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Throughout the pandemic, things have truly changed when it comes to movies. Some have indicated that the movie-going experience may never look the same again. AMC Movie Theatre Reopening But, as they say, when one door closes (even temporarily), another door opens…and that door goes by the name Disney+! With over 100 MILLION subscribers, Disney+ has really reached some major milestones, and it’s about to reach another. After significant delays, Marvel’s next upcoming superhero movie, Black Widow, will be making its premiere on Disney+ on the same date that it is released in theaters! First came Mulan. Then Soul. And most recently, Raya and the Last Dragon. Some of Disney’s most HUGELY anticipated movies have altered their plans to premiere in theaters and opted instead to go directly to Disney+ or premiere in theaters AND Disney+ simultaneously, some for free, and others for an additional fee through Premier Access. Soul Photo-Op Next up for the move from theatrical release to streaming is Black Widow. This Marvel superhero film was originally set to be released in theaters in 2020. We’ve been anxiously waiting for the chance to see this movie for a WHILE now. Most recently, the film was delayed to a May 7th, 2021 theatrical release date. We’ll FINALLY Get to See Black Widow! ©Marvel Now, however, things have changed. According to Variety, Black Widow will arrive on Disney+ through Premier Access on July 9th! This date is slightly pushed back from its most recent May 9th scheduled release date. Similar to what was done with Mulan and Raya and the Last Dragon, in order to see Black Widow, fans will need a Disney+ subscription AND they will need to pay an additional fee through Premier Access. The Premier Access fee for both Mulan and Raya and the Last Dragon was $30. According to Variety, the fee will also be $30 for Black Widow. Black Widow Film But, Black Widow isn’t just going to be released on Disney+. It will have a simultaneous theatrical release in participating theaters as well. Raya and the Last Dragon offered this model. Viewers will be able to opt to go to the theaters or watch the movie from home on the very same day, depending on their preferences. Black Widow Pins Due to the movement in Black Widow‘s release date, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings‘ release date will also be moving. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was previously set to be released in July. It has now been pushed back to a September 3rd release date. It is expected to have a traditional theatrical release at this time, according to Variety. ©Disney | Marvel Studios This switch from a pure theatrical release to a simultaneous theatrical and Disney+ movie release for Black Widow is not entirely unexpected. In a recent interview, Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek noted that things are changing around how people want to see their movies. Chapek said, “People want to see movies the way they want to see them, when they want to see them, and how they want to see them.” When asked about Black Widow specifically and whether a Disney+/theatrical simultaneous release could be utilized (like what was done with Raya and the Last Dragon), Chapek said that they were “waiting to see how theatergoers respond to theater reopenings” to make the decision and would “remain flexible.” Black Widow Art Chapek also noted that Disney would continue to watch consumer trends and make the call on the release of Black Widow “at the last minute.” And it seems like that “last minute”…is NOW. Disney has a number of other upcoming releases scheduled for this year. Only time will tell if any of those movies ultimately end up using a similar strategy. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Is Disney+ the future of the Company? Click here to see our thoughts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you hoping to see Black Widow on Disney+? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Black Widow Coming to Theaters AND Disney+ After MORE Delays first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! New Film Release Dates Announced For Mulan, Jungle Cruise, Black Widow, and More! The ULTIMATE Guide to Every Disney Movie Coming Out in 2020 and 2021! Disney Gave an UPDATE on Entertainment Amid the Global Health Crisis: Here’s What You Need to Know View the full article

Vaccine rollout is ongoing in response to the global health crisis. COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG Earlier this month, President Joe Biden announced that all U.S. states will need to make the vaccine available to ALL ADULTS by May 1st. Now, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is commenting on when that might happen for the state. According to News 10 Tampa Bay, DeSantis stated that Florida will be able to beat the target of May 1st and have vaccines available to all adults in the state before then. ©The Florida Channel | Courtesy of WTVT In his statement, DeSantis notes, “I do think – the goal was to have all adults by May 1st; I think we’re gonna be able to get there way before May 1st.” Still, the Governor asked for patience from younger adults as the rollout continues. Some vaccination sites across the state have reopened to younger age groups, including the Orange County Convention Center which is currently allowing people 40 years and older to receive their vaccines. Florida-themed Orange Bird Mural in Disney Springs Barring a few exceptions, the state remains at a limit of those 50 years and older receiving the vaccine. DeSantis notes, “If you’re in your 20s or 30s understand that this is gonna happen very soon, absent them really reeling back the vaccines on us, in terms of the supply.” Florida Sunset The Florida government continues to encourage counties to vaccinate at least 70% of seniors before moving to vaccinate “very low-risk people.” It’s possible that the age requirement will lower soon, but DeSantis was vague on when. Disney CEO Bob Chapek has noted that recovery and a return to normal depend heavily on the speed of vaccine rollout. We’ll be keeping an eye on Disney’s response to the vaccination trends. ©Facebook Stayed tuned to DFB for news on vaccination in Florida and more news for how it might affect your Disney World trip. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Florida Aiming to Offer COVID Vaccines to All Adults Before May first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Florida Vaccination Eligibility Age Lowered to 50 UPDATE: Here’s What We Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine in Florida’s Orange County NEWS: Florida Sees Highest Number of Single Day COVID-19 Cases Yet View the full article

Since we visit Disney World every day, we see some pretty interesting things. Cinderella Castle We see malfunctioning animatronics, ride parts getting replaced with plants, wild animals doing strange things, and so many other things that are definitely out of place in the parks. Today, we spotted something new to add to that list! Passing by Pirates of the Caribbean in Magic Kingdom today, we spotted a hidden Mickey — although not the kind we were expecting. This poor little guy was left abandoned outside the ride…did we learn NOTHING from Toy Story people? Toys have feelings too! Poor, sweet, abandoned Mickey Mouse. Even if he was left alone, he looked pretty happy. Maybe he’s the guy that sits on the bench with everyone’s bags while his friends go do all the rides. We sure hope they take him to get some Dole Whip after this to thank him for his hard work! This is NOT the kind of hidden Mickey we expect to see in the parks. We hope his people are coming back to get him because we know what happens to us when we’re left alone in the parks for too long. (We stuff our faces with Disney snacks and spend WAY too much money in the gift shops — it’s pretty dangerous.) Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates live from the Disney World parks. We visit every day to make sure that we can bring you the latest! Click Here to Learn About Some of the Weirdest Things We’ve Found in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever lost something in the parks? Tell us in the comments! The post FOUND: Lost Mickey In Need of a Disney World Park Buddy first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ALERT: We Found A New Disney World Souvenir For MUCH Cheaper Online! We Already Have 999 Disney World Christmas Stockings But There’s Room For 1 More! Rep Toy Story Land With These Pandora Charms! View the full article

It looks like people are already in vacation planning mode for their summer trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth — Walt Disney World! How do we know this? Disney World Main Entrance Well, we’re often checking on the current (and future) availability of Disney World Park Passes so we can give you up-to-date information as you’re planning your trip. (As a reminder, guests are currently required to make a Park Pass reservation in advance to any of the four parks in order to gain entry.) And even though we’re in the thick of spring break around here, we’re already noticing that folks are starting to make their Park Passes into this summer! Let’s take a look… That’s right… you can tell that summer VACAY is on the brain, because Park Passes are starting to fill up for JUNE right now! Theme Park Tickets Guests Guests with Theme Park Tickets are showing Yellow on a few dates early in the month (which means that select parks are not currently available). That park in question? June 2021 Park Pass Availability screenshot from Walt Disney World website Well, each day that shows up as Yellow (June 7th – 10th) is showing that Disney’s Hollywood Studios is currently unavailable. Welcome to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disney Resort Hotel Guests Ditto for Disney Resort Hotel guests. June 2021 Park Pass Availability screenshot from Walt Disney World website (Wondering what that new designation of “Select Resort Hotels” is all about? Then click here!) Disney World Annual Passholders Disney World Annual Passholders, however, are showing all Green for the full month… and, as they say, Greens means GO! June 2021 Park Pass Availability screenshot from Walt Disney World website As of today, Annual Passholders have full availability for all four park for the entire month. Of course, we must stress that “as of today” bit. Because ever since the Disney Park Pass System made its debut last year, we’ve noticed that Park Pass availability is often replenished, so we’ll continue to keep you posted right here! Animal Kingdom Ticket Windows That said, if you’re planning for a busier time of year, such as summer, you will want to be in the know NOW to be sure you can get the Park Pass reservations you want for your Disney World trip. It’s still best to act as early as you can so you can rest assured your preferred parks and dates are booked. WHEW! New to the Disney Park Pass system? CLICK HERE to learn more! And to see our Ultimate Guide to Planning Your FIRST Walt Disney World Vacation, click HERE! HAPPY PLANNING!! 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 planning to visit Disney World this summer? Please let us know with a comment! The post Want to Go to Hollywood Studios in June?! You'll Need to Act Fast! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! Disney World Park Pass Availability for This Weekend Has Changed! Disney World Releases MORE Park Passes For December (Including Christmas Day) For Some Guests! View the full article

