you’ll be smart and know to skip the wait and check out in seconds on your phone! Learn more about Mobile Merchandise Checkout here Order Food From Table Service Restaurants To-Go This is yet another new dining feature that was introduced last year! Mobile Order Table Service To-Go allows you to do, well, basically exactly what it says! Mobile Order is a common feature at many of Disney World’s quick-service restaurants, and this is kind of the same deal but for traditionally sit-down only restaurants. Think of it like ordering take-out from a restaurant! In the app, click, “order food,” and it’ll bring up a whole list of table-service restaurants that offer this service. Table Service To Go Screenshot Some of the spots that offer Table Service To-Go include Olivia’s Cafe, Sanaa, Kona Cafe, and Ale & Compass. Sanaa Bread Service from the comfort of a hotel room?! Um, sign us up. You’ll have to select an arrival window for when you’d like to pick up your food, and you’ll be notified when it’s ready to go. Screenshot from the My Disney Experience App This is a great option if you don’t have time for a full sit-down meal, or maybe you’re traveling with a kiddo who won’t last through a whole meal (we’ve all been there). For a whole step-by-step walkthrough, and a list of participating restaurants, click here. Read about our experience with Table Service To-Go here Mobile Check-In for Dining Reservations Back again with another new dining feature! Mobile Dine Check-In was introduced as a way to promote Disney World’s health and safety measures. By giving guests the ability to check-in for dining reservations through their phone, long lines at check-in podiums could be avoided, minimizing extra contact between guests and Cast Members. Mobile Dine Check In When you make an Advance Dining Reservation at a Disney World table-service restaurant that uses this feature, you’ll receive a push notification via the app when your check-in window arrives. Alternatively, there may be a QR code at the restaurant to scan and check-in! For the mobile check-in process, you’ll be prompted with questions about your party, which (if any) dietary restrictions/allergies they should know about, if you’re celebrating anything, and more. Check-In Summary After checking in, you’ll receive a notification when your table is ready and a Cast Member will direct you to your table! Then it’s time to EAT! Learn more about the Check-In Process and Participating Restaurants Here Filter the Park Map When Looking for Specific Things Disney World is BIG, and if you don’t know the lay of the land, you may feel overwhelmed when trying to find something quickly. Luckily, you can filter your park map to help you find exactly what you’re looking for in that instant. And one of those things that you’ve gotta find in a timely manner is bathrooms! Thankfully, the maps will direct you to the bathrooms closest to you! This can help avoid some…not-so-magical situations. When you gotta go, you gotta go! ©Disney Another biggie that the map can help you locate is hand sanitizing stations. Although we do recommend keeping a travel-sized hand sanitizer with you, this is a helpful feature that can point you right to those sanitation stations. ©Disney The map will also help you find ATMs, souvenir penny press machines, First Aid locations, PhotoPass spots, and more! It even can help you hunt down a Notary Public so…you know…if you have a need for that service on vacation. The map can help. Learn More About the Map Addition of Hand-sanitizing Locations Here Learn the Ins and Outs of EPCOT’s Current Festival If you’re visiting EPCOT during one of its festivals (which is pretty much most of the year now, TBH), you can learn everything you need to know right through the app. Right now, EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival is in full swing, and you can bet all the important info is right at your fingertips. EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival If you scroll down on the main page of the app, the current EPCOT festival will be featured. After clicking “learn more,” you can see ALL of the food booths along with their menus, entertainment schedules, and activities going on. All the Flower and Garden deets! ©Disney For the Flower and Garden Festival specifically, it tells you about all the special topiaries and gardens on display, and where they’re located in the park. Now, if all of this information feels overwhelming and you don’t know where to start — check out our Best of the Fest! We put this list together to help you decide which eats you don’t want to miss during your festival visit. Complete List of Flower and Garden Festival Food Booth Reviews Can be Found HERE! Bring the Disney Parks Magic Home With You! You can actually step into the magic from the Disney Parks all over the world right in the app! Disney Parks Magic at Home features original series that make you feel like you’re in the parks, even if you’re thousands of miles away. Some of the fun features! ©Disney Current offerings include interviews with Disney Imagineers, Jungle Cruise Skipper Jokes, special videos of rides, and behind-the-scenes looks at the creatures from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Those topics just scratch the surface of what’s available, so go check it out! Want more Disney Parks Magic at Home? Check out Disney Recipes HERE! Chat With Disney Resort Cast Members Disney launched this virtual chat feature last year and it allows resort guests to access Cast Members at the front desk without actually having to go there. It’s also an alternative to calling up guest services on the phone. If you’re a resort guest, an option that says, “chat with us,” should pop up on your app. “Chat with Us” down at the bottom! There, you can send a message about whatever questions you may have, but you may encounter some long wait times. This system is the same as the Virtual Chat on Disney’s website, so it can become overwhelmed, especially during busy periods. Virtual Chat Our most recent experience trying to get through to change a Dining Reservation over the phone was met with sitting on hold for over two hours (!!). But we were able to get through to a Cast Member to change our reservation via the chat feature within 15 minutes. Note that they can’t do EVERYTHING over chat. If you’re looking to do something specific, they might still direct you to call. But, if you’re not interested in sitting on hold or have a simple request for your hotel, this is a good option to get in touch with Disney Cast Members! Learn more about the virtual chat feature here Coming Soon: MagicMobile Service Disney recently announced that MagicMobile, a completely new service, is on its way. This new feature will allow guests to access the features of their MagicBands directly on their phones. So, essentially, your phone can act like your park ticket! Within the My Disney Experience App, guests can create a MagicMobile pass. That MagicMobile pass can then be added to a phone’s digital wallet, allowing it to be scanned the same way a MagicBand would. ©Disney MagicBands will still be available (though, no longer complimentary) and Key to the World Cards are another option for resort guests. If you want to, you can even alternate between using your MagicBand and MagicMobile pass, they’re essentially interchangeable. Key to the World Cards This new service will be introduced in phases throughout the year, beginning with Apple devices. We’ll be sure to share all the details you need to know, so check back for more updates. Learn more about the new MagicMobile Service here Well, those are the 10 things you didn’t know your Disney World app could do! Hopefully, all these features will be helpful during your next trip to Disney World, or even while you’re at home. Check back with us for more Disney tips! What’s It REALLY Like to Wear Minnie Ears ALL Day in Disney World? Here’s What We Found 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 used any of these features? 