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It may only be March, but the 50th anniversary of Disney World is closer than we think! Cinderella Castle 50th Decor Starting on October 1st, there will be an 18-month long celebration with new overlays to each Disney World park icon, new character outfits, and more! Now, some of the decor for this magical event is ALREADY out on display! Cinderella Castle has been kind of a hot mess lately with the stage being torn apart and the moat being drained (likely for installation), but now one of the absolutely stunning banners is up on this Magic Kingdom icon. Cinderella Castle 50th Decor Just yesterday, we got a sneak peek at these “EARidescent” banners from Imagineer Zach Riddley, and even though they were gorgeous on video, they are even prettier in person. We love all of the intricate details and we can’t wait to see what the colors look like when the sun hits them just right. Cinderella Castle 50th Decor The 50th is still months away, but it looks like Disney is getting a head start on the decorating. After all, this is likely to be one of the biggest celebrations we’ve seen at Disney World! Here’s a look at what the castle will look like in the daytime once complete. Cinderella Castle Concept Art ©Disney And here’s what it will look like at night! Stunning, right?! ©Disney We’ll continue to keep you updated as more of the 50th anniversary celebration makes its way into the parks! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from the Disney Parks! Learn more about the 50th anniversary celebration 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. Are you visiting Disney World for the 50th anniversary celebration? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS! 50th Anniversary Decor ALREADY on Cinderella Castle in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 15 Need-to-Know Disney World Updates! VIDEO: Sneak Peek at the 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle Makeover Three 2021 Dates You NEED to Know If You’re a Disney World Fan! 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. Are you headed to Disney World in 2021? Disney World If so, there’s a lot you need to know! With tons of changes and new health and safety measures, it might be VERY different than your last trip (or totally different than what you’d planned for your first!). You’ll want to be well-prepared for your trip, so today we’re helping you pack! There are some essentials you’re going to need for your 2021 trip but don’t worry, they won’t break the bank. All these items are under $15! A Poncho Listen, when we say that it rains a LOT in Florida, we mean it! In the summertime, it will likely rain (at least a little bit) most or every day of your trip, so you won’t want to be caught unprepared and get soaked. A rainy day at Magic Kingdom! Picking up some ponchos online or at your local store ahead of time can save you money in the parks. Like, we’re talking buying ponchos for your whole family for the price of one Disney poncho kind of money savings! Poncho Prices are HIGH in Disney World! The ponchos that Disney sells are much more expensive, and a cheap pack from online is going to work just as well! Friends don’t let friends spend at least 10 bucks on a piece of plastic sheeting. Click Here to Order Some Disposable Ponchos! Refillable Water Bottles Another thing that you won’t want to spend money on in the parks is bottled water! Currently, a bottle of water will cost you $3.50 in Disney World. Save yourself some money and instead bring a refillable water bottle that you can take to the various bottle refill stations or fill with free cups of ice water from quick-service restaurants. Ice Water at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies There are several water bottle options online for under $15, but if you want one with a little more “magic,” then check out some of our designs from the DFB Store. We’ve got several prints that a Disney fan will love! Click Here to Shop the DFB Water Bottle Collection! A Power Bank for Your Phone The My Disney Experience app is a key part of planning your day in the parks now more than ever. With access to wait times, Mobile Order, park maps, and so much more, you’ll want to make sure that your phone stays charged throughout the day. (Plus, you need that extra battery to take lots of pictures!) FuelRod stations in the parks provide another option for charging! While there are places around the park where you can sit down and plug in, like the area near the Tangled restrooms in Magic Kingdom, you’ll just be wasting valuable park time. Batteries called FuelRods ARE for sale at little kiosks throughout the parks, if you want to go that route. Once you buy one for $30 you can exchange it for a fresh one whenever you run out of juice. FuelRods We use these often fairly reliably or, better yet, pack our own from home. You can purchase a portable battery pack, charge it up ahead of time, and bring it in your park bag. Then, when your phone dies, you can plug it in and stay on the move! The advantage of NOT getting a FuelRod is most of these batteries will give you multiple charges between having to recharge the battery itself, making it more convenient. We’ve Found a Great Battery Pack for Under $15 — Click Here! Hand Sanitizer Especially nowadays, you’ll likely want to stay as clean as possible when traveling to Disney World. That can be difficult because we often don’t realize just how many things we touch in the parks! Seriously, think about just riding a ride. You’re holding on to a handrail, getting in and out of the vehicle, and more. You’ll likely want to have a way to keep your hands clean. Besides frequent hand-washing, one of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs is by sanitizing your hands. Hand Sanitizer Station Sure, there are LOTS hand sanitizer stations spread throughout Disney World, but some people aren’t a fan of the particular type of sanitizer Disney uses. PLUS, we’d say there’s a 50/50 shot that any sanitizer pump you find in the parks is…empty. There are a lot of folks using them and, especially at the exits of attractions and the entrances of the parks, we find them, more often than not, out of sanitizer. They get refilled often but don’t rely fully on Disney for your sanitizer needs. Bring your favorite brand or scent along with you, and you won’t have to worry. This Hand Sanitizer is the Perfect Size for Your Trip! Wet Wipes OK, we need to talk about wet wipes. Basically, they’re a lifesaver. A large part of Disney World is covered in sticky surfaces, thanks to other guests, food, and more. Plus, we’re typically up to our wrists in frosting, cheese, or other goopy deliciousness and need a way to clean up. Wipes. Are. Everything. Festival Tables — you’ll definitely want to wipe these down! Pack some wet wipes in your bag and you’ll be able to wipe down those tables, rails, ride seats, or sticky hands when things aren’t as clean as they should be. You can thank us later! These Wet Wipes Come in Individual Packs! Sandwich Bags You may wonder “why sandwich bags?” but hear us out! These little baggies are great for keeping your belongings separated and organized inside your park backpacks or strollers. Splash Mountain Ziploc Bags On top of that, they’re very helpful for securing your valuable belongings and keeping them from getting wet. Keep a sandwich bag ready for your phone when you board a water ride and keep your most precious items zipped up so that they don’t get wet in the rain! Plus, they’re super handy if you can’t quite finish that cookie or treat and want to safely save it for later. Click Here to Order Some Sandwich Bags Online! Masks If you’re traveling to Disney World in 2021, be prepared to adhere to the resort’s mask mandates. All guests 2 and older are required to wear one throughout their time in the parks, so make sure that you get some styles that you like! Keep in mind, even wearing masks whenever you go out and about back home, it’s NOT the same as a full day in the sun, heat, rain, and sweat that comes with a day in Disney World. That favorite mask of yours might not feel so great after eight+ hours. Pack various styles to give yourself options in the moment. We have our own line of awesome face masks! Another reason it’s beneficial to have some backup masks in your park bag is that wearing one that’s damp or stretched out can get uncomfortable quickly. In our experience when it’s warm out, having a backup to switch to when things get sweaty is a lifesaver too. Keep your extras stored in a sandwich bag in your backpack to make sure they stay dry! Shop Some of Disney’s Masks Online Here! Sunscreen You probably don’t need to be told that Florida is HOT. Even in the non-summer months, the sun can be intense. Save yourself from future misery by packing sunscreen! Gotta be prepared for those really sunny days! Whether or not you burn easily, applying some sunblock throughout the day will help make sure that you don’t get uncomfortable crispy in the parks. Besides chafing or sore feet, a sunburn may be one of the things that lead to a ruined park day the fastest. Order Some Sunscreen for Your Vacation Here! Extra Socks While it may seem silly, packing an extra pair of socks could actually save you some grief during the day. There’s a chance that your feet could get wet from rain or water attractions, and we all know how miserable soggy socks can be! Fantasia Socks Besides that, switching out your socks part of the way through the day may help your feet feel refreshed and less fatigued or help prevent blisters. we’ve been there where our shoes start off the day comfy as can be but after a few hours, we’ve got some rubbing happening we need to relieve. Switching to a different style sock can help. You never know what a fresh pair of socks could do! Shop Some Socks Online Here! Sunglasses We’ve already mentioned how intense the Florida sun can be, and that’s exactly why you need a great pair of sunglasses! But here’s the catch — you’re vacationing at a theme park, so you may not want to bring along your most expensive pair. You don’t want to lose your expensive sunglasses on Slinky Dog Dash. Think of how devastated you’d be if your fancy sunglasses got lost, stolen, or fell off while on a rollercoaster. Instead, we recommend getting a cheap but effective pair that won’t be missed too desperately if something happens. Keep in mind that with wearing masks comes the dreaded fogged-up glasses. Test this before your trip to make sure you find a comfortable pair that don’t sit too close to your mask so they stay nice and clear all day. Click Here to Shop a Cheaper Pair of Sunglasses Online! Hair Ties This one is for the ladies and gents with longer hair! For those who plan on wearing their hair down during the day, then you’ll want to get a few extra of these to pull your hair back for thrill rides. Also keep in mind that wearing your hair down might seem like a good idea until the heat or rain sets in and you’re begging for a hair tie to get it up off your neck! Definitely put your hair up before riding THIS! Even if you’re wearing your hair up, you may want to have some extras just in case. You never know when your hair tie might break! Buy a Pack of Hair Ties for Your Trip Here! Lip Balm Since you’ll have to wear a mask throughout your vacation, you may want to invest in some lip balm. Heat, sweat, and the mask environment can all combine to make uncomfortably dry lips. Keep that mask on and keep those lips moisturized. Wearing a mask will be a lot more comfortable if your lips aren’t chapped, so make sure to reapply that balm when it’s time for a mask break! Less “goopy” lip balms seem to perform longer under masks. A minty flavor is a plus too, as it keeps things a bit fresher under that fabric. We’re big fans of Burt’s Bees brand. It’s dryish to the touch compared to other brands, and some flavors offer a burst of peppermint. Order This Lip Balm for Your Comfort! Gum Speaking of comfort and a “not so fresh feeling” when wearing a mask…have you ever tried to wear a mask when your breath was less-than-perfect? It can be kind of miserable. We’ve chowed down on all sorts of garlicky, smokey, or otherwise…pungent foods before then find ourselves getting a reminder of what we ate for the rest of the day! You Might Not Want a Reminder ALL DAY that You Ate Garlicky Olives! Gum isn’t sold anywhere on Disney World property, so you’ll need to bring your own if you want that minty-fresh feeling. Disney doesn’t SELL gum because, well, they don’t want you stepping in it! Or touching it under a table or railing or anywhere else gross people stash spent gum. Another option would be to consider some mints! Here’s Some Gum That You Can Order Online! Reusable Straws Paper straws are pretty much everywhere in Disney World nowadays, and if you’re not a fan, then it’s time to invest in a reusable one. If you’ve tried drinking a frozen drink in Disney World with a paper straw you know a few sips in, it seems to start to turn to mush. Don’t like that paper straw? Bring your own! There are tons of types out there, from metal to silicone and everything in-between. We suggest getting some that come with their own cleaning tools, that way you can wash them out and reuse them with ease! We Think You’ll Like These Reusable Straws — Click Here! Medicine You know that feeling when you’re tired and feel a massive headache coming on and you really just need some relief? Sometimes just being in the sun all day can zap it out of you and before you know it, your head is throbbing. Yeah, you don’t want that feeling in a theme park! Make sure to stock up on your favorite over-the-counter medications BEFORE your trip. Save money — bring your own medicine! It’s nice to have your own stash handy when you need it. Keep in mind, you CAN swing by First Aid in any park for select free over the counter medicines like Tylenol or a bandaid. If you’re in need of something specific or something not stocked in First Aid, you could be left spending extra money on marked-up medications in the park that may not be your preferred brand or type. Save yourself the time and hassle, and just bring some for your park bag. A Face Mask Chain When you’re dining at a restaurant or eating a snack, you won’t want to take off your mask and sit it just anywhere. Enter…the mask chain! Some restaurants gave us a bag for our masks, but most of them don’t. These neat little contraptions work similarly to glasses chains (cause that’s basically all they are!). They hold your mask with clips or hooks and then let it hang around your neck when not in use. They come in all kinds of styles and patterns as well, so you can get them to match your mask or your outfit! These are especially helpful with kids that tend to yank off their mask and toss them on a dirty table! We Found Some Mask Chains Online, Check Them Out Here! A Stroller Cover If you’re a parent, then you know how important it is to keep your stroller dry! One pop-up rainstorm and everything you had stored in stroller parking is now completely soaked. (Been there. Done that. It sucks.) Keep your stroller nice and dry while it’s parked. When traveling with a stroller, make sure to invest in a solid stroller cover ahead of time. Think of it like a poncho for your stroller! Put it on your stroller anytime you leave it outside, and you’ll be good to go no matter the weather! If it DOES start raining, you can leave your kiddo safely inside while you navigate around and they’ll remain nice and dry! Here’s a Stroller Cover That May Work for You! A Mask Bracket This item is an interesting addition to our list that you may love or you may hate. If you’re bothered by the feeling of your mask getting sucked into your mouth when you breathe and talk, then you may want to get a mask bracket. Minnie Mouse knows the importance of a comfortable face covering! This invention is made to safely keep your mask slightly away from your lips and away from your face, while still making sure that it does the job it’s supposed to do. When you’re sweaty and that mask is clinging to your cheeks and lips, this could be a great source of relief for many folks. They could be helpful for those long park days when you’re huffing and puffing! Check Out the Mask Bracket Here! Handheld Fans If you’ve ever been to Disney World in the warmer months you know all too well the feeling of standing in a sweltering line often in the full sun praying for a fan or AC to be nearby. Well, now you can get relief on the go! Get your fans ahead of time, so you don’t spend extra on one in the park! Disney sells mister fans that we admit do feel nice in the summer, but with masks, they’re not practical. If your mask gets wet, you’ll need to trade out for a dry one. We recommend you pack your own. Many guests bring handheld fans to the parks, and although they seem really touristy, they really DO help. Just a little battery-operated fan can make a BIG difference! Click Here to Order a Handheld Fan! Cooling Towels Another easy way to keep cool is by using a cooling towel. Simply wet these towels, wave them around for a second, and place them around your neck. Voila, you’re on your way to chilling out! We know how well a little water can help you cool down! They’re helpful, reusable, and great for use even outside of Disney World. Get Yourself a Cooling Towel Here! A Stroller Clip Have you been shopping? Or have you just packed too many bags for the park and now you’re tired of carrying them? Either way, a stroller clip may be just what you need. This one looks like a Mickey! If you’re traveling with a stroller, invest in a heavy-duty clip to attach any stray bags to the handle. Getting those extra bags off your arms and out of the other areas of the stroller will help you save space and keep you from getting weighed down. Check Out This Adorable Mickey-shaped Stroller Clip! There you have it, those are some of the essentials that you may need for your 2021 Disney trip! If you’re traveling this year, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest information and news from the Disney World parks! Click Here to See Our ULTIMATE Packing List! 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 pack in your park bag? Tell us in the comments! The post 21 Disney World Essentials UNDER You’ll Need in 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Twelve Essentials You NEED in Your Disney World Park Bag! OK, So You Actually CAN Survive Disney World WITHOUT These Items 10 NEW Disney World Tips We NEVER Thought We’d Have to Share! View the full article

