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Ever say a quote or sing a line from a song for YEARS, only to later find out you’ve been saying it totally wrong?! Walt Disney Well, you’re not alone! There are some Disney quotes that people may have misheard or misremembered and have been saying wrong for YEARS. Oh, and there’s even an incredibly famous quote often attributed to Walt Disney that (*pause for emphasis*)…Walt Disney never even said!! Want to make sure you’ve got ALL your Disney quotes right? We’re breaking it down for you now! We’ll start with some Disney movie quotes you may be saying wrong on a daily basis! 1. Mirror, Mirror Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a classic film and Disney’s first full-length animated feature in color and with sound. You’ve probably encountered this film and its more popular quotes throughout your life. So, when the Evil Queen looks into her mirror she says, of course, “mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” That is the line, right? You’ve probably said it into your own mirror as a kid, and that’s what many people quote it as. But… The Queen! …that is actually wrong!! The true line from the movie is “Magic mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest one of all?” Don’t believe us? Watch the clip from the movie and you’ll see! The line has been famously misquoted (and likely continues to be misquoted) for YEARS. Take a Bite! Some suggest this misquote actually stems from the original Snow White story from the Brothers Grimm, which, according to the version listed on this website from the University of Pittsburgh, contains the phrase “mirror, mirror, on the wall, who in this land is fairest of all?” What version of this line have you been saying all these years? 2. I Am Your Father Another famous misquote is from Star Wars. Many people quote the famous line from Darth Vader to Luke Skywalker as (spoilers!) “Luke, I am your father.” It’s fun to say and very impactful that way, but…that’s not quite right. Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back ©Disney | Lucasfilm It is close though! The real line from the movie is “No. I am your father.” Wow. Now that you’ve said the “Luke” version of that quote for years, will you switch to the real thing or just keep saying it anyway? We kinda don’t blame you either way. Click here to see how you can talk to Darth Vader with Disney’s kyber crystals! 3. We’re ALL Mad Here! Disney’s Alice in Wonderland was released in 1951, but the original Lewis Carroll books which inspired the film were released several years before that. If you were a BIG fan of Disney’s Alice movie though you might remember a line from the movie (and on seemingly every piece of Alice in Wonderland-themed merch!) where the Cheshire Cat says “we’re all mad here.” That IS the line right? Cheshire Cat Not quite!! In the 1951 Disney film, the Cheshire Cat actually says “most everyone’s mad here.” But, as Insider notes, you could be getting the line wrong because of the original story from Lewis Carroll. In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, which you can read here from Project Gutenberg, the line is actually “we’re all mad here.” So, if anyone tells you you’re misquoting the Disney movie, just tell them you’re actually quoting the book! Easy fix and you’ll look SO knowledgeable. 4. A Whole New World Disney’s Aladdin is another classic film that you possibly watched a lot growing up and maybe continue to watch on Disney movie nights now. One of the big songs in the film is, of course, A Whole New World, sung by Aladdin and Jasmine as they travel around on the magic carpet. You may have sung this song to yourself around the house many times. But, are you singing the right words? It’s Jasmine! Many have quoted one of Jasmine’s line as “every turn a surprise, every moment gets better.” But, that’s not the actual line from the movie! I know, right? Mind blown! Instead, the true line is “every turn a surprise, every moment red-letter.” Red-letter?! You might be thinking to yourself, “what on earth does ‘red letter’ mean?!” Aladdin Window on Main Street, U.S.A. Well, according to Merriam-Webster, “red-letter” is an adjective that means something of special significance. Merriam-Webster notes that the history of this term came from the “practice of marking holy days in red letters in church calendars.” Reportedly, the first known use of the term was actually WAY back in 1704! Dictionary.com shares a similar definition, but also notes that it may have come from the tradition in the Bible of having quoted the words of Jesus in red type. Hey There Aladdin! Regardless, the sources seem to agree that the term itself is meant to describe something as memorable or significant. So, what Jasmine is really saying is that every moment with Aladdin is red-letter, or memorable and significant. Awwwwwwwww!!! Now, go impress your friends with your deep Disney knowledge! 5. Silly Ol’ Pooh Bear This next one is gonna sting for anyone who ever got (or sent) a graduation, birthday, (insert literally any time of significance in one’s life) card with this quote. One of the most heavily quoted lines from the original book said by Pooh Bear himself is, “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” So not only did the tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff not say this — it’s not even from the Winnie the Pooh you’re probably thinking it is! Pooh Didn’t Say It! “Promise me you’ll always remember: you’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” was said TO Pooh by his pal, Christopher Robin. Pooh never said this one. A couple words were trimmed likely to make it roll off the tongue a bit easier. Problem is A.A. Milne, who wrote the original Winnie-the-Pooh book…didn’t write it. It’s actually from the direct-to-video 1997 cartoon Pooh’s Grand Adventure: The Search For Christopher Robin. It IS still Disney, but not from the original writer. There are lots of inspirational posters or art crediting Milne or Pooh with the quote but not so! Basically, double-check before you head to the tattoo parlor to get it inked on your side as quoted by Pooh is all we’re saying. 6. One Walt Disney Quote You MIGHT Be Saying Wrong But, people don’t just misquote Disney movies, they also misquote Walt himself! One Walt Disney quote you might find on the internet is “The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.” In fact, you’ll find it quoted just like that on various websites online and in lots of Google images as well. But, the quote appears to possibly be missing one important word! Walt Disney According to Gizmodo, the earliest they could find the real line is in a 1977 magazine that quotes motivational speaker Mike Vance, who is quoting a conversation he had with Walt Disney. The magazine shares, “Vance once asked Disney how a person can keep creativity alive. Disney answered: ‘The more you are like yourself, the less you are like anyone else which makes you unique. The problem with most people is that they spend their lives trying to emulate others and so we have lots of copies but few originals.'” So, it appears the beginning of the quote might actually be “the more you ARE like yourself” not “the more you like yourself.” As Gizmodo points out, that changes the quote a bit from a self-esteem/liking yourself perspective, to being more about just being yourself and staying true to who you are. Walt Disney and Mickey But, Gizmodo notes it’s possible Walt never said that either, considering the quote is coming from another individual who spoke with Walt, and the magazine was printed over 10 years after Walt’s death. But, it at least appears this might be the more accurate version of the line. 7. Walt NEVER Said That! And finally we get to the REAL kicker!! “If you can dream it, you can do it” — it’s a quote many have attributed to Walt Disney for YEARS! You’ve probably seen it all over the internet and more, indicating that Walt himself said it. Heck, there are wallpapers on the internet, wall art on Amazon, and much more that ALL attribute this quote to Walt. But here’s the thing…WALT NEVER SAID IT. Walt Desk Plate With THE Quote Disney historian Dave Smith actually answered this question on D23’s website. In his answer he says that “Despite its frequent publication, that is not a Walt Disney quote.” Smith actually spoke with Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald and got the definitive answer. Fitzgerald said, “I am very familiar with that line because I wrote it! It was written specifically for the Horizons attraction at Epcot and used in numerous ways, from dialogue in the ride to graphics. I find it amusing that the Science of Imagineering DVD series attributes it to Walt Disney, but I guess I should be flattered.” WOW WOW WOW! Horizons | ©Disney Horizons fans who absolutely LOVE the theme song from that ride will in fact recognize that phrase from the song, so it definitely makes sense. “If we can dream it, then we can do it. Yes we can, yes we can!” But, with so many attributing the quote to Walt it’s still so surprising to learn this twist in the tale!! What’s even more mind-boggling is how Fitzgerald mentions that even the Science of Imagineering DVD series (which was from the Disney Company) seems to attributes it to Walt Disney. Seems a lot of people had it wrong. We’ll never look at Disney quotes the same way again! Click here to see 9 rides (including Horizons) that you totally forgot were once in Disney World! And there you have it — you may have been saying some of these quotes wrong for years or even (like so many) attributing a quote to Walt that he never even said! We’ll keep searing for interesting and fun Disney things you never knew and sharing them all here with you. So, be sure to come back for more! 62% of Disney fans polled got this trivia question wrong — do you know the answer? 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 quotes have you been saying wrong? Tell us in the comments! The post "Walt Never Said That!” Disney Quotes EVERYONE Gets Wrong first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What To Watch on Disney+ If You Want To Feel Like You’re In The Parks! There’s a Mrs. Nesbitt Sweatshirt?! Check Out the 40 NEW Disney Shirts Available Online! A Brand-New Disney Castle Collection is Coming to shopDisney SOON! 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. Good morning, DFB friends! ©Disney Welcome back to another day of March Magic! In case ya didn’t hear, shopDisney’s got a different way to save EVERY day in March, for that day only! Most of our offers so far have been pretty general: we’ve seen BOGO pins, discounts on Loungefly bags and toys, and more. But today’s deal is kinda specific! For today ONLY, you can snag a free Fantasia collectible key and pin when you purchase a Sorcerer Mickey plush! Just use code FANTASIA at checkout. ©Disney Okay, let’s break this down. The Sorcerer Mickey Mouse plush is dressed in his wizarding best, with soft robes and a braided belt. ©Disney He’s $22.99 — but for an extra $5.95, you can add personalization to the bottom of his shoe! You can include a name, year, vacation, and more. Click Here to Buy the Sorcerer Mickey Plush! And when you buy him, you’ll get the Fantasia key and pin for free! Both of ’em commemorate Fantasia‘s 80th anniversary. The key features Sorcerer Mickey and his iconic brooms with the movie’s logo. We love the starry pattern on the handle! ©Disney It normally retails for $12.99, and quantity is limited to 2 per guest. Click Here to Add the Fantasia Key to Your Cart! And you’ll ALSO get the Fantasia key pin for free! The smaller, key-shaped pin also has the logo, Sorcerer Mickey, and those brooms, but there’s a different pattern on the handle. ©Disney This little guy normally costs $12.99, too — and quantity is also limited to 2 per guest. Click Here to Add the Fantasia Key Pin to Your Cart! If you’re a Fantasia fan — or if you love collecting those keys! — you may wanna take advantage of this deal. With promo code FANTASIA, your total for all 3 things will drop from $48.97 to $22.99. That’s 3 for the price of 1! Pretty cool, right?! And you’ve got 2 ways to score free shipping, too: use code SHIPMAGIC on an order of $75 or more, or sign in to your D23 account if you’re a member. As always, we’ll keep ya posted with the latest Disney discounts, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out 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 a key collector? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 Disney Collectibles Are Totally FREE, Today ONLY first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Today ONLY! One of Disney’s Most Popular Items Is Buy 1, Get 1 FREE! Disney Movie Fans! These TWO Collectible Fantasia Keys Are NOW Online! Oh, Boy! Get An Adorable Mickey Mouse Bag at a Reduced Price With This Online Deal! View the full article

