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We are still quite a few months from the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins in June. Rainy Day Crowds However, this year, it looks like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is considering pushing up the technical start of hurricane season to earlier in the year. As any Florida resident, Florida frequenter, or Disney-goer can attest, hurricanes are a frequent annual frustration, to put it mildly, and traditionally the season for these oceanic storms starts on June 1…or does it?! Rainy Day at Animal Kingdom According to the Weather Channel, the NOAA is considering bumping up the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, since recent years have reported storms originating before June — last year, Tropical Storm Arthur formed on May 16. Rainy Day Cavalcade The idea was first floated at the NOAA Hurricane Conference in December, and the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service are planning to address the idea in the spring. Disney’s Hollywood Studios May 15 was the new suggested date, which would be the first time since 1965 that the start of hurricane season was moved. When the original dates were set in 1935, the start of the season was June 15, which was then changed to June 1 30 years later. Rainy Day in Animal Kingdom Since Disney World and Orlando are in the middle of central Florida, hurricanes usually don’t amount to much more than rain, which we are ALL too familiar with, but it’s fascinating to see the changing weather patterns in a state notorious for, umm, pretty wild weather. As we keep an eye on the (oddly Disney-themed) 2021 hurricane season, we’ll continue to keep you posted on ALL the weather-related news for Disney World. Get those Mickey Mouse rain jackets ready! 6 tips for planning a Disney World trip during hurricane season 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 has hurricane season affected your Disney travel plans? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: The NOAA Considers an Earlier Start Date for the Atlantic Hurricane Season first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Um…Is the National Hurricane Center a Secret Disney Fan? 6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season NEWS: Isaias Is CONFIRMED as a Tropical Storm as It Makes Its Way Towards Florida View the full article

EPCOT is currently undergoing a huge transformation that will introduce new attractions, restaurants, and decor around the park. EPCOT As part of the transformation, a brand new nighttime spectacular called Harmonious will soon make its debut in EPCOT. We’ve been keeping an eye on the new barges that will help bring this show to life as they make their way to World Showcase Lagoon. And the latest addition is absolutely MASSIVE! Earlier today, we shared an inside look at some exciting new details about Harmonious. And now, we’ve had a chance to spot the newly-installed centerpiece of the show in person! The centerpiece structure is taller than the other barges that have already appeared on World Showcase Lagoon. In fact, we could spot it from a distance as we were approaching the World Showcase. The New Harmonious Barge is Visible from a Distance It’s located in the middle of World Showcase Lagoon, with The American Adventure Pavilion visible behind it. New Harmonious Centerpiece The centerpiece structure will help bring several elements of the show to life, as it will support a high-density water curtain, moving lights, fountains, and more. Harmonious Barges But this isn’t the “final form” of what the new World Showcase skyline will look like. The concept art indicates that the barges will eventually function as fountains. Harmonious Barges Here’s a closer look at the new centerpiece! Harmonious Centerpiece Disney has not yet announced a date for when the new nighttime spectacular will premiere, but we’ll be on the lookout for any additional details. We’ll continue to check in on the progress of Harmonious, as well as the rest of the EPCOT transformation, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the latest updates! Learn more about the latest Harmonious details! 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which new EPCOT addition are you the most excited to experience? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS! The Latest Addition to EPCOT's New Fireworks Show is MASSIVE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Photos! The First of 5 HUGE Platforms Put Into Place for EPCOT’s New Firework Show! PHOTOS! We Finally Saw the Barges for EPCOT’s Harmonious in Person! PICS! The Second Harmonious Barge Has Appeared in EPCOT! View the full article

It’s been nearly a year since we were last able to watch a fireworks show at Disney World. Happily Ever After When the parks reopened last summer, nighttime spectaculars did not return and continue to be temporarily suspended. Although, we did get a little fireworks surprise around the holidays, and preparations are underway in EPCOT for its upcoming show, Harmonious, normal fireworks shows aren’t taking place. But, that hasn’t stopped Disney from testing fireworks! A handful of times, Disney has tested various types of fireworks and light projections at night while the parks are closed. This past September, we learned from a reader (@kellielizabethharris) that guests at Disney’s Riviera Resort were notified via the My Disney Experience app that fireworks testing would take place in EPCOT one evening. Harmonious Concept Art We didn’t catch any videos of the fireworks testing, but it was likely for EPCOT’s upcoming show, Harmonious. We’ve since seen multiple barges move out onto World Showcase Lagoon, which will be used for various technical elements, like projections, during the show. Harmonious Then, in November of 2020, Magic Kingdom tested fireworks too! Luckily, we were able to snag a view of the fireworks from outside the park! Fireworks Testing Our view from the Contemporary gave us the perfect vantage point to see the fireworks. Fireworks Testing Here’s a little video of the action! Although there’s not much to see, we’ll take any updates we can get when it comes to Harmonious. This new show is expected to feature five floating set pieces (like the barge you see below) that will use custom-built LED panels, choreographed fountains, pyrotechnics, and more to deliver a magnificent show! Harmonious Signage While we may not know when fireworks will return to Disney World, we’ll definitely be on the lookout for any updates AND more testing! Stay tuned to DFB for Disney news. More MAJOR Work Is About Kick-Off at Disney World’s Star Wars Hotel 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 nighttime spectacular (past or present) at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Every Time Disney World Tested Fireworks Since Reopening first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Consider Making THESE Weird Choices On Your Next Disney World Trip. What Will New Year’s Eve Be Like at Disney World This Year? Here’s What We Know. A Store Gets a Paint Job, the Second Harmonious Barge Arrives, and MORE Disney World Construction Updates! View the full article

If you’ve visited the Marketplace at Disney Springs recently, you might have noticed a new mysterious photo wall for the new Disney series ‘Secrets of Sulphur Springs’ next to the Disney’s Days of Christmas store. Kyliegh Curran and Preston Oliver, stars of the time travel mystery series, found this photo wall on a recent trip to Walt Disney World Resort and had fun posing next to the larger than life images of themselves.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/NzdFtSuwzHM View the full article

