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2020 was QUITE the year. Disney World You may remember the day that you heard Disney World or Disneyland would be closing temporarily due to the pandemic — I know I do. And you might remember watching Shanghai Disneyland reopen, that park being the first Disney park around the world to reopen after the closures. But, did you remember that Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened in Disney World literally DAYS before the parks closed? Or that several new movies in EPCOT debuted in early 2020? SO much happened in just one year. And today we’re breaking it all down for you. Join us now as we take a trip down memory lane and look at some of the BIGGEST things that took place in 2020 at Disney parks around the world, Disney Cruise Line, and more. You may be SHOCKED when you realize that ALL of these things happened in just 1 year. And we’ll go a few months past that to give you a bit of an update of what’s been happening lately (1 year after the park closures). Alright, let’s dive in! January 2020 January 8th — Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend begins January 17th — Canada Far and Wide, Awesome Planet, and the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along open in EPCOT in Disney World January 17th — The 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins in Disney World 2020 Festival of the Arts January 25th — Shanghai Disneyland temporarily closes due to the pandemic January 26th — Hong Kong Disneyland temporarily closes due to the pandemic February 2020 February 6th — City Works Eatery and Pour House opens in Disney Springs in Disney World February 7th — Villains After Hours parties begin in Magic Kingdom in Disney World for 2020 February 16th — Electric Umbrella closes in EPCOT in Disney World February 19th — Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue opens in EPCOT at the American Adventure pavilion in Disney World Regal Eagle Smokehouse February 20th — Disney World’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend begins February 25th — Bob Iger steps down as CEO of The Walt Disney Company and Bob Chapek becomes CEO Popsicle at Tokyo DisneySea February 27th — Disney announces new Disney Dining Plan Plus option February 29th — Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea close due to the pandemic March 2020 March 4th — Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the Mickey Shorts Theater officially open in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World March 4th — EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival begins March 12th — Hot Diggity Dog food truck opens in Disney Springs in Disney World Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway March 14th — First day Disneyland closes due to the pandemic March 14th — All new Disney Cruise Line departures are suspended beginning March 14th (announced on March 12th) Mickey Balloons March 16th — First day Walt Disney World closes due to the pandemic (closed at the end of the day on March 15th) March 16th — Disneyland Paris closes due to the pandemic (closed beginning at the close of business on March 15th) April 2020 April 17th — Disney joins Florida’s re-opening task force April 17th — Disney’s bedtime hotline returns for a limited time April 19th — Furloughs officially begin for many employees at Disney World and Disneyland (union members later added) May 2020 May 9th — Free Dining is discontinued for guests affected by closures at Disney World May 11th — Shanghai Disneyland begins its phased reopening (other areas of the resort including the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel began reopening with limited operations back in March) May 20th — Disney Springs begins phased reopening in Disney World Popcorn in Disney Springs May 27th — Disney World announces that parades, fireworks, character-meet-and-greets and more will be suspended upon reopening; We also hear more about the health and safety procedures that will be in place when Disney World reopens May 28th — Disney World cancels existing dining plans and advanced dining reservations, notes that Extra Magic Hours will be suspended, and suspends FastPass+ May 28th — Disney World changes mask mandate to all ages 2 and up (was 3 and up) June 2020 June 6th — Disney World shares details about dining and hotel procedures upon reopening, including a virtual Cast Member chat option for hotel guests June 16th — Mobile Dine Check-In feature announced for My Disney Experience (see more about Mobile Dine Check-In here) for Disney World June 18th — Hong Kong Disneyland reopens June 18th — Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party canceled in Disney World June 19th — Disney World announces Park Pass Theme Park Reservations system required to enter the parks when they reopen (you can read more about the Park Pass system here); and Disney World shares that Park Hopping will not be available when the parks reopen June 19th — Disney World announces it will not be giving free MagicBands for hotel guests starting in 2021 Hong Kong Disneyland Reopening ©Disney June 22nd — Some Disney World Resort hotels begin reopening, mainly Disney Vacation Club villas (see what it’s like at a reopened Disney World hotel by clicking here) June 22nd — We get a look at modified character dining in Disney World Mickey at Topolino’s Terrace June 24th — Disneyland delays its reopening dates (originally set to begin reopening its hotels and parks in July) June 25th — Disney announces that Splash Mountain will be re-themed to an attraction focused on The Princess and the Frog July 2020 July 1st — Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea reopen July 7th — Advanced Dining Reservations open for Disney World guests, but can now only be made 60 days in advance of their trip July 7th — We get a first look at Disney World’s character cavalcades July 7th — We get a first look at Cinderella Castle’s NEW pink paint job from inside the park July 8th — Major League Soccer begins their MLS is Back Tournament in Disney World (players begin arriving a few days before) July 9th — Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort begins phased reopening July 10th — Disney updates policy about gaiters and bandanas, indicating that these will not be allowed in the parks as face coverings July 10th — Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort reopen in Disney World This is THE view. July 11th — Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopen to guests in Walt Disney World July 15th — EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopen to guests in Walt Disney World July 15th — A Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival begins in Disney World July 15th — Hong Kong Disneyland closes for a second time due to the pandemic July 15th — Disney World confirms that 2 rides have been postponed indefinitely (Mary Poppins attraction and Spaceship Earth refurbishment) International Food and Wine Festival July 15th — Disneyland Paris begins its phased reopening July 16th — One reporter shares that the Rivers of Light water show and Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Stitch’s Great Escape at Magic Kingdom have permanently closed in Disney World (these experiences are then removed from the Animal Kingdom map and the Stitch sign is removed in Magic Kingdom; we would also later see the Primeval Whirl vehicles removed from the ride and transported across property) July 18th — Disney World updates mask policy to say you must be stationary and distanced when removing your mask to eat or drink July 22nd — Disney World announces that the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend will be virtual Primeval Whirl July 22nd — Ample Hills Creamery closes on Disney’s BoardWalk and its location for Disney Springs is canceled in Disney World July 26th — Disney World updates mask policy on masks with valves or holes July 27th — Temperature checks now required for guests dining at Disney World hotel restaurants July 29th — Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort reopens and the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel reopens July 30th — The 2019/2020 NBA Season resumes in Disney’s Wide World of Sports (the NBA arrived in Disney World earlier and throughout their time there, we got a glimpse at unique parts of the “bubble” they created on property) August 2020 August 11th — Major League Soccer’s MLS is Back Tournament ends in Disney World August 19th — Mobile Waitlist feature added to My Disney Experience for Disney World (see more about Mobile Waitlist here) August 24th — Disney’s Yacht Club Resort reopens in Disney World Disney’s Yacht Club Resort August 31st — At Disney World, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort announces a delay in reopening and refurbishment coming to the resort, including Moana-inspired rooms (get a first look at the Moana-themed rooms here!) September 2020 September 15th — The Halloween season begins in Disney World September 18th — Disney World introduces Mobile Table Service To Go option on My Disney Experience (see more about Mobile Order Table Service To-Go here) September 21st — Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa reopens in Disney World September 22nd — Disney World announces that the 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and 2021 Princess Half Marathon Weekend will be virtual Halloween Decor at Magic Kingdom September 25th — Hong Kong Disneyland reopens for a second time September 29th — Yehaa Bob Jackson announces he’s played his last shows in Disney World September 29th — Disney World announces lay-offs that will affect 28,000 in the Parks, Experiences and Products division (this later increases to 32,000) October 2020 October 3rd — The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra plays its last shows in Disney World October 11th — NBA Championship Game is held in Disney World and Cinderella Castle lights up in honor of the champion October 12th — We learn that Disney World has been operating at 25% capacity October 16th — Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort reopens in Disney World Disney Society Orchestra at Hollywood October 23rd — Disney shares that weddings have resumed in Disney World with new health measures October 28th — More layoffs announced, affecting the Cast Members working at many of Disney’s most popular shows October 30th — Disneyland Paris closes for a second time (technically closed at the end of the day on October 29th) November 2020 November 1st — Disney’s Art of Animation Resort reopens in Disney World November 3rd — Morning Boarding Groups for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance start being distributed at 7AM (guests obtain these Boarding Groups from outside of the park) in Disney World November 4th — Disney World bans eating and drinking in attraction lines November 6th — We get our first look at the security screenings added to Disney Springs in Disney World November 6th — The 2020 Holiday Season begins in Disney World Hey there Santa! November 12th — We learn that Disney World is now operating at 35% capacity November 16th — We get a first look at a mock guest room for the Star Wars hotel experience coming to Disney World (see more about Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, a.k.a. the Star Wars hotel, here!) November 20th — Walkway between Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa opens in Disney World Grand Floridian Walkway November 20th — Disney World announces Park Hopping will be returning in 2021 November 23rd — Brightline and Disney reach a deal on building a high-speed rail station at Disney Springs that will connect the train to Orlando International Airport November 27th — A Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays begins in Disney World December 2020 December 2nd — Hong Kong Disneyland closes for the third time due to the pandemic December 2nd — Mobile Merchandise Checkout begins testing in Disney World, allowing guests to skip long check-out lines December 10th — At Disney’s Investor Day conference they announce LOADS of new content coming to Disney+, theaters, and more December 11th — Disney World announces that the 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend will be virtual December 16th — We get a first look at a completed, reimagined Disney World main entrance sign Walt Disney World Gateway December 18th — Disney’s scariest slide (the clown slide at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn) reveals its new Mickey-inspired look December 20th — The Electrical Water Pageant returns to Disney World December 20th — Afternoon Boarding Groups for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance start being distributed at 1PM (previously was 2PM) in Disney World December 22nd — The NEW EPCOT Fountain is revealed in Disney World December 23rd — Gideon’s Bakehouse has its soft opening in Disney Springs in Disney World January 2021 January 1st — Park Hopping returns to Disney World in a modified way (Can you hop to all 4 parks in one day? Find out here!) January 1st — MagicBands no longer given for free to Disney World hotel guests January 1st — Park-to-park transportation returns with Park Hopping in Disney World January 1st — Magical Extras and FREE Souvenir Luggage Tags are no longer be sent to Disney World guests in the mail in advance of their trip January 6th — Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew opens in Disney Springs in Disney World 4 Park Challenge January 8th — The 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins in EPCOT in Disney World January 11th — Disney announces that the Magical Express will be discontinued in 2022 January 13th — January Disney World announces Early Theme Park entry coming for hotel guests soon January 14th — Disneyland announces that it will discontinue its Annual Pass program Festival of the Arts January 15th — We get a first look at a REAL guest room at the Star Wars hotel coming to Disney World January 16th — Gideon’s Bakehouse has its grand opening in Disney Springs in Disney World January 18th — We finally got to walk into part of the France expansion in EPCOT in Disney World January 21st — Disney World announces that the Festival of the Lion King will be returning to Disney World January 25th — Disney announces that the Jungle Cruise will be getting a new storyline January 25th — Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom closes in Disney World France Pavilion Expansion January 27th — Disneyland passholders get a new name — Legacy Passholders January 28th — We share a look at Disney’s updated policies regarding masks for those with the COVID-19 vaccine January 29th — We share a look at Disney’s updated policies regarding transparent face masks and distancing with large groups January 30th — The M&M’s Store opens in Disney Springs in Disney World February 2021 February 1st — The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure exhibit opens in The American Adventure in EPCOT February 1st — Disney begins its “Celebrate Soulfully” offerings in honor of Black History Month February 8th — Disney announces special ticketed event coming to Disney California Adventure Park (we later get more information about the event, which is now called A Touch of Disney) February 9th — Disney announces that it will be closing Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox’s animation division February 10th — The Leave a Legacy panels return in a reimagined way to EPCOT in Disney World Leave a Legacy February 11th — Disney confirms Avengers Campus will be opening in Disney California Adventure in 2021; it also shares that masks are expected to be required in Disney World through 2021 February 16th — 2022 bookings for Disney World become available; we share that Disney Dining Plan remains unavailable for 2022; and we get a peek at 2022 ticket prices February 19th — Disney World shares BIG details about their 50th Anniversary celebrations including new looks coming to the park icons, new costumes for Mickey & Minnie, and more February 19th — Hong Kong Disneyland reopens again February 26th — Disney updates its face mask policy regarding masks while dining March 2021 March 1st — Disney shares a peek at the Women’s History Month events coming to Disney World March 3rd — The 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival begins in Disney World March 3rd — EPCOT’s entrance in Disney World gets some new features including new flags, new music, and a GORGEOUS new nighttime look March 3rd — Disney announces that it will be closing 20% of its Disney Stores March 5th — We get a first look at the Moana-inspired rooms coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in Disney World March 7th — Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park reopens Water Slides March 9th — Disney announces that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris will open in EPCOT in Disney World on October 1st March 9th — Disney shares that it hopes to reopen Disneyland by late April (due to changes in California’s regulations, Disneyland could open as early as April 1st) March 9th — Disney shares that Disney+ has surpassed 100 MILLION subscribers and Bob Iger confirms he will be stepping away from the Disney company at the end of 2021 March 11th — Disney announces a inew MagicMobile service to allow your phone to do some of the functions your MagicBand does March 12th — Disneyland Paris extends closure again (it had extended its closure in the past as well) And that’s just a list of some of the most important things that happened in 2020. Of course, many other things took place throughout the year too. And so far, 2021 is showing that it’ll be a year FULL of lots of activities and unique experiences of its own. You know we’ll be keeping an eye out for all of the latest and greatest Disney news. Be sure to stay tuned for all the latest. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you feel was the most important or impactful Disney moment of 2020? Tell us in the comments. The post Timeline: ALL the Major Disney Park Changes Since the Historical Closures first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: It’s Costing Disney HOW MUCH To Close The Theme Parks?! 7 Impossible Decisions Disney Has To Make Right Now What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens View the full article