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If you’re a coffee-lover going to Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort soon, you’re in luck! Starbucks Not too long ago, one of the two Starbucks locations in the shopping and dining area reopened (and we were pretty happy about it). But now, the Downtown Disney Starbucks West location has announced its reopening date! On the Starbucks Instagram page, they announced the return of the Starbucks West location! According to the post, it is set to reopen on Monday, March 15th. Disneyland Starbucks Tumbler The operating hours are set to be 9AM-9:30PM on Monday through Saturday, and 9AM-8:30PM on Sunday, so you’ll have plenty of time to grab your favorite Starbucks drinks! Starbucks Disneyland Mug Ornament Plus, they announced a special “opening week” drink, so be sure to check it out ASAP once it opens. We didn’t get any hints as to what the drink will be, but we’ll be checking it out as soon as this location reopens. We’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest Disney reopening news! INFOGRAPHIC! How to Order Our DFB Original Raya and the Last Dragon Drinks at Starbucks! 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! Is Starbucks your go-to coffee spot? Let us know in the comments! The post ANOTHER Starbucks Location at Disneyland Resort is Set to Reopen SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From the Reopening of Buena Vista Street at Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Announces Carthay Lounge Dining Reservations, Experiences Technical Difficulties NEWS: City of Anaheim ICU Availability Drops Below 15% View the full article