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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. Disney’s released quite a few new pairs of ears lately! New ears! We’ve spotted new designs on both coasts, like pink and purple ears, pastel rainbow ears, and even balloon ears! And if you want to add some of these pairs to your collection but can’t swing by the parks, you’re in luck! 3 of the new ears have made their way online. First up are those Pastel Rainbow Ears, which we’ve spotted in Downtown Disney! They’re made of shimmery sequins with LOTS of color. We’ve got pinks, blues, and yellows all swirled together. So much sparkle! The satin bow ties in the colors while switchin’ up the texture! These ears are $29.99, and quantity is limited to 10 per guest. Click Here to Buy the Pastel Rainbow Ears! If you or a loved one is celebrating a graduation this year, you can grab the 2021 Graduation Ears Headband! We see a pair or two of ears for grads each year, and 2021 is no exception. The ears are a black sequins, with a blue graduation cap and gold tassel! 2021 Graduation Ears The band has “Class of 2021” embroidered on it, so you can always remember your special year. These are also $29.99, and quantity is limited to 10 per guest! Click Here to Buy the 2021 Graduation Ears Headband! Lastly, the Disney Parks Loungefly Ears are online! We spotted ’em in Downtown Disney, but they feature plenty of fun from both costs, from “it’s a small world” to the Orange Bird to a Dapper Dan (the Yeti is even on the back of this pair!). All our favorite things on Minnie ears! We’re lovin’ that just about every Disney icon pops up on these ears. They cost $34.99, and quantity is limited to 2 per guest! Click Here to Buy the Disney Parks Loungefly Ears! We’ll keep an eye out to see if any of Disney’s other new ears make their way online. Happy shopping, and stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Check Out Even MORE Ears You Can Buy Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these new ears is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Which of Disney’s 3 NEW Ears Online Is YOUR Favorite? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s NEW Pearl Minnie Ears Will Be Available Online SOON! You Can Now Get Disney’s Pearl-Covered Ears Without Going to the Parks! Disney’s NEW Balloon Ears Are a POP of Color! View the full article

Military members who have never stayed at Shades of Green before often wonder what the military only resort at Walt Disney World is really like. The Shades of Green Resort is the Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort located right on Walt Disney World property. Here you will find very affordable military room rates for your Disney […] The post Military Members Review and Rate Shades of Green appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

It was a rocky year for Hong Kong Disneyland. The park closed in January 2020, reopened in June, closed again in July, reopened in September, and then closed again in December. It reopened once more in February 2021. Hong Kong Disneyland Reopening in June ©Disney During that time, though, something extraordinary was going on behind the scenes — Disney Imagineers were building a NEW castle for the park! That castle, now known as the Castle of Magical Dreams, opened to guests in November 2020. New details have surfaced about the castle, which is the first of its kind. Disney castles typically only represent one princess and have one specific theme. The Castle of Magical Dreams, though, represents many of Disney’s heroines and celebrates them in a completely new way. ©Disney Thanks to CNN, we got some more insight on this gorgeous castle. The base of the new castle was the existing Sleeping Beauty Castle, but Disney built on top of that to create something more magnificent. New towers were added to represent different royal women and heroines from Disney’s movies including Aurora, Mulan, Merida, Pocahontas, and more! ©Disney The details of each tower tie into the heroine it’s dedicated to — for example, you can see Mushu on Mulan’s tower and Celtic artwork on Merida’s tower. Many of these additional embellishments were carved by hand! ©Disney Even more impressive? Disney Imagineers did all this work while keeping the park open to guests. The castle was built using a modular structure system so that each big piece was completed elsewhere, and then later added to the castle. In the end, by adding these pieces ON TOP of the existing castle, it made the castle over twice its original height! ©Disney There are also columns inside the castle dedicated to each heroine’s companions and friends, including Mushu, Merida’s bear brothers, Flounder, Pua, Hei Hei, and more. Beautiful stained glass windows are found throughout. It’s a castle not just of Magical Dreams, but MANY dreams! ©Disney Hilcia Pena, a senior architect at Walt Disney Imagineering said, “We’re understanding different parts of the world, so we can’t just focus on one group, or one princess or one location,” said Pena. “Our stories continue to grow, and we get to learn about different cultures around the world. So how do we put that into the buildings and stories we try to tell?” ©Disney The Castle of Magical Dreams is representative of multiple cultures and the heroines that represent them, and it’s truly incredible work from Disney Imagineers. But did we expect any less of Disney? We’ll let you know if we get any other details about the new Hong Kong Disneyland castle! Check Out This Lunar New Year Recipe from Hong Kong Disneyland! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of Hong Kong Disneyland’s new castle? Let us know in the comments! The post The Story Behind Disney's Newest Castle! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Hong Kong Disneyland Opens Its Gorgeous Castle of Magical Dreams! VIDEO! Hong Kong Disneyland’s Castle of Magical Dreams Will Open THIS MONTH! PICS! Rev Up Your Engines and Check Out the New ‘Cars’ Attraction Coming to Disneyland Paris! View the full article