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It takes more than “bibbidi-bobbidi-boo” to get Cinderella Castle ready for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration. View the full article By DEWAYNE BEVIL ORLANDO SENTINEL | MAR 24, 2021 AT 5:00 AM It takes more than “bibbidi-bobbidi-boo” to get Cinderella Castle ready for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration. It takes more than a “bibbidi-bobbidi-boo” to get Cinderella Castle all gussied up for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration. The centerpiece of Magic Kingdom theme park is getting blinged out for the occasion, and that requires cranes, a drained moat, hurricane-proof accessories and scheduling challenges. Put them together and what have you got? A renovation project for Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur, a senior project manager at Disney World. She coordinates the fabrication and installation of 113 regal pieces that will be attached to the castle during the next few w “I have a schedule for everything. I do not go a day without a plan,” Schomburg-LaFleur said. There are already a lot of moving parts to the castle involving multiple Disney departments. Inside, Cinderella’s Royal Table restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Disney’s entertainment team uses the castle’s stage and its walls for productions. Plus, park visitors stroll through the middle of the building and use it as a backdrop for coveted vacation photographs. A "50" logo is built into the pin portion of the decorations being added to Cinderella Castle. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) “Our big thing was to try to plan this so guests will have wonderful photos,” Schomburg-LaFleur said. “We want to be part of the magic but not ruin the magic.” Right now, pieces known as jabot and swag are being mounted onto the walls. A jabot is one of the long, hanging pieces of faux drapery; swag is a horizontal piece, a bunting of sorts. They are visually held together with broaches and gold pins (the small ones with “50” on them). “It’s such a beautiful touch,” Schomburg-LaFleur said during a recent walk around Cinderella Castle. These sets eventually will go completely around the castle. They’re color-coordinated with the paint job the castle received last year. The anniversary design was created by Walt Disney Imagineering. Two outside companies make the pieces according to Disney’s specifications. An upcoming part of the process includes placement of 10 fiberglass ribbons cascading around turrets and more bejeweled pieces for two towers upfront. Finally, the large medallion that goes above the castle’s balcony, according to Disney’s concept art, will cap off the look. Disney World hasn’t said when that “ta-da” moment to be. Disney World senior project manager Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur stands near decorations added to Cinderella Castle as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Magic Kingdom. She coordinates the timing and installation of the fiberglass accessories that will eventually ring the castle. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Schomburg-LaFleur recently was encouraged by the installation crew’s ability to attach eight pieces — an entire on-the-wall scene, if you will — in one overnight shift by using lifts, but no crane. That should help the schedule, she said. There are strict safety rules about crane use, including ones related to winds and rain. “By doing more with the lifts, I can do more and have less impact and better scheduling. That’s one reason that saves some time,” Schomburg-LaFleur said. The lifts fold down, mostly out of sight, in the drained section of the moat. The new pieces were designed to ensure that the look can “handle any hurricane,” she said. The artist concept released by Disney shows the finished look for the castle, including ribbons from the turrets and a large gold medallion over the balcony. (Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy photo) She anticipates that the most challenging pieces will go onto a spire in the northeast corner — that’s tower No. 26, turret fans — the side facing toward Tomorrowland and Fantasyland. The angles of approach there will make it difficult, she said. Cranes will be required. It’s not known how long the castle will maintain this look, but the project is connected with the Disney World’s 50th anniversary festivities — dubbed “the world’s most magical celebration.” That begins Oct. 1 and is scheduled to last 18 months. Schomburg-LaFleur’s team interacted with the entertainment team, particularly when it came to projection shows, which present animated sequences on the walls of the building. In the past, there were nightly productions and special seasonal editions. “We spent a lot of time with them, showing them the layout that we were doing to make sure that any future plans that they have — or the current plans — all will work with this,” Schomburg-LaFleur said. “They have all of our [computer] models and images that they can utilize when they do all of their show production.” Schomburg-LaFleur has worked at Disney World for 17 years. The castle project is her most visible work. Engineers often do vital, if not flashy, behind-the-scenes work. She remembers changing out an electrical panel that feeds all the animatronics in Magic Kingdom’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Cinderella Castle — Construction Aerial view of the Walt Disney World construction. (Courtesy/Walt Disney Co.) “There are things that I get to do, which are fun, but no one gets to see,” she said. “And, partly, I know I’ve done my job if they don’t see it.” She considers herself an advocate for women in the field of engineering. “I do lots of things, outreach with younger students like the Girl Scouts … [helping them] understanding what is engineering and not being afraid of it at all,” she said. “It’s just the idea of somebody who loves to solve problems. And I just think those are skills that women love to do — collaborate, solve problems.”