Have you hopped on Disney World’s shoulder plush craze? Porg Shoulder Plush These little buddies use magnets to stick under your shirt and ride around on your shoulder all day long. Disney has released plushes in a variety of characters, from Baby Yoda to Forky to Remy — there’s one for every fan! And good news if you don’t have one yet, one of the cutest is on sale in Disney World right now! Looking to add to or start your shoulder plush collection? The Porg shoulder plushes are on sale for just $15 (usually $19.99) at World of Disney in Disney Springs! We love a good sale! These guys are just SO cute — look at those gigantic eyes! And if you watched Star Wars: The Last Jedi, then you know just how mischievous and precious they are in “real” life. How can you resist those big eyes?! This sale is only happening for a limited time, so make sure to hurry over to Disney Springs if you want to take advantage of it. We’ll be looking out for more deals in the parks and online, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to Check Out the Newest Shoulder Plush Design! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you wear a shoulder plush? Tell us in the comments! The post *Repeats to Self* Just Because It's On Sale in Disney World, Doesn't Mean I Need to Buy It...Right?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Complete Your Baby Yoda Themed Outfit With This New Hat in Disney World! Stop the Presses! These NEW Baby Yoda MagicBands, Phone Cases, and MORE Are MUST-Gets For Mandalorian Fans! NEWS! The Millennium Falcon Popcorn Bucket Has Landed in Disney World (In Less Than Twelve Parsecs)! View the full article

It’s almost Easter, DFB friends! Disney Springs We’ve got a LONG list of seasonal eats to try and we’ve been slowly making our way through ’em all! We’ve tried plenty of bunny-inspired treats like a Thumper cupcake, bunny butt cupcake, and bunny cake (Phew, that’s a lot of bunnies!). But there’s MORE. Today, we hopped over to The Ganachery in Disney Springs for something a little boozier. What do you get when you mix a chocolate rabbit and bourbon?! A Boozy Bourbon Bunny, of course! This treat is a chocolate bunny filled from the bottom to right below the ears with a bourbon chocolate drink. That drink is made in-house with chocolate, milk, cream, vanilla bean, bourbon and a pinch of salt. Time to try a Boozy Bourbon Bunny! You’ll get your bunny in its own cute box so it doesn’t melt too quickly, along with a straw for sippin’. Super convenient, right?! Now let’s get tasting! Your bunny comes with his very own box and straw! We were big fans of the chocolate beverage: it was smooth and sweet! The flavor leaned more towards milk chocolate than dark, and the bourbon wasn’t overwhelming at all. This treat is a chocolate lover’s dream! The chocolate bunny itself was great, too — after all, you can’t go wrong with one of those! And unless you’re not a fan of chocolate at ALL, you’ll probably find yourself lovin’ this simple treat. Do we spy a Hidden Mickey on the tail?! This drink costs $15, and there’s a $12 non-alcoholic version for the kiddos. If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate Easter, give this a shot! Head over to The Ganachery and give ’em a try! This drink was SO creative — and tasty, too. Disney, keep sips like this coming! We’ll keep you posted as we try more Easter treats. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and updates! Check Out ALL the Easter Treats Coming to the Disney Parks! 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 give this Boozy Bourbon Bunny a try? Let us know in the comments! The post Excuse Me. You Can Now Drink Booze Out of WHAT in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW: You Might Feel Guilty Cutting Into Disney World’s New Cakes! Are Disney World’s Most Basic Cupcakes Worth It For A Cute Instagram Pic? Review! We Found the Most Romantic Ice Cream Sundae at Disney World! View the full article

Popcorn bucket collectors: we’ve got BIG news! Tree of Life We’ve seen a LOT of Disney popcorn buckets in our day. They’ve been themed after Mickey Mouse, holidays, and more, and they give ya a convenient way to tote around your popcorn (with discounted refills!). And if you’re on the hunt for one, we just spotted a brand-new design in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Okay, we’re gonna preface this by saying this popcorn bucket looks a little out of place in DinoLand U.S.A. While we found it at DinoWhamma, the bucket itself looks pretty Magic Kingdom-themed to us. It features Mickey and friends having a grand ol’ time on a bunch of Magic Kingdom attractions! Magic Kingdom everywhere! We spot Minnie and Daisy on Splash Mountain, Goofy on Dumbo, and Pluto pretending to be the pup on Pirates of the Caribbean… …and WAY more. Looks like Donald Duck took a side job as a Jungle Cruise skipper! Did Minnie become the 1,000th Happy Haunt?! The bucket’s lid is a see-through orange, so you can peek at all your popcorn inside. Another Mickey Mouse detail’s on the lid! Mickey and all his pals sure are showing us how to have a fun day in the Disney World! We’ll keep an eye out for this new popcorn bucket anywhere else in the parks. As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Check Out Our Review of Some NEW Popcorn 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. Are you a fan of this popcorn bucket? Let us know in the comments! The post MONTHS Later...We FINALLY Have a New Popcorn Bucket in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PICS: A Yellow Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket Is Now Available in Disney World! Your ULTIMATE Guide to the 2020 Halloween Season in Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Retro Platform Crocs and a SIMBA Popcorn Bucket! View the full article

Disney is partnering with the Make-A-Wish foundation to create a new license plate for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” event. View the full article

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort reopened yesterday after being closed for a year. All-Star Movies Bus Pick-Up and Drop-Off Of course, we had to check it out! We spent our first day back exploring the larger-than-life decorations, checking out all the amenities that have reopened, and getting the DL on what new health and safety measures are in place for hotel guests. Now, it’s good to be back and all, but you can’t keep us from the Disney parks for all that long, so we got up this morning to see how Disney transportation works now from the hotel! If you’ve ever stayed at the All-Star Resorts, you probably just had a flashback to standing in some VERY long lines waiting for a bus to and from the hotels. We’ve been there too. But, Disney has changed up the transportation situation a little bit at the newly reopened hotel and this morning, they had charter buses and Disney buses taking guests to and from the parks. All-Star Movies is getting serious about their bus game We asked a Cast Member about the new charter buses, and they said that it is meant to help with COVID capacity limits and keep the wait times low for guests. And, it seems to be working well. We hung out in the area for a little bit and at most people had to wait 5 minutes for another bus to pull up. Another bus pulls up within 5 minutes! If you end up catching one of the charter buses, not only will you get to ride in cushioned seats, but you won’t have to hold onto your folded-up stroller either. Before you get on, strollers are placed under the bus. Plus, a convenient place to store strollers So, it looks like getting to the Disney parks from the All-Star Resorts just got a little bit easier (and comfier) for now at least! Stay tuned for more Disney news and updates! And we will let you know if and when this transportation system changes. Click HERE for Photos and Details on the Newly Reopened All-Star Movies Resort! 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 stayed at an All-Star Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post It's EASIER Getting To and From Disney's All-Star Movies Hotel Right Now. Here's Why. first appeared on the disney food blog. No related posts. View the full article

A few months ago, we clued ya in that a Disney World license plate was on the way! Magic Kingdom The license plate would celebrate Disney World’s 50th anniversary while benefiting the Make-a-Wish organization. A way to rep your Disney love while supporting a good cause?! Sounds like a win-win! And now, Disney has officially revealed the new design. Let’s take a peek! The license plate will feature the same “EARidescent” colors popping up on Cinderella Castle, with a royal blue background. And of course, the castle has the big 5-0 on it! ©Disney The plate is available for pre-sale right now, and 100% of the proceeds will go to Make-a-Wish of Central and North Florida! You can snag a pre-sale voucher for $25 (plus any state administration fees) through your local County Tax Collector’s Office, your DMV, or online through the Orange County Tax Collector’s Office. Cinderella Castle 50th anniversary transformation ©Disney Keep in mind that a minimum of 3,000 pre-sale vouchers must be sold before production of the plate can begin. However, when we got in touch with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and spoke with an employee at one of their Service Centers in Orange County, Florida, they indicated that a lot of vouchers had already been received. In the event that they don’t reach that designated number, though, anyone who ordered a voucher will be refunded $25. Cinderella Castle “EARidescent” 50th Decor The employee we spoke to also said you did not have to go in person to request your pre-sale voucher — you can mail it in instead! — but we recommend that you call the Service Center in your county in Florida to check if they have any specific procedures they’re using. We’ll keep you posted as we receive more details about this license plate. As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney updates! Learn More About Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of this license plate? Let us know in the comments! The post BRB, Moving to Florida for the Most Random Disney Thing You Can Buy first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Grab the NEW Disney World 50th Anniversary License Plate and Help Make a Child’s Wish Come True! It’s Not a Figment of Your Imagination — The New EPCOT Food & Wine Festival MagicBand is Here! PICS: New, Colorful Lollipops Are Now Available in Disney World! View the full article

