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There are a LOT of fun (and mostly green) new items in Disney Springs! Disney Springs We bounced around Disney Springs to check out all of the new seasonal finds, and we have a ton of updates to bring to you! Let’s check out all of the new food, merchandise, and restaurant updates! Disney Springs Food Updates Raglan Road St Patrick’s Day celebrations were in full swing at Raglan Road! Raglan Road! Every year Raglan Road hosts a Mighty Festival full of Irish music, entertainment, delicious food, and plenty of beer! Reservations are required for this Irish party, and there is a $10 cover charge per person Mighty Festival Reservation Check-In There was a steady crowd of people decked out in green all day! Raglan Road Celebration Outside of Raglan was a walk-up beverage cart selling beer, wine, and seltzer to enjoy while you waited to enter. Raglan Road Beverage Cart If anyone forgot to wear green, they didn’t need to worry! Raglan ensured no one would get pinched by selling various green hats and tiaras. Raglan Road Raglan Road is totally the place to be on St Patrick’s Day! Check out our full review of the 2019 festival here! Everglazed Donuts The newest Disney Springs spot didn’t miss the chance to get in on the St Patrick’s Day fun! Everglazed Everglazed Donuts sells some of Disney’s trendiest treats, and this Shamrock Supreme donut and drink combo is absolutely Instagram-worthy! Shamrock Supreme: Green Lemonade and a St. Patrick’s Day Donut! This limited-time combo mixes their Green Lemonade with their Shamrock Supreme donut. The cutest Shamrock Supreme donut! Any leprechaun would be thrilled to find this at the end of the rainbow! You can definitely share this donut with a friend! Just look at all of that frosting! Check out our full review of this treat here! Amorette’s Patisserie Speaking of leprechauns, Amorette’s Patisserie went all out with the perfect treat to pay tribute to those gold-loving lads! The Pot O Gold Cream Puff is exactly what we’d like to find at the end of the rainbow! Pot O Gold Cream Puff The chocolate crisp pearls and sour candy rainbow were the perfect festive touches. We love all of the details! Plus, whiskey caramel sauce?? Sign us up for that every time! Check out our full review of this St. Patrick’s Day treat here! The Ganachery If you were looking to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in a more interactive way, The Ganachery was the place to go! The Ganachery This Mickey Leprechaun Piñata is a chocolate dome filled with Golden Marshmallows. Mickey Leprechaun Pinata We cannot get over how cute this Irish top hat is. And the clover is a fantastic festive touch! St. Patrick’s Day Piñata Plus, look at the gorgeous packaging! It is almost too beautiful to smash (but only almost, because we need those marshmallows!). It was $28 at the shop. Check out the other St Patrick’s Day treats at the Ganachery here! Sunshine Churros Sunshine Churros has a new flavor coming soon! Sunshine Churro We spotted a teaser for an upcoming lime churro. Lime Churro Coming Soon A churro that pairs with a margarita? You know we’re in! Check back here for a review of this upcoming snack! Check out our review of the Oreo Churro in Disney Springs! Jaleo Jose Andres tapas-style restaurant Jaleo has recently announced that it will be now open 7 days a week (hooray!) Jaleo In our most recent visit, we noticed a new check-in stand and umbrella outside of the restaurant. Jaleo This new set up is to the right of the entrance, near the food menu. Jaleo They may be prepping for a higher number of guests following the new opening announcement. Check out our review of Jaleo here! Disney Springs Merchandise Updates Basin Let’s explore all of the new merch options that we found! The first were several new bath bombs and soaps at Basin. BASIN This Mickey Easter Egg Soap is a fruit-scented soap bar filled with pastel-colored eggs and Mickey ears. Mickey Soap The Dragon Egg bath bomb is a luxurious mix of champagne, berries, and tangerine with Shea butter and clay. Perfect for a treat-your-self day! Dragon Egg Bath Bomb Finally, we found the most adorable Hug Me bath bomb made of lemon, bergamont, and musk with cute floral succulents. Bath Bombs We mean, come on! This cactus is too cute! Cactus Bath Bomb We would hug it for sure. Read here for our recent experience at Basin! Marketplace Co-Op The Marketplace Co-Op is always full of fun surprises at Disney Springs! Marketplace Co-op We were super excited to find TWO WandaVision phone cases! The first showcases the classic WandaVision title. The black background makes it look like the title popped up on a TV screen! WandaVision Phone Case The second stars Wanda and Vision dressed in their 1960’s look. We love this retro feel! WandaVision Phone Case These cases are $29.99, and they have various options for different phone types. Also at the Co-Op, we found these spooky Haunted Mansion Dog Toys. Haunted Mansion Dog Toy Each bag has 3 toys and costs $17.99. Your furry friend will love having a ghost host to play with! Check out more phone cases from this shop! Pin Traders Several classic and seasonal pins have popped up in Pin Traders! Pin Traders We love the Spring colors and pops of sparkle on this limited edition Easter pin. The decorated eggs at the bottom are a fun touch! Easter Pin The latest in the “Magic In The Stars” collection features Pinocchio and Figaro in this double-sided Limited Edition pin! Magic in the Stars Pin How cute are these pins?!? Check out more of pins in the “Magic In The Stars” collection here! World of Disney There are a TON of new merch items at World of Disney! Prep for the upcoming Black Widow movie with this new hat option for $27.99. Black Widow Hat Get ahead of your Father’s Day shopping with this new Men’s pink Dri-Fit shirt. It has a tiny touch of magic that any Dad will love for $90. Pink Men’s Dri-Fit Shirt This new Beauty and the Beast Enchanted Rose hat is as classic as a tale as old as time for $27.99! Beauty and the Beast Hat Finally, we spotted the CUTEST new Minnie Ears to add to your collection, featuring the classic Mickey balloon in pink and purple for $32.86. Ears! And that’s it for new merchandise! Which item will you rush to get first? See the Light-Up Mickey Balloon Ears in Disney World! And that’s all that’s new in Disney Springs! We had a blast trying some new treats and finding the latest merchandise. Stay tuned for more updates from Disney World! Click here for MORE of the latest in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be checking out any of the new items at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at Disney Springs: Limited-Time Treats, New Marvel Merch, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs — Halloween Cakes, Construction Updates, and Galaxy’s Edge Merch! What’s New at Disney Springs — Cauldron Bath Bombs, Duck Tales Merch, And WonderFall Treats Galore! What’s New at Disney Springs — Halloween Shakes, Dooney & Bourke’s Anniversary, And Disney Tees Galore! View the full article

Disney has announced that the Disneyland Resort’s Theme Parks and limited Hotels will reopen. Theme Parks After being closed for more than one year, Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park are planning to reopen with limited capacity on 30 April 2021. Disneyland will be instituting several measures to control attendance. A Theme Park Reservation System, […] The post Disneyland Finally Scheduled to Reopen appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

When we’re exploring the parks in Disney World, there’s nothing quite so alluring as the wafting aroma of fresh, salty popcorn! Corn-Ivores Bucket or not, there’s just something EXTRA special about popcorn in Disney World, and judging by the look this dinosaur was giving in Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, we’re not the only species that thinks so! From Mickey Pretzels and holiday cakes to churros and spring rolls, everyone loves snacks in Disney World! And by “everyone,” we also mean dinosaurs. DinoLand USA Today, while wandering through DinoLand U.S.A. in Animal Kingdom, we stumbled across a special moment: a dinosaur gazing at a popcorn cart with love in its eyes! DinoLand Popcorn Love Story Honestly, it’s the most romantic thing we’ve seen since this EPCOT wedding! We Relate We’ve all been there. When the snack cravings hit, we find ourselves staring longingly at Disney World treats the same way Lady stared at the Tramp over their candlelit dinner. True Popcorn Love Just look at that face! We make this face on a daily basis We’re just glad we’re not the only ones who feel this way! We Creeped On a Duck Date in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What snack in Disney World makes you gaze at it lovingly? Let us know in the comments! The post Proof That Humans Aren’t the Only Ones Who Gaze Longingly at Food in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Updated Mask Announcement, NEW Food, and a Baby Yoda Shirt! 100 Things That Will BLOW YOUR MIND About Disney World! NEWS! Revised Park Hours Posted for Disney World’s Planned Reopening! View the full article

It seems like St. Patrick’s Day was only a few days ago (wait, it was), but Disney World has switched gears quickly and it’s now ALL about Easter! We found a Thumper egg on our Easter Egg hunt! We’ve been running ALL over the place eating a lot of Easter snacks, but there are SO many to choose from. And they’ve all been a lot of fun — we’ve seen some cute bunny butt snacks, carrot cake goodies, and more! Today, we tried a new Easter Cake at the Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, and it is SO CUTE. The colorful cake is beautifully layered with blue, yellow, and pink cake with green “grass” on top. Why is that not DONALD Duck? The treat is made of Layers of Lemon Sponge Cake, Strawberry Buttercream, and Fresh Diced Strawberries. Although it was sweet, it was a light kind of sweetness. The lemon and strawberry work together to make a refreshing dessert! The candy duck and egg are on top, along with some pastel Mickey sprinkles — which obviously takes this snack up a level. We were glad that the cake had some fruity flavors instead of a plain vanilla flavor. This is such a refreshing snack, which is not something you say often about cake! The colors and decorations really couldn’t be more perfect for the first day of spring and the Easter season in Disney World. This is one of our favorite Easter treats we’ve tried so far! Layers inside and out! We accidentally broke the duck, though, trying to cut into the cake. Oops! Sorry, Mr. Duckie! We found this fun creation at The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort for $5.99. If you want a richer dessert, this might not be the cake for you, but we also think kids will love it! It’s available now through April 5th. Stay tuned because we’re still trying ALL the Easter treats at Disney World — we’ll be back soon with more reviews. Here Are Some Disney Cakes You Might Feel Guilty Cutting Into! 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 Easter snack? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Colorful Cake in Disney World is (Almost) Too Pretty to Eat! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW: Disney World’s HUGE Caramel Blondie Is a Sweet Success! REVIEW: You Might Feel Guilty Cutting Into Disney World’s New Cakes! Review! A Super Cute NEW Gingerbread Cupcake Has Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