Are you feeling a little lucky? You just might be, because St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! St. Patrick’s Day Decorations But you don’t need to be super lucky to try all of the Irish-themed treats across Walt Disney World — you just need to know where to find them! And, today, we’re here to tell you where to find the Bailey’s Chocolate Cupcake. You just need to go to the Beach Club Marketplace at Disney’s Beach Club Resort! Lots of St. Patrick’s Day detail! There, you’ll find this cupcake, which is a chocolate cake with a Bailey’s Irish cream mousse dome covered in a velvet chocolate spray. Plus, it’s decorated with chocolate ganache, shamrock sprinkles, and chocolate and vanilla crisp pearls. It certainly screams St. Paddy’s Day, with a mossy green top and a golden (chocolate) shamrock on top! Golden shamrock! This was a simple, yet rich cupcake. The chocolate cake itself was moist which was great with the mousse. Now, speaking of the mousse — you can really taste the Bailey’s flavor, and we loved it! Bailey’s Chocolate Cupcake Besides decorating the outside of the cupcake, the chocolate and vanilla pearls were also inside the mousse dome. This made for a surprising, crunchy bite every once in a while! Lots of flavorful mousse We thought this cupcake was perfectly decorated for St. Patrick’s Day, and its flavors were a great match as well. A filling could have been a fun addition, but we loved the combo of the mousse and cake as it was. But, if you don’t like the taste of liqueur in your desserts, you may want to try another St. Patrick’s Day treat. Pretty gold pearls This treat is $5.99, and if this sounds like your cup o’ tea, then you can find it now through March 18th at Disney’s Beach Club Resort! Review: Disney’s Latest Cupcake Has An INSANE Amount of Frosting, and We’re NOT Complaining Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this St. Patrick’s Day cupcake? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Chocolate Comes in MANY Forms With Disney World’s New Cupcake first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Menu Updates At Disney World’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts (Including a NEW Shipwreck Burger!) Several Disney World Pool Bars Have Expanded Menus — But For How Long? What’s New at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts — Lobby Construction, Disney Vacation Club Merch, and MORE! View the full article