The Disney company is DEFINITELY a trendsetter. You can’t walk around the theme parks without seeing thousands of folks sporting Mouse ears, MagicBands, spirit jerseys, pins, and Loungefly backpacks. Wishes Come True Blue It’s been years, and we’re still swooning over rose gold Minnie ears (in all their iterations). But, some Disney trends have been bigger hits than others. While far from #fails, most of these items are just totally and completely OVERSATURATED at Disney World (or, they were in their time). Reigning Cats and Dogs Merch You guys, we need to have a little chat about one of Disney’s newer merchandise lines…it’s not simply Reigning Cats and Dogs, it’s RAINING CATS AND DOGS. This line has, and we cannot stress this enough, EVERYTHING. You have your Disney merch standards like Loungefly bags… Loungefly display at Ever After Jewelry Co. …and MagicBands. New MagicBands spotted in Animal Kingdom But they’ve gone a little crazy! There are cats and dogs baby onesies… Reigning Cats and Dogs Collection …keychains… Dog Keychain …and so many outfits that you can wear to match your pup! Reigning Cats and Dogs merch This line is admittedly very, VERY cute, but when there are bucket hats, rain jackets, ears, wallets, magnets, pins, tees, cat collars, dog bowls, and like EVERY OTHER POSSIBLE piece of merch, it gets to be a biiit overwhelming. Reigning Cats and Dogs merch We didn’t know so much pet merch was possible… . TONS of Merch from the New Cats and Dogs Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! Ink and Paint merch Before Reigning Cats and Dogs, there was another EXPLOSION of Disney merch, the Ink and Paint Collection! ©Disney It was inspired by the colorful lines and artistry of classic Disney animation, but like the Cats and Dogs line, there got to be WAY too much of it. We’re talking dinner plates… ©Disney …paint sets… Ink and Paint Paint Box …dresses, MagicBands, and Dooney and Bourke purses… Ink & Paint Tote It was vintage-inspired and truly refreshing to see at first, but after you’ve seen a few colorable Disney canvases, you’ve seen them ALL! These Ink and Paint Minnie Ears at Disney World Were EVERYTHING! Collectible Keys We’re not here to yuck on anyone’s yum, but Disney’s collectible keys are a bit of a mysterious phenomenon to us. ©Disney What…do you do with them? Put them in a shadow box? Try to unlock the mysteries of the Magic Kingdom? They look cool, but there are SO many, from a Baby Yoda key (of course)… The Child key …to mystery keys… ©shopDisney …to keys for all of Disney’s various movie studios… Disney studios keys …to keys for just about everything you could imagine. While frequently touted as limited edition, these don’t seem to fly off the shelves, so who are they for?! We think lots sell because many of our readers have expressed interest, but we don’t tend to see them selling out online. 2021 key We just can’t unlock this mystery! Find Out When Disney’s ‘Up’ Collectible Key Is Releasing Online! Vinylmation We have a feeling the Disney collectible keys may go the way of another merch line, Vinylmation. Remember these? Food themed Vinylmations These little plastic figures were kind of shaped like Mickey Mouse but had a sort of twist to them, like a cupcake design or melting ice cream… . Toppings They were EVERYWHERE about 10 years ago, and admittedly, some like this Kingdom of Cute Castle were insanely adorable! Vinylmation Cute Castle But, the rise of Funko Pops seems to have been this line’s downfall, and they were discontinued. Alien Remix Vinylmation fans still mourning their losses may find some comfort in a newer Disney/Pixar line, Alien Remix. Alien Remix This line takes the little three-eyed Aliens from Toy Story and dresses them up in other Pixar film costumes, like Russel from Up or, yes, Merida from Brave. © Disney I mean, you just HAVE to laugh at these! Alien Remix Figure Set These collectibles may be the ULTIMATE thing for big Pixar fans, especially if you find yourself OOOHing and AHHHing at all things Toy Story, but at the end of the day, we don’t know who this very, very expansive line is for. How Do You Think Disney’s Alien Remix Figures Stack Up Against Funko Pops?! Color Trends In 2018, Disney had a MASSIVE (and we mean MASSIVE) hit on their hands with their rose gold Minnie ears and the accompanying rose gold treats around the theme parks! Rose Gold Minnie Ears After that, though, Disney tried VERY hard to recreate this magic. Some were more successful than others. The Millennial Pink line did very well! Millennial Pink Minnie Ears And then there was Potion Purple, Iridescent, Belle of the Belle Bronze, Arendelle Aqua, Coral, and Redd. Belle of the Ball Minnie Ears These new color lines dropped with Minnie ears, spirit jerseys, tees, backpacks, accessories, and even sometimes special treats! While these had varying levels of success, none were the runaway, organic success that Rose Gold was. Overall, sometimes Disney just goes ALL out on a trend that doesn’t really blow up or cause lots of chat! We have seen many of these over the years and we’re interested to see what Disney creates next! Will it be a huge hit? Or will it fizzle like some of the trends listed above have?! Did You Hop Aboard These Disney Trend Trains? 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 (or not so favorite) Disney trend from the past few years?! The post When Disney Went Hard on a Trend NO ONE Cared About first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Is Offering a FREE Gift When You Spend $25 Online TODAY! What’s New Downtown Disney: Halloween Snacks and Backlot Premiere Shop Opens Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Snag an Exclusive Collectible Key Online! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney’s been upping their outfit game lately! Main Street, U.S.A. We’ve seen dresses inspired by the Tower of Terror, Captain America, Ariel, and more — and they’re seriously stylin’! But if you wanted something a little more canine (ya know, to match those dog ears), we found just the thing. In Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom, we spotted a matching Pongo shirt and Perdita dress! 2021 is 101 Dalmatian’s 60th anniversary, so it’s only fitting that we get some merch to celebrate. How pawsitively perfect! The Perdita outfit is actually a 2-piece set: you’ll get a dress and a cardigan! The dress has a bodice with an allover paw print… Perdita Dress …and on the skirt, Perdita trots happily along — accented by shadowed trees and other dog walkers! So many dogs! The knitted cardigan has Perdita’s monogram on it (with Dalmatian spots, of course). How fashionable! We love the spotted design on the ‘P’! The set costs $168. And heads up: you can also snag it online! Click Here to Buy the Perdita Dress and Cardigan Set! The Pongo bowling shirt is just as Dalmatian-inspired. The front features spots with red accents… Pongo Shirt …while the back says “Pongo’s Pins.” Pongo himself is grinnin’ extra hard! This shirt costs $59.99. We’re lovin’ the vintage feel! We also found these dog designs over in Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs. Looks like your matching park outfits just got a major upgrade! As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Check Out More 101 Dalmatians Gear! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of these outfits? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Put a Vintage Spin on Your Matching Park Outfits! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Pretty In Pink! A New Minnie Mouse Dress Has Twirled Into Disney World! Disney’s NEW ‘101 Dalmatians’ Dooney & Bourke Collection Is Available Online! Spotted! New Disney Parks Exclusive BABY YODA Pandora Charm in Disney World! View the full article