Hot on the heels of spring break comes actual spring, and vacation vibes are still going strong in Disney World! EPCOT Crowds Case in point: Disney World park passes are ALREADY filling up for the entire month of April, so if you’re planning a trip soon, you might want to plan ahead. In case you haven’t been back to Disney World since the parks reopened last summer, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the Park Pass Reservations system! Animal Kingdom Entrance Unlike in the past, Disney World now requires advanced reservations for all four parks in order to enter. Gone are the days when you could casually drive into any park at your leisure! Magic Kingdom Ticketing and Transportation Center This adds another layer of advanced planning for a Disney trip, and it’s especially important now, as more and more people are traveling again and returning to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Magic Kingdom Spring Break Crowds How do we know more people are returning? Well, spring break park passes have filled up again and again, and the traffic looks like it’s continuing into April! Magic Kingdom Spring Break Crowds Looking ahead, park passes are going FAST for almost the entire month, which means ticket-holders and resort guests have limited options for the first few weeks of the month. In fact, the earliest day where passes are available for ALL four parks is April 18th! Most days are marked “yellow,” which means only some parks are available, and not all. Screenshot ©Disney The last full week of the month looks good, but act fast, because that’s likely to change soon! Screenshot ©Disney For Annual Passholders, though, most of April is still wide-open, aside from a few weekend days, which is to be expected. Screenshot ©Disney As people return to a sense of normalcy, this is yet another reminder to plan even further ahead when it comes to your next Disney World trip! PHOTOS: Oh, So That’s What Disney World Looks Like at Capacity 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 a trip to Disney World in April? Let us know in the comments! The post Traveling to Disney World in April? You'll Want to Make a Park Pass Reservation ASAP first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: MORE Disney World Park Passes Released for December Holidays (Including New Year’s Eve)! Disney World Releases MORE Park Passes For December (Including Christmas Day) For Some Guests! NEWS! Park Pass Availability for Labor Day Weekend in Disney World Has Changed! View the full article

In case you missed it, Disneyland Resort is reopening at the end of April! But before that happens, we got a chance to check out the A Touch of Disney event that let us shop — and EAT — all over Disney California Adventure! Reunited! But that’s not all we did — because we also got to reunite with characters we hadn’t seen in Disneyland in over a year (we’re not crying, you are!) AND got to have some fun with new photo ops! And we have photos of ALL the photo ops that are available at A Touch of Disney. We want to make sure you have a chance to check them all out, so here ‘ya go! A Touch of Disney Over by the D-Lish booth (where we nommed on Mickey Waffles and Walt’s Chili), there’s an adorable Mickey Mouse photo op! You can find it on the side of the booth. Look at those poses — Mickey is SO ready for a selfie! Mickey! We Found the Mickey Hands Photo Op near Ghirardelli! He’s pointing at us! It’s not nice to point, unless you’re Mickey Mouse! There’s a beautiful Butterfly Wings Photo Op in Paradise Gardens Park. So pretty! Put on your best Buzz Lightyear face because this Photo Op will take you to Infinity and Beyond! You can find it at Pixar Pier. Blast off to space with Buzz! Sometimes, you can HEAR a photo, and we SO heard the voice of Roz at this Monsters University Photo Op! Fun fact: this is part of the Pixar Play Parade that used to roam the streets of the park! We can HEAR this photo. Go under the sea to channel your inner Ariel with the H20 photo spot that throws you right into The Little Mermaid. But, Daddy, I love him! Life is the bubbles! We’re ready for the release of Black Widow with this super cool Taskmaster Photo-Op — you can find it on one of the construction walls surrounding the upcoming Avengers Campus! Marvel Photo-Op There’s another Black Widow photo op over there, too — with the logo! Black Widow Art Legacy Passholders get an extra photo spot, with four of the most famous celebrities in the world — Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Pluto! This one celebrates the 20th anniversary of California Adventure! 20th Anniversary Photo Op Those are all the photo ops that are currently available at A Touch of Disney, but if we spot any more, we’ll be sure to let you know! Here’s What A SOLD OUT A Touch of Disney Crowds Look Like at Disneyland? Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Aims to Reopen Late April California Residents May Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Still Set to Open at Disneyland "Later This Year" Click Here to Learn More About the "Touch of Disney" Ticketed Event in Disney California Adventure Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you been to A Touch of Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's EVERY Photo-Op at Disney California Adventure's New Event! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Dining Reminder: Reservations for Lamplight Lounge in Disney California Adventure Are OPEN PHOTOS: Check Out the EXCLUSIVE Items Legacy Passholders Can Snag in Disneyland! PHOTOS: Step Into the Retro ‘WandaVision’ Living Room at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

The past few days have been a wonderful whirlwind of good news from Disneyland! Not only is the park set to reopen next month, but we’ve been able to return to Disney California Adventure through A Touch of Disney! Like, for REAL! Pixar Pier It’s amazing to reunite with classic flavors and sights in the park, and the latest bit of heartwarming nostalgia is the return of the Disneyland horses on Main Street! Now that A Touch of Disney is underway, we’ve been able to officially return to Disneyland for the first time in a YEAR! A Touch of Disney Map The food, the flavors, the characters, and the ambience have been perfect in every way. The only thing that could possibly make it any better? Horses. Horses make everything better. Halloween Princess Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom So we’re THRILLED to see that they’re back on Main Street! Or is it Mane Street? See what we did there?? Disney posted the glorious video on their TikTok account…and we’ve watched it about 200 times now. The clopping of horseshoes in Disneyland is music to our ears! We’d happily listen to this on loop tbh. In the TikTok, a Cast Member said the horses were preparing for Disneyland’s reopening on April 30th, so we hope to see them there! It’s yet another joyous sign of things returning to normal at the Happiest Place on Earth, and we truly could not be happier! Where at A Touch of Disney Can You Try Both New and Classic Disneyland Treats? Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Aims to Reopen Late April California Residents May Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Still Set to Open at Disneyland "Later This Year" Click Here to Learn More About the "Touch of Disney" Ticketed Event in Disney California Adventure Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What’s the one sight you miss the MOST at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post The 'Mane' Stars of Main Street Are Back in Disneyland! 🐴 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Celebrate America’s Birthday in Disneyland Resort! PHOTOS: Construction Scaffolding Removed from Disneyland’s Emporium Characters Are Coming BACK to Disneyland Resort! View the full article

It’s very important to know the know the difference between Disney’s Room Only and Package Reservations! Flexibility is often very important to US Military Families and your selection affects your payment and cancellation schedules. Updated: March 2021 What’s a Package? A Disney package is when you combine another option with your Disney Resort Reservation. The […] The post Disney Room Only Reservation Versus a Package What’s the Difference? appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

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New seasons call for new wardrobes! Right?! Back of Yeti spirit jersey If your idea of “spring cleaning” involves refreshing your T-shirt drawer, then we’ve got GREAT news for you, in the form of an amazing online deal on Disney-inspired shirts! When it comes to fun, colorful, and creative merch decorated with Disney characters and Star Wars vibes, we can count on BoxLunch to deliver some goods! ©BoxLunch Not only are the shirts and accessories utterly amazing, but the prices are too good to be true! This is especially true of their current promo: buy TWO tees for just $30. WHAT. Since the standard price is about $28, that’s pretty unbelievable, and it means you can mix and match different styles for essentially the price of ONE shirt! For example, we can’t wait to wear this Frozen-inspired Sven shirt on hot days, when we’re daydreaming about ice cubes! ©BoxLunch The light-blue shirt is icy and cool, with Sven carrying a few HUGE blocks of ice that are “guaranteed fresh and always frozen!” Click here to buy the Sven shirt! And we’ll save this Lilo & Stitch shirt for when it’s unseasonably cold and we’re mentally transporting ourselves to Hawaii! ©BoxLunch The dark blue shirt has the word “Aloha” over a handful of adorably beachy postcards! Click here to buy the Lilo & Stitch shirt! Women’s History Month feels like the perfect time to add this Ahsoka Tano Star Wars shirt to our collection! ©BoxLunch We’ll be sure to wear this shirt to the next Ashley Eckstein event! Click here to buy the Ahsoka Tano shirt! We always love a classic, too. Like this spring-colored Snow White shirt, which is giving us floral vibes with its tints of pink and blue! ©BoxLunch The front says “Fairest of them All,” with a lil’ poison apple subbing in as punctuation. Click here to buy the Snow White shirt! And these are just the tip of the iceberg! You can mix and match any two you want for just $30, but act fast, ‘cause unlike our never-ending obsession with BoxLunch merch, this deal likely won’t linger long! Get an Easter Plush for $15 With ANY Online Disney Purchase! 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 new T-shirt is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post SALE Alert! Save BIG on Disney Tees For a Limited-Time first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Lots of NEW Collections Are Taking Over shopDisney This Fall! Check Them Out Here! TONS of Star Wars Merchandise from Droid Depot Was Just Released by Disney Online! Even MORE of Disney’s Iconic Home Collection is 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. Although we’re still mourning the end of WandaVision, a brand NEW Marvel series has officially premiered on Disney+! Who WILL wield the shield? That series is The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and we’re already starting to see some merchandise (and food) dedicated to the series, including a cake (YES, a cake!) and some new EXCLUSIVE Captain America pins! Well, shopDisney just dropped A TON of new The Falcon and the Winter Soldier merchandise online. So if you’re wanting to celebrate all things Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes, here’s your chance! Of course, there’s going to be a Loungefly bag — a Winter Soldier Mini Backpack! ©shopDisney This bag includes embroidered details and a front zipper pocket! You can grab it now for $75. Click Here to Buy The Loungefly Winter Soldier Mini Backpack But there’s more than one star on this show — and you can also get a Loungefly Falcon Mini Backpack! And this one has moving wings! You can fold them in under the backpack or show them off! How cool is that? ©shopDisney This backpack is also $75. Click Here To Buy The Loungefly Falcon Mini Backpack There’s also a The Falcon and the Winter Soldier T-Shirt! This one has both Sam and Bucky on it, with the Captain America shield in the middle! ©shopDisney Who WILL wield the shield? This shirt is now available for $26.99. Click Here To Buy The Falcon and the Winter Soldier T-Shirt Enjoy your morning coffee like a hero with a Character Mug that has both Falcon and Winter Soldier on it! And guess what? It’s customizable! ©shopDisney You can put your name on it, or any other text, and choose what colors you want the mug to be — make it your own! Grab it now for $16.95. Click Here To Buy The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Mug There are LOADS of more items available, so show your support for the latest Marvel TV show by heading over to shopDisney now! And we’ll keep you updated on any other cool Falcon and the Winter Soldier merchandise we find! Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in April! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you seen the first episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier yet? Let us know what you thought in the comments! The post A Backpack With WINGS and More 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Souvenirs Now Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These New Disney T-Shirts We Found Online Prove That We Are ALL Baby Yoda! This Baby Yoda Cup Has A Big Secret! Avengers Assemble For MORE of Disney’s Marvel Mania Online! View the full article