It’s Women’s History Month, and Disney World has plenty of celebrations in store! Minnie Mouse For the month of March at Disney Springs, there are events featuring food, activities, and merchandise around strong women who have had an impact at Disney World. And now, a Disney Springs shop is releasing some new merchandise featuring Disney’s most iconic lady, Minnie Mouse! If you’re headed to Disney Springs soon, be sure to check out the latest print at Vera Bradley because it features the lovely Minnie Mouse! Spring is in full swing on this pattern because it is covered in gorgeous flowers. The pattern releases tomorrow, March 11th, at the Vera Bradley in Disney Springs, on shopDisney, and on Vera Bradley’s website. Vera Bradley We can’t wait to see all of the different accessories this pattern is on, and we’ll let you know if we see any other Disney patterns in the future! A Vera Bradley Event Lets You Donate While You Shop in Disney Springs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you buy a bag with the new Minnie Mouse print? Let us know in the comments! The post Vera Bradley's Newest Disney Pattern is For Minnie Mouse's Biggest Fans! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Is the ONE Place We Found Masks For Sale in Disney World Today What’s New in Disney Springs: a NEW Caramel Sundae, Neon Merch Galore, and Refillable Popcorn Buckets! What’s New in Disney Springs: Construction Updates, TONS of Rainbow Merchandise, and Designer Masks! View the full article

March 2020 was a little chaotic, to say the least, with Disney World closing down due to the global health crisis. And in the midst of all that, St. Patrick’s Day got a little lost in the shuffle. The Artist’s Palette On the very day that Disney World Resort Hotels closed down, we found a brand new treat, the Irish Car Bundt Cake. We got to see it, but weren’t able to try it. A year later, Disney World is open again, and we were FINALLY able to try this cake at The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort! Irish Car Bundt Cake This treat is St Patrick’s Day all the way, with a Guinness cake, Baileys Irish Cream Mousse and Whiskey Caramel. It’s like a pub in dessert form, and Disney’s description DOES emphasize that this Bundt cake contains alcohol. Irish Car Bundt Cake And if those Irish pub vibes weren’t clear from the description, just look at it! The chocolate clover on top has us feeling lucky! Irish Car Bundt Cake Now, back to that description. There’s a lot of booze in those components, but Bailey’s was the most pronounced flavor of them all. The Guinness chocolate cake was very moist, and had just a hint of stout flavor. The caramel in the middle was a little salty with a hint of whiskey. None of the alcohol was too overpowering, but you can tell it is there! Irish Car Bundt Cake When we sliced open the bundt cake, the caramel oozed everywhere, but we didn’t mind because it was SO tasty! We loved this treat so much that we wish it was here year-round. We also wish it was a little bigger, but we really don’t have many complaints here at all. Irish Car Bundt Cake If you like sweet and salty chocolate desserts, we think you’ll enjoy this festive treat! You can find the Irish Car Bundt Cake for $4.49 at The Artist’s Palette at Saratoga Springs. And St. Patrick’s Day is still a WHOLE week away, so when more festive green treats pop up around Disney World, we’ll let you know where to find them! REVIEW: A NEW St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail in Disney World Has a Surprise Topping! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you like boozy desserts at Disney World or not? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: A Bundt Cake at Disney World Is an Irish Pub in Dessert Form! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW!!! Mike & Sulley Cookie Butter at Disney World is SCARY GOOD! REVIEW: This Apple Tart REALLY Impressed Us in Disney World Today REVIEW: Disney World’s HUGE Caramel Blondie Is a Sweet Success! View the full article

Despite the delay, we’re still very excited about Avengers Campus coming to Disney California Adventure! ©Disney The BIG ride coming to the new land when it opens later this year is WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure featuring your favorite web-swinging-and-slinging superhero. Now, we’re getting a closer look at the upcoming attraction! During the D23 event celebrating 20 years of Disney California Adventure, Disney creative teams shared a closer look at WEB Slingers and just how guests will get the power to sling webs of their own. ©Disney The ride vehicles let guests shoot webs to help Spider-Man with a bit of a Spider-Bot issue. We’ve seen some of the concept art before, but today we got a little sneak peek of the ACTUAL attraction! We’ve seen a behind-the-scenes look at the ride vehicles, but today’s pictures give us more insight. ©Disney Avengers Campus While Brittany Howell, the project coordinator for the attraction, talked about her experience working on the upcoming ride, we got to see a bit more of the ride vehicles and loading area. It looks like the queue already has some plexiglass in place, like many Disney World attractions do. Disneyland Resort’s theme parks do not have an official reopening date yet, however Disney has announced a reopening timeline for late April. ©D23 Brittany shared that she’s been on WEB Slingers about 100 times now, and her high score is 480,000. With a teammate, she was able to score a whopping 1,600,000! We can’t wait to give it a go ourselves! It was very important to the team that there was an attraction with no height requirement, and WEB Slingers was perfect since he is beloved by people of all ages. ©D23 The event also provided some more details on the creation of Avengers Campus. Imagineer Steve Spiegel said that the Avengers are “like the Muppets because they live in our world. In some ways, we can put them anywhere on Earth and it makes sense for an Avengers land.” ©D23 It was also mentioned that when the quinjet arrived, “it went from a construction site to ‘the Avengers are here’, it’s gonna be okay.” ©D23 WEB Slingers is expected to open with the rest of Avengers Campus sometime this year and we are so excited to experience it for ourselves. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates on Avengers Campus and more! Click here to learn EVERYTHING we know about WEB Slingers! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about WEB Slingers? Tell us in the comments! The post Closer Look at NEW Spider-Man Attraction Coming to Disney's Avengers Campus! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: VIDEO: Disney’s Avengers Campus Has a Special New Resident New Exciting Details Released About the Spider-Man Attraction Coming THIS SUMMER to Disney California Adventure! VIDEO: Tom Holland Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Avengers Campus in Disneyland! View the full article

If there’s anything that Disney fans can agree on, it’s that we would do just about anything for a free magnet. Hey, Donald! That’s why we can’t really explain WHY we’re so excited about these D23 Gold Member gifts we’re about to show you…it’s just a Disney magnet fan thing. To celebrate D23’s 12-year anniversary, Gold Members can redeem a FREE magnet over the next couple of weeks! Members have a choice between two complimentary magnets. You can select a classic Mickey Mouse design… © D23 …or Figment. Now, don’t get us wrong, the Mickey magnet is super cute and has a nice classic look to it, but it’s not everyday you can get a free Figment magnet…or any Figment merchandise for that matter! © D23 Gold Members have until Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 at 11:59PM PT to select their free magnet! Simply head on over to D23’s website, log in to your account, and enter your mailing address so they know where to send the magnet. © D23 We’ll be on the lookout for more special opportunities for D23 Members, so be sure to continue to follow along! Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder? Click here to find out how YOU can score a free magnet, too! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a D23 Gold Member? Let us know in the comments! The post D23 Gold Members: Find Out How to Score a FREE Magnet! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: D23 Members Can Get Early Access to a NEW Mickey Mouse Plush Collection! Find Out How! Learn Disney Secrets, Celebrate Mickey’s Birthday, and More with TONS of Virtual D23 Events D23 Gold Members Can Get a DISCOUNT on Disney Merch Right Now! View the full article