A LOT is happening at EPCOT right now! The park is undergoing a major transformation — we’re already in love with the new fountain in front of Spaceship Earth (seriously, we can’t stop taking photos of it). Hello, you beautiful fountain We’re also eagerly awaiting the arrival of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, although we’re getting impatient for some opening date announcements! C’mon, Disney — throw us a bone here! But mostly, we are SO ready for nighttime entertainment to return! And so, we’ve been following the construction progress of the new EPCOT nighttime show, Harmonious, FOREVER (okay, maybe not forever, but since it was first announced in 2019). We can’t wait!!! Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley recently revealed a behind-the-scenes video about the new “nighttime spectacular.” It’s truly a global effort that has brought together technical designers from all over the U.S. contributing to all the moving parts of the show, including the lighting and fireworks. And they’ve done most of it while working virtually! In addition, Disney musical directors have worked remotely on recording sessions with a “diverse array of musical artists, performing in studios around the world.” And once completed, this will be one of the biggest nighttime shows Disney has ever done. Also, check out the newly-installed centerpiece of the show, which will support a high-density water curtain, moving lights, fountains, and more. This is going to be HUGE ©Disney In true Disney fashion, the company decided to go big or go home. And although we still don’t have a date for when Harmonious will debut, we’re getting closer and closer to seeing a brand new nighttime show at EPCOT. And we don’t know about you, but we can’t wait! So stay tuned because we’ll continue to post updates! Barge Watch! More Construction is Afloat for EPCOT’s Harmonious 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 Harmonious? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Get NEW Inside Details About EPCOT's Upcoming Fireworks Show! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: VIDEO: Fireworks Testing Took Place in EPCOT Tonight! PHOTOS: Take a Peek at the Tech Being Used for EPCOT’s New Fireworks Show PHOTOS: Are We One Step Closer to Eating at Space 220 in EPCOT?! View the full article

If you’re looking for something sweet in Disney Springs, it doesn’t get much better than Gideon’s Bakehouse! Cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s is known for its HUGE cookies that tip the scales at nearly a half-pound each! In addition to their regular selection of baked goods, Gideon’s also releases limited-edition offerings, including a cookie of the month. And if you like your cookies with a bit of a kick, this month’s offering might be for you! The February cookie of the month is the Eternal Flame, a dark chocolate cookie laced with ancho, cayenne, and cinnamon, and topped with chocolate-covered cherries. Eternal Flame If that sounds like your jam, then we have some good news and some bad news. The bad news, of course, since this is the last weekend in February, tomorrow is the final day for you to snag this spicy cookie. Eternal Flame But here’s the good news — according to an Instagram post from Gideon’s, they’ve raised the limit of two limited-edition cookies per person to six limited-edition cookies per person for the weekend! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Now’s your chance to stock up on the Eternal Flame cookies while they’re still around. In other words, get ’em while they’re hot! We’ll head out to Gideon’s when the new month hits to check out their March offerings, so stay tuned for all of the sweet updates! Check out the incredible theming inside Gideon’s Bakehouse! 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 cookie from Gideon’s? Let us know in the comments! The post Stock Up on This Unique Cookie in Disney World Before It's Gone first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s a PRO TIP to Help You Snag a Cookie From Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney World! NEW Apparel Featuring An Iconic Cookie Recipe is Coming to Disney Springs NEWS! We Now Know WHERE Gideon’s Bakehouse Will Be in Disney Springs! View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! EPCOT We’ve got the details on that exclusive event inside Disney California Adventure, EPCOT Festival news, and mask policy updates! You can soon have breakfast with more Disney characters, we find out what’s going on at Cinderella Castle and Animal Kingdom goes all-in on Raya and the Last Dragon. Check out all of the latest Disney news below! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival booth are you the most excited to visit this year? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: New Mask Rules, EPCOT Festival Menus, Another Character Meal Returns & MORE first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Latest Disney News: More Ride Closures, Extended Park Hours, Valentine’s Snacks and MORE DFB Video: Latest Disney News: 50th Anniversary Details, What’s Opening in Disneyland, 2022 Vacation News & MORE DFB Video: The Latest Disney News! View the full article

