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It might surprise you just how much work Disney has going on behind the scenes! Animal Kingdom We tend to keep an eye on all the different building permits that Disney is filing to see what kind of work they might be doing that would impact guests — visible AND behind-the-scenes. Well, we spotted a few signs of construction on some of your favorite attractions! Disney typically files dozens of permits every week and some are more interesting than others. Today, we’re looking at a few permits that might mean maintenance on some high-profile attractions. You likely won’t see this work as a guest, so it’s a peek BEHIND THE SCENES! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind First up, Disney recently filed a permit for a “Door Installation” at the address coded to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT. This permit was filed by Walt Disney Imagineering with the aptly named contractor, Florida Door Solutions. Permit Screenshot Typically when a permit is filed by Imagineering, it means it directly has to do with Imagineering plans. So, though this may just be some sort of boring old door, it could also be a piece of the attraction itself. After all, in most cases, you don’t need an entirely separate contractor just to do the doors. Guardians of the Galaxy Construction As a note, Florida Door Solutions primarily specializes in residential and commercial garage doors. Maybe the attraction will feature an impressive bay door or something?! Or maybe it’s an offstage door?! Whatever the case, progress is progress! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Concept Art ©Disney Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is set to be an indoor roller coaster based on (you guessed it) the Guardians of the Galaxy. It will feature an omnicoaster ride system and a reverse launch. Pretty cool! Come through, Florida Door Solutions! Click here to learn everything you need to know about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! Splash Mountain The second attractions permit we spotted is for the address coded to Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom. We are on high alert for Splash Mountain permits since we know the ride will be rethemed to The Princess and the Frog soon. We just don’t know when! Don’t panic though, this permit probably doesn’t signal an impending closure. Princess and the Frog attraction Concept Art ©Disney The permit is for “Electrical Work” with Maddox Electric. It’s also filed by Walt Disney World Resort, not Imagineering who is in charge of the retheme. Permit Screenshot Maddox Electric does a lot of regularly scheduled maintenance around Disney World. In fact, it’s one of the most common contractors we see Disney file. It’s not super typical to see attractions get a lot of work, but rides are complex buildings that need some upkeep once in a while. Splash Mountain Good to know Disney is keeping everything ship-shape; or should we say log-shape? Want to learn more about the retheme? Click here! Expedition Everest And finally, we spotted a permit for the address coded to Expedition Everest in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Specifically, the address references the Expedition Everest “Queue Village.” Permit Screenshot This one is filed with Grunau Company for “General Construction.” Grunau Company is another one that we see a lot for maintenance and such. The Expedition Everest queue is SUPER detailed so it makes sense that Disney might hire a contractor to perform the work. Expedition Everest Grunau Company specializes in fire protection. No wonder we see Disney filing with them so often! Keeping Expedition Everest from burning down seems like a pretty high-priority task. Entrance to Expedition Everest Behind-the-scenes peeks like this give us some idea as to just how much work and money it takes to maintain one attraction! Did you know Expedition Everest was evacuated recently? Take a look! These permits sure are interesting. It’s pretty cool to get a glimpse at the kind of upkeep Disney is constantly doing behind the scenes to keep things ready for guests. We’ll continue to keep an eye on Disney permits so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Want to see more recent Disney work? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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 these permits? Tell us in the comments! The post Three MAJOR Rides Are Having Some "Secret" Work Done in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Okay, you’ve got the Baby Yoda streetwear collection, a Baby Yoda plush, Baby Yoda macarons, and a Baby Yoda spirit jersey. But, do you have a Baby Yoda pram that ACTUALLY FLOATS?! Baby Yoda Yes. You read that right. There’s an actual floating pram with Baby Yoda and you’ve GOT to check it out. But, we should warn you — you’ll need OVER $3,000(!!!) to get it. We’re not kidding. Last year, at the New York Toy Fair, a specially-crafted FLOATING pram holding a Baby Yoda plush was on display. But, that’s all it was — a display item that was NOT for sale — until now. Today, as shared by StarWars.com, Mattel Creations, in partnership with ProjectArt, has placed 1 super specially crafted hovering pram up for bid through an online auction on eBay! More on this amazing item in a second, but first let’s talk about the auction. The Space Alien Somehow Gets Even Cuter ©Mattel | Star Wars The final auction price (minus any PayPal fees if purchased via PayPal) will actually benefit ProjectArt. ProjectArt is a charity that “supports the arts for underserved K-12 students by promoting teaching and learning through visual arts.” So, you could score an EPIC Baby Yoda item AND help others — what an awesome combo. He Is Actually Floating! ©Mattel | Star Wars Okay, so how does this Baby Yoda pram actually float?! Star Wars spent some time with Mattel designer Michael Kadile and now we’re sharing the inside scoop with you! Kadile shared that for the original pram that was on display at the Toy Fair, they had to install a really powerful electro-magnetic levitation system to make the pram float. He also shared that the balance was “meticulous and specific” and that the “slightest imbalance, even a gust of air, could have thrown it off if not installed properly.” Intense. Grogu!! ©Mattel | Star Wars Two months after the Toy Fair, he was asked to replicate the display for the charity auction. Because of the pandemic though, Kadile had to assemble the new pram in one spot — his garage — and work remotely with the teams to complete it. To show his appreciation, Kadile even had everyone who contributed to the project sign their name on the inside of the piece. So, if you win this piece you’ll truly be getting a unique, collectors item. And c’mon — how cool would this look in your living room?! So…How Much For This Cutie? ©Mattel | Star Wars Want to get your hands on this AMAZING collectible? Bidding has already begun on eBay and will be open through March 5th at 9AM PST. The item includes the pram (which is magnetically powered and will spin when The Child is inside), a plush toy of The Child, and more. Wondering how much it’ll cost ya? Well, when we checked recently, 42 bids had already been placed and the current bid was…$3,000!!! That’s one expensive alien! Oh Baby Yoda, Why Are You So Cute? ©Disney Not interested in spending $3k to grab Baby Yoda? Well, Mattel has also announced some other new items you can snag. First, there’s a new collector’s edition plush of The Child in a motorized hover pram with realistic-looking hair. The Baby! ©Mattel | Star Wars Mattel also announced a limited quantity of autographed 3-packs of the Star Wars x Barbie dolls signed by Barbie designer, Robert Best. Wow. Those Are Some Cool Dolls ©Barbie | Star Wars The Star Wars – The Mandalorian The Child – Collector Edition Plush with Hover Pram and Star Wars x Barbie sets will be available for a limited time only starting March 5th at 9AM PST and ending at 9AM PST on March 12th. Baby Yoda with HAIR! ©Mattel | Star Wars So, if you’re looking to grab the floating pram, Baby Yoda with hair(!), or some cool signed Barbies, be sure to mark your calendars and bid on or get these while you can. $3K is a HEFTY price for a little alien, but we can’t deny that the floating pram is EPIC. We’ll keep an eye out for more awesome Baby Yoda items and let you know what we spot. In the meantime, May the Force Be With You. Click here to see when Season 3 of The Mandalorian will start filming! 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. Would you bid on this Baby Yoda item? Tell us in the comments! The post Would You Spend Over ,000 on a FLOATING Baby Yoda Pram?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 10 NEW Mandalorian Merchandise Items You’ve Got to Add to Your Collection! Baby Yoda Is The Star Of Disney’s New Streetwear Collection! News! Now You Can Literally Wear Your Baby Yoda Love On Your Sleeve, With This NEW Mandalorian-Inspired Clothing Collection! View the full article