A lot of things have changed at Disney World, and some of those changes have come from the need to socially distance guests. But, One Thing That Hasn’t Changed Is How Great It is To See the Castle! Right now, you can’t always enter or exit stores, restaurants, and other areas in Disney World the way you used to. Some doors may be blocked off and unavailable for use. And some lines may stretch FAR from where the ride entrance is located. We’re in the parks every day and we know how frustrating navigating some of these lines can be. So, we developed a totally FREE resource to help you easily navigate your way through the parks. This might just be the MOST useful map you’ll use in 2021! Right now we’re focusing on Magic Kingdom. What we’ve done is developed a map for you showing the entrances and exits to stores, restaurants, and rides all around the park. The little green dots show the typical entrances to these locations, while the little red dots show their typical exit. This map is based on our experiences in the park, but, of course, things are subject to change. Note: If you click the images, they will pop in much larger in a new tab. We’ll start at the front of the park. In the map below, you’ll see the Main Street, U.S.A. area of Magic Kingdom. Looking for the entrance to the Emporium? Check out that green dot on the corner near the front of the building on the left. Magic Kingdom Lines Next, our map moves to Cinderella Castle and part of Fantasyland right behind the Castle. You’ll notice that some of the map features little black arrows and dotted lines. Those represent the typical ways in which the lines for those areas/attractions will be located, particularly as they spill out of the standard queue area. Magic Kingdom Lines — Fantasyland This map shows you a bit more of Fantasyland and the area near Be Our Guest Restaurant. Magic Kingdom Lines — Further Into Fantasyland Here’s a look at entrances and exits near Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. You can see, for example, that if the line for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train extends beyond the designated queue area for the ride, it will generally then wrap around the ride to the right. So, if you see the line extending far beyond the entrance, you’ll know which way to walk to typically find the end of it. Magic Kingdom Lines — More Fantasyland Here’s a look at the entrances and exits for rides within Storybook Circus. Magic Kingdom Lines — Storybook Circus And here’s a look at how the entrances and exits are handled for rides and more as you move from Fantasyland into Tomorrowland. For example, you can see how there are red dots near those side entrances at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe and only one green dot for the restaurant as you move further along the side of the building. So, keep in mind that you may have come into Cosmic Ray’s through other doors in the before times, but now the set-up has changed. Magic Kingdom Lines — From Fantasyland into Tomorrowland Moving further into Tomorrowland, you can see the entrance and exit areas for attractions like Space Mountain, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, and more. Magic Kingdom Lines — Tomorrowland Moving back to Fantasyland, we’ll now head from Fantasyland to the Liberty Square area. Magic Kingdom Lines — Fantasyland to Liberty Square In the photo below, you can see more of Liberty Square and into Frontierland. Looking for how the line for Haunted Mansion might stretch if it goes beyond the typical queue area for the ride? You can see the green dot showing you the entrance to the ride, and the dotted black line showing you where the typical queue path will extend. Magic Kingdom Lines — Fantasyland to Liberty Square to Frontierland Then, our map moves further into Frontierland and into a bit of Adventureland. One important thing to keep in mind is that these entrances and exits can change. For example, recently we noticed that Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe was using a different entrance than the one we’ve typically seen (the one we’ve typically seen is what is shown in the photo below). So, while you’ll want to look for these to be the typical entrances and exits, things can change! Magic Kingdom Lines — Frontierland You can see even more of Adventureland in the photo below, but also little portions of Frontierland up above. Again, you can take a look at those green and red dots to show you where you’ll typically be able to find the entrances and exits to some of your favorite rides and restaurants. Note how the Pirates of the Caribbean line moves to the right of the building (if you’re looking at it from the top) when it extends beyond the designated queue area. Magic Kingdom Lines — Frontierland to Adventureland And finally, we end with a look at more of Adventureland. Magic Kingdom Lines — Adventureland Even if you’ve been to Disney World a million times, if you haven’t been lately, you might find it extremely frustrating to find the right entrance to your favorite restaurant, or you might find it really difficult to see where the line for your ride actually begins when it stretches SO far from the attraction’s actual entrance. LOOK at That Line!! Be sure to bookmark this page or save it somehow so you can come back to it if you need these maps when you’re in the parks. And, as we’ve mentioned, just keep in mind that these things can change quite frequently. We hope these maps help you navigate through some of those changes that are going on in Magic Kingdom and we hope they make your trip just a little bit more stress-free! We’ll continue to work on more posts and resources to help you plan the best Disney vacation ever. And we will have an EPCOT map for you guys soon! So, stay tuned for more updates from us here at DFB! Click here to see 13 need to know 2021 Disney World dates. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What other tips or tricks would be helpful to you for your next Disney World trip? Tell us in the comments. The post The Magic Kingdom Map That Disney WON’T Print first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Photos: Rose Gold Details Added to the Magic Kingdom Entrance Sign! 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Lately, Ashley Eckstein has become about as prolific in Disney World as Mickey Mouse! ©Ashley Eckstein The Star Wars star — and all-around Disney superstar — has been popping up a LOT lately, and we can’t get enough! Which is why we’re THRILLED to see she’ll be hosting a special event at Disney Springs next week, in honor of Women’s History Month! Really, who better to celebrate Women’s History Month with than Ashley Eckstein?! March is Women’s History Month! To champion the occasion, she’s making a special appearance at the AMC Dine-In Theaters in Disney Springs on March 24th to lead a conversation and Q&A about “Curating Your Dreams!” @ashleyeckstein on Instagram Seeing as Eckstein hosts Disney events, runs an incredible Disney-inspired fashion brand, AND voices one of the coolest characters in the Star Wars galaxies, we’d say she knows a thing or two about curating dreams! Her Universe Star Wars Pins The event takes place at 5PM on March 24th, and it’s FREE! The only catch is that tickets are first-come, first-served, and for a free event starring Ashley Eckstein, that means they could go FAST. Eckstein will share an update on social media when all of the tickets are gone. ©Disney Parks Blog via Instagram Tickets become available starting at 9AM on Monday, March 22nd, distributed at the box office on the dine-in side of the movie theater (that’s the side by the fountain)! AMC There’s a limit of two tickets per person, and AMC will be socially distancing the event on March 24th, so walk-ins won’t be allowed. AMC So set those alarms bright and early on Monday, and let’s curate some dreams! Ahsoka Tano Outfits Are Now Available Online For Your Disney nuiMOs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney heroine is your idol? Let us know in the comments! The post Ashley Eckstein is Hosting a FREE Event in Disney World Next Week! Here's How to Join! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Lovepop Is Open in Disney Springs — And You’ve GOT to See These Cards!! Star Wars Fans: Get Ready for a Triple Force Friday Shopping Spree in Disney Springs! The Force is Strong with the Leia Bun Designer Ears in Walt Disney World! View the full article

It’s no secret that we are HUGE fans of Gideon’s Bakehouse. One of our favorite places at Disney Springs! They are known for their gigantic cookies, but we LOVE their cake slices, too! Most recently, they blew us away with the Hazelnut Mocha Cake (insert happy memories and drools here). Well, Gideon’s has done it again and they just announced that the Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cake will be at the Disney Springs location. But there’s a catch — it’s only available THIS WEEKEND. Gideon’s does a lot of limited-time treats, and this weekend is no exception. Gideon’s Bakehouse This is a Three-Layer Chocolate Cake filled with Peanut Butter Buttercream and then covered with a new fudgy Peanut Butter Chocolate Buttercream. Then it’s all wrapped up with Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter Chips, and Gideon’s Housemade Candied Peanuts. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse We. Can’t. Even. We’ve actually had the Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cookie, so if the cake is anything like that, you’ll want to run to Disney Springs or their East End Market location NOW and grab a slice. We’ll keep you updated on what other goodies Gideon’s has, so stay tuned! Here’s the Secret to Get Gideon’s Cookies and Cake Slices WITHOUT the Wait Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Gideon’s at Disney Springs? Let us know what you thought in the comments! The post Chocolate & Peanut Butter Lovers. You Have TWO DAYS To Get A New Cake at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW: New Gideon’s Bakehouse Cake Will SPICE Up Your Life in Disney World Gideon’s Is BACK and We’re Stuffing Our Faces With ANOTHER Massive Cake in Disney World! A NEW Cannoli in Disney World Celebrates National Peanut Butter Day! View the full article