Disney World has made some significant changes over the past year in its parks, hotels, and more. Face Mask Sign One of the biggest changes has been in Disney’s entertainment. Last year, Disney even reorganized part of its businesses to make streaming the primary focus of its entertainment. Disney is also investing LOTS into Disney+. As Disney continues to adapt and evolve, and the situation with the pandemic and its parks develops, we’re left to wonder…is Disney+ the future of for the Walt Disney Company? Suffice to say, 2020 was a surprising, challenging, and difficult year. With many pandemic-related restrictions and necessary pivots, Disney World has had to navigate its way through unprecedented times. Festival of the Lion King theater The parks adapted by getting crafty with line queues and increasing capacity when possible. Disney’s merchandise team churned out collectible gotta-have-‘em face masks and has given some guests the chance to get some amazing discounts. But, the Company is still facing a lot of challenges. Disney has canceled many of its Adventures by Disney vacations. Disney Cruise Line has also continuously canceled more and more of its upcoming sailings. Disneyland Resort in California is expected to stay closed through March. Disneyland Paris is still closed. And even Disney’s parks around the world that are open are operating at reduced capacities. Disney Cruise Line Wonder Ship But, according to one analyst, even though things might not have gone fantastically with those parts of Disney’s businesses in the first quarter of its 2021 fiscal year, it might be okay because investors “have their eye on the prize.” Enter: Disney+. Ahead of Disney’s last quarterly earnings call, one analyst said Disney+ numbers might matter more than the empire as a whole. The analyst shared that investors likely want to know how the streaming service has done in light of season 2 of The Mandalorian and the premiere of WandaVision. Disney+ Logo ©Disney Ever since Disney+ debuted, the streaming service has been a smash hit, racking up millions of subscribers, surpassing even Disney’s expectations for the service, and totally changing the way we Disney-lovers view some of our favorite movies and TV shows. Screenshot from Disney+ Adult Account Disney+ combines exciting original content with nostalgic fanfare, cleverly showcasing both the old and new eras of Disney entertainment. And with lockdowns and travel restrictions, folks all over the world have really been able to stay connected with that Disney magic thanks to the streaming service. ©Disney Disney has made it clear that it’s increasingly shifting its focus to its streaming platforms, including Disney+. This change has placed the Company in the right position to capitalize on its old successes but also produce enough fresh content to keep Disney front-and-center in the media amidst trying times for theme parks. Just look at the mega success of The Mandalorian, a series that’s become a full-blown behemoth with merchandising, and has even inspired a slew of other Star Wars-related projects! Baby Yoda Shoulder Plush While some of Disney’s theme parks around the world are closed, Disney+ has been able to continue to gain subscribers and Disney’s streaming services overall have recently seen an increase in revenue. It seems Disney isn’t just treating this as just a resource for Disney fans. It’s become a focus for the Company in a big way and a way for the Company to reach WIDE audiences across the planet! Disney+ Screenshot ©Disney Analysts have even upgraded Disney’s stock based, in part, on their streaming success, as well as other factors. And in fact Disney’s stock has hit some extremely high levels over the past year. ©Disney The company has also used Disney+ to keep things going in fresh ways while dealing with the restrictions of the pandemic. In a world without “normal” movie theaters or where people may be hesitant still to leave their homes, Disney has dropped must-see movies like Mulan and Soul directly onto Disney+ (one for an additional fee, and one without). The Company will be doing that again by releasing Raya and the Last Dragon in theaters and Disney+ (for an additional fee). During the holidays, when Soul was released, Disney+ even saw a BIG bump in downloads. Back in November of 2020, Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek said “It’s very clear to us that new content drives subscribers.” It seems Disney is very much aware of how important it is to not only get subscribers, but produce content that keeps them subscribed. Mulan ©Disney The most recent Investor Day conference, for instance, was basically the Super Bowl of Disney media, FILLED with jaw-dropping announcements for TONS of upcoming NEW series, movies, and spin-offs — many of which are headed directly to Disney+. ©Disney | Marvel Studios Seriously, it was difficult to keep up with the dizzying amount of news Disney dropped that day! ©Disney But all this new content isn’t cheap. Disney is preparing to spend DOUBLE what it originally anticipated on content development costs, and is projecting Disney+ to be profitable in Fiscal Year 2024. How? Well, achieving its goal of having between 230-260 MILLION paid subscribers should help! Other things that could push Disney+ to become profitable include the price increase that is coming soon, enticing new bundles becoming available, the use of Premier Access, and the expansion of the Disney+ service across the globe. Some analysts even estimate that Disney+ will reach $4 billion in revenue by as soon as 2022. ©Disney Nowadays, looking to the future with Disney isn’t just about new rides, new restaurants, and new hotels. Sure, there are LOTS of all of those things too — and Disney has said that they WILL continue to invest in their parks. But especially now with Disney+, the future of the Walt Disney Company is about so much more. And Disney knows it too. If you listen to the call or read a transcript from the 2020 4th quarterly earnings call, you’ll hear (or see) JUST how many times Bob Chapek (the current Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company) and Christine McCarthy (the current Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer) mentioned the words “direct to consumer,” “DTC,” and Disney+. Chapek specifically noted that “DTC business is key to the future growth of our company,” and talked about how Disney recently restructured their businesses because of that. TRON Construction Chapek also said that the recent reorganization helps Disney better align themselves as they pivot “to a DTC-first business model.” Note that Chapek didn’t say it was a DTC-emphasized model or just a model where DTC is very important — it’s a DTC-first model. That speaks volumes as to where Disney’s primary focus really will be moving forward. Chapek also said he sees the DTC business as a “key driver of significant long-term value for [the] company.” Streaming is SUCH a big focus that no semi-annual dividend for The Walt Disney Company was issued in January partially to make sure the Company is able to prioritize its investment in DTC content. Disney isn’t playing around here. ©Disney As Disney continues to navigate this new era of streaming AND theme parks, Disney+ has carved a path that’s rich with new ideas. And the revenue doesn’t just end with subscribers. Disney+ original shows and movies often get their own bunch of accompanying merchandise and other items — whether that’s a Baby Yoda toy or a cake inspired by WandaVision. ’70s ‘WandaVision’ Petite Cake! Disney World’s parks, resorts, and restaurants may be what many fans associate with the Company, but Disney+ might become a much bigger part of making the magic all possible in the future. Disney+ saw a BIG bump in downloads over the holidays! Click here to see more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite thing about Disney+? Let us know in the comments! The post Is Disney+ the Future of the Company? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Is Disney+ Actually Making Money?! The ULTIMATE Guide to Every Disney Movie Coming Out in 2020 and 2021! ICYMI: Here Are the 🤯 5 BIGGEST News Bombs 🤯 From Disney’s Investors Day! 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. Okay, let’s start by stating the obvious here…Disney World is expensive! EPCOT Most of us go into our Disney trips expecting that we’re going to spend a bit more money on things in the parks than we would at home, and we accept that fact because we LOVe that Disney magic! However, there are a few things out there that are basically just rip-offs on Disney’s part, and we totally let them get away with it. In fact, we’re kind of…in a weird way…totally OK with it?! Today, we’re sharing our list of total rip-offs that Disney fans STILL love! Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars Oof, we’re starting out hot here with a controversial one! Listen, we love Mickey Premium Bars as much as the next guy, but we have to be honest — they’re a little overpriced in the parks. Currently, they’re $5.69 apiece before taxes. That’s a pretty pricey ice cream bar! Mickey Bar You know what else you can buy for $5.69? A whole box of ice cream bars at your grocery store. BUT we get it — you’re AT Disney and that ice cream JUST. TASTES. BETTER, ammiright? Outside of the parks, you can often find Mickey Premium Bars in your local grocery store. At Target, you can score a box of 6 for $7.29. To be fair, the ice cream bars sold in stores are a bit smaller than the ones sold in the parks, but you still get more bang for your buck. Ultimately, we have to admit that eating the store-bought ones doesn’t quite compare to enjoying their larger (and more magical ) counterpart in the parks! Spirit Jerseys We’re gonna break a few hearts here, but we have to be honest with you. Paying $69.99 for a t-shirt is just a little overkill…even in Disney World! To be fair, it’s the Spirit Jersey brand that’s expensive, most of their non-Disney shirts cost around the same amount, but still, they’re usually between $70 to $80 after tax! Neon Splatter Spirit Jersey If you’re looking for that specific brand of shirt, then it may be worth it for you to pay the price. However, if all you want is a Disney tee, then skip the jersey and go for a more basic design — the cheapest options for adults usually start around $20. In the end, it’s totally up to you which souvenirs you buy at Walt Disney World, but just think about how many more Disney snacks you could try with the 50ish bucks you’d save! Bottled Water We totally understand the reasoning behind this — you’re in the parks, it’s a hot day, and you don’t want to get dehydrated! However, we encourage you to think twice before reaching for that $3.50+ bottle of water at the snack stand or restaurant. There are SO many other ways to stay hydrated that’ll cost you a lot less. (Or nothing at all!) Water Bottle Refill Station First of all, guests are allowed to bring their own food and beverages into the parks, so we typically recommend bringing your own water bottle and refilling it throughout the day at the bottle refill stations around Disney World. (We even sell some pretty awesome ones in our store!) You can also stop by select quick-service restaurants and various snack stands (most any stand with a drink machine) around the parks to pick up free cups of ice water. Ice Water at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies If you’re using the Disney Dining Plan (when available), we try to recommend NOT wasting a snack credit on a bottle of water! There are so many exciting snacks out there to try, and most of them are a much better value on the dining plan. BUT, if it feels like the Sahara Desert in your mouth and you’re dying for a sip of cold water…buy the water. You do you — it’s YOUR money and YOUR trip. But there are much more cost-effective ways to hydrate if you’re looking to save a few bucks. Plus, you can always buy a pack from the grocery store and keep them in your hotel room, bringing some with you to the parks each day! Mickey Balloons Of the things that landed on this list, this one almost didn’t make it. Why? Because there’s just something so special about seeing Mickey balloons on Main Street, U.S.A., and you can’t deny the joy in a child’s (or adult’s!) face when they get one! However, we HAVE to talk about the price. Mickey Balloons These balloons range anywhere from around $14-$18 each, and that’s without tax! (Keep in mind prices go up on these periodically so ask before you purchase!) As quintessential as they are to the Disney parks, in the end, it’s just a balloon. If your kiddo gets an “allowance” to spend on souvenirs and this is eating into that, maybe encourage them to get a souvenir they can hold on to forever. Orange Mickey Balloon Basically, when it comes to Mickey balloons, we’re a bit peeved that they cost so much, but like we said, we’re suckers for a little Disney magic. We can’t exactly blame you if you shell out the big bucks to get one — you’re at Disney World after all! (Real talk — we still totes buy balloons more often than you’d think. BUT, we still know it’s a lot of money to blow on helium and latex!) Click Here to Find Out How Many of Our Readers Fell Victim to the Mickey Balloon Mania! nuiMOs Let’s talk about the new kid on the block — that’s right, Disney’s nuiMOs! These little plushes are adorable, posable, and oh yeah, SUPER pricey for what you get! Each nuiMO plush is $17.99, and they’re only a few inches tall. They’re basically the Beanie Babies of Disney World RN. Mickey and Minnie nuiMOs Plus, if you want to dress up your nuiMO in cute outfits (which is really the main appeal, right?), then you’ll need to shell out an additional $12.99 per outfit for basic outfits. If you want to get your nuiMo their own Loungefly backpack or Spirit Jersey, prepare to shell out even more! Besides looking pretty stinkin’ precious, they don’t really do much…they just pose for your pics. Donald nuiMOs If you’re looking for plushes, then you can find Wishables in the park for $9.99 each, and larger plushes usually start around $20. (And it’s less likely that you’ll lose them!) For reference, a basic Build-A-Bear costs around the same as a nuiMO ($15-20), and while their outfits are sometimes more expensive, you get a fuller experience with a Build-A-Bear, creating it from start to finish! Check out the nuiMos here! Cinderella’s Royal Table Okay, it’s time for a heavy-hitter! Cinderella’s Royal Table is one of the most popular restaurants in Disney World, but it’s also one of the most overpriced. Currently, the meal doesn’t offer the true character experience that it used to, only a short appearance from Cinderella. However, you’ll still pay the hefty price of $62 per adult and $37 per child! Cinderella’s Royal Table The adult price is only $13 lower than what it was pre-closure, and you used to have a full character meal with multiple princesses. Cinderella Castle Contrast this meal with what’s currently being offered over at Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom. It’s a restaurant that also lost the characters, but you’ll only pay $39 for adults to dine here! Plus, you’ll get an all-you-can-eat appetizer and a big plate of shared desserts. Eating inside Cinderella Castle is still an experience that we recommend at least once. It’s the CASTLE, after all. Still, that doesn’t mean that it’s not a little too pricey for our liking! Click here to see our latest review of Cinderella’s Royal Table Preferred Parking Walking extra steps to get to your car after a long day at Disney doesn’t exactly sound appealing, but neither does paying $25 extra to park a few feet closer to the park entrance! Preferred parking at Disney World parks currently costs between $40 and $50 per day, depending on the season. On the other hand, regular parking costs $25 per day. EPCOT Parking Plaza If you’re an Annual Passholder or a Disney Resort guest, you can score preferred parking at a discounted rate. However, it would be spending money unnecessarily, considering that these two groups of guests wouldn’t typically pay for theme park parking at all. Some guests choose preferred right now because the parking lot trams aren’t running, however, it may not be as helpful as you think since the parks are at limited capacity and there are fewer cars in the parking lots anyway. This is really a case of “how valuable is your time (or, in this case, steps).” If it’s worth 25ish bucks, go for it, but we’ll save that dough for an extra pretzel or two. Click Here to Check Out More Splurges That Aren’t Really Worth It! Hard-Ticketed Events AT Hard-Ticketed Events You know how visiting one of Disney’s hard-ticketed events or parties can be kinda expensive? Well, imagine adding an extra $99 per person on top of that price to visit another more exclusive event! That’s the case with Cruella’s Halloween Hide-A-Way at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Cruella’s Halloween Hide-a-Way These additional events are 3-hour parties-within-a-party that offer food, drinks, and a special parade viewing area. The problem here is that you’re already paying a lot to be at the Halloween or Christmas party, and spending time at these events takes away from the limited time that you can spend at the party in general. Also, for $99, you could buy a LOT of party-exclusive treats…now doesn’t that sound delicious?! Don’t get us wrong — these events are nice. But when we’re shelling out a lot of money to be at the after-hours event, shelling out almost double to get some food, drinks, and a parade view in an already not crowded park isn’t a great use of money or time to us. Check out our review of Cruella’s Halloween Hide-a-way a couple of years ago! Glow Toys and Bubble Wands The last two items on our list are a hit mainly with the smallest guests! Disney knows exactly what they’re doing — putting these carts directly in front of your children’s faces literally flashing colors and BUBBLES at them. They’re pretty enticing to little ones. BUT if you buy these in the parks or even buy them from shopDisney, you’ll be spending over $20 apiece! Stitch Bubble Wand The great thing about this addition to our list is that we aren’t suggesting you skip buying these, just that you’re smart about HOW you buy them! Head to Amazon before your trip and score Disney-themed bubble wands and glow toys for half the price that you’ll pay in the parks. Then, you can pack them in your bags and present them to your kids at the parks! Bring those toys out when it gets dark! Bubble wands and spinners are fun for kiddos but we just don’t love the hefty price tags for such simple, often “forgotten after your trip” items. If you really wanna go cost-effective and old school — straight up bubbles still haven’t lost their appeal with kids! There you have it, 9 rip-offs that Disney fans love. We hope you’ll forgive us for blaspheming on fan-favorites like Cinderella’s Royal Table and Mickey Premium Bars! You know we love every single thing we shared on this list, but push comes to shove — some of them are just too pricey for what they are! If you’re not super mad at us by this point, then we hope you’ll stick around for more planning advice and Disney parks news! Click Here to Read About 10 Insanely Expensive Things 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 buy any of the things on this list? Tell us in the comments! The post 9 Total Rip-Offs That Disney Fans LOVE first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Haunted Mansion and it’s a small world Spirit Jerseys Finally Spotted in Disney World! What’s New at Hollywood Studios: New Menu Items at Rosie’s, TONS of Star Wars Merch, Christmas Stuff, and More! More Pet Merch?? A ‘Lady and the Tramp’ Dog Spirit Jersey Has Arrived at Disney World! View the full article