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We love to explore Disney World, don’t you? Disney’s Beach Club Resort We’re checking out all of the latest updates at some of our favorite Disney World Resort hotels! Join us over at the EPCOT area resorts to see all the latest in food, construction, and merchandise! EPCOT Resorts Food Updates Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort Over at BoardWalk Bakery we noticed that the spot is back to their regular chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons. Macaroon We also spotted that Big River Grille and Brewing Works was open after reopening last Sunday! Big River Grille & Brewing Works This spot is a good place to find burgers, steak, nachos, and (of course) beer. A review is coming soon! Wondering if you should head over to Big River Grille? Click here to see our REVIEW! EPCOT Resorts Construction Updates Disney’s Beach Club Resort Now, on to the construction updates. There was a good amount of construction going on outside of the Beach Club. We spotted low construction walls and signage routing guests into the lobby. Beach Club Resort The solarium was open again! We’re pretty excited since this is an awesome place to relax. We also spotted that the porch area at the villas was completed after being under construction for a while. Solarium Opening EPCOT Resorts Merchandise Updates Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort And finally, let’s chat about the merchandise! We spotted a few new apparel items at ScreenDoor General Store like this BoardWalk Polo Shirt for $74.99. BoardWalk Polo Shirt There was also an AbracadaBar Shirt which we LOVE. AbracadaBar is a great spot for a magical drink and this $24.99 tee lets us show our love. AbracadaBar Shirt Guests can also snag these cute AbracadaBar Glasses for $19.99! AbracadaBar Glass Disney’s Yacht Club Resort At Yacht Club Marketplace, there was a new Yacht Club Robe for $74.99. Cozy! Yacht Club Robe Disney’s Beach Club Resort And Beach Club Marketplace didn’t have anything new, but we did check in on the trivia! This time, it’s Disney music-themed and some of the questions are real thinkers. Trivia! Well, that’s all the latest news from Disney’s EPCOT area resorts today. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates! Click here to see more news from the EPCOT resorts! 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. Staying in the EPCOT area soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Can YOU Solve the Fun Disney Music Trivia We Spotted at a Disney Resort? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk, Yacht, and Beach Club Resorts: Easter Treats, a Lavender Spirit Jersey, and Adorable Minnie Hula Outfits! What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Yacht and Beach Club, and Wilderness Resorts: Apple Fritters, Coconut Macaroons, and a Minnie ID Holder! What’s New at the EPCOT Resorts: New Year’s Eve Crowds and Specialty Treats! View the full article

While there’s lots to enjoy in Disney Springs any time of year, lately there have been quite a few special offerings available there. Disney Springs In February, we got all kinds of displays, music, and special cakes for Black History Month. We also recently shared how Cast Members can get a special discount at one spot, and some details about a new whiskey event coming soon. And now another special offering is on its way to Disney Springs, and this one’s made for beer fans! If you’re looking to grab a beer in Disney Springs, City Works Eatery and Pour House has QUITE a few options already available for you. City Works actually offers 90 local and global craft beers on tap, including some rare, limited, and seasonal brews. City Works also dedicates about 30% of its taps to local breweries. Well, soon you’ll be able to enjoy your beer, support some Florida breweries, AND celebrate Women’s History Month! Have You Ever Stopped by City Works? March is Women’s History Month, and City Works Eatery and Pour House will be celebrating in a special way. City Works will actually be introducing a limited-edition “Her Hops” beer flight honoring women-owned or women-led breweries. The flight will include 4 different drinks, 3 of which are from Florida breweries. The set even includes one beer called Hakuna Matata?! “No worries” in drink form sounds very interesting! Here’s the full list of beers that will be in the new flight: Black Cherry Cider – Accomplice Brewery & Ciderworks (West Palm Beach, Fla.); Felonice Merriman, co-owner Duke’s Cold Nose – Bold City Brewery (Jacksonville, Fla.); Susan Miller, co-founder and co-owner You’re My Boy, Blue! – Brew Bus Brewing (Tampa, Fla.); Toni Derby, co-founder and CFO Hakuna Matata – D9 Brewing Co. (Cornelius, NC); Carli Smith – Charlotte regional head brewer Here’s a Peek at the “Her Hops” Collection | ©City Works Eatery and Pour House The flight will cost $16.50. So, if you’re looking for a new beer flight in Disney World, or a way to celebrate Women’s History Month, this might be something for you to check out. We’ll keep an eye out for more new offerings all around Disney World and keep you up to date on all the latest! Click here to see ALL the new items we found recently 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! 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 stopping by City Works for this beer flight? Tell us in the comments. The post Hakuna Matata Beer? You've Got to See the Beer Flight Coming to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! The Disney World City Works Menu Is Here (And We’re Ready for Some Fried Cheese)! NEWS! We Know When City Works Will Be Opening in Disney Springs! Disney World’s NEWEST Restaurant Has TWO Happy Hours? We’ve Got the Deets! View the full article

Throughout February, we recognized #BlackHistoryMonth, also now known as “Black History Always” by sharing stories about the incredible contributions, accomplishments and voices of Black cast members across Disney.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/aoUNKXF7rMo View the full article

The Cinderella Castle construction continues. Cinderella Castle We’ve been following the progress around the castle closely. Last week, the stage was covered in scrim while bushes hid the work from guests. Just a few days ago, that stage was stripped down to plywood! And let’s not forget that the moat surrounding the castle is now totally drained. This mystery construction is just that — a mystery. But this latest development proves that whatever the work is, it could be MAJOR. In Magic Kingdom today, we spotted construction equipment in the dried-up moat! MAJOR work is being done around the castle. We saw 6 vehicles — 3 on each side of the castle. They weren’t currently being operated. But that’s not all! We’ve got some progress on the castle stage, too. Where there was plywood before, the stage is now fully covered again. Progress on the stage! There’s also small pillars on the left side. What could these pillars be for? On the scrim covering the railing, signs apologize for the construction, asking guests to “Please Pardon Our Pixie Dust.” Pardon Our Pixie Dust! Even though we’re not sure what this construction is for, it looks like it’ll be here for a while! Disney World’s 50th anniversary is coming up in October, and Cinderella Castle is getting a mini-transformation for the occasion. Could this be the beginning of those preparations? We’ll keep an eye on it and keep you posted! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Check Out the 50th Anniversary Overlay for Cinderella Castle! 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 is the reason for all this construction? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney's Cinderella Castle Construction Saga Continues first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Your Castle Photos Will Look Very DIFFERENT in Disney World Today The Mystery Cinderella Castle Construction Just Got WAY More Interesting Progress Update! Take a Look at the Cinderella Castle Makeover Happening in Disney World! View the full article