Whether you’re snapping selfies, scrolling for inspiration, drooling over food pics, or playing filter games obsessively, Instagram and Disney go together like corn dogs and queso! Photo: Shared by Jeff Vahle via Instagram (@jeffvahle) If you’re looking for ideas, news, or entertainment, we’ve got you covered with this ULTIMATE list of Disney Instagram accounts to follow! Now, when it comes to Disney Instagram accounts, there’s a wide variety of options out there, each serving a different purpose. Like, if your main interest is gazing at Disney Funnel Cakes, following a Disney pianist may not be what you’re looking for! Funnel Cake from Sleepy Hollow Thus, we’ve divvied our must-follow list into different categories to help whittle down your options and provide an overview of these accounts! Disney Basics @disneyland Obvi, we gotta bow down to the OG. The official Disneyland account covers all the goods from Disneyland Resort, along with guest photos. From Downtown Disney shots to news about adorable Disney nuiMOs, follow for ALL things Disneyland! @disneyland on Instagram @waltdisneyworld Similarly, the Walt Disney World account is your one-stop-shop for boatloads of digital magic! It’s got it all: Spaceship Earth eye candy, incredible fashion moments from Mickey and Minnie, cute baby outfits, and Popcorn Buckets for days! @waltdisneyworld on Instagram @disney The most essential of the “Disney Basics,” the main Disney account promises “magic right at your fingertips!” Here, the company shares beautiful artwork, new movie trailers, Disney+ news, and snack roundups! @disney on Instagram @disneyparksblog For a deeper dive into the behind-the-scenes Disney action, the Disney Parks Blog account shares “news and magic with a daily dose of Pixie Dust,” covering parks, experiences, and products galore! They also post Disney recipes and DIYs, along with links to foodie guides! @disneyparksblog on Instagram @disneycruiseline Feeling wistful for the Disney Cruise Line? Join the club! While we all anxiously await a return to #DisneyCruiseLife, this is the perfect account to inspire and dazzle! Seriously, we could just stare at aerial photos of the Disney Magic ALL. DAY. LONG. @disneycruiseline on Instagram @plandisneypanel It goes without saying that planning a trip to Disney can be a daunting task. That’s where planDisney comes in! The go-to resource for Disney tips and advice, this is their Instagram account filled with handy Q&As, fun testimonials, friendly panelists, and lists! @plandisneypanel on Instagram @wdw.ambassador The official Walt Disney World Ambassador account is all about engaging with communities and sharing the magic far and wide! This SUPER feel-good Insta is filled with heartwarming posts about charitable organizations in Central Florida, student screenings of Soul, and Black History Month! @wdw.ambassador on Instagram @disneylandambassador Similarly, the official Disneyland Resort Ambassador account explores everything from the history of the PeopleMover to Disney VoluntEARS delivering essential baby items to those in need! We can’t click the “like” button enough! @disneylandambassador on Instagram Disney Thinkers @joerohde Imagineers, both past and present, are superstars in our eyes! As some of the craftiest (and coolest!) people in the Disney stratosphere, it’s no surprise that people like Joe Rohde have INCREDIBLE Insta accounts! This recently retired Imagineer is an artist, traveler, storyteller, and conservationist, and his luminous posts run the gamut from mountainous artwork to deep, contemplative thoughts on space flight. We’re on board. @joerohde on Instagram @joshdamaro Speaking of superstars, Josh D’Amaro is the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products…so go ahead and smash that “follow” button. Unsurprisingly, his thrilling posts and stories detail his action-packed day at the Star Wars Trading Post, anniversary celebrations for Disney California Adventure, and glorious Christmas tree selfies. @joshdamaro on Instagram @bobgurrofficial If Disney had its own Mount Rushmore, Bob Gurr would be the George Washington. This LEGEND is true Walt Disney status, as a longtime Imagineer who spent his colorful career designing HUNDREDS of attractions! At “90 years young,” he posts about autographed merch (GIMME!), vibrant illustrations, and the cheeriest Christmas sweater we’ve ever seen. @bobgurrofficial on Instagram @thezachriddley An architect, designer, and Imagineer, Zach Riddley is a triple-threat! He’s the Walt Disney World Site Portfolio Executive, and the perfect account to follow for in-the-know updates on Harmonious at EPCOT, adorable design details, EPIC character throwback pics, and literally soooo much more! @thezachriddley on Instagram @drmarkatdisney The most magical doctor on social media, Dr. Mark Penning is the Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, so that means LOTS of sweet animal posts, silly Super Bowl shenanigans, and a pleasant reminder that #NationalHippoDay is a THING. @drmarkatdisney on Instagram @waltdisneyimagineering For ALL things Imagineering, this is the account for you! It’s all about innovation and storytelling here, through engaging posts about Shanghai-inspired arts and crafts and a fascinating look at what it’s like to design Snow White’s Enchanted Wish while working from home! @waltdisneyimagineering on Instagram @darrenwilsonart As the Principal Designer for Disney Creative Group and a Disney artist at Art of Disney, Darren Wilson’s feed is a gorgeous stroll down memory lane! His intricate artwork features the classic ballroom scene from Beauty and the Beast, Darkwing Duck, and Minnie Mouse channeling serious Princess Leia vibes! @darrenwilsonart on Instagram @jeffvahle Jeff Vahle is the President of Walt Disney World…so he’s kind of a big deal. For MAJOR insight into all things Disney World, from the reopening of the Liberty Belle to sneak peeks at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, he’s your guy! @jeffvahle on Instagram @joshgad You love him as the voice of Olaf, so it goes without saying that actor Josh Gad has an equally incredible social media presence! With whimsical Up references and Beauty and the Beast group pics, he’s a clear Disney star, but his feed is also filled with general hilarity and news about his TV shows and movies! @joshgad on Instagram @thereallukeevans Luke Evans is another joyous actor to follow! Just because he played Gaston a little too convincingly in the Beauty and the Beast remake doesn’t mean his posts aren’t filled with cuteness, travel goals, and crocs (like, actual crocs, not the footwear). Also, his posts should tide us over while we eagerly await the Disney+ Gaston prequel! @thereallukeevans on Instagram @jonfavreau As the director of mega hits like The Lion King and The Jungle Book remakes, not to mention a little thing called The Mandalorian, Jon Favreau has become a veritable Disney icon! And really, where else are you going to see posts of George Lucas meeting Baby Yoda?! @jonfavreau on Instagram Disney Talent @piano_rob No offense to Billy Joel, but Rob Volpe is the REAL Piano Man in Disney World! As the charismatic, quick-fingered pianist at Jellyrolls, he’s got quite the deserved fan following, and his Insta feed does not disappoint, with pics of him traveling the world, instruments in tow, and generally just living his best life in the Disney parks. @piano_rob on Instagram @jmaruyama CUTENESS ALERT! Jerrod Maruyama is an illustrator and creator whose work is on display at Disney’s WonderGround Gallery. On his Instagram feed, he makes EVERYTHING look absolutely precious, from bread bowls to king cakes, with plenty of cuddly characters along the way. @jmaruyama on Instagram @disneyonbroadway Over the decades, Disney has developed a legendary stage presence, with iconic shows like The Lion King and Hamilton earning their places in theatrical history. Their Instagram account provides an amazing closer look at ALL things Disney theater, from Frozen’s Broadway show to some holiday cheer! @disneyonbroadway on Instagram @julieandrews One woman who needs no introduction is Mary Poppins herself, Julie Andrews, one of the most iconic performers on stage and screen. Lately, she’s been keeping busy hosting the @JuliesLibraryShow podcast, where she delves deep into children’s books and poems like the angel that she is. @julieandrews on Instagram @ashleyeckstein You’d be hard-pressed to find a more diehard Disney fan than Ashley Eckstein. Not only was she the voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars, but she’s always posting from the parks, reminiscing about her Alice in Wonderland Bridal Tea Party, and holding signings at Disney Springs! @ashleyeckstein on Instagram @bret_iwan Obviously, the guy who serves as the official voice for Mickey Mouse is someone you don’t want to follow, you NEED to follow. In addition to plenty of Mickey artwork, Bret Iwan‘s feed has got vacation vibes, EPCOT selfies, and family photos! @bret_iwan on Instagram Disney Food and Drinks @lacavadeltequila One of the coolest and tastiest cocktail bars in Disney World is a must-follow, especially if you like tequila! La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion has its own Insta account, and they’ve got plenty of agave eye candy, like souvenir cups for National Margarita Day and Tomato Margarita swag! @lacavadeltequila on Instagram @gideonsbakehouse What started as a shoebox-sized counter in Orlando’s East End Market has since expanded with a flagship bakery in Disney Springs, and Gideon’s Bakehouse now commands lines longer than Flight of Passage! Their Instagram feed is positively drool-worthy, with beautifully shot cookie photos, GIANT cakes, and GARGOYLES. @gideonsbakehouse on Instagram And speaking of gargoyles, Gideon’s very own resident Gargoyle has its own Insta feed! It’s @agubadijadzs. Don’t try to say it lol! Just follow “The Gideon’s Guardian” and join the fan club. @agubadijadzs on Instagram @everglazed_fl Gideon’s isn’t the only Disney Springs dessert hot spot on Insta! Follow Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew for INCREDIBLE donut pics, mile-high cold brews, and even game-changing donut burgers and grilled cheese. WHAT?! @everglazed_fl on Instagram @disneyeats It’s edible Disney magic galore from this delightful account! Rather than post about iconic Disney World snacks, this account shines the spotlight on adorable original creations that could double as artwork, like a Winnie the Pooh pie and pumpkin spice with a Mickey makeover! @disneyeats on Instagram @funnel_cake_cart It’s honestly pretty delightful that the Funnel Cake Cart in EPCOT has its own Instagram account, which is important news for anyone who prefers their social media consumption to be red velvet-flavored or melting with marshmallows! With so many unique specials to post about, this place puts the “fun” in funnel cake! @funnel_cake_cart on Instagram @chef_morimoto One of the most famous chefs in the world, Masaharu Morimoto has an Instagram feed to match his talents! In addition to Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs, he runs restaurants across the globe, and posts photos of masterful sushi, ramen, and hoisin-glazed ribs that look so good we desperately wish Instagram would add a scratch ’n’ sniff function. @chef_morimoto on Instagram Also, a special shoutout to Morimoto’s namesake Disney Springs restaurant, @morimotoasiafl, which has its own account with posts about new menu items and specials! @morimotoasiafl on Instagram @joffreyscoffeeandtea As the official specialty coffee provider of Disney Parks & Resorts, Joffrey’s has a BIG presence in Disney World, and they’re constantly whipping up whimsical creations! Here, they share the goods on EPCOT festival favs, donut pairings, and rosy Valentine’s specials! @joffreyscoffeeandtea on Instagram @thechefartsmith The veritable godfather of fried chicken in Disney World, chef Art Smith is as talented as he is fun and friendly! And his Instagram feed definitely proves it! He’s the chef and owner of Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs, and he shares sincere, heartfelt posts about meeting local moonshine artisans and channeling his grandmother with his biscuits. @thechefartsmith on Instagram While you’re at it, be sure and follow his restaurant’s main account, @homecominfl, for closer looks at decadent drinks, cheesy comfort food, and that iconic fried chicken! @homecominfl on Instagram @sprinklescupcakes Cupcake connoisseurs, this one is for you! Along with locations across the country, Sprinkles Cupcakes has one of the most beloved sweets shops in Disney Springs, so follow along for lots of frosting action, flavor specials, and Pupcake cuteness! @sprinklescupcakes on Instagram @winebargeorge This practically perfect Disney Springs restaurant is worth a follow for insightful wine posts from masterful sommelier George Miliotes, along with wine-friendly snacks, and highly collectible Corksicles! @winebargeorge on Instagram Disney Movies and Shows @disneyplus Need streaming inspiration? Since its debut in 2019, Disney+ has become a juggernaut for Disney, and this is the main account showcasing its various original content, from WandaVision and Loki to The Muppet Show! @disneyplus on Instagram @disneyanimation For all things Disney Animation, the official Instagram account for Walt Disney Animation Studios has you COVERED. Lately, that means LOTS of interesting Raya and the Last