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EPCOT has always been a special place where the world comes together to celebrate human achievement. Nothing has embodied this spirit more over the years than the park’s lineup of original nighttime spectaculars. Although we have not yet determined when our next spectacular will debut, our Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment teams are […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/bTN8vxgnLCM View the full article

This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket FAQ section. The Disney’s Armed Forces Salute offers huge savings on theme park tickets and resort rooms to those Service Members who are eligible to participate. How Can I Buy More Than 6 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets for My Large Party? Do you […] The post How Can I Buy More Than 6 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets for My Large Party? appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Disney World has made many updates to its mask requirements since reopening last summer. Face Mask Signs The parks have strictly upheld their face mask policies to promote safety for all guests and Cast Members in line with health guidelines. Masks must be worn at all times, except when stationary for eating and drinking. Now, there’s been a change regarding face mask policies. The newest change will affect how guests wear masks when dining at a Disney World restaurant. Garden Grill The new policy, shared on Disney’s website states that when dining at a restaurant, guests must wear face coverings while standing, waiting, or sitting in dining locations. This means that the only time guests are permitted to remove masks is while they’re actively eating or drinking. ©Disney Previously, guests were allowed to remove masks once seated at their tables. Now, they must remain intact unless eating or drinking. Plaza Restaurant We’ll be sure to share any more updates regarding Disney World’s mask policies. Check back with us for more Disney news! Mask Requirements for Water Parks 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 dined at Disney World since it’s reopened? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: A New Mask Policy Will Make Dining at Disney VERY Different first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! We’re Dining at T-Rex in Disney World, But Will Our Meal Be Dino-MITE?? Is Be Our Guest Restaurant in Disney World Canceling Their Quick Service Offering for the Time Being? Jaleo to Reopen on Select Days in Disney Springs Beginning TODAY View the full article

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Cue the Mission: Impossible music. Disney Springs We are feeling like REAL LIFE SUPER SPIES today. It’s our everyday mission to find you all the best Disney deals (like this one on Disney Springs area hotels), and today we had to put our spy watches and three-piece suits on to crack the code for a NEW Disney Springs discount. Ready for your briefing? First, Pi Day is coming up on March 14th (Get it? 3.14?) and our teams have proven that Pi Day is a great day to eat pie, whether it be the sweet or pizza kind. Okay, every day is a good one to eat pie, but you get our point. Where better to find a pie in Disney Springs than at Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza? Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza We’re talking custom-built, artisanal pizza pies; the kind that would fill you up after a day of park hopping and make great pizza-for-breakfast leftovers. Meat Eater Pizza Alright, agents, now that you’re up-to-date, we’ve got your directive. In celebration of the upcoming Pi Day, you can get a pre-Pi Day DISCOUNT on ANY large pizza from the Disney Springs Blaze Pizza (or any other participating location), but you’re going to need to crack the code first. Full Tables at Blaze Pizza Luckily, if you’re reading this, we place you as one of our top code-breakers here at the DFB spy agency. And we’re gonna give you all the tools you need to figure out that super-secret discount code for yourself. Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza in Disney Springs To crack the code, you’ll need to take a look through four of Blaze Pizza’s latest tweets hashtagged #BlazePiDay. The discount code is hidden inside. Got your magnifying glass? Here’s a hypothetical spy watch . See if YOU can crack the code. If you do successfully complete your mission, you can access your discount by downloading the Blaze Pizza app. Once you have the app, head to the “More” page, select “Offer Code” and input your findings. If you succeed, a discount will be waiting. And you can keep the hypothetical spy watch we gave you. But hurry! The deal is only available BEFORE Pi Day (through March 13th). Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza sign As always, stay tuned to DFB as we continue our mission of keeping you in the loop on all the best Disney discounts. Great work today, agent. You’re a credit to this squad. Click here to see MORE Disney discounts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 snagging this Pi Day discount? Tell us in the comments! The post Can YOU Crack the Code for the New Disney Springs Discount? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Get 20% Off at 20 Spots in Disney Springs! NEW! Keto and Cauliflower Pizza Crusts Now Available At Blaze Pizza in Disney Springs! We’re Adding Another Restaurant to the List! Blaze Pizza in Disney Springs Will Reopen May 20th View the full article