It can certainly feel like things are always changing in Disney World! Hi There, Disney World And a lot of the time, that’s true! We’ve spent a good chunk of time in Magic Kingdom over the last few days and now we’re bringing you an update on everything NEW in food, construction, and merchandise! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Main Street Confectionery The Confectionery had a few Easter Candy Apples available. They’re inspired by two Easter staples — bunnies and eggs. Easter Apples They also had some Easter cupcakes! Hey there guys! Naturally, we tried one of them! It was a pretty basic cupcake, but definitely great for a photo shoot. We love Disney cupcakes of all kinds! (Well maybe not ALL kinds, but most of them.) The Confectionery is closing for refurbishment soon, so be sure to grab these Easter goodies from there while you can! Read more about the Confectionery’s refurbishment here! Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe We noticed that the entrance to Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn had been moved to a doorway closer to Country Bear Jamboree. This is different from what we’ve typically seen. We’ve often found the entrance located around the side of the building as you go further towards Adventureland. Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn The entrance may change again, so be sure to keep an eye out during your visit. The Magic Kingdom Map That Disney Won’t Print Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Swiss Family Treehouse This walk-through Adventureland attraction has been closed for refurbishment, and we noticed some changes during a recent visit! Treehouse Refurb It appears that they’re changing the rope netting atop the bridge. Everything That’s Closed in Disney World This Week Main Street Cinema Yesterday, Main Street Cinema on Main Street, U.S.A. closed temporarily. Main Street Cinema is now closed! Normally, you’d find all sorts of Disney art here. It’s now been rehoused and we’re about to tell ya where to find it! Read more about the store’s closure here! Bonjour Village Gifts Over in Fantasyland, Bonjour Village Gifts reopened! It was recently refurbished, but now it’s welcoming guests and selling a new type of merch! Bonjour Village Gifts Here, you can now find the art products that would typically be at Main Street Cinema. Lots of art is for sale here now! Make a pitstop at the newly reopened store during your next visit to check out some of the relocated merchandise! Read more about the store’s reopening here! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Box Office Gifts Currently, you can find headgear like hats and ears available at Box Office Gifts. The Chapeau Merch in Box Office Gifts It appears that some of the merchandise from The Chapeau (the hat shop on Main Street) has made its way over here! Click here to see more about this change! The Emporium The Emporium had a few new items including a Princess Photo Frame for $24.99… Princess Photo Frame …some Mother’s Day Matching Necklaces for $19.99… Mother’s Day Necklaces …these sweet Minnie Earrings for $14.99… Minnie Earrings …this Dumbo Mother’s Day Necklace for $19.99… Dumbo Necklace …and the seasonal Mickey Bunny Plush for $24.99! Mickey Bunny Plush We also saw another adorable addition to the Jerrod Maruyama collection — this mug and coaster! It’s got a castle! You can find it for $29.99. Uptown Jewelers Over at Uptown Jewelers, we spotted the latest Disney Dooney & Bourke bag collection! Sidekicks cover a larger tote bag! This one is inspired by Disney sidekicks and you’ll spot familiar faces like Meeko, Flounder, Rajah, and more! Want to see more of the Dooney & Bourke Sidekick Bags? Click here! Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Finally, we found a new Ahsoka Tano Magnet in Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. You can snag it for $14.99! Ahsoka Magnet That’s all the new merch we’ve spotted! PHOTOS: What’s Going on With Peter Pan’s Flight in Magic Kingdom?! Magic Kingdom General Updates Jungle Cruise Stroller Parking Over in Adventureland, we spotted that the stroller parking for the Jungle Cruise has been moved from the Enchanted Tiki Room area and is now by the bazaar area near The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Adventureland Stroller Parking Those are all the updates we have from Magic Kingdom! See ya next time! For more of the latest news from Disney World, click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Magic Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: Dooney & Bourke Bags and a Closed Store first appeared on the disney food blog. 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It’s been one year since the global pandemic shut down the Disney theme parks and, of course, completely changed the way we live. This gate will soon be open again! For a lot of us, the biggest change isn’t in how we vacation (though that has changed!), it’s about how we work. Yep, remote work has become as much a part of our lives as wearing face coverings and carrying around hand sanitizer. Since you don’t have the hum of fluorescent lighting, a printer constantly printing off…something, and nosey co-workers gossiping to listen to all day, Disney has put together a Disney Work From Home playlist for their Disneyland Legacy Passholders! ©Disney The playlist is available on a number of popular music streaming sites including: Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, YouTube Music, YouTube, and iHeartRadio. And, we have a secret for you — anyone can listen (at least on Spotify)! So many JAMS! This four-and-a-half-hour playlist features a variety of upbeat Disney songs to get you through that 3 o’clock slump (think “Go the Distance” from Hercules, “We’re All in This Together” from High School Musical, and “Lost in the Woods” from Frozen 2) as well as some score music from Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel, and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil for when you REALLY need to focus. AMC’s Red Carpet for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil We can use a touch of magic ANY time of day, even during work, so pump up the jams and get to work! Whenever we see another opportunity for you to add Disney to your day, we’ll let you know! A New Playlist of Disney Parks Music? Yes, Please! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you listen to Disney music at work? Let us know in the comments! The post This Disney Music Playlist Makes Working From Home MAGICAL! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Hear Those Sleigh Bells Jingling with the Festival of Holidays PLAYLIST in Disneyland! A New Playlist of Disney Parks Music? Yes, Please! ALL the Disney NEWS and REVIEWS This Week: Here’s Everything You NEED To Know! View the full article

Disneyland Paris Resort may be closed with no set reopening date, but there are still SO many things to look forward to when it comes to the future of this international Disney destination! Disneyland Paris ©Disney One of the big upcoming openings at Disneyland Paris is the 4-star hotel, Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel! Though the opening date for this hotel has been delayed a few times, we’ve gotten some behind-the-scenes looks at this New York City and Avengers-inspired hotel! Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel ©Disney We already know there’s going to be over 300 works of art and THREE full-sized Iron Man armors, and now we know a little bit more about the guest experience here! ©Disneyland Paris Ambassador via Instagram (@dlpambassador) According to an update on the Disneyland Paris mobile app, guests will be able to open hotel doors with the phones (like you can at Walt Disney World!) and “book an epic moment at the Super Hero Station.” We’re not sure exactly what that means, but it sounds like a meet-and-greet situation. ©Disney Though the closure of Disneyland Paris has been extended and there are new travel restrictions within France, we’re still anxiously awaiting news about this MARVELous hotel. Whenever we have more information about Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel or the reopening of Disneyland Paris, we’ll be sure to fill you in! Disneyland Paris CANCELS Select 2021 Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to Disneyland Paris? Let us know in the comments! The post We Know a Little More About the Guest Experience at Disneyland Paris' New Marvel Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: VIDEO: Take a Behind the Scenes Tour of Disneyland Paris’ New Art of Marvel Hotel PHOTOS! Look INSIDE at the Latest Progress on Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel at Disneyland Paris! Booking NOW OPEN For Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel in Disneyland Paris View the full article

Sure, we’re excited for Cinderella Castle’s 50th anniversary makeover at Walt Disney World, but we’re also dreaming of ANOTHER Orlando castle these days — White Castle! Cinderella Castle And today, there were some BIG updates on the first White Castle to come to Florida in 50 years! We’ve been following the construction on this O-Town West White Castle for a few months now, and today, they hit a HUGE milestone: they raised the super colorful, super permanent sign! ©White Castle Why is this a big deal, you ask? It may just be because this is slated to be the largest free-standing White Castle in the world! ©bioreconstruct Twitter account To run such a massive castle, of course, there needs to be some staff, and White Castle is hiring 120 employees! Those who are interested in applying can go to careers.whitecastle.com or text “ORLANDO” to 56379. If you’re selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be asked to schedule an in-person interview. White Castle Orlando rendering ©White Castle This O-Town West spot is close to the Disney Springs area hotels and Disney World property! And like lots of White Castle locations, this one will be open 24/7 so you can get your burger fix late night (and late night dining has been an issue at Disney World lately). So, it’s safe to say, we’re excited! And when there’s more BIG news on the Orlando-area White Castle, we’ll be sure to let you know! One of Our FAVORITE Burgers is Back in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever tried White Castle? Let us know in the comments! The post The White Castle Near Disney World Has Hit a HUGE Milestone! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: White Castle Near Disney World Is HIRING! Photos! Construction Has Begun On the NEW White Castle Location Near Disney World! White Castle Will Soon Deliver To Orlando — But Not To Disney World 😢 View the full article