Dragon posts, in addition to tons of other insights into movies, short films, and nostalgic fare! @disneyanimation on Instagram @disneystudios It’s all about the news, videos, and pics from Walt Disney Studios here! Follow along for news about original content to stream, new movie trailers to check out, and awards buzz for Disney productions like Hamilton and Black is King! @disneystudios on Instagram @pixar The official feed for all things Pixar, this account has inventive Soul-inspired artwork, teaser trailers for upcoming movies, adorable Pixar-inspired costumes, brilliant artwork, and much more! @pixar on Instagram @disneychannel For all your TV needs, the official Disney Channel account showcases actors and characters from original series, along with probing video debates like “Chipotle Mayo: Spice or Condiment?” It’s a great way to learn more about Disney Channel shows and learn more about your fav characters! @disneychannel on Instagram @marvelstudios From Black Widow to Spider-Man, it’s all things Marvel all the time on the official Marvel Instagram page! Naturally, most of the posts lately are about WandaVision, considering its omnipresence and universal obsession, but tune in to see any and all updates on other Marvel movies and Disney+ shows, too! @marvelstudios on Instagram @starwars Journey to a galaxy far far away…with the click of a finger! The official Star Wars account is loaded with posts about nostalgic throwbacks to the original films, news about the original Star Wars series, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the magic that goes into the movies and shows! @starwars on Instagram @25days Can it be Christmas year-round, please?! By following the 25 Days of Christmas page, you can kinda pretend! The annual Freeform tradition may not take place until December, but the posts here should tide you over ’til then. @25days on Instagram @freeform Speaking of Freeform, this is the official account for the channel. Particularly known for their holiday content, their account shares deets on new shows, actors, and fun pics about famous people we all know and love! @freeform on Instagram @disneymovieclub From Sleeping Beauty and Fantasia to Finding Nemo and Muppet Treasure Island, this Instagram account is a DREAM for fans of classic Disney movies! Posts include iconic movie scenes, inspiring quotes, and general inspiration ideas for what to watch tonight! @disneymovieclub on Instagram @themandalorian This smash-hit Disney+ series hardly needs an introduction. If you’re like us, and you can’t get enough of The Mandalorian, follow their official Instagram for news, awards accolades, video clips, and of course, BABY YODA cuteness! @themandalorian on Instagram Disney History @waltdisneyarchives Diehard history buffs, this account is calling your name! The premise of the Walt Disney Archives account is to collect, preserve, and “bring to life” the history of The Walt Disney Company, and posts here provide an AMAZING look at attractions like The Enchanted Tiki Room, and animated homages to Robin Hood and Lady and the Tramp. @waltdisneyarchives on Instagram @wdfmuseum If you can’t make it to the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, following their Instagram account is the next best thing! You’ll be able to transport yourself through the archives, the Oscars collections, and the colorful history of Disney’s hallowed animation, along with fun throwback pics of Walt himself! @wdfmuseum on Instagram Disney Merch @disneynuimos Small Friends, Big Style! That’s the name of the game with #DisneynuiMOs, a veritable shopDisney sensation. Here, you’ll see the cutest lil’ Disney-inspired stuffed collectibles, like Mickey Mouse, Kermit, Daisy Duck, and any other must-have toys! @disneynuimos on Instagram @disneysprings The epicenter of shopping and entertainment in Disney World, the Disney Springs account shares details on new plushes, new restaurant specials, clothing, footwear, bags, and anything else you could possibly imagine from any of its MANY stores! @disneysprings on Instagram @disneyphotopass Everyone loves a good Disney PhotoPass photo! This account collects and showcases some of the best ones from the parks, from Cinderella Castle shots to on-ride pics from The Haunted Mansion, so you can virtually transport yourself there! @disneyphotopass on Instagram @shopDisney Here’s your literal one-stop-shop for ALL things Disney merch online! You’ll get breaking news on Minnie Ears, new bags, character-inspired skirts, colorful trinkets, and any other Disney merch that you can buy online! @shopdisney on Instagram @minniestyle It goes without saying that Minnie Mouse is a fashion icon, and if you just can’t get enough of her signature looks, follow along for all things Minnie-inspired! This includes Minnie merch, as well as amazing fashion accessories and model shots showcasing jackets, Ears, bags, and even nail polish designs! @minniestyle on Instagram @mickeytrueoriginal Not to be outdone by his better half, Mickey Mouse is also a style icon in his own right, as well as a major influencer on art and culture. From Mickey-clad shoes and sweatshirts to plush toys and vintage animation, this is the perfect place to celebrate your love of Mickey in all forms! @mickeytrueoriginal on Instagram @colourpopcosmetics This Los Angeles-based brand is all about the Disney-inspired makeup and cosmetics! Their posts are serious works of art, especially the elaborate eye shadows and lipsticks that look like they belong in a movie! You’ll also see colors and patterns inspired by characters like Baby Yoda and Bambi! @colourpopcosmetics on Instagram @sephora_disneysprings The Disney Springs Sephora store has its own Instagram account, which gets you up close and personal with LOTS of must-have makeups, perfumes, essential oils, and of course, some Disney-inspired whimsy! @sephora_disneysprings on Instagram @japanpavilionmitsukoshiusa It’s pretty cool that the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT has its very own Instagram! On it, you’ll be able to follow along and see quirky new merch from the shops, festival specials, Sushi Donuts, and Teppan Edo action shots! @japanpavilionmitsukoshiusa on Instagram @originalfunko The official account for the pop culture collectibles company, Funko posts about tons of Disney-related toys, like Stormtroopers, Raya and the Last Dragon, Hamilton, and The Princess and the Frog! @originalfunko on Instagram @boxlunchgifts This is another pop-culture company with a serious affinity for Disney! Check out their account to see what fresh merch they’re dreaming up — and what’s available to purchase online! From WandaVision shirts to Tiana backpacks, they’ve got it ALL! @boxlunchgifts on Instagram @heruniverse Remember when we said Ashley Eckstein was a diehard Disney fan? We weren’t joking! Her Universe is a company she founded that celebrates fashion and lifestyle accessories for “Fangirls,” so that means lots of inspired dresses, shirts, bags, shorts, and much more! @heruniverse on Instagram @loungefly Known especially for their beautiful, detailed bags, Loungefly is a Disney merch SENSATION! When they release new swag, like Monsters Inc. bags and Stitch purses, they tend to FLY off the shelves. So you’ll want to follow their account to be the first to know, and hopefully, purchase the goods online! @loungefly on Instagram @dnhandbags Danielle Nicole is a household name when it comes to Disney-fied accessories, and her Instagram is brimming with eye-popping must-have bags, like one inspired by Mickey Ice Cream, and a clutch bedazzled with Maleficent. @dnhandbags on Instagram @disneystyle It’s ALL about the style inspiration with the official Instagram account for #DisneyStyle, which shares fashion pics, DIYs, news, and beauty! @disneystyle on Instagram Disney Fun @disneyd23 If you consider yourself a Disney fan (which presumably you are because you’re reading this), then clearly the Official Disney Fan Club, aka D23, is must-follow content for you! Like true fans, they’re constantly posting spirited and fun videos, reels, and photos of Disney+ shows, new movie trailers, exciting news, and EPIC throwbacks, like an episode of The Muppet Show with…Luke Skywalker?! @disneyd23 on Instagram @disneypets FINALLY, a safe space on social media dedicated ENTIRELY to our adorable furry friends who love Disney as much as we do! This darling account catalogs pets dressed up in Disney characters and with Disney toys, along with other animal-related posts, like news about the new squirrel-starring Disney+ movie, Flora & Ulysses! @disneypets on Instagram @disneybooks Bibliophiles, take heed! All things Disney Publishing are on FULL display with this literary-inspired account, documenting the various Disney-related books and new releases you’re gonna want to read through! And COOK through, as the feed included cookbooks, like The Golden Girls Cookbook! Do we smell cheesecake?! @disneybooks on Instagram @mickeymouse Oh boy! The one-and-only Mickey Mouse has his very own feed, and it’s a catchall for ALL things Mickey through the ages! This includes vintage animation, new plush toys, video tutorials on how to draw Mickey, and all the glamour shots of Mickey and Minnie looking FAB that you could ever want! @mickeymouse on Instagram @minnemouse Clearly, the Polka Dot Princess needs her own dedicated Insta feed as well! Beyond other Minnie-dedicated accounts, which focus on things like her fashion, this one takes a more all-encompassing approach with Minnie animation, girl power videos, words of affirmation, and various artsy images of her cooking french fries and dancing while doing chores! @minniemouse on Instagram @disneyweddings Just in case you don’t want to splurge on a Disney wedding, this account will let you live vicariously with elaborate, awe-inspiring images of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings! Scrolling through the feed feels like transporting yourself into an actual Disney movie, with over-the-top decor, flowing gowns, and ornate ceremony displays! @disneyweddings on Instagram @disneyfamily A great resource for garnering ideas and inspiration for family projects and crafts, the official Instagram account for Disney Family is all about sharing recipes, activities, and DIYs for all ages! Plus, they’ll post helpful reminders of new things to stream with the family on Disney+! @disneyfamily on Instagram @disneymusic From iconic power balls in The Little Mermaid to absolute bangers in Beauty and the Beast, Disney is well known for its legendary tunes, and the Instagram for Walt Disney Records is an apt homage to Disney music new and old! Lately, they’ve been posting about the soundtrack from Raya and the Last Dragon, and highlighting the unique sounds from WandaVision, along with other fun throwbacks and musical movie news! @disneymusic on Instagram @thedisneypilot For a bird’s-eye view of all things Disney, virtually hop aboard with professional pilot Jonathan Salazar! On his amazing feed, you’ll feel like his co-pilot as he takes stunning aerial shots of Disney parks and resorts, while giving new perspectives of famed attractions like Tower of Terror and Expedition Everest! @thedisneypilot on Instagram MORE Disney! @disneyvacationclub Channel some MAJOR vacay vibes with this account manned by the Disney Vacation Club! You’ll see news and photos from various Disney properties across the globe, including new characters at Aulani and recipes inspired by Vero Beach Resort! @disneyvacationclub on Instagram @rundisney runDisney is like one big magical marathon, and this is the official account for the race series known for hosting enchanting runs at Disney Theme Parks across the globe! Whether you’re participating or just cheering people on, it’s the ultimate feel-good feed! @rundisney on Instagram @disneyaulani Journey to Hawaii with a simple finger tap! This is the account dedicated to Disney’s Aulani Resort, a beach-side paradise filled with floral Minnie Ears, Stitch and Angel, and tropical cocktails aplenty! @disneyaulani on Instagram @dlpambassador Say “bonjour” to Disneyland Paris with this account by the Disneyland Paris Ambassador! With captions written in both English and French, it’s a cultured feed filled with attractions, wanderlust-inspiring resorts, stores, and iconic sights from the park! @dlpambassador on Instagram @shanghaidisneyresort Similarly, the official account for Shanghai Disney Resort captures the glory of the Chinese park, spotlighting rides, characters, fireworks shows, and yummy snacks! @shanghaidisneyresort on Instagram And, of course, be sure to follow @disneyfoodblog for foodies tips, up-to-date Disney news, and so much more!! Well, there you have it! Your ULTIMATE bucket list for Disney Instagram accounts to follow! From tasty recipes to recreate and family project inspiration to behind-the-scenes looks at attractions, Disney+ shows, and entertainment, there’s something for everyone to follow and fav! It’s the battle of the Disney theme parks on Instagram! See who won! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite Disney Instagram account to follow? Let us know in the comments! The post The Ultimate List of Disney Instagram Accounts to Follow! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! What’s New at Disney Springs — Halloween Shakes, Dooney & Bourke’s Anniversary, And Disney Tees Galore! Learn How You Can Help Communities in Need By Eating Sprinkles Cupcakes! View the full article