We’re back to explore everything new at the Disney resorts! Contemporary Resort Mickey! We have a TON of new food and merchandise finds to share with you! Are you ready?? Polynesian Village Resort Food Updates Pineapple Lanai We can’t miss an opportunity to visit Pineapple Lanai for a Dole Whip, and found some fun flavors on the menu! Pineapple Lanai Flavors We previously reported on this Orange and Raspberry Dole Whip combo, and we loved the flavors and colors! Orange and Raspberry Swirl! Is it an Orangeberry? Is it a Rasprange? Either way, it’s delicious! It looks like a sunset! Be sure to ask which flavors you can get swirled on your visit! The Dole Whip Combo We Never Knew We Needed in Disney World Captain Cook’s We snagged the Pulled Pork Nachos from Captain Cook’s to pair with our swirled Dole Whip. These have pulled pork, cheese, spicy mayonnaise, pico de gallo, and a fresh pineapple salsa. It was loaded with toppings! Pulled Pork Nachos For the price of $9.49, it’s a pretty big portion! A win! Big plate of nachos! These are one of our favorite Polynesian snacks (or meals). Check out other interesting Dole Whip combos we’ve found here! Polynesian Village Resort Merchandise Updates Boutiki At the Boutiki merch shop, we found two new Polynesian Village tees! One features the resorts tiki mascot… Polynesian Resort Tee …and the other features our favorite blue troublemaker, Stitch! We love his whole vibe with the coconut drink and lei. Polynesian Resort Tee Kids can also show off their Stitch love too in this new tee! Kids Stitch Tee Boutiki is currently doing a 30% sale on select name-brand merchandise. A Sale! And they are getting into the Easter spirit with these customized Easter baskets! Easter Baskets Each basket can be filled with the goodies of your choice! Easter Baskets You can also purchase a pre-made basket as well. Here’s where else to find custom Easter baskets! Moana Mercantile Easter baskets were also for sale at Moana Mercantile! More Baskets! You can purchase a ready-made basket through April 4th. Easter Baskets We also found two new tees, featuring characters from Moana! New tees! And that’s everything from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Take a look at the new Polynesian theme here! Grand Floridian Merchandise Updates Basin Next door at the Grand Floridian, we popped into Basin… Basin …where we found some new spring soaps! Spring Soap If you’re feeling sweet you can choose between the Florida Orange and Fresh Pineapple, or if you’re wanting something more natural you can choose between Daisy and Butterfly (what exactly does a butterfly smell like? Apparently it’s flowers!) Spring Soaps M. Mouse Mercantile and Sandy Cove The Grand Floridian is in the Easter Basket game too! Easter Baskets You can find basket options at both the M. Mouse Mercantile and the Sandy Cove shop. These would be perfect for a family game night! Easter Baskets And that’s everything from Disney’s Grand Floridian! We have all the details on the Easter Egg display at the Grand Floridian here! Contemporary Resort Food Updates Bayview Gifts Across the lake at the Contemporary, we found a ton of Easter treats in the bakery case at Bayview Gifts! Bayview Gifts Bakery Case They had two springtime caramel apples, decorated like the Easter bunny and Easter eggs! Easter Caramel Apples Plus, they had bunny butts!! Our love of the cute bunny booties keeps getting stronger. These are rice krispie treats with bunny feet and tails. Bunny Butt Spotting! We just think the fluffy tail is too cute! Check out all of the other Easter treats here! Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates Bayview Gifts Bayview Gifts also had Easter baskets to go along with their treats! Easter Baskets We also spotted a comfy Contemporary robe, embroidered with the resort’s logo! Contemporary Robe We’ve been seeing lots of resort robes recently! Check out another Disney World resort robe Fantasia In the Fantasia shop, we found two seasonal MagicBands! The first has Minnie showing off her Mother’s Day love… Mother’s Day MagicBand …and the sidekicks are the stars on this Dooney & Burke MagicBand! Dooney and Burke Magic Band And that’s everything at Disney’s Contemporary resort! Check out these limited edition magic bands we found online here! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Updates The Resort The weather was a little dreary during our visit to Animal Kingdom Lodge, and because of that the pool was completely empty! Animal Kingdom Lodge Pool The Savanna at both Kidani Village and Jambo House were pretty empty as well. Animals! The animals must have not been digging the weather either! Read about our mobile order experience at Sanaa in Kidani here! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Merchandise Updates Johari Treasures You can also purchase an Easter basket at Johari Treasures in Kidani Village! At this location, you can choose between a basket or a tote! Select a pre-made basket or make your own! And that’s everything from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Read about the rides and hotels that are closed and reopened here! Saratoga Springs Food Updates Artist’s Palette At Artist’s Palette, we let you all know that we found the cutest Easter Spring Cake! Easter Cake The evenness on the layers is amazing! It’s almost too pretty to eat (but only almost!). Layers inside and out! We also tried the new plant-based Asian Noodle Soup, made with rice noodles, napa cabbage, onions, mushrooms, carrots, and jalapenos swimming in a miso pho broth. Asian Noodle Soup at Artist Palette The plant-based offerings are getting more and more interesting, and this is a super flavorful vegetarian option! Asian Noodle Soup That’s all from Disney’s Saratoga Springs! Check out more Easter goodies in Disney Springs here! Old Key West Food Updates Good’s Food To Go We previously reported on this adorable lemon and strawberry spring cupcake from Good’s Food to Go at Old Key West! Easter Cupcake The inside of this cupcake is AMAZING. It’s filled with strawberry compote, and the colors are so vibrant! An EXPLOSION of color! Don’t miss the opportunity to get this Instagram-worthy cupcake, so go before April 5th! Read about Easter brunch options at Disney Springs here! Old Key West Merchandise Updates Conch Flats General Store We found another cozy robe, this time from Old Key West! Old Key West Robe Similar to the Contemporary one, it’s embroidered with the resort logo. Old Key West Robe Whew, that’s everything! We’ll continue to keep up with the latest updates at the Disney World resorts, and we’ll bring you a summary like this at the end of each week! Keep checking back for more updates from the Disney Resorts. Find all of the our reviews for Disney Easter treats 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. Which Disney resort Easter treat are you wanting to try? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World's Hotels: New Dole Whip Swirl, Colorful Easter Treats, and Missing Animals! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Did Somebody Say Hotel DISCOUNT?! We’re Looking at You, Disney World Annual Passholders! Valentine’s Day Celebration Package is Coming to Several Disney World Resorts SOON! 13 Disney World Hotel Rooms That Are Actually WORTH the Upgrade $$$! View the full article