It feels like only yesterday we were coming at you LIVE from the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which was cut drastically short by Disney World’s temporary closures that began just a couple of weeks later. It may be hard to believe, but it’s already time once again for the festival to begin! Spaceship Earth As we head into the month of March, let’s take a look at our weekly roundup of Disney World’s park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of February 28th. Disney World Park Hours the Week of February 28th Note that February hours aren’t visible on the March calendar which is why you’ll see the 28th as “blank.” On February 28th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-7PM, which continues through Thursday, March 4th. On Friday, March 5th and Saturday, March 6th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-8PM. Magic Kingdom park hours for the week of February 28th © Disney EPCOT will be open from 11AM-8PM on Sunday, February 28th through Friday, March 5th. On Saturday, March 6th, EPCOT will be open for one additional hour in the evening, from 11AM-9PM. Remember that Wednesday, March 3rd is the first day of the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival (yes, we’re ALREADY at Flower & Garden season!). EPCOT park hours for the week of February 28th © Disney Next week, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open daily from 9AM-7PM (including February 28th, not included in the March calendar below). Disney’s Hollywood Studios park hours for the week of February 28th © Disney Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the park will be open from 8AM-5PM on Sunday, February 28th through Friday, March 5th. On Saturday, March 6th, Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-6PM. Disney’s Animal Kingdom park hours for the week of February 28th © Disney Like this previous week, shorter park hours may be an indicating factor that Disney is anticipating lower crowds for the week of February 28th. Keep in mind, however, that the kickoff of the Flower and Garden Festival could lead to busy days in EPCOT, especially on the weekends! Hook and Peter Pan Topiaries that you can spot at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! It’s always an interesting trade-off when it comes to park hours and crowds. We always love extra time in the parks, especially in the evenings! But if spending less time in the parks means we could possibly deal with fewer crowds, we’ll sign up for that, too! Click here to check out the menus at this year’s Flower and Garden Festival! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of February 21st Across all three ticket types, there appears to be plenty of Park Pass Reservation availability next week! Things could change at any moment, however, so don’t slack on picking up those reservations! Be sure to book them as soon as you know which parks you want to visit on which days! Disney Resort Guests For the entire week of February 28th, Disney Resort Guests currently have full Park Pass Reservation availability at each of the four theme parks. Current Disney Park Pass Reservation availability for Disney Resort Guests on March 1st as of February 25th © Disney Theme Park Ticket Guests Theme Park Ticket Guests currently have the same Park Pass Reservation availability as Disney Resort Guests next week — all seven days are completely wide open at all four theme parks! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation availability for Theme Park Ticket Guests on March 1st as of February 25th © Disney Annual Passholders On February 28th, Annual Passholders can currently book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on February 28th as of February 26th © Disney From March 1st through March 5th, Park Pass Reservation availability is wide open at all four theme parks for Annual Passholders! On Saturday, March 6th, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney recently replenished Park Pass availability for their Annual Passholders in the month of March, which is why you’re seeing so much green on the calendar! Disney Park Pass Reservation availability for Annual Passholders on March 6th as of February 26th © Disney Lots of green means open availability and the possibility for low crowds. By the looks of it, we should see fewer people in the parks than we have in a while. Look ahead to the week of March 14th, there’s lots of yellow in those Park Pass Reservation calendars! If you’re traveling to the parks in mid-March, be aware that those spring break crowds could be traveling to Disney World right alongside you! Be sure to pick up those Park Pass Reservations as soon as you are able to, and keep an eye on DFB for any news regarding park hours! Click here to read about park hours around spring break being extended! 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 visiting Disney World during the week of February 28th? Let us know in the comments! The post Could We See LOW Crowds in Disney World Next Week?! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Got 999 Haunted Mansion-themed items? Well, you know what they say…there’s room for 1,000! Last year, Dooney & Bourke released a collection of drop-dead gorgeous bags themed to the Mansion. These bags were full of characters and details from the ride including the singing busts, Madame Leota, the bride, and much more. And while the bags from that collection were released months ago, something NEW for Haunted Mansion fans with a similar look has now materialized in Disney World. Here’s a look at last year’s colorful Dooney & Bourke Haunted Mansion collection. Haunted Mansion Dooney & Bourke Collection And here’s a look at the NEW Dooney & Bourke MagicBand that has just been released in Disney World! The MagicBand has that same awesome Haunted Mansion pattern from the bags. It a NEW MagicBand The pattern is bright and colorful and features many of the Mansion’s signature residents like the Hitchhiking Ghosts… Can You Ever Have Too Many Haunted Mansion Things? …the Signing Busts, characters from those Stretching Room portraits… This MagicBand is To ‘Die’ For …the Bride, the Hatbox Ghost, and more! How Many Haunted Mansion Details Can You Spot? It’s like a tiny seek-and-find challenge on your wrist — how many Haunted Mansion characters and details can you spot?! This is Such a Cool Haunted Mansion MagicBand The MagicBand comes in a collectible box with more of that pattern on the front. So you’ll have an awesome way to display it at home. Even the Box is Great! It is a limited edition item of only 2,500 though, so if you want to get it, you’ll want to act fast! We found the MagicBand at Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom priced at $58. Great Box! If we see any more new Haunted Mansion items, we’ll share them with you so you can continue to transform your home into the frightfully fantastic haunted mansion of your dreams. Happy haunting! Click here to pre-order the new Haunted Mansion Golden Book! 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 like this new MagicBand? Tell us in the comments. The post Haunted Mansion Fans: There's Something NEW For You in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: New WandaVision MagicBand Arrives in Disney World Say “Bonjour!” to the NEW Ratatouille MagicBand We Found in Disney World! The Dooney & Bourke Dog Collection Limited Release MagicBand is Available at Another Spot 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. You may have heard about the shoe battle goin’ on in Disney World. EPCOT Disney’s new collaboration with Native shoes seem to be taking over! Not only are the Ked-like sneakers a HUGE hit with parents, but they come in Mickey and Minnie-inspired designs. But…what about the OG Disney shoes? Have we forgotten about Crocs? After witnessing an epic showdown between these two shoes, we decided to give both a spin to see which we preferred! We tested out the Native shoes earlier this week, so now it’s time to wear the Crocs ALL day in Disney and see what we think. Our Native shoes experiment! There’s TONS of Disney Crocs available. We’ve seen Haunted Mansion Crocs, glittery Crocs, Christmas Crocs, and more. But for this experiment, we decided to buy the Retro Yellow Crocs. These are available both in the parks and online! Click Here to Buy the Retro Yellow Crocs! They feature the Walt Disney World logo on the platform and side of the soles. Retro Yellow Crocs We’ve had LOTS of questions on how these Crocs compare to the new Natives. Are they equally comfortable? Do your feet sweat? What’s the sizing like? So it’s time to take these trusty Crocs out for a day in the park to answer all YOUR questions! We headed over to EPCOT to kick off the day. Time for a day at EPCOT! We instantly realized just how comfortable these shoes were. They were also super wide, unlike the Natives, which are pretty narrow. After walking around for a bit, we still didn’t have any signs of blisters! Let’s take these out for a spin! About 3 hours later, we DID actually need a bandage. But we’re gonna be honest — it wasn’t entirely these snazzy Crocs’ fault. The blister popped up right where our Natives had irritated our foot. We patched it up and kept moving! Oh no! We’ve got a blister. About 4.5 hours after we got to EPCOT, we surrendered to the blister and changed back into our flip flops (again, not totally the Crocs’ fault). Overall, these shoes were much comfier than the Natives! Their roominess makes them easier on people with wider feet. We also noticed that they didn’t get at all sweaty, unlike the Natives, where there was a little sweat. They’re stylish AND comfy! Even those these shoes FELT really loose — sometimes we even thought we’d walk right out of our shoes! — they weren’t slippery at all. That’s another thing the Crocs have over the Natives. And the comfort element is HUGE. We lasted twice as long in the Crocs as we did the Natives. Of course, that may just be because those Natives take a little more time to break in. All in a day’s work! So…who won this ultimate showdown? Well, it depends! If you’re going for comfort, we’d pick the Crocs. Your comfort level will probably be way higher. But if you’re going for style, the Natives may be more up your alley. The Mouse-inspired designs are perfect for a day in the parks. The Crocs win for comfort! Price-wise, the Crocs are just barely cheaper. The Retro Yellow Crocs we wore cost $49.99, while a pair of adult Natives is $54.99. Which you choose really depends on what you want out of these kicks! If your shoes fit right and you’re walking short distances, the Natives could be a great option. But we walk a LOT. As in, over 64,000 steps since Monday. That’s a LOT of steps! The value on the Crocs may be better for long distances. Click Here to Buy the Retro Yellow Crocs! We enjoyed wearing our Crocs around EPCOT and will definitely do another park day in them! If you’re deciding whether or not you want to buy a pair, we hope our review helped you out. As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Read Our Native Shoes Review! 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 ever worn Crocs to Disney World? What did you think of them? Let us know in the comments! The post We Wore Crocs in Disney World All Day. Here's What Happened. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Snag the NEW Retro Disney World Crocs Online! PHOTOS: New Retro CROCS Spotted in Disney World! Do You Know About the Bitter Rivalry Forming in Disney World? 😉 View the full article