Hey everyone! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing all the big news from this week that you need to know! Disney California Adventure Park Disneyland finally has a reopening date, spring break crowds have hit Disney World, and Annual Passholders can look forward to an Orange Bird magnet! We’re talking about all of that and then some, in our newest DFB Video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: are you excited for the reopening of Disneyland? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Disneyland is OPENING Soon, Disney World Gets Crowded Over Spring Break & MORE first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Latest Disney News — Cruise Updates, Menu Shakeups, and a Possible Opening Date Revealed! DFB Video: Latest Disney News –No More Magical Express, Disneyland Annual Passes Are Discontinued & MORE! DFB Video: Latest Disney News — Disney Joins Talks to Re-Open Florida, Get a Peek Inside the Empty Parks, and MORE! View the full article

The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival has officially started! Bring on spring! And if you’re planning on traveling to Disney World over the next few months, you’ll want to know all about it, right? And there is a lot to know — you’ll want to know about the food available, what kind of activities you can find, what entertainment is going on, and more! We’ve put together a list of everything you need to know if you’ll be attending the festival! The Basics First, you’ll need to know the dates — the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival runs from March 3 – July 5, 2021. It’s longer than ever before this year! You’ll need to know the specific dates you want to attend because you will not only need a ticket to get into EPCOT, but you will also need to make a Park Pass Reservation for the days you want to go there. It’s Figment! Once you have your dates, you’ll want to check the weather. It’s that time of the year when it seems to rain every day. (April, [and May, June, etc] showers bring…well, you know!) Also, it can (read: WILL) get hot and humid! So it’s best to be prepared. We recommend bringing a poncho that you can easily fold up in your park bag, but also don’t forget to dress for the heat. If you have a cooling towel or portable fan — bring it! Prepare for hot days, but also prepare for random thunderstorms, because, well, that’s Florida! Rainy Day at World Showcase We also recommend bringing several masks with you each day because, on a hot Florida day, you will probably sweat through it (or in case of rain, it could also get wet). After the better part of the day in the heat and sun and breathing heavily under that mask, it can be just what you need to have a little chance to freshen up with a clean, new one. Flower and Garden MASK! And, speaking of masks, make sure you’re up to date on the latest Disney World face mask policy — right now, guests over the age of 2 must wear a mask at all times unless eating and drinking AND stationary. You cannot eat or drink while walking or while in lines. At restaurants, you must keep your mask on when you aren’t actively eating and drinking. Minnie Mouse knows the importance of a comfortable face covering! You can, however, use Relaxation Stations to take a break from your mask — they’ll be noted on your park map and you’ll see signs around the park showing where they’re located. In EPCOT, you can find stations at Akershus in the Norway Pavilion, in the outdoor seating area next to Yorkshire County Fish Shop in the U.K. Pavilion, and outdoors near Mission: SPACE. Consult your map! Perhaps our best piece of advice, though, is a little self-serving. If you’re wanting to make the most of EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival, we recommend you check out our guide! You’ll get the best insider tips and tricks (we’ve been doing this for a LONG time), along with SO much information to help you make informed decisions about everything the festival offers (plus LOTS of tips for where to find the best food OBV!). PHOTOS & VIDEOS From Day One of The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival! What To Eat One of the most exciting things about EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival is the food! But be warned — there is a LOT of it! This year’s event has a total of over 20 outdoor kitchens! Each kitchen has both sweet and savory dishes to choose from along with special drinks. So how do you know what to eat and drink? Taste of Marrakesh Spread Well, that’s what we’re here for! We’ve already eaten everything (seriously…we mean EVERYTHING!) — you can read all our reviews here. We’ve also put together a list of the best food at the festival if you want to try our greatest hits. Our Guide also has a downloadable and printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist that you can print out or save to your phone! Click here to purchase the DFB Guide to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival You can also score FREE copies of our downloadable printable list of ALL the food as well as get a copy of our map of this year’s booths. When you get to EPCOT, you’ll want to pick up a free Festival Passport, which includes every booth menu — these are generally available around retail locations. 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Passport Before you dive into the food, though, have a plan. Before you even get to EPCOT, know which dishes and drinks are your priorities to try. Why? You’re going to quickly discover that you might not be able to eat everything on your list because you’ll simply fill up faster than you think! (Been there. Done that!) Cheers! Finally, be sure to stop by The Citrus Blossom booth. Although this booth has appeared at the last few festivals (we’re starting to think this booth is permanently glued to the ground in World Showcase…it hasn’t left in over a year!), the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is where it got its start. And there’s a nifty souvenir you’ll want to nab from there, too — the Orange Bird Sipper. He comes filled with a yummy Orange-Lemon Smoothie for $15. This year, everyone’s fav anthropomorphized citrus got a glow-up too in the form of a newly updated cup design! Review: There’s a Reason Citrus Blossom Has Been at EPCOT for OVER a Year! Activities Believe it or not, there’s WAY more to the festival than JUST food. There are a TON of fun activities taking place every single day (and most of them are FREE)! For starters, there are some beautiful gardens to look at, including a Prehistoric Garden, a Butterfly Garden (with hundreds of REAL butterflies!), a Tropical Rainforest Garden, and more! Here’s a full list of every garden you can see! Butterfly Garden Also, beautiful topiaries are spread throughout EPCOT, bringing art and gardening together like never before. You can see plant sculptures of some of Disney’s most iconic characters, including The Three Caballeros, the cast of the Lion King, and more! Here’s a list of all the topiaries, along with where to find them! And you can even bring your own mini topiary home with you! Three Caballeros Topiaries If you still prefer to mix your activities with food, there’s the Garden Graze Food Stroll. This stroll highlights five food offerings from the festival — for each item you eat, you get a sticker for your Festival Passport. Collect all five stickers and you can pick up a special prize at Pineapple Promenade! Garden Graze Stamps in Passport And don’t worry — you don’t have to collect them all in a single day! That prize is a Mango Limeade Dole Whip in a souvenir cup. This is something ONLY available to those who complete the Garden Graze. And trust us, you’ll want to try this snack! Mango Lime Dole Whip Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration is an activity you can do with the whole family. If you have kids with you, this is a great way to encourage them to navigate World Showcase with you (while you stop for nibbles and sips along the way!). You can purchase a map for this scavenger hunt for $7.99 at many retail locations. The map is full of the kinds of plants that Spike likes hanging around. You get to rush around EPCOT searching for everywhere Spike is hiding and match the flowers to the locations you find them! Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Add a sticker for each location where you find him, and once you have them all, you can turn it in to get one of four sets of decorative plates! EPCOT’s $8 Flower and Garden Scavenger Hunt Is Worth The Prize Entertainment If all those activities aren’t enough to keep you busy, then there’s also PLENTY of entertainment going on during the festival. That includes live performances from the Jammin’ Gardeners (the Jammitors get funky with gardening tools) in the Canada Pavilion, Voices of Liberty and Mariachi Cobre in the American Adventure, and a pianist at World Showplace. Check the schedule at EPCOT to find out when they’re performing! Voices of Liberty And every weekend, a local band takes to the American Gardens Theater stage to perform classic songs from the past and present. From pop to the American Songbook, you’re sure to hear something you can get your groove on to! The Vintage Vinyl So in a way, even though Garden Rocks is not present at the festival this year, the garden will still be rocking! Get Ready to ROCK! Bands Announced for EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise You want stuff to buy? Well, the festival is LOADED with souvenirs you’ll only find there! Want to grow your own Disney topiary? You can buy a kit to do that. Want to get a new watering can for your garden? You’ll find that, too. There are loads of items to choose from, including t-shirts, Minnie ears, mugs, and more! ALLLLLLL the merch! Of course, we have our favorites, including that awesome Orange Bird Sipper we mentioned earlier. But you’ll definitely find something you’ll love — we promise! PHOTOS: ALL of the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise! What’s Not Happening If you’re going to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, though, you do need to know that there are a few things that aren’t returning this year. This includes the two Garden Tours that usually take place at the U.K. Pavilion. Those won’t be happening this year. U.K. Pavilion Another popular EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival offering not available this year is Garden Rocks, which is a series of free concerts from popular bands. Instead, the Jammin’ Gardeners, Voices of Liberty, and Mariachi Cobre will be performing, along with the local bands we previously told you about. Steve Augeri Kicks off Garden Rocks! Also, most of the demonstrations, both hands off and not, are on pause this year. You can, however, head to the back of World Showplace to check out a cool display called Tips of the Trade, highlighting how Disney puts on the festival each year. You’ll learn how topiaries are made and even how they get those little gardnes to float in the water in Future World! Pretty neat! Tips of the Trade Display So sure, you might be missing out on a few things, but we’re sure you’ll still have plenty to do at this year’s festival. And as always, stay tuned to DFB for all the best festival tips and tricks! Review: OK. This New Booth Already Became A Flower and Garden FAVORITE in EPCOT. Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Will you be attending EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post What You NEED To Know About the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Will Entertainment Return to Disney World in 2021?! Here’s What We Know. PHOTOS & VIDEOS: See ALL of the Entertainment at EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival NEWS! Entertainment Announced for EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival! View the full article