If you follow us over on Instagram, you’ve probably seen the trivia questions we ask you occasionally! Main Street, U.S.A. And some of you have been able to answer a lot of our trivia questions without even thinking, but we’ve added a few that are tough for even the most hardcore Disney World fans! And it seems like our latest question stumped some of you! So here’s the question: “How many American flags are there on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom?” Do you know the answer? And over 10,000 of you got it wrong! The correct answer is 1! Main Street, U.S.A. Okay, so this is a pretty tricky question. You’ll see what looks like American flags all over Main Street, U.S.A., mostly on the tops of buildings, but these are not REAL American flags. These flags are missing stars and/or stripes. This is because the American flag code of conduct requires that all real American flags have to be raised, and lowered. Spot the fake flags… That would take a LOT of time out of Disney World’s already super busy day if those were all real American flags, right? So the only real American flag on Main Street, U.S.A., is the one on the main flag pole in the town square. The Real Main Street, U.S.A. Flag You might have had a chance to see the flag ceremony in the park. Even during the park closures, Disney World Security Cast Members still raised and lowered the flag each day! Flag Retreat So there you have it. There’s only ONE American flag on Main Street, U.S.A. Stay tuned to our Instagram page, because we’ll be testing your Disney World knowledge again very soon! VIDEO: Watch the American Flag Being Raised on Disneyland’s Main Street, U.S.A. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you get this trivia question right? Let us know in the comments! The post Over 10,000 Disney Fans Got This Trivia Question WRONG! Did You? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: The Overwhelming Train Station Scrim Gets a New Look in Magic Kingdom 22 Photos & Videos From Our Rainy Day at Disney World! 26 Photos & Videos From Our Day In Disney World! View the full article

Everywhere you look there is construction happening around Disney World! Cinderella Castle Decorations While it seems that the construction projects are never ending, there are a lot of super exciting changes coming to Disney World. Let’s take a look at all of the progress this week! Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle Stage Cinderella Castle has received a MAJOR glow up recently, and we are loving the new look! A lot of work has happened on the castle stage, and we’ve been tracking all of the progress for over a month now. 50th Anniversary Decorations! The stage was blocked off at the beginning of February with gray scrim and some bushes. Cinderella Castle Construction Then the surface layer of the stage was removed to reveal the wooden slat supports. Cinderella Castle Construction A few days later we found that the stage was fully covered again, and waterproofing had taken place! This poor stage went through a lot in a short amount of time. What could these pillars be for? And finally this week, we noticed that new support beams have been added! Support Beams Does this mean that this stage saga might finally be coming to an end? Cinderella Castle Stage Construction We’re very curious to see if this ends up being just some standard stage maintenance, or if Disney has something big planned for the 50th celebration! Read more about the 50th Anniversary celebrations here! Swiss Family Treehouse Several Magic Kingdom attractions have been undergoing refurbishment, including the PeopleMover and the Walt Disney World Railroad. PeopleMover, we miss you! The latest that was added to the refurb list was Swiss Family Treehouse, which was closed from March 12th to March 25th. Swiss Family Treehouse Under Refurbishment And as of this weekend, it has officially opened! Welcome back, Swiss family! Swiss Family Treehouse Minor updates were made to this classic attraction, including new netting on the pathway. Netting on the Pathway And the sign telling the backstory about the attraction is visible again! Swiss Family Robinson We’re happy to be able to see those killer views of Cinderella Castle from the top again! Check out another refurb of a classic Magic Kingdom attraction here! TRON We took a gander at Magic Kingdom’s most-anticipated attraction, TRON Lightcycle Run! TRON Lightcycle Run The canopy continues to get bigger and more imposing! Tron Canopy The best views to see the progress are from the Tomorrowland Speedway attraction. Tron from Speedway No opening date has been confirmed yet, but we hope that it it will be ready soon! Check out more details on the Tron attraction here! EPCOT Future World Due to its everlasting transformation, EPCOT looks very different these days! EPCOT A few new changes have already taken place, including the new fountain at the entrance and the relocated Leave a Legacy display. EPCOT Fountain And in the Future World area of Epcot, there is a LOT of construction happening! EPCOT Future World Work is happening to update what was MouseGear and Electric Umbrella. Recently, we noticed that one of the previous entrances to MouseGear is being updated. MouseGear Entrance It looks like work in the breezeway between the two is quickly progressing! Progress in EPCOT! We can’t wait until this area of EPCOT is open again! Currently, walking all the way around on the current pathways is a bit of a pain, and it will be so nice once the central paths are open again! Check out more of the latest EPCOT updates here! Harmonious World Showcase Lagoon’s current eyesore, the nighttime show Harmonious, continues to make progress! Harmonious Barges Recently, we spotted some testing happening on the barge arms (or the upside-down spider legs as it’s affectionately known around here). Harmonious Center Barge Testing And this week, a third barge joined the party! A third barge has appeared! They keep multiplying, and now we’re just waiting on one more barge! Don’t worry, we’ll keep reporting on all the things Harmonious! Read about the day-time fountains at Harmonious here! Guardians of the Galaxy We are so ready to rock the galaxy on the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction We’ve seen a sneak peek of the ride vehicles and we’re OBSESSED. An official opening date hasn’t been announced, but it’s exciting to visibly see the construction take place! Guardians of the Galaxy Construction We spotted more blue wrapping taking place in the entrance, as well as work continuing on the roof. Guardians of the Galaxy Construction The ride will feature the first-ever “reverse launch into space”, and we can’t wait to experience it ourselves. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Concept Art ©Disney We’ll keep you updated on all of the construction progress! Read more about the progress on this new attraction here! Disney Resorts Polynesian Village Resort Reservations are currently open for the new Moana-themed rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! ALOHA from Polynesian Village Resort We previously reported that you’ll need to take a bit of a detour walking between the Polynesian and the Grand Floridian. New Polynesian Pathway We snagged a close up look at the work happening on the pathway this week! Polynesian Construction Plan extra time if you are traveling between the two resorts! Polynesian Pathway Construction And that’s all of the construction updates from this week around Disney World! Keep checking back for progress on these projects and more! Check out how the construction could affect your Disney vacation 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. Which Disney project are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments! The post A Magic Kingdom Attraction Reopens and ANOTHER Harmonious Barge Enters Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s Where You Can Expect to See Construction While in Disney World What’s New in Epcot: Construction Updates, New Treats, New Menus, and Lots of New Merchandise! A Store Gets a Paint Job, the Second Harmonious Barge Arrives, and MORE Disney World Construction Updates! 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 fashion isn’t just for adults. Just look at the variety of apparel for dogs! And obviously, Disney’s resident style icon, Minnie Mouse, needs no introduction. Dog Clothes Now your little ones have more fashion options too, thanks to an ADORABLE new collection of Disney-themed baby apparel online! As grown-ups, we’re certainly not lacking for Disney fashion and accessories, both in the parks and online. For Minnie Ears ALONE, Disney blessed us with about 100 new options in 2020! 