We still have some mild spring weather left before temperatures rise in Central Florida, so here are the top 10 hikes to help you make the most of it. View the full article

It’s that time of year when everything starts turning green at Disney World! Cinderella Castle No, we’re not talking about the plants, we’re talking about St. Patrick’s Day! Now, this holiday certainly doesn’t get the fanfare that Halloween, Christmas, and Easter receive, but Disney makes sure we still have a job by unleashing LOADS of green sweets upon the parks. And, it’s not a Disney holiday without some sort of tradition so we’re back to check out one of the boozier annual snacks! Over in EPCOT, we stopped at Les Vins de Chefs de France in the France pavilion to check out what color the Grey Goose Citron Lemon Slush has been. And, we can confirm that the food coloring is here! Normally our Citron Slush is a nice pale yellow color… Grey Goose Citron Slush …but, for St. Patrick’s Day, it gets a GREEN makeover! This green takeover usually only lasts a few DAYS at Disney World so you need to be visiting at just the right time to catch a photo of this rare drink. It’s a green takeover! Plus, it’s another excuse to get a taste of this popular slush! We mean, you have to give it a try because it’s different! Just look at that vibrant hue! Grey Goose Citron Slush in Epcot’s France Dresses Up for St. Patrick’s Day So, if you’re looking to match your drink to your outfit all day on March 17th, make your way over to EPCOT and grab yourself this fancy slush! If anything, do it for the ‘gram, right? We’re still making our way around Disney World to try all the green additions to the menus so stay tuned! Check Out a GREEN Mimosa and 2 More Limited-Time Drinks in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever tried the Citrus Slush? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular EPCOT Slush Gets Its Annual Color Makeover first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A Popular Slush in Epcot’s France Pavilion Has Received a Colorful Makeover We’ve Tried Every Frozen Drink at Disney World and These Are Our Favorites! We’re Ranking the World Showcase Pavilions at Epcot by Their Snacks! (See Where Your Favorite Stacks Up!) View the full article

Spring is coming and the Disney parks sure know how to celebrate! ©Disney Disney is launching a new event to bring in the season and we have to say, we’re pretty jealous. Dear Disney, what do we have to do to get you to bring your new springtime event to Florida?! Hong Kong Disneyland has announced several all-new offerings for guests this springtime. And yes, they do involve Duffy the Disney Bear and friends, AND some iconic Disney rabbits. ©Disney Now through April 29th, Hong Kong Disneyland guests can enjoy a variety of special experiences. For one, Duffy and his friends (ShellieMay, Gelatoni, StellaLou, CookieAnn, and ‘Olu Mel) will all appear on Main Street, U.S.A. with cute Easter props for photos! ©Disney Plus, you can learn to draw some of your favorite pals at Animation Academy! AND, Easter wouldn’t be complete without appearances from some iconic Disney rabbits, so get ready to say hi to Zootopia‘s Judy Hopps and Alice in Wonderland‘s White Rabbit. ©Disney On top of that, there are yummy eats and treats for the event including the Xiao Long Bao Style Dessert Set with Flower Tea and Duffy and Friends All Day Breakfast Style Dessert with ‘Olu Mel the Musician at Corner Cafe Hosted by Coca-Cola, Duffy and ShellieMay Character Lollipop Cookies, Crispy Cream Caramel with Vanilla Cake, and Meringue Lemon Cake. ©Disney The fun continues over at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort hotels. Walt’s Dessert Station will offer Duffy and Friends desserts and the Colorful Tea Zone – Duffy and Friends afternoon tea, and Dragon Wind or World of Color Restaurant will offer an Easter Egg Chocolate-making session. ©Disney Of course, no Disney parks event is complete without merchandise. So, there are over 30 NEW MERCH ITEMS featuring Mickey and Friends and Duffy and Friends including bunny ear plush toys, accessories, and more. ©Disney April 2nd through 6th, guests can also participate in the traditional Mickey’s Easter Eggventure — an event within the event! Or, take Disney springtime home with Vacuum Gourmet Meals for Home for pick-up or delivery. ©Disney And alllllll of these festivities can be enjoyed while you’re taking advantage of a springtime DEAL with the “Celebrate Together” Group Ticket Offer for Hong Kong Residents who visit between now and June 30th. That’s 25% off of every three tickets or 30% off of every four tickets. ©Disney Everything is just soooo cute. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates from around the world! Click here to learn more about springtime in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this event? Tell us in the comments! The post Dear Disney, Please Bring Your New Event to Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney Explorers Lodge Has Officially Reopened at Hong Kong Disneyland NEWS! Disney English Learning Centers Will Be Closing in China! NEWS: Select Disney Theme Parks Reported Net Positive Contributions for Q4 Report View the full article