We’re on a mission to sprinkle a little bit of Disney into every aspect of life. Roy and Minnie Statue So far we’ve done pretty well! We’ve bought pairs of Disney Crocs and Native shoes, we’ve perused the online selection of Disney kitchen supplies, and we even spotted a Star Wars USB drive in the parks a few months ago. And, just when we thought we’d seen it all, Disney partnered up with Foster Grant to create a new line of reading glasses. Foster Grant’s new line of glasses features styles that bring Mickey and Minnie Mouse to one of your most-worn accessories. The frames have full magnification lenses and come in a wide range of powers. PLUS, you’ll get a Disney microfiber fabric case to match! With six new items, there’s a lot to cover here, so let’s get to it! ©Foster Grant The Dreamer style has a cat-eye shape and Mickey sketch icons along the entire frame. If you’re more of a Minnie fan, you can also get these in navy blue with red Minnie bows as the design. ©Foster Grant The Celebration style comes in red and rose gold and has a much thinner wireframe. The Disney touch is a little more simple on these rounded glasses with a cutout Mickey icon on the sides of the frame. ©Foster Grant If you want something with an even more limited touch of Disney, you can check out the Imagination style. The frames are solid black but feature a small Mickey icon at the end of the glasses. The real Disney party is hidden inside of the frames where there’s a red Minnie Mouse pattern. ©Foster Grant Next up is the Wonder style! The colorway is pretty unique with a lighter navy blue and pops of red on the frames. They also have some hidden Mickey icons on the front and the inside features a Minnie bow pattern. If you’re not ready to be that bold just yet, the style also comes in a brown tortoise color. ©Foster Grant And, lastly, the Iconic style brings us back to basics with square-shaped lenses and a Mickey sketch pattern on the inside. This style is giving us some major Mickey Ray-Ban vibes. Now you don’t have to be in the sun to sport Mickey and Minnie in glasses form! ©Foster Grant All of the glasses are available online only for $28.95. But, there’s more! Foster Grant also has two styles of fabric cases! One is black and white with Mickey icons all over… ©Foster Grant …and the other features Minnie Mouse with red confetti on a pink background! ©Foster Grant Both drawstring cases are $4.95 and available online only. So there you have it, Disney has even brought Mickey Mouse to reading! Stay tuned for more Disney news and updates! Can YOU Solve the Fun Disney Music Trivia We Spotted at a Disney Resort? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 the new Disney glasses line? Let us know in the comments! The post Add Disney Style to the Accessory You Wear EVERY Day first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s Latest Home Collection Is All About Beauty and the Beast! This NEW Valentine’s Collection Features Iconic Disney Couples Disney Just Dropped TWO New Limited-Edition Mickey Face Masks Online! View the full article

Disney World has a long history of supporting members of the U.S. military. Flag retreat ceremony Disney World holds a flag retreat ceremony every day, Veteran’s Day is significant in the parks, and Disney often offers special discounts to members of the military. And now, Disney World is preparing to host a major military event on its property. Back in December, the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command announced that the annual Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games will be hosted at Disney World Resort’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex. ©Disney The annual event includes military heroes from the U.S. Armed Forces and ally nations to compete in adaptive sporting events like wheelchair basketball, cycling, wheelchair rugby, rowing, and more. The event “celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured active duty and veteran U.S. military service members.” ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex And we now have official dates for the event. Disney World will host the Warrior Games from September 12th through September 22nd. The 2021 Warrior Games is open to the public, so everyone has a chance to support these heroes. If we get any more information, we’ll be sure to let you know! A Look at the Current Disney World Military Offers 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 serving or have you served in the U.S. Armed Forces? Thank you for your service, and please leave us a comment! The post Dates Announced For 2021 Warrior Games at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The NBA Discusses Latest Possible Play Off Dates and Hotel Arrangements in Disney World News: Florida’s Orange County Mayor Speaks on the MLS and NBA Playing in Disney World The BEST Things the NBA Players Did This Week in Disney World 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. Mickey Mouse fans! Mickey Mouse From an Up designer eat hat to BaubleBar designer ears, we’ve seen some pretty cool accessories here at DFB. Just a few days ago, we spotted an iconic tribute to the main Mouse himself over at EPCOT: a Designer Mickey Ear Hat! And while we oohed and ahhed at it in the parks, it wasn’t available online — until now. That’s right — soon, you’ll be able to buy this ear hat on shopDisney! Let’s check it out! The hat portion is a blank white canvas with illustrations of Mickey Mouse animation through the years. Yes, we got emotional over a hat One of the ears features a classic Walt Disney quote: “…that is was all started by a mouse.” Are we REALLY getting emotional over a hat?! Designer Mickey Ears Hat The other side has Mickey Mouse’s colorful name on an ear. We love the bright “Mickey Mouse” text that patterns the white canvas, too! Look at all that color! This work of art was designed by Alex Maher, and it will only available for a limited time! And although we don’t have an official date just yet, we can tell you it’ll be online soon. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more. As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out This Ear Hat in More Detail! 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 about this ear hat? Let us know in the comments! The post See Mickey Through the Years on Disney's New Designer Ear Hat first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Accessorize With Animation on a Designer Mickey Ear Hat in Disney World! Disney’s New Grayscale Collection Is Both Cute and Classic! Disney’s NEW Pearl Minnie Ears Will Be Available Online SOON! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Season 2 of The Mandalorian may be over, but the Baby Yoda merchandise is still coming in strong! Baby Yoda and Groot Too! Recently, we’ve found Baby Yoda streetwear and even a FLOATING(!!) Baby Yoda pram. But, wait…there’s MORE. Soon 2 MORE Baby Yoda items are coming to a galaxy near you. Anyone else panic a little during Season 2 when Baby Yoda was meditating and connecting to the Force while sitting on the Seeing Stone? Meditate Away Baby Yoda ©Star Wars | Screenrant Yeah, we had a feeling we weren’t alone there. Real tears may or may not have been shed at the end of that episode. ANYWAY, if you spent that whole episode panicking and not really enjoying how adorable Baby Yoda looked while he meditated, we have a solution! Soon, you’ll be able to get a little meditating Baby Yoda of your own from shopDisney! Meditate, He Must ©shopDisney A meditating Baby Yoda plush and pin series are set to come to shopDisney on March 6th! So, mark those calendars, get out those Seeing Stones (maybe just a couch pillow, whatever works), and get ready for more Baby Yoda merchandise! We’ll keep you posted if we see any more Grogu/The Child/Baby Yoda merchandise released soon! Are the Baby Yoda macarons finally in Disney World? See 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 getting this Baby Yoda plush or pin? Let us know in the comments! The post The Baby Yoda World Takeover Continues With 2 New Disney Items first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Baby Yoda Cup Has A Big Secret! 10 NEW Mandalorian Merchandise Items You’ve Got to Add to Your Collection! Baby Yoda Is The Star Of Disney’s New Streetwear Collection! 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. Hey there friends! Are you having a bad day? You know what might make you feel better? Some Disney shopping! World of Disney Several of our favorite items that we spotted in the parks made their way online this week, as well as some new ones that we hadn’t seen before. So we’re sitting back, relaxing, and taking a scroll through all the new Disney products online. Ya know, just to see if there’s something we need. Skyliner Dooney & Bourke Collection If you’re a big fan of Dooney & Bourke bags OR you’re a big fan of the Disney Skyliner, then you need to see the latest collection! New Dooney & Bourke bags are in Disney Springs too! Two new bags come with a background pattern of EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, with some of the most iconic Skyliner gondola patterns in-between. You’ll spot several of your favorite Disney characters! You can find these purses in the parks or online. Learn More About the New Dooney Bags Here! LOTS of Kitchen Merchandise SO MUCH Disney-themed kitchen merchandise arrived online this week, so if you’re looking to give yours a makeover, we’ve got you covered. First of all, there’s a whole new collection from Target that’s inspired by Mickey and Minnie Mouse! It includes everything from measuring cups to aprons, so you’re sure to find something you like. Mickey Mouse & Friends Minnie Cotton Apron We also spotted several new Star Wars mugs online, made especially for those who love dad jokes! Yoda Best Dad Ever Mug ©Toynk Besides those things, a bunch of kitchen products that we had previously seen in the parks landed on shopDisney. We need all of these Disney kitchen towels! Some of them are made to match our favorite park icons and attractions, so you definitely need to check the whole line out! Some Disney Kitchen Items from the Parks Landed Online — Check Them Out Here! More Minnie Ears Two pairs of Minnie ears from the parks made their way online this week! We first spotted the stunningly fancy Tweed & Pearl Minnie Ear Headband online for $29.99. Tweed & Pearl Minnie Ears We also noticed the new Lace & Floral Minnie Ear Headband on shopDisney as well. Yellow Floral Minnie Ears Which style do you prefer? Click Here to Check Out the Lace & Floral Ears! Tiana’s Palace Merchandise If you’re a big fan of Princess and the Frog and you’re just wishing that Disney would go ahead and make a Tiana’s Palace restaurant already, then we’ve got just the items for you! A whole new series of Tiana’s Palace merchandise landed on BoxLunch. ©BoxLunch The line of products included kitchen items and clothing, with everything from jackets to oven mitts! This new collection is seriously making us crave some of Tiana’s delicious Louisiana cooking. See the Whole Collection Online Here! Winnie the Pooh Clothing If you love Winnie the Pooh and you want the whole world to know it, then Her Universe came out with just the thing for you! This line of Winnie the Pooh clothes features our favorite chubby little cubby in some adorable ways. ©Hot Topic Whether you want the skirt-all, the suspender skirt, or the tee, there are options for every style! Make sure to check out the full collection to see all the options. See the Whole Winnie the Pooh Line Here! Disney Pullovers If you’re looking for a way to keep your Disney style while staying cozy, then stop right there! These Disney-themed pullovers feature some of the most adorable animals from classic films. ©Disney You can get them in Disneyland or Walt Disney World styles, and you’ll find favorites like Lady and Tramp, Slinky Dog, and Simba and Nala. See All the Pullover Options Here! ‘WandaVision’ Accessories Over at HotTopic, we noticed a new item available for pre-order, the WandaVision Blind Bag. It comes with the option of 11 different figural bag clips from the various episodes of the show. ©HotTopic It’s normally priced at $7.90, but you may be able to snag it on sale if you hurry! They won’t ship out until later, but you can go ahead and reserve yours now. Click Here to Get More Info on the Bag Clips! Well, that’s all the new items for this week, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for anything else we find in the parks or online. Also, keep a close eye on our site if you’re planning a Disney trip because we’ve got all the latest news and updates you’ll need to know! Check Out the Next Characters to Join the Line of nuiMOs 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 item on this list? Tell us in the comments! The post 2 New Pairs of Ears and LOTS of Disney Kitchen Merch Dropped Online This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Shoppers…You’ve Been WARNED. Here’s ALL the Disney Stuff Released Online This Week. Need Some Disney Retail Therapy? Read This. Disney’s Latest Merch Craze Is Getting a Muppet Upgrade! View the full article