Disney fans could soon have a new museum to put on their travel bucket list to explore Walt Disney’s earliest history as an animator. ©D23 This would be in addition to the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, the recently extended Walt Disney Archives exhibit at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, and the Walt Disney Birthplace in Chicago. A new project hopes to restore Walt’s first studio in Kansas City, Laugh-O-Gram. And according to Fox 4 Kansas City, momentum is building to make that happen! The nonprofit organization Thank YouWalt Disney just announced two grants, totaling over $300,000, that will be used to restore the old Laugh-O-Gram building. Walt Disney in a Vintage Photo This building is where Walt kept a pet mouse that eventually became the inspiration for Mickey! The hope is to convert the old building, which still stands, into a museum and educational space. It’s Mickey! The entire project is estimated to cost around $5 million total, but the first round of renovations to the building is expected to begin this spring, so it’s well underway to becoming something truly special! We’ll be sure to let you know about its progress along the way! 100 Things That Will BLOW YOUR MIND About Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to any Walt Disney-related locations that aren’t Disney Parks? Let us know in the comments! The post You'll Soon Be Able to Visit's Walt Disney's Laugh-O-Gram Studio first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: D23 Members Skate the Night Away to Honor 40 Years of “Mickey Mouse Disco”! Serve Up Some Magic with These NEW Corelle Disney Plates! Save BIG on Disney Merchandise With This Buy Two, Get One FREE Sale! View the full article

EPCOT’s 2021 Flower and Garden Festival is on its way! 2020 Flower and Garden Festival We’ve gotten a peek at all the menus, some fun activities, and even new merchandise (Orange Bird sipper, we’re lookin’ at you)! But even though the festival doesn’t start until March 3rd, we’ve already spotted a BIG sign that Flower and Garden is on its way: the topiaries throughout the park! Although not all of the topiaries have made their debut yet, we’ve been able to track down quite a few! In Future World, we found the iconic butterflies underneath the monorail. Butterfly Topiaries And near Mouse Gear, Bambi, Thumper, and Flower have us twitterpated. Bambi Topiary We also spotted Buzz Lightyear! He looks ready for intergalactic takeoff in front of Mission: SPACE. Buzz Topiary We found more Toy Story pals by the Land pavilion, where Woody tips his hat and Bo Peep herds her flock. Toy Story Topiaries Now let’s head over to the World Showcase to see what we can find! There was LOTS to see in the United Kingdom Pavilion. Peter Pan and Captain Hook square off… Peter Pan and Captain Hook Topiaries …while Tinker Bell flutters nearby. Tinker Bell Topiary Pooh and friends also make an appearance! We’ve got topiaries for Pooh and Rabbit… Pooh and Rabbit Topiaries …as well as Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore! Looks like the whole Hundred Acre Wood crew is here. Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore Topiaries As we headed towards the Canada Pavilion, we came across Kermit the Frog on his classic bike. Kermit the Frog Topiary Of course, Miss Piggy isn’t far! Miss Piggy Topiary In Norway, Anna and Elsa welcome spring… Anna Topiary …and panda bears play in China! Panda Topiaries Lady and the Tramp are back in the Italy Pavilion this year, after bouncing around a bit for festivals past. Lady and the Tramp Topiary And in Japan, the dragon topiary returns to the front of the Torii Gate. Dragon Topiary Lastly, we’ve got TWO topiaries in the France Pavilion! Remy was new last year and now he’s back, welcoming guests into the pavilion’s expansion. Remy Topiary And nearby, Belle and the Beast dance in front of the Eiffel Tower! Belle and the Beast Topiaries We’ll keep an eye out as more topiaries are added in preparation for the festival. Which one’s your favorite so far? As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out ALL the Topiaries Coming to the Festival This Year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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 of these topiaries is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Where to Find Every Flower and Garden Topiary in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ALL Of The Topiaries Coming to the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival This Year! Garden Graze Food Stroll Returning to EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival! How Many Booths Are Coming to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? Here’s What We Know! View the full article

More Orlando water parks set to reopen, including Universal's Volcano Bay, Disney's Blizzard Beach View the full article A great thing about living in Florida is that we can talk about water parks in February with straight faces. This winter has been different because more of these attractions closed for an extended time, yet another fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. But a few are about to stick their proverbial toes in again. In the coming days, Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay, Walt Disney World’s Blizzard Beach and Adventure Island, the water park next to Busch Gardens in Tampa, will reopen to the public. Expect health and safety precautions at each, including temperature screenings and face coverings. It gets trickier as the attractions want visitors to wear the masks in public locations — but not in the water or on slides. In between those watery elements might be considered a gray area. The rules and level of enforcement could vary from spot to spot. However, these are the same sort of guidelines used at Aquatica for months. SeaWorld’s water park has been open consistently since last summer’s shutdown lifted. Also expect limited-capacity rules to be in effect, and like the current state of theme parks, not all attractions, stores, restaurants and other features may be available. Here’s a roundup of new water-park options, in order of reappearance: Volcano Bay When: Universal’s water park reopens Saturday. Posted hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through the end of March. Where it’s been: After reopening with the rest of the resort in June, Volcano Bay shut down again in November with the promise that it would reopen on or around March 4. What’s there: Among the notable rides are Krakatau Water Coaster, which travels through the landmark volcano visible from Interstate 4, and the Ko’okiri Body Plunge, which dramatically descends from the structure. What else: To check on capacity status, use Universal’s mobile app or call its capacity hotline, 407-817-8317. Tickets: Pricing varies by day. A one-day ticket can be as low as $70; admission is as high as $85 in the summer. Universal also sells a selection of combo tickets, including annual passes, that can be used with Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks. Website: universalorlando.com Colossal Curl curves through Adventure Island in Tampa. (Courtesy Busch Gardens Tampa Marketing) Adventure Island When: The Tampa attraction reopens March 6, hours vary. Where it’s been: It reopened in mid-June alongside Busch Gardens, and the park extended the season into November. Adventure Island typically takes a break during winter. What’s there: The park’s latest attraction is Solar Vortex, dubbed “American’s first dual tailspin waterslide.” What else: Date-specific reservations are required for folks holding annual passes, unexpired day tickets and Fun Cards. Tickets: Tickets are normally $63 per day, although there are discounts on sales through the end of February. Combo options include admission to Busch Gardens as well as SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica. Website: adventureisland.com Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach is 120 feet tall. (Walt Disney Co.) Blizzard Beach When: Walt Disney World’s water park near the intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Osceola Parkway reopens March 7. Posted hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through May 15. Where it’s been: Neither Blizzard Beach nor sister park Typhoon Lagoon returned to operation after Disney’s four-mouth shutdown last year. Both attractions traditionally have had extended shutdowns in winter for maintenance. Disney has not announced a reopening plan for Typhoon Lagoon. What’s there: There’s a snowy theme, and attractions include Summit Plummet, a free-fall body slide, and Runoff Rapids, a triple-header of inner-tube slides. What else: Unlike Disney World’s theme parks, Blizzard Beach is not requiring date-specific reservations at this time, although capacity limits will be in place. Tickets: One-day tickets are posted as $69. According to Disney World’s website, the water park annual passes and the water park “after 2” passes that were active when the attractions closed in March were to be automatically extended. Disney is not selling new annual passes at this time. Website: Disneyworld.com Island H2O Live water park visitors prepare to slip and slide in 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Island H2O Live When: The Kissimmee attraction reopens March 13, hours vary. Where it’s been: The park’s previous season wrapped up in November. What’s there: The tech-themed attraction includes a body slide called Live Streaming, an “audio tube slide” named the Downloader and a tube slide known as Reload Rapids, among others. What else: The park is adjacent to Margaritaville Resort Orlando. Tickets: A one-day ticket can be purchased online for $54.99. There’s currently a sale on season passes: $69.99. Website: sunsetwalk.com KareKare Curl opened at Aquatica, SeaWorld's water park, in 2019. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) What else Aquatica is now open daily and selling tickets, annual passes and Fun Cards (aquatica.com). Legoland Florida’s water park is open daily (legolandflorida.com). Coco Key Water Resort is open daily and offers day passes to non-hotel guests (cocokeyorlando.com). Email me at dbevil@orlandosentinel.com. Want more theme park news? Subscribe to the Theme Park Rangers newsletter at orlandosentinel.com/newsletters or the Theme Park Rangers podcast at orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-podcast.