If we have the opportunity to add plastic cheese to something, well, you know we’re going to do it! Time for tots! We try to get our hands on it whenever we can — we love dipping our Mickey pretzels in it, as well as our corn dog nuggets! Everything is just better with plastic cheese! And that includes tater tots. Well, we wanted to share a little update about this cheese upgrade that’s available at Friar’s Nook at Magic Kingdom. You can order plastic cheese as a side! It’s a perfect combo with a side of tater tots. We’re about to make these tots cheesy Now, you might say to us, “hey, DFB, you can actually order tots from the Kids’ Menu with cheese AND it comes with bottled water or milk for $6.49.” Yes, this is true. However… Kids’ Menu We ordered tots with a side of plastic cheese, and a FREE water and only paid $5.29. Ka-ching! That’s more than $1 savings! Receipts don’t lie And you can bet that we poured that cheesy sauce all over our tots. Mission accomplished: Cheesy tots Disney World can be expensive, so saving a dollar here and there can really add up! And we’ll let you know if we spot any other ways to save. Check back with us for more Disney World updates! Hack ALERT! We Invented a SPIKED Kakamora Float in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World snack? Let us know in the comments! The post Do You Know About This Disney World Cheese Upgrade? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: FINALLY. Corn Dog Nuggs WITH CHEESE Are On The Regular Menu in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Find Out Where! Did Your Favorite Make it Past Round 3 of Our BEST Snacks of 2021 Bracket? Wow, Disney is Really Trying to Get Rid of These Souvenirs! View the full article

Although Disneyland is discontinuing its Annual Passholder program, those who had active passes since March 14th, 2020 have been renamed Legacy Passholders. Disney California Adventure As such, Disney has offered Legacy Passholders several discounts, along with a few other perks, including some special opportunities at the upcoming A Touch of Disney event at Disney California Adventure. Disney has created some new virtual backgrounds for Legacy Passholders celebrating their status, as well as the 20th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. The first background is just a purple background with the Legacy Passholder in the corner. ©Disney This background is all about Cars Land! ©Disney And in Cars Land, you’ll find Flo’s V8 Cafe! ©Disney Finally, represent some Pixar Pier in your Zoom Calls! These night shots are so beautiful! ©Disney So maybe you can’t actually BE at Disney California Adventure, but at least you can pretend to be there on your Zoom calls. You can download the high-resolution backgrounds here. If we spot any other fun goodies for Disneyland Legacy Passholders, we’ll let you know! Disney Just Released Lots of HUGE Savings for Legacy Passholders 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 a Disneyland Legacy Passholder? Let us know in the comments! The post Legacy Passholders! Can't Visit Disney California Adventure? Fake It With These Backgrounds first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Monthly Payments for Disneyland Annual Passes May Be Eliminated EXCLUSIVE Legacy Passholder Perks Coming to Disney California Adventure Event! PHOTOS: NEW Retro and Fuzzy Sweatshirts Have Made Their Way to Disneyland Resort! View the full article

Every spring, the Disneyland Resort celebrates all things Easter Eggs! And we aren’t just talking about those delicious handmade fudge eggs. Disney also scatters character-themed Easter Eggs around the theme parks and Downtown Disney. It’s a fun activity for the entire family that Disneyland has hosted for years, and you can purchase a map to hunt them all down (with a special prize for those who complete the map!). Fudge Easter Egg Since the parks closed before the Easter season last year, we missed out on our annual Easter Egg hunt around Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. But it looks like for 2021, we’ll soon be able to take part in the springtime festivities! That’s because on a trip to Downtown Disney today, we spotted a few Easter Eggs begin to appear around the shops and restaurants! Heads up — we’re going to help you locate a couple of the eggs now! Can you spot the White Rabbit? Each of the eggs are “hidden in plain sight,” so to speak, so they aren’t too difficult to spot — you just have to know where to look! White Rabbit Easter Egg We spotted the White Rabbit Easter Egg on top of California Sole! White Rabbit Easter Egg We also spotted the Donald Duck Easter Egg in Downtown Disney today as well! Can you spot Donald Duck? His egg is perched on top of the Crazy Shake to-go window at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes. Donald Duck Easter Egg We spotted a couple of other eggs, including Mickey Mouse and Pluto!! But for now, we’ll let YOU figure out where to find them (HINT: look around World of Disney and Tortilla Jo’s!). Just be sure to look UP as you explore Downtown Disney! Donald Duck Easter Egg We’ll keep our eyes peeled for more of these Easter Eggs to appear around Downtown Disney! Could we also see the eggs appear at A Touch of Disney inside Disney California Adventure? Only time will tell! Click here to check out the Cast Members we spotted INSIDE Disneyland Park today! 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! Do you participate in the annual Easter Egg hunts in Disneyland or Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Think You Can Locate These “Hidden” Easter Eggs in Disneyland? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New Disneyland — A Spooky Exhibit, Floral Minnie Ears, and More! NEWS: Disneyland Has Banned Face Masks That Contain Valves Who’s Up for Adventure? We Spotted the New Up Minnie Ears in Downtown Disney! View the full article

We love getting to see our favorite Disney pals! Donald Duck In the past few days, we’ve spotted some ADORABLE new encounters with iconic Disney faces in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’ve seen Goofy waving from atop Hyperion Theater, Chip & Dale having a picnic, and Donald gardening. Today, Donald Duck took a break from his plants to give us a very important PSA. We were strolling through Hollywood Studios when we spotted Donald out and about near the Hollywood Brown Derby. Typically, we’ve seen him watering the flowers in the area but today he was prepping for Spring in another way. Donald Donald was showing guests what to do after they sneeze. Any guesses? Use hand sanitizer, of course! We love that Donald took some time out of his day to spread the good hygiene practices. And we love cute character interactions like this one! As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest updates from Disney World and beyond! Click here to see more of the new character encounters! 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 Donald’s PSA? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO! Sneezing Lessons from Donald Duck in Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Oasis Canteen Is No More! PLUS Jessie’s New Meet and Greet Location and Forky’s Photo Opp… VIDEOS: Disney World Is Seriously Stepping Up Their Character Game What’s New at Hollywood Studios: New Menu Items at Rosie’s, TONS of Star Wars Merch, Christmas Stuff, and More! View the full article