Navigating your way around Disney World can be pretty tough right now. Ready For Your Next Trip to EPCOT? Even if you’re a seasoned Disney expert, a lot of things have changed in the parks, especially if you haven’t visited recently. Due to social distancing requirements, many lines stretch can FAR away from their ride entrances. At some stores and other spots, you may find that the back entrance you ALWAYS used to use is now shut and there are more limited entrances and exits. So, recently we developed a handy-dandy map to help you easily maneuver your way around Magic Kingdom, and now we’ve made a similar map for EPCOT! This might just be the BEST map you’ll use during your upcoming trip. The map is divided into the various areas of EPCOT. We’ll go through each piece below. But, as an overall note — the green dots you’ll find on these maps show where an attraction or shop entrance is. Near some of those dots, you’ll see an arrow and a dotted line. Those arrows and lines show the paths that the queues for those rides or shops typically take, so you know where to find the end of the line the next time you’re in the park! You’ll also see red dots on the map — these represent where the ride or shop has its designated exit. What a Beautiful View! And if you want to make the map photos bigger, simply click and they will pop up larger in a new tab. These maps are based on our own personal experiences in the parks. BUT, of course, all of this is subject to change. For example, lately, we’ve noticed Disney allowing for 2-way traffic at some spots that used to be designated entrances/exits only. So, things could change before your trip or even during your trip. But, for now, we hope that these maps can give you some useful guidance as you make your way around the park! EPCOT Alright! Let’s take a look at the map. We start at the front of the park. In the map below, you can see the green dot, showing where Spaceship Earth has its entrance, and the dotted line shows the path the queue usually takes near this ride. Spaceship Earth Lines Moving past Spaceship Earth toward Future World East, you can see entrances and exits in the map below for Mouse Gear and Test Track. Future World East The map below gives us an even better picture of Future World East, and shows the entrance and exit, as well as how the queue line typically extends at Mission: SPACE. Future World East With a View of Mission: SPACE Then, we move over to Future World West and The Seas With Nemo & Friends. You can see entrances and exits below for the ride, the entire pavilion, and Coral Reef Restaurant. You can also see the entrance and exit to The Land pavilion in the map below and the way that the line to get into the pavilion will typically stretch. Future World West Then, we move down to the Imagination! Pavilion. The map shows the entrance and exit to Journey Into Imagination with Figment, and more. Future World West near the Imagination! Pavilion Now that we’ve wrapped up Future World, we’ll head over to the Mexico Pavilion. You can see entrances and exits for the various restaurants and other parts of this pavilion in the map below. Mexico Pavilion Then, we move onto Norway and China. Note specifically in the China pavilion how generally the entrance to the House of Good Fortune is in the back, while the front area which you will pass for is generally the exit. You can also see how the sometimes extremely long Frozen Ever After line can stretch QUITE far away from the Norway Pavilion. Norway and China Pavilions Moving onto Outpost and Germany, you can see more entrances and exits in the photos below. Outpost and Germany Pavilion Below, you’ll find the entrances and exits for the shops and restaurants in the Italy pavilion. Italy Pavilion In the map below showing The American Adventure, you can see entrances and exits for the various part of this pavilion. The American Adventure You can see the entrances and exits for the parts of the Japan pavilion in the photo below. Note how if you used to enter the Mitsukoshi department store in the back where the snacks and candy are, that is now generally the exit. The entrance is all the way at the front of the store. Japan Pavilion At the Morocco pavilion, many things are still closed, but you can see the entrances and exits for the locations that are open in the photo below. Morocco Pavilion In the map below, you’ll see the entrances and exits for parts of the France pavilion. In just a few months, the Ratatouille expansion at this pavilion will open and we’ll get to see just how that changes the flow of things here. France Pavilion Over at the United Kingdom pavilion, you can see the entrances and exits to various parts of this pavilion. Note especially how the line for Yorkshire County Fish Shop will generally stretch if it gets long. At the top of the map you can also see the World ShowPlace Events Pavilion where some festival-related booths and merchandise are often located, like the Festival Favorites booth at this year’s International Flower & Garden Festival. United Kingdom Pavilion and World ShowPlace And finally we end our tour around EPCOT with a look at the Canada pavilion. You can see the entrances and exits to various spots in the pavilion in the map below. Canada Pavilion and World ShowPlace And that’s our little (virtual) tour around EPCOT. We hope that these maps are helpful to you and can make your next trip to Disney World just a tiny bit easier! Be sure to bookmark this page or save it somehow so you can refer to these maps whenever you need to during your next trip. We’ll continue to work on more useful resources that can help you plan the BEST Disney World trip ever (and make your trip as stress-free as possible). Stay tuned for more maps and other items from us here at DFB made especially for YOU! Click here to see our entrances and exits map for Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What areas of Disney World have you found difficult to maneuver around? Tell us in the comments. The post The ONLY Map You Need to Conquer EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Oh Honey, Just No! Skip THESE Foods in EPCOT! Consider Making THESE Weird Choices On Your Next Disney World Trip. 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Do you love all the immersive experiences at Walt Disney World? Well, you have Disney Imagineering to thank for that! Dumbo the Flying Elephant “Imagineering” is the title coined by Walt Disney to describe the department of the company that creates, designs, and builds almost everything you can experience at Walt Disney World. Think theme parks, hotels, attractions, and all! And the man heading up the team is Bob Weis! He’s worked for the company as the President of Walt Disney Imagineering for more than 5 years now, and it looks like he got a new title recently. According to his Linkedin profile, Bob Weis is now the President of Creative and New Experience Development with Walt Disney Imagineering. ©Disney What exactly does that mean? Well, he describes it as “Leading a multidisciplinary team focused on exploring, developing and bringing to market groundbreaking ideas.” Robert Weis updated his Linkedin with a new fancy title! Recently, Weis has worked on many of the major upcoming projects in the Disney Theme Parks. We’ve heard him speak on the Splash Mountain transformation coming soon and the progress on the new ride TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom. And, he’s usually the one to provide construction updates on the Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Plus, he’s the President of Imagineering after all, so he likely has a hand in all the other ongoing projects. Princess and the Frog attraction Concept Art ©Disney So, could this new role be hinting towards even MORE new rides and attractions to come?! Or something even bigger>! Disney has not shared any information on Bob Weis’s new title. We have only seen this updated information on his Linkedin profile so far, but we will be sure to keep an eye out for updates to share with you! Click HERE for More Details on the Jungle Cruise Ride Update! 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 upcoming Disney project are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: President of Walt Disney Imagineering Gets a NEW Title and Job Description first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Check Out What Happens to Disney Imagineer’s Concept Art With This Virtual Tour! NEWS: Disney Shares An Update On Construction Schedules For In-Progress Theme Park Attractions Walt Disney Imagineering Names Barbara Bouza as the New President of Business Operations, Design and Delivery 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. Have you seen the new Jerrod Maruyama Disney home collection? One of Everything Please! If you’ve been to the parks recently, it’s pretty hard NOT to spot it, because there are SO many items and they’re everywhere! We’re not complaining though, this series has been incredibly popular because of the super adorable (and very creative) pattern. Yesterday, we spotted a new piece of the collection on the shelves, and it’s too perfect to pass up! On a trip to the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, we noticed a new item in the collection that we hadn’t seen before — a classic mug! What’s that, something new? We’ve seen other cups, but none like this! It’s covered in the pattern that makes this collection so popular, with park icons all over. How precious is that castle with the red balloon?! Also, the mug comes with some little figures on a matching saucer. We see Dumbo and the White Rabbit on one side… It’s like a bonus gift! ...and Snow White on the other side! The way they’re lined up in the package, it looks like she’s visiting the wishing well. We definitely want to put these little figures on our desks! So, if you want (ahem…NEED) this mug and saucer as badly as we do, you can find them in Magic Kingdom for $29.99. We’ll be checking to see if it pops up elsewhere in the parks. Yep, this is definitely a NEED. If you won’t be visiting Disney World soon, then the good news is that you can buy this online as well! And even better news, it’s actually CHEAPER online. You can actually save $7 and get it for $22.99 on shopDisney right now! After adding shipping and handling, it’s about $28.94. But if you spend $75 or more and use the code SHIPMAGIC, you’ll get free shipping. ALL D23 Members (even those with the FREE account) can also get FREE shipping through March 31. Get all the details on snagging free shipping with a D23 membership here. Click Here to Buy the Mug and Saucer Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you purchased anything from this collection? Tell us in the comments! The post ALERT: We Found A New Disney World Souvenir For MUCH Cheaper Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: There’s a BRAND NEW ‘Hocus Pocus’ Spirit Jersey and Coffee Mug in Disney World! We Already Have 999 Disney World Christmas Stockings But There’s Room For 1 More! PHOTOS: The Grand FINALE Main Attraction Collection Arrives in Disney World! View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Hello, DFB friends! Welcome back to another day of March Magic! ©Disney We’ve been bringing you sweet savings EVERY day in March with shopDisney’s March Magic offers. We’ve seen discounts on Loungefly bags and toys, BOGO pins, and so much more. But the catch? Each deal only lasts for ONE day! So what do we have today? Get ready for a cozy day in, because Disney puzzles and games are 20% off! Ooh…puzzles! You don’t even need a discount code to take advantage of this offer — you’ll just see the prices marked down on shopDisney’s website. For example, this Disney Parks Uno has been discounted from $14.99 to $11.99! ©Disney Your cards feature park icons like Sleeping Beauty Castle, Spaceship Earth, Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and more. And the Disney Parks Magic card (that’s the one with Sorcerer Mickey!) adds a fun twist to the competition. Just keep in mind that quantity is limited to 10 per guest! Click Here to Buy the Disney Parks Uno! If you wanna try your hand at a puzzle, you can get the Cinderella Wishes Upon a Dream Puzzle, featuring art by Thomas Kinkade! This 750-piece puzzle spotlights Cinderella and Prince Charming falling in love. ©Disney How many Easter eggs can you spot?! We found Bruno, the Fairy Godmother, and some mice hiding in the background. There are LOTS of details to admire while you piece this art together! It’s been marked down from $18.99 to $15.19. Click Here to Buy the Cinderella Wishes Upon a Dream Puzzle! If fairy tales aren’t your thing, you can try the Disney Villains “Villainous” Game! This strategy game lets you play the part of a villain like Maleficent, Captain Hook, or Jafar. You’ll have your own devious goals — but can you achieve yours before the other villains? ©Disney You’ll use a mix of fate cards, villain cards, and tokens to conquer good. And the game’s currently a steal: it’s discounted from $44.99 to $35.99! Click Here to Buy the Disney Villains “Villainous” Game! There’s oodles more puzzles and games on sale — you can shop ’em all right here! As always, we’ll keep you posted with the latest Disney news (and 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 going to grab any puzzles or games? Let us know in the comments! The post Don’t Miss the 1-Day-Only SALE on Disney Puzzles and Games! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Get a FREE Disney Collectible Key TODAY Only Hurry! Disney Pins Are Buy 1, Get 1 Free TODAY Only! Today Only: Get a FREE Disney Toy! View the full article