It feels like a lifetime ago when the first round of Baby Yoda items made their way online and in the parks. And now, we’ve got interactive Grogu toys that literally ask for you to hold them and feed them. Baby Yoda! Still, we can’t help but love the original plush that’s still just as cute as the day we saw it. And, if you haven’t snatched up the Baby Yoda Plush yet, now’s the time! When we were hopping around EPCOT today, we made a quick pitstop in Mouse Gear. We noticed a familiar green little guy on the shelves, but there was something different about the Baby Yoda Plush this time. Mouse Gear The EPCOT store was having a massive sale on the Baby Yoda Plush, marking it way down from its regular $25 price tag to $10. Lil buddy is on sale! We can’t help but want to take home yet another Baby Yoda Plush with these discounts! And, we’ll give you a look at all the other must-have merchandise you need to know about in Disney World, so be sure to check back with us! 10 things people do in Disney World that make NO sense! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite piece of Baby Yoda merchandise? Let us know in the comments below! The post Fans of ‘The Mandalorian’ Will Want to See This Huge Sale in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: Tons of Food and Wine Merchandise and THREE New Treats in the France Pavilion! Um, YUM! Find Out Where You Can Get STRAWBERRY Kit Kats in Disney World! What’s New at EPCOT! A Secret Wall Crawl, an EPCOT Transformation Update, and a NEW Food and Wine Festival Booth! View the full article

If you’ve been to an EPCOT festival, then you know that Disney is all about those scavenger hunts! EGG-stravaganza Map for the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Most festivals have some kind of activity where you purchase a map and then search around the park for hidden characters. Since Easter is coming soon, there are egg-themed scavenger hunts in both Disney World and Disneyland Resort. And now, you can experience all the fun of these activities in your own home! If you can’t make it to Disney World for Easter this year, then don’t worry. The shopDisney Virtual Easter Egg Hunt (also known as the Magical Egg Hunt Adventure) is back, and it’s the perfect way to enjoy a classic Disney activity without ever having to leave your house! ©Disney In order to participate, you’ll simply go to the website linked below and follow the directions. You’ll download and print “Easter eggs” themed to look like Mickey and his pals. After they’re cut out, you can hide them around your house for your kids to find. ©Disney As you go through the game, there’s an online map that you can use to follow along with, so that your kids can track their progress. The map can also be printed out if you’d prefer that way. ©Disney This would be a great way to spend an afternoon at home, and we think your little ones will really enjoy searching for their favorite Disney friends! If you decide to try it out, make sure to let us know how it went. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney parks news and updates! Click Here to Do the Easter Egg Hunt Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you done this activity in years past? Tell us in the comments! The post Recreate EPCOT at Home With a Virtual Activity for Your Kids! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s How to Host the BEST Disney-Themed Easter Egg Hunt at Home More Details on the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Disneyland Resort ALL the Disney NEWS and REVIEWS This Week: Here’s Everything You NEED To Know! View the full article

Things are constantly changing at Disney World. We’ve seen changes with mask rules, changes in security checks, and more. Cinderella Castle But now, MORE changes are on the way. Earlier today, we shared that a NEW facial recognition system would be testing in Magic Kingdom for park entry, and today we got to see it in action! Okay, so here are the basics: From March 23rd to April 23rd, Disney World is testing a NEW facial recognition feature at Magic Kingdom. Basically, Disney will capture an image of your face, convert it into your own personal number, and associate that number with your park admission. Here We Go! Participation in the test is ENTIRELY optional. If you don’t want to participate in the test, you’ll just head to one of the alternate lines to enter the park. Of course, we had to see the system for ourselves, so we made our way over to Magic Kingdom to test it out in person! As we approached the park’s entrance, we found various signs about the Facial Recognition Test. The signs note that participation is optional, and that Disney is testing this technology at this time. You can also scan the QR code or visit the Disney website to learn more. Facial Recognition Test Sign Another sign near the Facial Recognition Test entrance noted what you can and can’t wear. Specifically, you must keep your face mask on at all times. But, during the facial recognition test, you will need to remove hats and sunglasses. Here’s What You Can and Can’t Wear! Signs near the front indicated where the entrance was for the lanes that were testing the Facial Recognition system. Again, if you don’t want to participate in this system, you can just one of the other lanes with the traditional scanners. Let’s Get Scanning! As you get to the spot where you scan your MagicBand or ticket, you’ll see markers on the floor indicating where you should stand. Here’s Where to Stand You’ll stand on the markers, and scan your MagicBand or ticket like you normally would. Scan Away! You’ll find a screen above the scanner that shows you where to look, and then it’s just a quick scan (say cheese!) and you’re OFF! Say Cheese! Check out our video below to see the process in action! The process is merely being tested and Disney is only data collecting at the moment. It is set to test until April 23rd, but that is subject to change. We’ll keep an eye out for more information on this new system and let you know what we find! Click here to see more information about the facial recognition system! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you participate in this test of Disney’s new Facial Recognition system in Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post VIDEO & PHOTOS: First Look at the NEW Face Scan System in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Photos: Rose Gold Details Added to the Magic Kingdom Entrance Sign! The Magic Kingdom Map That Disney WON’T Print Are Some Distancing Restrictions Easing Up in Disney World Shops? Here’s What We’re Seeing View the full article

Welcome back to EPCOT! Spaceship Earth We’ve been enjoying the Flower and Garden Festival, ringing in spring, and closely following all the construction around the park. But let’s check out what else is new! EPCOT Food Updates Rose and Crown Dining Room Rose and Crown Dining Room reopened on March 21st after a quick refurbishment. It remains one of our favorite table-service spots for a nice ‘n’ hearty meal! Rose and Crown Dining Room has reopened! We enjoyed Fish and Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, Mushy Peas, Sticky Toffee Pudding, and more. Sticky Toffee Pudding Boy did it feel good to be back! Check Out Our Latest Rose and Crown Review! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Mitsukoshi Department Store While we were browsing the Mitsukoshi Department Store in the Japan Pavilion, we spotted some cute wax sachets! They were cherry and sakura scented. Wax Satchets! Each one was $10.95! We loved the flowery smells, so if you’re lookin’ for something soft and fresh, you may want to stop by! Port of Entry / Mouse Gear We’ve seen a TON of Flower and Garden Festival gear already this year, but Disney’s not done just yet. In Port of Entry and Mouse Gear, we spotted some new gardening gloves! Gardening Gloves! Minnie Mouse looks hard at work (but still as fashionable as ever) on the flowery print. Hey there, Minnie! A pair of these gloves will cost ya $12.99! Check Out More Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise! EPCOT Construction Updates We’ve been closely following the construction on Harmonious, EPCOT’s brand-new nighttime show (We even saw water effects being tested!). Between the fireworks, choreographed fountains, and lasers, it’s shapin’ up to be quite the spectacular. Most recently, we noticed that one of the barge’s arms was raised up high! We’re seein’ lots of progress on Harmonious recently! Disney hasn’t announced WHEN Harmonious will debut, but we’ll let you know as soon as they do! Here’s What We Know About Harmonious’ Debut! EPCOT Additional Updates Disney’s been celebrating Easter all around property! And in EPCOT, you can participate in the Eggs-trvaganza, an Easter egg hunt around World Showcase. You can purchase your map for $7.99 at Mouse Gear, Disney Traders, or World Traveler to get started! EGGstravaganza Map for the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Then, have fun spotting each character around World Showcase! You’ll run into eggs themed after Pluto… Pluto Egg …Figment… Figment Egg …Thumper… We found a Thumper egg on our Easter Egg hunt! …Chip, and more! Chip Egg Your prize? You can pick one of 6 eggs to take home with ya: either Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Chip, or Dale! Prize! The scavenger hunt is a great way to celebrate spring in EPCOT — and you’ll get that keepsake to remember the fun! Learn More About the Eggs-travaganza! We spotted a few characters out and about in the park, too! Mary Poppins was greeting guests in the United Kingdom Pavilion… Practically perfect! …while Anna was chillin’ over in the Norway Pavilion. Hi, Anna! We also managed to spot the princess cavalcade from afar as the royals paraded by! If you squint, you can see ’em! And in the category of things we WEREN’T expecting in EPCOT…we saw a filming crew in front of the Lion King topiary! Check out that fancy gear. Filming crew! It seemed like regular guests approached the crew at random to get their pictures taken. We’ll keep ya posted if we figure out why this mysterious work was taking place! They’re hard at work! Okay, we’ve shown you how the miniature village in the Germany Pavilion gets decked out for various EPCOT festivals. It already got its Flower and Garden Festival makeover…but we noticed a new addition! Yup, that’s a teeny tiny maypole! Looks like this tiny village may be doing some dancing! And speaking of all things tiny…we noticed some mini dinos in the Prehistoric Garden in Future World West. Among all the prehistoric plants, you might spot one of these little guys! So many little dinos! You can go on a dinosaur scavenger hunt next time you’re there! Learn More About ALL the Gardens at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival! Well, that’s all for our trip around EPCOT! We’ll be in the parks every day staying on top of everything new. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney updates! Check Out Our DFB Map of 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. Are you visiting EPCOT soon? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: A Scavenger Hunt with a Prize and a Restaurant Reopens first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Sometimes it really pays off to stop and notice the smaller details in Disney World — and we literally mean SMALL details! Tree of Life We always have our eyes peeled for new tidbits of information and details to share with you. We came across a really fun corner of the parks today t¿at we thought we would turn into a little “I Spy” activity to see if you can guess today’s hidden Disney World spot! Do you know where in Disney World you can spot…tiny bicycles made out of wire? Tiny bicycles! Have you noticed these before? Here’s hint number one: you have to look up to spot them! But they aren’t the only bicycles in the area! Where can you spot these tiny bicycles? Hint number two: the tiny bicycles are sitting on top of a bright yellow sign! Teeny tiny bicycles! How cute! Hint number three: “Mauzo Huduma” means “Sales Service” in…Swahili! Bi-cycle Land! Still stumped? We visited “Bi-cycle Land” today in Harambe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Bi-cycle Land Harambe is the fictional village located in the Africa section of the park. If you look around, you’ll notice all kinds of small businesses like Bi-cycle Land. Welcome to Harambe! Be on the lookout for Bi-cycle Land and its row of tiny wire bikes next time you’re in Animal Kingdom! And keep your eyes wide open for more little details like this on your next Disney World vacation — you’ll never know what you’ll find! Speaking of tiny details, do you know where you can spot one of the SMALLEST Hidden Mickeys in Disney World? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite tiny hidden detail in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Can You Guess Today's Hidden Disney World Spot?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Breakfast and Lunch Review! We ate TWO Meals at Once at Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’re RANKING the Lands at Disney’s Animal Kingdom By Their Snacks! Which Will Prevail…??? New Lock Screen, Who Dis? More FREE Backgrounds From Disney World! View the full article