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We’re at Disney California Adventure today for the first official day of A Touch of Disney — a ticketed food and shopping event that takes us inside a full Disneyland theme park for the first time in over a year! Pixar Pier While Buena Vista Street was open to guests for the last few months, this is the first time since March of 2020 where we can explore Pixar Pier, Cars Land, Grizzly Peak, and more! We stopped by Sonoma Terrace to check out their menu, which features return items from California Adventure Food & Wine Festivals as well as a beloved Disneyland dish! Menu Sonoma Terrace is one of the dining locations at A Touch of Disney that includes both California Adventure dishes as well as a classic Disneyland Park menu item! Sonoma Terrace menu In addition to food, there’s a wide variety of drink options at Sonoma Terrace. So let’s dive right in and see what’s in store! Food While we have a hard time picking favorites, we’re probably the MOST excited about the Toasted Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup from Jolly Holiday over at Disneyland! This is a quintessential Disneyland dish so we are thrilled that it’s a part of A Touch of Disney. This classic Disneyland duo is available at Sonoma Terrace for $8.50! Toasted Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup You can also grab the Mini Meatball Sub! You can usually find the full size version of this sub throughout the year, including during California Adventure’s annual Food and Wine Festival. These subs are mighty tasty if you get them while they’re fresh, but beware if you order this on a blazing hot day — not the best idea to send a heavy meatball sub into your belly! Mini Meatball Sub The Mini Meatball Sub is available for $8. Another classic California Adventure food item available at Sonoma Terrace is their Bavarian Pretzel — be sure to add that cup of cheese for an extra dollar (or do what we did and add FOUR cups of cheese for $4)! Bavarian Pretzel with LOTS of extra cheese! The pretzel by itself costs $7 — totally worth it in our opinion to shell out $8 and have it come with a side of cheese. It’s a great snack to share with a friend or two! Drinks Sonoma Terrace is always a great go-to option in Disney California Adventure for an assortment of beer, wine, and cocktails — and A Touch of Disney is no exception to that rule! This location in particular has a few returning cocktails: the Sparkling Greyhound and Pineapple Passion. The Sparkling Greyhound is a Vodka Cocktail with flavors of Grapefruit, Chamomile and Cardamom. It’s available for $14. Sparkling Greyhound If you’re looking for something with some tropical vibes, the Pineapple Passion may be for you! This cocktail is a mixture of White Rum with flavors of Pineapple and Passionfruit. It also costs $14. Pineapple Passion We’ll be bringing you even more coverage from A Touch of Disney today as well as in the coming weeks, so be sure to follow along as we bring you the latest from Disney California Adventure! Click here to read about all of the food available at A Touch of Disney! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Aims to Reopen Late April California Residents May Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Still Set to Open at Disneyland "Later This Year" Click Here to Learn More About the "Touch of Disney" Ticketed Event in Disney California Adventure Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you have tickets to attend A Touch of Disney? Let us know in the comments! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend A Touch of Disney as media. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Cheese + More Cheese + Cheese Sandwiches = Sonoma Terrace in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s What It’s Like to Purchase A Touch of Disney Tickets Review: If You’re Looking for a Disneyland Cult Classic, Here’s Where You Want to Eat Lamplight Lounge Has Officially Reopened at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

Disney World has been around for a long time, and that means that attractions sometimes need to close for maintenance or refurbishment. Cinderella Castle If you’re headed to Disney World next week (or just trying to stay in the loop), you probably want to stay posted on what will be closed at any given time. That’s why we’re bringing you another weekly refurbishment update! Let’s look at everything closed March 22nd through 28th. Magic Kingdom Refurbishments Hall of Presidents Just like the last few weeks, the Hall of Presidents currently remains closed for refurbishment just like it does every time a new U.S. President is elected. At this time, the show is closed to allow for the installation of a President Joe Biden animatronic. Hall of Presidents The attraction closed in January and a reopening date has yet to be announced. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to get more details about the Hall of Presidents’ refurbishment! Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Over in Tomorrowland, you’re probably not shocked to hear that the PeopleMover is still closed next week. After all, it’s been closed for over a YEAR now. It closed with the park back in March 2020 and the reopening date has been pushed back over and over since then. PeopleMover The expected reopening date for the attraction is April 3rd, but we’ve seen it get pushed back MANY times so we’re not sure if it actually WILL open in April. Want to read more about the PeopleMover’s closure? Click here! Walt Disney World Railroad The longest temporarily-closed attraction of any in Disney World is the Walt Disney World Railroad. It’s been 2 YEARS since folks have cruised around the Magic Kingdom on the rails. Why? Construction on TRON: Lightcycle Run is currently blocking the tracks. Walt Disney Railroad Steam Train “In Residence” at Main Street, U.S.A. Station Disney has not announced when construction will wrap up on TRON, so we’ll have to wait to hear about when the Railroad will reopen. Unfortunately, TRON may open later than originally anticipated. To check out the Main Street Station’s new look, click here! Swiss Family Treehouse Over in Adventureland, the Swiss Family Treehouse closed for a quick refurbishment. This walkthrough attraction won’t see any big changes, just some regular maintenance. Swiss Family Treehouse The Swiss Family Treehouse is expected to reopen on Friday, March 26th. Click here to learn more about this closure! Animal Kingdom Refurbishments Kali River Rapids Kali River Rapids is a water ride so it typically closes for a few months every winter when demand is low. This gives Disney teams a chance to perform routine maintenance and make sure everything is running well. Kali River Rapids The ride is set to reopen on April 3rd. Want to check out more about Kali River Rapids? Click here! Disney World Resort Refurbishments Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort You’ve probably heard that Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing a major refurbishment that includes general overhauls and a Moana-themed overlay to the guest rooms. The pool area Kiki Tikis Splash Play Area is also closed for refurbishment through March 2021. SO much construction! The whole resort is set to reopen this Summer and is currently accepting reservations for the new Moana-themed rooms for July 19th and beyond! Want to see how you can book a room at a reopened Polynesian? Click here! Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Over at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the main pool is currently closed too. The Big Blue Pool is arguably one of the best on the property so we’re excited about its reopening in early April. Big Blue Pool After all, who WOULDN’T miss swimming with Nemo and friends? To learn more about this refurb, click here! And that’s all for our refurbishment check-in this week. You can bet we’ll be back next week and we’ll keep you up to date on ALLLLL the Disney news in the meantime! Click here to learn about an upcoming refurbishment! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Everything You WON'T Ride in Disney World Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 2 MORE Disney World Attractions Will CLOSE Temporarily Next Week 2 Disney World Rides Have Been Closed for Over a YEAR 5 Disney World Attractions Remain Closed as a Fan-Favorite Gets Ready to REOPEN View the full article