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT! Welcome back to EPCOT! And, we’ve got plenty of adventurous food, new merchandise, and festival updates to share with you. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s jump right on in! EPCOT Flower and Garden Update Flower and Garden Festival Spring has arrived in EPCOT for the Flower and Garden Festival! The festival doesn’t officially start until March 3rd, but flowers are starting to show up! We spotted new floating planters in the water on our way to World Showcase. We’d love to be there to see how these get placed so perfectly in the water And, they were also added to the water area in front of Imagination! ooooo, floating planters Yesterday, we also go the menus for the festival! AHH. It’s almost here. MENUS Announced for EPCOT’s 2021 Flower and Garden Festival Characters are popping up in plant form all over the park too like this Lion King Topiary in Future World! More topiaries are arriving! Even the flowers that surround the characters are themed to the movie — the yellow, orange, and red flowers are giving off all the African sunset vibes. An All-New Concert Experience Is Coming to EPCOT’s 2021 Flower and Garden Festival Flowers are also popping up around the pavilions and we spotted that Mexico got some arrangements added to the staircase. Even Mexico is getting all dolled up All the flowers are making us excited to try out all the festival food coming soon! Garden Graze Food Stroll Returning to EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival! Living With The Land We wanted to be surrounded by even MORE plants so we took a ride on Living with the Land and noticed that some watering cans had been added to one of the plant areas. Yes, we go to Disney so much we notice new watering cans And something has to be in progress! A few structures on the ride look ready to be decked out for the Flower and Garden festival. Could this be getting decked out for the festival? It’s always worth riding this during a festival or holiday season because it tends to get decked out for the occasion! Click HERE for ALL things 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! EPCOT Food Update House of Good Fortune If you need a caffeine kick but don’t want to wait in a long line for Starbucks or Joffrey’s, we’ve found a solution for you! Over in the China Pavilion in House of Good Fortune, we spotted coffee…in chip form. We’re talking about the Coffee Oolong Milk Tea Flavored Lays Chips! Would you like some coffee with those chips? We were skeptical too, but hear us out. These tasted just like a cup of creamy, sugary coffee…with a crunch! Check out our FULL REVIEW of the Coffee Chips HERE! The shop features other unique chip flavors like Lime… Lime chips feel more normal …and Sea Salt and Pepper. Sea Salt and Pepper! Okay, that feels familiar! If you’re craving a crunchy snack and want to try something adventurous, stop into House of Good Fortune! Weinkeller Did you know there’s a somewhat hidden bar in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT? We say hidden because it’s actually in the back of a gift shop. They feature a new wine each week so we stopped by to check it out. This week the Clean Slate Dry Riesling is the promotion. You can sample the wine in a 3oz glass for $8… Order up! …or you can go all in and buy a bottle for $12. And, no that’s not a typo — this bottle is really $4 more than a 3oz pour. Not a bad deal! Heck, we’ve tried cocktails for more than that in Disney World! $12 wine bottles! Did we walk into Costco or Disney World? If you’re in the mood for some wine around World Showcase, this might be a great place to stop to get some bang for your buck! Enoteca Castello We were really on a wine kick so we headed over to the Italy Pavilion, to check out Enoteca Castello (a shop that serves wine by the glass). When we walked in, we noticed that more plexiglass was added to the counter so another register could open. MORE plexiglass! When we went to order one of our favorites, the Limoncello Spritzer we found out that it was out of stock. Big bummer. No Limoncello Spritzers We were forced to save room for other food and drink around EPCOT. Check out our REVIEW of the Limoncello Spritzer! EPCOT Construction Update EPCOT Entrance We’ve seen a lot of improvements being made to the entrance of EPCOT. Last year the new entrance fountain was revealed and recently they removed the construction walls around Spaceship Earth. And, we spotted another new addition on our visit! Another new addition to the entrance Now there are flagpoles up on one side of Spaceship Earth in the entrance area. No flags yet, but we’ll keep you updated! PHOTOS: The Area Around Spaceship Earth in EPCOT is FINALLY Construction Wall Free EPCOT Merchandise Update Gateway Gifts We stopped into Gateway Gifts at the front of the park and noticed that the Donald Duck hat we spotted in Downtown Disney had made its way to EPCOT! The front of the hat has Donald embroidered with “The one and only” written. Donald Duck Hat And the side of the hat says “Donald Duck.” Strike a pose If you’re a fan of (the one and only) Donald Duck, you don’t have to head to the West Coast to get this hat anymore! Mouse Gear More merchandise from other parks have made their way to EPCOT in Mouse Gear! If you’re a fan of Sorcerer Mickey or need a new phone case, you can find this one for $29.99. Sorcerer Mickey Phone Case Mickey is on the front in his iconic sorcerer hat and outfit and the background has the night sky with shooting stars. We spotted these phone cases at another park in Disney World! And, Orange Bird Shoulder Plushes made their way into Disney World this week and we found them available behind the register at Mouse Gear. Orange Birds, yay! The shoulder plush comes with a magnetic piece that you stick under your shirt so the little guy can come with you everywhere! Port of Entry And, if you make it past Mouse Gear but still want the Orange Bird Shoulder Plush, you can also find him at Port of Entry. Can we have them all? Now, that’s a LOT of Orange Birds! The shoulder plush is available for $19.99 around Disney World. Here are MORE places you can find the Orange Bird Shoulder Plush! Stein Haus The Germany Pavilion also had some new merchandise when we stopped by. There was a new Minnie Mouse Germany Long-Sleeve T-Shirt for $39.99. The top features Minnie front and center with a yellow, red, and black bow. Germany Minnie Mouse Shirt And the color scheme even continued down the sleeve, adding a pop of color to the white tee. Minnie Mouse Shirt Sleeves If you’re a fan of bucket hats then you’ll want to know about this one! We spotted a grey Mickey Hat with “Gutentag!” written in color and Mickey in his Oktoberfest get-up. Gutentag! Hat The hat is available for $24.99. And that’s all for our trip to EPCOT for now! Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and updates! See Your Absolute Disney World Must-Dos here! Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to EPCOT recently? Let us know in the comments! 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Some Disney attractions are currently closed for scheduled maintenance. You Spin Me Right Round, Baby, Right Round Here at DFB, we like to keep you up to date on exactly which attractions are closed so you know what to expect on your Disney trip! So here’s the refurbishment update for Disney World from March 1st through March 7th. Magic Kingdom Refurbishments Hall of Presidents The Hall of Presidents is currently closed to install an audio-animatronic for President Joe Biden. The tradition takes place after each newly-elected president takes office! The Hall of Presidents We don’t know when this show will open back up — it closed in January and we haven’t received any updates since then. But we’ll keep you posted as we learn more! Get More Details About the Hall of Presidents’ Refurbishment! Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Here’s some REAL breaking news. The PeopleMover is — you guessed it — still closed. After closing in March 2020, the reopening date has been pushed back multiple times. In fact, it just got pushed back AGAIN! We mis you, PeopleMover! That’s right: after being scheduled to reopen on March 1st, the closure was extended through April 3rd, breaking our hearts. Considering we’d just seen REAL people testing the PeopleMover, we’d gotten our hopes up. Guess we’ll all have to wait a little longer to ride our favorite highway in the sky! Read More About the PeopleMover’s Closure! Walt Disney World Railroad The Walt Disney World Railroad is another classic attraction that’s been closed for over 2 YEARS! The train tracks are blocked by the TRON: Lightcycle Run construction going down in Tomorrowland, so the ride is currently shuttered. TRON Coaster Construction We’ll likely have to wait a while before riding the iconic train again. It looks like TRON construction may not be wrapping up until 2022, and we’ll have to see significant progress on that project before the railroad is clear to travel around the park. Until then, we’ll snap pictures of the train station and dream about the day we can ride again! Check Out the Main Street, U.S.A. Train Station’s New Look! Mad Tea Party The Mad Tea Party closed for refurbishment on February 22nd. It’s scheduled to reopen after March 5th, so it seems like this will just be a quick project! No spinning temporarily We’ll keep you posted with any further updates on this refurb! Read About the Mad Tea Party’s Closure! Animal Kingdom Refurbishments Kali River Rapids Kali River Rapids is down for its typical winter refurbishment. Disney tends to temporarily close its water rides during this season, when the weather is cooler and guests are less likely to want to get wet! Kali River Rapids construction walls are up! The attraction closed in January and is scheduled to reopen on April 3rd, 2021. Get Details on Kali River Rapids’ Closure! EPCOT Refurbishments Rose and Crown Dining Room Rose and Crown Dining Room closed for refurbishment on February 15th. It’s scheduled to reopen in early spring! Rose and Crown If you want to enjoy other eats in EPCOT’s United Kingdom Pavilion, Yorkshire County Fish Shop and the Rose and Crown Pub are still open. Read More About Rose and Crown’s Closure! Disney World Resort Refurbishments We’re seeing lots of construction right now at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The monorail station was demolished, the rooms are undergoing a Moana-inspired transformation, and the entrance and lobby are being reimagined. Some Cast Members even got new costumes! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort These projects are all expected to wrap up this summer. And over by the pool, Kiki Tikis Splash Play Area is also closed for refurbishment through March 2021! Polynesian Village Resort Okay, let’s check out the construction at some other Disney resorts. There’s pool makeovers in progress at the Hippy Dippy Pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort and the Big Blue Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The Hippy Dippy Pool is scheduled to reopen in early March, while the Big Blue Pool should welcome back guests in early April! The Hippy Dippy Pool is closed! We’ve also got some work being done on a waterslide! The Paddock Pool waterslide at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa is undergoing construction. Paddock Pool at Saratoga Springs The rest of the pool remains open in the meantime! Read More About the Hippy Dippy Pool’s Refurbishment! Keep an eye on these upcoming temporary closures, too: It’s Tough to Be a Bug will be closed March 8th through March 11th, 2021, and The Swiss Family Treehouse will be closed March 12th through March 25th, 2021. As always, stay tuned to DFB! We’ll keep bringing you the latest updates on closures and other Disney news. Check Out Another Recently Announced Refurbishment! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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 visiting Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Attractions and 1 Restaurant Will Be CLOSED for Refurbishment in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: An Iconic Disney World Ride Will Be CLOSED Next Week Will Your Favorite Ride or Restaurant Be Closed in Disney World Next Week?! EVERY Disney World Ride, Hotel, Restaurant, and Pool That Will Be CLOSED for Refurb Next Week View the full article