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Thinking of going to Disney World for the VERY first time? Welcome to Disney World! There are SO many things to consider and learn. Where do you stay? What’s the dining situation like? What types of tickets are there? It can all be a bit (OK, a LOT) overwhelming. Don’t worry, you do NOT have to figure this all out on your own. We’re here to help!! Today we’re breaking down everything you need to know about planning your very first trip to Disney World with lots of info, links, and videos that will make the process so much easier for you. 1. The Basics We’ll start with the basics! Walt Disney World is made up of 4 theme parks. There’s Magic Kingdom… Cinderella Castle — You’re Going to Want to Get a Photo Here! …EPCOT… EPCOT — That Giant Ball is Spaceship Earth and It’s a Ride! …Disney’s Hollywood Studios… That’s the Tower of Terror! …and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tree of Life — Get an Up-Close Look at This! It’s Beautiful! Disney also has 2 water parks — Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Typhoon Lagoon is currently closed and Blizzard Beach just reopened on March 7th! Blizzard Beach There is also an entertainment, shopping, and dining area called Disney Springs that is full of stores, restaurants, and more for you to enjoy. Disney Springs There are also mini-golf (as well as full-sized golf!) courses and more on Walt Disney World property. There’s a LOT to see and do! Click here to see your absolute Disney World must-dos! 2. Hotels There are a LOT of different Disney-owned/run hotels to stay at on Walt Disney World property. There are also some hotels that are technically on Walt Disney World property but are not owned/run by Disney, like the Four Seasons Orlando or the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. And there are hotels that are off of Walt Disney World property but very close by. Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Want to stay at a Disney World hotel and wondering which Disney-owned hotel would be best? With a LOT of options, it can be overwhelming to figure out what the right move for your family is. There are three classes of hotels owned by Disney ranging from the less expensive Value resorts all the way up to posh Deluxe resorts will all the amenities you could want. With so much to chose from, we recommend you check out our video on the best hotels for visits this year below!  And click here to see why people HATE some Disney World hotels! There are many reasons why you might want to stay at a Disney World-owned hotel — like the free transportation to the Disney parks (a HUGE perk for many guests), the service you get from the Cast Members, and the Disney theming. But, there are also some reasons why you might NOT want to stay in a Disney World hotel — like the cost savings you can find at other places or more space. Grand Floridian Should you stay on property or off property? Ultimately, it’ll depend on what’s best for your family. Are these Disney World hotels underrated or overrated? Click here to see what thousands of our readers said! Another thing you’ll need to think about is how you’re going to get from Orlando International Airport or any airport nearby (if you’re flying into Orlando) to your hotel. Disney currently has a FREE transportation service called the Magical Express that takes guests and their luggage from the airport to their Disney hotel. I’m Going to Disney World! But, this service is going away in 2022, so you’ll need to arrange for other transportation from the airport to Disney World. Speaking of, another consideration to make if you plan to drive or rent a car from the airport is parking. Just keep in mind that Disney does charge a parking fee if you bring your car and park it at one of their hotels BUT Disney-owned resort guests get complimentary parking at the theme parks. Click here to see the BEST ways to get to Disney World once the Magical Express is gone. Finally, before you book your trip, you’ll want to check and see if there are any special deals or discounts being offered on Disney World hotel stays. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge — This is a Gorgeous Resort Sometimes, you may be able to score the hotel of your dreams for less through these deals. Click here to see the latest Disney World hotel deals! Finally, A lot of people make some rookie mistakes planning their first Disney World trip. Make sure YOU don’t make those same mistakes by reading our post about some of the mistakes people make when booking a Disney World hotel. Click here to see the rookie mistakes you’re making when booking a Disney World hotel! 3. Theme Park Admission Okay, so you’ve decided what hotel you want to stay at, but what about the theme parks? You’ll need to get tickets to enter the theme parks. But, in Disney World, not all days are created equal when it comes to theme park admission prices. Essentially, Disney uses a calendar system for its prices that is based on demand. So, “peak” days — holidays and days that Disney expects the park to be busier — will be priced at a higher cost. Mickey Balloons — A Classic Souvenir If you go during a slower period, when the demand maybe isn’t as high, the tickets will be lower in terms of cost. Prices can jump up or down depending on when you’d like to visit, so scouting out a slower time could mean big savings. Click here to get a look at what’s going on with Disney World ticket prices in 2022. Also, you’ll want to keep in mind that park tickets now have an expiration date, but that wasn’t always the case. So, while your parents might have tickets from the ’90s that are still totally good, the tickets you buy tomorrow will have a set expiration date. You’ll want to mark that down in your calendar and make sure you get the full use out of that ticket before it expires. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Okay, so we’ve talked about tickets and the calendar, but what types of tickets are available? You can get tickets that give you access to 1 park per day, or you can opt for a ticket with the Park Hopper option. With the Park Hopper option, you’ll be able to, well, HOP between all 4 Disney World theme parks once Park Hopper hours begin each day (currently, at 2PM daily). Park Hopper DOES add a not insignificant cost to your tickets, but if you’re looking to jump around to different parks for meals or are trying to do it all in just a few days, it might well be worth the added cost. Pandora — A GORGEOUS Area in Animal Kingdom You’ll Want to Check Out One important thing to keep in mind: if you don’t get a ticket with the Park Hopper option at first, and later you decide you want it, that is fine. You can always add it on later, once you’re in Disney World, and you can even add it to your tickets in the middle of your trip. But, Disney will charge you for adding the Park Hopper for the full length of your trip (meaning that even if you add on the Park Hopping on day 3 of 5, you’ll be charged Park Hopping for the full 5 days of your trip, not just your remaining days). So, if you are going to add it on during your trip, you’ll want to add it on early so you can take full advantage of it. If you’re going to pay for it, you might as well get to use it to the fullest! EPCOT But, also keep in mind that you typically cannot remove a Park Hopper option from a ticket once you’ve bought it. Our advice? You might want to wait to see if you actually NEED the Park Hopping ability before you decide to pay for it, but don’t wait until you’re too late into your actual trip. Click here to see what Park Hopping is like in Disney World right now! Also, if you are interested in the water parks or some other activities, you can also get tickets that have a water park and sports option that will allow you to do more. And, if you’re really planning to commit, you can look into getting a Disney World Annual Pass. New Annual Passes are not being sold at the moment though. Want to Pilot the Millennium Falcon? You Can Do That in Hollywood Studios Just like the hotels, Disney often runs a variety of discounts and deals on its tickets that you’ll want to look into. Right now, there’s even a deal going on that will let you get 2 days of FREE park tickets. Click here to see ALL of the Disney discounts and deals! 4. Bookings Okay, so you’ve picked your hotel and you know what type of tickets you want to buy — so what do you do in terms of booking? Well, you can book the tickets on their own and your hotel room separately. Or, you can book a package that includes both. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Hollywood Studios You can also book a package that includes hotel, tickets, and the Disney Dining Plan, if it’s available. The Dining Plan allows you to pre-pay for your food. You’re then given a certain number of “credits” that you can use throughout your trip. Right not the Dining Plan is not available though. If/when this returns, this is something to keep in mind if you like to feel like your trip expenses are mostly all covered before you even arrive. Ready to Eat?! What combination of bookings is best for you? You’ll have to price out the discounts on hotels, tickets, and combined packages to find out. Often many discounts will require you to book a specific package, so check the fine print of any deals you’re eyeing. Truly, we’ve only just started this guide and maybe you’re already coming to the realization that planning a Disney World vacation can be A LOT. Our recommendation? You might want to think about reaching out to a travel agent. We specifically recommend the awesome folks over at Small World Vacations! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The people over at Small World Vacations know about ALL of the discounts, and they stay up to date on new discounts that could be applied to your vacation to help you save some serious cash. They can give you personalized advice and really help make your vacation planning stress-free. Oh, and did we mention that their services are TOTALLY FREE?! That’s right. You won’t pay a dime extra than what you normally would pay to book your vacation on your own. In fact, you could SAVE money working with a travel agent. Their job is to look out for you. We’ve scored some great deals this way. Disney’s Contemporary Resort We’ve got all the contact information for Small World Vacations at the bottom of this post and you can fill out their form to get started right here! Should you use a travel agent for your Disney World trip? Click here to see more of our thoughts! 5. Disney Dining Plan We touched on it briefly above, but the Disney Dining Plan is a way to pay for your Disney World meals in advance. Plans are pre-purchased and added onto a Disney Vacation Package (i.e. you must be staying through a Vacation Package at a Disney owned-and-operated hotel, and have purchased at least one ticket per person). With the Dining Plan, all you have to do when you get to Disney World is head to a restaurant on the list, eat, and scan your MagicBand to “pay.” Doesn’t This Look Yummy?? The credits for the meal for each person will be deducted from your total allotment. Easy peasy. Note that while you don’t pay while you’re at the restaurant (unless you order extras not covered like additional drinks or appetizers), gratuity is not included on table-service meals. There are a variety of different plans that are typically available that give you more or less food. The plans even include alcohol, if you’re able to partake. You’ll likely find a plan that would fit your family’s dining preferences. Right now, the Dining Plan is not available though and it has not yet become available for future bookings, so just keep that in mind for the time being. Click here to see everything you need to know about the Disney Dining Plan! 6. Park Hours One big thing you need to know about before your first Disney World trip is the park hours. Disney World theme parks do not open and close at the same time as one another, and the hours for each theme park can vary by day. It’s important that you know those hours when you plan your trip so you can try to get the most out of every single day you have there. Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios Park hours can also change ahead of your trip or even DURING your trip! You’ll want to keep an eye on those park hours, ESPECIALLY once you’re there, and watch for updates from us here at DFB. Click here to see our page with LOTS of park hours updates. 7. Park Pass When the Disney World theme parks reopened after the pandemic closures, they introduced the Park Pass system. The way that things work now is like this: let’s say you want to go to Magic Kingdom on Friday. First, you need a valid ticket to visit Magic Kingdom on that Friday. But, in addition to that, you also need a Park Pass theme park reservation for Friday for Magic Kingdom. Every person in your party will also need a ticket and Park Pass as well. Disney Park Pass Screenshot But, Park Passes can fill up, especially at busier times. You’ll be able to take a look at the Disney World Park Pass calendar to see what days are green (meaning there is full availability at all 4 parks), yellow (meaning 1 or more parks are already full), or gray (meaning there are no Park Passes available at any of the parks). Park Pass availability can vary depending on whether you are an Annual Passholder, Disney World hotel guest, or just a guest with theme park tickets. You can only make 1 Park Pass reservation per day. That is the only park you will be allowed to visit for that day, unless you have added Park Hopper on your tickets (which, again, you’ll have to wait until after 2PM to do each day!). Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation availability for March 7th as of March 4th © Disney Again, availability for Park Passes can change a LOT. Sometimes days fill up, and then later more passes become available. Our advice? Get your Park Pass reservations EARLY. If you can’t get a reservation for a specific park that you want, book another one for the time being so at least you have something. You can always check later to see if more availability opens up. And if passes for the park you originally wanted become available, then you can cancel your existing Park Pass and make a new one. Click here to see more about Park Pass. And click here to see our page with all kinds of Park Pass availability updates! 8. Transportation If you’re staying at a Disney World owned/operated hotel, one of the best perks is FREE transportation from the hotels to the parks and back. Depending on the hotel you’re staying at, different transportation options will be available. Some hotels have buses to the parks… Disney World Bus …while others have boats… Friendship Boats …or access to the Disney Skyliner… Skyliner …or monorails, or a combination. Monorail Some hotels even give you the chance to WALK to the parks. Grand Floridian Walkway For example, you can walk from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and (if you’re willing to trek a little bit) Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Magic Kingdom. Click here to see how you can WALK to the parks from some Disney World hotels! You can also drive to and from the parks. If you’re staying at a Disney Hotel, you get free parking at the parks. Otherwise, just keep in mind that there is a cost per day to park at Disney World’s theme parks. If you hop to the other parks, you won’t need to pay again on the same day though — just keep that receipt! Also, parking is free at Disney Springs! 9. MagicBands If you walk around Disney World you’re sure to see people with colorful bands on their wrists that look like this. OoOoOo MagicBands! These are called MagicBands! MagicBands can do a whole bunch of stuff! If you set it up online, you can link your park tickets to your MagicBand. Then, all you’ll need to do is scan your band (rather than take your ticket out of your wallet or pocket) to get into the parks. They can also be used to open your Disney World hotel room door, scan to use your FastPass+ (when available), charge purchases to your Disney World hotel room, link PhotoPass photos, and more! It’s a mega-powerful tool right on your wrist. Zootopia MagicBand MagicBands are no longer free for Disney World hotel guests, but you can still buy them and use them in the parks. Disney World hotel guests and Annual Passholders can also pre-order some MagicBands at a discount ahead of their trip, but you’re gonna have to pay a bit. If you don’t like the discounted options available, you can also just buy a MagicBand in the parks or online. MagicBands can be extremely convenient. But, they are not required if you choose not to use them. Click here to see our ULTIMATE GUIDE to MagicBands in Disney World! 10. Tech Stuff You may want to spend part of your vacation away from the computer or technology, but in Disney World there are actually a LOT of apps and tech things you’ll want to know about and use. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you’ll need to download and know. First, we highly recommend that you download the My Disney Experience app. You’ll be able to use this app to check park times, make FastPass+ reservations (when they’re available), make dining reservations, check the wait times for the rides, look at park maps, and SO MUCH MORE. Keep your eye on the app! See the Hidden Mickey in Hollywood Studios from Above?! ©Disney You’ll also be able to create accounts for your family members on there, link your tickets, and link MagicBands too. Click here to see the steps you should take on My Disney Experience NOW before your upcoming Disney World trip. Another thing you’ll be able to do on the My Disney Experience app is place a Mobile Order for your food for many Disney World quick-service spots. Mobile Order is in many ways essentially required at a lot of locations right now. Mobile Order Signs Now, you’ll preorder and pay for your food on your phone at many locations. Familiarizing yourself with the app to begin with can save headaches once in the parks and you just want some food! Click here to learn more about mobile order. You’ll also be able to use the app to do Mobile Dine Check-in for Disney World restaurants. Mobile Dine Check In Essentially, for table service restaurants in Disney World, you’ll generally be able to skip the check-in desk and check-in for your reservation right from your phone! You’ll receive a text when your table is ready. See more about mobile check-in here! The My Disney Experience app also now lets you join Virtual Waitlists for many Disney World restaurants. So, let’s say you couldn’t score a reservation at the one spot where you really wanted to eat. Or, maybe you didn’t think you’d have time for a table service meal, but now you do. You could always check to see if there are any regular Advanced Dining Reservations available. But, you also might be able to join a Virtual Waitlist for the restaurant and potentially get a walk-up spot with this feature. Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist screenshot The app will show you if the walk-up waitlist is at capacity for that restaurant already, or what the estimated walk-up wait would be. Click here to see more about the walk-up waitlist feature! If you want to try some of the food from a table service restaurant but don’t have the time for a full sit-down meal or don’t feel comfortable eating perhaps at an indoor location that doesn’t have outdoor seating, consider using the Table Service To-Go feature (also on the My Disney Experience app — see why we say it’s important to have?!). Bread Service To-Go! With this feature, you can order from some of your favorite table service spots and take your items to go, to be enjoyed back in your room or elsewhere! This is only available for select restaurants, so just keep that in mind. Click here to learn more about table service to-go! If you’re looking for a way to keep the little ones entertained as you wait in line or even give the older kids (*raises hand*) something to play, the Play Disney Parks App is something you might want to download (it’s FREE!). The app is full of games and more to keep everyone busy. And it’s got special features you’ll want to use in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Play Disney Parks App | ©Disney There’s also one BIG Disney World ride that makes heavy use of the My Disney Experience app and that’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. To even get a chance to board this SUPER popular ride in Hollywood Studios, you’ll need to download the My Disney Experience app to sign up for a Boarding Group for the ride. Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups are distributed at 2 times during the day and they can be VERY difficult to get. One big thing to keep in mind is that if you want to ride Rise of the Resistance it MUST be the first park you visit that day and you must have a Park Pass reservation for it. You won’t be able to visit, say, Magic Kingdom first, and then hop to Hollywood Studios to ride Rise of the Resistance because boarding group distributions happen BEFORE Park Hopping hours begin. We recommend REALLY brushing up on our how-to tips before attempting this one. You’ve got a small window to score these boarding group spots and you don’t want to do it wrong! Click here to see all about Rise of the Resistance and how to get a boarding group! Other spots around Disney World also sometimes use virtual lines, so just be on the lookout for those! 11. FastPass+ OK, we mentioned FastPass+ above a bit, but what IS it exactly? Well, for one — it’s not available right now (sorry, guys). BUT, it is/was a FREE system available to all Disney World guests that allows you to skip the standard queue line and hop in a separate (much shorter) line to get onto your favorite rides quicker. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Entrance Guests are allowed to make 3 FastPass+ reservations per day. Once they use those 3, then they are able to make more — one at a time. FastPass+ reservations for the SUPER popular rides can fill up really quickly, so you’ll want to try to make those reservations as soon as you can. But, sometimes FastPass+ spots can open up as your trip gets closer or even during your trip. So, you’ll want to be on the lookout for that too. MagicBand reader in Walt Disney World You’ll make your FastPass+ reservations using My Disney Experience or the kiosks in the parks. You’ll select from the available rides and return times. Disney will specify when you can return to that ride and skip the regular line. Then, when it’s your time to use a FastPass+, you’ll scan your MagicBand or Disney ticket and get in the FastPass+ line. Haunted Mansion FastPass Entrance In the past, Disney-owned resort guests were able to book 60 days out from their trip while everyone else could book 30 days out. Right now, FastPass+ is not available in Disney World. But we’re on the lookout for any updates. For now, you’ll have to wait in the standby lines for any attraction you want to go on. Click here to learn more about FastPass+. 12. Dining There are a LOT of dining options all around Disney World. There are counter service spots — meaning places where you simply order your food, pick it up, and take it to your table (AKA, fast food like chicken nuggets or burgers). There are also table service restaurants — where you will be seated, a Cast Member will take your order, and your food will be brought to you at the table. Sit down, eat, and watch TV? Don’t mind if we do. Reservations are NOT required (nor can they be made) for counter service spots. But, reservations can (and should) be made for table service spots. At many popular spots, reservations essentially become required if you want to dine there. You won’t find these spots on the walk-up waitlist! Right now, you can make dining reservations 60 days ahead of your Disney trip. Reservations can book up pretty quickly for some spots — particularly those popular locations. When we say “fast” we mean “gone 60 days out” type deal for big spots. So, if you’re looking to eat at Be Our Guest Restaurant, a character meal, or other popular places, you’ll want to book those as quickly as you can! Beast in Be Our Guest You can change or cancel your reservations later if you change your mind. But, note that some Disney reservations will charge you a cancellation fee (usually $10 per person) if you don’t cancel within a certain time period — generally 24 hours. Also, if you’re on a serious budget or you’ve got picky eaters in the group, you can bring food, snacks, water bottles, sodas, and more into Disney World. If you’ve got special dietary concerns or allergies, there are also several things you can do to notify Disney and help them best accommodate you. Cast Members will be happy to help in any way they can. Click here to see more about dining with a special diet in Disney World! Wondering what the TOP Disney snacks are that you should get? Or the best restaurants you should eat at? If you’ve NEVER been, you likely won’t know what or where to find all the best food! We got you. A Mickey Pretzel with (What We Call) Plastic Cheese! Click here to watch our DFB video on the top Disney World restaurants for 2021! Be sure to check out our picks for the BEST snacks in Disney World right now in our video below!  13. Rides, Fireworks, Parades, and a Bit More There are a lot of rides in Disney World, and it’s important to know what rides are in what park so you can best plan your days. You can find Disney World maps online or in the My Disney Experience app. We think it’s a good idea for you and your family to look at these maps ahead of time and make a note of what rides are must-dos, which ones you’d like to try, and which ones you’d rather skip. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Hollywood Studios Goes Upside Down! Not sure what a specific ride is even like? Is it too scary for your little one or too scary for you?? Watch videos of the rides online! There are tons of videos on YouTube that will give you a much better idea of what the ride is like. You can watch them with your family to get excited for your trip and help you narrow down your must-do list. Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom Some Disney World rides do have height requirements, so keep that in mind for little ones and be sure to look in advance so they aren’t disappointed when they get there. We recommend measuring your kiddo with their shoes on so you know before you go what they can and can’t do. If someone is too short, parents can take advantage of Disney World’s Rider Switch program. This allows you to split your party so those tall enough can ride while someone stays with the person too small to ride. Then, they switch and the person who waited can ride without waiting in the full line. Again, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is its own unique beast as we went into before. If you want to ride it, this is the one ride you’ll want to really understand how to get a spot to ride. Be sure to check out more details on the Boarding Group distribution system. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Aside from actual moving or simulation rides, there is some wonderful entertainment all around Disney World. Right now, many of Disney’s live shows have not yet returned, but some are back up and running and others are set to come back soon. Also, we wanted to briefly mention how to handle if someone in your party required a bit of extra assistance to ride rides on your trip. Disney does have certain services available for those with disabilities. For example, Assistive technology devices for guests with hearing disabilities are available at Guest Relations. Guest Relations Those with disabilities can also get a Disability Access Service pass that allows them to stop by an attraction and receive a return time at which point they’ll be able to come back and be directed to an alternate entrance to get on the ride. Click here to read more about how Disability Access Service works now. Also, we couldn’t get through this post without mentioning two of the things that Disney is so famous for (even though they aren’t rides) — parades and fireworks! Considering that this is your first trip to Disney World, these are the quintessential Disney things you’ll likely want to reserve some time to experience. What a Sight! Both fireworks and parades are temporarily suspended at the moment, but we’re on the lookout for any updates. In the meantime, you can enjoy character cavalcades at all four Disney World theme parks — which are sort-of like mini, unannounced parades! Cavalcade in Hollywood Studios You can’t currently meet or interact with characters (with a few socially distant exceptions) so these cavalcades are a great way to still experience characters on your vacation. Check out some of the characters you can still (sort of) meet in Disney World here! 14. PhotoPass During your trip, you’ll likely see Disney photographers taking other families’ photos. This is called PhotoPass. The photographers are scattered throughout the parks and will take your photos for FREE! So, don’t be afraid to say cheese and take those pictures! You can then link the photos to your account with your MagicBand or admission card so you can see them online later. Some photographers can even add in fun magical stuff to your photos, so be sure to ask! Photo Op If you want to download those photos you’ll either need an Annual Pass that includes free photo downloads, you’ll need to buy the Memory Maker service, or you can pay for each photo individually. Memory Maker is a service that you pay for that allows you to download all your PhotoPass photos for trips in a certain period of time. 15. Packing List Maybe you’ve got everything booked and ready…but what do you pack?! Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered there too! Check out our DFB video below with the ULTIMATE Disney World packing list. It’s a few years old, but should still be SUPER helpful. We’ve also got a list of 12 essentials you NEED in your Disney World bag, and a video of the things even the pros forget to bring to Disney World. Check out these videos so you know what to pack! 16. Face Masks Face Masks are currently required in Disney World for all guests ages 2 and older, and are expected to be required at least through 2021. Masks can only be removed if you are actively eating and drinking while stationary and physically distanced from others; if you’re in a pool; or if you’re in a relaxation zone. Minnie Mouse knows the importance of a comfortable face covering! There are rules about what masks are NOT allowed in Disney World, so be sure to check those out so you can make sure that the masks you bring are approved. Click here to see what you need to know about Disney’s face mask policies. Mask rules have also changed over time (including very recently), so you’ll want to be on the lookout for mask updates ahead of your trip. Face Masks We’ve got a whole host of tips about wearing face masks in the parks, including a post on 8 new tips for wearing face masks in the parks, and a DFB video with 10 tips for wearing a mask in Disney World. Those can be helpful to give you a better idea of what to expect and potentially what masks to bring. Click here to see 5 tips you haven’t heard 1,000 times for wearing a mask in Disney World! 17. Cast Members & ALL the Tips One thing we really wanted to mention is that if during your Disney World trip you have a question or need assistance, don’t hesitate to ask a Cast Member for help. Cast Members are INCREDIBLE and do a fantastic job helping guests with their needs. Cast Members at the Boardwalk Bakery Need more tips and tricks to help plan your first trip? We’ve got ’em right here! In fact, if you’re still on the fence if this is the yearo r if you should wait, click here to see whether you should go to Disney World for the first time this year. Roy and Minnie Statue Click here to see 6 things most first time visitors get WRONG at Disney World, so you can prevent yourself from getting these things wrong during your first trip. Want a month-by-month planning guide to your Disney World vacation? We’ve got that here too! DinoLand USA Want to make sure you walk away from your first trip with as few regrets as possible? Click here to see some of our readers’ 10 BIGGEST regrets in Disney World so you don’t experience the same things. 18. The DFB Guide Want a BIG guide to all things Disney food related? Well lucky you — we got you covered there too! (What can we say. We like you and want you to have the BEST time ever!) You might want to check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World dining! Get the 2021 DFB Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2021 Edition is FULL of details, tools, and features to help your trip go smoothly, including: A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks. An updated look at the COVID-19 changes happening at Disney World. A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience. Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips! Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning. A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic. AND MORE! The book is a digital book, so you can easily look at it on your phone or computer before and during your trip. Click here to see more about the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! 19. Don’t Forget Our DFB Videos And finally, if you’re a videos type of person, then you’ll want to check out our DFB YouTube channel. Truly, this is not just a shameless plug. The DFB videos on YouTube are totally FREE to watch and there are LOADS on there with tons of valuable information that could help you plan your trip. We’ve got an entire playlist dedicated to Disney World tips and guides with videos showing you what things are banned in Disney World, things we wish we’d known before we went to Disney World, the worst Walt Disney World resorts, and more! We’ve even got a video dedicated to the 50 MOST important things to know before you go to Disney World. If you’re planning a trip to Disney World for the first time, some of these videos can really help you get prepared! Click here to check out our video of the 50 things to know before you go to Disney World! And that’s our essential guide to planning your very first trip to Disney World! There is SO much more we could say, but then this guide would go on for AGES. We’ll leave it at this — planning a trip to Disney World can be a lot. But, try not to let yourself get overwhelmed. Remember that at the end of the day, it won’t matter if you hit every single ride or ate every snack you had on your list. What will matter is whether you got to spend quality time with your family, soak in the magic, and create memories that will last a lifetime. We hope your first trip to Disney World is absolutely fantastic! Click here to see 10 ways Disney World tricks you into spending more money! 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It seems like there’s tons of new Disney technology popping up lately! Cinderella Castle Just yesterday, Disney started rolling out their new MagicMobile service on select smart devices — it’s a feature that lets your phone double as your MagicBand! You’ll be able to use it to tap into the parks and more. But now, Disney’s testing yet another way to make park entry easier, and it seems even MORE tech-y: facial recognition! From March 23rd to April 23rd, Disney World is testing this new feature at Magic Kingdom. You won’t be able to try it at any other park yet! If you want the nitty-gritty of how this facial recognition works, Disney will capture an image of your face, convert it into your own personal number, and associate that number with your park admission. Sounds fancy, right?! Magic Kingdom Tapstiles Keep in mind that Magic Kingdom’s just testing facial recognition out, and your participation is entirely optional! When you arrive at the touch points, there will be a separate line for the facial recognition touch zone. Make sure you have a valid theme park ticket and Park Pass reservation and hop into line! ©Disney Once it’s your turn, take off any hats, sunglasses, or other accessories — but keep your mask on! ©Disney Then, face the camera and let the technology do its thing! You’ll have to tap your ticket or MagicBand to match your park admission to your face. ©Disney Next time you’re in Magic Kingdom, you can go back through that technology testing lane. If you’d rather opt out of testing altogether, you can go through any of the other lines and tap your park admission to the scanners as normal! And if your kiddos want to participate, they can do that — you’ll just need to be there with them if they’re under 18. Aaaand you’re in! Welcome to Magic Kingdom! Disney’s got a few other details about your privacy you’ll want to keep in mind if you want to participate: ©Disney While the testing is due to end April 23rd, Disney has stated that the length is subject to change. We’re heading out to Magic Kingdom to give it a whirl, and we’ll keep you posted with what we discover! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Learn More About Disney’s New MagicMobile Service! 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 want to participate in this testing? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Facial Recognition Being Tested for Disney World Theme Park Entry first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: We’ve Gotten Our First Peek at the Magic Kingdom Entry Sign’s Makeover! Disney Gave Us EXTRA Time in Magic Kingdom Tonight VIDEO: Sneak Peek at the 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle Makeover 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. We’ve already been making brunch reservations for the upcoming holidays around Disney World! Easter Cupcake We’re already looking forward to hopping around the parks with our families and friends to celebrate April showers and May flowers. Buuuut, we can’t help but want THESE two new MagicBands to take along with us! The Country Bear Jamboree is a classic attraction in the Magic Kingdom! While we were able to take home a bit of the Wild West in the parks with a new MagicBand, now you can find that same Country Bear Jamboree MagicBand online! Henry is playing his guitar on one side of the band… ©Disney …while the instruments from the show are on the other! ©Disney You can take home the MagicBand for $29.99 before you visit the beloved attraction in person during your next trip to the Magic Kingdom. Click here to take home the Country Bear MagicBand! Easter might be around the corner, but we’re already planning the ways we can celebrate our awesome moms on Mother’s Day! And, we bet your Disney-loving mom would adore the Minnie Mouse Mother’s Day MagicBand! ©Disney We already spotted the limited edition MagicBand in the parks, but now it’s made a star-studded appearance online! The pink band is decorated with hearts, and Minnie Mouse is looking cuter than ever! ©Disney The other side has gorgeous flowers, and near the top it says “Sweetest Disney Mom”! Awww! ©Disney Ahead of your Mother’s Day brunch, you can give the themed MagicBand to your mom for $34.99! Click here to take home the Mother’s Day MagicBand! As the upcoming holidays make their way into the Disney Parks, we’ll be sure to give you a look at all the celebrations taking place! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney news you need to know! A Main Street, U.S.A. shop has closed temporarily in the Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these two MagicBands is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! The post TWO Limited-Edition MagicBands From Disney World Are Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: End October on a Spooky Note with This BIG Sale on Disney Halloween Items Online! The 100 Gifts EVERY Disney Lover Wants This Holiday Season! This New Star Wars Book Will Be Connected to a Fan-Favorite Character! View the full article