2 New Ears Coming Your Way But still, we gotta admit we’re a little jealous of this new Disney collection for babies. Is it weird to have style envy over infant overalls? Not when they’re THIS cute! Among our favorites from the new BoxLunch collection is the precious Winnie the Pooh Striped Infant Overalls! ©BoxLunch On-theme for spring, this bright and sunny outfit has gold and white stripes, and a chest pocket FILLED with characters from the Hundred Acre Wood. Order one today for $18.90! Click Here to Order the Winnie the Pooh Overalls! Okay so Cruella was partially on to something when she suggested that Dalmatians make for great fashion. But this 101 Dalmatians Puppies Infant One-Piece is proof that you can stylize with spots without having to dognap! ©BoxLunch Sporting both stripes AND spots, this black-and-white onesie has bright red lining and a lineup of playful puppies! Buy one for $14.90. Click here to buy the 101 Dalmatians one-piece! Easily one of the most unique and unexpected items we’ve seen in a while, for toddlers OR adults, is this Nightmare Before Christmas Tiki Toddler T-Shirt! Who knew that Jack Skellington was a secret tiki fan?! ©BoxLunch Many familiar faces are displayed on this mossy green shirt, including Jack, Sally, and Zero, but they’re clearly on vacation somewhere tropical, with their tiki accents and accessories! Snag one today for $14.90. Click here to order the Nightmare Before Christmas Tiki Toddler T-Shirt! While we’re on the topic of the tropics, this Lilo & Stitch Infant One-Piece is an instant ESSENTIAL. ©BoxLunch As if the titular characters aren’t adorable enough on their own, they’re joined on this royal-blue onesie by ducklings frolicking in the sand, amidst palm trees. It’s too good to pass up, and you can buy one for $14.90! Click here to buy the Lilo & Stitch One-Piece! Even though we’re a tad jealous that we’ve outgrown the onesie phase, this new Disney baby collection is a can’t-miss for families looking to add a little cuteness to their wardrobes! 8 Ways to ACTUALLY Convince Your 2 Year Old to Wear a Mask in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of the new Disney collection for babies? Let us know in the comments! The post A New Collection Just SERIOUSLY Upped the Disney Fashion Game for Babies first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 5 Winnie the Pooh Items Disney Fans Will LOVE! (And They’re All Available Online!) Save BIG on Disney Merchandise With This Buy Two, Get One FREE Sale! Makeup Lovers! These 6 Disney-Inspired Palettes Are For YOU! 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. With a new season upon us, it feels like a good time to refresh and recharge with some cute new Disney merch, no? Winter is gone, so it’s out with the coats and IN with the stylish T-shirts and adventurous mugs! Polynesian Shirt If we’re speaking your language, then we’ve got JUST the online sale for you, but you gotta hurry because today is the last day! It seems like there have been a LOT of great online Disney sales lately…and we’re not complaining. Between the March Magic series and a BIG toy sale, we’ve been stocking up all month long! Now, thanks to a pretty incredible deal happening on BoxLunch, wherein sitewide items are “Buy 2 Get 1 Free,” we’re adding to that bounty! Today is the LAST day for it, though, so act fast! ©Disney TBH The Muses are some of the most underrated Disney characters from a Disney movie that feels generally underrated itself! So we’re PSYCHED to see these Hercules songstresses starring on their own crewneck! ©BoxLunch The light-purple sweatshirt features the Grecian group clad in gold gowns, in front of some regal architecture and over “The Muses” in big bold letters. You can buy one for $44.90 today! Click here to order The Muses crewneck! If you’re in the mood for something a little more lightweight, and a little more on brand for pop culture hotness right now, then try this WandaVision T-Shirt on for size! ©BoxLunch Inspired by the red-hot Disney+ series, the black short-sleeve features the show’s namesake stars, Wanda and Vision, on a colorful and staticky television screen, and it can be yours for $28.90! Click here to buy the WandaVision T-Shirt! For the inner child in all of us, this Peter Pan “Never Grow Up” Mug really tugs on the heartstrings! ©BoxLunch Perfect for pairing your morning coffee with a wistful sob session, the nostalgic ceramic cup has a youthful-looking Peter perched on a mushroom, next to the sweet words “Never Grow Up.” You can snag one of these mugs for $16.90! Click here to buy a Peter Pan mug! And speaking of youthful, this Disney Pixar Up Toddler Cardigan is one of the cutest things we’ve EVER seen. And we’ve seen a LOT of Up cuteness lately! ©BoxLunch An impressively dapper cardigan, the white shirt conjures a sense of adventure with Carl and Ellie’s house dangling from a few fluffy balloons, alongside the phrase, “adventure is out there.” Umm can this come in adult-size please? You can buy one today for $28.90! Click here to order one of these Up cardigans! If any of these items — or the many other shirts and merch on BoxLunch — catch your eye, be sure and order today so you don’t miss out on this incredible “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” sale! You Do NOT Want to Sleep on Disney’s Newest Castle Collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which underrated Disney movie would you like to see on a shirt? Let us know in the comments! The post Act FAST! It's The Last Day to Load Up on Discounted Disney Apparel! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Obsessed with Disney AND Cheese?! Then This Shirt Was Probably Made For YOU! It’s the LAST Day To Score A HUGE Deal On Disney Merch! You Can BUY Wanda and Vision’s Wedding Rings?! Check Out This Fun Disney Merch! View the full article

We have eaten our fair share of VERY unique snacks at Disneyland. Disneyland Sure, there are the usual Dole Whips and churros, but we’ve also had Lobster Nachos, Mickey Beignets, and Chimichangas! But one of our favorite Disneyland snacks is a corn dog! So we’re a little curious about a NEW corn dog now available at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs at Downtown Disney. This looks like a pretty ordinary (maybe a little short and thick) corn dog, right? Except it’s got a fried Panko crumb crust to give it some extra crispiness. So we’re thinking YUM! That’s one super crispy corn dog. YUM. It’s what’s inside this corn dog that has us a little confused. This is a Pickle Corn Dog — there’s a hotdog inside a pickle inside that batter and crispy Panko crumb crust. We have SO many questions! This might be pretty yummy? Or not? It totally depends on your flavor preferences. Help us — we don’t know WHAT to think! Why is there peanut butter with this corndog? In case you were wondering what that dipping sauce is — it’s peanut butter. Apparently pickle and peanut butter sandwiches are a popular thing, but you don’t see peanut butter as a savory dipping sauce every day! So, okay — we won’t knock it before we try it, we guess. But we’re still confused. There’s a pickle in our corndog Obviously, this corn dog has stirred up some feelings with Disney fans. Some people LOVE this flavor combination, while others may be doing this: . Could this be better with mustard or ketchup? Pickles are somewhat divisive on their own — people usually either love or hate them. So this baby is CONTROVERSIAL. Pickle Corn Dogs Whatever the case, we would be curious to know what you think! So drop us a line in our comments to let us know if you would eat this corn dog or not. And we’ll let you know if we spot any other unique snacks at Disneyland! Here Are The Best Unique Snacks You Can Get at 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 So would you try the Pickle Corn Dog? With or without peanut butter? Let us know in the comments! The post Would You Try Disney's Controversial PICKLE Corn Dog? (Yes, It's REALLY a Thing!) first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: FULL List of the Open and Closed Disneyland Resort Locations Due to California’s Stay-At-Home Order Banana and Avacado Sorbet?!? Downtown Disney’s Salt & Straw is Offering NEW Vegan Ice Cream Flavors What Happens When A Beignet Marries a Cookie at Downtown Disney? View the full article