There are some ch-ch-ch-ch-changes happening in Disney World. Cinderella Castle As Disney World prepares for the resort’s 50th Anniversary in October, we’ve seen a variety of work to spruce up the parks. Last week we spotted a permit for work on the Peter Pan’s Flight sign and now that sign has DISAPPEARED! We were strolling through Magic Kingdom today when we spotted that the Peter Pan’s Flight sign is GONE. In its place, there’s a temporary banner showing the name of the attraction. Peter Pan’s Flight Fear not though! This change is not for good! In the permit for this work, Disney noted that the work is to “remove, refurbish, and reinstall sign.” Yep, the Peter Pan’s Flight sign should be back soon. Peter Pan’s Flight line Interestingly enough, we spotted a van from the contractor on this permit, Yellow Cone Group, drive by this morning. Maybe they were working on the sign removal! Yellow Cone Group We’ll keep an eye out for the return of the Peter Pan sign. As always, stay tuned to DFB for updates! Click here to learn more about the permit! 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. How do you feel about Peter Pan’s Flight? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: What's Going on With Peter Pan's Flight in Magic Kingdom?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: An ICONIC Magic Kingdom Sign Is Getting Some TLC! Is the Jungle Cruise Refurbishment Starting SOON in Disney World? Here’s What We Know. A Big Update Could Be Coming to the Dumbo Sign in Magic Kingdom! 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. Even if you can’t head into the Disney Parks, there are still a lot of ways to add a touch of Disney to any average day! We always want to bring every inch of Disney home with us! Whether you want to be reminded of days skipping down Main Street, U.S.A. over your morning cup of coffee, or prefer to Disneyfy your most used items, if you can think it, Disney probably already has it. And, Disney’s latest deal is setting you up to finally hit “purchase” on those items you’ve had sitting in your online shopping cart. Right now, you can score a Disney backpack for $16 with any purchase on shopDisney! And, this backpack isn’t any average Disney bag, it features the Walt Disney logo that was used back in the mid-’80s. You might even recognize it from Disney movies too — an animated version was always played before Disney movies up until they updated it to what we see now. ©Disney The bag is normally $19.99 so you can get it at a discount when you’re doing some other shopping on shopDisney. Click HERE to add the backpack to your cart! So, now you can shop the Disney Park Icon home collection… ©Disney …or combine the savings with the sale on Disney games and puzzles going on today… ©Disney …or anything else really! If you’re adding one thing to your cart, then you can add the backpack too for a discount! Click HERE to Head Over to ShopDisney! And, if you end up with a shopping cart that will cost you over $75, you can score FREE shipping — backpack included! Just use code “SHIPMAGIC” at checkout! And don’t forget that ALL D23 Members get free shipping right now. And, as always, stay tuned for more Disney news and updates! Check Out The New Baby Yoda Toy That May Be the ONLY Thing That Loves Food More Than We Do. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What Disney merchandise have you been eyeing recently? Let us know in the comments! The post You'll Have to Click "Add to Cart" to Get Disney's Latest Deal first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Find Out How to Get Disney Tees for $7! Grab Your Detective Cap! There’s a MYSTERY DEAL on shopDisney and It Could be BIG! Score a Mickey Backpack for $16 With ANY Online Disney Purchase! View the full article

By now you probably know that one of our favorite Disney World attractions isn’t a ride or store — it’s food! Our next treat is at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Disney World went from 0 to 100 on green snacks for St. Patrick’s Day and they’re doing the same for Easter so we’ve been pretty busy (and full). But, today we decided to take a break from all the bunny and egg-covered snacks to try something new at one of our favorite coffee stops! Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we were in need of a little mid-day pick-me-up and headed over to Joffrey’s Royal Anandapur Tea Company located in the Asia area. Little did we know, we’d find something brand new to the kiosk! Sitting out front in the pastry case was a new Lemon Cake. So we gave it a try! Nothing like a classic lemon cake for your Tuesday! It is a mini loaf cake with an icing glaze on top — pretty much everything you could want in your lemon cake! And, while there wasn’t anything special about it, we liked it a lot! The cake itself is not overly sweet from the lemon, though you can definitely taste the flavor. Plus, it’s a pretty good size and would be a great snack to grab if you’re looking for something to hold you over until your next meal. Now THAT’S what you want to see when you cut into a lemon cake! If you’re a fan of lemon flavors in your pastry or want a treat that’s not super-rich or sugary then this will likely be a winner for you! It is available for $4.99 plus you can order yourself a coffee while you’re at it! We also found another new Joffrey’s pastry today — you can check it out here. We’re constantly trying something new at the parks so stay tuned for more Disney food news and updates! Click HERE to Check Out The NEWEST Disney World Cupcakes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your Disney World coffee order? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Blink and You'll Easily Miss These Disney Desserts! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Dawa Bar Reopens and the Welcomed Return of Pumpkin Fudge! You KNOW It’s Busy At Disney World When More Ice Cream Carts Start Selling This Lunch Option! ALL Our Reviews from the 2019 Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler! View the full article