Disney+ hasn’t been around for very long, but so far it has created some iconic shows and films! The Falcon and the Winter Soldier promotion outside Disney’s Hollywood Studios There was major hype around The Mandalorian, and recently WandaVision won the hearts of Disney+ viewers, so much so that Disney+ actually crashed several times when the show released a new episode! And now, the latest Disney+ series has made history for the streaming service. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier premiered on Friday, March 19th, and after all the hype around WandaVision, viewers were ready for another Marvel series! The new series featuring Marvel characters Sam Wilson (the Falcon) and Bucky Barnes (the Winter Soldier) ranked as the most watched series premiere ever on Disney+ during its opening weekend. Disney has not released the amount of viewers yet, but we will be on the lookout for that. ©Disney It was also the most watched title overall on a global basis this weekend, which includes the Disney+ Hotstar markets. The Falcon and the Winter Solider joins season 2 of The Mandalorian and WandaVision as the top three most-watched Disney+ original series opening weekends so far. ©Disney | Marvel Studios This is only Marvel’s second live-action series, and so far, it looks like it’s going pretty well! A new episode comes out every Friday, so be sure to stay up-to-date on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier! We’ll continue to bring you the latest in Disney entertainment, so stay tuned! Check out The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Cake in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Did you watch the premiere of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier? Let us know in the comments! The post 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Made Disney+ History On Its Premiere Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! New Film Release Dates Announced For Mulan, Jungle Cruise, Black Widow, and More! Is The Future Of Movies…On Demand? Disney+ is Releasing a New Original Series Based on R.L. Stine’s ‘Just Beyond’ Novels! View the full article