It’s that time of the week! We’re back to check out the average wait times in Disney World over the past week! Cinderella Castle Decorations Disney World has been at capacity for over a week now, and doesn’t look to be any less busy anytime soon. Even though Park Pass Reservations continue to be booked up, the wait times in the parks have managed to go DOWN. Today, looking at the average wait times in ALL four Disney World theme parks! Magic Kingdom For the first time in a while, two attractions have tied for the highest wait time in Magic Kingdom! Splash Mountain and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train averaged 58 minutes this week! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Other wait times for thrill rides include Space Mountain averaged 47 minutes, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad averaged 36 minutes. Pirates of the Caribbean had a pretty high wait at 46 minutes, and Jungle Cruise had a wait time of 43 minutes. Jungle Cruise Attractions with wait times in the 30s include “it’s a small world” at 38 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 36 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 34 minutes, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin with 33 minutes. Peter Pan’s Flight Rides with average waits in the 20s include Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 29 minutes, Mickey’s PhilarMagic at 26 minutes, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 22 minutes, and Haunted Mansion and Country Bear Jamboree at 20 minutes. Carousel With waits in the teens, we saw The Magic Carpets of Aladdin and The Barnstormer at 15 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway, and Mad Tea Party at 14 minutes, and Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid and Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 17 minutes. Mad Tea Party Attractions with a pretty short wait time include the Carousel of Progress at 10 minutes, and the Liberty Square Riverboat at 3 minutes. Carousel of Progress Just like the weeks before, there were a handful of attractions with zero minute wait times, including the Enchanted Tiki Room and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. The Hall of Presidents are currently under refurbishment. Enchanted Tiki Room Most of Magic Kingdom’s attractions had LOWER wait times, and not just by a little bit. Some average times went down by several minutes, despite the parks being very busy! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Facial Recognition and a BIG PeopleMover Update EPCOT Test Track continues to have the longest wait in EPCOT this week at 58 minutes. This time actually went down by 4 minutes this week even though Disney World is still at capacity! Test Track Other popular attractions like Soarin‘ (49 minutes), Frozen After Ever (44 minutes), and Mission: SPACE (41 minutes) also had average wait times that down by a good amount this week. Mission Space The rest of EPCOT saw fairly low average wait times as usual, including Spaceship Earth with 24 minutes, Journey Into Imagination with Figment with 16 minutes, The Seas with Nemo & Friends with 14 minutes, and Living with the Land and the Gran Fiesta Tour with 10 minutes. One Little Spark! Similarly to past weeks, all of the films in EPCOT had a zero minute wait. That includes Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Awesome Planet, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China. American Adventure. Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival Just like Magic Kingdom, EPCOT saw a decrease in wait times in the park overall! What’s New in EPCOT: S’mores Brownie is BACK and There’s a Sale on Baby Yoda Plushes Disney’s Hollywood Studios The longest wait time in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is Tower of Terror again! The Toy Story attraction had an average wait time of 68 minutes this week! Slinky Dog Dash was right behind with 67 minutes. Tower of Terror Other attractions also had wait times that decreased this week like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with 52 minutes, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 40 minutes, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster averaged 42 minutes. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster A few attractions are below those times. Star Tours averaged 31 minutes, Toy Story Mania averaged 32 minutes, and Alien Swirling Saucers and Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 28 minutes. Toy Story Mania Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy saw average wait times of 27 minutes which makes it the lowest in the park. Remember that Rise of the Resistance is not included in these numbers due to its virtual queue. What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A HIDDEN Brownie and A Cart Runs out of Cocktails Disney’s Animal Kingdom Both attractions in Pandora — the Land of Avatar continue to dominate for highest wait times Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney World as a whole, but one of the wait times went down SIGNIFICANTLY. This week, Flight of Passage had the longest wait time in ALL of Disney World with 70 minutes! Pandora This time is down 3 minutes from last week, but Na’vi River Journey went down by a LOT with an average of 50 minutes. This is probably because plexiglass was installed on the ride this week, and from firsthand experience, it did make the line move pretty fast. Na’vi River Journey Dinosaur had an average wait time of 38 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris had an average wait time of 35 minutes, and Expedition Everest had an average wait time of 20 minutes. Expedition Everest Triceratop Spin continued to have the shortest wait time in the park with 9 minutes. Kali River Rapids is still under refurbishment. Tree of Life This week’s average wait times were way lower than what we expected! If anything, we expected the wait times to go up as Disney World continues to be at capacity, or at least out of Park Pass Reservations. We hope this look at average wait times helps those of you prepping for a Disney trip soon. Stay tuned to DFB, and check for our weekly wait times next week! What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A Popcorn Bucket (Finally), A Few Sales, AND Beer Updates 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. When is your next visit to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Wait Times DROP As Disney World Stays At Capacity first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Magic Kingdom Wait Times Go DOWN As Disney World Hits Capacity Would You Wait THIS Long for Your Favorite Disney World Rides? Wait Times in Disney World Significantly DROPPED This Week! View the full article