There are SO many places to stay during your vacation to Walt Disney World! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney has resorts for all price points across their value, moderate, and deluxe categories. If you’d like to go even cheaper, you can still enjoy the perks of staying on-site by booking a Disney Springs area hotel. For the more adventurous, Disney World even has its own campground, and if you’re looking to stay there, there’s a new deal that you can score! Now posted under the Special Offers tab on the Walt Disney World website is a special discount for Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The offer runs most nights and weekends from April 11th through May 27th. Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground With this deal, you can save 20% on fully-equipped campsites! The campsites available for this offer accommodate everything from traditional tents to luxury RVs, but they are limited, so you’ll want to act fast to score these savings. As long as there’s availability, this deal can be booked until May 27th. Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Length-of-stay requirements may apply and this discount isn’t valid on The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. We’ll make sure to keep you updated if we get any more details on this deal or we learn of any more new ways to save at Walt Disney World! Click Here to Read About the Current Deals and Discounts for Disney Hotels! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever camped at Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post How You Can SAVE Even MORE on One of the Cheapest Stays in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World’s Tri-Circle-D Ranch Has Several Exciting New Additions! What’s New at Disney’s Wilderness Hotels: Resort Pins, Spooktacular Halloween Snacks, and a Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt! Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Adds New Campsite Category View the full article

Star Wars Day is coming up, and you might NOT get to spend it in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been notorious for hitting reservation capacity since Disney World reopened. Now, May the 4th is coming (Star Wars Day, get it?) and those reservations are already filling up. When we were checking on Disney Park Pass availability this morning, we spotted that reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios are already filling up for Star Wars Day. At this time, May the 4th Park Passes for this park are unavailable for regular ticket holders… Availability Screenshot …and Disney World resort guests. Wow! It looks like a lot of people are hoping to say, “May the 4th be with you!” straight from Batuu! Availability Screenshot At the time of writing, Annual Passholders still have availability in all four parks for the entire month of May. Availability Screenshot We have seen Disney ADD Park Pass availability in the past. We’ll be keeping an eye out for any new slots and we’ll let you know as soon as we see them! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World updates. Click here to learn more about the Disney Park Pass system! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 4th? Tell us in the comments! The post You Might NOT Be Headed to Disney's Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Day first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: First Look and Review: We Tried The NEW Takodana Quencher at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge! There’s a New Baby Yoda Photopass Opp at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and You HAVE to See It! Sneak Peek! May the 4th Merchandise Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs View the full article

Corned beef is a dish long associated with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America, and our chefs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park have created a fun recipe to get your corned beef fix for this Irish holiday.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/3isPPN7_S2E View the full article