Bob Iger — he was key to Disney’s acquisition of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox, and so many other developments at Disney’s theme parks and beyond. Bob Iger and Mickey Mouse! ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images Iger has been with the Walt Disney Company for 15 years, but he has confirmed that he will be leaving the company at the end of this year. During a recent interview, Iger spoke about how Disney+ has been a beacon of hope, the importance of the reopening of Disneyland, and so much more. And now we’re sharing some of this big interview with you! Recently, Bob Iger, who is currently Executive Chairman of the Walt Disney Company, spoke with SiriusXM Business Radio host Alan Fleischmann. Bob Iger Has Been at Disney for Quite Some Time ©New York Post Iger’s full interview will air on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021, at 6PM ET on SiriusXM Business Radio channel 132. But, recently, SiriusXM Business Radio’s: Leadership Matters gave us a peek at this interview and we’re sharing some of the big details with you! Reopening Disneyland Is A Sign That There’s Light at The End of the Tunnel With respect to Disneyland, Iger noted how Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek was “like a kid” making the announcement of the park’s reopening, and that it was “that kind of moment for the company too. There was something very exhilarating about it.” Fleischmann noted how people heard it and felt like it was “a great sign that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.” We have a feeling many Disneyland fans feel the same, especially judging by the excitement that there was at the recent start of the “A Touch of Disney” event inside one of the Disneyland Resort theme parks!! This gate will soon be open again! Iger shared how reopening Disneyland says a lot about the park, but it also says a lot about “what we’ve been through these last 12 months” and how there’s something truly symbolic about Disneyland reopening. Disney California Adventure Iger noted that “it was unheard of to think about closing Disneyland” and that they didn’t know they were going to be closed for OVER a year. But, at the end of the day Iger says “closing it was a big deal and announcing that it’s reopening is just as big a deal.” At the moment, Disneyland’s theme parks plan to reopen, with capacity limitations and other health and safety measures, on April 30th. Click here to see more about Disneyland’s planned future reopening! Disney+ As a Beacon of Hope When it comes to Disney+, Iger shared that “timing is everything.” Iger said that Disney was intent on launching a direct-to-consumer service, and “thank goodness we did that when we did it.” Disney+ launched at the end of 2019. As Iger notes, when Disney shut everything down, they at least had Disney+. Some of the MANY Things That Are to Come to Disney+ Soon ©Disney Iger said that they had so many things shot or in the can, but the struggle was figuring out how to get production going again so they can “fuel the platform.” Iger noted how the creatives at Disney really kept things going, and how Soul was finished entirely during COVID. A new documentary about how Soul was finished during quarantine is actually set to be released in the future. Iger even went so far as to say that Disney was very fortunate that they went into this new business because when COVID hit, they at least “had something to turn to.” Iger noted that Disney+ “kept the company vibrant because there was a beacon of hope.” There Are So Many Things on Disney+ ©Disney According to Iger, Disney+ has also had a “profound impact on the perception of the company at Wall Street because the stock has risen dramatically in the process.” Per Iger: “We plummeted when COVID hit because of the shutdown, and rebounded quickly because we continued to grow Disney plus.” Disney stock did in fact maintain ALL-TIME high levels last year following Investor Day, where Disney announced TONS of new titles for Disney+, despite reporting big losses in terms of the Company’s overall finances. Click here to read what one analyst has had to say recently about Disney’s stock! Iger’s Goal for the Next Few Months: More of the Same During the interview, Iger said that what he hopes to accomplish in the next few months is “more of the same.” He said he’s looking at shows, looking at movie rough cuts, reviewing scripts, and trying to “drive really hard to deliver quality, to adhere to the standards that have worked for us so well.” Bob Iger presenting a model of Shanghai Disneyland ©Disney He said he expects he’ll become less and less relevant over the next few months. But, he said he also wants to do a little goodbye tour and say goodbye to the people who’ve been important to him. Specifically, Iger noted he’s intent on getting back to Shanghai Disneyland and maybe even doing a cruise! Creative Work and Life After Disney In shifting to the role of Executive Chairman, Iger said he thought the best thing he could do for the company would be “make sure that we succeed at succession, and that my successor is successful. And then second, leave the company and my successor with the greatest possible hand created creatively. A pipeline of movies, and television shows, and theme park attractions, and lands, and you name it that would power the company for many years to come.” Iger said he feels “incredibly confident that when [he steps] away, the company will be in good shape and in good hands.” Cinderella Castle When it comes to life after Disney, Iger noted that he’s excited. Will Iger be retiring? He says, no way. Iger specifically noted he can’t possibly retire and that he’s NOT going to sit around in the house binge watching TV shows (the dream, really). But, he said that he is looking forward to have a little bit more leisure and more adventure, “whatever that is.” Bob Iger ©Bloomberg So, it sounds like Iger is hard at work on the creative side, setting Disney up for success for the next several years. We cannot wait to see the projects in the parks and entertainment that will result from those efforts. And we’ll be interested to see how the company continues to evolve and change after Iger leaves. We’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for more updates, and we’ll let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to see statements from Disney’s current CEO about demand in the theme parks. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about Bob Iger and how he’ll be leaving Disney? Tell us in the comments. The post Why Bob Iger Says Disney+ Is a Beacon of Hope first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Bob Iger Comments Reveal How Set-Backs Could Affect The Walt Disney Company Long-Term How Is The Walt Disney Company Really Doing? Timeline: ALL the Major Disney Park Changes Since the Historical Closures View the full article