Every time we turn around, Disney is releasing a brand new pair of Minnie Ears! ALLLLLL the ears… Most recently, we’ve seen EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Orange Bird ears (ORANGE BIRD!), Disney California Adventure ears, and Balloon ears! And more are coming every single day! We can’t keep up — but we certainly try! We just found a NEW pair of Loungefly Minnie Ears that literally has icons of all our favorite things on them. We’re talking EVERY little thing, from stormtroopers to Dapper Dans to Teacups to Cinderella Castle! All our favorite things on Minnie ears! How about a close-up? Look at that pretty sequined bow. The blue colors on these really pop. Oh, hey, we see Dumbo, the Yeti (?!?!), a Mickey Balloon, a Teacup, and more! The YETI?!?! The leather-like headband has a Loungefly tag on it. Loungefly These kinda match the new Loungefly backpack and wallet that we have seen around the parks recently. We found these ears at World of Disney at Downtown Disney for $34.99 — we think these might go fast, so if you’re looking to nab them, get them now! And we’ll let you know if we spot these in Disney World or online. The 10 WORST Minnie Ears in Disney World, According to YOU! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you collect Minnie Ears? What do you think of these? Let us know in the comments! The post Can You Spot Your Favorite Park Icon on Disney's Newest Pair of Ears?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These Blinged Out 2020 Ears in Disney World are Our EVERYTHING Right Now! We Literally NEED All 26 of These New ABC Mugs in Disney World! What’s New in Disney Springs: Retro Hats, Boozy Snacks, Sequin and Pineapple Backpacks! View the full article

When you’re at Disney Springs you might want to build in some time to plan where you want to eat BEFORE you get hungry. Once you’re in the hunger zone, it’s risky because there are A LOT of restaurants to choose from! Disney Springs There’s Irish food with a show at Raglan Road, a quick delicious burger from D-Luxe Burger, and you can even eat surrounded by dinosaurs in T-Rex (oh, and WAY more than this!). With so many different flavors and places to choose from, how is one to know where to eat your next meal? Well, we can always be swayed by a good discount, and this Disney Springs restaurant may help you solidify your plans. It’s time to change your Friday date nights to Wednesdays because Jaleo by Chef José Andrés is offering a pretty sweet deal on your beverage of choice. Every Wednesday night you can score half-priced bottles of wine with dinner! You read that right, an entire bottle! Not a tasting, not a glass, a BOTTLE. Jaleo If you haven’t had the chance to check out Jaleo’s we’re going to clue you in on why this worth changing plans for — they offer quite a fine selection of hand-picked wines, Spanish beers, and signature cocktails! The signature restaurant is also known for its modern Spanish cuisine menu so you can even have a nice meal to go with your wine. ©Jaleo Now known as Vino Wednesdays, you can get this deal at any Jaleo’s location every Wednesday night! And, if you need help deciding what to order with your wine (because people insist that food must go with wine) you can check out our full review! Stay tuned for more Disney news and updates! Here’s How You Can Win FREE FOOD From a Disney Springs Restaurant! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to Jaleo? Let us know in the comments! The post Did Someone Say Half-Priced Wine? Here's Where To Find It At Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs! August 10, 2018 PHOTOS and TIPS: Our FULL Experience From Reopening Day at Disney Springs News! Earl of Sandwich, Chicken Guy!, and Planet Hollywood in Disney Springs Share New Safety Protocols View the full article

Starbucks is a great place to get your caffeine fix both in and out of Disney World. Starbucks! It’s also home to some seriously cool secret menu recipes. We’ve long been fans of trying out the different Disney-inspired secret menu drinks at Starbucks and today, we’ve come up with our very own Raya and the Last Dragon drinks and we want to tell YOU how to order them! As with any Starbucks secret menu drink, you can’t just head into your local Starbucks and ask for the “Raya Frappuccino” or the “Sisu Drink.” Instead, you’ll need to talk your barista through the recipe! Refer to the “How to Order” section for each drink to do so! But, you sure can order these drinks at ANY Starbucks location — not just in Disney World. ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Drinks First up, we’ve got the Raya Frappuccino! This drink is a vibrant blend of dragon fruit (get it?) and green tea flavors. Add in a little bit of chocolate and you’ve got a sip that’s as adventurous and lovable as Raya herself. Raya Frappuccino How to Order Order a Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino in your desired size. Add a scoop of dragon fruit. Ask for mocha drizzle in the cup. Get it topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and matcha powder! Raya Frappuccino This drink was VERY SWEET! The bright colors make it a lot of fun to drink and oh-so-Instragrammable. It reminds us a lot of the Maleficent Frappuccino but with way more focus on the dragon fruit. We mixed the whipped cream, mocha, and matcha into the drink which made it even better. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’ll want to try this one out. Raya Frappuccino Next, we have a sip that’s based on your favorite last dragon — the Sisu Drink! You’ve heard of the pink drink and the purple drink, but this one takes inspiration from the light indigo colors of Sisu. Sisu Drink How to Order Order a Shaken Passion Tango Tea with Soy Milk Add vanilla syrup. Get it topped with whipped cream and dragon fruit inclusions! Sisu Drink The Sisu Drink is the least sweet of the three but it is the most refreshing! You can mostly taste the tropical flavors of the tea. This is a good option for someone who wants a fun Raya-themed drink without the sugar rush. Sisu Drink And finally, we’ve got a drink inspired by all the lands (Heart, Talon, Tail, Spine, and Fang). It’s the Kumandra Drink! This drink shows several different layers like the separate lands of Kumandra all held together by some Sisu-influenced flavors. Yup, get ready for more dragon fruit! Kumandra Drink How to Order Order a Shaken Passion Tango Tea with Soy Milk. Ask for it blended. Ask for whipped cream in the bottom of the cup. Get it topped with whipped cream and dragon fruit inclusions! Kumandra Drink The Kumandra Drink is kind of like a less-sweet version of the Raya Frappuccino interestingly enough! It’s sweet but it doesn’t have a sugary taste. If milkshakes aren’t your thing but you still want to try something on the sweeter side, you’ll prefer this one. ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Drinks Once again, you can order these drinks at ANY Starbucks, not just the ones in Disney World! Keep in mind, making these drinks can sometimes take extra time. Therefore, if it is SUPER busy (especially in the theme parks!) you might want to stick to something a little easier to be respectful to your baristas and the folks behind you. Be respectful to those Cast Members and baristas, folks! Need a quick reference on how to order? Use our handy infographic! ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Secret Menu Drinks Infographic! We had a BLAST creating these drinks inspired by the latest Disney film. Give them a try yourself and tag us on Instagram to let us know what you think! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from Disney World and beyond! 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 trying the Raya and the Last Dragon drinks? Tell us in the comments! The post INFOGRAPHIC! How to Order Our DFB Original 'Raya and the Last Dragon' Drinks at Starbucks! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 2020 Is the Year of ‘Hocus Pocus’ OVERLOAD! Here’s Proof! NEWS: Raya & The Last Dragon Will Premiere in Theaters and on Disney+ Here’s EVERYTHING (Yes, Everything) That Was Announced for Disney+! View the full article