There’s so much to see and do in Disney World. Magic Kingdom Even if you’ve been to the parks a hundred times, there always seems to be something new to see! It can be hard to narrow down your must-do activities, but we asked you to do something even HARDER. Over on Instagram, we asked YOU, our readers, to do quite the impossible task. Here’s our prompt — you can visit a Disney park, do just ONE thing, and then you have to LEAVE. We wanted to know what that one thing is…and here’s what you, or readers, had to say! We know, it seems borderline cruel to make you answer these tough questions. But what can we say? We’re interested. Let’s see what your absolute must-do things are in each Disney park. Walt Disney World Gateway Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom has so much to offer. It boasts tons of classic attractions, delicious snacks, and immersive lands. But, how to choose? We noticed there were a few rides that stood out among the rest. Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train were among your top picks for the ONE thing you’d do in Magic Kingdom. Splash Mountain Plus, some honorable mentions include Pirates of the Caribbean, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, and Space Mountain. Now, we don’t know if this is cheating or the best idea ever. But, someone said they would, “walk the long way around the park to go to Space Mountain.” Technically, you’re still only doing one thing, so we’ll let it slide. Pirates of the Caribbean You guys didn’t forget snacks! A lot of people wanted to enjoy that big ol’ cinnamon roll from Gaston’s Tavern, and some wanted to savor some dole whip. More specifically, one person said they wanted to, “eat dole whip sitting on the green looking at the castle!” Sign us up! Cinnamon Roll at Gaston’s Tavern Another contender was watching Happily Ever After! Although this fireworks show is temporarily suspended, we totally understand this choice. The show features some true bangers, lots of special effects, and stunning projects on Cinderella Castle. ©Disney Happily Ever After Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom is home to stunning animals, thrilling rides, and lush environments. And we’re calling a three-way tie for this park. TONS of y’all chose Expedition Everest, Flight of Passage, and Kilimanjaro Safaris as your one activity! Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom Now, there wasn’t one restaurant that was a total top-pick. But, many of you shared that you’d like to have dinner at Tiffins or grab a drink at Nomad Lounge. One of you guys said, “I would definitely grab drinks and Tiffins Bread Service.” Nomad Lounge EPCOT EPCOT allows you to take a trip around the world or on a journey through the evolution of technology. With so many different pavilions and festivals, this is one hard decision! We saw a few common themes here. In terms of rides, Soarin’ was definitely the number one choice. Test Track is another honorable mention among our readers. Soarin’ Around the World And we know this may come as a surprise to you () but a LOT of people wanted to spend their time drinking around the world! One of our readers said, “I want to walk the length of World Showcase with a marg from Mexico.” Fiesta Margarita We got some requests for “beer from Canada” and “wine in Italy.” This is such a popular activity in the World Showcase and it shows! Eh Canada Beer Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to Pixar pals, swanky Hollywood feels, and an entirely different galaxy! Considering Rise of the Resistance is one of the most popular rides in Disney World right now, we were kinda surprised to see it wasn’t at the top of everyone’s list. However, it was up there along with Tower of Terror! Tower of Terror Other thrill rides like Slinky Dog Dash and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster were also pretty popular! One Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster fan shared, “this one is so nostalgic for me.” Slinky Dog Dash And, we had some specific requests to eat the Cobb Salad from The Hollywood Brown Derby. Cobb Salad Another foodie request was, “I’d love to grab a beer flight and charcuterie board from BaseLine!” This is definitely one of our faves too. Baseline Tap House Sorry guys, we know this was a toughie. But you really rose to the challenge! For more fun polls, trivia, and daily videos from Disney World — follow us on Instagram! Read: What’s Worth YOUR Time 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! 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 would YOUR one thing be in each park? Tell us in the comments! The post Your Absolute Disney World Must-Dos first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Is the TOUGHEST Disney Question We’ve EVER Asked! How Would You Have Answered? RESULTS! It’s the Battle of the Disney Theme Parks on Instagram — Here’s Who Won! How To Get Your Hands on the Starbucks “You Are Here” Disney Parks Mugs WITHOUT Actually Visiting the Parks! View the full article