Walt Disney World reopened in 2020 with some major adjustments due to additional health and safety needs. We’ve slowly seen hotels and restaurants reopen and ticket options come back but one of the missing perks that we have yet to hear an update on is a possible return of FastPass+. Pandora is just so breathtaking! Good thing the lines for rides keep you there for hours Even with a reduced Disney Parks capacity, it can still be a challenge to ride some of the most popular rides. FastPass+ was a major perk for park guests in tackling some of these big-name attractions. Just to name a few there’s Flight of Passage, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Slinky Dog Dash, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Test Track, and Rise of the Resistance (though that’s a whole other ballgame we’ll get to in a bit!). If crowds are close to capacity, you can be stuck having to wait 60+ minutes in the socially distanced line with no option to skip the line. But, we’re here to tell you that it definitely is possible to ride ALL of these without a FastPass+. So, before you panic, just hear us out. Before we dig into all the tips to master the lines of the most popular Disney World attractions, let’s go over what FastPass+ is when it is available. FastPass+ is a system that lets you book up to three passes at a time that allows you to skip the standby line within a certain time window each day of your visit. FastPass reader in Walt Disney World When the system was up and running, you could book FastPasses through the My Disney Experience app or on the Disney World website 30 days out from the first day of your trip or 60 days out (bookable for the length of your stay, up to 14 days) if you’re staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. And, booking opened up at 7 AM EST each day. Haunted Mansion FastPass Entrance FastPasses would book up FAST for the popular attractions so even with the FastPass+ system up and running you may have missed out. And, that brings us to what you’re here for — how to tackle those popular rides WITHOUT a FastPass! We won’t lie to you — the lines are long and inevitably you will find yourself waiting in at least a couple lengthier lines, especially at busy times. But, you don’t have to make peace with waiting in long lines ALL day. Are You Sure You’re Choosing The Right FastPasses? Here’s What You’re NOT Thinking About. Plan to Ride Early If you’re serious about getting on the ride that everyone is clamoring over, you’re going to need to have a plan — no winging it here, this is Disney World! So, our first tip is to plan to get to the park early to be one of the first in line. This is the approach that most people take and is why you can experience some pretty major traffic backups before the sun has even risen. Hollywood Studios Rope Droppers in ACTION!!! BUT, so many people are doing this because it really works — that is if you’re fast enough! If you’re waking up early to tackle the main attraction, there’s no lollygagging, it’s go time! If you’re not familiar with the park layout, study the map before your early wake-up call and know the path that you need to take to get to the ride. Again, LOTS of people will be there early so the opportunity window is small. It might be old school, but we love the paper maps When you’re setting the alarm for the morning, you’ll want to be sure that you are leaving enough time to park and walk to the entrance of the park BEFORE it opens. The best rope droppers (the term Disney folk use to describe being at a park or attraction at opening) will be waiting in a line to get into the parking lot and then a line to get into the park because they’re there so early. There might be a line when you get there before park opens It’s a fun game of wait…and then GO…and wait…and then GO! But hey, it works! What’s Happening With Rope Drop in Disney World? Another piece to this early bird puzzle is Extra Magic Hours, or what will soon become Early Theme Park Entrance for Disney hotel guests. In the past, people staying in Disney-owned hotels would be given an extra hour in the morning or two hours in the evening at one theme park every day and it was constantly changing. But, Disney announced that they’ll be changing it up in 2022, and resort guests will be allowed 30-minute early entry into ANY Disney park EVERY day. EPCOT in the morning So, in 2022, it will be a BIG perk to stay at a Disney hotel if you want to get on a popular ride without a FastPass! 5 Important Tips For Early Theme Park Entry in Disney World Plan to Ride Late If you’re not much of a morning person or prefer a leisurely start to your day at Disney World, another approach to finding a shorter wait time for popular rides is to plan to ride later in the day. Usually, by the time the sun is setting (or has set), a lot of people have already ridden the ride so you have less competition. Empty Splash Mountain Queue Not only will you avoid the crowds that have already taken their turn, but a lot of people (especially the ones with kiddos) tend to head home earlier in the evening. Plus, with park hopping back at Disney World, you might face lower crowd levels as people clear out of the park and head to the next. A quiet evening in Dinoland at Animal Kingdom And, if you’re willing to stay til the park closes, you might be able to find a pretty low wait for the most popular rides. Empty Toy Story Mania Queue You can hop in line up until the minute the park closes, but we recommend to try getting in line 15-20 minutes before the park is set to close! Click here to see a reason worth staying til park close in Disney World Go On a Less Busy Day One of the best ways to tackle the popular rides without a ginormous wait time is to go when it’s less crowded (we know, we know — duh!). Fewer people in the park = fewer people to stand in line. It’s basic Disney math. Hollywood Studios Crowds on a Tuesday We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again — avoid holidays and school vacations as much as you can! Like you potentially, A LOT of people find that those times are a great opportunity to take a vacation to Disney World. It gets PACKED in the parks and the queues fill up. EPCOT Crowds on a Random Monday Cards on the table, if you visit at a PEAK time — we’re talking Christmas week, Spring Break, etc…be prepared to wait. The tips in this article will certainly HELP, but, try as we might, we’re not miracle workers. We still wait in long lines too at these times. A zillion and one people in a park just means longer lines. Oh Hi, LOTS of People And, if you’re serious about avoiding the crowds and getting on your ride without a FastPass, visit Disney World during the weekdays! OK, it’s not a HUGE drop in crowds on weekdays versus weekends, but the locals who can go to Disney World will likely choose to do so on the weekend. But what if you have no choice but to go at a busy time and over a weekend (or — gasp — a busy three-day weekend!)? Aside form being a night owl or an early bird (ever noticed those are all bird references? ) we’ve got some tips for that too. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Here’s Why We Warn You To Avoid Holiday Weekends in Disney World Track the Wait Time Throughout the Day Okay, so you’re not a morning person and you’re not a night owl, there is STILL an opportunity to lower your wait for the popular rides! You’re going to need a phone, the My Disney Experience app, and diligence for this one! Keep your eye on the app! ©Disney Remember when you didn’t know how long a wait was until you slogged across the whole park? What about when Disney finally got us some wait time boards in the middle of the park. OH, and then those boards went DIGITAL!? Technology advanced REAL FAST for the Disney World wait time posting and NOW, it’s all at our fingertips. Meaning you can pay VERY close attention to how the line is fluctuating. Runaway Railway Keep your phone in hand and keep checking that bad boy throughout the day. When the wait time for the ride dips below 30 minutes (or whatever your “OK, fine, we can get in line!” threshold is), hustle on over! We can’t condone running in the parks so we’ll just say do Disney shuffle/power walk! You CAN Ride This With a Short Wait If You Time it Right! Keep in mind when rides pause for a cleaning cycle, wait times shoot up — that doesn’t mean the line is longer, but just that those people in line had a longer wait. If you see a wait time shoot up by 20 minutes or so, maybe consider heading on over. By the time the line is up and running, you can hop in and find a shorter wait. Long Liiiiiines Others might see the higher wait time and go, “Nope, we can try that line again later.” Seriously, just waiting it out and habitually refreshing the wait times on the app can score you major time savings in lines. Just gotta put the work refreshing the app in! How Accurate Are Disney World’s Posted Ride Wait Times Since Reopening? Ride During a Scheduled Parade or Show Another great time to take on the line is when there’s something else going on in the parks — the distraction tactic! This one is really only helpful when Disney World is functioning as “normal,” but it’s still worth talking about. Many people LOVE parades so it’s pretty common to see a dip in wait times around the time that a parade is scheduled (though Disney has been having unscheduled cavalcades to prevent gathering in the park right now). Out-think the crowd and hit the rides while they’re distracted! And, they LOVE fireworks too (we mean, who doesn’t?)! When fireworks and stage shows are happening at Magic Kingdom you can bet that the line for Big Thunder Mountain is at least a little shorter. Skip the fireworks and get on that ride! If you’re sitting there reading this and thinking “But, you don’t understand, I also LOVE the parades and fireworks,” this tactic can still work for you! Book two days at the same park so you can take in all the Disney shows one day and tackle the popular rides another. WHEN Could Disney World Resume Fireworks? Here’s What We Know. Keep Track of the Weather You know how when it rains at Disney World ponchos magically appear at the front of every store entrance and at every register? Well, all those people who buy those overpriced heat insulators tend to put them on to head straight for the bus home. This means that, if you’ve stayed at the park, you’re now facing a lot less competition when the rain clears and the rides reopen. If you don’t mind a little rain, you can seriously clean up on rides. If there’s one thing that scares Disney crowds, it’s rain When Florida opens the flood gates (so basically…every afternoon in the warmer weather!), pull up your trusty weather app and put your meteorology skills to the test! Indoor rides will operate as usual in the rain, but outdoor rides will stop if rain is coming down more than a trickle or lighting shows up on the scene. When the weather clears make a beeline for the ride and you might find that there’s barely any wait! Trust us, we’ve tried it! The rain scares everyone away! Indoor rides with fully indoor or covered queues CAN see a hike in rainy times though cause — you guessed it — everyone is ducking for cover when the wet stuff starts falling from the sky. Make a “rainy day plan” and know what rides to rush for if the skies open up and you can shed some serious time off those waits. 20 Ride Hacks To Memorize Before You Go Back to Disney World! Wait It Out Ah, now we’re onto the good ol’ hurry up and wait tactic. If your main agenda item for the day is to ride that new or popular ride, pull up a game on your phone or our Instagram page (shameless plug) and wait it out! It can’t be that bad, now can it? Gear up for a long wait One of the perks of foregoing a FastPass and all other tactics is that you get to experience the entire queue — like REALLY experience it…for a LONG time in some cases. Disney puts a lot of effort into its queues and you can see some pretty cool design details. For example, you can see, among other cool things, a LIFE-SIZE Avatar in the Flight of Passage queue! You know what you see if you’ve only experienced the FastPass queue? Basically concrete walls. Mega boring! Bet all you FastPass+ people are jealous now, huh! Avatar in Flight of Passage Queue We also love getting to actually experience the Peter Pan’s Flight queue in Magic Kingdom rather than the mega dull line you hop in for FastPasses. It’s the little things, right? Peter Pan’s Flight Queue Right now eating and drinking while standing in line is not permitted in the parks, but when you once again can enjoy a drink or snack as you wait, grab one before you hop in line to keep you busy! Your long wait also gives you the opportunity to befriend those around you who have also decided the ride was worth the wait (just, you know, keep your distance!). The 10 BEST Disney Snacks You Can Still Get in Disney World Right Now! Be Smart with Your Ride Plan OK, this one is the most fiddly but it DOES work: Think like other guests. Then think smarter. What does that mean? Well, if you were a parent with small kids, where would you go in Magic Kingdom? Fantasyland? Ding ding ding, winner! These rides tend to see a slightly higher wait in the morning and midday hours when kiddos are awake, alert, and not yet wiped out by a day at Disney! If you can hold off til night, you’ll be rewarded with slightly lower wait times. Head Here Later in the Day! If you walked into EPCOT for the first time, what ride would you encounter first? Spaceship Earth? No surprise here — the line is packed in the morning and relatively reasonable the rest of the day. EPCOT Same can be (for the most part) said for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Hollywood Studios. If you think about what MOST other guests will likely want to head to first, you can head the opposite way. Going to Animal Kingdom? No surprise here — many guests will walk straight to Pandora. Head back to Africa and you might be rewarded with shorter waits. Think two steps ahead and you’ll stand a fighting chance of working around the crowds! Riding Rise of the Resistance Remember when we kinda brushed off Rise of the Resistance and said we’d cover it later. Yeah, it’s a whole other bag of snakes. Getting on this ride in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios involves a lot more than hacking the line. The ride uses a virtual line to assign those lucky enough to secure a boarding group a specific ride window to return and enter the queue. And, if you don’t snag a boarding group, you’re NOT getting on the ride. Period. Don’t let them know you’re with the Resistance! Currently, there are only two times every day that you can try to secure a boarding group through the My Disney Experience app — 7AM and 1PM. You have to plan your day to be ready and have some ninja reflexes to get your party in the virtual queue because the groups vanish in SECONDS! GROUP 1! This was our lucky day! If you’re not a self-proclaimed ninja, we do have a few tips to help you get on this MAJORLY popular ride. Before the distribution time, be sure that you have your entire party linked to your My Disney Experience account and have a Park Pass Reservation for that day OR are already in the park (for that second drop at 1PM). Then, just before the hour strikes, disconnect from the Disney park wifi and refresh your app. When the clock strikes the hour smack that “Join Boarding Group” button and get in line! Top 5 Tips To Guarantee a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group in Disney’s Hollywood Studios NOW It is ENTIRELY doable to ride the popular rides at Disney World without a FastPass AND have time for more! All you need is a plan! And, just because we like you (we really do. BTW, we love what you’ve done with your hair recently ), here are a few tips for when FastPass+ DOES return — book your Disney trip at least 60 days out (if at a Disney hotel), review the FastPass+ tier system so you know which rides to plan for, and wake up early to secure the most popular FastPasses at 7AM SHARP when they’re released exactly 60 days before your trip! 4 Tools That Will Dramatically Simplify Your Walt Disney World Planning Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your strategy for tackling the most popular rides at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Tackle Disney World's Most Popular Rides WITHOUT FastPass+ first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Three Tips You NEED to Master Disney World’s FastPass+ Tiers in 2020 RANKING Disney World Acronyms From NBD to OMG! Confused? We Can Help! How Disney World’s Most Popular Rides Have Changed With The Re-Opening! View the full article