We spotted something SUPER exciting in Disneyland today! Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle The park has remained closed since March 2020, but Disney recently announced it could reopen in late April. And while we were passing the main entrance gate today, we spotted a BIG sign that we’re makin’ progress on that reopening. A group of main entrance Cast Members was walking on the other side of the gate! We couldn’t believe they were out and about, so we stopped to investigate… The Disneyland Cast Members are back! …and watched as they headed over to the ticket booths! We can’t BELIEVE it! Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, mentioned that Disneyland would need time to reopen in order to recall and retrain its furloughed Cast. Could we be seeing the first hint of that? No matter what, we’re just happy there are signs of progress on the other side of those gates! We’ll keep ya posted with more updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out the Latest Disneyland Reopening Update! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for Disneyland to reopen? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We Spotted Cast Members INSIDE Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disneyland Resort Aims to Reopen in Late April Disneyland Is EXEMPT From California Governor’s Recommendation Against Large Gatherings NEWS: Anaheim Officials Support Bill to Speed Disneyland’s Reopening View the full article

2021 is Disney World’s 50th anniversary! Cinderella Castle To celebrate, we’re getting new costumes for Mickey and Minnie and even a ride’s grand opening! The celebration will be 18 months long, and we can’t wait for it to kick off on October 1st! But a HUGE part of the anniversary are the mini-transformations coming to each of the park’s icons, and today, we got a closer look at one of them. Cinderella Castle, the Tower of Terror, Spaceship Earth, and the Tree of Life are all getting a makeover for the anniversary! And while all of them will be temporary — with the exception of Spaceship Earth — Disney’s putting a LOT of detail into each look. Today, Imagineer Zach Riddley shared a behind-the-scenes peek at the decor package for Cinderella Castle’s makeover! Concept art for Cinderella Castle’s mini-transformation ©Disney Cinderella Castle will get an EARidescent rose gold paint finish as well as jewels, swags, and bunting. Ribbons in royal blue and gold will drape the turrets and towers. ©Disney Riddley says the “gold detailing and vibrant hues” draw inspiration from Mary Blair’s vision of the Cinderella film. Take a look here! WOW. This already looks pretty awesome, doesn’t it?! Imagineer Chris Beatty says of the transformation, “when guests walk into the Magic Kingdom, we want them to stop and just be in awe.” We’re definitely excited to see the new look! Cinderella Castle Concept Art ©Disney Riddley notes that work will begin on this transformation “in the weeks and months to come.” We’ll keep an eye out — we can’t wait to watch the progress! We’ll keep you posted with more Disney news and updates, so stay tuned to DFB. Learn More About the Cinderella Castle Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for this transformation? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Sneak Peek at the 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle Makeover first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Take a CLOSER Look at Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Transformation! Mickey and Minnie Get New Costumes For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Three 2021 Dates You NEED to Know If You’re a Disney World Fan! View the full article

Disney California Adventure will reopen its gate soon meaning there might be a few more people hanging out around Downtown Disney! A Touch of Disney banner already up in the park! On March 18th, the park will reopen Thursdays through Mondays for the special ticketed event, A Touch of Disney. Needless to say, we’re pretty excited to be back eating and drinking our way through all the different lands. And, Disney is giving us even MORE time to meander around Downtown Disney after the event ends! A Touch of Disney will begin at 12PM and end at 8PM and Disney has extended the hours at Downtown Disney so there is more time to shop and dine after the event! When we took a look at Disney’s website we noticed that beginning March 18th through March 22nd, Downtown Disney will open from 10AM to 9PM. This gives guests one extra hour every day between Thursday and Monday. ©Disney And, there’s even MORE time to explore the following weekend. On March 25th, 26th, and 29th Downtown Disney will be open from 10AM to 9PM and will open even LONGER on March 27th and March 28th from 9AM to 9PM. It has been a LONG time since we’ve seen the area open for a full 12 hours! ©Disney The last time that we saw Downtown Disney extend their hours was back around the holidays, so we are guessing that Disney is preparing for a few more crowds during this time. These hours are subject to change so keep an eye on DFB for all the latest updates! PHOTOS: We ALREADY Spotted the First ‘A Touch of Disney’ Booths! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be going to A Touch of Disney this month? Let us know in the comments! The post Downtown Disney Hours Extended During 'A Touch of Disney' Event! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Downtown Disney Is About “LET IT GLOW” with a NEW Holiday Light Experience! See What We Think Of The BRAND NEW Limited Time Flavors at Disneyland’s Salt & Straw Ice Cream Who’s Up for Adventure? We Spotted the New Up Minnie Ears in Downtown Disney! View the full article