We’re still partying over the fact that we got to spend an entire day inside Disney California Adventure yesterday at the official kick-off of A Touch of Disney! A Touch of Disney This festival combines brand new eats with classic Disneyland dishes…and there’s one spot in Hollywood Land where you can score BOTH of these kinds of treats! Award Wieners did EVERYONE a solid favor back in November by switching up their menu temporarily to offer the world famous Disneyland Corn Dogs! Award Wieners typically has an assortment of hot dogs to choose from, but we’ve been able to dig into those hot link Corn Dogs as well as sweet Funnel Cake Fries for a few months now. A full spread from Award Wieners! For A Touch of Disney, they switched up their fries and they now offer Carrot Cake Funnel Fries! This sweet dish comes with Cinnamon and Sugar-dusted Churro Fries, crumbed Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Icing and Whipped Topping. Carrot Cake Funnel Fries If you’re a die-hard fan of Carrot Cake, you’ll have to give these dessert french fries a try! Seriously, what a GENIUS combo: french fries and dessert! Just don’t be caught off guard when you expect something salty and you taste something sweet instead! The fries are available for $8.99, or you can purchase them in a Mickey Ear Hat Bowl for $15.99. Carrot Cake Funnel Fries The variety of Corn Dogs are still available at Award Wieners as well for A Touch of Disney. We thoroughly enjoyed everything they had to offer, but fair warning: those Corn Dogs are greasy!! Pick up extra napkins when you order the Original Corn Dog for $9.79 or the Hot-Link Corn Dog for $9.99. We’ll continue to bring you all around California Adventure for the latest eats and sips at A Touch of Disney, taking place now through April 19th! Click here to read our full review of Award Wieners with their temporary Corn Dog menu! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Aims to Reopen Late April California Residents May Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Still Set to Open at Disneyland "Later This Year" Click Here to Learn More About the "Touch of Disney" Ticketed Event in Disney California Adventure Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you have tickets to A Touch of Disney? Let us know in the comments! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend A Touch of Disney. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Where at A Touch of Disney Can You Try Both New and Classic Disneyland Treats? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Iconic Disneyland FOOD Will Be Part of Buena Vista Street’s Reopening — Here’s What You Can Look Forward To! Review: The Spicy City Dog Arrives in Disney California Adventure! The 16 Things We’re Eating FIRST When Disneyland Reopens View the full article

We just finished celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, but Easter is already in full swing in Disney World! Bunny Rice Krispie We’ve been trying our fair share of Easter treats around the parks, and we even participated in an Easter egg hunt in EPCOT! Now, some impressive Easter eggs have popped up at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Earlier today, we spotted stunning, decorative eggs at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and now some others have popped up at the Yacht Club! Yacht Club Eggs! Each egg features immense detail! This one is styled after the Mad Tea Party. You can see the Dormouse popping out of the teapot, while Alice and the Caterpillar go for a whirl in the teacups. It’s an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ party! The second egg is inspired by Aladdin, but Aladdin himself is nowhere to be found! You can see Jasmine and Rajah seated on the magic carpet atop the Cave of Wonders. Look at all that detail! The Genie’s lamp can even be seen tucked inside the mouth of the cave! They really thought of everything! And, the third egg is also inspired by a classic Disney film — Peter Pan. Tinker Bell is posing on top, as icons of Neverland decorate the sides of the egg. Tinker Bell looking super sweet! We’re seriously impressed by the amount of detail that goes into making these Easter eggs! Check back with us as we share more Easter updates from Disney World! Where to See ALL the Chocolate Easter Egg Displays in Disney World This Year 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 eggs is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Is Your Favorite Movie Featured on These Easter Eggs in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: All You Can Eat BRUNCH For 2 Upcoming Holidays? Count Us In, Disney! What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk, Yacht, and Beach Club Resorts: Easter Treats, a Lavender Spirit Jersey, and Adorable Minnie Hula Outfits! The Stormalong Bay Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Has an Official Reopening Date! View the full article

It was a BIG week in Disneyland this week! In fact, this might have been the biggest week since the parks closed a year ago! That’s because for the first time, guests were allowed into a FULL Disney California Adventure! Welcome (back!) to Pixar Pier! While no rides are available, guests who purchased tickets to A Touch of Disney are able to say “hello” to some of their favorite characters, eat some yummy treats, and stroll around the vast majority of California Adventure. With that and much, much more, let’s take a look at what’s new around Downtown Disney. Downtown Disney General Updates The esplanade (which is just a fancy word for that space in between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure) got a bit of a makeover in preparation for A Touch of Disney. Social distancing markers were added outside the gates of Disney California Adventure for guests to line up on each day. More social distancing markers! There are around a dozen of these lines that stretch across the length of the esplanade. Guests lining up for A Touch of Disney using the new social distancing stickers We also spotted new banners along Downtown Disney that advertise A Touch of Disney. New banners in Downtown Disney! These stickers and banners will likely stay as the parks prepare to reopen in late April, so we’ll keep an eye on them to see how Disney plans to manage socially distanced queues for both parks! Click here for a first look at our trip to A Touch of Disney! Downtown Disney Food Updates Starbucks This week, Starbucks West officially reopened! This is the smaller of the two Starbucks, located right next door to the LEGO Store. Downtown Disney Starbucks West To welcome guests back to their location, the team at Starbucks featured a new drink: the Spring Forward Strawberry Matcha. We were also told that this drink was inspired by WandaVision, which is already a win in our book! Spring Forward Strawberry Matcha We found the drink to be a nice, refreshing sip that blended together flavors like green tea, pineapple, and strawberry! Looks tasty! Now that both of the Starbucks locations have reopened in Downtown Disney, there are even more ways to get your caffeine fix on your busy day of shopping and dining. Click here to read our full review of the “Welcome Back” drink from Starbucks West! A Touch of Disney We can’t talk about our weekly roundup from Disneyland without mentioning A Touch of Disney! The ticketed event in Disney California Adventure kicked off on March 18th with TONS of classic Disneyland food items we haven’t had in over a year! A Touch of Disney Now through April 19th, guests can enjoy classic treats like Dole Whip… Yep — that’s DOLE WHIP! …the famous Monte Cristo Sandwich… The Beloved Monte Cristo! …and even some chicken wings from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar! WAANGS and Dip! A Touch of Disney also includes some fan-favorite California Adventure Food and Wine Festival dishes as well! Be sure to follow along for more coverage from A Touch of Disney in the coming weeks! Click here to check out a first look at our return to Lamplight Lounge during A Touch of Disney! Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney The big find this week at World of Disney were these new Disneyland Ears! Well, almost new. These ears bore a striking resemblance to those Annual Passholder ears we spotted a couple of months ago in Disney World, although the bow on these are a different color and there is no broach in the middle (these ones aren’t AP ears either — they’re available to everyone!) They retail for $29.99. New Disneyland Ears! We also found a couple of new mugs to spruce up your kitchen cabinet! The mugs have a hand-made look to them, with a classic Mickey pattern all over. The mugs are available in a rich, dark blue color with a glossy finish… We think we just found our new go-to mug. …as well as a blush pink color with a more matte finish! Both mugs retail at World of Disney for $19.99. We can’t pick which color we want! You can also now purchase the map for Downtown Disney’s 2021 Eggstravaganza Easter Egg hunt! We spotted a couple of the eggs around Downtown Disney recently, but now you can track them down with a handy dandy map! The 2021 Eggtravaganza at Downtown Disney We also saw the prizes you can earn for completing your map: adorable collectable eggs of Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Chip, and Dale! The map and one prize egg together cost $7.99. Prizes for completing the Easter Egg hunt! You can also purchase a separate set of “it’s a small world” eggs for $14.99. These “it’s a small world” eggs are just too adorable! Happy egg hunting! Click here to see more photos of the newest Disneyland ears! Dress Shop Over at Dress Shop, we spotted two new t-shirts from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar (which would match perfectly with the chicken wings you can get at A Touch of Disney!). There’s a women’s t-shirt for $27.99… If we wore this shirt every day, would it help Trader Sam’s reopen faster? …as well as a men’s t-shirt for $29.99! It’s not every day you see Trader Sam’s merchandise! At this time Disney hasn’t announced reopening plans for Trader Sam’s or for the Disneyland Hotel, but these t-shirts are certainly testing our patience! Can’t wait for Trader Sam’s to reopen in Disneyland? Find out how you can enjoy one of their food items in the meantime! WonderGround Gallery Finally, we spotted a few new pieces from the Jerrod Maruyama collection in WonderGround Gallery! If you’re on a mission to complete your collection, be sure to stop by and pick up some Tupperware for $24.99… Keep your food fresh AND magical with this Tupperware container! …a coaster set for $24.99… Which coaster would you claim as your own? …a silicone baking pan for $34.99… Not gonna lie, we thought this was a giant ice cube tray at first, but nope — it’s a baking pan! …and stickers for $4.99 each! We would have a hard time deciding where to put this Dumbo sticker! Click here to find out how to score some of these items online! Our trips to Disneyland keep getting more and more exciting! We’re counting down the days until April 30th, but until then, you can expect to hear more from our trips to the Disneyland Resort as we cover what’s new in Downtown Disney, and now what’s new in ALL of Disney California Adventure (well, most of it…YOU KNOW WHAT WE MEAN!) Click here to read about WHO will be able to visit a reopened Disneyland first. Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Aims to Reopen Late April California Residents May Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Still Set to Open at Disneyland "Later This Year" Click Here to Learn More About the "Touch of Disney" Ticketed Event in Disney California Adventure Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you have tickets to A Touch of Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at Downtown Disney: A Touch of Disney Begins, Sparkly Minnie Ears, and Starbucks Reopens! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Downtown Disney: Disneyland Gate Changes, TONS of New Tees, and MORE Halloween Stuff! What’s New at Disneyland — Magic Way’s Grand Opening, TWO New Menus, And Halloween AND Arendelle Aqua Treats! What’s New at Downtown Disney: Health Signs at the Park Gates, Oogie Boogie Merch, and a Fun Line of Mickey Bags! View the full article