It’s springtime in Disney World and that means Easter treats are EVERYWHERE. Spring is blooming in Disney World! We’ve seen cupcakes, cakes, chocolate desserts, and everything in-between, even though Easter itself is still two weeks away. Disney has even been giving their most basic snacks a makeover specifically for the holiday, making them even more Instagrammable than usual. Today, we’re testing out a basic treat with an Easter look and taking the opportunity to ask — are Disney World’s plain cupcakes worth the cost? Today we stopped in the Main Street Confectionery to see what was freshly baked, and we spotted some cupcakes we hadn’t tried yet! Hey there guys! We ordered the pastel one for the ‘gram — its official name is the Easter Chocolate Cupcake. For $5.19 (plus tax) we got this pretty straightforward cupcake, nothing too fancy. On top, we’ve got yellow, blue, and purple frosting with chocolate Mickey ears, pastel sprinkles, and a white chocolate Easter egg. The decorations weren’t over the top and it wasn’t impressively large or filled with anything exciting; it’s just a simple Disney cupcake. Definitely photo-worthy though. And you know what it tasted like? EXACTLY how we expected it to. The chocolate cake was moist and the frosting was sweet and they made a classic combination that we thoroughly enjoyed. But was it worth it? Nothing secret hiding inside! If you’re craving a simple cupcake, then we say go for it! However, if you’re looking for a really amazing cupcake, Disney World typically has plenty of options around the parks and resorts that have over-the-top decorations and unique fillings. As far as Disney snacks go, $5 isn’t too bad, but it may still be a little more than you want to pay for something so vanilla (Or, in this case, chocolate ). It does make for an adorable pic on Instagram though! We love Disney cupcakes of all kinds! (Well maybe not ALL kinds, but most of them.) Either way, the choice is up to you. It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Disney cupcakes, no matter whether they’re flashy or simple. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest in Disney World food reviews and snack news! We’re visiting the parks daily to bring you the biggest updates, so thanks for following along! You Might Feel Guilty Cutting Into Disney World’s New Cakes! Don’t Know What We Mean? 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. Have you had a plain Disney cupcake before? Tell us in the comments! The post Are Disney World's Most Basic Cupcakes Worth It For A Cute Instagram Pic? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW: You Might Feel Guilty Cutting Into Disney World’s New Cakes! Chocolate, Hazelnut, AND Strawberry? A New Disney Cupcake Has It ALL! Review: SUPER Sweet and Insta-Worthy Treats Have Arrived in Disneyland View the full article