Eating in Disney World can get pricey, so we’re constantly looking for great deals you can take advantage of there. Disney Springs Well, if you want the chance to score some FREE FOOD or even FREE gift certificates for one Disney Springs restaurant, we’ve got a special deal you’ll want to check out. The college basketball tournament is set to begin soon and City Works Eatery and Pour House is celebrating with a SUPER special promotion! City Works From March 14th through April 5th, each City Works Eatery guest will receive a special scratch-off ticket. With that ticket, you’ll have the chance to win one of five prizes: $50 gift certificate, $25 gift certificate, free bar bite, free dessert, or free side dish. FREE food?! You’re talking our language here! City Works Eatery & Pour House You can then come back to City Works between April 6th and May 31st to redeem your prize. Scratch-Off ©City Works Eatery & Pour House City Works has a BIG TV wall, so if you are a fan of college basketball, this might have been a place you were thinking of stopping by anyway (or it might be a spot that’s now on your radar). But, now you’ve got an even bigger reason to go — the chance to win FREE food in the future! City Works in Disney Springs | Photo from February 2020 Just keep in mind, again, that you won’t be able to start redeeming those prizes until April. Click here to see our recent review of City Works! We’ll keep an eye out for more discounts and deals all around Disney World, and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more updates. Click here to see the latest Disney deals and Discounts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be stopping by City Works to take advantage of this deal? Tell us in the comments! The post Here's How You Can Win FREE FOOD From a Disney Springs Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Find Out Which Disney World Restaurants Will Participate in Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month in 2019! REVIEW: The Great Irish Hooley Is A Flavorful Fest Over at Raglan Road in Disney Springs! Disney Springs Gets Even Nuttier with This Nutty Buddy Sundae! View the full article

It’s no secret that Disney will continue to be BUSY for spring break. EPCOT We’ve already seen Disney extending park hours as Park Pass reservations have been FULLY booked for next week. But if you’ll be in EPCOT tomorrow, good news! You have a little extra time to enjoy the park. Previously, EPCOT was open from 11AM-8PM tomorrow, March 11th. Now, Disney added an extra hour: the park will close at 9PM! ©Disney With crowds lookin’ pretty heavy the last few days, you may need that extra hour to squeeze in that last ride or two! We’ll keep you posted with more Disney news and updates here at DFB, so stay tuned! Here’s What the Crowds Are Like in Disney World This Week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World in the next few weeks? Let us know in the comments! The post EPCOT Hours Extended for Tomorrow! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney EXTENDS Park Hours This Weekend NEWS! Disney World Extends EPCOT Park Hours on Select Saturdays in October! Spend MORE Time in the Disney World Parks in Early March! View the full article

We’re BIG fans of the monorail here at DFB. EPCOT Monorail And we love seeing it get the recognition it deserves! We recently spotted some Cast Members over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort with monorail-themed costumes. It made us wonder: how could WE show our love for this classic Disney transportation?! And then there it was, in Disney Springs. A brand-new monorail collection! We spotted this collection in Disney Style in Disney Springs AND Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. First up, there’s a black t-shirt with neon Mickey ears. And of course, the monorail is looping around like it’s on a track! The tee is $36.99, and we love that it’s understated with a pop of color! Check out that monorail detail! There’s another t-shirt with a bit more color. This one’s striped, with a tank top over it. That tank top has the same Mickey ears — and if you squint, you can see a tinyyy monorail on the track! It’s $39.99. Pretty stylish! One more top! This one’s long-sleeved and great for snuggling up in chillier weather. We LOVE the details on it, from the Mickey Mouse zipper to the text on the chest reading “Living the Dream.” Cozy, right?! And we’ve still got the monorail! It’s zippin’ across that same colorful track. This shirt is $49.99! The monorail’s still here! Lastly, Disney switched it up a little with leggings that rep ALL the Disney transportation! Guys, there’s even a TEACUP on here. Not to mention, we’ve got transportation classics like the bus, Jungle Cruise boat, train, and more. These leggings are $39.99. How many types of transportation can you see?! If you’re a monorail fan, we may have just found your next park outfit! This collection is simple with a touch of Disney — perfect for a more subdued look. (Besides those leggings, of course. Those are a STATEMENT.). As always, we’ll keep you posted with more Disney news and updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out Some Bags Repping a Different Form of Disney Transportation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of the monorail? Let us know in the comments! The post A MONORAIL Clothing Collection Exists in Disney World, and You Have to See It first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — Halloween Shakes, Dooney & Bourke’s Anniversary, And Disney Tees Galore! What’s New at Disney Springs — The Quake Shake, A Retro Throwback, And The Spookiest Halloween Decorations EVER! Spotted! REDD HOT Minnie Ears Alex & Ani Found At World of Disney View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney Easter and springtime fun has already begun! Hey, Thumper! In Disneyland, we’ve spotted springtime balloons, those classic Disneyland FUDGE Easter eggs, and more adorable spring treats. We’ve also seen some springtime popcorn arrive in Disney World. And you can even get a FREE Easter-themed toy TODAY (March 10th) only. But more springtime fun is on the way! Soon, you’ll get the chance to go on a magical Disney-themed Easter egg hunt right from the comfort of your own home! Mark your calendars! Starting March 12th, you’ll be able to visit shopDisney for the annual Magical Easter Egg Hunt! ©Disney This is an event that Disney has hosted in previous years. Basically, what you’ll be able to do is print some special Easter eggs and a digital interactive map that will let you and your kids “hunt” for eggs right from your own home! Magical Easter Egg Hunt Adventure from 2020 | ©Disney Previously, you could also go on a special Easter egg hunt in your local Disney Store. Right now, we’ve only seen an indication that the event will take place online. Also, keep in mind that several Disney stores are closing very soon. Is the Disney Store near you closing soon? Click here to check. If you want to commemorate the completion of your Disney at-home Easter egg hunt, you can grab some Mystery Figure Easter Eggs for your little ones! These are priced at $9.99 each and inside you’ll find one of 5 figures. But, you won’t know which one you’ve got until you open it up! ©Disney If you’re thinking of potentially getting one of these mystery eggs, you might want to do some shopping on shopDisney and get it TODAY (March 10th). Why? Well, today you can actually get a Mystery Figure Easter Egg for FREE with each purchase of a toy. You can snag a toy or two to fill their Easter baskets, and get a FREE Easter egg figure to go along with it. Click here to see how to get the Mystery Figure Easter Eggs for FREE today only! Overall, the Disney Easter scavenger hunt can be a great way to add a little bit of fun to your holiday in a way that’s pretty easy. We’ll keep an eye out for more great Disney items and activities and let you know what we find. Click here to read about the Easter egg hunt coming to EPCOT soon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be doing this Disney Easter egg hunt at home? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's How to Host the BEST Disney-Themed Easter Egg Hunt at Home first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Sparkle & SAVE With Disney’s Jewelry Sale Online! Disney’s 2021 Easter Plushes Have Arrived! Get a Discount on a Disney Item You’ll Actually Use Over & Over Again View the full article