You know how we love those HUGE Donuts at Joffrey’s Coffee kiosks around Disney World, right? Starry Night Donut and Coffee during EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts Seriously, they are always fresh, fluffy, and flavorful, whether they’re covered in coconut or sprinkles or if they are sporting antlers and a red nose like a certain reindeer. We never need an excuse to grab one! The thing is… we may have just found an excuse to pass on a Joffrey’s Donut (for a day or two, anyway). Because we were tempted by another new treat at a Joffrey’s kiosk today! This particular Joffrey’s kiosk is located right outside of Tower of Terror in Hollywood Studios. (But you’ll find a Joffrey’s just about everywhere in Disney World!) Joffrey’s near Tower of Terror Peeking out from the pastry assortment was a new turnover-Danish-pastry-type-thing. Okay, so it didn’t have an official name . We’re going with the Strawberry and Cheese Pastry! Strawberry and Cheese Pastry At least, that’s what the cast members said this new pastry is filled with. Honestly, it tasted a little different to us, but more on that in a minute! This pastry is very similar to a Danish, but with LOTS of powdered sugar and less icing all over. Strawberry and Cheese Pastry Again, we were told it was filled with strawberry along with the sweet cheese, but it tasted much more like a cherry filling. But you know what? Strawberry and Cheese Pastry It doesn’t even matter to us, because this was SO good! Just LOOK at all this rich, sweet filling! It’s also just about a perfect balance of both flavors, to boot. But here’s the thing… Strawberry and Cheese Pastry We learned that this pastry probably won’t be here all that long. The friendly cast members explained that they’ve been getting in more items that are one-day offerings (or available for just a few days). Basically, they’re trying to offer more than just donuts and muffins on a regular basis. Joffrey’s Coffee at the Transportation and Ticket Center The Strawberry and Cheese Pastry is $4.99, and we think you should grab it if you see it! Because I can tell you this: if all the specialty items are this tasty, we’ll be stopping by Joffrey’s kiosks even more than we already do! Of course, we’ll still be sure to grab a big ol’ donut now and then. Did you know select Joffrey’s locations can put the ORANGE BIRD on your coffee? Click here to check it out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you stop by a Joffrey’s when you’re in Disney World? Please let us know with a comment! The post Review: Here's WHY You Should Stop at the Joffrey's Pastry Cases in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Eats, Merch, and Construction Updates: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Review: The Pumpkin Pie Latte is BACK at Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosks in Disney World! Review: Does Disney’s Game Changer Cold Brew Live Up to Its Name?! 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. Calling all Baby Yoda fans — there’s new merchandise available! ©Lucasfilm The amount of Baby Yoda items released each week has slowed down considerably since the end of The Mandalorian season 2, but we’re still getting the occasional new shirt, accessory, or toy. Today, there’s a new product on shopDisney and it may be one of our favorites yet! Here at DFB, we have something in common with little Grogu — we’re all about the food. This new Galactic Snackin’ Grogu really drives that point home! ©Disney He’s an animatronic toy with a variety of interactive accessories, most of which are food-related. He has over 40 sound and movement combinations, including some cool Force tricks! ©Disney If that sounds super awesome and you’re ready to get your hands on one, you’ll have to wait a bit. He’s only available for pre-order right now and is expected to be available by December 1st, 2021. You won’t be getting him anytime soon, but you CAN plan for next Christmas! Just watch this little guy snack!! If you’d like to place your pre-order for your own interactive buddy to roam the galaxy with, he’s $79.99. Snacks AND a super cute space baby? Count us in! Click Here to Preorder the Grogu Interactive Toy! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you own any Grogu merchandise? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's New Baby Yoda Toy May Be the ONLY Thing That Loves Food More Than We Do. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Is the Baby Yoda Merchandise You Never Knew You Needed! Throw it Back to the 70s with Disney’s NEW Retro Star Wars Tees and Boba Fett Cooler! Baby Yoda Has a Name Now and These NEW Disney Tees Won’t Let Ya Forget It! View the full article