One thing about Disney World that continued to AMAZE us is the array of hidden details and fun surprises! Hidden Mickey Italy Pavilion You’ve heard of Hidden Mickeys before, but how about Hidden…Pirates? Well, sorta. We found a hidden detail in Magic Kingdom today that even the staunchest Pirates of the Caribbean fans probably haven’t seen! From whimsical tire tread to adorable rodent-themed benches, “hidden” details tend to pop up in Disney World where we’d LEAST expect them! Mickey Tires The latest example of this is something so small and nondescript that it kind of blew our minds…we’re talking about the Pieces of Eight from Pirates of the Caribbean! Pirates of the Caribbean If you’re asking yourself, “Wait a sec, I thought that was only in the movies?!” then join the club. The gift shop outside the ride in Magic Kingdom is so overloaded with seafaring merch that it’s easy to overlook, but one of the medallions from the Pieces of Eight is actually dangling up near the ceiling! Hidden Pieces of Eight If you look for the row of ornate bowls, by one of the pirate skulls, scan to the right and you’ll spot the fancy trinket! Who knew?! Can you spot the hidden detail here? This is yet another reminder that Disney World is FULL of endless surprises and delights, and to be on the lookout for these cool details! Can You Spot All the Hidden Details on This Disney Resort Tumbler? 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 noticed the Pieces of Eight in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post Have YOU Ever Noticed This Pirates of the Caribbean Detail in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 25 Photos and Videos From Three Parks in Disney World TODAY Consider Making THESE Weird Choices On Your Next Disney World Trip. PHOTOS: The Pirates of the Caribbean Sign in Disney World Looks Very Different Today! View the full article

Because of health and safety guidelines, lines at Disney World tend to snake all over the parks — occasionally those lines take us to new and unexpected locations! We’re going Soarin’! With social distancing in the parks, lines can get pretty long, and Disney gets creative on where queues for attractions or restaurants can go. We’ve waited backstage for a lumpia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but also for margaritas at La Cava del Tequila! Well, today, we took a journey through the Soarin’ line and it took us outside AND backstage! We were standing in line and noticed that the line actually went through a door to the outside. Just waiting in line…wait, where are we going? Where does this magical door lead? We’re off on an adventure! We discovered it led to an area that is backstage (it’s usually only available to Cast Members). We’re backstage! The line moved towards the Imagination Pavilion. Kinda’ exciting, right? Cast Members set up a full queue with distancing markers. The Land Pavilion can get very busy, especially with lines for Soarin’ and Living With the Land sticking out! Behind the scenes at EPCOT The line snaked around a little in this outside backstage area before heading back through another door. Another door! That door led us back inside where a cast member was sending every other party into the FastPass lane, with other groups going into the regular lane. Some trivia while we wait? Ultimately, it felt like a pretty regular queue, but we were a bit surprised to see this line outside since it is typically all indoors. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the latest from the Disney Parks, so stay tuned! Here’s Another Time A Line Took Us Backstage at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been in a line at Disney World that went backstage? Let us know in the comments! The post One EPCOT Line Took Us to An Unexpected Place Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What to Know About Distancing on Rides in Disney World Right NOW See What’s Different About The ONLY Character Meal at EPCOT Right Now! NEWS: Disney World Updates Distancing Policy for Large Groups View the full article

This year is already flying by, and we swear it was just Halloween yesterday! Cinderella Castle And here we are, eating Easter snacks, and getting in the mood for the season with beautiful spring balloons! But speaking of balloons, we spotted something on Main Street, U.S.A. today that really took us by surprise. A black Mickey balloon! The week before Easter? Say what? These are usually only for sale during the Halloween season! One of these things is not like the other… Here’s a little backstory — yesterday, we saw a family with a black Mickey balloon tied to their stroller. When we asked cast members about it, they said, “Nope — we don’t sell black balloons right now. Maybe it was just dark purple.” So we figured it was just a balloon that the family had gotten around Halloween and re-inflated (that’s actually thing — pretty cool right?) to bring on their visit. So when we saw this on Main Street today — in the bunch of balloons to be sold — we got a closer look to make sure our eyes weren’t deceiving us. Maybe this balloon was dark purple and just LOOKED black in the sunlight. But nope, it’s black. And there was only one! That is a black balloon! Now, Disney World has been introducing lots of new balloon colors — sunshine yellow, orange, green, and more — so here’s hoping black balloons get their year-round place in the bunch soon! Black balloon is doing its thing Either way, we loved seeing this unique option today. You do you, Black Balloon. Be your most authentic self. We’ll let you know if we spot any other anomalies at Disney World! Here’s Where We Ask Disney Why We Can’t Have These Balloons Year-Round Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever seen black balloons at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Super Rare Find Spotted in Magic Kingdom Today! (Let's Hope It Lasts.) first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: They’re HERE! The Halloween Mickey Balloons Have Arrived in Disney World! Okay, Disney. Why Can’t We Have These Balloons Year Round?! PHOTOS: The Overwhelming Train Station Scrim Gets a New Look in Magic Kingdom View the full article