Today’s release of Disney Paper Parks celebrates the Lunar New Year-inspired outfits of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. You can make them for your existing paper dolls of Mickey and Minnie – either in color or color them in – or craft the iconic duo again as this series of Disney Paper Parks continues about their fashionable attire.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/PgnP2iwhoIk View the full article

Happy Friday, Disney fans! Animal Kingdom We spent yesterday checking out the updates around Disney World (as we do) and you can bet that included a stop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ve just got a quick merchandise check-in today. Here’s what’s new! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot First up, we spotted some cool new Animal Kingdom Magnets alongside some Snack Magnets that we’ve seen over in Magic Kingdom. Magnets There’s one with Mickey looking through some binoculars… Mickey Magnet …Pluto getting ready for adventure… Pluto Magnet …Goofy doing some map-reading… Goofy Magnet …and the whole gang on an excursion! We’re still wondering who out Goof in charge of the map?! Animal Kingdom Magnet Riverside Depot also had some fly and functional new-to-us Pop Sockets for $29.99. One has a cool tie-dye pattern… Mickey Pop Socket …and the other features the art of “it’s a small world!” Small World Pop Socket Well, just a quick little update today. We’ll keep you in the loop on all the Disney parks so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news from Disney World and beyond! Click here to see more Animal Kingdom news! 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. Headed to Animal Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Who Put Goofy in Charge of the Map on Disney's New Magnet?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Menu Changes, a DELISH Cocktail, and MORE! What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A WEIRD Windbreaker, Missing Attraction Cars, and a New Sandwich! What’s New in Animal Kingdom: A Halloween Deal, BOOZY Updates, and MORE! View the full article

Hey there Disney fans! Another week has passed and boy do we have news updates for you. What a beautiful view! Over the last few days, we’ve gotten MAJOR updates about Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, the new ticketed event INSIDE Disney California Adventure Park, and a whole bunch of awesome International Flower & Garden Festival updates. Let’s dive in so you can get totally caught up on all the BIGGEST Disney news you need to know about to prepare for your next trip (and even some Disney time at home — we’ll get to that in a second)! 1. SO MUCH Flower & Garden Festival News The Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival starts on March 3rd and we just can’t wait!! This week we’ve gotten some huge news about the Festival. First, the menus were announced for the food booths coming to the Festival. This year, there will be some brand NEW booths, including one that will be serving up dishes like Avocado Toast and Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with candied bacon!! Belle and Beast Topiaries There will also be some returning favorites like the Bon Bon Chicken Skewer with Sesame and Peanut Sauce at Lotus House. Check out the EPCOT Flower and Garden menus here! Aside from the menus, we also learned about a new concert experience coming to the Festival this year. We typically get the Garden Rocks concert series during the Flower & Garden Festival, but this year we’ll be getting something unique. Each weekend, there will actually be a series of concerts featuring local bands from Orlando. Voices of Liberty during Festival of the Arts The bands will be performing popular songs from “yesterday and today” at the America Gardens Theatre. We’re definitely interested to see this new offering, as well as all of the other entertainment coming to the festival. Click here to learn about the new concert series. This week, we also learned that a NEW Orange Bird souvenir cup is coming to the Festival (finally!)… Orange Bird! ©Disney …and Disney announced that the Garden Graze Food Stroll is also returning! Garden Graze 2020 If you get all of the food items and stamps as part of the stroll, you can actually get a FREE prize! So, be sure to look for that activity in your Festival Passport. Click here to see more about the Flower & Garden Festival! 2. 50th Anniversary Celebrations Are Coming! This year, Disney World is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. This week we got some BIG details about the celebrations. As part of the anniversary, each of the park icons will be getting a new look, special decorations, and/or a new nighttime lighting scheme. Cinderella Castle Concept Art for the 50th ©Disney Mickey & Minnie are also getting new costumes and a global ambassador has been announced for the anniversary. What Cute Outfits! ©Disney The celebrations are set to begin on October 1st, 2021 and they will last for a whole 18 months(!!) which means we’ll be celebrating the 50th all the way into 2023! So, if you want to join in on the fun, you’ll have plenty of time. Click here to check out more about the park icon mini-transformations! 3. ALL the Details About the NEW Event Coming to Disneyland Disney California Adventure Park and Disneyland Park are currently closed, but soon Disney fans will have the chance to walk around Disney California Adventure Park, eat their favorite snacks, take special photos, and MORE. We already knew this event would be coming soon, but this week we got ALL the details. We now know that the event will be priced at $75 per person, and that includes a $25 dining card. Gotta Love That View of Pixar Pier The event is set to take place starting on March 18th. As part of the event, Lamplight Lounge will be reopening AND characters will be coming back to greet guests! Hooray! Lamplight Lounge is Reopening! The event will also feature a special soundtrack played throughout the park and LOTS of food spots will be open for guests to buy their favorite Disneyland snacks from. We Can’t Wait to Check Out This New Event Just keep in mind that because this event will basically take over the park, Buena Vista Street (which had previously opened as an extension of Downtown Disney) will be closing soon and will then only be available as part of the ticketed event. Walt & Mickey: The Dynamic Duo This week it was also announced that Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa are also set to reopen later this summer. So, if you’re thinking of visiting Disneyland soon, there are quite a few changes coming! Click here for more details on this California Adventure event! 4. Character Breakfast is Returning to Hollywood Studios Little by little, character dining has returned in modified ways to Disney World. Character dining has already returned to Hollywood & Vine, but it has only been for lunch and dinner. But, soon that’s going to change. Character breakfast is coming back to Hollywood Studios at Hollywood & Vine! Time for Some Breakfast at Hollywood & Vine And while Mickey & Friends will still greet guests during lunch and dinner, breakfast will be all about Disney Junior! Reservations opened up today, February 26th for breakfast, and the actual breakfasts will start taking place on March 22nd. Click here for more information about the return of character breakfast to Hollywood Studios! 5. Ready for More Shows on Disney+? Caught up on WandaVision? All done with Season 2 of The Mandalorian? No need to worry — there’s a LOT more content coming to Disney+ and now we know exactly when some of the most highly anticipated series will premiere! Loki ©Disney This week Disney officially announced the premiere date for the new Loki series, the Big Shot series starring John Stamos, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and more. So, get that popcorn ready — there’s lots more to watch! Click here to check out these release dates! And that’s some of the biggest news that’s been released this week. What other big stories were shared this week? Well, Disney has canceled select cruises through August, there’s a Magic Kingdom TV universe reportedly in development, fireworks are returning to Tokyo Disneyland, and new snacks and experiences themed to Raya and the Last Dragon have debuted in Animal Kingdom! We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news and updates and let you know what we see. Be sure to come back for all the latest! Love the PeopleMover? Well, you might not be able to ride it for a little bit longer. 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. Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Are you planning to visit Disney World or Disneyland soon? Let us know! The post 5 BIG Disney Events You Don't Want to Miss! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 5 BIG Things You Need To Know If You’re Planning a Disney World Trip in 2022 What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — CEO Shakeup, HUGE Refurb News, and MORE! View the full article