Going to Disney World can be QUITE the adventure. What a Beautiful View! You’ve got to think about Park Passes, advance dining reservations, and so many other things. There are a lot of things that people do “right” like strategically planning their Park Hopping or using awesome features on My Disney Experience to make their whole trip SO much easier, like Mobile Merchandise Checkout. But, there are some things that people do in Disney World that make ZERO sense. Today, we’re breaking those all down for you so you can make sure you don’t do these things in Disney World the next time you visit! 1. Wasting Snack Credits or Spending Too Much on Snacks That Aren’t Worth It At the moment, the Disney Dining Plan is not available and Disney has not yet announced its return. But, back when the Disney Dining Plan was available, one thing that people did ALL the time that just doesn’t make any sense is waste snack credits! YUMMMMM — A Mickey Pretzel! Some guests would get to the end of their Disney World trip with 34 snack credits left, and just 2 seconds to go spend them all on packaged treats at the very last minute!! Now, if that was your plan all along because you cannot LIVE without a hefty supply of Mickey Rice Krispie Treats (same, honestly), then power to you. But, there used to be SO many ways that you could get a better bang for your buck with those snack credits. You used to be able to use snack credits at EPCOT Festivals and even get some fairly expensive items with your snack credits, instead of just grabbing a $2 snack or a bottle of water. Basically, our motto is “no snack left behind.” You’re paying for those snack credits in advance, so you might as well use them for things that are totally worth it. Sometimes There’s Nothing Better Than a Mickey Bar While the Dining Plan isn’t available now, another snack mistake we see people making is spending big bucks on snacks that just aren’t worth it. There is a LOT of food available in Disney World, so it can be hard to know what to pick. Generally, we’d say to skip pre-packaged snacks like chips and things that you can get anywhere else outside of the parks. Instead, you’re likely better off spending your cash on unique items you won’t find anywhere else, Disney World cult classics, and Disney’s tastiest treats. Check out our video with the 25 BEST Disney World snacks for 2021 below! You can also check out our DFB Snack Guides on the DFB Store. We’ve got entire guides to snacks at ALL of the Disney World theme parks, lots of tips and advice, and so much more than can help you make sure you’re spending your money on the very best snacks Disney has to offer! Click here to see what foods you should SKIP in EPCOT! 2. Trying to Sneak Kids on Rides They Aren’t Tall Enough For Another thing that people do that makes LITERALLY NO sense is try to sneak their kids onto rides they aren’t tall enough for. We’ve heard and seen it all — socks in the shoes, lifts in the shoes, buying thicker shoes to add a few inches. And truly, all of it generally ends in tears, anger, and frustration for the parents, kids, and Cast Members. Rise of the Resistance Height Requirement Many of those Disney rides with taller height requirements are absolutely, super duper fun. So, in a sense we can get why some people want their kids to ride them. But, there are safety restrictions and height requirements for a reason on those rides! Essentially the rides can be dangerous to ride if the rules are not properly followed. These safety restrictions are in place to keep everyone safe. By trying to get around them, people are potentially placing their children at risk. Ready to Rock and Roll? Instead of trying to sneak a child in or having to deal with the disappointment of not being able to ride on a popular ride, we recommend doing a little prep work. Measure your child’s height BEFORE you go to Disney World. Then, check the height restrictions for those popular rides. That way, you’ll know in advance what they can and can’t ride. If they can’t get on a big ride that the rest of the family gets to go on, consider making that time extra special for them by taking them to get a favorite treat, get a little souvenir, or ride another attraction — that way they can still have a magical time and won’t feel left out of the fun. Click here to see our ULTIMATE guide to planning your first Disney World vacation! 3. Dragging Your Kids on Rides They Aren’t Ready For or Are Scared For This sort-of goes hand-in-hand with the sneaking your kid on a ride they aren’t tall enough for, but another thing people do that makes ZERO sense is taking their kids on rides they clearly do NOT want to go on, are scared of, or just plain aren’t ready for. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Let’s put it this way — if your kid is TERRIFIED of the tiny roller coaster at your local fair, putting them on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad or Expedition Everest will NOT end well in all likelihood. It’ll likely just end up in tears, screams, and an overall bad experience. It can also make a child fearful of trying that ride in the future. We’re on our way to see the Yeti! Now, kids can be very unpredictable. One of my cousins was READY for Thunder Mountain when they first rode it, while my other cousin was terrified. At the end of the day, their reactions sort-of ended up being the reverse for the ride. If you’re unsure of how your kid might do on a ride, consider watching videos of the rides at home. There are full ride-throughs of basically every Disney World attraction available online. That can help them get a sense of whether they might be afraid of it or not. Ready to Ride Space Mountain? And, you might want to consider starting small. If your kid doesn’t have much roller coaster experience, maybe you could start with The Barnstormer. Then, consider moving your way up to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Big Thunder Mountain, and Space Mountain. And then move on to things like Expedition Everest and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. That’ll give your kid time to see how far they really want to go. Click here to see 9 of the SCARIEST rides in Disney World, according to you! 4. Being Rude To and Ignoring Cast Members Being rude to Cast Members and/or ignoring them is something we see people do that just makes no sense at all. Sometimes you have a bad day, sometimes a Cast Member has a bad day, and sometimes, unfortunately, your bad days collide. We get that things might not always go perfectly in Disney World. But, for the most part, Cast Members are there to HELP! Cast Members at the Boardwalk Bakery They can’t control the weather or traffic or when rides experience technical difficulties. Yelling at them really won’t take your problems away. Instead, it’ll probably make you feel worse and it’ll make the Cast Member feel bad too. And remember, Cast Members have a LOT of pixie dust up their sleeves that they can sometimes use to make your day extra special. They can sometimes upgrade your room, or give you other special goodies. But, yelling at them will likely NOT make them feel inclined to add some extra pixie dust to your day. Magic Kingdom Cast Members in Costume At the end of the day, our main advice is this — just be nice! The Cast Members are telling you to do things or follow certain rules to keep you and everyone else safe, and to keep things running smoothly. And if you have an especially awesome encounter with a Cast Member, be sure to let their supervisors know, tell someone at Guest Services, or send a Tweet to @WDWToday (the official Disney account) with #CastCompliment to make sure their kindness is recognized. Click here to see more about the layoffs that have impacted Cast Members and how you can help! 5. Waiting in Line for Counter Service Waiting in line for Counter Service restaurants in Disney World is pretty much a thing of the past! So many restaurants all around Disney World now offer (and many essentially require you to use) Mobile Order. With this service you can order your food ahead of time, set a pick-up time, and then skip the lines and hop straight over to a pick-up area. Mobile Order Pick Up Lots of people forget to use Mobile Order or might not even know about it. But, it can really help make your trip easier and make things more convenient for you. Especially now where Mobile Order is essentially required for many spots, however, there can be some extremely long pick-up lines. Also, if you wait to order until later in the day, you might just find that an order at you place at noon won’t be available for pick-up until much later. Mobile Order Sign Our advice? Consider placing your mobile order ahead of time, much earlier in the day. If you already know what you want, place your order in the morning. You’ll likely have more pick-up times to choose from. And consider scheduling your pick-up time to be during an “off-time” — i.e. not PEAK lunchtime. If you schedule your pick-up time to be a bit earlier or later than that typical lunch rush that takes place around noon, you’ll also generally find shorter pick-up lines, making your experience that much better. Mobile Order signage Also, be sure to go through the My Disney Experience app and look at the Mobile Order process and make sure everything is set up properly so you won’t have to worry about that at the exact moment when you want to place your order in the park. Click here to see more about Mobile Order! 6. FastPass Woes FastPass+ is not available right now in Disney World, but when it was we saw a number of guests making FastPass reservations for rides they didn’t really need them for, or for times that they didn’t really need to use them at. There are just some rides in Disney World that (generally speaking) you don’t really need a FastPass for, like the Mad Tea Party. You’ll get better use out of that FastPass reservation if you use it for things like the big mountains or even Peter Pan. You Spin Me Right Round, Baby, Right Round Also, you might not need those FastPasses for times when the lines are typically a bit shorter — like really early in the morning or very late at night. If you “rope drop” a park, you can generally ride a few attractions with a minimal wait before the main crowds get there. You’ll likely need those FastPasses a bit more for later in the day when EVERYONE is in the park. Missing FastPass Sign As we mentioned, FastPass is not available right now. And now, in light of that, we’re seeing people do some other things that don’t make sense. Specifically, one BIG thing that people might be doing now that doesn’t make sense is NOT planning for how to tackle those big rides without FastPass. Without the benefits of FastPass, you might need to re-think some of your trip planning strategies to make sure you can still get on all of those must-do rides! Click here to see how to tackle Disney World’s most popular rides WITHOUT FastPass! 7. Only Going to the Parks When They’re Busy Generally, there are both times of the year and times of the day when the parks are the busiest. You can usually see some large crowds forming in the middle of the day. You might also encounter some large crowds on weekends, and especially on holidays. How Long Would You Wait for Spaceship Earth? We get it because sometimes these are the only times you have available to visit Disney World. But, if you can either try to plan your next trip during a slightly slower season or try to make it to the parks earlier in the morning or later in the evening when there can sometimes be lower crowd levels, that could help you beat the crowds and get on those rides faster! Click here to see the spring break weekend crowds we saw in Disney World recently! 8. Miss Out on Disney Resort Hotel Perks You’re paying fairly big bucks to stay at a Disney World hotel, so you might as well take FULL advantage of it and really enjoy all of those hotel perks! For example, Disney World hotels offer free transportation to and from the parks. They also have free transportation to and from the airport through Disney’s Magical Express, although that will be going away in 2022. It’s WandaVision… on a bus! Previously, hotel guests could also take advantage of Extra Magic Hours. Those aren’t available at the moment, but Disney has announced Early Theme Park Entry will be a perk available to select hotel guests in the future. Disney hotels also have great pools, unique entertainment like movies under the stars, FREE activities like scavenger hunts at times, activities that you can sometimes participate in for a relatively small fee, and fantastic restaurants for you to check out. Sand Art Resort Activity We know it can be difficult to even find the time to do these things when you’re going NON-STOP from park to park, ride to ride, etc. But, if you’re paying to stay at these resorts, you should totally consider really taking advantage of all they have to offer. Click here to see 30 things you may not know your Disney World hotel can do for you! 9. Overpacking Your Park Bag Overpacking your park bag can be a MAJOR problem for a few reasons. First, security. Right now, an updated security process is being used in Disney World that doesn’t require you to take all of the items out of your bag, so that makes things a bit easier. BUT if something in your bag sets off the sensor, you might need to step to the side to have security check through your bag. If you’ve got 12 bags you’re bringing with you or TONS of stuff in your bag, it could make that process a bit of a headache. Security Screening Sign But, that’s not the only potential issue. Carrying around an overpacked, likely heavy bag ALL day long around a theme park is less than ideal. It can really weigh you down, become difficult to take on and off to get into those ride vehicles, and just be a bit of an issue. Plus, if your bag is packed to the brim, you won’t have any space to hold souvenirs! Disney Parks Loungefly Ideally, what you want to do is pack the essentials, but pack as lightly as you can so you don’t have to carry around an extra 10 pounds of miscellaneous items (that you really don’t need) all day. Click here to see the NEW security screening process that’s used in Disney World. 10. Forgetting to Bring KEY Things in Your Park Bag On the opposite end, another thing we see people do that makes no sense is FORGETTING to bring park essentials! Masks are required in Disney World, so you’re going to need to bring at least one of those. But really, you’ll likely want to bring a few in case yours gets wet, gets dirty, or just gets sweaty! Orange Bird Mask! You’ll also likely be using your phone a lot to take photos, check wait times, check-in for your dining reservation, etc. This means your phone will likely run out of battery at one point or another. It’s SO important that you either pack phone chargers and an external battery source, or that you get one in the parks and carry it in your bag to make sure you can still do all the things you need to do on your phone to make your trip run smoothly. FuelRods You’ll also want to remember to pack ponchos or other things to deal with the Florida rain, wear comfy shoes, and bring other essential items. BUT you don’t want to overpack either. It’s a fine balance really. But, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered with our list of the 12 ESSENTIAL items you need in your park bag! Click here to see 12 essentials you NEED in your Disney World park bag! Those are just SOME of the things we see people doing in Disney World that make NO sense. Hopefully, this list has helped you to NOT do some of these things in the future. Check out our video below from a few years ago about 8 things people do in Disney World that make ZERO sense!  We’re constantly visiting the Disney parks and experiencing all kinds of new things there. We’ll be sure to bring you information on all the latest Disney news AND give you all of our pro tips so you can make your next Disney vacation the best one yet. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to see the easiest MISTAKES to make in Disney World and how to avoid them! 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 things have you seen people doing in Disney World that make ZERO sense? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 Things People Do in Disney World That Make ZERO Sense first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! 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There are lots of changes coming to the Disney parks in 2021! Jungle Cruise It’s Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, so we’ll get mini-transformations at each of the 4 parks to mark the occasion. Plus, on the big birthday, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will open in EPCOT! But that’s not all: sometime in 2021, the iconic Jungle Cruise ride is due for a reimagining. In January, Disney announced that the attraction would change in both Disney World and Disneyland. We’ve learned quite a bit about the refurbishment (and no, there won’t be a The Rock animatronic!), and we’re keeping an eye out for when construction may begin. But now, Attractions Magazine has released even MORE details about what a reimagined Jungle Cruise could look like. Concept Art ©Disney Recently, we learned a LOT about Alberta Falls, granddaughter of the world-renowned Dr. Albert Falls. She opened the Skipper Canteen, and the entire new cast of characters will be connected to her in some way. As guests float down the river, they’ll see this motley crew facing mishap after mishap. According to the Imagineers, the animals may have the last laugh! It’s Alberta Falls! ©Disney Those characters include Felix Pechman XIII, the animatronic skipper who’s followed by bad luck. We’ll also encounter an acclaimed Canadian botanist (Dr. Leonard Moss), a celebrated Mexican artist (Rosa Soto Dominguez), and Japan’s preeminent entomologist Dr. Kon Chunosuke — who is also a member of the legendary Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.)! Our last character is Siobhan “Puffin” Murphy, Alberta’s distant cousin who has QUITE the affinity for puffins. Concept Art ©Disney Imagineer Susana Tubert shared that all of these characters “are a little bit eccentric in their own ways,” but that they share the desire to have “a once-in-a-lifetime immersive experience in nature.” We can pretty much guarantee their adventures will fit the bill! The Jungle Cruise So how will the storyline be connected between Disney World and Disneyland — especially with the history of the Skipper Canteen so rooted in Magic Kingdom? Imagineer Kevin Lively explains that both skipper crews will actually be workin’ the same river! He shared, “We view the two boathouse queues as the East and West docks of the Jungle Navigation Company Ltd., connected by the same river. The skippers may work their shift on the West dock, but then swing by Skipper Canteen and call it a night on the East dock. So, it’s one big shared story!” Here’s the “East” dock in Disney World! And lastly…what’s to become of Trader Sam? While Tubert explained that the reimagining is less focused on “solving the ‘negative depictions’” and more centered around creating new, positive cultural representations. And while the ride updates will address “negative depictions of ‘natives,’” Disney hasn’t announced what that means for the Trader Sam animatronic. But, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel and Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Resort will stay intact. Trader Sam Phew! Disney was serious when they said they were beefin’ up that storyline! We’ll keep a close eye on this reimagining and keep ya posted with any more news. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney updates! Learn More About the Jungle Cruise’s New Backstory! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for this refurb? Let us know in the comments! The post Meet the NEW Characters in Disney’s Jungle Cruise Retheme! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s Jungle Cruise Ride Update Just Got WAY More Interesting 4 HUGE Changes Coming to Disney World and Disneyland Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