It’s just about time for a new month in Disney World! Animal Kingdom If you’re kicking off your March in the Most Magical Place on Earth, you’re going to want to keep up with the weather forecast. It can have a BIG impact on how you pack! To help, we’re bringing you a weather update with the temps and precipitation for next week! Weather Forecast According to The Weather Channel, this week is going to bring some warm temperatures, and yep, a little rain. Last week was HOT in comparison to the last few months. Will it be more of the same? Take a look! March 1st Monday, March 1st will start the week with the warmest temperatures that we’ll see. That day is going to max out at a 89-degree high and we’ll see 67 degrees at night. ©The Weather Channel Even with an over 20-degree drop from day to night, your evening will STILL be warm. Bust out your favorite Disney tee! March 2nd The next day, March 2nd, brings us ever-so-slightly cooler temps hitting 84 degrees during the day and dropping that low down to a comfy 66 degrees. ©The Weather Channel This is another day that you’ll probably get away without being chilly at all. Pretty sweet! March 3rd On Wednesday, March 3rd, we’re going to see temps jump back up a little bit. You’re low is gonna roll up just a little too! ©The Weather Channel This day will be primarily cloudy but with a pretty low chance of rain. Maybe you won’t have to don that rain jacket! March 4th For Thursday, March 4th, we’re seeing a slightly cooler day (see a pattern?) in the mid-80s and a similar drop in the evening to the low 60s. ©The Weather Channel This day will be mostly dry as well. Keep in mind that 62 degrees might feel a little chillier than you expect. March 5th The week continues with a BIG drop in temps and a chance of showers on March 5th. ©The Weather Channel Don’t worry, the showers are really only around in the morning. Still, 56 degrees is COOL for a Florida March! Be prepped with an extra layer for when those temps drop. March 6th Saturday, March 6th brings us about the same temperatures in the day and night as the day before, just a little cooler if you can believe it. We’re looking at a mild to cool weekend. ©The Weather Channel Here, we’ll see a 72-degree high and a 54-degree low. This day has the highest chance of rain for the week so it might be time to break out that rain jacket or poncho. March 7th And we’ll wrap up our week on March 7th with another (thankfully!) dry day and a little bump up in temperatures to a more comfortable zone. ©The Weather Channel That 79 degrees looks like it will make for a B-E-A-Utiful day! Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel. Temperatures are projected to be on the warmer end this week. We’re looking at a range of 70s to 80s highs and 50s to 60s lows. No more 40s this week! ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH Of course, these predictions might change a little (or even a lot)! Keep an eye on that forecast as you’re leading up to your trip and check periodically once you make it to Disney World too. Click here for tips to survive Disney World weather! Tips for Weathering the Weather! Now that we know the weather, we’ve got a few tips on how to pack and plan for those temperatures so you stay comfortable in temperature and dryness. Grab Some Layers! This is the first week in a while that you might be able to get away without layering for a few days, but other days this tip is as important as ever! Grab a jacket, hat, and/or scarf to throw on when those temperatures drop in the evening. Baby Yoda Long-Sleeve Shirt Remember, Disney gear comes at a premium so if you find yourself having to BUY your layers because your cold in the park, you might end up paying a pretty penny. Unless you’re hoping for a new Disney jacket, make sure you bring your own. Pack for rain! There’s not too much rain in the forecast this week, but the further we get into spring, the more likely a surprise shower will be! Make sure your luggage and park bag have a poncho or rain jacket so that you’re dry if the skies open up. Pack some Ponchos! When you have a rain layer, a little bit of a shower can be a nice cool-off on those warmer days! When you don’t have a rain layer, they’re a BIG nuisance that might have you heading for a gift shop. Click here for more tips for packing your park bag! And there you have it! Have SO much fun in Disney World next week! We’ll check in again with the weather soon! Click here for the latest news from Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! The post Warm Temperatures and a Low Chance of Rain Are Projected for Disney World Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Ringing in the New Year at Disney World? Get ALL the Need to Know Weather Details HERE! Near PERFECT Weather Is Projected for Disney World Next Week! Temperatures Heat Up in Disney World Next Week — Get a Full Weather Update HERE! View the full article