If you arrive at Magic Kingdom first thing in the morning, you’re likely to be hungry. That means if you aren’t running to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, you’re queueing up for coffee and pastries at Main Street Bakery. Main Street Bakery But here’s a helpful PSA: you’ve got options! For the duration of spring break season, a Tomorrowland restaurant is opening EARLY for breakfast. A few months back, as travelers descended upon Disney World for Christmas, we noticed that more Magic Kingdom restaurants were branching out by offering breakfast! Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts One such option was The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland, a restaurant whose name makes it sound pretty committed to a single meal…but surprise, surprise! Breakfast from The Lunching Pad Just as they were doing around Christmas, The Lunching Pad is once again serving a limited breakfast menu EVERY day for the spring break season, from when the park opens until 10:30AM. Screenshot ©Disney In addition to continuing to offer Cheshire Cat Tails, aka the breakfast of champions, while our beloved Cheshire Cafe remains closed, you can also go savory with a Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich on a croissant for $6.79! Remember, the Cheshire Cat Tails are available all day. Cheshire Cat Tail for Breakfast Also, it’s worth noting that The Lunching Pad keeps its breakfast sign displayed until they sell out for the day, so if you see it up past 10:30AM, that just means more opportunity for croissant sandwiches! Yay! Spring Break Breakfast at The Lunching Pad So keep your eyes peeled for the rest of spring break! Check Out Our Review of The Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwich at The Lunching Pad! 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 go-to breakfast spot in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post A Disney World Restaurant is Serving Breakfast Every Day...But Only For a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW! This Breakfast Sandwich in Disney World is Filling AND Budget-Friendly! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! NEWS: The Lunching Pad in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland is Now Open Daily View the full article

Navigating your way around Disney World these days can be a bit more complicated than you might expect! Due to social distancing requirements, Disney might have some doors to its stores blocked and some marked specifically as entrances or exits in a way that you aren’t used to. Ready to Visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios? You might also find the lines for some rides to be stretched out pretty far away from the actual entrances. Finding the end of a line or knowing where to look can be really tough and frustrating! So, we made the maps that Disney won’t! Here at DFB we’ve been working on a series of maps to help you navigate the parks right now and make your next trip SO much easier! We’ve already developed these maps for EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, and today we’re sharing our map of Disney’s Hollywood Studios with you! In this Hollywood Studios map, you’ll find little red and green dots scattered throughout. The red dots mark the current exits to the rides, restaurants, or stores. The green dots mark the entrance areas/doors to the rides, stores, etc. Throughout the map you’ll also sometimes see dotted lines with arrows. Those lines show where/how the queue areas will typically stretch when the lines spill out and go beyond the ride’s typical line area. Where Do You Go First in the Park? Keep in mind — our map is based on our own personal experiences in the parks. Disney is constantly changing things though, so all of these entrances, exits, and line patterns are subject to change in the future. But, we hope that this map can at least give you a general idea of how things are being done now to best prepare you for your next trip. Alright, let’s dive in! Those Stormtroopers Sure Are Intimidating! Our map starts at the front of the park, which includes part of Hollywood Boulevard, part of Sunset Boulevard, and the area surrounding Echo Lake. If you’re looking for the entrances to some of the stores right along Hollywood Boulevard, you can see those green dots signifying what areas are generally being used as entrances. If you want to make these photos bigger, simple click on the image and they will open larger in a new tab! Note the entrance to The Trolley Car Cafe sort-of in the middle of the map. You can see how the line for this popular spot (gotta get that coffee!) typically extends around the corner. Front of the Park Next, we’ll make a turn onto Sunset Boulevard. In the map below you can see the entrances and exits to various spots all along this area. Take special note of the way the lines for both Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror can stretch. You’ll see the dotted lines marking how they’ll typically extend. This map also gives you a bit of a look over near the Disney Junior Dance Party area, and The Hollywood Brown Derby. Sunset Boulevard The map below gives you a better look at the area close to the Chinese Theater. You’ll see entrances and exits to various spots in the area, as well as the way that the line for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway typically extends. Over Near the Chinese Theatre Heading to Toy Story Land? Then you’ll want to look at the portion of the map below. It shows the entrances and exits to various rides in that land. Again, take a special look at those dotted lines showing how the queues for Slinky Dog Dash and Toy Story Mania can extend pretty far from the ride entrances. You’ll see how the Slinky Dog Dash line stays on one side of the pathway, while the Toy Story Mania line extends in a similar fashion but down the other side of the path. Toy Story Land Heading back to more of the front of the park, the map below gives you a better look at more of the Echo Lake area and the spots near there. You can see a few entrances and exits for some of the restaurants and stores nearby. You can also see a bit of the line for Star Tours: The Adventures Continue and how that can sometimes stretch outside of the attraction’s given queue space. More of Echo Lake and the Surrounding Areas Next, we move down a bit to the area near Muppet*Vision 3D. Again, you can see a few entrances and exits marked in the map below for spots like the Muppet*Vision 3D attraction and more. Muppet*Vision 3D Area And finally we make our way to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. You can see a few entrances and exits in the photo below to some of the big spots around this area of the park. And note how some of those lines can stretch away from the actual entrances. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Below you get a view of more of Galaxy’s Edge. Again, there are quite a few green dots and some red dots — but those can hopefully help you find the right entrance areas to stop by. Take special note of how the line for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run can stretch and the pattern that the extended line will generally take. More of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge And that is our map of Hollywood Studios! Again, these entrances, exits, and line patterns are subject to change in the future. But, we hope that this map gives you a better idea of how things are being done now and what to generally expect for your next trip to the park. Be sure to bookmark or favorite this page so you can come back to it in the future when you need it. We’ll keep working on more tips and resources to help you have a great Disney World vacation. Stay tuned for more from us here at DFB! Click here to see our entrance and exits map for EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What other useful planning tips or tricks would you like from us here at DFB? Let us know in the comments below! The post We Just Made Hollywood Studios 10x Easier to Navigate! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Are Some Distancing Restrictions Easing Up in Disney World Shops? Here’s What We’re Seeing PHOTOS: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Has a NEW Park Map! The Magic Kingdom Map That Disney WON’T Print View the full article