The Disneyland theme parks have been closed for over a year now. Disneyland For much of this time, Cast Members who were not affected by lay-offs have remained furloughed. Now, a new round of Cast Members are being recalled — and they’ll be back at work soon. What does this recall date mean? According to Workers United Local 50, a union representing Disneyland’s food service employees, a new wave of furlough recall has begun for Disneyland Resort. The wave is expected to bring workers back for the week of March 28th. Disney California Adventure Park Disney CEO Bob Chapek has stated that Disney is aiming for a late April opening date for the Disneyland theme parks, partially due to the time it will take to retrain Cast Members with the new health measures. This recall will likely be so Disney can begin retraining these Cast Members. Disneyland According to the union announcement, all area chefs and chefs will be recalled, ten scheduling positions will be recalled, and 58 quick-service positions will be filled. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland We’ll be making our way inside Disney California Adventure for the A Touch of Disney event this week and you bet we’re keeping an eye on any reopening news. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates. Click here to learn more about the opening of Disneyland. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be returning to the Disneyland parks when they reopen? Tell us in the comments! The post Why Is March 28 So Important in Disneyland?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Disneyland Has Started Recalling Cast Members from Furlough! News: Disneyland and Union Cast Members Have Reached an Agreement Concerning Their Return to Work NEWS: Anaheim Mayor Looks For Plan from California Governor on the Reopening of Disneyland View the full article

When you go to Disney World for a vacation, it’s natural to want everything to go smoothly. Jaw. Dropping. Beauty. But unfortunately, sometimes things happen! Since so many aspects of your Disney World trip are now online or part of the My Disney Experience app, there are bound to be glitches and issues. We’re taking you through nine glitches that could impact your next Disney World vacation! Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups Let’s get the space-themed elephant out of the room right away. Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s is one of the most technologically advanced rides in Disney World, and DEF worth saying you’ve experienced. But the technology for getting a boarding pass to ride the attraction? Not so much. Rise of the Resistance The My Disney Experience app is notorious for having issues, especially surrounding Rise of the Resistance passes. ICYMI, in order to experience Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests must try to acquire a boarding group. Think of it as holding your place in line, but only so many spots are handed out each day — way less than there are people who want to ride! There are two times to try for a group: 7AM from any location and 1PM from ONLY inside the park. Hey, Rey, Hey! The biggest issue we’ve seen with the boarding passes is that the app with either think you’re NOT in the park when you are (for 1PM) or — possibly MORE frustrating — think you’re not in the park at 7AM…hours before the park even opens. There is no real way to tell if this glitch will happen to you or not, but if it does, take screenshots! If you can prove that you were in the park and you were trying to get a boarding group (at 1PM), then a Cast Member might be able to help you out. No promises. Remember — if it glitches on you, it probably glitched on LOTS of people! Rise of the Resistance Head to Guest Relations in the park and ask nicely about the glitch that happened to you. In our experience, we’ve been able to get a boarding pass by going to a Cast Member and explaining the issue. This is NOT guaranteed, though, but you’ll have a better chance if you are kind to the Cast Member you speak with. Rise of the Resistance Usually this glitch doesn’t happen to everyone, but not too long ago, a widespread glitch like this occurred during the 7AM boarding group slot. This is something to be aware of if you are set on riding Rise of the Resistance. This is a very HOT ride to snag an elusive slot to ride, so when in doubt, take screenshots of EVERYTHING! See more about the recent Rise of the Resistance glitch by clicking here! Mobile Order Goes Down Mobile Order is a must in Disney World these days. Many fast food locations are trying to simply not have guests queued up in line to order food, so preordering and paying for your meal from your phone sounds like a slam dunk. But what happens if the system goes down? Well, it has happened, and it was actually handled very well in our experience. Mobile Order signage During our visit to EPCOT, we received a notification on the My Disney Experience app that Mobile Order was temporarily unavailable. When this happened, we decided to investigate and see how the Cast Members were handling it. Sunshine Seasons Because of how Disney handled the situation, this is one of the fails on the list that likely won’t affect your vacation too much. When Mobile Order went down, Cast Members sprung into action and helped create a physically distanced line for guests to order at a walk-up register. Sunshine Seasons Mobile Order is heavily encouraged in these times to reduce crowding and limit contact between people, so it’s a pretty big deal when it goes down. This glitch rarely happens, but this is what it was like when it did! You’ll still get to order your food, but you might have to wait in a line to do so. Here’s more on how Disney handled Mobile Order being down The Disney World App Crashes Apps on your phone crash sometimes, and the My Disney Experience app is no exception. In our experience, we’ve seen the app open, but we got a message that “some of our digital experiences may be unavailable at this time.” ©Disney Although Fastpass+ is not available in the parks right now, the app crashing can affect your experience with Fastpasses. If you can’t access the app, you won’t be able to see your Fastpass reservation times, and if you needed to show them to a Cast Member, you wouldn’t be able to. Just in case, you can screenshot (can you tell we love that tip??) your Fastpasses so that way if the app does crash, you have all the information you would need. My Disney Experience The app is also useful for pulling up Park Pass Reservations and dining reservations. You can screenshot these as well before your trip so you have the info no matter what. If it is just the app that is down, you should be able to access all of your information on a web browser on your phone! See what the latest Disney World app glitch was like False Dining Reservations In late 2020, dining reservations had a MAJOR glitch. A lot of guests noticed that hard-to-get dining reservations randomly had wide-open availability. Naturally, guests grabbed the reservations that they had been wanting. Pluto!! A little bit later, reservations suddenly became unavailable for any location! Even on the My Disney Experience app, we got a pop-up that said “reservations are currently unavailable.” Disney Screenshot Within a couple of days the reservation system was back up and running smoothly, but a Disney representative reached out about the reservations made during the glitch. The representative said that the sudden availability and subsequent crash were due to technical difficulties from the system as a whole. Disney Screenshot Unfortunately, any of the dining reservations that were overbooked during the glitch were canceled to continue complying with social distancing in restaurants. Guests affected were given a $25 Disney gift card, but those beloved dining reservations were automatically lost. Oga’s Cantina The system does not crash often, but if you see tons of hard-to-get dining reservations pop-up out of nowhere, just know that it could be a glitch! Still, doesn’t hurt to snag what you’re after and see what happens. Disney is typically very good about communicating in these instances. Learn more about the dining reservation glitch Theme Park Entry Plenty of technical difficulties happen inside the Disney World theme parks, but they can happen while trying to ENTER a park too! In October of 2020, we walked up to the entrance of Disney’s Animal Kingdom to find a HUGE line of people. We didn’t think it could be this crowded on a weekday, and then we found out the issue. Animal Kingdom Crowds All of the entry scanners at the park were having technical difficulties! Cast Members were quick to solve the issue and manually scanned each guest into the park. It was pretty backed up and took a bit longer to get into Animal Kingdom, but overall it wasn’t too big of a deal. Animal Kingdom Crowds We haven’t seen this happen since then, but you never know when it could happen! Entry Glitch Causes Long Lines and Large Crowds in Disney World Ghost Disney Accounts When using My Disney Experience, each member of your party will have their own profile. Sometimes the person making the reservations and planning the majority of the trip makes each person an account simply by adding their name to a dining reservation. Problem is, if the person in question already has an account, you’ll have to deal with the dreaded Disney ghost account. Screenshot from My Disney Experience For those who have duplicate profiles, your reservations may be split. For example, one of the profiles may have the dining and hotel reservations while the other profile has the tickets and Park Pass Reservations. This can cause issues if you are trying to get into a park, into your hotel room, or (especially) Rise of the Resistance boarding groups. My Disney Experience Screenshot The solution to this is pretty simple. You’ll need to call Disney and tell them you want to combine the two (or more) accounts. Unfortunately, this can mean a lengthy wait on hold, but a Cast Member will be happy to walk you through the process and make sure everything is conjoined. Learn more about My Disney Experience Big Ticket Releases Have you ever been waiting for a BIG release (tickets, merchandise, etc.) and all of a sudden the page shuts down? Well, this happens A LOT with huge Disney events or releases. Screenshot from ShopDisney Just last week, Disney released tickets to the A Touch of Disney event at Disney California Adventure and it was kind of a rollercoaster trying to grab tickets. After the wait time was jumping around, the site eventually “paused” and said they were “temporarily unable to sell more tickets.” It later resumed but sold out very quickly. The Queue Has Been Paused! ©Disney This happens with lots of Disney events online like the original release of Park Passes in 2020, runDisney spots, and Merchpass on shopDisney. When a big online drop is going to happen, be prepared to join the queue. Even worse — be prepared to get booted out the queue, have the site crash, and more. Just like with Rise of the Resistance boarding groups, you’ll want to be on top of the release time so that you have a better chance of scoring tickets or merchandise. Disney Park Pass Error Message. The Dreaded “Pink Castle of Doom” Another tip is to have several devices ready to go. You can have both your phone and computer ready to hop in the virtual queue to increase your chances of getting whatever you are trying to get! Keep in mind, in tight situations where a virtual queue is in play, hopping on multiple browsers or multiple devices can help. Read about the latest Disney virtual queue glitch here Disney Transportation Disney World transportation has its faults too! Since the Disney Skyliner opened in 2019, we’ve seen it break down again and again..and again. It is a super useful tool especially if you are staying at one of the Skyliner resorts, but there are a couple of reasons that it could fail you. Disney Skyliner The Skyliner has been unavailable in the past due to high winds in the area. When winds are super crazy, it is not safe for those gondolas to be moving with guests in them. Each Skyliner resort has buses though, so you can take that as an alternative route if you find yourself running into this problem. Disney Skyliner Also, the Skyliner is based in technology and, as such, it breaks down sometimes! Guests have been stuck in the Skyliner before while the technical difficulties were figured out, but this is pretty rare. Skyliner at Caribbean Beach Resort The Monorail has been around for quite some time, and it also breaks down from time to time! Similar to the Skyliner resorts, the resorts along the Monorail have buses that can take you to each park when you need an alternate route. Plus, with the new Grand Floridian walkway, you can most likely walk to the Magic Kingdom from many monorail resort hotels! Monorail at Disney World The buses tend to be pretty reliable, even if they are slow and not quite as fun as the Skyliner or Monorail. See the Monorail being evacuated in Disney World Attractions Going Down Last but not least, attractions break down ALL. THE. TIME. in Disney World! Most are not as extreme as a Jungle Cruise boat sinking, or a full evacuation off of Splash Mountain, but you can probably expect at least one attraction to be down during your Disney World trip — possibly with you on it! Guest Photo c/o Amy D. Most of the time the technical difficulties are quick fixes and the attraction comes back within a few hours. Other times, the ride will be down for days! This happened with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the first 5 days of January! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Note that if you’re stuck for an extended time on a broken-down ride, Disney will usually try to make it right however they can. Nobody actually wants their favorite ride to break down when you only get limited time in a certain park, but sometimes it happens. Be prepared for plans to change, and cross your fingers that it will reopen later in the day! Remember that time a Jungle Cruise boat sank?!? When it comes to Disney World vacations, sometimes you’ve gotta roll with the punches. Things may go wrong and your vacation may be a little different than planned, but that’s okay! These are some of the fails that you may experience, and hopefully this gives you some solutions or workarounds if these issues come up during your Disney World trip. 15 Disney World Problems You Can Solve in 5 Minutes or Less Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever experienced a glitch while in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Unexpected Things That Could Ruin Your Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. 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A Touch of Disney at Disney California Adventure officially kicks off this week! ©Disney After a bumpy start of trying to purchase tickets, we couldn’t be more excited to head to the event on March 18th! The event will feature several food booths, characters, and more, plus guests will get to visit more of Disney California Adventure than just Buena Vista Street. We’ve already seen the food that is coming to the event, but now it is available on the Disneyland app! Screenshot from Disneyland app When you click on each of the food locations, it takes you to their page where you will find a menu. Screenshot from Disneyland app We knew that Mobile Order would be available at most of the food locations, and it already allows us to click on “Order Food” and see pictures of the menu items! Screenshot from Disneyland app Prices are listed on the Mobile Order section and on the regular menu now! Although we knew the food coming to the event, the prices are new. Screenshot from Disneyland app We’ll be at the event on its opening day, and we will bring you all of the updates you need to know about it! We will be bringing you along with us live and giving several food reviews throughout the day. Stay tuned to DFB on Thursday to see what A Touch of Disney is like! EVERY Food Spot That Will Be Open During the ‘A Touch of Disney’ Event Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to go to the ‘A Touch of Disney’ event at Disney California Adventure? Let us know in the comments! The post Menus & PRICES Added to Disneyland App for 'A Touch of Disney' Event! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Disneyland Will EXPAND Mobile Order! See What Restaurants Are Added! Dining Reminder: Reservations for Lamplight Lounge in Disney California Adventure Are OPEN Update! Tickets For A Touch of Disney Are Currently SOLD OUT! View the full article