One of Disney World’s most anticipated experiences is taking a BIG step forward! ©Disney Just yesterday we noticed that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the upcoming Star Wars hotel experience, is HIRING. This immersive accommodation is supposed to be a whole new kind of experience. Now, just after taking the BIG staffing step, we spotted another sign of progress! Today, Walt Disney Imagineering filed not one but TWO permits for significant theming work on Galactic Starcruiser! The hotel will make guests feel like they’re actually in space and include personalized story experiences onboard which means the sets are going to have to feel pretty immersive. ©Disney The first permit was filed with Adirondack Scenic, Inc. for the “Fabrication and Installation of Show Sets.” Adirondack Scenic does MAJOR sets for shows and attractions around the world including many for Universal theme parks (like Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem!). Permit Screenshot This permit means that work is about to kick off on the actual set portions of Galactic Starcruiser and we are thrilled. The concept art alone has us “oohing” and “aahing,” so knowing that it’s coming together in real life is kind of mindblowing. Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Currently, the expiration date for the permit is listed as January 29th, 2022 which is the date that this construction must be completed and all payments made to the contractor. This is interesting because the hotel is still listed as opening in 2021. Of course, we’re not sure, but typically set installation is COMPLETE before an attraction or experience is debuted. We will keep you all posted as more information is shared. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation Still, progress is progress! We also spotted a permit filed with Candela Controls, Inc. for “Theatrical Lighting and Controls.” These sorts of lighting kits could make it possible for the lights across the ship to reflect the story and create an even more immersive experience. Permit Screenshot Candela Controls has done some work in the Disney area including designing the lighting for both the Coca-Cola Store and Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs. The expiration date here is in January as well. Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Dining We certainly are VERY excited to see these show sets and lighting design in real life so these permits have been very exciting news today. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on Galactic Starcruiser and from Disney permits. Click here to see you YOU will use the Force at the Star Wars hotel. 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 staying at Galactic Starcruiser? Tell us in the comments! The post More MAJOR Work Is About Kick-Off at Disney World's Star Wars Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Wait…HOW Will Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Take You to Space? PHOTOS! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Construction Update in Disney World! Will Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Open in 2021? Here’s What We Know. View the full article

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2021 is the 70th anniversary of Disney’s Alice and Wonderland! Magic Kingdom To celebrate, we’ve checked out a new clothing collection, waved at Alice in the parks, and closely followed the refurb going down at the Mad Tea Party. But when we stopped by Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom today, we spotted another reason to celebrate! There’s a new Alice in Wonderland Pandora line of jewelry. Happy unbirthday to us! There are lots of fanciful pieces in this collection, so let’s get right into it. First, there’s a Drink Me Dangle charm. The shrinking potion is the color of Alice’s dress and has a label that reads “Curious.” It’s $65. Drink Me! Next, we’ve got a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party charm. This one features a teeny tiny Alice on the Mad Hatter’s hat, complete with some colorful flowers. Guess that Drink Me potion worked, after all! This charm is $65, too. Look how small Alice is! The Key and Knob Dangle charm has the famous door knob from Alice in Wonderland, along with the key. Key & Door Knob Charm It’s $60. Plus, the back of the doorknob has a hidden message! It reads “A new adventure.” Check out that “hidden” message! You can celebrate your very merry unbirthday with the Unbirthday Party Teapot charm, which is $75. It features the Dormouse inside a blue teapot — which is that same Alice dress blue! There’s also a pocket watch dangling on a tiny chain. Hey there, Dormouse! If you want something a little crazier, there’s a Cheshire Cat charm, too! The Cheshire Cat’s shrunken body holds onto his (very enlarged) head. Of course, we’ve got that classic grin. This charm’s $55! Is it just us or…is this a little creepy? The last charm in the collection is a Cheshire Cat and Absolem Caterpillar charm. It’s definitely a more subtle accessory — you’ve gotta squint to make out the characters inside the charm! This one’s $45. The Chesire Cat and Absolem Caterpillar are just hangin’ out! And lastly, there’s a bracelet! The Cheshire Cat Clasp Pandora Moments Bangle is your every day bangle…but the clasp is our Cheshire Cat friend! Cheshire Cat Bangle Here’s a closer look at that clasp. This bangle is $75. Take a closer look! Well, that’s all for this collection! We’ve now seen an Alice in Wonderland AND Cinderella line, so we’ll keep an eye out for more Disney-inspired jewelry. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out Some Jewelry Inspired by Another Classic Disney Movie! 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite piece in this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post There Are Hidden Messages All Over Disney’s NEW Jewelry Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: An Abstract Alice in Wonderland Collection Has Arrived in Disney World NEW Tiki Room and Orange Bird Aprons Have Arrived in Disney World! Consider Making THESE Weird Choices On Your Next Disney World Trip. View the full article

Disney is hiring at its Star Wars hotel, a reminder the construction project is still moving forward although the company hasn’t announced an official opening day yet. View the full article