Is there anything better than seeing THIS FELLA? Mickey Mouse Honestly? Nope. But there’s a CLOSE second, and that’s spotting a HIDDEN Mickey! Disney fans love spotting these subtle tributes to Mickey Mouse tucked into everything from park attractions to Character Cavalcade vehicles and more…. like food, for instance. (You can bet we’ve found some not-so-subtle ones, too.) We hope you’ll join us on another hunt for Hidden Mickeys today! We’re stopping by TWO spots in two completely different locations in Disney World. Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Our first stop? It’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The Hollywood Brown Derby We’re visiting the lovely Hollywood Brown Derby, where you’ll find an amazing book full of celebrity autographs… and even artwork! Hollywood Brown Derby Autograph Book Now, take a close look at this rendering of the Derby’s famous Grapefruit Cake by Alex Guarnaschelli. A very, VERY close look. Where are you, Mickey? Can you spot Mickey? If your answer is “No,” you’re in good company. Only 38% of our DFB Instagram followers found him! Here’s a little (ok, a LOT) of help… BAM! MICKEY! TA-DA!!! It’s MICKEY! (And possibly one of the smallest Hidden Mickeys in Disney World, at that!) You know what? These are too fun to stop at just one… Location: It’s a Mickey Mystery This time, we’re going to START with showing you Mickey in this bit of artwork, and see if YOU can guess the LOCATION. Mickey’s in there, I promise. Can you see Mickey? Good. See? There he is! Okay, let’s back it up… Stairwell in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Do you know where we are? Or, rather, do you know where MICKEY is? He’s found at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, on the stairwell leading to the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House which is home to spots like ‘Ohana and Tambu Lounge! CLICK HERE to see an entire RIDE packed with Hidden Secrets! Seriously, once you spot one of these, you NEVER stop seeing them. And if you’re TOTALLY HOOKED like we are, check out our DFB YouTube Video for even MORE Hidden Gems around Disney World! And, as Mickey says, we’ll “See Ya Real Soon!” Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you love spotting Hidden Mickeys? Please let us know with a comment! The post We May Have Found the SMALLEST Hidden Mickey in Disney World. Can YOU See Him? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Menu Updates This Week: More Restaurants Reopen and HUGE Dole Whip NEWS! 12 ULTIMATE Disney Eats You’ve GOTTA Share with Your #DisneySquad Disney World Foods That Are SO GOOD They’ve Been Around Since Opening Day (And Where to Get ‘Em) View the full article

This past year has been a wild ride for Disney’s movie releases. ©Disney We saw Pixar’s Soul get released on Disney+ for free, while others, like Mulan and Raya and the Last Dragon, were put up on Premier Access, meaning that fans had to pay a fee to watch. Today, Disney has shared BIG news when it comes to upcoming films. For example, changes have been made for Black Widow and Luca. Now there’s a BIg update regarding Cruella as well. The new live-action film about Cruella de Vil will be premiering on May 28th, 2021. According to Variety, the movie will now debut on Disney+ Premier Access AND in movie theaters on that day. ©Disney We don’t yet have a price point for how much it will cost to stream Cruella, but if it follows the mold of other movies released on the service, then it will be $29.99. ©Walt Disney Studios We’ll make sure to keep you updated with any more details on this upcoming movie and its release, so stay tuned to DFB. We’ve got all the news on Disney media to share with you, so thanks for being a loyal reader! ‘Black Widow’ is Also Releasing on Disney+ and in Theaters — Read More Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be watching this movie? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: 'Cruella' Now Releasing in Theaters and On Disney+ (for an Additional Fee) first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: VIDEO: Watch Disney’s FULL ‘Cruella’ Trailer! VIDEO! Watch the NEWEST Sneak Peek of Disney’s ‘Cruella’ The ULTIMATE Guide to Every Disney Movie Coming Out in 2020 and 2021! View the full article

Spring is in the air and there is no better place to enjoy the beauty of the season than at the Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. If you are including this festival in your Walt Disney World Resort spring plans, the planDisney panelists have some great tips and recommendations for making the most of your visit!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/5ZX2TyNUWr0 View the full article

There’s a bunch of new Disney movies and shows on the way! ©Disney/Pixar Even though The Falcon and the Winter Soldier JUST premiered on Disney+, we’re already lookin’ ahead and getting excited! Black Widow, Cruella, and more are on their way, and we can’t wait to chow down on popcorn while we watch. And now, Disney/Pixar’s newest animated movie, Luca, has updated its release plans! Disney previously announced that Luca would debut in June 2021, and we got the chance to peek at a brand-new trailer! Now, according to Variety, we have an official release date: June 18. Disney also specified that the movie would launch exclusively on Disney+, which means you won’t be able to catch it in theaters. But it WILL be on the streaming platform for no added fee — you won’t need Premier Access to watch it! Luca © Disney/Pixar Luca follows the friendship between a boy and a sea monster disguised as a human. From the first trailer alone, we’re anticipating that mix of humor and heartfelt Disney and Pixar do SO well. We’ll keep you posted as we receive more news about the release! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney updates. Watch the Trailer for Luca! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to watch Luca? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: 'Luca' Will Launch Exclusively on Disney+ (for FREE)! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: VIDEO: Watch Disney’s FULL ‘Cruella’ Trailer! VIDEO! Watch the NEWEST Sneak Peek of Disney’s ‘Cruella’ “Raya and the Last Dragon” Now Available for Pre-Order on Disney+ View the full article