When it comes to Disney bags, there are TONS to choose from! Pixar Loungefly Backpack We’ve recently seen new Dooney and Bourke collections in Disney World and online featuring the Skyliner and Robin Hood, plus some new Disney Loungefly bags have recently dropped online. But the newest series of bags we found is based on an iconic Pixar movie! We’re taking about Up! Harveys is releasing a new collection featuring Carl, Russel, Dug, and Kevin as they go on adventures with the iconic house from the film. The collection drops on March 19th at 8AM PST only on the Harveys website. So if you would like to sport this print as an accessory, be sure to put this date on the calendar! We’ll continue keeping you updated on the latest Disney merchandise, so stay tuned to DFB! An Iconic Tangled Scene is Now the Perfect Disney Loungefly Set! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to buy something from the Harveys Up collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Adventure is Out There With the NEW Disney X Harveys Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Oh Boy! This NEW Disney X Loungefly Rainbow Collection Is Pretty in Pastel! Check Out This ADORABLE New Disney X HARVEYS Collection Featuring Our Favorite Grumpy Duck! Disney’s NEW Way of Shopping for Limited Edition Merchandise Online Is LIVE. See How it Works Here! View the full article

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, and you know what that means… . The Wave Lounge There are LOTS of green drinks and treats to try in Disney World! We’ve been making our way around the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs where so far we’ve tried a Shamrock Sour, a Peppermint Patti, and more. But today, we spotted 3 new drinks in Disney World to celebrate the holiday a little early! We headed over to Disney’s Contemporary Resort to check on the latest updates, and when we visited The Wave Lounge, we noticed 3 specialty cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day! We decided to try the bottom two since they sounded the most intriguing. Cocktail Menu That means we tried the Sour Leprechaun and the Emerald Mimosa. The Sour Leprechaun is made with Jameson, St. Germain, Lemon Juice, and Agave. Sour Leprechaun This was our favorite drink of the two that we tried! It is both sweet and tangy, and you can barely taste the alcohol. We thought the lemon juice and St. Germain went really well together. Sour Leprechaun Overall, we really had no complaints on this drink and we think most people would enjoy it! Those who prefer fruity drinks will enjoy the fruity and sweet flavor, while those who like a basic alcoholic drink enjoy it for its simplicity. Sour Leprechaun The second drink is the Emerald Mimosa which consists of Gruet Sparkling Wine, Blue Curacao, and Orange Juice. Emerald Mimosa Disney loves to use Blue Curacao in cocktails, so we weren’t shocked to see it in one of these drinks. The orange juice stood out in this drink the most and it was another tangy and sweet drink. Emerald Mimosa The Blue Curacao is more for show than for taste. We could barely taste it, but it put the “emerald” in the emerald mimosa! It really did taste like a regular mimosa (which we didn’t mind), but we ended up liking the Sour Leprechaun more. If you love mimosas, you would probably enjoy this, but if you aren’t a fan then you’ll want to stay away. Emerald Mimosa Both of these drinks are $14 each and currently available at The Wave Lounge in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. We’ll continue trying out the St. Patrick’s Day snacks and drinks around Disney World, so stay tuned for reviews! See ALL of our St. Patrick’s Day reviews from 2021! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How are you celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: A GREEN Mimosa and 2 More Limited-Time Drinks Arrive in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Disney’s Contemporary Resort Food Tour Here’s What to Eat at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort! What’s New at the Monorail Resorts and Wilderness Lodge — The Gingerbread Castle, Cinnamon Roll Cupcake, And ALL the Christmas Stuff! 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. Who’s everyone’s favorite blue abomination? If you didn’t say Stitch, we might need to have a talk. Hey Stitch! As blue aliens go, Stitch is a pretty good one and he’s loved by many! Finding Stitch merch in and out of the Disney parks can certainly be a treat (even when it’s kind of scary like the Stitch Crashes Disney collection). If you agree, we’ve got great news! A few months ago, we were pretty excited to find a very cool Stitch-inspired pair of ears in Disney World. Now, anyone can snag the Stitch Ear Hat online! Stitch Ears This cap has got Stitch’s adorable face on the front, complete with a nose that sticks out. You can snag it for yourself for $19.99. Click here to buy the Stitch Ear Hat! But that’s not the only Stitch merch to hit the virtual shelves. You can also pick up this Stitch MagicBand Slap Bracelet for $24.99. Slap Bracelet MagicBands We’ve seen this option in the parks and online for months now, but now it’s been restocked so that you can get your hands on it without a trip to Disney World. Want to buy the Stitch Slap Bracelet MagicBand? Click here! Looking for a new top to match your MagicBand or ears? There’s the Stitch Tank Top for Women for $26.99. ©Disney We haven’t spotted this shirt in person yet but we’re loving the design. Stitch looks so calm in the picture and the text says, “One of a Kind.” To buy the Stitch Tank Top, click here! And we’ve got another item that we’ve seen in the parks, but that’s new to online! Stitch Mug What do you think of the Stitch Smile Mug for $14.99. You’re sure to look like a silly alien when you’re sipping out of this. Click here to buy the Stitch Smile Mug! All of these items are available on shopDisney RIGHT NOW so head on over to snag them. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney merchandise updates! Want to see more of the Stitch Ears? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be picking up any of this merch? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's New Stitch Ears (And MORE!) Are Online NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World’s Newest Pair of Ears Let You Wear Stitch’s Head…On Your Head Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! End October on a Spooky Note with This BIG Sale on Disney Halloween Items Online! View the full article