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Even at the most magical place on earth, things occasionally happen. Welcome to Main Street, U.S.A. Ride animatronics often fail, rides have to be evacuated, and Dole Whips get abandoned and left out to melt in the hot Florida sun (yeah, we’re still not over that!). Every day at Disney World can’t be perfect! But Disney World does its best to get things back to perfect when something goes wrong. Yesterday, we noticed a broken window on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom. Broken Window The broken window is one of a series of windows above Main Street Bakery dedicated to Walt Disney’s nephew, Roy E. Disney, and his family. The family loved to sail, which is why the windows have a nautical theme. The center window has Roy’s name, with the windows below named after his wife, Patty, and their children, Roy, Patrick, Abigail, Susan, and Timothy. Roy E. Disney and Family Windows The window above Susan and Timothy’s name was the one broken. But today, we noticed that the window has been repaired. Fixed! Now everything looks great again! Windows above Main Street Bakery We still have no information on what caused the window to break, but if we find out, we’ll let you know. PHOTOS: The Main Street, U.S.A. Fire Station is OPEN 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 ever seen a broken window at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney Fixes Broken Window on Main Street in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom — New Liberty Square Seating, Colorful Cotton Candy, and MORE! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Starbucks Drinks, Spirit Jerseys, and a BIG Attraction Closure! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — BIG TRON Coaster Progress, Missing Food Favorites, and Valentine’s Preparations! 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. Is Spaghetti Stitch the plush of your dreams or of your nightmares? ©shopDisney If you don’t know what we’re talking about, we’re referring to the both amazing and perhaps slightly frightening Stitch Crashes Lady and the Tramp collection. The main feature of this line is, well, Stitch absolutely covered in spaghetti and meatballs; and now, you can make him yours! That’s right — Spaghetti Stitch has arrived online on shopDisney. That means you can snag some special limited-edition items right now. First up, we’ve got Spaghetti Stitch himself with the Stitch Crashes Lady and the Tramp Plush for 29.99. ©Disney Yes, he DOES have a pile of pasta and a meatball on his head. And it’s amazing. Click here to buy the Stitch Crashes Lady and the Tramp Plush! If you don’t want to commit to having such a messy alien sitting around your home, you could also pick up the Stitch Crashes Lady and the Tramp Pin. ©Disney This collectible would make a fun add to any pin collection. ©Disney You can get it online right now for $24.99. Want to buy the Stitch Crashes Lady and the Tramp Pin? Click here! There’s also a Stitch Crashes Lady and the Tramp MagicBand available right now. ©Disney The band features, no surprise here, Stitch covered in spaghetti! ©Disney Imagine scanning yourself into a Disney park with this mischievous, spaghetti-covered Experiment 626 on your arm. ©Disney Bellissimo! To buy the Stitch Crashes Lady and the Tramp MagicBand, click here! As part of the collection, there’s also a customizable Spaghetti Stitch Mug available. ©Disney It’s got Stitch on one side, and the Stitch Crashes Disney logo on the other side. ©Disney You can get it right now for $16.95. Click here to grab the Spaghetti Stitch mug! And finally there’s also a customizable Stitch Crashes Disney T-Shirt. ©Disney The basic t-shirt is priced at $19.95, but prices can vary depending in the type of shirt you choose when customizing it. Get the Stitch shirt here! Don’t forget that this collection is also launching in stores tomorrow so we’ll be able to see it in PERSON then! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news. And please, have so much fun with your new Spaghetti Stitch. Click here to see the next collection of Stitch Crashes Disney! 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 picking up some of this Stitch merch? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's SPAGHETTI STITCH Is Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Stitch Is Crashing Disney Merch Again and This Time He’s Covered in…Spaghetti?! The New Stitch Crashes Disney Collection Will NOT Debut on MerchPass! The FIRST Stitch Crashes Disney Series Has Arrived on MerchPass! View the full article

Welcome back to Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle We took a quick trip around the park so we could let YOU know what’s new with the food, merchandise, and more. Let’s take a look! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Storybook Treats A menu board appeared at Storybook Treats advertising one of our not-so-favorite snacks! The Cherry Soft-Serve was NOT a hit when we first tried it, but we decided to give it a second chance…with some modifications. So we asked the Cast Member to add some Diet Coke and created our very own Cherry Coke Float! Our very own creation! Okay, so this float still isn’t the BEST thing we’ve eaten, but the coke did even out the cherry medicine from the soft-serve. If you want to give it a try, you can order the float for $5.49 or a cup of the soft-serve for $4.99! Read More About This Cherry Float! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium In the Emporium, we found some Beauty and the Beast-inspired wall decor. It looks like stained glass art of Belle and her Prince (who is NOT in Beast form), dancing in front of the Enchanted Rose. Tale as old as time… There’s a gold chain so you can hang this piece on your wall! Perfect for hanging! This decoration is $49.99. Check Out the Beauty and the Beast Home Collection! Magic Kingdom Additional Updates While we were chillin’ on Main Street, U.S.A. eating a Rice Krispie treat (as one does), we spotted something unusual: there was a broken window above the exit door for Main Street Bakery! Roy E. Disney and Family Windows The window in question was right next to the Roy E. Disney window. A Cast Member blocked off the area… Blocked Off Area …while another was upstairs inspecting the damage. Why is this window broken? Good news: the glass has since been fixed! We’re not sure why this window broke in the first place, but at least it’s been repaired. Read More About the Broken Window! That’s all for our quick visit to Magic Kingdom! As always, we’ll keep you posted with the latest Disney updates, so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out the Latest Update on the Cinderella Castle Construction! 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 visiting Magic Kingdom soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Our Day in Magic Kingdom: Broken Glass and a Cherry Float Upgrade first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: WOW. There’s Lots of Random Construction in Magic Kingdom SOLD OUT Splash Mountain Pins are Back in Stock in Disney World What’s New in Magic Kingdom — BIG TRON Coaster Progress, Missing Food Favorites, and Valentine’s Preparations! View the full article

It’s out with the Festival of the Arts and in with the Flower and Garden Festival! Miss Piggy Topiary EPCOT rarely sees any time without a festival, and even though the Festival of the Arts ended on Monday, the Flower and Garden Festival is set to begin on March 3rd. Guests will have until July 5th to visit the various food booths, character topiaries, and entertainment! As we do with each festival, we created our very own DFB printable checklist for EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival! This DFB-exclusive printable will make it super easy for you to check off your must-eat dishes for this year’s festival. There are TONS of eats and drinks to try, and this will help keep it all straight! It’s organized by festival booth and lists the menu for each. All you need to do is click the image below to print or save to your phone! Click HERE for the DFB 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Checklist Take a look at the list and be sure to mark or highlight what interests you and what doesn’t. We’ll be there on the opening day to give you our reviews of EVERY food booth, so stay tuned to DFB! Take a look at the menus for the 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Will you be visiting EPCOT for the Flower and Garden Festival? Let us know in the comments! The post FREE DFB Printable Checklist for the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Lotus House is Back With Its Famous Chinese Cotton Candy and MORE at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! Garden Graze Food Stroll Returning to EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival! NEWS: Food Booths Announced for EPCOT’s 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! View the full article