If there’s anything you can rely on when visiting the Germany Pavilion in EPCOT, it’s beer. Germany is one of the World Showcase Pavilions where we all tend to experience that “When in Rome” moment, you know? When in the Germany Pavilion, one orders a beer! Germany Pavilion in EPCOT If you frequent the Germany Pavilion, however, you may have noticed that time and time again, the beer selections seem to be more or less the same. That’s why we we were all the more excited to see on our visit today that there were not one, but TWO new beer offerings at the Germany Hovels Stand. After visiting the Joy of Tea earlier today in the China Pavilion and tasting their new drink special, we hopped over to Germany to see what else we could find for the latest libations! Germany Hovels Stand When we asked if there were any new beers available, we were directed to the two offerings: the Blueberry Peppercorn Cider and the Weihenstephaner Lager! The two items on the left are new! After we ordered the Blueberry Peppercorn Cider, the Cast Member we spoke with told us that a lot of guests have been asking to see more rotating beer offerings, so they hope to switch up these selections often! Blueberry Peppercorn Cider Now, we should note that technically these aren’t BRAND new beers in EPCOT. The Cast Member told us that the Blueberry Peppercorn Cider was very popular during last year’s Festival of the Holidays, so they brought it back! The Weihenstephaner Lagers are often spotted around EPCOT festivals as well, the most recent being this year’s Festival of the Arts. Blueberry Peppercorn Cider Still, we can’t complain with two new beers being added to non-festival menus in EPCOT! Blueberry Peppercorn Cider We’ll check back on the Germany Hovels Stand to see if their menu offerings do in fact begin to rotate more frequently! If you’re looking to try something new on your next trip to EPCOT, head on over to the Germany Pavilion! It’s a good opportunity to order EPCOT festival drinks if you missed the chance to last year! Click here to read what we thought of the China Pavilion’s new specialty drink! 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 is your favorite World Showcase Pavilion to grab a drink? Let us know in the comments! The post Cheers! A Popular EPCOT Festival Drink Returns! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: NEW Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Shot (YESSSS!) Is PERFECT For Fall in Disney World! Here’s How To Charge Your Phone In Disney World (Now That FuelRods are Too Expensive)! What’s New in Epcot — Space 220 and Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Progress, Swarovski Jewelry, and MORE! View the full article

Since its initial reopening, Disney World has added signs all over property reminding guests about the various face mask policies. Minnie Mouse knows the importance of a comfortable face covering! In these policies, guests must keep their face masks on at all time, which includes during photos anywhere in the parks. Today, we found a new addition that reminds guests to keep their masks on while taking pics. While strolling around EPCOT, we noticed a a sticker on the ground that we hadn’t seen before. With the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival currently happening, the topiaries are a hot spot for picture taking. France Photo Op The sticker says “wear a mask while taking photos”, and is placed right where someone would stand for a picture with Belle and the Beast. We spotted a few of these around World Showcase today. Face Mask Reminder Sticker Another sign we’ve seen mentioning this policy in the past says “Masks must be worn over the nose and mouth at all times including when taking photographs.” Even though these trash can signs are older, the ground stickers we saw today are new and the wording has been slightly changed. Face Mask Signage Remember: face coverings must be worn by anyone ages 2 and up at all times unless actively eating or drinking. We have only seen these in EPCOT so far, but we will be on the lookout to see if they’ve been added to any other parks. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates and news from Disney World. What You Need to Know About Disney’s Face Mask Policies Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to Disney World recently? Let us know in the comments! The post Face Mask Reminder Stickers Added to Photo Spots in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What You Need To Know About Disney’s Face Mask Policies Here’s the ONLY Way to Get the Exclusive Mango Limeade Dole Whip in Disney World Get Ready to ROCK! Bands Announced for EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival View the full article

Ever since the Disney World parks closed last year, we’ve seen a lot of charities and fundraisers to help out the Cast Members who lost their jobs. Cast Member When thousands of Cast Members were laid off due to the pandemic, many fans stepped up in a big way and helped out to support those in need. Thankfully, that generosity is still continuing, and if you’d like to help out some of those furloughed employees, there’s an event you need to know about! The Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration, FL is hosting a Cast Member Fair on Saturday, April 3rd. The event will be filled with Easter-themed celebrations, including the Easter Bunny, crafts, gifts, and an egg hunt. But, besides all the family fun, the fair will benefit many Cast Members who have lost their jobs. ©Community Presbyterian Church If you’d like to show up and support, you can visit 511 Celebration Ave from 10AM-5PM. Masks and social distancing are required for the event. For those local to Walt Disney World, this would be a great way to show your appreciation for those who “make magic.” Cast Members We’ll make sure to keep you updated if we receive any more pertinent information or details regarding this event. Stay tuned to DFB for more ways to help out Disney Cast Members in their time of need! Want To Know More Ways to Help? Check Out This List! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! How have you helped out the furloughed and laid off Cast Members? Let us know in the comments! The post Easter Fair in Orlando Benefits Furloughed Disney Cast Members! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Food Bank Started By Laid Off Disney Cast Members in Danger of Closing — Find Out How YOU Can Help! Here’s How Disney Executives Have Been Responding to the Layoffs Support Furloughed Disney Cast Members Through Theater and Comedy! View the full article

Love Disney? Love your pet? Good. We’ve got the PERFECT collection for you! Disney Dog Spirit Jerseys We’ve seen all kinds of adorable dog and cat items released over the past few months including LOTS of fun pet spirit jerseys, and a dog and cat collection that you could fill your entire house with! But wait, there’s more. You can now snag OVER 400 NEW Disney toys, outfits, collars, and MORE for your dogs and cats online! Chewy.com recently released The Disney Collection — an entire line of pet products made in collaboration with Disney with over 400(!!!!) items. The Disney Collection ©Disney|Chewy Right now, the collection appears to have 329 items on the Chewy website, but People Magazine notes that the entire collection will contain over 400 items. Looking for classic Disney characters? You got it! There’s a Minnie Mouse HAWAIIAN DRESS for you pet, along with a DONUT plush toy(!!), a Cinderella Satin Dress for your dog or cat, and lots of other toys and goodies. We have to admit, it might be pretty hard to turn down a Cinderella satin dress for your dog for $15.99! Disney Collection Items ©Disney|Chewy Maybe Star Wars is more your thing? No problem! How about a Baby Yoda squeaky toy? Or a Baby Yoda collar? Or even Stormtrooper mice toys for your cat?! Star Wars Items ©Disney|Chewy You could even get a Baby Yoda pet bed!! More Star Wars! ©Disney|Chewy Looking to go to infinity and beyond for your little furry pal? Then why not grab them one of the many Pixar toys available, like the plush Buzz Lightyear, a Claw and Aliens hide and seek puzzle plush, or even a Buzz Lightyear teaser cat toy with catnip?! Pixar Items ©Disney|Chewy There’s just so much to choose from! So Fun! ©Disney|Chewy If your pup or kitten thinks they’re a superhero (or maybe you think they’re a little bit of a super villain), you can grab them some Marvel toys like the Captain America shield plush toy, a Hulk plush, and more! Marvel Toys ©Disney|Chewy But, be warned. There are a LOT of new items on here — pet beds, shirts, plushes, leashes, toys, and more! ©Disney|Chewy You might just spend a pretty penny on your furry friend — but that’s probably nothing new, is it? If you’re looking to spoil your dog or cat (maybe they’ve got a birthday coming up or “gotcha day” is getting close), there are a LOT of fun, new options for you to check out right now. We’ll keep an eye out for more great Disney items for you (and your pets) and let you know what we find! Click here to see some of the 2021 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival merchandise that is now available online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these new Disney items? Tell us in the comments! The post Get OVER 400(!!!) NEW Disney Items For Your Pets Online first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Is Experiencing Technical Difficulties…Again. The Saga Continues. This Star Wars Tool Could Be The Pride And Joy Of Your Kitchen! This Baby Yoda Cup Has A Big Secret! View the full article

The Downtown Disney Starbucks West is officially open! Downtown Disney Starbucks West We welcomed back the Starbucks next to World of Disney last month, and now, the second location is back up and running, too! It reopened TODAY, and you know we were in there checkin’ out what’s new. And sure enough, we spotted a special new WandaVision-themed drink! Introducing…the Spring Forward Strawberry Matcha! This creation is a pineapple and green tea blended matcha drink with strawberry purée, cold foam, and whipped cream. Hm…pineapple? We’re sensing a WandaVision connection! Spring Forward Strawberry Matcha And boy is this sip eye-catching! That red and green combo looks both refreshing and summery. Let’s get tasting! Looks tasty! This is a pretty mild drink — none of the flavors are particularly intense! It felt light, but we did note there was a bit of an odd texture due to the matcha. So if matcha isn’t your thing, you may wanna steer clear. It’s very refreshing! The simple taste means most people will probably enjoy this refreshing way to get their Starbucks fix. But if you’re REALLY not into green tea, you’ll want to pick a different drink! Lots of whipped cream! We grabbed the venti size for $6.95 and really enjoyed it! If you’re lookin’ for a way to celebrate spring AND WandaVision, we may have just found your drink. As always, we’ll keep you posted with the latest Disney news and updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Read About Downtown Disney’s Starbucks Reopening! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you try this drink? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: A WandaVision-Inspired Starbucks Drink Is FINALLY in the Disney Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ANOTHER Starbucks Location at Disneyland Resort is Set to Reopen SOON! What’s New at Downtown Disney: Up Minnie Ears, a Restaurant Reopens, and New Mask Designs! PHOTOS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From the Reopening of Buena Vista Street at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Have you got your big day coming up? Wedding Pavilion Recently, we spotted the NEW Bridal Minnie Ears in Disney World and we were dreaming of wedding bells as soon as we saw them. Now, brides-to-be can snag this formal pair from home! Those beautiful Bridal Minnie Ears have officially arrived online! Now, you can get your hands on these veiled beauties from the comfort of your couch — no Disney trip required. Bridal Minnie Ears These ears have a glittery white fabric for the ears themselves. Add a pretty faux satin bow with faux pearls and a veil and you’ve got a totally gorgeous way to show some love of Disney. Bridal Minnie Ears You can snag these ears on shopDisney right now for $34.99! Bridal Minnie Ears As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney merchandise updates! Click here to buy the Bridal Minnie Ears! 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 picking up these ears? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's NEW Bride Ears Are Now Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Bride-to-Be? These New Disney Ears Are for YOU New Over-the-Top ICE CREAM Minnie Ears Are Now Available Online! 🍦 Disney’s NEW Pearl Minnie Ears Will Be Available Online SOON! View the full article

We’re back to talk about one of our favorite things — FOOD! EPCOT Flower and Garden is here! We’ve been eating our way around World Showcase at EPCOT during the Flower and Garden Festival but we still can’t choose just one favorite. So, we’ve turned to our readers on our Instagram Stories to help us narrow it down! We started with 24 different menu items in our first-round bracket, then narrowed it down in the second round, and now things are getting serious — we’re done with round 3! So, which snacks are making it to the next round? Let’s see what you said! First up we pitted Mango Limeade Dole Whip against the Cookie Butter Worms & Dirt! All the childhood nostalgia in the world couldn’t hold up against the dedicated Dole Whip fans leading the Dole Whip to take the win with 56% of the votes! We don’t hide our love for Dole Whip here at DFB so we couldn’t help but grab another frozen snack when the votes tallied up. Dole Whip FTW! Next up was the battle of fried dough. When asked to choose between the Beignet Caramélisé and the Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites, it was no question which dough all our readers favored! The Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites came in the lead with 61% of votes! There’s just something about GIANT rolls of dough covered in icing and cinnamon that makes you want more. There’s no WRONG answer in the battle of fried dough! We finished off with the dessert and put some savory items to the test. When asked to decide which seafood snack will move to the next round, 67% of our readers chose the Crab and Cheese Wontons over the Shrimp & Grits! mmmm wontons And, coming in with the same 67% lead, the Burnt Ends and Pork Belly Slider claimed the top spot over the Goat Cheese Tart. We’re sad to see that flakey pastry go, but that sauce-covered slider is too good to NOT advance into the next round! Okay, now we’re REALLY hungry! Are you ready for the next round? Be sure that you’re following us over on our Instagram Stories so you can place your vote as we narrow it down to the top two dishes! It sure is shaping up to be a tight competition for the winner! Check Out the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise Collection That Just Dropped Online! 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! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Did your favorites advance to the next round? Let us know in the comments! The post Did Your EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Favs Make It to Round 4 of Our Bracket?! Find Out HERE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Round 1 of Our EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Snack Bracket is OVER! Did Your Favorites Move On?! News: MENUS Announced for EPCOT’s 2021 Flower and Garden Festival Here’s the ONLY Way to Get the Exclusive Mango Limeade Dole Whip in Disney World View the full article

Today we took a visit to Downtown Disney, and we were greeted with a lovely surprise! Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure Usually, our visits here are pretty eventful. We check out the new food, we scope out the merchandise, and we look to see if anything has changed. Today, we actually got the chance to see someONE special — a Disneyland Resort celebrity! We were on our way out of Downtown Disney today when we spotted something in the bushes… What’s that? …something we hadn’t seen in a while! Is it possible? Is that a Disneyland cat? Could it be? Why, yes it is! This little pal was hanging out in the shrubbery, taking a snooze. We’ve definitely missed seeing these friends in the time that the parks have been closed! Hey there, buddy! When the parks reopen, we’ll hopefully get the chance to say hello to even more Disneyland cats. See you real soon! Well, little buddy, enjoy your nap! We’ll be back in Downtown Disney soon and maybe we’ll see each other again. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from Disneyland Resort! Click Here to Check Out the Social Distancing Markers Outside of Disneyland Park! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever seen a Disneyland cat before? Tell us in the comments! The post Can You Spot the Hidden Disneyland Kitty? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The BRAND NEW Santa Hamm Apple is the Cutest Apple We’ve Seen in Disneyland! What’s New at the Disneyland Resort: More Food and Wine Booth Signage and a DOLE WHIP Scented Pin! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Shopping Event Announced for Downtown Disney! View the full article

We have another delicious Disney copycat recipe to share! Big Thunder Ranch BBQ Entrance We love recreating our favorite Disneyland Resort bites in our own kitchen, but this recipe is, even more, special because a visit to Big Thunder Ranch BBQ is no longer an option! This beloved family-style BBQ joint closed to make room for Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, but don’t worry! If you find yourself craving these long-lost ribs, Disney just released a recipe for the long-lost Big Thunder Ribs. These ribs are sweet and tangy bites of porky goodness. Let’s get started! A homemade BBQ rub, a little bit of time, and a bunch of spareribs are all you need to feel like you’re back at Big Thunder Ranch BBQ! RIP Big Thunder Ranch BBQ. We Miss Your All-You-Can-Eat! Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper 2 tablespoons seasoning salt 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 (4-pound) rack pork spareribs, trimmed of excess fat 1/2 cup water 1 cup favorite barbecue sauce Directions: Step one: Combine the lemon pepper, seasoning salt, paprika, sugar, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl to create the Citrus Roundup BBQ Rub. Stir to combine, and set aside Step two: Sprinkle the Citrus Roundup BBQ Rub on both sides of the ribs, massaging the meat to adhere. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours or up to overnight Step three: Preheat the oven to 350º. Place ribs in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet, and pour water into the pan. Cover with foil and roast for 1 hour Step four: Remove the pan from the oven and uncover. Pour off any excess water. Evenly coat the top of the ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce. Return pan to oven and roast for 30 minutes more Step five: Remove the pan from the oven and cover lightly with foil. Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes to preserve their juiciness Step six: Slice ribs between each bone with a serrated knife. Serve immediately with more barbecue sauce for dipping! Read our FULL Review of these ribs here!! Bucket o’ Barbecue Chicken and Ribs Pair these ribs with some creamy coleslaw and buttered cornbread for a rootin’-tootin’ cowboy-approved feast! It’ll feel like you’re eating a meal served right off of the chuck wagon. Make sure you have plenty of napkins on hand, or feel free to lick the sauce right off of your fingers (we won’t tell anyone!). Keep checking DFB for more delicious Disney recipes! Check out these other Disney parks inspired recipes! 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 serving these Big Thunder Ribs at your next barbecue? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Recipe! Ribs from Big Thunder Ranch BBQ! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Recipe: Make Disneyland’s Signature Monte Cristo Sandwich at Home! Recipe: Learn How to Make the Iconic Disneyland Peppermint Marshmallow Wands! Recipe: S’mores Bake from Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue in Disneyland View the full article